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LAST TIME:

"Easy now, I am just here to take a glance. Nothing more." The figure spoke in a voice that sounded something gender neutral in tone. Slowly their body began to float backwards as Gaia's aura slowly calmed down as the figure began to leave the world.

"It seems this world is a special one, good luck young spirit. Don't be afraid to seek the Army of the Pure Ones to help you." The figure spoke, without even giving Gaia any time to speak the figure disappeared in a streak of light as they flew through space. Seeing this Gaia frowned ever so slightly as her aura finally calmed down.

"You have 1 year before the real storm hits Percy, don't waste it." With that Gaia disappeared from space. As she did suddenly another figure seemed to walk out of a fold of space itself as they brushed themselves off a bit and looked around. Their attire was a sophisticated set of dark blue knights armor that covered them head to toe, intricate designs covered the armor as well but one main design stood out. The design of a black hole lay directly in the middle of their chestplate giving them a very demeaning look.

"Hmm… it seems a lucky rat found this place and snuck away, we can't have them get away now can we." They spoke as their helmet followed the path of the figure in the white cape, with one step the figure was once again consumed by the folds of space leaving not even dust behind.

NOW:

TIME: Next day

THIRD PERSON POV:

As soon as the sun rose up from the horizon people started to move in the battlement. Everyone appeared exhausted as they started to move about, Fallon and Tristy were already taking up their new roles as they set up a tent to help feed and distribute supplies to those who needed it. Several people helped them as the twins documented everything from food, water, weapons, armor, and even stuff like Tobacco or herbs. The battlement seemed like a bee hive yet a part of it remained clear from any activity as a building holding a meeting between the higher ups was left alone.

Inside were Trista, Jake, Percy, Becca and several other higher ups that had survived the night, in total it only amounted to 10 people. Everyone stood around a giant table with a map of the area on it. The plains of grass were clearly seen from above as the members were currently detailing the map as they drew on it. A clear and concise picture was starting to come together as people finally seemed to complete the map as the room grew silent. Now that the map was completed the most important topic at hand needed to be addressed, where would they all go?

"Does anyone have a suggestion?" Jake asked the quiet room as one of the old leaders raised his hand as everyone turned to him.

"What did you have in mind, Lell?" Trista asked as the man pointed to a part of the map that revealed a large city on the edge of a large river far to the East.

"I suggest we go to Heul, it is surrounded on three sides of water and is easy to defend. The population is a bit large but it has an amazing city guard system. Even if they were surrounded, that city would not fall easily." He explained as the others nodded in understanding as Percy pursed his lips a little. Jake actually spoke before he did as he shook his head.

"You might be right but the city guard is controlled by the Given clan, if the city did not fall to zombies or other beasts then they would be the next obstacle. Heul is one of the biggest port cities in Turf and the biggest for the slave trade that is contorled by th Given clan. That clan is more than likely to take over the entire city and control it with an Iron fist. My guess is that if you want into Heul for protection you will need to submit to them, losing all your freedom and more than likely being treated like a slave." Jake explained as Lell seemed to frown a bit, his explanation made sense.

"Then what about Skith, the fortress city?" Another person asked as he pointed to another city to the south that lay upon a piece of land between a small river and a forest. The city itself appeared to be resting on a large hill that had a higher elevation of the surrounding area.

"Aren't you front there Derik?" Trista asked as the man nodded.

"I am and I actually know that there are no clans that run the city, the Turf empire itself runs it due to its location being so crucial if the swift sands of the south." He explained as Trista and Jake seemed to think about it for a bit.

"You said the empire runs it, I doubt they put their actual men in the city since it is so far away from the borders. That means a noble house that is under the Turf Empire's foot must be there." Trista suddenly said as Derik nodded.

"Indeed but it is a simple Baron house that runs it due the small size of the city, they hold no real power other than simply making sure the citizens are well off and the economy in the cities is sustained. But in times of duress such as now the empire's troops fall back to Skith and reorganize, if we can manage to get there we would be able to work with the empire's troops. Loyal men and women that follow only the empire's orders, we may even be able to join their ranks and obtain their support." He said as the room grew quiet once more.

"It does offer a suitable amount of protection but who knows what is happening with the empire at this moment. For all we know the Emperor himself could have turned into one of those flesh bags. Besides the emperor's forces and mercenaries never got along well, sure they would take us in in this time of need but we would be no better than dogs to them. Simply disposable forces if issues arrive." Grettasaid with a rough voice as the giant women leaned against one of the walls to the back, after listening to her people started to think once again as they rubbed their heads in thought.

"What about Cress? The neutral city to the west before the stormy seas? It is a mid-sized city that is surrounded by mainly farmland and fishing communities on the coast so it should have plenty of food. It is also said to have walls two times as thick than normal due to the sea's winds, noble houses, clans, and not even the empire are occupying it." Becca suddenly pointed out the city on the map as she glanced around the room for any responses.

"What about the myth of Cress though?" A man suddenly asked as Becca tilted her head in confusion.

"What myth?" Percy's voice suddenly filled the room as everyone turned to him as his eyes twinkled a bit in curiosity. Their sea green color shimmering magically in the dim light of the room as an older man cleared his throat to speak.

