"I gain Summoner Points by summoning people or creatures, though it has to be by using the proper way. These Knights are considered 'Special Summons'. Let us cut it here, further explaining would make no sense because of my shallow comprehension," Ken answered Galatris with a complicated expression.
'How should I explain my System if I don't understand it myself first?'
# Host, you could le- #
'Seriously, System, how can you be so all-knowing, but not be aware when I'm asking rhetorical questions?'
# … #
'Or was there something else you wanted to tell me?' Ken asked, when he saw a blank interface appear before him, wondering if he had just made it pout.
# I was just about to inform you that you need Spiritual Energy to make normal summons. With your current cultivation, you're limited to 100 low-Level Servants, 50 low-Level Soldiers, and 5 low-Level officers per day. Additionally, I'd recommend for you to give your Divine Talent 'Eternal Einherjar' some attention. #
'How exactly do I do that?'
# You just have to think about accessing it #
'Alright, System, access Divine Talent Eternal Einherjar!'
The next moment, a different type of console appeared before his eyes. Written on the top of it in red letters was; 'The Valkyries are back! Please inspect the new recruits or name a Supervisor! 200 honorable and heroic souls are pending to be inspected!'.
'Oookkkaaayyyy… Access first pending soul for inspection, I guess.'
The soul of a middle-aged man appeared out of nowhere before Ken.
# Summoning of 5th Layer Mortal Overlord detected, rewarding 350 SP #
"Where am I? The last thing I recall was the battlefield, so how did I get here?" The confused middle-aged man asked, as he was trying to orient himself.
"You are standing before the Emperor! Show a bit more respect," Suran instructed the middle-aged man. The Knight Commander didn't seem at all bothered how this man had appeared, nor by the fact that his Cultivation Realm was vastly above hers. The only thing that mattered to her was that this man wasn't showing Keiren the respect he deserved as her Emperor.
Fortunately, the man didn't seem to mind, and simply greeted Ken with a fist salute. "Greetings, Unknown Emperor. Would you please inform me where this is? A few moments ago I was defending my hometown against bandits, yet after I pierced the bandit leader's neck in a move to ensure our mutual destruction, I somehow found myself before you."
Suddenly, an angel-like woman appeared beside the middle-aged man. She knelt and saluted towards Ken. "Greetings, Emperor, please excuse my late arrival. I was observing an honorable duel at the time I sensed your summoning. I hope you can forgive my tardiness, for I managed to bring back a woman at the 6th Layer Immortal King Stage, who has the potential to join us Valkyries."
"Sure, you're forgiven, just tell me about his honorable deeds to get chosen as an Eternal Einherjar." Ken instructed her, trying to put on a majestic tone.
"Your Majesty, it shall be my pleasure. I saw this man fight a group of 300 Bandits by himself, and for the sake of saving his hometown he even sacrificed himself. In the battle, he managed to kill over 200 low-level and mid-level Mortal Overlords as well as 2 high-level Mortal Overlords. During the time he kept the bandits occupied, his hometown managed to organize the defense line and fend off the main army of the bandits with just a few minor losses. His deeds are praiseworthy and demand the respect of the honorable. I request his recruitment into the Eternal Einherjar to serve the Emperor." The Valkyrie informed him, still kneeling on the ground.
"Congratulations, my friend, you are a Hero! Your deeds sound praiseworthy enough, but what do you think? I would gladly accept someone like you as my first Eternal Einherjar, but only if you wish to join."
"Just to make this sure, I did indeed die, right? I didn't manage to survive, and you lot just nursed me back to health?" The man asked the Valkyrie, still unable to grasp the concept of having been resurrected.
"I've watched you die with glory and honor around 18 hours ago on a battlefield 750 Trillion km away from here. However, because your death was so honorable, I stopped you from going into the afterlife, and His Majesty is currently using his Divine Power to keep your soul together, offering you the chance to transform into a new form of life. If you agree, he shall appoint you to become one of his Eternal Einherjar. Your existence will be tied to his life, making you practically immortal. Even if your body will fall in battle, as long as you are at the Eternal Summit, your body will regenerate in less than an hour." the Valkyrie replied.
"Which Emperor would I be fighting for?" The man asked, his brain that wasn't there because he was only a soul with no physical body whatsoever was spinning and working at high speeds to try and grasp what was happening just now.
