I let the genie out of the bottle

Then, those technologically beautiful wings transformed back into the menacing cannon barrels on her back.

"Yes, Methuselah, the all-purpose recreational machine, will continue to serve you, my father."

A somewhat emotionless, synthesized electronic voice immediately rang out.

"I remember I created you, but for combat," Lu Ye said casually as he continued walking forward leisurely.

“Yes, switch to War Mode now – Ultimate and Supreme Steel –” Methuselah said dramatically, followed by a flashing red indicator light on his chest and a “ding-dong ding-dong” alarm sound.

"Warning, insufficient energy, unable to switch to War Mode - Ultimate and Supreme Steel. Requesting energy replenishment—" Although it was still an emotionless electronic synthesized voice, it subtly carried the soft and gentle quality unique to young girls.

Lu Ye reached out and touched her "hair".

Unlike before, Lu Ye changed the composition of her hair. Although it was still made of cold metal, it possessed the smoothness and delicacy of a woman's long, flowing hair.

"Replenishing energy—"

She spoke slowly, as if reading aloud, then tilted her head. A few seconds later, just as Lu Ye was about to withdraw his hand, she spoke again.

"Notification: Charging in progress. Currently, charging is at 0.001%."

Farewell.

Lu Ye silently withdrew his hand.

"Charging stopped, energy insufficient, reverting to entertainment mode—"

In the distance, in a land called Harlan, lie endless grasslands.

Although the land is not fertile, it is enough to support the hardworking herders.

Under the bright sunlight, a devout shepherd leans against his flock, a contented smile on his face.

Lord, praise you!

The shepherd awoke from his dream, still nestled against his flock, and murmured softly.

“My esteemed sir, are you the beloved son of God or the favored child of heaven? I will praise you.”

Since meeting that distinguished guest and receiving his blessing, the shepherd, who had been struggling to make ends meet, seemed to have had his luck turn around.

Herdsmen on the grasslands, who graze their livestock year-round, inevitably encounter wolf packs. He was once one of those herdsmen who worried about this as well.

But ever since then, the greedy wolves, even when they occasionally pass by him and his sheep, will flee on their own.

Moreover, the herds under his command never suffered from anorexia again; they all ate heartily and became plump and strong.

"This year, at least we don't have to worry about getting through the winter anymore—"

He sighed, closed his eyes, and once again expressed his gratitude to the Lord who had given him everything, and to the benefactor who had blessed him.

Then, when he opened his eyes, the honest and simple herdsman looked completely taken aback, staring blankly at the sky.

It was a creature with wings, flapping its wings steadily to ride the extreme winds. The birds saw it as a phoenix, and this unique bird attracted all the feathered creatures to watch and follow its figure.

The momentary pause allowed the devout herdsman to see his sacred countenance, and he immediately knelt humbly on the ground.

She was a darling of the heavens with six pairs of wings, possessing a gentle face with long golden hair, yet her eyes held a resolute glint.

The next moment, the twelve-winged angel flapped its wings and flew away, leaving the shepherd standing there, lost in thought.

“My Lord—” the angel named Michael, whom God had given him, bowed respectfully before him. “I never imagined that this matter would trouble you.”

Before him was a sacred and magnificent stream of light.

"My descent to the mortal realm this time is not for this matter." The voice that came from that shining light was that of a god.

Chapter Eleven: God is a Girl

“I have already seen it, Michael.”

A sacred voice rang out, filled with compassion.

"My enemies will try to destroy humanity with violence, or with worse schemes and tricks, to set traps for them to fall into," God said in a peaceful tone. "Those fallen children, and the demons who want to be my enemies, want to lure them with chaos and desire, so that they too may become my enemies."

God was merely stating a fact, pointing out a fact. He did not feel any sense of crisis about it, nor did His voice convey any warning.

"Evil is spreading across the land faster than ever before, and demons and fallen angels are secretly fueling this? My Lord—" Upon hearing this, Michael was shocked, and then his face turned furious.

He descended to the mortal realm because he sensed a strong fluctuation of magical energy and wanted to investigate what had happened.