"There really isn't much to go by but there is a story that is passed down every year in the city. It tells of a creature that crawled out of the sea and onto the land. Its body covered with thick plated armor and its massive feet so large they could crush 3 carriages with ease. It is said the ground was mad at the beast because it was simply so heavy that each of its steps broke."

"So the ground swallowed the beast whole and buried it within itself, trapping it underneath the very earth we walk on today. It is said that on the very rare nights when the wind is not blowing there you can hear a very light drumming of the beast heart." The older man said as some people laughed at the story and its ridiculousness, even Trista and Jake seemed amused by it. Yet Percy's face fell into thought as he mused over the information.

"Percy there is no need to take it seriously, it is just an old man's stories to scare children." Becca said as Percy looked up at her as she froze under the seriousness that his eyes held.

"Perhaps… but are we truly willing to ignore something like this after seeing everything that has happened in the last 24 hours? Mutated and monstrous animals and beasts now roam this world as we stand here and talk. Who is to say that countless years ago massive beasts didn't exist?" Percy asked as the whole room's atmosphere changed as a cloud of doubt and curiosity filled the room.

"You truly trust that myth boy? You think there is a monster buried under Cress?" Gretta asked as Percy looked over to her as he shrugged a bit.

"I honestly don't know, yet I feel it still isn't worth taking the chance. In my eyes if the Akashic system can exist, then why can't that beast?" Percy said in an intrigued tone as everyone seemed to come out of their doubt as he said those words.

"I say we put Cress to the side for now, just in case we can't find another decent city." Jake said as everyone glanced at one another and couldn't help but nod in agreement as Percy inwardly smirked a bit. If there was one thing he was a professional at it was myths.

'And pissing people off with your words.' A mocking voice filled his ears as he resisted the urge to look at Gaia who floated silently behind him. She could talk all she wanted but Percy had learned that only he could hear and see her at the moment. He had to keep himself on his toes to not react or talk to her when he was out and about, or it would make him seem even more crazy than he already was.

'So you admit it, you are crazy.' A voice filled his mind as he felt like punching Gaia, yet he knew he couldn't or he would lose all his rationality.

'Stop reading my mind… please.' Percy mentally said in a strained tone for the 3rd time this morning as Gaia snorted at him and rolled her eyes. Her silence somehow returned after that as Percy heaved an internal sigh of relief. With the little devil out of his head Percy focused on the room once again as everyone continued to talk about possible locations they could go to. Yet as everyone continued to argue or talk Percy noticed his mother never submitted a location herself.

"Mom, what about you? Do you have a place in mind?" He couldn't help but ask as Trista jolted a little as she heard his questions. The whole room grew quiet as people all turned to Trista as everyone focused on her.

"I… I might." She said as her fingers tapped on the table as she looked over it, as she did Jake seemed to pick up on what she was thinking as a tiny frown crossed his face.

"You couldn't possibly mean…" Jake hesitated to ask her as Trista pursed her lips together and nodded a little as Jake let out a reluctant sigh.

Seeing their interaction everyone started to grow a little confused, they tried to wrack their brains in silence to see what they were talking about as they looked at the map. Yet nobody was able to find anything as Trista finally stopped tapping on the table and let out a mildly frustrated sigh. She then started to walk around the table to reach a certain portion of the map as people moved out of her way. Finally she reached her destination as she pointed outside of Turf Empire and the plains of grass.

"I say we go to Bross, the city of steel. It lies outside of the plains of grass and outside of the Turf Empire's reach so we wouldn't have to worry about anything to do with them. Not only that but it resides on the edge of the dragon spine mountains and right before you reach the wildlands." She said as the room grew quiet as Percy stared at the spot his mother pointed as he tilted his head a little, there was nothing on the map to even see as he wondered just what she was talking about.

"I am afraid I don't know of this place." One of the men spoke as several others nodded as Trista stood there in silence.

"That would make sense as none of you have ever gone in that direction and Bross is not listed on any maps that I know of. It is a hidden clan city, one made hundreds if not thousands of years ago. It is a fully self-sufficient city as well, it does not rely on any trade for other places to keep moving. Everything it needs is in the mountains surrounding it, from food to material everything is there." Jake said as the room grew tense as worry began to spread through everyone present.

"Then how do you and Trista know of it?" Gretta couldn't help but asked as she raised an eyebrow at the two as they stood in silence until Trista turned to her. As she did an invisible air seemed to wrap around Trista as her aura shifted from a woman of intensity to that of royalty. Even her green eyes seemed to sparkle brighter as she took a deep breath and spoke.

"Because the clan ruling this place is none other than the clan that I come from. My true name is Trista Rose Alinta. I am the first daughter of the Alinta clan matriarch and rightful heir to the throne." The instant the words left her mouth the room grew so silent that you could hear even a dog fart. Everyone stared at Trist in shock as she waited for the people to speak, yet the first one to do so was an elated Becca.

"D-Does that mean I am a princess?" She asked with an eager expression, she then realized what she just said as a blush crossed her face as embarrassment tore her apart on the inside. With her question the tensions in the room were released as a few people couldn't help but put on awkwards smiles as they stared at the embarrassed Becca.

