You have unlocked the skills:Wisdom Lord(Sealed),Wrath Form(Sealed),Nine Swords Asura(Sealed),Sword of Dark Heaven(Sealed),Dragon King(Sealed),Amargyr(Sealed)
What the..."Is that what I am thinking?"
It's exactly what you are thinking!
..."A blue-"
Screen!More specifically I am interface of the Wisdom Lord skill!I was made by Ashar.
"Nice...So what do you do and why are you a blue screen?"I say showing my annoyance.
Well,I help you access knowledge stored in Wisdom lord skill,do calculations and all kinds of stuff.I use a game interface so you can understand this world.Also because it is most familiar for you.
"So you got the idea from games I played?"It was taking form of a blue screen to communicate with me.Like how the MMO interface would in the old world.
That's correct!It was a suitable form.
"So why are all of my skills sealed?"Almost all my skills were sealed.
You think using your skills are easy?Some of them are skills of Gods!But it is not like you cannot use it at all.You just cannot use it in its full potential.
"I see..."Then I looked at the pitch black dimension"Then do tell me now where am I?"
We are within you master.Yes,we are within your fragile little psyche.
"So then why am I here?"he could simply talk to me when I was awake.
I intercepted you as you were waking up.As per previous master's wish I shall help you.Although I can not give you recent knowledge.My knowledge is more than 3 billion years old,so I am afraid I don't know much about this world.Still I can help you in other things like using skills or helping you fight.Like the warfare assistance interface that used to be on your combat suit.You can access me anytime.Until you do I will stay here,sleeping.If you wish to know how I know that.It is because I live in your mind master.I know everything you know.
"I see.Then show me my appearance.I do not even know what I look like yet!"Mirrors in my soul palace was not really mirrors.Mirrors would show external appearance.I could only see my past appearance from them.A man with black hair and eyes with olive skin.Wearing black clothes from head to toe.My very look screamed average.I do not know if it was my average,uninteresting looks or my thin presence but within ten minutes,you could forget that I existed.
As you will,master.I will make you a clone so you can see what you look like right now.
He said and made a clone of me.But man,was that really me?My skin was pale,not really a sickly pale.Like skin of a vampire,that has never seen sun.I had long black hair and a chubby face.I was really cute.But most interesting aspect of my look was my eyes.They were golden and even seemed to sparkle like gold.I do not know why but they felt otherworldly.
"Now let start from status screen first!Status screen"
Status WindowName:Amargyr XanAlignment:Lawful EvilLevel:1Age:12389Race:DragonGender:MaleTitlesRoyal Dragon,Monster,Scion of Xan Clan,Rightful HeirStatsHealth:200 / 200Health Regen:0.02 / SecMana:400 / 400Mana Regen:0.04 / SecStrenght:4Agility:2Vitality:2Resistance:3Intelligence:3Wisdom:4Charisma:2(10)Willpower:10
"WHAT THE HELL?!"You gotta be shitting me!"I am 12389 years old?!"
Yes you are.Did you think you slept for a day or so?You think a dragon body is easily formed?You slept for thousands of years!I was almost bored to death!.
"I am 12389 years old...I have already became an old guy...No wait!I am not an old guy!I am ancient!...I did not even spend a month in this world.HOW RIDICULOUS!"
Don't worry,for your kind,you are just a toddler!You are a dragon king you know.For them thousands of years can barely be called days in human sense.Of course you still have your human perception of time and you are going to live one hell of a long life...Good luck!
This probably means I will outlive everyone I will ever meet...Depressing!Lets think about that later!"Blue Screen!Explain my stats to me!"
Yes,master!Health is,well,your health.If it depletes you die.Mana is your mana pool.If it depletes,you pass out.Health Regen and Mana Regen are regeneration rates of your health and mana.It is always 0.0001 of your mana and health.You have no way of increasing regeneration rate except for using spells,martial arts and enchanted items.
Strength is how physically strong you are.It increases your physical attack and-to a lesser extent-your defense.A level 1 human has about 1 strength.
Agility is how agile you are.It increases your reflexes,movement and attack speed.A level 1 human has about 1 agility.
Vitality increases your health.A level 1 human has about 1 vitality.
Resistance is your resistance against attacks.Attacks will always damage you however,you cannot be immune to them.It increases your physical and magical resistance.A level 1 human has 1 resistance.
Intelligence is how intelligent you are.It increases your memorizing,your magical attack and-to a lesser degree-your magical defense.
Wisdom is how wise you are.It increases your mana pool,perception of mana and your ability to perceive things.Like someone's motives or feelings.If he lied or not.Perception of danger which is kind of like sixth sense as you understand it.A level 1 human has 1 wisdom.
Charisma is how charismatic you are.It increases your leadership ability,how deep your actions and words can influence others.Also your ability to persuade or intimidate people.A level 1 human has 1 charisma
Willpower is the strength of your will.This is your most monstrous stat.It increases your ability to use and resist mind-altering magic,as well as your ability to resist physical,emotional pain and insanity.A level 1 human has 1 willpower
"Muahwhahahahah!I am a cheat character!"
