~"Now that you have dealt with Hold matters, Yue, can you explain a little more about your power?"
-"I'm also interested in that. I can feel that the nature of your power is different from Terminus', Ena's, or Xpie's."
~"To understand my power, you need to understand the meaning of my Path of Ordination."
-"Ordination? Like religious ritual?"
~"This is an aspect of this. The first part of this power comes from the different meaning of the name, 'ordinare'. Power to put in order."
-"You have similar power to ours? I can feel it's not true. Our Paths are not intersecting."
~"Because my power is not about something being in order or harmony, but about extracting something from chaos. I can split complicated objects into the most basic Laws and Principles."
-"This is a perfect fit for research. I wonder if you can pass it on to someone with [Scroll of Mastery]."
~"Sadly, it's impossible, but you can walk my Path, Herta. The second part of my power comes from the literal meaning of the name, decreeing."
~"This must be your power to change the reality that I've seen you use during the fight with Sargeras."
~"Yes. The power that originated from Nature, the strongest ability I possess."
-"Out of all Aeons, only two have powers that can measure to this, Nihility and Finality. Nihility can erase everything, that power more specialized than yours but overall weaker, while Finality can manipulate the Axis of Time, making Terminus the strongest being that I know of."
~"The core of my power is the same as Terminus', manipulating the reality, or Essence to be exact. I don't change the material world, but information about the objects."
-"Have you become a hacker manipulating code behind the world? Essence is metadata of existence?"
-"I think it's closer to changing the Ideal behind whatever image exists in the true world. Remembrance does something similar but in mental scapes."
~"Both of you made good camparations, Vill-V, Black Swan. The third part of my power is what Yae mentioned before, the Ordaining. I can grant a True Name to something, giving it the power that comes with said name."
-"How strong can this power be?"
~"Think of my [Crown]. It was the masterpiece of Hephaestus, but it didn't possess much power, and because Hold gave it the name of [Crown], it could use the power of Principles because it represents a ruler of Hold."
-"So this is a power that originated from Hold?"
~"Yes, aside from those three, there is one last power that combines my abilities of Divination and understanding about the Soul that I received from Zovaal. This comes from the meaning of something being Ordained as if destined."
-"Shouldn't this be your strongest power then? You can declare something will happen, and it will happen."
~"I can do it, but even with my strength, I'm very limited in this ability."
-"Now that you are Aeon, what will you do?"
~"The next matter I will focus on is certainly the meeting organized by Qlipoth. Until that, I will work on realms that were created by my ascension."
-"New realms?"
~"Nine Elemental realms were created during my ascension. Each of them is a Spirit realm, meaning Elemental Spirits will be born there."
~"Spirits? As if True Spirits, or something like Wisps in Emerald Dream or in my Ardenweald?"
~"True Spirits, same as me or Kindred."
⌊ Dear Fox, you shouldn't compare us to those Elementals.~⌉
⌊ We are the same at the core, Lamb.⌉
⌊ We may have the same origin as True Spirits, but you are Emperor of all Spirits.~⌉
-"Do you need some assistance?"
~"I'll get Terminus to assist me, as I want to do something that will require her cooperation."
-"Good luck, then."
-"I wanted to ask if Eden will act as the Garden for our projects?"
~"While I would like that, Elune has to agree with it."
-"Ok. I suggest we end this meeting here, as there are many things that need to be taken care of right now."
~"I agree with Ningguang. The sudden changes alarmed many people, and we have to calm them down."
-"Your Excellency, can you give us some of your time later?"
~"No problem, I'll deal with Nine Realms and be at your disposal after."
As everybody started to deal with the aftermaths of my ascension and return, I traveled to where Nine Realms and Tree Roots intersect. Terminus was already here, examining the surroundings.
~"You are here, Yue?"
~"Yes, sorry to make you wait."
~"I don't mind. Tell me what you want to do here."
~"I want to use my Path to name the Tree and my Aeon form."
~"You want to distinguish those from yourself?"
~"Something like that. I want to define avenues of my power, same as gods have many different divinities."
~"You want to create something akin to my Authorities?"
~"Yes, and while doing so, I plan to use my ability to Name, strengthening those powers further."
~"I see. This is not a bad idea. How do you plan to start, and how am I to help you?"
