《Dominantion of The Greatest Sovereign》 The Dawn of The Beginning ¡ã¡ã¡ã¡ã In the year 2050 finally the most awaited first VRDMMORPG --- Virtual Reality Dive Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game --- SYLDANDRA has been launched. In a room, a boy is sitting and watching the news in the television. { The dreams and hope of people who wants adventures has come. Embark on a new journey. A game where everyone will have freedom. With infinite possibilities and choices. Develop skills of your own and find the most beautiful materials and items as you travel. A world of sword and magic, where survival of the fittest is the rule. So for those who wants adventures!!!... join us and play!!} { The new world of SYLDANDRA!!.. } "Woah~!!? That''s amazing! I hope my father would buy me one." --- ??? --- August 21, 2063 --- Beep~!! In a dark room with only a dim light from the Neuro Linker --- a gear that allows the user to dive into the game --- can be seen. Lots of empty cup noodles and empty bottles are scattered everywhere. Kamiya Sakaido, a Shut in-neet guy having thin body frame and a frizzy brown hair with dark shades below his eyes, grins thinly while removing the console from his head. "Kukuku!! That event really is hellish, as a Guild Master I can''t afford myself to lose but--." *Even though I''m a Guild Master, I always played solo. It''s because all the members left the guild and my only companion''s are the NPC''s that I created. But they are all stationed in The Dooms Dungeon of Tophet ---My own dungeon--- as the defensive forces in case there''s a raid.* "-- Aaahhhh!? Good grief!! what the hell is wrong with that new boss" Sakaido scratched his head and looked at the clock, he saw it''s already 5 in the morning. "The hell? I''ve already played this long , it did take a lot of time than I have planned --- not that I have any plans though" He said that while showing a wiped out face. He stood up from his customized chair and walked to the fridge and took some junk foods to eat and a cola. "Puhaa~!! Cola really is the best when you''re working very hard. I feel like my strength is coming back to me". He tossed the empty bottle and laid down in his bed. "Sigh!! Life is so great right now, even though I''ve been a shut in for almost 10 years" He chuckled. "I guess it started when I was still in highschool. It was that time when my father bought me the game after asking many times. *Me and my father always have an argument almost everyday back then --- the reason is that I always skipped classes and stopped going to school after a few years. The high ranked items I sold online is already enough for me to maintain my daily life, that''s why there''s no need to go to school anymore.* "Time really flew fast, I''m already 25 years old now." He leaned his arms in his forehead. "My life still seems to have full of surprises kukuku!!". He closed his eyes for a while. Then he remembered what happened in the game. "Even though the rewards are really high tiered items, I never thought it was that hard. It''s so beyond compare to the previous ones. I almost died out there haha~!?" He laughed weakly. "Well maybe it''s my fault for fighting the boss solo." He exhaled heavily. "That boss, is there a bug in that event? Everytime his HP goes down below 30%, it always recovers completely.... And that skill called [ Ungodly Ray ] what the hell is that? Looks like a troll skill? A bug? Or whatever it is. So goddamn OP!!! One shot one kill? What the hell is that. I''ve even used one of my Mythical grade artifacts --- [ The Chalice of Revival ] --- which are so hard to obtain. One needs to kill more than 100 bosses above level 400 to obtain one. [ The Chalice of Revival ] Type: Artifact Grade: Mythical Description: Allow the Holder to revive completely without any penalties. { Artifact } Items that holds mysterious powers. ''The items are ranked by grade by the following in descending order.'' [ Mythical ] A 1% drop chance by bosses level 400 above. Some says it has the power to change the world. [ Ancient ] A 10% drop chance by bosses level 300 above. [ Legendary ] A 15% drop chance by bosses level 200 above. [ Ultra rare ] A 20% drop chance by bosses level 100 above. Can be crafted using 50 rare materials. [ Rare ] A 30% drop chance by monsters. [ Uncommon ] A 40% drop chance by monsters. [ Common ] A basic item dropped by monsters. "Argh!! I''m getting very irritated just by remembering it, well I''ve been fighting the boss for almost an hour or so by. Good thing I''ve freaking killed that. I never thought I''d died out there even though no players can ever match me. I''m even using 80% of my strength back there but that Evil Deity of Fertility what kind of op regeneration is that?.... Well I still killed her though." "Oh! By the way what is that unknown achievement that I received after killing it? Hmm? It said that it''s my reward for the first one to kill the boss and fighting solo as an additional points? I think that''s um?...A skill and a title right?"Support the creativity of authors by visiting the original site for this novel and more. [ Soul Incarnation ] Type: Active Skill Level: 500 Description: A skill given by the Evil Deity of Fertility that can create new life form but it requires souls to activate. [ Grace of The Evil Deity ] Type: Active Skill Level: 500 Description: A skill obtained after defeating the Evil Deity of Fertility. It allows the player to collect the souls of the fallen. If the player collected a specific amount of souls [ Soul Incarnation ] can be triggered. [ Supreme Ruler ] Type: Title Description: A Title obtained after defeating the Evil Deity of Fertility. It gives the player twice his stats permanently and ultimately boosts regeneration ability. Special reward for killing 10000 bosses in solo mode: [ The One Who Devours All ] Type: ??? Level: ??? Description: Everytime the player is engaged in a combat, the stats and skills effectiveness is increased by 100%. The stats of the fallen opponents will be plundered. "That''s a cheat right? I''m sure I''m not mistaken. That''s totally a cheat skill!" He said, in a bewildering way. But he''s happy that he got them from his own work. "hmm~m... Nothing beats the happiness you felt from the reward you''ve received from your own hard work" he smiled brightly. "Yaaawn!! I''m getting sleepy. Maybe I''ll rest for about 3 hours. There''s still many sub-events left on my notification..." ZzzZ!! ?? ??? ???? Whisper~ Cold breeze surrounds the land at a beautiful night under the moonlight. Stars are shining brightly in the sky. The world''s balance is about to be disrupted by a great phenomenon. [ The Awakening Begins ] ??? Sakaido felt something wrong and he opened his eyes but still sleepy. A cold breeze touched his pale skin. "Brr~!! It''s so cold In here. Did I lowered the AC?" He stood up to adjust it but... He only saw wide grasslands. He looks up, then saw 3 moons in the clear night sky. At this moment he''s fully awake and his eyes went wide. "Ehh~!!? What the hell is happening!!?" he shouted in a very loud voice. He pinched himself thinking this is only a dream but sadly, it failed. "So this is not a dream? If not then--." *Wait-wait-wait let me assess the situation here. So I fell asleep a while ago, and then I....woke up in this place a..and then--* "Ooohh~!!! Are you kidding me?!" He shouted. "Wait, what if this is a game? Th..that''s right. I''m inside the game right!?"He panicked and uses his right index finger to tap something in the air infront of him many times but nothing happened. "How is this possible....the console won''t come out th..there should have been one." He said, as if his strength is leaving him. He felt hellish pain in his head and fell down in the thick grasses --- reaching below his knees. "Kuh! It hurts! It hurts!" As Sakaido cried and rolled in pain for a while, he collected his thoughts forcing himself to relieve from the pain. Then waves of informations flowed in his mind, just like tsunamis wrecking havoc. And he remembered everything that happened and something strange happened to him. ??? After a while the pain faded away, he stood up. He''s a lot different from the man a while ago. Great prowess can be seen in his eyes. He became taller. The weak aura seems no longer there. His body became sharper, his shoulders became broader. Tremendous power is flowing within him. His hair changed and also it''s color turned into pitch black. A human like teenage boy with beautiful demonic black wings have been born. He looks at his hands. "Hmm!?" *So my body changed as well as my ego huh!... Is this also because of the phenomena?* he thought. "Kukuku!! Looks like I really turned now into Verion". His game avatar and also the Guild Master of Shainzack Excursios Guild. Verion''s guild --- even though he''s the only member --- the guild became the top 1 in the world ranking due to his unparalleled skills and collected several high ranking items. He killed thousands of bosses in order to become invincible. Lots of players challenged him but even if they''re on guild''s or a maxed level synchronized party, they can''t damage Verion at more that 10% of his max hp. "Even though I don''t have a console, I know my stats and I can use my skills if I think about it." He tried activating a skill. "[God''s Haste] [ Flash Step ]." Swish!!? *Woah!? my skills are really working fine in here.* "Kukuku!! To think that in a single step, I''ve traveled 1 km in an instant" he checked his body as he moves around." *What an amazing skill. Though it is only acquired upon reaching level 250 My level in the game should be Level 500. That''s the maximum level in the game a player could accumulate.* "I even managed to kill that boss --- the Evil Deity of Fertility --- in solo. Well I''ll thank my luck and skills for that kukuku~!!" ??? Verion made a smirk on his face while he was testing several types of movement related skills like: [ Flash Step ] Type: Active skill Level: 250 Description: Instantly travel''s a short distance in a single step. [ God''s Haste ] Type: Active Skill Level: 250 Description: It increases the agility of the user for 20x. [ Accelerate ] Type: Active Skill Level: 250 Description: Strength is multiplied to the user''s Agility. Most of Verion''s skills are refined by himself. By understanding the principles of the game and making it his own, he forms new ways of refining his abilities with his knowledge. That''s how he survived as a solo player. Something is approaching very fast from the sky. Verion noticed it. "Hm!? Seems like one of them are here now" A figure is approaching at an unimaginable speed coming from the sky. A beautiful woman slowly came down. The dazzling crimson dress she wears shines brightly as the moonshine struck the jewels and ornaments. Her gentle smile and a very luscious frame expressed how attractive she is. The woman approached Verion and kneel down in front if him. "I apologize for taking a long time arriving at your side, Verion~sama." ( ~sama - A term of extreme respect. ) "Stand up." "Yes." Nezhia slowly stands up. "Are you the only one?." He said, in a very cold voice. *The last NPC I created, Nezhia The Demon Duchess. Using the strongest and highest ranked materials in SYLDANDRA, she leads all the NPC as the strongest entity in The Dooms Dungeon Of Tophet.* "Yes, Verion-sama." At this point Verion already knew what is happening. "It is more likely that we have been transported in this world by that void. And where are the others?" "From to what I have remembered, they didn''t successfully passed through the void Verion-sama." *According to my memory, there was a void that swallowed me up but --- what about the other NPC''s?--- I have no time thinking of that.* "Nezhia have you seen any town near us?" *First is we need to find a place as a base. And we need to be cautious about the systems of this era. And I need to know more about this world and it''s connection to SYLDANDRA.* "Yes, there''s a City in the east about 10km from here Verion~sama." She replied immediately. "Kukuku!! Brace yourself oh world for I will conquer everything!!" ¡ã¡ã¡ã¡ã The Night of Domination ??? An hour ago All the NPC''s gathered in the Dooms Dungeon of Tophet''s throne room --- because Verion gathered them there before he logged out in the game. Nezhia is sitting on the throne hugging her handmade Verion body pillow. Gothic styled structures and a red carpet starting from the entrance to the throne, while exquisite designs are to be found everywhere made the room very splendid. Nezhia saw something appeared out of thin air. "What is this thing? Hungh!!" As the NPC''s saw the void, they were swallowed by it. But before Nezhia was fully swallowed, she threw the body pillow to avoid it being scratched. She has no idea what is happening, her eyesight is getting blurry until only nothing but darkness everywhere. She became unconscious. ??? Nezhia was sleeping in the forest surrounded by large trees. As the wind blows, the trees also make sounds that suddenly woke her up. "Huh!? What happened? Why am I here? "she said, while her voice is wavering. Something struck in her mind. She felt tremendous pain but she endure it and composed herself till the end. "Panting!! So that''s what happened. I was swallowed by the void and sent me in this place. And I''m the only one who successfully made it." *Is it because I''m the only one that''s level 500? No, it''s still too early to make conclusions.* "I should have brought my precious body here --- sniffles!! I don''t want it to be scratched though" Nezhia suddenly becomes dramatic. Nezhia felt a familiar aura and her expression changed like a maiden in love. The expression she made will surely make anyone know what''s the meaning of it. "It''s him!, I''m sure it''s him!." Nezhia''s emotions are overwhelming that the surrounding area are being disrupted. *Boom!!* *Crack!!* She flew with a tremendous speed leaving a crater in the forest and reached 15km in the sky in just a single beat. "This scenery is beautiful if maybe he wills to obtain this I will support him with everything I have." She then flew faster than before and follows the presence she felt. As Nezhia was flying in the night sky, she saw a big City... more like a Metropolis at the east and after a few seconds she saw someone in the wide grasslands releasing tremendous aura that even her powers compared to him are just for child''s play. "Ahh~"She puts her hands on her cheeks as she bit her lips. "That magnificent form, that cold-blooded aura, that majestic power. I''m very sure that''s him." Nezhia blushes while releasing heat through out her body." "Verion~sama." Nezhia said passionately. "This is bad I must control myself for I am Verion-sama''s right hand." She exhaled while white mists are forming in the air close to her mouth. "I need to calm myself down. I''m not showing this side of me to Verion~sama after all. I''m maybe a demon but I''m also half succubus. I must hold it in when I''m in his side." Fufufu!! She slowly descends as she composed herself. One of the material that Verion used to make Nezhia was a Mythical material called Kashka''s Blood. [ Kashka''s Blood ] Type: Material Grade: Mythical Description: A material dropped after killing the Luscious Queen Kashka in the Mythical Realm. [ Mythical Realm ] A place that will only be accessible once every year. This place is where the unique bosses level 400 above resides in. Infact the Evil Deity of Fertility is the Ruler of that place. [ Luscious Queen Kashka ] Type: Unique Boss Level: 450 Hidden Abilities: During night Kashka and her subordinates stats greatly increases and their charm will also work on woman Description: The ruler of the Lustful Castle. Kashka an ability that charm''s it''s prey to enter the castle In the game, Bosses are classified into two. [ Unique Boss ] A powerful monster that far exceeds an ordinary boss. It also has one or more Unique abilities. [ Boss ] A monster that is very powerful that leads hundreds of monsters. And sometimes a monster evolves into a boss monster but that rarely happens. ??? PresentlySupport creative writers by reading their stories on Royal Road, not stolen versions. Verion spreads his wings and flew at a tremendous speed rupturing the ground while Nezhia is following behind him. In just a moment Verion saw a city that are designed in like the European structures during the medieval period. "Umu, seems like the City is just a I thought it would be." "Eh? What do you mean Verion-sama?" Nezhia wondered. "I already have an idea what kind of world is this but when I saw this City it looks like I''m right." "As expected of you, Verion-sama" Verion didn''t turn his head, rather he glared Nezhia sharply at his side. "I designed you as the strongest and one of the most intelligent NPC''s, so you should have been able to understand even a part of what''s this place, Nezhia." He stated in a heavy voice. Nezhia lowers her head immediately due to the heavy pressure she felt. "I am very sorry Verion-sama, this servant of yours doesn''t even have the slightest idea of what''s the place we''ve been sent to." She said while her body is shivering. *What would I do, I didn''t think rationally, Verion-sama must be angry for creating such a failure like me, Nezhia you idiot, you should''ve controlled your emotions back then.* Nezhia felt crying but she didn''t show it. "I''m forgiving you for now, but you should not make the same mistakes from now on, I''m only saying this in order for you to grow." *You''re my right hand after all, it''ll be bad if something happens and you''re not thinking wise enough. Though it seems like I''m really different from before, the way I feel and my thought are more wider and works instantly, as if everytime I think about something, as long as there''s a little clue, I can make different conclusions immediately.* "I am very grateful for your kindness Verion-sama" *I made it, Verion-sama forgives me, he really is a kind master even though he''s very cold. I''m really glad he''s the one who created me.* Nezhia''s face starts blushing. "For now let''s prepare first the things we need." "As you wish" Verion landed a little bit away from the City to prepare themselves in order to avoid suspicions. Verion took something out of thin air, which are clothes for humans. "Gladly I placed everything from the guild''s treasury to my Infinite Dimensional Storage." "I''m glad that you''re decisions are always accurate, Verion-sama." "So you remembered that time when I said that something might happen unexpectedly so i took everything in the treasury?" "Yes!" "Well then, let''s use our human appearance and replace our clothes into this." "I understood" *Pop* Verion snapped his fingers and the clothes changed automatically, he then puts the other ones in the storage. "Let''s go" "Yes!" As they entered the City, everything seems to be so lively. The streets are so packed with merchants and as well as people. The lights that is fueled by magic being used everywhere. "Even though it''s very late in the night it''s still so lively here." "It is as you say, Verion-sama." "Hmm, umu, let''s change the way we speak to each other. Just call me Verion from now on when we''re in public places." "That''s!? Um, I''m sorry Verion-sama but, I can''t bring myself to call you like that." "Then just call me Von." "I understood, Von-sama." "Just Von, remove the honorifics." "I understood Von-sam..... Von-san." "If you''ve understand it then let''s find an inn if there''s one here." "Yes, Von-san" "I''ll also call you Neza from now on." Nezhia twitched a little. A guard approached them. "Hey! You''re not from here aren''t you?" "Yes, we came from a place far from the West." Verion answered. "From the looks of both you, seems like you are both adventurers, where is your plates?" *Adventurer? It''s the same occupation in the game then..* "Yes, but it seems that we dropped our plates when monsters starts charging at us a few hours ago." Verion''s expression is still the same as before. "Hmm, then if you have money there''s an inn not far from here. Just go straight from here and turn left at the third block and ask them to where the guild is." "Thank you very much for your courtesy." Verion answered honestly. "That''s nothing, I''m just doing my job after all hahaha!!" the guard laughed while moving away. "Then let''s start moving Neza" "I understood." Nezhia followed Verion in silence while walking on the streets and after a few minutes they found it. "They said it''s called the Moonlight Inn right? Then this is the place, It''s also a high class one." They both entered the inn and they only saw the receptionist. Verion approached her, she was startled when a very attractive man is approaching her. "Excuse me, do you still have a room available? It''s also better if it has two beds." Verion smiled slightly at her. "Y...yes! There''s one in the third floor but it only has one bed dear guests, and it''s a high class one so it''s a bit pricey." "Then will take that room for the both of us." "I understood, that would 5 silver coins." the receptionist blushed a little. Verion took his pouch full of coins after he sold an item to the merchant earlier. And it makes him wonder. *Why would a rare item''s price that high? It costs about 5 gold coins.* 1 copper coin = 1 Dollars 100 copper coins = 1 silver coin 100 silver coins = 1 gold coin 100 gold coins = 1 platinum coin That''s how the currency works. *Hmm, now I get it, so that''s it huh. And the merchandise here are so pricey. Is this a rich country?, I''ll confirm it tomorrow.* "Thank you very much." the receptionist gladly receives the money. "Let''s go Neza." "I understood, Von-san" *What''s wrong with that human, looking at Verion-sama with those eyes... Arrrghh!! It makes what to behead her* Verion arrived in their room and entered. "Then let''s start changing our clothes, it''s getting really late, there''s is only one bed so we can''t help it, we''ll sleep on the same bed together tonight." Nezhia''s mind is in the middle of processing, then she fantasizes many things. "Ehh!?~ That would be too absurd Verion-sama, a servant like me is not suitable for you as a woman t..to do that k...kind of things." She said in a sharp voice and became lower in the latter. Her face turned red and lowered her head slightly as her fantasies are floating in her mind. "What are you thinking? Hmm, so that''s how it is eh. If so what''s wrong with that? I designed you as the most beautiful woman as I wanted. There''s no reason for me to not like you." Verion said so with a straight face. "B..b..but---" "There''s no buts, It''s your fault mentioning that to me, this is your punishment for what happened earlier." Verion carried Nezhia to the bed and kissed her. "Ah~ Verion-sama I can''t no longer hold it in." Nezhia can no longer hold herself and gives in to her desires. Nezhia immediately topped Verion in the bed. "Kukuku~ I was wondering why you''re not showing this side of yours ever since, so you''re just holding it up until now huh. Well then let''s start to heat things up, umu, I''ll start my domination from you." The night of Verion''s domination ended and a new tale is about to begin. ¡ã¡ã¡ã¡ã The Empire ¡ã¡ã¡ã¡ã The sun rises, bringing light to the City and the beautiful landscape. The Moonlight Inn was located far from the Empire''s Castle which is in the capital of the City, the sunlight reached the inn. As the sunlight enters the room, there''s a woman sleeping with a satisfied face in the man''s shoulders. The man woke up and removed his shoulders slowly and stood up bare naked. "Kukuku! I really went wild last night, if it was me from the past maybe I would be very happy right now. But strangely in my current form there''s no emotion within me about what happened." Verion looked at Nezhia and covered her with a blanket. "You''ve done a great job last night Nezhia." Verion looked at Nezhia and touched her hair and slides it down to its tips. Nezhia smiled lightly even though she''s in a deep sleep. She rolled over to other side and Verion pulls his hands. Verion puts on his clothes that he wear last night, and opened the door and gone outside the Inn. He saw an old man cleaning at the street early in the morning. He asked him. "Excuse me can I ask some questions?" Verion asked politely with a light smile on his lips. "Yeah sure, ask me anything." The old man answered confidently. "Where is the guild of this City?" Verion asked the old man. The old man laughed. "Hahaha!! This is not a city kid, this is just the outskirts of the Empire, so big right? The Castle is in the capital, but you can''t just see it because it''s about 8km from here." "It seems I was right, this whole place really is not a city but a metropolis. It''s impossible for a city to be this big." Verion said this this words to the old man. *This Country has about 10km radius, then that only means one thing. This country is made to be a metropolis to made it easily gather strength and resources.* "That''s a smart-ass kid for ya, I wondered why would my beautiful daughter asked for someone''s identify for the first time hahaha!" The old man laughed again. "Your daughter? Then you''re the owner of this place right?" Verion asked sounding like he already knew. The old man tilted his head and asked Verion. "How do you say so?" Verion answered him normally. "I just got the gist of it." "Hahaha! I really like how you catch up things very fast, then let''s get to the main topic." The old man patted Verion''s shoulders and moved away a little bit as he became serious a sudden and the atmosphere suddenly changed but it has no effect on Verion. "All you want is my information right?" The old man''s words became heavy and a lot different from the normal old man that Verion was talking to recently. "Yes that''s right." Verion said this words calmly and also made the atmosphere heavier into his favor. "I really can''t beat you." The old man exhaled and followed up his words. "Even though you''re just a kid you got that strong presence that feels like a royal." The old man laughed. "Then let''s talk inside since there''s still no people in there it''s still so early right now, and I''ll prepare some tea for ya." The old man''s expression returned to normal again. Verion nodded and followed the old man as he entered the inn. The old man walked to the 2nd floor where staff room is located. Both of them entered the room together. The room have many expensive materials and a few paintings. There''s an only one thing that caught Verion''s eyes, it is a painting that shows an adventurer who is trying to kill a dragon. The old man noticed Verion looking at the painting. "Ohh!! That man is the first adventurer who killed a dragon in the history of mankind, that''s about 300 years ago when the occupation called adventurers first started." Verion answered him with "Ah, Is that so." And looked at the other paintings. The old man offered Verion a chair in a round table at the edge of the room at the side of the table that is being used during the old man''s work. Verion and the old man sits on the chair opposite to each other. When they both are getting into their discussions, a cute girl in a maid uniform approached them slowly while holding a tray in the side of her waist. The old man called to the girl. "Fianna, prepare some tea for me and this kid will ya?, oh! Make that special one for us got it?."This story has been stolen from Royal Road. If you read it on Amazon, please report it "Yes, Father." Fianna secretly glanced at Verion and blushed lightly, she then moved to the kitchen to prepare the tea. "That''s my daughter Fianna, I believe you''ve met her last night am I right?" The old man made out a big smile on his face as he said those words. Verion answered him with a bit of smile. "Yes, she''s the receptionist that we met last night." "Where''s that beauty that accompanied you? she said that you were with a beautiful girl last night.?" "She''s still sleeping, I didn''t wake her up because maybe she wants to sleep more and the other reason is that I want to gather information alone." "You really got wild last night ya know? We can hear ya from the other room hahaha! youth really is nice ya know?." The old smirk on Verion as he said this words and then laughed loudly in the end. "I''m sorry about that, we''ve just caught at the moment there, we didn''t mean to disturb the others." Verion smiled a little and returned to its cold face. "By the way it''s a bit late but my name is Elrick." He made a laugh and raised his hands to Verion. "My name is Von, nice to meet you." Verion smiled in return and accepted his handshake. "Then? What informations do you want from me?" Elrick made the first move to move on to the main topic. "Everything that you know about the Empire." Verion''s expression changed, the reason why is informations are so important to Verion in order to make a plan. "It''s not for free ya know?" Elrick changes the way he speaks to Verion, that he seems like a veteran merchant. "I know." Verion took 10 gold coins on his pouch and placed it on the table. "Is this enough?" Verion asked. "Hey hey hey, that''s more than enough!! that''s 10 gold coins ya know? If you''re carrying that many you might get attacked by bandits and some bad adventurer ya know?." "I''m confident in my abilities." He answered calmly and showed a portion of his strength. The atmosphere became heavy. Elrick returned his gaze as he also released his aura. As they were testing their strengths, someone approached them. "Father here''s your tea." Fianna who doesn''t know how to read the mood placed the tea infront of both of them. Elrick coughed to clear his throat and told Fianna to clean the Inn for awhile because he wanted to talk to Verion in private. "It seems like you are really confident with your abilities, I can tell someone who is strong. I might not be as strong in the past but I was an A rank adventurer before, but I think the rankings of the adventurers have changed due to some circumstances in the Empire, well I''ll leave it at that. Aight ask me anything kid." After that, Verion asked many things to Elrick. As Elrick was explaining the things that he know, everything has been absorbed by Verion. It''s because Verion''s intellectual capacity has increased tremendously after he transformed into his game avatar. *All informations that he says are sticking into my mind like a magnet, if I would go back to my world right now, maybe I''ll achieve great things with this intelligence.