Hlw, author here, notifying that, this chapter may little bit bore you but please keep up with it. It dwells on the power system and little lore of this world. Hope you like it and thanks for reading upto now. More Content on the way...😁
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"The origin of magic in this world dates back in the beginning of time, rumored that it was taught by the mighty dragons to fellow men and women residing on this world. They didn't taught them as to give them magical powers, they taught them for they could communicate with the ever Present Mana for greater purposes for the possible future. They tried to impass enough knowledge to the planet Dwellers as much they could and left them with the Final 12 symbols as their only mark on history.
Due time, with the help of the symbols the same planet Dwellers manipulated mana to their will to form the 12 elements and use them to their likings. Some were proficient, some were not, leading to discrimination, discrimination leaded to wars and terror, and that lead to division of all the races. Their were many wars, many deads, Heroes born and died. Martyrs sacrificed their life for the greater good.
But The war between the different races still continued never to see its end. The ever unaging Elfs, The greedy midgets known for their inventions and crafts the dwarves, The Big and powerfull Giants,The ferocious and wild Beastkins, The kind but vengeful fairies, The underwater Dwellers the Merkins and the most powerful of all, The humans.
Most powerful because, they were the ones who could comprehend the symbols in ways, no race could ever imagine. Their wild imagination and ambition, guiding them up to this day."
Atlas who was listening calmly to his history instructor got a little curious.
"Teacher, If what you said is true then, shouldn't we humans practically rule the world"
The instructor laughed, listening to the ambitious words coming from the prince.
"Ha ha, indeed it would had been, but great power came with great sacrifice. The magic which was a one in a lifetime blessing for the humans also became our curse.
From the moment of our peak, when we were invincible. Every human could comprehend at least 1 or 2 symbols giving them enough power to kill a battalion, which in comparison to other races where people who could utilize the symbols were low, like really low but... due time our birth rate decreased drastically. Children were getting harder to see decade after decade and after some due time, it was confirmed that all the humans on this planet who use magic had less fertility. Pretty depressing. Ain't it?"
Atlas pondered the question and said.
"....yes"
"Cause of that, a human couple has only 3% chance to give birth in their whole life(160 yrs). Sadly it is an irreversible change as all the humans already mutated to the comfort of magic through out the centuries."
The instructor and Atlas kept quiet for a bit. Stopping the sad atmosphere. The instructor closed his book.
"That's it for today your highness, you dont wanna get late for your favourite class do you?"
The atmosphere brightened a little
"Yes instructor, you are right" and with a smile Atlas left his instructor's chamber with anny who was as always following behind, marking the activities done by the prince.
'....hmmm....to think that our race was walking towards its extinction.That's why Human kingdoms have lower population in comparison to other races(Eg: elfs, dwarves, beastkin and merkin who have population in billions). Mean while our total human population amounts to 3.5 million, too low. I will research about this later.'
Putting the subject at the back of his mind he entered his next lecture chamber. All the best lecturers were highered by the king to homeschool Atlas, within the palace. Normally it would be done after a certain age but with Atlas's performance, it was provided early.
'Magic, here I come. Let the lecture begin.'
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"Oh teacher is out of capital for a mission...hmm...ok then, I will self study then."
'Fuck!!!!!!'
The guard notified me and went back to his duty.
"Let's re study some basics. Anny?"
Not even a second and their was already a book on his desk.
'As impressive as always, let's start, never be arrogant enough to skip your own roots. Said by someone important in my past world'
Flip..
....In this world, The higharchy is distinguished through the amount of god symbols one can comprehend and use them for that they need Mana, for which one requires specific bloodlines. which is essential to recognize their affinity towards certain symbols.
Up until now, these 12 different god symbols represents the core of all the elements such as fire, water, air, earth, ice, lightning, green, blood, ether, space, light and darkness.
These elements are categorise to 3 types.
Rank 1: fire, water, air, earth.
Rank 2: ice, lightning, green, blood.
Rank 3 : ether, space, light, darkness.
Each and every elements are birthed from one or more God symbols formulating together.
Flip....
Amongst all living beings, bloodline is categorise in 5 groups.
Basic:
Blood Colour red. Can comprehend 1 - 2 symbols and can channel 25% of his/her total Mana. Mostly commoners have them. Covers 75% of the population.
Average:
Blood color cyan. Can comprehend 3 - 4 symbol, can channel 50% of his/her total Mana. Mostly Soldiers, retainers, lecturers have them. Covers 20% of the population.
High:
Blood color blue. Can comprehend 4 - 6 symbols, can channel 75% of his/her total Mana. Mostly low born nobles to high nobles have them. Covers 4.99% of the population.
Peak:
Blood color Silver. Can comprehend 6 - 10(12) symbols, can channel 100% of his/her total Mana( Can also absorb the surrounding mana ). Only the Royalties have them. Covers 0.0001% of the population.
Supreme:
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GOD:
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Flip...
Even though, bloodline is a vital part to become strong. But Not everything depends on it. It is also possible to have a basic bloodline who can only use 2 God symbols to be strong enough to defeat any other with higher level bloodlines simply by deeper comprehension and proper enlightenment to their respected symbols. it's all about hard work and concentration.
So that's why, Power ranking is not fully measured through Bloodlines but by the level of comprehension and enlightenment they have to their affinity wise God. Compromised from rank F, E, D, C, B, A, S. These ranking system is also used in more categories, not just power but also in other faculties( Kingdom, Cities, Workers, Adventures, Medical,etc)
Among the 12 god symbols 2 of them are forbidden symbols, because of the disaster it could bring if used with out proper comprehension. Only the first generations of kings and queens had fully learned and used it wisely. After that no one even in history of all mankind could still use them.
Thud....
Atlas closed the book and closed his eyes trying to understand and remember all his training and studies
He is a genius but he is not a full on MC with a cheat, like any isekai Main character. He needs his own time to comprehend all his learnings. He may look like a perfect being but to get upto where he is now. It took alot of hard work and brainstorming and mindgames. It was same in his past life and it still is, and with that he will always remain at his peak.
'This world ain't like my piece loving world. It is clear as day to understand that it is dog eat dog world, where constant wars are happening. My loving parents, instructors and my maids may try to hide that fact from me. I mean of course they would, look at me, I am just a 4 year old child.
The only reason human kind are safe because of the overwhelming power we posses, but from the new discovery of our declining population, the peace will slowly fade away. Millions can't handle billions that's the hard fact. At some point quality can't handle quantity... have to think about it later'
Atlas opened his beautiful colorful gorgeous eyes, with his long eyelashes, It was like watching a beautiful morning sun but no one was their to witness it or so he thought, only to see the holy saintess Amelia Herself sitting opposite of him staring at me with a smile.