Have you ever thought how you’re so small compared to everything in the world like seeing a large building and feeling insignificant I guess this is how an and feels when a kid suddenly places his hand to squish it.

Well I was the ant this time...

The hand moved towards as some rocks fell from the shaking statue I was tensed and prepared to move but I saw Merrick beside me with a calm demeanor as he stared at the hand descending toward us I wanted to get away from the hand but decided against it as it crashed on the floor with a large thud as it's palm was stretch before us 

Merrick jumped on top of the hand and looked at him.

"Well are you coming or not?"

the god asked with a grin seemingly amused by his state.

Edward stared at the hand and sighed as he finally snapped out of his shock and walked towards it and jumped landing on the tips and continued towards the palm.

As he walked the hand quickly rose up slightly making him take a step back to prevent himself from falling the hand rose quickly and stopped in front of the statues face Edward flew a few feet in the air but quickly landed back at the palm and stared at the statue smiling at them.

"Merrick....it's been a while little one seems you've finally decided to show up"

"Haha sorry for the delay gramps,I would have come sooner but being trapped in an eternal prison made by the best took a while so don't complain cause I've finally found someone to use I mean ask for help"

Merrick conversed with the statue with an expression Edward hasn't seen it was happy but slightly sad aswell he was dumbfounded by the sight.

The statue then started to scratch and grope his stone beard that surprisingly flowed as he pulled on it.

"I see I see.....well no matter you went through a lot and just seeing you here brings hope to this old man"

The statue paused for a moment and stared at Merrick

"How are the others? After my death I can't imagine the chaos it created for the gods....I would have prevented the war from ever happening if I had the power....I was too complacent and it was my fault for what happened to you aswell...but I'll have to apologize for everything and ask that you continue your task...."

The elder gave out a sad smile as he finished speaking.

"It's been a while but I kept tabs on them....Ella is still grieving she still hasn't gotten over what happened and with her mourning lands started to get crazy...the bad kind, Az left the temple and when to earth seeming to hide inside his fortress and his followers soon followed. Qyagi and Jutarr are still the same kind of usually they appear from time to time but they now lock themselves up and haven't show themselves to the others but they are coping with the change in their own ways,Dihda started to teach the inhabitants more advance lifestyle along with Femreus...but you know how he is so he just watches what the other does, Kutra and Wuysus were maintaining order of the other gods. And Ebella...well she's become more or less a replacement for you, oh and she tried to behead me the last time we met"

Merrick said the last part chuckling a bit but every word he said was filled with concern as he spoke.

The statue was silent as he listened to every word Merrick said and nodded

"Once again I am sorry for the burden you have to carry...and I would have chosen someone else...but you..were the right man for the job..."

"No worries old man with me on it I'll make sure to get it done"

he said cockily which made the statue grin widely

"That's comforting to hear....now then"

Edward just stood there listening to their conversation quietly as they conversed he realized they haven't been speaking to eachother and gained a good amount of information from the chat. He then focused on the giant statue as they finished talking and now was staring at him.

"Now....let's get to business.."

the statue said as he smiled at Edward

"Pleasure to meet you Eo, I'm Edward Dreyer unfortunately that guys Champion"

Edward said politely as he did a small bow

the introduction earned a wide grin from the High god before him and earned a snort from Merrick aswell.

"Hoh....you know me....well I guess Merrick did pick you after all...."

The high god nodded as he eyed him

"now then I will bestow upon you 5 talents skills or whatever you may ask that can be anything be they attainable and with my power and within reason of your character as it will aid you in the task you shall take....for it isn't an easy one."

The high God eyed him s he spoke his words and then nodded 

Edward stood there unmoving as he heard those words outside he was calm and composed but inside he was going insane

5.....5!!! fucking talents! it's like a beginners gift basket! shit shit shit calm down calm down......in and out in and out....but 5 FUCKING RULE BREAKING TALENTS hehehhe....now we are cooking~

He then gave a wide grin towards the old god that took him by surprise

"First of all I thank you for the gracious gifts, hmm then first and foremost I would ask to become a god"

He quickly said but he was shot down

"That is too much for you young mortal you are chosen as a champion not to be a god....yet that is"

well I saw that coming a while away but what he said...not yet so there's a chance? heheh this is getting better and better~

"Alright then you can just remove my limitations for growth, be it experience skills, or level cap allow me to grow without a ceiling blocking me"

"Hmmmm and astounding request...I shall allow it"

No more level caps for him. What he experienced when he was on earth is that breaking through your limitations is not impossible but just hard and it become even harder as you break through a limitation as another blocks your growth but with this he can ignore that.