* As Elrick continues to explain, Verion listened again to everything he says. He received some unknown things that he could not comprehend but he didn''t bother those things. He''ll just know it when the time comes. Then the information that Verion really wanted was explained by Elrick. Elrick said that they belonged to the new Empire which is the Verallion Empire, built by the new Emperor. The Empire was in chaos until 5 years ago, that''s because of the ex-Emperor who brought war blindly in power to it''s neighboring countries. But a new Emperor has been crowned, and that''s the current Emperor. After the Emperor sitted on the throne, the Empire''s economy bloomed to an extent that as if the Empire is not in chaos for the past years, and he built a metropolis. The Emperor built a castle that he called Kaiserpfalz at the center of the Empire, he then made an indestructible army commanded by the 10 Heralds. The 10 Heralds was appointed by the Emperor after he rises to the throne. The strength of each Herald is enough to be a power of single country. But there is one thing that everyone did not understand, no one knows how did those powerful beings arrived and has been appointed almost the same time as the Emperor rises in power. There is no records or history that says anyone of them, not their name''s, families, backgrounds and others, even the Emperor himself didn''t showed himself in the public. They just appeared just like a storm that passes by, no one has ever seen the emperor, only the Heralds have the right to see the him during their conference. But only the 9 Heralds came in public, even the Guild Masters didn''t know who is the 10th herald. The Heralds said that the 10th Herald is the strongest among them and he is the right hand of the Emperor, so he has no time to leave his side. Verion''s mind cleared after this, it is because he already know the things that he needed to know. "Artos, Ladras, Darknel, Xandros, Ceriom, Galdern, Methia, Kerina, and Anellia are the 9 Heralds." Verion muttered these words in front of Elrick. Elrick stopped his explanations to Verion, the reason is because he was baffled why did Verion knows them. Elrick believed that Verion has just arrived in the Empire last night, that''s what made him confused. "Hmm, so? Is that the only Informations that you have?" Elrick came back to reality as Verion said those words. "But, how did you know their names?" Elrick who is still puzzled said this words. "That''s the thing I can''t tell you." Verion''s tone is just the same as always. "Fine!! You paid me for this so I''m not gonna bother you anymore." Elrick gave up and continued his explanation. In the Empire, the adventures ranking system is different from the other countries, in our country we have the following: [ Empire ] [ Others ] Titanium SSS Adamantite SS Orichalcum S Obsidian A Platinum B Gold C Silver D Copper E "I think this informations are enough, I would like to go to the Guild right now and register as an adventure." Verion cuts the explanation of Elrick. "Are you sure Von? I can still give you informations that you need ya know?." Elrick humbly said this words. "That''s already enough, just tell where the Guild is." Verion who seems to know what everything he needs wanted to leave immediately. Elrick told Verion where the guild is located, after this, Verion stood up and thanked Elrick as he left. He accepted Verion''s gratitude and drinks his tea, he then noticed that Verion didn''t even took a sip on the tea, Elrick then laughed and drinks it as well. Verion walks upstairs while the sounds of his footsteps surrounds the room. As he walks closer to the room he made a grin on his face. "Kukuku~ out of all the names they could give, they have chosen that one." *Well for now I need to wake up Nezhia and go to the guild to register. After that, we will just enjoy ourselves for a while to the things that those idiots have made kukuku~* The Guild ¡ã¡ã¡ã¡ã When Verion finished his business with Elrick, he went back to his room to wake up Nezhia. But when he opened the door a beautiful girl with only a blanket covering her front immediately kneel infront of him. "Good morning Verion-sama, I apologize for I woke up late and being too aggressive last night, which is so grea-... rude to you Verion-sama." Nezhia greeted Verion with an angelic smile on her face." "Don''t worry about last night, I''m forgiving you, but before that, let''s ready everything and we need to register in the guild. I already have the informations that we need." Verion replaced his clothes with normal adventurer equipments. Nezhia stood up. "That''s Verion-sama for you, but isn''t that type of equipments not worthy for you Verion-sama." She puts on her clothes and prepared her equipments. Verion turns and checks his gears. "Hmm, you are still not enough Nezhia." Nezhia tilted her head showing she doesn''t understand any of it. "I''m talking about how you don''t understand the situation of this country, well I guess that''s not your fault but, no that''s your fault. So for now I''ll tell to you what informations I have." Nezhia deeply bows her head in front of Verion. "I see, I apologize for my incompetency Verion-sama, so if you could, please show me the things that I lacked." "Umu." Verion explained the things that Nezhia needed to understand about the Empire. Nezhia laughs as she listened to the informations that Verion gave to her. "Fufufu! I see, to think that those idiots will achieve this things." Nezhia showed a face of amusement as she smiled cutely. Verion opened the door. "If you are ready then let''s go, we have no more time to waste in here." He went out of the room and left the door open. "Yes Verion-sama." Nezhia immediately followed Verion. ??? Verion and Nezhia went out of the Inn and walked on foot to the Guild. They saw many people on the streets buying merchandises from the fishy merchants. While they are halfway to their destination, they suddenly turned in an alley where there is no people. 2 muscular men and 3 normally built men approached them. "Hyo! hyo! hyo! what do we have here?" A guy with a normal built having 2 pair of earrings in his nose that seems like their leader approached closer to Nezhia. "Hahaha! Why are you with this frail guy like this? I could flick him and he''ll be dead ya know?" The muscular man mocked Verion. "Then why won''t you play with us pretty girl, it''s fun ya know? And It might also feel good too, hahaha!" The leader said while his companions also laughed. "This is a waste of time, if you want to live, then get out of my way, you have been following us for some time." Verion coldly spoke. "Haaah? You? Hahaha! don''t make me laugh, a weak guy like you has no match for a Gold rank adventurer like me." The other muscular guy told Verion. "Hmm, then I''ll start from you, wait, I won''t even need a skill to kill you." Verion didn''t move and released an aura, and a moment passed by and then the guy disappeared in an instant. The other guys became confused and ask each other what happened to their friend. "What did you do to Henry!?" The leader shouted at Verion. They were in a state if confusion, not knowing what is happening. "I killed him of course, he''s so weak that even at this level he vanished instantly. Verion mocked them. "You piece of sh*t!!! I''ll kill you right now, let''s go everyone." The leader took the initiative and attacked Verion with his sword, while the others also have an axe and a big hammer. "Useless" Verion walks into their direction and then something unbelievable for them happened. The weapons that they are holding suddenly vanished and Verion showed them despair. The adventurers shivers as they felt Verion''s aura, and then Verion used his ability. "[ Annihilation Aura ]" When Verion activated his ability, the adventurers vanishes in thin air as he passes them. "Let''s go Nezhia." Verion continues to walk and Nezhia follows him. ??? They reached the place where the guild is. "Hmm, I think this is the Guild." Verion spoke to Nezhia. "Yes, it is just like you define it to me earlier Verion-sama." * Fufufu Verion-sama was so cool back there* Nezhia blushes while letting out a cute smile. Verion entered the Guild with Nezhia and he saw several adventurers sitting in the reception room. Some were eating while the others are talking. There are also adventurers looking at the Guild Board to find quests. "The humans here really are weak." Nezhia muttered this words. Verion heard her but he didn''t care, Verion also felt the same way as Nezhia. According to his data, adventurers in the Empire are commonly at level 20 to 70 where adventurers from Copper to Gold rank that numbers running up to thousands placed to. In fact the strongest one of the adventures that Verion met earlier is about level 60 a gold rank adventurer. Stolen content warning: this tale belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences elsewhere. There are about 400 Platinum rank adventurers and most of them are between level 80 to 120. There are 300 Obsidian ranked adventures from level 130 to 170. About 250 Orichalcum ranked adventurers that ranges from level 180 to 230. And there are 100 Adamantite ranked adventurers from level 240 to 280, and the highest ranked adventurers which is the Titanium rank, reaching level 300 above are only about 15 out of thousands of adventurers in the Empire. *Hmm, the Titanium rank is also considered as the rank of a hero of a country. They said that they are not supposed to be bounded by the law of the country that they belonged to, but SSS rank or Titanium ranked adventurers here in the Empire are bounded to its law. That''s because of the Emperor and the Heralds, for them the Heralds are like deities of war that even the Titanium ranked adventurers are no match to them.* Verion''s thought accelerated as he think about the possibilities that will happen if he begins his plans. "Well that can''t be helped, I''ll scold those idiots later." Verion muttered. The adventurers were looking at Verion when they were walking to the receptionist of the guild. Well, not Verion actually but Nezhia, she was very beautiful that all the men were looking at her. The beautiful smile thats she wears, her long hair that waves as she walks and the perfect body that she has have made most of the men felt heat in their lower body. Nezhia didn''t care about them, he only cares about the man infront of him, his master Verion. As Verion approaches the receptionist she stared at him like a glue. Verion always notices her starting at her but he became used to it and leaves her at what she''s doing. "Excuse me, we would like to register as an adventure in this country." Verion spoke to the receptionist. "Ah!? Yes! That would be 20 sliver coins." The guild''s receptionist took an item and placed it on the table infront of Verion. "Nice to meet you, my name is Kristen and I''m one of the receptionist in this guild." The receptionist introduced herself to Verion while pink marks can be noticed on her cheeks. "How dare he made Kristen-chan blush arrgh!! She''s so cute. Damn that pretty boy, he seems weak though." An guy with a shiny sword in his waist eating with his party spoke up. One of his party members replied to him. "Calm down leader, we will have a new colleague you know? We need to be their role model as a senpai, and don''t be angry just because he''s much more handsome than you." A woman with voluptuous breasts holding a staff told him. ( Senpai - a Japanese term for senior. ) All the party members laughed except their leader. Verion noticed the them but didn''t give it mind. He then continued their registration. "This would measure my level right?" Verion told Kristen what he knew about the item. "Yes, you are really informed about this, then that made things easier. Just place your hands in this tablet and leave it to me." Kristen pushed the tablet closer to Verion." Verion knew that the item can''t measure his level, that item can only measure up to level 200 but Verion''s level is 500. If the item happens to break then that means the user have surpassed the items capacity. Verion controlled his strength and changed his identity and abilities in case of something that would take attention happens as he place his hands in the tablet. The tablet released random lights that writes Verion''s status and then released a plate. Name: Von Race: Human Age: 19 Title: None Job: Mage Level: 130 "Ehh!? Level 130? That''s too high for a novice adventurer." Kristen was shocked by Verion''s level and commotions happened in the guild. *Well I guess It can''t be helped, It seems like I''ve underestimated this item. I''ve learned my lesson now, I''ll avoid that in the future, it will be a problem for sure. For now I''ll just make a way out of this.* Verion reflected on his naive way of thinking. *So this is Verion-sama''s plan, he purposely changed everything in his stats in order to cover his real identity.* Nezhia thought. "Well, my family lives in a forest so we hunt monsters in order to survive, it''s just that I''m the only one that can cast magic in our family, and I started hunting a few years ago." Verion told them a fictional story about his life. "Ohh-- is th...that so." Kristen still can''t believe how did Verion acquired that much level. "Then let''s also test your lover hm, Von-san." When she said this Nezhia immediately denied her words. "That''s not true!! How could a woman like me become Verio--mm." Verion quickly covered Nezhia''s mouth. "Yes, then please continue." Verion puts on a slight smile as he shuts Nehzia from speaking something unnecessary and whispers to Nezhia. "It''s easier for them to understand that you''re my lover, just think of that things we have done last night as the proof." Nezhia''s face turned red when verion whispers this words to her, then she slowly placed her hands on the tablet. And again, a light appeared then wrote something on the tablet and made a plate. Name: Neza Race: Human Age: 19 Title: None Job: Sword Dancer Level: 100 "I knew it, as expected of Von-san''s lover. Then, I welcomes both of you as an adventurer here in the Verallion Empire." Kristen and the whole guild celebrated for after a few years another or 2 more prodigies have arrive at in the Empire. Just like the other Titanium ranked adventurers, when they have first registered in the guild they''re already at more than level 100. The highest among them is 170, the strongest party in the empire. Right now he''s about level 350, the highest level as of in all of the Empire''s Guilds. There are about 7 Guilds in the Empire and one of them is the Lamion Guild, where Verion and Nezhia registered. Verion asked for quests, but then Kristen said that due to their level, copper rank quest may not suit them she told them head on to the Guild Master''s room. When they entered the room, a middle-aged man releasing smoke in his mouth, sitting on his table while holding tobacco in his right hand greeted at them. "Oya? What do have here? It''s rare for you make new adventurers head on my office Kristen." Kirsten said everything that happens in the Guild''s lobby and then the Guild Master agreed. "Okay, I get it now, by the way my name is Raldo, I may now look like it but I''m of the Adamantite ranked adventurers here in the Empire." He boast so to them. "Good grief, why are you always like that Rando-san, stop doing that you''ll make our new recruits run away you know?" Kristen scolded him. "Okay, I''m sorry, now, your name is Von and then Neza am I right?" "Yes!" Verion answered him And then after that Raldo approved their plates and then promoted them into Obsidian ranked adventurers. Verion and Nezhia gives him their gratitude as well as Kristen and then left the room. When they reached the lobby Verion looked at the quests on the guild board but a problem has occurred, he cannot understand the words written on it. So he has no choices but to ask help for Kristen. Verion didn''t stated that he can''t read what is written but instead he asked her is there are quest that seems to hard to be done by a normal Obsidian rank adventurers. And so Kristen took a quest, it is to slay the beast that is disturbing the farmers in the village 5km from the south of the Empire. There are about a total of 25 Obsidian rank adventurers that took the quest but none of them has returned. At first Kristen seems worried for what will happen since is is the first quest that both Verion and Nezhia have taken. But Verion reasoned out, he said "Don''t worry, It''ll be okay. I''ve already hunted lot''s of beasts and monsters, so you don''t have to be worrying about us." As he stated this words, Verion made a very romantic aura that even some of the male adventurers blushed due to how beautiful of a man he is, but then they came back to reality and punched themselves. It made Kristen''s heart pump like a row of artilleries firing constantly and she surrenders herself and gives the quest to Verion. And so, Verion and Nezhia went out and are heading to their first quest. "Kukuku~ Now, the pieces are in place, it is time to begin the plans." The Cursed Village ¡ã¡ã¡ã¡ã And the day begins, where Verion and Nezhia''s started their quest. They traveled on foot to reach the village in order to avoid suspicions from the higher-ups for arriving too early. Verion enjoyed the new environment, that for the very first time in his life, he experienced the new sceneries and events as Verion. When he was still Sakaido, he didn''t have the chance to enjoy the social things during his youth, that''s because he was always playing SYLDANDRA. And from the time he played the game, he was very into it that he left his family in order to focus only on playing. He only gone outside of his house when he buys groceries and stuffs. But today is different, he will now feel the feelings of a person that is not a shut in but a feeling of a real adventurer in real life where it is not a game. But strangely Verion didn''t feel excitement in embarking on his journey. "Hmm, why? This is strange, well I guess it''s not. This body of mine is now Verion and not Sakaido, it''s normal that I won''t feel excitement from this." Verion muttered to himself. He was wearing a black suit that has 3 pairs of buttons in front and he wears black pants. Nezhia was walking behind Verion and was constantly looking at him. She heard Verion''s mutterings but she doesn''t get it so Nezhia didn''t give it matter. And after 30 minutes, they passed a small hill with several trees and from there, it''s halfway to the village but then something dangerous are approaching them. "Nezhia prepare for combat, be careful to control your strength so that we won''t make any strange things that would make people curious." Verion warned Nezhia. "Yes! Verion-sama, I will not disappoint you." Nezhia answered joyously. Nezhia unsheathed her sword that is made from the Empire. They didn''t used their weapon from the game because it may take the people''s attention. So they bought their equipments in order to avoid suspicions. There are about 20 monsters that are approaching them. Those monsters are have a dark aura surrounding them and they looked like a Hobgoblin. They were holding blunts, their eyes are red comparable to the color of a human blood. "Wait, Those things are not normal. A normal Hobgoblin should have a level that ranges from 40 to 60. They''re supposed to be an elite monster in the begging of the game. But those things have levels 63 to 75. That''s strange right? Do you know what I mean Nezhia?" "Yes! I think so too Verion-sama, those garbages are zombified am I right?" Nezhia answered Verion confidently. "Then that''s okay, you must always know even the smallest things about your opponents so that you bring them to your advantage. Then finish it quickly and don''t use your AOE skills so you won''t damage the surroundings. I''ll continue to walk and you will be the one to protect me." "Your wish is my command Verion-sama." Veriin continued to walk as the enemies are approved him, while Nezhia instantly cuts the head of a Hobgoblin. She noticed that there is no gushes of blood from it and the she arrived into a conclusion. She continues to slash the enemies that are approaching Verion and in just about 5 seconds, she killed all the monsters without using any skills. "Well done Nezhia, I''ll prepare your reward later." Verion commended Nezhia in a cold tone. "Yes! Thank you very much Verion-sama, but you don''t need to give me a reward. It''s my job to protect you from the dangers that are coming for you Verion-sama." Nezhia strongly rejected Verion''s reward for her. Verion answered with "Hm, it seems like you didn''t have enough punishment from last night, I''ll add more to it for disobeying me." Then he continues to walk leaving Nezhia blushing and mumbling to herself. "Wait! wait! wait! that means we''ll do it again right? Then it''ll be my pleasure to accept my punishment Verion-sama." She then followed Verion after a while. Verion was thinking for Nezhia''s punishment, then he thought something that is enough for her. He called Nezhia. "Nezhia hurry up, I''ll give my punishment to you right now." When Verion''s words reached Nezhia''s ears, she startled and her face turned red. "Ehh~!? But Verion-sama it''s e...embarrassing to do this r..r..right now you it''s still midday know?" "What are you talking about?" Verion took some kitchen utensils and gave it to Nezhia. "So this is my punishment Verion-sama?" Neshia was disappointed from the punish. "Yeah, is it embarrassing for you to cook? From what I know I''ve also inputted cooking knowledge within you, am I wrong? Verion told her bluntly. "No, you are correct Verion-sama." Nezhia answered with a weak spirit. "Even if us demons don''t need to eat, we can still eat foods if we wanted. Then prepare me the best meal you can offer to me then I''ll forgive you." If you spot this narrative on Amazon, know that it has been stolen. Report the violation. Nezhia went back to the forest to collect the ingredients she needed to prepare Verion''s meal. Verion was in the side of a river sitting beside a big tree. He was looking at the skill in his mind that he got from defeating the last boss before he arrives at this world, yes that''s the Evil Deity of Fertility. [ Grace of The Evil Deity ] Type: Active Skill Level: 500 Description: It gives the user the ability to collect souls from the fallen. Souls: 25 "I see, the description have changed from the last time I saw this, and even those zombified Hobs still have their souls huh. Then there must be an Undead Sage, they are one of the undead that has the ability to make any creature into an undead but they must be stronger than them in order for it to be successful." Verion racks his brains to find an answer to the mystery about the hobgoblins. "Hmm, I see, so that''s what happened in there, no wonder the adventurers who took the quest never returned." Verion concluded and then waited for Nezhia to finish. Nezhia finished cooking and offered Verion the meal, Verion gave Nezhia half of the food, Nezhia wanted to reject it but she thought that i would be too rude to always deny the offers of her master. So she has no choice but to accept it. After eating, they continued their journey to the village. After a while they reached the village and what they saw are not humans living in there, all they saw was a village full of undead roaming everywhere. If normal adventurers have saw this, they would''ve gone crazy after seeing what happened to the village. The farmers from the quest maybe didn''t noticed that those monsters attacking them have turned undead. And so the Undead Sage have acquired enough forces and then attacked the whole village. That''s the conclusion that Verion made and it turned out that he was correct. "Stand back Nezhia, I''ll be the one to deal with them." "Yes!" Verion places his palm towards the village and activated a spell. "[ Illusionary Barrier ]" When Verion casted the spell a barrier covered the whole village. He made this in order to avoid witnesses for what he is about to do. "[ Divine Light ]" Lights have covered the whole village when Verion casted the spell, then after a while, all the undead have disappeared from the village. "To kill 7000 undead in just a single spell. As expected of you Verion-sama." Nezhia praised Verion for his greatness. "Hm, don''t be so surprised by that very weak spell. That level is not even strong enough to scratch a single hair of the NPC''s I''ve created, including you Nezhia." Nezhia asked for forgiveness and Verion accepted. Then they searched the village for more clues. Ever since Verion arrived at the village before casting his spells he sensed a human still breathing one of the houses in the village. Only Verion entered the house and left Nezhia to guard outside. Verion found someone laying in the underground storage. She looked like a teenage girl and has many wounds and were very weak and thin, maybe because it''s been a long time ever since she last eaten nutritious foods. Verion approached her and then gave her a potion. After the girl drank the potion all her wounds healed immediately. "Don''t worry you''re safe now, all the monsters outside are gone." The girl cried and asked for help to Verion. She said that there''s a monster that came to their village and cursed everyone a few months ago, but they didn''t immediately sent a request from the guild because nothing happened to them for a month. But 4 weeks ago, one of the villager turned into a monster and killed many people. And so the village chief made a request from the guild. And after 2 days, Four adventurers have came and fought the monster, they rejoiced when the adventurers became victorious. But during the night after the monster was killed, all the dead villager also turned into monsters. And the adventurers were killed, so the village chief has no choice but to request again from the guild while holding off the monsters but the same thing happened, the more adventurers have the stronger the monsters became. Then the time comes where the villagers could no longer hold off the monsters and then they slaughtered everyone in the village and all of them turned into monsters. The girl''s voice was trembling while telling Verion what happened them. "It''s okay now don''t worry, as long as I''m here you''ll be safe. But you need to do something first." Verion told the girl. "Really? Are you an adventurer mister?" The girl asked. "Yes, I''m from the Empire. That''s why there''s no need for you to worry anymore but, only you have survived in the village. All of them are already dead, they turned into monsters so I annihilated all of them." The girl was shocked when Verion told her the reality, but after a while she calmed down and properly thanked Verion. Verion accepted her gratitude and then told her to stay in the house for a while because he still have something to do outside. When Verion went out of the house Nezhia''s meets him. She told Nezhia not to move away from the house and always be ready for combat. After that Verion used Invisibility, God''s haste and Concealment and flew going to west of the village. After a while, he saw a cave that is reeking of many undead auras. "Hmm, so this is your home base huh. You''re such a fool to leave tracks before entering. Hmm? So you''re building an army huh, you are really a hardworking Undead Sage. To build an army of more than 50,000 undead inside, too bad I took the quest and your fun will have end kukuku~" Verion again casted [ Illusionary Barrier ] and [ Divine Light ] and all of the undead inside the cave was purified including the Undead Sage. And then Verion noticed something about his skill. [ Grace of The Evil Deity ] Type: Active Skill Level: 500 Description: It gives the user the ability to collect souls from the fallen. Souls: 50496 [ Soul Incarnation ] Type: Active Skill Level: 500 Description: Allows the user to use the souls as a catalyst in order to create a new life form. The larger quantity of souls collected the stronger the life form is. "Kukuku~ It also changes huh then I''ll try testing it right now." Verion said this but before he tried to activate the skill, he thought of something unthinkable and returned to the village. He landed in front of Nezhia and told Nezhia to stand by. She obeyed