*Gulp*

Milton looked at the massive black aircraft and knew what it was in an instant. The X-men's ever so famous modified blackbird.

"Hand over the guy with all the knowledge or we'll have to take him by force."

"Now, why on Earth would we do that?"

Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the Justice League looked prepared for a fight. Milton knew that losing any of the heroes was gonna be a major loss and he knew that everything would be pointless.

"Wait, let's just talk this out. I'm sure we can all be reasonable about this."

Batman used a special comm system, "Meet us at the hangar at X and Y coordinates."

The modified blackbird flew to the hangar and out walked some of Marvel's powerhouses. There was Iron Man, Captain America, Mr. Fantastic, The Invisible Woman, Scarlet Witch, Doctor Strange, Charles Xavier, Jean Grey, Cyclops, Wolverine, and Rogue. Milton was a little star struck as he had only met She-Hulk, Deadpool, Taskmaster and Domino from the Marvel Universe.

Superman and Captain America stood in front of each over, sizing each other up.

"Hmmm, you don't hide your face, and no one knows who you are while I wear my mask and people already know who I am."

"Well, why don't we test out the difference between you and me then?"

Milton saw this not ending well and did a very bone-headed thing to do he stood between Superman and Captain America.

"As much as I'd love to see that fight, I don't think now is a very good time for that. We have much more important matters to discuss."

The group of Marvels and the Justice League members made their way to a larger conference room to discuss the issue at hand. Milton explained the situation and even made it clear to both sides how much knowledge he truly had. Milton's parents weren't just comic book nerds, they were collectors. They had somehow managed to get their hands on every issue of every comic book that had ever been printed. To the right collectors', their entire collection was equivalent to a small fortune. However, Milton had been fortunate enough to read their entire collection several times before it went up in flames.

"So, you're telling me that you have read countless comic books that have stories about every iteration of us that has existed and could potentially destroy the world with this knowledge?"

"Yes, that's correct. Luckily, I know who I can trust and who I can't. There are 2 big concerns: first is what does the combining of the two worlds mean for all the inhabitants. Second, what version of yourselves are you?"

"Ok, you lost me and that almost never happens."

Iron man was acting as the Marvel representative and he was smart, but all this was getting a little confusing.

"I just meant, are you all from Earth prime for DC and Earth 616 for Marvel. If that's the case, then the consistency shouldn't be a problem. However, if the universes are mixed then this is gonna be a bigger clusterfuck than Deadpool's brain waves."

While Milton was talking, he noticed a strange sight of a young blue haired girl with dark rimmed glasses standing behind Doctor Strange. He noticed that she was staring at him with a flushed complexion. He shook his head and got back to his current thought. Little did Milton, and the blue haired girl know, that Super girl had been watching them both and she was feeling something she hadn't felt before: jealousy.

Everyone was kinda taken aback when Super girl grabbed Milton's arm and squeezed it into her body, laying her claim. Milton was a little annoyed because he was trying to discuss a serious matter that could be world ending and Super girl was trying to flirt. 

"A big concern that I thought of was the materials that will be available to both sides. Kryptonite, uru metal, nth metal, vibranium, adamantium, and a plethora of other materials are now available for villains to get their hands on. There is no telling what these materials can do in the wrong hands."

The whole room got really quiet as both groups understood what some of the materials were capable of, but the idea of a superalloy was unfathomable. 

Superman was the first one to speak up.

"I think we need to swap stories on how this stuff looks like and functions. Milton, do you want to stick around for this?"

"I think it's better if I don't. I'd rather not add any inconsistencies to the current lineup of crazy shit that's happened this week."

Milton shook off Super girl and began walking back to his room. However, Super girl quickly followed behind him.

"Milton, can we talk for a bit?"

"What is it Kara, I really need to get some sleep. For some reason I've been really tired lately."

"Well, what if we took a nap together?"

"I don't know if that's such a good idea. I don't think Superman would like that very much."

Super girl ran her finger along Milton's chest.

"I don't care what my cousin thinks. I'm an adult and I can do whatever I damn well please. All I wanna do right now is spend some time with you."

Milton walked away and checked the corners; he didn't see anyone. He kept having this sneaking suspicion that someone was following them.

[A/N]: Maybe they're invisible.

Milton grabbed Kara by the hand and dragged her all the way to his room. He picked her up and threw her on the bed. She was both excited and nervous as she was looking forward as to what was about to happen but nervous because she had never done this before. Milton took off his shirt and moved closer to the bed. Since Milton had been working out more in his spare time, his once shapely belly had begun to flatten more and started to show signs of abs forming. His face that used to be chubby was more chiseled and he had looked more groomed. 

Supergirl looked bashfully at Milton, "Have you ever done this before?"

"Yeah, with Poison Ivy."

"Wait, what?"

Super girl was taken a little aback by what Milton just said.

"Yeah, she kinda abducted me that one night I went missing and one thing led to another, so we fucked all night and then again the next day. I know it's probably something you didn't want to hear but I figured the truth is better than some made up bullshit."

Super girl still looked puzzled about the whole ordeal but then a question came to her head.

"Was she any good?"

"I can only say yes because she's the only person I've had sex with. I mean if we're gonna continue we can see where this takes us. She couldn't take my entire dick in her."

Super girl had thought about using her X-ray vision in Milton before but now she knew she had to. She soon saw what Milton was talking about as his dick had slowly started to become erect in his pants and she could see its size a bit clearly. There was some doubt in her mind that any woman, let alone her, could take Milton's entire dick in them. 

Milton looked at Super girl, and with her nod, he began to caress her breasts in her t-shirt and kiss her in a sensual way. Unlike Ivy, who smelled like roses, Kara smelled like fresh cut grass which was probably attributed to her spending some time on the Kent farm. Milton began to remove her shirt and her skirt while still caressing her body. Kara wasn't used to this sense of stimulation.

Kara broke from Milton and decided to undress him in order to act more playful. When she removed Milton's pants, she could see the clear outline of his dick bulging in his underwear. She began to feel it over his underwear, and it felt like an arm. Kara's lower body began to quiver a bit as she was mentally preparing herself for this ungodly thing to basically skewer her. 

"That's uh pretty big."

"Yeah, that's why I'm gonna get you absolutely soaking."

"Wha-----"

Before Super girl could finish her question, Milton ducked his head between her thighs and started to lick her tiny pussy through her panties.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhh!"

Super girl began to moan like crazy as Milton stuck his tongue as deep as he could into her underwear and pussy. After what seemed like forever, Milton removed Kara's underwear and continued licking her pussy like it was ice cream that was gonna melt.

"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"

Super girl was gushing her pussy juice as Milton relentlessly licked her pussy to the point where he was basically drinking her pussy juice like cheap beer. After Kara had squirted with all her might, her hips had felt weak. 

"I guess Kryptonians can't handle this kind of exercise."

Super girl, even though she was now exhausted, took that as a challenge.

"Oh... yeah... you.... better.... ram.... that third..... arm..... deep inside.... me."

Milton figured she could take it if her talk was this big and so he spread her legs, took off his underwear and placed the head of his anaconda at the pinky flesh gates to paradise. He gave a little push since Kara was a virgin as he didn't want to just thrust it in and risk a kick from her. 

"HOLY SHIT!!! THAT'S A LOT BIGGER THAN I THOUGHT!"

Kara had to take a few breaths as Milton pushed his dick into her virgin pussy. After a 30 count, Milton started a slow pumping motion.

"Hey, you can speed up. I'm not a pussy. I can take it."

