Time And Research (Revamp)

Mark

So it turns out that this is more than just shapeshifting, if the reaction of my golems was any consideration. They looked at me with worship, outside of Levi, who was somewhat of an outlier. She acted the closest to me, clingy almost. As if she was a part of a hierarchy in the golem grand scheme. I didn't notice this when I first created and named her, but the rest of the golems treated her like royalty. All of my golems are of my creation, but are not all of them my children? They call me Creator, although sometimes Mother/Father. So maybe it's a ranking system?

What are the factors that contribute to the behaviors of my golems? Is it their method of creation, the names I give them, or my own presence? Levi is the only one who acts like a true daughter, while the others behave more like servants, with the exception of Jess and Jane. I must make a file and document my observations. Perhaps it's not solely based on names, as I named Jess and Jane during their creation. It could be a combination of multiple elements at play.

Golem Hierarchy

King/Creator/Mother/Father: Me

Princesses: Levi, TBD

Princes: N/A

Unknown: Jess, Jane (Not Enough information.)

Servants: The remainder of the golems?

My fingers flew across a virtual keyboard as I meticulously noted every detail in a file, even though I could type with my mind, I found it easier to type, occasionally scratching my head in thought. Narrowing my focus, I organized the information based on monarchy royalty, attempting to make sense of the complex hierarchy of my golems. However, there were still gaps in my knowledge and I couldn't include certain titles such as dukes, earls, and knights without proper testing. Frustrated, I set aside the file for now and turned to one of my computers. As I booted up Assassin's Creed IV, the sound of clicking keys and whirring fans filled the room, providing a welcome distraction from my lack of knowledge.

As my fingers danced across the keyboard, I lost track of time. But then my concentration was broken by a small chime from my computer. It was Jane, notifying me that the report had been sent. As I opened the message, excitement bubbled up within me. But it was quickly overshadowed by the notification from another source, one that made me grin like a madman. If I still had a human jaw, it would have surely been sore from the sheer width of my smile.

Discovered derivative Observe ability: Media Observe.

Media Observe: Allows the user to observe and create golems based on video game/anime characters and abilities. The user can also grant a limited amount of abilities to each golem. This will still be limited by the power of the user however.

I threw my head back and laughed. The laugh was cold, but filled with such fervent excitement, and was so loud that all of my golems heard it. I didn't care how they reacted though, this was it. This was my quick path to power, and I had every game and anime I owned in my last life booted up on all of my computers here. First things first though, I grabbed some materials from my inventory and ran down to the forge.

I needed to create a golem to watch over the rabbits when I didn't. They do serve as my eyes and ears, and can teleport back here at any time. But I didn't want to focus all of my attention on them at all times. I can view what they see without the AR glasses, but I think it would be better to designate that task elsewhere and only look through them myself in an emergency. So I will create a golem to watch through them for me. I didn't have a specific magic I could use for this to base the golem around, so instead, I granted the golem a copy of my current learning capacity.

I meticulously crafted the golem's appearance, sculpting a male figure with chiseled muscles and striking features. His silver hair was styled in a windswept manner, adding to his rugged charm. The color of his eyes mimicked my own golden irises, giving him an almost otherworldly aura. He appeared to be in his mid twenties, exuding strength and vitality. To complete his look, I gave him a pair of advanced AR glasses.

"I dub thee, Sebastian. You are now my true Eyes and Ears. You will observe everything, and learn anything you can. Grow, and surpass all of my adversaries. Know no limits, and never stop seeking to improve." I added a dash of excitement and charisma to my small speech, hoping it would make a difference. The words rolled off my tongue like honey, dripping with charm and persuasion. And sure enough, as I finished my speech, he dropped down to one knee, a stark contrast to the other golems. It was almost like watching a puppet come to life, responding to the magic in my words.

"I will do as you command Mother! I will uphold my task to the best of my abilities, current, and future!" I patted his shoulder, he clenched the glasses I passed him, stood up, bowed to me, and ran off towards the gym with the glasses on. I may have created a training addict. Just maybe. I shrugged my shoulders to put that off for now and headed back up to my room to fuel my need to become a gamer again.

I switched the game up to Assassin's Creed Brotherhood. Having magical assassins would be good, especially if I can create a leader to go along with them. I clicked my tongue realizing that I didn't have any Assassin's Creed after black flag. I should have played the series more. It's ok though, I still have games like Skyrim to delve into, but that may be a tad out of my power range, for now. That will be the next game though, there is so, so much to gain from that game.