After all, those two powerful auras meant that two adversaries of equal strength were fighting recklessly. One aura seemed to belong to the Demon King Lucifer. The other aura belonged to an unknown powerful figure. Michael could not ignore something that could affect the overall situation; he had to find out what was going on.

However, after arriving in the human world, he encountered a great many events in which the evils of humanity were fully exposed.

If it weren't for his constant urge to intervene, trying his best to resolve these matters, punish the wicked, and help the unfortunate, which slowed him down, he might have already arrived here.

However, he didn't think much of it, assuming it was just a coincidence. But upon hearing the words of the God of the Bible, he realized that the sudden surge of evil on earth was actually due to fallen angels and demons!

"My lord, please give the order! Is humanity destined to fall into ruin due to the machinations of those demons and fallen angels? At your command, your loyal warrior Michael will surely charge into the underworld, leading your glorious army to slay all those wicked demons and fallen angels!"

This archangel, who always had a peaceful expression, like a kind old man, revealed his uncontrollable rage for the first time.

"Evil spreads rapidly across the land, polluting the grasslands and eclipsing the sky. But to whom is this fault? Can humanity allow itself to fall into depravity without any remorse?" God's voice seemed to carry a sigh. "I love humanity with integrity and fairness, which allows me to stand firm, but also gives me the freedom to fall."

"Must I make them absolutely submit to me and do good? If their will and reason are taken away from them, and their choice of good is merely a last resort, how can that please me?"

Yes, this is the love of God.

Because of love, freedom is given, and the right to choose is given.

However, Michael, the angel who served God, this "godlike one," spoke up to offer advice.

"Lord, humans are your most beloved race. Are they destined to perish because of their ignorance and deceit? Will our enemy's schemes succeed? Will his malice be rewarded, and will your good intentions be in vain?"

"Or perhaps those demons, though deeply sinful, have already taken their revenge and are arrogantly leading humanity against you? In that case, your kindness and your greatness will be doubted and ridiculed."

Although he said this, Michael did not actually hold any hope in his heart—he did not believe that he could persuade his creator, who had already made up his mind.

However, unexpectedly, the light before him, the Lord he followed, seemed to have shaken his resolve.

“Michael, if you wish, then do as you desire.”

Surprisingly, the God of the Bible said this, seemingly changing his mind and agreeing with his idea.

"However, I still need to focus on the unknown threats, whether they descend to the earth or reside high in the seventh heaven. Even if I agree with your idea, I do not have the strength to take action."

“Yes,” Michael replied immediately.

However, I then became somewhat troubled.

Because if the God of the Bible cannot intervene, then defeating demons and fallen angels is extremely difficult.

I just hope that humanity won't fall into depravity too easily.

He thought to himself with great concern.

If one day humanity truly falls into depravity, then Michael will show no mercy.

With that thought, Michael's twelve wings instantly spread open, and he flew towards heaven.

"Humans—" It was a tone as ethereal and beautiful as a bubble, "Do they love humans—"

The holy light slowly dissipated.

Standing in place was a petite figure with soft, long golden hair.

It must be the embodiment of all beauty and goodness in the world—that's probably what anyone who sees it would think.

She wore only a simple white robe, her unadorned golden hair cascading down to her slender waist like a headscarf. Her soft, golden eyes were deep and ethereal. Her delicate face would surely make even Aphrodite from Greek mythology envious.

With a gentle smile on her face, she strolled forward, her bare feet touching the ground without getting dirty.

So, what is the reason that I love humanity?

She pondered to herself.

"Righteous man, do you know the answer?"

A slight smile played at the corners of her lips as she asked softly.

"I'm going to find you now, no matter what."

"You're crazy. How would I know why you love humans?" Lu Ye, who was traveling on the earth, suddenly stopped in his tracks.

Then, he raised an eyebrow slightly and said softly.

He also wondered why the gods of this world favored humankind so much.

However, what was unexpected was that even the God of the Bible himself did not know the answer and is currently in a state of confusion.

However, it doesn't matter. Or rather, this will only make Lu Ye happier.

