The place was a small town called Avalon. A separate region that was not incorporated with the empire or other large regions.
Based on historical records, the city used to have its own empire. Still, it had to collapse due to their territory which was always flanked by other large territories, making Avalon City one of the battlefield areas. Not to mention that the place is often a stopover for monsters. The city area is not far from the famously dangerous dense forest.
But even so, Avalon still stands, and its government and people still exist and support the progress of the small city every time it must be destroyed due to the effects of war or attacks from monsters. It even established a cooperative affiliation in politics and business with the nearby city of Tangier.
Tangier was a city within the large territory of the Emerald Empire. Although the two cities often transacted in politics and business, the distance between Tangier and Avalon required months of travelling.
The remaining city of Avalon today stands only through a simple stone barrier that separates their territory from other empty territories, as well as the distance to the wilderness. The small city only had a population of about tens of thousands of people whose only professions were orchardists and blacksmiths. Food and clothing were also quite difficult to find in the small city because the geography of their territory would always be affected by war.
Although the city of Avalon was quite small, they were actually quite strong militarily, which was the reason why the city survived, even though their territory was often destroyed on the battlefield. There were about a hundred people in the military unit, ten of them being the most vital in ensuring the city's stability. The blacksmith craftsmen there were also among the best in class. The leader of the small town was the most powerful person with a level of five hundred.
After a fairly long journey, Ares finally saw the small town's boundary wall.
"This seems to be the city those people were referring to," Ares said.
After arriving at the city gate, Ares was subjected to a very strict inspection and an interrogation process regarding military matters before he was finally cleared and allowed to enter.
"There are no identity checks like passports or tickets here," Ares muttered.
"What can I expect from a small town like this anyway?" Ares mused as he began to walk around the town.
Along the way, Ares didn't see anything interesting about Avalon City; he didn't even find any inns or eateries to stop at.
"This condition is much worse than I imagined when I wanted to rest peacefully."
Ares could only keep walking and hope to find what he was looking for. However, Ares never crossed paths with other pedestrians. As a result, Ares could not ask anyone.
When the sun was about to set, Ares, who was starting to feel tired, decided to visit a house with a plantation and a front area where he could rest. Ares looked up at the twilight sky while trying to understand the situation at hand.
Ares looked at his surroundings, which looked unkempt. "What exactly happened to this area? It's not much of a city, yet it feels so deserted."
"Do you feel lonely?" A voice appeared inside Ares' mind and took him by surprise.
"Who just whispered in my ear? Could it be a ghost?" Ares looked around, hoping to find the presence of someone other than himself.
"Sir, I am not a ghost. I am the system in your body. You have been using the system features, but the voice command menu will be activated when you reach level 100."
Ares was even more surprised when he heard the voice inside his mind. "Huh? System, when did the synchronisation process happen?"
It was hard for Ares to believe that there was something foreign about him. But after experiencing many events that could not be explained by logic and the abilities he navigated during his time in that world, Ares finally believed.
"Sir, you don't need to feel confused. I am here to help you, sir. The Creator sent me as a righting of wrongs, given that your death came sooner than the stroke of fate's pen."
Ares was constantly surprised by the system's explanation. But now Ares began to understand why he was stranded in this world while Ares had died on the battlefield in his previous life.
"Looks like the glitch in the matrix is indeed the real thing," thought Ares, remembering the sequence of scenes he experienced.
"System, then help me become strong as quickly as possible. I must at least survive and must not waste my life here," Ares said.
"Sir, you need not hesitate; I will help you become strong because I am here for that."
Ares idly voiced the idea in his mind. "Then make me strong this time."
"Of course, I can do that."
"Analyse the surrounding area!"
"RING! There is a magical fruit in the plantation ahead."
"Master, you just need to take and eat that fruit, and you will become a master of the fire element."?
"Become a master? What kind of power increase is that?" Ares asked out of curiosity.
Suddenly, a menu with detailed information appeared in front of Ares.