"Second all the experience whether they be for levels or skills all xp I gained will be multiplied by 100x the amount I receive"

"Hmm that is asking too much for even you who finished the trials....I cannot give that much incentive..."

But he didn't falter and spoke quickly after him

"Then 50x the amount"

"Still too big"

the two were negotiating like a merchant and a customer haggling products

"*sigh* 10x multiplier..."

with a laugh the god nodded

"Yes...that is still within reason…..for you"

Well if you want to cheat cheat big....still I wanted to get a little higher....just glad he didn't say it's impossible

"Okay third, I can learn or make any skills, spells even unique talents 5x faster and use them without restriction even those that are known and unknown be they in this world or any other."

The request was big, not only did he get free access to any skills but he could learn them accompanied with the first request of gaining fast experience he would be a monster, and the god new this.

"Hmmm...I want to say no...but then again it is within my power, and you might just pick another ridiculous request, I'll allow it"

"Fourth, allow me to freely use any equipment be they armor, weapons, relics or artifacts of any kind, be they here or any other world without any of their restrictions"

The old man nodded but this Merrick was the one who spoke.

"Okay I know I shouldn't say this but, you are a fucking cheating bastard you know?"

 Merrick said bluntly but couldn't hide his grin

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"I know and don't tell me that when you're smiling like an idiot"

The two exchanged a few words and then returned to the high god.

"Final request young one think about this carefully...."

Edward went silent for a while as he stared at the old statue he was got pretty imba gifts and one more to spice his life up. He thought a about it for a while and then finally decided what his last request is.

"Lastly, Allow me to perform miracles that aren't possible for a mere being from the world I'll arrive at but possible for a god"

"Absoulute no-"

but before the High god could reject his request he cut in

"Wait I can only perform a miracle let's say twice a month with specific requirements and you can give the requirements, what say you?"

The god went silent and started to comb his stone beard with his hands once again. He stared at Edward and spoke after a brief break.

"Hmmm I accept....on the conditions it can only be used to help not harm, second you must have the consent of a person if you wish to use it on someone, third after you use it you use it you'll have a timer on when you can use it again and change the cooldown to every 2 months...and I'll state this that I'll allow you this power because I deem you worthy...do not make me regret it"

Edward nodded as he got a good deal ofcourse he could talk his way out but the god gave some pretty strict rules still he could make it work.

There goes sending a meter towards my unsuspecting foes....then again I can just set the trajectory to a specific area lure them there and poof~ that should work fine~

"These request are final and can't be changed is that fine?"

With a smile he have a short nod allowing the god to continue

"Very well then, as my name is Eo and my right as the High god I bestow upon you these gifts! May these help you in the future Champion of Chaos!"

With those words the gods eyes started to glow into a luminescent blue hue and suddenly the same light blasted my whole body but I didn't feel any pain rather I felt strangely amazing and comforting. The light show lasted for a minute and stopped with the god giving a small sigh and cough that was strange coming from a statue.

"Hooooo....I didn't think it would take so much out of me to give those gifts....still it is done...."

and with those a notification came that made him smile widely.

Blessing of The High God Acquired

-For the being the first one to pass the sacred trials perfectly,Eo himself has gifted you the blessings you requested.

Limit breaker

-Allows the holder of the skill to surpass limits beyond them and reach heights only others could dream off.

-Level cap removed

-attribute cap removed

-skill level cap removed

Fast Learner

-All experience earned will be multiplied by 5 works on level,skills,classes

Skill collector

-Allows the holder of the skill to learn any and all spells,skills and talents at 5x the speed of learning.

Armory Master

-Allows the holder of the skill to use any equipment to it's fullest capability regardless of any requirement it has.

God's envoy

-You are miraculously allowed to bear the power beyond you but with great power come great strict rules to follow.

-Able to perform miracles that gods can only do for 2x a month following certain rules.

-A miracle used will be replenished after 2 months

Now we're cooking.... 

He stared at the windows in front of him and nodded he got some pretty sweet skills and smiled at the old god.

"Thank you'll use this to the best I can"

he said with a mischievous glint in his eye.

"Hohoho...you're not going to thank me after this....."

He put a brow up at the comment of the god but then he suddenly fell to his knees as a large force was holding him down.

"I did give you power that no one can match but still....you are a being that possesses far too much power I'm afraid....I can't take the gifts I gave you back but I can atleast level the playing field."

with that the old man smiled and suddenly chains started formed from below and shot straight to his chest. He was expecting to be pierced by it but then it slowly enveloped him and tightened while not painful it was very uncomfortable and the chains suddenly disappeared.

He then got up as the forced that held him vanished and was speculating about what happened but a notification appeared in front of him that made him grimace.

