I am glad people are enjoying my story. I've also been getting some requests to show what had happened to Magnus during the past thousand years. So, I am doing background chapters like this one. They will be in order, starting when Magnus decides to use a World Item. Be sure to review.
(1700 years ago, England)
After saving Merlin and introductions, the duo took shelter at Merlin's home, a cave. It was dug in quite deep, filled with various items, as well as a straw bed. It was clear to Magnus that Merlin had been living in here for a long time. Anyways, after the two had gotten settled, Merlin prepared a fire, roasting some rabbits he had killed. Once they had eaten, Magnus had explained where he was.
"So, you're saying that you're from another world?" Merlin asked.
Magnus nodded. He wasn't sure if he should be telling the young teenager all of this, but if he could earn Merlin's trust, it might help the player learn more about his current situation. "Yes, I come from a place called YGGDRASIL."
"Yggdrasil?" Merlin repeated, surprised. "That's the name of the World Tree of the Asgardians." He said.
'Asgardians? Norse Mythology is real here? And Merlin said that it was Satan who was his father. That means Angels, Demons and even God are real too. What about other mythologies?' Magnus thought before looking at Merlin. "Can you tell me more about the supernatural here?" He asked.
So, for the next past hour, Merlin told Magnus everything he knew. The currently existing pantheons were Christianity, Hindu, Norse, Greco-Roman, Shinto, Celtic, Egyptian, Chinese and Buddhism. However, instead of being a united force, Christianity was composed of three factions: one being the Angels, who served the Biblical God and aligned with the Church. After that were the Devils, descendants of the Demons formed by Satan, Merlin's father, now led by the Four Demon Lords. And finally, the Fallen Angels of Grigori, former pure Angels who fell from Heaven for sinning.
That was a lot for Magnus to take in. It was definitely clear that he was in another universe, not back in time. Though, the fact that he met Merlin of all people was kind of obvious. Still, it was pretty exciting to hear that the old mythology of his country was still around, plus the Arthurian folklore. 'Heh, if only Ego Sabbath was here now.' Magnus mused, thinking of his occultist expert guild mate.
"By the way, what about magicians? Are there any of them around?" Magnus asked. He frowned when he noticed the confused look on Merlin's face. "Magicians. Humans who could use magic?"
Merlin still seemed a bit lost. "W-well, there are humans who make pact with gods of pantheons for power. And besides those with unique heritage like my own, or who wield Sacred Gears, humans can't use magic." The cambion answered. He then looked at Magnus with curiosity, "Are you telling me that humans from your world could use magic?"
Nodding, Magnus explained. "Yeah, humans were some of the most versatile races back in my world. Some could even defeat demons, angels or dragons depending on their power." He said. Several members of his guild had chosen human as their race. The reason being was that it was the most versatile race class in YGGDRASIL.
"Amazing…" Merlin murmured. "If only our world's humans were like that. Then we wouldn't be at the mercy of the supernatural."
"Is it that bad?" Magnus asked.
"Worse." Merlin responded. "Everyday, humans are constantly harassed by monsters and other beings of the supernatural world. The Church only gets involved when devout followers of the Biblical God are involved. Everyone else are considered pagans and heretics, unworthy of their time." He growled.
Magnus didn't really know much about religion like Christianity. To be honest, the church was pretty much dead in his time. With corporations taking over and destroying the economy, there was no point in having religion since it couldn't fix the planet. Still, the Church of this world sound a lot like those corporations; getting involved only when it concerned them or if they could get something out of it. Made Magnus sick as the player thought about it.
"That's why I hate the Church. They preach doing God's work, but don't give a crap about anyone. The only decent person that was a part of them was my mother." Merlin added. He let out a yawn, sleep beginning to consume him. Yet, he still talked. "Though, it be nice if humans could use magic. Then they could protect themselves. I even wrote up theories for a system that humans could use." Merlin revealed as he picked up a journal. As he handed it to Magnus, the young cambion let out a yawn, his eyes slowly closing.
