Aku adalah seorang pelajar kelas 12 SMA, aku adalah seorang Introvert, teman ku pun hanya sebatas teman sekelas saja, namun sekarang aku berencana untuk berubah, aku tidak ingin menjadi seorang introvert lagi, di SMA inilah aku mulai mencoba bergaul, akupun mengikuti salah satu Organisai disekolah.

Aku pun mulai bertemu dengan seseorang yang aku sukai, aku mulai menyukainya sejak kelas 10, saat pertama kalinya kami bertemu dan disinilah kisahku dimulai.

Black, is what I've seen right now. I tried to calm down and remember what happened earlier. Still can't believe what happened just now. The 'monster' that suddenly attack me, unleash something, darkness spheres and direct it toward me and when I activated one of my abilities—[Avesta]; I suddenly heard something in my head. A sentence, sounds like activation word. It came out natural from my mouth, as if I already said it once… as if I'm already used, though… from the fact, this is my first time to use that.

From the moment I've use it. I can hear that strange voice again.

It laughed. My body currently in bad condition, I'm fainted the moment after unleashing that kind of attack. This is… my first fight and I could hear three voices laughing at the same time. But, one of it spoke to me.

"Well done, human. Already activate it, my power—a power that can surpass another so easily and could even rival gods! —yet it's used by one of the biggest weakness. Quite ironic, isn't it? My power—my [Gift], "Another Cosmology" or also known as "Pseudo Star Map Creation". Well done, human."

I tried to speak but my mouth can't let out what I want to say. It's not like I'm stunned, petrified, or anything but—as if I couldn't utter to 'it'. It's not coming out but then, instead of just voice… I could see something. A blurry white figure before me, it seems not human and… have three heads.

Another voice could be heard.

"Not yet. You're still weak. Far from what I've used to. You must seek power, achieve the peak and grasp it yourself. After you become stronger than now, I'll welcome you again… with proper introducing."

But… can you at least give me a glimpse of this ability?! This… [Avesta] ability? Because God seems not give me the details.

"Hmph. Very well. My power, my "Another Cosmology" allows the user to add enemies' original power with his own power "Another Cosmology" and create the mirror opposite Gift that neutralizes everything, your chance of victory is will never below 50%, no matter what kind of situation, what kind of enemy, also how many they are—but… as long as your opponents are non-human."

"Another Cosmology"? Gift? What the hell… is that?

I swear that I could hear he/she/it snorted.

"Basically, it allows you to gain All Stats & Ability of non-human opponent."

Oh! So that's it, huh? Isn't that a cool ability you have, um…

"Just call me Azi, human. I'm generous enough to grant you a privilege to know my name."

Thanks, Azi! And hey, how come you're not human? Also, why you have… three heads? I swear that I could saw that! Those voices are different than yours and… other two that I had yesterday! Oh right, how come you able to talk with me? Where are yo—

"Quiet, human! It's annoying to hear your mouth saying an unnecessary thing like that! Shut your mouth."

Well... sorry but I couldn't help my curiosity. After all, although it's your power, I have it right now. So just say, help me a bit with that, will you? I want to get stronger fast, after all, and the weakness… what is it again?

I say that with a sarcastic and nonchalant tone as he sighs in annoyed. Hey, maybe I can't see his face or know his appearance—yeah, I recognize it as 'him' because it's definitely not girl or woman voice at all—I could know it from his voice.

"The weakness is humanity and Zoroastrianism. For now, you don't have to worry about Zoroastrianism because I doubt you will find it in this world and why I say it's ironic—the user is human itself. Its weakness is humanity yet the user is human."

Owh… so, I'm human that will always be stronger and win when facing non-human if I use [Avesta]? Well, for a human opponent, there are still other abilities I got to deal with it and don't know that [Avesta] is overpowered ability! It's awesome, Azi!

"Of course it is, human. You should be grateful with this and it's a shame your body couldn't handle its full power. You've to train your body more, gain better or perfect control of my ability. Although your body is weak, you have three assets."

Three assets? What is that?

"First, you have three powerful abilities inside your body and the second is, somehow, you have high magical power. The third is you seem posses quick learning when coming into fighting, from what I've seen when you doing that so-called martial arts training with that woman."

Isn't… that awesome?! But how… I mean, when I come to his world, God only gives me those abilities but… how come I got two more?

