I Raise Heroes For A Living

Chapter 1: The game begins!

CHAPTER 1

Finally, given the chance to rise to glory.

Anemone, one of the lowest-ranking Gods, finally receives the opportunity to choose his avatar.

- Anemone's Domain -

Anemone

It's been such a long time.

Anemone

I finally get my chance.

As he raises his hand, a magic circle forms.

Anemone

One after another, more magic circles begin to appear—dozens, then hundreds—until they fill the space around him.

Anemone

With a snap of his fingers, the magic circles begin to converge.

Anemone

After a few minutes, Anemone compresses the merged circles into his hands, and they morph into a single, glowing sphere.

Anemone

With a swift motion, he hurls the sphere into the ground. Upon impact, it erupts into a brilliant beam of light that shoots straight above.

Anemone

When the light fades, a man stands where the beam struck.

Safar

Uhh...

Safar

Where am I...? (⁠─⁠.⁠─⁠|⁠|⁠）

Anemone

You, mere mortal, are my chosen avatar—to spread my name throughout the world.

Safar

Wait a minute... (⁠;⁠;⁠;⁠・⁠_⁠・⁠)

Realizing the gravity of the situation, Safar quickly bows down.

Safar

To be chosen by a god as great as you… I can only bow in gratitude and awe. (⁠*⁠﹏⁠*⁠;⁠)

Anemone

(If being a lowest-tier God is wrong, then why do I look this cool right now? ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ ͡⁠°⁠ ͜⁠ʖ⁠ ͡⁠°⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯)

Note: (...) - Thinking

RANKING OF GODS: 1. Primordial Gods (S-Rank) The first beings, creators of the universe. Powers: Reality-warping, cosmic balance, time manipulation. Status: Untouchable, rarely appear. 2. Supreme Gods (A-Rank) Rule over major aspects like Life, Death, Time, and Space. Powers: Planet-level destruction, domain control, immortality. Status: Divine royalty, worshiped across realms. 3. Greater Gods (B-Rank) Gods of elements, fate, war, love, etc. Powers: Control over massive forces, create avatars. Status: Popular in temples, often send champions. 4. Intermediate Gods (C-Rank) Manage specific domains like storms, rivers, harvest, or dreams. Powers: Elemental mastery, blessings/curses, regional influence. Status: Respected, but not widely worshiped. 5. Lesser Gods (D-Rank) Niche domains like luck, shadows, mischief, or forgotten knowledge. Powers: Minor manipulation, illusions, divine tools. Status: Side characters of the divine world. 6. Low-Ranking Gods (E-Rank) Demi-gods, spirit-like beings promoted to godhood. Powers: One-trick wonders—limited magic or skills. Status: Unknown to most mortals… often mistaken for mascots. 7. Forgotten Gods / Washed-Up Gods (F-Rank) Abandoned, sealed away, or just bad at their job. Powers: Weak, unstable, or barely functional. Status: Bottom of the pantheon—if they’re even listed.

Anemone

Prepare yourself! I shall now bestow upon you an attribute worthy of my power! ᕦ⁠(⁠ ⁠⊡⁠ ⁠益⁠ ⁠⊡⁠ ⁠)⁠ᕤ

Safar

Yes, my God! (⁠;⁠ŏ⁠﹏⁠ŏ⁠)

He flicked his finger like some all-powerful god—only for a pathetic little light to show up and die of embarrassment.

Safar

Uhhh...

Safar

Was that it...? (⁠─⁠.⁠─⁠|⁠|⁠）

Anemone

Yes... (⁠٥⁠↼⁠_⁠↼⁠)

An awkward silence followed, stretching on for a few painfully long minutes.

Anemone

(Well, this is awkward... (⁠・⁠–⁠・⁠;⁠)⁠ゞ)

Unable to bear the silence any longer, Anemone cleared his throat and spoke.

Anemone

A-anyway... (⁠~⁠_⁠~⁠メ⁠)

Anemone

Let us part for now, brave warrior. Fear not, for your path shall be revealed once you return to your world.

Safar

Farewell, my beloved God. I vow to carry your name to the farthest corners of the world.

Anemone

Spread my name—I am Anemone! Let no man alive remain unaware of it!

Anemone snapped his fingers, and in an instant, Safar vanished—returned to his world in a blink of light."

