Adrian leaned back in his chair, watching the divine dashboard flicker with activity. Thousands of users were now interacting with the Internet daily. The [Library] was thriving, and [Carrier Pigeon] had become the backbone of communication across Arcantor. But Adrian knew that to truly cement his influence, he needed something more.
He needed incentive.
So he created Internet Coins.
It was a simple system, but powerful. Every time a user prayed to the God of the Internet, used an app, or invited someone to join, they earned coins. These coins could be spent in the [Blessing Store], a divine marketplace offering magical enhancements, buffs, and utilities tailored to each user's role.
For warriors, there were blessings that increased strength, reflexes, and stamina. Mages could purchase faster spellcasting, improved mana regeneration, and elemental resistance. Farmers could buy better harvest yields, pest resistance, and even weather manipulation for their crops.
Even commoners—those without combat or magical roles—could benefit. Blessings for better sleep, sharper memory, improved health, and emotional calm were among the most popular.
The coins created a feedback loop. More usage meant more coins. More coins meant more blessings. More blessings meant more believers. Adrian watched the numbers climb with satisfaction.
But he wasn't done.
He launched a new app: [Fear Trial].
It was a gamified challenge designed to test courage and resolve. Users entered a virtual dungeon filled with illusions, puzzles, and simulated combat. The deeper they went, the more Internet Coins they earned. Rankings were displayed publicly, creating a competitive atmosphere that spread like wildfire.
Soon, taverns were filled with conversations about who had reached Gold Rank, who had failed at Bronze, and who had discovered hidden paths in the trial. It wasn't just a game—it was a rite of passage.
Adrian also introduced [School], a learning platform that taught reading, writing, arithmetic, and basic magic. It was designed for children, but adults quickly adopted it as well. Literacy rates began to rise. Farmers learned to read weather charts. Merchants studied contracts. Even nobles began using the app to train their heirs.
The Internet was no longer just a tool.
It was a cultural revolution.
Adrian's Divine Power surged with every prayer, every transaction, every new believer. His AI tracked usage patterns, optimized app performance, and began suggesting new features based on user behavior.
He wasn't just building a religion.
He was building a civilization.