Merlin was now fast asleep. The fire was still burning as Magnus remained awake, reading the journal. It was filled with numerous magic circles and formulas. If he were in his human body, Magnus wouldn't be able to make heads or tails of this. However, with his [Arcane Dragon] racial class and [Great Sage] job class, Magnus easily deciphered them. They were quite good and if practiced enough, people could use magic without relying on other sources to grant them energy for the spells. Still, as humans did not possess innate magical energy, it would be difficult. At most, people might be able to use alchemy or mediums to make up their lack of magical energies.
Deciding to explore, Magnus added multiple protective spells to the cave's entrance before heading out to explore. Taking on his dragonoid form, he extended his wings and Magnus took to the sky and explored the nearby areas. He saw numerous small human villages, illuminated by few torches. It looked a lot like from the old history books he had read. The middle age was an age where people were divided between commoners and nobility. The nobles lived lavish lifestyles while the commoners struggled every day. In fact, it was a lot like his time period, which angered Magnus all the more.
Magnus's attention shifted when his enhanced hearing picked up yelling. Looking ahead, he saw a small village being attacked by several men on horses. Upon closer inspection, these men appeared to be knights and wore attire affiliated to the Church and the shine of the crosses around their necks gleamed in the night. At the back of the group was a priest. Several of the knights were carrying torches, using them to set houses ablaze while others were chasing the residents, swinging their weapons.
"Okay, that's enough." Magnus said as he dived down. Transforming into his humanoid form while wearing his Imperator of Dominance armor. He landed between a family fleeing from three Knights on horses. Raising his left hand, he said, "Force Shockwave" and sent the riders flying backwards. The villagers and knights nearby all stopped and turned their attention towards the new arrival. Magnus pulled out the World Glaive, the Guild Weapon radiating power in response to its master's anger. Four knights charged at Magnus with their swords drawn. Though they were moving at an impressive speed, to Magnus they were moving as slow as a tortoise. With a powerful swing of the glaive, Magnus cut them down. Using his enhanced vision, Magnus could see several knights on the outskirts of the village. They had bows raised with flame-tipped arrows notched. Realizing that they intended to burn the houses, Magnus acted first. Raising his glaive, Magnus shouted, "Widen Magic: Starfall Hunt!" From the blade shot out multiple bolts of energy. Flying into the air, the bolts spread out throughout the village followed by a dive. The archers had no time to react as the energy bolts pierced their bodies, killing them instantly.
More knights came charging in, swords and shields raised. Magnus twirled his weapon and lunged at them. Their blades did no damage to his armor, chipping upon contact. In contrast, Magnus's Guild Weapon cut through their bodies and armor with zero trouble. A trail of blood and corpses were left behind in Magnus's wake and yet the player did not react to it, something Magnus took note of. 'I guess my physical appearance isn't the only thing that change, but also my mentality.' He thought as he impaled another knight.
Back in his world, Magnus, or rather Michael Walter, had never been in a fight, never killed anyone before. Hell, he never carried a weapon in his entire life. And yet here he was, killing men without remorse, not the least bit disgusted. Back in YGGDRASIL, dragons were noted to be highly fierce, killing without hesitation. Perhaps that is what was happening to Magnus, as a dragon, Magnus felt no pity, horror or anything negative as he slew these knights. Plus, the fact that these men were targeting defenseless villagers was something Magnus took in as to why he shouldn't show mercy.
By the time he was done cutting down the knights inside the village, there were only five left. They were on top of horses surrounding the priest, who seemed peeved that his men were killed, yet showed no fear. "Who are you?! Why have you stopped us from delivering God's judgment?!" The priest demanded. Magnus noted he had an Italian accent.
Magnus growled underneath his mask. "Judgment? All I saw was you committing murder on defenseless villagers." He replied. "If anything, you cac a' gheidh amadan are the ones who deserve judgment." Magnus's Irish accent as well as speaking Irish words starting to kick in whenever he was angry.