Anemone

Phew... Keeping my composure is no easy feat, even when facing such an insignificant mortal. (⁠´⁠-⁠﹏⁠-⁠`⁠；⁠)

He slumped into his throne and let out a weary sigh.

END OF CHAPTER 1

Chapter 2: The Demon King

CHAPTER 2

- KIRRA -

Safar was transported back to a dark alley, the familiar stench of the slums filling his lungs.

Safar

(I wonder what gift I've been given...)

One by one, holograms materialized in front of him, casting eerie light across the alley—but only he could see them.

Safar

Eh...?

Safar

What are these...? (⁠ꏿ⁠﹏⁠ꏿ⁠;⁠)

NOTIFICATION Gift: Ruler of the Undead No. Of Undead: 0/1 Current Level: 1

In this world, even non-living beings bore floating spheres above them—silent markers of their rarity. Yellow(Common) - ordinary and easily found. Green(Uncommon) - a step above the yellow. Blue(Unique) - rare and one-of-a-kind. Purple(Legendary) - known through stories and awe. Red(Mythical) - beings of near-impossible existence.

ACTIVE SKILLS: 1. Resurrect undead PASSIVE SKILLS: 1. Undead's full obedience

Safar

T-This… this is unbelievable! What an incredible gift! (⁠╬⁠☉⁠д⁠⊙⁠)⁠⊰⁠⊹ฺ

Safar

But...

Safar

How do I summon an undead...?(⁠─⁠.⁠─⁠|⁠|⁠）

A hologram popped up.

DING! "You just need to touch the sphere of the undead." - Anemone

Safar

I understand… I am deeply grateful for your guidance, my beloved God.

Another hologram popped up again.

DING! "It’s best to start with a powerful undead... something that’ll make them think twice before getting close." - Anemone

Safar

Oooooh! Once again, you've blessed me with such valuable wisdom, dear God!

Suddenly, Safar remembered—there was a dragon that had been slain by the hero’s party in Lacus.

GEADA – The Frostbound Peaks A land of eternal winter and jagged mountains, Geada is home to hardy warriors, ancient frost magic, and secrets buried beneath glaciers. Blizzards are a daily occurrence, and only the resilient dare to live here. Legends speak of slumbering ice titans hidden beneath the tundra. SERRANIA – The Emberwood Wilds Drenched in the golden hues of autumn, Serrania is a vast, enchanted forest ablaze with color. Its trees whisper forgotten druidic chants, and nature spirits roam freely. Though beautiful, it is treacherous to outsiders, with territorial beasts and living trees guarding sacred groves. ORIYA – The Obsidian Wastes A dark, volcanic wasteland veiled in ash and smoke. Once a prosperous land, Oriya was consumed by a cataclysmic eruption. Now, twisted ruins and rivers of lava remain. Cursed creatures and forbidden magics fester here—some say it's the birthplace of undead horrors. WORLD TREE – The Verdant Heart At the center of the world stands the colossal World Tree, a divine sentinel linking all lands. Its roots stretch across continents, and its leaves shimmer with primal energy. It is said to house the memories of the gods, and only the chosen may access its sacred heart. TAZE – The Sun-Blessed Archipelago A vibrant chain of tropical islands known for its dazzling beaches, spirited festivals, and fierce tribal warriors. Taze thrives under the sun, rich with exotic flora, powerful elemental spirits, and ancient totems that guard the balance of nature and fire. BELEZA – The Blossom Kingdom A dreamy realm of endless spring, where cherry blossoms float through the air and elegance reigns. Home to nobles, scholars, and skilled mages, Beleza is both refined and mysterious. Beneath its serene beauty lies a kingdom of powerful enchantments and arcane secrets. LACUS – The Emerald Depths Swamps, jungles, and lakes weave together to form Lacus—a humid, untamed land brimming with mystical flora and amphibious creatures. It is a place of deep magic, where shamans walk between worlds and ancient spirits dwell in the misty waters.

Safar

Even if the dragon was only killed two weeks earlier, it would take the royal army a month to recover its remnants.

Safar

I still have time to get there before them!

With no hesitation, Safar began his journey.

- 2 Weeks Later -

Safar

I finally arrived.

Safar wandered through the area, eyes scanning for any sign of the glowing sphere.

In the process of looking, he hears a marching sound of an army.

Safar

(THEY'RE ALREADY HERE?!)

Safar hid behind a tree and glanced at the Royal Army.

Safar

(They probably know where the body is. I should follow them closely.)

