9 The world of Devas
Atomsk arrived at the dining room, where among other people; Sarah and Sebastian were waiting for him.
The table was already prepared with a variety of food, many of which Atomsk could not identify and all the servants looked at him with attention and surprise, as if it were the first time they had seen someone like him.
"Hello Atomsk, sit down and eat everything you want, I suppose you'll be hungry with all the events of today" Sarah said as she offered a chair beside her.
[The truth is that I'm not hungry, but all this food looks and smells great ... 😍
I have not tried to eat yet, but having mouth, teeth, tongue and anus ...😑
I guess I can eat like a normal person ... and not do it could raise suspicion😟]
"Thank you, I was very hungry" Atomsk said as he inserted a piece of meat from the plate closest to him into his mouth.
[FUCK! 🤩
This is delicious ... and this too ... and this… and this... and this ...🤤
After eating this... all I have eaten so far can be considered food? 😲
Am I in the world of Toriko?🤨]
Due to the insurmountable flavor, Atomsk went into a trance and ate up to 6 courses in less than 2 minutes. ... He seemed to have the same appetite and speed of eating that a Shonen protagonist as Goku, Naruto or Luffy.
When he finished all the dishes he had nearby...
He looked up to find more delicacies ... but the first thing he saw were the astonished faces of Sarah, Sebastian and the rest of the servants...
They were stunned like an inexperienced audience that had witnessed some impressive magic trick which they could not understand.
"I'm sorry it was the most delicious thing I've ever tasted ... and I have not eaten anything all day" Atomsk apologized as he was surprised by his ability to eat ... and not feel satiated.
"HOHO ... I've never seen anyone eat like this before, I hope your stomach is not a well bottom sr Atomks, or you'll end up alone with all the provisions of the mansion in a few days" Sebastian said jokingly ... but at the same time speaking seriously.
"JEJEJE, do not worry, I'm already full, even I was surprised by the hunger I had ... hahahahaha" Atomsk said with a somewhat hysterical laugh, as he prayed that he would not be mistaken for a kind of monster.
"JAJAJA, Sebastian, let him eat, otherwise he will not grow ... Well ... going back to the conversation in the garden ... how much do you know about this world?" Sarah asked Atomsk, who was wiping the bits of food out of his mouth.
"I'm afraid that I don't know nothing Sarah" Atomsk answered with humility and anticipation.
"Ok, let me explain it to you from the beginning" Sarah said as she unfolded a small map on the table.
…
In short, Atomsk was in Lardana, a town practically abandoned and extremely quiet in the empire of Zexarion, whose capital is Frynoer.
Nasarmar, the world in which they lived was made up of 89% water, and all the land that was in it was concentrated practically in a single point, forming a huge continent with a few small islands around it.
Zexarion, is one of the 3 great kingdoms or empires that covered most of the territory of the Pangedima continent, the other 2 empires were Xezodia and Yodmond.
Followed by these 3 great empires there were other small countries with little strategic value, few economic resources or difficult to manage, which were attached to these empires in exchange for paying some protection.
The islands, which many of which were established as state islands.
Finally a territory similar to that of a small country, which belongs to the "AVATAR Divine Chrunch".
An organization, practically of a religious nature.
From ten millennia ago, it has been in charge of extending the knowledge of AVATAR and its ramifications to this day.
It is an independent organization, present in all countries and empires and although it does not fight for territories, it does have a powerful army.
Its main function today is to mediate between countries conflicts, extend and preserve knowledge and discover new ways to improve the AVATAR system
[It had a certain resemblance to the Vatican in the Middle Ages🤔].
Apart from the "AVATAR Divine Chrunch" there are other great international associations:
Some dedicated to trade as the "International Mercury Company"
To manufacturing as the "Blacksmith international association", the only association dedicated to manufacturing that is powerful enough to operate outside the "International Mercury Company".
To adventure and to fulfill missions like "Adventurers Guild" ...
And a long set of smaller associations.
The empires were organized with a kind of noble hierarchy, with the royal family at the top, followed by the nobility.
In Zexarion the 12 great families mentioned by Sarah formed the high nobility that has served the empire for generations, the Vermillon Family being one of the 3 most powerful.
The areas Sarah showed that did not belong to empires, countries or organizations were extremely dangerous zones plagued by different types of monsters or magical beasts.
Due to the danger and how difficult it was to access and defend, empires were not excessively interested in those territories.
…
"This is how the world is divided. What else would you like to know? "Sarah asked Atomsk as she stroked his head.
"Well ... you have mentioned the word AVATAR quite a bit ...
What is an AVATAR?
