In the year 2020, the world collapsed from a virus that spread throughout the world. The world also suffered from constant natural disasters like forest fires, earthquakes, and typhoons that almost sent several countries into the brink of economical bankruptcy, anarchy, and revolution against their government
In the month of November, the world started to decline and regress as government and companies began to not function properly due to the mental states of every people involved. Relationships are being torn, past mistakes are being dug, people's mental issues are showing up, corruption are being imminent, small conflicts become large conflicts that turns into small wars, and people began to lose care and attention to trivial things
The world is about to fall into the Darker Age
Christmas happened and people were not as happy as the previous years of Christmas and they only force themsleves to smile. Families are broken and friends are not connected
It was New Year's Eve and a lot of people are not looking forward to this new year, others are hoping that the year 2021 will be better than 2020 and others are expecting for the world to end tomorrow
No one actually expected something to happen the moment they entered new year's and only expected the usual that happen like the previous years, but this time was different...
The moment the Earth hit the point where it has completed its full revolution, the Earth released a massive burst of energy and shook
There were no earthquakes that happened when the Earth shook but this made all the inhabitants of Earth loose their consciousness
People fell asleep, no one was left awake, even all animals fell asleep, from insects, to bacteria, to birds, to fishes, to viruses
At this moment, all known and unknown sickness, diseases, disorders, and viruses were wiped out from the world
The Earth's reset button was pushed
No one died when every human being or creatures went to sleep. Moving vehicles miraculously slowed down and came to a halt and parked in uniform formation. Flying vehicles slowly fell straight down into the ground like a feather or into the sea without sinking
This was the day that the Earth stood still and this was the moment that the world entered its new age, its new era
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After 24 hours, everyone in the world woke up. Everyone was confused as to what happened. They looked into the time on their phones and they found out that it has beem 24 hours since New Year's
Most of them went back to their work like nothing happened but they were confused. Rescue operations were conducted from stranded passengers of airplanes that landed in the middle of nowhere in land and in sea
Everything went to normal the next day but conspiracy theorists has made theories and scientists studied as to what happened but to no avail. News broadcasts was conducted regarding the event but there was nothing new that was found out in their interview segments
After a while, people began moving on and ignored the event as they deemed it not worth to give attention to since there has been zero information about it ever since
Except for only one person...
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A 19-year old boy that lives in Quezon City in the country of Philippines, named Philip, believed that something happed in the day of New Year's
For several years, Philip believed that he had hidden powers and only he has powers in the world. He had the 8th grade syndrome, or being a Chuunibyou. Although he doesn't flat out reveal that he has powers openly to people, he chose to hide it, became quiet, and laid low and only revealed it to his close true friends that he made on the way
The minor powers that he believe that he possess are X-ray Vision, Night Vision, Bipolar Body, Supreme Sense of Measurement, Pain Denial, and Extreme Self-awareness
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[X-ray Vision]
Rating: F
> The ability to see layers of materials and other objects behind other objects by harnessing a part of the electromagnetic waves
[Night Vision]
Rating: K
> The ability to see objects in dark places that has the absence of light
[Bipolar Body]
Rating: F
> The ability to control the body temperature whether its hot or cold. It can only control the temperature that is the opposite of the ambient temperature in the environment. If the room is cold, the body will become hot, and vice versa. Using this ability frequently will lead to having severe or extreme cold and flu
[Supreme Sense of Measurement]
Rating: H
> The skill to accurately determine measurements between dimensions in terms of distance
[Pain Denial]
Rating: D
> The ability to deny pain and suffering with no repercussions. Using this ability frequently will degrade the mind and amplify emotionlessness with a chance to have a powerful counter or attack
