The Underworld:

Alex's soul went straight to river Styx thinking he would go to the heavens but the reaper told him that he will be delivered straight to the god of the underworld Hades to unlock his divine magic and showed him a different line.

Alex was surprised because the line heading toward the divine magic headquarters is very long. He asked the kid in front of him about what was going on and he told him that every one of these guys is waiting to unlock a fitting divine magic.

"Ok, I guess we will have to wait for a long time, and by the way what is your name, and how did you die?"

"Ok, my name is Kahn Adrian, the heir to the imperial throne of the Gallic Empire, my family knows about divine magic and I was sick and dying anyway so I hope I will return and help my family in their struggle against the nobility of the nation and I hope we can be friends"

Alex offered to help the young heir once they were resurrected, after 3 days in the Divine realm which equals a year in the human world, Alex and his friend reached the divine HQ where they will be tested.

Hades' Room:

Alex entered the God of the Underworld's room, he was anxious and wanted to quickly know what kind of divine magic.

Sensing his desire to quickly finish the test, Hades told the kid that he would only test what are his desires and future personality once he grew up, a minute later Hades put him in a hypnotized state and started the test.

The mana and aura networks started to be free from their seal, revealing an evil dark energy that tried to suck the god's energy but he stopped and started asking:" Kid, your unconscious will answer the questions for you now, what are your greatest desires?".

An evil smile appeared from the unconscious kid:" My my, I never thought I would be awakened, I am this kid's unconscious hate against his father's neglect and desire for more power. Since he is a kid, I lay dormant until he grows oh and one last piece of information I'm more than one simple emotion"

Hades immediately chose to give him his divine magic and once the kid woke up, he was informed of his abilities and that he had to go to the training station to undergo ten days of training.

He understood what he meant and carried on to train on his magic, alongside his best Kahn the Imperial Heir.

Divine Training Yard:

Once they reached the training station, Alex and his friend went to different locations.

Minutes later, he arrived at the designated training facility and greeted his instructor.

"Hello kid, my name is Zagrios, your instructor and Hades' Son now I will start your training". he started by explaining the floating and flying ability and then told his student to do it.

Alex tried to float but he lost control over his mana and fell, he then tried several times until he finally succeeded and even started flying and then he was told to go down to learn the next technique.

The instructor explained that to learn this technique he would need to be resurrected and that he needs to ask for his father's permission; moreover he told his student that he needs to go with him to see the God of the Underworld.

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Hades' Mansion:

After two days, Zagrios and his student entered the mansion and went straight to the throne room.

"Greetings my father, for this kid's training it is necessary that he is brought back to life." said the underworld prince

"Permission granted, also don't forget to teach him how to gain power and become a king. Just convince him that means justify the ends."

Zagrios bowed and both left the palace and went to the resurrection room.

Both the teacher and the student jumped into the portal officially leaving the underworld.

Dyrrhachium village, year 412

Alex pulled himself out of the grave and met the prince of the underworld. Together, they journeyed to the Loria Graves.

Alex received intensive training from the prince on how to create an army of undead soldiers. It took several days, but Alex persisted and eventually succeeded in mastering the skill after he failed too many times.

He summoned thousands of undead soldiers, to show his teacher the results and the prince was so happy.

"My dear student, this is just the beginning. The next step may involve reuniting with your family." the prince paused: "Oh spoiler alert, both your brothers died, your mother was raped, and your father is severely injured".

Alex was so angry that he almost sent his undead army to kill everyone but his teacher stopped him telling him to get stronger before thinking about revenge.

The next skill that the prince decided to teach his student is called inferno, he did a demonstration and burned evidence of grave robbery.

"You must channel all your dark energy, 'cause it will help you learn this power very well." he then demanded that he follow what he did and Alex succeeded after several botched attempts that almost killed him.

Early in the morning, they decided to leave before anyone caught them messing with the Grave.

Two villagers came after noticing noises and were shocked to find only empty tombs and went to report it to the village Chief.

The Rodgers' house:

Axel was resting, sad that he lost all his children and angry at his inability to protect his children. He was unable to protect the honor of his wife who was assaulted by four noble clan leaders injuring her and her husband who tried to defend his wife.

The heir of the Carina Elves clan, Andrai Carina, tried to assault the Rodgers family after he teleported right behind Elena.

She tried to take her own life to prevent him from further humiliating her, Unfortunately for the elf, both Alex and Zagrios came right in time and killed the elven kid.

The mother was utterly shocked to see her youngest son return, she quickly told her husband and he quickly came to see his son.

"Oh my son, I missed you, and I am so sorry for what I did to you?" Cried while hugging his son.

Suddenly Zagrios decided to interfere carrying a decree:" The gods of Olympus decide this:

-Alex will become the Emperor of the Eastern part of the collapsed Roman empire.

-Zagrios shall be his permanent guide and teacher and must educate his students well.

-Do not think that you won't get your revenge as you have the richest provinces of the former empire under your control and you can help your ally".

When Alex heard this decree, he didn't know if he was happy or sad as he is a kid that doesn't understand politics but the prince decided to explain to him by showing him a map he had.

"This is the map of the post-Roman states, we are now in the Gallic empire that controls Gallia, Hispania, and Germania Minor and britannia. The nation bordering us is the second Roman Republic that controls Italy, Illyria, and Africa province after they conquered it. Before you ask how did everyone gain magic, it is a secret but the collapse triggered magical energy and gave everyone the ability to manipulate mana".

Alex understood everything and decided to move with his parents to Byzantium city, the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire.

Byzantium, Eastern Rome capital:

All the people who served Emperor Demetrius Andronicus were at the palace with him on his bed, even the priest of Delphi who prayed to the Gods to find a successor as the dying emperor didn't have a son but had two daughters.

Both Alex and Zagrios, alongside the Rodgers family, appeared in front of the imperial palace but before entering he turned to his teacher: "Now explain to a twelve years old kid, why am I so important? what is this prophecy that Filipe the dragon guy talked about before my death?"

The underworld prince laughed at his student's question and ignored it, the kid understood what he meant and together they told the guards to open the imperial palace.

Inside the palace, December 412:

The prince of the Underworld and his protege entered the palace, they greeted the bureaucrats and then Alex was told to talk to Markus Leontius, the priest of Delphi while he went straight to the dying ruler

"Hello, I assume you're the kid our oracle mentioned. Very well we shall immediately crown you as emperor of the east". he then went to the dying Emperor and told him that he found the chosen successor.

Demetrius woke up from his bed and teleported to the throne room, everyone bowed to him except the possible successor.

"Hello kid with the white hair, may I ask what your name is ?"

Alex turned his attention to the Emperor: "My name is Alex Rodgers and here are my parents, Axel who believed in my potential even when I 'am still a kid, and my mother who took care of me and my plans are ruling this nation well and reunification of the entire roman empire and also I have a secret plan that you don't need to worry about"

After hearing the answer, Demetrius abdicated the throne and passed the crown to Alex making him the new emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire.

Divine world:

Kahn heard the news of his friend becoming the emperor, he was sad because he thought he lost an ally but Zeus assured him that the struggle against the corrupt nobles of the Gallic empire will start and that he will receive help.

“Your friend Alex plans to avenge his family's honor and the loss of his two brothers. If he discovers that the nobles are supported by the Roman Republic, it could be disastrous for the restored republican state."

Kahn agreed and hoped that Alex wouldn't forget his promise.

Zeus decided to allow Kahn to be resurrected but before he left the divine world, the king of the gods ordered his student to inform his friend that the Republicans are the ones that were responsible for empowering the nobles

After completing his training Kahn was resurrected by his master