System: The game is over.
Two players have been promoted to inheritors.
Player Ken is the inheritor of the legendary White Tiger power.
Player Son is the inheritor of the Black Tortoise power.
Ken: Are you kidding me? What's this "inheritor"? Legendary White Tiger?
Guide: You are both inheritors of legendary powers. You will find the White Tiger alongside the Black Tortoise on Mount Akanahari. Take this map.
Son: So, does this mean we will return to our real world?
Guide: Your world is the realm of the West and North. Mount Akanahari lies on the border of the West and North, with the western half belonging to the White Tiger and the northern half to the Black Tortoise.
System: Transporting to the land of the North and West.
Transport complete.
Ken: What is this? We returned to our world in seconds!!
Son: Well, I missed this world.
Ken: So, our destination now is Mount Akanahari?
Son: Yes, but let's at least get some sleep.
Ken: You're right. We haven't had a good night's sleep since the game began.
Son: Alright, let's each go home and meet here at seven in the morning.
Ken: Listen, keep what happened a secret. Don't tell anyone.
After each went home and got some sleep, they woke up and met at the usual place.
Ken: Okay, this is the map the guide gave us. Mount Akanahari is to the northwest of our current location.
Son: Alright, let's get going.
After ten long days of walking and not yet arriving.
Son: Ken, is the mountain still far?
Ken: It looks like we are just minutes away. Look up and you'll see it.
Son: Is that it?? It's amazing, I've never seen a mountain like this before.
Mount Akanahari is a rocky mountain, half white and half black, creating a beautiful appearance.
After half an hour.
Ken: Okay, we've arrived. Son, now we will split up. You go to the northern entrance of the mountain, and I will go to the western entrance.
Son: Don't risk your life if you see something dangerous.
Ken headed to the western entrance while Son went to the northern one.
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Kai: Shion, will I have to wait for the rest of the legendary power inheritors to appear?
Shion: Yes, there isn't much time left.
Kai: I've been waiting for two months since I met you, and there hasn't been any new news.
Shion: I have news. It seems you will be heading to the southern realm, where the inheritor of the Vermilion Bird power is located.
Kai: What!! And how will I travel to another realm?
Shion: I forgot to tell you, the eastern realm is the same as the southern one, as they are one world for you humans. But for us celestial beings, the world is divided into parts. Your destination is the kingdom of Ariana.
Kai: I don't understand, but okay, I'll understand when I go. The kingdom of Ariana isn't far. We will travel there on your back.
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A month ago in the kingdom of Ariana.
Azumo: Damn it! You pesky little red bird, why are you pecking my head! What's this you dropped from your mouth?! A puzzle? Hmm, I'll check it later.
Shinzo: It seems the bird likes you.
Azumo: No, it's just an annoying bird.
Shinzo: By the way, Azumo, your hair is getting redder by the day. You resemble that little bird that was pecking your head earlier.
Azumo: Huh, are you calling me a red bird, you dwarf?
Shinzo: Well, I just told the truth.
Azumo: Take a hit on the head, you dwarf.
Shinzo: °×°
Azumo: Alright, I'm going home. Goodbye.
Shinzo: Don't forget the upgrade test at the Adventurers' Guild tomorrow.
After each returned home.
Azumo: Okay, now I'll check this puzzle. It looks easy.
After two hours of trying.
Azumo: Finally, I'm done with it. But it looks like a map. Hmm, I'll follow it; maybe it's a treasure. Now I'll sleep and tell Shinzo what I found tomorrow.
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Azumo woke up early the next morning, excited to follow the map he solved the previous night. He got ready quickly and went to meet Shinzo at the usual place.
Azumo: Shinzo, I solved the puzzle the bird threw. It's a map! I think it leads to something valuable.
Shinzo: A map? Interesting. Do you want me to come with you?
Azumo: Yes, let's go together. It might be dangerous to go alone.
The two friends set off, following the map through dense forests and rocky terrain. After several hours of walking, they arrived at the entrance of a hidden cave.
Azumo: This is it. According to the map, the treasure should be inside this cave.
Shinzo: Let's be careful. We don't know what awaits us in there.
They entered the cave, and the air grew colder the deeper they went. The walls were covered in strange symbols that glowed faintly in the dark. When they reached the heart of the cave, they found an old, large chest.
Azumo: This must be it! The treasure!
Shinzo: Wait, there's something written here. It's an inscription.
The inscription read: "Only the worthy inheritor can claim the power within."
Azumo: Inheritor? Could it be talking about me?
Shinzo: Try opening it, Azumo. Let's see what happens.
Azumo hesitated for a moment, then slowly opened the chest. Inside, he found a beautiful red gemstone pulsing with energy. As soon as he touched it, a surge of power flowed through him, and his hair turned fiery red.
Azumo: I can feel it... the power of the Vermilion Bird!
Shinzo: Azumo, you're glowing! This is incredible.
At that moment, the cave began to shake, and a bright light surrounded Azumo. When the light faded, they found themselves standing in a grand hall, facing a majestic figure.
Majestic Figure: Welcome, inheritor of the Vermilion Bird. I am the guardian of this power. You have proven yourself worthy.
Azumo: Who are you?
Guardian: I am the spirit of the Vermilion Bird. Your journey is not over yet. There are others like you, inheritors of legendary powers. You must unite with them to face the great threat looming over our worlds.
Azumo: Others like me? Where do I find them?
Guardian: Follow the guidance of your power. It will lead you to them. Remember, unity is your strength.
With that, the guardian vanished, leaving Azumo and Shinzo in the hall.
Shinzo: This is big, Azumo. We need to find the other inheritors.
Azumo: Yes, and we will. We'll start by heading to the southern world. We need to find the inheritor of the Vermilion Bird.
Shinzo: Then let's get ready. We have a long journey ahead.
Meanwhile, in another part of the world, Ken and Son continued their search on Mount Akanahari, unaware of the new challenges and allies awaiting them.
Ken: Son, are there any signs of the entrances?
Son: Not yet. But I have a feeling we're close. Let's keep moving.
The journey of the inheritors had just begun, and the fate of their worlds depended on their courage, unity, and the legendary powers they inherited.
To be continued...