Lord Shadow

Somewhere around the Plains, the two men look at each other, locked their gaze like irreconcilable enemies.

They both looked at each other. In each of their gaze lies many question and doubts towards each other.

It was intense atmosphere and energy ripples around Azief, with the existence of Laws coiling around him, and the clouds on top of them becomes clouded because of Azief Immortal Might but then Loki disarmed Azief with his innocent smile

‘What do you mean who I am? I’m Loki. The Trickster.’ He said while chuckling a bit, none of his expression betrays his words.

Azief snorted.

He was about to say something but then he stopped himself. He looks at the stars and look at the surroundings and he sighed.

‘All of this has happen before’ he said and as he was about to finish his word Loki cut him off by saying

‘All of this will happen again’ and Loki smirked.

Azief was shocked beyond belief. His suspicion has been partly answered. Azief knows this man…..in the future.

This is his most favorite quote and also the same thing he said to Will when explaining on what he really thinks the time paradox is.

He encapsulates the time paradox with this quote.

‘Is time immutable? Or is it plastic?’ Loki suddenly asked not expecting an answer. Azief look at Loki and for a while they both didn’t say anything.

But then Azief sits back down and Loki just look at Azief and sighed as he began to move away again but Azief ask another question.

‘Are you a friend? Or an enemy?’ Loki did not turn back but he stopped.

‘Will you believe whatever I say?’ Loki asks.

Azief was silent. He did not respond. Only the sound of the crackling firewood and the wind replies Loki question and Loki just nodded.

Then Loki walk forward again but not before he said

‘I’m a friend. Don’t be too worried of the future and neglecting what is present. Whether you believe my words or not, I believe my actions have proved itself’

And as he walked away he could hear Azief scoffing and Loki just smiles bitterly.

He really is a formidable person. Even he is not yet a Sovereign; Loki could feel the presence of a Sovereign aura emanating from him.

That night Loki could not really sleep as he think about the implication if he reveals who he is.

Time is not a plaything. It doesn’t like people playing with it not to mention manipulating it. Playing with it is dangerous. Changing it is even more dangerous

And that is maybe the reason why Azief did not pursue the matter more vigorously.

Because, maybe Azief knows how time works and he knows that knowing too much of the future is not always a good thing.

But in the end, Loki closes his eyes and went into his dreamland.

Azief was still there on that fire pit alone, when a blue lightning appeared for a second in that camp without a sound and suddenly there is a parchment in Azief hands.

Azief only smiles when he found the parchment on his hand. He opens the parchment and he smiles deviously.

Loki is not the only one with plans.

Then when he finished reading what is on the parchment, he throws the parchment into the already fading fire and the flames lick the parchment and they burn bright before slowly the fires dies

Then he got up, straightens himself up and went into his newly built tent as a smile was carved on his face.

***

THE PLAINS

In the morning, the soldiers have already gathered around the wide area nearby the camp waiting for instruction.

They were briefed about last night situation and their leader who is Lord Shadow.

After the briefing, the soldiers were informed about what will happen today and all waiting for Lord Shadow to wake up while performing their morning drill with Wang Jian leading them.

In the tent, Azief has just woken up.

First, he cleans his face with a bucket of water and drink a potion from his bag.

He felt refreshed. Then he slowly went to one side of his tent and brews a coffee without a rush. He was really enjoying his morning.

Outside people are waiting for him but he must have his coffee first. Then equipping himself with his attire, he checks himself in front of a mirror.

When he finished brewing his coffee, he slowly sipped the coffee savoring every taste, while smelling to the nice fragrance.

He eats a few breads and then he look at the mirror and after making sure he looked as dashing as possible he got out of his tent

He realizes with his sense that the soldiers are gathered in the other side of the camp and then he runs and in one seconds he appeared beside Loki who was startled and almost drop the Seed from his hand.

He appeared before the gathering while smiling.

Sina, Sofia and Wang Jian were equally shocked.

They heard that Azief has Hyper Speed but they never see it in action.

One moment, he was not there, and then one moment later, he was beside them. This act not only shocks his friends but it also shocked the soldiers.

Abilities.

To have abilities is very rare since you have to defeat special monsters. Azief manages to get dozens of abilities is because of the Universe Orb helping him.

The soldiers is in awe because imagine if such person battles with someone who has no abilities.

To be anywhere at once. To be as fast as lightning. To hover in the sky like a God, having eyes on everything.

The soldiers all bowed looking at Azief. Azief just nodded and did not do anything else. Then he looked at Loki and asks him

‘Loki, is that the Seed?’

‘Yes.’

