The planet of terra is famously called the planet of the weak. It is the second smallest planet in the magical soral system called the throne world of Eternia. People famously know Terra as the home world of the weakest non-core using species. s. Humans and humanoid species like demi human tribes, merfolk; humanoid abominations like orcs, half spider half human hybrids etc. Almost all of the species on this planet are considered weak in this world of magic and gore.
Most of the inhabitants of Terra are either born coreless or are born with useless cores like few of the demi humans and the humanoid abominations. Terra is 4/5th covered in water and the rest of the 1/5th land is also mostly forests, mountains. Civilizations live in close proximity to death. The sea holds the strength of the world. There were tornados that were existing for hundreds of years, but the winds stopped from touching cities by the strong ocean currents, even till today there are tornados that were swirling for thousands of years with a diameter of hundreds of kilometers halted by the ocean.
In chaotic and unsafe planet of terra, its inhabitants have stuck with their kind and started living in cities that were the best protection any normal person can afford. Even though their planet rendered their progress in magic and technology, the humans and their sub species have excelled in both of the aspects. Humans have gone against all of the odds and made their race the most advanced in technology. They learnt how to bend the laws of physics by magic and complications of magic with physics. They raised floating islands that revolve around Terra. They raised cities on the ocean and inside the ocean.
On the continent of Uratos lies the mountain city of Daro. It was situated in the middle of a valley. surrounded by snowcapped mountains that also act as mining sites for metal. The city originally started as a mining site for mithril and later throughout the years grew into a full-fledged city. Roughly the size of New York it was a hexagonal shaped city with clearly defined roads and plans. The hexagonal was in turn divided into 42 sectors , of which 32 were occupied by the ruling class, working class and clergy of various gods and beings who held 30% of the population and the rest of the 20 sectors were allotted to the rest of 70% which consisted homeless beggars , daily wage workers and some other anomalies . These 20 sectors were called the night city as most of its important inhabitants operate at night.
The majority of the population were humans with a handful of demi humans from the cat and fox tribe. But the night city has all kinds of species living together. Most of the hated races like the spidermen and orc tribes live in the dark alleys of the night cities as thieves, mercenaries, and other jobs. There is a saying in the city, if the man has enough gold, he can even buy a legendary rank restricted cores like apple in a fruit shop.
Alex eyes glowed with excitement at the magical city. It had skyscrapers that were as large as they go on earth and this city is considered a back water rural hub. The mere scale that the major cities like Skyfall and Derrus made Alex look forward on visiting these big economical and power hubs.
the blue sphere landed in what seemed like a lawn in some kind of estate. It was no smaller that a royal palace. The moment they touched the ground the bishop rushed into the house.
" What happened to him?" Alex asked Ketovan
" He went inside to arrange a classroom for you. I hope that you will forgive his rudeness" Ketovan answered.
" It's okay. whose is this place?" Alex asked taking in the beauty of the numerous blocks of the same building that surrounded him.
" The Motsari corporation owns this estate?" Ketovan said
" Isn't your surname Motsari?" Alex asked turning towards him with suspicious eyes
" Yes " Ketovan answered
" So, your family owns this estate "
" Not really. The Motsari corporations operates semi independently from the founding family " Ketovan said, his face a mix of irritation and tiredness.
" Okay, okay. One last question " Alex said reading Ketovan's face.
" Fine. but only one " Ketovan said
" How rich are you really?" Alex asked. each word like pointing daggers at Ketovan's face.
" After the divine rankers and few rulers of various species, my family is the richest. For example, my great grandfather bought a large piece of land at a small port city 750 years ago, and today it makes up nearly 10% of the city of Derrus. " Ketovan said, eyeing Alex for hints of surprise.
" I knew it!! " Alex shouted in triumph.
" What happened?" the bishop asked approaching them.
" I was explaining about my family " Ketovan answered
" ohh.... I get it " bishop said nodding.
They were sitting in a large room with all kinds of paintings and decorations coving almost every part of the walls, but the main attraction was the digital board that hung over one of the walls. It was large and was in a gold frame with gemstones imbedded into it. Alex was sitting on the sofa that was facing the board, Ketovan was sitting beside him polishing his dark blue great sword. The bishop was standing before the board like a teacher. When he touched the board, it lit up in blue light and a picture appeared on it. It was some kind of flow chart.
" What is this? " Alex asked watching the flow chart
" What does it look to you?" the bishop asked
" You are an old mathematics teacher and a sick bastard?" Alex said hearing Alex's answer Ketovan chuckled, and the bishop shook his head in disappointment.
