《Godlike》 The Prolouge Godlike Prologue Imagine a world where dreams come true, where the impossible awaits, and where things you''ve only imagined become reality. Take all your childhood innocence, where you could be the hero or princess, and battle against mythical monsters, and unholy demons. Now compress that into a new world, that is what awaits in Forever Eden Online. Escape the masses, grasp at power and prominence and Unleash Your Inner Adventurer. 16 year old Alexander Rose rolled from his bed still groggy from last night''s endeavor. His body was covered in numerous bumps and bruises that he had endured from what he would later recall as hell on earth. "Ow ow ow, this game better be worth it" Alex grumbled The game he was referring to was the highly anticipated Forever Eden Online. It was announced a year ago and was still shrouded in mystery, there were countless rumors and hype, but a ridiculously low amount of actual facts to corresponded to them. All that was known about the game was three facts that came from its lone website and worldwide aired commercial. ? The world''s first VRMMORPG, equipped with a one of a kind super computer AI and a automatic multilingual translator that allowed for worldwide play ? A completely unbiased system where anything and everything is possible with hundreds of undiscovered races and an infinite amount of hidden classes ? First 10,000 copies sold 1 month before its expected release date. This was interesting because the site or commercial didn''t specify exactly where these few copies would be sold or how many would be sold at each retailer, so logically avid gaming fans went into an absolute frenzy searching for where these few copies could be. Alexander received his copy with a combination of single-minded determination and luck. Bored with his everyday routine, he was immediately started to explore the internet for his copy, and continued his search for a full six months until he "came across" (hacked) a private chat room where the participants were excitedly talking about making sure to keep the location of the store (which was conveniently placed 100 miles away) a "secret", on the internet? Amateurs, Alexander chuckled as he recalled the badly spelled chat page. After finding the page he quickly began encrypting it and protecting it with numerous pc killing viruses from anyone who happened to come across it as he did. He was thorough so this process took and additional week, he was confident that this page could crash the CIA''s main computer. Most people would view this as excessive, but in Alex''s mind this sort of calculating procedure would qualify as the norm. Alexander had been called a genius throughout all his life, which in fact would be far from the truth. He wasn''t born with excessive brilliance but he did possess an avid curiosity and a stubborn personality that hated to lose in anything he cared about. You may not believe that this could cause much of a difference in a child''s development, but the affects do add up. For example, Alex doesn''t understand math, so he studies until he can write an award winning dissertation at the age of 4. Alex''s mom has back pain, so he memorizes every pressure point on the human body to relieve her. Alex''s computer has a virus, so he designs and builds a super computer powerful enough to run 4 different satellites simultaneously, the point is he will strive forward until his goals are met no matter the obstacle. After stretching for a few minutes Alex heads toward his already installed capsule. Even though he had tried to explicitly to hide the location and even arriving a week early to the pre-sales there was already a large crowd. The fact that he got the last copy was due to a large part the crowd "suddenly" feeling drowsy and falling asleep. Of course Alex wasn''t responsible for the sleep inducing gas that was released, (directly) but he didn''t bother staying any longer than necessary. If you stumble upon this narrative on Amazon, it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it."Well hopefully this will be entertaining" Alex replied with a wry smile, while stepping into the capsule. Immediately his vision darkened and was blinded by a white light. When his eyes readjusted he was in an all white room. He was greeted by a cheery female voice, as he regained his senses. The scan on your iris and vein has determined that you are an unregistered user. Do you want to create a new account? "Yes" Since you are part of the starting adventurers you are allowed one reasonable request of your choosing Interesting, he expected a boost for being part of the first to 10,000 but the AI gave him more freedom than he was expecting, he began contemplating the wheels already turning in his head. Select the name of your avatar. Hmm he had neglected to think about his name much, after struggling for a bit he picked a named he felt was dignified yet not too snobby " I''d like it to be Cassius" Select your gender "Male" he said quickly, 16 years of one gender would make it hard to get used a new one, he thought logically. Forever Eden Online has a total 50 known races. You may select your race from the primary twenty... He took a look at the list of potential races and was slightly disappointed, he''s seen all these races already and maintaining the status quo was not something he prided himself with "Excuse me" Yes "May I choose a different race from the primary selected" No I''m afraid you cannot, you must choose from the primary races. You may restart character creation at a later time if more races have been found, or if you meet the necessary requirements in game to change races. Hmm he still didn''t feel like resigning to fate, when he remembered he had an ace up his sleeve "May I use my request to choose a race not yet found?" Let me check... Request denied, Not Reasonable Alex maintained his calm since he had expected as much, but he was not done yet " I understand, how about instead I use my request to select a random race that has yet to be found?" Checking... Request accepted, are you sure you want a random race selected? "Yes" though he hated leaving things to luck, he hated being ordinary more and was self-assured he would succeed regardless of his races weaknesses. Race humanoid in nature, please select your appearance Yes!!! This was going to make adapting to the game that much easier" Alex could be considered relatively attractive so he wasn''t worried to much about appearance, so he gave himself something he''s always wanted." Yes can I get a specific tattoo on my upper arms, I want spiraling engraving from every past civilization...yes just like that thank you" he said beaming Your account has been activated. Your stats and class shall be determined while you are playing Forever Eden Online. Your race has been determined, you have been born a GOD Welcome to Forever Eden, good luck on your journey as you Unleash Your Inner Adventurer Wait...Wah? Suddenly his vision darkened once more, Alex''s last thought was "Why me?" Next Chapter Beginnings Beginnings Alex mind was racing from one idea to another ''God?, How can I be a god? What kind of broken game, gives a player such an unfair advantage?...Calm down, just calm down the game has yet to explain what its purpose is or its end goal. I haven''t been playing long enough to receive any instruction, let''s take this situation calmly and analyze what position I''m currently in.'' As he opened his eyes he was greeted with a change of scenery, the room he was in was cozy with modest decoration and light frivolities. Yet it radiated a homeliness that Alex wasn¡¯t accustomed to, it made him feel loved, though he had no idea where these feelings derived from. As he did a quick overview of the room, he quickly memorized every detail of the room. His attention finally arrived at the lone figure, sitting next to a large fireplace. To say she was stunning was a complete understatement, her cute warm smile, and fiery red hair complemented her inviting atmosphere. She was dressed moderately, but instead of taking away from her appearance, it only served to increase it. It felt fitting as if any other look would have taken away from her essence. As her gaze caught mine, she flashed the same wry smile oddly similar to the trademark smile Alex has monopolized. "Guessing from the fact that you are instantly familiarizing yourself with our home, you truly must be my child, you will be a instant relief from boredom if you continue interesting me" the beautiful woman said while chuckling walking toward me. Alex then began to glance at himself, and saw that his stature had been drastically decreased. To say that he was in fact an infant, would most likely be correct. Though this upset him he smoothly registered this, accepted it, and moved on in the span of a few seconds. "kuchi kuchi coo, whose the world''s strongest deity? You are, my little savior." Normally Alex would have flew into a rage at being looked down on, but any retort died on his lips when he looked into this woman''s eyes. They were filled with such....love. "Nice to meet you sweetheart, I am known as Hestia goddess of the hearth, family, and domestic life, but you can call me Mother." Once again Alex''s mind was racing from idea to idea, trying to make sense of all the things that were happening. "ku ku kuh" Hestia chuckled " You have so many thoughts for someone so young, sleep answers will arrive in due time. Your only concern should be rest, my little savior." Alex tried to resist but suddenly felt, a concrete fatigue that held no room for argument. He closed his eyes and drifted to sleep. He was immediately greeted with a light blue window. Alex/Cassius''s Pov Congratulations for completing your first day of Forever Eden Online, for this achievement we will give you a quick overview of what to expect when playing. ''You can''t be serious, completing a day is an achievement. Well at least I get some needed information. You may bring up your basic character information by saying the words "Show" and the thing you to examine, Ex: Show Skill Window, Show inventory Time flows differently in Forever Eden, by using cutting edge technology we can increase the speed of your brain and make it seem as more time is flowing than it really is. 1 Day Real World= 4 Days in Forever Eden Forever Eden Online(FEO) begins with a growing period that last for 4 weeks in game, you may not leave your parents until that time is done Every adventurer is born into a family that best fits their personality and race requirements. To keep the game fair every adventurer will start in a middle class household, but be warned your actions can affect the stature of your family for better or worse Familiarity will start at maximum with both parents, and neutral with potential siblings. Every beginning player will start with newbie clothing, 10 barley bread(Or Cultural Equivalent), and 10 copper The Economic System set in place is as follows ? 100 copper= 1 Silver ? 100 silver= 1 Gold ? 100 Gold= 1 Royal Various Monsters offer differing exp depending on level and fighting ability Gain a total of 5 stat every level Classes must be gained to learned exclusive skills for said stat Race Specific Culture and Special Abilities will be explained by parents The rest is up to you, the fate of the world are in your hands, we wish you luck as you Unleash Your Inner Adventure The information was very basic and didn''t explain much, but something is better than nothing. "Let''s try it shall we" Alex smiled "Show Notifications"
First Player to be born a god, +1000 Fame
''As expected, only I would have this odd race''
Earned Title: Little Savior- The pet name for Hestia first and only son, speaks of one capable of saving the world +5 to every stat +5 to Karma 20% increase in ability to learn new skills
* Whistle* ''This title has a lot of perks might as well equipped it''
The very act of you being born has brought new life to the Goddess Hestia, gained +10 Karma
''Didn''t really do anything to deserve that but more stat is always better than less, hmm well since I''ve already started might as well continue'' " Show Alexander''s Stat" .... ''Hmm, oh that''s right got to get used to referring to myself as my in game name'' "Show Cassius''s Stat"
NameCassiusClassN/A
Health500Mana500
Level1
Fame1000Infamy0
Strength20(+5)Agility20(+5)
Wisdom20(+5)Intelligence20(+5)
StaminaInfiniteVitality20(+5)
Followers0
Karma10(+5)
This novel''s true home is a different platform. Support the author by finding it there.Cassius had to rub his eyes to make sure he wasn''t imagining the results, he''d played RPG''s before and knew that no beginner should have starting stats like this. ''Well I already knew that this race was impressive, I didn''t expect my character to be this broken though'' He decides to log out for a while and actually rest in the real world. When he woke up he immediately rushed to his capsule and started the game. You have awakened When I awakened Hestia, or should I refer to her as Mother, was standing over me. "Good morning my little savior, it seems that sleep did more good than I thought it would" As I looked down it seems that my body had grown over night. Instead of the infant body I had before, it looks like I have grown to the body of a toddler. "Your coming of age, had come a little earlier than I had plan, but no matter I will tell you what needs to be told" Cassius Nodded as his Mother went on. "Ok I have sworn a vow to remain a virgin forever, so it''s kind of an issue that you are alive right know. The society of the gods is unfulfilling to me, constant struggles for power and followers. Petty grudges maintained for millennia, I found them uninteresting and distanced myself preferring to tend to my hearth, and leave to politics of the gods to others. Yet I discovered as time went by I found something lacking, an emptiness that was lurking away in the shadows. I began to ask myself ''What is a home without family?''...So I used a part of my essence to create you my son. I brought you into the world unjustly and for that I beg for you forgiveness." She explained painfully. Alex could see the pain hidden beneath the surface so he quickly reassured her that he was not angry. "I am not angry, you need not ask for forgiveness. I couldn''t have asked for a better person to call my Mother." Hestia looked up tears clouding her eyes, and wordlessly wrapped me in her arms. After regaining her composure mother stood and retrieved a golden globe from a silken bag. "Now then, let''s move on to the next order of business" mother said flashing a wry smile Gods gain their classes differently than mortals, while mortals can obtain the classes through various means. Gods have their classes weaved into their very being, these classes grow as they do. Now I want you to touch this golden globe and tell me what kind of God you aspire to be" Hestia explained Cassius thought long before giving his answer. He didn''t want to really want to be a god, but he did know what kind of person he hoped to be. " I wish to be a steadfast stone, unperturbed in times of trouble, able to overcome any obstacle, cleanly finish any enemy, and meet all of my goals" He said strongly Suddenly a sharp pain hit is his heart, it felt like a flame had found it way in his body and was working its way through his veins. When it finally receded he found his tattoos had found his way across his arms and towards his palms. Then golden globe had melded into a long recurve bow, with silver and white intricate designs into its golden frame.
Class Change, Would you like to convert to a Hidden Class
"Yes"
You are now Kothori Incarnate In Greek it means Complete Determination, only awarded to those who rather die than fail. The last god to have been named a Kothori, was legended to have stood still with his bow for one millennia to achieve the perfect draw. -Learn Archery Mastery to God level -Unlock Godlike skills in relation to the class -Archers around the continent will treat you as a god and revere you.
