Forsaken Land
Returned To This Planet
This is a world where people possess extraordinary powers, our story follows a wealthy heiress from the No. 0 family, also known as the higher being rank, the most prestigious rank of all. Below her are the zenith rank, and then ranks SSS through F.
Sheltered and isolated, she has never socialized nor even stepped outside her family's estate, let alone experienced the vibrant world of parties and gatherings that her peers enjoy.
The only time she ventured out was on her baptism day, the night she was meant to unlock her powers. But her powers were said to be unawakened, an anomaly yet unknown and unrecorded, leading her to be branded a failure and an ordinary being.
That is, until the universal war erupted, a conflict that engulfed all beings. In the aftermath, she, the weakest of them all, was the sole survivor, her family and the other higher beings lost to the war.
She was sent to her mother's home planet, awaiting the day she would reach adulthood and return home to receive a blessing, becoming a child of Quentin, the creator.
Upon her arrival, no one recognized her until she scanned her ID at the entrance, revealing her lineage: the last No. 0, the forsaken child, the weakest of the higher beings, recorded in history as powerless.
Before they could even register her presence, she vanished. But It is known that she has come back.
After receiving her blessing, she activated her power, changing her appearance into that of another being.
Then toured around the city, and ventured into the universal battle of powers arena.
It was a blood-soaked spectacle, where watchers cheered while others mourned the loss of their guardians.
Undeterred, she took her seat in the higher chair and began to observe.
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*opened his eyes* She has come.
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Boss! It's bad! Lady Lucretia has received her blessing but we couldn't locate her, after she stepped out of the Lord's place.
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lock the city! Activate the shield and find her! even if you have to dig to the core of the earth, you must find her.
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Yes, Boss! *ran off to order everyone*
Nicodemus
*handed it over*
Lucretia
Nico, If you enter the Arena, Who would win?
Nicodemus
Upon asserting the fighter's full strength, I could say I would, lady Lucre—
Lucretia
*interrupted* Call me "Lucia". Remember, We're on Earth right now, not in Qeirteb'qet.
Lucretia
Drop the formalities.
Nicodemus
*knelt down* I possibly couldn't do that, my lady.
Lucretia
On Earth, we are equal, and if you don't want us to be caught, drop it.
Lucretia
It's an order, Nicodemus.
Nicodemus
*stood up* Do you... I mean, what do you want to eat, Lucia?
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*arrived at the arena* everyone, don't move! we're here to find someone so please stay seated.
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Maybe it's about the gate incident earlier.
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*going around each room and seats*
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*opened the door to Lucia's room.* Miss, would you please turn around for inspection.
Lucretia
what if I say 'No'?
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Then we will do it by force, Miss.
Nicodemus
*came back* Lucia, here's your fries.
Lucretia
Gim'me! *took the fries*
Lucretia
*looked at the guards* Happy now?
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We apologize, we'll get going now.
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She's not here, go search in the other rooms.
Lucretia
It's okay. *eating fries* want some?
Nicodemus
*stepped back* Unhealthy.
Lucretia
Tsk. *turned around and watched the battle*
Battle Arena
Nicodemus
*stood beside her as she ate her fries.*
Nicodemus
*His eyes scanned the arena, alert for any potential threats.*
Nicodemus
“My Lady,” he said in a low voice, “are you sure about this?”
Lucretia
“What? We're just watching. Aren't we?”
Nicodemus
"Of course, My Lady. Just watching."
Nicodemus
*He paused, glancing at the fries in her hand.* "But please be cautious with the food."
Lucretia
*eating fries* “What's wrong with it?”
Nicodemus
*His eyes narrowed, scanning the arena below.*
Nicodemus
"It's not the food itself, My Lady. It's just... in a place like this, one can never be too careful." He turned back to her.
Lucretia
“Oh please... Also, didn't I say to drop the formalities? Call me Lucia.”
Nicodemus
"As you wish... Lucia." He hesitated, then continued, "I apologize if I'm overprotective.
Lucretia
“You're just doing your job, No problem.”
Lucretia
“Hey, Nico. Who do you think would win between those two guardians?”
Nicodemus
*Nico's gaze snapped back to the arena, his eyes narrowing as he studied the two guardians battling below.*
Nicodemus
"The one with the blue aura, Lucia. He's a SSS-rank with ice manipulation abilities."
Lucretia
“And the other one?”
Nicodemus
*The other guardian, a woman with fiery red hair, unleashed a barrage of flames at her opponent.*
Nicodemus
"She's an SSS-rank as well, but her specialty is fire manipulation."
