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Chapter 7 - Follow Me To A World Of Questions and Frustrations

The large room has sixteen skeletons in it. The room has six decorated but decaying pillars along the walls, three on each side. There is a large depression into the floor, once filled with water, the side opposite of the door, and up a flight of steps was a throne. Sitting upon that throne was a corpse covered in a tattered and torn blue turquoise robe and cape with a book in his lap. The cape was the only thing in this room that had not been ravaged by time, seemingly immune to all damage and tarnishing effects.

'How long have I been here, sitting, waiting for anything to happen,' he thinks and sighs, 'I should've never used that relic to revive my people. It was fine at first, everyone looked and acted alive, but they weren't, not really. It was slow at first we… I thought it was a disease, people started to look more and more sickly, but everyone acted fine. As if nothing was wrong, so I didn't worry much. Heck, even the Grimm didn't attack at all. Though looking back, that was the most obvious sign something was wrong. All that before the decay set in...' A rumble came from down the hallway. Sighing 'One of the false floors must have given out again. I'll make the puppets repair it.' he thinks. As he wills eight of his weaker guard to do it.

A few seconds later, he hears the death whistle's scream followed by a snarling roar. It sounded like a large cat, probably a tiger that wandered in. 'Well, the fear effects of the death whistle work perfectly on the mindless. So the problem should sort itself out,' He thinks.

After thirty minutes or so, he hears another death whistle, a minute after that he hears the language of the beastspiritless invaders "Delivery for a Mr. Bag, a Mr. Douchebag," then more rumbling. If he had a heart that could beat, it would be racing right now. Here is his chance to go free. All he had to do was convince this invader to take up his curse. He'll offer it as a form of immortality, and all he has to say is yes, then freedom at last.

As a purple light began to glow in the doorway, suddenly, an immature cat-like roar followed by an extremely oppressive presence filled the room. All the guards that were rushing the entrance froze on the spot. The two guards at the doorway were immediately obliterated by a purple blade made of light. Fear gripped his heart as instinct told him he was prey, but why, none of the invaders should have this power, and his soul manifestation is the light blade. How is a child giving off such a presence?

The child looks around the room as purple balls of light appear around him. He flicks his hand forward, and the lights flash forward and take out the guards, just like that. My best and brightest fighters are done in by a child's soul manifestation. The child looks at the floor as if looking for something.

I call out in the invader's language, "There are no traps in this room." His eyes shoot up, looking in my general direction, but then he starts scanning the room as he walks forward. "So are you alive or just an intelligent undead," He says, walking around the edge of the empty pool.

"Some would say it's a curse, but I…" I start to say when I suddenly think, 'Can I really doom a child for my own salvation? ...no, I can't. I'm not a monster like them.' "...I would have to agree," I say, soothing my guilt at the thought of cursing this child. "What is a child doing in a city's ruins?" I say to him. "Would you believe looking for cookies," He says, now looking directly at me. 'He's using this conversation to locate where I am, clever child,' I think and say to him, "Cookies, is that some kind of artifact?" The child smiles in amusement and says, "Not really, but some would say they are worth one." He pauses, and to my astonishment, unfurls his tail from around his waist, then says, "I've come for the relics of the past."

My heart clenches with pain and love. My people survived, and now they have come for their heritage. "I rest at the end of this room upon my throne, my child," I say to the young Fanus, and I remove my cape a wrap it neatly, and put the book on top of it.

I was a bit skeptical about trusting the undead, but after unfurling my tail, the cold voice filled with love and adoration. My gamble about claiming my Fanus heritage is seemingly paying off. I summoned and willed some orbs to the end of the room, deciding he probably wouldn't attack me after revealing his location to me.

Sitting atop a throne was a decaying corpse of some kind of cat Fanus. His trait was cat ears, but one was completely gone while the other was riddled with holes from decay. One of his legs was gone, and the other was mostly bone. His turquoise-blue robes were ripped and tattered. Yet, despite all of this, he has an aura about him that demands respect and exudes authority.

