Sabrina Winchester's POV
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[Kibo System Activated.]
[System analyzing the current environment of host.]
[Scan Complete. A complete fusion between host and Kibo initiated...5...4...3...2...1. Fusion complete. Now condensing Phantasm based on analysis of host and analyzation of host's current world.]
Subsequent announcements appeared within Sabrina's mind like thoughts while text appeared before her field of vision.
Her head then began to throb in immense pain as Mana began to surge through her body. It entered all of her cells altering their DNA and fortifying her body. Her veins expanded, her bones became stronger and more flexible, her muscles stronger, and nerves more sensitive.
As her DNA was altered her ears became longer and developed a point similar to that of elves. The roots of her hair began to turn crimson red and a red crystal began to form in the space between her collarbones.
As the Mana surging through her began to calm she instinctively reached her right hand forward. Red-colored streaks of Mana left her hand and condensed into a flaming red staff.
The staff was 6 feet tall and was topped with a fist-sized red crystal which was shaped like a Phoenix. The staff was inscribed with mystical flames and caused the Fire-Attributed Mana surrounding her increase in density.
After Sabrina looked over the staff in her hand she observed her surroundings.
She, Elizabeth, Eric, Alexandra, and Marcus been transported to the top of a tower situated in the clouds. The others had also experienced the fusion of themselves and their Kibos; with the only difference being the types of physical changes and items received.
Eric had grown a pair of angelic wings which were folded against his back and he now carried a mystical bow which was 5 feet tall. The bow seemed to be made of would yet possessed a metallic luster.
Alexandra's hair was now green and she had developed elven ears. Her pupils had become elongated like those of cats. She had also grown a pair of draconic horns her forehead and carried a 6 feet long spear which seemed to be made out of green metal with streaks of black.
Marcus's eyes were now golden in color and golden tattoos appeared across the skin visible on his arms. He grasped a silver halberd 7 feet long in his hands
Elizabeth's ears had become beast-like and her canines had extended becoming fang-like. There was a tail covered in snow-white fur hanging out from underneath her skirt. She wielded dual short-swords which flickered with lightning and were surrounded by blades of wind.
They all stood in a circular area surrounded by a barrier made of transparent Mana.
The barrier was surrounded by men and women of various ages wearing robes and emitting large amounts of Mana of various attributes.
On the northern side which was directly stood a man who wore a crimson crown and a silver robe. The robe was inscribed with various types of birds and waved gently in the wind.
He was around 6 feet tall and had a lean body with clean-shaven facial hair, and dark olive skin. His fiery hair was wild, his eyes were almond-shaped and golden in color and he had a pointed nose.
Marcus ran his hands over the shaft of his halberd and took a few practice swings before he looked towards the man in silver robes. He activated a spell which had been created as the people of Earth explored space. It allowed them to communicate with the natives of various planets until the native tongue is learned. The spell translates words into simple thought streams which directly enter one's mind.
"Hey guy, you look like your in charge here. Three questions; 1) What's the name of this planet? 2) What's the current situation of this planet? And 3) Have you heard of two girls named Akatsuki and Akemi Fujimora?"
The others also activated the spell and waited for the man to answer Marcus's questions.
The man had been watching them from the moment they appeared and as he listened to Marcus's questions various reactions flashed across his face, such as anger, fear, confusion, hopelessness, and finally realization. He instantly tried to conceal them but Sabrina and the others still managed to detect them and they all shared subtle glances.
"I am Gregory Yverian Emperor of the Yverian Empire, this planet is called Cornith. And as for those two people you mentioned I do not know of them. " The man's voice was deep and contained a commanding aura.
"Is that so," Sabrina said, her grip tightening on the staff in her right hand.
Sabrina sent a mental message to the others using [Telepathy].
[Just like David said, do what feels right in the moment. We need to be ready for anything.]
[I say we kill the Mages surrounded us and capture this Emperor Gregory or whatever he's definitely lying about Akatsuki and Akemi.] Marcus responded.
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[No. We need to stay calm. I agree that he's lying, but we don't know anything about this world yet.]
[I agree with Liz, although it would be fun to start a battle we don't know nearly enough about this world. And besides, look at this barrier surrounding us, I have the sneaking suspicion that this is related to his reaction to Marcus's mention of Akatsuki and Akemi's names. I say we just go along with it for know.] Alexandra commented after giving it some thought.
[What about you Brother ?] Sabrina thought with a quick glance at Eric.
[I think Akatsuki may have dragged Akemi into doing something crazy like usual. But, I also think we should be slow so we can gather information about the possible locations of the other's.] Eric sent after composing his emotions and giving their situation some thought.
[Fine, but as soon as the need presents itself I'm taking the Emperor's head. No one fights me for it.] Marcus gave in.
[Or what? It's not like you can beat me in a fight. And how come you start talking big as soon as First Brother's gone. Hehe.] Alexandra mocked.
[Guys, cut it out. He's talking.] Sabrina warned, putting an end to their conversation.
"I suppose you would like to know why you were summoned to this world, and what its current landscape is like, correct?" He asked them and they nodded in response.
