After we had everyone on the Cursebreaker, we began preparations to go to Excelsis.Since it was a divine realm, normal methods of access apparently didn't apply. A god would have to be present to open the way. For that reason, Iris was onboard the ship.Vakra told us that the ship had the ability to deploy a pseudo-anchor for landing. Although he warned us that immediately landing on the ground of an unknown world was a terrible idea.He explained that there were horrors beyond my wildest imagination lurking in the dark corners of creation.He also said not to allow anyone or anything on the ship unless I could fully verify who or what they were.Other than that, if one of us became lost, we would have to build an anchor platform for the ship if we wanted to bring the ship to us. Otherwise, we had to use our key devices to send a distress signal. Role call was very important.Next, Vakra mentioned the issue of being transported to other worlds.Occasionally across creation, lesser go
After everything that had been happening lately, Iris was beyond tired.Lately, she had been in for questioning about the recent coup attempted in Excelsis.Shortly after the trial regarding going back to her Corrupted world, something strange occurred.Military forces in Excelsis attempted to overthrow the Oracle. They were all eliminated by the golems, soldiers, as well as the Oracle's Faithful before any real harm could be done. But the Oracle was suspicious of who could have organized such a thing. Of course, she took the opportunity to accuse Iris of being part of it. With her recent issues, it was easy. However...Iris had absolutely no idea who could've organized a coup in Excelsis of all places. When questioned, she was found to be telling the truth. And so, they let her go...but they kept an eye on her.And then there was the second problem...She had been making frequent trips to Delvandal on account of the pantheon of divines residing above that world complaining.Complai
I awoke in bed as usual.I sat straight up and felt an odd sensation in my head...and in my chest."Wh-what the hell was that...!?" I said while panting heavily.For some reason, it felt like something important was missing from me...like I had gone on a long journey but could no longer remember it. My body felt unusually weak as I looked at my hands. "I could have sworn...that I had the strangest dream..." I mumbled.I looked out the window as I slowly felt something fading away and saw the city streets where I grew up. For some reason, seeing Lorelei right now filled me with a slight anger...and a deep sense of panic...I felt another surge of pain in my head..."Ah...what was I...doing? Or...thinking about? I need to find... Who do I need to find? Or what...what am I thinking?"That's right... I woke up later than normal... Why didn't dad wake me for morning exercises?I usually trained with my father. Since I was only thirteen years old, I had to become strong like him.I quick
As I tried my best to fight against the enemy in front of me, I could do little more than flail around in his mighty presence...Overlord Kazuma the Psycho Demon... The most powerful Overlord to ever exist on Ignitus was standing before me.He held me in a grip of psychokinesis. I felt like my throat was being crushed...And I couldn't figure out what had happened to Vengeance."It is fortunate that I got to you before you awakened your Aspects... Three years... That's a long time to wait. Longer than anyone has ever had to wait. You damn monster..." Kazuma said.I couldn't breathe...And because of that, I couldn't speak."Guh...""You would have been quite the issue for Lord Novak. But I think I'll just get you out of the way. Hm...I never bothered to learn your name, did I? Whatever...it's nothing personal. I just can't have someone like you causing problems for us," he said.Before I could even try to protest, I felt the area around my body heat up.{ThIs iS gOiNg To HuRt...}{WhY
We spent the next few days training out in the wilds.By we, I meant that my Dad basically annihilated everything until I was level thirty.I selected a special class called ' Magic Knight' and the status menu person told me which skills to get. Among them were skills to dispel magics like illusions and to silence magic users, for some reason.It seemed like the status menu was concerned about being caught by someone.Another thing was mentioned that Vengeance hates shields and that I should avoid using them while holding it.I was also told to refer to him as Warmage.Warmage was concerned about something threatening the world. He said that I was supposed to fight it and my unknown skill was key to doing that.He started nagging me, actually. And when I got angry, he said that eventually I would be able to put a stop to the messages.He said that he was also trying to figure out what was happening as these messages weren't normal.I wanted these messages to stop and I would do anyt
Eventually, my birthday came around and I was finally a man.My Dad was happy and really proud of who I had become. I was now level 50 and my rate of increasing levels had significantly decreased.Regardless, I was feeling very strong now. Although, Warmage and his safety precautions continued saying that it wasn't enough.I had also begun to talk to Vengeance. Hey Vengeance, what are the legendary swords, anyway?[You asked me that long ago in a different way. I would prefer to tell you later... But I will speak.]I'm not sure I understand. I asked you before?[Forget it. We are known as the Deus Arms. Legendary weapons of immense power, created to safeguard all of creation. I am their Overseer and Master.]Deus...Arms...?[God Weapons.]H-hold on! What do you mean by that!?[I have said enough. You lack the ability to understand, but the one known as Warmage knows. You, specifically, are unworthy of my power, but I will continue to give it for his sake.]I see... Thank you, Vengean
After practicing for several hours, my arms were killing me.My eyelids were heavy and I felt exhausted.I was so sick of seeing myself die over and over in these damn dreams..."I just want to sleep comfortably again... Is that too much to ask...?" I mumbled to myself.I stopped swinging my sword and imagined being warm and asleep in bed... Perfectly safe and comfortable.Just the thought of not being killed in my dreams was enough to make me long for my bed.Actually, seeing myself die in so many situations had caused me to feel unsafe in general. I had begun to develop paranoia lately.I just sighed and continued training.Eventually, my father came out to join me as well. I was happy to not be alone, because I had actually felt myself being watched lately.There were times where I even woke up in the middle of the night and saw eyes in the darkness.One time, I could have sworn that I saw a hooded and masked figure.Warmage was silent on the subject, however...Regardless, I began
When we entered the throne room, I saw Duke Oswald sitting on his throne with two beautiful women standing next to him.Garmal, his...son...was sending nearby and talking to...Princess Cassandra...?She looked both annoyed and disgusted at Garmal.The Duke noticed us immediately and waved us over."Ah, you must be Mizik Iratus...and I see Cain also allowed your father to come as well. That's fine..." Duke Oswald said.Suddenly, Princess Cassandra looked over at me and my eyes locked with hers.Her expression went from utter disgust to one of pure joy as she looked at me.Then she composed herself and strengthened her posture.What was that...? Why did she look at me like that...?{I have a theORy...}The message only brought more questions as I approached Duke Oswald.Suddenly, I realized that I was staring and looked away from Princess Cassandra.Although...she didn't seem bothered by my gaze...Stupid...don't stare! That's rude! That is a Princess!"Umm...Princess Cassandra? Were yo