"The Eternal Emperor, of course!" The Valkyrie answered, her voice a mix of pride, disdain and superiority. Who else would have the power to command the Valkyries besides the Eternal Emperor? Well, there was the Eternal Empress, but did Ken look anything like a woman? NO. The only logical conclusion should therefore be that he had to be the one and only Eternal Emperor!
"... did you just say 'Eternal Emperor'? I can fight for THE Eternal Emperor?!?!" The man's mood just got pumped up from sadness, to heartbreaking excitement that would have accelerated his heart beat to the point his organ would explode. Fortunately, this was not an issue for his soul body.
"Well, the current title should probably be 'Eternal Emperor-in the making'. Nevertheless, if all goes well, at one point it will just be the Eternal Emperor. The better you do your job, the higher the chance that you will become part of the Homeguard troops of myself in the future," Ken answered the middle-aged man this time.
The man kneeled to salute: "I'm more than willing to become an Eternal Einherjar and serve Your Majesty."
"You can stand up now. Let's do a quick Talent evaluation, and then you can go and cultivate until I have handled everything and can assign work to you and your future comrades. I hereby welcome you into my Eternal Einherjar. May you serve me well and with honor!"
"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty." After the conversation was concluded, the soul of the middle-aged man began to glow golden. Once the glow vanished, the middle-aged man was no longer see-through, indicating that he had regained a body made of flesh and blood.
# Congratulations, Summoner, you've achieved your First Milestone. #
# First Milestone: Summon an honorable and heroic soul and convince him to become your Einherjar. 1/1 #
# Rewards: 1 Settlement Token, 1 Qilin Clan Pack, 1 City Building Pack #
# Settlement Token: A settlement for honorable warriors, summons 3 Clans with their ships. They have everything that is needed to build the foundation of a city.
Note: Needs to be activated near a coast to build a seaport #
# Qilin Clan Pack: Summons the Qilin Clan.
The Qilin Clan is a big clan that has suffered a great calamity which has forced them to abandon their home territory on a Quest to find the prophecied heir to inherit their clan, Shyla Kendrall. The Qilin Clan currently consists of 87 Women, 800 warriors, 1 Peak Grade Heaven Rank Ship, 2 high-Grade Earth Rank heavy warships, 10 mid-grade Earth Rank medium warships, 20 low-Grade Earth rank transport ships, 400 Slaves, 3 Draconic Sea Serpents, 1 Qilin (Adult female), 7 Qilin eggs, and 1 Bloodline Awakening Stone. #
# Attention: The Qilin Clan is a Matriarchal Clan and will therefore hold your wife in higher regard than you. They will serve you as the husband of their Matriarch, but the orders of your wife will always be prioritized compared to yours. #
# City Building Pack: Grants you the essential buildings for a functioning city #
Note: Includes a Fortress with protected harbor, Summoning Tower, high-class smithery with Rune Tower, Alchemy Hall, Talisman Tower, Library, Formation Hall, Treasury, and other buildings that are essential for the Fortress. Other buildings like Warehouses, a Shipyard, a City Hall, a set of Inner and Outer Citywalls, City Guard Barracks for armies, etc, are included as well. #
Ken stared at the rewards completely dumbfounded. 'Did you seriously just gift me all of that because I convinced a guy to serve me?'
# You have reached the First Milestone, so you got the appropriate reward, Summoner.#
'Please tell me that there are more Milestones, and if so, please show them to me!'
#
Summon an honorable and heroic soul and convince him to become your Einherjar. 1/1 (Complete)
Appoint a total of 100 Eternal Einherjar. (1/100)
Summon an honorable and heroic soul and convince him to command your Eternal Einherjar. (0/1)
Summon an honorable and heroic soul and convince her to become your Valkyrie. (0/1)
Appoint a total of five Valkyries. 4/5
Cultivate and reach the Mortal King Stage. (Status 50%)
Build a City as the foundation of your power in the world of Chaosia. (In progress)
Cultivate and comprehend the Force. (In progress)
Cultivate and comprehend an intent. (In progress)
Summon a low-level Servant (In progress)
Summon a low-level Soldier (In progress)
Summon a low-level Officer (In progress)
Recruit people to build a fully functioning Imperial Court. (In progress)
Produce an heir with your wife to one day inherit your Empire. (In progress)
Conquer the World of Chaosia and become recognized as its Eternal Emperor. (In progress)
# Rewards will be shown after completing each Milestone. #