Does it have any relationship with the brand that appears in the head when people fight?" Asked Atomsk, to finally clarify what has been most intriguing since he entered the town that same day.
"YOUR GRANDFATHER HASN'T SPOKEN TO YOU ABOUT THAT!?" Sarah and Sebastian shrieked ... as well as the rest of the servants, unable to believe what they were hearing.
"You never saw your grandfather's AVATAR while you were in the woods?" Sarah asked, still upset by how unlikely Atomsk's grandfather was.
[For his reaction this must be an indispensable knowledge for this world, for what I understand every person has one, whether it is more or less powerful and must be used for many day-to-day tasks.
He who does not know how it works or what it is called is one thing, but it seems that everyone should know of its existence]
"So that's an AVATAR! ... Yes, yes he showed it to me, when he was hunting or cutting firewood, his forehead would light up with a blue color and a sword would appear similar to that of the boy you have beaten in the town...
But whenever I asked him about it he would respond as usual "You'll know when the time comes"" Atomsk said while inventing a story that seemed normal with his imaginary irresponsible grandfather.
"HOW CAN SOMEONE BE SO IRRESPONSIBLE?!" Everyone shouted in that room at the same time.
"Well ... he did not like to talk too much and he got tired right away ... but he was a good person, in his way he always took care of me" Atomsk said trying to calm the environment and defend his imaginary grandfather ... Even if it is imaginary, it is still family XD.
At these words, Sarah and Sebastian remembered that their grandfather had recently died ... and they thought they had said something that could have hurt Atomsk's feelings ...
"Sorry Atomsk, it just surprised us too ...
Don't worry we'll explain it to you instead" Sarah said apologetically as she hugged and caressed Atomsk's head.
…
"Yes, Atomsk, you are right, the mark that appears on the forehead is the AVATAR. is what has allowed the Devas to be the dominant race of this world and is the fundamental pillar for us, whether for daily tasks, professions or combat.
All Deva, approximately at the age of 9 years awake his AVATAR.
Normally the child awakens the AVATAR from the parent with the more developed or powerful AVATAR, although in a few occasions mutations can occur due to the mixture of the paternal and maternal AVATAR, which can cause one of the AVATARS to acquire characteristics of the other, or you can even form a new one with both characteristics.
Other cases also include awaking the AVATAR of a distant ancestor or even a completely new one ... but these two cases are the most unusual.
The AVATAR manifests itself in the form of a golden mark on your forehead, depending on which your AVATAR the brand will be different we call that brand STIGMA
My AVATAR is a Phoenix, and therefore my STIGMA adopts the shape of a Phoenix, Sebastian's AVATAR is a shadow and his STIGMA represents darkness and your grandfather's AVATAR was a sword, so his STIGMA certainly was shaped like a sword. Am I wrong Atosmk?" Sarah asked Atomsk to make him participate in the explanation.
"This is Sarah, it was shaped like a sword ...
From what I sense, there are different types of AVATAR ... you said yours was an animal type, right?" Asked Atomsk while remembering the conversation he had before with Sarah in the garden
"Indeed, I can verify that you listen well and know how to analyze, this is as much or more important than raw force, do not forget it.
There are three different types of AVATAR:
1. AVATAR elemental
2. AVATAR treasure
3. AVATAR animal
AVATAR elemental: Allows you to summon and even manipulate a specific element of the environment to use it in different ways
Examples of elements are Fire, Water, Earth, Wood, Steel, Ice, Electricity, Light, Darkness ... Sebastian for example has an elementary AVATAR variant of the Dark type
In rare cases can be concepts such as space, time, life, death, illusion, destruction, speed ... but normally they apear in the Treasure type rather than in the elemental type
These are very highly valued throughout the world, especially time, space and life.
In even rarer cases, there are elementary Avatars that have more than one element or that combine different elements.
AVATAR treasure: It allows you to summon an object and use it in different ways ... The most common are weapons, but there are also AVATARS that present other types of treasures such as talismans, musical instruments, kitchen utensils, manufacturing tools ... It is a very diverse kind of AVATAR
This type of avatars can also have elementary and conceptual properties, although not as versatile and manipulable as those of the elementary category.
It is by far the most common type of AVATAR, with the elementary type being the second most common type
AVATAR animal: Allows the user to adopt physical and even special characteristics and abilities of the animal to which their AVATAR belongs.
The phoenix, the AVATAR characteristic of the Vermillon family is of this class. And unlike the rest of AVATARS the animal considerably increases the physical capabilities of its user.
The Treasure type according to which phases and according to what treasures, can increase the physical capacities of its user, but it is almost impossible for an elementary AVATAR equalize an Animal in terms of physical capacity ...