"Are you sure? I'm going slow because you feel tighter than Poison Ivy and I don't want to hurt you."

Big mistake on Milton's part as Super girl got a fire in her eyes and pushed Milton to his back.

"You keep mentioning Poison Ivy so I'm gonna show you how much better I am than her."

Super girl now rode Milton in the cowgirl position and started going up and down, getting faster and faster as she went on. 

"Holy shit, this feels amazing. I think I'm gonna cum."

Super girl grabbed Milton by his cheeks.

"Did you cum in Ivy?"

"Y-yes?"

Milton was afraid she was just gonna break his jaw.

"You better cum inside me."

Before Milton could respond, he felt a tingling in his dick as the sperm that had built up was gonna erupt. He grabbed Super girl's hips and pulled her down as far as he could and just blew his thick load into Super girl's virgin womb. Like Poison Ivy, Milton's dick couldn't go in all the way so his cum just spewed out of her pussy and down the side of his dick. Super girl didn't seem to have the same sex drive as Ivy and passed out on top of Milton. 

'Guess she really was super into me. She's cute and I like her, but I don't want to ruin her relationship with Superman. Plus, Pamela didn't want to share me at all but if things keep going like this then I don't think she'll have a choice.' 

Milton pulled his dick out of Kara and wiped them both off. Then he threw her clothes on the ground along with his and pulled the covers over the both of them drifting off to sleep. Little was Milton aware of the person peeking in the very subtle crack in his door. The peeper had watched the whole thing and seemed to have left some DNA at the scene. Some very sticky DNA.

Milton Graves grew up in his dad's comic book store and eventually took it over. After a fire burned his shop to the ground and smoked him out, Milton awoke to find himself in the middle of the street. Before he could even think, two beautiful women with emerald skin were fighting. He recognized as comic book characters, but they were from different companies. How is this possible?

s.s means saitama strength i dont know what energy he uses or is it pure strength 
[p.p] pure fire
the biggest number is the strongest 

1.call of duty soldiers
2.ninjas 
3.halo soldiers 
4.justice league(dc)
5.marvels ultimate alliance
6.freefighters (sonic)
7.shinigami(bleach)
8.pirates (onepieace)
9.mages( fairy tail, harrypotter, familar of zero) etc
10. zfighters 


top strongest characters:
1.superman (kryptonite weakness is why ) 
2.goku (mastered ultra instinct)
3.saitama
4.queen 
5.king

energy 
1.chakra
2 magic
2. senjutsu/chakra
3. senjutsu/ magic
4. chaos energy
5.ki
6.godki
7. S.S

uzumaki harvey family
Aaron james harvey
age- immortal 
title- king of the west  husband  father the dragon god of the west child of prophecy dragon sage lord beerus rival 
masters- son goku: surpassed saitama: surpassed: naruto surpassed kyuubi: surpassed
energy: 
chakra-mastered
senjutsu-mastered
ki- mastered
god ki 

skills
kamehameha

super kamehameha
godly kamehameha 
twin kamehameha(two one handed kamehamehas)
10x kamehameha [ki] (dbgt)
angry kamehameha[ki]
 spirit sword[ki]
spirit strike[ki] 
dragon fist[ki]
super dragon fist [ki[ 
dragon sage god fist [senjutsu/god ki]
kamui[chakra]
super kamui [ki]
rasengan
all element combination: sage art big bang rasengan[ chakra, senjutsu,ki,godki,s.s] 
all element combination massive rasengan[ chakra senjutsu ki god ki s.s]
shadow clone jutsu chakra/ki/godki/
instant transmition[ki]
normal punch[s.s] 
consecutive normal sex drive [s.s] (my creation) ( used one time on naruto in the bed  she past out from the pleasure it was too much)
consecutive normal spanks[s.s] (used on ryu when he was behaving badly)
consecutive normal punches[s.s]
consecutive serious punches [s.s]

summons:
dragons

transformations
kioken up to level 50 mastered 

dragon mode can transform into a dragon 
dragon sage mode  like  canon narutos sage mode except eyes are like dragons trained with the dragons 
dragon force:

rinnegan[chakra, senjutsu]  he has the rinnegan because sauske's heart was full of hatred it was deemed unworthy so he gave it to me

golden rinnegan:  the golden rinnegan is a reaction that happened because the user adds  in with ki energy instead of chakra  making it 10x stronger than average  rinnegan 
super Aaron: chaos emeralds 
omega rinnegan used when the user adds god ki making it 100x stronger than average rinnegan
hyper Aaron master emeralds 
super dragon god sage mode   he combined his god ki with his  senjutsu while activating sage mode the energy turns blue 
ki blast:
favorite weapons; 
power pole


naruto uzumaki harvey
age: immortal 
title- queen of the west the goddess of fire and weapons, pheonix sage of the west wife mother
masters- son goku and shirou emiya
summons:
Phoenix  

skills:
kamehameha[ki]
super kamehameha [ki]
godly kamehameha[godki]
supernova explosion[p.p]
pheonix strike[p.p]
super pheonix strike[ ki, p.p]
super god pheonix strike [ki.p.p]  
spirit beast  unleashes your animal spirit to the enemy
power punch [magic]
unlimited blade works[magic]
all element combination rasenshuriken 
all element combination rasengan
all element combination sage art super rasengan[ senjutsu,ki magic]
all element combination sage art super god rasengan[ senjutsu,magic, godki 
shadow clone jutsu 
instant transmission[ki] 
teleportation[ki]
ultimate sex drive (used  while grinding on top of Aaron)[ki magic godki senjutsu]
ki blast

favorite weapons: Excalibur 

transformations

phoenix mode  turns her into a pheonix 

phoenix sage mode same as canon but has eyes of a pheonix and is red instead of gold 

phoenix six path sage mode same as canon but 10 time hotter

six path sage mode same as cannon

fire mode turns her entire body into pure fire  looks similar to the human torch ( thats why he calls her copycat )

majestic fire mode adds magic to it turning it blue 

super fire mode adds ki to fire mode 10x turning it silver
 
godly fire mode adds god ki to it turning it  gold  100x
j
Ryu 
age 4 ( immortal born from 2 immortals) 
titles  prince of the west  hyperactive knuckle head beloved son king of pranks 
masters- sonic the hedgehog, shadow the hedgehog, vegeta 

summons:
tigers

[chaos energy]
[ki]

skills 
super speed fusing chaos energy as he is running making him almost as fast as sonic 
spin dash[ chaos energy] 
chaos spear[chaos energy]
chaos blast[chaos energy]
ki blast [ki]
galick gun [ki] 

transformation:
super ryu seven chaos emeralds gathered

what if minato and kushina are alive 
what if naruto was a female 
what if they abandoned naruto  to train mito and memma 
what if  she was banished 
what if  mc  was transported to the naruto world 
what if they met 
what if they fell in love and got married
what if  anime movies books and tvshows exist in the west 

