I created Joy of Creation because it is similar to Reality, but weaker than Imagination. Imagination can imagine creation and destruction while Joy of Creation can only create. While Imagination is stronger, only its potential is. Currently I made Imagination hard to use and taxing to the mind. Joy of creation is almost at its peak and gets stronger to more excited the user is.
'I only have one week to become the new 12th ruler.'
I made my way to the 12th empire using a portal gun I created and made it the the border of the empire in a instant. After I arrived, I made my way to the 12th ruler's castle. I teleported to the edge of the empire instead of the center where the castle is at because I want to see what the empire is like. I will be the ruler of this empire, so I must know the current situation of my future land.
"Hey! Hey you!"
I suddenly heard someone calling me. I looked over and saw a tall man, a little shorter than me, but while I am tall with lean muscles, he was huge and the golden armor he was wearing made him look even more larger and intimidating.
"Why hello there. What may I help you with?", I said looking down at the man with a grin. Well I have a mask so he can't see my grin.
"You seem quite strong. Do you want to participate in the yearly 12th empire competition? If you do well, the ruler may give you the opportunity to be a candidate for the next ruler!"
Right. Guess fighting the ruler will be dropped for the time being. If I do well in this competition, not only can I be a ruler, but also get help from the previous ruler. It may take longer though. It is a yearly competition, but this has been happening for almost a decade. Only 5 has become candidates to be the future ruler out of hundred of thousands of competitors.
"That seems like fun! Where do I sign up!", I said full of enthusiasm.
The man with golden armor then smiled and said, "Follow me! Lucky for you, tomorrow is the last day to sign up. We should go the ruler's colosseum. You can sign up there and also spar with other competitors."
"Are you one of my competitors?", I said looking at him while walking towards the colosseum.
"I once competed a few years back, but the others were to powerful and even youngsters easily thrashed me with their abilities. I am a guard who just have a side job in searching for more competitors. The more the merrier! Plus, it's fun to watch."
"I see."
We had a couple of small talks about the competition until we reached where I was suppose to sign up.
"Welcome to the 12th ruler's colosseum! Sign up here if you want to participate!", said the attendant there.
"Enter your name, age, and ability."
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Name: Real Ruler
Age: 20
Ability: Joy of Creation
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My age is the age I made for this body and the name is just something I made up at the moment. Most add a nickname and also hide their identity, so me wearing a mask is not uncommon, but most want to increase their fame to attract the 12th ruler.
"Real Ruler huh? You will gain a ton of aggro with that name. Do you still want to keep that name?"
"Yes I did it on purpose."
"Whatever you say. And... done! You are in now. Your first official fight is tomorrow after the registration closes at midday. The first fighter. Excited?"
"Indeed. Can't wait."
"You can go back now or you can go inside the colosseum to train or spar against others."
"Great. I will go inside then. Thank you Roy for your help.", I said to the man with golden armor.
"No problem. I hope you give us a good show!", Roy said
"I will not let you down. Well see ya."
I left the attendant and Roy and went inside the colosseum. When I entered, I was greeted with a huge circular wall all around me with a height as tall as 200 feet and a stage as long as a dozen or more football fields. Many participant were fighting until they saw me come in.
Most stopped completely and just stared at me while a few others went back to training and sparing.
'Overly cautious huh. That's no fun.'
I stood still, hands on my hips, looking at all the stepping stones looking back at me.
"Hey! Down here!", someone was calling right next to me.
I looked down and saw a little girl who seems to be at the age of a newly awaken.
"Greetings. Are you really a competitor? You seem a little to young?"
'What am I saying? I just awaken a few days ago.'
"Yup I am! You better not underestimate me! I am pretty strong! Do you want to fight me?", she said with a wide innocent smile.
I smiled back, though she can't see.
"Sure! What is your name? Mine is Real Ruler."
"Real Ruler?! Wow a lot of people will hate you! My name is Veronica, age 16, and my ability is Slice and Dice."
'16? she is older than me? Surprise, surprise.'
"I know. I am 20 years old and my ability is Joy of Creation."
"Joy of Creation! Sounds powerful! Ok, you ready?"
She said holding a dagger in each hand and getting in stance. I created my first weapon using this body: a glaive.
"You go first."