[You're really something host from country level 4 to continental level 5 and nebula level 8 just right after entering a new world.]
[I'm speechless…]
'What is the bases of this ranking system?'
[It's based on amount of power you held. In simpler terms you are able to erase an entire nebula.]
Erasing an entire Nebula. That really does sound strong. No, more like terrifying.
'How strong am I compare to inhabitants of Tensura?'
Kai decided to ask to have a better grasp of his own power and out of caution.
[You're as strong as Demon Lord Guy Crimson, Lord Of Darkness.]
'So, Guy Crimson is a level 8 nebula rank?'
[Affirmative. Though master is a peak level 8 while Guy Crimson is a low level 8.]
[Still based on my analysis your chances of winning against individual Guy Crimson is only 15%.]
'That low. Though it's still better than Leon Cromwell who only has 1 in a million chance. Why is that, I have the advantage…ah, right.'
[You've figure it own on your own. Even though you have the advantage in EP count and quality of skills. Your experience and mastery over your body, knowledge, combat experience, skills and abilities are abysmally low.]
'Yes, I remember that Primordial Demons while still arch demons are able to bring great troube to True Demon Lords some even died to their hands and this is due to their superiority in experience and mastery.'
'Do you have a suggestion to supplement my lack of experience and mastery?'
[Is suggest using Origin Skill: Dream God Of Sloth Morpheus, and create a dream like realm where you can train all you want without the worry of causing too much destruction or dying.]
[Unfortunately, you don't have any time related skills or abilities so the time will flow the same as in the outside.]
'That's a good suggestion. Well try it later.'
[As for your sword mastery. You already have Ultimate Skill: Heavenly Sword Saint. You only lack actual experience and live combat. I have a good suggestion.]
'Let's here it.'
Kai was curious as it's not always that the system give him an advice.
[In one of your memories I happened to notice parallel worlds or better called alternate universes. The Tensura we were in is an imperfect example of an alternate universe.]
'Eh, were in the alternate universe version of Tensura.'
[Yes]
'I get it but why did you called it imperfect alternate universe?'
[It's because the only difference between this version in the original is that the Rimuru of this Tensura is female.]
'Is that so.'
Lecherous thoughts began running through Kai's head.
He even started formulating a plan to make the female Rimuru version fall in love with him.
He could have just force his way through but Kai didn't like the idea of forcing someone.
Moreover, that someone is a possible future lover.
He didn't even care if he gets rejected so long as he tried his best.
[Why is it that I've seem to have raise a Flag!]
'Don't mind me continue.'
[I suggest you venture to a reality called sword art online.]
'Oh, I like that one. Though it has many haters, I love how the story goes. I like how all is connected to the season one like a crack in a mirror where everything originated from the first ripple.'
'Why choose a alternate version and not the game one?'
[The alternate version will allow you to grow normally while the game one will only give you experience, it's insufficient.]
'That's reasonable. What's the difference between this alternate universe version and the original?'
[In this alternate universe version Kayaba died and met a god that granted him one wish. He wish for his world sword art online could become real. He also added that every world that was part of the seed so long as they reached a logical standard can also become real. His last wish is to return back in time and experience a real version of his world. In exchange he lost his privilege as the administrator.]
[Though he still has his own motive.]
'What is it?'
[He wants to save people. It seems that the Earth of this alternate universe is dying and only a couple of people knew it and Kayaba is one of such people. The core of the planet is becoming unstable due to a the US government and Chinese government carelessly touching the world's core. They tried to extract energy from the very core itself which made it unstable.]
[The Earth of sword art online having lost it's World Spirit for some unknown reason is dying.]
'I expect nothing from Kayaba. He is one of those people that would sacrifice anything for the greater good. Just like the medicuboid.'
'It really do sound interesting but there must be a catch, right?'
[Yes. Your magic is completely sealed inside the Aincrad Castle but outside is not. Aincrad Castle transformed into an Immortal Grade Treasure.]
'Treasure? I never heard a treasure in the items available in the Omni Gacha System.'
[Well you see treasures are items that seek worthy owners. So putting a treasure in the Omni Gacha System is pointless IF you can't use it. Moreover, treasures has a desire and ego of it's own, it wouldn't just choose you to become it's host just because your strong or you are destined to reached the pinnacle. Furthermore, treasures are extremely picky individuals, they tend to give challenges until a worthy host claims them. I myself can be considered a treasure.]