After a few minutes of following the Royal Army, they stopped at a lake and there was a purple sphere glowing above.

Safar

(A PURPLE SPHERE!)

DING! "There's a nearby cave here. Forget the dragon's remains and go inside the cave." - Anemone

Safar

(I'll follow your order, my God.)

Without a doubt in his mind, Safar followed Anemone's order.

Not far from the lake, he saw the cave Anemone was talking about.

Safar

(This must be the cave.)

Left unnoticed by the Royal Army, he went inside the cave.

When he reached the deeper part of the cave, he noticed a glowing red sphere.

Safar

(A... A RED SPHERE?!)

Without hesitation, Safar reached out to the sphere.

...

Just then...

A suffocating aura oozed from the sphere, as if it hungered for a soul to devour.

Safar

(Sh*t...)

Safar realized the grave mistake that he made.

The sphere’s unsettling aura rippled across the world—an invisible shockwave that made every being shuddered. All felt it: the rebirth of something ancient, something unspeakably sinister.

As the sphere expanded, its size quickly outgrew the cave. The walls groaned, cracked, and then—collapsed under the pressure.

Without warning, the sphere warped into a grotesque eye, its gaze sweeping over the land as if judging all it saw.

The sky turned crimson, drenched in the color of blood. The sun vanished, leaving only a haunting, blood-soaked horizon.

All who gazed into the eye perished instantly—struck down where they stood. None were spared… except Safar.

Safar

(What... happened...?)

Safar

From the corpses, black vines erupted—twisting, writhing, and tearing through everything in their path like a plague.

Safar

(What kind of monster did I just revive...?)

Safar

At last, the demon took its full form—a grotesque, malevolent entity ripped straight from the pages of ancient, forbidden tomes.

DING! A minute has passed. The undead will be reverted into its lowest level.

Safar

(What...?)

END OF CHAPTER 2

Chapter 3: Level Up

CHAPTER 3

The eerie red sky faded, and the sun returned to its rightful place—as if nothing had ever happened. But the devastation remained. The land was in ruins, and countless lives had already been lost.

All that was left now was the demon—disturbingly handsome, eerily calm, and staring straight at Safar like he’d been waiting all along.

Lucifer

Are you my master? The one who revived me from my death?

Safar

Yes, you f*cker...

Lucifer

I may have been dead for a long time, but I still know human language and I can tell that what you just said wasn't nice.

Safar

Nice...?

Safar

YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT NICE?! YOU KILLED INNOCENT PEOPLE, YOU F**KING SH*T!

Lucifer

They would have still died sooner or later. I just made it faster.

Safar

What...?

Safar can't believe what he just heard.

Lucifer

Also, I'm a demon and it's in my blood to cause catastrophe. ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ ͠⁠°⁠ ͟⁠ʖ⁠ ⁠°͠⁠ ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

Safar

You-

Before he could finish, a notification popped up.

DING! YOU JUST ACCOMPLISHED AN IMPOSSIBLE FEAT—REVIVING A RED SPHERE-CLASS UNDEAD AS YOUR FIRST SUMMON! Because of this extraordinary achievement, you've been promoted to Level 2! And as a bonus, you may now choose a new ability!

DING! 1. Undead Enhance! - Can unlock one of your undead's locked ability (You can choose which ability to unlock) - Cooldown: One(1) month(Can be reduced by leveling it up) 2. Summon, my Troops! - Can summon 100 yellow sphere level and 50 green sphere level for 1 hour(Duration can be upgraded by leveling up) - Cooldown: One(1) Week(Can be reduced by leveling it up) 3. My daily life with my God! - Can live interact with your God(no time limit or cooldown!)

Safar

Woah! These are really great! (⁠☆⁠▽⁠☆⁠)

Suddenly, Lucifer whispered behind him.

Lucifer

Choose the first one! (⁠人⁠*⁠´⁠∀⁠｀⁠)⁠｡⁠*ﾟ⁠+

Safar

Ehhh...? (⁠─⁠.⁠─⁠|⁠|⁠）

Lucifer

What...? (⁠─⁠.⁠─⁠|⁠|⁠）

Safar

You can see this...? (⁠・⁠–⁠・⁠;⁠)⁠ゞ

Safar pointed at the hologram.

Lucifer

Of course, I can... (⁠・⁠–⁠・⁠;⁠)⁠ゞ

DING! "Choose the third one!" - Anemone

Safar

As you wish, my God.^^

Safar picked the third one.