Verion and stayed outside. Verion entered the house and went to the room where the girl is. Verion saw her weakening and laying on the bed. "Hey, do you still want to live?" Verion told her coldly. "Ehh? Y..yes." she was startled but still answered Verion honestly. "Do you want to get strong enough to avenge your village?" "Of c..course I-- *she coughed blood* I want to avenge everyone in the village." She answered with a strong will. "Even if you offer everything? Including your soul?" Verion told her seriously. "If it''s a price that I can pay with everything I have then, yes." The girl answered even though it''s hard for her to speak. "Then--" when Verion started to speak this word, he patted the girl''s head. "Die!" Verion killed the girl. The New NPC ¡ã¡ã¡ã¡ã Verion collected several souls after annihilating all the undead. And after that, his skill was unlocked and can now be used. And when he tried to use it, he suddenly thought of an experiment. "What would happen if I''ll use that woman''s soul? Will she have her own memories? If that is possible then that would mean she will have the knowledge I need about this world''s literatures. It would be easier for me to use a human soul and give it more intelligence in oder to make my new servant rather than gathering information through the people in the Empire. That''ll make them wary of me for sure." And so, Verion returned to the village and initiated his plans. He killed the girl through absorbing her soul and didn''t damaged her body. He then gathered all the souls he collected except the soul of the girl and cleansed them to avoid her soul from getting corrupted. And then he fused her soul and the all of the other souls. Verion would''ve made a new body for the girl but instead he used her dead body. By using the [ Soul Incarnation ] he can create a new life form, but for Verion, he has another idea. His knowledge surpassed everyone in the game including the developers, so he evolved the skill into [ Creation ]. With this, he could create anything and not just a life form. But using the souls will have them gain the memories they have when they are still living. So Verion used the girl''s soul and customized her body to make it strong enough in order to contain all the energy inside her When Verion inserted the soul in her body, an immense energy was being released. The girl''s body would''ve exploded if Verion didn''t changed everything. So Verion has no choice but to cover the whole village with [ Absolute Unknowable ]. This spell allows the caster to make him non-existent to the world or the game, and cannot be hit or detected by anything in that dimension. In fact it''s one of the spells that made Verion unbeatable in the game. Except for the Evil Deity of Fertility, her skill [ Ungodly Ray ] can still hit Verion while using [ Absolute Unknowable ]. But now Verion didn''t just used it to himself but to the whole village. That just means that the energy was so immense that even a normal human from the village to the Empire can feel it. "Kukuku~ this is splendid, very splendid. If I''ll finish creating her then she''ll be in toe-to-toe with my NPC''s, even though I didn''t used any Mythical grade materials to create her." All of Verion''s NPC''s are very strong that every players who raid his dungeon can''t even pass the entrance. Though sometimes when Sakaido is bored, he''s the one who faces them, but it''s more impossible to beat him than fighting all his 10 NPC''s together at the same time. But now it is different, the powers that is flowing from the girl''s body is equal to the NPC''s he created without the materials he used to created them. But Nezhia is different, she''s unique, she was made by Verion with a bug. No more than 3 Mythical grade materials should be used in creating an item or an NPC, but Verion used 5 on Nezhia, so Verion placed a seal on her to avoid the developers from detecting her abnormal strength that rivals the top players, so that''s why she''s acting different and more emotional than what she was used to be when Verion originally designed her to be. The ground was trembling and sparkling lights wraps the whole village. The energy was so enormous that Nezhia even felt that it was dangerous for Verion to stay inside, so she immediately jumped to Verion''s side to stop him but. "Don''t disturb me, get out!" Verion told Nehzia with his normal tone but was full of killing intent. Verion knew that she have move out of concern to the danger that may happen, but that is not an enough reason for her to disobey his orders. Nezhia has no choice so she apologized and went back outside, Verion continued to finish his work. As he continues to change her body, he placed a system in his mind like the in game that he also used to the others to make their loyalty immutable. And after a while, Verion successfully created his 11th NPC. But then her energy suddenly exploded and destroyed everything, it should''ve reached the Empire but thanks to Verion''s spell, only the village have been destroyed. Even though Verion didn''t guard himself, it dealt him no damage. Nezhia also defended herself and it dealt no damage to her. Anyone that is under [ Perfect Unknowable ] can be hit if the attacker is also under that spell. That just means, that both casters are at the same dimension. Just try to imagine a person from 3D world trying to reach a person from a 4D world. Seems impossible right? Then what will happen if he''s also in the 4D world? That''s what it is. The girl flew to the sky and she evolved which happened not according to Verion''s plans. That is because in order for her to accommodate all the energy and control it from within, her body was modified again. And after a while, she came down and vowed to Verion. "I am your servant, your creation, my master. Everything bows in front of The Greatest Sovereign." "Kukuku~ it turned out to be much better than I have expected." Verion expected that she would turn out to be a demon but. *Hmm, that form, an elf? No, she has wings. But she looked like a high elf, is there a being like that?" Verion racked up his brain to find an answer. "Oh? I see, you''re a Celestial Elf right?" Verion reached into a conclusion. "Yes, it is as you say my liege." She answered. *Kukuku~ there is nothing more than I could ever wish for. Celestial Elves are one of the rarest Boss monsters you can find on the Mythical Realm in the game. It''s strength is 2nd to the Evil Deity of Fertility. They''re the lost ancestors of the elves and spirits. They said that the high elves are their closest descendants, but high elves doesn''t have wings because they''re pure elves and doesn''t acquired the spiritual traits. The Spirit Queen on the game would have the traits of the spiritual attributes of the Celestial Elves. That''s because the Celestial Elves has the attributes of both spirits and elves.* "Supposedly, I will become a demon but it seems like this body has the blessings of the spirits and has the blood of elves. I don''t why but, maybe my one of my parents is a half-human and a half-elf then I took most of the human traits so it can''t be noticed my liege."Support the creativity of authors by visiting Royal Road for this novel and more. "Hmm, then the enormous energy back then it is not because of the souls, but because of the fusion of the elf blood and the spirits blessing huh. And because of the mana that I poured, your body became sufficient enough to be a catalyst to the creation of a Celestial Elf." "As expected of you my liege. Your intellect greatly surpasses mine." "Of course naturally! Then let''s stop here, I''ll give you the name Schneia. Then use this clothes first, it will be a problem if you''re walking bare naked." Verion used [ Creation ] to make clothes that suits to Schneia and gave it go her. *I guess I still have the personality of Sakaido that like girls to have "ya" pronunciations at the last part of their names. Well I''ll consider it as my treasure for being Sakaido kukuku~* "Yes, I''ll prepare immediately my liege." Schneia prepared herself for their journey. While Nezhia was looking at them, she was getting jealous of Schneia. Nezhia and Schneia are like the opposite sides of a coin, if Nezhia has a wild attribute then Schneia has a cool one. Both of them have their own unique attributes that made their beauties rival each other. Verion used [ Time Rejuvenation ] to return the village from what it is before the explosion occurred. Verion told Nezhia that he didn''t want to use this spell unnecessarily and told her to hold back last time. Nezhia understood him and then they prepared to go back. As usual, Verion traveled on foot but it''s different now, he have 2 beauties traveling with him. Any men who will saw him will desperately be jealous to him. And later at evening, Verion arrived in the Empire. As he walked in the streets going to the guild, everyone was looking at him. That''s because of the two heavenly beauties in both of his side. Many men erupted due to their jealousy on Verion. At first, Verion didn''t care to them. But from time to time he felt that it''d be a problem if he''ll gather the attention of the people in the Empire due to his servants. But for now, Verion left that matters if the time comes. Actually they traveled for more than 4 hours just to return to the Empire. And the reason why is because of Nezhia and Schneia fighting for who will be the one to be in Verion''s right side. They stopped everytime just to debate for that, and after a long time Verion couldn''t take it anymore so he decided to just deal with it in a rock paper scissor. Nezhia won and she became cheerful. But the secret is, Verion used thought transmission to Schneia and told her to lose, so Nezhia won''t bother anyone anymore. And so for the 2nd time, Verion entered the guild, he again gathered lot of attentions which is not one of his plans. But Verion can''t just blame them for being jealous for the two beauties with him. Luckily those adventurers which Verion noticed before are not there. Verion went to the receptionist, Kristen, and asked her if he could talk to the Guildmaster. At first, Kristen said that the Guildmaster is currently busy. Then Verion told her in secret a part of what happened to the village. Drops of sweat and being pale was showed in Kristen''s face. Verion brought her back to reality by telling her to immediately contact the Guildmaster. *Knock! Knock! Knock!* "We''re going in, Rando-san." Kristen then rushed inside. "Didn''t I told you to tell them I''m busy? I don''t want any visitors right now Kristen-chan, good grief!" He scolded Nezhia. "B..but, this an emergency Rando-san an emergency." Kristen was panicking while saying these words. "What emergency?" Rando said. "Then let me tell you the details." Verion butted in their conversation. After a while..... Rando''s face became pale and lots of sweat formed in his forehead. "Is that really true?" Rando still can''t believe what happened. "Hmm, are you doubting me?" Verion released a cold aura. What Verion told on Rando are true but also a lie, that''s because Verion didn''t told him about Schneia and how did he killed all the undead. Verion only said "We have killed all the monsters." Yes it is true that they''ve killed the monster but only Verion did the killing, Nezhia was on standby. He also didn''t tell about what happened to the cave, because he knew that it''ll make a huge uproar to the whole Empire for defeating more than 50,000 undead and an Undead Sage. "No no no, of course I''m not doubting you. It''s just....how could this happen, if I would have been wary about this, it would have never happened." Rando was reflecting to himself because he didn''t do a single thing." "Hm, then I''m done here. I only need the special rewards for the job from you. And also don''t tell anyone in full details of what I have told you okay?." Verion told Rando with an approach that he can kill everyone in the guild in an instant if he wanted to. "Yes, of course don''t worry I''ll give you a special reward, you''ve done more than enough if what you''ve to do." Rando replied to him calmly. Verion and both of his servants departed. A few seconds later.... "What the hell was that? Good thing I prevented myself from reacting immediately." Rando was shocked from the aura that he felt from Verion. "Kristen." "Yes!" "Make sure that we won''t get on the bad side of that adventurer. He''s very dangerous, I doubt that even I wouldn''t stand a change against him." "Got it, Rando-san" Kristen went out of the room still feeling the deadly aura that she felt from Verion. But she still smiled and cheered herself up and continued her work. *Eh? If I think about it, who''s that other girl with Von-san? I didn''t saw her last time. Well I guess I''ll just ask him when he comes back tomorrow.* ??? After a few minutes Verion and the others arrived at the inn. "Oh? Von-san welcome back." Fianna greeted him cheerfully. "Yes thank you very much for your hospitality, Fianna." Verion answered her with a little bit of acting and he approached her and then kissed her hand. "Ehh~ um~" Fianna was speechless and couldn''t speak. "Hahaha, I''m just teasing you Fianna. Don''t take it seriously." "Muu, Von-san you idiot." Fianna blushed and the people eating on the tables laughed at her. "Stop teasing me everyone,I won''t cook any meal to you anymore, hmpf? Fianna turned into a tsundere. Silence filled the room, and then everyone laughed simultaneously except for Verion and his servants, he just smiled lightly. "Okay okay, I won''t tease you anymore. But here''s someone I want you to register as my roomate. Schneia, introduce yourself, you know what to do right?." After they left the village, Schneia changed her form into a human. "Yes!" she then faces to Fianna. "My name is Schneia, I''m Von-san''s lover nice to meet you." Everyone spurted out after they heard her. Everyone in the hall except the three of them knows that Fianna has a crush on Verion. "Eh? But I thought Von-san already have Neza-san." Fianna was confused and have teary eyes. If Verion was still Sakaido, he would''ve gone mad back there. But he''s different right now so he just let it pass by. But Nezhia was different, she was already preparing for combat in order to kill Schneia. Verion gazed at her and then she immediately smiled happily at him. Verion made Fianna calm down and then he returned to his room. "Schneia why did you tell her that?" Verion asked. "It is because I''m sure it''ll be more effective to tell them that I''m your lover, than an acquaintance. Should''ve I said that I''m your slave my liege?" "Don''t, it would''ve made things more complicated if you have said that you''re my slave." Verion replied to her and Schneia was delighted but in a cool way which is different from the other one. "Verion-sama I can''t hold back anymore." Nezhia jumped at Verion and hugged him tightly. "What are you doing Nezhia!" Schneia was surprised so she asked Nezhia. "Of course we''ll do that thing, the truth is we''ve already done it last night you know? Nezhia bragged at her. "Then me too." Schneia also jumped to the bed with Verion. "Kukuku~ looks like I need now to cover the room with [ Absolute Unknowable ] now. And so, Verion casted the spell and removed all their clothes. He kissed both of them groped their breasts. And after a while they did the thing. Loud erotic voices covered the whole room, but it didn''t reached outside thanks to the spell. "Verion-sama give me more!!!" "My liege, if you could, please punish me more." "It cannot be help then, kukuku~" The Tournament A man with pitch black hair with long bangs and half naped length woke up having two beautiful naked woman on each of his toned shoulders. Nezhia in his right with slightly curled blonde long hair, making her look wild and sexy. While Schneia on his left with an ash blonde long straight hair, creating cool and smart atmosphere. Verion stood up bare naked and looked at the girls sleeping peacefully. He thought that maybe having those girls are not bad, they maybe sometimes changes his plans due to their attitudes but, both of them also doesn''t make him bored if he''s not doing anything. "Wake up!" When Verion said these words they immediately woke up. "Good morning Verion-sama." "Good morning my liege." The girls simultaneously greeted Verion, but they still have sleepy faces, he accepted their greetings and told them to prepare themselves, because they''re going to take quests from the guild. Verion could make his own money with his [ Creation ] skill but he didn''t, because it''ll be weird if he has lots of money even though he''s not working. It''ll be good if he says "It''s because I''m an adventurer." That''s the easiest way to reason out. Verion wears his usual full black outfit, while Nezhia wears red outfit with a mini short and black knee socks and Schneia have a both white outfit and stockings. Both of the girls showed their own sexiness with their own unique outfits. Verion wanted to change their clothes but, they insisted not to. They arrived on the guild after a few minutes, and the party that Verion noticed back then is eating again on the corner. "Ehh? Who''s that other girl with him? That bastard, just because he''s a little handsome doesn''t mean he could take both of that beauties with him damn!" The party leader said. "Well well! Clam down Glen-san, there are still girls in our party you know?" A party member named Frank said. Frank looks like a middle-aged man and the fatherly figure in their party, he''s the tank of their party, but he''s still in his 20''s though. Glen is the childish type and the swordsman and the joker that everyone makes fun of ---in a good way --- in their party, and he is also in his 20''s. But he becomes serious when fighting and he''s popular in the Empire and also their guild. "Shut up Frank! They''re different. Look at those perfectly curved waists and those perfect breasts, you can''t see that on our gir-- PUWAAHH!!!" Glen receives a body blow from Cyelena sitting in his side. Cyelena is the women with voluptuous breasts when Verion went to the guild last day. Their party''s called ''The Astral Midnight'', they have a total of 6 members with three men and also three women. Cyelena is one of the girls in their party, or should we say she''s the most beautiful one. She wears purple robe and holds a staff with a blue orb. She has a big sister like atmosphere in her. "That''s what you get for not being satisfied with us in your party, right everyone?." Everyone agreed to her, even though Glen is the leader, it seems like the one that everyone respected the most is Cyelena. "But what I''ve said is the truth, right guys?" Glen''s male friends acted like they didn''t cared and whistled. "You traitors!" Glen cried and everyone in his guild laughed at him. Verion noticed them and changed his direction to their way. "Excuse me, You''re Glen right? Verion asked him. "Hmpf, then what? You need something from me?" Glen replied in a childish way. "No, I just wanted to confirm something." Verion smiled gently at him. "Don''t smile like that, it irritates me so much, maybe you''ve taken the heart of those girls with you with that smile but it won''t work one me." "No no no, of course not. I''m not planning to have a male to join me every night." Verion also made fun of him." "You bastard!!" Glen tried to punch Verion but Cyelena stopped him. "Good morning Von-san it''s nice too meet you, I''m Cyelena. Like you I''m a mage and this is our party leader Glen." Cyelena speaks to Verion in very appealing way. Glen reacted on how she introduced him with "Hey! What did you say about me?" But Cyelena replied with "Why? Is that a problem?" That looks like her normal expression to the others but for Glen, it was full of warning. So he has no choice but to reply with "No ma''am." And he sits property and continues to eat with a smile. "I''m sorry for that Von-san, our leader is always so childish. But he''s very good in fighting." Cyelena continued her conversation with Verion. "That''s okay, It just made me want to tease him a bit." Glen reacted but was glared by Cyelena and continues in what he was doing. "My my, it seems like Von-san took an interest with our leader." Glen reacted again and the same thing happened. "Well, I was just confirming something." Verion then whispered something to her. Everyone looked at them except Schneia and Nezhia. Actually they''re competing with each other about who did better last night on. So they didn''t saw what happened, if they happen to saw that, there will be a war in the guild. If you discover this tale on Amazon, be aware that it has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road. Please report it. "And so, are you free tonight?" Verion invited Cyelena and she replied with "Sure!" And told him the place. And Verion left. "Hey Cyelena-san, what did he told you?" Glen asked her. "Secret, that''s a business." Glen gave up and then made conversations to the others. Verion called Nezhia and Schneia to register Schneia as an adventurer. The same thing happens to Schneia when they were taking their plates. Of course before they went to the Guild, Verion told Schneia to change her identity and status. Name: Shia Race: Human Age: 18 Title: None Job: Battlemage Level: 94 The registration happened on the Guildmaster''s room to avoid the people''s attentions. Kristen also expected that Verion''s companions will also be high levels so she was only surprised just a little bit, yeah a little. And Rando was surprised because of her job, Battle Mage is a job for those who are only capable of fighting in the front line with it''s raw strength and can also cast high tiered spells. It made him thought where do those muscles are placed on those sexy bodies on both girls. And then Rando left that matter and continued their business Rando gives 20 Gold coins to Verion because of his achievement, he announced on what happened to the village, that was after Verion and Nezhia left. And that is why Verion was known throughout the guild. "As I thought, that''s why that Cyelena woman knew my name." That''s Verion''s statement to it. He wanted to keep it a secret but, Rando was right. Rando told him that even if he wanted to shut his mouth, the Empire would know it sooner or later, so he announced first what happened to avoid additional problems. Verion went back to the lobby and looked at the guild board. He can now read what''s written on the papers, that''s because last night, during Verion and the girls do the thing, he entered Schneia''s memories on her knowledge about the literature and inputted them into his mind. And so, he learned them instantly. "Hmm, let''s take this one." Verion took an Obsidian rank quest on the board. He approached Kristen and gave her the paper and she approved. "Well for now let''s find a wyvern, I guess they''re on the southern region of the Empire. That''s what is written on the paper. Let''s go." Verion started his 2nd quest. This time they''re using a carriage to lessen the time that they''ll consume during the travel. After a few hours, Verion an the the girls reached the place called Carngan Peaks, it''s a mountain where wyverns are commonly found. It stands up 2450 meters above the sea level. It looks like a rocky mountain that has a pointed peak. They can see the whole Empire from there, and it was a beautiful scenery where the clouds kisses the peak of the mountain. While the girls was enjoying the view, Verion found a wyvern, it has yellow green scales that stands about 4 meters long that has 7 meters wingspan. "Schneia!" "Yes! My liege." "You deal with it and make it as your debut on fighting and show me the best way on how will you do it while holding back and without destroying unnecessary things." "Yes! As you wish." Schneia pointed her tri-spear made by Verion that is specially made for battlemages. She swiftly moved in a zigzag direction and ripped the wyverns neck without it noticing her, it was so fast that it happened faster than a blink of an eye. She didn''t used any spells because she knew that she could kill that wyvern without even using one. Verion was satisfied with her results and told Nezhia to cut the wyvern neatly. After that, Verion tried to carry the container of the wyverns body but, Nezhia insisted to carry them. It''s because she wanted to be praised like Schneia. After they reached the bottom of the mountain, Verion knew thay Nezhia wanted to be praised because of her expressions, if she has a tail, it would''ve been waving right now.And so, Verion praised her and she became delighted. They arrived at the Empire during the evening, they were stopping for a while due to some interruptions during their journey. That''s because again of Schneia and Nezhia. They always argued to each other on who did most of the help to Verion during that time. Until it reached the time they made a mock battle. Verion casted his [ Absolute Unknowable ] and told them to finish it faster but, it took them about 2 hours to finish. So while Verion was waiting, he was visualizing the things that''ll happen according to his plans, but this time he also considered the things that may happen if the girls happen to mess up his plans. And then after a while they''ve reached into a conclusion, they decided to determine the winner again next time because it ended up into a draw. But Nezhia still insisted that she won because she has been with Verion for a long time. It made Schneia a little bit uncomfortable but, Verion told her that it won''t matter who''s the first and who''s the last, as long as they has use to him they''ll be equals. And so the girls reconciled again and continued their journey. After they reached the inn, Verion told them to go inside first because he still have some business to do. "Don''t follow me, if I felt your presence following me then--" Verion started in his normal tone. "I''ll abandon you." At this part it was full of fear that made the two girls shivers and made them changed their mind. So Nezhia and Schneia entered the inn together and sent Verion their good-byes before they parted ways. Verion were inside of a place called Vista Bar and a girl wearing a miniskirt and pink sexy top blouse that expresses the big breasts she have was sitting in front of him. "So? What business do you want from me pretty boy?" Cyelena asked Verion. "Well I wanted to know the informations that I could gain from a spy from another guild have." Verion looked at Cyelena''s eyes straight up. "Oh? Where did you know that? We''ve just met twice you know?" "You won''t believe me if I said that I accidentally thought about it right? "Of course not!" Cyelena said with a smile. "Well that''s the truth, so just accept it." Verion smiled back at her. "Huh? You doesn''t make sense to me. How am I supposed to believe you?" "Then how about this?" Verion placed something on the table. "That''s mine, where did you get that?" Cyelena stayed calm and answered Verion. "I took it from you this morning, you didn''t notice right? Then that made things easier, tell me everything you have, in exchange I''ll make an offer to you but it depends on the informations you have." "Interesting! Then I''m in." Cyelena agreed and told him the things she knew. ??? "Hmm, I see, so the tournament huh." *That''s the thing that the old man said that I can''t comprehend last time, good thing I already have plans for it.