[Extreme Self-awareness]
Rating: D
> The power to become self-aware of one's own existence and question truths behind realities as well as the meaning of life and the equation of the universe. It is possible to break through the reality when this power is cultivated. Having this power makes you question the existences of Gods and higher beings
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The main and major powers that he believe that he possess are Future Vision*, Weather Manipulation, Fate Control, Emotion Manipulation, and Curse Invocation
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[Future Vision*]
Rating: C (A)
> The power to see several futures that number in hundreds or thousands and branches linearly into one direction the same as the other branches
*This power has degraded into seeing several futures that number into hundreds of thousands or millions and seeing dead ends and undetermined branches. The branches has expanded omni-directionany in a 2 dimensional plane
[Weather Manipulation]
Rating: E
> The power to control the weather and summon tropical cyclones or super typhoons. It can also control the wind and the clouds
『 Fate Control 』
Rating: SA
> The power to defy destiny and alter fate. Fate is decided but it can be controlled to match the desired outcome or event. Using this power frequently or altering a large and strong fate will lead to a massive backlash and will be unable to use the power for a while depending on the intensity
[Emotion Manipulation]
Rating: D
> The ability to manipulate the emotions of the user. It can deny or delete certain emotions that impede certain scenarios
[Curse Invocation]
Rating: B
> The power to invoke and cast a curse to someone that is hated and will eventually break make the target miserable for the rest of their lives. The curse can be broken if the caster forgot about the target, forgave and moved on from the target, the caster dies, or the target dies. Using this power frequently will bring severe unluck that lasts for a very short time
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A few months before New Year's of 2021, Philip saw the future despite seeing millions of possible futures. He only saw two absolute futures that will change the world
The first one was the end of the world and it branched into two possibilities; Zombie Apocalypse and a Meteor Strike
The second one was the coming of the new age of the world. He didn't saw this future further in because it hurt his eyes but there was one thing that he was sure of that he saw, even for just a little bit, he saw the emergence of Magic
By seeing these futures, Philip contemplated whether he will choose the first future or the second one because he was too depressed in this world and wanted to end the world. A part of him also wants to give the world a chance after seeing the second future
After a few months of decision making, it was already the month of November, he decided to choose the second future. He then used his power of 『 Fate Control 』 to drive the fate of the world to the second future that he saw
After doing his usual Chuunibyou ritual, he finished changing fate and destiny. He doesn't know if he succeeded or not so he decided to wait until the moment 2021 drops
But then, Philip felt severe dread wash over him and he felt that his mind was regressing. He felt that everyone around him was not their usual self and everything doesn't seemed right
The atmosphere seemed heavy, the air seemed stagnant, the trees and plants became still, the light from the sun became a little bit dim, and clouds became darker. The world became gloomy yet normal people didn't realized this nor noticed it
He knew that this was the backlash after altering the fate of the world itself. He was not surprised that his power of 『 Fate Control 』 worked because it worked in the past when he altered fate on minor and small selfish desires. He just couldn't believe that it worked this effectively and the backlash immediately happened and it was obvious that only he can notice it. Usually there were no signs and it just happens
Although his mind was degrading, he retained his sanity due to his Emotion Manipulation and Pain Denial and he shut his emotions down and he became a walking robot that subconsciously did his usual daily activities
He was not able to use Future Vision or 『 Fate Control 』 this time around until the big day happens
When the big day came, he sat down in his room as he saw a future in the last minute that everyone will lose consciousness for the world to change itself drastically. He concentrated so that he won't lose consciousness and he wanted to see the world change
Unfortunately, he still lost consciousness...
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Back to the present...