"You should grateful, human. This way, you can become stronger fast and use my power to the full potential."

Azi… you're quite a nice person, huh.

He just snorts.

"This is for my own benefit. Doing this will entertain me up."

Aw, you're just become tsundere, huh.

"Shut up, human! Watch your word or I'll not help you."

I suddenly shudder when he said that with an intimidating tone.

Y-Yes...! Sorry, and by the way, where am I?

"You're in something called mindscape. A place where imagination, mental, or psychological exist. This is inside your head, your mind. You've created this whole place with your mind without you knowing about its existence itself."

Is that so? I'm quite surprised but it's nice to talk with you. Does this mean you're some kind of my Sacred Gear or sort of? I mean… that's the possible way if I'm in this world.

But he denied my word.

"No. Though it's similar to that, your 'God' not give you that so-called Sacred Gear to you. As far as I know about this world you're currently in, usually Sacred Gear manifesting their self as item, object, or whatever you call it. Although there's exist a case where the Sacred Gear is implanted to the parts of the body."

I… see.

From what he said, maybe he talking about something like Forbidden Balor View or Aeon Balor and Nereid Kyrie but I dunno about others Sacred Gear because I'm not following the latest volume of the light novel. Too much real-life problem to face for me every day.

But, doesn't that mean it can be considered as Sacred Gear?

"I don't know that, human. Ask that to your 'God'. Similar isn't always same, there's always a difference among it. It may similar but has differences."

Well, thanks for that anyway. Seems after I wake up from this condition, I will properly train my abilities.

"Good to hear that, human. Because this is a special circumstance, so I make an exception about it—whenever you're in here, I'll help you. Give you some tips and anything, all of that is for the greater good."

Geez, talk about copying that quote. But I appreciate it.

"You should and human…"

This makes me confused, because I felt something strange from his tone.

Yeah? What's up?

"When you are awake, prepare your heart. There's a surprise for your first victory out there that awaits you."

He laughs! I swear that I can imagine that he wears a sly smile and mocking laugh when saying that, this of course makes me irritated and confused, more than that! What's the meaning of that word? What did he mean about that?

C-Could it be… something dangerous will await me?! Oh no, please don't! I don't wanna encounter it for now, because I just finished my first fight to that strange monster and awaken my [Avesta] ability! But well… what could I do, anyway? Nothing!

As if I give up about it because it seems I can't escape when I wake up and open my eyes, this so-called mindscape of mine suddenly disappears. Small lights suddenly wash away this blackness, this darkness that surrounds me right now and changes it entirely, as if I've been taken out from this place.

This is the end, huh. Maybe when the time comes, I can ask someone to teach me about entering mindscape as I please. Though, why it's pitch black and not have any image? Maybe like… some beautiful and cool scenery? Something like that? But well… this my mindscape, so it's up to me to customize all of it.

The small lights increased. The darkness is suddenly disappearing and I could feel it. My conscious is back, I could move my fingers, it's twitching and… I felt something soft below my head. It's has a nice feeling and makes me don't wanna let it go. But as much I want to feel that, my eyes slowly open and I could hear a voice—it's very familiar.

My body is trembling, my eyes widened when I see something above me. That face, I couldn't forget it. And words came out, a single sentence.

"Oh. You are awake, Andrean."

Ophis! I love her very much! Rias? Akeno? Grayfia? Venelana? Yasaka? I don't care about that! Shoo, get away from me, you boring character! I don't need you to chase me with that harem bullshit!

God, why you put me in this miseries?! What I have done to you to get this treatment! But, anyway, I will get perfect ending to win Ophis heart in her route!

Wait for me, Ophis—I'll definitely make my wish and dream true!

