Thalursa: The Ancient Legend & Rise to Continental Sovereignty
On a quiet day in the Grand Flame Kingdom, Yui was chasing after Rin, trying to convince him to try the "Inferno Candy"—a fiery treat known to melt the tongues of the unworthy.
Rin, with his usual cold expression, avoided her antics like dodging flames in a battlefield.
Meanwhile, Ryo and Infernus wandered through the ancient royal palace—built atop a dormant volcano. Dust coated the ancient stones, and the walls bore carvings written in a language lost to time.
Suddenly, Ryo stopped walking.
Ryo (softly):
"What is... this?"
Before them stood a massive mural—half destroyed, but the remaining part was carved with terrifying precision.
Black lines. Cosmic fire. A strange planet… and a faceless man standing in the void of space.
Infernus (stunned):
"...That engraving is known as the 'Unspeakable Secret.' No one has ever been able to read it. It predates even the First King."
Ryo:
"But… I feel like I understand it."
He gripped his sword—Kagutsuchi—and his eyes began to glow with a crimson blaze.
The mural… started to move.
The wall breathed.
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The Unknown Legend
A glowing text emerged, pulsing with energy foreign to this world. Though written in a language no being had ever spoken, the meaning appeared directly in their minds:
> "Before this planet was born… there was another world orbiting it in eerie silence.
From that world, a being emerged—nameless, faceless.
He carried within him the Core of Creation.
In the void between worlds, he paused…
…and created a new planet. This planet.
Then, he vanished.
So did his world.
Then came the First King, descending from the skies… and the floating island was born.
Everything is connected.
And none of it… is of this universe."
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Shock and Awe
Suddenly, Yui and Rin burst in, alerted by the strange energy in the mural chamber.
Yui (wide-eyed):
"What is this story...? Are we living on a planet forged by a godlike being?"
Rin (eerily calm):
"That being... he has no name. But he exists. And something tells me... it's still watching."
Infernus (quietly):
"If that's true... then perhaps the First King was never the true ruler, but a pawn of a greater will."
Ryo (gazing through the cracked window at the sky):
"Thalursa… the lost planet… it may be gone, but its echo lives within us."
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End of Chapter: The Calm Before the Storm
Later, the four sat by the volcanic falls, where molten lava shimmered like dancing spirits.
Yui (tossing a meat skewer into the lava):
"Hey, guys! Volcano-grilled meat! Faster than our stove!"
Infernus:
"Innocence… in a world gone mad."
Rin (sarcastically):
"You're cooking on a volcano. Don't talk to me about innocence."
They laughed, despite the heavy shadows stirring in their hearts.
Something was coming.
Something older than fire.
Closer than ash.
Deadlier than dragons.
Ryo (gazing at the mural one last time):
"That being… has no name.
But I know… we'll meet him soon."
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Midnight Ascension
That night, everyone slept—except Ryo.
He slipped through the window, vanishing into the silent darkness.
He walked alone… back to the place where it all began.
The Tree of Creation.
It stood tall, glowing gently under the stars. Its leaves showed glimpses of life itself, and its fruits pulsed like waiting hearts.
Ryo stood silently.
Ryo (whispers):
"It's time..."
Without hesitation, he reached out—and consumed the first fruit.
Then the second.
Then the tenth…
Until none remained.
Suddenly—
A terrifying aura erupted from him.
Lightning made of fire.
Clouds split.
The heavens were torn open.
His body trembled.
His eyes burned white.
His skin cracked open—revealing blinding divine light.
The world froze.
Birds scattered.
The winds knelt.
The sky quaked.
And then—
A beam of pure light burst from Ryo, piercing the heavens, illuminating the entire continent.
All across the world, people looked up, hearts pounding.
> "What… is that?"
From within that cosmic light… Ryo emerged.
Same face.
Same eyes.
But no longer the same.
He wasn't just Ryo anymore—he was a force.
A presence that could shake entire realms.
The System triggered automatically:
> [Congratulations, Host Ryo. You have reached Phase 5: "Continental Ascension."]
All continents can now sense your presence.
Your power has surpassed the bounds of time and space.
A new skill has been awakened: [Continental Dominion] & [Will of the Land] – Max Level.
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🌍 Skill: [Continental Dominion] 🌍
Type: Existential Authority / Absolute Control
Condition to Unlock: Reach Phase 5 – Continental Ascension
Description:
This skill grants the user godlike control over any continent they step foot on—its elements, gravity, even the thoughts of those within it.
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Core Abilities:
1. Regional Sovereignty:
Every land Ryo touches falls under his absolute jurisdiction.
All magic, skills, and movements against him are nullified within its bounds.
2. Environmental Control:
Ryo can bend the entire continent's climate, tectonics, and elemental states with a flick of his hand.
3. Will Suppression:
He can freeze minds, bend wills, or force any being below his level to kneel with a glance.
4. Aura of Ascension:
An oppressive divine pressure radiates from him, crushing weak enchantments and forcing mythical beings to bow within a 50km radius.
5. Gate of Dominion:
Ryo can open a gateway to his personal realm—a massive dimension where he is the sole ruler, the laws his own.
6. Avatar Summoning:
He can summon mythical avatars representing the spirit of the continent (Titanic Beasts, Firebirds, Earth Colossi).
7. Dimensional Breach:
He can break through dimensional seals, revealing hidden realms or lost worlds—within his land.
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🌍 Skill: [Will of the Land] 🌍
Unique Skill – Born from the planet itself.
It is the living soul of the continent, now bound to Ryo's will.
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Key Abilities:
1. Absolute Perception:
Every breath, thought, or action within the continent is visible to Ryo—no one can hide.
2. Final Judgment:
Ryo can summon a soul into the heart of the continent and judge them.
If they are deemed a threat—they are erased.
Gone from memory, history, and time.
3. Earth Rebirth:
He can awaken the continent to defend itself—mountains become giants, rivers become dragons, deserts become fire serpents.
4. Union with Will:
Temporarily merges with the continent's soul.
Grants:
Light-speed movement within the continent
Mental Voice across all minds
One strike powerful enough to split the land itself
5. Eternal Exile:
Ryo can banish any being—even from beyond this reality—into the Pre-Creation Void.
Not death… but non-existence.
Auto-Activation Triggers:
Any betrayal
Threats beyond continental level
Manual command: "Rise… Will of the Land."
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Ryo looked at his hands.
He felt no pride. No ego.
Only clarity.
Ryo (softly):
"I am not who I was."
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Far away, in distant realms, eyes opened.
Old kings felt the tremor.
Gods stirred.
Unknown forces awakened.
Back in the Fire Kingdom, Rin shivered for the first time in years.
He looked up at the sky and smiled faintly:
"Ryo… you've returned with something not of this world."
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Ryo smiled as he walked forward, the quiet humming of his power echoing behind him.
And to the universe, he whispered:
"From now on... nothing will ever be the same."
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