[The power of the fire element has five levels. The first level is the red fire element. At the second level, the destructive power of the blue fire element is twice as strong as the red fire element. At the third level, the destructive power of the purple fire element is twice as strong as the blue fire element. At the fourth level, the destructive power of the black fire elemental is twice as strong as that of the purple fire elemental. Level five, the destructive power of the white fire elemental is twice as strong as the black fire elemental."]
Ares didn't care how terrifying the fire elemental was. Right now, all that was on the man's mind was how he quickly became strong. Once again, Ares called out to the system. "System, how much of that fruit should I eat to increase my fire elemental power?"
"Sir, you only need to consume four fruits. But in this world, it's rare for humans to increase their fire element. Because if someone could, they would be limited to the blue fire element level at most."
Ares didn't care how much his fire elemental enhancement was. Even if it was only up to the blue flame level, at least Ares could kill monsters or monsters with twice the power level.
After upgrading his fire element evolution, Ares already had an idea of how strong he would be.
Ares then immediately stood towards the garden in front of him to eat the fruit shown by the system.
"Sir, you can only consume four fruits. If you consume more than that, then you will explode afterwards."
Ares shuddered in horror. The man had thought of eating as much of the fruit as he could to strengthen his strength. But it was clearly the wrong idea.
"Thank you for warning me. Otherwise, I would have wasted my second chance at life."
"Master, you don't need to thank me because it's my duty. Instead of thanking me, you'd better find the whereabouts of that fruit and consume it."
Ares was now standing in the front garden; the man looked confused, looking for the fruit the system referred to. As far as Ares' eyes could see, he only saw a tree. At first, he hesitated because the apples differed from those the system described. But Ares approached the plant, took four apples, and immediately consumed them. Ten apples were ready to be eaten, but Ares only consumed four and left the rest on the tree. "This fruit really doesn't look like an apple! It's really small," Ares thought. "Sir, I suggest you eat all four fruits at once to give you a one-time shock effect." Ares was confused, but tried to ignore his doubts and quickly asked the system for confirmation. "Sir, you don't need to worry. I've done my own analysis and calculations. And that number is the best way to increase your strength." Ares remained silent and pondered. Although the system reassured him, he was still hesitant to eat the four strange apples he was holding. After some time of convincing
Ares felt a surge of power coursing through his veins. He smiled brightly and said, “I almost forgot. I have a new strength to test out.” He didn’t need to chant any spells; he only had to imagine his skills and they would manifest. He conjured two balls of white fire and hurled them at the nearest red fur dogs. The fireballs exploded on impact, creating a loud noise and a blast of hot and cold air. Ares saw the red fur dogs vanish in the flames. He said, “What a strange fire. It burns and freezes at the same time.” The other red fur dogs saw their fallen comrades and howled for backup. Soon, Ares was surrounded by eight more of them. He said, “I used two mana to kill two of them. That’s too slow. Let me show you 10% of my power.” He created eight more fireballs around him and aimed them at the red fur dogs. They sensed the danger and tried to flee, but it was too late. Ares said, “You shouldn’t have come here. Now you must die.” The fireballs flew out and hit their targets, crea
Ares nodded and said, “Okay, summon the subordinate.” A portal opened in front of Ares. A man came out of it and knelt before him. “I am Ashur, your loyal servant, sir,” the man said. Ares was stunned by Ashur’s level. He thought, “Level 2,200? How is this guy so much stronger than me?” “Master, don’t worry. Your subordinates are absolutely loyal to you. Even if they are stronger, they will never betray you.” Ares nodded again. He said, “Ashur, stand up. And don’t call me master. Just use my name.” “I apologize, sir, but that is too disrespectful. You are my master forever, and I, Ashur, dare not call you by your name,” he said and rose. Ares gave up on changing his mind. He didn’t mind having a loyal servant. “Ashur, follow me. We have something to do in the city,” he said and ran back to Avalon City with Ashur behind him. *** In the early morning, five kilometers south of Avalon City. Some security officers were patrolling and found thousands of fresh beast corpses with se
