Falling from the Sky
The sky stretched endlessly above, vast and indifferent, as Raiken Tenma plummeted through the clouds."AAAAAHHHH!!!"The wind howled past his ears, a deafening roar, tearing at his clothes as he spun uncontrollably. His heart pounded like a war drum, his breath caught in his throat. The force of gravity dragged him downward, faster and faster, the air burning against his skin.Whoosh! Whoosh!The chaotic freefall sent his mind into overdrive. His instincts kicked in—Survival Mode.All external noise vanished in an instant.His panicked breathing steadied. His pupils dilated as his focus sharpened, analyzing his surroundings with calculated precision.Wind speed: Extreme.Altitude: High.Landing point: Unclear.Survivability: Minimal… unless he found a solution.
Then—his sharp eyes caught something below.A yellow slime.Raiken's lips curled into a wild grin."Not screwed anymore!"He angled his body mid-air, shifting towards his new target. His eyes locked on the gelatinous creature, arms stretched behind him to control his descent.BOOM!His body slammed into the slime with a wet, rubbery impact.SPLAT!The slime wobbled, absorbing the shock before springing him upward slightly. His landing had been perfect.Raiken groaned as he rolled onto the ground, shaking off the disorientation. He got to his feet, brushing off his clothes, and gave the slime an appreciative nod."Thanks for the save, little guy."The slime jiggled in response before lazily bouncing away.The Strange Light
Just as Raiken was about to assess his situation, a golden glow flickered in the distance.His eyes narrowed."What is that? Some kind of treasure?"Curiosity sparked within him. Treasure meant resources. Resources meant survival.His lips twisted into an eager grin, excitement replacing any lingering fear. He sprinted toward the glow, weaving through the uneven terrain with swift, practiced footwork.As he neared the source, he found a large rock formation, the golden light pulsing behind it.His fingers twitched with anticipation as he moved closer, peering around the rock.Then—His breath hitched. His eyes widened.A golden artifact floated before him, pulsating with an unearthly radiance.Then, without warning, the artifact rose into the air.The entire area hummed with power, a low vibrating sound that resonated in his chest.And then, from the artifact, a silhouette emerged.A figure with arms outstretched, bathed in radiant golden light.The glow intensified, emanating from the figure's torso, creating an ethereal effect, as if the being was made of pure divine energy.Surrounding the figure was an ornate circular frame, adorned with spikes and intricate designs, symbolizing absolute power.Star-like bursts of light radiated outward, enhancing its overwhelming, god-like presence.Raiken's breath caught in his throat.His eyes sparkled in awe."What... is that?"Before he could react, the golden artifact shot toward him."Wha—?!"It slammed straight into his chest.BOOM!A searing golden light erupted, engulfing him completely.His body trembled violently, his vision flashing white as an overwhelming energy coursed through his veins.Deep inside, his heart turned golden, pulsating with a glowing ancient symbol.Raiken gasped, his body igniting with power.The Transformation
His hair remained black, but now it was sharper, wilder, flowing with untamed energy.His eyes glowed a haunting golden, surrounded by dark rings, giving them a god-like intensity.His aura exploded outward—a fusion of gold and black energy, wrapping around him like a storm of power.And then, his armor formed.A sleek, futuristic battle suit, a mix of organic and metallic elements, black with glowing golden veins running through it like living lightning.A dark, angular mask covered the lower half of his face, adding to his mysterious, reaper-like aura.A flowing golden cape, shimmering with divine energy yet exuding an ominous presence.Sharp, angular gauntlets and boots, pulsating with golden circuits, built for raw speed, agility, and power.
The air around him crackled.Golden sparks flickered, swirling alongside a creeping dark mist, making him look like a being that had just descended from the heavens.His feet touched the ground—THUD.His body staggered. The weight of the armor… the sheer power surging through him…His breathing was heavy."What's… happening to me?"Then—A voice echoed in his mind."Hello, Master."Raiken froze. His golden eyes darted around, searching for the source.The silhouetted figure from before now stood before him, bathed in the same golden light.Its radiant form floated in the air, its presence exuding wisdom, power, and mystery."Master?" Raiken muttered, confused."What… are you?"The figure smiled, her voice smooth, powerful, and warm."I am The Dominion of Ascendancy, your system."Raiken's eyes narrowed. A system?His lips curled into a smirk."No way… A real system? Just like in those manga and manhwa?!"The Dominion tilted her head. "Manga? Manhwa? I do not recognize those terms."A second passed before she scanned her vast knowledge database."No records found. It appears I lack information on this… media of yours."Raiken sighed. "Figures."Then, a sharp pressure crushed his body.He staggered, his legs shaking as the armor's unimaginable weight bore down on him."Tch—This thing's way too heavy!"The Dominion chuckled softly. "Oh? My apologies. Let me adjust it."A pulse of golden light surged over his body.Fwoosh!The glowing golden circuits dimmed, and the overwhelming pressure lifted. His armor now appeared sleek black with golden veins, its energy restrained yet still radiating immense power.Raiken straightened, flexing his fingers."Much better."He glanced up at The Dominion."Alright then… First question—where the hell am I?"The Dominion smiled, her golden radiance pulsing gently."Welcome, Master… to your new world."