Fucking moderators....I hate em....

 Level has been drastically alterred by an external force

Increased experience debt

Amount of experience till next level:

1000000 experience points needed

Level increase altered for every two levels you level up once but keep the attributes associated with the two levels.

I'm pissed about the large level debt...but isn't the second one a bonus rather than a fucking binding?

He thought to himself as he then stood up and stared quizzically at the elder god before him.

"And lastly this final gift comes from me...it's not everyday I meet a keeper of the true sight"

"true sight? do you mean sight beyond sight that can see things beyond what a normal human can?"

"Hmm you're close to its meaning but let me clarify it, it isn't like gods sight that can see everything in this world for I have that ability but it is rather a step down the ladder from it. You perceive things not ordinarily seen by others and see things not meant to be seen, see past lies and see the true being of what is in front of you, but it's not yet complete....so I will awaken it if you wish, but the pain will not be light it might break you"

those words were heavy and was said firmly he wanted a new skills but he might break as the god said still a little pain wouldn't stop him for the pain that comes the reward will be surely worth it.

"Awaken my eyes to the truth!"

Is what he thought....but all the experience he had under his belt couldn't prepare him for what he was about to experience.

KruaaaAAHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He collapsed on the floor clawing his face as he let out a blood curling roar of pain he convulsed on the ground shaking and rolling as he continued to cry out in pain, gripping his eye holes from which his eyes were removed. Merrick stared at him seemingly unfazed at the sight of a man who lost his eyes and had bleeding eye sockets as he screamed in agony. But he after a few seconds he looked away from his champion and stared at the other hand of the god.

ahhhh ahh tahhhHhh kruaahahahh!!!!!

The elder god opened his right palm and on it floated two small orbs but on closer inspection it was a pair of eye balls floating above it as it moved around eyeing the surroundings.

"Bear with the pain young one....for it will only become worse"

The palms of the god started to glow bright blue and from it flames started to form and rise surrounding the eyes the heat could be felt all the way towards Edwards location where he continued to write in pain.

"guh! ah ! ahhshhahhhhhhh!!!!!" 

He could feel the flames not outside where his skin was but inside his own head as it felt like a volcano was inside his skull pouring out hot lava isnide his eye sockets he continue felt the hear rise and rise as he continued to wail out.

"I will now begin..."

and the worse part of it he could see and feel it at the same time.

The blue flames quickly enveloped the floating eyes and with it the screams only increased the god slowly closed his hand and formed a fist and enclosed the wild blue flame that was inside it. Smoke started to escape the hand as the flames intensity continued and the one with the first person seat at the sight was lying on the other hand of the god screaming.

He could feel the spreading of the flame as it started crawling on every inch of his eye as it turned from white to orange quickly as ashes started to fall from it. His own eye balls spun around the flames as the flame penetrated to the core of the eyes burning it from within as the flame continued to grow.

The lens, pupils and the iris soon disappeared within the blue luminescent flame engulfing it as the blue flame burned everything leaving only the white ball of the eyes.

"AGGGHHH! AHHHH kurraaahah!!!!!! 

He screamed he rolled around and started to bash his head towards the stone hand. His head started to bleed adding the pour of blood below him that kept pouring from his eyes.

Loud thuds can be heard as he pounded his head towards the stone hand and wailed in pain.

"Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!"

but he was soon stopped by a suited man that gave him a swift quick.

Merrick gave him a quick kick towards the chin and made his body flip in the air and falling on his back but he continued to scream out in pain before he could hurt himself anymore Merrick stepped on his chest with his foot covered in jet black aura that held him in place he squirmed and shook his whole body trying to break free from the restraints after a minutes of struggling he quitted down the screaming and went quiet that put a sweat on Merrick.

But he wasn't dead far from it but what came next was even more horrifying than a man’s dying scream.

"Haha.ag..aha..hah.heheheheh ahahahahahahAHAAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHHAHAHAHHAAHAH AAAAH HAHAHAAHAH haaaaaaa"

The maniacal laugh escaped from the one bound on the ground and echoed around the whole area.

The old god saw the scene but ignored it and closed his eyes focusing on the flame he had that continued to burn the eyes.

Seconds, minutes and finally an hour passed since the start of the cleansing. But his laugh still continued only a little bit.

"hahahhaa....hahah hehehehh haaaaaah....."

he tiredly laughed but continued

"It is...done"

The god tiredly said as he opened his palm revealing a pair of eyes that looked no different from before it was burned but a pale blue light surrounded it as the blue hue of the eyes flashed and it disappeared with a flash and appeared back to its rightful place.