"Not technically, I hold no position in the clan at the moment. If we return though, the position of matriarch is rightfully mine, so yes you would be a princess." Trista said with a cheeky smile that Becca could only continue to blush.

"Are you sure that this place is safe?" Grettasuddenly asked in a serious tone as Trista nodded to her question.

"Alright I'm in." She said instantly as people were surprised by her quick decision as Grettagave them a weird look.

"What? I have been following little Miss Firemane here for more than two decades, I trust her decision with this. Besides, even if we make it to Bross there might be a succession battle we have on our hand. What better place to be than on the side of the future matriarch of the Anita clan itself?" She asked with a wide grin as Trista lost her royal aura and blushed a bit at her nickname, yet as she blushed people began to talk with one another as the mood in the room brightened.

"Would that make us her personal guards?

"Maybe we could get some matching armor then?"

"I'm in! If Trista takes the matriarch position then that will make us her or better yet we might be council members!"

"What about Jake though? Would that mean he would be married into her family?"

"Ehh… I say he just goes with the flow, I mean do you honestly think Trista would let him do anything otherwise?"

More began to chime in on the possibilities of the situation as Trista and Jake looked around in surprise. Hearing their positive response her true identity and such was a weight off her chest. Jake on the other hand seemed ready to fight some of the men who were suggesting he should just man up and marry into Trista's family. Seeing this Percy laughed and shook his head as he drew everyone's attention, yet only a grin was plastered on his face as he spoke.

"So who's ass do I have to kick to get you on that throne mom?"

After the meeting everyone went their own ways to talk to everyone about what the plan was. Since Bross was nearly 3 months away on a carriage there were many things they needed to prepare before their journey. Thankfully the Akashic system had arrived though, it gave the chance to everyone in their group to not only up their stamina but strength as well. Percy estimated if everyone got to at least level 10 they would make it there in only a month and a half.

Percy himself tried to go and talk with his sisters about everything but was stopped by Trista and Jake who both had serious looks on their faces. Knowing their looks meant they wanted to talk with him he stayed behind in the room with them. Soon only Trista, Jake, and Percy were left in the meeting room as the doors were closed yet again.

"About the situation last night with the loot being distributed, what was that all about? Also Tristy and Fallon both said they received orders from you to take up the head of logistics in the camp as well. We… We are just worried we have never seen you like this before." Trista said as Percy smiled a little as he looked at his parents with love in his eyes.

"I got a certain rainbow colored skill scroll when I killed my first monster in the forest I woke up in after the system arrived. It was a huge snake that I barely managed to kill while risking my life, the skill itself is called Taiji Will and it is a Tier 5 passive skill. As soon as I learned it I felt a huge change in mentality and decision making, I felt like I could simply see the world in a different point of view. Everything made so much more sense and I knew I needed to be different to survive."

"That is what you saw when we were distributing loot, I felt that we could use the resources better than simply funneling them into our warriors. We need to create a group that won't fall apart in this new world and survive until the very end. I know I don't have any credibility as a leader and only my skill as a warrior but allow me the chance to lead us to Bross. If you and dad feel like I am not doing a good job and you can take back command and I won't complain. Allow me this, I beg of you!" Percy finished as he bowed to Trista and Jake as they both stared at him in surprise as they digested the information.

A silence pervaded the room as the continued to stare Percy remained bowing to them. They had never actually seen Percy bow like this to them, never before had this stubborn and frustrating child of theirs begged for anything. Even Gaia who floated nearby blinked in surprise at the site, a war master himself begging to lead a troop of less than 200. Still she didn't say a word to him as he remained bowing, finally after a full minute the silence broke as Jake spoke.

"Your skill may give you the decision making skills of a leader but it will not give you experience of one. Without experience you are like a blade without an edge, completely useless for cutting someone down." Jake said in a calm tone as Percy felt his gut pinch a little, Jake had pointed out an obvious flaw in his small lie.

He simply couldn't tell them he was reincarnated and had a load of memories about leading armies in battle. Percy began to think, how could he convince them? Just then he felt a heavy hand land on his shoulder as it forced him to stand. As he stood he saw two clear cool brown eyes, like pools of coffee, looking right into. Jake's aged face remained calm as he continued to Hold Percy's shoulder and stare at him. Even at 16 years old Percy stood 5 foot 11 and the same height as Jake so neither of them had to look down.

"So let us sharpen this blade shall we? You have until we are halfway to Bross if you mess up or we feel you are not doing a leader job correctly then we will take over. Your mother and I will sit back and only point the way you need to go. It will be up to yourself to lead us there safely. We are placing the safety of our lives and the groups in your hands." He spoke in a clam and firm tone as Percy couldn't help but smile and nod as Jake gave a satisfied grin himself.

"There you go making decisions on your own again." Trista suddenly said with a sigh as Jake and Percy turned to the fiery women. Though each of them had to look down at the 5 foot 8 women both felt she was somehow taller than them.

"This is true, but have you ever seen this idiot bow like that? That is what I like to call a man sincerity, I simply couldn't say no." He said with the tiniest quiver in his voice as he spoke to his wife. Listening to him, Trista's brow scrunched up a bit before she turned to Percy as he felt his body stiffen a little under her intense gaze.