Lucifer

EHHH?! WHY NOT THE FIRST ONE?!

Safar

It's God's order.(⁠눈⁠‸⁠눈⁠)

Lucifer

Tsk... ತ⁠_⁠ʖ⁠ತ

A hologram popped up showing Anemone.

Anemone

[So... can you see me, mortal?]

[...] - Talking through a hologram

Safar

Yes, my God.(⁠*⁠´⁠ω⁠｀⁠*⁠)

Anemone

[That's good.]

Anemone

[I'm sure your undead can see me too.]

Safar

Really?

Lucifer

Yes(⁠눈⁠‸⁠눈⁠)

Anemone

[Anyway, check your window stats.]

Safar

How, my God? (⁠─⁠.⁠─⁠|⁠|⁠）

Anemone

[Just say in your mind "window stats"]

Safar

(Window Stats)

A hologram popped up

Gift: Ruler of the Undead Current Level: 2 No. Of Undead: 1/2 1. Lucifer: Demon King - Level: 1/??? - Abilities: - Blood Manipulation (Lvl. 1) - Weapon Mastery (Max Lvl.) - Requip (Max Lvl.) - 🔒🔒🔒

Safar

(A demon king...? Seriously...? (⁠;⁠ŏ⁠﹏⁠ŏ⁠))

Lucifer

D*mn...

Lucifer

All of my abilities are gone. ಥ⁠╭⁠╮⁠ಥ

Anemone

[Would you mind tell us your current abilities, demon?]

Safar nod in agreement.

Lucifer

Well, blood manipulation has 3 levels. At level 1, I can only manipulate blood that is visible in naked eyes. At level 2, I can control blood even if it's not visible in naked eyes. At level 3, I can turn things into blood. I think there's no need to explain about "Weapon Mastery" and "Requip".

SUMMARY: • BLOOD MANIPULATION - Lvl. 1: Control blood within sight - Lvl. 2: Control blood even if not in sight - Lvl. 3: Transform anything into blood • WEAPON MASTERY(Max Lvl.) - Can wield any weapon perfectly. • REQUIP(Max Lvl.) - Can transform weapons and armors into different sets. - For example, you can't swim in water with heavy armor. So, you can change them into a swimwear.

Safar

How many armors and weapons do you have exactly?

Lucifer

Well, I don't know... ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ ͠⁠°⁠ ͟⁠ʖ⁠ ⁠°͠⁠ ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

Safar

Are you gonna answer or not? ಠ⁠益⁠ಠ

Lucifer

A-Atleast a thousand of them(⁠•⁠ ⁠▽⁠ ⁠•⁠;⁠)

Safar

Good^^

Suddenly, Safar just remembered Lucifer's mass m*rder a few minutes ago.

Safar

By the way, you just killed at least a hundred of innocent people...

Anemone

[You can't blame him, Safar. Demons are wild creatures in nature. They'd stomp on anyone they see.]

Lucifer nods in agreement.

Safar

But still... Ó⁠╭⁠╮⁠Ò

Anemone

[What's done is done, Safar. You can just stop him in the future.]

Safar

I got it, my God. (⁠ ⁠･ั⁠﹏⁠･ั⁠)

Anemone

[By the way, the remains of the dragon should still be around there.]

Lucifer

If you're talking about the dragon, I brought it here while I was on a rampage.

Safar

Eh? Where...?

Lucifer

Look behind you.

Safar turned around, and saw a giant dragon remnants.

Safar

Eh...?

Safar

The fact that it was bigger than he thought almost gave him a heart attack.

Safar

AGHHHHHHHHHH

Safar

He fainted.

- 30 Minutes Later -

As Safar opens his eyes, he remembered that everything happened so far wasn't a dream.

Lucifer

Oh, you're awake.

Lucifer is sitting beside him.

Lucifer

Your God left when you were unconscious.

Safar

I see...

Lucifer

He said "Don't faint again, Safar."

With Anemone's voice.

Safar

Stop copying my God's voice. ರ⁠_⁠ರ

Lucifer

Anyway, you should make the dragon your minion now.

Safar

Ohh right...

As Safar stood up and went to the dragon, an unexpected variable occured.

Carrios

ARE YOU THE ONE WHO MASSACRED THE ROYAL ARMY?!

Carrios, the hero, along with his members arrived.

Safar

Seriously...?

Safar

END OF CHAPTER 3

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