I created my own system

The Lumen Kingdom was established roughly a thousand years ago by an abandoned prince of the Kingdom of Fjords. He established this small kingdom with some of his followers and their families. Later on, they gain the empire's recognition and declare themselves as the Lumen kingdom, the kingdom of light.

At first, it was a flourishing country with all sorts of agricultural resources, however, that all changed when a new king sat on the throne.

"King Neos the current king of Lumen"

[According to what I have gathered it seems he practically rose to the throne out of nowhere, with a power not commonly seen]

"Something is suspicious here, I think there is a deeper story on why the Holy Crusaders hated mages"

[Should I do something then?]

"No, we will do as we plan, eradicate every enemy we encounter"

I put my mind on my mission while the ship finally set sail in the clear sky.

As my thoughts drowned me my communication bracelet suddenly vibrated.

[You have a message Creator]

I nodded and merely swiped the tiny screen of the bracelet.

{We have confirmed the information you have given to us, be very careful my dear boy. This organization might be more powerful than we initially thought however that is not our main problem. Your Grandfather Alger was so mad you were being targeted that he wanted to wipe out the entire eastern region. The Mage association wasn't helping either since they are on the same page as your grandfather.

James Aaren, Johan's grandfather wanted to join forces with us to literary obliterate the entire eastern kingdoms. The emperor currently trying to calm the two old men, I hope you remain safe until he finally convinces them.

Your loving grandpa

- Nicholas}

"It seems someone is in a tight situation"

I said while chuckling about the current dilemma of the emperor.

"It seems you are in a good mood instead of being wary"

A voice said, and as I looked at my side I saw Alicia coming towards me with a lemonade on her hands.

"Here," she said as he handed me the one in her right hand.

"So you knew what is happening to me right now"

"The Emperor inform me, he wants to separate the other kids from you"

"That's good I don't want them to be dragged into this"

"Will you be fine?"

"Of course, I can even handle thousands of people"

Hearing my arrogant boosting Alicia just laughs at me before looking at me seriously.

"The Holy Crusaders are quite different from the Monastery, they are more of a weapon wielders and fighters than mages. You have to be wary since they use a different style of fighting"

I suddenly felt silent at her words so I decided to ask her.

"Is there anything I should be concerned about?"

"Three things" she answers while her other hand muster three fingers in front of me.

"One, it's speed, don't think no one can touch with thunder aura only. There are dozens of well-known fighters who have affinities with lightning. The speed and power they have resemble the spells you make with thunder aura. So be cautious, and see if your opponent has any strong affinities with any elements, especially those who have prime elements.

Next is a technique, I know Apollo you have the means to spy on people's strength and capabilities, I have felt it before when we first met"

"Really?" I tried to feint ignorance taken aback by how sharp she was.

"Dangerous too dangerous" I thought while hiding my frantic expression.

"As I was saying techniques can double or even triple a person's initial speed and strength, so don't just rely on the numbers you get from your analysis"

"Yes" I said finding her way more scary than the Crusaders.

"Just how did she manage to sense all of those?"

"Third, variables"

"What?"

"You always thought that mages are the ones who are most prepared in most fights, but don't take chances on a knight or a gun user, they have more than one way to finish you in a fight. Also, watch out for intent users there are quite a lot of them that can attack you from a mile away"

"BLING!"

As soon as those words escaped from her lips my senses detected something flying towards me, at such a fast rate.

[A bullet]

I kept my senses on it wanting to see if it could penetrate through the ship's protective barrier.

"If it breaks, it means I need to recalibrate the barrier system of this ship"

Go on come I am waiting.

The bullet was fast and soon hurled through the barrier I made.

"CRACK!"

My vision saw it all, the speeding projectile tore through the barrier and flew straight to my face.

"PANG!"

A loud crisp sound can be heard along with a small tiny smoke.

"I am trying to warn you yet the first thing you did was play" Alicia coldly stated while her hand held the bullet that almost punched a hole in my face.

I remained silent while her piercing gaze locked on me.

"I wasn't really playing I was testing the barrier's capacity if it could block the bullet," I said trying to defend myself though I still didn't dare to meet her eyes. I felt like if I did she might read me again.

"Be serious" Her voice was cold and sharp enough to pierce me.

"I will"

I said as I took the bullet in her hand

"Man, it became disfigured, how many layers does your skin have?" I can't help but say when the bullet she handed me was almost torn in half.

"Shut up and just do what you need to do"

"What a cold answer"

I thought while my eyes flared after being geared up by the system.

"Activate Automatic Machinery"

[Commnad received initiating skill activation]

A faint light emerges from the bullet until its broken body is healed.

"Alright let's return you to where you came from"

A jet of light emerged from my body, while sparks of lightning began to take mass until they covered my entire body.

"Thunder aura, Positive lightning"

My spell trails down the forging symbols I embedded on the bullet's body. As a result, my spell charged up the small metallic projectile.

"Shot"

I said and I released the white thundering bullet on my hand.

The clouds parted while the wind howled so badly it started to shake the ship.

"Jeremiah status"

[The bullet has locked on the target, no civilians spotted in the area]

"Good I am happy to hear that"

With those words, I smiled happily, content with what I did, until a huge explosion created a black mushroom-like smoke. Everyone stops in their tracks before pinning their gaze on my frail body. Experience new stories on empire

"I didn't mean to overboard," I said while putting both my hands in the air, my eyes looked innocent while my face looked apologetic.

[You won't be off the hook even if you try to look like that]

"Shut up"

Below the floating ship in the sky, a secluded area can be seen burned and barren. However, the noticeable part is that a huge flaming crater can be seen there. It was like a black patch if you look down from above. In the middle of it, a single figure can be seen struggling to survive.

"What kind of child is that?"

Said a man whose appearance is scorched like a charcoal. He can still breathe even though his entire is burned. One arm was eaten and torn by a violent surge of electricity, while the other was left with few fingers to be able to hold a spoon. Though it wasn't the thing he was worried about.

"Les what happened to you!" cried a person whose appearance wasn't any better.

"Well, as you can see I got burned"

"You look like a charcoal!"

"That boy what is he?"

He asked instead and despite his current body condition he still tried to sit down.

"Careful!"

"Mor that boy not only tracked my location but also used the same bullet I used to kill him. He shot it back at me and even charged a spell inside!"

"Stop blabbering and let me save you"

He took out a potion and without hesitation poured it over the blackened body of his friend.

Despite the horrible pain, the medicine brought he didn't scream or complain, his expression though remained hurt, while a towel was situated between his jaws.

He wanted to speak but the pain began to cloud his judgement. The tormenting pain of the liquid medicine coming in contact with his skin almost made him scream, while the intense feeling of itching came after. Since healing burns often cause intense itching as new skin forms and nerves regenerate.

In the end, he fell into a deep slumber causing his friend to panic.

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In the kingdom of Lumen, looming shadows can be felt while an eerie atmosphere continues to suffocate the people. No one dared to speak afraid they might attract the shadow's ire.

Amongst this sickening calmness, a group of rowdy children began to fill the streets with their voices.

"Man, what a good day to start a fight," a voice said while his red-orange hair could be seen in a dark alley.