New Skill:
Gods Command(Active): Command everyone around you into complete submission, because of the force of your will -Cast duration determined to the amount of will power -Negate all status buffs -30% chance of causing fear debuff
New Stat:
Will power: Advanced form of Endurance, reduce pain and increase defense by sheer force of will
New Skill:
Calm Brook(Passive): Just like the stone in the stream nothing fazes you, you mind is impenetrable. -Causes burst of thinking ability, to cope in battle situations -Slows down time by 10:1 ratio per sec, further advancement of the skill will raise the amount of time slowed - Cannot be harmed by status debuffs of the mind
New Skill:
Home is where the hearth is(Active)= Can instantly create a personal space to reside and store items Cannot be used in battle
Cassius was completely shocked, at no time did he expect such amazing skills, but before he could even celebrate the air suddenly thinned and it was becoming difficult to breathe. static could be seen jumping between furniture. "What''s happening?" Cassius croaked His mother mouth was pressed into a thin line, and her eyebrows where arched. "Your Uncle is here"
Uh this took forever, cant believe it Guess its my fault for leaving this till last minute Tables were a pain but perfectionist cant complain I hope you guys enjoy it rate, follow, love, and all that good stuff Q&A Next Chapter Beginnings Pt 2 Beginnings Pt 2 Cassius Pov "Uncle? Who?" Cassius said still struggling to breathe. Suddenly there was a flash of lightning, that filled the room with light. When I regained my bearings and my eyes cleared, I looked up to see the imposing figure radiating an ominous presence towards my direction. I instantly fell to my knee''s as an invisible pressure started crushing the life out of me. As I stared at the giant man, My vision fell to the visible smirk he sported as he ridiculed my weakness. A surge of anger overcame me, no one and I mean no one laughs at me and walks away unscathed. I slowly picked myself up to my feet, though it feels like multiple bones have broken. As I reached the giant I summoned my remaining energy to punch him as hard as I could. Then as if it had never existed, the pressure dispersed and I fell towards to floor. "HaHaHa, I''m surprised dear sister. Your son has more fight in him then I had thought possible" The large man bellowed. "Zeus, don''t you think that kind of test was a little extreme" My mother said calmly, though I could see her hands were balled into a fist and her knuckles were white. "Nonsense, if he is to survive the trials he must be able to handle at least this much. He has impressed me today, I agree to your terms ill look forward to see what kind of God he will grow into. My boy Cassius, sorry to test and run but I''m a busy man. Let''s have a manly heart to heart at a later time, hmm." He said as the white flash appeared again and he was gone. Mother rushed to me and quickly started checking for any injury, until she suddenly stopped and raised her eyebrows. "Oh you have discovered this skill this is rare even for gods" I looked at her strangely "ku ku kuh, my little savior haven''t you wondered why you aren''t in pain?" ''Hmm that thought had crossed my mind, but hadn''t registered completely yet.'' "Well you''ve been through a lot, today let''s get you something to eat shall we" I nod noticing my satiety levels have dropped pretty low. After eating mother gourmet food, I decided to check my notifications that had been blinking for a while, ever since I put it on silent the last time I used it. "Show Notifications"
Refusal to bow against much stronger foe, +20 Will Power
Belief in your victory in an impossible situation +10 Faith
New Skill:
Killing Intent(Active) From resisting a large amount of killing intent you have gained the ability to emit this pressure to others ''Nice, this can be very useful later if I need to intimidate anyone'' Pressure raises and becomes more sinister as skill level rises
New Skill:
Mindless Determination(Passive) The entire world melts away, and you can only see your goal Increase Agi, Str, Int, Wis, and Endurance by 15% for duration of the skill Unknown Unknown *Breaking your concentrating will cause -10hp per second while skill is active
''Whoa, this skill is more like a double edged sword than an advantage, got to remind myself to stay extra focused when it''s on'' New skill:
Focus Energy(Active) Condense Mana or Faith into your body to strengthen yourself or your weapons Mana: Can use elements to increase the effects of focus energy, more understanding of the element will lead to better effects Faith: Allows you to pass your limits by the amount of faith you condense, current limit 0/50, will increase as skill grows Unknown
"Wah!!" Cassius could hardly control himself, this skill had so much potential, he was surprised that someone of his level could possess it. I will have to check New Skill:
God''s Aura(Active) Cost:50mp per Heal 10hp per second, further advancement in skill will increase amount of hp gained Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
''A highly mysterious skill that I can only use for 10 secs, as of right now it''s useless but I might as well save it in case I need an emergency heal "Wow these skills are amazing, but I don''t know why I keep receiving powerful skills so early." "That''s parts of a god mentality sweetheart. There are two types of ways gods gain skills, they either gain thousands of skill that do the same thing and strengthen each other or highly advanced skills that grow as they do." Mother explained " Your probably the latter, and since we don''t have teachers to instruct us in new skills we continuously manifest them once the requirements are set, the growing period usually has the most increase. Your rapid skills increase is normal, but the quality is what surprises me" Cassius took the news in stride. ''I have to think of ways to utilize these skills, increase my battle potential'' "Well since your uncle has agreed to my proposal, we have work to do. First we have to train your body to maintain your battle potential." "Um, mother what did Zeus mean by trials" I questioned my curiosity peaking "As curious as always I see, in due time my little savior" Mother said while giving me a wry smile and waving her hands. Instantly we were transported to a metal room, decorated with blood red paint and hanging weapons. "Ares, I know your here the continent is peaceful, so I know you''re here sulking." Mother called out A man that looked like a hardcore commando materialized with an explosion, "Sulking is such an ugly word dear aunt, I would refer to it as contemplating better days" "Interesting, well no matter. I believe we have an agreement, you have promised to train my son" "Ah, I''m afraid that''s impossible" "Are you breaking your word?" My mother asked menacingly, warmth leaving the room with each word, if I didn''t know better, I would swear that the weapons on the wall all where pointing towards Ares. I felt a shiver down my spine, and Ares looked pale. "No no, you misunderstand I said that I would train him if he was worthy, and he has yet to prove that" Ares said quickly "A child that has earned Zeus favor is not worthy" My mother asked once again and know it unquestioned that the atmosphere in the room had changed. I could see ice forming at the corners of the room and the weapons on the wall where literally floating towards Ares slowly. "Aunt please, it was a slip of the tongue. What I meant is that he may not be ready for my training for him. To prove it lets have a little training exercise. I will reduce my power to his level and only block and dodge his attacks." Ares pleaded "Hmm, well I guess that''s fair. I have full confidence in my little Cassius" Mother said proudly heat finally returning to the room, and the weapons levitating back to the walls. Both I and Ares breathed a sigh of relief, I only then realized how scary my mother could be. "But how can he fight he''s still a toddler" My Mother questioned suspiciously "Simple for this spar I will just, grant a blessing of growth for the duration of the battle" Ares explained "Cousin Ares, before we start can I have a minute to think of a battle plan" I asked, raising my voice for the first time in this conversation. "Hmm? Oh...yes, yes. Take all the time you need." He replied smiling. He clearly didn''t think this was going to be a challenge. Cassius struggled to keep himself from smacking that smug smile off his face. Go an entire lifetime without being looked down on and this is what I have to deal with on my second day here. I''ll be surprised if he keeps that smile by the end of this spar, but first off let''s check what I have to deal with. "Show stat"
NameCassiusClassKothori Incarnate
Health500Mana500
Level1
Fame1000Infamy0
Strength20(+5)Agility20(+5)
Wisdom20(+5)Intelligence20(+5)
StaminaInfiniteVitality20(+5)
Followers0
Karma10(+5)
Faith10(+5)Will Power20(+5)
''I have much more to work with than an average newbie I have to use all my advantages to win this fight'' "Show Inventory"
Inventory: ? Barley Bread x10 ? Newbie clothing set ? 10 copper ? Golden Death- type recurve bow, rarity: God
"Show Golden Death"
Golden Death "The glassy waters that lay in peace, Lined by tree''s that border its mirror, and through the glass they reach for the sky.." A true weapon does not disturb nature and instead melds with it, the golden death arrows do not fly through all obstacles, I destroys its existence completely. To maintain balance, to erase its enemies. A bow create and soul bound to the God Cassius, attempted theft of weapon will incur the wrath of the gods, fate, and balance itself -1000 karma. The author''s tale has been misappropriated; report any instances of this story on Amazon.This bow works by converting thoughts into arrow You must have total understanding of the arrow you wish to create. Special Skill: Shards of Fate- create an arrow that will destroy anything in creation for 10 levels, and your life. Gods will even quiver in front of this arrow, this is not death. Death does not mean anything to an immortal, this is obliteration.
''This weapon is amazing, but the special skill is a bit like overkill. 10 whole levels the cost is too much, but I do like the fact that I have an unstoppable weapon. Well let''s move on to skills, and work on a battle plan after that. "Show Skills"
Skill''s Window
Calm Brook(Passive)Beginner lvl 1(0.0%)
Home is where the hearth is(Active)Beginner lvl 1(0.0%)
God''s Aura(Active)Beginner lvl 2(14.1%)
Mindless Determination(Passive)Beginner lvl 1(81.2%)
Focus Energy(Active)Beginner lvl 1(1.4%)
Killing Intent(Active)Beginner lvl 1(15.6%)
Archery MasteryBeginner lvl 1(0.0%)
Ancient Runes(Active/Passive)Beginner lvl 3(0.0%)
''Hmm I haven''t seen Ancient runes yet, wonder what it does'' "Show Ancient Runes"
Ancient Runes They say the ancients left many memories of the past in there runes. Only the gods and powerful creatures can still remember how to decipher them, but most if not all have forgotten. Unknown Unknown Unknown
''Hmm no information huh, I''ll leave it then. I''ll make a mental note to ask mother later.'' Contemplating his battle plan, he worked out the specifics until he found it plausible. "Cousin Ares, what are the rules?" I asked after completing my battle plan. "Thought you''d never ask" He beamed after waiting patiently " It''s simple. You can uses anything and everything to attack me, and I won''t attack back just dodge and block. If you can land a clean hit then ill train you. We''ll start after you make your first attack. Understand?" He explained while casting the before mentioned blessing. Stretching my regular body again I selected one out of the thousands of plan I had formulated. "Sounds easy enough." I reply calmly picking up golden death. I have experience with bows and arrows. I had taken up and interest in archery until he could hit a target 150 meters away on the bulls eye 99% of the time. It''s all just math. Distance, Height, Power, Speed, and Air Resistance. He was good enough to be considered an Olympic athlete. ''Let''s get into battle mode'' I closed my eyes and thought about what I needed to do. ''I need to block all of his exits, I have a long range weapon. I have to use that to my advantage'' victory... ''I don''t know his battle capabilities, I have to study him while we spar'' victory... ''I have infinite stamina, I can draw this fight out as long as I need too. He didn''t give me a time limit'' victory... ''He''s underestimating me, he''s more prone to making mistakes'' Victory! ''I have an unlimited amount of ammo, since it doesn''t cost anything to fire'' Victory!! ''He doesn''t know my abilities either, I can surprise him'' Victory! Victory! ''I will be the winner, I will emerge the champion, there is no different scenario ,I will grasp'' victory!!!!!! Victory!, Victory!, Victory!!!! I quickly open my eyes, it seems that mindless determination has been activated already. The only thing I see is Ares flashing his smug smile, waiting patiently. I ready golden death and materialized the iron tipped arrow that I am already well accustomed to. I fire three shot simultaneously. Ares quickly dodges the first two but has to deflect the Third. He looks back up to my position but I am already gone. Casting Focus Energy on my legs the minute the last arrow was fired. I instantly appear behind Ares and fire two arrows to both his head and his heart. He instinctively sidesteps the both of them and looks for my position, but again I''m nowhere to be seen. Ares Pov I''m currently being forced to fight against Hestia''s brat. It should be a quick fight, where the brat throws some weak punches, maybe some kicks if he''s brave. After getting nowhere he''ll probably give up and I will be free to dwell in my anguish in peace. I watch as the boy picked up the bow and examines it for any irregularities. I stand patiently while the boy mumbled something under his breath. I recognize something peculiar about the boys aura. At first it felt cool, calm, collected. Now it''s completely changed, it was sinister and dark. I have a strange feeling that it was directed wholeheartedly at me. I''m not scared however, I the god of war am the most battle hardened god in all of Mount Olympus, this boy isn''t strong enough to scare him but it did make him uneasy. Suddenly the brat opens his eyes but instead of the heartwarming almond he saw before, they had transformed into a harsh gold that hurt to look at, his tattoos on his arms glowed silver. Yet Ares didn''t have any time to be shocked because immediately two arrows were shot at him almost simultaneously. They were good shots but at his level, it was child''s play to dodge them. What saved him, from losing was his instincts, his hand managed to swat away an arrow that seemed to appear out of nowhere. He looked up so as to watch the kid''s movement more clearly, but he was gone. Again his instincts from years of battle saved him. He felt a slight disruption in the air and managed to sidestep a second before two arrows flew through where he was standing just a few seconds ago. He quickly looked back to find out where his enemy was, but only found air once more. ''What am I fighting?'' Ares asked himself in awe. Cassius Pov Cassius had jumped into the air after firing two arrows, and went an amazing height thanks to the condensed mana. ''Yes, it seems like guerrilla warfare managed to throw him off balance, but it won''t work forever.'' Time seemed to slow down as Cassius picked another plan he had created in the mere lapse of a second. ''Let''s try this'' I fire eight arrows two where he is currently standing and six, two each at his plausible escape routes. He dodges the first two, and it looks like his about to fall into my trap arrows, when he suddenly fazes through them. I''m shocked, but put it aside and activate step 2 of my plan as he locks on to my position as I land. I throw my bow at him, and condense the last of my mana into my legs and right arm. As I flit at supersonic speed to his blind spot, I materialize an arrow into my right hand and use to condensed mana to throw it at him with force. ''The description never said the arrow I materialize has to appear on the bow,...that it it''s about to hit, I win!'' Suddenly an invisible wall smashes into my arrow and throws it off course. I''m shocked how could it be, but I have no time to dwell on it. ''I have to come up with a plan that involves unarmed combat with a success ratio of 50% or higher quickly!'' Suddenly Ares appears before me, and I ready myself in a defensive stance. Until he puts his hand on my shoulder and says "Congratulations, you passed!" ''Wah?'' Ares Pov ''Where is he?'' I search frantically but I cant zone in on him. I feel a disruption from above and cleanly dodge two incoming arrows, I think I''m in the clear until I spot another arrow heading towards me and get ready to dodge it. My battle sense says something is strange about this arrow, so I perform an advanced footwork technique. A little dirty considering to nature of the match but necessary to avoid a annoying loss. I look back. '' Two arrows'' I''m stunned, this boy is advanced enough to fire an arrow behind another one in the same trajectory and speed as to hide the second, and talented enough to think of it on the fly and have it work against a god as his opponent!'' ''This just got, very interesting Cassius huh?'' I finally found the boy, he had jumped into the air. Genius was the only word he could use to describe it. The boy throws his weapon in his direction and I cleanly dodge. ''Has he given up'' Ares thought dejectedly, sad that his fun would end there and then. In the corner of his eyes he sees Cassius, throwing an arrow and watches as it travel at the same speed as the ones he fired with his bow. I''m in the middle of a dodge, I can''t step away. ''Amazing, guess I got to admit this is my loss.'' I blow the arrow away with a magic barrier. Collecting myself I teleport over to Cassius congratulate him on his victory'' "Congratulations, you passed!" I look over to Hestia who was watching the entire spar wide eyed "Aunt, I agree to train him. We''ll have so much fun" I said smiling evilly
Whats up guys Don''t you hate having to wait until like the 5-7 chapter for a battle scene? Me too. Tell me if my action scenes are up to par I will do my best to rise to your expectations The skills he portrays are only the first part hell gain some after physical and magic training I know that overhauling skills is unsophisticated so i promise after the growing period he wont be getting any for a while This chapter is a little longer than my last two sorry for being so wordy :) PS: sorry about the edits i suck at proofreading so i really skim over a chapter before sending it, so i have to edit a lot srry Next Chapter The Entrance To Hell The Entrance To Hell Cassius Pov I don''t know what happened exactly but it looks like I''ve won, the result was never in doubt. As my mana gradually trickles to empty and fatigue sets in. ''Uh, my body feels a thousand times heavier. I wonder how long I would have lasted if not for my unlimited stamina, guess the effects of fatigue do not disappear of battle.'' "Show Notifications"