* There are currently 7 Guilds in the Empire. They were ranked based on the results on the tournament every year. So during that time adventurers will show their strength on that event to raise the rank of their guild. The higher the rank of the Guild is, the higher the payments they''ll receive on their daily quests. This is the current rank of the Guilds on the Empire: 1. Imperial Vultures 2. Dark Legion 3. Gray Shield 4. Infernal Crusaders 5. Divine Swords 6. League of Darkness 7. Ethereal Dragons The Guild where Verion belongs was the Ethereal Dragons, the last place. "Hoh, now I see why the Guildmaster is so delighted by just having Obsidian rank adventurers like me." "That''s correct, he wanted to gather stronger adventurers for the upcoming tournament next month." Cyelena replied to him. And then they both reached in a conclusion and parted ways. Verion then casts [ Absolute Unknowable ] and then released his wings and flew to the sky." "That''s a big castle over there, or should I call it Kaiserpfalz huh. Umu, I''ll be taking this Empire soon enough just wait. Oh that''s right? There''s no need to take it anymore that''s because I''m already the owner of it kukuku~" The Preparations Verion returned at the inn last night after finishing his businesses, and when he arrived at his room, the girls are already sleeping on his bed. He didn''t want to disturb them so he used the other bed. The mornings rises and a new event will happen on Verion''s plans. He woke up followed by the two girls and went to the Guild. He went to the Guildmaster''s room and discussed something about the tournament. Rando was sitting opposite to Verion while Nezhia and Schneia are on his sides sitting close to him. "So what''s the thing about the tournament that you wanted to discuss?" Rando started their conversation. "Umu, I don''t like unnecessary talks so I''ll go to the main point." The room was full of intense atmosphere, that''s because Rando knew that everytime Verion wanted to speak with him directly, they need to prepare themselves not to be shocked. Including Kristen sitting beside him. She was told by Rando to go out but Verion told him that it''s fine if she''ll listen to their conversations. "Only the three of us will fight at the tournament." Verion already told Schneia and Nezhia his plans about the tournament before they went to the Guild. As Rando and Kristen heard Verion''s proposal, even though they prepared themselves, they was speechless. They tried to open their mouth but there''s no voice coming out. What they heard was so unbelievable that they left the reality and started imagining random things. "I''m serious, or are you doubting my words?" Verion told them in a cold manner and released a portion of his strength. It was still so strong that even the adventurers below felt it. Rando and Kristen was brought back to the reality by Verion''s words. "No of course we''re not doubting you, it''s just seems impossible to beat them with just the three of you. Even though you''re hiding your strength from us, you can''t still defeat all the 15 Titanium ranked adventurers on your own. You already knew that our Guild was placed to the bottom because we don''t have any Titanium rank adventurers so we are no match to the other Guilds." Rando said while looking down to himself. "We did have one before, and that''s the person who made the Guild." Kristen added. "But that person is already dead right? He''s the one in that picture and was called the first Dragon Slayer. It''s no use to bring thay matter anymore." Verion rebutted her and she stopped talking. The room was in silence for a while, that''s because of Rando and Kristen was looking down as if the world is going to an end. "Hm, useless! You still don''t get it? Then I''ll tell you straightly, I''ll win the tournament and bring back you''re glory. Just like how this Guild was from the start." Nezhia and Schneia nodded while having confident faces. "But, can you defeat all of the Titanium rank adventurers?" Rando asked. "That''s right, it''d be impossible to defeat them. Except if you''re a Herald. That would be possible." Kristen added. "Hm, those idiots have no match to me." Verion smiled while saying those words. "Ehh?" Rando and Kristen didn''t understand what Verion means to say. "Anyways, like I said I have the confidence to deal with them. Just don''t spread the informations about us until next month." Verion told Rando. "So are you saying that you''ll raise your ranks in order to enter the tournament in secret?" Kristen asked Verion. "That''s correct! I''m doing this because I don''t want to gather more unnecessary attentions." *Because if that''ll happen they might find out about me.* Rando exhaled and gave up, he accepted Verion''s proposal and then they left the room. "Are you really sure about that Rando-san? "I think that it''s better to take his proposal rather than not doing anything." "Well, if that''s your decision then let''s cheer up ourselves Rando-san, we need to also do our best to support them for the upcoming tournament." Kristen ??? Cyelena Did join their party''s quest today, that''s because she had an important thing to do. She was going to report her the results of her spying on the Ethereal Guild to the Guildmaster of the Dark Legion. She arrived at the Guild. It was about 2 kilometers away from the east of from Rando''s Guild. Cyelena was wearing a black cloak that covers her body entirely and including her face. In that case nobody will know that she''s an adventurer from the Ethereal Dragons. She could see many strong adventurers on the hall of the Guild. Most of them are Orichalcum rank adventurers and some are Adamantite. In the Dark Legion, there are 4 Titanium rank adventurers. One of them is the second most strongest adventurer on the Empire, Sieggen Van Buefanor. He''s one of the nobles before the Emperor was changed. There are supposed to be Nobles on the Empire. But after the new Emperor rise in power, he removed all the status of the citizens on the Empire, and he didn''t take their properties instead he let them keep them. Although there''s no hierarchy anymore, discriminations against the commoners still exists. Even though the current Empire neither have Nobles nor Commoners. They''re called citizens. Cyelena continued to walk until she reaches the Guildmaster''s room. She knocked and she gain permission to gi inside and greeted him first. She sat on in front of the Guildmaster''s desk and then told him everything she know about. Except her deal with Verion. ?? "I see, so that Obsidian rank adventurer named Von and that girl with him are the ones who interrupted on our plans. And they''re one of the Obsidian rank adventurers of that Rando''s Guild." The Guildmaster said.The narrative has been illicitly obtained; should you discover it on Amazon, report the violation. "Yes! That''s right Bertolt-sama." Cyelena replied. Bertolt Cin Vilfeim is a 63 year old man and a Duke before but was stripped out of nobility. He then prepared for revenge and managed to build his current Guild. He have lots of connections and money so it''s easy for him to attract many strong adventurers. He was preparing to overthrow the Emperor but he didn''t have a chance to execute it because the Emperor didn''t show his face ever since, and only the Heralds have the right to see them. He also planned to bring the Heralds to his side but he was stopped by his accomplices. It will be a death sentence if someone ever tried to do that. He''s also the one who released an Undead Sage to the Genma Village, that''s the village where Verion faced thousands of undead. His original plan was to build an army of undead and make them attack the Empire, and then his guild will deal with them and then gain many supports from the citizens. That''ll make the people trust them more. "Then, I''ll prepare some adventurers to kill him." Bertolt said with full of anger. *It''s the same as Von-san''s instructions to me, it was all written on the paper that he gave before he left last night. He knew that Bertolt-sama will prepare an assassination for him. He really has an intelligent brain with him fufufu~* Bertolt was annoyed due to Verion''s interruptions, his plans would''ve been flawless if Verion didn''t do anything. That''s why he prepared ten veteran adventurers to assassinate him. 8 were Obsidian rank and 2 were Orichalcum rank. He was sure that Verion is at least Orichalcum rank because he dealt with that many undead on the village. "You may go now, here''s your payment." Bertolt gave her a medium sized pouch full of gold coins. Cyelena thanked him and left the room. She smirked and said, "Enjoy your little days left Bertolt-sama." And then went out of the guild and it was already late in the afternoon. She then stall for a few hours and went to a place to meet someone. ??? A few hours ago Verion with his girls are returning to the Empire. They''re doing their quest a while ago. It was about wiping out a goblin camp completely. Of course that was to easy for Verion. He didn''t even move a muscle to kill them. He only used his mouth and all of the goblins are dead in an instant. Yes just as you thought that was a command for Schneia and Nehzia. When Verion said, "Do it!" Both of their bodies moved instantly and killed all the goblins in a single beat without any damages to the surroundings. In just an instant, all of the goblins heads are gone. And so after that Verion turned back and traveled back going to the Empire. Verion was a kind of guy who doesn''t care about the lives of anything, as long as he could execute his plans then that''s good. But he didn''t act immediately after predicting that the Dark Legion''s Guildmaster Bertolt will assassinate him. That''s because he still have some emotions left from being Sakaido. But day by day, that emotions are dying out. And so Verion and the others arrived at the Empire at night. He told the girls to go home first and told them to prepare for a sudden attack. They understood and then left. Then Verion went into a dark alley. A total of 8 man followed him. "So? Are we doing it or not." Verion uninterestingly said. "Don''t be so arrogant just because you''ve made some great achievement bast*rd." A man holding a dagger said. All of them are holding daggers that''s because they are all veteran assassins. "I hate cliches so I''ll end this things right now." The assassins didn''t understand Verion. Verion used his ability, [ Annihilation Aura ] and all of them vanished instantly. "How boring, they''re all weaklings." Then Verion left and went to the same bar when he and Cyelena meet. When Verion arrived there, Cyelena was already waiting for him. "Oh? Did you wait long?" Verion asked. "No, I also just arrived in here." She replied "I see, then let''s begin." And so, Verion and Cyelena was discussing about what happened to their plans that Verion set today. "Are your womans will be alright?" "They''ll be fine they''re already strong to even handle an Orichalcum rank adventurers." What Verion said was of course a lie. Nezhia and Schneia are a lot stronger than Orichalcum rank adventurers even though they''re levels are below them. That''s because of they are currently in their human form but the natural skills that they have are still there. "Then everything has been prepared right Von-san?" "Yes everything is now prepared kukuku~" Verion smiled a little and looked around on his surroundings. That place only has a few customers and the owner is also one of Verion''s puppets sk it''s okay to have their private conversations in there. "Well then what reward do you want except for the thing that I told you last time?" Verion asked. "Will you give this big sister''s wish then?" "If that''s something that I could do." "I see then." Cyelena then brought Verion to a room. "Hoh, are you really sure about this?" "Of course, I decided to give you my first time after all, fufufu~." Cyelena replied and then kissed Verion. Verion removed her shirt and groped her breasts. Then Cyelena laid down on the bed and undresses herself completely. "Come Von-san, be gentle with okay?" Then she spread out her legs. "Itadakimasu!" ( That''s Verion''s last will as Sakaido. ) And so their lovely night happened. ??? Meanwhile at the inn... Nezhia and Schneia was talking to each other on their room. "Hey Nezhia!" Schneia coldly said. "What!" Nezhia replied. "Do you think that Verion-sama is with a woman right now?" "Eh? What made you think that?" "Because he''s always not going straight in the inn lately." "Stupid! Didn''t he said that he has some business to talk with someone?" "Then what if it''s a girl?" Schneia said with little sweat on her forehead. Nezhia didn''t answered immediately. "Then if it''s really a girl then, what if he said that she wants to do some dirty things with Verion-sama as a reward for the businesses that Verion-sama talked about? They both froze on their place and started blaming each other. And so another argument between them happened. ??? In the upper floor of the Vista bar, there''s a single room reserved for guests. Verion silently stood up and then puts on his clothes. Cyelena was sleeping on the bed. Verion then looked at her and said, "So everything from my old self are already gone. Rejoice to yourself human, for you have experience the wonders with me, kukuku~" Verion then placed a letter on the table and left the room. Brinx was the owner of the bar, he was still on making wine for his customers although it''s almost midnight. "Then Brinx, I''ll leave her to you. Just tell her that I left at this time." "Yes! Verion-sama." Brinx was also a human but Verion made him an NPC but he''s not capable of any combats, he''s just like a normal human with that is loyal to Verion, except that he doesn''t age anymore. After going outside, Verion removed all the lingering smell from Cyelena that sticks to him with [ Lesser Detoxification ] it''s a low level skill that removes any weak status ailments, perfumea are also considered as toxic. He''s sure that they''ll notice it if he didn''t removed them. Verion returned to the inn, it''s already midnight and Fianna was sleeping in the table. She woke up after Verion entered the inn. She was still half asleep and hugged Verion. "Von-san why d..did you~ add ano.. another lover? I wuv you you nyow?" She said. "I already know, even if I wanted to make you join my harem, I made a promise when my emotions as Sakaido are still within me that I won''t bring to my chaotic paths, that''s why--" Verion kissed Fianna --- good thing her father''s not there --- and she fully woke up. She tried to push Verion but he hugged her and then hold her tight After a few seconds, Verion released her. And then her face was so red that she was gasping and releases mist with her breath. Then she looked at Verion with full of affection. "Consider that as a gift Fianna." Verion showed her his first innocent and carefree smile. That was Fianna''s first kiss, so she was both happy and confused for what happened. And her legs were trembling, not because of fear but the opposite. Verion carried her to her room and laid her on the bed. He tried to go out but Fianna holds his hands. "Von-sa-" "Call me Verion." "Huh?" "That''s my true name." "Okay, then Verion-san can I hold your hands until I fall asleep?" She adorably puts Verion''s palm on her face with her long brown wavy hair. Verion smiled at her and said, "Do as you wish." The Commotion ¡ã¡ã¡ã¡ã It''s been a week ever since Verion arrived in this world. For the past days, Verion and the others are doing lots of quests and their levels raised a lot. Name: Von Race: Human Age: 19 Title: None Job: Mage Level: 185 Name: Neza Race: Human Age: 19 Title: None Job: Sword Dancer Level: 168 Name: Shia Race: Human Age: 18 Title: None Job: Battlemage Level: 164 That''s because Verion didn''t have anything to do. He can''t execute his other plans because firstly he would need to be the Emperor. But that''s already set in stone, so the only thing left that he needs to do is win the tournament. Winning the tournament gives the right to the Champion to face a Herald, and then replaces them if he defeated on of them. That''s Verion''s current goal right now. ??? Fianna was on the kitchen at the Inn cooking early in the morning. "Muu! Verion-san is not showing that smile anymore." She imagine Verion''s smile and then she blushed. "No good! No good! I still have lots of work to do. Ohh!? Now that I think about it, I didn''t even saw Verion-san eating. He always says that he''ll eat somewhere outside." Of course Verion as well as Schneia and Nezhia doesn''t need to eat. "That''s right!! I''ll just make them a lunch so that they''ll have something to eat during their quests." Fianna then cooked with high spirits. ??? Verion and the girls are done preparing and then moved downstairs. There, Fianna approached Verion. "Good morning, Von-san." Fianna gave the lunch box to Verion. Actually, Verion told Fianna to call him Von if they are on publish paces. She then accepted that without doubting. On the other hand Schneia, when they went to the Guild last time, she accidentally blurted out "My liege" and so Verion gains another bad reputation. They thought that Verion made Schneia his slave, that''s the thing that Verion didn''t wanted to happen. "Thank you very much for this Fianna." Verion smiled lightly. It made Nezhia a little bit jealous but she just hold it in. And also Schneia. Finna sent her goodbye to Verion as he went out of the inn. Verion arrived at the guild, he secretly glanced at Cyelena and their eyes met. Cyelena nodded and Verion went to the receptionist. "Give me the hardest Obsidian rank quest." Verion said. "Uhm, Von-san, there''s no for you take Obsidian rank quest anymore." Kristen replied. "Hmm? I see I''m promoted right?" "That''s right Von-san, that''s why~" Everyone inside the Guilf suddenly, "CONGRATULATIONS FOR YOUR PROMOTION VON-SAN, NEZA-CHAN, AND SHIA-CHAN!!!" Everyone shouted at the same time. And then Verion smiled and said, "Hm, this is not bad, that''s why only this time put all their tabs on me." Verion said in his normal tone. "Are you sure Von-san? There are more than 50 adventurers in here today you know?" Kristen said out of worry. "Hmph, let them do what they want, I''ll pay." Verion left the hall and went to Rando''s room. For Verion, building a good reputation on adventurer would make it easier for him to be accepted as the Emperor. He particularly doesn''t care about humans but, it''s easy for them to betray their country just because they didn''t like the leader. Verion could kust kill them, just like the Bertolt but he didn''t want to rule the Empire with flesh and blood. "Ooohh!~ That''s right, you should treat us sometimes you know? We''ll consider that as an apology for taking that two gorgeous woman with you HAHAHA!" Glen said while drinking lots of beer. "That''s right! Let''s bankrupt Von-san today! Go order more beers, Von-san said he''ll pay HAHAHA!" "Hey everyone! You can''t drunk early in the morning, Hey listen to me!" Kristen said. "But Kristen-chan, Von-san said that we can order anything we want right? So this is our one and only to drink to our hearts content HAHAHA!" Glen then continued drinking. Kristen exhaled, "Muu! Why did Von-san pay for these idiots." The guild was full of happiness as they drink all their problems away. On the other hand.... Verion entered Rando''s room. "Could you at least knock when you enter Von-san? Good grief!" Rando said. "You already knew that we would come right? So we won''t need do unnecessary things anymore." Verion replied. Rando exhaled, "Fine! Anyway congratulations for your promotion and also Shia-chan and Neza-chan for being promoted at Obsidian rank, you are really working hard right?." "Yes, thank you very much Guildmaster, but my li-- Von-san is the one who''s working hard the most." Shia replied. "That''s right! Von-san is the who''s working hard the most." Nezhia proudly added. "Silence now!" Verion said in a cold voice.The tale has been illicitly lifted; should you spot it on Amazon, report the violation. "Yes!" They both then shut their mouths. Rando offered them to sit and then talk the details about their promotions. Rando said that they delayed the promotions of Nezhia and Schneia until Verion was promoted to Orichalcum rank. Verion already knew that ever since he noticed that they''re levelling up faster than anybody else from the Guild. That is because in order for them to avoid unnecessary attentions. But due to Verion''s promotion that still happened. Verion was the first one to be promoted at Orichalcum rank in just a week afted starting as an Obsidian rank adventurer. And so Verion and the others reached into a conclusion. Verion left the room with Nezhia and Schneia, and then went back to the hall to take some new quest for Orichalcum rank. He saw everyone drinking and eating happily in the main hall. Verion didn''t care and went to Kristen. He asked for the hardest quest for an Orichalcum rank adventurers. Kristen already knew that Verion would say that so he already prepared one. He took the quest and left the Guild. ??? A few hours have passed since Verion left the Guild. Their quest is the subjugation of a Hydra living on the Felkora Lake. It destroyed the only way to make money for the people living in the town beside it so they made a request. It was located 14 kilometers southeast of the Empire. That city is still part of the Empire''s boarder, they didn''t moved in because they were allowed to stay in that place to deliver goods to the Empire. Verion is arriving close to the place. From there, he could see the beautiful sapphire colored lake. It has about a 6 kilometers radius. The deep blue color of the lake reflects the sunlight as they could feel the blaze of the hot summer. And then after a few moment, Verion arrived at the capital. Verion only saw the sad expressions of the people in there. That''s because of the monster hiding beneath the bottom of the lake, it took lives of many fisherman who tried to fish on the lake. Verion didn''t took interest so he immediately went go the town hall to meet the mayor. And so, the mayor introduced himself as Cladris Fuenor and then asked Verion to help them subjugate the monster. From here, Verion told Nezhia and Schneia to stay on the lakeside to avoid the people from going near the lake. Verion and a fisherman in his 20''s named Lecs went to the center of the lake by riding a boat. The Hydra was awakened and showed itself. It''s so enormous and was floating at 7 meters above the lake. It has 8 heads and has a silver colored body. Lecs was so scared that he almost pissed on his pants and was making a face that it''d be impossible to beat that monster. He looked at Verion. Verion didn''t moved and casted [ Lightning ]. [ Lightning ] Type: Active Skill Level: 270 Description: An unavoidable strike that hits the enemy with a strong lightning. It pierced the Hydra''s chest and it falls back to the bottom. The fisherman man was like, "What the hell was that?" And then showed a joyous face and then idolized Verion. After a while, Verion was invited by Cladris to join their celebration. But Verion said that he needed to immediately report what happened to the Guild so he needs to go back right away. Cladris seems a bit sad but he parted ways with Verion and sent his goodbye with the people of the town and also Lecs was in high spirits because of Verion''s words where he said, "The strong will always live at the end and the weak will die." And then determine himself to become stronger. ??? It was night when Verion arrived at the Empire and a guard that he met when he first entered the Empire was shout his name. "Von-san!! You can call me Renel and there is an emergency." Renel told Verion that an adventurer from the Dark Legion Guild has created a ruckus at the Moonlight Inn. Verion then went to the inn and in front of the inn he saw something horrible. Fianna was on the ground all beaten up from her head to his feet. And her father was also beaten and has a wound on his back. The one who''s standing at the center of the crowd was Ferggen Van Buefanor, the younger brother of Sieggen Van Buefanor. And was ranked at the 6th place from the last year''s most strongest adventurers of the Empire, a Titanium rank adventurer. Verion didn''t feel any anger towards him for beating them. He actually didn''t care what would happen to them. That''s when he thought that he might''ve been the cause of what happen. "Hey! What are you doing?" Verion said coldly. "Oh? Here you are you bastard! Did you know what you did so I did this?" Ferggen said. Verion didn''t answered, instead he approached Fianna who has having a hard time breathing. Verion took a potion secretly from his dimensional storage and placed it on Fianna''s mouth. The cute face that Fianna have are nowhere to be found anymore after Fergen beaten her. "Drink" Verion told her. Fianna opened her mouth and drank all the potion. And then all her wounds were gone and then she became fully conscious. "Eh? Was that a full potion Von-san?" Fianna was surprised by it''s effect. "That''s right" "But, that costs about 50 gold coins you know?" "That''s fine, and give this to your father I''m sure his having a hard time." Verion was not saving them because he felt to. He only made that decision because he doesn''t want to have debts on people. And he''s not expecting for Nezhia and Schneia to help them because they both hated humans just because they''re weak. And so, Fianna accepted the potion and gave it to his father. "You''re really an idiot. Giving someone that worth 1 platinum coin is just a waste for those commoners." "I thought that this country has no more hierarchy." Verion replied. "It''s because if thay Emperor, if I would become stronger I will be the on to kill him." Verion laughed in amusement and also evily. "Why are you laughing? Hah! That''s right! You''ve gone crazy right? You should fear me, one of the strongest man of the Empire." Fergen humbly said. Verion returned to his normal expression and made a little smirk. "No, I''m just laughing at your ignorance." "What?" "You''re lucky that I''m a forgiving person *I''m a demon though* because I''ll let that pass by if you kneel in front of me." Verion said mockingly. "Hah? I don''t understand what you''re saying but why would I kneel? You''re the one sleep with Cyelena right? That''s why I came here and asked where you are. But those trashes said that they didn''t know so I beat the way out of them. You shouldn''t have touched Cyelena but, if you''ll gave those two girls you have, I might change my mind." Schneia and Nezhia showed a face of disgust to him. Ferggen is not actually ugly, in contrary he''s handsome. He''s wearing a richly made golden armor and a sword made from a platinum metal and a Serpents bone, he called it [ Serpential Sword ]. [ Serpential Sword ] Type: Equipment Grade: Rare Description: An item made by a blacksmith from a Serpents bone and a platinum metal. "Well, they''re my properties so I can''t give them to you." Verion made a slight smile. "Like I care!! You slept with Cyelena even though she''s mine!!" Fergen said in anger. "Just to let you know, she''s the one who made the first move. Doesn''t that mean, she has no lover? Or are you the only one who''s thinking that way." Fergen was courting Cyelena for many times but was rejected everytime. Even so, he didn''t give up but Cyelena didn''t consider him as a man worthy for her. Fergen reached his limit and the draw his sword. "You bastard!! I''M GONNA KILL YOU!!!" He quickly dashed at Verion and raised his sword, preparing to slash him from above, but for Verion it was very slow, even slower than a worm. Nezhia and Schneia was preparing to kill Fergen instantly if he happened to attack Verion but he stopped them. It was only a few millimeters when Ferggen suddenly stopped his attack. "It''ll be bad if you happened to kill someone in public Fergen." A very handsome man wearing a casual emerald colored suit with a very attractive smile entered the scene. "But, brother this man stole my woman." "Shut up, she''s not even your woman. Stop hallucinating things and see the reality." The handsome guy removed his smile and glared at Ferggen. The one who stopped Ferggen from attacking Verion is no other than Sieggen. "I''m apologizing for the commotion that my brother did here." Sieggen said to Verion "It''s fine for now, I''m also at fault in here." Verion rides with the wave so that he would just be seen as a man who is respecting someone stronger and became a mob character in the scene. "Here''s the payment for the things that this stupid younger brother of mine have damaged and also the for the potion that you used." Sieggen handed him 2 Platinum coins. Verion tried to give it back but Sieggen insisted so he has no other choice but to accept it, it''ll be rude if he didn''t. "Let''s go Ferggen." He glared furiously at Ferggen and then departed. "I''ll take my revenge soon you f*cking bastard." Ferggen shouted as he disappeared from the crowd. Verion didn''t care and then he approached Fianna. "Are you fine now?" Verion said. "Yes, me and my father are okay now." She replied. "If I could ever see that man again I''m gonna kill him for sure." Nehzia said. "Von-san said that we shouldn''t do that you know?" Schneia replied to her rationally. "But-" "Silence! Let''s go back inside now." "Yes!" Both of the said simultaneously. And when the crowd was dispersing they entered the inn. And then suddenly, a man wearing a hood stabbed him from his back. The Assassination ¡ã¡ã¡ã¡ã A few hours ago..... The Dark Legion Guild has been busy for the past few days. Most of their top adventures are training all day and all of them are eager to win the tournament. In particular, Titanium rank adventurers aim to defeat the strongest adventurer in the Empire from the Imperial Vulture Guild. On the training ground of the Dark Legion Guild, about 40 Orichalcum rank adventurers, 29 Adamantite rank adventurers and 4 Titanium rank adventurers are on the field practicing their swings, spells, endurance and agility. Most of them are men and only a few of them are women. A single female Titanium rank adventurer drew the attention of all men on the field. Her name was Nymira. Her gorgeous and perfect swing caught the attention of every man watching her. They stop on what they were doing and focuses on her fight. Gorgeous breasts with perfectly curved hips and attractive waist can be seen while she was moving around with full of confidence and then she created some distance from her opponent. Nymira tied her short blonde hair to avoid them from getting hit or slashed and it made the palpitations of the men''s heart increase immensely. She then closed her eyes and focused intensely to beat the opponent in front of her. She raised her dual swords and then closed the distance between her and her opponent in almost an instant and then slashed vertically targeting his head. But, Sieggen caught her sword with his fingers without any effort. He released Nymira''s sword and returned to their original positions. Sieggen was very cool even during their training, as he was having a training session with Nymira, he moved gracefully that captured the hearts of the women on the side of the field sitting while watching him. "That''s the only thing I hate about Sir Sieggen." One of the Adamantite adventurer stated. He was holding a dagger and have a leather armor from a wolf. He has an average height and he''s on in his 30''s. "That''s right! Everytime we practice on the field, he''s the one who''s always taking all the attentions of those cute chicks over there." Another Adamantite adventurer affirmed. He''s holding a staff and was wearing a black cloak. He looked like in the middle of his 20''s. The Guildmaster, Bertolt was sitting on the corner of the field watching them train called the two of them. They immediately went to Bertolt and asked what''s wrong. They''re both anxious for what is about to happen because everytime someone made a mistake, Bertolt calls them to be scolded and be punished later. And so, that''s what they are expecting but, Bertolt has other reason. He told them that if they''ll succeed on the mission that he''ll give, Bertolt will give them 1 Platinum coins each. Both if the adventurers were excited and confident thay they''ll succeed. And so, Bertolt give them his instructions and then they departed. Sieggen noticed that there is something wrong while having a session with Nymira. "Wait!" He said, while stopping his movements. Nymira also stopped and then asked him, "What''s wrong Sieggen-san?" "Nymira, have you seen my little brother today?" "Uhm, that''s right? He''s nowhere to be found this afternoon. I was thinking that he''s just slacking off? Am I wrong?" "I don''t know but that''s weird, he''s very serious when it comes to training. There''s no way that he''ll skip practicing." Sieggen replied. Sieggen was approached by the two adventurers that Bertolt spoke to a while ago. They told that Ferggen is about to cause a commotion at the Moonlight Inn. Bertolt already knew that Sieggen is a very good person, he both hated and liked that part of him. It''s because he can''t trust him if it comes to doing underhanded strategies. But can be trusted when it comes to his skills. And so, Sieggen immediately cuts of his session with Nymira and went to where Ferggen is. He removed his armor only leaving his casual suit with him and then he quickly ran to the Moonlight Inn. He didn''t ran at full speed because if he did so, everything in his path would flew away due to the wind pressure. So he only ran slightly faster than a professional runner. And when he arrived at the place, Ferggen was already trying to attack Verion. He immediately step between them and stopped Ferggen. ??? "Whoo!