The boy had to take a few seconds to register what just happened. He didn't quite understand why his class selection failed.
'What is this 'Divine Bloodline'? What the hell are they talking about?' Frowning visibly, he blinked. 'Is this... Wait, this awfully sounds familiar. I have seen such things happen before. But, they almost always happen in fictional stories. The protagonist would somehow be special and get something only he would ever get. Is this similar to that?'
Although it sounded very comical, Arthur couldn't find another explanation. But, that didn't make it any less shocking.
"It can't be... You have to be joking with me..." The boy muttered as the possibility started weighing on him. The despair flashed in his eyes. "You can't make me the protagonist! I don't want that!! What the hell?!" He yelled.
'No, no, calm down, Arthur. This can't be true. It must be some kind of feature that came with the capsule since it's a deluxe version. I'm sure everyone else is getting a special class. I can't be the only one.' He tried to calm down with a nervous laugh. 'I don't want to be a protagonist-like person, please.'
As much as Arthur was a fan of fictional stories, he was never really someone who liked protagonists. Most of them had this perfect ideology of being the hero at every moment and trying to save everyone. However, he personally didn't think that was something he wanted to be.
Arthur simply wanted to play the game and do whatever he wanted. Saving others was never something on his list.
"Oh man, this is such a horrible situation. Sigh..." Running his hand through his hair. "Well, this nonsense has been forced down my throat so I can't do anything. God! Why did you do me like this? I'm nothing but a small fry that wants some fun!
'Blood Monarch', you could've not chosen something that doesn't sound like the fantasy of a 7-year-old boy?'
However, he naturally received no response.
"Oh well, if that's how it's gonna be, fine. I don't care anymore. I will take this stupid class." With a low grumble, Arthur tapped on the class.
[Class: Blood Monarch
Description: The Blood Monarch is the ruler of all that is living. With a swipe of his hand, blood moves and stops. He is invincible in battle, boasting horrifying close-range and far-range abilities that can wipe out an entire army.
(Basic abilities):
Blood Eater: Absorbs a percentage of the dead target's stats upon usage.
Blood Claw: Create a claw out of blood, that could be used in fights. It lasts 20 seconds and can be used multiple times.
(Basic Items):
Sanguine Blade: A red cursed sword that deals physical damage and has a chance to heal the wielder a portion of the damage dealt
Blood Hero's Ring: A ring symbolizing glory, granting a small boost to Presence.
Stat distribution:
Health: 12
Strength: 12
The sight was a little familiar. "The world..."
"Welcome to the world of 'Divinity Online' or 'The Divine Realm' as it is called."
"The Divine Realm..." Arthur muttered the name as he kept looking around him. 'Looks very Divine to me. It's almost like I just entered some kind of sacred world.'
"The Divine Realm has existed for millions of years. Its size is unknown for its inhabitants as no one has reached the end of it yet. However, what is certain is that this world had secrets far beyond what anyone can comprehend." The Angel explained as she lifted her fingers up. "However, this world hasn't always been like this."
*SNAP*
The moment she snapped her fingers, the scenery beneath Arthur suddenly changed to something far darker. The sky turned a terrifying shade of red and the green land became a barren wasteland. He could see fire and destruction everywhere.
"..." The boy frowned. 'War?'
Beneath him, countless creatures seemed to be in a raging battle. The sound of screams and blood being shed filled his ears as massive abominations blasted everything into smithereens. Screeches of unknown origins echoed everywhere.
"Thousands of years ago, the Divine Realm was submerged in complete chaos. War ensued between all the races and countless souls died. All for one single purpose." Fermen said.
"What purpose?"
"Look behind me." She said.
Since he had been focused on everything happening beneath him, Arthur didn't realize the presence of something truly captivating behind Fermen. In the far distance, he saw a gigantic structure that pierced the sky and reached beyond the clouds.
The structure looked man-made, but its existence alone perhaps contradicted that idea. The giant tower-like structure was so tall, that it put everything humans built to shame. With his eyes alone, Arthur could see that the tower was dozens of kilometers long.
"What is that?" He asked with a curious look.
"That is one of 7 unique towers. They are called 'The Shard Towers'. Inside that tower is one of the Great Shards, left behind by a dead God."
"..." Arthur listened carefully to Fermen's explanation.
*SNAP*
The Angel then snapped her fingers again and the scenery changed. Right in Arthur's retina, 7 figures completely clouded in darkness appeared out of nowhere.
"A very long time ago, A supreme entity created this world, and with it, seven Gods were born. Since each God was supreme in their own right, their powers were naturally unimaginable. So, to make sure nobody tries to steal that power, each God hid their power in a Shard away from anyone's eyes. With that, a long Age of peace started.
These Gods ruled their own people and regions, spreading peace and prosperity everywhere. Until one day..."
As Arthur was examining these unknown figures, Fermen continued explaining. But, when she reached that point, her voice grew more serious, and along with it, the seven figures vanished like mist.
"The Gods vanished never to be seen again."