[A new world]
3380 Words
Suddenly my surroundings have become silent. Is the explosion finished? Where is everyone? Are they all dead? Is this it? It's lonely here.
I can't breathe. Do you need to breathe even when you die? Don't tell me I'll die again? Wait. I can feel my arms. They're not bleeding out anymore, but I can feel something. I shoved my arms sideways but there isn't anything, same goes when I feel downwards, just soil. What about upwards? I can definitely feel something hard, it's as hard as concrete. Can I push this? I must hurry because I can feel my lungs sink. I just need to push and *inhale!
I never felt the so alive after I grasped for air as I stand up on where I was lying on. And I can't believe it, I was inside a coffin, but what's odd is that it's full of soil. Did I die before I can notice? Did someone put me here? And why are there dead people surrounding me?
I was surprised by the fact that there are over twelve dead bodies surrounding the coffin on which I lied down earlier. There are also some sort of circular drawings along with some inscriptions that I couldn't understand and followed by a line going straight to the coffin forming a some sort of star. I suspect that they must be standing there during a some sort of ceremony before they died. What's even weird is that I can see an information floating around their heads indicating a level, their names, and their status.
Five level 12 cultist, three level 19 initiators, two level 20 corrupt priests, one level 25 prosecutor, and a level 30 cult leader all have the same status indicating that they're dead.
I stood up searching for something to wear on as I wonder about many things that have happened so far. I can still remember all the events which leads to this very moment including the explosion, but did I really die? Where am I and what's all this?
[ANSWER: YOU HAVE BEEN REINCARNATED TO ENCAIRYDIA, A WORLD ON WHICH YOU AWAKEN.]
Who are you?
[I AM WHAT'S CALLED A GUIDE, A FORMLESS ENTITY WITH THE SOLE PURPOSE OF GIVING YOU GUIDANCE THROUGHOUT YOUR JOURNEY. BUT I AM NOT ABLE TO OBJECT WHATEVER YOU DECISIONS MAY BE FOR YOU HAVE A FREE WILL AND I HAVE NOT.]
I remember you, you're the voice which keeps on talking earlier and you talk about things that I don't know. But If I was reincarnated, then what's my purpose here?
[UNSURE.]
That's odd, I should wear some clothes and worry about stuffs like this when I get the chance. The room has a round interior without any windows and is lit by torches at every corner. I also notice some stairs going up this place, I must be underground. There seems to be a set of clothes at the far left side of this structure. I'm getting cold and I can't go outside naked.
Conveniently, these clothes will fit perfectly with me. Speaking of, my body looks twenty years younger and it's very light. I need to put these clothes on first.
[WOULD YOU LIKE TO USE THE ACTIVE SKILL: ANALYSIS? IF SO, WHAT COMMAND WILL YOU USE FOR THIS SAID SKILL TO BE USED?]
Analysis huh? Can I see something more if I use it? And I don't wanna go outside saying weird things so I guess it's possible to use my mind instead.
~Analyze~
LEATHER CLOTHES
ARMOR: 10
ITEM CLASS: E
STATUS: NORMAL
LEATHER PANTS
ARMOR: 5
ITEM CLASS: E
STATUS: NORMAL
LEATHER SHOES
ARMOR: 5
ITEM CLASS: E
STATUS: NORMAL
Hey Guide, from now on I'll call you Sage and I have questions for you while I change.
[GUIDE HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY RENAMED SAGE.]
You mentioned something about an active skill earlier, what is a skill?
[ANSWER: A SKILL IS ALSO CALLED AN ABILITY, YOU CAN SUMMON POWERFUL MAGIC WITH A CERTAIN COMMAND WITH A COST OF YOUR MANA. HOWEVER, THERE ARE ALSO A SKILL WHICH DOES NOT NEED ANY MANA TO BE CONSUMED AND IT IS CALLED A PASSIVE SKILL.]
What is mana?
[MAGIC OR MANA IS AN ATTRIBUTE ASSIGNED TO A PERSON THAT INDICATES THEIR POWER TO USE SPECIAL MAGICAL ABILITIES OR "SPELLS". MAGIC IS USUALLY MEASURED IN MAGIC POINTS OR MANA POINTS SHORTENED AS MP. DIFFERENT ABILITIES WILL USE UP DIFFERENT AMOUNTS OF MP.]
Well that's convenient, tell me, do I have the required mana to use all my skills?
[AS OF THE MOMENT, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR YOU LACK THE REQUIRED LEVEL TO USE YOUR SKILLS]
Level? The same as those dead bodies huh? What level am I?
[CURRENT LEVEL IS ONE. WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE YOUR STATUS WINDOW?]
Go ahead.