"Hmph, these heretics refused to accept the blessings of the lord, stubbornly sticking to their pagan gods. Though we have tried to show them the truth, they do not listen and thus must be purge before they can influence the faithful." The priest said without a hint of remorse.
'Pagan gods? He must be referring to the Celtic Pantheon the Irish and Scottish worshipped before Christianity came.' Magnus thoughts. However, such things were not important. "That's your excuse? I thought it would be something a bit more creative, but this just proves what a nutjob you are." Magnus said.
"Hmph. An abomination such as yourself has no say in the work of the holy. Now face god's wrath!" The priest declared. Suddenly the cross around his neck began to glow. Magnus could feel the holy energy radiating from the cross and engulfing the priest. It was a lot like the priest-class from YGGDRASIL. Magnus also recalled Merlin telling him that humans who affiliated themselves with a single or many gods are capable of using magic. 'Guess they'll give power to anyone.'
Once the energy was at its peaked, the priest fired a powerful beam of holy energy at Magnus. Though to anyone else, this would've been threatening, this beam was about Tier 4. Thus, Magnus didn't even bother to dodge it as the beam harmlessly bounced off his armor. The look on the priest's face, as well as his knights, was priceless. "H-how?! How did you survive that?!"
Magnus huffed, deciding the question wasn't worth answering. Raising his right hand, Magnus used his own spell. "Maximize Magic: Dragon Flamethrower!" Shooting out of Magnus's hand was a stream of fire in the shape of an Eastern Dragon. It roared as it consumed the priest and his knights. They didn't get a chance to scream as their bodies were quickly reduced to ashes.
'That was pretty quick. I didn't think they'd be so weak against a simple tier 5 spell.' Magnus thought as he watched the ashes scatter into the wind. Rain began to soon pour down, as if washing away the feeling of battle around village. Turning around Magnus watched as the flames on the houses and fields were doused. The villagers were nowhere in sight, but Magnus's senses could detect that they were still alive, no doubt taking shelter somewhere. Since he didn't want to scare them any further, he decided to leave, though not before leaving behind a large bag of coins he looted from the dead knights and priests for them.
Later Magnus returned to the cave. The protection ward was intact, and Merlin was still asleep. That gave Magnus time to think of everything happening so far. He was indeed in another world, another Earth to be precise. It wasn't his and he was stuck in the medieval age, where the supernatural actually existed. What really got to the player, though, were how the humans were treated. After saving the village, Magnus spent the next two hours scouting the region. During that time, he saw many monsters attacking undefended villages, forcing him to come in and save them. When he got the chance, Magnus managed to locate where the main gathering of the Church for the area was. To his disgust he watched as villagers were forced to pay tribute, forsake their old ways and practice Christianity just so they could have protection.
"To much, its to much like home." Magnus muttered under his breath. Before and after the accident, Magnus would see how people in the lower class were always struggling to survive. Whether it be food, health or housing, every day was hardship. And yet, the upper class, those with close ties to the corporations, prospered and went along with their lives without a care in the world. They would even treat the lower class as bugs, not even worth their time, or as if their lives were expendable. For someone who was open-minded like Magnus, it was unbearable. It was up to people like Merlin to change these situations.
Speaking of Merlin, the kid had a good heart. Despite his origins, the cambion wanted to help a race that would otherwise scorn him. And Magnus felt compelled to help him, if out of respect and similar thinking and nothing else. The dragonoid's thoughts went back to his journal and research notes, recalling how similar Merlin's ideas were towards the tier magic of YGGDRASIL. 'Wait! That's it!' Magnus thought as he stood up. In his possession was an item, a World Item, that could make Merlin's goal easier. It was risky, there was no telling how it would affect this world, but it was worth a shot, right? With that in mind, Magnus activated the World Item, one of the top twenty.