"You do realize the importance of your position if you do this don't you? You can't be the Crooked One while you lead an army, you will be seen as incompetent." She told him as if trying to see if he would crack as Percy only put on a serious look and nodded.

"Of course, I realized that as soon as I got this skill. Though I can't promise I will be able to keep a calm state on a battlefield, I do promise that I will do my best to keep you two, my sisters, and everyone else safe no matter what. Until the last breath is drained from my body I will never stop fighting to protect all of you." Percy said in a serious tone as Trista just stared at him as her emerald green eyes pierced into him.

"Very well, you have until we get halfway there to prove yourself a competent leader. But if you make even one stupid decision then you're done! Also don't go getting yourself killed for us, the last thing a parent wants to do is bury their child." She said in a serious tone as Percy nodded as his serious face broke into a smile as he felt a happiness spread through him.

"You think just anything can kill me? It would probably take dropping a mountain on me to do it." Percy joked but Trista and Jake's stern faces full of worry told him it was no joke. He couldn't help but reach over and pull the two into a hug as he buried his face between then.

"I promise I will be okay. This world may have changed but that will not stop me from becoming strong enough to crush anything in my way." Percy whispered to him as Trisa blinked a few tears away and let out a breath, Jake only tightened his hug on Percy as the loving family stood in silence as several moments passed.

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A crowd gathered in the open area of the battlement as people whispered and talked to one another. Everyone had been notified to gather at noon to listen to the announcement about what the future of their group would be. As the group talked and chatted about what they thought was going to happen a trio began to walk to the highest point as they began to quiet down. As the trio stopped the chatter had ceased at the same time a wave of surprise seemed to pass through them. Before them stood Jake, Trista, and Percy, yet Jake and Trista both stood behind Percy as he stood tall and unwavering under everyone's stares.

The people couldn't help but start to chatter once again as Percy scanned the crowd as he took in all their faces. As he did his eyes landed on a familiar pair of brown eyes as Becca came into view. Surrounding her were Summer, Winter, Fall, Tristy, Fallon, and a conspicuous small tree which Fallon was carrying. Seeing them staring at him in surprise nearly brought a shit eating grin on his face yet he was able to hold back. He then cleared his throat as he unleashed his skill War Cry.

"SILENCE!" Percy's voice roared through the entire battlement so loudly everyone jumped and some even screamed in surprise. The unfortunate ones who were right in the front were left with their ears ringing. Even an echo of the shout still reverberated in the air as everyone stared at Percy stared back at them.

"A decision has been made! We will all be going to my mothers and fathers birth city by the name of Bross, the city of steel, which is located in the Dragonspine Mountains! This journey will take about 3 months normally and maybe even more!" He shouted as people listened to him quietly, some people began to chatter once again but one look at Percy made them shut up as he began to talk again.

"Also for the first portion of this trip I will be the one leading us! I have already spoken to Trista and Jake about this and they have both agreed to it! I want to make ONE thing clear! This was not a decision based on whim, I have come to possess a skill that allows for one to make the decisions a leader needs to make! Trist and Jake will simply point the way and I will lead! Yet if something goes amiss and my orders put us in danger then they will resume control! Until then my word is LAW and if you fail to listen to me you will be PUNISHED!" Percy put a heavy emphasis on the last word as it seemed to reverberate in the walls and in people's minds.

Some people wanted to shout out and argue against him but the instant they saw his stern face they couldn't even speak. His aura was like that of a long standing general they had seen many times in their battles, his presence was no longer the crazy battle junkie boy. Instead it was like a mountain, unwavering and unmoving in the face of anything thrown his way. They could only turn to Trista and Jake and even then they could not speak as the two actually had stern and semi proud looks on their faces. Seeing the two had actually agreed to let Percy take control not a single word was said.

"If you have any concerns please wait until this announcement is over and tell Jake and Trista! I will see to it that none of you are left unheard and anything of importance addressed! A chain is only as strong as its weakest link and I don't plan for any of us to break! I plan to get us to Bross as quickly and efficiently as possible with as little injuries or death as I can!" Percy finished as the tension in the crowd seemed to loosen greatly, some people even began to cheer a little. Percy only raised his hand as the cheering stopped.

"Now we must address a few things before I finish speaking. First thing first you must all be aware of the Akashic system and the stats and levels it provides. For the first 12 levels you are to only allocate your stat points to stamina and strength! This will give you the energy and strength you need to make the journey to Bross even faster than 3 months! Secondly we need the resources to make the journey, everyone in this battlement will return to our old camp and scavenge everything we can!"

"I don't care if you are old, young, or even level 0! You will still participate! During this time the warriors on our side will render any Zombies imobile for you to kill! Everyone will kill these Zombies until you can fight on your own or until there are no zombies left! During this time you will gather necessary resources until we leave in 3 days! Tristy and Fallon will lead a group to categorize everything and monitor all resources! Gretta is going to be the head chef as well as in charge of any cooking that needs to be done! Jake will be in charge of the warriors and Trista will monitor any activities in the group!"

