Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 2839: 579: Maya Joins the Team! The Origin of the Nest!

Upon learning of the [Sky and Birds God], Rowling thought to herself:

"So it's him—then no problem at all."

According to the "Star Realm Atlas," Denis, known as the Sky and Birds God, possesses a portion of innate [Wind Divine Authority] along with acquired [Bird Divine Authority]. He dwells in the [Star Wilderness] and ranks as a Weak Divine Power User.

In the realm of Gods, innate divine authority forms the foundation of their power, so they typically measure strength by how much of it they control. Acquired divine authority, which develops afterward, usually proves less potent overall.

Numerous innate divine authorities tied to elements—such as Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water—have been shattered, split apart, and devoured by various Gods over time.

Controlling over 50% qualifies as [Absolute Divine Authority], granting total dominance and might within that field.

This resembles a primary investor holding more than half the shares in a corporation.

In essence, provided the time has passed sufficiently, faith sources are plentiful, and divine power flows abundantly, the potential peaks at greater godhood. Take the Heavenly Father and the Mother of Earth from the seven orthodox gods; each commands beyond 50%, with greater amounts yielding even more power.

Yet up to now, no deity has achieved full command of 100% innate divine authority. Solely the Star Ancestor and his manifestations can seize complete control over a whole innate divine authority!

Deities grasping roughly 10%-20% of innate divine authority earn the title [Partial Divine Authority], their ceiling typically reaching Intermediate Divine Power Users.

Meanwhile, those holding 1%-10% possess [Some Divine Authority]—a modest gain at best—with limits capping at Weak Divine Power Users.

Weak Gods mastering just 1% make up a large share of the astral world's population, their might ranking as the weakest among all Level 10 beings. Even a Level 10 Lord from before the 200th layer of the Abyss outmatches them in strength.

A Legendary Wizard could dispatch such foes with ease.

Figures with less than 1% scatter widely across the grand angel legions serving under every God. Still, following the idea that any sliver counts as divine authority, these angels and demigods routinely proclaim themselves [Gods].

In truth, their fragments of divine authority serve as "shares" granted by the Main Gods, which can be reclaimed or withdrawn whenever desired.

Thus, from the Star Ancestor down to the angels, this vast hierarchy shapes the astral world like an enormous "publicly traded enterprise."

At its heart sits the ultimate overseer, the "Star Ancestor."

The rest—"major shareholders" and "minor ones"—occupy the surrounding tiers in order of rank.

Ah, and then there's the horde of "investors," endlessly exploited for faith power, dwelling apart from the shareholders' realm, their sole purpose to fuel the Gods' divine energy.

Denis stands as a minor weak god, lacking notable ties or heritage, simply abiding in the Star Wilderness while overseeing his modest territory.

That's the reason Rowling declared it fine.

At present, Nora remains unprepared for conflict with the astral world, yet she understands Levi had solid motives for rescuing Maya. Thus, she refrained from intervening.

Levi felt a touch of surprise discovering Maya was a female.

He shared a link with her, as did the Blood Knight.

Levi inquired:

"You've already clashed with the Sky God. What's your next move?"

Maya paused, her face shifting through various emotions, before she bowed her head and replied:

"You rescued me, my lord. I cannot simply depart without settling this debt. I desire to remain at your side to return the favor. Please accept me into your service."

"Are you certain?"

Levi felt a surge of delight inwardly.

He had rescued Maya with the exact intent of retaining her.

As an element of his White Emperor Dragon bloodline—though not truly a dragon—Maya suited his requirements for bloodline essence ideally. He yet needed level 9 secret medicines for endurance and physique types.

"Yes, I'm certain."

Maya's eyes burned with resolve.

From the moment she first encountered Levi and detected her bloodline echoing in him, she planned to approach and learn more about him.

Her two millennia of wandering across planes had bestowed upon her wisdom and insight surpassing other legendary beings, allowing her to spot Levi's exceptional nature right away!

This man carried the spark to ascend to Level 10!

For that reason, she intentionally planted a crucial Golden Feather, aiming to leave a positive mark on Levi. Once he attained level 9, tales of his exploits reached her during her journeys, solidifying her judgment.

Lately, word spread of Nora's call for recruits—even legendary creatures could join the congress in this mighty super-civilization—so she resolved to swear loyalty.

A sudden mishap struck close to Nora, but luckily, death eluded her grasp. Fate instead reunited her with Levi, culminating in this moment.

Levi grinned and responded:

"No repayment required. For the time being, stay with me. We're heading out on a voyage soon; your expertise could prove useful. Once it's done, come back to Nora alongside me. Allow me to introduce Lady Rowling from the Supreme Council."

Maya quickly and humbly uttered:

"Thank you, my lady!"

Rowling gave a nod and a warm smile. At last, she grasped how Levi managed to win over countless giant dragons and legendary beings.

...

Denis Divine Country.

"Main God, catastrophe strikes! On our patrol, we spotted a Maya and aimed to seize it for your mount, yet midway, someone blocked our path."

"Main God, this failure is ours alone... Kindly uncover the fool who dared this and deliver swift punishment!"

The pair of angels arrived to vent their grievances.

A figure with a dour expression, blending human and avian traits like a vulture, grew icy on his bare scalp. His divine garment billowed as he swiftly invoked his divine spells.

The entire region fell under his Divine Domain; as the God of Birds, perception was his forte. Bathed in Divine Light, his sharp, vulture-ish eyes glowed with emerald radiance, unveiling a vision in his sight: