Note to the readers: this Chapter will be pretty much the longest I wrote, even if I said previously that this would be my last chapter my mind is forever changing. Most likely after my baby project to create a book into a newly series will spark new ideas for this storyline, to be totally honest this creation stemmed from polishing my First semblance of a story. So, while I keep having improvements added to my First story "Rain Over Sunset" I am sure over time my mind will wander back to this one so all I will say look forward to more. :)….TBH I wanted to finish this much sooner but I got offered a Job to write while I was busy looking for work but I decided to take a job closer to home rather than working at home only because when I get home from work it feels like my sanctuary and rather not mix the two so here is the last Chapter and will be focusing my OG story into a longer version the first chapter is flushed out so hopefully you guys enjoy my new work.
After the Commander looks at the Sign, he immediately turns his body with glee gun in hand to ask when the labyrinth opens, due to regulations of how shooters in the gun range occurs there is a sign outside stating you will be shot dead if someone attempts to use the gun on the people in the range. When the Commander finishes his question a gunshot rings out his glee turned into rage feeling a hot searing pebble hit his head as he crushes the handgun with his bare hand he looks at the gentleman who shot at him, the man frozen with shock turned into a whimpering dog as he becomes face to face with a person that is visibly shot in the head as the bullet did not penetrate the Commander's head. The other gods with him try to hold back his need to kill this Human as the Commander yells with Killing Intent "WHY DID YOU DO THAT YOU LITTLE THING" with all his might the trainer points at the sign of why he discharged his firearm, as the Commander reads it he takes the man's hand and gives him the bullet stuck on the Commanders head and tells him OOF my bad oh and I will make sure you are compensated for the gun after seeing the crushed handgun the Man simply fainted the other salesman that brought him down to the Gun range, The Commander gave him a handful of stacked bills equal to 3million dollars make sure this never happened along with another stack of 3million for the fainted man and left with the others. After a while they all meet up with Wealth behind the mall with nearly everything in the stores section as well as an arsenal of Video games nearly every video game system and over 500 games with each system for their own amusement each one adhering to their own style as well as buying a multitude of TV's 98inches, WIFI extenders, WIFI routers, Wireless HDMI adapters, Surround sound speaker systems, and plenty of clothes practically cleaning out each department store of everyone's own size, Not only that but the Commander took nearly every piece of equipment for a sizable gym.
As everyone files outside at the back of the mall due to the immense amount of products purchased the God of Wealth(Plutus) was able to place all the money he could Create in a bank account and thankfully the sales reps of the mega mall get commission and keep tips Plutus gave each rep over 300million each in tips after purchasing they received an additional 5million in sales basically setting up these individuals up for life [so jealous wish that would happen to me] feeling generous he tasked each rep to give away the 5miilion to each of their fellow employees and that if they could do within the next 30 min until he finds a suitable land that he will give each rep an additional 200 million Luckily on rep was a manager and had the whole staff stop what they were doing and to form up at the loading dock each 20ppl had to form a line and was told each to take a bag 1 bag per person and only look in each bag after everyone received it after Plutus was able to obtain an old Mansion just south of the Town where the Heroes grew up.
This Mansion was Condemned luckily the Commander has experience in Repairing and having a Past time Hobby of creating something from nothing like Plutus. After obtaining everything is separate piles for each God they put everything in their Inventory and changed outfits using the equipment menu after obtaining a ride the God of Wine and Leisure living the life buying the most expensive Harley Bike feeling he wind in his hair as the sun sets heading to the huge mansion but also checking out the town for what type of dangerous and excitement he is trying to muster, as far as everyone else is concerned they all create their own rooms using their own Dimensional powers they created a paradise adhering to the whims of the Commander but at the same time making section of their rooms a gaming center in order for the to understand the heroes mentality. The Goddess of Knowledge who takes the name Athena looks at her room one section a Library but another a research lab along with a Internet console and to her dismay she realizes that this electronic marvel Millions upon Billions of books capable of being reads at a Key stroke, Although she enjoys a read in the sunlight with a Hard cover you can find her filling her Knowledge via a Computer and a Storage unit detailing books via Data listed by Genre holding each of a capacity of 500 YB (yottabyte) currently focusing on Tech and gaming Tech. The Commander decided among the others to hold a Meeting after Months of reviewing the games they played as well as the future updates that were to come out but also the most important thing would be was learning about Certain Animation hence their view on Anime, Athena states she released a few iterations of Isekai anime as well as a Knock off version of "Gate" calling it Tower with a spin twist allowing the viewer to see the world they are from as well as the state of things viewed from a time after the Heroes established everything and with the question would they think Humanity is ready for something new. Everyone looking at Athena shocked but even more curious, after reading the comments of all 12 episodes the God of time requested a consensus would they allow Humanity to enter a new age of man allowing magic to flow to both worlds. The heroes would be allowed to see their family again and become something new in the world Plutus is all for it not only for the new wealth to come his way, the Goddess of the Hunt brings up a problem with this talk everyone peaks there head at the entrance where the Hunt comes through she states while looking for this worlds Gods and Goddesses its like none existed but there are sealed tombs that may be unlocked with Magic also there seems to be more to this world than just what's on the surface through a thorough investigation.. It seems that magic and power contain fleeting traces covered by walls or gates if we allow Magic to flow it cannot be all at once we would need to allow the people of this world to grow stronger not as strong as the Heroes but stronger still at the current population at 50 of them could be strong enough to take down a dark horned rabbit. Which is the lowest tier monster from we would need to issue new monsters to appear in this world first to begin the cycle of Magic Flow. Upon agreement to rise a Lost city and use that as a Gateway for this world new threat as well as allowing people strong enough to enter the gate to find a new world waiting for them with a single phrase sung into their minds "SEEK THE TOWER FOR SALVATION". instead of levels we can raise their stats in small amounts allowing people of this world to get use to magic and allowing their bodies to be stronger then when crossing into the Gateway they will be introduced to the level up system as well as a tutorial of our lands so there not completely blind going into our World. After all was said the plan was to be put in action, the other thing left was to invite the Heroes parents over and allow them to see their kids one more time.