what if they became king  and queen 

journey in this book as they deal with their past coming back to haunt them

A few days had passed since they had emerged from the other world. They had spent that time recuperating and relaxing. Kace felt entirely relaxed right now as he chewed on a piece of cold meat. 'It's been some time since I last gained anything from eating.' Kace's eyebrows knitted together as he thought about it. 
'Either it's chances to activate diminish with each successful usage, or it's somehow indirectly connected to my level.' He studied its description again as he mulled it over. Unfortunately, the skill did not have anything in its description that would shed some light on it. Then his eyes ran across the information held in his Digestion skill. 
He focused on the part that said 'slight chance'. The only thing he could think of right now was that his luck stat had been enough compared to the level of what he had been eating to trigger the effect more often. However, as he gained more levels, his luck stat was quickly being left behind. Making it far inferior compared to the others.
'There's nothing I can do about it, not without finding a way to increase it.' Kace sighed heavily, feeling vexed about the situation. He was sure that it would still trigger, just nowhere near as often as it had. It had been a valuable skill in his early days to quickly increase his power. However, right now, he could not rely on for a quick power boost.
'My level is also falling behind, Phillip and Sarah had both reached level fifteen. I could only bridge the gap with my skills and the permanent power boost from Half-Life.' His mind wandered to his fight with Sonja in the arena. If he had not used Half-Life then, he would have been completely overwhelmed by now.
'Mind you, my evolution also helped.' His mind went silent as he tried to no longer dwell on what might have happened. During their time here, the others were helping in different ways to set up a defensive area. A fortress was quickly taking shape with thanks to Grugda's aid during its construction. It would have gone even faster if Yul had felt inclined to help.
However, Yul spent his time like an unmoving mountain. Staring motionlessly at the container he had created for Phillip's remains. The hero had yet to revive, and everyone could feel that Yul's frustration was growing by the day. Personally, Kace hoped that they could leave before Yul's temper exploded.
'We should be thankful to the heroes. Without them subduing Yul we would never have gained his support as an ally.' Kace smiled as he thought about any poor heroes that may open the gate on this island to invade this world. They would be faced with a stationed, diverse army in a fortress. Two airships and Yul. It was needless to say, but their odds of success looked bleak.
Their only chance would be if someone on Zornok's level were to accompany them. Kace quickly shrugged off this possibility. If they could afford to do that, then they would have used them already. It was highly likely he was only dispatched to quickly wipe out the vampires. Yet for some reason, they waited until he was present to do it.
He doubted they knew about his presence in that world. The army the heroes unleashed was overkill just for him. 'So, something else must have changed while I was there to trigger it.' He did not know whether he should be glad that he did not warrant the attention of someone on that powerful level yet. 
Since that would mean that he was just an ant in the eyes of the higher levelled heroes. This put him in a sour mood. If he was just an ant, that just confirmed that he still had a long way to go. There was nothing that he could do just now. After he returned to Stonefall, he would just join the ongoing war. He could wrack up a lot of experience in that way and increase his level.
Until they found some information on another gate or pillar, there really would not be anything worth his time. 'At least in the morning, we can finally set off.' Kace smiled at the thought of his homecoming. Who knew, maybe he could find something valuable to himself in Stonefall now. He had heard about the changes that had been happening, and he was eager to see them with his own eyes.
Although the world had seemed to still be in a medieval era, apparently the capital that had been seized was full of marvels. It was as if the country had been in the early stages of starting an industrial era. Using magic to fuel new inventions. However, Kace thought that it was highly likely that other countries were most likely even more advanced.
Stepping foot into those places would be suicidal for their forces until they had a larger stock of war weapons. Kace thought about the airships that had been created by drawings left behind by Gyn. 'I can't believe that mad bastard thought about something like that.' He chuckled as he thought about the goblin. His mind was filled with warm memories.
"Hm? You're still awake?" Vaskra did not hide the disappointed look on her face as she peeked into the small room that had been created for Kace.
"You think I'll go to sleep before you?" Kace retorted as he raised an eyebrow at the small figure in her chair.
Kace had been cautious about when he went to sleep since his return. He did not want to have to go through the events of kicking her naked body from his bed again. However, he probably did not have to worry as much as he was. Most times, she tried to sneak in his direction Sophia would turn up to intercept Vaskra before she could even check in on him.
'She must have waited until Sophia was busy. Otherwise, she would never have made it within twenty feet of this place.' He stared at her carefully since she had not bothered to leave. Kace had a feeling that she had something to say to him.
"Well? What is it?" Kace asked, growing annoyed at her prolonged silence.
"I just want to know something," Vaskra began, as she moved her eyes downwards to stare at her blanket. "Now that you're a goblin lord with your own followers. Will you pledge yourself to our King?"
Kace immediately became speechless. His jaw dropped as he stared at her figure…


Our protagonist Kace suddenly gets reincarnated. With a voice in head he has to wonder. Is it god? More like a twisted goddess who has a grudge to settle.

His perfect life seemed to be within his grasp and the excitement was unbearable. Though a random thought and a bored 'godess' quickly derailed these dreams of his.

I guess even Monsters need a hero.

Building a new life in another world could never be easy. Especially when it begins with a mad goblin shaman and a murderous orc hanging around. Sigh. 

Join Kace on his journey of evolution. As a hero for monsters his only goal is to gather a team of powerful allies like himself. To end the invasion of the evil human race.

From humble beginnings in caverns on a mountain, to forcefully taking a town for the monsters to call home. From heading out to sea to discovering dark secrets hidden from prying eyes in absolute darkness.

He's in a race against time, seeking to uncover the truths of this new world before it's too late to save it.

Abandoning ones humanity has never been so noble!

Lady Grace holds up her hand over her shoulder, signaling Blue Company squad to alertness.  The section of forest they had entered had become increasingly overgrown and strands of webbing hinted at nearby danger.  Looking at her recruits, she mutters "Something is here" as a large, black mass drops onto her from the forest canopy and bites into her shoulder.
Following their training, Nalda speaks the incantation "טיל הקסם" and a bolt of energy shoots from her hand, eldritch power striking the giant spider hanging off of Lady Grace.  Unfazed, it remains wrapped around her shoulder and back.  Two other spiders had fallen to the ground, and now turn their attention to the group trailing behind their leader.  Overgrown to the size of a medium dog, a menacing red hourglass shape adorns each spider's abdomen.  Green venom drips from their fangs as they quiver, preparing to bite.
Beler and Damin move forward, each squaring off against one of the spiders.  In one smooth motion, Gevot draws and fires an arrow which sails past the creatures and disappears into the surrounding darkness of the forest.
Reaching their position in front of the monsters, Damin attempts to raise her shield as her opponent lunges.  Evading the shield's protection, the spider's fangs sink deep into her forearm.   With a cry, she is dragged to the ground.
"They're so strong!" Beler marvels, swinging her enormous sword at her opponent.  The spider tries to dodge, but one of its legs gets hacked off by the attack.  Venom sprays from its fangs as it silently bites at the fighter in pain.
The cleric Damin, on the ground, swings at the spider that had attacked her.  Miscalculating her attack, her mace glances off the spider, doing no damage.
Finally getting her longsword free of its sheath, Lady Grace tries to dislodge the monstrosity on her back but ends up losing her grip on the sword and it falls into the underbrush.
"Finish off Beler's injured opponent first" Lady Grace shouts, reminding them of the basic tactics training they have recently completed.  Moving towards where her sword had fallen, the creature on her back bites into her once again, and she falls under the sustained attack.
Gevot drops his bow and draws his short sword as he joins Beler. He swings at her opponent and drives it backwards as it dodges his clumsy attack.  He gives a curse he'd heard when they were recently in the city of Hope and shook his head to dislodge the sweat that now covers his brow.
Damin swings once more with her mace, attempting a side attack on the giant spider.  It barely connects and seems to make the creature angry more than injure it.  As the spider that finished Lady Grace moves toward Nalda, Yenser intercepts it and narrowly misses with a swing of her sword.  Nalda draws her dagger, and backs away.
The fight drags on, with the Blue Company squad finally killing one of the three monsters.  In spite of its death, the heroes fall one by one until silence descends once more on the forest and the giant spiders begin to feed.