~" *panting! panting! The two adventurers were catching up to Sieggen as he ran. "How can he ran that fast without even a slight difference on his breathing." That''s what they said. "Well I guess we''ve just arrived at the perfect time." The assassin with a short sword or more like a long dagger and wearing a hood said. They saw Verion talking to Fianna and he was entering the Inn. "Look! they''re entering the inn!" The man with a staff who''s job is called an enchanter which has support spells said. The assassin then told the enchanter to cast a buff for him. So he used [ Hasten ] a buff spell that gives threefold of the users movement speed. The assassin moved almost instantly and faced his dagger to Verion. He was anxious what would happen to him, he was told by Bertolt that he defeated the 8 assassins that he sent to kill him. But even after knowing that, he continued to move towards Verion''s back. There was several thoughts flowing into his mind but he removed those unnecessary things and stabbed Verion.This text was taken from Royal Road. Help the author by reading the original version there. ??? Verion was going inside of the inn and then he noticed someone''s mana is being used. That''s when he thought that they''re here to assassinate him, he acted that he didn''t know and then he was approached by the assassin from his back and let himself to be stabbed. The assassin was in bafflement, he was sure that the attack was successful, he knew that the plan was flawless, he knew that his timing was perfect, but. "Why? Why didn''t my dagger pierced you?" He said that on his heart, and then he asked in a loud voice, "Why? Aren''t you a mage? You''re supposed to have low physical resistance" he told Verion with a panicking voice. Anyone know that a mage is weak against physical attacks, and specially "Hm, well I''m actually not a mage you know? Verion replied. "Huh?" The assassin didn''t understand and also the enchanter with him. "Hey! Our plan was perfect right? I''m sure that we didn''t mess up on your attack. Then why is that man still standing over there?" The enchanter said in surprise. "Then, let''s continue this somewhere else." Verion turned around and faced them. Verion activated two skills in succession. [ God''s Haste ] . . [ Flash Step ] And the three of them disappeared in the Empire. Verion moved very fast that he went 10 kilometers away from the Empire without even the two of adventurers noticing that they were taken somewhere. "Eh? What happened? What is this place? Where the hell are we?" That''s the thoughts running on their mind after reaching the place. "Then, let''s start" Verion stated coldly. "Huh?" The assasin was baffled when he saw his right arm falling to the ground. There was no pain he felt at first but after a few seconds he cried due to the tremendous pain. "AAAAAHHHH!!" His face was full of tears and snot while crying in pain. His acquaintance, the enchanter didn''t even have the strength to stand up. The assasin asked for help but the enchanter can''t move due to the fear filling up his body. He tried to stand up to help him but his legs won''t listen to him. He saw Verion approaching him but he can''t react and then suddenly without his notice, his head was falling to the ground. "Why? It''s too early for me to die you know? I''m sorry Father, Mother. I''ll go on ahead first." Those words was running on his thoughts and then he lost his consciousness and so, he died. "Why? Why? Why? Why is this happening to us? I shouldn''t have took the mission from the Guildmaster and continued my daily life." The assassin said with full of regrets. "Well it''s your fault for doing things like this, well don''t worry, I''ll let you live." Verion smiled at him. "Eh?" "But first, you need to experience death kukuku!~" Verion beheaded him and his head flew out to the air. ??? Verion went back to the Empires after a few minutes. Right now, he''s with his two new NPC''s. They''re both looking younger than before and seems to look like a teenager like him. They have toned body but not too volumed. "Droth...Syth" "Yes! Verion-sama." They both answered simultaneously. Droth was the assassin and Syth was the enchanter. And after they were turned into an NPC by Verion, they''re now stronger than ever. That''s because Verion used two of his Ancient grade materials, then used their body to customize them. Droth and Syth are now stronger than any of those Titanium rank adventurers in the Empire. Droth has a reddish hair and wears a black outfit, he was holding a red dagger that came from a bone of a centipede, it was an Ultra Rare item that Verion gave to him. Legendary items are the highest grade items on the Empire, so Ultra Rare items are considered to be very strong for them. Syth has an orange hair and also wears a black outfit, Verion gave him an Ultra Rare staff that came from a shadow shaman, it''s a pseudo boss monster that learned buff and debuff skills. It''s around level 230. "You must call me Nii-san (big brother) if we''re on a public place understood?" Verion told them coldly. "Yes! Verion-sam--" Verion glared at them. "Yes! Nii-san" They changed their answer. "We''re all good then" Verion said while entering the inn. Verion told the both of them before entering their room that tomorrow they''ll register to the Guild as his younger brothers so that they can get to Orichalcum rank just like him. Verion was sure that Rando won''t doubt them if they''re his brothers. ??? A beautiful morning has arrived, it''s been a long night for Verion but, everything is going well with his plans. Verion stood up while the girls are still sleeping on his bed naked. "I guess they''ve been waiting for me last night, since we didn''t do any sexual activities in the past days." Verion muttered and then he prepared himself before going outside. When he went out of his room, Droth and Syth were already outside waiting for him. Verion asked them if they waited long but they said that they''ve just arrived. Both of their personalities are the same as Verion, and they''re the exact opposite of Nezhia and Schneia. If the two girls are affectionate then the two boys are emotionless and cold. But all of them are loyal to Verion no matter what. A few minutes later, Verion and the two boys arrived at the Guild. Verion left a message to Fianna to tell the girls to just catch up to them after they woke up. Last night when the they met with each other, Schneia, Nezhia, Droth and Syth. The two girls treated the two boys as their kouhai (junior) and acted as a good senpai (senior) to them. The two boys heard everything last night due to their keen senses. Droth then said, "They acted like a good senpai in front of us like that, then how can they make voice like that? It makes me laugh." Verion made the two boys without any drive to those things, that''s because he learned his lessons from the girls. That''ll make them interested to those things and then get distracted from their job, so Verion made them with no emotions nor feelings that only acts for their gains just like him. "Shut it Droth, it''ll be your fault if our senpai happens to attack us." Syth told Droth. They didn''t sleep last night so they waited outside of Verion''s room the whole time, and then made conversations using thought communication. "Hey! Von-san! Where''s those hot chicks with you? Did they left you? Glen asked Verion and the laughed loudly. Veron then told him that the girls are still sleeping so he didn''t disturb them. That Verion went to the Guild with his younger brother to make them register as an adventurer. Verion then continued to walk until he reached the reception table, he met Kristen and told her to register his brothers as adventurers. And just as expected, everyone from the guild was surprised by their level. Rando immediately went down to know what happened and then he was shocked just like everyone. Name: Droth Race: Human Age: 18 Title: None Job: Assassin Level: 191 Name: Syth Race: Human Age: 17 Title: None Job: Enchanter Level: 188 And so, Rando approved Verion''s suggestion that they''ll be placed to Orichalcum rank immediately, he also stated that he won''t make the two girls fight on the tournament. Instead he''ll make the boys replace them and they''ll continue to raise their levels to reach Adamantite rank before the tournament. Everyone agreed because they didn''t wanted to see the girls to be scratched during the batte. But Verion''s reason is different, if the two girls happen to fight during the tournament, that''ll make him look like using the girls as his meat shields. So he avoided that and allowed the boys to enter with him instead. After that, the two girls arrived and then went to Verion''s side. Verion told them that they won''t be fighting at the tournament anymore. At first they didn''t want to but Verion glared at them so they didn''t have any choice but to do what Verion have told them. Verion then now have a total of 5 people on his team now, so Kristen asked them what would be the name of his party and then he said. "Hmm, The name of my party would be.... . . . . . "Shainzack" And then everyone was shocked because that''s the name of the Emperor. ¡ã¡ã¡ã¡ã The Rise of Shainzack ¡ã¡ã¡ã¡ã Shainzack Verallion, the name of the greatest Emperor ever existed in the Empire''s history. The one who brought back the glory from the falling Empire. And now, Verion is about to use that name into his party. As Verion spoke the Emperor''s name, everyone''s eyes turned wider and their jaw drops as if it reaches the ground. The Guild was covered by silence for a while, and a moment later, everyone uttered the word "that''s no good" and so for, the fuss continued for a while and in the middle it, Kristen spoke up to Verion." "Wouldn''t be the Emperor be angry if you used his name without permission?" Kristen said, her voice was wavering at that time. Verion silently chuckled and said, "Why would someone be angry if he''ll use his name in his party?" They went "huh?" And they raise up their eyebrows and tilts their head to into their sides. "I''m saying it''ll be fine and don''t worry" Verion said, making a grin on his face. Everyone gave up to Verion, because they can''t possibly stop him if he''s about to do something even if they want to. So they let Verion do what he wants to do and took their questa and left the room. The Shainzack party is now registered to the Guild. They took their first quest as a party and departed from the Guild. They traveled to the far west to subjugate a Behemoth, an SS rank monster that can destroy major cities with it''s gigantic body. The requirements for the subjugations of SS rank monsters is to have a party with 1 Adamantite rank or 3 Orichalcum rank adventurers. So right now, Shainzack party meets the requirement so they took the chance to carry out a subjugation quest for an SS category monster. The categories of each monsters is directly proportional to the rank of each quest. Numbers can also affect the monsterd category. [ Quest rank ] [ Monster Category ] Titanium SSS Adamantite SS Orichalcum S Obsidian A Platinum B Gold C Silver D Copper E Making up with more numbers of adventurers to carry out a higher ranking quest is allowed but only one tier higher to the highest ranking adventurer of the party. ??? Verion traveled through mountain of corpses from monsters they encountered on their journey. Tall and short trees, rivers and lakes. They passed through it all as they rode their wobbling carriage passionately through many unstable and rocky paths. It should''ve took them 2 days of travel to reach Dorfel town --- a city close to the Empire''s border. But it only took a day because they don''t need to eat nor rest and the the horses have been supported by Verion''s magic. The City was already in shambles when they arrived, the people''s eyes were sulking as if the heavens have given up to them. Even the mayor of the city didn''t have the chance to explain Verion what happened clearly. The way he talks is quavering like a person who''s life is on uncertainty. But even so, Verion understand his explanations. He said that a monster came to the town a few days ago and destroyed everything in it''s path like a storm passing through. Everyone lost they''re hopes of surviving after seeing what happened. And so, Verion casted [ Fortitude ] to the whole City. He didn''t fixed any destroyed building because it''s the people''s job to stand up again so that they can become stronger. Verion and his party left the City and followed the tracks that the Behemoth left. And after a while they saw it, they were about 1 km away from it but even so, it was still so enormous as if it''s horns was kissing the sky. Verion told them to stay put and he soar up to the sky at a flashing speed. From there, he saw the Behemoth as clear as the blue skies. The brown fur that covers it''s entire body was like the depths of a shallow ocean. What Verion saw were not horns but it''s two tusks erecting up to the skies. In each step if it''s sweeping body, the ground trembles, the ground crumbles trampling everything on it''s path. "Hmm? It seems bigger than what Rando told me. Well, I don''t care about that, this one is perfect." Verion thought that this monster might be a good target for him to test an AOE --- area of effect ---- skills. By releasing a portion of his mana made the Behemoth turn while charging to his direction. He pointed his right index finger to the Behemoth and casted [ Black Hole ]. It swallows up everything on it''s range even the gigantic Behemoth is not an exception. It tried to struggle and prevent itself from being dragged but it failed. The Behemoth vanished through thin air like it didn''t exist from the beginning. And so, Verion was smiled with full of satisfaction and went back to the carriage. His servants praised him from the bottom of their heart but Verion shut them out.If you find this story on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the infringement. "You fools! Get to work and stop blabbering!!" And so, everyone went back to the carriage after they went down to watch Verion''s fight. ??? After Verion and the others returned to the Empire --- aka Megalopolis. The news about his heroic achievement for subjugating a Behemoth after being an adventurer in just more than a week have spread throughout out the Empire. It made Verion a little bit dissatisfied because he didn''t thought that there''s been a witness for what happened. Good thing he did not use his wings and used [ Flight ] instead. The entire members of the Ethereal Dragons celebrated and placed the words { THE RISE OF SHAINZACK } was written at the front door of their Guild. "You really made your name today Von-san" Kristen said to Verion. "That is a bit of a problem" Verion replied. "Take it easy kid, today will be the day that you''ll become the most famous adventurer on the Empire HAHAHA!" Rando rejoiced and laughed like there''s no tomorrow. Originally, Verion''s plans was to lay low until the tournament but everything has changed since he took down a Behemoth. But that made him wonder why would everyone celebrate like this. "Why would everyone react like this just by subjugating that monster? Verion asked them. "What kind of question is that!! Of course we''ll celebrate. It''s the 2nd time subjugating an SSS rank monster for centuries." Verion went "huh?" Followed by "eh?" By Rando. "Oh! I see, that''s not an ordinary Behemoth right?" "You mean you faced that SSS rank monster alone without knowing it?" Everyone turned to Verion''s direction waiting for his answer. "Hey! Is that right Von-san?" The one who asked the latter was Kristen. "That''s right!" And again, everyone shouted and rejoice to the greatest achievement that their fellow adventurer in their Guild has done. Droth and Syth praised Verion again just like what they did earlier. But this time Verion accepted their praise on him and let them do what they want. Nezhia was caught at the moment and hugged Verion touching her breasts to Verion''s chest. Schneia also didn''t want to lose and hugged Verion making her breasts cushion his back. That made every men inside the Guild jealous at him. "Hey! Do that in a room will ya!!" Glen frustratingly said. Cyelena also approached Verion and sent her congratulations to him. Then Rando stood up on a table and made everyone in the guild listen to what about he has to say. "And now, for Verion''s achievement cheers." Everyone pound their mugs full of beer to each other. And the Rando added. "For Verion who will bring back the glory in our Guild." Everyone again cheered and whistles. "And for the last one, Let us all welcome our new Titanium rank adventurer and the leader of the Shainzack party... VON!!!!" The Guild was filled up of laughter and cheers as the night was passing by slowly and gently. ??? 2 weeks have past by and the tournament would be next week. Shainzack party''s popularity was on it''s summit. Now, Verion and the others was invited to join the parade for his heroic achievements. Not a single adventurer would not be able to know the name Von through out the Empire. All the 15 Titanium rank adventurers are now honing their skills as another impeccable adventurer have reached the highest rank. Fergen clenched his fist as he watches Verion strode at the streets showing his greatness like him after becoming a Titanium rank adventurer. Sieggen was full of excitement for the upcoming tournament for he''s been waiting a whole year after being defeated completely at by the strongest and top 1 ranking adventurer in the Empire. And following Verion, two beautiful angels that came from the heavens waving their long hairs wearing white dresses and walking while having gentle smiles on their sacred lips made all the men watching lose their strength and gave up to the two girls angelic smiles. As for the two boys, they''re walking behind Nezhia and Schneia wearing full black suit like Verion and waves their hand while wearing their handsome smiles. And so, the parade has ended and everything went back to normal. The adventurers who will be participating to the tournament continued their training as they visualize their possible opponents leaving no opportunities to waste their time. As for Verion and the others, they went back to the inn and discussed some things. Everyone in the room already knew the outcome of the tournament. They knew that in the end Verion would become victorious. They prepared the things that they needed and the possibilities that any of the Guilf will use underhanded things. Verion told Nezhia to keep watch on the movements of the Guilds and tell him if there''s something wrong. While Schneia has been assigned by Verion go to the Kaiserpfalz or Castle of the Empire to send a message to the Heralds from Verion when the championship match is about to start. The tournament''s schedule is already final when the participants have already registered. The matchmaking will be decided randomly by the Grand Guildmaster. He''s the one who manages the 7 Guilds and also one of the Heralds. The match will be by Guild representatives and will have a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 10 participants. The tournament will be held at the Empire''s stadium in the capital. ??? During the night, 6 days before the tournament. Verion went to the Vista bar with Cyelena. He met with her because he wanted to gather informations about how the match would be like. "My my, you''ll know what i want as an exchange for that right?" Cyelena said. "Of course! I already prepared our room at the 2nd floor." Verion replied. Cyelena said that the museum where the tournament will be held is large enough to fill up 100,000 people. It was made by the previous Emperor due to his interest on watching adventurers fight. That''s how the tournament has started and made the 7 Guilds compete with each other. In the past the Guilds were helping and working together. Every adventurers from other Guilds are celebrating together during occasions or events. "Hmm? So that''s what it is." Verion muttered. Cyelena noticed Verion''s mutterings but didn''t give mind. She continues to explain about the things that occurred during the past tournaments. But the most thing that Verion noticed the most was the Titanium rank adventurer named Adonis. Adonis is the strongest and the most powerful among adventurers in the Empire. He is said to be unmatched with his sword. But there''s someone who always challenge him every championship of the tournament. His name was Sieggen, for the past years he always worked hard than anybody else in order to defeat his rival and what he called his best friend. "I see so he''s that Ferggen''s big brother" Verion said while holding his chin with his hands. "I''m really sorry about what happened out ther---" Verion stop her from talking. "There''s no need to apologize, it''s normal for humans to feel jealousy. That''s the thing that made them strive to obtain knowledge and learn new things in order satisfy their desires." Verion said while imagining the world where he live as Sakaido. He closed his eyes as he continue. "I guess that''s it, let''s go now Cyelena." Verion stood up and offered his hands to Cyelena. "Gladly, I''m all yours tonight!" The Confrontation ¡ã¡ã¡ã¡ã The sun rises up waking all the people, lightening up the whole Empire. Beautiful clear skies and a nice weather. The morning was placid like the calm before the storm. As today is the first day of the tournament, Verion and the others prepared themselves to go forth towards the capital. All the contenders have steeled themselves to win the tournament knowing that only one among them will become the champion. As for Sieggen, who only wishes to defeat his long time archrival, the champion who crushes every opponent that will stand in front of him. And so, Verion started to depart riding their carriage facing towards the museum. ??? Verion arrived at the entrance of the capital, what he saw was a wall standing at 50 meters tall protecting the Emperor''s Kaiserpfalz. The carriages that''ll enter the gate will be checked by the Imperial guards --- Imperial guards are a lot stronger than those guards from the Empire''s entrance just like Renel. Imperial guards are equal to an Obsidian rank adventurers. The guards are done checking Verion''s carriage As Verion''s carriage was moving towards the museum. He took a glance at the Kaiserpfalz radiating the greatness of an Emperor far away. He didn''t saw it clearly so he couldn''t describe it what it looks like. But he the prowess from the Imperial Castle can be felt by anyone. Just like a spell generator that boosts the whole City''s morale. Finally, Verion and th others arrived at the Museum. It has a circular shape that has two large entrances from opposite sides. A VIP room was located at the top corner where the crowds will be watching. There is also a wide battlefield at the center that has 150 meters radius. It was designed that way so the battle won''t get easily interrupted due to the fighters being worried if they''ll hit someone. The place where the crowds will be sitting on is about 5 meters above the ground to avoid them from miss fires. As Verion entered the Colosseum, he could hear the loud cheering from crowds making the entire Museum shaking from the clamor. But sadly, it''s not because of him as he''s stil at the main entrance of the Colosseum. The one who''s being cheered was Adonis. He stood at the center of the battlefield with his chest puffed up. His shoulder length gold hair was waving from side to side. He was wearing his full plate crimson armor with his jet-black sword on his waist. As Verion continues to study him, a sudden voice called his name. "Von-sama! Your Guild''s --- the Ethereal Dragons --- contenders is being called by the announcer to please move towards the center of the field." It was a middle-aged woman from the entrance of the Colosseum, she''s the one who spoken to Verion. "Hm? I see, so it''s now the time to show ourselves to the crowds." Verion with Droth and Syth went off the carriage and continued walking to the battlefield. The lady bowed her head slowly as they passes through her. Verion chuckled. "Kukuku~ let us show them how great a Sovereign is." "Yes! Verion-sama" As they were approaching to the battlefield, the crowds cheering gradually went down followed by a ghost silence through out the Museum. All the contenders including the Titanium ranks eyes went to Verion radiating vicious, arctic and monstrous aura. Even the Titanium rank adventurers felt danger coming from Verion. However, Adonis and Sieggen were different, they felt that a new rival has come to threaten their positions. It sent chills swallowing the entire body of everyone on the Colosseum. "...Hiii.... Y..yes... Let us all welcome t..the Ethereal Dragons'' contenders, their leader Von-sa---" the male announcer suddenly stopped and followed by an impassioned female voice. "Let us all welcome Verion-sama!" It was Nezhia''s voice that announced Verion''s name to the crowds. The Colosseum was eloped by silence again for a while and wonders who is this Verion thing that she mentioned. *I knew that this would happen.