"Five Elements Overcoming!"
(Seventh Heaven)
Seated on his throne in Heaven, Yahweh, or God of the Bible, gasped. Standing up, the middle-age man with shoulder-length platinum blonde hair, fair skin, blue eyes and a small beard, wearing a simple white cloak and golden sandals looked at the large clear pool in front of his throne. From the reflection of the water, he could see all of his creation. Behind him were the advanced and mystical machinery that made up his system and the Sacred Gear system, all of which protected by a powerful barrier.
The reason why Yahweh stood up so quickly because he felt a disturbance. A powerful pulse of energy originating from Earth and spreading across the planet. Fearing it was the work of Satan and his demons, Yahweh began investigating. First thing he did was check the systems, to ensure they were not tampered with. Fortunately, there were no abnormalities. Then Yahweh quickly began scanning every inch of the planet. Searching through the water, he could see no signs of changes to the environment. Nor were there any changes to the humans…none physically. To Yahweh's shock, numerous humans were displaying their own magical energies, which should be impossible. And yet, whatever had just happened, gave humans the power to use magic without aligning themselves with a god. Only an extremely powerful being or object could do such a thing, and the only being he could think of was the Infinite Dragon God, and it had no concern of human affairs.
His musings were broken two beings teleported into his throne room. They were Michael and Gabriel, the former already in his armor and wielding his sword, while the latter had a look of concern on her face. "Father! Are you alright?!" Gabriel asked worriedly.
"I am fine, Gabriel." Yahweh assured his daughter. He felt himself calm down in her presence, as it always had that effect on him.
"We felt the strange pulse of energy and quickly came here to make sure you were okay." Michael said, his eyes sweeping the room for any possible signs of an attack.
Yahweh looked at them. "How is the rest of Heaven?" He asked.
"There are no signs of damage or breaches. Some of the lower-ranked angels are a bit shaken up by the energy wave. Uriel, Raphael and the other Seraphs are currently seeing to the matter." Gabriel answered. "Father, just what was that power? I never felt anything like it before."
"Neither have I. It was completely foreign to me." Commented Yahweh.
"Could it perhaps be the demons? Or the Grigori? This might be a new tactics of theirs to sway the humans under their thrall and invade us." Michael suggested.
Yahweh sighed. Michael has always been liked this, acting stern and paranoid. Though he brought up a good point, the Biblical God felt there was something different about this. "I don't believe that is the case, Michael. This feeling was strong enough that the other pantheons most likely felt it too. Satan would use deception and be discreet about it before making a big move. And I do not believe Azazel has the technology nor the means to do this…" Yahweh explained before showing his angels the pool.
What they saw made the Seraphs look on in surprise. "Normal humans with their own innate magical energies! That's impossible!" Michael exclaimed.
"Yet the proof is right there, my son. Whatever has happened has allowed humans to now wield magic without an outside source. Yet, I believe this was done out of kindness, not malevolence." Yahweh revealed his thoughts.
Michael and Gabriel looked at one another. It was true, after that brief wave, the unknown source had disappeared. Whatever it was, it wasn't influencing the humans beyond simply giving them the ability to wield magic on their own. And their father wouldn't allow such a thing to happen without a response if he thought it was of sinister designs. "Then, what are your orders Father?" Michael asked, dismissing his weapon.
Yahweh scratched his beard before replying. "For now, we observe. See where this lead, while trying to find the one who caused this. Once we do that I'll go and confront them to learn their intentions."
(The Next Morning, With Magnus and Merlin)
The duo was now looking over a small town from a nearby cliff. Magnus had removed his World Champion Armor, instead replacing it with Relic-Class items including a brown and cloak and light-armor. Strapped to his waist was a longsword resting against his left thigh. He was in full on human form, making him look like an older version of the cambion almost. Merlin was wearing his hooded white robe, blue pants and brown boots. Over his shoulders was a sack while he carried a wooden staff in his right hand.
