บท 36: Rust, The Clan

Several things happened within a fraction of a second as the world was unpaused. The world vibrated for less that a millisecond, as if trembling in joy. Then a bright, golden light that trembled with snow like golden particles enveloped the planet and within half a second bathed the planet in a pure and radiant shower of power, warmth, and love.

Rust had been giving a demonstration to his elders about his Iron discovery and how to make it. Right as he finished and pulled the finished product put of its mold, he collapsed!

The other dwarfs quickly scooped Rust up and then began inspecting the finished iron bowl mold that Rust had just made.

3 hours after Rust fell unconscious, 2 of the elders in the clan of the cave dwarfs began to receive "heavenly guidance". Soon, all the dwarves in the village were brought to the center. Even Rust was brought out, even if he wasn't awake to actually hear or see it.

The 2 chiefs stood side by side. One of the chiefs, named Slicee came forward and began to speak.

"Brothers and sisters of our great Dwarven tribe. We have survived for many centuries on our own. We have advanced and gotten stronger by testing the very nature itself! But all that we know will soon be useless knowledge!" SIicee said passionately

The older elder nodded and said,"He is correct, we elders were both given a divine message that the next dwarves to be born in our tribe will be blessed with new unfathomable power!"

One of the dwarves in the audience shouted out incredulously," The gods are guiding you and telling you these things?! There are 3 elders in the clan, why has 3rd elder not spoke up yet! Why has Tas' son been brought to the shaman unconscious after his meeting with you?!"

Slicee shouted," Silence! You all shall know the extraordinary fate of sir Rust when he wake up. It is not my place to tell his destiny to others! We do not know why he fell unconscious. 3rd elder had been sick for the last 2 days and has not come out of voluntary seclusion! I am sure he has gotten a similar message but trusts in our capabilities as fellow leaders!"

The man in the crowd spoke again," I apologize great leader, I meant no disrespect! It is just weird!"

At this moment Rust started to wake up, and he said groggily,"I'm up, I'm up, don't have to yell.."

Everyone in the venue went silent and then everyone frantically rushed over to Rust!

Rust was then alerted awake by many things all at once. First, their was a giant stream of information rushing into his brain. Secondly, he suddenly felt the rush of a scary power hidden beneath the fabric of his now toned body. And finally, while trying to deal with all of the people asking him what happened, a voice descended into his head.

[Congratulations, Sir Rust Hephaestus. Your feat of being the first creature to discover a new technology has been recognized by the Ultima.]

Rust eyes widened and his breathing was caught in his throat when he heard that in his head. Everyone that was clammoring to ask h questions suddenly saw his face and backed off a bit in worry.

Rust didn't have to wait long.

[In accordance with helping the Ultima God, and gaining his recognition, you have been bestowed the first ever title, the first ever bloodline, and the first ever talent. You can pull up your powers and see what each perk gives you.]

[The Ultima God has marked you as a favored person! Remember before you perish to pray to the Ultima! This is your only reminder!]

Rust couldn't breath and nearly passed out again! However slowly he picked himself back up again and then after getting permission to collect himself for a few minutes, read over his various new abilities.

Rust was flabbergasted at this and after confirming that he really did "feel" all the upgrades, he smiled. Rust laughed heartily, startling some of the people who had been waiting for him to recover.

Alot of people began to grow hopeful after seeing that!

Rust didn't waste anytime and directly walked to the center stage platform so everyone could see him.

Rust then started with,"Brothers and sisters, have more faith in the elders, they did nothing to me. The reason I fainted was because I received a blessing from Ultima!"

Everyone listening, including the elders who thought they roughly understood the situation, gasped in astonishment.

Rust continued passionately,"I have gained something that is called a talent, something called a bloodline. And something that is tangible that you all will be able to feel!"

Rust then thought to himself,"System, activate title!"

[Title [Father of the Forge] is now active!]

Everyone that was listening then felt an indescribable respect towards Rust. Their evaluation of him went from trusted friends to respected senior scholarship. It was an instant paradigm shift in their minds!

Rush finished his speech, saying,"My people! What you feel is the effect of my title, the only one currently in existence! My title, bestowed upon me by the Ultima is a 1 star title called [Father of the Forge]! It can increase my invention breakthrough speed as well as allow me to teach you all my methods more easily!"

The 2 elders looked on in shock! Then the elder Slicee had an ingenious idea that would forever shape their identity as a clan!

Slices stepped forwards and issued a decree,"All Dwarven men, women, and children, listen O' Here, my call beckons!"

The group replies harmoniously, "We listen elder speaker, call out to the faithful!"

Slices then said,"Listen to my voice, and let it ring true! The gods have blessed a man within us! He holds power to ascend us all! With the power of the elder speaker, I hereby promote Rust Hephaestus to clan leader! Long may he reign!"

Rusts eyes widened in surprise!