* That''s what Verion thought making small grin on his face. And then the male voice came back again. "...Ahhh excuse me? Can I take it back now?" "Hmm? Oh sure kufufufu~" "Ahem! Well are you ready everyone!!?" As the announcer''s voice echoed in the Colosseum, it was followed by a thunderous cheers from the crowd. "And so let us introduce our contenders in this year''s tournament. Going first ---" And so the introduction of the Guilds have started. The first one that has been introduced is the Imperial Vultures, 10 contenders moved forward and waved to the crowds followed up by the echoing cheers from the crowd. Surprisingly, there is only 1 Titanium rank adventurer from the Imperial Vultures --- like Ethereal Dragons --- which is Adonis. The other Guilds has more or less 3 Titanium rank adventurers while the Dark Legion has 4. But even so, Adonis stands at the summit among them. It was followed by 4 more Guilds which are Gray Shield, Infernal Crusaders, League of darkness, and Divine Swords. After that the Dark Legion Guild was called. A great uproar from the crowd rivaling the Imperial Vultures when they were called.Support the author by searching for the original publication of this novel. Sieggen was the main reason why it all happened. His white straight medium length hair shines as the sun hits them. His full plate golden armor and a deep blue sword on his waist, making the crown cheering his name in the entire Colosseum. And our final contenders, the Guild who lost their glory and fame, they suffered countless defeats and now let us all welcome the ETHEREAL~ DRAGONS!!" Despite of the invigorating introduction of the announcer. No one can hear the cheering of the crowd. All they heard was uttering and articulations why there are only three of them. The other Guilds all have 10 contenders with them. "Silence!" Droth''s voice resonates all over the Colosseum. Everyone''s attention gathered into him. He''s using the particles on the air to amplify his voice. "Even if you combine everyone''s strength in this field. They can never match the might of Verion-sama." Everyone raged as they heard Droth''s words and a ruckus happened. The crowd went booing and so for throwing things to them. "Hmm? I think I have heard that name somewhere. From whom did I heard that?" Adonis thought and shrugged his shoulders leaving it be. The introduction is done and the cheering from the crowd is back. Up until now, the crowd was long already full, so a hundred thousand people has been shouting all throughout the Colosseum. The contenders left the field as the first match is about to begin, nervousness and excitement filled up the whole Museum. As the announcer announced the two Guild that''ll fce each other, the excitement was written on everybody''s face. "And now for the first match" Loud drumming sounds and trumpets covered the entire place. "Infernal Crusaders vs Ethereal Dragons!!" A sudden uproar has filled up the stadium. The three of them --- Verion, Droth, and Syth entered onto the battlefield again with their ice-cold aura. The crowd went booing again to them because of what Droth has told them before. He told Verion that he must do that in order to portrait Verion''s greatness to them. Verion''s reply was, "Good grief!" And then went off. And after the crowd realized that Droth''s blabberings were serious they immediately shut their mouths as they saw Verion''s sinister aura. A moment later the Infernal Crusaders also went out of the gates and entered the battlefield. They have 3 Titanium ranked adventurer and 7 Adamantite ranks, each of them has belittling looks to their three opponents. "Alright! Now that everyone is on the field, I''m gonna explain the rules. But don''t worry, the rules are straightforward and simple. The winner can be determined if either the other side surrenders or been knocked unconscious, that''s it. So, as soon as you hear bell rings, the battle will commence." And so, the contenders lifted their weapons. Everyone from the Infernal Crusaders are men wearing their full clad flaming red armors with Guilds symbol marked on it that shows their pride. The three Titanium rank are on the back, 1 of them is an Arc Wizard that had the greatest firepower among the mages, the other is a Swordsman and their leader the strongest among them, a Crusader. It''s the known job or class that has both high firepower and an unreasonable defense. The distance between the two opposite sides is bout 50 meters. The bell rang and the Infernal Crusaders Adamantite rank adventurers charged at full speed to their opponents leaving dust on their paths. "Hahaha, even if you defeated an SSS rank monster. Without a front liner on your team will be easily destroy by us." A man on his 30''s holding a giant axe with his muscularly built body said while raising his axe. "That''s right, without having a front liner on a team would be disadvantageous but ---" Droth shrugged and raised his daggers from both of his hands and swiftly dashes to his opponents. Before the bell rang, Verion commanded Syth to buff Droth as he knockout all the 7 adventurers that''ll charge to them. As the adventurers advances forward, a sudden flash caught up into their eyes and suddenly fall to the ground rolling from head to toe. ".... There''s no need for us to worry if our opponents are just worms." Verion continued his statements with cold and deep tone. The one sided cheering from the crowd went off Suddenly as they saw all the Adamantite rank adventurers rolling to the ground unconscious. "Wh..what the hell on earth have happened." The announcer was in bafflement, as well as the people watching them. "Ahem! Let me explain in details of what did happened." Nezhia entered the stage again. "That boy named Droth over there was buffed by that other boy holding a staff and then he knocked off everyone with his swift movements." Even after Nezhia''s explanations, the people couldn''t still believe what happened. No one would ever thought that a single Orichalcum rank adventurer could knock out 7 Adamantite rank adventurers. Granted, they''re not even showing yet their full strength. "Hoho? Seems like what we''re facing right now are three Titanium rank adventurers am I wrong?" "No, you''re right Crane-san" Crane was ranked 4th at last year''s tournament, he couldn''t defeat Nymira at the semifinal so Nymira places 3rd. The Arch Wizard replied to their team captain, the mighty Crusader assuming that their answer is correct. "Then how about fight me next kid?" The Swordsman said unsheathing his sword on his waist pointing them to Droth. "Me too, I''ll target that enchanter over there. It''ll also be my pride for defeating a lower tiered class a mage who reached Titanium rank." The Arch Wizard raised his staff proudly and casted his grand spell. "Then me too, let''s end this thing right now. For I will defeat Nymira this time." Crane charge to his opponents with all of his might with his teammates. The Arch Wizard launched his grand spell [ Explosion ] that could destroy an Entire City in full power, but this time he concentrated all of it''s energy into one area. The place where Verion and Syth are standing. And so, Droth without turning back faced the Swordsman with it''s very fast movements and following to it''s attacks. Droth used his right dagger to slash his opponents abdomen but was blocked skillfully. He then changed his position and dashed again at even faster pace than before. The Swordsman could not even more follow his movements and was looking everywhere where his eyes caught up to Droth''s afterimages. Droth raised his daggers and charged from the Swordsman''s blind spot and immediately stab him into his back. And he immediately falls down. As the Arch Wizard saw his comrade falls to the ground, he felt a sting into his heart and raged. He immediately released the spell hitting Verion and Syth. The effect of his skills were so devastating, if the barrier especially made by the Grand Guildmaster --- which is not present right now --- wasn''t been there. The entire Museum including it''s surroundings would''ve vaporized. The thunderous cheers from the crowd came to live again as the smoke from the explosion was fading away. "Looks like I wasn''t needed anymore out there hahahaha!" "Ha! I told you, they''re no match for an Arch Wizard like me." He replied to Crane. "Whoooo!!! It looks like we have now a winn---" When the announcer is about to announce the victor an ominous aura has eloped the entire stadium. "Hmm? Is that all you got? I''ll praise you enough for knocking out this two boys with me kukuku~" Verion was standing unscratched in the middle of the explosion''s marks. Even his black suit has not been damaged. "I... impossible, how could you take that attack without even a scratch?. The Arch Wizard was in bafflement, that attack would''ve even dealt half of Crane''s health. Granted, that Verion was a mage therefore making him vulnerable to any attacks. "Kukukuku~ do you think that an attack from a worm can even scratch me? No one would even believe if I''ll said that." "You bastard--" "Cool it off, Klaus." Crane stopped the Arch Wizard from being overheated and looked at him telling "just leave it to me". "Fine!" What happened to Droth and Syth was also according to Verion''s plans that he told to them. He said that after their Arch Wizard casts it''s spell, they will pretend that they were brought down by it. "Hmm? And you are?" "I''m Crane the Crusader and the 4th ranking adventurer in the Empire." The crowd cried as Crane was introducing himself to Verion. "I see, then I''ll make a sample from you." "What?" Verion moved forward and took one of the few weapons survived after the explosion. He then repaired and remodeled them and hold the sword making a form of a Samurai preparing to initiate it''s attack. He sheathed back his Samurai sword to his waist and closed his eyes to concentrate sharply. "Hey hey hey!!! What is Von trying to do? Did he got crazy from the explosion and became a Swordsman? And what is that form? Hahaha!" As the announcers Voice echoes through the Colosseum, the people laughs at Verion. But even though, Nezhia was looking at his master with full of admiration to it''s magnificent form. Only few adventurers noticed that Verion was serious. The one who first notice was Adonis, the moment he felt that ominous aura. The tides have already changed. Same as Sieggen and Nymira. What they saw on Verion''s form was a perfect incarnation of a real Swordmaster. Crane also felt chills to his spine and raised his arm to order silence to the Museum. But that only took a matter of moments. Verion opened his and relaxed his shoulders. As he prepares make a move, all the sword experts at the Colosseum already knew what would happen. Verion unsheathed his sword, it happened instantly that from the moment you blink he''s already on the other side. Even Adonis hardly followed his movement. From what he saw, Verion slightly unsheathed his katana from his waist and from that moment and from that time. The victor has been decided. The Seeds ¡ã¡ã¡ã¡ã A Colosseum containing a hundred thousand of people where cheering and clamoring usually happens. As the contenders are fighting admiringly, the crowd will be taken by their unpredictable movements and stunning techniques. And as the fighting continues until the end, a victor shall arise followed by the thunderous cries from the crowd. But it''s different this time. The whole Colosseum was dead silence and nothing can be heard even a single cheering for the victor. The battlefield was torched and burnt from every corner and every places. Verion stand straight, puffing up his chest facing the crowd while making a grin on his face. With all his opponents fallen down to the ground unconscious. All the people in the crowd should''ve expected that the Ethereal Dragons will lose quickly, even though they know that Verion is the 16th Titanium ranked adventurer. However, his feats are just common to those adventurers who reached Titanium rank before him. But what the crowd saw was unbelievable, the Guild who should''ve been one of the people''s best pick on the tournament have been utterly defeated in less than 3 minutes. It''s reverse to what they have expected. Even the other contenders can''t thoroughly understood the aftermath of the battle. After that, the two boys who''s been unconscious lately stood up without having a problem and went to Verion''s side. "I told you right? There is not a single opponent who could match the might of Verion-sama" Although having bruises and burnt throughout his body, Droth''s proud voice coming from deep in his heart echoes all over the Colosseum. Everyone knew, and everyone believed that crane is the strongest if it comes to defense and vitality. But even so, Verion ended him with just one blow and not just him, including the Arch Wizard that has the highest firepower among the Titanium ranked adventurers. Infernal Crusaders should''ve been the strongest Guild but they''re always been defeated because of 3 persons. Adonis, Sieggen and the other person from the Gray Shield. And so, Verion and the boys beside him left the battlefield leaving everyone speechless. ??? After Verion left the battlefield, the automated spell casted on the Colosseum gradually repaired the battlefield. Whille the Guildmaster of Infernal clenched his fist from being frustrated, ordered a his men to take his contender and send them to the priests to heal them. And after a while, everything is done and the field is as good as new. { Then again everyone!! This is Georf your announcer and from now the second match will begin!! } The announcer energized the crowd with his charismatic voice. The Colosseum was alive again and loud cheerings from the crowds filled up the entire place. { And for the second match! } Intense drummings echoes everywhere. { ....Divine Swords vs... League of Darkness!!! } A booming cheer erupted from the crowds. Verion didn''t took interest to them, as they''re just small fries that could not even make him watch their flight. And so, as Verion was resting to his room, a corner below the place where the crowds where sitting going through the right of the entrance where Verion entered. The room was full of spider webs, old stocks of barrels and a tattered bed which is not worthy of a room to a great person like Verion. But, just before Verion entered the room, Droth and Syth cleaned every corner of the room leaving no single dust making it more glamorous than a high-class room. Verion commented "Well done" and the boys replied with "Thank you very much Verion-sama" and left the room. As for now, Verion could hear the loud cheering from the crowd which he didn''t heard during his battle --- he''s talking about the cheering for him. "Ku~fufufu! Verion-sama!!! Nezhia topped Verion moving her hips forward and backwards to Verion''s crotch. "Hey! This is not the right time and place for that Nezhia!" "But, Verion-sama. I''ve been very turned on ever since you released your majestic aura from the battlefield." "Haaaah...." Verion exhaled. "Maybe it''s a mistake having Kashka''s Blood as a material in making you." As Nezhia heard Verion''s harsh words, she froze to her place and tears starts falling from her eyes. After that she, moves away from Verion and kneel from the side of the bed.Love what you''re reading? Discover and support the author on the platform they originally published on. "O Forgive me Verion-sama, for I had been fool being taken by my emotions. I may not have the right to know what are you thinking but, you must be thinking right now to abandon this foolish creation of yours." Nezhia''s voice weren''t weak but it delivers sincere apologies and great pain from her heart as if her world started breaking. And as her tears continues to flow like an endless waterfall. "Good grief.... Looks like I shouldn''t have said what I''ve said earlier. I''m sorry Nehzia I didn''t mean to say that words to you." Verion apologized as he joined and also kneel to match Nezhia''s position. He slowly placed his finger below her eyes fading away her tears. "No, no, no.... Verion-sama, you should not dirty your knees just to ---" as Nezhia was interrupted by Verion, he carried her like a princess and slowly brings her down in bed. "This''ll be my apology to you Nezhia." Verion gently touched her lips and placed her fingers deeply into her breasts. "There is no need for you to --- " Verion stopped her from talking by kissing her lips. But before anything happens, Verion casted [ Absolute Unknowable ]. ??? About 15 minutes have passed, the victor --- League of Darkness --- was announced as well as Verion and Nezhia were done. Nezhia went out of the room with a wide smile from her face. She''s a lot more blooming than she first entered the room. "Then, I''ll continue from observing Verion-sama!" "Umu" And so, Nezhia returned to her post. "Verion-sama! It seems like the winner has been decid ---" "Don''t waste my time listening to that useless report. I don''t care whatsoever their battle''s conclusion is." "I''m very sorry, Verion-sama!" Droth lowered down his head regretting the thing he have done and Verion replied with "Umu" "Now then, I guess the third match will not make me bored right now." "I think so too, Verion-sama." Syth replied holding his staff. { And now!!! For the final match for the preliminary round!!! } *Drumming sounds* { Well you already know it right? Dark Legion vs Gray Shield!!!! } The entire Colosseum exploded from the cheerings of the crowd. Stomping, applauses and shouting are everywhere. Sieggen entered the field suavely. As he walks to the field, he raised his chin bringing his handsome smile making the pure hearts of the girls watching him being melted as they keep their eyes on him. After that, he was followed by Nymira. The lone female adventurer on their team. She''s wearing an indigo leather shirt leaving her shoulders and neckline open showing her cleavage. A pure-white thin chestplate styled with different pieces of metals while emphasizing her waistlines. She also wears a bluish mini-shorts with two medium length purple skirts one her hips. Leaving her thighs open with white knee socks below it. She strode with full of confidence at the field leaving every men watching her speechless to her beauty. "Hmm? This woman''s beauty might close to Nezhia." Good thing Nezhia was not around or else she must''ve rushed to the battlefield challenging Nymira to a beauty contest to prove who is more beautiful between the two of them. "I will be excusing myself in advance for what I have to say but, you must never say those things when Nezhia-sama is around Verion-sama." By the way, Nezhia and Schneia told the boys to speak to them with high respect that''s why Droth and Syth are using ''-sama'' when they are mentioning their names. "That''s right it''ll be a big trouble if she happened to hear that." Verion replied to Syth. { Ladies and Gentlemen!! We have the.....DARK... LEGION!!...} The whole Colosseum once again filled with great cries from the crowd. And as the announcer finished his introduction, a shadow came out from the opposite side. The strongest Assassin of the Empire, generating an ominous aura --- a lower version of Verion --- tensing up the crowd. A man with a pitch black leather Ninja outfit with a hood, he also had a twin raven-black and blood-red Shinobigata --- ninja swords --- on it''s back. But what he wears is not a normal one. The leather was made with from the skin of an Orthrus, a two headed dog like creature that has 3 eyes, one on it''s foreheads. It is an SSS rank creature second compare to the Ancient Cerberus, the Guardian Deity of an Evil God. From the game an Orthrus should be about level 350 so defeating this monster won''t even matter to Verion. Following him were 8 Adamantite adventurers, 4 have giant swords and splendid shields, while the others have mystic staffs with a holy orb placed on them. And the last one to come out was an another ninja, but it''s a different one this time. The one who entered the battlefield was a female ninja, she has a scarlet-red dagger in both side of her waist. Half of her face was covered by a mask only showing her violet eyes and black hair. Her averagely sized breasts and a her deeply curved waist with her jutting buttocks --- while wearing a thin but tough fabric --- emphasized her luscious body. Verion noticed something about their appearances and thought of an answer immediately as he saw them. { And we have the third seed of the tournament let us all welcome the.... GRAY... SHIELDS!!.... } "...I see, we''re not really the only ones, huh..." "What do you mean Verion-sama?" Droth who is on Syth''s side didn''t understand Verion. "No, I was just talking to myself. Forget what I have said." "Yes!" Droth, even though he''s still confused, didn''t pursue anymore. [ And so Everyone!!!! Who do you think will win? The Dark Legion the second seed or the Gray Shield the third seed!!!!.... ] A loud cheering from the crowd erupted and the words "Dark Legion" and "Gray Shield" resonates all over the Colosseum. "This fight would be amusing. Both teams has different compositions but almost same at strength." "It is as you say, Verion-sama. If we talk about the Dark Legion, they have mage''s and support and 3 Swordsman''s and those 3 were Titanium ranked adventurers while the other one is a High Priest, that class had the highest healing capabilities that could almost instantly heal any injuries in a wide range. But in the other side, they have 2 priests, 2 enchanters and 4 tanks with 2 Titanium ranked Assassins. That would apply pressure to the back liners like mages and supports for they''ll be a very delicious meal for the Assassins." "As expected of my creation, this is splendid! Droth, and including you Syth. You must work yourself to death in order to become wiser and stronger than anyo --- " at this time, Verion thought of someone that would benefit the two of them. ".... That''s right, I won''t help you during our next battle. Do your best not to lose and prove to me that you have grown ever since the day I created you. If ever, you failed again like last time...." Verion made his aura colder and deeper than a void. "....I''ll remove those heads for you." Droth and Syth fell to one knee and lowered their heads. "Yes, Verion-sama, and we apologize for what happened last time, it was because we''ve underestimated our opponents and didn''t fought cautiously." "You are forgiven, take it as your lesson and continue to improve." "Yes! Thank you very much much for you kindness Verion-sama." Both of them said simultaneously. "Umu" Droth and Syth stood up and watched from side of the Colosseum''s entrance with Verion. Verion was waiting for Nezhia to contact him but, he thought those Guildmasters didn''t made a move this time. *Oh well, I there''s nothing I can do but wait for them to make the first move* And so, as Verion was still monologuing, the voice of the announcer brought him back to the reality. { And now let the match BEGINS!!!.....} The bell rang and the batte between the two seeds have started... "...Kukuku~ amuse me with everything you''ve got O Humans." "That''s right!! amuse our beloved master O hu---" "Shut your mouth!" ".....Y.....yes!" The Battle of Leaders ¡ã¡ã¡ã¡ã The bell rang but the contenders are still not moving. Instead, the leaders of both team moved forward and greeted each other. A loud cheering from the crowd came down once again. "What are they doing Verion-sama?" Droth standing beside Verion asked. "According to the informations that I gathered, from what they''re doing right now I guess they''ll have a match between the leaders of each team. A 2v2 in other words, it consists of the Leader and the Vice-leader of each team." After that, Droth bowed and continued to observe. "It''s been a year, Sieggen" the Assassin said, with his voice that seems like a man on his 20''s. "It is just as you say, Faust" "Then, will we do it like we''ve always done?" "That''s right, let''s do it that way!" Seiggen made a gentle smile on his face. And after that, they separated and went back to their team. "Nymira, we are going to do it like always. Prepare yourself, I think this duel won''t be the same as before." Sieggen unsheathed his sword and raised it facing Faust. As well as Nymira, she gracefully took a stance with her dual swords on both of his hands. Faust took his dual Shinobigata and hold them down on his sides. "Marin, Get ready. We''re going to win this time." "Yes!" The female assassin replied. They immediately started to move as soon as they saw that both sides are prepared. Sieggen dashed with an insane speed that following him with the human eyes is almost impossible. But, Faust is even faster than him. He blinked in a matter of moment when Sieggen charge into him. As soon as he saw that, he focused his strength in his right foot and flashed blocking Sieggen''s field of view. Faust charged his Shinobigata into Sieggen but he noticed it and blocked it by his sword. An then both of the Vice-captains --- Nymira and Marin --- dashed facing each other. And as soon as they step on the range of their weapons, they immediately cross their weapons. Marin knew that she''ll be no match to Nymira if she will fight her head-on, so her plan was to shift and use her speed to surround her and make a fatal attack on her without her notice. She saw Nymira''s strike from below and successfully doged it with the tip of her hair, and then it was followed by a heavy strike coming from above. This was the moment Marin was waiting for. She used one of her trunp cards and used her skill [Blink Step] and instantly disappeared from Nymira''s front. Nymira reacted at the same time as Marin disappeared from her view and tried to feel her presence. Marin charge again behind Nymira pointing her right dagger to her. She tried to use [Penetrating Stab] on Nymira but.... That should be Nymira''s blind spot, how did she know I''ll strike from her back? Did she predicted my intentions? These kinds of questions appeared on Marin''s mind. "If you''re wondering why I happen to stopp your attack, It''s because I''ve felt your bloodlust behind me. And the moment you released that, I instantly knew your location." Nymira answered said, as if she know what Marin were thinking while having a poker face. "....Hm.. that''s just a fluke. Don''t let your mind loose off just because you happen to stop one of my attacks once." After Marin was done from her talks, she swiftly dashed at Nymira crossing blades with her. And from the other side, Sieggen were having a hard time facing Faust. Faust always uses [Blink step] and [Greater Speed] that is very annoying to face on. Whenever Faust disappeared from his line of sight, it was always followed by a strike from his blind spots. That''s why all he have done until this time was to defend. Even though Sieggen know where Faust launch his strikes, he can''t immediately react to it. It''s because he can''t follow his speed anymore. So Sieggen has no more choice but to take their fight seriously. Faust repeated his combo''s. He blinked from Sieggen''s right side to his left and used [Lighting Slash]. Faust never doubted that his strike will hit Sieggen''s abdomen. After that things run on Faust''s thoughts, he felt his body shivering. Sieggen released an intense atmosphere surrounding him. That made faust immediately halt his strike and back off a few meters away from Sieggen. What he felt at that time was danger. If he happena to continue his strike, the match would''ve ended with him at the losing side. "You have gotten stronger since last time, Faust" "Huhuhu, what are you saying? You''re a monster yourself" "I''ll take that as a compliment" "Then I guess it''s time for me to also get serious" Faust lossen up his shoulders and inhaled deeply. Then he closed his eyes as he exhaled making him concentrate even deeper. He opened his eyes gleaming more strength than before. He sheathed his red Shinobigata leaving the black one on his right. He then changed his stance from there. He bent his legs lower and then hold his sword with two hands. He raised up his sword and positioned it from his back pointing the tip of the blade forward. Sieggen also responded to him. He fixed his position from being disrupted by Faust''s attacks. He stood up straight and holds his sword facing upwards close to his chest. He then rotated them clockwise and raised his sword upfront. The girl''s have felt that they''re captains are getting serious. They were crossing blades at that time. While Marin was using her speed against Nymira, she''s not that fast for Nymira not to notice her strikes. But as the time passes by, Marin''s attacks are getting faster and faster. Making Nymira a little bit shaken from her hit and blink strategy. The author''s tale has been misappropriated; report any instances of this story on Amazon. Nymira took more measures for Marin''s strikes but they no longer works. She supposedly wait for her attack and then sense where will Marin attack from using her bloodlust, because that''s the biggest weakness for an assassin. Having a bloodlust is always a bad trait for making a surprise attack. It will make the attacket not only noticable but can aldo turn the surprise attack being failed and then get killed. But, from what Sieggen experienced. Faust didn''t have that kind of traits. Whenever he uses surprise attacks, he is not releasing even a drop of bloodlust or killing intent. And so, Nymira found a counter measure for Marin''s annoying strategy. Marin prepared to launch her attack as Nymira was still thinking how would she execute her plans. Marin moved with an insane speed and blink again then prepares her next strike. She saw Nymira was still standing still not realizing where she will attack her. But.... When Marin is about to launch her strike, fall to one knee and fall to the ground. "What happened? How did I --- " "You have fallen to one of my traps that I''ve set before you charge to me." "Huh?" Marin, even behind her mask, Nymira could see her frustration for being caught by her traps. "I see that was [Paralysis] right? That''s right, before you blink behind me, I prepared [Paralysis] beforehand and leave them at a 1 meter cubic area so that when you saw me not noticing your presence you''ll blink on my blind spot." "I see, so this is it huh, I''m sorry Faust-sama" Nymira then dealt the las blow, she raised up her sword slashing Marin from above. But, from that time she noticed something wrong. She felt that she''s just hitting air when he slashed Marin. Because what he saw that time was Marin''s afterimage. "It seems like I can''t help myself but to use thid trump card of mine. Faust-sama told me to save this for the final battle but, you are stronger than I have expected." "Hm... It would also be boring if our match ended up early" Nymira took the duel seriously and her aura have changed. It was sharper than what it is before and also her face seemed to be more relaxed. As well as Marin, she raised her daggers holding them facing the blades backwards. She then relaxed her stiffened shoulders and increases her leg strength. After that, Nymira started to move first. She dashed to Marin at full speed leaving dust in the air. She then attack using her two swords from above with a galloping swing. That was supposed to be insanely fast but, Marin dodged them with ease. She immediately countered her attack and then used [Poison Strike] on Nymira. It grazed Nymira''s shoulders and she immediately backs off. Now that a poison was dealt on her, she has no other choice but to end their match faster. If not, she''ll continue to be weaken as the time passes by, at the worst scenario shell die. Status ailments strikes are one of the best skills that an Assassin have. Because of her carelessness, she focused too much on the hit and run strategy if Marin and forgot that she that type of skills. "Haaah" Nymira exhaled. "I will end this with this last strike of mine" "Hmm? I''m also planning to do that. It seems that my master is also having a hard time back there." Marin replied. Nymira gathered everything she have on her final move. She pointed her sword upfront and it started to ablaze. She also increases her speed more than ever and dashed, she traveled with an insanely fast pace that she reached Marina in an instant and slash her, or that should have happened. But after Nymira''s sword was ablazed she didn''t have the strength anymore to take a single step. She then released a "Kuh!!" and fell down into his knees. "I see, that is not an ordinary skill right?" "You are right, that is the skill that I''ve obtained 3 months ago. It''s the most convenient skill for a one hit combo. After you''ve been dealt with that skill, it will only be a matter of time befor you lose all your strength and die." Nymira let out a faint smile.... "So I lost this time huh" As Nymira said her final words she lost her consciousness. Marin then carried her and pass her to Samuel, the Titanium ranked Higg Priest from the Dark Legion. He has an average built and height. He''s also on his 20''s. He has brown hair and green eyes but the most promising of all is his baby face on him. He looks like a teenager if you only matter on his looks. "Heal her immediately, and also, use a [Greater Detoxification] to remove all the poison from her body." "Yes, thank you very much. You finally won this time Marin-san." "S..s..stop that.... We''re still enemies so..... Anyways don''t talk to me right now hmpf!" After that, Marin with a beet red face runs away from Samuel and returned to Faust''s side. After that, Samuel treated Nymira''s injuries and removed the poison with ease. He then looks back where Marin is. "I see so you''ve won Marin-chan" "That''s right Sieggen-san" "Haaah~ Looks like what happened last year has been reversed now. I''m the one who is on the pinch after all" Sieggen smiled making girls within the crowds screaming. "Then have you greeted Samuel?" Faust ignored Sieggen. "Ehhh!?