Subscriber of the Gods Chapter 415 - Prometheus

Prometheus was the god most fitting for the keyword “primordial flame.”

‘Surely he’ll have abilities related to fire.’

If so, it should be enough to erase the darkness of the subterranean world.

‘It might not be as bright as the surface, but at least we won’t be swallowed by darkness.’

Ethan subscribed to Prometheus without hesitation.

-[Do you want to subscribe to Prometheus?]

-The number of likes required for subscription is ’35’.

The number of likes needed was 35.

Ethan had already subscribed to so many gods that the number of likes required for subscription had increased significantly.

-You have subscribed to Prometheus!

Despite his fame, Prometheus had a low number of subscribers. Nevertheless, his like count was quite high.

“So I thought there would be many videos.”

There weren’t many videos compared to the number of likes.

“Oh, actively using the goods store, are we?”

This was the reason for the high number of likes despite the low subscriber count.

Exceptional utilization of the goods store.

Prometheus’s goods store had a wide variety of items.

-Unquenchable Prophet’s Flame [Replica].

“Hmm, a replica… Even if it’s not the original, it should still be effective.”

The Eye of Horus that Ethan was using well wasn’t the original either.

Even if it’s a replica, or a fake, its power can vary greatly depending on how the user uses it.

“Huh?”

While looking around for other goods, Ethan discovered something else in Prometheus’s store.

-Unquenchable Prophet’s Flame [Genuine].

“There’s a genuine one?”

The Prophet’s Flame. They were selling the genuine article in the goods store.

“How can they sell the genuine one?”

Upon closer inspection, there was an explanation attached to the Prophet’s Flame [Genuine].

-The flame Prometheus brought never goes out and burns eternally. Even if the flame diminishes, it will regain its original blaze over time, so the original can be sold as many times as desired.

“Using the properties of fire, I see.”

While other gods’ genuine goods might be difficult to sell because there’s only one, this unquenchable flame was different.

Since the real flame never goes out and returns to its original form, a part of that flame could be sold.

‘It’s part of the genuine one. So even the fake one will grow to the size of the genuine over time.’

In other words, it was no different from the unquenchable flame infinitely reproducing itself.

“Is this why he focused on the goods store?”

Judging by this, Prometheus seemed to be a smart god who understood the New World very well.

‘The marketing is a bit lacking, though.’

If he could better promote how this flame could be used, the number of subscribers would increase significantly.

‘And since you can buy the original.’

While most goods sold by other gods were fakes, Prometheus’s flame was genuine.

Just being able to own the genuine one makes it worth spending expensive likes.

“It’s too expensive, though.”

The price of the genuine Prophet’s Flame was a whopping 40 likes.

Of course, Ethan didn’t lack in the number of likes, but it wasn’t so many that he could spend them freely.

‘I’ve already used 35 likes for the subscription. This calls for negotiation.’

Prometheus was just the right god for Ethan to approach.

‘I can see clearly how to market this.’

Selling genuine goods, and the fact that these goods could be used in various situations, were powerful selling points.

“Let’s look at the purchase reviews.”

Despite the enormous 40 like price tag, quite a few people had purchased it.

Ethan checked the reviews for the Prophet’s Flame [Genuine].

-I hesitated a lot about whether to buy it because it was so expensive. Unlike other goods which are fake, this is genuine, so after much deliberation, I decided to purchase. I was planning to place it where ghosts kept gathering. I bought it and put it there right away, and it was very effective. It’s definitely worth the high price!

-It’s expensive, but I bought it. Because it’s a genuine good, I ended up purchasing it. As expected of the genuine one, its power is no joke every time I use it. The genuine is indeed better than the replica!

Everyone hesitated due to the high like count but eventually chose to purchase, with the biggest reason being that it was genuine.

No matter how excellent the abilities of a fake good might be, if the price is high, people tend to hesitate to buy due to the burden.

‘They bought it despite the high price because it’s genuine. This is indeed the most important point.’

However, Prometheus wasn’t emphasizing this point.

‘If he emphasizes that point clearly, he could increase both subscriber count and like count more than now.’

Ethan left a comment for Prometheus.

There was no need to write a long comment anymore.

‘My name has become a sure means of proving myself.’

***

“Hmm.”

Prometheus was looking at the goods store with his arms crossed.

