Fate's Reversal: The Divines Return

[System: 'Combat Savant' title effect has been triggered.]

[System: 'Combat Savant' title effect has been triggered.]

[System: 'Combat Savant' title effect has been triggered.]

[System: Please name the created techniques and skill to claim them as yours.]

As Kaiden read the notification window that appeared before his eyes, he became shocked by the continuous activation of his title. He wasn't expecting to already make those movements into skills or techniques—he just wanted the boss dead.

As the instant replay of the last moments of the boss repeated, Kaiden became enthralled, mesmerized by his own movements. Those previous movements were instinctual caused by feelings of agitation.

Scene replay….

Taking his steps with the dual wield blade tucked by his ribs, Kaiden made that first Burst step. Afterward, he didn't decelerate but rather contracted his muscles even more forcefully and took a step that was even faster than the previous.

Still feeling as if this velocity was insufficient, mid-dash Kaiden altered the position of his h.i.p.s to generate power and tapped the ground with the toes of his left foot. That tap caused an o.b.s.c.e.n.e sonic boom as he accelerated at breakneck speeds appearing to be a stream of light.

At the moment of that acceleration, Kaiden stabbed out both of his swords. Those powerful thrust warped the air and pierced through Charles' c.h.e.s.t on both the left and right side.

-5,730,375! (Execution Critical)

.....

"Name them, Third Drive: Compound Burst, Fourth Drive: Sonic Acceleration and Dual Burst Point."

[System: Congratulations you have generated an Advanced Combat Technique, an Epic Combat Technique, and an Epic Skill.]

[System: Rewarding you 5 Inheritance Points, 1 Skill Point, and 3,000 Reputation for creating the first Epic Combat Technique.]

[Third Drive: Compound Burst] (Advanced Combat Technique) - Allows you to accelerate once again while having already accelerated—reaching new heights of speed. Consumes Concentration.

Prerequisite: Use of Second Drive

[Fourth Drive: Sonic Acceleration] (Epic Combat Technique) - Allows you to break the limit of your speed through continuous accelerations. Break the sound barrier as you escape the limits of the mortal body. Consumes Concentration

Prerequisite: Use of Third Drive

[Dual Burst Point] (Epic Active) Lv.1/10. Must be equipped with at least 2 swords. Using the o.b.s.c.e.n.e force generated from your body. Pierce twice—all who stand in your way. Deals 3,000% of your Attack Power.

Cooldown: 50 minutes. Skill Proficiency: (0/5,000) Requirements: Dual wield, Sword.

[System: Congratulations 'Supreme Treasured Possession - Angurvadal' has been upgraded to the Platinum rank.]

'Oh! FINALLY!

[Supreme Treasured Possession – Angurvadal] (Weakened, Spiritual)

One-Handed Sword, Growth Equipment

Current Rank: Platinum (Spiritual)

Current Level: 40

Attack Power 489

Attack Speed: 6

All Attributes +87

Additional Damage +20%, Ignore 10 Levels

Effect: Attacks have a 20% of causing sword phantom to appear that inflicts 10% of attack power.

Passive Equipment Skill (Spiritual Aftershock): Attacks deal splash damage, dealing 25% of the original damage to every target it hits in a 10x10 meter area.

Active Equipment Skill 1 (Spirit Emperor Slash): Execute a slash that deals 500% of Attack Power which ignores defense completely and inflicts a stunned state for 5 seconds. Cooldown: 5 minutes.

Active Equipment Skill 2 (Spiritual Outburst) – Increases Strength, Agility, Dexterity, and Vitality by 150% for 35 seconds by consuming 70% of your Inner Energy. Extreme Fatigue State for 30 minutes afterward. Cooldown: 11 hours and 30 minutes.

[Locked until Epic Rank]

[Locked until Legendary Rank]

Description: Once Kairo's prized possession created with the imbuement of his Vital Spirit causing it to surpass the ranks of Divine equipment, however after being fatally damaged and searching the world for uncountable millennia it became the inheritance of whoever would become his successor. Damaged in the process of his final brutal fight, the Weapon Spirit is slumbering. It is now up to the holder to nourish it with their Spiritual Essence (Experience) and return it to its former glory.

Soulbound: unable to be dropped, sold, or traded. Absorbs 5% of the experience gained by the monsters this sword slays.

Next Rank: Absorb 10,000,00 Experience to advance to Epic Rank (36,984/10,000,000).

'Woah the attack power almost doubled and the skills have strengthened. Hmm..the effect and first skill have also completely changed. Interesting. But that experience...who knows when it will reach Epic Rank.'

Previously, there was a small chance to stun the opponent, however, now—there was the certainty of stunning a target for at least 5 seconds. Once Kaiden's class changed to a Sword Fiend, he was shocked about losing the stun skills. But, when he learned the damage capabilities of the exchanged skills, he shrugged with indifference.

Overall, he felt the gains counteracted the losses. But now, he was overly happy as he could crowd control much easier now. But thinking of his skills, Kaiden began tapping his cheek.

