171 Visit to the 'True' Homeland
֍ 1st of June 2008 ֍
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A great deal of changes occurred over the month in the Spatial Ark Star World and on Earth.
The influence of a Divine Source and Essence within the Space allowed for the creation of various need resources that contained the energy to influence the strength of Gods.
Humans could achieve some sort of success and gain heavenly powers, but it depended on the person wielding the material and its form.
Esmond worked with the High Dwarf Grandmaster Halkgon Starforge to use the newly created Divine Primordiam Steel to create a nanotech orb to adjust his Primordial Cell Nanotech.
It didn't the two long before they created the object that Esmond absorbed to adjust his Powered Armour Suit.
To his surprise, Esmond achieved metamorphosis symbiosis with technology and Divine materials through a new Divine ability, that also became enhanced by the Primordial Prince of Chaos to stabilise his mental prowess and personality before it merged into something else.
Igdra used this time to change her existence into a greater version of itself and influenced the source of her Universal Sentient Spring.
As the World Tree took on a Divine form, the Primordial Áine Spirit turned into Divine Primordial Guardian Áine, granting Igdra the ability to take physical form without exerting a constant supply of energy to keep its physique from disappearing.
Igdra and Esmond used this time to create their first Heavenly City which could start accepting souls as per their laws of entry to the city.
Because the Gates to the Pantheon was created at Primordial Peak, the entire mountainous region became a holy region of land.
Igdra reshaped the mountains to create a border for the main mountain, Primordial Peak, which became the centre point of a holy city, but its size easily took up 8 million square kilometres.
While most of it was covered in a forest, a city the size of the Singaporean nation was created with a both a nature and technological element.
The twist existed in harmony because of Esmond's ability through symbiosis which allowed for a unique city that helped him realise the vision for his Heavenly City.
Even though he worked beside Igdra, the Heavenly City was formed through symbiosis of nature and technological elements.
Vines that littered across the city skyline along the golden marble pillars and structures could light up and sparkle as electrical light.
Operational through computing systems, Esmond and Igdra created a Heavenly City that was unique compared to the culture and history of other mythologies.
Though he incorporated various ideas and cultural aspects like the building style and foods, Esmond and Igdra worked to create a fair and peaceful city that accepted the willing people.
Similarly, they worked on creating an Underworld City that worked on rehabilitating people into good souls that were worthy of the Heavenly City.
Because Earth was connected to the Spatial Ark Star World through the roots of the World Tree, Esmond started receiving souls of the dead.
It turned out that the broken Gate in Antarctica didn't allow for souls to rest in peace after death unless they passed away with a clear conscious.
But now that access was restored to Higher and Lower Divine Planes, Esmond had the A.I Spirits undergo a Divine transformation.
This included the recreation of quantum computers and servers with Divine materials, changing the A.I Spirits into Celestial A.I Egos.
Esmond was surprised to learn that they could form their own cities in both the Heavenly and Underworld Plane.
It was like another world much similar to the Mainland of the Spatial Ark Star World, so the Celestial A.I Egos found no issue managing the different Planes.
Their performance however expanded to the point each of the formerly basic A.I Spirits, became Intermediate version of their past form.
Because they could each create life that contained a symbiosis of nature and technology, Esmond the Celestial A.I Egos all created their own bodies.
Everyone desired their own physical form, including Carter who was vastly stronger with the ability to turn planets into planetary ships that could travel through deep space.
There weren't any plans to turn the planets into bioships, so Carter focused on creating a grand Heavenly Plane as resources continued to pour out through Igrdras Divine World Tree roots.
Kane, Vaazakra and the other Celestial A.I Egos started creating their own lifeforms to help their own existence and workload, from humans that were capable of taking on administrative roles to fighters able to take on a warriors role.
Layla, Amelia, and May also formed Divine Cores and Physiques that gained them access to the Heavenly Plane to see the Esmond's Pantheon take form.
No one was chosen to take any particular seat in the Pantheon itself since it was formed on its own.
As more souls entered the Underworld and Heavenly Plane, the grand foundation was set in place for the Primordial Pantheon.
Essentially Esmond needed to gain the support and devotion of the people in the Underworld and Heavenly Plane to create his own Pantheon.
Only then could be truly become a God.