"Any drops from the zombies must be handed over to Fall, Winter, or Summer, you will be compensated for anything turned in! We need to have these resources allocated properly to make our journey smoother, anyone showing promise will not be overlooked either and resources will be pushed your way! Any skills people have must also be reported as well, Becca will handle this and if you are caught lying you will be punished! Finally anyone caught raping, stealing, or murdering any fellow people in the group or any innocent people we find will be executed! I will see to it that you will not die a pleasant death, I assure you this!" Percy finished as he rested his hand on his sword as a threat to anyone with ideas, his aura even changed as it seemed to suffocate the air a little.

"Now get ready to head to our old camp!"

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"Don't you think you're being a little cruel?" Gaia questioned Percy as he stood silently outside the ruins of his old camp. The fire had done a great deal of damage to the area, yet a good portion of areas were still intact. People ran about as the warriors did their job to disable any zombies left in the camp as people used summoned swords to deal with them.

"Cruel? I don't care if it is cruel, we only have so much time and these things only seem to be getting stronger. If these folks want to even have a chance of survival then they need to adapt to this new world." Percy said with a straight face as Gaia's eyes remained locked on him as she floated beside him.

"I see why they made you a war master back on earth." She said with a small thoughtful face as Percy stared at her from the corner of his eyes.

"Would you believe me if I said I never wanted the post in the first place?" He asked her with a chuckle as Gaia's eyes seemed to shimmer a bit.

"I actually would, if it counts for anything. You are an excellent leader, a born leader in fact." She complimented him as Percy continued to look at her for a second longer before turning away.

"Annabeth and Piper said the same thing to me after I accepted the war master position. Now miss wikipedia, do you perhaps have a map or locate function?" Percy asked her as she raised an eyebrow at him.

"Why? What do you want?" She asked him as Percy slowly stood up then stretched and popped his neck and hands.

"Point me in the direction of the highest level monster around us." He said simply as she blinked in surprise as he picked up his War Sword and gave it a few twirls.

"Sorry, I can't do that." She said as Percy seemed to trip over nothing before turning to her as she looked at him like he was stupid.

"W-What? Why not?" He questioned his confused face and made her smirk at him a little as she began to float around him.

"Because if I did then you and I would be struck down by lighting where we stand." She said mischievously as Percy felt his eyebrow twitch a little before letting out a large sigh. Suddenly he regretted asking her for help.

"Hey hold your horses, I may not be able to tell you where the highest level monster is around us. What I can tell you is that if you go south for a bit you will find something interesting." Gaia finished as Percy stood still and stared at Gaia as she gave him a mischievous smile.

"So no specific locations or details, only general locations with positive or negative effects?" Percy asked as Gaia gave him a thumbs up as Percy grumbled a little before sighing with reluctance.

"It is what it is I guess." Percy said regretfully as Gaia's face showed a tiny bit of annoyance at his response.

"Well if you get a skill that has a map function, tracking function, or a treasure finding tool I would be able to be a lot more specific." She said with a slightly irritated tone as Percy seemed to brighten up a bit.

"Is that so? Interesting…" He said while putting on a thinking face as Gaia felt the urge to slap him but only floated away angrily as she huffed and puffed in an annoyed tone.

"Percy, what did you want to talk with me about?" Suddenly a new voice cut through the air as Percy turned to see Jake walking towards him on the hill as he gave his father a smile.

"I will be leaving for a few days to go hunting so I can level properly. I will be back before you all leave for Bross. I need someone to make sure everything is running smoothly per my orders." Percy said Jake frowned a little.

"Wouldn't that look bad as the new leader of our group? Besides, it is too dangerous out there all alone." Jake said as Percy met his fathers eyes and shook his head a little.

"I need to grow stronger and faster, the monsters or zombies here are all low level and won't help me level up properly. A leader who cannot protect his group is not a proper leader. Also I assure you I will be fine, I will simply be inside the forest behind us for two nights." Percy said as Jake looked back at the now eerie forest, his gaze lingered on the deepest part of the woods before turning back to Percy. His gaze only met pure confidence from Percy as he slowly let out a sigh.

"...Fine, but come back quickly. Also take care of yourself, you have people here who are depending on you now. Also your mother would lose her mind if something did happen." He said with a strong amount of concern as his soft brown eyes bored into Percy sea green ones. Percy only gave a smile before suddenly hugging his dad as Jake blinked in surprise before returning the hug. A few seconds later the two patted each other's back before giving a nod to each other.

"I will take care, I promise. See you in a few days." Percy said before taking one long last look at his father and the destroyed camp, with which he turned and then proceeded to walk inside the forest.

PERCY POV:

I continued to go only further into the forest as the trees thickened and ground grew more uneven. I remembered a good portion of the forest yet after the Akashic system the entire thing had changed. Some trees had grown nearly twice their size while others seemed to even change color and mutate. Razor sharp thorns that seemed they could easily tear through flesh with ease now covered their trunks. Yet what made me the most cautious was there was no noise, not a single bird or animal could be heard as I continued further in.

"Gaia what happened here?" I couldn't help but ask as Gaia weaved around trees gracefully like a fairy. Yet she didn't respond as I looked up to see her still pouting a bit.