'Speaking of skills, the Tempest Style is still incomplete...I'm missing the 4th style and 7th style. However, I have yet to form an idea for the 7th style.'

Unequipping his old equipment, Kaiden was dressed in the basic white robes. However, next, he frowned as he realized something…

'F.U.C.K! This Extreme Fatigue state I don't have the stats to equip these things right now. Ugh.'

In the corner not far from Kaiden, both Latahhya and Gentle Whisper were blushing as they could make out his figure inside the light robes. It was clear they were experiencing lady excitement due to his physique.

As in the real world, as the stats grew and most importantly as your physique improved so did the state of your body—your muscles became more resilient and attractive in the eyes of some, etc.

'H-Hun! Uhm…when we get back...can we?'

Interrupting, Kriishna screamed on the mental channel: "L.U.S.TFUL! Get me out of here!"

'Rude! Don't interrupt me!' snarled Latahhya

Shaking his head, Kaiden didn't bother to equip any gears and just laid on the boulder scrolling through any other messages. It was then a message window popped up.

Gentle Whisper's voice sounded as he opened the channel, "S-so...you said to meet you in the Master Suite after this?" falling a murmur Gentle Whisper's face turned crimson: "W-will you spend time with me?"

Smiling gently, Kaiden nodded. "Of course. Just us."

30 minutes later, Kaiden equipped the entire Death Wind set and clenched his hands as he revels in the strength coursing through him. Additionally, Kaiden finally used some things he didn't before.

'Ah, I have a ridiculous amount of Mastery Points, about time I upgrade my Mastery with them.'

Adding 50 points to his Mastery, Kaiden's Mastery increased to the Practitioner Rank. However, not stopping, Kaiden added another 100 points increasing his Mastery to the Official Rank. But, he could still go further so adding 150 points to his Mastery finally stopped at the Expert Rank.

[True Path of the Sword] (Expert Rank) - Sword skill damage increased by 45%. Sword skills Level +1. (300/480 Mastery Points).

'Oh! Increasing the Rank also caused me to gain a free skill level, nice.'

Left with 38 Mastery Points, Kaiden began adding the 139 Attribute Points he had to his always used stats. With that being said, Kaiden assigned 40 points to both Strength and Agility, while adding 59 points to Dexterity.

Name: Unsheathed (Human) *Adventurer

Lv.40 (0/3,759,000) [0%]

Class: Sword Fiend (Tier 1—Apprentice)

Profession: Ancient Spiritual Cultivator - Stage 2 (2,254,995/9,000,000) [25.06%]

Guild: Ethereal Conviction | Reputation: Viscount (14,250/15,000)

Title(s): <Primary Title>[The Path You Tread Is Sacred] (Epic Rank) | <Secondary>[Combat Savant] (Epic Rank) | <Tertiary Title>[Momentous Pioneer] (Epic Rank) | <Quaternary Title>[Bane of the Berserkers] (Unique Rank)

HP: 15,622 (63 HP regen/sec)

Inner Energy: 2,865 (1,000 <Base Energy> + 1,465 + 400) (2 per second)

Attack Power: 5,140| Defense: 3,919 | Attack Speed: 8 | Movement Speed: 25 m/s

Critical Damage: 175% | Additional Damage: 35% | Abnormal Status Resistance: 30 (2%)

Elemental Resistance: 25 | Defense Ignore: 30%

<Attributes> -

•Strength: 1,265 (477 + 460 + 328) | •Vitality: 304 (119 + 124 + 61)

•Intelligence: 293 (110 + 124 + 59) | •Dexterity: 1,014 (349 + 402 + 263)

•Agility: 1,056 (354 + 428 + 274) | •Spirit: 293 (110 + 124 + 59)

•Endurance: 439 (119 +232 + 88 ) | •*Luck: 244 (71 + 124 + 49)

<Constitution> -

[8 Divine Gates Celestial Body] -

1st Gate: [Gate of Physical Exaltation] (Early Stage) <1%>- Strength +100, Attack Power +20%

<Mastery>-

[True Path of the Sword] (Expert Rank) -Sword skill damage increased by 45%. Sword skills Level +1. (300/480 Mastery Points).

Attribute Points: 0

Skill Points: 5

Inheritance Points: 8

Mastery Points: 38

Inventory | 17,058 Gold, 62 Silver, 39 Copper

'Whew, such an upgrade is shocking!'

"Alright guys, that marks the end of our journey." said Kaiden.

"Oh, additionally, now that everyone has jumped to at least the Baron Rank. It is time you all pick up some Combat Aides. Remember to try and focus on growth rate over their current stats."

Exiting the dungeon, the team gathered at the entrance as they prepared to head back into town. However, little did they know, besides the increasing popularity due to their accomplishments, the unspoken animosity between other guilds and Ethereal Conviction was building.

…..