Not really,master.There are many others who can kill you with a flick of their finger.Your stats are below average for a dragon.A dragon usually has 3x more stats over humans.As a Dragon king you should have had 9x more stats.
"9x more stats!That is not over powered?"How is that not overpowered?
Not really master,as I said humans.There are other creatures who are similar to dragons.Humans are the weakest race in this world and the most numerous.That is why they have been able to survive.Also being 9x more stronger than humans is not being over powered you will also advance 9x slower.
"So how do I advance?Do I go out and kill cute critters or something?"
No.Although,that IS one way of training.But killing animals will not really help you advance.Normally you would not be able to advance like that.But since you have me I can refine mana you get from killing someone or something.You are only able to get like 10% of what they had.That is why training normally would be faster.Hunting an animal is inefficient.
"I see.Then I will investigate my abilities now."I was excited about my skills.
Racial abilities - DragonNight VisionNight vision,You can see in night as clear as day.ShapeshifterDragons can shapeshift into other races and are able to determine what they look like while they are shapeshifted.But their shape is just a shape,nothing more.Dragon King's CharismaAs a dragon king,you were born to lead your kind.On your own kind your charisma has 5x stronger effects.Dragon King(Sealed)You are a Dragon King.You can command dragons who have less willpower than you.They cannot disobey.Because you have not matured yet you are unable to use this skill.Dragon Form(Power Form)You take on your dragon form in exchange for mana.You are also capable of doing partial transformation.In dragon form your stats are enhanced even further.Only when you reach level of a true dragon you can stay in this form indefinitelyHumanoid FormThis is your current form.This form does not use mana.Dragon breathDragon's are known for the power of their breath and their ability of using all elements.You also pay for this blessing.While you are able to use martial arts,you are unable to use spells.Dragon breath is actually dragons own way of casting spells,through words of power which are simple.A spell of wind is activated by simply saying"wind" and are quite complex,because they require understanding of that element.
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Divine SkillsWrath Form(Sealed)Divine skill of Asura.Wrath form increases all your physical capabilities,at the expense of your magical capabilities.Then increases your physical capabilities by a further x.X is the number of foes you fight+1.The more your physical capabilities are enhanced the more you lose your control over your body.If you fail to resist you then turn into a mindless beast who rampages until he is spent.This is sealed since your body cannot handle it.
Wisdom Lord(Sealed)Divine Skill of Ashar.Wisdom lord is a mental skill that allows you to think faster,divide your mind,open your mind eye and read minds of others.Since your mind cannot handle it it is sealed.Thought AccelerationYou are able to think faster,to the point where time itself seems to flow slower.Potentially could slow down time to the point where seconds became days.Dividing mindYou divide your mind to think many things and do many things.It a much more complex and advanced form of multitasking.You become as many persons as you need to be.Third EyeYou open your third eye to clearly see everything in heaven and earth.If you have enough wisdom and willpower,you can read minds and souls of others.All in CreationYour wisdom lord skill has all knowledge of Ashar and now you have access to his almost endless knowledge.
Nine Swords Asura(Sealed)Martial art of Asura.It has nine moves in it.
A sword art that uses pure offense.If one has to defend one cannot fight.Overwhelm one's foe using countless swords.No one can block the many rays of sun.No one can block many swords of warrior.No defense can match offense.
It is a martial art that doesn't need any affinities.
You do not have the ability to use this.
Sword of Dark Heaven(Sealed)Martial art of Ashar.It has seven moves in it.
A sword art that mainly uses defense and illusions.If your opponent is swinging his weapon at you target his sword arm.If opponent is charging at you,use his speed to pierce his heart.If he uses a spell absorb the mana used to form it.Best weapon is enemy's own power wielded against him.
It is a martial art that doesn't need any affinities.
You do not have the ability to use this
Unique SkillAmargyr(Sealed)In ancient dragon language "Amar" meaning to conquer,subdue and "gyr" meaning heaven,gods.Unique skill that is formed by Wisdom Lord.Using knowledge of Ashar.You need to reach maturity to be able to use it.Bloodbinding CeremonyAn ancient dragon ceremony where ancient ancestors used to bind their mortal spouses,friends and servants.Bloodbound cannot harm their master intentionally.They also cannot refuse orders.As long as master lives Bloodbound can resurrect,because they exist within their master.DominationIf your willpower is strong enough,you can use it to configure or recycle minds of others.If it fails your own mind might break instead.Your bloodbound has no resistance against its effects.Indomitable WillYour willpower is enhanced by a further 2x.
"I see Blue Screen.So you made Amargyr for me?"I was shocked.He solved all my problems!
Yes master.As I said I will use my knowledge to help you!
I saw everything I needed to see.I do not think I have to stay here any further."I am leaving."
Master,you cannot leave until I tell you something.
"What is it?"I ask.
I have watched you from here,listened to your monologues.Your act is so fake that it cries to heaven!Those ridiculous reactions trying to humor yourself!I know you are NOT the person you are posing as!You have noticed.I know that you have.You are near your limits.Let it go.Do not try to be someone you are not!Your very personality is an act!You always lie,mostly to yourself!