The stench of decay filled my nose as I walk closer to the undead. "Do you have a name ...uh... your majesty," I say to him, which causes him to laugh. "I believe I have long since lost the right to be referred to as majestic, but my name is Mictlantecuhtli Moctezuma," Mictlantecuhtli says as I ascend the steps.

"How I wish I could come with you and see our people again," Mictlantecuhtli says with a sad longing. My mind wonders to the followers tab, and I kick myself for not looking into it. "I could bring you with me if you want," I say to him. "I have guards that could carry me around if I wanted, but in this state, I could never walk amongst our own. I would devote my heart and soul to anyway to just to do it once," He laments to me.

[Mictlantecuhtli Moctezuma has met the conditions to become a follower. Notice: Mictlantecuhtli Moctezuma has the blessing of immortality in the form of a curse of undeath. If he is accepted as a follower, the curse could be purged at the cost of Exp]

Having a follower could increase the amount of influence I could have in the world, but the consequences of his action would fall on me alone. "Do you mind if I ask you a question?" I say to him, and he replies with, "You just did, but feel free to ask again."

"Am I right to assume the humans destroyed y.. our people? Would you seek revenge if you could?" I ask the corpse before me. "That was two, but you are right the… Humans, as you call them, came and destroyed my empire, but no, the humans that did it have long since died and turned to dust. All I wish to do is help my people grow in any way I can. My rage hasn't died, but my people's need is more important than my petty vengeance." He says to me.

After weighing the pros and cons, "If you devote yourself to me, I could remove your curse," I say. He pauses and looks at me, then laughs and says, "Sure, what do I have to lose."

[Mictlantecuhtli Moctezuma has offered himself to you. Do you accept?]

[Yes] [No]

I say "yes," and another prompt pops up.

[Notice the curse of undeath as been cast on Mictlantecuhtli Moctezuma do you with to purge this curse? Exp Cost: 3,000]

[Yes] [No]

Cringing slightly at the cost, I say, "Yes." Suddenly purple light starts to pour out of Mictlantecuhtli as he levitates up into the air, dropping the cape and book in his lap. I catch them.

[Epic Book of the Fanus Empire- A book written by Mictlantecuhtli Moctezuma accounting the overall history of its people, its notable historical figures, and a translation template for english]

[Legendary Cape of the Fanus Empire- A cape made for Mictlantecuhtli Moctezuma, the last emperor of the Fanus Empire]

As I look up at Mictlantecuhtli, I'm stunned as I watch his ruined and decayed body slowly heal and reform. It started with his chest and rippled outward like a wave. Once gray and rotted skin gradually recovered to a healthy tan, his arms and hands turned the same shade and healed over any open wounds, and as his legs became living again, his missing leg reformed as a limb of light, then faded away to show a healthy limb.

Standing before me was a buff six-foot jaguar Fanus of Latin descent, with yellow hair with black and brown spots, tan skin, and azure blue eyes that fade outward to white, wearing a turquoise blue robe staring down at himself on the verge of tears. "Are you a god, child," he asks me in awe of what I have done. "Godling, I think, but that's something we can talk about later," I say to him as I look into his confused and questioning eyes. "Can I keep the cape? I need it to complete a mission," I say. "Mission? Who would give a mission to a child? God or not." he says to me.

I roll my eyes, "Ok, sit down. This is going to be a long talk." I say as I start explaining how I died and then syncing with the system, leaving out how I chose to be a Fanus and how the system gives me missions and dungeons to help me grow in strength. "I see. I apologize for my impertinence godling. I will remember that you are a great warrior who gave his life for his comrade first in the future and a child second. Please keep my cape. I hope it helps you grow," He says, kneeling before me.

"Ok, Ok, stand up, and the name is Solomon Cain," I say, getting embarrassed, then I put the cape in the bag. I handed him his book as I read the notice.

[Mission Complete]

[Accessing relics and actions]

"Divine one, what is this box, and why is it's written in Nauatl?" Mictlantecuhtli says to me. I think for a second, then say, "This is the system I told you about, and the reason you see Nauatl is probably because it's the language you are most familiar with."