Sunday mornings mean getting together to play the original fantasy role-playing game for a group of university professors and their spouses.

The area of the palace tree in Castle of Black Iron was as bright and magnificent as before. Besides, it felt natural and comfortable. Some cute beetles were running here and there on the smooth floor and cleaned the floor like automatic vacuum cleaners. 
After greeting Heller, Zhang Tie couldn't wait to run to the high platform where the small tree was located.
After over 50 days, when Zhang Tie stood under the small tree once again which brought him his current achievement, he felt as warm as seeing a friend, a teacher and a relative. 
'Without this small tree, I would not be able to enjoy all the current achievements. According to my previous performance in Blackhot City, without this small tree, I might still be struggling for food as a LV 4-5 small figure in the clan of Huaiyuan Palace who did a common job. Perhaps, I might have been transported to Eastern Continent by Huaiyuan Palace...as I was 23 years old. Dad, mom and elder brother must be concerned about my marriage. They must be saving money to marry me a wife. I might also be struggling for a decent life every day. My friends in Blackhot City who left a deep impression in my youthhood such as Barley the Fattie and Miss Daina might have moved to somewhere else facing the stress of living and the chaotic situation. I might not be able to see them for the rest of my life...'
'This is the lifestyle of small figures.'
'However, now I've been a knight clan elder of Huaiyuan Palace. Dad, mom and elder brother are living happily, firmly without having to concern about money. My friends, Miss Daina, those cute girls of Rose Association also have a stable and comfortable life in this chaotic world.'
Zhang Tie appreciated this small tree very much as it enabled him to live up to his life and the hope and trust of those beside him. Additionally, it enabled him to live a better life and change the fates of those commoners. Furthermore, it enabled him to experience such a brilliant life and enjoy the feelings brought by power, wealth and strength. 
"If you were a person, I would live up to you for the rest of my life even if I betrayed the whole world!" 
The small tree's exotic leaves waved, causing a nice sound like a breeze fondling a zither...
Besides enjoying the changes brought about by the small tree, Zhang Tie should also assume liabilities by strength and power. 
When he recalled the liabilities, Zhang Tie revealed a smile. After recovering his composure, he started to glance at the fruits on the small tree. 
There were 4 iron-body fruits on the small tree, which were due to the great stress and cavitation damage that he faced when he swam in the ocean. It was more than he had expected. He thought there might be 2 at most. 'It seems that the cavitation damage really has an amazing effect on strengthening my body.'
After taking 4 iron-body fruits, Zhang Tie knew that his defensive ability was further improved, which became obvious in close combat between knights. 
Besides the iron-body fruits, Zhang Tie saw 8 leakless fruits, 7 of which had been ripe while the rest one was unripe. 
Additionally, the most eye-catching one was the new fruit of brilliance. It was the biggest and most brilliant one that he had ever seen. It was even bigger than the fruit of brilliance which contained the knight's consciousness that he had ever gained. Additionally, this fruit was as transparent as a colorful crystal which contained flowing luster. 
At the sight of this fruit of brilliance, Zhang Tie knew that it contained all the spiritual energy of that mace muling of Sacred Light Empire who was a knight, Berusken, the head of Demon Snake Island who was a LV 15 battle spirit, those roundtable warriors in the Demon Snake Island as well as hundreds of lackeys. It must contain the highest spiritual energy that Zhang Tie had ever seen.
With a growing spiritual energy, Zhang Tie's knight's consciousness would also grow stronger; additionally, Zhang Tie would make a further improvement in "mental arithmetic". The value of this fruit of brilliance was incalculable. 
Zhang Tie was driven mad by this fruit.
He did not find any fruit of bloodline this time, 'It seems that the knight of Sacred Light Empire was different from the human knight who surrendered to Three-eye Association that I've killed.' Zhang Tie didn't know the reason. 'Is it because the knight of Sacred Light Empire didn't surrender to demons although being guilty or is it because that I killed a knight of Three-eye Association at the high risk although having not promoted to a knight?'
——The brave man who dares to wave the saber towards the dark. When you overcome your fear and change impossibilities into possibilities, when you create marvels in the dark, the marvels and possibilities will definitely be manifested in the bright place. This fruit of bloodline is a marvel for you as the largest reward. It could enable you to know the secrets of numerous treasures in your body and control your own fate. The prowess doesn't come from your physical strength, but from your will and your heart as a real brave man. 
The description of the fruit of bloodline reappeared in Zhang Tie's mind. After thinking for a short while, Zhang Tie couldn't figure out the conditions required to form the fruit of bloodline, 'It seems that I have to kill another knight of Three-eye Association so as to verify it. Given the description, if the next knight of Three-eye Association doesn't lead to a fruit of bloodline, I'm afraid that it requires stricter conditions than that I imagined to form the fruit of bloodline. Do I need to kill an earth knight or a knight with higher levels by chance then?'
The forming conditions of the fruit of bloodline seemed to validate a law——the more powerful the fruit was, the harder it would be achieved. 
Besides, there were 4 fruits of judgment on the small tree.
——Fruit of judgment; already been ripe. This fruit of judgment contains an advanced rune effect——"senior waking effect"...
——Fruit of judgment; already been ripe. This fruit of judgment contains an advanced rune effect——"senior soul-fixing effect"...
——Fruit of judgment; already been ripe. This fruit of judgment contains an advanced rune effect——"senior tracing effect"...
Three of the six god's runes that Zhang Tie mastered had advanced to senior effects. The 4th fruit of judgment was a bit different than the other three. Compared to the swarthy surface of other fruits of judgment, this one looked silver.
Zhang Tie put his hand on this fruit of judgment.
——Fruit of judgment; already been ripe. This fruit of judgment contains an advanced rune effect——"super binding effect"...
'Binding effect?' It was completely out of Zhang Tie's imagination. Previously, Zhang Tie thought that senior binding effect had already reached its limit. However, now, he could even bind LV 10 targets, not to mention LV 9; besides, his striking radius also increased to 150 cm from 75 cm. The maximal number of the binding chains that he could produce also increased from 36 to 72. 
Only by using his spiritual energy could he conquer a LV 10 strong fighter silently, what a great improvement in the power of his binding skill! 
At the beginning, when he was chased by a LV 10 strong fighter from Zhen Clan, he was as embarrassed as a dog in the underground space of Dragon Cave. However, he could easily conquer a LV 10 strong fighter with his super binding chain now. What a great improvement!
Additionally, the god's rune "super binding skill" also reminded Zhang Tie that he might have a higher binding effect afterward. The 6 god's runes that Zhang Tie mastered by far had greater space to improve. 
'That's the best news that I've ever got!'
But soon, Zhang Tie found he was wrong as there was one better news waiting for him on the small tree. 
He found a red heart-shaped fruit hiding behind some leaves on the other side of the small tree.
It was a fruit of redemption that Zhang Tie had not eaten for a long time. As it was already red, it meant that it had been ripe and Zhang Tie could taste the return brought by his benevolence and payment.
Zhang Tie put his hand on the heart-shaped fruit...
——Fruit of redemption. It contains the strength of golden uangs. Already been ripe. Usage: Pick and directly eat it. Notice: The fruit cannot be taken out of the Castle of Black Iron. After twelve hours of having been picked off the tree, its energy and vitality will gradually decline.
'Strength of golden uangs?'
'Strength of golden uangs!'


