# Avatar Contract - (1)
An advertisement—no, a guidance message from another dimension.
It contained a wealth of information.
So the people in that sci-fi setting have identified the existence of gods.
And naturally occurring galactic spirit entities. Does that mean gods who rule over entire galaxies, like Nyseria?
And what does "Constellation" mean?
For now, I'll have to process power according to the information in the guidance message.
They're asking me to follow their methods if I want to tour their dimension or project my influence there.
I suppose I could break through the dimensional wall by force if I tried...
But that would be impossible with power at Nyseria's level.
I suspect that sending such messages across dimensions requires power from beings like myself.
Perhaps the absolute being of that world is helping the one called the Alliance Leader of the Intergalactic Empire Federation.
Let me try what the guidance message suggests.
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I see. The information written here was influenced by an Outer God from that dimension.
The power to create form from complete formlessness, not mere transformation.
If enough power is poured in, one can receive "permission" from the ruler of that dimension to interfere.
The knowledge in my mind was telling me this.
If I could fully control my power, I too could send such power to other dimensions.
It would be possible if I spent time researching and learning how to project power in that direction.
I projected power according to the laws they provided. An information entity appeared in what was empty space.
Tiny information, smaller than a star, was embroidered into the cosmic space.
Processed according to my will into a small, white glowing screen, the information began to automatically speak.
[Beep. Greetings, Constellation from another dimension.]
"What are you?"
[I am an artificial intelligence belonging to the Intergalactic Empire Federation, created for Constellations of naturally occurring planetary spirit entity level or higher who are interested in our dimension.]
So only "naturally occurring planetary spirit entities" or higher can explore other dimensions? This AI seems to have many authorities and rules embedded in it, despite just being called an AI.
It's a strange feeling to have unknown knowledge suddenly appear in my mind.
[You can view our dimension through me as much as you wish. However, if you want to exert influence on our dimension, there is one condition.]
"Condition?"
[Yes. Most influence must be exerted through a mortal Avatar who has contracted with you.]
[If you project power through me, it's possible to create servitors or believers across the dimensional wall.]
The small screen expanded slightly and showed various scenes.
Massive monsters falling onto planets. Space fleet bombardments and flying ships in the sky.
Judging by the space fleet battles, it seems to be a sci-fi setting as expected, and the monsters facing the fleets appeared quite powerful too.
[We are a galaxy where the Homo sapiens sapiens species holds hegemony.]
[However, we also face difficulties due to numerous cosmic monsters and malicious Constellations within the galaxy.]
[If Constellations from other dimensions take pity on mortals and lend their power, the mortal species that holds dimensional hegemony will provide you with much entertainment.]
Ah, I see.
So it's about gods, called Constellations, making contracts with humans in a sci-fi setting.
Humans receive power to overcome crises, while Constellations gain believers and influence.
As expected, entertainment lies at the foundation of this contract.
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[Even for mortals enhanced by the Intergalactic Empire Federation's technology, it is difficult to directly receive a Constellation's power.]
[Authority, power, True Name, and conversations granted to humans contracted with Constellations are limited.]
[Mortals can refuse the Avatar Contract if they do not wish it.]
Just like Constellation novels from movies.
[If you demand actions that significantly violate ethical and moral standards applicable to mortals, sanctions may be imposed.]
[This is according to the Immortal Ethical Standards Act of the Intergalactic Empire Federation...]
So I need to choose a human from that dimension, grant them power, and help them grow.
A world of fierce battles against cosmic monsters. They must have quite a struggle.
They've spread such AIs across dimensions, yet their world is just one galaxy... It's like a model garden of an absolute being.
[As time passes, the number of Avatars you can contract with will increase.]
There are quite a few conditions for granting power through contracts.
Well, it seems there are evil gods called malicious Constellations too.
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When I projected power, more minuscule than dust, into the information, the screen expanded further.
Even expanded, it's like looking at dust through a microscope. But this monstrous body seems to have good eyesight.
[Please note that this unit can only observe one viewpoint at a time.]
So I can only observe one viewpoint at a time. A reasonable limitation.
Let me try manipulating it a bit. A cosmic map marked as the territory of the Intergalactic Empire Federation unfolded, and I could examine the Federation's planets one by one according to my will.
It felt like observing planets from a satellite's perspective.
I could see people wearing clothing both different from and similar to 21st century styles.
The differences of a space-faring civilization were apparent—massive buildings extending beyond the atmosphere, and many planets had even realized Orbital Elevators.
There were also plenty of Avatars beating up black mass-like monsters.
So the Avatars of other Constellations are displayed in red.
Honestly, I was intrigued.
It seemed more interesting than just drifting through space doing nothing forever.
Well then, shall I contract with someone too?
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That dimension I spent time examining was truly fascinating.
Of course, it was just one galaxy, like dust in the vast universe.
A world familiar with Avatar contracts where transcendent beings grant power. A setting that combines sci-fi technology with special abilities.
And cosmic monsters that endlessly appear, difficult to defeat even with the combination of science and special abilities.