NAME: UNNAMED LEVEL: 1
RACE: HUMAN STATUS: NORMAL
TITLE: NONE
HP: 1,200/1,200
MP: 500/500
STRENGTH: 20 VITALITY: 20
AGILITY: 10 INTELLIGENCE: 13
SENSE: 10 AP: 1
Interesting. Sage, is it possible to change my name? Being unnamed bothers me.
[IT IS INDEED POSSIBLE. WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE CALLED?]
Raizel. I don't know why, it just crossed my mind.
[SUCCESSFULLY RENAMED AS RAIZEL.]
Before I leave this place, I just want to make sure I won't miss anything valuable and I'll start by looking at the dead cultist leader's body. Just one look and I can definitely feel something on his round medallion that's on his chest. I took it out from his neck to get a quick look at the item. It has a giant eye surrounded by an inscription along it's round shape that I don't know what it means.
~Analyze~
SEEKERS EYE
ITEM CLASS: A
AN ITEM WORN BY THE CULTIST LEADER AS PROOF OF AUTHORITY, IT HAS THE POWER TO SHOW A PERSON'S WEAKNESS AND USE IT AGAINST THEM.
Interesting, this item is useful but I don't see myself wearing this odd medallion.
~Sage, do you have any suggestions on how I can keep this hidden in the meantime?~
[YOU CAN STORE THE ITEM IN YOUR INVENTORY. JUST USE THE COMMAND INVENTORY.]
~Inventory~
Another window showed up in front of me, it indicates an inventory system that has boxes on it for which I can place various items. But is there any limit if we're talking about size? I mean, can I fit a whole building to it? It won't be logical if I can do that. The current items that I can place here is 50 at maximum. I tried reaching my hands out to the inventory window while holding the item, I definitely felt something weird as I place the medallion.
~Sage, do you have an idea regarding my current location?~
[COULD NOT DETERMINE]
I guess the only way to find out is I go outside. Looking back, I still couldn't believe that I have been reborn inside the coffin with the help of those cultists, kinda ironic to be honest.
I guess my talent is still needed *giggle *giggle
There's nothing more to be done here, I need to go outside. As I'm walking upstairs, I noticed the door leading to an exit is not a real one. It seems like a some sort of illusion but is it because of my sense? I don't need to think about petty things like this.
No matter how unfamiliar the architectural design of this world is, I can tell that this is an abandoned church. I guess no matter where you go, religion exist for humanity to cling on whenever something happens beyond their control. But is it really that helpful? Observing the church I can tell that it's been destroyed by another party, a war maybe. I get more exciting as I see the sun's rays penetrate the church's windows and it's broken door. Looking back it seems that the door that I came out of is nowhere to be seen, I guess it's meant for people to keep out on whatever they're doing and that is to revive me.
Is this really my body or is this just a vessel for me to use? How curious.
As I walk closer at the entrance, I seem to catch a glimpse of an item that's faintly glowing located in the rubble at the near the broken bench. I got closer and pick up the debris surrounding the glowing item but to my surprise, it's just a stick. I'm having doubts as I observe the item but as soon as I use Analysis, I was surprised when I find out more about it.
YGGDRASIL'S BRANCH
ITEM CLASS: SSS
AN ITEM THAT CAME FROM A FRACTION OF THE WORLD TREE ITSELF, A PERSON HOLDING THIS CAN HAVE AN ABSOLUTE AUTHORITY WITH ALL THE RACES OF ENCAIRYDIA. THIS CAN ALSO BE SOLD AT A VERY HIGH PRICE.
[DO YOU WANT TO USE THE SKILL: GLUTTONY?]
What a very fortunate coincidence! But Sage tells me that I should use the skill I never heard of, but what will happen then?
[UNCERTAIN]
It might be Sage is hiding something from me or it's just plain stupid but very well.
~Gluttony~
Black matter emerged from my hand as it surrounds the stick encircling it untill the black matter shrinks and suddenly it's gone and came back to my hand.
[ANALYZING GATHERED DATA.]
[PROCESSING...]
[DATA SUCCESSFULLY EXTRACTED.]
[WOULD YOU LIKE TO INTEGRATE A NEW SKILL?]
A new skill?
~Yes~
[ACTIVE SKILL ADDED; QLIPHOT'S WRATH]
- QLIPHOT'S WRATH -
SKILL LEVEL: 1
SKILL CLASS: SSS
A SKILL THAT'S ABLE TO SUMMON ROOTS AT ANY PART OF THE BODY. ROOTS CAN BE FLEXIBLE OR HARD DEPENDING ON THE CASTER. THIS SKILL CAN ALSO BE MODIFIED TO BE MORE USEFUL IN EVERY SITUATION.
MAXIMUM LENGTH: 20 METERS
[PASSIVE SKILL ADDED: WORLD TREE'S BLESSING]
- WORLD TREE'S BLESSING -
SKILL LEVEL: 1
SKILL CLASS: SSS
CASTER IS MORE EFFICIENT IN CONTROLLING NATURE BASED MAGIC.