"I can feel several small sources of magical energy down there." Merlin mused as he adjusted his hood. "It looks like you were telling the truth."
Three hours ago, Magnus had told an awoken Merlin of what he had done. Using the Five Elements Overcoming to alter the magic system of this world. Now instead of requiring gods and other high-level supernatural entities to supply them with magical energy, humans could now use magic on their own. However, such a sudden change would naturally gather much attention, some good, some bad, and some neutral. With Merlin's theories and new magic formulas, it would be possible to help humans to use their new powers wisely, without harming themselves or others.
Merlin was surprised by what Magnus did, but also grateful. This was his chance to show that he was more than just a cambion. That he wasn't his father's tool to be used against God. Thus, with determination, the two set onwards towards the town, unaware of the changes their actions will bring.
There we go! I hoped you all like this. I'll be doing other background chapters like this too, however at the same time, chapters showing present time too. Anyway, be sure to review.
Name: Fjell Ruvende
Gender: Male
Epithet: Violent Mountain Fist
Creator: Oshi-Biki
Position: Warden of the 2nd Floor "The Arctic" of the Majestic Island of Lemuria
Racial Classes
Sasquatch (10)
Yeti (10)
Etc. 30
Job Classes
Guardian (10)
Shield Lord (5)
Knight of Nifelheim (5)
Meteor Knight (5)
Asura (5)
Etc. 20
Total: 100 (Racial Class: 50/Job Class: 50)
Character: Stern and focus, Fjell takes his duty as a Warden seriously the most. Hardline, he disapproves of allowing outsiders into Lemuria, even if Magnus approves of them, he will watch them for any hostile signs. A hardliner, Fjell also opposes to the idea of allying with other factions if they do not submit to Lemuria but is willing to cooperate when seeing the benefits. Fjell prefers everyone following the command structure (i.e. Custodians following Wardens' orders) as he believes that not doing so will cause order to collapse. Another notable trait is that Fjell is usually the one who takes charge of the primary defenses for Avalon and Lemuria, even when Mortem is present.
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Name: EZY Stigma
Gender: Female
Epithet: Armament Maiden
Creator: Magnus Alduin
Position: Warden of the 9th Floor "The Industrial Forge" of the Majestic Island of Lemuria
Racial Classes
Automaton (10)
Warforged (10)
Etc. 15
Job Classes
Battle Smith (10)
Grenadier (10)
Armorer (10)
Artificer (10)
Gunner (10)
Artillerist (5)
Etc. 15
Total: 100 (Racial Class: 35/Job Class: 75)
Character: Though she cannot show expressions, EZY is capable of emotions. She prefers to avoid conflicts and will remain neutral when arguments between her fellow Wardens occur. In addition, EZY can be greatly curious about new things and new places, especially if they will benefit Lemuria, a trait she inherited from her creator. And in relations with Magnus, she is the one who understands him the best, able to see the purpose of his actions and will usually serve as someone for him to speak to on a personal level.
Spells and Skills:
Starfall Hunt: 5th Tier: The user fires energy bolts that fly into the air. They then lock on any target within a twenty-meter radius before attacking. Using Widen Magic, the range can go up to fifty.
Dragon Flamethrower: 5th Tier: The caster releases a powerful stream of flames with a dragon head. The fire homes in on the target and inflicts heavy burn damage on them.
Items and Weapons:
World Glaive: The Guild Item of the World Searchers and can only be wielded by the Guildmaster, Magnus Alduin. The weapon can be used for melee combat and possesses several high-tier items infused with the Caloric Stone and prismatic ore used to create it that can infused various properties into the blade. The weapon can also be used to cast spells too thanks to the materials used to forge it.
Imperator of Dominance: A World Champion Armor that grants the wearer protection from even Divine-level Items and high-tier spells and skills. Can only be worn by a World Champion-class warrior.
FYI, cac a' gheidh means 'goose shit' and amadán means 'fool'.