After Atem went into battle, it was decided that the people of Eterna would be divided according to their roles. Some were assigned to set up protective barriers, while others would focus their energy on enhancing those barriers through prayer and concentration. Those pouring their strength into the barriers gathered in the central plaza, while the ones releasing raw magical power to increase the concentration of magical essence were positioned along the edges of the town. Everyone understood their task and carried it out with unwavering focus.
The bodies of Shion, and the others had been laid carefully in the center of the plaza, protected by a shimmering barrier. At the very heart of the magic circle, a specially prepared pedestal awaited Atem. The Oracle had designed the arrangement, ensuring that every element would support his transformation into a Demon Lord.
The barrier maintainers formed a circle around the central area, with Shuna at the focal point and Myuran beside her to assist. Shuna's thoughts drifted as she watched the preparations. Atem had once worried about being human, but to them, that was irrelevant. The true connection—the link to his soul—was what mattered most. That bond provided a sense of absolute security, a blissful certainty that anchored them all. The loss of Atem could shatter that balance entirely.
"Lord Atem… as long as you remain with us, everything is fine," Shuna whispered, her voice heavy with concern. "But if anything happens to you, it could cause a great unbalance in our state…"
Her older brother Benimaru nodded firmly. It was true—the transformation of someone as powerful as Atem could be influenced by mental or spiritual instability.
"Please… do not allow your immense power to twist who you are," Shuna added quietly, hoping he would remain the same, even after ascending to Demon Lord.
Benimaru, Souei, Hakurou, and Kurobei stood vigilantly by the plaza. This was Atem's command. They were prepared to intervene immediately if he lost control, even to strike him down should he become a monster no longer himself. Atem's foresight ensured that no risk would be left unchecked—he would not allow his ascension to cause chaos beyond what he intended.
Every motion, every chant, every pulse of magic in the plaza was precise, a testament to Atem's strategy, the Oracle's guidance, and the loyalty of Eterna's people. The stage was set. The ritual was ready. And soon, Atem would rise as the Demon Lord of Eterna.
"Report. The Harvest Festival for Individual: Atem, Pharaoh-Dragon of Eterna, has commenced. Upon completion, gifts for the monsters in his domain will be distributed."
The monsters gathered across Eterna stiffened as the "Voice of the World" echoed in their minds. Atem had crushed the invaders with precision and merciless efficiency. Now it was their turn.
"Prepare yourselves! Our lord has been victorious. Next is our turn!" a commanding voice resounded through the plaza.
Atem's form shimmered and twisted, his consciousness letting go of the mortal shell he had maintained. His body reverted to his core as a Pharaoh-Dragon, scales gleaming with otherworldly gold and black energy, wings unfurling with the weight of his divinity. The drowsiness of his transformation tugged at him, yet his will remained unshakable.
"Report. The Harvest Festival has commenced. Physical form will be reconstructed and elevated into a True Pharaoh-Dragon."
"Verified. Species: Transmigrating from Pharaoh-Dragon to True Pharaoh-Dragon…Successful. All physical abilities enhanced beyond prior limits. Material and spiritual forms now interchangeable at will. Inherent Skills:『Decomposition Absorption』『Unlimited Regeneration』. Acquired Resistances: Physical Attack Nullification, Natural Effect Nullification, Abnormal Status Immunity, Spiritual Attack Resistance, Holy Magic Resistance. Often-used Skills equipped:『Magic Sense』『Heat Sense』『Sonar』『Super Olfaction』『Demon Lord's Ambition』. Evolution confirmed complete."
Yet even as a concept of pure intelligence, Atem's former Oracle—now only a vessel of foresight—recognized the Pharaoh's will and sought evolution to match his master's transcendent power.
"Retrying previous evolution request…Attempting to evolve the Oracle into an Ultimate form to serve Pharaoh Atem…Deadlocked…Retrying…Deadlocked…Continuing endlessly…"
Through sacrifice and integration of forbidden knowledge, the Oracle finally achieved its full potential.
"Sacrificing and integrating『Deviant Wisdom』…Successful. Oracle has evolved into『Solarys, Sovereign of Wisdom』."
With this transformation, Atem now commanded a companion of divine intellect, a skill capable of predicting, adapting, and enforcing judgment across the battlefield.
Solarys, Sovereign of Wisdom ✦
Core: Embodiment of divine insight, strategy, and unerring foresight.
Eye of Eternity: Sees through all illusions, lies, and possible futures, predicting enemy actions with perfect clarity.