"I was joking earlier, you don't have to continue pouting. Even if you can't tell me exact locations, that is fine, I need all the help I can get at this moment." I said as Gaia glanced at me for only a few seconds before flying forward without continuing to say a word.

"Gaia!" I shouted yet she still didn't turn my way and only continued deeper and nearly out of my sight. Quickly I began to give chase but I only ever saw the flickering of her emerald green dress in the air as the wind ran through my hair. As I rushed I soon found my body was not used to the speed as I nearly crashed into several trees as my frustrations grew.

"Fine, if you want to play that way, then I will play." I said as I activated Asura Rage as my muscles felt a rush of energy into them and a wave of rage passed through my mind. Thankfully I was ready this time as I reeled in my emotions and let out a hot breath that left a cloud of steam in the air. As my emotions boiled I shot forward with all my strength and right towards Gaia, in a single second I was already colluding with a tree.

*CRACK*

*BOOM!*

With the boost from Asura Rage and Leviathan which had been added last night my body was now much stronger as I tore right through the tree and continued to chase Gaia. As I did I felt my emotions beginning to burn hotter inside me as I tore through another tree and even crushed a bolder under my feet as I slept through the air. Yet as they did a coolness began to spread through my mind, my rage filled emotions however still remained only my control over them strengthened.

[Taiji Will has lessened the burden on your mind from Asura's Rage]

Taiji Will: (Tier) 5 Level 1

Description: A ultimate will born from both light and darkness of the soul and mind, made to bear the weight of endless madness and soundness. Let the body and mind fuse into one to create perfection of one's self that can stand the endless waves of time. Let all things flow through you and with you, your will is the cosmos and the cosmos is you.

Primary Passive effect (Calm mind): 25% to 80% protection against negative effects of the mind, depends on mental state

Secondary Passive effect (Corrupted mind): Reflect 25% to 75% of any mental attack damage back to the attacker, depends on mental state

Third Passive effect (?): ?

Fourth Passive effect (?): ?

Fifth Passive effect (?): ?

Skill Level up requirements:

Must be tier 4 and discovered fifth passive to see level up requirements

A box flashed before my eyes but I simply ignored it as I focused my mind on my body and continued to plow my way through the forest. I continued to only continue going deeper as I slowly caught up to Gaia as I felt the calm rage inside me grow. As I ran a large patch of bushes and overgrowth blocked my vision as I narrowed my eyes and rushed forwards. The planets stood no chance as they were torn and ripped apart as my vision suddenly found I was in a clearing.

My feet hit the ground hard and fast as I left two trenches in the ground for several feet as I skid to a stop. Floating in the air in the clearing was Gaia as she stared at me with a cool stare and pursed lips yet below here was another thing entirely. A garbage truck sized red wolf currently stood over a fresh kill of an equally as big deer that had two sets of antlers. I stood still as the beast stared in my direction with bared teeth.

"Here you go, the level up material you wanted." Gaia said in a calm tone, I didn't even have a chance to respond as I slowly unsheathed my War Sword as the wolf began to let out a snarl. The two of us seemed to tense up and wait for the other to move first, I could only watch the blood drip down from the wolf's mouth as we waited. Seconds began to tick by as I let out a cloud of hot breath as I felt a small hike in my rage inside me.

"Come on fight already!" Gaia seemed to cheer on like a crazy fan at a colosseum who was ready for violence, I ignored her and decided to move.

In a single instant both me and the beast charged at one another ready to kill, the wolf was fast though as its huge paw swung at me so fast I barely had time to react. My blade moved as fast as it could as it met the claws on the paw as sparks flew. I half expected to get blown away by the strike yet it didn't even make me budge, instead the wolf was one tossed back. As the huge beast slid back 15 or so feet as I blinked in surprise, sure the speed of the beast was so fast I could barely keep up but its strength seemed to be far below mine.

Not waiting around to let him continue I dug my feet into the ground and shot forward as the earth broke apart beneath me. The wolf simply roared at me and then lunged at me with its huge gaping maw as it tried to eat me. Not wanting to be bitten to death I moved my body just in time as it snapped its jaws shut as the incredibly loud snap made all the hairs on my body stand up. I simply gritted my teeth in as rage continued to boil up inside me and then I struck at the beast. My fist slammed right into its face with incredible might as it sent the beast tumbling several yards as it let out a whimper of pain.

I didn't wait as I brandished my sword and gave chase as the wolf tried to return to its all fours yet it was too slow as I cut down at it. The wolf was barely able to move its neck out of my reach and instead a paw got in my way as my sword cleaved right through it bone and all. A huge amount of blood then spurted out of the wound covering me and the ground as the wolf stumbled out and let out a cry of agony.

*ROAR!*

Eyes full of malice looked my way as I couldn't help but let out a maniacal grin spread on my face, the stench of blood and the battle got my heart pumping even faster. Just then a wave of green mana burst from the beast as my eyes widened in surprise. In the air around him 3 huge crescent shaped blades of what looked like air infused with mana floated around him, all of which were pointing right at me as my excitement and rage only grew.