Lucretia
“So you think she'll lose?”
Nicodemus
*Nico shook his head.*
Nicodemus
"Not necessarily. The outcome depends on their individual skills and strategies."
Nicodemus
He paused, then added, "In a clash between ice and fire, the one who can maintain their focus and adapt to their opponent's attacks will likely emerge victorious."
Nicodemus
*His eyes are back at her*
Lucretia
“I see. Then if you were to clash with Arzhel, who would win?”
Nicodemus
his jaw clenched, "Arzhel is a different story, Lucia. He's a zenith rank guardian, the highest rank below the No. 0 family."
Lucretia
“So, you'll lose?”
Nicodemus
Nico's gaze hardened, a fierce determination flashing in his eyes. "I would give my life to protect you, Lucia. But against Arzhel..."
Nicodemus
He trailed off, his expression grim. "The odds are not in my favor."
Lucretia
“What about me then? If we were to clash...who do you think would win?“
Nicodemus
Nico's eyes widened, a look of shock and disbelief crossing his face. "Lucia, you... you have no powers."
Nicodemus
He shook his head, trying to comprehend her question. "You're the last Number Zero, the heiress to the throne of the higher being, but also the weakest of them all."
Lucretia
“The weakest... or you just can't identify my power with your identification skill?”
Nicodemus
*Nico's eyes narrowed, studying Lucia intently.*
Nicodemus
*His identification ability scanned her, searching for any signs of power.*
Nicodemus
After a moment, his expression shifted from disbelief to confusion. "I... I don't understand.
Lucretia
“What exactly do you not understand?”
Nicodemus
*Nico's brow furrowed, his gaze piercing as he continued to examine Lucia*
Nicodemus
"Your aura... it's completely blank. Like a void. It's impossible for someone from the No. 0 family to have no powers."
Nicodemus
*realized* "You... your power is the void! NIHILIKINESIS."
Lucretia
“Far from enough so no, it's not a sort of kinesis.”
Nicodemus
"I don't understand, why did you hide your power?"
Lucretia
“What powers? I'm powerless, remember?”
Lucretia
*activated her power*
Nicodemus
*confused* "Right. I feel like I'm forgetting something."
Lucretia
“oh please, just continue watching the battle of those guardians.”
The Summon
[Upon Stepping Out Of The Battle Arena]
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"Miss, would you mind coming with us? The Boss, asked you to come with us."
Nicodemus
"Who's your boss?"
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"It's Sir Arzhel Winston Salazar Moore."
Lucretia
"do tell that I'm busy, if he must... Then he'll have to make an appointment."
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"Our Boss..." *stepped forward*
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*paused on his tracks* "Our Boss doesn't like waiting, Miss."
Lucretia
"Well, I don't have time. If he really wants to see me, tell him to come to me himself." *walks off*
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*The guards exchanged uneasy glances, unsure of how to handle the situation. One of them stepped forward, his hand resting on his gun.*
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"With all due respect, my lady, the boss's request is not something we can ignore."
Lucretia
"Handle them if you must." *Standing there eating skewers.*
Nicodemus
*He nodded, as he stepped in front of her, facing the guards.*
Nicodemus
"I'm afraid the lady has spoken. She's not interested in meeting your boss right now."
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*The guards tensed, their hands instinctively reaching for their weapons. The leader, a burly man with a scar across his cheek, spoke up.*
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"This isn't a request, Nico. You know the rules."
Nicodemus
He smirk, "Oh, I know the rules. But I also know that the lady out-ranks your boss by a significant margin."
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The guards hesitated, "We have our orders. We can't just let her walk away."
Nicodemus
"And I have mine. To protect her ladyship from any and all threats. Including those who dare to inconvenience her."
[The tension in the air was palpable, the guards and Nico stared at each other, almost on the brink of escalating into violence. Suddenly, a voice echoed through the hallway, smooth and commanding.]
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"What's going on here?"
Lucretia
Turned around and said, “Ask your loyal guards.”
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The guards snapped to attention, their hands leaving their weapons as Arzhel approached and said, "My Lord Arzhel, Sir."
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*The guards quickly explained the situation to Arzhel. Once they finished, he turned his attention to her.*
Arzhel
"I see, Then let them go. They're the guests of the Empire, We shouldn't disrespect them nor force them."
Nicodemus
*Nico's eyes glared dangerously at him, but he remained silent, waiting for her command.*
Lucretia
"Let's go, Nico. We have other things to do than waste our time here."
Nicodemus
*He nodded, his eyes never leaving the guards as he walked behind her.*
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