The godLeveling System in a godless world

Crimsonscale dragons

Arthur sat there in silence for a few moments, trying to process the information. 

A system was something that only existed in the stories he had read in books. 

The godleveling system was a mythical system that was said to grant its possessor god-like powers.

Arthur couldn't believe that he had somehow acquired such a system. 

"I wondered what kind of abilities it would grant me and what kind of challenges I would face in order to unlock its full potential."

Suddenly another screen appeared, revealing more information:

[god-Leveling System elements:

Experience point (XP): 2

Artifacts: 0

Followers: 0

Skill tree: 7

Domain: 0

Worshippers: 0

Destiny: 0

Knowledge: 20

Divine favour: 0%

Divine trails: 0%

Rival gods: 0

Ascension: 0

Elemental mastery: 1

"Amazing," Arthur said, his jaws dropping as he scrolled through the list. "If I can level up fast enough, I can achieve godhood in no time."

A new screen appeared:

[Quest: <Defeat the Devil King>

Accept Quest? <Yes/No>]

As Arthur sat there lost in thought, he couldn't help but feel excited and nervous at the same time. 

Arthur grinned. All his life, he has been nothing more than a shut in for fifteen years. 

This was an opportunity for a fresh start. 

He was clear about his goals now. He would defeat the Devil King, level up fast and become a god. 

For the first time in years, Arthur felt excited. Finally an adventure. 

Something new from the dreadful life he lived. 

He knew that this was going to change his life forever, and he was ready for whatever lay ahead.

                                 * * * *

At the inn, Arthur and his adventurer friends sat together, enjoying their dinner. 

Thomas raised his drink towards Arthur and asked, "Say, lad. How would you like to join my party?"

Arthur was surprised by the offer. "Join your party?" he repeated, looking at Thomas in confusion.

"Aye. You're incredibly talented. Lily here told me you've got an increasing Mana energy. We could use someone like you in our party," Thomas explained.

Arthur glanced at Lily, who immediately looked away and started twirling her curly hair in her fingers. 

Slowly shaking his head, Arthur replied, "I appreciate your offer, Thomas, but I respectfully decline."

Thomas's face fell. "Why, lad?" he asked, looking disappointed.

"Like I told you, I'm a traveller. I'm on a quest to acquire the most powerful magic artifact in this world," Arthur replied.

Just like his video games, Arthur knew the fastest way to level up was to slay powerful beings and collect artifacts. 

Thomas seemed intrigued. "The most powerful magic artifact? Wow, you sure got your hands full."

Arthur saw this as an opportunity to gather more information about this world.

"It may seem like asking for much, but do you have any knowledge about any magic artifacts?" he asked.

Thomas pointed at Lily. "Lily is knowledgeable in that field. Ask her," he suggested.

Lily was startled when Thomas called her name, but Arthur looked at her and asked for her help. 

"Lily, can you help me out?" he said.

With a shy smile, Lily replied, "Actually, there are powerful magic artifacts known in existence."

Arthur leaned in, intrigued. "Tell me more about them," he pleaded.

Lily began to list and explain each of the twelve artifacts.

Apparently, this world has numerous magic artifacts but only fifteen of these magic artifacts rivals that of gods. 

Four were destroyed by the gods because the artifacts were just too powerful to be in the wrong hands. 

The eleven artifacts left were: Chaos blade, The Trident of Doom, The Crown of Annihilation, Sunburst arrows, The Amulet of Apocalypse, The Staff of Creation, The mask of Divine Power, The Mirror of Souls, The Watchman's Eye,  The Tome of Armageddon and The Staff of Elemental Mastery. 

Arthur listened intently, impressed by the variety and power of these artifacts. 

"Thank you, Lily. That was very helpful," he said with a smile.

Lily blushed, feeling a bit embarrassed at being the center of attention. 

"You're welcome," she replied softly. "But you're not hoping to go after those are you? It's a dangerous mission. You would die before laying eyes on an artifact."

Arthur laughed, "I laugh in the face of danger."

Lily gaped at him. To her, he was amazing. 

