The Eternal Condrum

Ragnar felt a sudden presence, that was neither Richard nor anyone else. It was, the Almighty God's attendant.

He said, "To all the sacred powers and cursed powers, listen to me, re-create this place, erase the memory… of everyone, excluding Richard… and me, erase this incident… from the history"

The whole incident was erased from history, Reinhard, Orwell, and Rayden felt a spiritual presence of Richard.

While Richard was traumatised, his wide frightened eyes made the guards feel uneasy.

Reinhard used a special spell, and broke the void, they escaped the void and sees everything was okay.

Reinhard asked to the guards, "Where is Ragnar, Kaelos, Aegon and other council members, what about the main councillours? Where are they? And before that where is Richard Fil-"

One of the guard said, "Enough of your shi-"

"Control your tongue, or I'll kill you right in front of every one" Said Reinhard with evil and low voice.

Richard there whispers, "If that person erased everything, then Keinhard must've never been here. That means, there was no fight, no Keinhard, and no destruction. So, no one still knows Keinhard"

Richard's eyes grew wider, with an intense smile.

Orwell and Rayden said goodbye to Reinhard and started heading to the castle.

While Richard Filver was reading a book, where he heard about Shadows, Shadow Summons, Shadow Monarchs, Shadow Knights, Curses, Curse Summons, Curse Monarchs, and Curse Knights. All the curses and shadows were divided into 3 ranks, Summons, Monarchs, and Knights.

There was an secret, yet a super powerful society, named 'BloodRed Society'.

He turned the page, and found the details about 'Emperors'. Shadows represented Violet, Curses represented red, Emperors' blue, and Reapers' black. He found out that there were many more special categories, and they were, Manipulators, Shadowians, Atomians, Creators, Eradicators, Sorcerors, Reapers(Black and death both), Mages, etc.

He also found out about the 20 Authorities. And these were, Reality Manipulator, Creator, Eradicator, Reaper, Filv-

A sudden bright light starts coming from inside the castle, Richard went there and saw a portal, he was about yo get in the portal, but a in a sudden… the portal blasted....

Richard's eyes widened as he stared at the burning paper. Who could have written this, and how did they know about the Time Reversal spell? He shrugged, deciding to follow the instructions.

Richard spent the next 8 hours farming, using the Time Reversal spell to accelerate the growth of his crops. As the sun began to set, he harvested his bounty and headed to the market.

The shopkeeper's eyes widened as Richard unloaded his crops. "You're a farmer, eh? I've never seen anyone produce this much in a single day!"

Richard smiled, "Just a little trick I learned." He sold his crops, earning a handsome sum of CC(Cosmic currency). As he walked away from the market, he felt a sense of satisfaction. "Maybe this farming thing wasn't so bad after all." Said Richard, with a happy and joyful tone.

But as he approached the castle, he noticed something strange. The portal that had blasted earlier was now reforming. Richard's heart skipped a beat as he wondered what lay on the other side.

He again tried going near the portal, but this time tables were turned. When Richard went closer to the portal, the portal suddenly disappeared, leaving no loot for Richard this time,

The Great Appraisal System, previously known as The Great Appraiser or The Great System's display showed up.

The Great Appraiser's voice echoed in Richard's mind, "Would you like to enable the Route option? If yes, Annihilation Route unlocked!" Richard's eyes lit up with excitement as he contemplated the possibilities. He had heard rumors of the Route system, a mysterious network that allowed users to access hidden paths and abilities. The Annihilation Route, in particular, was said to grant unimaginable power, but at a terrible cost.

Richard's fingers trembled with anticipation as he enabled the Route system. The air around him seemed to distort, as if reality itself was bending to accommodate the new pathway. However, Richard decided not to use the Annihilation Route, sensing that its power came with a price he was not willing to pay.

With the Route system active, Richard entered the castle, his footsteps echoing off the stone walls. The king of the kingdom waited for him, his face etched with worry and fear.

"3 months, we only have 3 months!" the king exclaimed, his voice trembling.

Richard's expression turned quizzical. "3 months for what? You're not going to have a divorce with your wife, are you? If so, I can feel your pain when you have to pay alimony. It happened to me three times."

