The Beast Planes, an infernal nightmare fueled hellscape, filled with endless hordes of demonic beasts called spawn. The lands destroyed by the clash between the armies of light and chaos were flooded with demon corpses, as unlike the angels which fragmented into light, the demons upon demise fell upon the earth and began to rot. From their carcasses a new form of demonic beasts formed; the spawn. Not only did their strength far surpass their predecessors, especially amongst the upper ranks, but they also had large numbers on their sides as well. Some could fly, crawl or even swim as they came in all shapes and sizes.
This also meant there was a vast power gap between them resulting in the creation of a ranking system for them.
E- Threat level City
(A/N): Though countries no longer exist, the empires are divided into their respective sections which are the size of old world countries. Many sections form a state which can be compared to the size of a continent.
D- Threat level Small country
C- Threat level Multi-country
B- Threat level Continental
A- Threat level Empire
S- Threat level Planetary
The level of power displayed by the upper echelons is precisely why there has been no successful attempt to reclaim the lost territory. The best humanity can do is rely on the deal made by the CoD with the respective S-class spawn.
This information ran through the mind Zephyr as he was boggled at the fact that the system believed he could achieve this….in 14 days no less. The fallen angel he fought was no more than a D-class spawn; at best.
As I continuously walked, I decided its best I assign my points.
"Open character profile."
[Name: Zephyr Everwood
Age: 16
Level: 3
Exp: 150/625
Stats:
Strength-7
Speed-3
Health-2
Dexterity-2
Intelligence-1
SP: 20
QI: 100
Skills: Bloodlust(0), Regeneration(10), Danger Sense(0), Hand of God(40)
Inventory: World Splitter
Mission: Clear an entire Spawn field within the allotted time limit
Rewards- 1000exp
Penalty- Death
Time Limit- 14days
Realms: Divine Training Room]
"It seems that my QI gradually restores itself over time. My skills also use it up the more they are used, hmm."
"Alright, I think this should be good." He had just distributed his stat points, to best prepare for the mission.
[Name: Zephyr Everwood
Age: 16
Level: 3
Exp: 150/625
Stats:
Strength-9
Speed-7
Health-4
Dexterity-5
Intelligence-5
SP: 5
QI: 500
HP: 100,000
Skills: Bloodlust(0), Regeneration(10), Danger Sense(0), Hand of God(40)
Inventory: World Splitter
Mission: Clear an entire Spawn field within the allotted time limit
Rewards- 1000exp
Penalty- Death
Time Limit- 14days
Realms: Divine Training Room]
"That's unexpected, unlike my other abilities that improve ten times over like strength and speed, my QI only increases by a hundred every stat point I put into intelligence. Regardless it still should increase my mental defense by ten times"
He takes another look at his profile and notices a new attribute HP.
"Oi, system is the hp the actual representation of my health?"
[A hundred hp is the average health of a human after they die once it reaches zero]
"So that means I could handle an attack that could kill a hundred people but only loose ten thousand hp?"
[The hosts' deduction is correct]
"Then what about my dexterity, what's it for?"
[Dexterity is a measure of how much force you can handle before it can reduce your health, where each point is ten thousand Newton of force]
He conversed with the system some more, finding out about its intricate workings to pass the time on the way home, as well as to clear his mind. Soon enough he had arrived at his doorstep.
*Knock*
*Knock*
The door to the house creeks opens revealing a visibly anxious Naomi. But as soon as her eyes landed on Zephyr, her face lit up, as she began hugging him enthusiastically. Despite her attempts to hold back her emotions, it was evident that Naomi's tears were threatening to spill.
"It's alright, I'm not going anywhere." I said reassuringly, gently stroking her chestnut hair.
His words seemed to break the emotional dam, as Naomi began crying uncontrollably, her emotions pouring forth. They held each other tightly, finding solace in each other's embrace. Gradually, the tears subsided, and she finally let go.
"Oni-Chan, you're dinner's ready." She said, managing a cheerful tone as she tried wiping away the tears.
"You can have it; I'm not in the mood to eat." Zephyr replied softly, his emotions still overwhelmed from the recent events.
"Ok, just make sure you eat tomorrow morning." Naomi replied, happy at the prospects of extra diner.
I sometimes wonder what I did to deserve someone as great as her as my sister. Heading upstairs without wasting anytime, I readied myself to embark on a journey into the newly unlocked realm.
Upon reaching my room, I felt a sense of nostalgia as I stepped inside.
"It feels like I haven't been here in ages." He groaned with fatigue as he collapsed upon his soft bed, its' simple white sheets akin to paradise, to the body of a tired Zephyr. It is then that he realizes that his needs to get cleaned, thus after a quick shower and change of clothes he begins to feel sleepy; periodically taking glances at the bed.
"I can rest later; Open Divine Training Realm."
For a moment, nothing happened, causing him to wonder if he said something wrong.