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"What did you just say?" Uncle Zhang touched his beard and narrowed his eyes. "Tsk, look at you lad. You are rather good-looking, and you're in your prime. How could you be not interested in women? Listen to me. You should live your life while you're still young. Don't be like me. I'm old."
Wang Zhong smiled and replied, "Let things take their own course."
"Young rascal, I'll give you this one!" Lao Zhang laughed. "Where's the wine. My goal today is four fishes, two for each of us!"
"I brought the wine, but can we change the program?" Wang Zhong wore a distressed expression; he was a little nauseated with fish recently. "I've been eating fish recently… Urgh…"
"Hmm, by your reaction… You boarded the pirate ship to help people taste-test dishes?" Uncle Zhang seemed clear about the many intricacies of the Holy City, and he guessed the reason correctly without thinking. "Okay, okay. For the sake of the wine, I'll be considerate. I will not fish today!" said Uncle Zhang, laughing.
He put the fishing basket aside and grabbed several things out of nowhere. It was no surprise that he had taken things from the storage space in the Holy City's communications system.
It seemed like Uncle Zhang had just stepped into the last stage of his life. Just by seeing that he had the free time to go fishing and barbecue every weekend, it should be obvious that he had a leisurely life in the Holy City. At this age and with such idleness, he probably was not that powerful, but he was certainly not weak as well. His qualifications might be very old, but Wang Zhong did not think of asking him to do anything.
Uncle Zhang grabbed a circular chessboard and three to four small plates along the way. They were filled with side dishes such as peanuts. He had prepared these side dishes due to having made an appointment with Wang Zhong the last time.
Uncle Zhang pushed the chessboard in front of Wang Zhong and asked, "Have you played Battle Stars Chess before? Since we will not be fishing, play two rounds with me!"
Wang Zhong had no idea what that was. Upon coming to the Holy City, other than reading up on Cellular Cosmology, he had been attending alchemy lectures or testing different poisons at Lan Daier's place. Occasionally he would have some free time, but it was all used for his 'diarrhea.' How would he know anything about Battle Stars Chess…
Uncle Zhang explained the rules to him. Battle Stars Chess was the most popular and enduring strategy game in the Holy City. It could also be considered a game of the natural order!
In fact, it had been evolved from board games on earth; the difference was that the pieces had changed.
The five soldiers: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth
The two generals: Light and Darkness
The four heavenly kings: Space, Order, Chaos, and Destiny
The dominator: Inner Self
Uncle Zhang explained the rules as he pointed at the chessboard. "The five soldiers represent the understanding of the first level. Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth mutually reinforce each other and cover all the phenomena of the universe. At the same time, Darkness and Light constitute the basis of the universe, allowing humans to ascend and expand. The four heavenly kings are the four most important forces that make up the world. What do you think?"
Wang Zhong pondered for a while before he replied. "Time can be derived from Space, constituting the existence of everything in the world. Order represents stability while Chaos represents destruction. This is a symbiotic relationship. Destiny represents the unknown, but at the same time is established, containing cause and effect."
Uncle Zhang smiled. "Not bad, it seems like you have a little understanding of this aspect. On the surface, this is the case. The dominator is the chess player. The dominator can be infinitely powerful or be the weakest of all. The key lies in the level of the player."
After explaining the rules, they played a round. Wang Zhong was unexpectedly rather talented in this regard. Other than being totally thrashed in the first round, he grew better as they played on, making Uncle Zhang grow excited. After all, winning all the time was meaningless.
Battle Stars Chess was an entertainment in nature, but one could also reflect during the game, especially about the 12 essential elements which affected the world. Simply speaking, it was 12 ordinary concepts. However, to truly understand the meaning of them would be like trying to understand the vast ocean of stars.
Wang Zhong got the hang of it rather quickly. Battle Stars Chess was most likely just an entertainment for the old man, but for young, energetic people, it could still inspire and enhance the logical deduction abilities. After a few games of chess, Wang Zhong felt that his own cognition and vision had also been enhanced by a lot. As he read up on Cellular Cosmology previously, he had met several dead ends. But now, he felt as though he was about to break through the dead ends. He secretly sighed, reeling in the fact that even a game in the Holy Land could be so extraordinary.
"This is a mini-game passed down by Adalia. It's good for rudimentary enlightenment or killing time. It is just right for someone with a Great 5 Elements Constitution to play this game." Uncle Zhang laughed, and every time he clicked a chess piece, there would be a corresponding elemental reaction.
Wang Zhong was not surprised. He knew that Uncle Zhang would definitely not be an ordinary old man, and his own matters were definitely no secret.
"The Great 5 Elements Constitution does not seem to be recognized by the Holy Land System. Everyone is pursuing the laws of the natural order," said Wang Zhong.
Uncle Zhang smiled. "There's nothing wrong with that. The laws of the natural order represent the future of humanity. Therefore, many people are not wrong to think so, but this does not mean that physical fitness is not important. It's a pity that many people don't understand."
Wang Zhong nodded. "Human beings can't just abandon the body to pursue the soul. They will eventually lose their own way."
"Is this why you chose the Tyrants' Tempering methods?" asked Uncle Zhang with a smile.
"Yes, especially after reading up on Cellular Cosmology. Let's not talk about whether the methods are feasible, but the parallelism of soul and body is the only way. I believe this theory."
Uncle Zhang grew a little emotional. "Haiz, if only I had this awareness when I was young, then I would not fail to evolve to a higher power and wait for my death here. Oh, one will really become useless as he gets old. I'm going off-topic. Your ideas are good, but ideas are just ideas. Your choice may make you worse off than others."
Wang Zhong shrugged. "I'm not in a hurry."
"Lad, if you have any problems, feel free to look for me, but don't take the Cellular Cosmology too seriously. Although you are still young, sometimes the detours in spiritual cultivation can be very scary."
Wang Zhong nodded, knowing that Uncle Zhang had good intentions. "Anyway, Uncle Zhang, can you tell me more about the relationship between the Holy City and the Federation? To be precise, how much can the Holy City affect the Federation?"
Wang Zhong had always been unclear about the relationship between the Holy City and the Federation. During his time in the Holy City, he found out quite a bit about their relationship. The 10 Great Families appeared far less powerful in the Holy City compared to back on Earth; but in some aspects, a certain amount of influence was clearly present, at least as far as freshmen were concerned. There was also the Parliament; Dicaprio and the others were originally fully backed by them, but after arriving in the Holy City, they became complete passersby. Wang Zhong did not even hear much about them as they were extremely low-key. It was very strange as the Parliament was not weaker than the 10 Great Families back on Earth.
Of course, these might merely be facades. Wang Zhong could not jump to conclusions based on this. Otherwise, he would just be a frog at the bottom of the well. He was clear that a senior figure like Uncle Zhang would have a much clearer field of vision as compared to him. In fact, after the last time, Wang Zhong had guessed that Uncle Zhang was already at the Heavenly Soul Stage. It was just that he had not broken through his physical bottleneck; thus, he did not leave the Holy Land.
"Earth's Federation?" Lao Zhang smiled slightly. "This is no secret. The overall structure is determined by the Holy Land. The smaller changes are often ignored. In fact, those old guys won't really get involved. Many of them don't even care much about their so-called blood ties. After all, their goals and levels are now completely different, and they are no longer of the same world."
"That is to say, the Holy Land has enough influence?"