Philip didn't see any obvious change from the atmosphere, air, ground, or in his body
He spent several days researching about news and searching through the internet in finding unusual happenings around the world but to no avail
After several uneventful months of researching, he took a rest and tried to use his Future Vision to see the difference and possible futures
When he entered his plane of time where he sees millions of branches of the future around him, he was surprised when he doesn't see any lines
He only sees one line that goes in a straight direction that doesn't branch out in the middle or end of it
He can determine the lines that are dictating someone or something's future after several years of looking in the future, but this line was undeterminable whether this is the future of the world or his future
He tried to peek on this future but he can't see anything, everything's blurry and extremely vague that he can't determine what he was seeing
After looking through the line, the future was laid before him and he concluded that this is the future in 10 years and he was puzzled when the line has stopped, like it was cut
He thought that it was the end of the world at that time but he didn't rush into conclusions, he was frustrated that he can't see the future and decided that he'll deal with it after 10 years and he continued his normal daily life
He went on for some unexpected adventures, but that's a story for another time
***
After several months, seven energy signatures were detected in different places of the world
The sources of the energy signatures are in the middle of China, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Egypt, Amazon, Carribean Sea, middle of Pacific Ocean, Vatican City, and central America
Scientists and researches studied these energy spots. They found nothing as their instruments were unable to measure these energy signatures
However, religious personalities such as monks, priests, shrine maidens, shamans, and the pope was able to identify these energy spots
The discovered energy was never been seen before as they identified it as mystical energies. Only bodies that can handle the mystical energies are able to control and manipulate it
This energies include three crucial parts, as researched by scientists and researchers that learned religious arts; Mana, Spirit, and Mystical Energy
Mana is the new law, under the Laws of Mysticism that was created, that exists as an elementary particle in the air and atmosphere several kilometers around the Mystical Hotspots
Spirit is a Law of Mysticism that exists as a raw material that were discovered deep underground within the Mystical Hotspots. These raw materials contain condensed energy that is worth an energy generator as a small rock and these Spirits number over millions in its source. It is also hypothesised that these Spirits can be condensed even further after some time absorbing Mystical Energies and contain more powerful renewable energy source like nuclear power plants or ten times of that
Mystical Energy is a Law of Mysticism that exists as the byproduct of Mana after activating and stimulating its properties to create the desired outcome. Mystical Energy is the same as Magic that is seen in anime and manga but the difference is that Mystical Energy is not limited to Magic's basic needs such as chanting, magic formulas, medium, or artifacts. Mystical Energies can be harnessed as long as Mana is present like Spirit Stones or the Mystical Hotspots
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These mystical discoveries were hidden from the world for a few years. The governments of every countries that are involved did their best to cover it and they did a great job
The scientist and researchers took advantage of the Spirit Stones to create machines that made experiments more effecient. They are also able to create fictional items from movies and games with these small stones that contains energy within. The energy inside the stones doesn't overload existing circuits and it was found out that it corrects itself to provide the necessary amount to output. It is also a one way energy source as it is not needed to loop the circuit on the stone and it can power circuits linearly
The religious personalities took advantage of Mana and harnessed the Mystical Energies to empower their bodies, religious artifacts, religious structures, and their faith
The world has been devoloping extremely fast under the noses of the unsuspecting people that didn't know what's happening in the world
It is also found out that the scientists and researchers became smarter as their current effectiveness was 300% better than last year as the experiments were completed extremenly fast and scientific breakthroughs were being released left and right
The religious places that harnessed Mystical Energies showed change as they were filled with holy and divine energies that they received from their faith and connection with their deity that was amplified by Mana and Mystical Energy
This also lead to the start of cultivation of martial artists via the Spirit Stones and Mana in the atmosphere. People that managed to harness Mana and control the Spirits within their bodies can become powerful as a normal military army
***
It has already been a few years more and it was the year 2026
The discovery of Mystical Energy was leaked and was spread throughout the world extremely fast like wildfires that the governments, military, and professional programmers had a hard time to contain the information leak. Eventually, the information was circulated to everyone in the world through media and internet
The world went into turmoil after these discoveries went public as almost everyone couldn't believe that magic existed and was recently discovered in the world and everyone wants to do magic
The governments, militaries, and agencies was forced to give out an explanation and show the world of the more recent discoveries and fictional inventions that came to reality
