I, the wizard, the foolish Buddha.

Roland suspected that his current situation was related to the 'savior'.

Therefore, Count Barr firmly believed that Roland was a god. Even when Roland claimed to be a wizard, Olivia didn't believe he was, because in their eyes, Roland was a god!
Roland thought to himself, 'I have now reached the end of the path, yet I am standing behind the third door.'

I became a paradoxical god, a paradoxical god with only demigod power.

Roland's expression turned extremely ugly.

He thought to himself: 'This paradoxical god of mine is very powerful, because I can gather the power of believers. As long as I have enough believers, I can transform into a powerful god, just like in Mald.'

But if there aren't that many believers nearby, I won't be able to unleash my full power because my own strength is only at the early stage of demigod!

I think I've mastered the 'Spirit Bomb' from Dragon Ball. It's amazing, but I'm too fragile.

What's worse, it seems I can't cultivate anymore.

After thinking for a moment, Roland calmed down.

He thought to himself: 'Professor Johnson once said that there are not only paths to truth and faith in this world, but countless paths.'

The 'Path of Faith' that I and the old Black Abyss researched together is not actually a third path—it still hasn't stepped out of the framework of these two paths.

So, although I can't see the road ahead now, it just means I can't see which of these two roads to take. It doesn't mean there are no other roads in the world. It doesn't mean I have nowhere to go!
According to some ancient texts, there were gods in ancient times who did not stand on the path of faith or the path of truth—such as the Three Holy Mothers of Dawn.

These deities who did not follow the path of faith or truth may be foreign deities, or perhaps they simply did not need to cultivate themselves.

But the fact that they can maintain their existence in this world shows that their power can be integrated into the laws of this world.

This shows that there are other paths in this world!
A path I can continue to walk!

Perhaps I am now standing on a path that no one has ever walked before.

Roland was unaware that the old charlatan Harland had once said, "I hope Roland can find a true path to truth."

But Roland knew that he had encountered far too many situations where he had "no way out".

Whether it's cultivation or crisis, he's encountered far too many dead ends, so many that he's become numb and indifferent.

Therefore, his resolve was not broken by having nowhere else to go.

On the contrary, he saw this as an opportunity. An opportunity to explore the unknown.

Roland thought to himself, 'Just like Merlin and his mentor's experiments, I am now an extremely important piece of 'data.'

Roland had a vague feeling that the results of his exploration on this unknown path might overturn the entire civilization's understanding of the world.

It may unravel many unknown mysteries, allowing wizards to take a significant step toward the truth.

Thinking of this, Roland couldn't help but feel worried again: 'My situation must never be discovered by anyone. Once the gods discover my situation, they will surely erase me just like they erased the laboratory data of Mentor Merlin and the others.'

The thought sent chills down Roland's spine.

Just now, someone examined his body!

What a coincidence! This person is from heaven—she's right behind Roland, embracing him!

Roland felt that after examining her own body, Olivia might not have thought about things as deeply as he had, and might not have connected them to so many things.

but!

Roland now faces a very important problem: given his current situation, any god who sees him will perceive him as a god, not a wizard—but there is no such god as him in heaven!

Olivia hasn't noticed the problem yet because she's mistaking Roland for another god.

Once she discovers that Roland isn't that god, then who is Roland?
She would definitely think of the evil god that Count Bal and his followers worshipped.

——"Are you awake?"

Olivia's voice came from behind him. Roland was startled and forced a "hmm."

Olivia asked with some confusion, "When I was examining you just now, I noticed something strange about your body. It was as if this wasn't you."

Roland: "."

At this moment, a thousand thoughts flashed through Roland's mind, but he couldn't come up with a reasonable explanation.

Roland didn't answer, and neither did Olivia. The atmosphere was extremely tense, and Roland felt like each day was an eternity.

Suddenly, an oil painting appeared in Roland's mind—it was a story about a hero who returned home after his death, possessed by another body.

But the hero was reincarnated, so this is no longer his body.

Worse still, his thinking was also affected.

This led to many misunderstandings and conflicts between him and his family.

However, in this myth, the two lovers ultimately achieved a happy ending.

