Many different organizations existed in the multiverse. Even if one took only the ones spanning across multiple universes, there were many. These organizations’ structures and goals all varied widely—their ideology and vision were all their own.Those with gods at the helm often had the beliefs of their god placed front and center. Some were more akin to churches and religions, while others were closer to companies. Yet even in those, the members held a deep respect and even faith for their godly leader. It all came down to respecting the powerful, and none were more powerful than the gods.For anyone to join these organizations, they had to offer something—the most basic, of course, being a place to belong, comrades to rely on, and protection from the myriad dangers of the multiverse. On top of that, they also provided status and social standing, making the high-ranking members respected, even if it wasn’t for their own personal power. In other words, it allowed the weak to become st

Duskleaf nervously observed the young human as he appeared to sleep within the barrel. He knew that he was not in slumber, however. He was deep within his own soul. His Truesoul, even. A domain where no outside force could interfere or peer in."Relax. Jake is stronger than you know," the Malefic Viper said to comfort his worried disciple. However, he had to admit that even he had some small doubts. The god believed that he had a good understanding of Jake, but one could never be entirely sure. The fact that he couldn’t provide any guidance or help was also infuriating. He couldn’t even see what was happening in detail.What Jake was currently experiencing, only he and the system would ever know. But whatever it was, it was something that would inevitably lead to change—a choice. What would emerge when he awakened would still be Jake, but the Viper could only hope it was his friend that returned—if he even woke up.Records carried power. They carried history. To reach above your stati

Sitting down around the table, the Viper finally brought out the owed bottle of booze. Duskleaf didn’t appear particularly interested but nevertheless joined them with a glass."I promised to answer a few questions, so here we are," the Viper said, opening the conversation. “Just know that there are things I cannot or will not tell you. Some because the system isn’t a fan, and some because the knowledge will do you more harm than good.”"I guess first of all… how the hell do you even know things?” Jake asked. “Things about Earth and such. At first I thought it was just a god thing, but Duskleaf looks like a big question mark whenever you make a reference or a joke?" It wasn’t really valuable information, just something that had been irking him."Didn’t see that question being the first. See, I don’t know everything! There are a lot of skills out there. As you no doubt know, the system can give you access to knowledge and Records, and I happen to have a skill that allows me to know thi

Laying on his bed, the old man opened his eyes ever so slightly—an action that clearly required a lot of energy from him, as he closed them once more soon after. He was still alive, but he knew that he would soon join his wife.The passage of time had no mercy as it continued its march. His wrinkles were only getting deeper, and his old bones weaker by the day. It had been months since he had left his bed, and any action was hard now. But such is death.Throughout his life, he had never believed that he would one day die in a bed. He had lived an exciting life and had few regrets, if any at all.Opening his eyes once more, he stared at the flowers at his bedside. A slight smile crept to his lips as he remembered his wonderful great-grandchild that had brought them earlier that day… or was it yesterday? He didn’t remember. His memory wasn’t what it used to be.One hundred and seven years. That was how long the man had lived. Two world wars, one where he fought for his country until the

The sun hung above as it shone upon the serene lake. The sky was blue, inviting everyone to bask in the warmth outside and enjoy the weather. Everything appeared utterly ordinary at first glance. Until it wasn’t.The surface of the lake erupted as a giant maw emerged. In the mouth of the enormous fish was a several-meters-long insect that had been invisibly surfing along the surface of the water only moments earlier.The fish looked like a giant bass. Its teeth were far more prolonged and sharper than expected, and the sheen from their sharpness only amplified by the glittering droplets of water. Despite its size and jaw-strength, it failed to shut its maw tight.Four powerful legs of what had been a small water strider before the system held it open. At the same time it opened its tiny mouth and let out a blast of water straight down into the mouth of the beast that had tried to eat it. In a turn of events where the hunter became the hunted, the fish was bisected into two pieces by a