Looming threat

[ The power level of the humans is based on their own strength, so they can't fathom the power scale of rulers. The continental rulers are only the tip of the iceberg.]

' This is troublesome. If I don't reach that power level before the crack opens, everything will be annihilated.'

[ The power system of each Universe is slightly different, but the primary premise is the same.]

[ Every ruler knows the path to the top, like the one you just defeated. But the procedures and details are not in the data. Most likely, it is common knowledge among the rulers.]

' Must be, knowing the path and walking on it are two different things. I sure there is more to this than meets the eye.'

[ I also didn't find any other information regarding the advancement except that it takes a lot of time and absorption of quantum fields is the natural way of evolution.]

The power level of rulers was worlds apart from the conventional powering system of humans. The scale was incomprehensibly bigger. The fact that this universe lacked a Universal ruler and there was no one who could defend Earth, August understood how big of a responsibility he held.

' Our universe is still vast, and I am yet to reach the planetary level. I am not even a speck of dust considering the power levels of the rulers.'

*sigh*

August tapped his head and started thinking deeply. After some time, he opened his eyes and looked at his palm.

' System, can you calculate the power levels of the rulers from the data you received and integrate it with our scale. I need you to create a scale accurate enough with your current data.'

[ On it ]

[ Calculating power level differences…]

[ Matching the scale parameters…]

[ Adjusting the existing level…]

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[ Integrating the data …]

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[ Creating new power evaluation scale ]

[ Progress.. 1%]

[ Progress.. 2%]

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[ New power scale created ]

' Show me my stats with the new scale.'

A big hologram was projected in front of him.

[ Name: Augustus Grey ]

[ Title : Universal Ruler *]

[ Level: Continental » ]

[ Strength: 475 ]

[ Agility : 460 ]

[ Vitality: 1533 ]

[ Dexterity: 125 ]

[ Intelligence: 32 ]

[ Wisdom: 30 ]

[ Skills : ??? , Quantum System View(Universal) , Acquire(Starry), Remembrance(Starry), Cosmic Bridge(Starry), Regeneration(Continental), Quantum force Channel(SS), Authority(SS),Aura(SS), Enhanced Vision(SS), Flight(S), Dive(S), Gamma Flame Control(S), Phase(S), Sonic Scream(S), Sealing Claw(S), Revitalize(A),.....,System Control(F) ]

[ Status: Healthy, Determined ]

[ Advanced Options »]

' So I just the Universal ruler in the name. I don't have the strength to back it up.'

August gripped his fist so hard that the obsidian orb in his hand turned into dust. He looked at the dark horizon as the Earth was glowing in bright blue, the rays of the sun that were hitting the surface of the moon. The space was dark and empty, as the only thing that could be seen faintly was the nearest planet. But due to his enhanced vision, he could see some bright stars faintly. He closed his eyes and perceived the quantum field. He could feel three connections to him via the system control, and the whole field was empty.

' Set a timer for six months. '

[ Countdown started : 182 days : 13 Hours : 25 Minutes : 60 Seconds ]

August looked at the timer for a moment, then he activated the cosmic bridge and disappeared from the crater.

Looking from a distance, a huge crater could be seen on the surface of the moon.

***

Fatty and Daisy were standing beside the destroyed guild office building, which was in rubbles. The place resembled somewhat of a dystopian world as the surroundings were also pulverized. The only thing that was worth celebrating was that there was no casualty from the destruction. But the guild members that perished by the monster, were hard to replace.

Fatty looked at the destroyed guild office and there was a pained look on his face. He never thought that all the employees of the guild, that he painstakingly recruited, who were trustworthy and felt like they were highly knit together, would perish like this. There was not even a body left behind to bury them.

" There is nothing we could do, the enemy was way above our league." Daisy consoled fatty.

" I know, but that doesn't take away the fact that they died because of us. If they weren't related to the guild, or me, then they might have survived." Fatty clenched his fist as he grinned his teeth.

" It was very unfortunate of them, to have stayed in the wrong place at the wrong time." Daisy sighed while saying.

" We are too weak… If it wasn't for big bro, we would've also died like them."

" I don't think anyone except for him could have survived that," Daisy remembered the fight that flattened the whole neighborhood.

She was convinced that the power that August and the monster display was not something even an SSS rank user could do.

' Where did that monster come from ?' She thought to herself.

*SWOSH*

A gust of wind swept beside them, as August appeared in front. He was having a solemn expression, on his face.

" What happened bro ?" Fatty asked him with concern.

" The monster has been taken care of, but I discovered an even bigger problem, bigger than anything in the world."

The duo was waiting for August to finish his words, as they thought the worst thing they could imagine.

" I discovered that the monster is one of many, who will invade earth in the coming months."

August didn't tell them the entire thing, as it wouldn't matter anyway. The scale in which the fight will take place was not something they could be a part of. The only thing they could do, as he hoped, was to match up against the continental rulers by the time planetary rulers entered their dimension, There will be more continental rulers following them. If he was busy fighting with the Planetary rulers, he needed someone to keep the continental rulers at bay.

" Are you serious? There are more of these monsters. Then we need to notify the DoA, and also the Awakened Council." Fatty looked like his face lost all colors. One monster could cause this much destruction, imagining more of them swarming the planet made him unable to comprehend the consequences.

" We will notify them of course, but I doubt they will believe us. Besides, they are barely anyone except a couple of awakened who could hold a candle against these monsters." August replied with a sneer.

" Then, what are we going to do? If what you said is true, then that would mean no one can defend themselves except you." Daisy asked in a hushed voice.

August stayed silent for a time. He nodded his head as if he was thinking of something.

" We will have to create a special force, that can keep the monsters at bay." August stroked his chin.

He looked at Fatty and Daisy. If he could find talented awakened and helped them get stronger, at least they can manage to hold back against the continental rulers. Sure it will take a lot of effort and resources, but he could make artifacts and help them to advance quicker. He had the advantage of the system, and that could come in real handy in this type of situation.

They could make a decent defense force for the hordes as he will fight the bosses.

Fatty gulped as he thought of fighting the monsters. Daisy also had a strange expression on her face. The thought of engaging in a fight with these monsters was incomprehensible for them.

August looked at their gloomy faces and sighed.

" Don't worry, I have a plan." August said to them, while stroking his chin.