[User has slain all of the mindless hord]

[User has evaded, disarmed, or tricked enemies into traps]

[User gained the last emperor of the Fanus Empire as a follower]

[User has collected 10 Legendary objects]

[The User has shown exemplary actions during the mission]

[Rewards: 5,500 Exp, Wisdom +3, Intelligence +3, Dexterity +3, Luck +3, ability obtained]

[Would the User like to return]

[Yes] [No]

~Detection Class F lvl 1 Exp 0/5~

The User has impressed the system and thus has been gifted with an ability. This ability will show basic information about the target.

'So it's basically a scanning ability… cool,' I think and look at Mictlantecuhtli smile proudly next to me. "What's up with you?" I ask him. "Even the system recognizes your greatness," He says. Rolling my eyes, I say, "Yes, I would like to return."

Suddenly everything around Mictlantecuhtli and me fades to the blue lines I saw when I started, then to black, finally the cave I was in fades back into existence. Mictlantecuhtli looks around, stunned, "W...Where are we?" he asks. "For now, we are home until I can complete an extremely important mission, which starts in a year," I say. 'I could have missed out on an opportunity if the system functioned even a little differently. I need to study the system and its tabs more before my luck runs out,' I think.

"Make yourself at home. We'll be here for a while, oh, and if you want to help out forage, make tools, fortify the cave, or hunt," I say to him before sitting down and saying, "Open system."

[Stats] [Mission/s] [Dungeon/s] [Skills & Abilities] [Follower/s] [Shop] [Chat] [Settings]

"Open followers tab,"

[Follower/s Tab]

Follower limit: 1/4]

Ambient Faith: 0

Ambient Exp gain: 0

[Notice: To gain followers, they must truly pledge their heart and soul to you]

[Notice: User can bless or curse followers by giving or taking away stat points, skills, or abilities]

[Followers]

~Mictlantecuhtli Moctezuma Class F lvl 9~

Daily Exp gain: 10

[Bless] [Curse] [Summon] [Desummon]

'Interesting open bless,' I say as Mictlantecuhtli looks over at me, stunned and hopeful.

[Follower/s Tab]

Follower limit: 1/4]

Ambient Faith: 0

Ambient Exp gain: 0

[Notice: To gain followers, they must pledge their heart and soul to you]

[Notice: User can bless or curse followers by giving or taking away stat points, skills, or abilities]

[Followers]

~Mictlantecuhtli Moctezuma Class F lvl 9~

[Bless]

[Stat Points]

[Skills]

[Abilities]

"Open Abilities," I say as Mictlantecuhtli gets on his knees and stares at me while tearing up. 'He's starting to weird me out,' I think.

~Bless with Genius Mind~

Cost: 1 level or exp equivalent

~Bless with Ki Control~

Cost: 1 level or exp equivalent

~Bless with Nature's Healing Presence~

Cost: 1 level or exp equivalent

~Bless with Apex Predator~

Cost: 1 level or exp equivalent

~Bless with Detection~

Cost: 1 level or exp equivalent

'Probably shouldn't have done this in front of him…hmm grade F lvl 9 is that his overall ability or his level of faith in me? I'll give him an ability and see if it grows. If not, then I won't be messing with this again,' I think. I think about what ability to give him, 'If I give him genius mind, he'll grow faster, but that doesn't help in a truly offensive or defensive way, which is more important right now. Apex predator and detection could be good options for defense but don't really offer much in offense, and then is no way in hell I could afford to give him nature's healing presence. So Ki Control it is.'

"Bless with Ki control," I say as Mictlantecuhtli starts balling his eyes out.

[-1 level] [-2,560 Exp]

'Jeez, that's a lot… if the exp gain is at ten, then that means it only goes by one per level, it'll be years before I can get a return on this expense, but I'll also gain someone who can fight like I do and help me with influencing this world. So I'll just chalk it up as an investment and bite the bullet,' I think, then say, "Minus exp."

Mictlantecuhtli lights up with purple energy for a second, then he leaps up and hugs me. Crying, he screams in my ear, sadly, "I will do everything in my power to be worthy of this gift!" After crying a little longer, he sets me down and asks, "Forgive my impertinence, but what is kee control."