I know how you feel...You feel angry for betraying yourself.If you just had killed soldiers and armed militia you would not care.But because of you innocents died.There were even babies among them.You broke your code and you felt freed.It is alright to be free.You made a dam for yourself.When it inevitably breaks,you punish yourself.You always lived inside a prison.You goal is to build a palace.How can you build it if you are inside a prison?
Now you have a second chance at life.You want to be a hero instead of a monster.A king instead of a warden.But you are going at it the wrong way!
A monster like me...I only know how to dominate.I only learned to never trust another person unconditionally...As long as I live...I do not even think much of all that I have done...I do not regret killing innocents,I just regret breaking my code.I swore.Never again...Now I realize after all I could not be who I wanted to be.I am and was only a monster.
An unfeeling monster who does right things for wrong reasons.I do not need this me.I shall throw it away.
<3RD PERSON POV>
Scene shifts from black background to that of a vibrant forest.An escape pod is falling down.An average man with black hair and eyes runs through the forest with unbelievable speed.In the escape pod there was a beautiful woman.She had a delicate face with two scars in her cheek.It was certain that she was a warrior.She had blue eyes and fair skin.Short blonde hair."I must leave.She is a human." he looked hesitant,but took her home with him anyway."Aryas eirch revarimlas."he touched her face.
Scene shifted again.A man living with a woman inside a wooden house.Woman looks different now.Her long hair is a ponytail.She has cute clothes.They are eating as together as woman looks on him smilingly.Man is frowning.Then comes night time.After telling the man to not stay up late,she goes to her bedroom upstairs.Man is moving to his own bedroom downstairs."So I could not love her after all.Seeing she does not really lack in beauty,"he says frowning"I simply wanted to try.It failed.How can one love a doll?But I am not capable of trust."
Scene shifted once more.This time man is frowning again.While woman is horrified of him.In her eyes there is only reflection of a monster."YOU MONSTER!"she screams running away.Man looks after her a melancholic expression on his face."She is right.I am a monster.I don't blame her.I just thought that maybe...But I was wrong after all.For my goals I do not need myself.I must throw me away."he says,resolution in his face.
Scene shifts now man is standing in a pure white dimension.An old man who was called keeper of the dead looks at him and tells him that he is dead.He thinks back,she was the one who killed me surely.But the old man tells him he was struck by a meteor.Although suspicious since not remembering anything at all,he doesn't care.
He did not want to live as Seeker anymore.He is going to hell.As he was taught by Old Father Xalus,he probably is going to deepest circle of hell.At least he can suffer a punishment for what he has done.Not that he feels guilt after all.
Workers and soldiers scurry,trying to feed the desires of their ever-changing masters.Not enjoying one day of their work.Empty eyes,empty faces,empty lives.Even their masters are not really happy.Always suffering,hurting.Death should be a mercy.They themselves profit from their passing.
Man tells him he is going to hell.Tell him his regret...After thinking.He decides to become the hero he read in novels.He tells him his only regret is not using his son.Man looks at him with pity.He wonders if the man understood?
"Why did you show me that?"I feel my face frowning and my eyes squinted.I did not want to remember!
Master,it was not your fault.Previous master took pity on young you,when you were crying.He used wisdom lord to calm your mind.But it was a divine skill,not meant to be used on you.It almost destroyed your mind.
Being a monster is very easy.It is like jumping off a cliff.All it takes is a little push.As for your plan to be a hero all I can say that it is wrong.Being a hero is not so easy as wearing mask of one until it becomes you.Stop trying to do it easy way you only fool yourself.
As for why I am saying these.Master I said that I would help you.I will help you with my knowledge and my experience.After all I have them from previous master.His wish was to see you accept yourself.Just take the first step master.Even though you have lived for many years,emotionally you never progressed beyond the young boy.
Let go of your past life,let it not haunt you any longer.You have a new life.Be the person whom you want to be.Who said heroes are not monsters?Also,you were never the monster you thought you were.
When you wake up at least trust someone master.Even if it doesn't work,you can always trust me master.I will never and cannot betray you.After all master,I exist for your sake!
I do not know what to say.So that was the reason why Ashar was sorry.My dream...It seems I chose wrong path to it.Blue screen was right.Emotionally I never progressed beyond a teenager.My new emotions?They only made me uncomfortable.I was like a child scared of the dark.Unable to see I simply stayed where I was and role played a hero.
I cannot make it like everything did not happen.If I close my eyes it won't go away.I have finally found my answer.I know what to do.I feel at peace now"I remembered me.Thank you,Mithrah."Now I had a companion.For the first time in my life,I am not alone.
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With this at last prologue is done...Man it took me five chapters.When I decided to write the story in first person point of view,I wanted to make a twist where character lied!He lied about his thoughts and himself.I hope you forgive me!
Emotionally never progressed beyond a young boy.After experiencing emotions again and being in a place trapped alone for 1000 years...You can understand why he is almost insane.Because he imitated the hero he read about he seemed classic stereotype.But not everything he told is lies.
I am writing this to get an experience of writing...Because I wanted to try a twist like this,everything else suffered.I hope I can improve it later on.I bit off more than I could chew!After this well,I am going to get the story on track and write a more heartwarming chapters.