‘Lord Shadow’ Wang Jian cupped his hand again. Azief dismissed his formality

‘Give it to me. And the gold too.’ Azief said. Loki nodded as he gives Azief the Seed and three bags of holdings.

‘Have you decided on this area Azief? If you are not satisfied we can find another place to plant the Seed.’ Loki asked.

Azief nodded.

‘We could find other place. I wouldn’t mind’ Sofia said as she comes closer to Azief and was standing beside him. Sina nodded from behind.

‘No, this place is ok.’

‘But it’s not really strategic.’ Sofia said offering her insights

‘Then we will make it strategic.’ Loki nodded looking at Azief decision. This is the demeanor of a Sovereign.

They shape the world and not the other way around.

Azief then look at the Seed in his palm.

The Seed was like a coconut fruit but with runic design carved unto it. It was blue in color and the runes were golden.

Azief hold the seed and information streams inside his mind. He instantly knows what to do.

Then he smiles.

‘Back away’ he ordered.

The soldiers hearing this order quickly backed away with Wang Jian leading them farther away.

Loki also takes some distance. Sina and Sofia walk hand in hand to a place not far away from Azief.

Azief after seeing that everyone has moved a distance away from him finally decided to activate the Seed.

He push the seed to the ground and it burrows into the soil and then Azief activate his Seed Forming Stage energy and then the Seed glows with luminesce light and the light, it covers the entire area.

Then notification appears in front of Azief.

ACTIVATING CIVILIZATION SEED.

DOMAIN LOADING

GRASS ANALYZED

CLIMATE ANALYZED

REGIONS ANALYZED

PEOPLE IDENTIFICATION

AREA ANALYSIS

TERRAINS ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS COMPLETED

FOUNDING A KINGDOM QUEST ACTIVATED

Earth has experience terrible calamity. It is up to you to improve the livelihood and construct new civilization in this new world. Embark yourself to improve humankind and make them strong enough to endure any hardship

FAILURE CONDITION: Kingdom burns to the ground.

EXCEPTION OF FAILURE: If the kingdom has still have people loyal to the ruler of that particular Kingdom, then one can challenge the Rebuilding a Dynasty quest.

If kingdom is allied, one could also have some benefits which will triggers Federation Is Glorious Quest.

If a Kingdom surrenders and become a vassal states one could also gain benefits by triggering the quest Loyal to the Empire. Or the user could also triggers the quest Rebellion Towards The Empire. One could also trigger the quest Revolution for a New World Order.

SUCCESS CONDITION: creating an empire that covers one third of the continent.

REWARDS: Depending on the level of the user at the time of the completion of the quest. The benefits will include permanent buffs and magical artifact.

THE ASSESSMENT BY THE SYSTEM INDICATES THAT THE CURRENT POPULATION OF THIS AREA IS SUFFICIENT FOR A VILLAGE.

APPOINT RULER

‘Azief’ Azief said and then the system shows another notification again

AZIEF HAS BEEN ELECTED AS THE RULER OF THIS NEW VILLAGE.

OBEY YOUR LEADER.

KNEEL AND SAID YOUR OATH

This notification did not only appear in front of Azief but also to all the people around the area.

The notification for them is a little bit different.

THE TERRITORY HAS BEEN CLAIMED. THE AREA IS SUFFICIENT FOR 315 PEOPLE. TO BECOME THE FIRST VILLAGERS OF THIS NEW VILLAGE, KNEEL AND SPEAK THE OATH.

The area is filled with luminescence light border that only Azief could see indicating his area of control.

Quickly, the soldiers were the first to kneel and speak the oath. Their words were like thunders.

Loki also kneels and speaks his oath with a feeling of pride. Sina and Sofia on the other hand feel very happy for Azief.

Wang Jian also finally can serve someone he could approve and bring glory to his White Tiger army and no longer need them to be robbers and thieves or bandits.

They can now hold their head up high.

‘I give my oath to protect and defend the territory and obey the rulers orders’ Some say

Other say

‘I hereby declare my loyalty to Lord Azief.’ The oath consists of admission of loyalty instead of one particular oath.

Then they have another status in their windows. Villagers.

Then another notification appears in front of Azief eyes.

EVERY CIVILIZATION MUST HAVE ITS BEGINNING. THE BEGINNING OF EVERY CIVILIZATION IS A VILLAGE. ONE OF THE TASKS OF THE RULER IS TO NAME THE VILLAGE THAT WILL BECOME THE BEGINNING OF THE KINGDOM.

PLEASE NAME THE VILLAGE

He contemplated for a while and smile and then he decided on a name.

‘Eden’ he said.

And like before the notification appears in front of everyone.

Eden is the Imperial City in one of Azief travels with Will when they were traversing worlds and universes.

