God is a Game Designer 113 C112 Sphinx's Riddle

Looking up at the Sphinx with no panic or surprise as this was the third time he had seen this ancient mythical creature. He remembered the first time he had ever met this woman as his surprise made the beast laugh.

It seemed to be the favourite pass time watching mortals freaking out over the fact that this monster-like woman sat right under the slums taking requests for information.

"So Azo, how can I help you?"

The voice filled with wisdom and joy as it reverberated around the room. The paws placed onto the stone floor as the Sphinx lay down facing the man, evident that she trusted the male enough to be less wary around him.

Moving forward, the man let out a small sigh as he pulled out a few parchments. Having everything written down as he looked up at the strange monster woman.

"I have a few things I want to know. How much do you know about the gods Xyia?"

The Sphinx moved slightly to get comfortable as she looked him over. Her mortal given name being Xyia as she let out a small sigh at the question.

"What is the point in asking such a question about the Gods?"

"It's crucial Xyia. I need this information as the person I potentially could be working for has ties with it all."

"Fine, fine. Azo you need to calm down. What do you wish to know? Of course, this price is something very few people can afford."

Taking down his pack, Azo pushed the contents all over the floor as hundreds of medium-sized pure white mana stones clattered across the floor to indicate the price paid. Xyia was raising an eyebrow at this: her wings fluttered in worry. It was clear that this move surprised the woman.

"You are paying me in such a large amount. This information must be dangerous and will potentially get you killed for this?"

"I care not. I'm always one to find out what I am dealing with."

"Fine, you can ask those questions."

Finally giving up to the man waiting for him to start asking his questions. Xyia looked at him interest as to the actual issues he was going to ask in detail.

"What is the Creator Gods real name?"

The first question getting asked as the Spynx let out a small yawn, looking at the man with disinterest now as it was nothing to difficult to answer.

"Well, looking in all the historical tomes. It seems while the Demigods usually call him father or All-father. It appears that they used his name rarely when in trouble."

Taking a few moments to pause to build up suspense. The Sphinx slowly letting out a chuckle as she liked to tease the poor scaled man.

"It's Nathan Blackrose from the few instances the Demigods spoke about it."

Feeling his heart freeze, it was true that this man was then the creator god. His feelings getting realised as he felt his breathing growing shallow.

"Any more questions or are you done?"

"Has Nathan... The Creator God ever come down to the world before. I've never heard about such a thing."

"Well of course he has. He comes down on a few times, but each time he comes, it causes a massive shift in the world. I heard a few times he's come down he has wiped out an entire species with the snap of his fingers."

The questions continued as Azo continued asking nearly everything under the sun. It was the typical story as Azo liked to collect as much information as he could before finishing. During the questions, the Sphinx became more and more distracted as her head started to turn towards the north.

"Azo, you have asked me so many questions about the Gods and the areas around here. May I ask one in return?"

Finishing writing everything down as he turned his head back up to the woman with confusion. "Yes, you can. What is it?"

"Is Nathan in the city above us. Is he destroying the other black market. I can sense a huge spike in magical powers inside and under the city."

Both parties looking to the north, one in confusion and the other with interest.

"I honestly do not know. I know he's here and this is the reason for asking the questions. Wait did you say destroying the black market in the city?!"

He felt his panic rising as he looked at the Sphinx who still had the cheeky grin on her lips as she looked back to him.

"Oh yes. He seems to have used his power earlier to break through a wall. I almost did not sense it due to how subtle it was."

Almost feeling like pulling off his jaw as he heard this from the Sphinx. This idea of being subtle by only destroying part of the wall made him almost question his sanity.

"How is that subtle?"

He asked in a groaning moan as he knew that he was not going to like the answer to it.

"Well, normally he wipes everything out. Men, women and children. Leaving nothing behind and making sure to be as efficient as possible. Last time he did not like a city's location he just removed everything and dropped the people off in the wilderness to build the new city. Lucky for him the Demigod resolved the issues."

"Oh, another time he decided to remove all the ore inside the mountain as a test to a clan of dwarfs, seeing what would happen if they found nothing. Apparently, from the Demigods, they lasted only three months before turning cannibal and eating each other."

"Did I even mention the time that he moved an entire beach because he liked the sunrise better in a specific location.

Each one of the events pressed to Azo made him feel his heart sink slightly more. Sounding like an imperfect God.

Azo pressing his face into his own hands as he groaned.

Following an old classic from his friend Bull.

"Fuck me."

"You are not my type."

"Ugh..."

Chapter end