“Is it too expensive? Those who bought it seem to be definitely satisfied. The flame I brought can be used in various places, and above all, it’s genuine, so this price seems natural.”

Prometheus was operating his channel by clearly turning its direction towards the goods store.

In fact, he didn’t have any other outstanding abilities.

He possessed the craftsmanship to create anything with excellent quality and the ability to see through the future. However, these two abilities were not very effective in the New World.

The effect of his precognition ability was reduced, making it impossible to properly transfer the ability. His craftsmanship ability was also overshadowed by other more famous gods.

Of course, being a god, he could probably squeeze out various abilities if he tried, but he knew well that there wasn’t enough merit for others to subscribe to him over other gods with similar abilities.

That’s why he appealed to his strongest weapon from the beginning.

It was the flame.

In the New World, there was a system where goods could be sold, allowing likes and subscriptions to be drawn not only through videos but also through the goods store.

Other gods were selling goods too, but their goods were generally fakes, little more than souvenirs that couldn’t even exert half the ability of the genuine article.

However, for Prometheus’s flame, there was little meaning in distinguishing between genuine and fake.

The Prophet’s Flame could be endlessly mass-produced as it divided however it was separated.

“It might be better to get rid of the fake entirely. This is actually genuine too. It’s just a fake with slightly reduced ability.”

Prometheus was keenly observing the recent trends in the New World.

“Gods who weren’t particularly outstanding like me. There are even many gods less famous than me. All those gods have risen to the top.”

Videos of gods he had never seen before were rising in the popular video rankings, which could be considered an indicator of ranking.

“And what’s this? Fenrir? A video containing methods to kill gods appearing in the rankings in the New World where gods gather, it doesn’t make sense.”

At the center of this was a subscriber who had made the impossible possible.

Prometheus heaved a deep sigh.

“Should I send an email?”

At that moment.

Ding-!

The notification of a new comment rang in Prometheus’s ears.

“Did a good sell?”

Prometheus, who checked the comment with a joyful heart, suddenly froze.

“Wh-what? What?”

There was a comment.

“[Only subscribed to the right gods]. Did I read that right? My eyes aren’t deceiving me, are they?”

Momentarily flustered, Prometheus took out the Prophet’s Flame to illuminate his surroundings.

“I can see clearly, very clearly! Then it’s true!”

The real Prometheus hurriedly replied to the comment of the subscriber [Only subscribed to the right gods].

Like a human looking up to Prometheus who had delivered fire.

“The flame has descended.”

***

Ethan was in a place where he could see the night sky filled with falling meteors.

This was Prometheus’s collaboration location.

“So you’re the subscriber [Only subscribed to the right gods]. Nice to meet you, I’m Prometheus.”

Whoosh-

A flame was burning in his hand.

It was different from ordinary flames.

It was burning bright red, but this wasn’t a flame that burned things.

“I was really surprised when such a famous subscriber said they wanted to meet me.”

“Hello, Lord Prometheus.”

Ethan greeted politely.

“I discovered your channel while looking for the ability I needed. I needed fire, you see.”

“Then you’ve come to the right place. While my other abilities might be comparable to other gods, this fire is unlike any other.”

Whoosh-

The Prophet’s Flame began to flicker around them.

But despite the flames burning all around, it wasn’t hot at all.

“This fire has various abilities. The most excellent among them is the power to drive away darkness and reveal the truth.”

Prometheus grinned as Ethan marveled.

“Illusion magic, transformation magic, any ability that hides one’s identity is powerless before this flame. Everyone must reveal their true form before this flame.”

“That’s exactly the ability I was looking for, Lord Prometheus.”

“Really!”

“It pained me to see that no one seemed to know about such an amazing ability you possess. That’s why I left a comment.”

Gulp-

Prometheus swallowed.

“I’d like to help you a bit. It’s not free, of course.”

“I’m in. Please help me!”

As soon as Ethan spoke, Prometheus extended his hand.

Prometheus was of the giant race and quite large, but he was bending his waist considerably, so he could clasp hands with Ethan.

‘Fame is good indeed. A god bending his waist, though being a giant plays a part too.’

But he could understand.

‘If you’re starving without a single meal and someone suddenly brings you an armful of gold, even I would bow my waist.’

“I look forward to working with you.”