[Tier 7 Advancement Task Rating: SSS.]
[You will receive your reward shortly.]
The notification blinked before Alex’s eyes.
It seemed that the reward was the [God Blessing].
And even the system considered it a reward, then it must truly be extraordinary.
“Come on, human,” Kaelios grinned, his sharp teeth gleaming.
The [God of Destiny] seemed thrilled. “Everything will become clear as you unlock the blessing.”
He clapped his hands together.
Outside the open monument, a massive golden scale descended, landing softly on the grass.
“Step onto one side of the scale,” Kaelios ordered, floating over to the opposite platform with ease.
Alex approached cautiously.
The scales were grand, intricately designed, and pulsated with divine energy.
Without hesitation, he jumped onto the platform.
It wasn’t that he trusted Kaelios, but he had a deep feeling that, somehow, this god in particular wouldn’t try to fuck him over.
Did Alex grow soft? Or was Kaelios different from the others.
“No…” he shook his head, “My hatred for all the others is still there.”
Kaelios smirked. “This might hurt, but I’ll be transferring and linking my power to yours.”
Alex remained silent, his expression neutral, though his thoughts raced.
If he accepted this bond, their destinies would intertwine.
If Kaelios were to die, Alex would die too.
Power and risk, a perfect balance that was granted to all of those chosen by the gods.
But even then, Alex didn’t flinch.
‘If it comes to it,’ Alex thought coldly, ‘I’ll eliminate all threats, including him, if necessary.’
He was prepared to do whatever it took.
This wasn’t just about survival, it was about ensuring his mission succeeded, no matter the cost.
He would kill everyone in his [Elimination List], including the gods, the hatred sect, the evil races, and all of those who got in his way.
And if Kaelios truly was evil, then he would simply be his final kill.
He would sacrifice himself in the end.
Because by killing the god linked to him, he would die too.
Kaelios snapped his fingers, and a massive glowing panel materialized in the air.
[Initiating God Blessing transfer…]
[This is your final chance, do you want to stop?]
Kaelios looked at Alex with a wide smile.
Alex closed his eyes, the thoughts and memories of his past life all emerging.
He wasn’t going to say that he didn’t feel a bit of fear at the unknown possibilities, but as he remembered the face of the [God of Darkness].
As well as all the killing that happened, his determination and mind were set.
“Yes, continue,” he nodded.
[Very well.]
The scales began to creak and shift.
One side rose as the other fell, creating a rhythmic up-and-down motion.
Alex felt the pressure around him intensify.
Then, a bright orb emerged from Kaelios’ chest.
It pulsed with power, emitting strands of light that slithered toward Alex like living vines.
The tendrils of energy wrapped around him, covering him in radiant warmth.
‘This sensation…’ Alex closed his eyes, letting it wash over him. ‘It’s… incredible.’
Kaelios’ voice broke through his thoughts. “Every god has their own method of transferring power.”
The [God of Destiny] raised his arms as the scales began to move faster.
The vortex of energy surrounding them expanded, creating a visible aura that spiraled into the heavens.
“The God of the Abyss forces their chosen into the endless void. The God of Light strikes their chosen with lightning a thousand times. The God of Death demands loyalty through death itself, then revives them.”
Kaelios glanced at Alex, his grin widening.
“As for me… I use the Scales of Destiny. They judge you, your future, your potential. Only the worthy are accepted.”
This meant that even after being nominated, getting lucky with the [Wheel of Destiny] and completing the task, there was one more trial.
The trial of the [Scales of Destiny].
It was the final stand between him and power beyond anything imaginable.
Alex didn’t respond.
His focus remained inward.
The divine energy flooding his body felt otherworldly, as if his very soul was being reshaped.
The scales shook violently.
The glowing orb from Kaelios grew smaller, its energy transferring fully into Alex.
[Your destiny has been checked, FateBreaker.]
[Your future is bright, you have been accepted.]
The vortex disappeared, the scales returning to a perfect balance.
The sky, which had darkened during the ritual, brightened once more.
Alex’s body shimmered with golden light.
He opened his eyes slowly, the glow fading as he exhaled.
Ding!
[You have received the God of Destiny’s blessing!]
Kaelios grinned from ear to ear, “Nice job, human!”
He hopped off the scale and strolled back toward the monument.
“I know you’ve got something happening in about two weeks, but for the next seven days, we’ll train. You need to understand your new abilities.”
“Okay,” Alex replied with a nod. “But what abilities—”
Before he could finish, his vision darkened.
His body collapsed onto the ground, unconscious.
It was instant, no way to fight it.
Kaelios tilted his head, unfazed.
“Ah, there it is. Receiving a blessing tires you out completely. You’ll be out for a few days.”
With a snap of his fingers, Kaelios summoned a luxurious bed onto the grass.
Using his [Destiny Hands], he lifted Alex and placed him gently on the bed.
“Rest up, FateBreaker. You’ll need it.”
For two full days, Alex slept.
No dreams. No nightmares. No visions.
Just silence.
A void-like state where his body seemed to be absorbing the newfound power.
Finally, on the third day, his eyes opened.
He blinked, adjusting to the light.
The first thing he noticed was the familiar setting of the [Garden of Destiny].
He was still lying on the bed Kaelios had summoned.
‘Figures,’ Alex thought, sitting up.
His head throbbed, likely from the intense energy he’d absorbed.
He stood, stretching briefly before making his way toward the monument.
Surprisingly, Kaelios wasn’t there.
Instead, a golden message was etched onto the monument’s surface:
“I’m heading somewhere. If you wake up, do not test your abilities or read about them. Everything will be explained later.”
“Convenient,” Alex muttered under his breath.
He was left alone, but that was fine. He preferred it this way.
As he contemplated his next steps, a familiar voice echoed in his mind.
“For your information,” Alphox spoke, “it’ll take us four days to reach Dragon City. We’ll need at least a day because of the [Pre-Selection Temple]. That means we should leave in six days.”
“Got it,” Alex replied. “That gives me six days to train.”
He turned toward the open field of the garden, clenching his fists.
Whatever these abilities were, he needed to master them quickly.
He couldn’t afford to waste any time.
And then it happened.
Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding!
Seven golden panels appeared before him in rapid succession.
[You have unlocked several new abilities as Kaelios’ Chosen One!]
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“Here we go,” Alex muttered, exhaling sharply.
He was asked to not open his ability’s panels, but it seemed like the first two weren’t related to them whatsoever.
‘This means it’s okay, right?’ Alex thought, ‘Oh well, who cares.’
He died if Kaelios died, but as said before, if Alex ever dies, then the [God of Destiny] would lose half of his powers for 2 weeks.
Many gods and all-powerful beings would take this opportunity the moment they sensed it to eliminate them.
No one was each other’s friends in this world.
Regardless, Alex opened the first panel.