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The Novel Dimensions

In the beginning, God, the Supreme Creator, brought forth countless worlds, each teeming with life, energy, and the endless possibilities of fate. To oversee these worlds, He created the gods—beings of immense power tasked with maintaining balance and order within their assigned realms. Under these gods, the Asuras were formed, loyal enforcers who upheld the laws of existence within the dimensions.

Yet, peace is but a fleeting dream.

From the shadows of the void, the banished angel Gabriel rose once more, forsaking his past identity to become Omnipholus—the Demonic God of All Realms. With a single purpose driving him, he sought to do what none had dared: eradicate God completely. And so, he whispered his corruption into the heart of a once-great deity—Aruka, a god who soon fell from grace.

With his newfound darkness, Aruka reshaped his realm into something never before seen: The Novel Dimensions. Each dimension became a mere fragment of a grand narrative, their fates dictated by stories written for the gods’ entertainment. The people within these worlds lived their lives, unaware that their struggles, their victories, and even their suffering were but pages in a book dictated by forces beyond their comprehension.

The Six Stages of the Novel Dimensions

Aruka, now fully embracing his corruption, divided the worlds under his control into six escalating trials:
	1.	Story Stage – The foundation of the world, where everything follows a prewritten narrative.
	2.	Apocalypse Stage – A test of survival, where civilizations must overcome an apocalypse-level threat. They are granted three attempts—a tutorial, of sorts.
	3.	King Stage – A war against a threat far surpassing the apocalypse, a sovereign of destruction known as a King.
	4.	Unknown Stage – Beyond comprehension, an enemy so powerful it is known only as the Unknown. Here, only one attempt is given.
	5.	Immortal Stage – A realm beyond even the Unknown. Here, the threats are truly eternal—only a transcendent being can defeat them. No dimension has ever passed this stage.
	6.	Transcendent Stage – A stage so unfathomable that none have reached it, and its true nature remains a mystery.

To ensure these trials were not completely unwinnable, Aruka dictated that each stage must have a happy ending with at least a 60% success rate—except for the Apocalypse Stage, which required a minimum of 50%.

The Seven Pillars of the Novel Dimensions

To maintain the cycle of stories, Aruka established seven fundamental forces governing the dimensions:
	1.	Asuras – The enforcers who ensure the rules of the novel dimensions are followed.
	2.	Legends – Historical figures of great renown who work to prevent excessive deaths, protect the Main Character and Lead Roles, and ensure a good ending.
	3.	Story Writer – The unseen force shaping the plot, writing the journey of the Main Character, the Lead Roles, and the progression of each stage.
	4.	The Stages – The ever-looming trials that must be overcome for the world to progress.
	5.	Main Character – The destined savior, the one meant to lead the world to victory. The world can still be saved without them, but their death brings irreversible consequences.
	6.	Lead Roles – The chosen ones who aid the Main Character, guiding and supporting them.
	7.	Rules – The unbreakable laws of the dimensions:
	•	Asuras and Legends cannot interfere directly, only through revelations passed to priests and priestesses.
	•	Mortals, including the Main Character and Lead Roles, must never learn the truth about the Novel Dimensions.
	•	If the Apocalypse Stage proves too difficult, the Legends may seek outside help by inviting a Guest from another dimension.

The Guest: A Force of Change

A Guest is an individual summoned from a different dimension to aid in the Apocalypse Stage. However, their arrival is bound by strict conditions:
	•	The dimension must still be …..

Guardian of Heroes

•	The highest rank, reserved for demigod-level heroes. Only one exists at a time.

•	Legendary heroes who have achieved feats that changed the course of history.

•	These heroes are considered saints, with power and wisdom that shape the very fabric of their world.

•	This is the rank of elite heroes, who possess exceptional skills and can shape the fate of entire armies.

•	Skilled adventurers and warriors who are highly proficient in their fields.

•	Competent adventurers with great potential, often rising to the occasion in critical situations.

•	Adventurers who have basic training and can hold their own in lower-level missions.

•	New or inexperienced adventurers still learning their craft.

•	The lowest rank for those just starting out in their adventuring careers.

•	The highest rank for demons, reserved for those who have claimed dominion over all other demonic beings. An apex of demonic power.

•	SSR - Demon Lord Rank (excluding Karnak):

•	A rank for lords who rule over large portions of the Demon Continent with immense strength, except for Karnak, who has risen to Demon Lord status through cunning rather than raw power.

•	SR+ - High-Ranking Demonic Human:

•	Powerful demons that hold high positions within demonic society, often with immense abilities in battle and influence.

•	SSS+ - Mid-Ranking Demonic Human (e.g., Gilgamesh, the Apocalypse Demon):

•	These demons represent a terrifying middle tier, with near-apocalyptic power capable of bringing entire worlds to their knees.

•	SSS - Low-Ranking Demonic Human (e.g., Karnak):

•	Demons who, though relatively low-ranked in terms of raw power, rise to prominence through intelligence, strategy, or manipulation. Karnak is a perfect example, having become a Demon Lord through brilliant tactics.

•	SS - High-Ranking Demonic Beast:

•	Massive, terrifying creatures that have attained the highest rank among beasts, often capable of wiping out entire armies by themselves.

•	S - Lowest Rank Demonic Human (Servants):

•	Servants or lower-ranked demonic humans who possess basic powers but are not leaders. They typically serve more powerful beings.

•	A - Mid-Ranking Demonic Beast:

•	Demonic beasts that are above average in terms of power, capable of fighting against highly ranked adventurers or heroes.

•	B - Low-Ranking Demonic Beast:

•	Demonic beasts that are dangerous in groups or when provoked but are not individually powerful compared to other demons.

•	C - Lowest Rank Demonic Beast:

•	The weakest of demonic beasts, still dangerous but not as formidable as higher-tier demons.

•	Demonic creatures kept as pets by demons or humans, typically tamer or less aggressive in nature.

•	The weakest of the pet beasts, they serve more as companions or symbols of status rather than as combatants.

•	The humans are unaware of the true rank of demons, as the Demon Continent is a secretive and largely unknown place to them. They only rank demonic beasts based on the amount of dark mana they radiate.

Ranking System