Ivory Tower...
It's been two days since I began studying these runes, and by now I have two extremely useful spells that have solved one of my worries.
The first one is called [selectivam progressio memoriae extergimus] (Selective Program Memory Wipe); this beautiful spell allows me to target specific memories, and not only that, but it can also be used automatically in case of an emergency.
The second one is called [subitis anima retrieval] (Emergency Soul Retrieval); this one is one of the most important and is basically like a respawn in videogames, but the difference is that I need to make the body myself.
"With these two spells, I don't have to fear if any psycho attacks people for whom I care."
The first spell is a more advanced type of erase memory magic; it's nothing complicated, but the second one has many conditions and restrictions in order to properly work, and there's nothing that I can do to change that.
[Master, the assignment has been completed.]
Ivory disturbs my thoughts.
"Oh, already, well, aren't you fast?"
[Thank you]
"Very well, launch the satellite; remember to do it stealthily and connect to my network the same way."
[Understood]
"Also, the new types of golems will be used inside the tower as staff and administration workers."
[Very well, master]
"Good"
{Only one more day, and the Atlanteans will come}
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The next day...
[Status Window]
Name: Isaac Kent (LVL 60)
Class: [Unavailable][Wizard(lvl.15)][Summoner(lvl.15)][High Wizard(lvl.15)][Forbidden Arts User (LVL.15)][Sorcerer(lvl.10)][Arcane Summoner(lvl.10)][Arcanist(Lvl. 7)]
Job: [OmniCraftsman(Max)]
[Body: 115] [Mind: 180(+40)] [Soul: 125][Luck: 29] [Faith: 15]
Magic: [Kèter'elyon] [Ein Sòf]
Equipment:
[Master Mage Robe Set (increase magic damage by 30%)]
[Sseeth's Gloves [Skill: Sseeth's Blessing] (Artifact)
[Master Elemental Staff (increase elemental damage by 35%) (unique)]
[Ring of the Berserker] [Skill: Mage's Bane] (unique) (left hand)
[Ring of Telekinesis] [Skill: Telekinesis] (Rare) (left hand)
[Necklace of the Arch-Mage] (increase intelligence by 40) (increase mind recovery by 25%) (Unique)
[Forbidden Mask (decrease mana consumption by 25%)] [Skills: Anonymous, Omnibreather] (Unique)
[Inventory] (Healing, Mind, Stamina Potions, Soul Orb, Dragon Orb (Earth))
Artifact: [Wheel of Elements]
Active Skills:[Fireball] [Wind Slash] [Shadow Bind][Rock Golem] [Sacrifice] [Dark Vision] [Lightning] [Ice Spear] [Repulsive Blast][Drain Touch] [Dark Bargain] [Hex][Minor Protection] [Flame Pillar][Crackling Lance] [Flaming Skull][Arcanist Cloak] [Arcane Distortion][Arcane Ward] [Blood Thorns][Aspects of the Dragon God] [Telekinesis]
Job Skills: [Jack of All Trades, Master of All]
Passive Skills:[Damage Transfer]
[Resistance(All +75%)][Multicasting][Sseeth's Blessing][Mage's Bane][Immortal]
Traits:[Troll's Blood] [Tough Skin][Brain Boost] [Mind Shield] [Parallel Thinking][Soul Sight] [Soul Shield]
Funds: [7,895,000]
[Attributes points available: 4]
I checked my status window to prepare for this adventure.
I was already outside in the port; this is a new construction that was ordered to be built for these occasions. After all, it will not be the last time that I deal with Atlanteans.
"Ok, I'm ready."
{Only a couple of levels more to select a new class}
[Master, a submarine ship has been detected.]
"Got it; let them through."
[Understood]
As soon as I gave my order, the barrier surrounding the island opened a space just enough for the ship to go through.
*Splash*
The ship came out to the surface.
*Psst*
Then one of the top vents opened up, and from it came three Atlanteans.
"Is it a pleasure to see you again, mister Sephiroth?(Vulko)
The same man who calmed the prince came back.