So how can I make Olivia believe that her 'husband' has changed bodies?
As Roland pondered, Olivia seemed to be thinking about something as well. Both remained silent, the atmosphere extremely awkward.

Soon, Roland had come up with a reason for changing his body. The whole story was very clumsy.

Moreover, the most troublesome thing is that Roland has no idea about the male god's situation, let alone what kind of entanglement he has with Olivia.

Roland could only force himself to put it in that situation—and so, a question arose in Roland's mind.

That is, why that male god didn't accept Olivia.

After thinking it over and over, he could only conclude that his crush already had someone he liked.

Roland couldn't help but ask himself, what if it were him, and he had a very good female friend, even someone he'd known since childhood?

One day, she suddenly said that she actually wanted to be with me. Would I agree?

I doubt it, because her senior is completely devoted to her, and sometimes even when she knows she's being tricked, she'll still fall into the trap.

But what if that girl is incredibly kind to you, like a fool, willing to give everything for you, and even saved your life?

Roland gradually stepped into the role.

He reached for Olivia's hand, which was wrapped around his stomach, and began to tell his clumsy story: "Olivia, I've thought a lot these past few days. After going through life and death, I've finally figured it out. You know about that time I almost died, right?" Olivia suddenly hugged Roland tightly and said, "I know, I know."
Such a big thing has even reached the High Council of Heaven, how could I not know?
They all say that since you lost contact and never returned to heaven, your soul must have been taken away by that wretched woman, Heracles.
I'm so scared.
So I rushed over, ready to fight that madman to the death!

Later, I heard that you were in the revolutionary army! The church thought it couldn't be you, but I really hoped it was.
I searched there for weeks, but I couldn't find you.
But your divine grace is among the revolutionary army!

I believe you are not dead.

So I came here.
Thank the gods, you are truly here.
"You really escaped from that madwoman (Herakka), waaaaah!"

Roland was completely bewildered.

Is a certain heartthrob actually in the revolutionary army?
It sounds like there really is a god within the revolutionary army—or rather, someone lurking among them doing something, rather than leading the revolutionary army?
In any case, it seems that the heartthrob went into hiding after learning that Olivia had gone looking for him. Then he deliberately spread the word that he had run off to Grey Falcon City.

God help me too!

Olivia's original story was quite poor, but Olivia's lover also happened to encounter a major event, and it happened on the banks of the Angel River!

So, I managed to get through the first hurdle by guessing!
Roland snapped out of his reverie and, forcing himself to continue, asked, "Olivia, do you know the story of 'The Rebirth of Kurad'?"

Olivia seemed unusually excited after hearing Roland's words. She rested her head on Roland's shoulder and said softly, "I knew you cared about me."
I knew it; we were thinking the same thing.
However, darling, you're mistaken. The story you saw in the gallery is called "Isabella's Rebirth."

Roland was completely bewildered. He thought to himself, 'Did I remember the name wrong? Wait, that's not right, I didn't see that painting in the gallery. Did I just miss it?'

Olivia continued, "I know that story. I've known that story for a long time."
Isabella and her best friend are deeply in love, but they are both women.

So Isabella went to the banks of the River Angels, hoping to steal soil from the River Styx and reshape her body into a man.
Heracles, the god of the underworld, witnessed this scene and was moved by the couple's love, but he did not grant them their blessing.
The story did not have a happy ending.

But no matter what Isabella ultimately became, her dearest friend will always love her deeply.

As they spoke, Olivia moved from behind Roland to stand in front of him.

Looking at the bewildered Roland, she said affectionately, "Olélie, whether you reshaped your body with the mud of the River Styx or not."

Or perhaps it entered someone's body after returning from the River Styx.
No matter what, no matter what you become, my feelings for you will never change.

Roland was dumbfounded.

Let's put aside what insane things Heracles did.

Who was the person Olivia just mentioned?

O'Reilly?
The angel in front of me is in love with my younger sister?!

The 'male god' that this angelic lady adores, the aloof, steady, reliable, and towering 'male god', is actually my little, troublesome sister?!
Olivia's words were so informative that Roland's mind went blank.

