Authors note:
Speaking: "…"
Thinking '…'
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2 hours later
Floor 40 {Elyndor}
Unknown Cave
"Looks like this is it. Let's hope this goes as planned," Izuku stated to himself as he entered the cave in front of him, activating a light spell to brighten the dark tunnel. Walking through it for a while, he eventually came across a large room with numerous green glowing crystals growing out of the walls. Stunned by the view, he almost didn't notice the loud breathing noises coming from one of the cliffs.
Now looking up, he saw an emerald green, reptile-like tail with black fur on the tip. The rest of the creature was hidden at an angle he couldn't see from his perspective. Deciding to inspect it closer, he covered his body with his awakened aura and flew upward. Arriving at a good viewing point, he looked at the creature. There, lying on the rock, was a large emerald green eastern dragon with black fur and golden accents all over its body.
The moment of peace, however, was short-lived, as soon after, it started to wake. After some yawning and looking around the room, it noticed Izuku, stared at him, and eventually began sniffing at him. The swordsman kept his calm during the situation and even managed to pet it a little before it shied away.
"So, human, what brings you to this remote cave in the middle of nowhere?" the creature asked, flying its head around the man's body.
"I was looking for you, Void Dragon," he answered truthfully, trying not to freak out under the intense pressure the dragon was emitting.
"Hm, a human intentionally coming to me. Well, child, you are the first one in a hundred years to do so. I'm assuming the Lyn'ari told you about this place and would like to use me as a medium for a weapon, am I correct?" it spoke, now placing itself in front of the green-eyed mage, looking down at him.
"You are correct, mostly at least. Because, you see, I was told by the Lyn'ari, but it was my decision to come here. And the reason I did is because of this." After finishing his sentence, his aura flared up, and an almost identical dragon, made from his aura, appeared in the room, looking at its mirror image intensely.
"And what is that supposed to mean?" the dragon asked, observing the intruder's actions carefully.
"Am I to assume you know how aura manifestations work?" he questioned.
"The basic manifestation is supposed to be a fixed form that reflects the user's destiny," the creature answered truthfully.
"Then it should be obvious I'm here because it's my destiny. Even if I have to fight, I know deep down in my heart that you are the only divine object I'll ever need. So, I ask you, will you be my weapon?" Izuku stated clearly, with a lot of resolve behind his words.
"Hm, I see. What an interesting theory. I'll tell you what, boy, in the thousands of years I've lived, no one has ever asked me so nicely. Usually, they go straight to trying to kill me, waiting to take my power by force for themselves. But you're different. You're not here to gain my power for selfish reasons, but for something else."
"My life has been a boring one, to say the least. People call me the Void Dragon out of fear and look at me like I'm a mindless monster. So, it's a nice change to have someone to converse with. So, what do you say? You sit down with me and talk for a while, and afterward, I'll give you my core to make a weapon. Deal?" the creature asked, great loneliness visible in its eyes.
"Of course. It would be my honor," he replied warmly before sitting down to tell the dragon anything it may want to know, starting with the meeting beforehand.
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Earlier at the Abyssal Throne
"So, how do we get our hands on a badass weapon like that?" Katsuki asked the Warlord of the Sea, arms crossed.
"A divine weapon can be obtained in two ways. One would be to have one bestowed upon you by the gods; however, that method usually involves searching through lots of different places until one finds a naturally occurring object. That way is unreliable and almost never succeeds. The second way is much more reliable. You see, divine objects are made from items or living beings that have accumulated a large number of memories over their existence."
"These memories are what give the weapon its power, in the form of the Armament Full Control Art. So, to get your hands on one, you must find an object or living being that meets this condition and bring it back to us. We will take care of the rest. But let me warn you: the higher the amount of memories in the object, the higher the chance it may reject you because you're not fit to wield it. So choose wisely what object you bring back," Kaelen finished his explanation.
"You got any idea where to find something powerful? I want a weapon as strong as possible," the silver-haired swordsman asked impatiently.
"The only thing I know for sure that would make a great weapon is the Void Dragon living on the outskirts of this floor. It's a huge emerald green dragon with enough power to bend space. It's been here even before we settled," the man replied reluctantly.
"Then I'll go there and retrieve it," Izuku interjected, much to Katsuki's disagreement.
"The hell you mean you're going? I asked, so it's mine!" the blue-eyed man stated angrily.
