Work for God

Lin Feng sat still in his chair, observing the woman known as Raven12345 with a solemn expression. He realized he was facing a situation beyond human understanding. If he wished to smoothly enjoy the rest of his life, the wisest choice would be to set aside his usual lazy and careless demeanor and listen attentively to the woman claiming to be a deity.

"How does it feel to experience Genesis?" Raven12345 glanced at Lin Feng, a smile playing at the corner of her lips.

Observing Raven12345's expression, Lin Feng confirmed her approachability. He awkwardly asked, "I have to ask, is this an illusion? Are you going to kill me?"

"No, many have asked that question before you, so I'm not surprised," Raven12345 shrugged. "I will continue to show you more until you fully understand and believe what I tell you, but not now. For now, just take what I say seriously, and let's talk about work."

Lin Feng raised his hand to signal a pause because he needed time to process what had happened. He had thought the strange events he experienced were just Earthly matters, but this woman claimed to be from... another world? Not Earth, not an alien planet, not an alien galaxy, but another universe! She claimed to be from an empire ruling over multiple universes, working in a unit called the Temporal Management Bureau, specifically responsible for managing the order of this universe. Now, this woman who claimed to be a deity said she needed to find a proxy to handle the mundane affairs on Earth, so she came to Lin Feng...

From start to finish, the situation was like this. There was nothing difficult to understand in terms of language; it was just challenging to accept.

Lin Feng stole a glance at Raven12345, who seemed to be aware but did not show any reaction. Seizing this opportunity, Lin Feng compared the silver-haired woman in front of him to the image of a deity or immortal he had in mind, like adding wings behind her back or a halo above her head... But after trying for a while, he gave up. He knew it was a waste of time: from the moment he met the werewolf who feared cats, he should have discarded all the legends of Earth.

"Are there really other universes?" Lin Feng looked at Raven12345 with uncertainty. "I've read about parallel universes in books. Is this the same theory?"

"It's much more complex than that. The true structure of the macrocosm is far more intricate than human imagination," Raven12345 replied nonchalantly, seemingly uninterested in explaining further. "You won't come into contact with other worlds for now; that's something for after you become a formal employee or have a special assignment. For now, your main focus is to manage your own affairs..."

"Why me?" Lin Feng interrupted, feeling the need to assert himself, even if he couldn't overpower her. "You didn't ask for my consent, did you?"

"Oh, right, I forgot about that," Raven12345 slapped her forehead, causing Lin Feng to break out in a cold sweat. "There's a principle of voluntary work. I've always assumed you agreed. So, you don't want to?"

Lin Feng hesitated, surprised at how accommodating she was. He felt hesitant after she mentioned the memory-wiping consequence of refusal. What should he do? Refuse? It seemed like a pity... It was as if his new and exciting life was about to end before it even began.

"What would happen if I refuse?" he asked.

"You would have your memories of the past two days erased, and I would also take responsibility for removing the werewolf. Don't worry, neither you nor the werewolf would be harmed; you would simply no longer be involved with these things. Ordinary people lead ordinary lives. Interfering with extraordinary matters leads to tragic ends, as has been the case throughout history," Raven12345 explained casually. "I'll find another proxy. There are plenty of humans on Earth. If necessary, I can even request an intern from above to assist."

Lin Feng felt a tightness in his chest, a sense of unease creeping over him. He shook his head. "And if I agree? What exactly do you want me to do? I won't do anything unethical; I'm a good person."

Raven12345's lips curled into a smile. "Don't be so tense. You'll be working for the divine race. In other divine systems, your position might even be called 'Holy Son' or 'Proxy.' It's just that our system is different, so we don't use those titles. What are you worried about? You won't be doing anything bad. Your main tasks are twofold: first, to host some tenants, just like you used to, but these tenants will be special. They'll need help, a place to live, and guidance. You'll take care of them to prevent any harm to the human world. Second, help me with other tasks."

Lin Feng: ... He instinctively felt the second task was more important!

"Are these tenants like Mu Yun?" Lin Feng tried to understand more, hoping to gain some initiative, even if it didn't give him complete control. "Are they 'anomalies'? Can I ask why you're doing this? Just to prevent them from disrupting the human world?"

"The reasons are quite complex," Raven12345 explained patiently. "Any civilization, unless it encounters some catastrophic disaster or other serious situation requiring direct divine intervention, has the right to evolve naturally without interference. I understand your human mythologies, but true gods are different from those in your stories. We create worlds, manage worlds, and can destroy worlds, but all of this is governed by strict rules. No one can interfere with or disrupt the activities of mortals at will. We made many mistakes in this regard before becoming deities, so this is now a serious issue. Your world is no different: human civilization should evolve naturally without external interference. It's fine to encounter some setbacks in your own development, but if a third party attempts to distort the evolution of humanity through artificial means, I have an obligation to intervene. As for your task... it's to clean up the 'aftermath.'"

Lin Feng struggled to understand Raven12345's words, sensing that he had grasped something vague: "Are you saying that there is some... 'third-party force' trying to interfere with human progress?! Mu Yun... and the tenants I will receive in the future are all related to this interference?"

"Don't think too much. That was a long time ago, and the biggest impact has been dealt with. Humans are safe now, as long as they don't do anything stupid," Raven12345 looked into Lin Feng's eyes. "As for the tenants you'll receive... they are indeed related to a major event, but this is confidential for you. Don't ask too much. So, are you willing to do this? Although it's just helping out with the loose ends for the Temporal Management Bureau, to be honest, this is a job that many worlds envy. It's like being an extra-temporary worker in a state-owned enterprise..."

Lin Feng: ... "After hearing you say that, I'm actually hesitant to agree!"

Lin Feng continued to ponder the question that could change the course of his life. He still couldn't fully believe the woman before him, nor could he comprehend the concepts of multiple universes, deities, and macrocosms. As Raven12345 had said, at this stage, he could only assume everything was true and consider what he should do.

If he agreed at this moment, he would embark on a path completely different from before, working for the divine as Raven12345 put it. Regardless of whether what the silver-haired woman said was true or false, whether there were traps involved, or whether the future held smooth sailing or dire straits, Lin Feng would face a completely new, unimaginable life. His destiny would change, for better or worse.

If he shook his head now, he would only lose the memories of the past two days, forget things that ordinary people shouldn't be involved with, and then go back to being a humble landlord, or find a regular job like everyone else, settle for a less-than-passionate but tolerable life with a wife he didn't love deeply but could get by with for a lifetime. This would be his life until death.

There was no need to choose.