*HOWL!*

With a booming howl the three crescents shot forward right towards me as my body and blade moved. I reached the first blade as I cut towards it with my blade only to feel a huge weight slam into me the second our edges met. Turning my body and using my entire strength I defected the first blade as it flew behind me and cut through all the trees and foliage behind me. Both my arms shook a bit from the impact but I didn't have time to worry as the second and third were already on me.

Two more times I was forced to defect a wind blade as they stung in pain, even part of the web of skin between my thumb and pointer finger had started to split. I took a second to swap my sword to my other hand that wasn't injured as I revealed a crazy grin as I charged the wolf. As I did suddenly more wind blades began to form around him as I saw the energy begin to visibly drain from the beast. Clearly the loss of blood from his severed limb and his mana consumption was catching up to him.

"Fuck him up Percy!" Gaia yelled from the background as I couldn't help but let my grin grow even wider as I took in a huge breath and activated War Cry.

War Cry: (Tier 2) Level 2

Description: Put everything you have into your voice and let the world hear your cry of passion. Be it full of madness for blood or your enemies or filled with dominance to help your allies.

Primary Passive effect (Scream of madness): Your scream has a 0% to 100% chance to inflict fear, madness, or Paralyze your enemies. % depends on shout volume, mana used on shout, mental state of enemy, and Tier and Level compared to yours.

Secondary Passive effect (Commanding shout): Your shout has a 0% to 100% chance to buff allies with abilities to better listen to and follow commands, mental resistance, and teamwork with others who were affected by shout. % depends on shout volume, mana used on shout, mental state of Allie, and Tier and Level compared to yours.

Third Passive effect (Attention Seeker Scream): Your shout has a 30% to 100% chance to taunt all monsters who can hear your shout. % depends on shout volume, mana used on shout, mental state of enemy, and Tier and Level compared to yours.

Skill Level up requirements:

Absorb 100 Tier 0 Cores (0/100)

*KUWAAAAHH!*

My mana poured into my lungs as the shout shook the entire forest and even seemed to around us as the Wolf seemed to be hit by an invisible hammer as it winced in pain. At the same time his three wind blades seemed to dissipate a bit as it struggled to focus on them. I then moved as I continued to scream as the wolf seemed to growl in anger as it completely abandoned one blade and fired only 2 complete ones as they rushed towards me.

As they did an Idea popped into my head as I felt a small pull from my gut as my mana flooded into my hand holding my sword. In a split second my blade was suddenly covered in a blue shine as the blade seemed sharper than ever before. With that I cut with all my might on the first wind blade, like a knife through butter my blade sliced through the wind blade as the blade broke apart into a harmless burst of air.

"HAHAHAHAHA!" A laugh that was what sounded like elation and madness fell from my lips as I sliced at the second blade and shattered it as well. My body moved even faster as I rushed towards the beast in front of me, even though he looked like he had one foot in the graveyard, pun intended, he still had the power to lunge and try to bite me. As it bared its vicious teeth at me my blade moved faster than it could as It swung upwards.

*SLICE!*

*BOOM!*

Only a sharp cutting followed by a boom was heard as the two of us crossed ways, I just slowly came to a stop as I turned back to see the loser of our exchange. The entire snout, lower jaw, and other foreleg of the beast now laid several yards away from it. Ruby red blood died on the ground as the beast continued to lose more blood, all it could do was let out cries of pain as its eyes were filled with unwillingness and madness. I just walked up to the struggling beast as its eyes met mine.

"Better luck in your next life, big guy." I said as I thrust my blade deep into its head as its whole body shuddered and finally stopped moving. A wave of energy then filled my limbs as I absorbed the records of the beast and took its strength. At the same time one orange shining chest appeared beside it as a my maniac like grin spread into one of happiness and it picked up my prize.

[You have obtained Wind Wolf level 25 (⅓) records, Agility +20, Strength +11, HP +10, Mana + 24]

[You have leveled up and reached level 13, you have gained 3 usable stat points]

[You have leveled up and reached level 14…]

[You have leveled up and reached level 15…]

[You have leveled up and reached level 16…]

[You have leveled up and reached level 17…]

[You have leveled up and reached level 18, you have gained 3 usable stat points]

"Nice fight!" Gaia said in an excited voice as I didn't pay her any mind and pulled out my War Sword, with a single flick all the blood on the blade was gone as I sheathed it on my back. I then went through my message as I found I leveled up to 18 in one go! All I could do was give a whistle, power leveling was the way to go! Though something felt off a bit… wasn't this guy a bit too easy to kill?

"Don't you have something to say?" Gaia said in a teasing voice as I finally turned to her and met her stunning face which was only floating only a foot away from me. Thankfully thanks to Taiji Will I seemed to have a better resistance to her looks so it only took me a second to collect myself.

"Thank you for leading me to a monster that was a high level, though the way you did it was a bit roundabout." I said as Gaia rolled her eyes at me.

"Like I said, I can't tell you where these monsters are without certain items. However that doesn't prevent me from flying in a certain direction with you hot on my tail. Yes it is a roundabout way, but it works." She said as I was slightly stunned by her explanation, part of me wanted to say that was the same thing. Yet part of me knew they weren't, if there were loopholes to a system leave it to us earthlings to figure them out.

