Midas was a king of great fortune who ruled over the country in ancient medieval times. He had everything a king could wish for.
" A king who had everything, but money was his obsession. "
I walked towards the tree in front of Zoe who kept looking at me with cloudy eyes. I leaned onto the tree with my back resting on the trunk.
" Then one day, the god of celebration visited his kingdom. The God was very happy with the hospitality that King Midas offered him. He decided to grant him a wish. "
" Stop..."
The five feet tall lady looked at me with regret and asked me to stop, but I didn't.
" The King asked for his greatest desire, ' I hope that everything I touch becomes gold.' "
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[ The Nubecula 'Dionysus' is smiling with the sentiment. ]
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The god of celebration, The god of wine and revelry, he is known by different names. It was Dionysus. That is the reason he knew about the hidden script because he is a part of its creation.
Since not all higher existence can come to the lower realm without paying huge points. He can only watch over the place of the script. If he tries to interfere he will have to pay the consequences set by the beauro of The 'Revelation'.
" Dionysus warned the king to think well about his wish, but Midas was positive. "
There were no magical words that resounded like it was with bob during his story, but my words filled that role.
" The next day, Midas, woke up eager to see if his wish would have become true. Everything he touched became gold. He was ecstatic. "
The 5ft tall Zoe was shaking, but I calmly spoke looking towards the Silver Lake.
" Yet, as with all things, fragments remain beneath the whole. Everything King Midas touched became gold. The food, the books, the marigold flowers that were the pride of his territory, the people... even his own daughter became of gold. "
Zoe had her head down but since she was tall I could look at her from beneath. She had a dark shadow over her face.
" Despaired and fearful, Midas raised his arms and prayed to Dionysus to take this curse from him. "
" The god heard Midas and felt sorry for him. He told Midas to go to the river Pactolus and wash his hands. Midas did so: he ran to the river and was astonished to see gold flowing from his hands. "
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[ The Nubecula 'Dionysus' is Nodding his head. ]
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" When he returned home everything went back to normal. Happy ending right? "
I looked toward Zoe. She still had her head down. When I asked if the story had a happy ending. She looked at me and smiled. Her smile was filled with sadness and regret.
" You are right, it was supposed to be a happy ending. "
I nodded my head in acknowledgment as she groaned the last two words and spoke.
" This lake people called Silver lake is the same lake where Midas washed his hand, and as result, it got the same power. "
Technically it was an upgrade skill. Dionysus made King Midas his avatar and gave his skill to him. But Midas's body could not handle the skill level, and the skill went haywire. With no choice left, Dionysus transferred the skill to the item in the water.
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[ The Nubecula 'Gumiho' is very excited about the story getting released. ]
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[ The Nubecula 'Who Like Cigars And Candy' comment " When did you get so knowledgeable?. " ]
[ The Nubecula 'Hwang Jini' comments " Knowledge is the real power. " ]
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[ The Nubecula 'Whose Heart Bleeds For Heartbroken' is happy. ]
[ Some Nubeculas are surprised with the true story. ]
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Some Nubeculas were shocked by the true story. Zoe nodded her head at my words as if to confirm them. Persephone was looking at me, She had an expression that made me understand that she has grasped the situation now, but there was more.
" It was supposed to have a happy ending. "
This time Zoe spoke, her voice soothing as a calm ocean. I didn't say anything, It was noe her part, she should explain herself, and I was tired anyway.
" Everything went to normal, but then the daughter of the King found out about the power being in the lake. "
The greedy King left his greed behind, but then the daughter of the King became just as greedy, she was his daughter after all.
" The daughter went to the lake one night, to obtain the power for herself. She thought she could contain the power, which her father could not control. "
Zoe found out that there was no curse to the skill but her father was just too weak to wield it properly. So she went to get the skill for herself.
" But the power was too much for her as well, it tied her down to the lake and she was cursed to live in water for eternity. "
The item Dionysus used to store the upgrade skill was in a chain. When Zoe tried to take the skill, the chain then bonded with Zoe and tied her to the lake.
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[ Some Nubeculas are excited. ]
[ 800 points are donated. ]
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The place became silent after that, and Zoe had tears in her eyes. The atmosphere was really sad but some Nubeculas enjoyed it. In the middle of the silence, a charming voice was heard.
" I understand the whole story and how she got here. But what are we still doing here? "
Actually, it was only me who heard the charming voice. It was obviously Persephone. I smiled at her question, she was right. I went this far for a purpose.
I stood straight and walked toward Zoe. I once again realized how big she really is right now.
" Princess Zoe. "
I called her out with the name once thousands might have referred her. She looked at me, she still had tears.
" Let me help you? "
As I posed my words as a question. Her eyes shook as they met mine own asking gaze and she blurted.
" Help me? "
Obviously focusing on the main part, which wasn't that weird to me.
" Yes. Living alone is not fun right? "
" I guess so? "
She looked at me with confusion, her expression seemed to say 'why am I asking such an obvious question?'
" Right. So let's get you out of there. "
I did not get a reply. Contrary to the shock expression one might expect, She had a pitying look. She was looking at me with pity.
" It is not that easy. I am tied to the lake. "
Zoe lifted her leg to show the chain she had on her ankle, it was a thick gold chain, it really seemed impossible to break by normal method.
" See the chains has immense power. It could not be broken. "
She had no hopes of getting out of the lake. She had lived in water for centuries. Her current thoughts were understandable, but I don't care.
" I will break it. "
I casually walked back to the tree and crouched down. I picked up the sword from under the grass and stood back up.