Gained Mastery in The following Skills ? Calm Brook(Passive) Level up Beginner Lv2 (82%) ? Focus Energy(Active) Level up Beginner Lv1(92.8%) ? Archery Mastery Level up Beginner Lv5(12.4%) ? Mindless Determination(Passive) Level up Beginner Lv3(41.5%)
Gained stats: ? +10 Strength ? +15 Agility ? +22 Wisdom ? +5 Will Power
New Skill:
Flit steps 20mp per use Use supersonic speed to travel to use destination, amount of distance covered in one use: 200m At a higher level capable of covering more distances, and performing high speed turns Chance of critical while stepping increase by 200%
New skill
Arrow Wielding (Sub skill of Archery Mastery) Rarity: God Legends of the past have learned that the bow and arrow are more than a long ranged weapon and have found uses for each aspect of the weapon. Able to master use of arrows as knives to God level Able to master use of arrows as throwing weapons to God level Understanding of Beginner Kunai arrow increased to 100%
New Skill:
Bow Wielding (Sub skill of Archery Mastery) Rarity: God Legends of the past have learned that the bow and arrow are more than a long ranged weapon and have found uses for each aspect of the weapon. Able to master use of bow as a one handed weapon to God Level Able to master use of bow as a shield to God Level
''It seems that I have picked up something useful.'' "Hmm cousin Ares it seems that my tactics have been turned into skills" I said after catching my breathe "You will refer to me as master during your training, and you will need all the skills in your disposal to complete my course" Ares said flashing an evil smile "You may want to say you goodbyes to your mother, you may not be seeing her for a while. As I walked over to my mother, I took a minute to gather my thoughts. A lot had happened in the course of two game days. I had been just going along with the events as they happened and couldn''t find any time to think. God race has a lot of advantages, but it wouldn''t be a applicable race if all it had where perks. Everyone would want to be a god and the game would be giving an unfair advantage to the rest of its players. I know that there has to be a downside, so I have to gain as many abilities as possible to counteract that downside. My mother seems to have regained her composure as I reached her position at the corner of the room. "Congratulations sweetheart, you seem to have gained Ares'' interest. He''s an outstanding teacher, but always moody when there are no wars going on. Your skill in Archery seems very advanced, probably to the point of a high level mortal ranger. I recall that rangers copied many styles from the original Kothari." Mother remarked with a smile ''Hmm, more information about my class. Interesting.'' "Oh, by the way. Mother how did you change the atmosphere of the room like that, I''m curious?" I asked honestly Mother looked slightly puzzled "I haven''t told you yet, I''m sorry sweetheart. It slips my mind from time to time that you are still young" ''Not really'' I thought "I am the goddess of the home. That means all places of rest are under my control. This trait has allowed me to keep my freedom. How would you feel if every time you tried to sleep or rest, you would be attacked by your very home? Now imagine if you immortal and that happens for all eternity." She questioned expectantly. Stolen story; please report. I gulped, any normal person would quickly be driven to madness. "ku ku kuh, even the major gods such as Ares know that it''s not wise to anger me." My mother laughed ''Yep, its official mother is scary." "Also mother I picked up this skill, but I''m not sure what it does" I explained "Show Ancient Runes to Hestia"
Ancient Runes They say the ancients left many memories of the past in there runes. Only the gods and powerful creates can still remember how to decipher them, but most if not all have forgotten. Unknown Unknown Unknown
I looked up to see mother sporting a look of astonishment, "I knew my little savior was born to do great things, but never this outstanding. These runes came from the beginning of time, before even the titans. They were created by the great mother Gaia. These runes come from understanding and gain mastery over all things understood and yet to be explained. I couldn''t possibly translate this but your next tutor might be able to." She said in awe. "We''ll talk about this later sweetheart, now you have bone shattering training to complete" Mother smiled brightly ''Scratch that, she isn''t just scary but evil'' With a final hug, she once again waved her hand and shimmered out of existence. I turned back to Ares only to find that his home had been transformed into a dungeon looking storehouse. "Alright brat you will be with me for two weeks. In those two weeks we will train in three parts. For the first five days we will break and heal your body continuously, until it transforms into an entity that cannot be easily broken. Usually this would be done with continuous training on every part of your body, but since we don''t have time for that I will be taking out my frustration on your weak frail body. The second part of your training will be continuous sparring. Gods, every one of them, can fight. They each have their own style that fits them and it grows as they do. Yes, I know you''ve heard the term grow repeatedly, but that''s how gods develop. I will be targeting your weak points and your style will grow as you become more accustomed to battle. Last, but not least we are going to train your skills, this will by far be the most difficult training. You will have to fight against an opponent that is the exact opposite of you, and defeat its skill sets. This method will teach you new ways to utilize your skills in new ways. Finally you will face me at full power, if you can survive for five minutes I will consider your training complete. Are you sure you want to continue?" Ares explained. Quest:
Hell''s training We thoroughly recommend that you don''t attempt this course. No one would judge you. Rewards for Completion: Familiarity with Ares god of War increase Skills, Stats, and Experience Penalties for Failure: Nothing, mercy is offered
''What''s with this ominous quest window'' "I am ready for the challenge" I replied confidently Quest Accepted Before I could even close the window Ares sped toward me. He hit me with a punch that felt like a two ton weight. A sharp pain exploded in my chest, I''m not sure but I think my lungs have collapsed. "Really now?" Ares questioned with an evil grin. "Well that''s yet to be decided, isn''t it?"
Whats up guys This is more like a buffer chapter for chapter 5 still i wanted to make this one a little interesting, i hope you liked it Give me your opinions, what skills should he learn during training there''s gonna be a maximum of three Archery, defense, and sight, One in each category I have my own ideas but i have faith that you guys will give me some really good ones Sorry the chapter is so short, girlfriend issue :( Once again rate, follow, favorite,love, and all that good stuff Next Chapter Hells Training Pt 1 Hell''s Training Pt 1 Cassius Pov Pain. Everything seems to have drowned out and the only thing that registers anymore is Pain. I don''t know how long it''s been since we started this training, but I know it is not over. "Uhh" I wheeze, coughing up more blood. "Hmm that''s good enough for now, take a short break" Ares would tell me. I would then proceed to log off. Eat, bathe, and use the restroom until I walk back into the capsule to continue again. The memory of the torture is evident, my eyes have darkened and my lips are cracked. I can''t quit though, I never quit. If I want to retain my sanity after all this is over than that is the one thing I can''t allow myself to do. So I stand and I ready myself, for more pain. For that is all I know, and that is my world. Pain. Ares Pov This boy continues to impress me. After about an hour of this training most people would have had a mental breakdown, but not this boy. I have shattered, dismembered, ruptured, burned, dissolved, cut, and ripped almost every part of his body. I remember going to this training also and struggling to stay conscious, if he wasn''t a god he would have died from shock regardless of my immediate healing. What surprises me however, is that no matter how much punishment I inflict he refuses to scream. He continues to stand and lifts his hands into a defensive stance. Absolutely amazing, this kid gives me chills. If he were on my level? No, let''s get back to reality. The demonic thing about this training is that it distorts time, to allow the body to change into its true form. He must have gone through a month of constant pain in the two and a half days we have trained. Well he said he was ready for the challenge, let''s move on to internal injuries shall we. Cassius Pov My body no longer recognizes feeling. I''ve felt death numerous times, but have yet to die. My mind has all but split into two opposing sides ''Let me die. Let me die. I don''t want to face this anymore, let''s end this torment.'' ''No I refuse death, I am Alexander Rose. I do not fail. I. Never. Fail'' There is a battle of wills between myself, but I know my true self will emerge victorious. My true self does not fail, that is absolute. Ares Pov He has completed the training, contrary to my belief that it was impossible for anyone but me. I leave him to rest and become accustomed to his new body. Still the boys tries to stand up, his eyes are golden like they were before. His tattoos glow silver and have spread to the sides of his torso. He slowly picks his arms up, and gets into a defensive stance. "HaHaHa, I love this kid" Ares beams, "The fun hasn''t even started yet." Cassius Pov I open my eyes slowly, it seems that I had lost consciousness during training. I turn to apologize to Ares, and find him sitting at a large table covered in delectable foods and drinks. "You''ve passed the first part of your training with flying colors, come and eat while we talk about part 2" He didn''t have to tell me twice I was starving. As ravaged my food as if it were my last meal. Ares waited patiently until I finished eating. "For the next part of your training we are going to help you discover your style of fighting we are going to continuously spar until you have a basic understanding of what your style is going to be. I don''t want you to hurt yourself, so take an hour to get used to your new body." I took his advise and walked into a small training room, to check out my body''s new capabilities. I looked at myself in the mirror it seems that my skin has now picked up a golden hue, like Mother, Zeus, and Cousin Ares. ''It looks like I have become more Godlike without my knowledge.'' I tried using flit steps to run to the other side of the room and ran face first into the wall. ''Ah I don''t remember my control being so lax when I faced Ares, guess I''ve got to practice that'' Next I materialized the kunai arrow to get a better feel of it. ''Hmm, it seems like the grip and the shaft are the same. Looks like I will be able to shoot this arrow too, just not as far. This may give me a leg up when it comes to medium ranged combat as well as close.'' I try throwing the kunai next, and set the target to a scarecrows head across the room. I Quickly calculate the speed, power, and distance to the scarecrow and throw. The kunai imbeds itself into the shoulder of the scarecrow. I frown, I forgot to factor in the added weight and air resistance of the shaft. I try again and this time it flies perfectly into the scarecrows temple. I throw a few more into the jugular, knee, and eye of the scarecrow which go perfectly towards its target. ''I have no limit on the amount I can make this is going to be fun.'' I thought making four new kunai appear in my hands. This tale has been unlawfully obtained from Royal Road. If you discover it on Amazon, kindly report it. After an hour I have a firm grasp on throwing the kunai, though I haven''t tried firing it from Golden death. I still can''t flit step properly, but at least I can stop without hurting myself. I turned back as Ares walked into the room, I followed into an arena like room. "Ok. We are going to have multiple spars, to make it as realistic as possible I am going to take on the attributes with different levels every time. Sometime they will excessively stronger than you, other times they will much weaker than you. This serves as an easier method to accustom yourself with your own style. I will also be emitting the necessary killing intent for each opponent. Tell me, what do you know about killing intent" "Nothing much, give me a run through master" I say not bothering to mention the fact that I have already learned how to use killing intent. "Alright then, killing intent is mainly a projection of your will. Meaning that no two people will have the same killing intent, and you can even change your own to match the situation, though it is very difficult to actually do so. Depending on the person killing intent may feel like poisonous gas, sword cuts, or intense heat." ''Or bone crushing air pressure'' I mumble "What was that?" Ares asked "Nothing" I reply innocently "Right." Ares looked unconvinced "Anyway I am one of the few talented people that can change my killing intent with ease, so I can show you something different every time. Do you understand?" "Yes.", I said while grabbing golden death "Ok, let us begin" I close my eyes and begin to formulate a plan. Let''s get into battle mode. What do I have to my advantage. ''I''ve learned new techniques to increase my fighting capabilities'' victory ''I have only used half of my skills" vict... Suddenly I was knocked out of concentration by a boot in my face. The attack removed a quarter of my health, and by breaking my concentration I was losing 10 hp per second till I regained it. "The enemy will not wait for you to get ready and neither will I, this is not a spar this is battle" Ares grinned releasing a killing intent that felt like a nightmare. I slowly regain my composure, still disoriented with only a third of my health remaining. I have been kicked into the stone of the arena. Strangely I don''t seem to be in pain. After the initial attack it seems that I lost my bow. I see it a few feet away from me, as I reach for it Ares walks over to my lowered body and slashed me with a sword he seems to have picked up. I''m left with one hp left, and Ares is standing over me with his sword at my throat. ''I lost. I lost. That can''t be right.'' "That little battle was to keep you from getting a swelled head. The Art of Battle and War is something I have dedicated my entire existence too, something that people dedicate their lives too. If you believe that just because you have some natural ability in it, that you''re a master we will have a lot of these kinds of battles until you do. I felt an emotion that I haven''t felt in a long, long time. Shame. That is exactly what I have been thinking. I''ve forgotten how it felt to strive to be the best after constantly failing. The true Alex isn''t someone who never fails, but someone who never quits. "I apologize master I''ve been a fool, please teach me what you know." I said honestly "Hmm? That didn''t sound sarcastic, guess you''re serious. Let me just beat you a couple more times, to relive my stress" "Wah?" After a couple hours of pain, we actually started to train. There were hundreds of battles, but ill only go over the most important three that show how much I''ve grown Battle 1: Coming soon :P
Hahaha For everybody who cursed my name for the cliffhanger im srry, I was a little rushed today ill get back to you with two chapters tommorow to make up for it This has been my 5 chapter and i just want to give shoutouts to everyone to everyone whos been with me since day one commenting, offering ideas, and showing love slothan,Promicent,jack,bruce, irondruid, abuafridi, Loltastic_RR95,superloner,Dragonium, Meister Jonny and anybody else i missed Thank you for helping me make my first fiction so enjoyable, I put in about 4 -5 hours everyday and im fine with the time i spend Thanks for reading everyone Next Chapter The Battles The Battles Cassius Pov The second part of my training with Ares was an eye-opening event in my game life. It not only taught me how to utilize my body, but to have it open to change. The ability to adapt to challenges is something that I have always been good at, but this training made that idea concrete in my fighting style. We must have fought hundreds maybe thousands of times in those five days, each spar different from the last, but I only have a firm memory of three. These are the memories I look back too, when I''m faced with impossible odds. These are The Battles. Battle 1: Cassius Pov I block an incoming fist, the impact is still enough to send me crashing into an arena pillar. I don''t know how many times I have been beat, but I''m starting to get sick of it. I realize know that if Ares had attacked me back in our initial spar, it would have been my complete loss 10 times out of 10. I have to think of a way out of this. He''s not giving me and opportunity to think of a plan. All I need is a minute, no thirty seconds. Thirty seconds and I can come up with a battle plan, and execute it, I roll past a air slice from his sword. I grip my bow as if my life depended on it. Countless battles against Ares has thought me Two Golden rules, ? Rule #1: Never ever, ever drop your bow: well, unless you want to. As it is a ranged weapon, if its dropped against my will, my chances of being killed increase rapidly ? Rule #2: Melee is life: this may not seem accurate for a long ranged fighter but it''s an unmatched truth for a archer who has ever face countless interactions with close combat. I start sprinting towards an open bunker, I make a last second dive right before the area that I was just standing explodes. ''Ahh! I''m being whipped, My best qualities that make me dangerous are being locked away effortlessly. I can''t continue like this. