When Arne walked through the door, he knew that he had arrived in the mortal world because the mana outside and the mana inside the boundary space are different.
What he saw for the first time in the mortal world is none other than… forest again…
Arne wanted to find a place for him to live but he didn't know where.
In the end, he chose to fly around the world. He wants to see what the world could offer him.
"If I'm not wrong, I am in Germany right now. Let's head to the south."
Why did Arne know? Because he can see Hohenzollern Castle not far away. That means he wasn't that far from the city.
Arne saw the beautiful and magnificent castle with awe. He swore that if he has money, he will buy that castle immediately. If it was not for sale? That's impossible unless their brains are broken.
Back to the topic, Arne wanted to go to the south because he felt that something would happen there. He didn't know when but he was sure that something big would happen. To be exact, in Israel and Egypt.
"«Dragonization»!"
After Arne finished his incantation, a pair of dark gray dragon wings appeared behind him. This is one of the authorities he got from Nidhogg called «Dragonization». This authority allowed Arne to transform into Nidhogg and he could also transform only a part of his body too. When transformed, Arne could use the dragon power that he got from Nidhogg.
"«Trickster Trap»!"
His magic power enveloped him and his body gradually became invisible. This is one of the authorities he got from Loki called «Trickster Trap». This authority allowed him to create an illusion or a domain full of traps at its full power.
Arne used «Trickster Trap» because he didn't want anyone to notice him when he was flying. If a mortal saw him, wouldn't they be afraid?
After activating all his authorities, Arne flies to the sky and heads south. First stop, Dubai.
Why Dubai? Because there are many rich people there.
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Let's go back to a few minutes ago.
After Arne got out of «Asgard», a big turbulence happened in the mortal world.
A wave of magic power that can only be sensed by those who live in the supernatural world appeared. For the Campione, they all feel very familiar with those energies.
"A new king has been born."
That was what they all knew. A new Campione has been born. The Seventh King has appeared. They don't know if this is a blessing or not. If the new Campione was a tyrant devil king like Voban, of course, it won't be good.
But they can't do anything even if that happens. Even if all the mages attacked a Campione, they can't win at all. The difference was like heaven and earth.
No one wants to fight against a Campione except they are crazy. The Campione themselves are all crazy people. Who was in their right mind to fight against a God after all?
But because of their foolishness, they became the strongest when they killed the Heretic Gods.
Of course for a Campione like Voban, they could only curse him in their heart unless they want to turn into ash.
Meanwhile in another part of the world…
An old man with short silver hair that was slicked back and a pair of sharp emerald-colored eyes was sitting on his throne while grinning. He wore a gray business suit with a white shirt and a black tie under a high-collared gray long coat. He has the air of a predator around him like a wolf.
"HAHAHA!! I wonder how strong he will be in a few years."
He was like a hunter that waited for his prey to become fat before eating him.
China, Holy Cult of the Five Mountains.
A very beautiful woman was looking at her disciples who were training their martial arts with a smile. She suddenly chuckled and the disciples stopped their training and looked at their master in confusion. She has black hair that was tied into buns on each side with a pair of beautiful pink lotus flowers on top of them. Her beauty is not something that can be achieved and she gave out transcendence and ancient aura with a pair of beautiful jade green eyes.
"Hehe… a new challenge has been born for me!"
Alexandria.
A beautiful girl was about to enter the portal gate in front of her before stopping for a while because she felt a familiar burst of energy. She has short black hair that flows smoothly to her nape and a pair of turquoise eyes. Her skin was slightly tanned and she wore a white robe that made her appearance similar to a nun. It hasn't been that long since she felt this energy. She knew that it meant that a new brother had been born. She only shook her head lightly and entered the portal. There are still many people she needs to save.
Britain.
A young man stood in front of something that kept pouring out magic power from it. He has short black hair and a pair of black eyes. He was about to take away the item from the treasury like a thief but he stopped and frowned slightly. He knew that another troublesome person had appeared in this world.