EFFECTIVENESS: 20%
Who would've thought that I hit the jackpot on my first day here. Maybe luck is also an integral factor in this world. I felt a gust of wind blow gently towards my direction as I step outside for the first time in this curious world. You get that same feeling when you stroll in a nearby forest to appreciate nature. I still remember the day my mother would take me outside and have a picnic during my early days. If I were given the chance to experience it with my mother again I wouldn't hesitate to.
The trees swaying gently as a wind brushes their leaves, a bird singing to one another flying in harmony. It's all beautiful, it feels just as familiar as the earth. Beautiful. Just beautiful.
And I can't wait to leave a huge mark in this familiar world *giggle *giggle
I thought the church would be located in the center of a big city, but I was wrong for it is misplaced in the middle of this forest instead. But I would prefer this scenery over anything else.
Looking straight I can see a dirt path that is leading to somewhere I would like to find out. Opening the skill window is the first thing that I did as I also take my first steps so that I can learn more about the things I'm capable of.
And I couldn't be more happy as I discover them one by one.
- QLIPHOT'S WRATH -
SKILL LEVEL: 1
SKILL CLASS: SSS
A SKILL THAT'S ABLE TO SUMMON ROOTS AT ANY PART OF THE BODY. ROOTS CAN BE FLEXIBLE OR HARD DEPENDING ON THE CASTER. THIS SKILL CAN ALSO BE MODIFIED TO BE MORE USEFUL IN EVERY SITUATION.
MAXIMUM LENGTH: 20 METERS
- BLACK HOLE -
ALERT: INSUFFICIENT LEVEL TO USE SKILL
SKILL LEVEL: 1
SKILL CLASS: SSS
SUMMONS A BLACK HOLE THAT SUCKS UP EVERYTHING, INCLUDING LIGHT ITSELF.
MAXIMUM DIAMETER: 10 METERS
REQUIRED LEVEL: 50
- GAMER -
SKILL LEVEL: MAX
SKILL CLASS: SSS+
MAKES YOU A PLAYER THAT KEEPS ON GETTING STRONGER THROUGH LEVEL SYSTEMS AND IS ABLE TO SEE DIFFERENT WINDOWS LIKE INVENTORY, SKILLS LIST AND MORE
- GREED -
SKILL LEVEL: ???
SKILL CLASS: ???
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- GLUTTONY -
SKILL LEVEL: ???
SKILL CLASS: ???
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[ANOMALY DETECTED. UNABLE TO GATHER DATA.]
~What happened?~
[UNCERTAIN. OUTSIDE INTERRUPTION IS POSSIBLE.]
~You mean to tell me someone is trying to see what I see here? ~
[UNSURE.]
~ Can you search for the source somewhere?~
[ATTEMPTING TO DETECT MAGICAL SOURCES WITHIN A 10KM VICINITY...]
[THERE ARE A TOTAL OF 50 HUMANS DETECTED THAT ARE ABLE TO USE MAGIC BUT THEY DON'T HAVE THE ABILITY TO DISRUPT INFORMATION.]
~ 50 Humans? Is there a village nearby? ~
[ NO. IT IS A CAMP FOR A MILITARY OPERATION KNIGHTS AND MAGES ALIKE AND THE AVERAGE LEVEL IS 20.]
~ Pretty high level for some camping trip. They must be prepaing for war. ~
What's this? I see. So the more I use my skills they level up, but what about my level? There must be something I ca-
CAW!!
As I'm figuring something inside my head a giant crow seemed disturbed and is looking at my direction. As I look at the dead carcass it was eating, the crow's murderous intent was able to divert my attention towards it. Doe's it see me as a threat? It's giant wings able to push back a trained soldier with gust of winds when flapped. Jet black feathers able to block out the sun's rays and blood red eyes able to see from miles away.
~Analysis~
BLACK CROW
CLASS: B
LEVEL: 15
HP: 1,500/1,500
MP: 400/400
STRENGTH: 20 VITALITY: 20
AGILITY: 20 INTELLIGENCE: 10
SENSE: 4
A giant level 15 bird but it seems that our status are similar. It has more life and is very fast, not to mention it's strenght. It's not strong but isn't weak either, maybe it's time I use Qliphot's wrath against this creature to check the skills capabilities.
The bird extends its wings as it readies to fly, and as soon as those wings flap, I immediately summoned a menacing roots to pierce trough its head and heart. And it's funny that I summoned the roots from the dead deer's body. So my theory is correct, I can summon from anywhere I please. Blood gushes out from its head and body as it lie down motionless near the deer's carcass.
[YOU HAVE LEVELED UP]
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[YOU HAVE LEVELED UP]
[ALL STATS INCREASED BY 10]
[WOULD YOU LIKE TO USE THE SKILL: GLUTTONY?]
