12 hours passed when they arrived in the land called Palermo, Italy.
Palermo is a city in southern Italy, the capital of both the autonomous regions of Sicily. It is also famous for its history, culture, architecture, and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence; it is over 2,700+ years old.
It took a while for them to get out of the airport due to procedure but having been escorted by friendly employees they didn't mind waiting at all.
As they got out of the airport, Asahi immediately called a taxi first to go to the hotel to rest for the time being.
Soon the taxi reached the destination he didn't expect it was a 5-star hotel in Mayo she reserved it for him.
He was thankful for her and the hospitality of the hotel was great.
While the two were walking to reception, the people couldn't help to attract their attention to the two kids' cute appearances and were kinda surprised a child like them had checked in on the most expensive hotel, especially when Asahi showed his black card and immediately declared them to be VIPs.
When Asahi received the key to the room, the energetic bell boy take a lead to escort them while lifting the baggage they bought.
While escorting them, the bell boy shares some stories about the history of their hotel and mentioned famous VIPs staying in their hotel.
"Do you know Carlo Azeglio Ciampi once stayed on this floor?" The bell boy said while escorting them to their room with care.
"...Is he famous?" Tet just went to the flow and asking of what he was bragging about.
"Of course, he is a former President, Oh. and here we are, This is our finest room." Bellboy happily replied and showed the room making him proud.
After talking they arrived at their destination the bellboy opened the room, and Asahi and Tet entered the room.
"Woah"2x
The room was designed as an early-20th century building that has exceptional interiors that featured in the famous Italian film 'The Leopard'. it also has a TV, big bedrooms, snacks, fruits and lastly has a nice view of the outside.
They feel amazed by the design like they are in the 90s era and Tet immediately run around to check each room and couldn't help to admit it was a good room for them to stay in for the time being.
"Sir, your luggage has been arranged in the proper place." The bellboy came to Asahi's side and notified him of their luggage had been put inside the room properly.
Asahi looked at the luggage to see if the bell boy saying was true.
""O-oh, Thank you."
After a second, Asahi looked at the bell boy still standing by his side looks like he didn't have a plan to leave and planning to ask something.
"Are you satisfied with our service?"
"Yes, We're satisfied with your service and We're taking it from here." Asahi replied and immediately ended their conversion.
From the way he was talkative a while ago, he would be asking him more until he was satisfied.
The bell boy nodded and beaming smiled at them "Then, Sir. Just call on the line, If you need something."
"Wil do... Wait a moment, Mister."
"Yes?"
When the bellboy was about to go Asahi called him again and gave him a big tip for being a good hard worker.
"T-thank you very much, Sir." The bellboy gratefully said and didn't expect someone would give him a big tip this day.
"Your welcome, just keep up the good work."
"Yes, Sir!"
After the bellboy leaves happily, he closes the door and went inside to see Tet enjoying the view on the terrace.
He is glad she was enjoying this trip but he hopes she didn't forget the reason for coming here.
Then he goes to the bedroom and jumps on the bed to feel the softness and rest for a while.
If Asahi is going to choose which one is better the bed or the first class seat, he will choose the bed without hesitation. Yeah, the First class seat was good and comfortable but being in the room while enjoying the softness is the best.
While resting down on the big bed he suddenly remembered he hadn't checked his own Stats for a year now, because of focusing on training and teaching Shizuka.
Being focused on getting stronger cant help forgot to check it. Moreover, now he decided to check the result of his one-year improvement training.
"[Status]" Asahi said the magic world of his Authority.
The rainbow screen appeared while Asahi was looking at his status. his face was emotionless seeing the display and making rubbing his eye to make sure he looking right.
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NAME: Aito Asahi
AGE: 8-->9
RACE: Demi-God
CLASS: Synergist
STATUS: Ready for combat, Satisfied
--STATS--
STRENGTH: A --> SS+
AGILITY: A+ --> SS++
ENDURANCE: C ---> A+
MAGIC POWER: S+ ---> EX+
STAMINA: A++ ---> SS
LUCK: A
SKILLS:
Music Instrument (New), Singing, Cleaning Mastery, Cooking & Baking Mastery(New), Brawler, Combat Adaptation(Passive), Language Comprehension(Passive), God's Tongue(Passive), Liaris Freese(Passive), Synergist Mastery, Dimension magic, Concealment magic, Mana Manipulation, Ki manipulation, Spiritual Supernatural Swordsmanship, Haki(Observation, Armament, Conquerer's), Thermoregulate Magic(New), Heaven's Strike Magic(New), Dhampir magic(New), Dwarf Enchantments(New), Teleportation Magic(New), 4 Elemental Magic(New), Tamer Magic(New), Rune Array(New), Flight magic(New), Analysis(New).
AUTHORITIES:
{Tet: God of Game & One True God}
[Gamer's Mind]
[Status]
[Game: Battlefield]
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"Wtf? Is this broken?" Though of Asahi,
Looking at his Stats in Intermediate Transcendent class and his skill looked like was an upgrade due to his hobby but what made him surprise the most was seeing a big leap of improvement on the display and thinking if Tet was playing a trick on him.