After the Catastrophe, every rule in the world was rewritten.
In the Age of Black Iron, steel, iron, steam engines and fighting force became the crux in which human beings depended on to survive.
A commoner boy by the name Zhang Tie was selected by the gods of fortune and was gifted a small tree which could constantly produce various marvelous fruits. At the same time, Zhang Tie was thrown into the flames of war, a three-hundred-year war between humans and demons on the vacant continent. Using crystals to tap into the potentials of the human body, one must cultivate to become stronger.
The thrilling legends of mysterious clans, secrets of Oriental fantasies, numerous treasures and legacies in the underground world — All in the Castle of Black Iron!
Written by Drunk Tiger, this novel is a prime example of fantasy steampunk. Let us journey through the world of limitless possibilities and inventions together!
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**Warning: This novel contains mature content**


Voooh... !
The sound of the super supernova energy bomb held in Duke's hands was causing magnetic waves in the weather making the sky cloudy and dark. Duke was covered in shadows as he held a miniature sun in his hands. The light in Duke's hands were so bright that no one could see Duke but they could see a miniature sun falling from the sky.
On the ground, Saitama's face changed slightly as he seems to be wary of something. Saitama changed his posture of his fist instead of getting ready to hit something, Saitama's arms and fist converged into a defensive posture.
"Super Supernova Energy Bomb !", Duke shouted as he released the super supernova energy bomb onto Saitama's bald head.
With a burst of light the super supernova energy bomb moved faster than even the speed of light and hit Saitama's bald head.
Saitama let out a growl like a wild animal as both his arms and fist that were in a defensive posture burst out into multiple punches against the incoming super supernova energy bomb. It was obviously two hands but the after images showed that Saitama had grown multiple arms and fists that were giving multiple punches to the super supernova energy bomb.
Under this bombardment, the super supernova energy bomb was deformed. The momentum of the super supernova energy bomb slowed down and began to stop and move towards the direction of Duke.
"Fuck !", Duke cursed under his breath as he saw the super supernova energy bomb that he threw at Saitama came back at him.
Boom !
The sound sounded as the super supernova energy bomb hit Duke and caused an epic explosion that changed the shape of the desert into a Death Valley like the Grand Canyon near Niagara Falls. There were multiple city size mushroom clouds that darkened the sky and changed the weather.
The shock waves from the blast caused hurricanes, cracks in the grounds and shock waves that flew out from the centre of the blast. No human could survive that in fact no God level mysterious being could survive that. Ah earthquake followed this blast that spread out from this spot.
When the explosion was at its zenith it cleared the cloudy skies and a bright ray of sunshine envelop this new canyon with the deepest part of that Grand Canyon.
Near this pit in the new Grand Canyon, Saitama spit out the sand from his mouth looking at the deepest part of the pit that seemed to have been hit by a giant meteorite while patting off the sand on his almost non existent costume that was destroyed by the after math of the multiple explosions.
"Pui ! Pui ! Pui ! I ate a lot of sand.", Saitama said while looking like a bald idiot.
Saitama spit in his hand and used his spit to clean his bald head from sand and stopped moving after he was satisfied he was clean.
Duke was floating in the air with his non existent clothes. The only thing that was lucky was that he wore his special short pants today which was still intact during the multiple explosions. Duke grimaced as he looked at Saitama who was still intact even though he was close to the centre of the multiple explosions. Just what sort of skin does this bald head have, Duke wondered. In comparison to Saitama , Duke looked more embarrassed with his soot covered body with multiple wounds and light blisters on his skin. Internally Duke knew he was fine.
Heroes Association Headquarters !
"Alarm ! Alarm ! High energy frequency found ! Energy frequency location is too distorted, correcting scanners !", the alarm in the heroes association headquarters sounded off.
"Alarm ! Alarm ! Energy frequency location found... location is at ...", the sound of the machine voice sounded off again.
The harsh siren sounded in the Heroes Association headquarters. In the centre of the heroes association headquarters multiple screens with the word danger appeared. The staff in black suits in the heroes association headquarters quickly operated the computers with the screen flashing the red coloured danger sign on it while sweating profusely.
"What the fuck is going on ?! Why is there such a powerful energy signature that we can't even measure its power ?!", a senior level heroes association headquarters boss shouted at his subordinates while sweating profusely.
"We are still checking. We can only roughly confirm the location of the source of the energy which seems to be the dead desert nearest to City A.", a staff of the heroes association headquarters reported to his boss.
"Damn ! Where is the image of the source of the energy blasts ? Where are our satellites ? Why don't you bring up the image of the source of the blast ?", the senior level boss of the heroes association asked impatiently. The senior executive was worried as the heroes association headquarters was located in City A. And the nearest city to the dead desert was City A ! The worst part was the heroes association headquarters were like blind mice knowing nothing about the source of the explosion.
 This was a dangerous thing !
"We can't form an image, sir. The magnetic interference from the blast is so great that all we are getting from the satellite is a red image with nothing on it.", the staff of the heroes association headquarters replied respectfully. The senior executive's face instantly became extremely ugly hearing that answer.
"I don't want to hear that answer ! Immediately get me someone to go over there to investigate ! Go now !", the senior executive of the heroes association headquarters shouted out angrily.
"Sir. But even if we send someone over there to investigate it might be too late.", the staff of the heroes association headquarters replied respectfully.
"Inform Metal Knight ! Let Metal Knight take action to investigate this explosion in the dead desert ! Metal Knight is the best scientific brain we have and his metal robot would keep him away from harm !", the senior executive of heroes association headquarters shouted out angrily.
To be continued...

Translation from a Chinese novel about a person that reincarnated into One Punch Man. I love the novel so I am translating it here. If there is not enough readership I will drop the novel but if interest is high I would continue. If I drop it you can still read the complete story if you can find the original Chinese novel. Enjoy !