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing, and expecting a different result'' "Ok, so far I''ve been trying to maintain my distance and fire from a distance, since that hasn''t seemed to be working for me. The only option I have is too charge straight at him and since I can''t make up plans at all, I''ll just go without one" I said also trying to convince myself. ''Ah this is going to hurt'' I thought in remorse I stand from my bunker, and use flit steps to travel halfway to Ares'' location. Ares was visibly confused and stopped his next attack mid-swing. That all the time I need, I flit step the rest of the distance and remarkably stop at the location I intended. At this point I am scrambling for my next course of action. ''I''m so stupid, coming in with no plan'' Unfortunately I have no time to continue my gripe, Ares aims his swords toward my head. I make a split second decision and bring my bow up blocking the slash. I quickly use the momentum to summon an arrow and fire at point blank range. Ares quick as ever jumps back. Unwilling to let the slight advantage I have gained, toss golden death into the air and summon a kunai in both hands. I throw the kunai at Ares'' throat and grab my bow from the air in the same fluid motion. "Wow I didn''t know that I''m part ninja" I joked impressed at my own abilities "Don''t get too impressed" Ares said cleanly catching my kunai with one hand "Seems like your finally catching on, battle isn''t about long drawn out plans that have to be changed continuously, that''s war. Battle is about split second decisions that can sway the fight to your favor. Most archers never understand that and have to make hundreds of plans to access every situation. Since you understand that I guess I can increase the difficulty." Ares said flashing an evil smile "Bring it on" I said materializing 4 kunai, It seems that I am excited for the first time in a while. Battle 2: I don''t know when, but I seem to be fighting close range more and more. This battle started of differently than usual, Ares activated a unusual killing intent that hit me with an intense heat. I couldn''t keep my grip on Golden Death, and collapsed on the floor as I felt myself burn alive. ''Ahh does he really want me dead'' I felt my life burn away in a few agonizing seconds, I have to do something otherwise this is the end for me. I needed a way to block this killing intent. "The gods aura" I exclaimed succeeding in burning the inside of my throat also. I quickly activate it and feel my wounds slowly begin to repair itself. ''This won''t last, I need a way to keep him from using that killing intent. Gods'' Command!! I completely forgot about because it wasn''t in the skills list, maybe it''s because it''s a race ability'' "Gods command" I whisper "Ares yield, this is my win!!" I yell as he falls to his knees. I struggle to keep him down as he fights against my will. ''This isn''t working, how can I keep him down'' My minds wanders back to the first time I met Ares and how pale he got when my mother got angry. ''I''m not sure that was solely fear of my mother''s powers, it was because of my mother''s killing intent.'' "I tried recreating the feeling from that day, of me literally sucking the warmth out of existence." I watched as Ares turned pale and his breathe started to show. I flashed a smile of triumph after succeeding, until I saw Ares face. It was filled with uncontrolled anger. Love this story? Find the genuine version on the author''s preferred platform and support their work! Suddenly the heat intensified, a heat that rivaled a super nova, or an atom bomb. I couldn''t maintain my consciousness and slowly blacked out. When I woke up, I looked up to see an abashed Ares, "Sorry brat, I lost control for a second there. I almost killed you, it''s just that killing intent brings up nightmares better left unthought-of. Guess you really are your mother''s son, that killing intent is truly unique." "What do you mean?" I asked curiously "That killing intent not only projects your will to kill your target, but actually feeds from the life of the victim and uses it as power. I literally see lords Hades avatar whenever she uses it, The name your mother gave it is truly fitting." "What name?" I ask my curiosity peaking "She called it The Grim Intent and please don''t use that killing intent again, I don''t want to kill you by accident. Also its considered rude to use God''s command on other gods." He said ominously ''Grim intent huh, I think I just learned another extremely useful skill'' I thought flashing Ares'' evil smile, causing him to cringe. ''He''s not even thinking about my warnings. Oh no, I think I corrupted him" Ares thought chuckling Battle 3: "Huh, huh, This is it." My breathing has steadied. This will be the first win I''ve gotten since this training began. I rush out from the solitary tree remaining, using focus energy around the area my body hid to keep it standing despite the constant bombardment from above. Ares was using a killing intent that like a mix between a swarm of hornets and electricity, and my initial introduction to it left a bad taste in my mouth. I use flit steps to quickly to move from pieces of smoking debris, over the last couple of battles I''ve gained a mastery over the skill that I wouldn''t have believed possible four days ago. After materializing a kunai in each hand I use focus energy to vault into the clouds over the hill were Ares is standing. Immediately 5 arrows head toward my direction, thanks to calm brook the arrows speed is easily block able, and I used my kunai to effortlessly divert their path. I quickly diverted focus energy from legs to my fingers and use golden death to fire both my kunai towards him. I look down to see two small crater where my kunai had landed and Ares running towards my position. As I land, I''m immediately greeted with a arrow towards to the head. I raise golden death, and block it while Ares closes the distance and punches my face with his bow. Predicting the move coming I sidestep, and aim a low kick to his right leg. He jumps the kick, spins, and aims an roundhouse towards my skull. I step into the kick, countering with golden death. Ares saw it coming though and uses my momentum to launch himself away. "Not bad brat" Ares says smiling "Of course, I am my masters student" I reply back beaming "Unfortunately, your still a millennium too young to ever defeat me" He said firing 3 more arrows at my head. "The minute you decided you would be an archer on our final battle, was the minute I won. You may be the god of war but I am Kothori" I yell back cleanly dodging all three I flit right in front of him and manage to land a knee to his stomach. He grunts and throws two consecutive punches to my kidneys, before I flit back. This time it is I who fires first and I double my arrows just like I did on our training spar. "You didn''t think I would fall for the same trick twice did you?" He said after fazing through the arrows like last time. "No, no I didn''t." I said while flitting towards his current location. I materialize a kunai arrow and fire it at point blank. Ares catches it and throws it back to where I''m standing, but I''m already gone. Flitting behind him I swing golden death towards his head and throw a kunai towards his feet with focus energy. Ares blocks my swing and sweeps my legs from under me in my moment of imbalance. As I fall he swings his bow towards my head with an arrow strung and ready to fire. "It''s your loss, once again Kothori" He said coyly "You would think that, but..." quickly directing focus energy back to my feet and kicking a lone kunai back towards Ares face. Right before it hit, an invisible wall blocked my kunai and redirected its trajectory. "HaHaHa, what do you know. Miracles do happen, how''d you do it." He asked beaming "Remember that kunai I threw at your feet, I used focus energy to imbed the shaft into the ground instead of the point." I explained "So the swing...was a trap to draw me in. God of war falling for it, hook line and sinker." he smiled."Well congratulations, get some rest the next part will require all the energy you can muster" "Ok." I said, while logging off As I stepped out of my capsule, I could hardly contain my excitement. Forever Eden huh, how long will you be able to relieve my boredom.
Hey guys so the double chapter, no. Just to much to do. But here are some extra battle scenes to make up for it, the next chapter is the final training with Ares, Cassius magic training will be much chiller....probably. Anyway lets get some ratings up in here i plan to make the best rating list by chapter ten. Thanks for reading as always. Next Chapter Trials: Discoveries Trials: Discoveries Whew it feels good to be back, I''ve got some people who are confused so let me just say this if its needed " " Talking '' '' Thoughts Just to be clear :) Hestia Pov I''ve thought about praying but who should I pray too, myself. The day of my son''s trials have arrived and I am starting to regret my decision not to tell him what these trials really were. ''No, I have to believe in him. My little savior will not be defeated by something as small as this. The first trail has been defeated by most minor gods. I''ve seen him fight the god of war successfully, this should be simple for someone of his abilities. But then again, most of those minor gods had decades to prepare. Ahh, what should I do? What can I do?'' I escaped my rant as I watched Ares walk over. "Hello aunt, even stressed you still radiate beauty" Ares said smoothly "Enough of your flattery, tell me can my son pass these trials" I asked quickly Ares smirked "Aunt you and I both know that only the fates can foretell that, but I can confidently say that if I had to pick someone capable then he would be my first choice." That put me at ease, but I had no time to contemplate these thoughts before Zeus appeared in his usual white flash. The room filled with Gods from across the world quieted immediately. "Brethren, we have gathered here today to witness the trials of a new addition to our people. It has been determined that these trials will decide the fate of not only him but his mother as well. We all know the crime our sister Hestia has committed by upsetting the balance of power on Mount Olympus. We have decided that she may be forgiven if she gives up the boy to be erased, but instead she has offered us an alternative even going so far as to stake her life on it. He must complete every trial to be allowed to continue living as a god" He explained, suddenly there was a collective laugh from the minor gods. I was about to fly into a rage, but Zeus beat me to it. Quickly releasing a small portion of his killing intent and quieting the room. "Now I would like to ask again my dear sister, our other option still stands. You of all people should know that the only people to pass the fifth trial is the highest gods of our council. After passing the fifth trial yourself you should know of its difficulty." "My decision remains unchanged, I have full confidence in my sons ability" I announce proudly. "As you wish, if this is your stand I will not try and stop you. I could never win against your stubbornness anyway." Zeus said with a slight smile. He then lifted his hands and rain clouds divulged into the room creating a perfect image of a empty room."Let the trials begin." Cassius Pov You have awakened After I logged back in I was greeted with a change of scenery. It was an emerald covered room that would have been worth a fortune, but I dismissed it since I had never been someone to covert material things. I have grown so accustomed to the constant change in atmosphere I hardly noticed the room I woke up in. What did catch my eye however was the eloquent writing scrawled across the wall over a large door. I approached it cautiously, now scanning the room closely as I approached the door. When I reached the engraving I discovered it was a message from Ares with directions on my final part of training: Greetings Brat, Now that you have returned it is time for our final training exercise. Welcome fresh meat Cassius, to the Dungeon of discovery The dungeon was built eons ago by the god to find worthy successors to their legacy, blah ,blah, excreta, yada, yada, yada To make a long story short it basically finds what exactly are your weaknesses and gives them a steroid boost, HaHaHa I still remember the look on Apollo''s face when he was inflicted with a poison he couldn''t cure Well anyway there will 5 floors exactly, Each changing to match your strength Self, Will, Strong, Heart, and Challenge in that order I will be located on the final floor if you can land even one hit on me then, Hell''s Training will be officially completed Each floor should be enough to crush the average God, so try to stay alive Best of luck Ares. ''Sigh no matter how much he tries to convince me differently, I know that guy is a Masochist at heart.'' I groan Well might as well finish my training as quickly as possible. I scan the room and locate golden death and a pack of some sort. I grab my trusty bow and check the contents of the bag and find, that it is filled with my beginner equipment and utilities from the start of the game. " This isn''t going to last long, hopefully I can find some extra food on the way to the Challenge floor" I mused Grabbing my possessions I turn to see the now opened door underneath the writing. I quickly make my way through it and begin my decent. Self Trial: I have been walking for miles on end and have already made it through half of my food. I am beginning to lose hope on reaching the first challenge that day, until I see a emerald door in the distance. Ecstatic to have finally reached my destination, I sprint towards the door. The author''s content has been appropriated; report any instances of this story on Amazon.When I arrive, I look up to see the same scrawling writing that I saw at the beginning of my decent: Welcome to the Trial of Self This trial will test your ability to better yourself. The masters who believes that they have nothing left to learn have already doomed themselves, to their eventual downfalls -May the fates smile upon you ''Trials? Where have I heard that before? Oh well, I''ll remember eventually'' I thought as the doors slowly opened. As I walked into the large room, I see a shadowy figure holding a bow. The minute I enter the room he immediately fires. Training with Ares had already taught me how to be prepared for a surprise attack, however. The trick is to always pretend that the next move you make may be your last, this way my battle sense never deactivates. I''m nowhere near the level of perfection Ares has, but he has pointed out my talent in this particular skill. I effortlessly sidestep. "I''m guessing you''re my opponent, am I to believe that defeating you would count as my victory" The shadow doesn''t answer just continues firing. I easily dodge by mere inches, and counter attack with an arrow of my own. The shadow dodges my arrow and continues his assault. I easily block his incoming arrow with golden death. I flit to his right and materialize two kunai and throw in his direction. The shadow see the kunai coming though and jumps a clear twenty feet back to avoid them, before beginning his assault once more. This continues for another twenty minutes, with both sides unable to injure the other. ''Huh this is getting aggravating, he''s nowhere near Ares level in anything except dodging. Hmm, since this a trial about getting better might as well try something new.'' I grinned, finally losing my patience. I turn on my killing intent and feel the heat of room drop drastically. I can see the shadow take notice and clearly slow, struggling to keep his shaking hands on his bow. I wasn''t done though, I start to picture an arrow that gives off the same feeling as my killing intent. In my mind it is ghostly white and has an arrowhead sharp enough to cut the impossible. After creating it the best I can, in my mind I slowly materialize it while dodging the shadow''s decreasing barrage of arrows. Even though I''m supposed to be immune to my own killing intent just touching this arrow is enough to give me chills, I steadily aim. There was no need however, it seems that the shadow is frozen in fear, before firing I flash the same evil grin I have grown accustomed to seeing on Ares. As I release I watch as the arrow flies with a deathly white trail following its arc. When it hits, to my surprise it clearly passes through the shadow and punctures the wall behind him before finally disintegrating into ash along with the shadow. New Arrow:
Grim Bolt Death has pledged his allegiance, and with it come its power. Drive fear into the very hearts of your enemy by piercing their very soul. Depending on the will power of the castor will damage target without heed of any physical defense. Unknown Unknown Number of arrows can be summoned a day:5
"Well when I thought cut the impossible I wasn''t really expecting this results, but what''s with the unknowns. Always so many unknowns." Alex sighed, "Well this challenge wasn''t that difficult, I hope all of them could be this quick." I searched the room until I found a new open door. I picked up a leisurely pace as I walked through the door happy to have finally relieved my boredom. Ares Pov HaHaHa, this boy is always good for a form of quick entertainment. The trial most gods take millennia preparing for, the same one that most gods agree is the hardest to complete since it requires them to change everything they have learned to pass. This boy passed it as then said that he wished all of the trials were this easy. He looked around and spotted the surprised gazes from the select major gods he saw, and the array of agape mouths of minor gods who couldn''t believe what they have just seen. ''It looks like they weren''t prepared for someone like Cassius who is constantly evolving every time he fights. What truly interest me is that new arrow he had created what an interesting way to manifest your killing intent. I''m glad I actually decided to raise him up, this brat is filled with so much potential
