The Divine Council and a New Beginning

A vast, endless white filled Sonny Cross's vision as he slowly opened his eyes. The ground beneath him felt like solid mist, yet it held his weight effortlessly. Looking around, he found himself in a grand, clouded chamber, surrounded by towering figures sitting on ornate thrones. Eight individuals, exuding overwhelming power, gazed down at him with various expressions—some amused, others curious.

"Where... am I?" Sonny thought to himself, his heart pounding. "Am I dead? Or is this some kind of dream?"

Among them, one of the divine figures caught his attention first. A breathtaking woman with long, flowing emerald-green hair that shimmered like sunlight through leaves, and brilliant golden eyes flecked with green. She smiled gently, radiating warmth.

"Welcome, Sonny Cross, to our dimension."

Snapping out of his daze, Sonny blinked and swallowed hard before speaking. "Who… who are you guys?"

The woman's smile deepened as she placed a hand over her heart. "I am Elysia, Goddess of Life—the Gentle Mother. Life flows through all things, and I am its guardian. You have been given another chance to embrace it."

As if cued by her introduction, the others began introducing themselves one by one:

Aurora, a silver-haired woman with striking violet eyes, smirked mischievously. "I am Aurora, Goddess of Fate—the Playful Overseer. The threads of destiny weave in mysterious ways, Sonny. Your arrival here was no accident."

Ignis, a towering warrior clad in crimson armor, laughed heartily. "I am Ignis, God of War—the Battle-Hungry Warrior! Strength, honor, and the thrill of combat! These are what define me. And I see potential in you, boy!"

Sylphine, a regal woman with icy blue hair and piercing sapphire eyes, crossed her arms. "I am Sylphine, Goddess of Magic—the Cold Perfectionist. Magic is absolute, and only those with the will to master it shall harness its true power."

Nyx, a shadowy figure cloaked in midnight darkness, chuckled softly. "I am Nyx, Goddess of Shadows & Trickery. Deception and mystery guide my hand, Sonny. Do not fear the darkness—it is where secrets thrive."

Terra, a burly man with earthy brown hair and green eyes, grinned. "I am Terra, God of Beasts & Nature—the Wild Guardian! The land, the creatures, and the balance of the world are my domain. You would do well to respect them."

Iris, a radiant beauty with cascading golden hair, winked at Sonny. "I am Iris, Goddess of Love & Beauty—the Enchanting Muse. Love is a force stronger than any weapon. Be careful, Sonny, you might just find yourself hopelessly captivated."

Chaos, a wild-looking man with mismatched eyes, one red and one black, smirked. "I am Chaos, God of Disorder & Rebellion. I shake the foundations of the old and bring about change. Without chaos, there is no progress, no excitement!"

Sonny's breath hitched. "No way… You're THE gods?" He recalled their names from myths, books, and ancient legends. He still couldn't believe it. "So… why am I here? Did I die? Did I do something wrong?"

Ignis let out a booming laugh. "No, human! You didn't do anything wrong."

Sylphine, her icy gaze piercing, nodded. "You died. And now you are here."

Sonny's stomach twisted. "I… died?" He looked at their faces, hoping for a different answer, but they all nodded in unison.

Iris, the Goddess of Love & Beauty, gave a dazzling smile. For a moment, Sonny felt an inexplicable pull towards her, as if something inside him demanded he worship her. He shook his head, fighting the sensation.

She chuckled. "You died saving a girl from getting hit by a truck. Thanks to your sacrifice, she survived."

Sonny's eyes widened as the memory came rushing back—the little girl, the blinding headlights, the impact. He exhaled, rubbing his face. "Well… I guess I'm glad she's safe." Then, after a dramatic pause, he threw his hands up. "But man, I had stuff to do! This sucks!"

Aurora giggled. "No need to be so dramatic, Sonny. We have called you here to offer you a second chance."

His frustration melted into curiosity. "A second chance? You mean… I get to live again?"

Chaos grinned. "Exactly. You saved a life, so now we're giving you another."

Ignis smirked. "And this time, we're sending you to a world where swords and magic exist."

Sonny's jaw dropped before he let out an excited scream. "SWORDS AND MAGIC?! AWESOME!!!"

The gods chuckled at his enthusiasm. Aurora leaned forward, resting her chin on her hand. "We will bestow upon you our blessings, maxed-out stats, and a set of overpowered skills that surpass even the strongest beings in existence."

The gods stood, raising their hands. Each chanted in an ancient tongue, their voices blending in a mesmerizing harmony. The air vibrated with power, and golden symbols spiraled around Sonny.

"By the decree of Fate, I bestow the foresight of destiny." – Aurora

"By the flames of war, I grant unmatched combat prowess." – Ignis

"By the arcane forces, I gift infinite magic." – Sylphine

"By the shadow's embrace, I offer stealth and deception." – Nyx

"By nature's will, I grant strength of beast and land." – Terra

"By the force of love, I gift irresistible charm and charisma." – Iris

"By the call of chaos, I awaken untold potential." – Chaos

"By the breath of life, I restore your spirit anew." – Elysia

Eight lights engulfed Sonny, filling him with unimaginable power. His body tingled as energy coursed through him. He flexed his fingers, feeling strength beyond anything he had known.

Elysia smiled warmly. "It is time for you to go to your new world."

Sonny straightened, taking a deep breath. "Thank you… all of you. For giving me this second chance."

The gods watched as Elysia waved her hand. Light consumed Sonny's vision, and in the next instant, he was gone.

A soft breeze caressed his skin.