Sighing, "Ok, sit down and search inward for an energy source, start at your abdomen as that's where it's most dense and tell me when you believe you feel it," I was about to turn back to the system when Mictlantecuhtli said, "Like aura, Divine One?" I pause, "You have an aura, Mic?" He smiles proudly, "Yes, Divine One, my color is the proud blue-turquoise as all my family, and my soul manifestation is speed amp." I smile back and say, "No, aura is the manifestation of the soul while ki is the manifestation of your life force. Oh, and stop calling me Divine One, it's just Solomon, and I believe soul manifestations are called semblances now."

Taking in my words, he responds, "I see, I will endeavor to impress you… Solomon." He says my name with such reverence it kind of creeps me out. "Ok... I would expect nothing less from my first disciple," I say, just trying to get him to train and stop staring at me.

He looks like he is about to cry again but, thankfully, stops himself, then sits on his knees and meditates.

'Hopefully, he'll mellow out with time,' I think as I turn back to the system.

Follower/s]

Follower limit: 1/4]

Ambient Faith: 0

Ambient Exp gain: 0

[Notice: To gain followers, they must pledge their heart and soul to you]

[Notice: User can bless or curse followers by giving or taking away stat points, skills, or abilities]

[Followers]

~Mictlantecuhtli Moctezuma Class E lvl 4~

Daily Exp gain: 50

[Bless] [Curse]

Smiling in satisfaction, I think, 'Ok, so this investment will pay off sooner than expected." I close the followers tab. Then, going down the line, I say, "Open Chat."

[Chat]

Follower/s

Mictlantecuhtli Moctezuma

[Message] [Call] [Block]

[Friends] [User's online: 1]

[Send friend request]

[Publish summons]

[Summons]

The send friend request is grayed out, and so is summons. 'Does that mean I'm the only user or that there is one other user, but I have to meet them first? Probably the former,' I think, I decide to post a summons for any future users.

[Chat]

Follower/s

Mictlantecuhtli Moctezuma

[Message] [Call] [Block]

[Friends] [User's online: 1]

[Send friend request]

[Publish summons]

[Warning a skill or ability must be offered for a summon]

[In 80 or fewer characters, type a description in the box below]

[Text here]

[Skill or ability offered]

[Summons]

I type, 'Hey if there's ever another user hit me up. I'll show you the ropes and answer any questions you have.' For the skill, choose my survivalist skill

[-1 level] [-5 exp]

I chose the exp, and once it was published, I closed the tab and opened the settings tab.

[Settings]

[Audio activation ✅ ☑ Mental activation]

[Power Symbology: Exp ✅ ☑ Divine sparks]

[Color: Blue]

[Language: English]

[Graphics: Box]

[Notices: Immediately]

I switch the audio activation to mental, then close the tab. 'Open shop tab,' I think, and it works.

[Search]

Skills

[S] [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F]

Abilities

[S] [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F]

Thinking aura would be the more expensive option, I look through open the E class abilities to buy emotion sense first and almost laugh, but it makes sense, I suppose. Even children can get and train aura.

~Emotion sense Class F lvl 1 Exp 0/5~

The User has unlocked the ability to sense emotion. The stronger the emotion, the easier it is to discern and track.

[Cost: 500 exp]

~Negative Hunger F lvl 1 Exp 0/5~

The User has unlocked the ability to grow stronger off of negative emotions. The strength and duration of the emotion shall decide the amount of exp given.

[Cost: 500 exp]

~Aura F lvl 1 Exp 0/5~

The User has unlocked the power of the soul. The User's soul has awakened, and it will protect the User. The User's stats will be increased by 10% when aura is active, but the Use's aura pool will slowly drain over time. Drain: 5 per second

[Cost: 500 exp]

I buy an Aura and emotions sense. I think about buying negative hunger but hesitate. 'Is that a power I want? I can't not become a god now, so… what kind of god do is want to be? What kind of life do I want to live? One where I grab power at every turn? A principled one where I only take power that fits my morals? Do I write what is morally good or evil now?' Another session of heavy questions hit me as I ponder my existence… again.