Amidst a disaster, an orphan contracts a sickness.

In his waking hours, he is tormented by his ailment, but when he slumbers, there is infinite darkness.

One day, when he was five years old, a strange Fate Trickster appeared in his dreams. Ten years later, he dreams of becoming a lord. To do so, he takes a chance to trade his fate!

That day, Wang Zhong once again stood at the gates of the Tianjing Heroic Soul Academy. He was about to start a brand new life.

If someone makes you so angry take a deep breath, count to ten and kill the motherfucker right there. 

-Joker
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Most votes went to route 2 but to those who voted for route 1, those things are going to happen later in the story. 
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( Izayoi's POV ) 

I can understand why Gil is behaving like this. He just wants the thrill of battle, and he is not getting any of it here...fighting degraded servants. The last time he had a fight that made his blood boil was with Nero Chaos. 

I know the way to fix his mood. I pulled Gil to the side and asked Rin to leave us alone for a minute. 

Me: "What if I tell you tell my secret?", this is the only way I know. 

Gil: "What? How does that going to help?" , It's time. 

Me: "I am not from this world." , This is a good way to start.

Gil: "You mean you came here from another world using Kaleidoscope?",Close but not exactly right.

Me: "I come from a world outside the rule of Akasha." , This gave Gil a pretty big shock. I can understand, Akasha is the system that governs this world and other worlds, parallel to this one. 

Gil: "How is that even possible?"

Me: "Let me explain. Your world is part of a cluster of many universes and they are governed by a system, that's Akasha. I come from a world outside that system."

Gil: "T-that is the reason I cannot see your future."

I can tell that he is trying to stay cool. 