The king's face turned red with frustration. "Stop this unnecessary talk! The Demon Army will attack us in under 3 months! Please, save us, the chosen one!"

As the king spoke, Richard felt a menacing violet aura envelop him. This was his hollowfied pressure, a natural spiritual energy that radiated from his being. The aura seemed to grow stronger, as if responding to the king's plea.

Without a word, Richard turned and made his way to the armory room. The Great Appraiser's voice echoed in his mind once more, "You've unlocked the Shadow Annihilator Sword." Richard's eyes lit up as he accepted the sword, feeling its dark energy coursing through him.

With the sword in hand, Richard descended the stairs and exited the castle. Before him lay a massive, closed arena, its walls towering above the surrounding landscape. Richard's eyes gleamed with excitement as he approached the arena.

As he entered the arena, Richard raised his sword, and a wave of dark energy erupted from the blade. The air seemed to distort, as if reality itself was being torn apart. The technique, known as "Annihilation Wave," destroyed an area of 300km of the massive forest, leaving behind a trail of devastation.

Richard's eyes sparkled with satisfaction as he gazed upon the destruction. He then focused his energy, and his body began to fade into the shadows. The technique, known as "invisibility," allowed Richard to blend into the surroundings, becoming nearly undetectable.

With his newfound stealth, Richard used the air walk technique to defy gravity, walking and flying through the air with ease. He then decided to test his hyper-speed skill, moving faster than the speed of light and sound combined. The world around him became a blur, as if time itself was bending to accommodate his velocity.

As Richard slowed to a stop, he gazed out upon the landscape, his mind reeling with the possibilities. The Route system, the Shadow Annihilator Sword, and his own abilities had granted him unimaginable power. However, Richard knew that this power came with a price, and he was determined to use it wisely.

The question remained, what lay ahead for Richard? Would he be able to save the kingdom from the Demon Army? Only time would tell, but one thing was certain – Richard was ready to face whatever challenges came his way.

The sun began to set, casting a golden glow over the landscape. Richard's eyes narrowed, his mind focused on the tasks ahead. He knew that the next three months would be crucial, and he was determined to make the most of them.

With a deep breath, Richard set off towards the horizon, his sword at the ready. The wind whispered secrets in his ear, and the shadows danced around him, as if urging him forward. Richard's journey had begun, and the fate of the kingdom hung in the balance.

As the stars began to twinkle in the night sky, Richard's figure disappeared into the distance, leaving behind a trail of mystery and intrigue. The world was about to change, and Richard was at the forefront of that change.

The Great Appraiser's voice echoed in Richard's mind once more, "The Route system has been activated. The path ahead is fraught with danger, but also filled with possibilities.

As Richard slowed down from his hyper-speed test, he gazed out at the destruction he had caused. The Annihilation Wave had left a trail of devastation, with trees uprooted and the earth scorched. Richard's eyes narrowed, his mind calculating the full extent of the damage.

He then turned his attention to the arena, his eyes scanning the structure. The arena was massive, with towering walls that seemed to stretch up to the sky. Richard's curiosity was piqued, and he wondered what kind of battles had taken place within those walls.

With his invisibility still active, Richard decided to explore the arena further. He used his air walk technique to float up to the walls, his eyes scanning the structure for any hidden passages or secrets.

As he reached the top of the wall, Richard saw a figure standing in the distance. The figure was shrouded in shadows, making it impossible to discern any features. Richard's instincts told him to be cautious, and he readied his Annihilator Sword.

The figure began to move towards Richard, its pace slow and deliberate. Richard's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with possibilities. Who was this mysterious figure, and what did they want?

As the figure drew closer, Richard saw that it was a woman with long, flowing hair and piercing green eyes. Her beauty was mesmerizing, but Richard's instincts told him to remain cautious.

"Who are you?" Richard asked, his voice low and even.

The woman smiled, her eyes glinting with amusement. "I am Arianna," she said. "And you, Richard, are a curiosity."

Richard's eyes narrowed. "What do you mean?"

Arianna's smile grew wider. "You possess power beyond your wildest dreams," she said. "But you also possess a naivety that is almost... refreshing."

Richard's grip on his sword tightened. "What do you want, Arianna?"