"Humph. I don't care as long as he didn't prevent me or hinder me from getting the Holy Grail. But if he did…"
He didn't finish his words and took the item immediately. When he took it, the alarm turned on indicating that something was stolen from their vault. The young man didn't panic and only left a letter with "This is interesting, I'm taking it." written on it. After that, he immediately disappeared as fast as lightning from there.
America, Los Angeles.
A slender man with a black suit and a high-collared cape was fighting against a ten years old brunette girl. He wore a metallic mask to cover his face. He was like a hero that came out of a movie.
"Tch. Another kind of you has appeared."
The brunette girl said while frowning.
"Humph!"
The man didn't answer her and attacked her again. Both of them were arch-nemesis and always fought when they met.
Italy, Piazza del Campo.
A young man with spiky blonde hair and blue eyes were currently frowning. He was very serious right now. He didn't know what flavor he needed to choose. This is not the first time he was like this and won't be the last time either. He was currently choosing the flavor for the gelato he was going to buy.
"Ha… how long will this continue?"
Beside him, a man in a black suit with black hair was sighing continuously when he saw his king and friend act like an idiot.
"I know! I will take the pistachio!"
The blonde young man said with a face full of excitement. He was very excited because he felt a familiar energy. It was the same as the energy he has right now.
After taking his gelato, the young man immediately turned to his friend.
"Let's go and meet him, my dear and trusted friend Andrea! A new kin of mine has been born! I want to meet him and fight!"
"A new Campione? Do you know where he is?"
"..."
"..."
"... I don't?"
"Then how do you want to meet him, you idiot?! Let's go back, you still have a lot of work!"
Andrea said while dragging his idiot king.
"Ehhhh…"
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At night.
It didn't take that long for Arne to reach Dubai. He took his time when he was flying and saw what the mortal world could offer him. What he could say was that nature was very beautiful. He can't describe it in words. But, sometimes he would see some damaged nature that makes him feel pity. This world is very beautiful. But, the people living in it were very cruel. How unfortunate.
When he reached Dubai, he couldn't help but be amazed. There were many skyscrapers but the city was still very beautiful. Colorful lights shine in the city at night. Many rich people live in Dubai because there is no income tax there. They got money without being reduced by anything. This place was like a utopia. Safety, living, leisure have all been guaranteed.
"From the knowledge I got, the best place and the place where the rich gathered would be Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab. Which one to choose…"
Arne felt conflicted right now. He wants to get the most benefit and how to get them would be the place where there are many rich people there.
"Forget it. Why choose one when you can do both?"
He decided to become a little greedy for a better life. Who didn't want money? From his knowledge, money was also power. If he can get a lot of money, he can become more and more powerful. He could use his power against those who live in the supernatural part of the world. But, for those who don't, at least he can use the money to defeat them without causing too much trouble.
"My thoughts and will, my mind and memory. Assist me at my work, bring me all the news and treasures of the world!"
After Arne finished his incantation, a pair of black ravens appeared on his shoulders. They are one of the authorities he got from Odin, called «Huginn and Muninn». Similar to «Geri and Freki», both of them were «Subordinate Gods» too. They could turn invisible and steal anything as long as no one was wearing or holding them.
"I am the God of Mischief. I trick others with my illusion and trick them with my shapeshift. Transform my body and let me fool the world!"
Arne chanted again and this time, the pair of ravens flew from his shoulders and transformed into a pair of men. This is one of the authorities he got from Loki called «Masquerade». This authority allowed him to transform himself or others into anything. As long as the spell hit them, they would transform into anything that Arne wants. This transformation can be maintained as long as he has enough mana to support it or if the spell was broken by someone.
"One of you will go to Palm Jumeirah and the other will go to Burj Al Arab. I want you two to stay here and build me an empire. Just create a company and then grab those rich people's assets and money. If someone from the government wants to use the law or hinder us, just manipulate or control their mind."
"Yes, Master."