Me: "Nah....there is another reason, leave that subject alone for now and hear this.What if I tell you that beings exist outside your universe, that is far stronger than Types or any gods you know."

Gil: "So...?"

Me: "You want to come with me?There outside?"

Gil: "How strong are beings from your world?"

Me: "The strongest beings are rated like this-

5 Digits- They are capable of manipulating basic concepts of the world and wrap reality. Taking them down would take the power that could destroy the largest of starts. 

4 Digits- These beings are strong enough to destroy multiple solar systems. 

3 Digits- They could destroy an entire universe just by existing there in their true forms there. They could wrap reality of universes and rewrite history If it wasn't for omnipotence paradox and End emptiness, sealing most of their power. 

2 Digits- They are nigh omniscience and omnipotent and are capable of playing with entire multiverses. 

1 Digit- They could simply destroy everything and anything, entire multiverses and existence at once, as long their cosmology exists, they are immortal. Their immortality is beyond your world's Heaven Feel, they could come back even if their entire existence is destroyed."

( A/N: Last Embryos are 1 Digit. ) 

Gil's jaw dropped, this must be pretty shocking for him. He looked down at the ground and asked. 

Gil: "Then what level are you?"

Me: "You are going find out that somebody but not today." , Keeping secrets sometimes it's amusing... isn't it.

Gil: "Ok." , Something is wrong why is he behaving like this. 

Me: "Gil. Are you scared?",I don't why? But I feel like he is scared. 

Gil: "I have a question. Can I get stronger, stronger than them?" 

Me: "Yes, there is a possibility you can." , I am not lying there are ways to get strong, strong as those 2 Digits ones like with Sun God Authorities like one that I possess. 

Gil: "Then I am truly scared." , I can't understand what he means? I told him that he could get stronger than most 2 Digits. 

Gil: "Don't act all surprised...", What does he mean? 

Gil: "Fear is a part of the thrill. If you do something knowing if there is no chance of you to fail, then there is no meaning to it. The feeling of beating the odds is what gives meaning to winning."

I cannot deny this. Sometimes he says things that even overwhelms me.

Gil: "So, when are we leaving?"

Me: "Excited already. First, let's FINISH THIS HOLY GRAIL WAR!"

Gil: "Let's do it then."

Why am I feeling that things just got more amusing? Whatever I like this feeling.

.... 

- A day later-

Rin found the location of another servant with the help of the device that Gil left for her. Apparently, it was Berserker this time. With the help of the device, she was able to tell the Heroic Spirit's identity, his real identity is of the Greatest Greek Hero, Heracles. Even though I didn't expect him to be strong as my world's Heracles, I still hope it would not be boring like last time.

( POV end )

What happens when an op problem child enters Nasuverse.Read this fan-fic of mine to find out.

Epilogue Arc 2

The Silinium responded to my mental prodding, forming detailed depictions of what I was shown. Scenes of what came before the multi-verse was formed. The loneliness of the Alpha and the Omega, and the decision to sacrifice their perfection and splinter into the disparate matter, energies, and laws that powered a multitude of Universes. Universes that became the backdrop for each scene, each a depiction of creation, Cosmology, and evolution.

Universal constructs were given sentience; Eternity, Life, Death, Time, and S-Prime were empowered with the largest amount of the essence that the Alpha and Omega released. Along with unbreakable chains, forged to bind and limit their influence and interaction. The scope of their authority, the vastness of their Domain required strict limits to be placed, Universal Laws engineered to determine what and how they could influence the multi-verse.

The Gods were formed, each imbued with a unique spark of Divinity, each tasked with and allowed to assume dominion over concepts. Stars formed as the first Gods ignited the fiery conflagration that would set in motion the expansion of solar systems.

Gods embraced life and created intelligent life formed in their image. Danu, Beleros, Cyronax, part of the Tuatha de Danaan Pantheon and the progenitors of the Sidhe. The wee-folk, Volar-fey, and Seelie. The goblins, Slaugh, Hags, and Unseelie. Each of these was given birth, each had the spark of life breathed into them as part of a cosmic weave, a tapestry of life that contained one goal. To live. To connect. To stem the tide of loneliness.

Danu embracing and collecting matter, forming the first world of many. Beleros igniting the fires that would burn a multitude of stars and galaxies too numerous to count. His countenance giving light to the worlds that Danu created. Cyronax embracing the cold stillness of space, transforming that coldness into winter and shrouding Danu's aspect.