"Well, there are five continents on Cornith. They are arranged similarly to a compass or the "+"." He drew a symbol in the using Mana.
"They are known respectively as The Northern Continent: Normandy named so because of the giant city Normandy home to hundreds of millions of demons, The Eastern Continent: Draco named after the Draconian Mountain ranges wherein dragons once ruled but are now rarely seen, The Southern Continent: Sakaria named after The Sakarian Desert which covers most of the continent, The Western Continent: Rebirth named after the forest wherein a Phoenix Underwent nirvana almost 100,000 years ago, and The Central Continent: Valhalla which is known for its constant state of war. The Yverian Empire occupies 1/5 of The Central Continent and controls the southern border regulating most of the trade between the Southern and Central Continents. There are also countless islands floating between and around the continents."
"This world was created by entities who had reached the currently known peak in their field(s) of magic and gained the Title God or Goddess. The God of Fire: Vex, God of Earth: Maddux, Goddess of Life: Quintessa, Goddess of Wind: Venus, Goddess of Water: Rose, God of Darkness Hanus, Goddess of Light: Pria, God of Lightning and War Neo, and Goddess of Space-Time: Lilith. They had banded together to battle and destroy the Demon God Cornith after chasing him through multiple universes. After they finally managed to kill him, they combined their powers and used his body as the core material to create this planet. The laws this world runs by are different from any other due to this."
"The world's population consist of various types of creatures such as Demons, Beast-kin(Which have various degrees of human and animal features), Humans, Elves, Dragons, Demon Beasts, Aquatic Monsters, and Magical Creatures. You all were summoned because 100 years ago a Demon Empress Came into existence." Anger once again flashed across his face at the mention of the Demon Empress. "She conquered the Demon City of Normandy before unifying the Northern Continent. Her forces soon went silent and there has just recently been movement, and numerous sources have reported preparations of war against humanity and its allies."
Focused his attention on Sabrina and the others before he said; "We need your help to win the war and finally wipe the demon scourge from Cornith as this is not the first war. Will you help?" As he asked this question; whether he knew it or not he released an aura that said if they did not help they would die here.
Sabrina looked at the others and they all subtly nodded. She then looked at Gregory with a brilliant smile present on her face and said; "Of course we would be happy to help humanity and its allies."
A smile appeared on Gregory's face and he nodded in appreciation.
"Thank you for help. I will now impart to you a technique which allows you to observe your status. Then I'll take you over to the Headquarters of The Branch Adventurer Guild operating within the Empire."
"Fredrick remove the barrier surrounding them." He turned to one of the men surrounding the barrier.
"As you wish, Your Imperial Majesty." The man who was apparently Fredrick said. He was a tall lanky man with blue hair which stuck upwards and thick curved brows. His eyes were also blue in color and he had a pointed nose and thin lips with a softer jaw-line. His robes were a darker blue almost purple in color compared to his eyes and hair.
Fredrick and the other Imperial Court Mages withdrew their Mana from the Magic Formation inscribed on the top of the tower and the barrier gradually faded out of existence.
"Now, in order to view your status without any kind of Guild Card, you must form a stream of Mana at the top of your spinal cord and channel it throughout your entire body before bringing it back to your brain and then your optic nerves. You then think or say [Status] in any language." He stated before he continued with an indication towards them; "Try it out. Oh, I almost forgot you may not understand the values listed so; 1 unit of Mana is enough for the common water-ball, fire-ball, wind-blade spells and others of such level. Agility and speed are two different things, the former measures one's ability to make delicate movements and the latter denotes one's top speed calculated in miles per hour. With an agility of 10, one could dodge the lowest level wind blade fired from 10 feet away easily."
"Every single point in strength equates to 10 pounds of force if one was able to put the force of their entire body into a punch. The average human male on Cornith has a strength of-I believe it was 12, correct Fredrick." Gregory turned to look at one of the mages surrounding the barrier.
"Correct you are Your Imperial Majesty," Frederick said respectfully, with
"Good. Now, 1 point of stamina allows one to run at their top speed or fight at full strength for 1 minute. Everyone point of vitality equates to one's peak levels of life force and health at a ratio of 1 to 15 and 1 to 10 respectively. Vitality is determined at birth and the only ways for one to increase it is by ongoing a process to change into a different race or to increase their rank. Every point of life force allows for 1 year of life. One's life force returns to its peak every time they rank up. They rank up every time their level reaches one-hundred and their body concludes an evolution.
"Damage to one's health is calculated based on the force behind an attack subtracted from the defense of the one attacked. So any attacks with force below one's defense are completely nullified. The force behind an attack, of course, is determined by many factors besides simple strength, such as speed, whether or not a skill is being used, the attackers, technique, the place on a person's body where they are attacked, weakness or resistance towards magic, etc. And, finally intelligence; this represents your brain's capacity in exercising Mana, learning, memorization and more. All stats besides vitality may be increased through both training and increasing one's level."
After they listened to him they did as he advised and circulated the Mana throughout their bodies before returning it to their optic nerves.
Then they all said; "Status." Through various tongues in unspoken agreement.