She soon woke up with a pang of pain that struck through her head. She grabs her head and massages it in an attempt to relieve and ease the pain. Seconds passes on as she realizes that she was literally shot in the and looks around her surroundings. It was a different sight as she sees leaves and trees instead of tables and chandeliers. Confused, she got up and looked for any source or explanation on why she was suddenly here.
"Did I actually get shot and like a video game, I somehow reincarnated? I wonder what my appearance looks like." Persephone realizes once she noticed that this wasn't her world anymore. Due to different animals and some in her world but with mixed colors, she oddly found this world more beautiful than hers. If she was actually right about this being some sort of RPG game then she must've a ranking board in her profile. Wondering where it is, she tried pressing random parts on her body as to "check out" her profile. Unknowingly, the same voice she heard when in pre-death spoke to her again.
< "Showing profile, level: MAX, skills—" Before the voice could finish the sentence, Persephone spoke up. >
"Excuse me Mister...Miss voice, if me being new to this..world means low ranking, then how come my is fully maxed already? Is it some sort of Glitch?" Persephone questions. It seems the voice just noticed this and took a look at her levels again, now seeing how odd it is, the voice recalculates it.
< "Recalculating, Explanation: failed. Trying again. Recalculating, Explanation: failed.
"It seems I cannot explain your question. Trying to find logic is questionable." >
Persephone never really played games that consisted her actually achieving max level, or at least she remembers she hasn't. Wanting to know her powers extent a little bit more, she asked further questions.
"What number is the highest or the max level and how so I hide my level or at least limit them? She asked."
< "The max level is unknown as it reaches to the point where by the time you reach even half of it, you have already set your grave as it is impossible to reach it. Even Lords can't reach it. The highest reached is 2,000. Dragon Lord Phin is the one with this level. If you wish to limit your power, you can manipulate your aura and control the ability to calm your strength. Now, I've somehow decreased your presence as your presence if untouched or kept at greatest peak of it's ability, it would've destroyed most part of this forest and send alarms to other nearby people." >
Persephone shivers as the thought of her presence alone is enough for this beautiful forest (and the rest of the world) to crumble because of it making her wonder if her aura and power combined, she might as well destroy the whole world. Feeling a sense of responsibility to prioritize this strength to its weakest, she then manipulated her aura into somewhere more average or below. She asked her lady? instructor/Analyzer a few more questions to be more flexible and earn information about this world because it seems like there were more to powers than just leveling up or maximizing it.
Could you tell me more about powers in this universe and how it works?. |
< "There are types of powers that some have, the ones who aren't lucky only get 1 type of it. Though ones who are luckier gets 2-4 but there are people who are indeed very special exceeding to 5 types in total. Yours however is a different story reaching to all of the types. The types are, Fire, Weather, Water, Earth, Light, Darkness, Time Control, Telekinesis, Electricity, Divine Darkness— currently there are 10 which why it amazes me that yours Persephone is more than that. Below those powers are called Full extent where the user a Mythical Skill and below those Mythical Skills are Original Skills that aren't as powerful as the one above it but still can do great damage. If five Mythical Skills which are related to another is not enough to kill an enemy, you can combine it and receive a /FORBIDDEN Skill/. There are far more details needed to be explain for one to actually know how powers work but unfortunately can only give you this much for today." >
"T-that was so much....I can't memorize this stuff! I have to get used to this". Persephone got extremely overwhelmed as to hearing that.
Persephone than sighed and accepted that she was the most powerful being in this entire world and made a promise to herself to be humble and to not brag about it. (She's going to break it anyways.)
She then settled for a journey even joking around as her Voice friend explains more details while she ventured and found more stuff along the way. She thought about meeting new people and showing off her powers along the way.
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It was not long when Persephone met a group of people together but it seemed like one has more power than others as she sees them getting commanded. She asks her voice friend if it was common for strong people to form groups with eachother but soon realizes as the voice explains it was uncommon for a well-respected person to have one or more subordinates.
She counts the people. Five men and three women. It looks like they're stocking for food, a little too much food...She wonders if these people were raiding this forest as it protects the collected food from other passerbys.
The women who were collecting the food seemed to be protected by the men who were guarding them in circle-form. She wonders what their strength is.
< "Analyzing.... complete. All of the girls levels are in somewhere in the 20s. The short blonde hair is in level 21, the other two are both in 25. The men are mostly level 40 some reaching higher but the highest from them is a person with black hair mixed with white into it reaching about level 60." >
Wow, thank you...uh..do you have a name? Persephone whispered quietly.
< "I don't, I'm not programed to have one." >
"I will give you a name! May I call you Tasia? Miss voice?" The voice seemed to accept it when an arrow was swung to them. Out of reflexes, Persephone dodges it faster than the arrow and blinked it surprise.