It was an Imperial city rich in culture and grand with people flocking to that city every day.

THE VILLAGE NAME IS NOW EDEN.

PLEASE ASSIGN ROLES FOR PEOPLE IN THE VILLAGE.

When he saw the list of roles he gesture for his friends to come near him while the soldiers take guard as they could feel healing energy fill the area and strengthening them.

The Seed is beginning to bloom.

When his friend heard about his list, they decide to let Azief decides everyone position. But Wang Jian did offer some names for some of the position. Azief nodded and agrees.

Then he opens the windows again and began filling names.

ROLES IN THE VILLAGE

GRAND DIPLOMAT : SINA

ROYAL ENFORCER : ZHANG YE

VILLAGE MAGISTER : ZHU YUAN

GREAT BUILDER : JIANG WUSHANG

GRAND EXPLORER :

COUNCILOR :

:

:

VILLAGE HEAD : AZIEF

VILLAGE HEAD WIFE : SOFIA

VILLAGE HEAD CONSORT :

VILLAGE HEIR :

HIGH PRIEST :

TREASURER :

VILLAGE MERCHANT :

VILLAGE MILITIA COMMANDER: WANG JIAN

MARSHALL : NIE FENG

KNIGHTS

:

:

:

:

MERCHANT CARAVAN LEADER:

MERCHANT CARAVAN:

:

:

For now this is the people he chooses. There are still many people he doesn’t know and he needs time to determine whether they can be used or not.

Then he looks at the tips and the rulers abilities.

TIPS:

[ALL OF THE POSITION HAS CERTAIN ABILITIES TO CONSTRUCT BUILDINGS FROM THE VILLAGE INTERNAL AFFAIRS MODE]

[THE RULER OF THE VILLAGE HAS ALL THE ABILITY TO CONSTRUCT ALL BUILDINGS ACCORDING TO HIS RANK]

[ALL OF THE POSITION FILLED WILL INCREASE THE BONUSES GIVEN TO THE STABILITY OF THE VILLAGES]

[COUNCILOR FOR VILLAGES IS 3]

[ONLY FIVE KNIGHTS FOR A VILLAGE]

[EACH PERSON APPOINTED TO THE POSITION WILL HAVE THE ADDED BENEFITS OF HAVING TEN TIMES OF AMOUNT OF EXP WHEN KILLING MONSTER]

[POSSESS HIGHER DURABILITY AND HEALING IS ACCELERATED BY 20 PERCENT WHEN IN THE TERRITORY]

OTHER ABILITIES

The ruler can appoint people as the ruler of an existing territory within his/ her already settled land.

FIEFDOM GRANTING IS UNLOCKED.

The ruler can grant a fief to whoever he wants. Penalty will be enacted towards people who have no titles and position.

LAND GRANT IS UNLOCKED

The ruler can appoint a person to explore clear and settle wilderness are along his border while it is not technically part of the ruler lands yet, the ruler has some legitimate territorial claim and the person granted a charter are expected to enforce the claim and likely fend of other challenger for the land who may have their own conflicting claims.

CHARTER IS UNLOCKED.

The ruler can lead forces either of their own or in the name of their liege which defeat the military of an existing territory. If the leader of the opposing force flee, surrender or are killed, the ruler will take command of that conquered territory.

Benefits: If succeed everyone participating in the war will have 50 percent increase in their EXP amount for a week. Expand national borders and facilities options will increase. Gold will be rewarded from the system about ten percent from the former ruler treasury.

CONQUEST IS UNLOCKED

NOBLE’S TITLES AND FORM OF ADDRESS

There are many options that appeared before Azief.

There are Asian noble titles, and then there is Greco Roman form of titles and many others.

Azief did not want to spend so much time on this so he just ticks the European Form of titles.

Azief then check at the side of the windows about INFO FOR RANK ADVANCEMENT FOR TERRITORY

Villages: Population of 300 or less

Towns

Small Towns : 4000 or less

Large Towns : 7000 or less

Cities

Small City : 10,000 or less

Large City : 30, 000 or less

Metropolis : 70, 000 or less

Kingdom

Small Kingdom : 100,000 or less

Large Kingdom : 700,000 or less

Holy Kingdom : 800,000 or less

Empire

Small Empire : A million or less

Large Empire : ten million or more

Holy Empire : twelve million or more

TIPS: Holy Kingdoms refers to Kingdoms with both the High Priest and the King cooperated with each other. Bonuses includes fast regeneration of health for all people inside the territory

Then after he was satisfied he opens the window for village overviews.

Seeing it he quickly put his gold into the investment windows and the sound of clanking could be heard as all of his gold disappeared without a trace when Azief thinks to invest all of his three pouches to the village