The marshlands were silent. The Orc Disaster lay vanquished, its grotesque body already swallowed by Atem's Millennium Soul. Corpses of orcs sprawled across the battlefield, their blood soaking into the mud, their cries silenced forever. Yet, even in death, the air remained heavy with the echoes of despair.
Atem stood tall amidst the ruin. His cloak, torn but regal, whipped against the unnatural wind. His sharp golden eyes scanned the aftermath—yet within, he felt something stirring. A hunger… and a power not entirely his own.
The Oracle of Eternity whispered within his mind, her voice calm, steady, and reverent.
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Atem's expression hardened. His voice cut through the eerie silence like a blade.
"Gluttony. Starved. Explain."
The Oracle answered in detail, each word layered with gravity.
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Her tone darkened as she continued.
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The air rippled. The swamp waters trembled around Atem as though reality itself bent before him. His allies—Benimaru, Shion, Hakuro, Rigurd—stumbled back, their hearts racing from the invisible pressure pressing upon them.
Hakuro's old eyes widened. "Such… power. It feels as if the world itself is kneeling."
Benimaru clenched his fists, fire sparking along his arms. "No… this is more than power. This is… divinity."
Atem stood firm, though the weight of destiny settled on his shoulders. His voice rang clear, proud, and kingly.
"So they mirror the Millennium Soul… They are mine to command. Oracle, can they be merged?"
The Oracle hesitated. Then her voice grew solemn, almost worshipful.
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A hush fell. Even the fallen orcs seemed to recoil, as though the corpses themselves feared what was about to be born.
Atem's eyes narrowed. "An Ultimate Skill…"
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He raised his hand, the golden glow of his Pharaoh's spirit flickering. "Do it."
The Oracle's tone shifted, ceremonial, filled with finality.
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And then, for the first time, another voice thundered in Atem's mind. Not the Oracle's. Not his own. But the Voice of the World.
[Notice: All requirements have been met.]
[Merging Unique Skills: Millennium Soul…
Starved… Gluttony…]
[Evolution complete.]
[Ultimate Skill: Anubis, the Devourer of Eternity, has been acquired.]
The marshlands exploded with power.
The ground cracked. The stagnant waters split apart as if fleeing him. A pillar of golden-black light surged skyward, swallowing the clouds above. Winds howled like screaming spirits, tearing through trees and scattering corpses into ash.
The Kijin fell to their knees, not from choice but from instinct. Their souls screamed reverence to something greater than life itself.
Shion shielded her face, eyes wide with awe. "Lord Atem… he's becoming… something else!"
Benimaru gritted his teeth, yet even he trembled. "No… not becoming. He already is. This is what it means… to stand above kings."
The light finally collapsed inward, wrapping Atem in a storm of golden fire. His eyes snapped open—no longer merely human, but burning with the judgment of eternity itself. His aura pulsed, devouring despair, commanding silence.
The Oracle's voice followed, low and reverent.
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The moment she spoke, the corpses of the fallen orcs dissolved into streams of light, absorbed into Atem's body. Their skills, their power, their very existence—devoured and sealed within the Pharaoh's dominion.
Atem exhaled slowly, his voice calm, yet thunderous in its authority.
"So this is it. The hunger of Gluttony. The endless cycle of Starved. The dominion of the Millennium Soul. All of it… mine. The strength of a Pharaoh who judges souls, devours eternity, and reigns without equal."
The marshlands glowed gold in his presence.
The Oracle spoke again, softer now, but tinged with excitement.
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Atem's gaze sharpened. "Such as?"
Her tone was almost smiling.
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Atem's lips curved slightly, a king's restrained smile.
"Very well. Then the march of my Pharaoh's army begins anew. The world will tremble… and remember my name."
The swamp, once a graveyard, now became a stage for the birth of a sovereign.
The Pharaoh had ascended.
Ultimate Skill: Anubis, Devourer of Eternity
Type: Ultimate / Sovereign / Devourer
Owner: Atem, Pharaoh of the Village
Description: The embodiment of the Pharaoh's dominion, eternal hunger, and divine authority. Governs soul consumption, body absorption, corruption, mimicry, and absolute control over devoured entities. Merges the powers of Millennium Soul, Gluttony, and Starved into one transcendent skill.
Primary Abilities / Sub-Skills
1. Predation (Ultimate)
Effect: Allows Atem to absorb living targets directly into his body.
