" . . . Anna of the Dannicus Household that rules the Nexus Galaxy . I look forward to the surprises you're still hiding from me, friend . "
Two beings that had only officially met twice in their lives shook hands on this day under the watchful eyes of two maids, this single hand shake being the beginning of a shocking set of events that would embroil multiple powers of the Dark Universe in chaos!
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The hours passed by as powerful Blessed with unique Traits completed the task of defeating 5 Fiends and bringing their heads back, successfully completing the last stage of the Blessed Imperial Selection .
In this last part of the trial, slightly over half of those that entered were successful, and many were shocked to find out that a prominent Young Master of a powerful household of the Imperial Citadel had somehow faced his death in the Devouring Hells Realm!
Another shocking event that made many Nobles observe closely was the scene where the party of the Imperial Princess and her Guardsmaids could actually be observed to be moving with an unknown Blessed, those that had seen this same scene just 2 days prior spreading this information as soon enough, the identity of the being known as Alexander King began to be talked about .
At this point in time, many were just wondering exactly why this being was hanging around the Imperial Princess, and what authority he had to do so!
"Haha! I welcome the new champions! I welcome you all to the ranks of High Imperials!"
OOOOH!
A bellow could be heard from Master Zeke as he counted the heads of the Fiends brought forward by all the successful Blessed, and he then waved his hands towards the 100 odd Blessed that passed this year's Blessed Imperial Selection, the wave of his hands causing the appearance of a green-gold emblem to appear in front of their eyes .
"This is the Imperial Emblem that grants you an identity as a High Imperial, a sacred identity which comes with important duties!"
The humanoid birdman spoke as his white majestic wings moved in the skies, all the Blessed that successfully passed the Trial being teleported back to the area in front of the shimmering red rift that led to the Devouring Hells Realm between multiple mountain peaks as they now grasped on to their Imperial Emblems .
"There isn't going to be some grand celebration or anything like that to welcome you all as you take on the mantle of High Imperials, but there is going to be a commandment that I will repeat- and it is this commandment you all must etch inside your hearts and follow . "
RUMBLE!
"As High Imperials, it is your job to put your life on the line to protect our Nexus Galaxy, the task of exploring the Dark Universe being something that comes second!"
The strong voice of Master Zeke reverberated throughout the mystical mountainous region as the red rift leading to the Devouring Hells Realm shone menacingly behind him .
"Of course, to usher in the new ranks of High Imperials also means abundant rewards to foster your strength . You will find many resources in the Imperial Emblem that also acts as your identity once you bind it by blood . The second reward will be something granted to every High Imperial . . . the access to the first two floors of the Imperial Library!"
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The eyes of many beings shone as they heard these words, others not being able to contain themselves as they bellowed out their happiness at arriving in this new stage .
"For the Nexus Galaxy!"
"For the Imperials!"
OOOOOH!
Vibrant waves of power released outward as around 100 new High Imperials were added to the ranks of Imperials on this day, Noah implementing himself in the organization ruling the Nexus Galaxy as he was one step closer to completing his goals in this new Galaxy .
The path to completing his second Trait as he stayed true to its name of Protagonist, the goal of taking a central role in the fate of this new Galaxy . . . began now!
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As Noah fully assimilated himself in the Imperial Citadel of the Nexus Galaxy, the party being led by a DELTA-ranked Blessed and multiple Law Masters to check the disappearance of an exploration party finally traversed across the Chaotic Void and reached the location of the signal after a few days had passed .
As many Imperial Vessels floated in the Void, stern faces and confusion were all that could be seen as the powerful DELTA ranked Blessed at the realm of Black Hole spread his essence throughout, but affirmed what everyone was seeing with a grim face- it was the fact that there was nothing in the area that released the Signal!
This meant that the advance party of Imperials were most likely taken down by a moving Entity, which led to the assertion that they were just unlucky enough to have run across a powerful dweller of the void that had a horrible temperament .
"Head back!"
The lead DELTA ranked Blessed who was in the realm of Black Hole said these words as the many Imperial Vessels began to turn back, his gaze staying at the location of the Void where the signal came a bit longer as he noticed a peculiarity that he did not know how to explain .
The Chaotic Void around where the signal should have been . . . was particularly unstable as if a huge change had occurred here recently to make it so . But no conclusions could be drawn from it as the second party sent to check the Signal which was released from the Novus Galaxy turned around!
This incident would be attributed to the wrath of a fearsome entity, and that would be enough to successfully close this chapter as information about this signal would all be archived away in the near future .
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In the grand Nexus Galaxy, a wide array of Realms and Worlds peacefully stayed within .
All of these Realms and Words were in a period of peace and conquest as they were unified under the rule of the Imperials residing in the Brightgold Monarchy Realm .
This realm had the name 'Brightgold Monarchy' because it was founded by a being known as Golden Monarch Brightgold!
