John's eyes fluttered open, greeted by warm sunlight filtering through half-closed blinds. His body felt oddly refreshed, but something gnawed at his thoughts.
John:
(groggily)
"...How long... was I out?"
To his surprise, a calm, feminine voice answered — not from the room, but from inside his own mind.
Great Sage:
"Confirmation: You have been asleep for 12 hours. It is currently 2:07 PM, Pacific Standard Time — Los Angeles, California."
John:
(sits up abruptly)
"Wait, what the— Who said that? Who are you?!"
Great Sage:
"Answer: I am the skill 'Great Sage' — one of the five powers you were granted according to your wishes. I reside within your consciousness. You may think of me as your support AI, your adviser, and in some cases, your judge."
John:
(wide-eyed)
"...So it wasn't a dream. The meeting with God… the wishes… You're real. This is real."
Great Sage:
"Affirmative."
John:
"Okay... okay. Then tell me what I have. Start from the top. Everything I asked for."
Skill Introduction - By Great Sage
Great Sage:
"Understood. Initiating skill summary."
Great Sage (*From: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime):
A super-intelligent skill capable of processing complex logic, simulating outcomes, detecting threats, and assisting in battle or strategy. Upgraded to real-time integration with your thoughts and senses."
Degenerate (Tensura):
A fusion-type skill. It allows other skills to combine and evolve into more powerful forms. With my assistance, this can lead to the creation of unique abilities tailored to your development."
Demon Lord Seed (Tensura):
A potential within you. It allows eventual evolution into a Demon Lord-class being — granting vast energy, presence, and charisma. Activation depends on both willpower and achievements."
Naming (Modified → Family) (Tensura, modified by God):
The act of giving a name to a being, binding them to you spiritually.
Modifications Include:
No limit on the number of individuals.
No consumption of magicules.
Loyalty Meter must reach threshold to proceed.
Named individuals are considered "Family" and gain power through emotional and spiritual bonds with you."
Observation Haki (*From: One Piece):
Grants sensory awareness of others' presence, intent, and emotions.
You begin at novice level. However, you possess innate talent comparable to Admiral Fujitora. With discipline, this will grow without limit."
John:
(jaw slack, sitting on the edge of his bed)
"...Damn. I'm stacked."
Great Sage:
"Correction: You are well-prepared. But strength unused is strength wasted."
John:
(chuckles)
"You're sharp. Alright, thanks Sage. This'll take a while to sink in."
Great Sage:
"Understood. I will remain at your side — observing, calculating, and advising."
[THE ROBIN HOOD PLAN]
An hour passed. John stared out his apartment window, watching cars and people pass. Despite his godly gifts, one earthly concern kept crawling back into his mind.
John:
(thinking aloud)
"All this power… but I still gotta pay rent, eat food, get an ID. None of these skills can buy a sandwich."
A thought began to take shape — bold, grey-area, but clean in logic.
John:
(smirking to himself)
"...Sage. What do you think about this idea?"
Great Sage:
"Processing."
John:
"I want you to scan the digital underworld. Hack black market accounts, deepweb wallets, crypto tied to weapons, drugs, human trafficking — the dirtiest money out there. Clean it. Launder it. Then redirect it into a few shell companies and investment funds under aliases."
Great Sage:
"Evaluation: Legal status — highly illegal. Moral status — morally ambiguous. Strategic value — extremely high."
John:
"I'm not touching innocent money. Only blood money. If I'm gonna start something big — a business, a network, maybe even a new nation — it's not coming from donations or lottery tickets."
Great Sage:
"Then I will proceed. Initiating Phase One: Identification and Target Acquisition."
A soft hum of invisible algorithms filled the back of John's mind as Great Sage began her work.
John:
(sighs, stretching)
"Thanks, Sage. Wake me up when it's done."
Great Sage:
"Understood. Sleep well, Master."
John lay back on the bed, eyes closing, drifting off again — this time, with the beginnings of a kingdom in his mind, and a digital goddess watching over him.