Super heroes, when you hear those magic words many thoughts find its way to your head, like super strength, heat vision, cool gadgets, magic, well many different kinds of super powers, but let's not forget a good suit as well, because a super hero with a crappy attire won't be popular no?
Anyway, many super heroes live around in this world, like 'photon girl', or 'the vengeance', or the new guy that's been getting popular lately 'Castor', well many, I don't think I should keep naming them one by one or this will take much time…
January 13 2120, I am in my third year of high school, today, nothing worthy of mention happened so I am contemplating.
It's been two years now since I debuted as a super hero, it all started with me finding some kind of bluish black orb that somehow got absorbed into my body the moment I picked it, I thought I was dreaming, I even went to the hospital to run some checks on myself, but nothing was found wrong with me nor my body, however, later that night, I found myself in a metallic bluish black suit that covered me from head to toe, the fiber of the suit was thin, very tight and can be stretched with a metallic texture, it felt weak and easy to tear apart however unlike its appearance it was surprisingly hard to damage, and thanks to it I survived many dangerous battles against many enemies, monsters, aliens and even other super heroes, I was surprised back then because I remember going early to bed since I needed to be early for school the next day but instead I was jumping from roof to roof and from one building to another, it was a pleasant sense of freedom, like that sport, what was it called? Parkour? Truth being said, now that I think about it, I was moving like a ninja in the dark of the night, where was I going? Nowhere in particular, I was just going through the cities killing monsters at such a high speed, to think that I debuted my hero career killing monsters, normally new heroes would start by catching thieves or purse snatchers and such… easy simple hero work for lower rank hero, all heroes start small and go big with time but in my case, my first night as a super hero I killed several high ranked monsters that even the high ranked super heroes that were present at that time found troubles dealing with them, back then I thought my self still sleeping and was just dreaming but the next day, news were talking about a mysterious savior saving people in more than a hundred city in just one night!? 
Next day I was tired to the point I wanted to ditch school for that day but my parents didn't let me, at the time they thought I just wanted not to go to high school since it was my habit to make excuses in the past so that I wouldn't go to school but that day my parents smiled and said they won't believe my tricks any more…  well, my mistake, it was simply just my mistake.
Later that day I found out that my strength got boosted and as well did my intelligence, I also found out that I got several other super powers that I didn't know how to use and control even now, for the past two years after registering myself in the world wide peace keeping force or the Hero Gathering Organization for short HGO, I was trying to understand and have better control on my powers, anyway the world's best organization responsible for keeping peace on the planet through dispatching super heroes to any place in which a monster or a villain might happen or appear and such is the kind of organization that I joined as a super hero another reason is because one of its branches is the closet to my city, basically any city that needs a hero's help will get it, also for some reason a super hero registered in that organization is more popular and known than any freelance super hero, well I didn't join the organization for popularity but because fighting monsters and saving the world sometimes leaves catastrophic damages, and in such cases super heroes who were trying to help end up taking the blame, in such situations the organization would interfere to help and calm the angry crowds and authorities, also according to how dangerous the situation is, they would pay accordingly, it's quite funny actually when I found about it, small cases of thievery and law disturbances, can earn you enough to buy a day's food, however, big cases like capturing a wanted super villain or stopping a high danger rated monster, or stopping an alien invasion, which was the event that made me an internationally famous super hero, the organization in such cases would pay millions if not billions sometimes, well I got quite the fortune over the past two years which I use from time to time to make better equipment and weapons for myself as a temporary alternative for not being able to control my powers yet, but I am keeping the whole hero business and all things related to it a secret from my family and all the people I know, why? Because of many reasons, maybe the most important one is that I seem to have collected many enemies in just two years and another reason being, is a warning that a voice in my head calling itself 'Goliath' keep insisting on being careful with the identity of being a super hero… 
True I have a lot of fans around the world but keeping this super hero business a secret is something that have become necessary, I don't want to make mistakes that may result in unwanted bad situations, the foes I have already are enough and I don't want any kind of harm to befall those I care about so better play it safe, I am a person who hates making troubles even before I got my powers, but now that I have powers I better be even more careful, I have always been a pacifist in the past and I am trying to keep being one as much as possible well at least when I am not in my super hero form or when helping as a super hero, after all I don't know when someone might want to stab me in the back, maybe I am over thinking things or I am just being a bit paranoid but the horrors I have faced over the past two years made me realize how insignificant and worthless some people can be, that's why better be safe than sorry... After all there is a lot of psychopathic maniacs out there, and I seem to have caught some unwanted attention from one of the world's most dangerous villain or rather the world's craziest evil doctor as he refers to himself…
Truth be said, I am scared each time I step to help someone or stop evil, scared of what? Myself, I am scared of myself, I fear that my psychology and personality might become twisted, sometimes I try to find excuses to bad people and horrendous monsters who made unforgivable crimes, lately, I am able to sometimes think like psychopaths, and the villains, luckily the HGO does health and mental checkups on its heroes regularly, and till this day there seems to be no irregularity or something to worry about concerning my health and sanity, but if I am to ever fall to the wrong path then…

High school life is a sensible time for many, most youngsters see it as an opportunity to start relationships.
However, for Leto Clarice the mc of this novel, being rejected somehow led him to chance upon a certain item that changed his life forever.
Caught between his life as a student and his responsibility as a super, will he be up for the challenge? 
(PS: All character names, places and shows in this work are fiction, not related to real life in anyway)

"Last battle, defeat them!"
After the supplies were completed and new equipment was purchased, the Scourge heroes set off with confidence, ready to end the game directly with the last battle.
Of course, this is not their clamor, but a disparity in strength. The guards have been attacked all the way. If they are killed once by the regiment or the second way, Zhao Dingguo can almost declare the end of the game directly. Perhaps before that time, the heroes of the guards have voluntarily given up the game, because they will not have any chance!
The situation of the game is indeed developing in this direction!
Twenty-five Scourge heroes gathered together and flew straight to Weizhong Road. This time, although the Guards Corps also guarded against death, the natural disaster legion had enough strength to choose to storm.
The gap between level and equipment makes it difficult for the heroes of the guard to do decent damage, and the big move of the silent warrior here, the control and outbreak of Zhao Dingguo's demon wizard, make the guard extremely uncomfortable. Especially the Prophet Meckensham, seeing that several heroes have little health, the active blood addition skills of this team equipment will be opened, and all Scourge heroes, including ghoul soldiers, will restore 250 life instantly!
Moreover, the increased armor of the group also makes them more comfortable when facing the attack of the guard.
This is undoubtedly a huge blow to the morale of the guards.
The deity warrior and the Queen of Pain were killed successively. Among the remaining heroes, the Beastmaster has never been able to play his true role. Although the Gangbeast can resist resistance, it is ignored, and the Skull King alone is also an intentional killer. Powerless
After the Scourge Legion poured out all its firepower, the Guard Corps failed. Three heroes were killed, and the remaining two were driven out of the frontiers of Midland Highlands. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Scourge Army broke through the high ground in one fell swoop. With the elite soldiers of the upper and middle lanes, the Scourge began to directly attack the guard's world tree!
Of course, before this final base, the guard still had two top defense towers to guard.
It's a pity that even five heroes can't stop the attack of natural disaster. With two defensive towers fixed there, how could it stop the footsteps of the Scourge?
"Teammates are weak, back!"
Skeleton King played a word on the World Channel, and then left the game depressed.
的 His abandonment also completely dispelled the last fighting belief of the Guards Corps. It can be said that although the World Tree has not been destroyed, the Scourge has already won the game in advance!
For his first game on the Super God platform, Zhao Dingguo was quite satisfied. But while winning, he also had a little bit of regret. After all, due to various reasons, some of the opponents who were defeated were too simple, and there was no such kind of happiness as the first and most vigorous team battle.
The feeling of overcoming opponents through difficulties may be the reason why he likes DOTA.
At this moment, with the attack of a large group of ghoul soldiers, the World Tree of the Guards Corps fell suddenly. All Scourge units on the screen began to make celebrations, and the game was officially over. Zhao Dingguo wanted to withdraw from the game for another round, but to his surprise, the Super God battle platform promptly popped up a Super God Bulletin that was never available on other platforms!
"Novice games in the E03526 inning of the regular season game ended, this mode: random shuffle mode for the entire lineup!"
"The Scourge Legion finally wins!"
"Because it is a novice battle, there is no punishment after defeat. The base super **** victory points obtained after victory are increased by 25%. It is detected that the super **** user with ID 037205 belongs to the Scourge, and will receive 100 base victory points in this bureau, and 25 Bonus points. "
"Congratulations to the Super God user with ID 037205, get the initial God Points: 684 points."
"It has been detected that the Super God user with ID 037205 has experienced at least one battle and will officially receive a hero nameplate!"
After a series of battle evaluations, Zhao Dingguo looked a little dazzled, so he did not notice the looming silver aperture on the computer screen. But when he saw the last bulletin, the four words on the hero's nameplate burst into a dazzling light. The light, with its powerful and cold-hearted power, emerged from the screen in an unimaginable way, covering Zhao Dingguo in it.
I rub ..."
This shocking scene made Zhao Dingguo dumbfounded, just playing DOTA, how could he make such a magical moth?
However, before his subconscious words were spit out of his throat, those energies began to transform his body quickly. The severe pain and the fiery heat that seemed to burn out the soldering iron made Zhao Dingguo dizzy. His eyes were dark and he fell to the computer desk. But those energies refused to let him go, with a little silver light flying around him, like special effects in magic blockbusters! Thanks to the classmate who shared the rent with Zhao Dingguo, otherwise, if you push in the door, you will definitely see this wonderful scene in the room!
The strange light lasted for five minutes before it faded away.
Zhao Dingguo, who had already fainted and fainted, did not know this. He only felt that he was afflicted in **** while sleeping. Something is constantly transforming his body. Although the process is extremely painful, I do not know why it has never endangered his life. On the contrary, Zhao Dingguo felt that his body was becoming stronger and more powerful!
It seems like a long lasting dream!
赵 When Zhao Dingguo shook his head and got up from the ground, it was already the time for Hua Deng to get out of the window. The night breeze blew in from the half-open window, and the cozyness made him slightly more comfortable.
"What is wrong with me?"
定 Zhao Dingguo settled down, quickly recalling everything that happened before the coma. He took a subconscious look at the computer and found out that at some point, the game had automatically exited. The Super God battle platform is still there, but it is hidden to the task bar in the lower right corner, and it looks rough without any exception!
真的 Is it really just a dream? Or do you play DOTA too much and have an illusion?
The sober Zhao Dingguo directly denied this possibility, and the feeling of strength on his body made him clearly realize that something incredible had happened to him!
哪里 Where is the exception?
Zhao Dingguo groped on his body subconsciously, but when his hand accidentally slipped to his chest, he clearly felt a row of numbers appearing on his body. In shock, he immediately took off his coat, but saw a row of silver figures burst into a flash of light, and then turned into energy into his body!
"ID: 037205!"
Although he was just a glance and looked backwards, Zhao Dingguo clearly realized that the fleeting silver numbers were clearly his ID on the Super God battle platform. Because he only registered today, and the Super God platform impressed him so much that he can recognize it at a glance!
That weird platform really has big problems!
Would you like to go to the hospital for a checkup?
定 The intense pain before the coma made Zhao Dingguo feel a little hesitant. But he is really in good shape now I feel better than ever. Furthermore, what if the Super God platform did something for itself, once it arrived at the hospital, it was treated as a mouse for various tests?
Although it is unlikely to be sliced, he thinks about the possible consequences.
I hesitated for a while, Zhao Dingguo still did not make up his mind. However, the gastrointestinal protest caused him to take his attention away temporarily, because the world is bigger than filling his stomach. After casually going to a small restaurant outside the university to buy a fried noodle, he will solve the dinner problem and then re-focus on his bizarre encounter.
何 Where is the Super God platform sacred? What did you do to yourself?
These two questions are his biggest doubts now. He sinks his heart, carefully ponders over what has happened since he signed up for the SuperGod platform user today, and feels that it is still necessary to take a look at the SuperGod platform again.
At this moment, the Super God battle platform has not exited, but is hidden in the lower right corner of the computer. After being tapped by his mouse, the main interface of the Super God platform popped up again. Everything looks the same as when he just registered, the only change appears in his virtual character bar information.
ID: 037205
Experienced regular season games: 1
Participate in the battlefield of the death team: Zero (has a hero nameplate, this feature is turned on)
Owning bloodline: ordinary human bloodline
Hero Badge: None
Super God victory point: 225 points
God Points: 684 (Initial Points)
Extra Enhancement: None
Uh ...
After looking at it for a while, Zhao Dingguo noticed keenly that the function of the death group battle had been turned from unopened to open. And the root cause of this change is on that so-called hero nameplate!