Militaries around the world started to show everyone of their military strength that they acquired through research and experiments through media that was broadcasted worldwide
They have shown vehicles that are powered by blue energy that glows in the engine and around the chasis. These small vehicles and jeep became smaller and compact as combustion engines and pistons were removed because it was unneeded
Tanks was a little bigger as gray thick armor covered its whole body and blue energy swirls between the vertical nozzles. This nozzle is an energy powered canon that shoots energy blasts. The tracks of these tanks are covered but in reality, the tanks were floating and these are powered by the blue energy
Fighter jets went unnoticed because of its unusual overhaul. The people saw these vehicles but they did not know that these were jets. The military called these the Starjets as their designs became thin and incredible pointed. The cockpit and the jet engine are the only noticable and it shows the futuristic design that it seemed that it came from an alien civilization
These jets are equipped with small blasters that shoots blue energy blasts and blue energies that resembles missiles. The energy missile follow the target wherever it go and it can't miss unless it's intercepted
All the big countries has this newest and futuristic technologies and all of them showed it to the world, proud of their research and creation
This, however, earned the irk of the masses as they question why the government and military used this new found resource as weapons
A live feed was then shown as a drone flies above the skies of Ireland. As the drone flew through the thick clouds and went above the clouds, a majestic view was shown as the sunlight pierces the skies
What was shown are floating islands that surrounds larger islands and a giant floating island in the middle with a huge structure that resembles a floating kingdom
Under the floating islands are large blue stones that pulsates every so often. The blue stones are being held by a material that was never seen before. Flying objects are also seen around the islands that fly around to and from different islands
This scenery was straight out of a sci-fi film as big airships, that has the same design as the military vehicles, also emerged from the thick clouds beneath the islands carrying passengers
The live feed was then shown a mega structure in the middle of nowhere and the structure resembled a mountain and a rocket ship. The whole structure was powered by a giant blue rock in the middle of the structure
Rocket ships and space ships can be seen lifting off from the premises as each of the ships are also powered by blue energy. The lift off were fast and they went straight up rather than slanting to go into orbit
As the rocket ships has enter airspace and is not bound by the gravity of Earth, the rocket ships then transforms into satellites and carriages that can carry passengers for sightseeing and tourist spots. The blue stones are used as energy sources as clean nuclear reactors
At this moment, the military showed its separate division and world was shocked at what was shown
The big warehouses that was beside the military vehicles opened its doors and the ground rumbled as what sounds like machines started to leave the warehouses
What emerged from the doors were giant mechanized suits or mechs. These mechs had a large variety of designs and each of them are manned by a single person. Each mechs are also powered by the same blue energy and has an arsenal of weapons and utilities
Next in the live feed are the fleet in the sea. These ships were different from before as their sizes were enlarged. Aircraft carriers, battleships, destroyers, all of them had a power force that can level a huge city
Under the fleet, at the ocean floor, are futuristic machines that crawl the ocean floors. The purpose of these machines is to discover the entirety of the ocean and unlock its secrets. Submarines that are powered by the condensed blue stones and they have the ower to scan the oceans by several hundred of kilometers in radius
Finally, the live feed panned outside of the Earth as the world became smaller and smaller. The feed than landed on the surface of the Moon, civilization has been developed there as a big blue stone powers the entire town. Houses are made to accommodate humans, trees and plants seem to grow even in vacuum, and there's a large circular platform at the edge of the town
The live feed resumed towards the leaders of governments and they declared the rise of science and technology due to the new found blue stone resources
The government didn't publicized that Mana and Magic exists and didn't dwell on it further as they still try to hide it
Hearing this, the masses went to an uproar demanding explanation about magic and almost caused chaos
The chaos was contained due to the intervention of police and soldiers. Surprisingly, even the policemen and soldiers had futuristics suits and high tech guns than resembles energy blasters. The cores of their gun had a cartridge that is swirling inside. A few of the law enforcers had suits that enabled them to fly with ease
The masses had no choice but to stop causing chaos and follow the law as they realized that they can't do anything about their cutting edge technology. The chaos ended peacefully with no one having to get hurt or die
***
A few more years later, it's already the year 2028 and certain big cities has developed and advanced exponentially
Buildings has become taller and more stable, there are also structures that are impossible to build if it was 8 years ago as the structures seem to defy gravity. Apartments and condominiums were high tech and even appliances and small machines were extremely clean and efficient