With contraceptive technology and the advancement of special abilities and science, men and women had completely equal status.
The Federation's military was a volunteer system that didn't discriminate by gender. But with various androids, AIs, and the high status of professional soldiers, they didn't lack manpower.
Public broadcasts praised Avatars who contracted with Constellations to fight cosmic monsters as heroes.
Meanwhile, other broadcasts fiercely criticized malicious Constellations and demanded responses.
There were even planets that worshipped a single Constellation as their main god—a perfect fusion of sci-fi and Constellation elements.
I maximized the screen to examine a hologram being read by a human.
It seemed to document the history related to Constellations in that world, with important contents as follows:
Terra Empire Year 2058: Immortals projecting influence within a single planet named "single-planet limited life forms," Constellations.
Galactic Empire Year 45: Constellations ruling single planets named "naturally occurring planetary spirit entities."
Galactic Empire Year 215: War breaks out with some naturally occurring planetary spirit entities that lost their faith.
Galactic Empire Year 390: Successful negotiations with numerous naturally occurring planetary spirit entities. Rights guarantee agreement including autonomy signed.
Galactic Empire Year 912: First discovery of naturally occurring galactic spirit entity ruling our galaxy.
Intergalactic Empire Federation Year 172: Agreement signed with naturally occurring galactic spirit entity. Mortal species recognized as holding galactic hegemony.
Intergalactic Empire Federation Year 174: Naturally occurring galactic spirit entity [Silent Starlight] applies Avatar Contract laws to our galaxy.
The hologram turned off just before turning to the next page, so I couldn't see everything, but I gained sufficient information.
The ordinary humans in this sci-fi setting are aware of divine beings up to Nyseria's level.
In the 21st century where I lived, many people didn't believe in gods.
Perhaps science had developed so much that they rationally interpreted immortal beings called gods?
'Contract with someone...'
Since I could only contract with one person for now, I felt the need to choose carefully.
There's also the symbolism of the first Avatar. I wonder if there's someone who would follow my words well.
I manipulated the AI in various ways with my transcendent vision and thinking ability.
First, excluding the Capital Planet of the Intergalactic Empire Federation which was blacked out and couldn't be examined.
Excluding all underdeveloped planets, as development levels varied by planet.
From moderately wealthy planets, excluding those with strange or evil personalities.
For now, excluding non-human alien species as they felt uncomfortable.
Still, there were too many people.
Is it because it's a setting where people live throughout the galaxy? The population seems to exceed trillions.
It might be possible in this dimension, but wouldn't it be difficult in that dimension?
But breaking the dimensional wall and projecting power seems like a tremendous breach of etiquette.
"Artificial intelligence."
[Yes, Constellation.]
"I want to find a mortal to contract with. How far can I project my power with your built-in functions and authorities?"
It's probably better to get permission through official channels.
[I will assist in your Avatar search within the bounds of Intergalactic Empire Federation law. Please supply energy with your power, Constellation.]
The screen expanded further, increasing the available options.
It's like a filter function appeared? I could examine in detail by species, gender, age, education, resident planet, and more.
After searching for quite some time, I spotted a suitable human female.
Black hair reaching her waist. Looks that would have made her a famous celebrity if this were 21st century Earth.
But this is the space age. Her level of beauty was commonplace here.
In an era where genetic manipulation and cosmetic surgery had developed remarkably, appearance wasn't a qualification.
In a way, she might have been born in the wrong era.
She would have been street-cast multiple times if this were 21st century Earth, but here she was just an ordinary job seeker.
Seeing her seriously talking with a counselor at a public agency that helps young people find employment moved my heart.
The fact that she was an orphan who lost her entire family to cosmic monsters also ignited my faint sympathy.
"With the qualifications you've submitted, Ms. Lee Yuna... Hmm. Have you considered applying to the Planetary Defense Force?"
"Don't you have to get enhancement serums if you join the Defense Force? I'm a bit..."
Even in this sci-fi setting, she has a Korean-style name. I thought she wouldn't be bad as my first Avatar.
[Searching for Constellation's True Name... Search impossible. Connecting to highest administrator.]
[A message from the highest administrator has arrived for the Constellation from another dimension.]
[This is the first time I've seen a being equal to myself. Let's meet and talk next time.]
[By the highest administrator's authority, the other-dimensional Constellation's epithet is set as Whispering Constellation.]
What? That AI was definitely created by an Outer God.
I even felt like "they" were looking at "this side" across dimensions, so it's certain.
Since they referred to themselves as "herself," they must be female, and they seem to have lived much longer than me.
Should I greet the Outer God from that dimension?
[The Constellation from another dimension, Whispering Constellation, offers you an Avatar Contract.]
At that moment, I saw the woman I had applied to contract with open her eyes wide in surprise.
That message seems visible to people around her too. People nearby turned their heads toward empty space.
"A-a-another dimension?! Avatar Contract?!"
"Wow...! A Constellation from another dimension contacted you?"
"Y-yes! I think so..."
CRASH!
...At least hit accept before you faint.