Though currently, the ones ruling the Central lands of this Realm and residing in the Imperial Citadel were the Nobles of the Dannicus Household, with the one known as the Imperial Adjudicator at the lead .
The Dannicus Household ruled with an iron fist as much of the success of the Nexus Galaxy could attributed on a whole to this powerful family, the prosperity many beings were seeing today coming from their conquests and actions .
This household was also the one to call themselves Imperials, with different ranks of this name given out to different beings depending on their power!
At the lowest rank, you had the Nobles who could freely claim the singular Imperial Title .
Above it, you had those who could traverse the stars and Galaxies, the High Imperials!
After High Imperials, you had the esteemed Imperial Lords who managed different regions of the Nexus Galaxy, and above them you had the Imperial Rulers that controlled the forces sent through the Universal Rift as well as command posts on other Galaxies .
Standing above all these Imperials was the singular Imperial Adjudicator himself, the Golden Conquer that resided in the Imperial Citadel!
In the Imperial Citadel that served as a command station for many of the things happening around the Nexus Galaxy, one would almost always hear about the most famous establishment aside from the unique Imperial Thunderdomes- it was the location where many beings sought knowledge, the Imperial Library .
This Imperial Library was open to very few beings, and it was restricted only to those holding the title of Imperials!
The first and second floors of this vast Imperial Library could be accessed by High Imperials, with the lowest rank of Imperials only being able to access the first floor .
Only Imperial Lords could access the mysterious Third Floor, and only Imperial Rulers had access to the Fourth Floor!
At this moment, the Imperial Library was receiving an influx of new beings all at once as slightly over 100 new High Imperials were crowned on this day, many of them rushing towards the Imperial Library after they ascertained their treas
ures in the Imperial Emblems .
This was because in the Imperial Library, aside from the vast knowledge about the Nexus Galaxy and the forces surrounding it, one could also find powerful Inheritances of Universal Laws and even techniques left behind by the powerful combatants of the past Era!
The truly smart Blessed knew to also try their hand in mastering Laws, with the true elites being the Imperials who could utilize Traits as well as wield the power of the Universal Laws .
At this moment, Noah was standing in front of the ridiculously huge entrance of the Imperial Library, coming here with the same goal as the many others that had already rushed in .
"Many beings can stumble to learn the universal laws simply based on their talent, but if they have the guidance of techniques, they will comprehend and assimilate laws at rapid speeds . "
The voice of the melodious Imperial Princess rang out beside Noah as she was flanked on both sides by the powerful Maids, Maya and Raya .
This bored Princess that had found a single friend she could talk to in her generation made it so that the four of them came to this Imperial Library together, much of her veiled gaze on Noah as she tried to probe this being that somehow drew great interest from her!
Noah nodded at the words of the Princess as he looked at the two maids who were still staring at him suspiciously, as if they were trying to find whatever means he had hiddenly used to capture the attention of their esteemed Princess .
He looked towards the Princess as he spoke .
"I know the Imperial Library holds vast knowledge and techniques, but which floor might the truly powerful law techniques be held at?"
The eyes of the Imperial Princess twinkled as she replied while taking steps towards the Imperial Library .
"On the first floor, you have the techniques of the normal Universal Laws with millions of books containing knowledge of the Nexus Galaxy . On the second floor, you will find the techniques of the Supreme Laws and knowledge of other galaxies, and it is only until the Third Floor that you come across techniques for Ultimate Laws . "
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Ultimate Laws!
Laws that even his own galaxy did not have the techniques to cultivate, but this Nexus Galaxy that had lived for countless eons held it!
Noah listened to the words of the Imperial Princess as he nearly sighed, repeating the fact that Ultimate Laws were located in the Third Floor, and his title as a High Imperial at this moment only allowed him to access up to the second floor .
The Imperial Princes noticed his forlorn expression as he stared up the Imperial Library, her voice ringing out in a surprised manner .
"You're already trying to jump to Ultimate Laws? You have access to the floors that hold the techniques of all other laws up to Supreme, you should even find great techniques for your comprehension in the law of Aether there . "
Noah nodded at her words as he seemed to be thinking of something else .
"Well you see, I always wanted to learn an Ultimate Law since I am such a genius in lower-tier laws . Now that I'm here, I can't help but feel like it is within my reach but still so far away . "
"Haha!"
A slight laugh escaped from the Imperial Princess as she shook her head while staring at the man who seemed to have missed out on a huge treasure right in front of his eyes, his words speaking about himself like some kind of a genius that could easily comprehend laws . The maids Maya and Raya looked towards him with slight contempt as they thought he was showing off again .
'Hmph, wanting to embark on an Ultimate Law when you haven't even mastered normal or supreme ones? He's definitely a boaster!'
'It won't be so easy for you to show off in front of the Princess . A genius in laws? Ha!'
The thoughts of the two sisters were in sync as they looked at each other, shocking words coming out of the mouth of the Imperial Princess soon after .
