God Simulator: The Goddesses In The Simulation Are All Real

Lucy shot her a pointed look. "Just make sure your 'fun' doesn't derail the mission."

Aurielle winked, her tone playful. "Oh, Lucy, you wound me! When have I ever been a liability?"

The room fell silent for a moment as everyone collectively remembered several instances.

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Aurielle laughed, waving it off. "Kidding, kidding. Let's move on, shall we?"

Linsley's gaze softened just slightly, though his tone remained firm. "Good. Because this is no longer about fun or games. The Outer Gods' infection is spreading faster in the remaining continents, and we're running out of time. This ends now."

Aurielle's expression shifted, her playfulness giving way to a rare moment of resolve. "Don't worry, Linsley. I'll make sure those three continents are shiny and perfect before you can even complain."

Hearing this, Linsley exhaled, his tone dry but tinged with subtle amusement. "They'd better be, because I'm assigning you to deal with the Amazon Continent."

Aurielle raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "The Amazon Continent? Sounds like fun already. What's the catch?"

Linsley crossed his arms, his gaze steady. "I'm sure you're familiar with it since you've lived longer in this world than I have, but for clarity: the Amazon Continent is predominantly inhabited by women, and it's a matriarchal society through and through."

"Their culture revolves around strength and pride, and they've historically rejected male leaders—even under the threat of annihilation. If I were to deal with them directly, they'd likely fight to the death rather than accept me."

Aurielle's lips curved into a teasing smirk. "So, you're finally admitting you can't win every fight? My, how humble of you."

Ignoring her quip, Linsley continued, "That's why I'm sending you. A woman stronger and—unfortunately—more beautiful than any of them. You're the one they'll respect and accept as a leader, even if it's reluctantly."

Aurielle's eyes sparkled with mischief as she stepped closer, her voice dripping with amusement. "Oh? So, you've finally admitted it, haven't you? You think I'm beautiful! And here I thought you were just a stoic rock. Have you fallen for me, Linsley?"

Linsley's expression didn't waver, though his white flux pulsed faintly as if to suppress his annoyance. "Focus, Aurielle."

She placed a hand over her heart, feigning a look of mock hurt. "Oh, Linsley, you wound me. But fine, I'll take care of your Amazon problem. Who knows? Maybe I'll end up liking it there and decide to stay."

Lucy's voice cut through the exchange, sharp and no-nonsense. "Stop flirting. We don't have time for your theatrics, Aurielle."

Aurielle winked at her. "Jealous, Lucy? Don't worry, you're still my second favorite."

Lucy's golden eyes narrowed dangerously, but Linsley interjected before the conversation could derail further. "Enough. Aurielle, you'll handle the Amazon Continent on your own. Lucy and I will accompany Ted to the Umbra Continent first. Afterward, we regroup to deal with Atlantis together. We can't afford any mistakes."

Aurielle twirled a strand of her hair, her smirk as impish as ever. "Fine, fine. Leave the amazons to me. I'll charm them into submission—or beat them, whichever sounds more fun at the time. Don't miss me too much, Linsley."

Ted started to protest, but Linsley raised a hand to silence him. "You're strong, Ted, but you're not Level 9.9. We'll need to stick together for the Umbra Continent. It's too risky otherwise."

Aurielle chuckled, raising a hand to summon a shimmering portal. Its violet surface reflected her playful grin as she prepared to step through.

"You boys and your plans. Just don't get too boring while I'm gone, okay? See you at the finish line!" Her laughter echoed as she disappeared into the portal, the shimmering energy dissipating behind her.

Linsley sighed heavily, pinching the bridge of his nose. "She's insufferable."

Ted glanced at him, a flicker of humor breaking through the tension. "But effective."

Lucy crossed her arms, her golden eyes fixed on the now-empty space where Aurielle had stood. "Let's just hope her 'charm' doesn't cause unnecessary problems."

Linsley's voice turned resolute as he turned toward the others. "It won't. She understands what's at stake. For now, we focus on the Umbra Continent. The infection there is more entrenched than we expected."

He raised his hand, summoning a network of glowing screens that hovered in the air before them.

The screens displayed a detailed map of the Umbra Continent, a vast land where the sun never shone.

Eternal darkness cloaked the terrain, blanketing it in a perpetual night broken only by the eerie glow of crimson flux emanating from corrupted creatures and infected regions.

The land itself seemed steeped in despair, the shadows deep and unyielding as if the light had been banished entirely.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Linsley's white flux pulsed faintly as he enhanced the display, countless red spots flickering across the map like malevolent embers, clustering in ominous formations.

"These red markers," Linsley began, gesturing toward the glowing spots, "represent the infected people and beasts. As you can see, the infection isn't just widespread—it's concentrated. The sheer density here is unparalleled compared to any other continent."

Lucy's golden eyes scanned the map, narrowing slightly. "It's as if the Outer Gods deliberately funneled their resources here."

"Exactly," Linsley confirmed, his tone sharp. "The Umbra Continent's perpetual darkness makes it an ideal breeding ground for their influence. No sunlight, constant shadows, and an environment that nurtures despair—it's the perfect storm for infection to thrive. The Outer Gods may have chosen this place as their stronghold."

Ted leaned closer to one of the screens, his expression grim. "If the infection is this concentrated, doesn't that suggest a command center? Perhaps even the base of the Outer Gods' lackeys?"

Linsley nodded, his face set. "That's my theory. This is more than just a hotspot—it's likely the epicenter of their entire operation. If we can uproot it here, we'll cripple their ability to spread the infection elsewhere."

Lucy's expression remained composed, but the flicker of determination in her eyes was unmistakable. "Then we should expect heavy resistance. If this is their base, they'll throw everything they have to defend it."