Hahaha i leave for a while and you guys give me so many surprises Am i dreaming or is Godlike in the best rate, TURN UP!!! Thanks for getting me there guys, thank you for reading Happy holidays I guess tis the season for foot injuries for me. First my girlfriend now me I spent all of yesterday in the emergency room, but i can still write high on pain meds Thank you for makeing Godlike #48 in the best rated list Lets aim for number #1 Next Chapter Trials: Change Trials: Change Cassius Pov Never again will I take the trial of will lightly. The true definition of torment is walking through the door and immediately facing the trial. No warning. No words above emerald doors. Just a rusty metal guillotine speeding towards my throat. I have spent the last 2 days constantly avoiding traps and mobs of angry creatures, all out for my immediate death. I haven''t been able to get a full''s days rest every time I try to sleep I am immediately attacked, struck and generally awakened. I haven''t even been able to even successfully log out for fear that I may be killed. If I have to deal with another poison filled wake up call...it has been difficult to say the least. ''Well this trial is about perseverance, I just have to continue putting my best foot forward.'' Right after that thought I am greeted with the emerald door in the distance. I grinned, "I love it when I''m right." I slowly drag my exhausted body over to the door and start to read the golden engravings above it. Welcome to the trial of Strong Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle. To be able to overcome all you must lose all first. A God is a God even at their weakest. You must complete the entire trial before returning to your world or it will be considered a failure - May the fates smile upon you ''Well that comforting, I wonder what I''m going to face next. Maybe radioactive spiders or carnivorous bunnies.'' I thought sarcastically I walked through the door and felt a prick at my feet. It quickly examined the wound. No bruises, swelling, good circulation. I wonder if the trial of will has made me paranoid. I don''t know how long I have been walking. I walked until my feet bled, and I felt no strength in my legs. I walked until the little food I had remaining vanished and I could no longer accurately estimate time. Yet I continued, I strived forward. Soon I could hear a calming whisper in the wind, It took my cares away. Melted my discomfort and welcomed me. Sleep my child, drift away into eternity. "But I can''t. Mother and cousin Ares is waiting for me." They want you to feel your best my child, they only want the best. Accept your fate. "That does sound nice. I''m sure they wouldn''t mind me staying for a while, would they? Of course not child they want only the best for you, now sleep, sleep forever. I close my eyes and slowly fall asleep. My memories drifted to an image. It felt oddly familiar, ah yes it should be familiar it was my life wasn''t it. There is a child there, barely past 4. I see my past self, a dark skinned brightly smiling child. I was always smiling then wasn''t I? I had my Mother, my father passed when I was a baby. I don''t need him though, only Mother. I always used to play with my mother, she was always sickly but that never stopped her from playing with me. I would lay my head on her lap and she would sing, such a calming song. I loved her songs, but one day mother stopped singing. She would cough instead, I hated when mother coughed. Her beautiful songs marred by such an ugly noise. Hmm who''s that. Ahh yes it the doctor, cancer? What''s cancer? I read about it. I see, this cancer is the thing keeping mother from singing. How can I fix it? Money. How can I earn money? That''s it if I get really good at this I can hear mothers fault. Me and Mother will beat this cancer together, than she will sing again. I love mothers song. The image changes once more. The dark skinned boy no longer smiles for anyone other than his mother. His midnight black hair reaches his shoulders now. They frame the wry half smirk that seem to be permanently imbedded into his face. But the most intriguing thing about him is his calculating yet warm almond eyes. Eyes that have seen hell and back, eyes that know the true horrors of life. These eyes have excepted it all and have refused to look away. Eyes that a child should not possess. They belong to me, I know why as well. I am a little older now, maybe eleven or twelve yet that knowledge solves nothing, I can still do nothing. I spend my time studying, anyway I can earn the money to save my mother. If I don''t get the money for the operation mother will die, the cancer will win. The cancer that she has is terminal, the doctors have told me it''s a miracle. Stolen from its rightful author, this tale is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings.I don''t need a miracle, I need a chance. I have at least a dozen startup companies, ranging from architecture, electronics, or medicine. Name it, I have a hand in it. Yet, I still don''t have enough. Not good enough, I must create a way to save her. I must obtain victory. The image changes once more. I''m with my mother once more, she barely holding on. I''ve failed, I lost. I can never forgive myself. In the end I couldn''t do anything. "Alexander, get out of your head for a minute" My mother coughs. She''s the splitting image of me, without the permanent smirk, her smile is genuine. She reminds me of Hestia, or vice versa. "Yes mother" I reply awakening from my haze. "This wasn''t your fault, you know it wasn''t don''t you" She smiles "I know" I lie "That''s not the truth and you know it, now look me in the eye and tell me you understand" "I believe you mother" I say honoring her words "Good. I''ve seen your potential, you will be just like your name sake; a truly great man. I only regret that I can''t be here to see your crowning achievement, but promise me that you won''t give up your dreams after this. Show the world that every Rose has its thorns." She says looking intently in my eyes "I promise mother, I won''t lose to anyone ever." I replied solemnly She looked relieved, "Good now do one more for me, my little savior" "Yes?" "Wake up" My vision started to clear. "Wake Up..." My eyelids suddenly spring opened. I could think clearly again. I slowly pick myself off of the enchanting crystal cave I found myself in. The beautiful song now sounds like screeching to me. I can finally think clearly, but I soon find myself losing my grasp on reasoning as anger rushes in. Mindless determination and Gods Aura automatically activate. I scan the room and find gorgeous women with their mouths sewn shut. I activate Gods command. "Silence!!!" Instantly the screeching stops, I stare at one of the women and ask them a question "Who are you" I ask menacingly "We...we...we are the Sirens my lord" The siren stutters, her voice radiating in my head "What. did. you. do. to. me." I crisply ask, turning on my killing intent. "We sang a song that...showed your deepest desires, eventually you would have died trying to achieve the impossible" she said, openly shivering in the midst of my killing intent. "Well, Ms. Siren what you showed me was a memory I''d rather not see. So you know what you all can do for me?" I whisper, unleashing my full killing intent. The siren could only nod. "Gods command: Would you please die for me." I told her using all the will I could muster. Suddenly all the sirens fell over, unnaturally still. I on the other hand could not notice as I suddenly broke down in tears. ''These trials have gone too far, Ares has made an enemy he will regret making for an eternity.'' You have been gained a title
Gods Bane Gods everywhere will come to fear your name. You smite all who have wronged you. No one will escape your wrath
Srry i kind of flakked the last couple of days It might happen again, i have finals. srry srry :D :cool: Also i gottten a repeated question from my avid fans, but im lazy so i will leave it up to you to decide The question is how will cassius cope with being so op in the human realm Well ive thought of that to; I have two ideas so you guys give me a 1 or a two depending on what do you want Im gonna introduce two new mc, yet the story will center around alex 1: Alex gets a limiter on his powers, new mc become his friends help establish church. Fights agaisnt killer bossed and gods, wars etc 2: New Mc''s just as Op and are introduced as rivals alex and them have there own group of friends, continent shaking predicements involving them Well you guys pick from this or come up with a new direction im opened to ideas Thanks for reading as always, lets make godlike #1. Dont fear the reaper we''re gunning for you :P Next Chapter Trials: Giant Killing Trials: Giant Killing Zeus Pov
Gods Bane Karma has awakened, your rule will be judged. The gods bane has been born.
My jovial laughter was cut short by the sudden vision of what is to come. I see a dark figure standing over the corpse of my brethren holding a golden and smiling. A cold deathly smile that holds no warmth. I immediately know who this figure is, it seems as if my sister has brought a menace into are mist. No matter I will rid the gods of this pest before the infestation spreads. I ready myself to travel towards the trials. Before I go, I am surrounded by crimson flames and I feel the warmth slowly seep from my body. "I will not allow you to do what you are planning. You have made an oath that my son will remain safe that he, will not be harmed if his trials are completed, I will be damned if I allow you to go back on your words."Hestia stepped forward her full killing attempt causing me to flinch ever so slightly. "It seems that I was not the only one to see a vision of the future. If you know what your son represents then you also know that his very existence is like ebbing poison to all gods. Oath or no he will die. If you really want a child I will give pardon for you to create another, but He. Must. Die." I announce to the throne room. It seems that ever god received a slightly similar vision and most were nodding their heads in agreement. "Do you truly think that killing him will solve anything, every god knows that the gods bane is just the person that may trigger disaster, not the one who will bring it himself. There has been such an announcement once a millennia. Yet your method of dealing with them haven''t changed. Medusa, Pandora, Midas. Your very involvement brings disaster. The major gods have failed karma''s test time and time again, but I will not stand idle when you attempt to end my child''s life." Hestia yelled. Most of the major gods cringed inwardly, their numerous mistakes were usually politely not talked about. "My stand is clear. Will you stand for or against me?" I ask menacingly "I will little brother" She answers coldly brandishing an odd misshapen dagger. It seems that my benevolent older sister means business. "And I will, join her" Ares walks beside her holding two bastard swords. Suddenly thousands of weapons materialized in the air in front of us. "Ares!!! Will you really go against your own father, for some insignificant brat." I raged, I didn''t think that anyone but Hestia would stand against me. "Of course father, I was never a good son. Besides, that insignificant brat is my student and you trying to kill him before his training is completed is an insult against me as well. I''m not the only one who believes you are abusing your power." I look around to see that the throne room has been split relatively evenly between the major gods and their supporters ''This child will bring war among the gods if I press this issue'' "Fine let him live, but he will not remain in my domain. If he survives the trial, I will not have him remain here with a knife at my back, growing stronger as he plots my downfall. Banish him to earth." I concede. "Banish, you can''t be serious. He''s just a child, how can we have abandon him" Hestia begged. "I will not be persuaded. Its either this or death." I growled "You better hope he doesn''t swear vengeance, or death may be what we face." Hestia commented before vanishing with a blast of crimson flames Cassius Pov Regrettably I realize know that brutally killing every monster I come across, will not calm me down. I realize that Ares may not have wanted me to see what I saw, but those are memories I have forgotten for a reason. The irony is still apparent, the orphan Alexander rose child billionaire. Stolen content alert: this content belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences. The media couldn''t get enough of me. There were so may question. What inspired you to create not one or two, but fifteen successful enterprises? Nothing it was only meant as a means to an end. Can you relate who was the most important person, that carried you to your road to success. That...that would be my mother, without her I wouldn''t be half the man I am today Your mother? We had heard that you had no close family, can you relate to us the cause of your mother''s death? .... Umm, Alexander? No further questions Wait, we don''t mean to offend we understand if this is a personal... I said no further questions "HaHaHa. I thought I had matured past the point where somewhere could mention my mother without me swearing vendetta. Well since I have calmed myself down I guess that punching Ares squarely in the face will be enough of a apology." I laughed bitterly I have been in the trial of Heart for four days now and I am thoroughly annoyed. "Isn''t the trial of heart supposed to be touchy feely, I''ve fought more enemies in this trial then my last three combined." I sighed I remember being completely adamant on killing Ares, when I first entered the trial. Yet slowly I feel my anger melting away as if it were never there to begin with. I wonder if that has to do with this trial Welcome to the Trial of Heart Anger, and Passion can light the fires of bravery. Benevolence and kindness can touch the hearts of men. Stillness and Calm can radiate confidence. A gods heart is the will of his followers this Trial will help you uncover where your heart lies. -May the fates smile upon you Yeah right, this is more like battle 101, well at least I''ve reaching the exit. I walked toward the emerald door its unusual that I get two of these for one trial, but it''s been a full day since I''ve ran into any mobs so this should be the end. I start to read the usual engraving above the door. Enter to discover your true self, when you are cornered and frail will your heart waiver. -May the fates smile upon you ''Hmm creepy, these doors are always good to set the mood'' I said drily. As I entered into the large room I am faced with a giant individual, holding a enormous war hammer the size of a small bus. He would look like a gigantic brutish human if it wasn''t for the large solitary eye he had on his face. This could be difficult, he doesn''t look like he wants to have a heart to heart, on our feelings. As soon as he caught sight of me he rushed toward me with a superhuman speed that should be impossible for someone of his size. I quickly tried to flit, but was too slow and caught the side of his war hammer. It was powerful enough to take 25% of my health away. "If that had hit me straight on I would be dead," I grimaced "Perfect." Next Chapter Trial: Godlike Trial: Godlike Cassius Pov I dodge the heavy hammer by mere inches, I quickly flit to the side of the large emerald covered room while avoiding falling debris. I bring up golden death and fire three arrow towards his weapon wielding arm. My arrows simply bounce off of him, he quickly turn and head toward my direction. ''What the hell is he made of?'' I wonder stunned. "God command: Die you big ugly monster" I yell getting desperate
Gods command ineffective Target views as an inferior, coupled with his stupidity he does not understand you position. Being commanded has enraged him. Berserker status engaged for 30 seconds Attacks become 50% more powerful for 30 seconds Speed doubles for 30 seconds
"Awesome, just what I needed" I groaned sarcastically, I knew these skill was too good to be considered fair. The Cyclops ran towards me, even knowing his speed and power would be doubled I wasn''t ready for it. It seemed as if he materialized in front of my and was already mid-swing before I could even react. I had few seconds to make my decision, I briskly flit towards his swing and brought golden death over my head to avoid the finishing blow. It never came the giant hammer flew over my head and cracked the wall behind me. ''Chance'' I thought as I materialized two kunai. I flit toward the giant and used my momentum to kick myself into the air. I knew my strength stat had leveled significantly so I rose quite a distance. ''Too stupid to bow down huh, I''ll show you why intelligence shouldn''t be neglected.'' I shifted my weight and used my kunai to catch the rock hard skin of the Cyclops. It seems to have finally noticed my accent and is explicitly trying to shake me off, using any means necessary. I use my make shift kunai to slowly climb up, the Cyclops rams himself into the wall while trying to knock me lose, my health slowly starts to decline and it is becoming a task to maintain my consciousness. My full attention is just to stay awake. ''It''s ironic, the only plan I can think of is to not to die. It''s not one of my most detailed plan, but it should work. Ok battle mode. How can I win this? Can I win this? Of course I can for that is who I am? I just have to think ? He''s stupid, low intelligence has the most exploitable flaws victory ? He is currently in a frenzy there no way he can fight like he did before victory ? I need to kill him quickly or ill be the one defeated victory ? I showed all that I am capable of victory ? I am the one who will end him victory ? I am the one who will emerge victorious victory victory ? Victory, Victory, Victory!!!!! I activate Gods aura a blanket of crimson gold flames wrap around me, and golden death. I look at my weapon and I see it has also changed my runes have spread towards golden death. Golden death''s silver lines have now turned into a deep blood red and red light seeped from the vivid runes that covered its surface. "HaHaHa, it seems that I have a gods timing as well. Your death has been cemented. " I yell grinning from ear to ear, mindless determination activating in crimson red as well. My killing intent alerting to giant to new danger, it desperately started using his giant hammer to try to end me. He only succeeded in injuring itself and making my job easier. I flit around his body directing his hammer towards vital spots and especially painful pressure points. I bring out Golden death and summon a grim bolt, It appeared with a cold crimson fire surrounding it. ''This looks interesting I wonder what this does'' I aim towards the Cyclops dominant hand and fire dominant hand, but instead of passing through and vanishing like before it started to burn. I kick off the giant and safely land using a high speed flit in the air. I stood there in awe, I couldn''t believe what I was seeing. At first the giant tried to beat out the flames but whenever he touched them his hand froze. The giant couldn''t understand why he was hot and cold started to panic and fling himself against the walls, but that only served to spread the flames. The flames quickly covered the giant as he wailed in agony. When the bonfire ended all that remained of the Cyclops were various ashes and his giant hammer. "That...that...That was epic. Was that me? When did I learn that cold fire thing? The battle aspects of this ability is astronomical. I was interrupted from my rant by a status window
Congratulations of completing the trials The last trial is a challenge against your very self. It test your demeanor against nearly impossible odds and found that you never fell into despair. Constantly showing amazing fortitude and dependence in your own skills, never once believing you would fail because of this you have completed the trials. You have proven your Godliness and right to be called a deity. We welcome you Cassius God of Victory and Challenge -May The Fates Forever Smile on you
''Ah I have been named a god huh, I like this god of Victory thing. It fits.'' I though flashing a wry smile. ''Now let''s check out what those new skills where about'' "Show Notifications"
+1 Strength
+2 Agility
''Uhh, this is going to take a while.'' I groaned. Let''s have a little run through of my updated stats.