But as the Heavenly Plane expanded and grew larger, the mountain valley where the Primordial Pantheon would take root started to show itself.
The same occurred in the Underworld Plane as the foundation was setting itself up to build the Underworld Court.
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Igdra created dozens of Divine Races from Arch Primordial Elves, High Dwarves, Fairies and Spirits to fester out into the Two Planes while spreading the message of Esmond's Primordial Chaos Church.
This helped the progression of the Primordial Pantheon and Court, but it still wasn't enough since Esmond's existence was quite potent and power, so it required more faith to create the two Godly structures.
Esmond didn't use his rewards to activate the Roman Gods and Ancient Rome Pantheon, as he wanted to see the counterpart of Earth through the Antarctica gate.
A small crew from the Southern Ocean Island nation of the Septum Aecors of the Terra Kingdom went searching for the broken gate based on Carter's estimations of this rough location.
While they hadn't found anything, Esmond worked to increase the elegance and craftsmanship of the Star Alcazar.
After the Ark Alliance and Obadia Fleet dropped off the captured Pirates and received their bounty which rewarded the Ark Alliance with 100 million Tartarus Credits.
It wasn't too much in the grand scheme of things, but Esmond knew it was more than enough for now.
Members of the Ark Alliance went and created a profile with the Mercenary Association in the hopes to gain some tasks for the group to complete.
Kane and Vaazakra took the time out to connect with the frail internal network of the Tartarus Zone that was distorted by the Space Anomaly Quakes.
They believed it would be better to establish their own safe communication network across the Zone, and one that could be commercialised.
The 100 million Tartarus Credits went into creating the network business, with Esmond taking the time out to help.
Gifted with the Primordial Prince of Chaos Class, Esmond sensed the deep underlying power that created the Tartarus Zone space anomaly.
Esmond realised it was created by someone on person and therefore a controllable area of space.
Over the course of the month of May, Esmond didn't find any method to control the entire Tartarus Zone but travelling and operating in the space anomaly became easier for the Ark Alliance and Obadia Fleet.
Spokespersons for both sides tried to find a middle ground to establish the Obadia Fleet under the Ark Alliance, but no definitive agreement was made.
Leaders of the Obadia Fleet wanted to see the Star Alcazar before joining the Ark Alliance on a permanent basis.
Esmond rather accepted their decision and helped his Ark Alliance gain a small foothold in the Zone, quickly building Ark Transport & Resources into a trustworthy corporation.
But it was far from being enough to gain Ark Alliance the authority and power it wanted to achieve.
Yet the best news of the past month was the Emperor of Atlaesus accepting Esmond's hand to safely move the Empire into the Spatial Ark Star World.
Zaro and the other members of the Atlaesus Group explained to the heads of the noble Houses that the Space was vital for the future of the Empire.
Video evidence and physical proof helped persuade the nobles and Emperor of Atlaesus to accept the Spatial Ark Star World as their new home.
Igdra was ready to move the hidden continent into the Spatial Ark Star World but held off for Esmond to see the land before it became affected by the Spaces power.
Daniel and Ruby also wanted to show their son around his homeland, if it would disappear into the vast space of the Spatial Ark Star World soon enough.
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"… I expected 'Elegance', but this is… just amazing!" Esmond praised his true homeland after seeing the golden landscape of the Imperial Capital City.
Mixed with the natural flora of the continent, including the natural aura brought along by Igdra, Esmond could sense the people respected their land and culture with pride, which was seen by the clean streets and healthy citizens.
Riding in a carriage that contained the draconic Coat of Arms Rosie created for the Sicarius Clan that incorporated both dragons, Frigus and Spina.
Rath and Ace were incorporated too.
Ace was even leading the carriage with both dragons flying above the exquisitely crafted carriage that was built by Grandmaster Halkgon and a Master Artisan Arch Primordial Elf.
It drew plenty of eyes as it entered the Imperial Capital City as the carriage continued onto the Imperial Palace.
Nobles who were walking along the streets couldn't imagine who the craftsmen were to design and build such a beautiful carriage.
Even the imposing nature of the Direwolves drew the attention of the citizens and nobles, who hoped to see a small glimpse of the nobleman in the carriage.
"*Sigh* You didn't need to bring along the Direwolves to show off, Esmond." Amelia sternly said, while slightly annoyed that Esmond was behaving brashly.