Crimes were rapidly depleted and poverty are almost solved. Throughout these years, there has been no records of sicknesses or illnesses. Global warming and climate change can be controlled and manipulated with machines powered by Spirits and Mana
With these scientific and technological advancements, comes the emergence of organizations within the shadows
The Secret Organizations was built by seven different Fingers that govern a single group or entity. They are the ones that are responsible for controlling the spread of false information and leaks of secret information. Nothing can escape or go under their radar
They also handle the problems of different countries and factions and solve it to avoid conflicts that lead to escalating wars. This is the reason that there has been no conflicts throughout the years with no countries trying to steal or sabotage each other
The same time as the emergence of the Secret Organizations, the Religious State has revealed itself to the world
The Religious State contains eight religious points that makes the Council of Octagram and cultures and all of them harnesses Mana and Mystical Energy
They publicized that they possess magic throughout the world and the Secret Organizations agreed to this while the government and military despised them
Humans of the world was surprised with the demonstration as the Religious State had their religious domains doused with Mana and Mystical Energy that it gave the feeling of magnificence even through screens and monitors
They also demonstarted connecting their respective small religious domains throughout the world to the main religious domain like churches, shrines, temples, and altars
With this, the creation of Ley Lines has been erected in the atmosphere and Mana and Mystical Energy has been equally distributed throughout the world. Mana and Mystical Energy can now be harnessed by normal citizens, as long as they have the potential and power to do so
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A year has passed several millions of individuals had the potential to manipulate Mana and Mystical Energies
Once a person has succesfully manipulated it, a certain device was created to detect people who did it
This was the creation of the Mystical Academy in the middle of China
The Mystical Academy is a giant school that can accomodate millions of students in one year. They teach and train students that managed to manipulate Mana and Mystical Energy throughout the world. They send out personnel to fetch these students from their homes and bring them to the academy
This procedure was welcomed by the masses and this was their dream. They wanted to enter the Mystical Academy and become a successful Mystical User when they graduate. The academy doesn't discriminate and accepts individuals of all age, gender, race, and orientation
The academy is built and the most powerful Mystical Hotspot in the world and can fully harness the Mana as a resource to help the students. Plants and herbs also grew around the academy that was never seen before and are of new species and genome. The academy called these the Mystical Plants and Magical Herbs as each of them possess an attribute or properties that can also be harnessed by using Mana
The Mystical Academy also has access to the Mystical Hotspot in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, where the government and the Secret Organizations build a containment facility around it
In that hotspot, is where a portal appeared, and that portal spawn Mystical creatures and magical beasts. The body parts of these entities was found out to be very special and contains materials and elements that has never seen before. Rumors has it that this portal came from a different world, but no one was brave enough to enter the portal, even with cutting edge technology
The portal was deemed as top secret by the Secret Organizations and contained it so that information won't be leaked to the world as it was dangerous
***
A few months later, the Mystical Academy has been boisterous as hundreds of thousands of students has already been enrolled and each of them has a unique and different way to manipulate Mana and harness it through Mystical Energy
At this point, the Secret Organizations announced the making of the [Four Pillars] that will hold the world through generations of generations in the future
The Sci-Tech Division which governs the scientific and technological aspects, Religious State which governs the the religious states and beliefs of the world, Secret Organizations which governs the secret and hidden aspect of the world, and Mystical Academy that nurtures Mystical Users around the world
With the erection of the Four Pillars, the world was once again went into a drastic change since the pillars has deemed the world to be too divided and they want to unite sections of the world
The world was united and split into four great continents; Great Continent of Asia, Great Knights Continent, Great Desert Continent, and Great Continent of America
Each of the great continents has different territories that separates their culture and aspects from the rest
With this, it has almost been 10 years and the world did change
***
A few months later, it's already the year 2030 and it's the month of November
The world has advance extremely rapidly in just 10 years. Who would have known that the fate of the Earth had turned out this way?
Not me
There was a certain individual that knew what happened from the start. Throughout the years, he gained experience through his adventures around the world, he became successful after studying certain aspects, he also became a master of the sword. He was about to make another scientific breakthrough and show it to the world
His name is Philip, an adventurer (is he?), a scientist (is he?), a swordsman, and an inventor (is he?). The one who changed the world with his "power" that was supposed to be inexistent
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