Burger Kingdom

Located within the sky continent of Sovra above the skyvault, the residents of the Temple of Time seemed to be in a frenzy. The Temple of Time was the foundation and home of all the time-related magic in the world. A notable figure from the Temple would be the Clockwork Apostle, who was said to be capable of stopping time itself.

Within the meeting room, 8 figures stood at the long table to convene on the phenomenon that was detected earlier.

"It's too late, we can no longer find the culprit." The Oldest figure in the room spoke with a sigh.

"You believe this to be caused by someone?" an ashen-haired woman narrowed her eyes from the side.

"But that's impossible! No one should be capable of seizing the time-line like that. Not even Clockwork Apostle was able to." another elder exclaimed in disbelief.

"Regardless of what we are to believe, it's over. There are no longer any traces of the Time-Seizer" he spoke with finality

"Does this mean that... someone has invaded this time-line?" The youngest of the room asked in disbelief

"We cannot know for sure. It did not feel like the invasion of another dimension. Instead it felt like they were from a different point in time." the old man shook his head. "Whether they have already left or not, there is nothing we can do to find them. We can only go forward from here." with that, the meeting of the temple heads came to a close.

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Within a small village on the central continent, a girl opened her eyes as she looked down at her hands. Her black wolf ears twitched on her head as she clenched her fists.

"Heh, I can't believe that worked." She smiled for a moment until her eyes became sharp. "It doesn't matter what changes now, all that matters is that I make sure you live this time." her entire demeanor seemed to change as an invisible pressure was released from her being.

"Syri! Granny is calling you over for dinner!" a girl called out from the side as the pressure vanished. The girl named Syri turned her head and smiled a smile befitting the face of someone her age.

"Be there in a minute!" she responded. "Might as well enjoy myself a little." she muttered to herself.

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Shiro POV

You know, it's a good thing that the system can translate sign language because this guy is mute. In the short time that I've traveled with my new travel buddy who i've learned is named Quinn, he has not said a word the entire time. I thought it was just a quirk of his, but he just can't talk I guess.

He told me the reason he was forced to beg for food was because he used up all his funds to travel to the central continent. Apparently the funds for that large ship were 2000 Mides to board as a regular passenger. He could have chosen a smaller ship, but he didn't want to take chances with crossing the chaos tides.

"Hm..." I hummed out thoughtfully as I stared at the map.

[Quinn: Is there a problem?] The system translated for me, I don't actually have to look at him. If he tries to communicate around me, then the system would automatically tell me what he's trying to say.

"Nope!" I responded as I continued to burn a hole through the map with the intensity of my gaze.

[Quinn: ... Can you not read maps?]

"Pfffft! Of course I can read a map." I retort as I waved the damn thing around. "I'm just making sure that YOU! know how to read it." I tell him a matter of factly

[Quinn: Well according to the map, we're heading in the wrong direction.] Oh shit really?

"Well obviously that was just a test! And you pass! Good work travel buddy!" I fist pumped in celebration as we changed directions.

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Shiro and Quinn had heard of a kingdom by the name of the Burger Kingdom. Supposedly it was said that they had the best burgers there. From it's history, apparently it was known by the name of Kuraif Kingdom in the past. However due to it being a smaller kingdom compared to it's neighbors, it was on the verge of collapse from possible war from the larger Kingdoms.

That was until the King of that time discarded his nation's name and became the Burger King. Apparently it was to attract a Hero that was summoned from another world into favoring the Kingdom. In just a few years, the Kingdom quite literally created the best burger and fries and gained that hero's protection.

Afterwards the Kingdom continued to flourish as the capital of greasy food. The surrounding Kingdoms backed off in fear of attracting the summoned hero's ire. To this day, while the Burger Kingdom is not a nation of great power. It has become more similar to a grand tourist spot instead.

"Well, that's honestly pretty damn cool." Shiro commented as the two travelers looked at the giant burger building in the distance.

[Quinn: By the way, how will we pay for the meals there?] Quinn asked as he had found the white haired protagonist to be poor with only a few gold left on him.

"Well it's obvious what we must do Quinn!" Shiro struck a pose with a serious expression "Just like Robin Hood, we must steal from the rich and give to the poor! Which in this case is us." he said as Quinn was technically working for him now as long as he can feed him.

[Quinn: .....And who is this 'rich'?] he seemed to give a silent sigh

"Obviously the richest person in the Kingdom. THE BURGER KING HIMSELF!" he declared grandly. "If i'm gonna rob somebody, I don't want people to think I'm some chump who robs the common people! I shall rob royalty!" Plus he needed to get more magic cores to give him a bit of boosts in levels. He actually got to level 76 from sinking the pirate ship awhile ago.

[Quinn: I do not believe this is a wise idea.]

"Shush Quinn! For we must be men and rise up to the challenge! Now let's go and show them the might of two bros robbing a King!" he spoke with such charisma that even Shiro himself believed it would work.

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Name: Toshiro Aversis

Level: 76

Race: Human, Shinigami(?) / Class: Outworlder

Soul Bound items: Hyorinmaru(lvl100) / Shinigami clothes (self repairing) / Durable hat

Blessings: 'Ray's Blessings' / Familiar Contracts: None

STR: 250 (+200) AGI: 260 (+200) END: 550 (+100)

INT: 200 (+200) LUK: 7 RES: 560 (+100)

Actives: Brinicle Shell / Ice Clones / Chill Spout

Passives: Divine Mental Protection / True Regeneration / Cold Immunity / Silent Steps / Aqua Resonance /

Fafnir's Blood Armor / Dragon Heart / Bondage Skills / Spiritual Energy Manipulation / Zanjutsu /

'Hey system, by any chance do you know why my int stopped increasing after 200?' His int should have been higher, but it wouldn't budge after reaching 200.

[Int is only a person's indicator of how far and quickly a person can understand the arcanes. Everyone caps off at some point and the only way to further increase it is external means such as your sword.] it explained as it left out some things due to not being fully updated.

'Well I should stop at a magic school at some point in the future, maybe I can learn the specifics of how to use this Int" The Int stat actually didn't affect how powerful one's magic was, it was simply their ability to understand magic formulas and how it interacts with the natural energy of the world.

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"Dragon Burger is ready!" a cook shouted out from his grill on the side of the street as a small crowd surrounded the man.

"I'll pay you 50 Mides!"

"I'll pay you double that!"

"Hah! You peasants should step aside, chef! I will give you 1000 Midas for that!"

Similar scenes were taking place within the streets of the burger kingdom as famous chefs were congregated outside with their cooking equipment. People come here to try the cooking of the greatest Burgers ever cooked using meat from pretty much anything around the world.

"Veggie Burger is ready! I used the heart of a treant to make this!"

"Sea Burger is ready! I specially ordered the corpse of an Ancient Crab King!"

With the sound of hot sizzling prime meat, the duo found themselves openly salivating within the Burger Kingdom. Shiro didn't expect to see a sight like this when visiting the Burger Kingdom. He honestly thought it would just be a bunch of fast food places everywhere.

Quinn's stomach seemed to growl but he ignored it as he was still salivating at the sight of a dragon burger using actual dragon meat. It was a good thing his helmet didn't cover his mouth or else he would have choked on his own saliva by now. Shiro felt the same way as everything there smelled heavenly. Unfortunately the two were broke and unable to participate in bidding for any of those premium burgers.

The duo turned to eachother in a moment of silence as they seemed to communicate with their souls. Then they both marched off towards the Burger King's castle, determined to steal from the rich and give to the poor. Which in this case was them.