Arianna's eyes seemed to bore into Richard's soul. "I want to show you the true extent of your power," she said. "And to help you unlock your true potential."

Richard's instincts told him to be wary, but a part of him was curious. What did Arianna mean by "true potential"? And what secrets lay hidden beneath her enigmatic smile?

With a deep breath, Richard decided to take a chance. "Okay," he said. "I'll follow you."

Arianna's smile grew wider, and she turned to lead Richard into the unknown. As they walked, Richard couldn't shake the feeling that he was being led into a trap. But he also couldn't deny the thrill of excitement that coursed through his veins.

What lay ahead, Richard had no idea. But he was ready to face whatever challenges came his way, armed with his Annihilator Sword and his growing sense of determination.

The eternal conundrum: what happens when you're attacked by your own future self? Do you a) try to reason with them, b) engage in an epic battle, or c) just stand there and think, "Wow, I'm really going to be a jerk in the future"?

Richard, being the brave (or foolhardy) soul that he is, chose option b). As soon as "The Darklord, Llyod" appeared, Richard knew he was in for the fight of his life.

"You're a pathetic excuse for a hero," Llyod sneered, his eyes blazing with contempt. "I'm the one who's going to rule the world, not you. And by the way, you're a parentless orphan, aren't you?"

Richard snorted. "Oh please, you're just a future version of me with a bad haircut. And yeah, I'm an orphan, but at least I don't have a failure of a future self like you."

Llyod's face turned red with rage. "You dare to mock me? I'll show you my true power! And by the way, being an orphan is not something to be proud of. You're just a weak, parentless brat."

Richard rolled his eyes. "Oh, great, another 'you're an orphan' joke. How original. And by the way, being an orphan has nothing to do with being weak. It's just a circumstance. But hey, keep trying, failure."

Llyod's eyes narrowed. "You...you...ARGH! I'll show you my true power!"

And with that, Llyod launched himself at Richard, sword flashing in the sunlight. Richard sighed, rolling his eyes.

"Here we go again...another epic battle with my future self. Just what I always wanted."

The battle continued, with the two Richards exchanging blows and insults. At one point, Richard tried to use his invisibility skill to sneak up on Llyod, but Llyod countered with a spell that revealed Richard's location.

As the fight wore on, Richard began to get tired. Llyod, on the other hand, seemed to be getting stronger.

"You're...you're no match for me," Llyod sneered, his sword flashing in the sunlight. "And by the way, you're just a failure. You'll never amount to anything."

Richard gritted his teeth, determination burning within him. "I'll...I'll never give up. I'll always keep fighting, no matter what. And by the way, being a failure is not something you can accuse me of. You're the one who's going to end up as a failure, not me."

Llyod's eyes narrowed. "We'll see about that."

And with that, Llyod launched a devastating attack that sent Richard flying across the battlefield. Richard struggled to get back to his feet, but Llyod was relentless, pressing his advantage with a flurry of sword strikes.

Just when it seemed like all was lost, Richard remembered something. He remembered that he was fighting his own future self, which meant that he had access to all of Llyod's memories and skills.

With newfound confidence, Richard launched a counterattack that caught Llyod off guard. The two Richards clashed in a flurry of swords and spells, their movements lightning-fast as they exchanged blow for blow.

In the end, it was Richard who emerged victorious, his sword flashing in the sunlight as he struck the final blow. Llyod stumbled backwards, defeated, and Richard stood over him, panting heavily.

"Well...that was fun," Richard said, grinning. "And by the way, I hope you're happy with your future self. Because from where I'm standing, you're just a failure."

Llyod glared up at him, his eyes blazing with anger. "This...this isn't over. I'll be back, and next time, you won't be so lucky. And by the way, you're still a parentless orphan."

Richard chuckled. "Oh, I'm shaking in my boots, Llyod. But for now, let's just say...I win. And by the way, being a parentless orphan is not something to be ashamed of. It's just a circumstance. But being a failure like you? That's something to be ashamed of."

And with that, Richard turned and walked away, leaving Llyod to nurse his wounds. As he walked, Richard couldn't help but wonder what other challenges lay ahead. But for now, he was just happy to have won the battle against his own future self