Upgrade: Can now target multiple beings simultaneously, regardless of size or resistance.
Interaction: Works seamlessly with Pharaoh Authority—absorbed targets are bound to Atem's command and cannot resist even if partially devoured.
Tactical Use: Can instantly remove high-priority threats from the battlefield, converting them into raw energy or usable assets.
Stomach of Eternity (Ultimate)
Effect: An extradimensional space for storing devoured beings.
Upgrade: Time within the Stomach is frozen; beings do not age, decay, or resist over time.
Interaction: Allows Atem to prepare devoured enemies for later skill absorption or deployment in strategic scenarios.
Tactical Use: Store entire armies, magical beasts, or summoned monsters for immediate or delayed assimilation.
Absorption (Ultimate)
Effect: Consume skills, memories, and powers of devoured targets completely.
Upgrade: Partial absorption possible without killing the target; can selectively choose abilities to assimilate.
Interaction: Skills are automatically converted into Ultimate-level equivalents compatible with Atem's existing powers.
Tactical Use: Turn enemy elites or magic beasts into permanent assets, increasing versatility in combat or conquest.
Mimicry of the Devoured (Ultimate)
Effect: Atem can replicate the appearance, powers, and combat techniques of absorbed targets.
Upgrade: Physical and magical replication is perfect; passive abilities and inherent resistances are retained.
Interaction: Works in tandem with Pharaoh Authority—imitated powers obey Atem's will, not the original owner's.
Tactical Use: Tactical deception, infiltration, or overwhelming opponents by turning their own abilities against them.
Decay / Corrosion (Ultimate)
Effect: Corrosive power that destroys matter and magic alike.
Upgrade: Can target multiple enemies or entire areas; resistance and regeneration are nullified.
Interaction: When combined with Predation or Absorption, enemies weakened by Corrosion can be devoured more efficiently.
Tactical Use: Battlefield control; destroy fortifications, weapons, or magical wards in seconds.
Soul Consumption (Ultimate)
Effect: Devours the soul of a target, breaking magical protections and existential anchors.
Upgrade: Can consume multiple souls at once, including spirits, summoned monsters, or partially ethereal beings.
Interaction: Combined with Millennium Soul, allows Atem to permanently bind consumed souls as allies or use them to fuel his own abilities.
Tactical Use: Eliminates immortals, ghosts, or magically shielded targets; can also temporarily boost Atem's stats exponentially.
Starved Hunger (Ultimate)
Effect: Endless hunger that grows stronger the more is consumed.
Upgrade: The cycle is now infinite; every absorption, devouring, or soul consumption increases Atem's base stats and energy reserves.
Interaction: Functions as a core amplifier for all other sub-skills; every devoured being feeds not only power but presence on the battlefield.
Tactical Use: Ensures that Atem becomes stronger as battles prolong, never plateauing in combat effectiveness.
Pharaoh Authority (Ultimate Reinforced)
Effect: Atem's command over life, death, and the devoured is absolute.
Upgrade: Now extends over absorbed beings and replicated abilities; they act as if permanently loyal to Atem's will.
Interaction: Automatically synchronizes with Mimicry, Absorption, and Predation—creating a seamless chain of control over devoured targets.
Tactical Use: Battlefield control, strategic domination, and enforcement of Atem's sovereign authority over all living and devoured entities.
Millennium Soul (Ultimate Reinforced)
Effect: The original skill now fully integrated with Gluttony and Starved.
Upgrade: Absolute control over the flow of devoured souls and their integration into Atem's body.
Interaction: Powers devoured beings, reinforces Pharaoh Authority, and sustains Starved's infinite hunger.
Tactical Use: Maintain battlefield dominance while feeding on any defeated enemy; essential for converting enemies into usable energy or soldiers.
Passive / Automatic Abilities
Divine Recognition: Reality itself acknowledges Atem's Ultimate Skill; resistances from enemies, wards, or magical laws are automatically bypassed within range.
Adaptive Assimilation: Any devoured power automatically scales to Atem's Ultimate-level proficiency.
Battlefield Intimidation: Mere presence of Anubis, Devourer of Eternity causes morale to plummet in enemies and awe to rise in allies.
Infinite Reservoir: Atem can store endless quantities of devoured power, souls, or beings without restriction.
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