The animal type is without doubt the rarest of the 3 AVATAR classes that exist" Said Sarah as she showed how she used her AVATAR to reinforce her explanation.
"So the animal type AVATAR is the most powerful?" Atomsk asked trying to get mor
"Not necessarily ... The Devas have quite limited physical abilities.
Growing in our cultivation gradually improves our physical capacity ... but in a very limited way.
AVATARS of animal type grant their user certain properties and abilities of a beast or monster, which greatly increases the properties of the body, thus being able to eliminate the physical weakness of the Devas... but in the same way, it also loads the user's body in an equivalent way.
Therefore, if Deva with an animal-type AVATAR wants to advance ranks in his cultivation, he must develop a physique that allows him to sustain that AVATAR... but only to advance levele... Also for combat.
In addition, that load is greater depending on how powerful the type of beast or monster of your AVATAR is.
If we add to this that there are very few compatible animal AVATARS when it comes to practicing professions…
Despite its great physical power, impossible for a Deva is the scarcer type of AVATAR, the more difficult slow and expensive to cultivate and the one that less economic benefits is able to generate.
The fact that a family with an animal-type AVATAR is one of the richest, prosperous and powerful families in all of Nasarmar is still considered a feat that has only belonged to the Vermillon Family for more than a millennium" Said Sarah, somewhat depressed while observing her arms, but proud of her family's and her own achievements.
[I see, there are no advantages without disadvantages ... 🤔
It seems that here humans are called Devas... but if I have such strong physical abilities without even having cultivated my AVATAR ... does it mean that I am not a Deva? 🤨
So ... what am I?😟]
"Around the STIGMA there is a ring of light.
This ring is the one that shows in which stage of cultivation is the AVATAR, it can be known depending on the color.
Each state of cultivation, which are usually called ranges, and contains 9 sub-phases, called levels.
When you reach the next rank, you get a skill, which depends on the user's AVATAR, their personality, their objectives and above all how and how much they have been using their AVATAR during that phase.
There are up to 3 cultivation ranges that cause changes or extra abilities in the AVATAR apart from the usual ones when changing realm, but that is something that I will explain to you at the time.
For now try to memorize the different's realms that exist, and how to identify them by their color:
(00 - 09) White ring; "AVATAR Infant"
(10 – 19) Red Ring; "AVATAR Student"
(20 – 29) Orange Ring; "AVATAR Scholar"
(30 – 39) Yellow Ring; "AVATAR Master"
(40 – 49) Green Ring; "AVATAR Count"
(50 – 59) Blue Ring; "AVATAR Marquis"
(60 – 69) Indigo Ring; "AVATAR Duke"
(70 – 79) Violet Ring; "AVATAR King"
(79 – 89) Black Ring; "AVATAR Emperor"
(90 – 99) NONE; Saint "AVATAR Saint"
Before you ask... Yes, it is rumoured that there is an extra realm when reaching the level 100, but ... they are just legends for now
There are many more things to explain about AVATAR, but it would be better to explain them with more time and in practical cases when your AVATAR have awakened." Sarah explained as she watched Atomsk's face
"So all the living beings of this world have AVATARS?" Asked Atomsk trying to solve one of his biggest doubts considering his situation
"Only the Devas are capable of awakening an AVATAR, I have not heard of another being able to do it" Sarah clarified laughing
"By the way, Atomsk, how old are you? Sarah asked, fearing the worst response.
"I do not know, my grandfather never told me that" Atomsk said again, blaming everything on his poor imaginary grandfather.
"I do not know why it does not surprise me anymore" Sarah said as she sighed at the legend of the irresponsible grandfather.
"We asked it to be able to know approximately when you will awaken your AVATAR.
The age of 9 is only an approximation, what matters is if the body of the person is sufficiently developed so that the AVATAR can awaken ...
For what I have noticed you have a very well developed and strong physique to be a child that has not yet awakened your AVATAR, so it should not take long" Sebastian said while watching Atomsk carefully.
At that moment Atomsk felt a little cold sweat running down his body.
They had just explained to him that only the Devas could awaken the AVATAR and that the Devas had a very weak body.
Atomsk has an extremely strong body ... almost on par with Sarah alone in speed and strength from what he had seen during the fight in the town...
That could mean that Atomsk is not a Deva.
[If I can not wake up an AVATAR ... 🤔
Will I then be considered a hostile lifeform? 😨
What will happen to me if it turns out to be true that I am not a DEVA? 😱
Is this why I was hidden inside a tree near a town on the margins of civilization?😵
WHAT CAN I DO?😭]
Atomsk thought as he felt real fear for his life for the first time since he came into this world.
