In a timespan that seemed like an instant, Aether had traveled to new grounds, one he was more than eager to explore. Giant trees of multiple types surrounded him, many being larger than skyscrapers, all on top of even larger mountains, making branching pathways in a seemingly infinite valley, overgrown with rocks and plants. In the very far distance, he could see an even larger structure, a tower that seemed to be made of bronze, large enough to be seen but too far to be reached.
Aether: So this is the land promised to me? Sure looks cooler but where are the people?
Suddenly, hundreds of thousands of similar rifts to the one that appeared in Aether’s world show up, and from them, multiple people appear. Some appear humanoid, others, more like animals, and others…hard to explain, although all sapient nonetheless, and just as confused and interested as Aether is.
???: Kyaaaah!
Aether is suddenly knocked down by a heavy figure that fell on top of him. Unamused, he shoved them away before angrily speaking to them
Aether: Good grief, don't you know how to land?!
???: I'm sorry! I couldn't control my flight! It was all so sudden…
He analyses the figure, it was a girl. She had bright short violet hair with a ponytail. Her eyes were pink and sparkled with life. Her skin much more pale than his, a demonic tail and a pair of demonic wings sprout out of her back as well, and her purple clothes and high purple heels looked less than normal, dressed akin to a hooker
Aether: Did you come out of a strip club or something?
???: What?! No! Well, not out of one to be exact…
She too analyzed the boy, his white skin and even whiter hair, snow coloured, his fiery red eyes and his black open vest with a white shirt underneath didn't give her very good vibes, He looked more like a delinquent than anything. His long black pants and dark red boots did make him look more classy though, but she also noticed his large black wings behind him, akin to hers but much larger
???: Are you…a demon?
Aether: Aren't you a smart girl? I'm not just a demon, I'm an Archdemon! Born from the strongest Demon Queen, Acheron Necropolis!
???: Oh…I've never heard of her though, and I'm a succubus, aka a demon too…
Aether: Huh, no wonder you look like a slut
???: H-Hey!
Before they're capable of continuing their conversation, a loud trumpet noise is heard from the sky, and all of the people around look at it in confusion
???: Is the voice going to announce something?
Aether: Oh? You know him too?
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???: Of course! He brought me here!
A gigantic hologram appears in the horizon, one that looked inhumane but still humanoid, it's limbs appeared mechanical and it's face had no shape, the entire figure looked like a clock turned human, and it soon began to speak
Voice From Above: Greetings, I apologise f'r the sudden entrance. As thee all knoweth, I am the one who is't hath brought each and ev'ry one of thee to this realm. Thee may appeal me Meta. The purpose of this voyage I hath brought thee all into is to vanquish a most wondrous evil on top of the tower in the h'rizon, but this is also a placeth f'r thee all to evolve and groweth, learning m're about yourselves and thy abilities, free from aught restrictions from the w'rld thee cameth. H're, thee guideth thy owneth destiny, but nev'r f'rget about the main objective. The stage thee all w're pri'r to coming to this dimension wast but a m're tutorial, this is wh're ev'rything verily begins. Thy objective in this stage is to reacheth the tower in the distance via touring the Everlasting Garden yond thee art all inside of. Thee may doth t via the portals within the garden, which shall bringeth thee clos'r to the tower, simple journey 'r aught oth'r approaches thy creative minds can bethink of. So enhanceth thy abilities, leveleth up, square the entities in the garden, maketh friends and reacheth the tower as anon as possible. Once one of thee gets to the entrance, ev'rybody else shall acquisition the ability to reacheth t via teleport, but only the first p'rson to reacheth t shall acquisition a special prize. Valorous luck.
As quickly as the figure appeared, it too vanished, and everybody was stunned. Many began discussing amongst themselves, others simply began moving towards the tower in excitement, but Aether and the girl stood there, still shocked about the announcement
Aether: Oh my goodness! Did you hear that?! So much stuff to do! Let 's go already!
As he was about to bail, his arm is grabbed by the girl
???: Wait! But we don't even know each other well yet! We gotta do introductions!
Aether: Ugh! Do we need to? There are so many people here! What's the likeness of us meeting again anyways?
???: Please! We have to work together! We're both demons, y'know? Basically family! Having a party is essential for RPGs like this one!
Aether: Fine…who are you, girly?
Koishi: I'm Koishi! Koishi Kirisame! I'm a Level 1 Summoner Class Demon! My main weapon is my Summoning Staff! And with it I can conjure creatures and portals to aid in my endeavours!
Aether: Do we seriously need to mention our levels? I believe that most of us are ALL Level 1, or at most Level 10.
Koishi: It's just for roleplay, okay?
Aether: Okay okay, how do you know all that though? Is there a character menu sheet or something?…
Koishi: Yeah! You just gotta think about seeing it and it will appear in your vision! Did Meta not tell you?
Aether: Don't remember him doing so, maybe it's cuz I only spent 30 minutes in my own Universe instead of listening to his bitch ass
Koishi: THIRTY MINUTES? I spent 3 days in it! How did you speedrun it so quickly?!
Aether: That's a story for another day! Now lemme see…hmmm…I'm Aether Calamitas, though you can just call me Aether, I'm a Level 1 Mercenary Class Human, God, Angel and Demon Hybrid. My weapon is my Bloody Edge, a very sharp longsword capable of causing bleeding status effects
Koishi: Wow! You sound really strong! You could be the Main DPS of our party!
Aether: Good idea! I will be the leader of the God Eaters!
Koishi: God Eaters?
Aether: Yes, that will be the name of our party!
Koishi: Are you sure about this name? I think we could come up with something more chill...
With a seductive voice, he lifts up the short girl's chin and stares straight at her eyes with a smirk in his face
Aether: C'mon babe, with a name like this, no one will ever try to hurt ya, especially not with me being your protector.
The tone of his voice made her suddenly submit, surprising both her and him
Koishi: Eep! Yes yes! We'll be God Eaters!
Aether: Good girl, now let's explore!
Giggling, they both run towards the tower, ready for their incoming adventures