~ Why would you ask that kind of thing Faust-sama" "Ahh! You''re horrible Faust.... Oh!? Speaking of Samuel" When Marina heard Samuel''s name again she let out a little shriek lik "Hiie!" "You promised to him that you''ll be his lover if you will win against Nymira this time right?" Sieggen with hesitantly said. "So you know that Sieggen" Faust said. "Of course" "Jeez!! Can we just continue our fight so..... Y...you know.... We can --- " "We can? What? Is it a date?" Sieggen made fun of Marina. "I''m done of it I''m going to start this now" Even though Marina was blushing, she charged at Sieggen giving all she got. She raised her daggers and blinked behind Sieggen. "Ehh? Wait.....Kidding!" Sieggen stopped Marina''s dagger with his fingers. "You need to focus first you know? Marina-chan" and after that Marina took many steps back and calmed herself down. "Marina, he''s a lot stronger than last year. I don''t know but, even with us two, it will still be difficult to defeat him." "Got it" "Then I guess it''s my turn now" Sieggen said while preparing his sword to thrusting form. He then dashed faster than before, leaving Marina speechless. Good thing she''s not the target but Faust. But Faust easily dodged Sieggen''s thrust. He then counters with his sheathed red Shinobigata on his waist anf tried to slash him while he was still out of position. But, Sieggen spins his body dodging Faust''s slash by the bone of his teeth. He then regained his form and continued they''re crossing of swords. While Marina was watching then, she was concentrating and waiting for Sieggen to leave an opening. She was standing still when she noticed that the time is almost near for her to initiate her attack. The captains duel was reaching to it''s climax. Faust used lot''s of skills to break off Sieggen''s guard. He continues his swings and blinking steps but Sieggen blocked all of them. Faust then decided to use his strongest skill [Baleful Onslaught]. It was his Ultimate skill that is a three hit combo. He gained this skill after defeating Orthrus. The First strike was an inside right at lighting speed, making it impossible for Sieggen to stop it so he was hit on his abdomen. The second was an upper left strike that is slower but it deals more power than before, Sieggen saw that attack and blocked it with his sword but due to the Faust''s momentum his block was swept away. And the final strike, the twin blade down slash was very powerful that the aura from the attack made Sieggen shivers. But, befor it reaches Sieggen, he also used one of his strongest skill [Avalanche]. It was a heavy strike from a longsword that could deal a massive damage when hits a target. Both of them swingd their blades with full powers and clashes each other''s blades. Faust with the thirst for victory used up everything he got to his blades as he pushes Sieggen backwards. And now was the right moment for Marina to attack Sieggen on his blind spot. She immediately dashed at full speed and strikes below Sieggen''s shoulders. That should''ve ended the match when Marina successfully stabbed Sieggen''s side but... Sieggen was a Swordmaster, he he learned everything he can learn on melee techniques and skills. It''s just even though a Swordsman used a sword, he can also have a dagger as a backup weapon. And that time, Sieggen pulled out a dagger within his armor causing Marina''s attack wary and giving Sieggen a chance to intercept her strike. The Overpowering ¡ã¡ã¡ã¡ã Marina swung her daggers, aiming at Sieggen''s side. But when she is about to penetrate Sieggen''s side, He pulled out a dagger and intercepts her strike. Sieggen maximized his strength flinging Faust and Marin away. Both of them gave all their strength on that final attack. But because if Sieggen''s talent and raw strength, they didn''t made it. "Jeez, we are so close from it!!" "Hahaha! You almost got me out there Marin-chan" "Goof grief, we didn''t also made it this time huh" "That''s a very strong combo Faust" "Heh! I''ll make it even stronger next time. Enough to kick that annoying face of yours" The three of them laughed while the sounds coming from the crowds applauses are all around. {It seems that their match is done!!!... And for the victor... The....DARK... LEGION...!!!!" A gigantic roar from the crowd filled up the Colosseum. The two Guilds bowed and made their exit. "Umu, that''s an interesting match." "It is as you say, Verion-sama" Syth said. "Droth!" "Yes!" "Between that Assassin, who do you think is stronger between you and them?" "If you will allow your servant to removed this limiter, then that''ll be a piece of cake Verion-sama" "If not?" "Then, it will be a battle of experience and knowledge. If I have the limiter, we will be in equal footing in strength and skills." "I see, you have done well analyzing that" "I''m not such worthy for your gratitude Verion-sama" "Accept them or else I''ll throw you" "Yes! Thank you very much Verion-sama" Droth made a slight smile on his face. ??? {Thank you everyone for the wait!!! Did you enjoy your lunch? Make sure you are full enough because it is now the!!!...} *Dumdumdumdum* {SEMI-FINALS!!!} The Colosseum was filled with cheering early in the afternoon. Anyone could see their faces getting excited for the semifinal. {And now for the first match!!!} *Dumdmumdum* {Ethereal Dragons vs Dark Legion!} A thunderous cheering rose from the crowd. Granted, the cheering is only for the Dark Legion, they didn''t cheer for the Verion''s team. Although, Verion and co. won against the Infernal Crusaders, the people won''t believe what happened. They thought there must have been an underhanded doings out there. They said that it was only a fluke that Verion managed to defeat Crane and Klaus. It''s impossible for a mage to knock out an Arch Mage and a Crusader with a sword. No one would ever believe that. So, they thought that maybe those two were actually not feeling well or were affected by the explosion and the worst one was maybe Verion cheated on the match. But, cheating on the match is impossible due to the barriers. So, they thought that Verion made his move before the tournament and probably poisoned them. The Colosseum was then filled with booing and shouting like "cheater", "coward" and other insults to Verion. "Ku~fufu! What would be the face that these foolish humans would make after they will know the truth" Nezhia was on the place opposite to the Guildmasters VIP seats. Rando is also there. "Hey! Rando! Did you became insane and sent someone to do dirty ways just to win?" The Guildmaster of the Infernal Crusaders said. "Calm down Martin-san, Von-san is not like that you know? He''s just strong, probably" "Haah!? You expect me to believe that?" "Well, If he will win against my Guild, I''ll believe you, Rando" Bertolt making a smirk on his face said. "Got it, I''ll prove it to you that Von-san is not using any underhanded things" Rando puffed his chest making a proud smile. ??? Verion and co. entered the field. But, there''s someone different from before. Instead of Verion showing his vicious aura, it felt that the two boys with him are the ones who is releasing theirs. Both of them has serious faces --- well it''s always like that --- and they seem to be more serious for this match than before. The people who made fun of Droth didn''t saw that side of him anymore. The only thing they saw was malevolence. The booing from the crowd went down as they felt them coming outside. The only thing they thought was, "what happened?", Why did their aura changed?", Did something happened?" " Are they really strong?" and much more doubts from what they were thinking before. And as they were still racking they''re brains up, the Dark Legion comes in on the field. Another thunderous cheering from the crowd is all around the Colosseum. Sieggen''s damage and injuries from his first match are no longer there, as well as Nymira.A case of literary theft: this tale is not rightfully on Amazon; if you see it, report the violation. By the way. Marin and Faust are standing at the entrance below the place where the crowds seated. They also cheered for Sieggen to triumph in this match. When all of them are on the field, someone from the Dark Legion went forward. He wears a sumptuous cyan armor with elegant styles of patterns that made him released holy aura on him --- it doesn''t match his personality though. After that, he also wears gloves that fits his outfit showing how strong he is really. "You!!! (Kisama), Even of you''ve reached Titanium rank, I''ll show you that I''m a lot more stronger than you. Your are just lucky last time because brother came if not, I must have finished you back then." "It is too bad" "What!?" "I''m taking about the timing of our match" "What about it!?" "Well, that''s because I won''t participate in this match after all." Verion made a little smile on his face. "Huh? Have your mind flew out? You''re already surrendering? Hahahaha you coward!!" The crowd heard what Ferggen shouted from the latter and they were racing their thoughts what it is all about. {Ohhhh!!!! Is the Ethereal Dragons already surrendering?} The crowd went wild and trash talks Verion and co. (co. --- means ''the others'' for me. Just a term I thought to shorten it up) "Hahaha!! What happened to your man Rando. See? They''re already surrendering" Bertolt said while Rando is still thinking what Verion is planning. But he gave up and just let him be. "Kukukuhahahahha!!" Verion let out a loud laugh. "What''s so funny!?" "No, it''s just you''re really naive" "What!?" "I''m saying I won''t surrender. It''s just --- " Verion signed the two boys to move forward and initiate his plans. A man, no, a teenage boy that has crimson red hair wearing a pitch black leather outfit with it''s sleeves reaching to his wrists. It was then partnered with white gloves that he almost looks like a butler. He has a very handsome face giving off cold and composed atmosphere on him. And the other one was also a teenage looking boy that holds a mysterious staff that has rainbow colored rings that surrounds an orb that they''ve never seen before. He has an tangerine orange hair that has medium length bangs only showing his right peach colored eye. After that, he wears a black robe that has a scarf like cloth waving through the air. It also has loose sleeves and particularly he have a cute cold face. "Silence!!" With Droth''s voice echoing through out everywhere, the crowds gradually went to silence. After that, Droth continued to speak. "Now in this match, me and this guy beside me will be the only one to fight" Everyone from the Colosseum were dumbfounded. They commented like, "Have your head went bigger just because you manage to defeat Crane" like that and other things. "Hahaha!! They are really amusing right? Bertolt-san" Rando said while letting out a big laugh. "You have really gone insane Rando, your men underestimated mine, are you not perceiving the situation? Or did your brain popped out" "Well, let''s just see what will happen, Von-san promised me that they''ll bring us the victory" "Heh! That''s only big talks!" And so both of the Guildmasters shrugged their shoulders and calmed down. They sat on their specially made chairs with exquisite designs with an armchair on both sides. And then they continued to watch the match. "I think this is it, I''ll crush you. It''s just two Adamantite ranked adventurers, that''ll be easy. You''ve really gone crazy to make them face me" "It still too early to say that you know?" Verion replied while moving away to the corner of the field." Ferggen also returned to his post and unsheathed his sword raising it and made his stance. As well as Sieggen, Nymira and the others. Droth didn''t made his stance as well as Syth. They''re just standing still at the center, not moving a bit. "Hmm? It seems like they''re really underestimating us." Sieggen said and Nymira also agreed on him. {And now!! I guess they are all ready huh..... .....Then let the Match....Begins!!} The first one to rush was Ferggen, he raised his two bladed sword and swing it with full strength to Droth. He instantly covered the distance between him and Droth making so he thought that Droth will be stunned for a while after seeing him. But, it was not the same as he expected. Ferggen is not weak, in fact he''s very strong, if we only talked about the humans. Just before the match started, Verion gave then the freedom to use their power as much as they like, but he placed a handicap for them. He said that during this match, only Syth is allowed to use a skill but is limited only for 2, he either use it to defend or buff Droth. Second was to make Droth fight without using any of his skills, just his talent and abilities no other than that. So, when Ferggen was about to strike Droth, Syth casted [Supreme Celerity]. That was the ultimate skill that cam be used by an Enchanter to buff an allie''s movement. Droth didn''t evaded Ferggen''s swing with only a minimal movement. "I guess I won''t even need to use my weapon kukuku~" Droth stated. He was so fast that even Sieggen didn''t followed his movements. He only saw that in moment, Ferggen fell to the ground unconscious. And at that moment, that''s the first time Sieggen felt danger greater than anything he have experienced except from Adonis. He immediately warned his teammates from what he have felt. Everyone from the Dark Legion''s atmosphere have changed after the move that Droth made. The crowd and the Guildmasters were dumbfounded for what happened. Bertolt then noticed that his men were already on the defensive. He knew that Ferggen is not weak, but, to knock him out in an instant, that''s impossible. Even Sieggen could not possibly do that. But, Adonis is an exception. If it''s Adonis it''s possible buy, Bertolt refuses to accept that because, that will only mean that Droth is at the same level as Adonis the Ultimate Warrior. Droth started to move, Sieggen tried to match him but, after Droth made his first step, he immediately disappeared. Sieggen tried to find him by searching his presence but he can''t detect him. It was the same as Nymira, one could say that they can''t sense any bloodlust and killing intent from him just like Faust. But he''s different, the gap between him and faust is like a wide lake crossing it in a straight line. And without their notice, all the other Adamantite rank adventurers fallen. The priests and mages are no longer standing except Samuel. "Kukuku~ dealing with the mages and supports is one of the basics." Sieggen removed all his worries and closed his eyes. He then focused all his strength and let out the secret power that he have saved for the finals. "This should have been my final trump card but, I guess I need to do it now" As Sieggen releases his power, ge gleamed with golden light eloping his entire body. He shone brighter than the sun for a while, erasing all the darkness and shadows from the Colosseum. And after that, a holy aura covered Sieggen''s body. His eyes turned into a golden yellow that should have been faded yellow before. "You, Assassin, state me your name" "Kukuku~ this humble person infront of you is no other than Verion-sama''s servant, he had given me the name Droth." "Then, Droth, you will be the first one to taste the [Divine Judgment] of this sword." Sieggen raised his sword shimmering with golden lights. He then took hid stance and prepared himself to attack. Nymira in his side took a glance on Syth. She saw that he''s gonna be her target to make him separated and busy so he can''t assist Droth on his attacks. Nymira dashed to Syth with her insane speed, she unsheathed her swords and strikes him with her slashing combo skill [Consecutive Strikes] this skill would only work if the target has a low mobility because it only deals an average amount of damage but will stack up if it hits continuously. So targetd with high mobility can easily Dodge them and make a counter attack. But unfortunately, when she''s about to hit Syth with her first strike, he managed to evade it. And then Nymira can''t believe what she saw and continued to swing her swords, but none of them hits Syth. "Are you really an Enchanter?" Out of her curiosity, Nymira blurted out the words on her mind. "Huh? What kind of question is that? Of course I am." "But, why can you always evade my attacks" Her face were still composed leaving the uneasiness behind and she analyzes the situation properly. "Of course, You can always evade an attack if it was snail-like right? "Hm... Do you mean that you are fast enough to evade my attacks? "Kukuku~ It is you say, that''s right." Nymira didn''t replied to him anymore and she clenched her sword tighter than before. Then she concentrate much more and relaxed his whole body, removing all the stress that accumulated, releasing her full potential. The Arrival ¡ã¡ã¡ã¡ã Nymira was swinging concisely and precisely. She strikes with everything she have. She swings with no hesitation knowing that she''ll be the victor on this duel. She gracefully dances through the battlefield as if the war goddess personally came down from the heavens. The eyes of the men watching here cannot be taken from any other means. The only problem was, every strike she make was easily evaded by her opponent. Everytime she misses, she gradually increases both her speed and agility. Until the time comes that she abandoned the strength that she uses to turn everything into speed, however, she still cannot hit the man in front of her as if she were hitting an air or a ghost infront of her. The face that she has before, which was full of confident and gloriousness, was now showing uneasiness and irritations. The time comes that she can''t take it anymore and unleashes several of her sword skills, even so, it is still now enough to even land a successful single hit to Syth. "Well, are you already done? I''m getting bored right here!!" The one who said that was not Nymira, instead that was Syth. He was standing still placing his left hand where he is not holding his staff, then he yawns. "Shut up! Don''t be so arrogant. As soon as Sieggen-san will be done, that will be your end." Nymira was saying that with full of her trust to Sieggen as if she was praising him that everything that will block his ways cannot obstruct his paths. She noticed that the clashing of blades behind her was no more. She wad a hundred percent sure that the victor would be Sieggen. Because, he showed and gave all he can to his battle, which would have been his final card for his battle between Adonis. She slowly turned back with full of hopes anf gladness. As she slowly visualized Sieggen''s might figure coming out victorious, what she saw betrayed all and everything she believed a while ago. What she saw with her own two eyes is unbelievable for her to believe. She only saw the dark sinister aura standing mightily while Sieggen who has been full of confidence and majestic aura surrounding him before she dueled against Syth was now fully collapsed on the ground as well as Samuel. "H-how would this happen, beating Sieggen-san with Samuel with him with only an Assassin is impossible." Nymira''s mind was full of both confusion and fear, but she didn''t show them in her face instead she gripped her sword tighter than before. Sieggen still have some consciousness left. He supported his body with his arms as he gathered his strength giving all he got only to stand up. But, he didn''t have more strength to even stood up straight and only raised up his body with his knees. "Nymira, It seems that we are the ones who underestimated them. If we have been more cautious of them, we could''ve made some plans and adjust them to match their strength, we would have stood a chance." As Sieggen''s truthful words went out from his mouth, Nymira clenched her fist. She could not accept the result of this match so she intended to fight until she losses her believing to herself that she might find a way to beat them but, Sieggen''s words brought her to the reality that whatever and anything she will do will be in vain. That''s how strong their opponents are. "Kukuku!~ that was an amusement match, hmmm... Sieggen." Actually, Verion were surprised the way Droth remembers for the first time a humans name. Ever since the night he became his servant, he didn''t mention any name from to him. He''ll just say "Verion-sama, that human that has a blah blah blah" and anything that describes that human''s appearance is the only thing that he''ll say to him. Also, the rest of them is also like that. "That is right Droth, this is the first time I was beaten up one sided except Adonis. That''s why, the next time we meet at a battlefield I will be the one to win." Sieggen made his final speech before he completely fall unconscious. Nymira held up Sieggen''s right shoulders to avoid him from falling, she then admitted their defeat. The crowd now didn''t do any booing and insults anymore, instead they were applauding for Verion and co. while they the Dark Legion made their exit giving them the people''s gratitude for their splendid effort from the match. "That Assassin, he is a lot more stronger than the last time I calculated his skills. It''s normal for you to fall into their palms completely if you have based their strength from what you have seen before. This proves that no matter what is your opponents, you must not let your guard down." Faust who were standing and watching the match carefully gave Nymira his words to lessen the weight from her heart. "Well, you have done everything you have. Don''t be so depressed like that by that Nymira. You are my rival right? My rival''s determination won''t be easily broken by that." The one who said that to Nymira giving her words with her full support and power is no other than Marin, she removed her mask ever since the match have started so at this time, Nymira can fully see her beautiful face. "Your are right Marin, losing just means that you lose because you are weak. That is why, all we need to do is to become stronger next time in order to win right?"This content has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found elsewhere. Marin nodded as she helped Samuel to stand up while saying, "It''s not like I helped you because I''m concerned it''s just... I''m just helping a friend okay?" like that, her face was also beet red and it was clearly visible because she''s not wearing her mask. "Heeh? I''m still your friend even though you already answered yes to me just a while ago?" Nymira panicked and started to reason out with everything she have cutely while everyone was laughing making them forget the sadness and frustration that their face wears a while ago... {WHAT AN UNEXPECTED TURN OF EVENTS!!! The one who won the match was the Ethereal Dragons!!! And they will be the one to fight the current champion.... The IMPERIAL VULTURES!!!} The thunderous cheering from the crowd rised as the figure of a man entering the battlefield. His royal figure and sparkling hair waves as the the sun kisses them. The crimson-red armor that he wears completely shows his greatness that no one could ever reach. "Hmm? So your team has beaten Sieggen huh. Well, I was a bit disappointed that we are he is not the one who will face me but, I guess your performance is not bad." "Kukuku~ you are a very interesting man. I will be the one to face you" Droth and Syth moved away from the field and walked to Verion''s side. Giving Verion the stage for the special event. "Announcer! Can we start the match now? I don''t want to waste my time anymore." Verion told that and everyone from the crowd agreed to him. That is because they can''t wait an hour anymore just to watch the final match. They wanted to know who will be the winner immediately, will the Imperial Vultures stay as the reigning champion? Or the current challenger Ethereal Dragons will be crowned as the new one. As for the people on the VIP room, a single person was clenching and grinding his teeth due to his anger. Not just because he couldn''t do any underhanded things from this match due to some unknown person, Sieggen who he fully placed his trust on was defeated. He was now having a burning face due to his anger and frustration. He repeated cursing words many times. While Rando on the other side was full of big smile written on his face. There is no other thing, happiness that he could ever felt in his life like what he is feeling right now. {W-well, if both sides agreed to it..uhmmm... We could start the match immediately} "We agree to it" Adonis said and called his teammates from the entrance. All his teammates were wearing the symbol of their glorious Guild that looks like two pairs of black wings from a vulture that crosses each other forming a cross like figure on it. They are all the top Adamantite ranked adventurers on the Empire. One could say that it''s only a few millimeters and they''ll reach Titanium rank. Five of them were wearing white robes that is richly made and had many unique designs, they were combined of supports, mages, and priests. The other four was an Assassin, Swordsman, Crusader and Berserker. All of them are men, they didn''t let any women join them because they''ll only disrupt their motion and forms. Because for them, men always been have a superior trait than women. They have the best team compositions among every Guilds in the Empire. The other Guilds should have also made this but, they didn''t have enough talented personnel''s and even if there is one, their ranks are not high enough or be qualified to enter the tournament. The person who seemingly wanted to watch their fight was Sieggen. How could he spend his time healing and relaxing while his rival was fighting the team that he lost to, without even the leader doing anything frustratingly. And now, he will be the one do the fighting himself. {And so!!! Now that everyone agreed... We also asked permission to the Guildmasters which they also agreed to... Then.... Let the Championship match.... COMMENCE!!!!