After all, whatever I need to do in the future, I will inevitably have to rely on the God of the Bible.

In that case, wouldn't it be quite good if the other person had a weakness or something similar in their mind?

Although, the other person's love is indeed a bit terrifying.

It can cleanse the earth with a great flood, allowing humanity to start anew; at the same time, it can create divine artifacts that can only be used by humans and those of their bloodline, and even sacrifice its life to protect humanity.

Are you a yandere?

P.S.: I've been traveling a lot during the Chinese New Year... so there might not be another update today... Sorry, I'll try my best tomorrow!

Chapter Twelve: You've arrived, my Metatron!

With a relaxed mood, Lu Ye chose to measure the land of the divine age step by step with his own feet, while the beautiful mechanical humanoid girl followed closely behind him.

Suddenly, Lu Ye paused slightly and raised his head.

Above, a radiant figure with four wings on its back and a halo above its head flew overhead. Without a doubt, it was an angel.

"Honorable angel, heavenly favorite who conveys God's holy will, please listen to your hurried flight for a moment and remove the troubles from God's faithful believers."

A faint sorrow immediately appeared on Lu Ye's face, and he let out a sigh. His distressed expression resembled that of Moses, whose path was blocked by the Red Sea.

Hearing the call from below, the four-winged angel stopped in confusion and turned to look down.

Then, a look of astonishment appeared on the angel's face.

He landed, his face showing a mixture of joy and fear; his lips moved, but he didn't make a sound.

The angel's attitude finally became respectful, and he clearly exclaimed: "Son of man! Do not praise me so much. You are a righteous man who has been freed from original sin. The pure earth forms your body, and the Spirit of God dwells in your flesh. You are more noble than I am."

The four-winged angel landed respectfully before Lu Ye, bowing gracefully yet with restraint. If later generations of believers were to witness such a reverent gesture, one wonders if it would shatter their worldview.

Four-winged angels, while not considered the lowest rank among angels in heaven, are not particularly high in status either.

In his eyes, Lu Ye was undoubtedly a most devout believer, a righteous person who had escaped the original sin inherent in humanity and returned to perfection. If such a righteous person were to be taken away by death in the future and return to heaven, he would surely be a noble being whom he could never reach.

Lu Ye didn't dwell on the question, but instead asked directly, "Angel, is there a place ahead where we can rest?"

Although he could investigate the problem in an instant, Lu Ye was walking on this earth like a righteous person in the Bible, so he naturally did not use his special power lightly.

As for casually asking angels questions—isn't it a very common thing to ask angels for help when you encounter difficulties?

"Son of man, go straight ahead, do not lose your way, and do not be too tempted by the scenery along the way." The angel glanced into the distance, then immediately replied respectfully, for fear of being negligent, "In this way, you will surely reach the next village and find a place to rest before the sun sets."

"Thank you." Lu Ye politely thanked the four-winged angel who answered his question.

The four-winged angel nodded slightly, spread its pure white wings, and soared into the sky, continuing its hurried journey to where it was meant to be.

"Let's go, Methuselah." After the angel left, Lu Ye smiled calmly and said softly, "Let's move in the direction indicated by this angel."

“Yes, my father,” the mechanical girl replied in a completely emotionless voice.

With an expectant smile on his face, Lu Ye continued to walk forward.

His worldview continues to exert an influence on the world without anyone in the world noticing.

In other words, the future trajectory of this world will unconsciously deviate from the direction of his worldview.

“This direction—” Lu Ye said softly as he walked forward, “I’m already on my way to where you are.”

Previously, although he could sense the location of the God of the Bible, Lu Ye did not rush there directly. Instead, he continued with his own affairs as if he had not noticed anything. In other words, he let things take their course.

However, the place he was led to was precisely the place where the God of the Bible resided.

Upon realizing this, Lu Ye's mood instantly brightened.

Suddenly, a chaotic clatter of hooves, like thunder or raindrops, sounded behind them—among them the sounds of horses, deer, cattle, sheep, dogs, and even ferocious beasts like wolves, lions, and bears.