Still dazed, Olivia had already closed her eyes and leaned closer. Roland quickly snapped out of his daze and kissed her on the lips.

Kissing such a beautiful angel should have been a wonderful thing, but Roland's kiss was half-hearted.

His mind was filled with a myriad of thoughts.

Roland thought to himself, 'No wonder Olivia mistook me for my sister!'
This girl was originally my own sister, and after the events of the 'Great Redemption' in Malrod, she became my 'representative god' in a sense.

So, when I was impersonating her, I didn't need to use any special methods!

If we use the magic mirror to change our names again, even acquaintances won't recognize us!

They were more than just acquaintances; although Roland and O'Reilly had never met before, the two siblings shared some of their little habits and mannerisms with their father!
Even Roland and O'Reilly were unaware of this.

It's fair to say that if the two siblings looked exactly alike and stood silently at home, even Roland's own mother probably wouldn't be able to tell them apart.

To make matters worse, O'Reilly used to impersonate her brother to do bad things—she'd never met him, but the two siblings looked very alike. So when O'Reilly impersonated Roland, she looked remarkably like him!

Therefore, Olivia had actually met 'Roland'.

At this moment, Roland secretly checked the contents of the snake ring and discovered that the magic mirror was not in his possession.

Roland thought to himself, "As expected! The Magic Mirror must be in Isabella's hands, which is why she had the means to steal the Book of Heaven."

She must have used the magic mirror to come over before; she secretly changed my name.

After thinking for a moment, Roland thought to himself, "Originally, even if it were just like this, Olivia would still have discovered the problem. After all, she examined my body. But this guy is already obsessed with Olivia!"

She had originally considered turning herself into a man, or perhaps O'Reilly would turn herself into a man for her sake.

My appearance fulfilled her long-cherished wish.
This is outrageous! Is my sister a succubus?

O'Reilly Roland always knew that this brat was very popular in heaven.

She wanted to create a garden at home, so the gods allowed her to carve out a part of this world to decorate her home—in those days, the world was in such a state of disrepair that everyone turned a blind eye to her mess.

Even more outrageous is that the gods turned a blind eye to Aurelie's hiring of the 'rebellious Dalark' as her subordinate—this Dalark was not only an unforgivable traitor, but also a mad god!
In order to prevent Dalark from harming Aurelia, the gods even joined forces to make a pact, turning Dalark into a tool god who served Aurelia exclusively.

And if you asked Olivia O'Reilly to die now, she probably wouldn't even blink!

Just how charming is that brat O'Reilly?!
Roland had been racking his brains today, trying to come up with a lame excuse to get away with it.

He thought he was probably doomed today. But to his utter surprise, he passed the test for this very reason.

After the deep kiss, Miss Olivia leaned against Roland's chest, completely mesmerized.

Recalling his earlier meeting with Olivia, her haughty demeanor, and her imposing figure in his dreams, Roland wanted to say, "Wake up! My sister is really no good. You're not worth it."

A moment later, Olivia opened her eyes and asked with concern, "Olivia, why are you so distracted today? Are you unhappy, or is it because of that matter?"

Roland's heart skipped a beat. He thought to himself, 'What is it about? I don't know. Please don't bring this up.'

Roland looked at Olivia in front of him, and from her cautious gaze, Roland deciphered a word—humility.

He casually patted her shoulder and said softly, "No, how could I not be happy? I'm so happy. Olivia, you are so beautiful and love me so much. That's why I was wondering why I hesitated about our relationship before."

These brother and sister are both scum!
A woman dressed as a man and teased her best friend all the time—but she realized she'd gone too far and her best friend had actually fallen in love with her, so she ran away.

Knowing full well that the other person is deeply entangled in a love triangle and can't extricate themselves, knowing how miserable they are, they still pretend to be the other person's sweetheart and try their best to coax them. Of course, Roland also dug a huge pit for himself.

He never dreamed that he would have such a 'big' grudge with Olivia today, nor did he expect that he would provoke the angel he should never have messed with.

—Olivia's biological father was the supreme sun god. (End of Chapter)