~"I need your Authorities of Origin and Finality as I may not be able to give the names I plan without your power."
~"I see that you have given some thought to this. Do what you have planned, and I will listen to your directions."
I nodded and flew forward. Assuming the form of Aeon, I separated all powers that came from Aeonhood and gathered them together. When this was done, I spoke the name that I shall be known as Aeon.
~"[Akasha]"
When this word echoed in the emptiness of my word, I could feel how the reality shifted, moving to make what I declared come true. My energy started being drained at an alarming speed, and Terminus had to quickly step in and provide some of her energy to sustain the terrific amount required to complete the naming.
This continued for the next several minutes, but the two of us were able to prevail in the end. Feeling a difference in my power, I spoke to Terminus.
~"Success. Now, aside from my own Path, I can once again use other Paths like before."
~"Akasha, huh?"
~"Yes. I wanted the Akashic Records to be what my power is."
~"Using such a powerful Ideal, no wonder it was draining. So from now on, you are Akasha, Aeon of Ordination."
~"Yes, if I act as Aeon, my name is Akasha."
~"Well, most of the Aeons abandoned their mortal names when ascending."
~"I don't plan on abandoning my name, but treat it in a more private manner."
~"Then I'll continue to call you Yue."
~"Please. Now, second part."
This time, I separated all power that originated from my world. Making sure that I wouldn't affect any people in my world, I started speaking.
~"[Yggdrasil]"
Terminus instantly started to help me this time, providing energy while using the Authority of Origin to support us. This name was of similar power to before, so we calmly endured the sapping of our strength.
This time, there were much more visible changes happening, especially the Nine Realms that also received names along with the Tree. Thanks to [Void] providing Essence through the roots, they quickly grew in power to match their new names.
The highest became Asgard, the Realm of [Space], and underneath it was Alfheim, the Realm of [Light]. In the center, the circle of Five Elements existed: Vanheim, the Realm of [Wood]; Muspelheim, the Realm of [Fire]; Jotunheim, the Realm of [Earth]; Midgard, the Realm of [Metal]; Niflheim, the Realm of [Water]. Bellow them was Svartalheim, the Realm of [Darkness], while Helheim, the Realm of [Time], existed at the bottom.
Terminus was also visibly attracted to changes that were happening below us, analyzing what was going on. I could feel some Elemental Spirits being born there, but as they were still in their infancy, I didn't approach them.
~"In the future, I will ask you to use that power to help me with a few matters."
~"Of course. Will you take part in the meeting organized by Qilpoth?"
~"Yes. I will also bring some other people I nurtured to fight against the upcoming calamity."
~"I see. They are always welcome here."
~"I'll definitely bring them to your world after the meeting. I'll be leaving now to gather all of them."
~"See you at the meeting then."
Terminus disappeared from my world, and having done everything here, I returned to Emerald Dream. Maiev was the only one waiting for me in Moon Palace, as the rest was still busy.
-"Your Majesty."
~"You changed your way of addressing me, huh?"
-"Yes, the Elven communities informed on what had happened all agreed on the idea of restoring the monarchy with Your Majesty as Emperor. From now on, I'm to be your personal Guard."
~"You are aware that I already have Guards."
-"Yes, but we decided that Your Excellency should also have Elven Guards. I and most of the Wardens are now your Shadow Guard."
~"Shadow Guard... I don't mind, but you will join my Guard to be representative of those Shadows. Jingliu will discuss more details with you."
-"Yes."
~"Can you tell me a little more about what you decided?"
-"We agreed to call the new monarchy the Spirit Empire, making Your Excellency Spirit Emperor."
~"Did you hear of my title from somewhere?"
-"Yes, Spirit visited Lady Winter, and they exchanged some words."
~"So it was Kindred's job."
⌊ While Death and End are not the same, that woman is still encroaching on our territory.~⌉
⌊ I hope you have resolved that.⌉
⌊ Hehe. Don't worry, Litle Fox.⌉
~"Please, continue."
-"The eight Representatives will continue to act for the races behind them, as well as generals of Sentinels, and with five forces: Sisterhood of Elune, Cenarion Circle, Demon Hunters, Watchers, and Wardens, will form the court."
~"What about Cenarius?"