He has won some games, lost some games, but it always entertained him and made him happy. However, one day when DOTA is linked to his life, Zhao Dingguo couldn’t be calm anymore. Because in his PC, there was an unexpected DOTA battle platform!

If he lost a game on the platform, he could be obliterated!

However, when Zhao Dingguo was careful and triumphant, he found that the magical rewards he received were actually brought to reality. Whether it’s skills, equipment or bloodline, as long as he has survived a brutal Death Match, everything is possible! After many difficult battles, Zhao Dingguo finally could walk calmly on the narrow path between victory and obliteration. His unchanging pursuit is the victory!

The flames only grew.

Dakila was gone.

Mayumi had no chance of surviving the forest.

Better we die together, than lengthen the excruciating inevitability.

Then a lance of clarity pierced through the burning, the singing flames, the choking smoke.

Look up, Mayumi.

The voice beckoned, and so, Mayumi looked up.

The phantasm of her mother stood before her, her form swathed in flames, as if clothed by it. Light emanated from her eyes like two suns.

"Quickly, my child," she said. "We haven't the time. My materialization is limited."

Mayumi blinked away tears from her eyes. "Ina…?"

"Yes, my child," her mother spoke, and in that moment all the orange and crimson of the flames mixed into the red tenderness of her heart. She let go of Dakila and reached up to her, tears wetting her cheeks even more. She reached up for her mother like a toddler.

Her mother embraced her, giving her the pleasure of contact with what was once lost… until her mother abruptly broke away, reminding her of her cold loneliness.

"Mayumi." Her mother's voice quivered. A phantasm on the edge of crying. "I'm so proud of you, and I am always looking at you. Bathala has given me the means to always keep watch of you. Always remember that. Your Ina is always watching you."

She sobbed. "Y-yes Ina. Yes."

"But now, you must manifest that strength hidden inside you. Bring your engkanto friend out of this conflagration, and into safety. All you need is to follow me."

Mayumi swallowed. "I-I'm not… I'm not strong enough, Ina."

"You are. You hold within you the blood of Heroes, Mayumi."

She blinked. "I don't… I don't understand…"

"All things will be revealed in the city of the Two Datus. Look for your Father. He is still alive. Look for your father. But first, reach for that strength within you, Mayumi. Reach for it and live."

Mayumi opened her mouth to protest. To cry out that she didn't understand. To whine that she didn't want to go alone. That Dakila wasn't even going to stay long. That she wasn't strong enough for any of this. That the fire should just consume her and she could join them.

But the words of her mouth ignited that numbed pyre in her heart. Something shone. Her eyes glimmered with the slightest burn of gold.

"Grab your power and burn brightly, my daughter. Follow me. I shall lead you out of here."

Mayumi, with a newly steeled resolve that surprised even her, nodded. She hauled Dakila on both hands, and rose to her feet. Pain throbbed about her, and the weight of Dakila strained her, but golden spiritual power surged through her very being, bolstering her tenacity. With a defiant scream, she followed the anito that was her mother, and plunged through the fire.



The flames lapped at her heels, begging for Mayumi to come back. Before her was the almost silent serenity of the forest, completely untouched by the blaze. The second she took a step on the damp ground of the forest outside of the burning clearing, thunder crackled, and rain exploded in a torrential downpour.

Mayumi looked up, still carrying the engkanto in her bolstered arms. In the tiny moments that the clouds would part, she saw the blue eyes of the gods.



Mayumi eventually arrived beside a small creek. Her mother waited for her, her eyes still burning, watching her every move. With an exhausted gasp, she let go of Dakila, who rolled over to the side of the creek, and collapsed to her knees. Her ragged breathing filled the silence of the clearing, intermingling with the lapping of the creek.

"You've done well, Mayumi." Mayumi looked up. The golden sheen and glow that radiated from her veins and eyes faded away, dissipating into naught but smoke.

She watched the anito kneel before her and pull her into another hug. The rush of adrenaline and power still coursed through Mayumi, never-ending, and she embraced her mother right back. "Please come back."

Silence filled the forest. And then, "I'm always here."