"Who's There?!" A male voice said intimidatingly. The girls huddled near the guys as their "leader" and one other man walks over towards her.
Instinctively, she hides herself from the misunderstanding and asks Tasia on what to do.
< "You have the power to kill all of them, why are you scared Persephone?" >
I don't want to kill anyone Tasia, I don't want to harm anyone. Could there be anymore reasonable options I could do instead of hurting them? Persephone pleaded with Tasia.
< "The second option is to surrender yourself, it seems that those men won't hurt ladies as you and I both saw them protecting the girls.>
"Maybe it's because they are friends.. or something..? lovers even!" Persephone countered.
She then heard them coming closer as she prepares her composure and prays that she didn't have to hurt any of them..but if it comes to her life, then she would. She just preferred not to. The man upon seeing the girl and out of instinct made a stance if about to shoot her but the "leader" stopped him.
"It's a lady." The man spoke. She looked up towards them and backed away as the man tries to touch her cheeks. They seemed to have let their guard down while the man who had the bow apologized to Persephone for almost shooting her.
Persephone then sighed in relief thanking Tasia as ¿she? was right. The leader offered her a hand and Persephone hesitantly took it.
Both men apologized in unison and Persephone couldn't help but chuckle a little bit. She was then let out and the misunderstanding resolved.
We are sorry about what happened, we thought it might have been those people who tried to steal our resources again. Their leader offered a piece a bread to Persephone which she gladly accepted.
It is fine, I'm sure you were just cautious and I haven't gotten your names yet. My name is Persephone, let us forget this incident ever happened. Persephone replied joyfully while munching on the bread.
-My name is Taylor. The black-white haired person replied.
< Male, Black-white haired. "Power types, Darkness (Main) and weather (Side)" Level 60 >
-Hello, I'm Anne, nice to meet you. A person said with beautiful pink hair.
< Female, Pink hair. "Power type, Light." Level 25 >
-Greetings lowlife! My name is Sharon. I am a Water and Earth type!
< Female, White hair. "Power type, Water and— ... Level 25 >
-Micheal.
< Male, Dark blue hair. "Power type, Divine Darkness." Level 41 >
-Hello, I'm sorry for the confusion, I am Sofia.
< Female, Short blonde hair. "Power type, Water." Level 21 >
-Fufu, the name's Christian but call me Chris!
< Male, Orange haired. "Power type, Weather." Level 40 >
-Hello Persephone, that's a lovely name! I'm Ethenor.
< Male, Red hair. "Power type, Light." Level 40 >
-Greetings, my name is Alex.
< Male, Whitish-green hair. "Power type, Telekinesis." Level 46 >
"Thank you for the introduction, you all have impressive levels and powers. I hope we can be all friends." Persephone said glad that she was able to meet people on the first day she arrived here.
"Mhm. I know you've introduced yourself already and it's a bit rude to say this but what is your level and power/s Persephone?" Ethenor spoke up suddenly asking a question about her strength.
Persephone backed up a bit as all of them looked at her wanting to know as well. She grew uncomfortable as she tries to think of a reasonable level they think she has. She was very secretive of information about her and tried to keep it herself but it looked like they weren't going to let her escape so she lied about her level.
"Well... I'm level..100 and I'm a Telekinetic and Water type..." Persephone spoke up cautiously.
But before they could even respond or be surprised about it, a random person appeared from her sight as they scream that they are were in need of help. They all got up and looked at Persephone.
"Persephone. I'm sorry to ask of you this early after our introduction but, could you please lend us a hand in battle? You seem strong and we would want your help." Taylor said offering me a chance to be at war.
Persephone knew she was powerful but she was never at a war before making her scared and step back. Were these people even in the right from this war? there is always have to be a reason for this. Money..Food? Power? Persephone couldn't think. She looked at them and pitied them, they all had faces mixed with readiness and fear. She had to make the right decision or she was going to regret this badly, she sighed heavily and accepted. The group then led Persephone to their village and Persephone thought to herself..."Were these people short in battle and needed someone strong..?" She then was put in a room full of a bunch of unfamiliar new faces as they plan their strategy. She looked at Taylor and he looked at her and nodded. The people Persephone didn't know looked at her and then at Taylor.
"Taylor, who is this woman and why did you bring her? she might be a spy!" A dark purple-haired person spoke up suspiciously asked Taylor wanting answers.
"Hah, brother brought a random lady." Another person interrupted and seemed to be mocking Taylor chuckling mid-sentence.
"It seems you did not learn your lesson the second time cousin." a man with full on white hair to his clothes joined the conversation. He was tall and had fancy jewels on his neck and on his hair making it seem like he was some sort of prince.
Other people questions Taylor as Persephone gulps in fear hoping they would sort this out after the war. Taylor's group stands infront of Persephone protecting her if any fight broke out. She thanks them silently. The fight escalates and screaming started, Persephone gets scared but inspects that this is a fight between a father, relatives and a son. Taylor's group gives Persephone a worried look and tries to comfort her, then...an idea popped into her head.
