Chapter 132: Creator’s Realms and win the Budokai?

Chapter 132: Creator's Realms and win the Budokai?

(Arthur POV)

I didn't think these ghosts would get into trouble.

According to Puffy and the others who escaped unscathed, they'd encountered a powerful member of the Solarus Church.

Looking at Diddy and the few who were injured, I saw their already transparent appearance had dimmed further.

"What do we do, boss? They're disappearing!" Puffy said fearfully.

I shook my head. I didn't think I'd be using this magic so soon.

"No worries, guys. They'll be fine," I said.

Puffy and the others still looked afraid, seemingly doubting my words.

With a thought, I activated {Rose Magic}. My palm suddenly exuded a rosy colour, which I directed towards Diddy and the others.

Rose petals drifted towards the ghosts, eliciting surprised expressions.

"This..." Diddy and the others realized they were gradually healing. Their ghostly essence returned to normal.

"Wow!" Puffy exclaimed.

In just seconds, Diddy and the others were fully healed.

"This is amazing!" Diddy exclaimed.

I'd used about five thousand magical power, so I immediately stopped. It was tiring.

"You guys are okay now," I said.

"You're amazing, boss!" Daddy exclaimed in astonishment.

"Yeah, that was cool!" The others murmured.

Diddy said, relief evident in his tone, "I thought I was about to die for a second time!"

They looked at me with amazement before I admonished, "You guys should stop getting into trouble. You almost died a second time!"

"We won't misbehave anymore, boss!" The ghosts said in unison.

"Alright, go rest and stop pranking people for now." I waved my hands. The ghosts, still grateful, thanked me, but I shooed them away and they left.

I shook my head. Seriously.

I hadn't expected those ghosts to get into trouble, let alone encounter a powerful Solarus member. They were lucky I could help.

***

(3rd Person POV)

Dragon Ball's volume 2 hit select stores in Horn City, selling out within hours of its release. Its popularity immediately contributed to Arthur's entertainment system points.

Two days prior, "Dragon Ball" had debuted in Empirica, gaining instant popularity. Within 48 hours, stores were struggling to keep it in stock.

The manga brought a novel experience to Empirican readers, who were already clamoring for volume 2.

In his office, Arthur's entertainment points finally reached 69 million.

'With Dragon Ball's huge success, it's time to level up the ring and activate the Creator's Realms,' Arthur thought.

Without hesitation, he purchased the upgrade for the {Devourer Ring}, increasing its storage to 10 million magical points.

Arthur raised an eyebrow at the two versions listed, finding it intriguing.

He chose Dragon Ball without much deliberation.

The interface transformed into a main menu:

[New World]

[Save]

[Load]

[Options]

"Interesting..." Arthur mused, stroking his chin. He explored the options, discovering he could select his preferred language, attire, and hairstyle.

After customizing his appearance, Arthur returned to the main menu. The 'Save' and 'Load' options were empty.

"What's this for?" he wondered aloud. A new panel appeared, offering an explanation.

Arthur read it out, "You can save your progress in the fiction world. If you load the save file, you will return to the world as if you hadn't left at all." He nodded appreciatively. "Very useful."

With that, Arthur tapped "New World". A wave of disorientation hit him, far more intense than any portal travel he'd experienced.

***

Arthur awoke, shaking his head to clear the disorientation. He found himself in a lush forest under a vivid blue sky dotted with picturesque clouds.

"Am I finally in the Dragon Ball world?" he muttered to himself.

A system notification flashed before his eyes:

[System Mission: Legend of the Tenkaichi Budokai!]

[The Tenkaichi Budokai, the greatest martial arts tournament in history, is about to begin. As a hidden warrior from another world, you must enter and win the 21st Tenkaichi Budokai using only your martial arts skills—no magic allowed.]

"21st Tenkaichi Budokai?" Arthur's interest piqued. "So I'm at the beginning of the Dragon Ball story..."

He stood up, a smile spreading across his face. With a thought, wings sprouted from his back, and he took to the sky.

Here, he could do everything he wanted without caution. Unlike his world, where powerful and potentially divine beings lurked in the shadows, Arthur knew the lay of the land in this realm.

This was his chance to unleash his true power, honed through months of hard work. No need to hold back or hide his abilities.

Arthur descended upon a nearby city, his wings drawing immediate attention from the civilians below.

"Woah! Look, a person has wings!" exclaimed onlookers, their voices a mix of awe and surprise.

The crowd on the streets buzzed with excited murmurs.

"Mommy, can I fly like that handsome man too?" a young girl asked, tugging at her mother's sleeve. The woman hastily pulled her daughter away as Arthur glided down towards them.

Landing softly, Arthur glanced around. "It feels different here..."

A chubby man approached him, seemingly unafraid. "Hey there! First time I've seen someone flying! How'd you get wings on your back?"

Arthur, recognizing the man as a typical Dragon Ball background character, decided to focus on his goal. "Hey, do you know where the Tenkaichi Budokai is being held?"

"Tenkaichi Budokai?" The man pondered for a moment. "I believe it's on Papaya Island, about that way." He pointed in a specific direction.

Arthur flashed a grateful smile. "Thanks!" With that, he took to the skies once more, heading towards Papaya Island.

As he soared away, Arthur couldn't help but marvel at the simplicity of this world. The people's easy acceptance of his supernatural abilities, their willingness to help - it was refreshingly different from the complexities of his own reality. Yet, he knew better than to underestimate this world. The upcoming tournament would surely test his limits, magic or no magic.