} Just after Georf were done announcing, the crowd went silent as they carefully observe the match. The bell rang and everyone prepared for combat. The front liners immediately moved into motion that is perfectly synchronized. No one has been left, even a single mistake on their movement cannot be noticed. "I see, even if they are just humans, they can still organized a team like normal players from the game." Verion didn''t said those words aloud, it was everything that he said on his mind. Adonis unsheathed his pitch-black sword and gives the sign for the back liners to dtart their offense. Adonis knew that the favor on this match is not on them, that''s because he knew that if Verion''s underlings are already that strong, then that only means that he is stronger than they could ever imagine. His teammates also knew that, that is why they will not make the same mistake as what the Dark Legion have made. Adonis and his team dashed at Verion with their full strength knowing that this might be the time thay they will be defeated. But even so, Adonis unleashes everything he have. His powers was on a different level than what Sieggen released just a while ago. The Imperial Vultures who should have been the Champion instantly became the challenger when the Dark Legion was beaten thoroughly. And, Verion aldo released about one-tenth of his power and used [Barrier], a low leveled skill that he modified and was already enough to negate all of their attacks. An intense light covered the entire place, and a blast pierced through the heavens emitting the mightiness of Adonis'' attack that no man could have ever done. No words can ever explain how beautiful and how powerful is that blast. But even so, everyone from the Colosseum were dumbfounded, even that level of attack couldn''t scratch Verion. Then what the hell is he, how can he be that strong. The barrier that was placed on the battlefield field was cracked and the ground that was there no longer exists instead, a large hole was placed in there leaving the ground that Verion has been standing untouched. Then the words from Droth which he spoken before strucked into Adonis'' mind. "I see, what he said was really true huh" Adonis said that being while being exhausted from giving all his strength. Him and his teammates were full of scar''s from the their own attack, because some of the energy that was negated by Verion hit them. He then stood up proudly and went to Verion where he stands. He jumped from the shallow hole that his ultimate skill with his teammates had made. "Congratulations, Von-sa... no, Verion-san. From the strength that you have shown us, I guess you are not just a normal person right? The last part that Adonis'' said was full off faith that his words were true. "Kukuku~ Well the time is almost ripe for you to know." "Oh, I see. I can''t wait for that time to come" Adonis let out a slight smile. Adonis slightly understand the words that Verion said, then he raised Verion''s arms, showing to the crowd and to everyone from the Empire that a new Champion was born. The crowds were applauding and cheering for the two of them as they made a smile on their faces. The whole Colosseum was full of both happiness and satisfaction from the match, even though their top seed didn''t won in the end, the new experience from a weak guild and then suddenly arises to the top became their hot topic. And just before they noticed it, the whole field returned to normal. The applauses continues to surround the Colosseum. And then, the the crowd immediately went to silence as their mouths were wide open. Their expression was showing as if they saw a god has descended from the sky, but rather than holiness, what filled their body was shock and astonishment. As they saw the mighty forms of nine people floating from the skies, Verion grinned as his plans is about to begin once again. The Emperor ¡ã¡ã¡ã¡ã What they are seeing right now was unbelievable, the possibility of having the 9 Heralds gathering outside in one place is one out of a billion chance. If that happened to be situation, that just means something big is coming. What everyone remembered was the time when the Emperor rose in power, that is the first time the 9 Heralds are present, except for the other one which they didn''t even saw his face once, just like the Emperor. However at this time, the form of the Supreme beings floating up in the sky have shown themselves on the public even without a special event. They didn''t even gone out once at their Kaiserpfalz ever since the first time the population saw them. They only made their plans and organizing from the Kaiserpfalz and then deliver them to the higher-ups of the Empire''s institutions. Most of the people on the crowd were not that old but, wrinkles have formed on their foreheads. Their eyes went wide just like their wide-open mouth as if they saw something that the word "God" can define. Then, one of the Supreme Beings spoke. "O people of the Empire!! Heed this wonderful news that the Emperor himself will deliver to you!" His voice was full of strength and power that even made Adonis submit from it. As everyone heard the words repeating from their eardrums many times, an uproar from the crowd filled up the entire Colosseum. All of them have been bewildered by the words of one of the Heralds have spoken. That is because this is the very first time that they ever heard the Emperor delivers a news and not just that, he sent all of the Heralds just to convey his words to the people. "Silence! Listen carefully for we will not waste our precious time repeating the words for you!" It was a different voice from what they have heard from the first one. The voice were soft but strong that it made the whole population in the Colosseum in complete silence. That is of course came from a woman coming from one of the Heralds. "This is an order from the Emperor, anyone who will not fulfill his wish shall be immediately punished that is worse than death." The first Herald''s voice came once again. Everyone swallowed their saliva as they heard ''gulp!'' like sounds. However, they saw the Heralds slowly moving down form the sky. Slowly and slowly they saw their mighty forms. They have remembered now the faces of those Supreme Beings who have been the pillars of the Empire. Herald of Love -- Anellia One of the three females among the Heralds. She was about 20 years old, and she wears a beautiful and pristine robe that fits well on her great lined body. She has an ocean-blue long hair and her gorgeous face bore a sweet smile which put all the men looking upon it at ease. Herald of Pride -- Galdern He looked like a kindly old man, he wears a butler outfit that made him looking like a formal and normal man. He has a cloud-gray hair that seems to match his appearance, but the aura that he releases is a lot different than a normal one. He''s also the Grand Guildmaster of the Empire. Herald of Slyness -- Ceriom He seems to look like a man on his thirties, and has a well built body. He has cinnamon-brown hair and wears a suit that has white and red stripes on it. He is the most cunning looking man amongst them. Herald of Purity -- Methia Also one of the three female Heralds. She was over 40 years old, but it seems her beauty is not affected by her age --- they are all demons after all so they don''t age. She has a pine-green shoulder length hair and wears a battledress armor that perfectly matches her cold looking eyes. Herald of Destruction -- Artos Younger brother of Ladras and the twin of Xandros. He looks like a 13 year old kid and has a scarlet-red hair. He wears a flaxen-yellow suit, but don''t underestimate him just because he has a small body frame. He has the most destructive and widest AOE skills among the Heralds. Herald of Beasts-- Xandros Younger brother of Ladras and the twin of Artos. There is no difference between him and his twin and their outfits, except that he is a lot more energetic than him. Despite of being a kid, he can summon thousands of army of Level 400 monsters and beasts in just a few seconds. The title "Monster Monarch" perfectly fits him. Herald of Wrath -- Ladras He was a teen age looking man. He is the oldest of the three brothers in the Heralds. He has an average frame, and wears a rectangular like glasses. He has a blood-red hair and wears a magnificent black military uniform that made him a wild looking strong young man. But don''t be taken by his young looks, for he is the most deadliest one amongst them. Herald of Faith -- Kerina Th last female member of the Heralds. She has a magenta-purple wavy long hair and wears a smooth and silky oceanic dress that expresses her gorgeously curved waists. Her soft and cute smile puts anyone who will look at her in a sweet dream. Herald of Truth -- Darknell He is a keen-eyed man that has a perfectly fitted frame. He has a frost-white hair and wears a white suit that perfectly matches his appearance --- his appearance doesn''t match to his name though. He will make anyone who gazes into him froze from the beauty of the ice-cold atmosphere that surrounds him. The tip of their toes have ground and they slowly approaches a person standing at battlefield''s center. They lined up in front of Verion who stood up at the center of the Colosseum. Everyone has though that Verion did something horrible, because the Heralds came in person for him. "See? That person really is a criminal. The Heralds are here to punish him." Bertolt said with a large smile on his face.If you come across this story on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen from Royal Road. Please report it. "Ehh? The Heralds didn''t said that they''ll punish someone right?" Rando who''s heart was beating like the noise of a train said. "Hahaha!! Then what would be their aim for approaching him out there. Even if he is the team leader of your Guild who became the new Champion, the Heralds wouldn''t come here just because of that." Bertolt who believed on his words that he is right replied harshly to Rando. Rando didn''t answer him and just continued to watch. After that, everyone was shock again by the event that is happening. They even blinked and shaked their heads many times thinking that this was just a dream, no a nightmare. What they saw there was not even enough to make them believe what is happening right at this moment. The Heralds who should have been the Supreme Beings on the Empire slowly bent their knees and lowered their heads in front of a person who just came to the Empire just a month ago. Is this even a thing for them to believe? No, how can someone thought that the Heralds would act like this for a person whom they met for the first time? Is it his strength? His powers? His skills? His magic? None of those can answer their questions. Even each of the Heralds have the power to bring the Empire into dust and ashes if they wanted to do so. But, what they saw from Verion is not even a hair to their powers. However, they saw the Heralds kneeling down and bowed their heads deeply in front of him. Several emotions filled their body, confusion, bewilderment, fear, astonishment and others. Verion grins as he thought of something like "Kukuku~ I''ll need to give Schneia a reward for a job well done. Their timing is just perfect." And then each Herald have spoke. "We bow down to our Great Sovereign" The one who said that was Darknell, the most strongest and intelligent among the Heralds who are present. "We humbly apologize for not noticing your arrival O our great Sovereign" Kerina who property kneel gracefully greeted Verion wearing an angelic smile on her face --- she''s a demon though. "Did you like our gift? Verion-sama!" The childish and energetic Xandros happily greeted Verion. "Hey don''t speak like that....!! I am sorry for this stupid twin brother of mine Verion-sama, and, this Empire is our gift for you, I hope you can accept this small gift of ours, Verion-sama." The formal and smart looking child-like appearance, Artos, who acted like proper, no, more noble than a royal greeted Verion. "That is right! Even though the Empire we have built is not enough for a Supreme Being, we humbly give our gift to you, O my Der Fuhrer!" Ladras pushed his glasses with his middle finger smiled joyously as he present their gift to their Lord. "Ahnn!~ Verion-sama I have been waiting for your arrival. It''s been so long that my underwear is in pinch right now.. haaah.. haaah..haaah." Speaking with her erotic voice, Anellia''s face were getting red and was exhaling heavily --- because, you know... ahem!.... "Do you have no shame Anellia!!... To act like that in front if our Lord!... Please excuse this foolish servant of yours Verion-sama. We have just missed you for a long time that is been an eternity for us." Methia property greeted Verion with a small smile but full of affection written on her face. "That is right Verion-sama.. We have been waiting for your arrival ever since we were brought in this world" Ceriom who spoke with all of his soul being poured to his words felt the ultimate joy in his heart. "My heart never made a sound like this, It explains how much I awaited for your return My Lord" The last of them, Galdern who puts proudly voice out his words as he bows deeply. "I see, so for you it''s been a long time huh. But for me it has just been a month but--" Before Verion finished speaking, a clamor from the crowd erupted through the Colosseum. "What do you mean with this Herald-sama" "Why did you bow your heads for that man" "Is he the Emperor?" "Tell us Herald-sama" As the clamoring from the crowd disrupted Verion''s talking, Darknell who could not contain his emotions anymore. He turned his face to his side and glared at the crowds. "Be quiet!" This simple but cold words filled with bloodlust eloped the whole Empire, it even reached the other countries beyond the Empire''s borders. All the people felt, no they didn''t only just feel theu saw their death flashing through their eyes. It made everyone shiver from the Darknell''s arctic anger. "Stop" A single word from Verion made Darknell immediately stop from releasing his ice-cold bloodlust. "Yes! I apologize for my rude actions" "That''s fine, as long as you won''t repeat this again" "Thank you very much, Verion-sama" "Sate (now), people of the Empire, no, my people, I will now declare myself as your rightful ruler and the Supreme Sovereign that will bring destruction to those who oppose to me but, I will give mercy to the people who will come under my reign." "Give us proof that you are the Emperor!!" "That''s right!! the Emperor who built the Empire should be stronger than the Heralds" "Even though you defeated Adonis-sama, the Heralds would be a lot stronger than you!! "That''s right!! That''s right!" A lot of people fearlessly spoke up their opinions to Verion. The Heralds who have been holding up themselves up to now is about to reach their limit. While Nezhia on the other hand, was still watching the people in amusement from the announcers room. And after a few moments, she went down and about to join the line. Droth and Syth beside the entrance also went to Verion''s side and bowed as well as Schneia who have been sent by Verion to call the Heralds to come here in the Colosseum. They were surprised by Nezhia''s appearance. They thought that she were sent to another place, and plans to search for her, however, years have passed by but they didn''t even find a single clue about Verion and Nezhia. "Oh my! How are you now everyone?" Nezhia that seemed to have a plan smiled normally. "We are fine Nezhia, We are also happy that you were with Verion-sama, that made us feel reassured." Darknell returned a smile as he answers Nezhia. And then, every servant of Verion kneel to him. The Heralds took a glance at the new servants that Verion made. They ignored the two boys for they are just wimps from their eyes. What caught their attention was Schneia, since they didn''t allow anyone to enter the Kaiserpfalz, only the letter that she delivers reached them. So they did not saw her and they sensed that her aura is weak. But, ever since she entered the line, they Felt something different from her. "Bare yourselves O humans, for this is your Emperor." Verion''s voice were dark and cold, but the people who watched him felt that something big is coming. Verion unshackles himself from the limiter that he placed on himself. An almighty light appears piercing the heavens. But, it was not a pleasant one, what Verion releases is an aura that comparing his to Darknell is like comparing an ant to a Dragon. Of course, the one that represents Verion is the latter one. The people''s reaction can''t be described by words completely. The closest thing that could describe Verion''s power was "Evil" but that word is still not enough to describe his the strength of his powers. That is purely evil, but it has the strength of a God. They thought that the Heralds powers are comparable to the Gods but, after seeing Verion. The Heralds powers combined are just like a single drop of water in the ocean. "Is this God?" A random person from the crowd said. "Is your head okay!!?? How could that evil power came from a God!? How can we accept that one as our Emperor!?" Shouted by the other one. "But, what do you think will happen to us if we opposes him?" Another one replied to him. When the word "oppose" that Verion stated a while ago, no one didn''t actually give matter to it, but now, that word became the symbol for their destruction. Rando and the other people from his Guild who watched Verion felt that what would have happened to them if they happen to be on Verion''s bad side. But, after thinking the way they treat Verion lessened down their worries a little bit. Even the Heralds who were Verion''s own creation was still amazed by his almighty powers. "Verion-sama, I never thought that your powers are this strong. We can''t even comprehend the limits of your strength." Darknell who''s eyes were wide open looking closely at Verion''s power, is like a son who was admiring his father. As Darknell calculated, Verion''s powers can be felt by everyone in the whole Continent. The others also felt the same, especially the new servants. They thought that Verion is very strong but, not to this extent. "What are you talking about? I only removed the limiter you know?" "Eh?" "Ha?" The Emperor II ¡ã¡ã¡ã¡ã "What do you mean, Verion-sama?" Due to Darknell''s confusion, he couldn''t bring himself to just ask Verion. "The thing is... Um... How can I explain this?... Hmm..." Verion thought of an answer that could make them understand easily, and he ceases from releasing his powers around the Empire. The people who felt his powers immediately felt relaxed and relieved. However, the tenseness is still there, to those who continue observing Verion and his servant''s actions. While for Adonis and his teammates, they immediately left the battlefield when the Heralds have landed to the ground ¡ª just before they started to approach Verion. When he perceives Verion''s powers, his reaction is also the same from the public, as well as Sieggen and his teammates. "What I''m saying is, I''m not using a fraction of my powers." "Then, where did that powers come fro¡ª" Shortly before Darknell finishes the question blurted deep in his throat, he immediately stopped and asked forgiveness. "¡ªI apologize, Verion-sama. This foolish servant of yours can''t fully comprehend the power that you have exhibited." "That''s fine, it''s normal for anyone who saw that power to be confused. Now¡ª " Before Verion continued, he turned back to face the public and began to enunciate. "¡ªNow that you witnessed the power of a sovereign, do you still have any courage to oppose me?" "....." The whole Colosseum was dead-silent. None have reacted to Verion''s words. Even Galdern, who is supposed to be the role-model of being ''calm'' is about to be filled with anger. That''s because of the rude humans over there. "You should be thankful humans, If you happened not to be a citizen of this country, all of you should have died long ago!" Ladros muttered these words as he clenched his right fist placed on the ground from kneeling. Verion noticed him and sent him a needle-like glance. He immediately ceased himself as he apologizes to Verion deep inside his heart without saying a single word. "Then I''ll accept this silence as a ''Yes''." "... Y-y-yes... Von¡ª Your Imperial Majesty!" The announcer, Georf, was the one only one who answered, due to the crowd shutting their mouths. Even though Verion didn''t actually see him, he knelt and bowed his head. He even wondered why did he even do that. *What the hell am I doing?* Verion then turned back again and faced all of his servants kneeling to him. "Let''s go back to the Kaiserpfalz, tell me everything and I''ll also tell you what happened to me." "Understood, Verion-sama" All servants answered simultaneously and bowed their heads even deeper than previously. "Good! Then you may rise." Everyone stood up quietly. There are no mistakes in their movements. Each movement was executed perfectly. Even the new servants that Verion made didn''t make a single miss. *Hmm~ seems like the system is still working fine...* Verion thought those as he seized a glance to his three new servants. He cast a flying magic and his toes start to detach from the ground. All servants followed Verion. They cast flight magic, except for the two boys which are the new ones. Schneia can cast a flight spell due to her being a high leveled one. If Verion didn''t place a limiter on her, she is about level 490 above. Which surpasses the most of the past NPC''s that Verion created. As for the two boys, they were helped by Xandros, he summoned two flying beasts of the same kind, each one for Droth and Syth. [ Eloenix ] Type: Unique Monster Level: 395 Description: A monster that is a part of the Phoenix species, but it has an electric attribute and more agile but less destructive. "In 5 days time, anyone who belongs to the Empire''s border shall arrive at the designated place that will be given tomorrow." Everyone understood Verion''s words. However they started to create a ruckus after realizing what will happen in the next tournament if Verion, which is the Emperor, is also the Champion? "I will assign Adonis as the Champion for the next year''s tournament. I won''t participate anymore." Those words made the people felt their souls coming back to them, after it left from perceiving the past events. Only an insane person has the courage to fight his Emperor.This tale has been unlawfully lifted from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found elsewhere. "Make sure that my words will reach everyone. If I''ll receive a report that you left a single one, be sure that you are prepared to be punishment." Verion and his servants flew at an absurd speed towards the Kaiserpfalz. Everyone on the Colosseum was left speechless¡ª But the boiling tension on their chest has been relieved. "Haaah... They finally left, huh." The one who felt very reassured was Bertolt. He leaned on his chair and exhaled deeply. "I can''t believe it! Von-san is really the Emperor. So what he told us that time¡ª I get it now. That is right, that''s why he used the Emperor''s, no, his name as his party''s name." Rando who was muttering to himself was left with ounces of sweat on his forehead. *Haah... I''m always getting shocked this past few weeks. Von¡ªHis Imperial Majesty always make something unbelievable ever since he registered to the Guild. Just like that time, he completed five Adamantite ranked quests in a single day¡ª he''s not even yet a Titanium adventurer at that time. Then, he wiped out an entire lesser dragon''s nest!! Can you even believe that? Well, he has those strong people with him, that''s why they respected Von-sa¡ª His Imperial Majesty very much, so they already know everything from the beginning, huh...* He gave up from thinking intensely, and stood up while looking at the ceiling, he squeezed his fist from his side and cried out all the emotions within his heart. "Ahh!! That''s enough already! I''m gonna die young from being stress you know? Well, not that I''m young but¡ª" "You''re so noisy, Rando! Could you please shut your mouth? Everyone here is just like you. Look at what happened to this Colosseum, it became so silent that it became a ghost town." Rando was scolded by the Guildmaster of the Imperial Vultures. He was about in his sixties. A typical old man that was wearing a shady gray fancy clothes that are made for nobles, partnered with an excellently crafted hat that has three feathers on its side. Rando who seemed to be ashamed by his sudden actions sat back from his chair and shutter his mouth. ??? The spectators on the Colosseum started to depart from their seats. From what they have seen and witnessed earlier, their faces right now cannot be determined whether they are optimistic and pessimistic. On the other hand, Adonis and the others are still at the entrance of the battlefield. Imagining the things that happened. "How did it feel attacking His Imperial Majesty, Adonis?" Sieggen who seemed to jest his best friend made a slight smile on his face. "Shut it, Sieggen... So that''s the reason why I felt something strange ever since I saw him using that strange sword... But, I didn''t think that he will be that strong. Even the Heralds themselves compare to him are just like ants." "You are right, then if we could map it out, we are just an ant to the Heralds, correct?" "I hate to admit it but, you are right." "Next... The Heralds are also an ant compared to His Imperial Majesty, Right? Meaning... His Imperial Majesty followed by an ant, which represent the Heralds, and an ant to that ant would be us." A burst of laughter coming from everyone echoes around as soon as Sieggen was done from his explanation. "Hahaha! That is the only part of Sieggen where he didn''t excel. The way he interprets things is very hilarious." The one who reacted in a sarcastic way was Samuel. Even though he covered his mouth with his two hands, still, a resounding voice escaped from his clasp. "Is it really that bad?" Sieggen, who''s still not realizing, thrown a question. He faced at Nymira to give him her answer. "Yes, that bad." But, his last hope had been shattered and obliterated. But, because of his other personality, he silently went closer to the wall and sticks himself to it. He didn''t want to lose his composure in front of them so he turned back and comfort himself, alone. "Eh!? Is he already at that?" A man on his thirties that had brown hair and wears a full plated armor said. He was holding a sturdy shield and has a large built. He is one of Adonis''s teammates. "Seems like it." A man clad in a black robe said holding his staff said. He has a chocolate hair and has an average built. "Well, even if my brother is a high and popular person in public, he still has this annoying childish personality on him." Ferggen who woke up not too long ago, said. When he woke up, that was the time he saw the Heralds kneeling to him. After that, he continued to observe and gave up in his grudge. He accepted Verion as a person greater than him after all, no, comparing himself to Verion would be rude. After that, everyone tried to appease Sieggen so that they could go home. ??? Rando was now walking towards his room in the Guild. His footsteps felt heavy as he approaches his table. The feeling that, you have been stressed after seeing unbelievable things for many times. It will really take a toll on his mentality. Just after he sat on his chair, a person rushing towards his room suddenly barged in. "Rando-san!! Is it... really true? That Von-san... Hah... became the Emperor?" Kristen who has a hard time breathing from her running just a while ago. She immediately approaches closely to Rando. "A part of that was right." "Eh?" "Don''t ever use the name Von from now on, call him ''His Imperial Majesty''." "Then, is it really true?" Kristen who is very unsettled vigorously asked Rando and approached to him even closer. "Y-yes! By the way, you''re too close, move away!" "Jeez! I''m just asking questions, why are you so irritated?" "A lot of things happened you know?" "Tell me, tell me..." Kristen who had sparkling stars on her eyes made Rando couldn''t reject her. "Good grief, fine! Firstly, His Imperial Majesty defeated Sieggen and Adonis''s teams and became the Champi¡ª" "Haaah!? Really? Hooray! Doesn''t that mean we bested all the other Guilds? Then why are you so depressed? Are you an idiot?" "...Hey! That hurts you know?" "Hehehe... Sorry, please continue." Rando coughed to clear his throat and continued. "...After that the Heralds have come to the Colosseu¡ª" Just before he was done talking, Kristen immediately shouted very Loud¡ª really now, her attitude is really different when facing adventurers. That thought appeared to Rando''s head. Rando can''t hold it in anymore and continued to speak but, Kristen gripped his collar and swings him from left to right. He didn''t have the strength to react anymore so he just let himself from being dragged by the wave. After a while, Kristen calmed down and released Rando. After that, she let him continue talking. "After that, the Heralds kneel in front of His Imperial Majesty and everyone from the Colosseum was in complete shock¡ª" Rando prepared himself for Kristen to get crazy again but, this time she didn''t do it. Which made his hopes up. "¡ªKristen-chan..." "What is it?" "Have you felt that almighty power earlier?" "Hmm... Now that you told me... Everyone... Um... I don''t know if it''s everyone but, everyone here inside the Guild, including me, suddenly felt something very strong aura and we lost our consciousness." "Eh!? Seriously!?" Rando who seemed not believing to Kristen suddenly raised his voice. "Seriously..." "Well, I guess that''s expected from him. Maybe it was thanks to the barriers that we didn''t lose our consciousness at that time." "Huh?" Kristen tilted her head not understanding anything. Rando, for the second time, he prepared himself for the skyrocketing reaction of a curious girl in front of him that he couldn''t refuse¡ªhe loves cute girls after all.