"Did I say that wrong?" He voiced his thoughts.
As soon as I asked a radiant golden portal appeared right beside my bed, its' ethereal glow cascades across the room in a pristine manner. The rectangular gate seemed large enough for one person to pass through.
[The system apologizes for the delay. Opening a gateway to a separate realm takes a considerable amount of effort]
The voice of the system echoed in my mind.
Filled with excitement, he hopped off the bed and approached the shimmering portal. Before stepping through, he had one last concern.
"How long will I be gone if I stay for a week in there?" I asked not wanting to worry Naomi.
[A single day in the training realm would be equivalent to an hour in the mortal realm]
"So eight hours here would be eight full days there, perfect." I said feeling reassured of my decision.
Without hesitation, he walked through the glowing gateway, his heart pounding with exhilaration. In a fraction of a second, he was transported to a new realm, the sensation of dimensional travel surging through his veins. A surging pain enveloped his body as a result of the transition and for a moment there was a strange numbness from all of his senses. But as he regained feeling in his body he found himself standing on a hard stone floor, to the view of an endless horizon with nothing in sight. It then dawned upon him that this was an empty dimension.
"Is this it?" I asked, disappointment evident in my tone.
[The system is confused by the hosts' question]
"It's just that I expected a huge training arena, with weapons and warriors."
[That seems unnecessary as the summoned knights would automatically adjust their strength to match yours, creating the ideal training conditions]
"Well, where are they?" My curiosity lingered in the air.
[Awaiting to be called forth into existence by the host]
"How many can I summon at once?"
[Over a hundred thousand at this moment, but I suggest the host only calls two right now]
"Alright, I summon three warriors to train me for the time being." I said, intentionally going above the systems recommendations.
In the blink of an eye, the realm responded to his call. From a radiant light, three golden warriors materialized before him, their features though undefined still basked in an otherworldly aura.
The first warrior, a master of the sword, wielded an energy blade shimmering with golden light. Zephyr decided to call him Gon. The second warrior, a martial artist, had his fists wrapped in silver bandages, emanating a disciplined and powerful aura. Zephyr dubbed him Naki. The third and final warrior, a gladiator, gripped a massive chain sledgehammer, its golden links gleaming with raw power. Zephyr decided to name him Steel.
The stage was set, and the training was about to commence. Zephyr's exhilaration returned, knowing that he had the chance to improve his abilities.
"Now, let's see whether you're truly as strong as the system says." He said with his arrogance permeating through the air.
[Though their strength matches that of the host, their respective fighting skills are masterfully executed]
Silence encapsulated the entirety of the realm as the two groups stared each other off.
[Begin]
As the battle began the three knights launched towards Zephyr with astonishing speeds, each leaving a crater in their wake. Zephyr on the other hand realized he was currently unarmed.
"Open Inventory."
He commanded as the storage space opened, just before Gons' deadly strike connected he unsheathed the world splitter blade. A violent clash was seen as Zephyr managed to deflect the incoming strikes, his arms trembling at the strength displayed.
Appearing beside him was Naki, who swiftly struck him, rupturing his ribs and sending him flying across the landscape. Steel, with a dashing and spectacular swing of his sledgehammer, entangled Zephyr in a swift move.
"What the hell was that?" His arrogance wiped away and replaced by shock and regret.
Zephyr had just been caught by Steels' chain weapon as he was swung around momentarily before his entire body was slammed into the floor. Zephyr was gravely wounded, as his bones had been ruptured while his body bled out from its wounds.
I let out a sigh as my mind went blank in the heat of the moment.
"D-Did I take this too lightly?"
"Am I gonna bleed out?" His voice got weaker, the more he spoke.
Then the thought of leaving his little sister alone crept upon his mind. Then what about Nikko, how would she survive if her two closest friends died, her mind wouldn't be able to take and may even enter a permanent state of depression.
"I can't die here dammit." He groaned in agony as his body was unable to move.
[Host is injured]
[Regeneration Active]
Those messages were exactly what he needed to hear.
"Ok, I can do this, I will do this; I'll become strong enough to save this god forsaken world."
Finally gaining the strength to stand I was at the bottom of the crater. The three of them looked down upon me without a hint of emotion. Still trapped within Steels' chains I tried to free myself, but as I did the other two jumped down, into the crater.
Gon and Naki attacked with great speed, both heading towards me with the intent of beating me into submission. Subconsciously though I could only help but smirk at the current situation.
"Activate Skill Hand of God." Even though his arms were bound his hand could still move.
[Hand of God Active]
For a moment his eyes radiated a golden glow as he hastily moved both his hand. The two knights whom were mere inches away from delivering their finishing blows were suddenly redirected at great speeds. They were forced to collide by the power of the hand of god, resulting in a massive shockwave that rippled across the entire realm. The energy output even blew Steel away freeing Zephyr from the binding chains.
*Huff*
*Huff*
Zephyr breathed heavily as golden aura surrounded him.