NameCassiusClassKothori Incarnate
Health5785Mana2760
Level1
Fame1000Infamy0
Strength78(+5)Agility112(+5)
Wisdom87(+5)Intelligence46(+5)
StaminaInfiniteVitality153(+5)
Followers0
Karma10(+5)
Faith10(+5)Will Power75(+5)
If you spot this tale on Amazon, know that it has been stolen. Report the violation. ''Whoa, these stats are a little extreme for a level 1. I knew I was broken but this is ridiculous'' I smiled New skill:
Gods Challenger Aura Unlock your inner deity in an aura of crimson flame Replaces Gods Aura -Heals 20 hp per second -Evolves Golden Death into Crimson Challenger -Unknown -Unknown -Unknown
New Skill:
Iron Embodiment Are you a Masochist by any chance, By withstanding countless days of brutal punishment on your body. You have transformed it into something near unbreakable -Feel 50% less pain -Defense rises by 80% Skin gives of a golden hue
''Hmm is it just me or is the system messing with me'' I questioned annoyance clearly showing
Skill has evolved Calm Brook has changed into Serenity Serenity Just like the stone in the stream nothing fazes you, you mind is impenetrable. -Causes burst of thinking ability, to cope in battle situations -Slows down time by 20:1 ratio per sec, further advancement of the skill will raise the amount of time slowed - Cannot be harmed by status debuffs of the mind
- Your movements become quicker and more adjusted the more calm you are ''So my skills are currently like this''
Skill NameRarityLevel
Focus Energy(Active)UniqueBeginner Lv5(81.3%)
Archery MasteryCommonIntermediate Lv2(12.4%)
Mindless Determination(Passive)GodBeginner Lv7(21.7%)
Serenity(Passive)GodBeginner Lv1(0.0%)
Iron Embodiment(Passive)GodBeginner Lv2(19.8%)
Gods Command (Active)GodBeginner Lv5(0.9%)
Killing Intent(Active)UniqueBeginner Lv5(37.4%)
Gods Challenger Aura(Active)GodBeginner Lv1(0.0%)
Arrow Wielding(Passive)LegendaryBeginner Lv4(68.2%)
Bow Wielding(Passive)LegendaryBeginner Lv2(77.2%)
Flit Steps(Active)GodBeginner Lv8(22.6%)
Ancient RunesUnknownBeginner Lv4(0.0%)
''I wonder what Crimson Challenger is'' "Show Golden Death"
Golden Death "The glassy waters that lay in peace, Lined by tree''s that border its mirror, and through the glass they reach for the sky.." A true weapon does not disturb nature and instead melds with it, the golden death arrows do not fly through all obstacles, I destroys its existence completely. To maintain balance, to erase its enemies. A bow create and soul bound to the God Cassius, attempted theft of weapon will incur the wrath of the gods, fate, and balance itself -1000 karma. This bow works by converting thoughts into arrow You must have and total understanding of the arrow you wish to create. Special Skill: Shards of Fate- create an arrow that will destroy anything in creation for 10 levels, and your life. Gods will even quiver in front of this arrow, this is not death. Death does not mean anything to an immortal, this is obliteration. Crimson Challenger mode: By your constant drive towards victory your bow has evolved to match your will Shape shift Crimson Challenger to deal more damage to your foes, Increase its power by compounding the knowledge of the Ancient runes in its Shaft. Accuracy will down 25% each power up and you need high STR to Draw the bow string Without the proper strength accuracy will continue to fall, when the strength requirement is met the accuracy penalty will become 0, each strength decrease Accuracy Penalty when using this Specific Form of Bow. ? Double bow not have requirement but with 50 strength you can max the potential and damage of Double bow, ? Triple bow need minimal 75 Str max 100 Str for maximum power. ? Quadruple Bow need Minimal 100 Str max 125 Str for maximum power. ? 5-Fold bow need minimal 125 Str max 150 Str for maximum power. ? 6-Fold bow need minimal 150 Str max 200 Str for maximum power. ? 7-Fold bow need minimal 200 Str max 250 Str for maximum power. ? 8-Fold bow need minimal 250 Str max 325 Str for maximum power. ? 9-Fold bow need minimal 325 Str max 400 Str for maximum power. ? 10-fold bow[Max] need minimal 400 Str max 500 Str for maximum power.
"Yes I was hoping for some extra power, this was just what I needed. It seems that I only have the strength for the minimal draw of Triple Bow. Here I thought dexterity was the most important stat for an archer" "Show Arrows"
Common Arrow- Mastery (100%) Grim Arrow- Mastery (100%) Hells Fire Arrow- Mastery (100%) Ancient Rune Arrow- Mastery(10%)
''Ancient Rune Arrow? I can tell what my new cold flame arrow is, but this one''s a mystery. Hmm, well I guess ill figure it out later.'' "Ok, now that I''m all healed up. I have to give Ares his punishment, the trials are yet to be completed." I picked up Golden Death and walked towards the new emerald doorway. "This is going to be fun" I smiled evily
Uhh this took forever, Tables are hard Lost here wishing all of you a very merry Christmas, or holidays to be politically correct\ Consider this my Christmas present to all of you Dramatic showdown between master and student coming up Thanks as always for reading Follow, Favorite, Rate, Happy Holidays
Major shout out to my friend rosidbeken2 He was my honorary editor in chief and brought out Cassius bow evolution idea, show some love people Thanks again rosidbeken2 Humanity Humanity "Ahh, where the hell is everyone. I thought that at least mother would be here to congratulate me" I grumbled, vividly displeased to be subjected to even more walking. It''s been hours since my victory over the Cyclops, and I have yet to see anybody, much less a powerful deity. Frankly this is getting annoying where''s the confetti, the heartfelt yet fake congratulations, where''s my master? I have never thought of myself as an instigator, but I have never wanted to punch someone in the face as much as I have wanted to punch him. It''s become a itching desire and a large one at that. After about a couple more minutes I finally find a door. This one was different, very different, it was golden and floated inches of the ground. ''Loving the ambience, Olympians sure know how to get a surprise party going'' I thought, a smile brightening my demeanor As I walked towards the door, it slowly opened beckoning me in. Yet this party was not exactly what I was suspecting. Across the hall I could see scorch marks, ravenous beast roaming eventually being blasted into oblivion by a disinterested minor God and the entire hall staring in my direction. ''Surprise.'' I thought dryly What really got my attention however was to visage of my mom and Ares, terribly injured and tied in chains. Standing the next to them was the cold apathetic stare from my dear uncle Zeus. Suddenly my anger sprouted once again hotter and more intense, completely directed at Zeus. Before I could bring up GD (I''m shortening Golden death) my mother''s voice rand out, weak but still clear and loving. "Cassius, don''t!" she shook her head matching my thoughts that this fight would not end well for me. I slowly lowered GD while glaring daggers at Zeus. "Smart boy, fitting that the God of Victory knows when retreat serves him better. The fact that you are also the God of Challenge is such an ironic twist, karma truly loves irony doesn''t it. "Get on with it!" I yelled losing my patience. "Ahh a feisty one, alright, alright. Let me not hold up the inevitable any longer. Cassius son of Hestia you have been deemed dangerous and unworthy of the title of GOD blah blah for this offence, the only solution would be death or permanent imprisonment in the depths of Tartarus etcetera etcetera. Yet because of the plea of my dear sister Hestia and the fact that you have completed the trials to become an official God, I have decided to grant mercy. Instead of the traditional punishment you will be given the chance to earn the title of God once more by acquiring the necessary amount of followers and starting a church that can complete a new series of trials to determine your worth." Zeus finished in disinterest, seeming like he believed this entire ordeal bored him."Do you except the mercy I have granted to you" My mind was processing a thousand thoughts a second, I almost didn''t catch his question. I still need more information to be able to survive this ordeal. "Why am I being considered as a dangerous?" I asked straightforward "A naive question" Zeus seemed to have no problem humoring my questions, "Yes, I also wonder why the God''s Bane would be considered dangerous to the Gods, the answer eludes me constantly" ''Ok not my smartest question, but better safe than sorry'' "What are the trails I will have to face?" I asked hoping for an advantage in the coming future. "Curiosity killed the cat you will find out when you face the trails at random, we have no control on when you will receive them for it is determined by karma, and the amount of followers you have" ''These stats again, are they that important.'' "Followers and Karma what are they?" I asked honestly puzzled "I thought you would have grasped the follower aspect on your own. We are gods young Cassius are power and strength all stems from humans the reason we can call ourselves Gods and not just powerful human beings is that we can convert their fate into power. The more followers you have the more power which is one of the reason we don''t have to worry about limiting you on earth your lack of faith will do that for us. Karma on the other hand affect us gods just as much as followers. Karma is are effect on the universe if the changes we make will upset the balance. A god who upsets Karma too much and changes what should not be changed without giving up something of equal value will cease to exist." Zeus explained with sorrow in his eyes as if remembering something that he rather not. Unauthorized use of content: if you find this story on Amazon, report the violation. "So Karma is kind of like and alignment for gods" I asked trying to compare it with something I''m familiar with. "Hardly, don''t lower the value of karma with a trivial idea such as good and evil. Karma is balance and most sentient entities have access to it though most mortals will never be able to effect it as their lives do very little in the overall flow of the cosmos. Killing a king will not disrupt karma, but completely destroying a kingdom will. The more points you have in Karma the more leeway you have in your godly powers, but if it ever goes into the negatives the universe will see you as a threat and start making steps to erase you." Zeus replied solemnly. "Now one last question I grow tired of allowing you to be in my presence. ''What should my last question be?'' I pondered, suddenly it came to me so easily I was surprised I had to think about it at all. "When I pass these trials and I decided to overthrow you how will you retaliate?" I asked with my eyes cold and my evil grin exposed. Everyone in the throne room except for Zeus, Hestia, and Ares shuddered. "Well I would have to suggest that you increase your killing intent then." Zeus said with a smirk before drawing his lightning bolt "Ah and nephew next time I would suggest you don''t offer death threats to the king of Immortals" The world went white, followed by intense pain, and then dark.
