The Ancients World

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~~~(POV: Cera Adamo)~~~

~~~(Location: Flying, The Kingdom of Zenith)~~~

~~~(Time: 10:13 AM)~~~

We're getting closer to the part of the land that's actually under the process of development. Since the territory that Amelia is in control of is so large, only parts of it can be developed at a time. And we're heading to a part of it where a city is being built.

Amelia has been quiet for most of the ride since we finished talking. And what she's said has been on my mind. Turns out I'm not the only one keeping secrets. Amelia knows a lot about me. She shouldn't.

But things have been so strange and inconsistent since we Players got stuck here. And I've been so distracted by all these that I've ignored a very important quest.

The quest for me to become the first Player to reach tier 3, and while I have completed it. It's evolved into a new quest. I haven't bothered to look at the details, cause I don't plan on doing it.

"I can see the city from here! Look!"

She points ahead with excitement and pulls my attention away from my thoughts. What I see is parts of a city being slowly built by plenty of workers.

"Hold on tight."

At my warning, she gets a better grip, and I dive toward the ground, and she screams at the move. I level out right before hitting the ground and slow down to the point of a soft landing in one of the less developed parts of the city.

She gets off my back and fixes her hair. Staring at me with disapproval from my supposedly reckless flying. I'm used to it, but others wouldn't be.

"You need to learn how to fly safely. What would happen if you lose control and crash?"

Amelia doesn't know that when I have my wings out, all fall damage is turned off for me. And even if it wasn't, I'd just respawn after dying. Sure, I'd lose a level, but it's not like I'll permanently die.

Before I can respond, people start to come from different parts of the incomplete buildings and walls. All look toward us, and Amelia puts on her best smile. She waves at a man in opulent robes with an escort of guards.

Everyone seems to be distracted by my wings, and this is a rare moment when I'm not going to put them away. I don't have to in this situation. As the man approaches, his guards and he himself are staring at my wings.

"Duke Eddie! It's good to see you again! This is my son, Slayer Zern. I'm giving him a tour of one of the more developed parts of the new lands acquired in the war."

She introduces me like I'm some sort of prize. Her hands are out and pointing toward me in an effort to show me off even more.

The Duke lowers his head and bows, and everyone that's closing in to get a better look does the same thing. Following the Duke's example. Mom sees how annoyed I am by this, and has a smiling sigh. I don't like it when people bow to me.

"It's nice to meet you, Duke. My Mom hasn't told me much about what's going on here. She's about to give me a tour, and I'd like to avoid interruptions."

I want to make it clear that I'm spending time with my Mom, and I don't want any distractions. She's looking forward to showing me around, and I don't want to ruin that by dealing with people who want to talk to me or meet me.

"My Lord, you'll have it any way you wish."

He speaks as he raises his head and signals for everyone to leave us alone. People take a second, not wanting to take their eyes off me. But they obey and leave Amelia and me alone. A long sigh escapes my lips, and Amelia laughs.

"When they get just a taste of Divinity, they can't help wanting more..."

Amelia doesn't know how right she is... I have Divinity in me, and normal mortals can't withstand the power. Not for a long time. Not if I don't want them to... I've learned that my Divinity only affects things when I want it to.

"I don't like being this... Being... For them. They look at me as if I'm supposed to save them... But I'm not able to save everyone..."

The reality of my powers is that of Combat and Battle. I can't snap my fingers, and all the problems of the world disappear. I'm an Angel. There are some that consider me a God. But I'm not one.

There is a difference.

"That's okay... When the time comes, I'm sure you'll find all the answers you're searching for. I have no doubts about that..."

She's always supporting me... No matter what...

"Well... Show me around. Let me see what you've built so far. This is the first city in the new lands."

I want to stop talking about me, and start talking about her. She smiles and holds my hand as she pulls me. It's like how my Mom would hold my hand when I was little. It's exactly the same. We start walking down the road, and we stop in front of a complete building.

"This is one of the first buildings we've built here, and it's a headquarters for political officials interested in helping with the development of the land. Duke Eddie is in charge of managing the investors and nobles."

She sounds like she really trusts Duke Eddie, but I've never heard of the man in Zenith. Duke is one of the highest noble ranks a person can get. He didn't exist in my old future, Which means he's an anomaly.

Why he's here is beyond anything I currently know, but he's someone that I want to be wary of. Organizations are capable of infiltrating ruling governments, especially in this world.

"I take it you've got a lot of support with the land... Why Jackson threw this on you is a layered answer... But it comes down to whether you still want to do this..."

I figure she's decided to stay in Zenith with her kids and the life she has here. But she hasn't confirmed anything. She's been thinking about it. I know that.

Instead of answering me right away, she grabs my hand again, and we slowly walk outside the city and to a lone tree. It's a decently sized one, and it's giving off a good amount of shade. Amelia is the first to sit down, and I follow.

I lean against the trunk of the tree, and she rests her head against my shoulder. Her eyes are slowly closing, and I'm also mentally tired enough for a nap.

"Let's rest for a while... I didn't get sleep last night because of the question you asked me... After I get some real sleep, I'll give you a full tour..."

I have no problems with that. It doesn't take long for Mom to actually fall asleep, but I can't help looking from down the hill and to the city being built. It's large, and one that will rival capitals after it's done being built. Amelia has come so far since I met her so long ago.

It feels like it's been years since I started my life over, but it's only been a short amount of time. There isn't much to say in terms of things I've done differently, cause I already know all that... But I can say this life I have more to lose than before...

I can't fail this time around, and I won't. I'll sooner die than let the people I love perish.

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A/N: Below this line, I'll be keeping Cera's player information. That way, I won't have to place it into the story above anymore. It takes about 180 words up.

[Slayer (Zern) Lvl.228][Tier-3]

[Exp: 42/100%]

[Title: The Son of Arch-Angel Michael (Hidden)]

[Stats] [Strength - 7095][Endurance - 7045][Dexterity - 7215][Speed - 8240][Focus - 19,660]

[Mana aura control: 6/100%]

[Health: 76,560,000,000/76,560,000,000] [Mana: 216,600,000,000/216,600,000,000]

[Stat Points: 350] [Armor rating: 500]

[Inventory] [Dice of Wayland (Divine)] [Hardened Tree sap Armor (Very Rare)] [The Witness (Legendary Sword)] [Fenrir's Whistle (Divine)] [Camping gear] [Food Rations 3x] [Dried meat 3x] [Fishing poles 2x] [Fish 8x] [Festival Garbs 2x] [4x EXP Boosts]

[Passive Perks]

[Inheritor of the Sword] [Son of Heaven] [Slayer of Evil] [Holy Willow Trees Savior] [Finder of Legends] [The Divine who has Legend] [Destined for Greatness] [Dungeon Diver] [An Overachiever]

[Active Skills]

[Heavens light Lvl.74 325/7400] [Protected by Heaven Lvl.74 225/7400] [Slash Lvl.92 4600/21000] [Parry Lvl.68 85/6800] [Double Strike N/A] [Kingslayer N/A] [Raging Machine N/A] [Winged Glory] [Angelic Flight] [Divine Pressure Exertion] [Divinity Pulse] [Controlled Fun]