Since the Gods have been staying Plutus, Athena, and the god of wine (Diyo) along with the Commander a nickname that most people in the town have begun to call him by because he looks like a military freak also the Goddess of the Hunt decided to take a basic name Cynthia because she liked how It sounded the God of Time spent his moments walking around enjoying his time in his own unique way [he is just been reading all types of Manhua and Manga along with a ton of Anime snacking on foods hardly even taking the time to sleep as a Narrator I am Hella jealous he hates that he can't access the time flow here this world because he wants to see the new anime of the future….ugh I agree]. As the people of the town begun to know their new neighbors to welcome everyone Diyo decided what better way but to throw a party Lavish and thrilling the whole town was invited and even thought the Mansion was large normally there would be no way everyone would fit but knowing Diyo for the first time using his powers made the mansion about the size equivalent to 2 stadiums and using a Page from Culvers book used Homunculus Maids in order to help feed the people with drinks and food especially wine which Diyo was so fond of ever since he found the local wine store he has tried variations. After getting to know each and every one in town the commander sought to befriend Culvers Parents, Athena with Mina's, Diyo with Jeremy's Parents, Plutus with Darryl's, Cynthia with Kenna's, after everyone left from the party things became serious because the reason our heroes parents stayed for the after party was because each god let it slip they knew something about their kids without making a scene they were told to go to specific closed off section to let the maids know who they were and that they were ready. After a long while when Mina's parents finally came in and the rest of the guests finally left. Tension filled the room when the rest of the Gods formed around them as they all sat at a table The Commander stated with the rest of the Gods that they were sorry that in no way they thought it would be possible but now they deemed it possible, Culvers Father speaks what on earth is going on; Athena speaks and tells everyone the story of where there from and what happened to their kids not only did they tell them but was able to show them most of their achievements through a Monitor via a crude way of mapping memories to code. A few hours pass by which felt like a blink after seeing what could be only felt as unreal and Fantasy but they could not deny that what the Parents of the Heroes saw was in fact their own children especially Jeremy and Emma their parents broke down even the hardest seeing their boy and little girl grow up so much after a lot of tears and coffee they were informed that the time flow between there worlds Mina's Parents in a fit of rage called out the Commander no matter how big he was compared to him he will not be made a fool of to allow to be taken advantage of by silly stories before ending his sentence a portal was created at the end of the Dining Hall as everyone was shocked by what they can see through it even more shocked that it was in the middle of the night but through the portal you can feel the sunshine, Slowly time was linked up to both worlds and usually 1 year here could have been 4-6yrs there if the God of Time had not slowed this worlds clock only 30min have passed since the Gods have taken these "Vacation" then the Plan was told to them of what they intend to do, Mina's Mother a Doctor herself sees this both half/full the applications that her Daughter is doing is remarkable to be able to create a team that uses basic medical knowledge and even apply surgical aspects I couldn't be more proud of her and worried about the future connecting both worlds can become concerning because of new Diseases and new problems. Culver's father a Sherriff doesn't rightfully care about all that but would like to know when they could see their kids again, the commander stated he will make the Necessary arrangements and disappeared in a flash after bowing. Athena asked if they could all follow her through the portal, as everyone begrudgingly went through as they all went through the gift of the new STATUS WINDOW was given to all of them and the update to the rest of the world especially to the Heroes. Achievements are added and for titles more than 1 titles can be added to a person and a new section "Nicknames" can be added for someone who does more than others and gives a small boost.