The five youths look at each other. They can’t get angry or refute what Ares said. They are indeed weak, and they realize that. One in five youths ventured to speak to Ares. "Sir, our village is in a state of famine. The harvest in the garden failed due to the attack of wild beasts. That's why the five of us, as the strongest people in the village, tried to hunt for meat. Instead of the meat we got, we got lost and went deeper into the forest." "Take all the body parts from this wolf, and I will escort you back to the village. Ashur, come take them out!" he shouted, calling for his partner.From the thick of the tree emerged an adult man with an athletic body and handsome face but still lost to Ares' perfect look. The large green sword stuck behind Ashur’s back made him very dignified. Seeing the arrival of Ashur, the five youths who Ares was helping are a little wary. Then he decided to speak to lighten the mood, "You don't need to be wary. My brother's face is a little scary, but
"Why don't you make this village yours? This village has all the conditions to complete your mission, sir." There is a system sound that makes his face brighten up instantly. He starts to speak, “Erick, I can help this village and make it much better than how it is today. But I have one condition." I haven't asked yet, but I already got a breath of fresh air. Of course, Erick and the others are pleased to hear Ares’ offer. Even though they are new to each other, they may feel he is not the wrong person. After all, if Ares is a bad person, what will he want to take anyway. The village is already poor, the children aren’t that attractive, and the women are weak and might not be enough to fill his charm. "If indeed you can make the condition of this village improve, whatever conditions you put forward, we will agree to it, sir," Erick said with confidence. "I want to be the leader of this village," Ares responded to his words directly without rambling. Erick and the others fall silen
Ashur saluted Hera because he felt that Hera was much stronger than him. As for Hera, she stood up and just nodded at Ashur’s attitude. Before returning to the village, Ares checks his status. He has not seen his level for several days. He hopes that there will be a significant change in his strength. [Name: Ares Shaddai. He is Human at the age of 17] [Level: 440] next level [1,240/1990] [Strength: [867] [Agility: 869] [Vitality: 868/868] [Stamina: 869 / 869] [Luck: 874] [Mana: 5260/5260] [Points: [01] [Skills: Appraisal, Fireballs, Healing, Double Slash, Light Step] [Elements: Light, White Flame, Ice, Lightning] [Money Coins: 27,591,000] [Shop is open] [Subordinate: Hera & Ashur] "Two subordinates in my profile are stronger than me. I am nothing compared to them," Ares thought. Ares' strength with the strength of his two subordinates is very far away. However, with the help of the system, it is not difficult for him to level up his power. Seeing the morning light starting to come
It is still early; the sun has not yet come as it should. In a place that initially stood a village, now that place has been razed to the ground, without a single building standing on it, however, only in seconds. In a place previously level with the ground miraculously in that place stands a city with a solid fortress that surrounds the entire town. From outside the city fort, you can see a large and sturdy building that stands right in the middle of the city.From within the city came 400 city guards, led by four commanders. The city guard soldiers are level 600, while the commanders are level 1000.“This is the city I promised you guys,” Ares said as he stared at the entire Babylon village, who had fallen silent with their mouths wide open.
Hera, who is left like that, isn’t offended at all. In silence, she admires the figure of her master. Not wanting to disappoint Ares, she immediately does what he ordered her to do.Continuing to dart northward, Ares finally found a cave with a very dark and very intimidating aura. The mouth of the cave is covered in vines, which adds to the mysteriousness of the cave that he just discovered."System, is this the cave you're referring to has a pure darkness elemental core?" Ares asked the system, and it is the system that shows him the existence of the mysterious cave.“Inside the cave, there is a pure darkness element core, but inside there are also two powerful beings that inhabit the cave.”“How strong are those two creatures?” He tried to look inside the cave, but it was too dark, and he saw nothing.“The strength of the two of them, when combined, will be equivalent to Ashur’s power.”