"Well if you are so curious about Ultimate Laws and are the genius you say you are, I can grant access to the Third Floor for you just once . "
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Noah's eyes opened wide as he looked towards the veiled figure that he could distinctly feel was smiling with an expression of challenge . It seemed she was curious to see if he was just talking big about wanting to learn Ultimate Laws, and she would even use her status to grant him access so could see exactly what he was made of!
If things were really like that…
"I'll owe you a favor if you can make something like that happen, Princess . "
His eyes twinkled as the veiled figure nodded, the two maids shaking their heads full of complaints as they knew not to speak out once their Princess had made her mind .
With out minding the gazes of the many beings around them, they ascended up the steps of the grand Imperial Library as its golden arched doors were wide open, a thin film of transparent white light being the only thing present!
Noah's new Imperial Emblem shone as he neared and passed through the barrier into the First Floor of the Library with no problems, following the leading Imperial Princess and her maids forward as his eyes looked around him .
All around him, rows and rows of bookshelves could be seen as he could not even ascertain their numbers . Far off in the distance of this first floor, he could notice a glimmering blue portal surrounded by multiple Imperial Guards .
"The Inheritances of normal Laws can be found once you go through that protected blue portal, the same thing being present on the upper floors . "
Maya explained with a cold voice as instead of staying on the first floor, the four of them had begun taking the spiral stairway leading to the second floor . A similar scene as the first floor repeated as Noah saw the essence of space vibrantly permeating through this floor, its size somehow expanded to be even larger than the first floor as it nearly doubled in size even though it did not look like it from the outside .
This second floor should have been the last place he could access, where one would come across Supreme Laws! But he had the powerful Imperial Princess leading the way as her very presence caused murmurs to spread out in the quiet library, many people committing the figure of Noah who was accompanying her to their memory as they planned to find out who he was!
The four of them came upon the spiral stairway leading to the third floor as Noah saw it was protected by a single Blessed, this protector having a vibrant aura at the realm of Black Hole as he blocked the way towards the third floor where only Imperial Lords could access!
He saw the Imperial Princess that came ever so closer to him as his eyes shook, standing aside quickly as he bowed, but his aura also locked towards Noah at the same time .
"Princess…"
His gaze was questioning as he glanced towards Noah, the Imperial Princess waving her hands as a cold voice rang out from her .
"Librarian Shaun . This is my guest, and will be allowed access just this once . "
Her words came out cold and domineering, seeming more like a command to this expert at the Realm of Black Hole as Librarian Shaun nodded while bowing even deeper!
The barrier that only Imperial Lords could cross using their Emblems opened up in front of Noah at this time as he and the three women made their way to the third floor . Shocked gasps and envy could be seen in the eyes of many as they watched this scene, the information systems of many Nobles being put in play on this night as they all went to figure out the identity of the being taken to the 3rd Floor of the Imperial Library by the Princess .
Majestic and ancient were the only words to describe the third floor, being nearly empty as Noah could not sense a single soul on it!
It did not even have any guards stationed at the glimmering portals that shone with a pure green and oppressive dark luster, each of the two portals signifying a different Ultimate Law as they lay on opposing sides of the floor .
"I don't want to make my old man angry so I'll only give you a chance for one or the other . Death or Life, what will it be?"
The voice
of the Imperial Princess rang out sonorously as her veiled figure turned towards Noah, nobody being able to see the expectant eyes under this veil that wondered what surprise this being would have in store for them!
If his words were just lies and he was just boasting in front of her this entire time, she would be very disappointed as she very quickly cut off her connection with this being .
But her eyes were expectant because . . . this person's figure seemed to have an unbounded sense of confidence that simply could not be faked!
As the eyes of the maids and the Imperial Princess honed in on him, Noah turned his face towards the vibrant green and the intense dark portal that led to two different Ultimate Laws .
Life or Death . . . which would it be?!
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The choice was made in an instant as Noah thought about himself and his situation, choosing the Ultimate Law of Life right away!
When it came to defense or offense in this new Galaxy with filled monsters and the unexplored Dark Universe filled with even more terrifying entities, he would choose the option that would increase his defenses and grant more means of protection first before he did anything else .
Thus, his face turned to the right where a vibrant green portal law, the Imperial Princess smiling as she led the way there . She was really curious, was Alexander really the genius he said he was?
They passed the rows of ancient and tightly bound books as they soon came upon the unprotected portal, the Princess and her maids leading the way as they stepped into it right away with Noah following behind .
The scene in front of him changed instantly as he found himself in a unique spatial area, looking around him to see that even though they still seemed to be on the 3rd floor of the Imperial Library, they were in a separate space that still showed their surroundings in a transparent manner .
"This is a different layer of space, but it is still within the third floor of the Library . It's why the you can still observe the books outside of here, but what you want is right ahead…"
The Imperial Princess and her maids looked toward the center of this circular spatial space they were in as Noah's eyes also landed on a grand pedestal that was brimming with essence .
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