Amadeus felt like he was running out of options.
If it's come to this… then I'll risk my life for some Essence.
Crown's voice rang in his head, playful as always.
"What's with that long face? I think you'll change your mind after this."
Suddenly, pain stabbed through Amadeus' skull as another flood of information forced itself into him.
Unlike before, he was already used to it—he stood still, gritting his teeth, silently processing.
Slowly, he turned toward Crown, eyes filled with restrained hatred.
"Why didn't you just tell me everything from the beginning?"
Crown grinned.
"And where's the fun in that?"
Amadeus' voice grew sharp.
"Is this all? "
" If you've got more, just give it to me now."
Crown
"Relax, You've got everything you need to understand how both powers work."
Amadeus' thoughts shifted toward the Monarch System.
Unlike Sovereigns, it didn't grant a SIGN as a starter gift, and levelling up required Essence.
To grow stronger… he had to kill.
At least I can slowly unlock the Omega Power.
but still, the worst part is that you can only be either Sovereign or Monarch.
Not both. Which means you level one side at a time—and can't use their powers together.
He scratched his head, frustrated.
"So basically, having both changes nothing. Great."
With a sigh, Amadeus said.
"Alright then, let's find something easy to kill.
" I need Essence."
But before he could take a step.
two panels appeared before him—a golden one and a red one.
Both were blank.
And then… a third panel flickered into existence.
Glitching, broken, its words hard to read.
[ Sovereign Status Acquired ]
[ Monarch Status Acquired ]
The panel changed.
[ Conditions Met ]
[ Starting Fusion ]
Amadeus staggered.
"What is this Glitching Panel?!"
"Crown, what's going on?!"
Crown tilted, confused.
"What glitchy panel? I don't see anything."
The golden and red panels burst into raw energy, swirling together until they merged into a new one
A white panel.
Crown floated closer, eyes wide with excitement.
"Incredible"
Amadeus
"Care to explain?".
Crown.
"This white panel… it holds both Monarch and Sovereign power in one place."
" But how? Genesis and Nexus would never agree to something like this."
Amadeus' gaze darkened.
The only one who could pull this off… must be the same entity that gave me—and O—the gift.
That glitchy panel must've been his doing.
Well… I guess I should thank him.
This will make things easier.
the memories talked.
The Noble spoke first, voice brimming with excitement.
"This is the best outcome. Both powers as one—you can use them simultaneously."
The Assassin chuckled.
"Don't forget about Omega Power, waiting to awaken later."
The Knight's tone was steady.
"For now, focus on one thing: becoming stronger."
The Crown floated beside Amadeus.
"Now… let's find our first target."
Amadeus summoned the System Map.
His eyes scanned across it.
"First, I'll secure a hidden item."
The Crown hovered closer, looking at the map.
"Right. There's one nearby, not far from our location."
Amadeus closed the map with a swipe and began walking.
the Crown drifting at his side.
"I still can't believe that Calibrator gave you all this information,".
Amadeus raised an eyebrow.
"Calibrator? Is that what Jax is?"
The Crown explained.
Calibrators are special existences created by Genesis.
Their duty is to oversee the Citadel and guide Sovereigns.
They wield immense power and authority, but they're bound by countless rules.
If they break even one, the punishment is absolute—sometimes it could be annihilation.
Amadeus's curiosity sharpened.
"Then Jax, he broke a rule?"
Crown.
"Yes. That's why I was shocked. He knowingly risked destruction by helping you."
Amadeus frowned.
So, he was that desperate, and yet he still kept his beliefs.
I respect that.
Amadeus Continued.
"I thought Genesis was supposed to be… kind."
Crown.
"Compared to his counterpart, Nexus, Genesis is kind."
" But when it comes to enforcing rules, he's far stricter than Nexus."
Amadeus.
"Nexus? Who's that?"
Crown.
"Nexus is the Creator of Monarchs,".
"Just as Genesis bestows Crowns to chosen individuals"
" Nexus grants his own Crowns—turning them into Monarchs."
Amadeus's thoughts churned.
So Alpha followed Genesis and became a Sovereign.
Omega followed Nexus and became a Monarch.
Strange brothers.
I can't help but wonder… what made them choose such different paths?
Time passed and Amadeus reached his destination.
(Ruined Temple)
Amadeus entered the crumbling temple.
Empty chairs, rotting tables, and skeletons filled the space.
Amadeus asked.
What could possibly be useful in a place like this ?
After searching, finding multiple old books that crumbled into dust once touched.
One option remained.
The one he didn't want to take.
He approached a skeleton slumped against the wall, a sword still lodged in its chest.
Rusty and dull.
Amadeus.
"Please… don't tell me this is it."
He yanked it free, but the blade snapped in half.
A white panel appeared.
[ Hidden Item Discovered ]
[ Broken Rusty Sword ]
[ Rarity: Common ]
/ A sword once used by a soldier to defend this temple. Now nothing but trash that will break after one more use.
Crown burst into laughter.
"Look! You lucky—it still has one use left!"
Amadeus shoved it into his inventory.
The sword dissolved into white energy before vanishing.
Not wasting another second, he turned toward the exit.
Jax… when I meet you again, I'll make you pay for this.
But Crown floated in front of him, blocking his way.
"Tell me… how long do you plan on walking around naked?"
Amadeus froze. He looked down.
…I forgot I was naked.
Scanning the room, he spotted a half-torn banner on the wall.
He wrapped it around himself like a cloak. Crude, but it worked.
When he stepped outside, the sun was already going down.
I wasted too much time.
Then—he smelled smoke
He looked up to see Smoke coming from a close place.
Amadeus followed the smoke, reaching a cliff.
Below, a small camp came into view: one fire, one tent, one man.
The man wore polished armor, his sword gleaming.
Above his head floated a single word:
[ EASY ]
Amadeus smirked.
"Good gear… but threat level says he's easy".
Crown.
" Not that your in any position to talk about power right now."
Amadeus ignored Crown remark, as he said.
"Guess I found my first kill."
To be continued.