The pair of men nodded and turned into ravens again before flying to the sky.
How could Arne have this strategy?
That's because he got «Divine Wisdom» that he got from Odin and «Fast Thinker» from Loki. Loki was known as a trickster and he could create something very fast because he thinks very fast and creatively. Like the time where he created a dart from mistletoe to kill Baldur.
For the transformation, as long as Arne allowed them, they could transform back to humans and as long as Arne has sufficient mana, he could maintain them as long as he wants. Fortunately, Arne has «Infinite Mana». That means he didn't need to worry about his mana wasn't sufficient. But again, it will strain his body and mind if he uses them in a huge amount and continuously. Mana and magic power are the same for your information. Don't be confused.
There is still one thing that he needs to do tonight.
"The ravenous one and the greedy one. Bring the meat and nourishment to your king! Fight for me, the wolf-warriors!"
After he finished his incantation, a pair of black and white wolves appeared out of his shadow.
"Go and call the wolf-warriors. Tell the Magic Association in Dubai to not hinder me in my affairs."
The wolves nodded and immediately summoned their subordinates.
This is a very important thing to do. With how many assets were transferred tonight, they will surely become suspicious and even the government might ask them to investigate this matter. Arne didn't want to be bothered by those people so he sent Geri and Freki to send his message to the Magic Association.
Then, the Magic Association will inform the government about this. And what could they do? They could only sighed and shook their heads and turned a blind eye to this matter while pitying those rich people. Some of them could be also robbed out of their assets and the government can only give them some money and benefits to cover this matter so those normal won't know about the existence of the supernatural world.
Arne wants to take Dubai as his domain and kingdom. Then, he will gradually usurp other countries that didn't have any Campione ruled over them.
In his mind, more countries = more money, more money = more powers, more powers = stronger.
After that, Arne went to a five-star hotel near him to take a sleep. His body can maintain itself without sleep for a long time and he didn't need to rest. But, sleeping and eating are nature and behavior rather than an obligation for him. He wants to become stronger but he also needs some relaxation.
After using an illusion from «Trickster Trap» to the receptionist, he got the best room there. He immediately went into the room and jumped directly to the bed.
"So comfy…"
Arne felt like he was in heaven right now. As expected of the best presidential suite of a five-star hotel. Before he gets his own house, he will stay here. Maybe he will kidnap the bed he was using right now and bring it back…
Arne was about to sleep when he heard Great Sage talking to him.
『Arne.』
'Hmm? What is it, Great Sage?'
『Based on the knowledge about Campione from «Akashic Records», each Campione has their theme and traits.』
Arne was confused about what Great Sage meant.
'What do you mean?'
『Each Campione has their trait, persona, and theme of personality. For example, the maiden from the east, she likes to time travel to the past to help people and she always does that. For her persona, she was a mysterious one. Another example would be the swordsman from Italy. His theme is swordsman while his trait is always challenging someone into a spar and fight. His personas are… stupid, idiot, and carefree.』
'...So, do I need that too?'
『Not exactly. But, I suggest that you create your own persona. A persona that you show when people meet and see you. It is better if you think carefully about it because if you were acting friendly and weak, even those weak magicians will treat you like subordinates even though they didn't say it directly. They may even manipulate you to do what they want to benefit them. As a king and the one who killed Gods, you should show them that you are capable of doing that. A Campione will at least have these five traits. A king, savage, leader, cunning, and… moron.』
'Hm…'
Arne frowned when he heard what Great Sage said. Of course, he didn't want to be underestimated and he didn't like to be manipulated. He has many authorities from Norse Heretic Gods where most of them are barbarians and savages. They do what they want and don't like to be ordered or they will rebel and act indifferent.
『You must think about this carefully.』
'No need. I know what to do. For my theme… it will be power hunger and money grubber I guess? I mean… Greedy… that's also my goal after all. The theme should match my goal, right?'
