The Journey

It has been seven days since I outran the dracaena and her companion and I am very happy with my progress after that incident. I began trying to use time manipulation even though l thought that it would be a difficult task, it came rather easily to me.

*Flashback*

"Time Reversal"

'Past travel'

'Slow time'

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Nothing.

'I have been trying it for almost an hour now and I still haven't made any progress. What to do... should I give up on it for now. No! that would be foolish. I don't have any weapons made of celestial bronze and the ones I have have no effect on these mythical creatures. and this is my only way to assure my survival. Ugh... damn Kronos, he could have at least given me a sword or a knife made of celestial bronze ... would it even be helpful. I don't know how to swing a sword. Even if I do run, it would be useless. I have to go to San Francisco. It is the realm of beasts. How am I gonna reach Kronos if I am killed the moment I entered. I HAVE TO LEARN IT. "SLOW DOWN YOU FUCKING WORLD."'I roared. It was not the wisest of the moves, as it could have been considered as an open invitation to all the monsters, " Your Lunch is here, come eat it." but I was frustrated. Two monsters had tried to kill me and I had to run for my life. It was a good call and I was happy to be alive but it didn't sit right with my pride as a man.' "Heh... never thought I would still have that pride left after those ugly years." Unknowingly, a smile appeared on my lips.

I had decided to discontinue my useless attempt but I was shocked to see the world actually had slowed down. It felt nice to know that the universe was following my orders. As if on cue, the world decided, not to let me get cocky, I immediately lost consciousness and fell on the ground.

*Flashback End*

That was another mistake. Luckily I was in a cave and nobody came here. It was really risky. I have to start thinking more. I can't keep on doing such mistakes and I, surely can't repeat even a single mistake, or even ten Rebirths won't be enough for me. I would learn from them. I strengthened my resolve and began training to perfect my art. I wasn't much of a hard worker in my previous life, but I had become a sort of a training junkie in this world. Well it took only one death to get rid of my laziness... Nope, it is not funny. I will refrain from making death related jokes. It doesn't feel nice.

So, getting back to topic, I learnt after just a few experiments that my time manipulation abilities feed off my emotions and the anger with the world and frustration with my life, which were the strongest emotions I felt and undoubtedly, they were also the best fuel for my abilities. I am pretty sure, it was fear that saved me back there. But even after trying for a few hours, I could not voluntarily control it. I guess I still have a lot to learn... Well, no need to be sulky, I still have a whole life to learn, then for some reason, the image of my dead mother flashed before my eyes. Well, at least as much time for which I am alive .

I did the experiments only on the first day, after which, I began to run while simultaneously slowling down time. I had realized that I can either make time very slow, nearly make it stop or very fast for one hour before I pass out or, I could make subtle changes, make it half or double it and continue it for the whole day. I preferred the second option for two reasons. First of all, I was always conscious so I would not have to face with surprise attacks secondly it was more beneficial as it improved me more than exhausting myself in a small amount of time. My 'RESERVES' for 'time control' were constantly being emptied and then filled. So, it helped me increase those reserves.

Still, this by no chance means that I don't need to empty my reserves suddenly as it would be a perfect practice for emergency cases where I would require to keep my conscious even after I am out of fuel. So, every night I practiced on my place of sleep. Apparently, a monster's main way of finding a prey was using its nose. So, by changing the time of my surroundings to the past, I create a break in that smell, one that they are unable to detect. This helps me keep my place safe. It doesn't mean that they can't accidentally enter my house. It just reduces the chances of that encounter by eliminating all intentional factors. The ones that do enter accidentally, I run from them. My ADHD and insomnia were a huge help. My sleep was not sound, so I woke up at the faintest disturbances and my reflexes improved. So, my fights were mostly a breeze

I also realized that the healing powers I had were nothing but changing the wounded area to its past self. I could also relieve myself off the pain but my body didn't deem it necessary, so I felt the pain Even after my wound closed. I was pretty much becoming an over powered character, but there was just one issue. I lacked weapons to kill. I can run away from all the creatures, even the cheetah. But when I had to fight monsters, I can't hurt them. This problem was solved on my fourth day in the forest, when I unexpectedly found a knife made of celestial bronze. How I knew that? Well, it was made of goldenish brown metal and swords aren't usually made of that, so I guessed. I took a wager and attacked a small Cyclops which was taller than me even though, it was a four-year-old kid. Well, I killed it and it. It was my first kill. The use of knife came naturally to me. I guess this Is one of the perks of being a demigod. encountered monsters before that but used to run away from them. Now, I started to actively killed them. I was already hunting animals with my old knife to get used to killing and not flinch again just on the appearance of the monsters. It was also a source of food. I had brought enough food for 10 days but, I realized that now that I used my reserves and ran a lot, I needed more food. So, food I brought wasn't sufficient anymore.

It took me two days to get used to it. By now, it has become a part of me. Just four days? Yeah … I realized I didn't have much of the kindness left in me from my previous life. I have become a ruthless monster. The knife being there was no coincidence. Celestial bronze was rare even if someone was injured and ran, they would make sure to take the blade with them. And if they had celestial bronze knife, they must be strong. The beasts here aren't strong enough to pose a threat to most demigods. This meant that someone was helping me. Although it bugged me, yet I don't care much because, if someone wants to help me they can help me all they want. I didn't ask for it, so I don't owe them. I hate being manipulated into doing things, so they can forget about getting any benefits from me … whoever 'they' are.

Now, it's been eight days in actual world and I am standing behind a huge barrier saying San Francisco. The police seem to be checking everyone. Apparently, a group of children is on the run. What a strange coincidence. I actually don't remember the dates in Percy Jackson, so I am not sure.

"It's finally time to enter the hellhole. The only one on the surface of earth." There was also Tartarus and underworld but this was still probably the worst off the challenges that I will face in this world. All demigods good away from it. And I am going towards it. Well, I am not exactly a demi god. More like a demi Titan of maybe SemiTitan.

Then a loud roar thundered through the sky, "Welcome My Child to the realm of Titans and monsters. Please come inside and don't worry, no one will dare to mess with you here."

Well, maybe, it won't be as bad as I thought….

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AN : Well, it was just his journey. My first time writing such a thing, so just comment and tell me what you think. Not the best for sure, but I hope it's not too bad .

My 1 week one Chapter is still up. Sorry for past notice. I was frustrated, released some steam and I am back.

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