Chapter 1915

"Wait, wait, wait..." Sven was utterly baffled by the old beggar's words. "What do you mean... organized by a god? A game of life and death? What is it about?" "Sir Sven, please allow me to explain slowly. I understand your doubts, but trust me, I have no reason to deceive you. "The God of Equilibrium, Balans, is different from the gods worshiped by the Illuminion. He doesn't care about dominance and faith; 'fairness' is his principle. He awakened a century ago and sensed an impending crisis. "To address this, he created a game. The winner can make any wish, and Balans will use it to increase his divine power." It took Sven a while to process the old beggar's words as the information was overwhelming for him. "So you mean... a god... is hosting a game? And granting wishes?" "That's right. I don't know the contents of the game, but I heard it's a battle to the death. That's why I'm asking you, are you... willing to participate?" "A wish... Any wish at all?" Sven asked, a glimm