"If this skill had so much power, then why didn't the fallen use it against me?"
I questioned the might of the skill used thinking as to how the angel only used it to summon his spear, perhaps he thought to little of me. Though there was little time to wonder as Steel appeared out of nowhere, using his chain hammer to bash me right in the left arm, breaking it with a violent snap.
*AAAAAAAARGH*
"Dammit!" I held unto the broken limb tightly, screaming in pain.
I glared at the now standing gladiator, releasing a massive surge of killing intent with the skill bloodlust.
[Bloodlust Active]
[Regeneration Active]
With bloodlust active Steel became intimidated, giving Zephyr an advantage in battle and with all his might he lunged himself towards Steel, with his right arm reeled back.
"Activate the Hand of God!!!"
[Hand of God Active]
I used the force of the hand of god to drastically increase my speed, as well as the might of my might to a whole new league of power. In an instant I arrived before him, ready to end our confrontation. Naki then appeared right beside me in a blur and without warning he was about to strike my abdomen. Frantically though, I was quick enough to deflect the attack mid-air with my right arm, the fist was redirected upward releasing a massive pressure.
Without a moments rest Gon emerged behind me as well with sword drawn ready to impale me.
"Activate the Hand of God!!!" I shouted as my life depended on it.
[Hand of God Active]
The world splitter which I had dropped a while ago came flying towards me, and in an instant jolted right through Gon before landing in my right arm. The other two unaffected by the recent development continued to attack. Steel was in the middle of swinging his weapon forward but mid-strike I leaped forward, ending his life with a slash to his mid section. The blue katana sliced through him with ease, causing his essence to dissipate into pixilated particles.
"Two down one more to go."
[Host is injured]
[Regeneration Active]
Zephyr and Naki jumped away from each other as if to prepare for the final clash.
"Let's try this one more time."
A brief intermission occurred as the two rocketed towards each other at neck break speeds. Naki began an assault of strikes and blows, each one destroying more and more of the world just from their pressure alone. Zephyr on the other hand was able to avoid these attacks, dodging, blocking and deflecting them when need be. The clash was near instantaneous as a flurry of blurry and untraceable strikes and kicks rained upon each side like an endlessly flowing river. As time passed the fight only intensified as the two moved around the entirety of the expansive realm. Everywhere they stepped only for a moment a massive crater was left. The energy released by the two, was shaking the entirety of the realm as streaks of lightning travelled in all directions.
"He's stronger than the others, but I still have my trump card."
And once again he screamed.
"Activate the Hand of God."
[Hand of God Active]
I activated the hand of god and used it to empower my fist. With the added power my speed surpassed that of his as golden patterns embedded themselves upon my arm. Breaking through his defense I reeled by my right arm for my final strike.
"This is my own skill, THE FIST OF GOD!!!" He yelled as a battle cry.
The golden fists strike connected, hitting Naki right in the chest. The attacks was so devastating that the golden knights entire body was sent into a state of shock, unable to move. A massive gust of wind and pressure arose behind Naki, destroying kilometers worth of land in its path, leaving a gaping hole in the body of the martial artist.
Naki looked towards me with pride in its eyes.
[Golden Knight Naki has developed respect for the host]
[Naki wishes to be made a soldier of the host]
[Does the host accept?]
"Taking someone as strong as he is into battle doesn't sound like a bad idea at all."
"Hmm, ok I accept."
[Host has accepted Golden Knight Naki]
[Rank being upgraded from Knight to Warrior of Light]
[10%
35%
68%
79%
94%
99.9%
100%]
[Upgrade complete]
[Host has acquired the devotion of a Warrior of Light]
[Host has achieved the set parameter to gain skill King of Kings]
[Skill has been added as a reward to the current mission]
"That sounds like an interesting ability, what does it do?"
[Information cannot be disclosed until skill is successfully obtained]
[Information that can be disclosed. It is related to your ability to bring the Warrior of Light Naki into the mortal realm]
"I'll keep that in mind."
[New skill created The Fist of God]
[Adding skill to those of the host...….complete]
[Host has received 100exp for slaying Steel]
[Host has received 100exp for slaying Gon]
[Host has received 200exp for slaying Naki]
"Alright, open character profile."
[Name: Zephyr Everwood
Age: 16
Level: 3
Exp: 550/625
Stats:
Strength-9
Speed-7
Health-4
Dexterity-5
Intelligence-5
SP: 5
QI: 210
HP: 100,000
Skills: Bloodlust(0), Regeneration(10), Danger Sense(0), Hand of God(40), The Fist of God(100)
Inventory: World Splitter
Mission: Clear an entire Spawn field within the allotted time limit
Rewards- 1000exp, the active skill The King of Kings
Penalty- Death
Time Limit- 13days
Realms: Divine Training Room
Soldiers: 1]
"Huh, I've still got seven more days. Let's make it count."