"Vulko wasn't?"
"Indeed, mister Sephiroth(Vulko)
He did a courtesy bow, to which I responded by doing the same. After the formal greetings, I asked the important question.
"Very well, are we ready to leave?"
"Oh, of course, this way" (Vulko)
He made way for me to move into the ship, which I did. I wasn't going to be a difficult guest, well, I guess not until they forced me.
I entered the submarine ship by climbing down a ladder. When we reached the bottom, the hole atmosphere changed, and the ground and walls were like they came out of a sci-fi movie. It was indeed an interesting technology, and I can see that they really are an advanced species.
{It is a shame that all this knowledge is wasted on the bottom of the ocean.}
As we were walking around the ship, I started to notice something: this is not a warship, not even a scout ship. This ship feels more like a cruise ship than anything else.
"Dear guest, you can take any room you want" (Vulko)
My escort, Vulko, stopped walking, then pointed into the different doors on his left side.
"Very well, then. I pick that one."
I chose the one on the far right side.
"Understood, then we will inform you when we arrive at our destination; if you need anything, these two gentlemen will provide you with it." (Vulko)
He pointed at the two guards that were following us.
"Thank you"
I made another courtesy bow, then I approached the room that I chose.
*Tssip*
The door automatically opens up.
*Tssip*
Then it closed by itself.
"Interesting"
The room was indeed like a cruise ship; there was a bed, a closet, a table, a mini fridge, and a bathroom. It had everything.
*Thud* *thud*
I hear the two guards position themselves in front of my room.
{I'm a guest or a prisoner, I wonder}
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Meanwhile, in Atlantis...
On the throne room, the Queen and her must-trusting people were there when suddenly a guard entered the room.
"My Queen, the person known as Sephiroth, is already on the Beluga(Atlantean Guard).
"Very well, keep monitoring their status every 10 minutes." (Atlanna)
"Yes, Queen(Atlantean Guard) He made a bow and returned from where he came.
"Are our forces ready?" (Atlanna)
The queen directed her gaze to her right side.
"Yes, Queen, they are ready for anything" (Rodunn) He confidently responded.
"Good"(Atlanna)
On the Beluga...
It's been a couple of hours since we left when suddenly I hear something outside my door.
*Knock* *Knock*
"Mister Sephiroth, in a moment we will be arriving at Atlantis." (Vulko)
"Understood"
I stood up from the bed that I was on, and I approached the door.
*Tssi*
When the door opened up, I could see Vulko and the two guards behind him.
"Follow me, Mister"(Vulko)
"Lead the way."
I started to follow him deeper into the ship. We passed many people who were operating the ship and also many guards, all of them armed.
"..."
An uncomfortable silence was present, maybe because neither of us knew our intentions.
Lucky for me, the silence didn't last long...
*Beep*
[All crew, prepare for docking.] [I repeat, all crew, prepare for docking.]
*Shake* *Shake*
The whole ship shook up a little bit, then it stopped. Suddenly, water started to pour into the ship nonstop.
*Tssi*
As the water began to fill the ship, Vulko and the guards began to take off their headwear.
All of us began to float, and as the water filled everything, I used my ring of telekinesis to keep myself on the floor.
*Thud*
A door opened up from outside, and Vulko and the guards were the first ones to respond by going towards it; their speed increased significantly.
(That's fish people for you.)
I used my ring to levitate towards the door, and when I finally reached it, I was greeted with a magnificent view.
"Welcome to Atlantis, Mister Sephiroth"(Vulko)
(Indeed, very pretty, but...)
The city was impressive; if Azarath and Avalon were old cities, Atlantis was the epitome of futuristic.
Grand buildings and houses adorned with neon lights, huge roads filled with different kinds of people and aquatic creatures, advanced machinery, and on this particular occasion, a huge display of the Atlanti's Army.
Rows and rows of soldiers, along with what looked like battleships and advanced weaponry, were displayed before me.