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I had a lot of profanities to yell after reading that message. As I opened my eyes I wasn''t sure what to expect, but even my wildest guesses were completely off. I awoke in a room if that''s what you want to call it where everything was disorienting. the walls would ooze, catch fire, and evaporate before turning into locust. "Where am I now?" I groaned, honestly thinking about how Zeus could be all powerful and petty made his head hurt. "You are in my domain, frankly u have impressed me. To see one so young and willing to invest in revenge is refreshing to say the least so I have to decided to bestow a gift." Suddenly a purple silver tattoo of wings etched itself into my right arm. I thought by know I would be used to pain with my iron embodiment but unfortunately I was wrong. "Wait, who are you? Why...why would you help me? I choked "All in good time young Cassius, as to who I am. You may call me Nemesis." That was the last thing I remember before I was forcibly ejected from my pod after dying
Yo guys lost here. Srry im late about like 3 months but i got a solid reason, that you all probably dont care about so im just gonna say srry Im hoping to be posting regualrly so either long chapter every other day or really short chapters every two days I hope i receieve a warm welcome Godlike is back and ready to regain its place in the best rated list :cool: Welcome to Forever pt:1 Welcome to Forever Alex''s return "AAAAAHHHHHHHH. Fucking Zeus." I have been screaming at the heavens for about an hour and a half now and still haven''t calmed down. ''Sigh, this isn''t like you Alex. Think about all the different scenarios that could have happened to your character. You could have been seriously crippled with a curse, or loose every racial trait, or even lose your character as a whole. Let us consider this as a blessing and move along. Hmm, I should probably go online and look for ideas to improve my character.'' If quickly pull out my laptop and type in Google. ''Let''s see is there any surefire way to make my character visibly stronger.'' I thought to myself finally calming down. Well I already have melee and long ranged attacks in my arsenal, so I guess the next step would be too use mana to strengthen my character. Since I''m already very versatile I should be able to self teach myself the basics, but what exactly do I want to learn. I spend the next half hour using searching up mana and its various uses. It seems that mana has no solid ground, there are millions of ways to use it and even separate energies that have attributes of mana. You can conjure elemental forces, or make a contract with a spirit or just shot mana out of your body and let it change based on the elements around it. ''With so many options, is there an easy way to find out what form of mana fits you? Ahh here it is, it seems that if you pick up the skill meditation then your mana will naturally flow the way it''s supposed to and you will pick up skills to better control it. It seems like meditation is a rare skill it might take some time to acquire. Seems like ill have many things to experiment on when I get there.'' I thought, planning my goals upon my arrival ''Yet another problem still arises, I have no idea how to get someone to listen to me, so to get them to worship me is not my area of expertise. I wonder how I will be able to increase my follower stat since this stat determines basically everything about my growth'' After another hour and a half wondering and getting nowhere I decide to give up and work it out as I play. The worse thing that can happen is that I don''t get any followers right away and how to survive using creativity. "That''s a challenge in itself, no wonder I was named God of Challenge" I mused silently chuckling at my own wit. "Yet the satisfaction of personally stepping on Zeus would be wasted, without higher goals." "Well nothing''s going to happen with me just thinking about it." I said as I lie down in my pod. The arrival to the human realm was, how can I describe this, new. Firstly it seems that Zeus''s lightning bolt of death doubled as a high speed taxi. Secondly if not for the skill Iron Embodiment my cells would have been burnt/vaporized off my body in nano second, so no it wasn''t a smooth ride. Lastly, and this is my favorite, it seems that our good-ol-God of the sky has a passion for dramatics. So instead of dropping me in a quiet, secluded, relatively safe place where I can get my bearings. He decides to drop my in a bustling city square surrounded by players and Npcs alike. It seems like manners where tossed out the window as soon as I arrived in a array of sparks and bright yellow flames. I was currently the center of attention and could feel the stares of everyone in the plaza, some especially rude people where openly pointing or had their mouths ajar. ''That''s another strike Zeus, when I get strong enough I''m kicking your ass double for this'' I thought cursing the bastard who was probably sporting a superior sneer from his throne right about now. It seems the crowd finally realized that I was a person, before all hell broke loose. "Who is that?" "Is this some kind of event." "Look at his bow, he must be really high leveled." "Doubt that, look he''s still got on newbie gear. He''s just some rich kid who bought an expensive bow with his daddy''s money." "Then how do you explain that teleportation skill, I was a beta tester and I never saw a skill like that." "Well whatever lvl he is, he sure is hot" ''Sigh this is gonna be a very long day isn''t it'' I sighed inwardly. I quickly scanned the square searching for my destination, finally spotting it I sigh once more before starting to walk towards the library. ''If I''m going to be the center of attention I better disappear quickly.'' "Flit steps" I materialized near the library door, and have to quickly hold onto the brass knob to hold myself steady. It seems that I had depleted a large supply of my mana by just activating the skill. It seems that Zeus was right without followers all my abilities are going to be limited. It seems that I''m going to have to move up obtain followers on my list of goals. "Show stats"
NameCassiusClassKothori Incarnate
Health150Mana200
Level1
Fame1000Infamy0
Strength20(+5)Agility30(+5)
Wisdom15(+5)Intelligence10(+5)
StaminaInfiniteVitality10(+5)
Followers1
Karma10(+5)
Faith10(+5)Will Power75(+5)
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I physically shook, the torment of training under that Spartan only to be taken from me as soon as I need them. ''Well there''s no use crying about it now.'' tears threatening to escape as I recall my days of training. I walk towards the librarian to ask select questions to help me cope with my new environment. "Excuse me but can I ask a few question, from one knowledge seeker to another" I ask politely. "Certainly young man, it always brings joy to this old man when the next generation has a passion for discovery" A gray bearded old man cackled, with a tired smile "What would you like to know" "Is there any room where I can study in peace" I asked "Certainly, there one down the hall to the left. Anything else?" He asked me, expectantly. ''Well might as well get over this embarrassing scenario'' "Yes one more thing do you happened to know more about where we are and the history of this world, I''m a traveler and everything''s pretty new to me" "Are you sure, you''re not going to ask me for a book about ice bolts, or nature summons?" He asked amazed "No, but it seems that my peers have left a bad impression." I said wryly "Kukuku, you have no idea how correct you truly our young man. Still it''s strange don''t most travelers know at least the town they are brought to?" He asked confused "Well...err, there were some unforeseen circumstances." I replied avoiding the subject "Fine, everyone has their secrets. I''ll be along with the books soon, you just get yourself acquainted with the room." He said, kindly showing me to a small reading room with an Ashburn oak desk and soft looking ataman. "Thank you...um?" "I am known as Dioletis, feel free to call me friend young knowledge seeker" he said, while turning to look for my books. ''Now then, let''s get started. Online they say that I have to define mana in my own thoughts and then feel it, to master meditation. So, what is mana to me? I know for a fact it''s not clich¨¦, I can''t just say mana is everything and everything is mana and be done with it. Its deeper than that just because everything has it doesn''t mean that thing has the ability to use it. Mages must have high wisdom and intelligence to truly use their magic. So mana is a puzzle an ever changing, mystical phenomena that mages have mastered and magic is the solution. So I just have to imagine my body and a puzzle each artery an equation, each fiber a gear. To solve this I need to be in complete control of my mind and...learn. Suddenly a huge magic circle covers the room, and more spring up. Each astronomically different in what they do and what they are and yet, so very similar.
Congratulations you have unlocked a new tier in magic You have been named the first Mage¨ªa Theama, and have been given the ability of true sight For being the first to create their own branch of magic you have been awarded 1000 fame
"Wah!!" I exclaimed, never expecting myself in the history of this world to be the first to look at magic in such a way. Before I could celebrate a boy flew threw my window and crashed in the corner of the room. "Uhh, that bitch. There''s no way she can be considered human no matter how hot she is" The boy groaned As he finally looked around and caught sight of me, his complaints turned a barrage of questions instead. "Hey kid, can you hide me for a bit? Whoa look at all these magic circles, are you a mage by chance? Of course you are, only a high powered mage can pull of something like this? Name''s Rex, what''s yours Mr. mage? I''m impressed, you might actually be a challenge for me do you wanna fight? Whoa, dude why are your circles shrinking?" My shrinking circles as he so eloquently put it where a result of him breaking my concentration. "Ahh, I almost had it. I can''t believe this idiot interrupted me?" I screamed visibly pissed "...What did you just call me?" Rex asked menacingly I noticed his hands change hue from a tan bronze to a blood red. At this point I was only sort of regretting my earlier words, but anger clouded my better judgment yet again. "You heard me, you dumbas..." Before I could complete my sentence, Rex was upon me moving at lightning fast speed. Yet nowhere near Ares. I quickly sidestepped and summoned a kunai to block his fist. The summoned kunai, bubbled and turned to ash in my hands. I raised an eyebrow, this could be bad. Before I could retaliate however a shadowy figure crashed into Rex, and unleashed a blood curdling screech. "I found you, pervert!" it said in a demonic voice "Shit, why do I always attract the crazies" Screamed Rex as he narrowly avoided the beast claw ''Why me'' I groaned as i watched the events unfold, yep this is going to be a long day. here''s what i think Rex should look like
Uhhh more work on tables i hate it This is the next chapter guys i hope i can get the picture there
Spoiler : I''m not sure if your interested, but go here if you wanna know what Rex looks like http://www.deviantart.com/art/Azcarhy-tradicional-522281896 Welcome to Forever pt:2 Welcome to Forever pt:2 Rex''s Day "I found you, pervert!" she said in a demonic voice "Shit, why do I always attract the crazies" I screamed narrowly avoiding her beast claw. Wait, wait. If I start from there it may be a little confusing, let me rewind to last week where this all began and Forever Eden was just being released. My name is Leonardo Castillo, or Leo the Conqueror, whichever one works for you. I had always been alpha male and if you''ve ever been on my streets then you would know that I was not to be messed with, the cool looking composed face with a highly erratic (beat you with a ski for looking at me funny) personality. I was not to be messed with, leader of every gang for miles, and respected by every thug, criminal, and bad boy who knew me. There was just one problem...I hated this life. Just because I look like this and have a shitty personality doesn''t mean being feared was what I had in mind for the future. It was a simple plan. ? Use my mysterious, devilish good looks to capture the heart of a maiden. ? Be her protector by constantly training your body, in case of emergencies ? Learn little things to make her feel special cooking, dancing, even make out techniques (Don''t....don''t ask) ? Last but not least, make sure she''s really hot. I thought a plan that simple should be easy to accomplish, but no complications came up when my parents finally allowed me to date. There was a very strict regimen in my screening process, yet whenever I tried to get a girl one of these two things happen. Either they: 1) Reject me/I reject them "How could you say that?" *slap* "What do you mean I''m not up to your standards?" *slap* "You''re the enemy of all women!!!" *slap* or 2) Get way to crazy, way too fast "Let''s make a blood oath to always be together" "I got a tattoo of your face on my back, do you like it" "Why is watching you while you sleep a bad thing?" Sigh to top it all off various guys would come up to me jealous of all the girls I''ve been dating and dumping. Spouting bullshit about how I don''t respect women, and how I stole their girls. "So what if I took them? They came to me not the other way around." I replied disinterested "Don''t lie, stupid we all know you have a reputation for tossing ladies who don''t fit your repertoire aside" random thug "What did you call me?" I have lots of issues with school, so bringing up my intelligence is king of a sore spot for me. "Did I stutter? I called you an idi...AHHHHHH!!!" These events kept happening over and over, that eventually rumors started to form that I was demon spawn and an undefeated fighter. Now I had martial artist and gangs challenging me. This wasn''t supposed to happen I was supposed to be having the perfect high school experience. Yet I''m rewarded with 16 years of torment. Suddenly I found an ray of hope in my bleak world. ''Forever Eden huh, I can start over and meet my dream girl'' I wide grin spread over my face I sent everyone of my lackey...err, friends to search for where the game would be released and buy me a copy. Yet only one could be bought who could have known this game would be so popular. ''Life of Moe, here I come'' I thought stepping into the pod The scan on your iris and vein has determined that you are an unregistered user. Do you want to create a new account? "Yes" Since you are part of the starting adventurers you are allowed one reasonable request of your choosing "Score, it looks like god already wants me to be epic, I wonder what my request should be" Select the name of your avatar. ''Something cool and tough'' "Let me be Rex" Select your gender "Male" I said quickly, there''s no way I want to meet my perfect girl as a girl Forever Eden Online has a total 50 known races. You may select your race from the primary twenty... "Human" I said quickly, that''s an easy one Please select your appearance "Hmm nothing should really change, oh wait can I have it set that my eyes and hair change color depending on my emotions without using my request" Checking...accepted. "He he I knew it, God''s on my side" Please choose your request before continuing on your journey "Hmm can I have a super cool special ability?" Request denied, Not Reasonable "Ok no problem, how about starting off with better stats" Request denied, Not Reasonable "Damn, can you give me a totally awesome weapon" Request denied, Not Reasonable "Ahh what can I request that''s reasonable that gets me super unique powers then?" I can send you to a location where acquiring these powers are possible if you meet the necessary requirements. "Great do that" I exclaimed settling for what I could get Your account has been activated. Your stats and class shall be determined while you are playing Forever Eden Online. Your starting area has been determined: Forest of No return , recommended level: 350 Welcome to Forever Eden, good luck on your journey as you Unleash Your Inner Adventurer "Sweet, at least it won''t be boring" I woke up in a crib in the middle of a dense underbrush clearing , as I opened my eyes I gazed back at the hungry eyes of giant red wolves. ''Yep not boring at all'' I thought while trying to get into a defensive stance. Until I looked down and saw that my well trained physique was now that of an infant. ''Perfect'' I thought residing myself to my fate. Before the wolf could pounce however I was snatched up by a wizened old man. "Kukuku, who knew the gods would grant my wish for a successor so easily, to think that I would be granted an heir only a day after I prayed." The old man rambled on while staring at me completely ignoring the wolf. ''Old man don''t you think there are more pressing matters you should be attending to'' I thought, staring at the beast that look visibly pissed for being ignored. The wolf got ready to pounce once more. "Kukuku it seems that the animals in the forest have lost much respect for me, if a lone wolf thinks that confronting me does not mean certain death" The old man said softly, each word sucking the air out of our surroundings. Before I could register any movement we were suddenly transported next to a dead wolf that had a large hole through the remains of his chest. "Now where we, Ahh that''s right. I will be teaching you more of these techniques, and in time you will truly be able to be called a legendary sage monk little...um what should I call you? Hmm, rex? Yes a fine name little rex? You may call me Dioletis or dad, whichever suits you" The old man smiled crookedly. *ding*
You are the first person to receive the class Legendary Sage Monk +1000 fame
New title available Heir of the Sage monk Increases the experience in learning abilities from your father Dioletis. Alters your view of the world and changes your mana to chi an alternate version that call upon power from your existence instead of the world like mana
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New Skill Unlocked Bloodlust (Active) Being exposed to high volumes of bloodlust and not fainting proves that you have an aptitude for it. You must be one sick puppy, Congrats. Increase every stat by 10% while active Increases reaction time
''Nice! Wait, did the system just dis me? Those bastards!'' After that my daily life became a grueling ordeal training, day after day. My life of Moe was blowing up in my face but I stuck to it. 50% because I wanted to be able to protect my maiden, and 50% because I had no choice (Dads a Spartan). I grew at an abnormal rate and it seems like dad has a skill that slows time so after a week of training I had far surpassed my original abilities. So my stats and skills now looked like this
NameRexClassLegendary Sage Monk
Health1150Chi550
Level1
Fame1000Infamy0
Strength72Agility56
Wisdom27Intelligence19
Stamina140Vitality115
Charm10Bloodlust20
Yin Yang Drain field (Beginner Lv1)= Grant Ability for your body to Automatically Drain Yin and Yang Energy around you about 10 Meters when battled, Even Your Enemy Yin and Yang Energy will be Drained to refill your Yin and Yang Energy Tank, the enemy will drained 1% Yin and Yang Energy per second even if they don''t know it. in Result they will feel Tired and weak faster, their face pale, their skin lost its Healthiness and color, Except they have ability to use mana to regain their normal state.