Sebastian

With a sense of urgency, I sprinted towards the gym, my mind racing as quickly as my feet. Mother had provided me with a wealth of information about a world – or, as they called it, a verse – of Dragon Ball. It was imperative that I documented and absorbed all there was to know about gravity magic. In order to do so, I enlisted rabbit #7 and #8 to scour for books on the subject while also tasking rabbit #4 to keep an eye out for any relevant texts while he observed the leader of the fallen. As I hopped onto a treadmill and began running, breathing heavily, Levi appeared at my side with her fishing rod transformed into a delicate necklace.

"Hey Sebby! I see you're already at it, conditioning your body! Do you think you could look into sending my computer some books on the various forms of liquids? I believe that Mom had a large amount of documents and electronic books on the science of it, but I don't know where to start." I'm fairly certain that my eyebrow was twitching, but being in a teacher-like role was probably intended by Mother.

"I'll look into it, now allow me to continue my workout in peace if you would please, I have a lot to catch up on." Levi stuck her tongue out and walked out of the gym. She was probably headed towards the river to fish. It's strange honestly. I was created not that long ago, but I already knew all of my brethren and they knew me. Especially Levi. She was like a little sister, which is weird because she is technically older. Eh, semantics. I had work to get done so I put those lingering thoughts in the back of my mind.

Mark

It's been a few days and since I didn't need sleep, and Jane brought food to my room, I finished Assassin's Creed Brotherhood. Sebastian also told me that he found some devils and one of my rabbits was tailing them yesterday. I got a ping from my ability, so that means I had access to weaker devil magic, the most absurd type of magic that's based on imagination. I also pieced together the basics of my magic system after looking over all that I had access to at the moment.

I'll improve it as I implement more magic and magic systems. Skyrim is the next game I am going to play, but first, I had a bunch of golems to make. I walked down to the forge, and got to work on my next golem that would take charge of the rest within this category.

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As I awakened for the first time, I beheld the radiant form of my Mother before me. It was a profound experience, absorbing all the knowledge she bestowed upon me. With her genius, she created a system of magic that would implement and surpass all others. She also gifted me with wings resembling those of angels, yet crafted from pure silver to match my hair. My eyes radiated a piercing gold similar to her. While not as endowed as my Mother, I still possessed beauty that could rival any woman in our realm. Indeed, I resembled my Mother in every way, except for my towering height of 6'2 compared to her 5'10. Perhaps it was a strategic decision on her part, as true vision and wisdom guide her actions.

"Welcome home my lovely daughter Circi! I have given you access to the magic system I have created. I want you to study up on all things magic and strive for every bit of knowledge you can." Mother handed me a pair of glasses that granted me access to folders upon folders of all of her current research on the various magic systems she has seen.

"Feel free to take a seat on a bench and look over everything. You will be the one to teach the others I will be creating now on magic. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me anything via message or call when I'm done." When she finished, she continued with her work, already speeding through creating what would be the group of golems that I would be leading. I took a seat and got to work to absorb as much information as possible.

Mark

Sebastian was a sponge for knowledge, soaking up every bit of information he could find. As for Circi, her focus was on mastering the intricacies of magic and delving deep into the world of research. I had decided to give her wings, just like the golems that I was currently in the process of creating. The wings were a symbol of power, mirroring the structure found within many factions. Currently, she possessed two graceful wings, but with her ever-evolving nature, I had a feeling that they would change and adapt very soon.

I found out the trigger for creating golems that were more like my 'daughters' and 'sons'. They needed my silver hair, golden eyes, and an aspect of me. Which realistically is the combined aspect of all golems. I can also only create one per 'category'. Said category is pretty vague in all honesty. Like Levi for example, at her core is a fisherwoman. However, she has my learning capacity, along with the capability to grow endlessly the more she fishes. Not only that, she seems to be able to 'feel' liquids. Not in the literal sense, but magically and emotionally.

It's weird, but I've come to accept it. The whole growing as she fishes thing came from the fishing rod that the sisters made, but apparently I had some type of influence to cause it. I don't know what yet, but I will find out at some point. Sebastian encompasses my 'eyes' and 'ears'. He is also learning anything and everything he can. He is more of a jack of all trades.

The most recent creation of mine, Circi, was inspired by my desire to create an angelic being. With her delicate, white wings and ethereal glow, she embodies the essence of magic in its purest form. Much like myself, she possesses a insatiable thirst for knowledge and a marveling curiosity towards all forms of magic. As she eagerly looked through the neatly organized digital folders containing my research on different magical systems and types I have encountered so far, her face lit up with joy and excitement. Perhaps her name plays a role in her affinity for magic, but I cannot be certain.

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