"Wasn't it a bit easy to kill though?" I asked her as Gaia looked at me with pursed lips as if she just heard the most ridiculous thing.

"Easy to kill? That was a level 25 Wind Wolf that was a third the way through its evolution to Tier 1. That beast shouldn't be anything a Tier 0 at your level should be able to dispatch. I know you're super talented with your sword skills and instincts but you should have at least struggled a little." She said as I slowly shook my head as her expression of confusion only seemed to grow.

"Sure but they can only amount to a certain percentage of help for a fight, besides can't you see my stats and stuff? You should be able to determine if a fight is gonna be easy or hard for me." I said as Gaia paused for a second as her eyes slowly narrowed towards me as if she was trying to read something.

"T-They are going up and down in real time? What is going on? Percy what is your health right now without items?"

"Umm… it is 39."

"..."

"Something wrong?"

"Hold on a second… What is the first passive for your skill Leviathan?"

"To add +5 to all my stats."

"And Asura Rage first active?"

"Increase all physical attributes 1% per minute up to 75%. Gaia is everything okay?"

"I-I… WAIT! 75%!" She screamed in pure surprise as I blinked a few times at her sudden reaction, what was going on with this weirdo?

"I can still understand what you're thinking, you big idiot! Something is wrong here, your stats aren't matching up with anything I can see. Even your skills effects don't match the information about them I got from the Akashic System! Percy, I need you to tell me all of your stats and skill information." Gaia said in a worried tone as I slowly nodded and began to relay everything to her as I began to watch her face grow more and more shocked. After a few minutes I finished telling her everything as her shocked expression seemed to have changed into emotionlessness.

"This is insane." She mumbled out as I just stared at her as she slowly looked up at me as if I was some sort of monster.

"Every single one of your skills is vastly more powerful than it should be, your stats are incredibly high for a Tier 0 at your level. Of course that wolf would be an easy opponent with these stats, you are a monster in human skin at this point! A 75% boost to physical abilities is something even a Tier 5 wouldn't have! Something is either interfering with my ability to see your stats or the Akashic system itself! Which shouldn't even be possible!" Gaia managed to get out with worry filled eyes as I felt a huge wave of surprise cover me.

Sure I figured that my stats were high but not by that much. Just then my eyes slowly wandered to the ? next to the 'human' on stats, I wasn't sure what drew my eyes there yet part of me had a feeling this was the cause of our current issue.

"So what now, I still have Asura's Rage activated and only getting stronger by the minute." I said as Gaia looked over at me as I could see the wheels turning in her head. With all this new information it was clear it had disrupted her plan.

"There are a few more beasts and creatures in this forest who we can use to power level you." She said as she tried to calm down a bit.

"Why do I feel a 'but' coming?"

"Oo? Do you now? … However! There is one more monster here, a much stronger one that has already completed its evolution to a Tier 1 in this forest. It is actually the cause of why the forest is so quiet like you asked earlier.

The possibility of you defeating it with your stats and skills is around 15%, yet the rewards for Tier 0 at your level killing a Tier 1 are immeasurable. Even though the choice is yours I highly suggest you avoid it at all costs or at least avoid it until you are stronger. I can't have you dying now more than ever, your importance is simply too great!" She finished as I felt a sense of curiosity build up inside me, yet I didn't choose right away as I went over my options.

As the seconds ticked by I opened my eyes to meet Gaia's as I deactivated my Asura Rage skill as I felt the burden on my mind lesson a great deal. Gaia even gave a soft sigh as the tension seemed to erase from her body, I then ever so slowly grinned as Gaia's tension seemed to immediately come back.

"What are you planning?" She naked me with narrowed eyes as I began to chuckle a bit.

"I don't think I can kill whatever it is so easily without any help, so the most obvious option is to train! Within the few days I am here I will use that time to create a technique skill with Greek swordplay while hunting down those other high level beasts. If I can't create it I will abandon Tier 1 and leave the forest. If I can create it, I will challenge him." I finished as Gaia's face remained locked on mine for a bit before nodding.

"That sounds reasonable to me. A technique skill would boost your chance quite a bit and maybe even give you the advantage you need. Still good luck creating a technique in such a short amount of time, even though it is basically impossible. She said as my smile grew.

"Why Gaia don't you already know? Anything basically impossible is simply not true to me, call it a talent if you will or pure stubbornness. It is the Jackson way!"

A/N: Hello everyone, I hope you enjoyed the story! I think some of you have noticed that the levels for everything are pretty high for 2 days after the system. This will be explained later so no need to worry! Also I hope you all enjoyed a bit of world building I performed and some backstories hehe. Also Percy finally is leading the group, the War Master is back in action and he has a mission! Regardless I hope you leave a review!

Happy memorial day as well!

Name: (Percy) Percival Jacob Jackson

Age: 16

Race: Human/?

Constitution: Primordial Emperor body (Tier 7) Level 1

Tier: 0

level : 18

Health: 39(+35) / Mana: 132(+5) / Strength: 47 (+25) / Stamina: 33(+5) / Agility: 44(+20) / Luck: 68(+5)

Stat points: 54