-Mana Drain Field (Beginner Lv1)= Grant Ability for your body to Automatically Drain Yin and Yang Energy around you about 10 Meters when battled, Even Your Enemy mana will be Drained, to refill your mana Tank. The enemy will drained 1% Mana per second and when they know it that''s too late for regret.
Chi misbalance (Beginner lv1) = Charge your key with your emotions and materialize you feelings into power Use at your own risk the greater the emotion the larger the recoil will be on your body
Legendary Sage''s Path (Beginner lv1)= Skill that incorporates the defense, offense, and evasion of the master monk into 10 steps. Changes with the skills and personality of the disciple Steps learned: Instant Offence= throw defense away in a series of blows that increases your attack and speed. 50% increase in speed 100% increase in attack 200% decrease in defense
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Kothari''s chosen= A skill that will reveal itself when you find your leader and Kothari. Unknown Unknown
''Hmm it looks like ill never use one of my skills, Rex follows no man but himself'' I thought while ignoring another one of dads pointless lessons. "Rex! Are you even listening to me?" Dad asked finally losing his cool "Of course I am, but just to be sure. Could you reiterate?" I reply avoiding the question "Sigh*, As I was saying. You have learned the basics of our sacred art, but the only way to truly master it is too go out into the world and test your skills" He repeated sighing "Wait are you saying I can actually leave, and start my adventure? Does that mean my trainings over? "No that''s not what I''m saying. I''m telling you that you have the opportunity to train further in the real world and that I would be willing to transport you to the town I have found a job at if you agree to my terms. You will have to follow your destiny, and truly become a legendary sage by unlocking your 10 steps and assisting your future leader. Are you willing?" "Yes, yes" I agreed easily not even caring that he assumes that I will be lead by someone. *ding*
Quest updated Find yourself: Become the person you were destined to be. Find your Kothari 0/1 Unlock all 10 of your steps 1/10 Reach level 1000
''Whoa level 1000, that''s a while away isn''t it.'' I thought "So when are we leaving" I asked looking up seeing are simple cabin had transformed into a stone building lined with books. "Where already here" Dad said smiling "Cool, you have to show me how you do that" I tell him while laughing "Perhaps, but wouldn''t you rather explore?" He asked knowingly "You know me so well, I''ll be back later." I yell rushing out the door. Well this was everything I expected and more. The plaza was bustling with merchants, players, and Npcs alike. Yet what really got my attention was the radiant beauty who was gazing into the sky with distant eyes. She was the epitome of the perfect maiden I was looking for. ''This day just keeps getting better and better'' I think. I quickly walk over to her and introduce myself. "How''s it going, names Rex. What''s yours?" "....I''m not interested in a party" said a barely audible voice "Ha-ha, neither am I. Just trying to get to know you better, come on can''t you grace me with a name?" "...Nala" "Nice to meet you Nala" I say extending a hand, but just at that moment lightning streaked from the sky and upset my balance. I hear many comments about the source. "Who is that?" "Is this some kind of event." "Look at his bow, he must be really high leveled." "Doubt that, look he''s still got on newbie gear. He''s just some rich kid who bought an expensive bow with his daddy''s money." "Then how do you explain that teleportation skill, I was a beta tester and I never saw a skill like that." "Well whatever lvl he is, he sure is hot" Yet it doesn''t even register, as it seems that my hands steadied me at a terrifying position. Right on her large cleavage. ''Shit, shit, shit'' I stood there looking for a way to get out of this alive"...Look...Nala...this is all...a misunderstanding." I try to resolve this catastrophe "I was wrong, all men are perverts. You''re a pervert!" Suddenly the sweet, shy girl started to change. He shadow surrounded her body and all that was left was a beast, that suddenly smacked me back towards the stone building that I just left from. Yep that''s about right, now let''s continue my personal hell
I know it doesn''t seem like it guys but short chapters still take a lot of time. Sigh i wish i could spend hours of my day writing but unfortunately this is all i can provide Shoutout to rosebeiken for ideas about rex abilities and skills Pffft im back....sorry So this is a question and an answer wrapped up into one. Im sorry ive been gone for so very long and im not even sure if i have any readers anymore I wont go into the rollercoaster that has been my last year and a half but i will state on the record that i really enjoy writing and i always kicked myself for not getting this story to a decent level.This novel is published on a different platform. Support the original author by finding the official source. I will leave this up for a week, before deciding what i should do, but i do want to ask Should i start over and make a new novel with these elements, or continue and hope for the best? With Love, L.ost Welcome to Forever Pt. 3 Spoiler: Spoiler Nala Pov My name is Nala Salvia, at least that is the name I answer to. Whether that name is correct is something that even I don¡¯t know. My life was in no way easy, or even enjoyable, but there is one thing I know for sure. I grew up loved, I will reiterate that point for as long as I am able. Cause no matter how I turned out, it is no fault of my father who did his best. My dad can very well be the definition of eccentric legally changing his name to the hallucinogen of his fancy would be a tame example of his many suspect life decisions, but regardless he was always there for me, with a kind word and a kinder smile. My life will remain my own, for I have no reason to divulge secrets that I try my hardest to bury, and even more so I have been judged by strangers plenty already. So instead, I¡¯ll give you a summary of the important points. Since your all caught up let¡¯s continue the worst moment of my life, which is impressive. I¡¯ve had a lot of shit moments. I¡¯m pretending to listen to the attorney, as he divulges all the things that I learned long ago. My father was actually quite wealthy coming from a family of old money, due to unforeseen circumstances his entire family tree was eradicated, all except me. I have no idea what happened to them, and he never told me; I figured he would let me know when he was ready¡­. ¡°¡­. he left a letter for you, as well as a small estate. I¡¯m very sorry for your loss¡± the attorney drawled on, grabbing my attention with the mention of a letter ¡°Letter, can I see it?¡± I asked hurriedly, immediately losing my false nonchalance ¡°Unfortunately I don¡¯t have the letter on person. Your father feared that unless he left it in the new estate you would vanish and not receive any of your inheritance.¡± He replied, smiling warmly. ¡°What is stopping me from doing exactly that after reading this letter?¡± I asked skeptically ¡°Nothing really, but I have two daughters myself. Let¡¯s call it fathers¡¯ intuition, your dad knows you better than I do¡±, He chuckled ¡°Fine ill come along, but after that no promises¡± I replied, promising myself that I¡¯d be gone before the day way over ¡°Splendid, it won¡¯t take long at all¡± I entered a small black 1994 Lincoln, feeling the faded letter brush past my skin as we drove towards my ¡°small estate¡±. Apparently my father owned a Victorian style mansion roughly estimated to be 35,000,000 dollars. Yep, its less and less likely that I will be living here. I feel much safer on the streets; inside this kind of house I will spend every possible moment waiting for it to disappear like an illusion. I walked into the mansion, and caught sight of myself in the antique mirror on the wall. I looked worse for wear, I haven¡¯t slept well for the past couple of days and it¡¯s starting to take its toll on my complexion. My light amber skin was starting to become pale, and my raven black hair was losing its luster. The mellow features that I prided myself on, had begun to crack under the pressure of the past few weeks. ¡°I need to get ahold of myself¡±, I sighed exploring my temporary home. Inside my new room I found a dark blue embroidered letter with my name printed on it. I slowly tore it open and worked up the courage, before taking a look. Dear Nala, Hello my princess, how are you? Are you eating alright? Have you made friends? Sigh, even in the grave I find myself nagging you. Haha. It¡¯s so funny, no matter how many time I wonder how you became such a capable young lady without my involvement, it never ceases to amaze me. First and foremost, I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯m sorry you were born with such a weak father, even with the ray of sunshine that you brought to my life I could never claw my way out of the darkness left in my heart. I wish I could be there to see you. Not the you now, the one burdened with the weight of the world. The Nala who would find those special people that could carry it with her. The happy little girl, I got to catch peaks of in my insignificant little life. You¡¯ve always survived, I¡¯m not worried about that. Take this as my final gift to you. Live Nala, Live Love Dad ¡°Idiot¡­ who¡¯s weak. My dad was always the strongest¡± I whispered, tears falling uncontrollably. I clutched the letter to my chest, and turned to look at the fully operational capsule lying beside my bed. Forever Eden Online, I¡¯ve heard of it. It must have taken dad forever to find it.The tale has been illicitly lifted; should you spot it on Amazon, report the violation. Okay, dad. I¡¯ll take your advice. Let¡¯s see what this new world has to offer. The scan on your iris and vein has determined that you are an unregistered user. Do you want to create a new account? "Sure" Since you are part of the starting adventurers you are allowed one reasonable request of your choosing Yawn* Select the name of your avatar. ¡°Nala¡± Select your gender "Female" Forever Eden Online has a total 50 known races. You may select your race from the primary twenty... ¡°Human¡± I¡¯ve spent years trying to understand humans, I don¡¯t have time to readjust to anything out of the ordinary. Please select your appearance Hmm. Let¡¯s do something original. ¡°Can I have my hair change color with the rising and setting of the sun¡± Checking...Request accepted. Hmm as it should be. Please choose your request before continuing on your journey This decision will basically determine how I live in this new world. I should follow my father¡¯s advice and make a friend. This is my chance to rid myself of the complications that people bring. ¡°Can I have a pet, linked with my character?¡± Request denied, Not Reasonable ¡°How bout I give something of equal value, to balance it out? My ability to use weapons for example.¡± I was never really planning on using weapons to begin with because of my hand to hand combat, but what they don¡¯t know won¡¯t hurt them. Checking...Request accepted. Please specify your pet, and its capabilities. Let¡¯s see. ¡°Can I have a jet black sparrow, that mimics my hair with its feathers. Can I also have the capabilities to fight with me? Checking...Request accepted. Your account has been activated. Your stats and class shall be determined while you are playing Forever Eden Online. Your starting area has been determined: City of Meridan, recommended level: 1-25 Welcome to Forever Eden, good luck on your journey as you Unleash Your Inner Adventurer I woke up in the arms of an exotic women, she had beautiful green eyes and braids coming down her shoulder, but what really surprised me what the fact that I was currently atop a giant bird. Thousands of feet in the air. ¡°Hello darling, I need you to wake up Nala. Ah, there we are.¡± The women cooed, ¡°You must awaken your soul darling, otherwise our time together will be very short indeed. Feel within your soul and unleash your lifelong partner¡­otherwise.¡± I¡¯m so very confused what is she saying. I need to do what? Can she explain to me what we¡¯re doing so far in the air and why her words sounded strangely ominous? ¡°I¡¯ll see you in the skies, darling¡± The exotic women told me, before promptly kicking me off the flying bird. ¡°AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH¡± I screamed as I watched the ground approaching I¡¯m dead, I¡¯m dead. I¡¯m so dead. Wait what did she say before sending me to my death. Awaken my soul? What kind of hippy bullshit is that? Come on Nala, your running out of time, try to feel¡­. something. I close my eyes and touch upon something. Similar to like a second heartbeat similar to my own but with a slight deviation. I grasped it, and try to call it. Suddenly I feel a pull from small part of my body, and see shadowy like wings emerge, stopping me from my death plunge. Ding*
Soul Pet Awakening You have taken the first steps into truly finding yourself. Your soul pet is an integral part of your existence and shares in your triumphs and defeats +50 mana per level
New Title Available Po-uli Born/Free as a bird Congrats on passing the ancient ritual of the po-uli, where they unlock their familiars in the face of great danger. You didn¡¯t die, Good Job. -Awaken Soul Bound Pet -Unknown -Unknown +200
What is up with the system? This was a ritual; what kind of ritual involves throwing an infant towards their death. Before I could gripe more about the unfair treatment, the exotic women I¡¯m guessing to be my mother flew towards me. Before I could determine how much I hated her, she collected me into her chest tears dripping down her cheeks. I¡¯m sorry baby, it must be done or u might have lost your bond, a fate worse than death I couldn¡¯t allow that. I am not worthy of your forgiveness. I¡¯ve already failed as a mother¡± She wailed Hmm. It seems she was more distraught then I was, I guess I didn¡¯t consider how long this tradition existed and how she probably went through it as well. Considering all that, she seems like she¡¯s unequivocally guilty about the whole ordeal. She must be a kind soul, sigh I guess this is my first test. Sigh, humans are so complicated. After the whole ancient ritual, I finally coxed my mother out of her crying binge. I found out she was names Skye, and she went on to teach me the skills I would need as a member of the Po-uli. Basic magic craft, mobility, and of course animal care. Which leads me to my own familiar Azul. Who has become by far the biggest reason I¡¯m so fond of the game. He truly feels like family, and like he understands without me needing to say anything. I can tell that my request was a good one. I didn¡¯t learn many skills, Mother said that I would acquire skills naturally as I grow. Which is fine by me, all that means is that my skills will be adjusted to fit me. I did happen to gain something very useful however All in all, I¡¯ve completed my four weeks and after a somber goodbye with Skye (Who may or may not have grown on me). My stats now look like this:
Name Nala Class N/A
Health 300 Mana 650
Level 1
Fame 200 Infamy 0
Strength 14 Agility 72
Wisdom 31 Intelligence 34
Stamina 90 Vitality 16
Charm 10
New skill acquired Astral Merge Combine forms with your familiar and gain his traits for a given amount of time 1 Minute increase for every level +20 agility +10 strength +gained flight ability Current usage: 1 minute
I¡¯m walking through the city right now, wondering what my next step should be. When a strange boy starts talking to me. The usual me would have ignored him all together, but I remember what I¡¯m here for. Besides he seems nice enough maybe I was wrong about my aversion to men. Suddenly there is a flash of light, almost like lightning. I looked back to see if I needed to ready myself for a potential fight. When I notice that this pervert used my momentary lack of concentration to harass me. Azul within me is already calling for his blood, lets appease him "...Look...Nala...this is all...a misunderstanding." He tries to lie his way out of this situation, as if I¡¯d let him. I may forgive him, after I¡¯ve broken a bone or two. "I was wrong; all men are perverts. You''re a pervert!"