~ Sure. Go ahead. ~
I wonder what kinds of abilities I'll get this time. The same black matter emerged from my body this time and consumed the crow's body until it's gone.
[ANALYZING GATHERED DATA...]
[PROCESSING...]
[PROCESS COMPLETE.]
[YOU HAVE AQUIRED WINGS.]
Black wings emerged at my back and I'm able to control it, I didn't get any skills this time but a pair of wings. So that's the power of gluttony, but what about greed? Can I hide my wings? I don't want to show off. And the wings folded up at my back but it doesn't seem to damage my shirt.
"D-did you see that?"
Five persons looked shocked as I turn my back against them.
"A demon reincarnate!" says a guy with a white robe holding a some sort of small mace.
"H-how dare you show your evil aura against us!" a woman yelled at me wearing the same uniform but she's holding a book.
"Stand back holy patrons as we deal with this monstrosity ourselves." one guy goes forward wearing an armor and he's followed by two guys with the same set of armor protecting the two persons in robes.
~ Analysis ~
KNIGHT
CLASS: C
LEVEL: 15
RACE: HUMAN
HP: 500
MP: 200
KNIGHT
CLASS: C
LEVEL: 15
RACE: HUMAN
HP: 500
MP: 200
SCOUTING LEADER
CLASS: B
LEVEL: 20
RACE: HUMAN
HP: 1,000
MP: 300
MALE ACOLYTE
CLASS: B
LEVEL: 25
RACE: HUMAN
HP: 1,500
MP: 1,000
FEMALE ACOLYTE
CLASS: B
LEVEL: 30
RACE: HUMAN
HP: 2,000
MP: 1,800
A scouting party. They must be following the giant crow earlier and they are surprised to what they found. What do they see in me?
"Those black clouds, they constantly leak out of his body." says the female acolyte.
"Then we must purge this monstrosity and we must not alow his kind to go near our camp." says the male acolyte.
I open my mouth as I say my words to them;
"I do not seek any harm on you guys, but I do not have any intention to negotiate either. Tell me, do you really want to spill blood after what you just witnessed?"
Three guys who act as vanguard unsheathed their swords as they charge towards me and the two mages at the back prepared some incantations. As the three knights took another step forward, I summoned roots to impale them piercing thier skulls. The two acolytes went down on their knees as they witness fountains of blood spill on their head.
[YOU HAVE LEVELED UP]
[YOU HAVE LEVELED UP]
[YOU HAVE LEVELED UP]
[ALL STATS INCREASED BY 3.]
"Lady Beatrice, use your wind magic to report this incident to camp. Don't worry about me, I'll give you ample time to escape." the male acolyte sends his command to the female one despite being quite nervous, he's so unsure of his resolve *giggle
I took a step closer to see how they would react but as soon as I get near, *flash!
The male acolyte summons a blinding light towards me giving the female one an opportunity to escape. I hurriedly summoned roots to stop to girl but it seems that it only scratched her hand and escape. Damn, I wasn't expecting this type of magic, I can't see.
[STATUS: BLIND]
I felt pain all over my body as I close my eyes, it's like the male one is bashing his weapon against me.
I can observe my HP going down as he continues on bashing me. I got sick of waiting for my eyes to return it's vision but I think I'll be dead before my eyes return to normal. I summoned roots all over the ground at a 20 meter range and I heard a loud pain. My eyes turned to normal after a quick beating.
NAME: RAIZEL LEVEL: 13
RACE: HUMAN STATUS: NORMAL
TITLE: NONE
HP: 800/1,500
MP: 300/600
*cough "such power. To think I'll be defeated instantly, you are a monster."
He can still talk even though the roots pierced trough all his body including his heart and is coughing blood.
Suddlenly his body started glowing.
"By her Holy Goddess Ymir I offer my body to destroy my enemy as my last breath draws near."
"You will come with me demon." he added as his body glows more
[WARNING EXPLOSION IMMINENT]
~ Sage, will I be destroyed by his explosion? ~
[NO. YOU ARE IMMUNE TO ALL ELEMENTAL DAMAGE]
[ESTIMATED BLAST RADIUS 200 METERS]
~ I don't have time to escape. ~
Wait, I have wings. I quickly summoned them while I use Qliphot's Wrath to bury the acolyte with roots. Soon after I escaped and I heard a loud explosion seconds later.
Now where is the girl headed?
[YOU HAVE LEVELED UP]
[YOU HAVE LEVELED UP]
[ALL STATS INCREASED BY 2]
NAME: RAIZEL LEVEL: 15
RACE: HUMAN STATUS: NORMAL
TITLE: NONE
HP: 1,800
MP: 600
STRENGTH: 35 VITALITY: 35
AGILITY: 25 INTELLIGENCE: 28
SENSE: 25 AP: 100
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