" As I said before, the cores are classified into various groups and rarities. What you're looking at is the skill tree of the core of earth, the most common core available on this planet. " Renald said
" Did you ever see the map of this planet?' Renald asked
" Actually, I am not from this planet so, no" Alex answered
" So, you are an omniarch?" Ketovan asked
" I guess so " Alex answered
" That explains a lot of things " Renald said looking into Alex's eyes.
" Omniarchs are rare but are relatively common in bigger cities like Derrus or Skyfall. I guess there is only one omniarch in this city currently" Ketovan said
" Who is the other guy?" Alex asked
" I too don't know but he is popular in Derrus. but he is still a commander ranker. " Ketovan answered
Ketovan threw a small ring towards Alex. it was a plain black and grey ring with a small glass on its top.
" Press your thumb on the screen " Ketovan said as Alex placed the ring on his index finger
the moment Alex touched the screen a small holographic box appeared.
" Now think of a question. for example, how does this world look like?" Ketovan said
Alex did as he was told, and the hologram shifted and formed an image of a planet. It was mostly blue with 18 small continents that looked smaller that Australia.
" How big is this planet " Alex thought
the screen shifted and numbers started appearing
TOTAL SURFACE AREA - 9,172,800,000 sq km
LAND SURFACE AREA - 1,834,560,000 sq km
WATER SURFACE AREA - 7,338,240,000 sq km
Alex's mind went numb at the numbers. the land area alone was almost 4 times the total surface area of earth.
" This planet is really big " Alex said
" Stop joking, we are not even close. " Ketovan said and then turning to Renald.
" We must wait until he sees Darina "
" Darina?" Alex asked
" The planet of dragons, dragon born and dragonoids. " Renald answered
"The skill tree determines your advance in your rank. each core user is given 175 skills which they unlock before they reach soldier rank after which 5 skills combine to form 1 new skill which leaves a solder ranker with only 35 skills. once a core user reach commander rank, 5 skills again combine to form 1 skill, so they are left with 7 skills." Renald said
"What does this all combining stuff do to or skills? " Alex asked
"On combining skills, the resultant skill can produce equal or better results. for example, my commander rank skill reverse gravity is a combination of my 2-solder rank skills domain gravity and reversal world along with 3 other skills. by using this new skill I can apply attributes of both the previous skill for the same mana consumption and in addition to it the time limit is greatly increased because of an attribute of one of the three other skills ." ketovan said sheathing his sword and placing it on a long cushion over the table beside him .
" The relic cores give the user the choice of combination of all of their skills which means you can decide on what all skills will combine to produce the new skill. the lesser the rarity of your cores the lesser no of choices you get. at rare or lesser rank there will be no choice at all. Renald said
" it's really a lot to take in at once " Alex said holding his head in his hands.
" We know " ketovan said patting Alex's shoulders
Garahath Hemlsway was not having a great day. Early in the morning the ruler of the united nation of Uratos talked with him through a holographic projection, after which the news came of the burning of the forest and it being magically grown back in a span of hours. The world shook at the news of the destruction of the oldest soul domain known to man and his kin. the new forest was much greener than the past one. but the most tiresome part of today's job was the man sitting before him. he was not in his original form, he took on a much human form, but his eyes stayed the same. they were the reason the adventures society director took a man walking on the road in his office and locked his door.
" Your highness, with due respect I ask again. may I know why you are here?" garahath asked the man sitting before him
" As I said before director, I am here on a vacation " the man said, his white pupils looking directly into the eyes of the director
" I know you are royal rank now, but it is not safe for the crown prince of the Flarens to move in our mortal realms without protection. some of us may corrupt you " the director said
" Director, how old are you?" the man asked not caring to hear what the director was saying.
" Somewhere around 1260 years " the director said
" How old were you when you reached royal rank " the man asked
" Somewhere around 780 years " the director answered still unable to understand what the man was trying to state.
" I am currently only 132 years old am already at the same level as you. I am sure that you know that we Flarens have the same rate of growth that you humans and human kin have " the man spoke.
" yes " the director nodded realizing what the man was tiring to state.
" So, I am more than capable of handling myself " the man said
" I am sorry, but the ruler of this land shall inquire about this, and his eternal majesty shall talk with you this evening " garhan said.
" Fine. It has been a long time since I had a chat with uncle deodas " the man before his said.
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