 

As Arthur sat in the dimly lit inn, enjoying his mug of ale and listening to the bard's tunes, suddenly there was a loud commotion outside. 

He could hear shouting and screaming, and the sound of something heavy crashing into buildings. 

"What's that?" Arthur asked, jumping to his feet. 

Thomas stood up as well. "No idea. Let's go outside."

The patrons of the inn began to murmur amongst themselves, wondering what was going on outside.

As the noise grew louder, Arthur could feel his heart racing in his chest. 

Something was happening, and it wasn't good. 

Without hesitation, he charged outside the inn to see what was going on. The sight that met him was both terrifying and awe-inspiring.

Three massive dragons were flying in the sky, their scales shimmering in the moonlight. 

They breathed fire around the village, setting houses ablaze and sending the villagers into a frenzy. 

"Shit!" Someone exclaimed, "It's the Crimsonscale dragons. We're doomed!"

Thomas took three steps back, dropping his drink to the ground, his face pale and stricken with fear. 

"It can't be. What're Crimsonscales doing here?" He gasped. 

Arthur watched as adventurers ran for their lives, some with weapons drawn, others empty-handed.

As he stood there, watching the destruction unfold before him, Arthur realized that this village was doomed. 

He didn't know why he felt compelled to confront these dragons, but he somehow felt confident he could take them out.

Thomas grabbed Arthur's arm and yelled at him, "Come with me, lad. We'll run. Lily would use teleportation magic to get us out of here."

But Arthur wasn't listening. 

He was excited. 

This was it. A perfectly rare opportunity for him to level up. 

Without further thought, he drew out Thomas sword from his sheath and charged towards the nearest dragon. 

Thomas gaped at Arthur, smitten with shock. 

Lily's eyes widened, "What's he doing?"

The heat of the dragon's breath was overwhelming as it roared and turned towards Arthur. 

The Crimsonscale Dragon was a beast like no other, towering over Arthur with its massive form. 

Arthur's system displayed the details of the formidable creature:

[Name: Crimsonscale Dragon.

Level: 5000

Activate King Slayer?

Option: Yes/No ]

Arthur leaped high into the air and screamed with excitement, "You had to ask? Yessss!"

[King Slayer < Activated>]

Arthur's body immediately began to glow with a powerful red aura.

The power within him flowed into the sword, imbuing it with a deadly force that could slay even the strongest foe.

The dragon burst out a stream of fire at Arthur, but he dodged the flames with ease and swung his sword with all his might. 

The sword cut through the dragon's body, slicing it in half. 

The onlookers at the burning village gaped at Arthur in disbelief, unable to believe what they had just seen.

"He sliced through it like butter. Impossible," said one of the villagers.

"You must be kidding me," said another, jaws dropping. 

Lily's eyes sparkled as she took the whole scene in. 

The dragon dropped dead, like split wood. 

Arthur laughed with excitement. His eyes burned with the thrill of the fight. 

He had just slain a dragon, and it was an exhilarating experience.

But the other two Crimsonscale Dragons, seeing their kin slain, charged at Arthur.

They were bigger and more powerful than the one he had just defeated. 

They attacked him with fire. but his system appeared:

[New skill: Fire resistance 

<Activated>] 

The flames blasted Arthur, creating an explosive sound that shook the earth. 

Everyone thought he was a goner; there was no way anyone could survive that.

The two dragons flew above the fire, roaring in fury, but the smoke cleared to reveal Arthur walking out of the fire, unscathed. 

Not even his clothes were burned. 

The villagers marveled at this, unable to believe their eyes. 

They whispered to each other in disbelief, wondering how Arthur had managed to survive the dragons' fiery onslaught.

Arthur stood before the surprised dragons, grinning up at them. 

"Apparently, fire attacks don't work on me. Is that all you've got?" he taunted.

The dragons grew angrier, their eyes blazing with fury as they prepared to attack once more. 

But Arthur was ready for them, his sword gleaming in the fire all around him. 

He was fearless and unstoppable, and the dragons knew that they had met their match.