-"His Excellency Cenarius decided not to interfere in matters of court and become the teacher of Elves. He joined the ranks of Wild Gods under Lady Elune's blessing."
~"I see. Come, I'll take you to join the rest of the Guards."
-"Yes, but please allow some Wardens into Your Majesty's shadow."
~"OK."
After the Wardens entered my shadow with their abilities, I teleported with Maiev back to Hold. Appearing in front of the Palace, I passed the entrance behind which Palace Guards were lined up.
-"Your Majesty!"
~"No need to stand on ceremony."
-"We have to uphold Your Majesty's image."
~"Sigh, when there are no guests, you can make the rules more slack, Ragna."
-"Your Majesty, Lady Loki would cur my head off if I follow your words."
~"Just send her to me."
-"Yue!"
-"Sister, please behave."
~"Fuxi, Nuwa, I missed you quite much during my journey."
-"Truly?!"
-"I believe that Lord Yue missed our help, not us."
~"I missed both. Maiev, I can grant you entrance to the Inner palace, as the rest of my Guards..."
-"Your Majesty doesn't have to worry. I was informed what being your Guards entails."
~"I have to know who puts that as a requirement of becoming my Guard. Never mind."
Four of us walked to the Inner Palace. Before entering it, All Wardens had to leave my shadow, and they remained around the Palace. Inside, aside from my Guards, only Fu Xuan was present, as the rest of the girls were busy.
~"Jingliu, Maiev will join the Guards as a kind of representative of Elves. There is a matter of Shadows you have to discuss."
-"I'll speak with Maiev later, Master."
-"Yue, are you all right?"
~"Fu Xuan? I'm all right. What the matter?"
-"I was wondering if you are affected by Primum Mobile."
~"Don't worry, my Path of Ordination doesn't limit me much."
-"Is there anything you can't do?"
~"Well, as my Path focuses on Ideals, I can't contradict my Ideal, meaning that any vow or promise I made is absolute to me. Lying is also out of the table."
-"Luckly is not a bad restriction."
~"Actually, I have a proposition for you. Part of my power is connected to Divination, so I thought of making you my Emmanator. What do you think?"
-"Of course I would want that."
~"Good."
I bestowed the power of Ordaining upon her, making Fu Xuan Emmanator.
~"Done, how do you feel?"
-"Powerful."
~"Do you need help in getting used to the new power?"
-"No, thank you. I'll get used to it slowly."
-"Yue, you seem to have talent in attracting Dragons."
~"If I didn't, you wouldn't be here, Nian."
-"Heh, you are not wrong."
-"You won't mind me traveling around your Emerald Dream to paint some places?"
~"I don't. Our whole family is free to travel wherever they want in my world. Just be mindful of where you are."
-"Thank you."
-"My Lord, I wanted to ask how you wish for Palace Guards to function."
~"Maiev is in command of Elven Palace Guards, so she can help you. I want both to cooperate with each other. For me, how they functioned before was fine."
-"Please advise me later, miss Maiev."
-"OK, but just call me Maiev. We will be comrades, so there is no need for pleasantries."
-"We will."
As the girls started talking and getting to know Maiev more, I instructed Fu Xuan on the workings of my power.
I spend the rest of the time before meeting between being with my family and taking care of matters of Spirit Empire. Having two Empires to control was somewhat strange, and I needed some time to get used to it, but my workload hadn't increased much.
Today was the day of the meeting, and the group that would go there was gathering. Me, Xipe, and Ena were the main attendees as Aeons, and we each had an Emmanator accompanying us. Robin was the Emanator of Harmony, and Aponia became the Emanator of Order some time ago.
Astraea, Shen Meng, and Feng acted as representatives of hold, assisted by Ayato and Ayaka. All my Guards were also present, as this time, they would be our only escort. Some other members were gathered in the [Command Room], where they observed the situation and could advise us if needed.
I didn't take any representative from Spirit Empire, as they weren't involved in my world before, but Tyrande and Lunara decided to join others in [Command Room] to be in on the loop.
As everybody was waiting, my avatar outside was making his way to the meeting point, teleporting to one of the capital planets of IPC. I was not recognized, thanks to hiding my aura, and after bringing the delegation out of my world, I took Xipe and Ena to where the other Aeons were waiting.