Leaving the shop, they moved through the shadows, as many were distraught by the dreadful failure of two of Orario's strongest Familia.
With the news, it made it easier to enter the Guild through a secret passage. At the end of the long passage of tunnels, Fels turned to him.
"Are you ready to meet the founder, Cirrus?"
"I'm as ready as anyone could be. Also is there not a secret passage closer to the shop?" "There is but... One cannot be to careful."
'Guess they didn't remain hidden for so long without being extra cautions.'
They placed their hands on the wall. The whole corridor glowed, and the wall opened. Fels walked through first, and Cirrus walked behind them.
They walked for a while through the corridors of this secret passage. Seeing how Fels appeared it made sense that they would have these secret ways of travel.
"Did you build these tunnels Fels?" Cirrus asked.
"I did. I had a lot of time on my hands."
"Neat. So um... are we there yet?" "Close."
They walked for another of handful of minutes before Fels opened up a door and the feeling of fresh breeze hit him. He stepped out from the secret passage and into a dark room only illuminated by four tall torches. There upon a venerated stone throne meant for one prepose and one person—one god of gods, a God-King who was the first of Heaven to arrive in the mortal world, Gekai, with their own two feet, Ouranos.
Cirrus felt as though he had stepped into another world as he looked up to meet Ouranos's azure eyes. His whole demeanor and presence was as overwhelming as the sky is blue, that was of course because of their divinity, an aura that lets one know that the person they are talking to is a god.
'I can see how so many would respect and even fear him.' Cirrus thought. 'It's like I'm staring at a little piece of the blue sky with his divinity... So far he hasn't said anything about my status as a reincarnator... Let's hope he never brings it up. Still why did Ouranos even decided to remain here?'
'He was to the titans to what Cronus was to the gods, a tyrant. Oh, maybe he decided to be the Big Brother-type and watch over the gods so they don't act up? His status as a god of the sky would help him in doing this.'
Being one of the very first gods to descend on Gekai to aid humanity in its fight against the monsters. Eventually, he would take up the role of administrator to watch over the world and its gods from his solitary throne beneath the Guild he established, keeping at bay the monsters from escaping the Dungeon. In a sense he is this world's equivalent to a large security system keeping tabs on the gods. "He has grown up well, Fels, but why did you bring him here?" On his throne Ouranos spoke with a even but overpowering tone.
Fels knelt, as did Cirrus, imitating Fels.
"I brought him here so he could help us. He wishes to be an adventurer. "
"And you wish for me to grant him my Falna? You know, in the many centuries of service, I do not grant that Fels. If he wishes for power, then he can--"
Cirrus spoke up, cutting Fels off with a very clear and confident tone of voice.
"Lord Ouranos. I apologize for interrupting you, but I do not seek political power. From what I read, it is utterly meaningless for a human such as I with a short lifespan to wield. I also do not wish for the power to govern. What I want is the power that will allow me to live a life I can say is full and hopefully does not affect others negatively. There will be foes that will try to overthrow this hierarchy now that Zeus and Hera no longer have the power to keep themselves on top. In the coming times, you will need as much help as you can. Fels may be powerful in their own right, but in the power vacuum that is to come soon, this will be a turbulent time filled with powerful people. "
"…" he sat quietly looking down at Cirrus with his azure eyes before blinking. "You speak the truth, Cirrus; your intelligence surpasses your age."
"Then Lord Ouranos…" Fels looked up at him.
"Yes, for the time ahead of this city, it will be embroiled in dark times. Come Cirrus Zephyr, may your strength aid us in keeping any form of peace." Cirrus walks up to Ouranos, and his figure was far larger up close.
"Turn your back, kneel, and show me your bareback."
Cirrus does just that and he feels a warm droplet fall on his back before Ouranos ran his finger across his back and then he felt his body get stronger. Ouranos noticed that Cirrus was a bit tense.
"It is done, Fels." He drew his finger back onto the armrest of the stone throne.
Fels quickly gave him a piece of paper, and he placed it on Cirrus's back before giving it to him right after.
"So … " Cirrus felt a wave of relief wash over him looking at that sheet of paper. "This is my status, huh?" Cirrus Zephyr
Lv. 1
Strength: I0
Dexterity: I0
Magic: I0
Endurance: I0
Agility: I0
[Dia Chrysomallos] (Exousía, Adorn).
Super Short Chant. Enchant Type.
Increases speed of Growth.
When on the border of Life and Death, all parameters will drastically increase.
There was nothing that denoted him of being reincarnated. Though the skill he got is one he couldn't help but say was a cliche of many web novels.
"These seem rather … powerful?" He says as he carefully reads it all through.
"Indeed, particularly that skill of yours… a skill that increases one's growth." Said Ouranos with his stoic expression.
"May I see?" Fels said. "Sure." Cirrus hands Fels the paper.
Fels reads the paper as he puts his shirt back on. If they had a face Cirrus was sure it would be one of shock.
" … It would seem your heritage has given you a blessing, Cirrus," Fels said as they burns the paper.
"Then my parents had these?"
"I do not know, but given that magic is divided into two types, Congenital and Acquired Magic."
"Then my magic is because of my ability?"
"Yes, seeing as your mother is…" Fels stopped before changing the subject. "Cirrus, let us see what your magic does tomorrow. You have remembered the chant, correct?" "I did."
"Then let us go."
Fels and Cirrus gave a respectful bow to Ouranos before leaving, using the secret tunnels.