『Yes, it is. For example, the Prince of Black Lightning from Britain. His theme is a thief and he does that to achieve his goal. His goal is to obtain the Holy Grail.』
Arne nodded but his expression turned into confusion after that.
'How do you know his goal?'
『Akashic Records recorded all the things in the Omniverse. There is also an Akashic Records in this world but it was only a small fragment of the real thing. The real thing is obviously your «Akashic Records» that I have accessed all the time. Although only 2% was unlocked, it was already very good enough and even too overpowered. If it was 100% unlocked, you could even have all the knowledge in the Omniverse. You will become Nigh-Omniscience as you have information of anything but you can't see the future.』
'Powerful… do you know how to unlock it?'
『No idea. No data was found.』
Arne sighed but he didn't feel disappointed. He knew that there are no shortcuts to success. There may be but it won't last long and in the end, it will disappear. It seems like he can't be too greedy. If «Akashic Records» were fully unlocked, he wouldn't need to bother searching for power.
'Forget it. Let's go back to the topic. My theme has been determined. It will be power hunger and money grubber. For my trait, I think I'm talented in becoming cunning and manipulative because of the authorities I got from Loki. Well, those are only traits that can be used on enemies though. I don't want to do that to my allies after all. Well, not like I need that many allies…'
Arne suddenly realized something. He was shocked. There was a knowledge that he got from Freya about love and sex. There was something called BDSM and he felt that he was quite an S after he said his traits…
He shook his head and tried to forget about it. He was still very young. a 10 years old boy can't get horny and he didn't want to talk about love right now although he was quite attracted and interested because he was still weak. Maybe 4 to 6 years later…
On that date, he will surely be stronger than he was right now.
'The last should be my persona… I will go with the dominant tyrant. I mean, I will act dominant on others so they won't underestimate me or think that they could manipulate me.'
『Yes. That was already good enough. Be careful that those personas, traits, and themes might change you and even gradually become a part of you. I suggest that you find something that you could cherish so you won't lose yourself in your act.』
Arne was confused for a bit but he immediately understood what Great Sage meant. Sometimes, you would imitate someone because you like how they act and it will gradually turn into one of your traits too. It might be good if what you imitate was a good thing. But, if it only makes you worse, then you might need something or someone that can remind you of how you were before so you won't forget about your original self.
'It's okay. I got you right, Great Sage?'
『... No answer. I am a cognitive intelligence that can't feel any emotions and feelings. I suggest that you found a girlfriend instead.』
'Girlfriend? Forget it. Maybe later…'
Great Sage didn't answer Arne anymore somehow. Arne only shrugged his shoulders after Great Sage disappeared and immediately closed his eyes. Tomorrow, he will train his authorities to understand them better. Who knows, he might even create a combo.
That night, the whole Dubai and media industry were in panic and chaos. There is news of asset transfer all over there. Although the transfer was aimed at two different companies, after they checked, the chairman and owner of those two companies are the same. In his sleep, Arne has told Geri and Freki to register his identity after they sent his message to the people from the Magic Association. He registered himself with the "Arne Vasilius" as his name.
Arne was the name that Odin gave him and Arne liked this name very much. He liked it very much because of a story where there is an eagle on top of the world tree Yggdrasil that watches over anything from above. For Vasilius, that was the name he gained after four hours of sleep. His body rested but his mind kept thinking of the best name for him. Finally, he went with Vasilius because it was derived from the Greek word Basileus which has the meaning of "King".
His corporation name was Vasilius Corporation. It was simple and direct. The two companies under it were the two companies run by Huginn and Muninn with the help of Geri, Freki, and their wolf warriors. Activating three authorities continuously might slightly affect him for now but it won't be too long before it was as easy as breathing.
His corporation has many assets that even if he was a normal person, the government might use monopoly law on him. The people in the world were wondering what happened that they sold their assets suddenly and even felt very weird. But, they are only normal people so they can't find the true reason no matter what. For those who live on the supernatural side, they can only turn a blind eye on this matter and the other Campione didn't care about this kind of thing.
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