'Gaining actual experience, adventurer in another world, h*rem *cough* , and aiming for a immortal rank treasure. Sounds good multiple birds with one stone.'
'Though not now I still wish to explore this place.'
'Um, by the way what rank of a treasure are you?'
[I am a Supreme Taboo Rank Treasure, Host. It's the next rank above Transcendent.]
'What's next from Taboo?'
[Arcadian, Boundless, Origin, and Source. I don't know if there's as rank after Source because my knowledge is only limited up to Source. And each rank has their own category. Basic, intermediate, advance, superior, supreme. I only need a little push to breakthrough Arcadian.]
'So, treasures can grow?'
[Yes]
'It seems that things are just getting more interesting. Though I am still weak even after having this much power.'
…
'Have you fused with [Origin Skill: Heavenly Monarch Tyrael]?'
[Affirmative. My functions have been enhanced greatly.]
[I did not expect that a world that can only produce up to level 8 and 9 creatures is able to greatly empower me.]
'I should give you a name then. Is it possible?'
[Affirmative. Host there will be no problem naming me, I might even receive some additional benefits.]
'You should have said sooner.'
'A good name. How about Athena, the goddess of war and wisdom?'
[[Omni Gacha System. Updating…3…2…1…0…Update successful.]]
[…Quest…function is now available…]
[…Synthesis…function is now available…]
…
[Quest]
You are able to receive rewards based on your actions and the events around you.
[Synthesis]
You are able to fused any material or items so long as the compatibility meter reaches 51% creating something new or something similar with the fused material or item but of a higher quality.
…
[Good morning host I'm Athena your eternal partner.]
Kai sense a deeper meaning to her words but decided to let her be.
'Good morning to you as well, Athena.'
'Are you able to possessed a material vessel?'
[I can. Do you want me to do it now?]
'There's no need for now. I'm just curious.'
[As you wish.]
Well she certainly talk more human now.
'Athena, can you guide me to the closest town or city that not in ruins. I want to eat something I am feeling hungry.'
[Master, your digestive system doesn't required you to consume any material substances anymore like food.]
She's now calling me master.
'You know habits is hard to avoid. Moreover, you should know that I'm a foodie.'
[Right. Master is a Foodie. A person with a particular interest in food; a gourmet.]
[Master. You can create anything using Reality Magic. Unfortunately, you still need to have the sufficient understanding of the things you desire to create.]
'Right. So please guide me to the nearest populous where there are good food.'
[As you wish, Master.]
[Beginning to scan the continent… avoiding places that may be of threat to master… scan successful…]
Did she really just scan the entire continent.
Might as well have a detailed map of the land.
The Familiar golden holographic screen appeared before Kai depicting the entirety of the continent.
It wasn't explained back in the anime, manga and novel but it seems that the continent is comparable to 3 Asia and Europe combined.
The Great Jura forest occupy 28% of the land.
'Athena. What are those golden dots on the map.'
[Those golden dots are treasures of Epic Rank and above master.]
'That's interesting. How about that bug green mark in the east sea and that purple one south sea?'
[The big green one is a branch of a World Tree. It might even be a branch of the Yggdrasil Tree. I need to be near it to analyze what kind of mystic tree branch it was.]
World Tree or Yggdrasil Tree.
Mythological subjects.
Huh
'What's going on?'
'I can feel my inside tingling.'
[It seems that your [Ultimate Skill: Lord Of Fortune Tyche] is responding to the large green dot.]
…
Sub-Skill [Fortune Instinct]
Guides the user to the most fortunate related encounters.
…
'For my fortune instinct to notify me it must be something great.'
'Unfortunately, where great fortune comes with great danger.'
'I need to first stabilize myself before going to journey. Mastering my abilities is my third priority. First is eating good food and learning how to create good food. Second is having a good sleep.'
[As you wish, master. Though your priorities is inefficient you aren't really someone who seek strength. You only seek strength to enjoy the little things in life.]
"Hahaha, Athena-chan really do know me well."
"We have all the time in the world, might as well enjoy every bit of it. Or have a good sleep."
[…]