(Interesting—a little crude but interesting.)
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"Our guest has arrived, my queen" (Rodunn)
*Sigh*
"Let's get this over with"(Queen Atlanna)
In the Royal Throne, Atlanna and her people were prepared to receive this "guest," so she deployed her Royal Guard and the Atlantis Military.
*Thud* *Thud* *Thud*
Steps could be heard outside of the Royal Chamber, then it stopped.
*Creack*
From outside, the grand doors were open, revealing a familiar face. Vulko, behind him, everyone could see a strange person; he was wearing an even stranger mask along with some robes with strange symbols on them.
"My Queen..."(Vulko)
He moved into the center of the room, made a light bow, and then moved aside to present the guest.
"This person right here is Mr. Sephiroth" (Vulko)
When his name was mentioned, a strange person floated beside Vulko.
"That's...(Magic)(Queen Atlanna)
"It's an honor to meet you, Queen Atlanna."
The guest made a cordial bow, then moved his sight directly into her eyes or so she thought in reality he was observing the golden Trident that she was holding.
(So this is the Replica of the Trident of Poseidon, a Divine Weapon)
As he was admiring the trident the queen was not that trilled.
She could feel it; this person wasn't normal; it felt like a monster was staring right into her soul.
For a moment, she didn't know what to do. The impact was greater on her due to her bloodline; she could feel more pressure than any other person in the room.
*Cough*
"Mmh?"
"Eh?"(Queen Atlanna)
Rodunn got the attention of the two of them.
"My Queen, please..." (Rodunn)
"Yes, right, it is a pleasure to meet you, mister Sephiroth. Vulko told us about the unfortunate first encounter with my people. I hope that you can forgive my son; he is still young and he needs to explore more." (Queen Atlanna)
Soon she recovered her composure and began to recover her royal disposition.
"Of course, I'm not that petty to hold grudges for the words of a child, and I will also like to apologize for my words at that time."
(Hmm, this will be more tricky than I thought.) (Queen Atlanna)
"Of course..."
For a couple of minutes, pleasantries were exchanged between the two of them, and finally the topic of the land was brought up.
"Vulko told me that you wish to buy the land that you currently occupy, isn't it?"(Queen Atlanna)
"If that's allowed, I will love to, but if it is not possible, I will not be opposed to making a deal that we both benefit from."
"And what can you possibly have that Atlantis is in need of?"
An arrogant voice interrupted the conversation.
*Creack*
The doors of the royal chamber were opened by the prince of Atlantis and the two guards on the Beluga.
"Son..."(Queen Atlanna)
*Murmurs*
The royal chamber was in turmoil; the prince wasn't supposed to be here due to his recent behavior, but someone violated the queen's orders.
"Silence!" (Queen Atlanna)
*Bam*
She slammed the Royal Trident on the ground, silencing everyone in the room.
"I'm sorry, mother, for coming late; I had some important business to take care of.(Prince Orm)
He moved into the center of the room and bowed his head slightly, showing an apologetic face.
(Clever kid, now how are you going to respond, Queen?)
Facing this situation, Atlanna chose unity over respect.
"Is it alright, son...Come take a seat." (Queen Atlanna)
She made a hand motion to her side, where a smaller chair was.
"Yes" (Prince Orm)
He moved to her side and sat on the chair. After taking his seat, he arrogantly looked at the groundwalker and repeated his words more arrogantly than before.
"Well, we are waiting. What can you possibly have that Atlantis needs?" (Prince Orm)
(Ha, this kid has the qualities for pissing people off; maybe the fault is his xenophobic father. Well, now what to do.)
{Force or Politics...hmm...}
[Master, Atlanti's ships had been detected.]
*Sigh*
(Force it is...)
Only a couple of seconds had passed since the question was asked, but the Queen noticed something—something wasn't right, and unfortunately, the next words of the guest confirmed that.
"Words can be forgiven, but actions have consequences. Today I will teach Atlantis a lesson of humility and responsibility."
([Aspect of the Dragon God])
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