Arthur arrived at his parents' house, his heart pounding in his chest. Nervousness gripped him as he stood before the familiar door, having not been with them for ages. Memories of the past flooded his mind, the hurtful words they said to him, and how they rejected him for being a failure in life. Taking a deep breath, he tried to push those thoughts aside, reminding himself that he only wanted to see them for the last time, to find closure and perhaps even to forgive them. As he reached for the doorknob, his mind played a cruel slideshow of all the terrible things they said about him. The pain from the past resurfaced, and he could still feel the physical and verbal abuse that he endured before running away from home.He wondered if he would be able to meet their eyes, to face the ones who had hurt him so deeply. Despite the pain, he longed for a chance to forgive and move on.Summoning courage, he knocked on the door, hoping they would be there. But there was no response. Te
With Azraziel's defeat, the very fabric of the underworld began quavering. The ground shook, and the rivers of lava started erupting, spewing molten rocks into the air.Arthur hurriedly set off into the depths of the underworld, navigating through the chaos and destruction, determined to find his parents.As he ventured deeper, he hadn't gone far when he stumbled upon them – his parents, chained together to the wall, unconscious and vulnerable.Seeing them after all these years sparked a wave of emotions inside Arthur. Memories of them and the painful moments flooded his heart.He rushed to their side, going on his knees as he hugged them tightly, enveloping them with his celestial aura. His embrace radiated warmth and protection, shielding them from the falling rocks and molten lava eruption. With a radiant glow, they vanished from the underworld, leaving behind the chaos and darkness. * * * *Arthur's father woke up to the tantalizing smell of
Arthur spent a month with his parents before he decided it was time to return back to his realm. The portal to his celestial home opened before him, a brilliant vortex of celestial energy.As he stepped towards the portal, his parents held his hands, their eyes filled with pride and love. "You're going back to your realm, Arthur," his mother said, her voice tinged with both joy and sorrow.Arthur nodded, a sense of duty filling his heart. "I have a responsibility to protect both worlds," he said. "But I promise I'll visit you as often as I can."His father squeezed his shoulder reassuringly. "We understand, son," he said. "You have a duty to uphold, and we'll always be here, cheering you on."With tearful yet proud smiles, they bid him farewell as he stepped into the swirling portal, back to the Celestial Realm.As Arthur emerged on the other side, he found himself in the heart of the Celestial City. The ethereal glow of the realm enveloped him, and he felt a surge of power as he re
The city of Metro was a sight to behold at night. The towering skyscrapers illuminated the skyline with colorful lights that seemed to dance against the dark sky. The bustling city streets were alive with the sounds of people and traffic, but in the midst of it all, there was a block of apartments that stood out. All the lights were out in the building, except for one particular apartment on the fifth floor. The light from the room spilled out onto the balcony, casting a warm glow on the surrounding area.Inside the apartment, the scene was less enchanting. The room was a mess, with clothes strewn about and dishes piled high in the sink. Soggy noodles sat in cups on the counter, forgotten and abandoned. In the midst of all this chaos sat Arthur, a mid-thirty-year-old man playing a video game. The game was called "Chronicles of Eternity," a new fantasy game that was currently the most trendy game in the world.Arthur wore a hoodie, slurped noodles, and had cans of soda scattere
Arthur quickly tried to cover himself with his hands, his cheeks burning with embarrassment. "I'm so sorry," he stammered, looking around frantically for something to cover himself with. "I must have...lost my clothes." The trio exchanged glances, trying to hide their amusement at the situation. Finally, the girl spoke up. "Don't worry," she said with a small smile. "We won't tell anyone. But maybe you should come with us. We can help you find something to wear." They handed him a robe which he accepted and wore to cover his nakedness. "Thank you," Arthur said, relieved and grateful for their kindness. "Please, allow me to introduce ourselves. We call ourselves the 'Wild Hunters'," he said. "I'm Thomas." He extended his hand for a handshake. Arthur hesitated then shook his hand, "I am Arthur. You guys are adventurers, right?" Thomas nodded with pride. "That's right. We are a tight-knit team who had been adventuring together for several months now." Thomas was in his mid-t
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): 2Artifacts: 0Followers: 0Skill tree: 7Domain: 0Worshippers: 0Destiny: 0Knowledge: 20Divine favour: 0%Divine trails: 0%Rival gods: 0Ascension: 0Elemental 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: Accept Quest? ]As Arthur sat there lo
The two Crimsonscale dragons charged towards Arthur, their eyes fixated at him. Their sharp talons scraped against the ground as they readied themselves to strike. Arthur's heart raced in his chest as he braced for impact. But in that moment, he moved swiftly like a snake, his speed so sudden that it caught the dragons off guard.Without hesitation, Arthur moved swiftly like a snake, dodging the dragon's fire breath with incredible speed. With a quick leap, he jumped onto the back of one of the dragons and raised his sword high above his head to strike. "Venomous strike!" Arthur yelled as his system appeared with the activation command. [Venomous strike]As he chanted the skill, his sword blade began to change colour, oozing off a black mist.With deadly precision, Arthur struck the dragon down its throat, piercing it with his sword. A black cloud of smoke engulfed the dragon as it inhaled the poison oozing out of Arthur's body. The dragon crashed to the ground, dead
Lily was on her knees, her head lowered as she pleaded with Arthur. "Please don't send me away," she implored him.Arthur raised an eyebrow in surprise. "What the heck, Lily," he said, "why are you here?"Lily explained that she had concealed her presence with magic, which was why he couldn't sense her. She went on to tell him about her own quest, to find the strongest man she could and serve him, hoping to grow stronger with her magic.This girl, Arthur thought, is she some kind of lunatic that stalks men with an agenda like that?Arthur rubbed the back of his head. "Is that so? Well... I don't see myself being that strong," he told her.Lily disagreed. "You're wrong," she said, closing the distance and standing before him. "To me, you're powerful. Crimsonscale dragons are extremely powerful. It'd take a hundred skilled men to take down one Crimsonscale dragon, but you took down three all on your own."Arthur was suddenly uncomfortable. She was too close to his face. "Whoa. Sounds