With his sight returned he let out a last shout of pain and after a minute he slowly opened his eyes and saw a dark aura grabbing hold of him and a foot firmly placed on his chest not letting him budge one bit and the blank face of his god that hovered above his own.

"agh *cough* can you give me a minute....and some water *cough*....and maybe some aspirin with a side of beer would be nice"

The god seeing he was more or less back to normal removed his feet and dispersed the aura binding him as he stretched out his hand as it disappeared and a void materialized in front of him as he pulled a teapot and a cup from it and poured himself some tea and poured the rest towards the downed man’s face but he quickly opened his mouth and welcome the warm but refreshing beverage as it flowed through his throat.

"Thanks.."

"No worries,but you did creep me out with your madman like laugh....I've seen a lot of crazy shit and I mean A LOT but that quickly found a spot in top two"

"Yup didn't want to do that but it helps cope with the pain....I first did it back when I was captured and brutally tortured by a Chinese triad but that's a story for another time, but what’s top one?"

"I'm not keen on telling my sexual exploits but two words, barbed holes that's all I can say"

The two conversed as if what happened earlier didn't occur but the two was quickly hushed by the great god.

"I see you survived....good I was somewhat taken aback by your sudden laughter in the middle but it seems you are fine....sort of"

That earned a chuckle from the champion

"With this you have gained a valuable ability as you're gonna need all the edge you have young one if you wish to survive this war....truth be told you are the last champion to set foot in Eos and it has been 20 years since the champions came, I cannot help you in that regard but with this much and your capabilities, I have faith that you can accomplish the task Merrick will give you...and achieve something you desired that was taken from you in the world you came"

The statue then slowly moved his hand downward and as it reached the floor the two jumped off and landed on the ground.

Merrick falling like a boss while Edward fell ass first as he still disoriented by the earlier pain he felt

"I wish you luck young champion on your journey and as he might be a conceited, self righteous and prideful man."

"Hey!"

Merrick cut in between but was ignored.

"Don't forget gluttonous, idiot and crazy haired"

"hohohoho That too, that too...still he is someone who values others rather than himself....and he carries a burden heavier than what one can bear...which is why I ask you to continue following him despite what might happen in the future for he won’t abandon you if you follow him"

"Don't worry old man as much as he is a pain in the ass, and I definitely promise we will end up arguing and fighting a lot....I can see myself following him even if means risking my life cause he's like me after all..."

That comment made Merrick snort and earned a smirk from him

"Alright alright enough with the useless chatter we've wasted enough time and I know you're dying to see the world yada yada you need to quickly gain strength and with that bloody debt you earned you need to work fast and harder but with the 'cheat' you got it would take about a 2 years to catch up with the strongest"

Merrick machine gunned him with a lot of info such as he wont be able to contact him freely any more when he leaves this space and will only receive some messages from him, don't attract attention too much on the first year focus more and gaining strength and lastly pray to him every day....which got a quizzical look from Edward and made the god retort with.

"Pray, so I get a status update on what happened to you and if you don't I swear you'll regret finding out and also you'll get a class quest after you level up to 10 just pray and I'll give you your quest"

He rolled his eyes at the warning but took it to heart as he knew it wouldn't be advisable to check what he would do, probably open a void inside his ass or reverse the flow of shit out of his own body but he hesitated to find out. He was more interested at the class he'll receive and Merrick would pick what would fit him best.

A portal then opened in front of him signaling it's time to start his journey which seemed to utterly be delayed because some writer decided to add some shit at the beginning but he wouldn't know. But now it will finally start.

He then faced the high god and Merrick once more before leaving.

"Thanks a lot for the gifts I'll put it to good use..." he said as he crossed his fingers behind his back like child and made his god smirk.

"Yeah yeah and if you're thinking I'll cry when you leave I would fucking celebrate this occasion of finally getting rid of you it's been a fucking week of hell with you around so I can finally rest....oh and one last advice you better learn how to fly"

He then shot a big amount of aura that formed into a hand and pushed the champion inside the portal but he let out words that he would remember for while.

"What? ahhh you diiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick!!!"

The portal then disappeared with a poof and the two gods now remained in the room

"He's just like you Merrick....seeing him reminds me of the past"

"Yup....but I was much better looking and less annoying....still he does remind me of myself..."

"Make that exactly like you..but no matter I've already spent too much time with the ritual and now have even less by awakening his gift...we must discuss everything we need to as I will finally rest....hiding inside this statue has been more torment than the sickness I acquired...."

"Yeah...sorry to hear about that gramps but now let talk business......"

He then stared at the stone statue with a hard gaze as the next words left his mouth

"We need to kill that damn demon once and for all...."