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Stats

[Level 2 Exp 0/25]

[Aura: 89/89]

[HP: 98/98]

[Ki level: 109/109]

[Exp: 10,295]

[Stat points: 0]

[Strength 17] ( 19)

[Can be increased through training]

[Dexterity 17] (19)

[Can be increased through training]

[Constitution 15] (17)

[Can be increased through training]

[Intelligence 17] (19)

[Can be increased through training]

[Wisdom 19] (21)

[Can be increased through training]

[Charisma 25] (21)

[Can only be increased through the system]

[Luck 28] (31)

[Can only be increased through the system]

Skills

~Craftsmanship Class F lvl 1 Exp 0/5~

Items made by the User will be stronger overall, equal to the class and level of this skill. Overall increase= 1%

~Survivalist Class F lvl 1 Exp 0/5~

The chance of User finding useful items to survive any predicament. Current chance 4.5%

~Weapons Master Class E lvl 4 Exp 780/20,480~

User has unlocked the knowledge of weapon mastery. The class and level reflect the User's effectiveness in using anything as a weapon.

~Leadership class E lvl 3 Exp 1,520/10,240~

With this skill, others will be willing to follow your guidance and have a greater chance of influencing those of higher grade/level.

~Genius Fighter Class E lvl 4 Exp 1,298/20,480~

To the User, simple strategies and tactics are second nature. The User shall be able to form moderately complex plans more easily.

~Persuasion/Manipulation Class F lvl 3 Exp 0/20~

User will have greater chances to persuade/manipulate others.

~Videography Class E lvl 4 0/20,480~

Users will have an increased chance of creating superior video, audio and familiarize themselves with camera equipment more easily.

~Discipline Class E lvl 2 Exp 1,438/5,120~

User will be more resistant to mentally and emotionally inhibiting effects such as rage, fatigue, and pain.

~Marksman Class E lvl 1 Exp 0/2,560~

NOTICE: User's effective range can't exceed the effective range of the weapon used. Current effective range: 457.2 meters

~Ki Techniques Class Var. lvl Var.~

Ki Orb Class F lvl Max - Ki cost: 1 or more. This skill is mastered, and due to that, orbs will only dissipate when dismissed or disrupted.

Ki Weapon Class E lvl 3 5,395/10,240 exp- Ki cost: 12 or more; the more Ki added, the stronger the weapon and the less concentration needed to maintain it.

~Presence Of An Apex Class F lvl 2 Exp 9/10~

The User has mastered the way of the predator. The User can now assert that mastery as a force when active prey or adversaries will become fearful of the User and have a chance of being stunned with fear. Allies will feel a strong presence radiating from the User and have a chance to boost courage and confidence. Chance rating: 26%

Abilities

~Genius Mind Class E lvl 3 Exp 2,739/10,240~

The User's mental ability learns, understands, and retains knowledge at 2x the rate of an ordinary person, any exp gained through training for skills will have this multiplier applied.

~Ki control Class E lvl 3 Exp 2,919/5,120~

The User has unlocked the ability to gather, manipulate, and strengthen the essence of life itself within and around the User. Techniques using this ability will be shown on the skills page

~Godling System Class S lvl Max~

The User has interfaced with the Godling System. User has access to all system functions that the user's level rates.

~Nature's Healing Presence Class D lvl 1 Exp 1,020/1,310,720~

Effective range and strength: 1 meter/s by 1% per min, scent: Sunflower

~Apex Predator Class E lvl 2 Exp 5,099/5,120 ~

The User's natural predatory instincts are the apex of predatory skill. Therefore, the User will naturally know how to perfectly stalk, track, and hunt prey or other predators and instinctively have an absolute inclination for sense of direction, the strength of the target, and the best hunting tactics to apply at all times.

~Detection Class F lvl 1 Exp 0/5~

The User has impressed the system and thus has been gifted with an ability. This ability will show basic information about the target.

~Emotion sense Class F lvl 1 Exp 0/5~

The User has unlocked the ability to sense emotion. The stronger the emotion, the easier it is to discern and track.

~Aura Class F lvl 1 Exp 0/5~

The User has unlocked the power of the soul. The User's soul has awakened, and it will protect the User. The User's stats will be increased by 10% when aura is active, but the Use's aura pool will slowly drain over time. Drain: 5 per second