Sonny blinked as he found himself standing in the middle of a vast, grassy field. Rolling hills stretched into the horizon, and in the distance, he could see a towering cityscape with castle spires piercing the sky. The scent of fresh earth and blooming flowers filled his senses.

He clenched his fists, taking in his surroundings. "This… is my new world."

A wide grin spread across his face.

"Alright then… Let's see what this world has to offer!"

He smiled. He felt alive again.

A golden screen suddenly appeared in front of his face, glowing softly. His eyes widened as he read the words displayed before him:

[Status Screen]

WARNING! SYSTEM ERROR!

Power levels exceed measurable limits...

Attempting to process...

ERROR! ERROR! ERROR!

The screen flickered, text rapidly distorting as if struggling to comprehend his existence. Symbols and numbers glitched in and out of visibility, trying to quantify his stats but failing miserably. The system itself seemed to be breaking under the weight of his power.

Recalculating... Unable to process full status... Displaying limited information...

Name: Sonny Cross

Age: 19

Race: Human (???) (The system still tries to recognize him as human, but it's no longer accurate.)

Level: MAX

Class: Adventurer (???) (The system tries to categorize him as a basic class, but fails.)

Blessings: Divine Blessings of the Eight Gods

Health Points (HP): MAX

Magic Points (MP): MAX

Strength: MAX

Agility: MAX

Endurance: MAX

Mana: MAX

Luck: MAX

Charm: MAX

ERROR! Certain attributes exceed system limits... Some values may not be displayed correctly...

[Skills]

[Normal Skills]

Swordsmanship: EX – Stronger than all legendary swordmasters.

Unarmed Combat: EX – One punch can erase existence.

Archery: EX – Arrows ignore distance, obstacles, and defenses.

Survival: EX – Can live anywhere, including space and the void.

Stealth: EX – Erases presence, even from gods and the system itself.

Appraisal: EX – Can see all information, even hidden stats and fate.

Smithing: EX – Casually forges legendary weapons by accident.

Cooking: EX – Food grants divine buffs and makes people cry from flavor.

Charisma: EX – Persuades anyone instantly, including gods.

Trading: EX – Always gets the best deal, even against divine merchants.

[Ability Skills]

Godly Reflexes – Moves before attacks even happen.

Instant Execution – If he wants something dead, it dies instantly.

Battlefield Domination – Enemies weaken just by standing near him.

Reverse Damage – All attacks reflect back on the attacker.

Dimensional Step – Can teleport anywhere instantly.

Weapon Mastery: EX – Can wield any weapon perfectly upon touching it.

Endless Endurance – Never tires, sleeps, or suffers from fatigue.

Perfect Prediction – Can read all enemy movements in advance.

Immortality – Cannot die, age, or be permanently destroyed.

[Magic Skills]

All-Elemental Mastery – Fire, Ice, Lightning, Gravity, Void—he can control it all.

Time Manipulation – Stop, rewind, fast-forward, or erase time at will.

Space Manipulation – Create black holes, pocket dimensions, and travel instantly.

Soul Manipulation – Can interact with souls, revive the dead, or erase spirits.

True Creation Magic – Can create anything, even new races and worlds.

Void Magic – Can erase anything from existence.

Divine Magic: EX – Capable of magic stronger than actual gods.

Forbidden Magic Mastery – Knows and can use all sealed forbidden spells.

[Unique Skills]

Reality Override – Can rewrite the laws of reality however he wants.

Conceptual Domination – Can manipulate fundamental concepts (such as gravity, fire, light, or even "death").

Existence Authority – If he says something exists, it does. If he says something doesn't, it disappears.

God's Command – Any command he gives must be followed, even by deities.

Divine Absorption – Can steal or copy any ability he witnesses, even divine powers.

Supreme Luck – Everything always goes in his favor, no matter how impossible.

Limit Breaker – Completely ignores all limits, allowing infinite growth.

Eternal Presence – Even if erased, the universe restores him automatically.

Judgment of the Absolute – If he deems someone guilty, they are punished instantly.

God of the Unknown – Even the gods don't know his full potential, making him a wild card that transcends the divine system.

[Weapons]

Blade of Infinity – A sword that cuts through dimensions, time, and concepts.

Chaos Spear – A spear that erases anything it pierces from existence.

Eternal Bow – Arrows never miss and can strike through any defense.

Fists of Annihilation – Every punch can shatter reality itself.

Celestial Dagger – A blade that instantly slays divine beings.

Abyssal Scythe – Can sever fate, destiny, and existence itself.

[Items]

Ring of Immortality – Grants absolute invulnerability.

Amulet of Supreme Protection – Nullifies all attacks, physical or magical.

Grimoire of Infinite Knowledge – Holds every spell and secret of the universe.

Elixir of Eternal Youth – Grants unaging vitality and ultimate regeneration.

Cloak of Shadows – Renders the wearer invisible to gods and reality itself.

Bag of Endless Space – Holds an unlimited number of items.

Crown of Dominion – Commands absolute authority over all beings.

WARNING! SYSTEM MALFUNCTION DETECTED!

Critical error! Unable to stabilize...

System Breakdown Imminent...

[Final Warning!]

Power exceeds all set parameters...

System cannot contain entity: Sonny Cross...

Forcibly adjusting world balance...

The screen flashed violently before abruptly shutting down. The golden light that once shined brightly now dimmed to nothingness. The system had collapsed under his power.

Sonny let out a loud laugh as he watched the system break completely.

He couldn't believe it. He was beyond powerful.

"This... is insane!" he exclaimed, still chuckling. "Everything is maxed out, and even the system can't handle me!"

His heart pounded with excitement as he clenched his fists. A new world, limitless potential, and overwhelming strength—it was all his now.

And this was only the beginning.