"Think about it, Kacchan, an emerald green dragon with the power to manipulate space. It's like it was made for me," Izuku pointed out, shutting Katsuki up as he had nothing to argue against.
"Fine, then take it. I'll find something way better than yours anyway," the angry Pomeranian declared before storming off, fuming.
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??? POV
At the same time Izuku and the dragon finished chatting
Floor 1
Town of Beginnings
There was chatter among the citizens of the town who were currently watching a scene unfold. They were looking at an angry silver-haired young man stealing the World Clock while some of the guards tried to stop him. Then a black adult tiger with red stripes appeared, casting a spell that put the guards to sleep. The angry man took the opportunity and began comically running toward the teleport point with the massive clock on his shoulders, screaming, "Morons!" before disappearing into the teleporter, dragging the relic with him.
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Present time
Floor 40 {Elyndor}
The Oracle Sanctum
"I see your mission was successful," Kaelen complimented Izuku upon seeing him take out the green orb that had a black dragon inscription circling around it.
"I have, though I feel a bit sad for the dragon. It didn't even try to fight; it just wanted someone to talk to," Izuku explained, looking down at the orb with sadness in his eyes.
"What's in the past can't be changed. Instead, try to stay in the present and don't dwell on it too much. So, are you ready to make your weapon?" the Warlord asked, putting a hand on the green-haired man's shoulder.
Nodding his head, Izuku signaled that he was ready. "Then let me introduce you to someone. This is Meris Seastorm, the Oracle of Thalodrin," Kaelen said, pointing at a woman behind him.
She had pale blue skin with a pearlescent glow, as if she were constantly bathed in moonlight reflecting off the ocean. Her hair was long and flowing, resembling the deep blue of the sea at night, with occasional streaks of white, like foam on crashing waves. Her eyes were a deep sapphire, rippling with hidden knowledge. She had a slender frame with an air of mystery and serenity. She wore flowing robes made of water-like fabric that shimmered with iridescent hues. She carried a shell-shaped staff and had markings of ocean life all over her arms and neck, which faintly glowed light blue.
"I greet you, child of the warriors, and today I will show you the true form of your weapon," she spoke calmly and quietly. Without saying more, she started to walk away. Looking to the side, Izuku saw Kaelen gesture for him to follow her. Complying, he followed them into a separate room with three circular coral plates on the ground, one slightly larger in diameter.
Meris stood on the large plate and gestured for Izuku to sit on one of the smaller ones and place the orb on the other. Then, placing one hand on his forehead and the other on the orb, she spoke again.
"Now, tell it what shape you want it to take."
Izuku closed his eyes and imagined the shape he wanted the weapon to take. Soon after, the orb began glowing. Meris removed her hand from his forehead and focused on the orb, mumbling something in a language he didn't understand.
After about a minute, the glowing became so intense that it blinded the swordsman, causing him to cover his eyes. When the light faded, he looked back at the woman, who now held a sleek black hooked cane with an emerald embedded in the bottom end and a golden dragon symbol coiling around the hilt and shaft. Handing it over to Izuku, he grasped the grip and opened it like a sheathed sword, revealing a thin, double-sided blade made from emerald crystal. A message popped up in front of him, telling him the name and level: The Void-Cutting Cane, Oca Level 70.
But before he could fully take it in, the door opened, revealing none other than Katsuki Bakugo, carrying a massive standing clock into the room.
Recognizing it, Izuku spoke in shock, "You took the World Clock from the Town of Beginnings?"
"Yeah, of course. It fits the conditions, it's old as hell and suits my abilities. So suck it up and let me craft my weapon," Katsuki explained, struggling to get the item into the room. Helping out a bit, Izuku made a portal and placed the clock on the coral plate.
"I didn't need your help!" Katsuki snarled at him before sitting down on the other plate. The procedure was the same as Izuku's, and out came a double-edged broadsword in a nice blue sheath. Under the cover, the design along the blade had geometric patterns etched into the surface. A gem was embedded near the top of the blade, adding to its grandeur. The hilt was dark, with a well-crafted grip that looked sturdy and practical for wielding. The guard was minimal but angular, providing protection while maintaining an elegant and efficient design.
The same message popped up, revealing the name and level: The Time-Splitting Sword, Oca Level 70. ( It's bercoulis sword )