Arcantor was no longer just a kingdom.
It was a hub.
Adrian stood atop the divine map in his cabin, watching clusters of glowing dots spread outward like ripples in a pond. Each dot represented a believer. Each cluster marked a town, a school, a guild, or a merchant network that had adopted the Internet.
The capital of Arcantor was saturated. Nearly every citizen used the Internet daily—students for learning, merchants for trade, warriors for training, and commoners for blessings. The floating blue screens had become as common as lanterns. The brooches—miniature versions of the screen that glowed with rank and status—were now fashion statements.
But Adrian wasn't content with one kingdom.
He turned his attention to the neighboring realms.
The first was Eldoria, a kingdom known for its magical academies and rigid caste system. Adrian sent emissaries—teachers, merchants, and adventurers—armed with trailers that showcased the Internet's features. Inside each trailer was a holographic display of the apps, the blessings, and the rewards.
The reaction was mixed.
The nobles were skeptical. They feared losing control over education and communication. But the commoners embraced it. For the first time, they had access to knowledge, messaging, and divine blessings without needing permission or coin.
Adrian incentivized adoption.
Users who invited others to join the Internet earned bonus coins. Those who taught others how to use the apps received passive blessings. The system became self-propagating. Eldoria's cities lit up on Adrian's map, one by one.
Next came Viremont, a kingdom of warriors and guilds. Adrian tailored his approach—he emphasized the [Fear Trial], the combat blessings, and the iMonster evolution system. He created leaderboards for guilds, ranking them by trial performance and divine contribution.
The warriors responded with enthusiasm.
Guilds began competing for top spots. iMonsters became mascots. The Internet became a badge of honor.
Adrian watched his Divine Power surge. His AI tracked regional preferences, adapting app interfaces to match cultural norms. In Eldoria, the [Library] emphasized magical texts. In Viremont, the [Blessing Store] prioritized combat buffs.
Arcantor's influence was now continental.
Adrian updated the divine dashboard. He added regional analytics, predictive models, and expansion forecasts. He wasn't just reacting to growth—he was engineering it.
And through it all, the Internet remained the same at its core: a divine system built on creativity, connection, and empowerment.
Arcantor had expanded.
And Adrian was just getting started.