Mayumi only noticed that her mother was gone when she stopped crying.



A throng of small, monkey-like diwata attended to Dakila as Mayumi wept, who leaned against a large tree root that bulged out of the ground.

The diwata had pushed Dakila into the small creek and bathed him in the lightly rushing waters. Mayumi was, to say the least, surprised when she saw that the sword wound that Dakila had sustained quickly mended whole,, as if a broken tapestry fixed in a matter of seconds. Before long, the diwata pulled the tamawo out of the stream, and moved him next to Mayumi on the root.

Then, all at the same time, they stared at her. Those hollow, yet seemingly alive eyes, swallowing the whole of her being. Mayumi steeled in her heart to ask her a question, but it seemed as if they had heard the pleas of her heart, and had decided that it was not time yet for answers, for they all vanished, dissipating back into the spirit..

Mayumi inhaled. She looked up at the clouded skies and deduced that it couldn't have been any closer to the night. Maybe an hour or two had passed. She looked back at the tamawo, and found that he wasn't breathing.

But the tamawo opened its eyes, staring glassy-eyed at the canopy of the forest. They don't need to breathe…?

"You are one of them."

Mayumi blinked. She saw that the veins of her palms still glowed with that golden glow, but it was much dimmer than before. As if it were a residue of a much more glorious light.

"What…?"

Dakila breathed. Mayumi tensed and readied herself to catch Dakila as he moved his hands -- winced -- and then his legs, pushing himself upright. With a final pained grunt, he sat himself against the root.

"I will be fine," said the tamawo.

"Do you need any herbs or more of that creek water?"

Dakila shook his head. Despite the ragged combat of earlier, his face was still immaculately perfect. "I only need time. Let me rest."

"Oh. Okay. All right. Rest."

Dakila nodded, and he inhaled once again. Another silence filled the area. The cackling of fires had died down, replaced by the gentle, rapturous pit-pat of rain.

"I think a god brought down the rains to quench the flames of the forest."

"No doubt it was Ribung Linti. You've seen an Apo with your own mortal eyes, Mayumi. A Higher God. A diwata from the Skyworld."

Mayumi blinked. She stared at Dakila for a moment. Then she closed her eyes and whispered a small prayer of thanks to the Apo.

"A more important fact is:" said Dakila, "you are gleaming with the glow of the sun."

Mayumi furrowed her eyebrows. "I… I am?" She stared at those glowing veins once again.

Dakila nodded. "Yes. It seems the legends were true."

Mayumi blinked. "What?"

Dakila wasn't looking at her as he spoke. "I know not much about them either, for the last of their kind was centuries ago, but my ancestors fought with powerful Heroes in the Final Wars of Sunder."

"Final… Wars of Sunder? What are you-"

"I shall tell the tale. As much as I know. But I must rest first."

"Then rest you shall."

Dakila nodded. "We should be safe here. The diwata watch you. They are interested as well. No doubt they have not seen someone like you for a few centuries as well."

Mayumi tilted her head to the side, curious to a fault about the truth of Dakila's words. "I am confused by your words." Not that I ever expected not to be.

"Fear not," said Dakila. "I shall keep you safe for the time being, but I cannot keep you longer than I already have. Let us make haste to Pinagsama." The tamawo winced as he stood up.

"Don't. Not yet." Mayumi grabbed Dakila's shoulders and pushed him downward. "You are too tired. You have been gravely injured."

"I have been healed," he hesitated, "mortal."

"You have not. Healing requires time." Mayumi was surprised that even came out of her. With gentle repose, she moved Dakila down once again. The dappling of rain accompanied the transition from adrenaline-filled survival to a quiet respite.

"I…"

"You will rest," said Mayumi. "It is what you require. Even tamawo get tired, I assume."

Dakila quieted down. The thunder from the thunderstorm had quieted. Dakila's breathing stabilized.

Mayumi watched him for a few more moments.

Dakila looked at her with a sideways glance, and then looked away again.

"What are you so nervous for?"

Dakila did not move as he spoke. "Beings like you are known to possess magicks. Some stories speak of your superior affection and loveliness, capable of charming even the most stalwart of tamawo."

Mayumi blinked. Red rushed to her ears.

"What are you…?"

Dakila turned to her, and some form of weird, alien regret flashed across his face. His eyes widened, and he shook his head. "I-I mean that-- Um."

Mayumi swallowed and turned away. They were sitting at a hair's length from each other. Mayumi pulled her knees to her chest. The red blossomed from her ears to her cheeks.

Dakila inhaled. "You are one of the people that have inherited legendary power," said Dakila. He was not looking at her. "I do not know much, but it can be found in the Aklatan in Biringan, and it has been taught to us by the Tamawo Parawali. Are you willing to listen?"

Dakila looked to his side, only to see a flustered Mayumi covering her ears. Her veins and eyes still glowed with gold.

She nodded at him, biting her lips. "I-I can hear you…" Her voice shook.

Dakila sighed. "Very well."

And the tamawo launched into a story:

"In the Time of Heroes, an age aeons before this Time of Malice, there were powerful Heroes born with the promise of greatness, and the virtue of excellence. They were forged in the crucible of creation, tempered by war, refined by peace. They were weapons used to beat back the forces of darkness as well as try to cull the madness of tyranny, of the Mad Sky."

Mayumi blinked at that, but she did not say anything.

"Now these Heroes, when they liberated the human race from the dark dangers of the world before theirs, created vast, world-spanning empires, and achieved technological marvels and feats that minds nowadays cannot even begin to fathom.

"And that all ended with the Final Wars of Sunder. The war that sundered the sphere of nature and spirit.

"These Heroes fought against the engkant. But it had not always been that easy to summarize. Anyway, this war was of such casualty that the society of spirit removed itself from the world, and hence why you cannot see the spirit kingdoms with your naked eye."

"I don't understand how that explains anything about me."

Dakila inhaled. "These Heroes carried with them the promise of salvation and power. They commanded the earth, shone like the sun, clever like the moon, and fickle like the stars. They were paragons of humanity, heroes that led and were worthy of song."

Mayumi was quiet.

"When the war ended, every single one of these Heroes died. It was the greatest casualty. So much so that it ended in a great cataclysm -- a mix of storm and deluge. The Thousand Tears and Lightnings Cataclysm, which the Apo have said come from the mighty tears and the enraged lightning bolts of the the Lords of Sky.

"And so, the engkanto never thought we'd ever see the likes of those Heroes ever again. But it seems we are mistaken." Dakila turned to look at Mayumi. "It has long been said that these Heroes will vanish when they are not needed. As with a sword sheathed, or a hammer buried into the ground. But when the time comes, the sword will be drawn. The Heroes will Awaken once again, to protect the world. I am not sure how. The power of the Heroes are said to have been sealed in the blood that flows through humanity, or in the legendary deeds that the engkanto are capable of. This is the Inheritance."

Mayumi found that her face wasn't red anymore. She was listening intently to every word that sprouted out of Dakila's mouth.

"What I am puzzled about is this: there doesn't seem to be any threats lingering around. What is the use of the Inheritance? If this is the world that they return to, I can only think of two possible outcomes: that either they will resurrect this dying world back to its former glory…

"Or end it once and for all."

An Epic Fantasy inspired by Filipino Myth and Culture. This follows the story of unlikely heroes who live in a land writhing in its Time of Malice — a world of rising technology that is only doomed to die, surrounded by darkness and death. Into this time the Heroes of Legend — the Karanduun — return. Will they save the land and liberate it from its doom, or be the ultimate cause of its death?

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