Combined the three of them set in motion the planets, scattered jewels of shimmering wonder that embraced Eternity, and were segmented by Time. And as these new marvels of what could be multiplied, Life stretched out its countenance and allowed the lesser Gods and Goddesses to give meaning. Life became plentiful as the skies, oceans, and lands were filled with a myriad of creatures, those formed from the imagination of a God, each life a blessing created.

Just as the Alpha was balanced by the Omega, so too must balance be maintained in all aspects of creation. Life required death. Light would not exist without dark. And good required evil. The Gods saw that in order to be truly appreciated and understood, a confluence of opposites was required. There was no purpose without conflict.

And just as the Tuatha de Danaan Pantheon chose the Sidhe as theirs to claim and protect, the other Pantheons formed and created and selected those that they would embrace. The Olympian Titans procreated with Gaea and breathed life into the Minotaur, Harpies, and Amazonian. The Asgardians constructed and embraced the Rainbow bridge, establishing the wolves, the serpent, the Fir bogs, and the Norse.

Each Life crafted by the Divine, a reflection of that first spark that was shattered and shared by the Alpha and the Omega. These Gods chose their children, those they would gift with intellect. Across the vast Cosmos, worlds were created, and life was seeded. And in a few Worlds, God's gathered and shared all that they had created, gifting those few worlds with a diversity of life.

All this I saw, and more.

The first betrayal by the Serpent. Loki's schemes and tricks. The Morrigu lost to battle lust and the desire to kill. Myths and legends streamed past my vision as I experienced the entirety of creation, both the wondrous and the horrendous.

And as I experienced these memories, stored dreams that gave truth to what has been, my magics continued to craft and create. New scenes. The Gods of all Pantheons were represented, their aspects on display. And the beautiful as well as the ugly seamlessly woven in the ongoing evolution of life.

My ability to mold and sculpt what I was shown, a gift that allowed me to use magic and the will to duplicate what I experienced allowed me to create a Shrine that was free of imperfections. The pictographs flowed seamlessly. A starkly beautiful representation of the glory and ideals that the Alpha and the Omega had infused into creation, and the majestic use of that creation. The meaning behind the Universe made known, to parcel life into the billions and trillions of possibilities, all to combat the ennui of loneliness.

Finally, after billions of years of time had passed, after the events that formed the planets, suns, and people had been woven. After wars, marriages, deaths, and births, we arrived at this point in time, in this place. The creation of the Shrine that I had been tasked with forming was complete. The blinding radiance of the Divine exploding as the energies and truths that I had engraved spread out around the world.

And as this truth was shared, the Shrine that I had just completed, broke apart into its composite atoms. Silinium flowed back to the ley-lines and moved, the Divine uploaded and made part of System. A blueprint of placement for each molecule hard-coded like DNA to regrow at a new site.

Searching for a suitable location, seeking a place of power on Earth that the Sidhe could claim as theirs, a place of history steeped in the shedding of blood and battle was found. On the Isle of Man, territory claimed by the Sidhe, Avalon was reborn.

Land that had been conquered by invaders; land claimed by King Arthur. The birthplace of Merlin, born from a human woman that had been tricked and ensnared by the Seelie Court to visit the Underhill, he was part Seelie changeling. His myth part of the Sidhe experience. His destiny too great to be forgotten.

Here where the Lady of the Lake took back Excalibur, the Shrine that I had crafted with magic and Divinity found anchorage. A place of history and power that resonated with the precepts of creation that I had crafted. And as the Silinium formed, a tree, long forgotten, an Oak whose branches could barely support the weight of age, split open and the Merlin of Legend woke from the sleep that he had entered using Elfshot, sleep that he had embraced and accepted, content in the knowledge that when he next woke, it would herald the arrival of the King. 

The return of Arthur.

Elfshot finally dispelled, the poison neutralized; Merlin took his first breath in a millennium, Arthur the King who prophecy had promised would return when the world needed him most, woke from his slumber. As one, Danu, Beleros, and Cyronax joined their powers together to anoint him as the One True King of the Tuatha de Danaan. He would reign over the Summer and Winter court. King to all Sidhe fulfilling his promise to return.

