The first prayer came quietly.
A scholar named Elric, hunched over his desk in Arcantor's academy, whispered the name of the God of the Internet after receiving access to the [Library] app. He had spent years chasing rare texts, often traveling days to reach distant archives. Now, with a single touch on the floating blue screen, he had access to hundreds of volumes.
Elric's prayer was hesitant, almost experimental. But it worked.
Adrian felt the ripple of Divine Power flow into him—a small pulse, but unmistakable. The connection was made. The system was live.
Within hours, Elric had shared the app with three colleagues. They prayed. They explored. They began uploading their own notes and spell diagrams. The [Library] grew richer, smarter, more personalized.
Adrian watched the data flow. His AI categorized the texts, tracked reading habits, and began recommending content tailored to each user's interests. Scholars who once hoarded knowledge were now sharing it freely, incentivized by the speed and convenience of the Internet.
Then came the merchants.
A trader named Maren discovered [Carrier Pigeon] through a scholar friend. She used it to send a message to her partner in a neighboring town—something that would normally take two days by courier. The response came in seconds.
She stared at the screen, stunned.
By the end of the day, she had sent twenty messages, coordinated three shipments, and negotiated a deal that would have taken a week under normal conditions. She prayed to the God of the Internet with genuine gratitude.
More Divine Power flowed.
Adrian smiled. The system was scaling.
He introduced a simple incentive: Internet Coins. Every time a user prayed, used an app, or invited someone to join, they earned coins. These could be spent in the [Blessing Store], a divine marketplace offering buffs, skills, and magical enhancements.
Warriors could buy strength. Mages could buy faster spellcasting. Farmers could buy better harvests. Even commoners could purchase minor blessings—clean water, better sleep, improved memory.
The coins created a feedback loop. More usage meant more coins. More coins meant more blessings. More blessings meant more believers.
The Internet wasn't just a tool.
It was a lifestyle.
By the end of the week, Adrian had over ten thousand active users. His Divine Power reserves surged. The AI grew smarter. The apps became more responsive. And the floating blue screen—once a novelty—was now a daily companion for thousands.
Arcantor was changing.
And Adrian was just getting started.