If anyone thinks that an existence is a character in a story, may that be an extra in someone else's or a main-one in their own. Then I'll just say that an existence is a performer of their own script, which can be lead to any direction, at a specific revelation moment which is called 'right now'.
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[ The script has been updated with the change in the scenario. ]
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[ Hidden Script: Story of a greediness
Category: Hidden
Difficulty: A
Passing scenario: Release the daughter of the greedy king from her own shackle for greed.
Reward: 6000 points and ???
Failure: All points and three-forth of the total stats. ]
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A smile formed on my lips, The script got updated. Zoe's eyes widened again, this time Persephone was also Looking at me with disbelief in her eyes.
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[ The Nubecula 'Gumiho' comments "Yes!." ]
[ The Nubecula 'Who Like Cigars And Candy' comment " You just wanted to make a hero moment. " ]
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[ The Nubecula 'Hwang Jini' is happy with your early planning ]
[ The Nubecula 'Whose Heart Bleeds For Heartbroken' is impressed with you. ]
[ Some Nubeculas are enjoying the story. ]
[ The Nubecula 'Dionysus' Is nodding his head.]
[ 1400 Total Points Donated. ]
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Aside from two existence, The Nubeculas were watching with excitement. How often do you see someone flipping over a Hidden script? It was good for me as well, I got a good harvest of points.
" Are you serious? It is a grade-A item. For you, it is like a treasure. "
I ignored Persephone's words and walked toward Zoe. What Persephone said was right. The sword is a treasure but I want something better.
" It is a precious item, You know that right? "
Zoe tried to tell me that the sword in my hand is precious. I only smiled and got closer so that I could stand in front of her.
" It is one-time use only item. "
I ignored her words and took a deep breath. It was time to use the points I have saved up till now. I focused on my points and raised my stats.
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[ Point possess: 7805 ]
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[ 5000 Points has been consumed ]
[ Strength Lvl.9--> Strength Lvl.19 ]
[ Stamina Lvl.9--> Stamina Lvl.19 ]
[ Agility Lvl.4--> AgilityLvl.19 ]
[ Magic Power Lvl.4--> Magic Power Lvl.19 ]
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[ Your Strength has increased tremendously. The capability of your body has increased ]
[ Your Stamina has increased tremendously. You would get less tired. ]
[ Your Agility has increased tremendously. You can now move and perceive things faster ]
[ Your Magic Power has increased tremendously. Now you can sustain skill for longer duration. ]
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" It will be a waste to use it like- "
" Stop. "
I just said that, and Zoe stopped talking. I was trying to do something here but she kept talking, I was getting annoyed by this.
" I am not doing this for you. I am doing this for me. I want to break those chains it is my selfish reason. You do not have to worry about it. "
What I said was true. I am the one who came here knowing everything. I made this all happen so that I could get what I want. It was for my desire. Her rambling did not make sense to me.
Zoe looked at me, She was trying to figure out how someone could say those things while throwing such precious treasure for her.
I just lifted my chin for Persephone to share her stats with me. Persephone nodded her head at me. We don't have to communicate every time, because of the soul contract we could feel each other's intentions to a certain extent.
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[ The Benefit of the Soul Contract has been used. ]
[ The high existence 'Persephone' has shared her stats with the lower existence Arthur. ]
[ Strength Lvl.19--> Strength Lvl.51 ]
[ Stamina Lvl.19--> Stamina Lvl.48 ]
[ Agility Lvl.19--> Agility Lvl.48 ]
[ Magic Power Lvl.19--> Magic Power Lvl.51 ]
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[ Your body is not suitable for such a huge increase in stats. A time limit is been set. ]
[ Time duration: 9 minutes]
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[ The Exclusive Skill, False Awakening has reduced the stress on your body. ]
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This was the strongest I felt in my entire life. I felt like if this was on earth, I could shatter buildings with my single hand. It was an amazing feeling.
" So just stand there, princess. I will shatter those chains. "
Zoe looked toward me. She saw the confident and excited smile the man in front of her had. She realized that he was determined to release her from those chains.
" Sure. "
I gripped the sword hilt and activated its skills. The sword started shining and it got covered in light.
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[ You are using the benefit of Laevateinn-Replica. ]
[ 'Any sword' attribute has been activated. ]
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The god of mischief, Loki, has the skill to replicate into anyone. The sword has a similar skill. I pictured the name of the sword I wanted.
The benefit of 'Any sword' was powerful but it had no use if I can not accurately comprehend the sword I wanted. But Who Am I? I am the dreamer who watched over this universe for a decade. I know the sword I wanted.
I Imagined every detail of the sword I wanted. The sword covered in light started to fade and a sword covered in flames appeared.
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[ The Laevateinn-Replica sword is changing into 'The Flaming sword' ]
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The Flaming sword was the sword I wanted. It is the sword that The fallen angel and the ruler of hell 'Lucifer' used against the gods. He used the Flaming sword to cut through the gates of heaven.
" That's? "
Persephone recognized the sword. Zoe also looked shocked with the sword in my hands. The power the sword was releasing was really powerful.
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[ The Nubecula 'Gumiho' is drooling. ]
[ The Nubecula 'Who Like Cigars And Candy' is shocked. ]
[ The Nubecula 'Hwang Jini' is surprised by the power of the sword ]
[ Some Nubeculas are shocked to see 'The Flaming Sword'. ]
[ The Nubecula 'Dionysus' is nodding his head in acknowledgment.]
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I grabbed the sword with both hands and raised it above my head. The Flames rose as high as the trees in the forest. A confident smile appeared on my face as I lowered the sword vertically downward in a swift motion.