[What is this? Up till now, the contest had been an impersonal event, devoid of personal attachment and filled to the brim with pure competitive energy. This answer is incredibly divine, full of holy whimsy and benevolence! Shang Qinghua's lips tremble before he bows his head.]
This participant has truly found himself in good fortune by coming here.
[He doesn't know what the other gods are like, but he sure likes his!]
I thought... you'd be angry. On some level, you all agreed to come here, but... [Fortune's voice trails off.] If it were me, I'd be mad at gods who did something like this.
[That is, a god like Fortune possesses the bearing and wisdom to judge another god. Shang Qinghua doesn't have such a standing.]
Of course, I would prefer to live than to die. But, like all the other participants within this temple, I agreed to join this contest to see a wish fulfilled. This is a wish that can't ordinarily be realized in my world. And so, to be given this chance and looked after by such a mindful god, I am highly blessed.
...I see. Then, I'll do everything I can to make sure your wish comes true.
[It's a good way of thinking about it, Fortune thinks - perhaps Qinghua is just better at staying positive. They're the god of fortune, not optimism, after all.]
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[What is this? Up till now, the contest had been an impersonal event, devoid of personal attachment and filled to the brim with pure competitive energy. This answer is incredibly divine, full of holy whimsy and benevolence! Shang Qinghua's lips tremble before he bows his head.]
This participant has truly found himself in good fortune by coming here.
[He doesn't know what the other gods are like, but he sure likes his!]
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[Fortune sounds ... well, surprised.]
I thought... you'd be angry. On some level, you all agreed to come here, but... [Fortune's voice trails off.] If it were me, I'd be mad at gods who did something like this.
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[That is, a god like Fortune possesses the bearing and wisdom to judge another god. Shang Qinghua doesn't have such a standing.]
Of course, I would prefer to live than to die. But, like all the other participants within this temple, I agreed to join this contest to see a wish fulfilled. This is a wish that can't ordinarily be realized in my world. And so, to be given this chance and looked after by such a mindful god, I am highly blessed.
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...I see. Then, I'll do everything I can to make sure your wish comes true.
[It's a good way of thinking about it, Fortune thinks - perhaps Qinghua is just better at staying positive. They're the god of fortune, not optimism, after all.]
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He smiles, though this one doesn't quite reach his eyes. Ah, he can only pray that his wish comes true! It feels like a dream, this possibility.
With an exhale, he rises from his seat and bows in gratitude.]
Then . . . I will go and make myself useful starting now.
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[Fortune doesn't want to keep him, if he has things to do.]
...if you ever have any questions or need anything, just pray to me. I'll answer.