In a meeting…

"Hmph, this idiot is still carelessly claiming those rewards as if we don't exist? Interesting. It seems we need to show this guy exactly why we're called an Overlord Rank." chuckled WarCry.

"Indeed, our Warhead Syndicate is no pushover even inside the Titan's Grasp." added Bulldozer who was WarCry's second in command.

At that moment, a slim figured, blue-haired girl burst through the doors.

"Guild Leader! We have new information and orders from 'Colossal Asylum'." said Pale Wind.

Reading the report, WarCry's eyebrows raised and a wicked smile and a sharp glint in his eyes appeared.

"We move in 4 days, make sure to assemble EVERYONE! Don't miss a single person lest they have to deal with me."

...

In a leveling field, solo…

"Haiiz...why must I get ordered around by these insufferable idiots...If only…"

If one looked at the monsters this person was killing as well as his level, they would be shocked. Not only was he Lv.46...he was killing monsters 15 levels ahead of him. Additionally, his playstyle was terrifying. If Kaiden was Category 1 Hurricane—this guy was a Category 4.

Sheathing his twin swords, this person looked lackadaisical as he turned and exited the field. Walking towards Town in a lifeless manner.

...

Inside the Guild Residence, everyone scattered as they proceeded to take up their own tasks. However, Kaiden slumped in a chair in the lobby. For some reason, he felt drained and targeted—as if the weight of the world was resting on his shoulders.

'I'm tired...haah…'

However, he couldn't relax yet. He still had one more thing to do. Calling General Sonic, Kaiden instructed him to meet him in the Guild Residence lobby.

Moments later, arriving Kaiden pulled out a stack of papers with many different colors and feelings to them.

"These are designs, recipes, formulas we just picked up in the dungeon we cleared. Distribute these to the Union members based on their contribution and rank. This way it provides the others more incentive to improve." instructed.

"Noted. Production has been going extremely well, with no hitches in our progression." answered Tyler, as he turned and left the premises to follow his orders.

Stepping up to the conference room, Kaiden waved his hand as the Platinum Treasure C.h.e.s.t he was rewarded just now appeared before him.

Placing his hand on the Treasure C.h.e.s.t, the loading bar appeared as well as the usual system message accompanied by opening a Treasure C.h.e.s.t.

[System: Platinum Treasure C.h.e.s.t has been opened.]

As Kaiden looked inside the opened c.h.e.s.t, Kaiden's expression turned funny as what sat inside was 3 weird looking objects.

First, there was a dilapidated map—archaic and hard to make out any details. However, once again, Kaiden's Firmament Piercing Eyes came to the rescue.

[System: Inspecting item...Firmament Piercing Eyes appraising…]

25 seconds later, a notification sounds as the information on the item presented itself but even then, Kaiden was frustrated by how vague it was.

[Unknown Ancient Map Fragment ⅓] (Special Item)

This map details the information of some type of entity or civilization, however, information is incomplete and indecipherable due to the fragmentation of the map. To learn more, complete the map.

'And how exactly do I complete the map? Open more C.h.e.s.ts and pray it's in there?' grimaced Kaiden. (Yes. Perhaps...do just that.)

Moving along to the 2nd item Kaiden was even more shocked by the use of the second item.

[Connection Severing Orb] (Special Item)

When this orb is used, disables the use of opponent skills within a 500-yard radius for 10 minutes. Additionally, communication is also blocked.

Uses 5/5

'Oh! This is a canceling item. But I can only see this being useful on Bosses. Unless…"

Kaiden began contemplating, rubbing his chin as scenarios played in his head.

'Nah, I don't think it will come to that extent.'

Unfortunately, this was a rookie thought by Kaiden as he didn't under the upper echelon of the gaming world was just as if not more treacherous than the real-world counterparts.

As for the last item, Kaiden inspected it and found that it was a token. But he couldn't under what it entailed.

[Sky Sanctum Star Temple Entrance Token] (Unique Item)

The 5,689th token of the Sky Sanctum Star Temple. With this in hand, upon reaching Tier 2—you are granted entry to take the trial of the Temple. This token is single-use and can be dropped.

Warning: Although entry is granted at Tier 2—It is advised you prepare yourself for the trial...Meticulously.

'More trials? Why does this game have so many trials? But that name sounds kind of cool.'

On the other hand, Kaiden became slightly bummed that he didn't find any new accessories or something, he currently had many empty accessory slots.

Currently, in World's Destiny, in addition to the basic 5 armor slots—there were 2 ring slots, one necklace, 2 earring slots, and 2 bracelets slots. However, the 2nd slots of the bracelet, ring, and earrings were currently dimmed.

You wouldn't be able to equip items in those slots until a certain level. So, in essence, Kaiden was missing an earring and a bracelet to fill out his available armor slots.

Unfortunately, the drop rate for accessories was abysmal as they usually provided the overall best character increase.

Tossing his head back, sighing in exhaustion, Kaiden threw the items into his Spatial Ring as he closed his eyes.

While his eyes closed, the door opened and closed. A figure leaned, pressing against the door.