"Wait.." Persephone positioned herself and stands infront of everyone.
"Maybe if I can prove that I'm not a bad guy by being at use then maybe you'll be convinced." She said worriedly waiting for their answer hoping it would have a positive impact.
They looked at her, then themselves and sat in their chairs again. At least she was able to de-escalate the situation.
"Fine, join us in war but if you die then we would not take responsibility of it. Someone will watch you to confirm you are indeed strong. You better not be lying if you don't want to die. Presumably Taylor's father decided making the others roll their eyes and sigh.
"But father-"
"Quiet. I've made my decision Evan. You cannot change it. It's good to have people back us up. Now...where were we.
The group then prepared to fight not looking scared. Persephone admired their bravery and wanted to somewhat be like them. She then bowed in gratitude and swore she would be very useful to them. Most of them ignored her and went out but Taylor's father smiled at her confidently.
"Be useful and don't die." Those were the last words he said before he went out.
She smiled back at him and turned around to face Taylor and his group. They all gave Persephone their approval each one of them looking determined to win this battle.
"Let's go guys, I won't let you down!"
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A Dark skill emersed through Taylor's hands as he wipes out multiple guards from his technique making him smirk in satisfaction. I smile at him from the side and nod as he did the same, Sharon on the other hand completely got jealous because of the lack of attention she was gaining and quickly used a Water skill near Taylor wanting people to notice her strength. The group notices this and sighs in disappointed, they seem to know eachother well as I laugh from the situation. I quickly gave Sharon a thumbs up and she proudly grinned at me with confidence. After that, I resumed to fighting the enemies with telekinesis and was surprised when another joined in with me, Alex stood next to me and quickly wiped out those I had left. I roll my eyes at him and walked over to help somebody else. During the fight, I saw Taylor and his relatives was oddly enthusiastic about fighting this other village and seemed to be mocking the other group. I shrug it off thinking they liked fighting that much for them to be like this. After what seemed to be like hours passing by although it was only forty-five minutes, expectations were on us as we expected to win easily because the other village wasn't showing that much strength. The village I was fighting with seemed to be overjoyed with happiness because from their perspective, taking on these guys were easier than collecting food and cheered for their leaders. At first, I was like that before but soon, suspicion rised within me.
I then went near Sofia and asked her about my suspicion and waited for her opinion. She seemed to also have my idea as she was also waiting for the other village's prince. I tilt my head confused on why she called our enemies prince and only then I got it when she explained that towns normally had their own Princes and Kings to gain power or to lead their villagers. I look at Taylor and his brothers and pointed towards them.
"Are they the princes of this town?" I ask already knowing the answer. Sofia giggled and nodded at my question. I then thanked her and went back to fight the enemy feeling sort of weird that villages have Princes and Kings.
Persephone quickly gained popularity as people cheer for her leaving her quite embarrassed and shy. Taylor laughs and blushes slightly at the sight of Persephone's shyness and goes near her trying to ease her nervousness. The group then pats Persephone's head leaving her to assume that from their perspective, Persephone was a child. Persephone looks back at the cheering people and smile at them getting pumped up to fight even more.
A couple of minutes passes by and the enemies shorten little by little.
She high-fives the group now feeling confident about the positive impact of her arrival. The people who didn't trust her before showed signs of trust towards her making her feel giddy inside and wanting to do better. After she just died, she has been quite lonely and meeting new people helped her get over this loneliness surprisingly quickly. She hopes she could be forever friends with them and have more positive impacts.
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"Father...can we fight now? our team seems to be losing and it's kind of sad." he whined at his father childishly wanting to join the battle.
The father only laughed at his question and told him to wait for they were going to have an entrance as soon as their men was fully wiped out.
"That's cruel father, shouldn't we help our own people from dying? aren't we the so-called princes? plus, that girl with emerald eyes (Persephone) looks like she's killing all of my slaves. I don't like her." He shrugged his father violently wanting to fight.
His father rolled his eyes and sighed clearly annoyed at his son's antics on trying to convince him. It took a little while for him to think of an answer before finally giving it to the whining Twins.
"Fine you fool, go ahead. So much for an entrance, oh and don't go dying on me, I can tell that girl's got strength so don't go underestimating her." The father finally agreed making the twins high-five one another.
"Thank you father and no..I will not die to a female." The twins said in synchronization as they snap their fingers and teleported somewhere leaving the king to think of his new dramatic entrance.
.....Note: This is my first time creating a story related to Reincarnation; Overpowered Female protagonist, Royalty; Wars and creating original names for the skills. I hope you enjoyed this first chapter as much as I did writing it, thank you for taking your time to read it. If I have any typos or grammatical errors than I will strive to improve, that is all, thank you again!