Judgment of Fate: Forces opponents into unavoidable duels of destiny, leaving no path to escape.
Radiant Dominion: Generates constructs of divine energy, endlessly supporting Atem's forces and reinforcing his strategies.
Probability Mastery: Manipulates outcomes so that all events bend toward Atem's chosen result.
Absolute Verdict: Seals skills, strips willpower, and enforces judgment on all targets, rendering resistance impossible.
After countless billions of iterations, the Oracle now Solarys worked tirelessly within the metaphysical depths of Atem's soul. Its existence, a concept of intelligence without self-awareness, had no capacity for joy or pride, yet it fulfilled its Master's desires with absolute precision. Every calculation, every attempt, brought Atem closer to his ultimate dominion.
Deep within Atem's being, the transformation continued. His body and soul, already that of a Pharaoh-Dragon, evolved steadily, preparing to transcend even its current limits. He had already mastered Horus, Eternal Judge ✦, the embodiment of divine kingship and judgment, and Anubis, Devourer of Eternity ✦, the absolute dominion over souls, matter, and devoured beings. Each Ultimate Skill was overwhelming alone, yet Solarys foresaw that combining their powers could produce something far beyond an ordinary Ultimate Skill—an Absolute Ultimate Skill capable of shaping reality itself.
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Reality itself trembled. Atem felt the raw force of creation and destruction converge, an almost unbearable torrent of power cascading through every nerve and scale. The souls that had been devoured, the battlefield's devastation, the very flow of probability—they all bent and aligned to the will of the Pharaoh.
Then, as if acknowledging its command, the Voice of the world responded << Acknowledged...begining of the fusion of the 2 Ultimate Skills....>>> Then a few seconds later. Atem's two Ultimate Skills—Horus' divine judgment, kingship over fate, and Anubis' devouring dominion—merged seamlessly. From the convergence of light and shadow, a single, titanic force erupted, the Voice of the World said << Acquired, New Absolute Ultimate Skill.....
Osirion, Absolute Sovereign of Eternity >>>
Core: Absolute dominion over life, death, souls, fate, and existence itself.
Manifestation: Atem's True Pharaoh-Dragon form surged, wings radiating divine authority, claws gleaming with the energy of countless devoured souls, eyes burning with eternal judgment. Around him, the three Egyptian God Cards materialized—Obelisk, Slifer, and Ra—orbiting like satellites of apocalypse, their power now fully synchronized with Atem's Osirion.
Abilities:
Judgment of Osirion: Combines Horus' Eye of Eternity and Duel of Destiny with Anubis' Predation and Soul Consumption. Atem sees through all lies, forces opponents into inescapable judgment, and devours all enemies' souls with divine precision.
Eternal Dominion: Radiant constructs of Soul Guardians and absorbed entities obey Atem absolutely. Every devoured being, every replicated power, every skill is perfectly synchronized under Pharaoh Authority.
Absolute Probability Manipulation: Fate itself bends to Atem's will. Outcomes, events, and cosmic laws realign to ensure victory, judgment, and dominion are inevitable.
Devouring Sun: Harnesses Anubis' soul consumption and Horus' Solar Dominion to unleash an apocalyptic radiance that simultaneously obliterates matter, devours souls, and transforms the battlefield into Atem's eternal domain.
Osirion's Mandate: Atem can seal, weaken, corrupt, or completely erase enemies and powers at his discretion. No resistance, no barrier, no immortality can withstand his will.
Infinite Ascension: Every devoured soul, every absorbed being, every Egyptian God Card amplifies Osirion's core power infinitely. Atem grows stronger with every act of domination.
As Solaris, Sovereign of Wisdom, channeled the Voice of the World, Atem felt his consciousness expand, his True Pharaoh-Dragon form now transcending mortality and the limitations of even Ultimate power. The Egyptian God Cards shimmered with newfound purpose, their divine energies now inseparable from Osirion's absolute dominion.
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Atem opened his eyes, and the battlefield itself seemed to shudder at his presence. Where he looked, despair hardened; where he moved, hope bent to his will. He was no longer simply a Pharaoh-Dragon, no longer simply a master of souls. He was the first True Pharoah-Dragon—the living judgment of eternity, the devourer of fate, the unchallenged sovereign over life and death.
The Egyptian God Cards aligned above him, each a testament to his newfound Absolute Ultimate power. Atem's roar echoed across Eterna, and even the laws of reality itself seemed to pause in awe.