And as Merlin and Arthur were integrated into the System, an update was implemented creating nobility. Those that earned these noble titles gained a perk, a buff that could enhance the populace of the land, a way to create factions and territories. Merlin, Arthur, and Guinevere was chosen by Danu and granted Earth's first title. Ennobled as Kings and Queen. A triumvirate of power that would rule a newly formed Sithern named Camelot. 

They would not become Ranked, their royal titles not part of the leveling system.  They were instead, more like a social contract, similar in scope to forming factions or guilds.  And as the Earth's first newly anointed rulers, their titles gave an increase to leveling experience for all of Earth's people that became citizens of Camelot and joined that faction. 

[World Announcement - Systems Integration Complete]

Death is not the end.  But actions do have consequences and based on how you lived your life, second chances are possible.  

I was given a second chance.  I could choose how to reincarnate, who to be, and what Universal constants would impact my next life. 

Who wouldn't try to game the system and take all the advantages possible?

And when I learned that creatures of mythology, the ancient Gods; Olympians, Asgardians, Sidhe, lived and ruled, how could I resist?

This is a slice of life type novel that deals with RPG elements including System, Leveling, Politics, Transmigration, and Killing.

Know that the Main Character may experience setbacks and 'nerfs' as part of the narrative.  An MC that always wins is boring!

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"Let's go," he finally spoke again. He hefted the large pack easily, despite the size. She did likewise, though hers was equally as large as his. 

They set off on the path, which quickly devolved into an animal trace. He pointed to a tree, where a faint scar was visible, if you knew where to look. She nodded in acknowledgment. Spiders, snakes, lizards, and birds abounded. As they proceeded, she noted other similar faint marks. 

Knowing him, she didn't press her last question, and was eventually rewarded with a response. 

"We have trained in many places, and you have learned many skills, even skills that most would relegate to the realm of fiction. You are even more proficient than I in a few areas," he said. "However, when it comes to who and what I am… none of that matters. All of my skills, my training, none of it is the core or essence. This final test… no disciple before you has faced it. You are the only one."

She blinked in surprise, but remained silent. 

He understood the question in her heart, anyway. 

"Do you believe in a God?" he suddenly asked. 

"Eh?" she blurted, not understanding the sudden change in topic. "What does religion have to do with this? You've never been much about religion that I can tell, other than how it psychologically affects people's thinking and choices. I always got the impression that you thought it was a private matter."

"Religion may be personal, but it can never be private," he replied. "The very nature of religion itself makes it impossible to ever be private." 

"Hmmm, why is it impossible?" she asked. 

"What does religion actually mean?" he counter-questioned. 

She thought for a bit, as she knew that if she recited a dictionary answer, she would earn nothing but cutting ridicule and possibly a bone-numbing smack. 

"Religion is what someone chooses to believe about the cosmology of reality?" she ventured. 

She abruptly came to a halt when he blocked her progress with an outstretched hand. She glanced around, and noticed his gaze focused on a nearby tree. She focused her mind as he had taught her, and with her sharpened perception, she realized that some of the shadow in the tree was not a shadow at all. A jaguar stared down at them, it's golden green eyes barely visible between the leaves. 

The man raised the ring to his face, and his eyes picked up the subtle glow of the fire opal. A presence swept outwards from him, cold, chilling, deadly. The jaguar squalled suddenly, and with a faint rustle of leaves, disappeared. 

"Very good, but not quite. True religion is the beliefs about cosmology, as you said, but only those that actually affect the believer's choices. A person can say they believe something, but if it doesn't affect their choices, then it is meaningless, and not religion. A God is not even required. Or rather, people often make an ideal rather than a person to be the God of their religion," he stated.

"For example?" she inquired.

The Living Shadow, more commonly known as simply The Shadow, is whispered about but seldom seen, feared and mysterious, but frighteningly effective once involved. The Shadow has worked with famous figures such as Doc Savage and Batman, and is even cited by Batman as a source of inspiration and a model figure. 

Decades have passed and nothing as been seen or heard of The Shadow. Criminals have forgotten the chilling whisper in the dark, "The weed of crime bears bitter fruit!" Nor do they recall the frightening laughter in the dead of night. 

But soon the streets will again be haunted, the criminals stalked, evil pruned. 

Who knows what evil lurks in the heart? The Shadow knows!

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