"Leaving them behind in the Space would have been better.
Now the leaders of the noble Houses will try to get closer with you and my damn babies!" May pouted, clearly furious with Esmond.
"Oh, come on.
They barely get to spend time with me anymore.
At least let me bring them to visit my homeland.
You girls stopped Frigus and Spina coming along you know.
Plus, they are pulling the other carriages, with the rest of our family."
"Ohh please, Esmond!
Frigus and Spina aren't here for good reason!
They are dragons!
In no shape or form should they appear before the people, especially when you're meeting the Emperor for the first time." Layla didn't bother to hold back and disciplined Esmond, even though the man wanted to just enjoy his day away from the Spatial Ark Star World.
"… I should have just left you girls in another carriage and brought Carter along with me..." Esmond pouted.
'"Shut up Esmond."' The girls said in unison, instantly shutting Esmond up, who decided to gaze out the window instead and watch the city whiz past his eyes.
Dressing in a regal attire in the colours of the Septum Aecors of the Terra Kingdom, Esmond's Divine Primordiam Steel sword and crown glowed gently, as it resonated with Esmond's emotions and aura.
'… So… this is 'Home'…' Esmond thought to himself as he looked at the people who would be relying on him in the future to safeguard their lives and existence.
As he thought about his bloodline and ancestry, Esmond's family in the Imperial Palace was running wild, as his mother and grandmother raced around the great palace to make sure everything was perfect.
Nothing could be out of place for their Esmond.
Even the Imperial Knights and Army of the Empire was present to help out, resulting in tens of thousands of people moving around the Imperial Palace.
"Where the hell are the Crimson Roses?!
Daasi!!
Answer me!!"
"How would I know?
I'm busy setting up the bar and restocking the future heir's preferences!!
Leave me alone!"
"Somebody find the Empress!!
She needs her scarf that was gifted to her by Lady Mei!"
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Daniel and the Emperor were also running around, not knowing what to do as their personal aides and Knights dragged them around helplessly.
"Emperor, we need to move now otherwise we will be late and unable to meet the future heir!"
"Right!
Son, where's my gift for my grandson?!
Oh God! Don't tell me you haven't organised anything?
Why the hell have I made you my damn Crown Prince?!
Johilem!! We must head over to the treasury and find something appreciate for Esmond immediately!"
"Yes!! Yes!!
As you say, Your Majesty!" Daniel watched on with his mouth agape, unable to say a word.
Johilem and the Emperor's aide were all too eager to
"… Do you think I'm so helpless father that I would forget to organise a gift for my precious son…?" Daniel whispered to himself, yet his aides and Knights could only sigh helplessly.
They all prayed that the future heir had strength to stand up to the Emperor, unlike their Crown Prince who faltered too often in front of his father.
But as the family members raced around to fix up any small issues before Esmond and the others arrived, noblemen that arrived to greet the future heir were absolutely terrified by the effort of work placed into celebrating the heir's arrival.
Some nobles worried their gifts wouldn't be prestigious enough for Benedict, while those who'd spent time over in the Spatial Ark Star World had given their Houses a heads up to prepare the right items.
House Yi largely grateful to Sung for bring them news about Esmond, which allowed the House Leaders to organise a wide range of gifts.
In Zaro and Geneviève's case, they were helping the rest of the Branch House members support the Imperial family with Esmond's arrival.
They were excited for the more intimate late night family party, after the noble Houses left for the evening.
Since it was only around 11 am and lunch was going to be set up by the Imperial House, the Branch House of Atlaesus were making sure everything was ready for the garden lunch event.
Rian Atlaesus'nov of House Atlaesnov was making sure the Imperial Knights and the Atlaesnov Knights guarded the garden area down to each straw of fertile grass.
Kristoff also helped program the Aerial Combat Drones to cover the entire Imperial Palace without room for external intrusion.
He also partook in the decorations and added elements of the Atlaesusian Syndicate around the Garden to surprise Esmond and the others who were part of the group playing Stellar Wars.
Of course, plenty of the other noble children wanted to join the exclusive group once rumour got out about Stellar Wars, but the lack of Full Body Dive Gears available to be sold outside of the Space was too few.
Kristoff and the others new that would change soon enough so they hoped to use the lunch party to recruit the remaining youth of the Houses into the Syndicate.
