Looking at the rewards I received, I found myself confused about one of them. The token I held shimmered with faint golden light, intricate runes carved into its surface that seemed to move when I stared too long. It clearly wasn't an ordinary item, so I immediately opened the item description.
[Name: A-Rank Guild Token]
[Effect: Allows the god to create a guild hall and recruit members into their guild.]
[Note 1: Upon use, the guild interface will be unlocked.]
I reread the description several times, but it didn't make much more sense the second or third time. A guild? Did that mean I could form some kind of alliance between gods,or perhaps unite different species under one banner? It wasn't entirely clear. Still, the fact that it was an A-rank reward meant it had to be powerful. The system rarely handed out something useless, especially as a prize for coming second in the daily rankings.
After a brief moment of hesitation, curiosity got the better of me. I decided to use it. My instincts told me how, I simply had to will it to activate. The token pulsed in my hand before dissolving into radiant golden particles that swirled around me like dust caught in sunlight. Then, as if drawn by some unseen force, the light rushed into my chest.
[Guild System has been unlocked.]
The message rang clearly within my mind, followed by a faint vibration that echoed through my consciousness. Opening my system interface, I immediately noticed a new addition among the familiar options.
[Status]
[Chat]
[Marketplace]
[Store]
[Guild]
A brand-new tab, simple and unobtrusive, but gleaming faintly with a golden border. I stared at it for a moment, debating whether to explore it right away or wait until I could find more information in the chat from the other gods. Curiosity won easily. With a thought, I opened the new tab.
[Before proceeding further, please choose a name for the guild.]
[Guild Name: ...]
The blank space blinked before me, mocking me for not being prepared. Of course, it wanted a name first. I let out a quiet sigh. Even when I was mortal, I had been terrible with names, character names, usernames, anything that required creativity on demand. It always felt like too much pressure, and now the same indecision followed me even as a god.
I leaned back, thinking it through. A guild name would represent more than just me; it would symbolize everything I stood for, growth, survival, evolution. It needed to sound ambitious yet meaningful. Something that reflected what I had achieved and what I still intended to become.
But as the seconds dragged on and nothing came to mind, I began to grow impatient. "Why am I overthinking this?" I muttered. "It's just a name."
In truth, it wasn't just a name, but I'd never get anywhere if I kept hesitating. So, I decided to go with my first instinct, the first thing that popped into my head when I thought of my journey so far. My fingers moved almost automatically as I typed it out.
[Guild Name: Infinite Evolution]
I stared at the words for a few moments, testing how they felt. Infinite Evolution. It had a ring to it, a simple yet powerful phrase that captured exactly what I aimed for. From the moment I'd begun shaping my planet, every choice I made was about progress, adaptation, and change. Everything I'd done so far was proof of growth, and this name symbolized that path continuing forever.
It wasn't fancy, but it was honest. It was me.
[Name has been chosen, unlocking the complete guild interface.]
A faint pulse of golden light flashed across my vision as the system processed the command. The notification hung in the air for a moment before fading away, leaving only the quiet hum of power in its wake. I couldn't help but smile slightly, the name felt right, and deep down I knew this system would open new possibilities I hadn't even imagined yet.
For now, though, that could wait. I simply watched as the interface finalized its activation, the words glowing brighter one last time before stabilizing into the system's familiar, steady light.
[Name has been chosen, unlocking the complete guild interface.]
[Name: Infinite Evolution]
[Leader: Nexus]
[Vice leader: None]
[Members: 1/10]
[Guild Points: 5]
[Guild Hall: None]
[Guild Store]
Looking over the information displayed before me, I couldn't help but feel slightly underwhelmed. The panel didn't give much away about the full capabilities of the guild system. All it really told me was that I could recruit other gods and that there was some form of progression tied to "guild points." Still, even with so little information, I could already imagine how powerful this feature might become once I learned how to use it properly.
My eyes were soon drawn to the "Guild Store" option listed at the bottom of the interface. With a thought, I selected it, and a new window opened.
[Guild Hall (A)]
[Cost: 5 Guild Points]
[Effect: Upon purchase, a guild hall will be established.]
Seeing that there was only one available item, it didn't take long for me to put the pieces together. The system had given me exactly five guild points for a reason, just enough to buy this first upgrade. Without much hesitation, I confirmed the purchase.
The moment I did, a surge of light burst out from behind me. It was so bright that I instinctively shut my eyes, feeling warmth radiate through the void around me. When the glow finally began to fade, I opened my eyes and found something I hadn't expected at all: a simple wooden door standing upright in the middle of the empty space.
It wasn't connected to anything no wall, no frame, nothing. Just a door, quietly waiting.
Curiosity immediately overtook me. I approached cautiously, studying it from every angle. It looked completely ordinary, which only made it feel more unnatural. "There's no way it's just a door," I muttered under my breath.
Without another thought, I reached for the handle. The metal was cool to the touch, solid and real. As I turned it, the faint sound of a latch clicking echoed through the void. Then, with a slow pull, the door swung open.
Instead of endless darkness, I was met with the sight of a long, dimly lit hallway stretching out ahead. Smooth stone floors reflected the faint golden light from the torches that lined the walls, flickering softly as if welcoming me inside.
Taking a deep breath, I stepped through the doorway. The transition was seamless, the air shifted around me, heavy and still. As I glanced back, the void was gone, replaced entirely by the interior of this strange place.
Looking ahead, I noticed something peculiar: there were no other doors, no side passages, just a corridor leading deeper inside. The silence was unsettling, but curiosity won over caution once again.
And so, I began to walk.