However, Asahi hurriedly shook his head aside that idea.
He knows very well Tet's characteristics she is not making petty tricks like that. Additionally, She doesn't have much control over her former Authorities but as long she got permission from him she can.
Asahi looked again at his Stats seeing it was real, he grinned with satisfaction on his face.
From what Asahi remembered of Tet's explanation about the category of Stats.
Having Stats of Transcendent means are the ones who escape the limitation of the peak abilities and life span of mortality and can be considered par ability of the divine beast.
That means he can live for hundreds no, a thousand years as long did not kill him.
Asahi suddenly struck on thought and questioned himself 'Is this too easy to improve!?'
He knows he has passive skills and can grow up fast, but this is not enough to explain growing up being transcendent.
"Asahi~, Let's go out & play~."
While Asahi was in deep thought, Tet barged into the room to invite Asahi out with a playful tone.
She notices Asahi is on the bed while looking at his Stat. "Hoh, It seems you finally opened your [Status]."
Asahi, having deep thought about his question and suddenly noticed Tet's recent entrance and smiled at her.
"Perfect timing, I have something to ask." he excitedly said to Tet.
"Yes?"
Then Asahi explained to Tet what he thought and hoped she could answer what he was seeking.
"Ahhh, that's what you worry about," Tet said.
"So, you know something." Asahi replied while expecting something.
"Of course, Do you remember what happened when I lost our match?"
"Yeah?" Asahi was confused about what she said while Tet nodded and explained to him.
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{Flashback MODE:}
After the battle between Asahi who passed out, Tet woke up and the curse was gone.
Then she remembered what happened in the fight.
"You really did it! I know you can do it. HAHAHA, Tet said admitted her loss and was happy for Asahi despite being imanity he capable won against her.
Then a golden scroll floating around started to activate and began to open the contract between them.
Tet looked at the golden scroll and smiled fairly, thought 'So, it's time.' Her divine energy and authority began to pass on to Asahi.
She looked at her hand and was beginning to turn particle, Tet closed her eyes and started to accept her death until...
"ARRGHH!"
Tet immediately opened her eyes and looked for the source of the voice.
At this moment, Asahi was the one screaming in pain and she hurriedly came to his side and checked what was happening.
Asahi, who was sleeping soundly, suddenly he screamed in pain looking at his body a red crack appeared on his whole body.
'This is bad, he can't take it.' Tet frustrating thought.
From the way she looks at his body, she can tell his body is on the verge of breaking by absorbing her power.
Being humans who think they can take the power of a god without a stronger body or relying on the system of Circle of Usurpation owned by Pandora is really a preposterous act to do so.
The consequences absorbed enormous quantities of divine/magic power, to the point their containers cannot hold them down, it causing the magic/divine power to stream through the user's body more violently and feel incredible pain inside, becoming the person crippled or worst case they explode.
Even though Asahi made a betting agreement with Tet and won on it, it does not save him from the consequences of taking a great power because his body is not yet capable to handling it.
Since Tet [Authority] is one symbol of the game, a divine betting contract authority is an absolute contract even the gods cannot destroy once it is activated.
Tet forgot about that part but she admires Asahi for being a fool thinking he can take her power on his own by winning the bet on her. Right now, she is thinking of any solution to save the child who stops her from destroying the world while under the curse of madness.
But before that, she uses her remaining power to relieve the pain, and Asahi shows pain becoming lighted up and feeling relieved.
Tet looking at him, couldn't help to admit he is cute and suddenly got the idea. she smile and summons her treasure the [Suniaster].
The title of [One True God] bestowed upon the winner of the war, every God's desire, the [Suniaster].
"I decided...I'm going to be with you from now on. So I hope you don't mind, Hehe." Tet cutely said and suddenly kissed him.
Tet immediately uses the power of the Suniaster while kissing him.
She planned to help Asahi succeed and absorb her full power by kissing while upgrading his soul and magic circuit, making him reborn as a Demi-god.
Tet kissed him until she was fully absorbed by him and Asahi's body started to heal. afterward a flash-bang happened.
{END OF Flash back}
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After hearing Tet's explanation, Asahi looked grim he didn't think considering something like that happened, during that time he was too focused on getting power before the plot.
"Now, do you still have any questions?" Tet finished her explanation and asked.
Asahi back to his sense and shook his head as a sign he was satisfied and replied. "No, I'm satisfied. Thank you very much, Tet."
Tet smiled and nodded, " Im glad, I could help. Now, it's time for you to grant my favor. Let's go. " suddenly grab his hand and got him out of the bed.
"Eh? where we going?'" Asahi asked, they just arrived in the room a while ago. Also, he still wants to lay down on the bed for a while.
"Of, course to tour around. it's a waste of time if we stay here the whole day." Tet answered, and started dragging Asahi out of the room without hesitation.
"Alright, alright. Jeez, you don't have to be so brute." Asahi complained about Tet's action and went out together.