A basic rundown - children and a regular citizens strength can range to 1-10 in strength
A person who is an adventurer
"F" rank STR – 5,
"E" rank – 5 to 10,
"D" rank 11 – 20,
"C" Rank usually in parties of 4- 6 people STR 21-35,
"B" Rank STR 36-50,
"A" Rank STR 51 – 80,
"S" Rank STR 81 -99
"SS" Rank STR 100-160,
"SSS" STR 161-250, Next is
Hero Rank STR 300-500 and the secret Rank
Hero Apostle STR 500-2000 Currently Only Culver is a Hero Apostle but we Decided that everyone in this world will start like the Humans of your world Back at Level 1 with every soul starting at Stat 5 Weapons and armor that are currently equipped will give a boost to stats you have 5 minutes to sort your Inventory as this notice finishes also this world will be linked to the Human World where the Heroes of old and new were summoned. We the Old Gods deemed that it is time to expand our world with new worlds and new possibilities we have put a plan in place to link our world and theirs with the forgotten city on the Ocean side of our world as well as their Old city of Atlantis we will slowly introduce monsters and supplying that world with a small bit of magic until that earth can withstand a steady flow of Magical power our hope is to converge a Network of worlds and use the these Ruins as a Dungeon Portal those who survive the passage will be given access to our world, a New city established with Homunculus animatronic will house this city as well as be able to heal any Party adventures we will also establish multiple Inns as well as a Information guide along with a the Potion of Understanding allowing for all to speak and understand languages, as of this moment we are forming the lost city of Atlantis to its prime and making the link between this world and there's possible. In 2months time the link will be established and after what we believe will be 3 years of hell it will take that much time for their earth to soak up enough Magic Mana to allow us to plant Mana cores all around creating a new ecosystem then after that the Dungeon will dissolve allowing the Gate between worlds to stay open indefinitely.
Finally, our worlds will change as far as the future is concerned, I don't know we Old Gods will start to walk with you allowing more Apostles to be born whether in this world or theirs. As the Old Gods relay this message to their own world The Commander teleports to the hall of Heroes and gathers up Jeremy, Emma, Mina, Darryl, Kenna and Culver along with their betrothed, The Commander informs them to brace themselves he teleports them to where there parents are without hesitation Mina runs up to her mom and Dad crying, Culver stands eye to eye with his father and reaches for a handshake his Father tears up and hugs his boy his mother tackles them both in an emotional hug Culver introduces his new wife to be and they open there arms to hug her and embrace her as a member of the family, Darryl's mom looks at him glad that he's doing well and smacks him for screaming like a lil school girl and then goes on for a hug his step dad stands on the side line until Darryl calls him Dad and his step-dad just goes in on the hug fest, Kenna's Father looks at her Daughter with such pride knowing that she made a Dojo with his family name just unbelievable her mother goes in for the hug and Finally Jeremy and Emma's mother and Father separated for 5years, 12yrs for Jeremy and Emma they continued to blame themselves for not being there Jeremy hugs his dad Emma hugs her mom and they both tell them we're alive and we have time to be together now and live more comfortably than ever before Magic here in this world can heal my mom from her pain of osteoarthritis and all allow her to have her hands again everything will be ok trust us and also there is something you should know Jeremy breaks away from his Dad and goes to Mina he tells her "Mina you mean the world to me ever since we were kids growing up together I knew you were the only person for me and if now isn't a better time than I don't know when he get down on one knee Will you MARRY ME MINA DICAL, Stuck looking around happy crying yells YES on the top of her lungs they hug and kiss since they are able to go to and from their own old world they decided to go back for a short while and have a proper wedding with close friends and family they were given the opportunity to obtain the Status system early on top of that Culver gives a speech, Our worlds are changing and this story has been said unto a better future one with the both worlds being more than we are I'm going to travel our world and help those in need thanks to Plutus money is not an issue I'll help this world survive Darryl and Kenna will stay in the other world making sure they get a warm reception and getting there levels back up so no one messes up Jeremy and his Squad will come over to this world and enjoy a much needed vacation considering they did all that leveling up just to get reset might as well show them the stories of what I went through growing up since we got a few weeks till earth gets the Level system along with Mina having our honeymoon together.
In the months to come several Buildings in Various cities across the States were bought and converted to Shelters even though they were small skyscrapers to house over 30 thousand people along with enough perishables to outlast 2years and a reinforced hydroponics in each facility to provide everlasting food and water a solar farm and Battery efficient to give power all along each known skyscraper according to culver he placed this type of building in key zones all long heavy populated areas along with a private and secure underground service tunnels that leads each building onto each other within each state, not only did Culver set up in the states but tasked Athena with assist with the creation of similar structures all around the world some ranging to house 30 to 50 thousand to convert regular shelters into a reinforced version and add a underground bunker that would be unsealed upon someone finding the bunker via a proximity mission prompt, same goes for the Shelters via a proximity mission and depending on the survival rate people will have a shot to grow and become something new. (note for reader: personally if this were to happen and I get a Status menu I would bust into a book store and obtain How to guides to gain skills but that's just me)
Oh and Shirogane and Sindarin were not affected by this reset because they were summoned by the old god of Time he wondered if they should be messing with the Natural Order of things, Shirogane and Sindarin smiled as long as we can experience new things together they said; it would be for the better if my friends were here but besides we have plenty of time before I meet my friends in there reincarnated forms looks like its getting interesting here maybe one day we can link My World to these 2….. Suddenly Sindarin eyes glow a a holy light and commands the Old God of time to stop time and the Old Gods are forcefully summoned by Sindarin and with a whisper to the Gods "we will return soon looking forward to the Future". Shirogane opens a Rift and holds Sindarin hand bows to the Old Gods see you guys soon maybe when "RAIN OVER SUNSET" comes out.
Till the next series have fun and looking forward to the Future