Cosmic Ruler

Inside his room, Jake couldn't contain his excitement. But first he decided to read the letter his dad has given him, He eagerly opened the letter from his father and the book he had given him. The letter, in typical Reynold fashion, contained a funny remark.

"Dear Jake,

Remember, in the pursuit of knowledge and power, always use protection – especially when experimenting with magic on girls. Don't want any little magicians running around too soon.

Best of luck and make us proud!

With love,

Dad"

Jake chuckled at his father's humorous advice. Reynold always had a way of lightening the mood.

Turning his attention to the book, "The Art of Annihilation," Jake's eyes widened with curiosity. It seemed like a serious and profound read. Opening the book, he found detailed illustrations and explanations of a potent Spirit Core Art – the Annihilation Art.

The Annihilation Art was a rare and powerful Spirit Core Art focused on destruction. As the name suggested, it was designed to annihilate anything in its path. The art comprised two stages – external and internal destruction.

External Destruction:

This stage allowed the practitioner to channel destructive energy outward, affecting the physical world. It could be used to shatter objects, break barriers, or unleash devastating attacks on enemies.

Internal Destruction:

The more advanced stage involved manipulating the destructive energy internally. Practitioners of the Annihilation Art could use this stage to disrupt and disintegrate the internal structures of objects or living beings. It was a fearsome ability that could be employed strategically in battles.

Jake understood his father's purpose in giving him this art, He wants him to derive a mana core version of this art, But Jake don't have to go through any such hassle thanks to his origin core, which also has Spirit or Aura energy inside it.

With a grin, Jake envisioned a fusion of the destructive force described in the Annihilation Art with the innate properties of his Origin Core. It was a thrilling prospect. 

Jake put it aside and used the Soul Gear 5, wearing it he laid down on the bed, and said the word 'Connect'.

The Jake said those words a timer stated , seeing the timer Jake closed his eyes, and then only after he heard the 'Welcome' word he opened his eyes.

Opening his eyes he found himself inside a white space, he himself is floating around, then suddenly a small fairy appeared in front of him and said.

"Hello, I am Layla, your guide, now would you like to customize your appearance?" Layla the butterfly wing fairy asked him.

"Of course" Jake nodded and then Layla waved her hand and a mirror appeared in front of Jake.

"You can make two avatars at maximum, first with your original core and second with a core you would like to experience" Layla said.

"I see, then make one Mana core and other...hmm, which core is most suitable for Necromancy?"Jake said and then asked.

"Necromancy, Huh?, It's Abyssal and Blood Core, they are most compatible with Necromancy arts" Layla crossed her hands listening to Jake and then said.

"Hmm, then make two avatars with this cores, First the mana core will be Human.." Jake then began to customize his character and then Two avatars appeared in front of him.

One is Human, with Black hair and Blue eyes, with Man core and other is Vampire with Red eyes and white hair and Abyssal core.

"Their names would be Lux and Dusk" Jake said and then his character creation got completed.

"Now you are done, choose one of the options next :-

1. World's End

2. Arena

3. Custom Pvp " Layla said then presented him some choices.

With a decisive nod, Jake selected Dusk, his Vampire avatar with the Abyssal Core, and chose to enter the virtual world of World's End. As he confirmed his choice, a surge of excitement and anticipation coursed through him.

The transition to World's End was seamless. In an instant, the surroundings changed from the White space to a bustling place.

Jake looked left and right and saw many people going in and out of portals like things.

"Hmm. So what is to do in this world?" Jake mumbled and then open the interface and stated scrolling it, trying to find relevant information.

After some time of finding Jake understood, what kind of place World's End is, It's basically a kingdom building Game, 

World's End, the kingdom-building game, offered players like Jake a captivating journey from a humble village to a vast and powerful empire. Here's a glimpse of how the game unfolds:

**1. Village Stage:

Players begin with a small village, surrounded by lush landscapes and fertile fields. The primary goal is to establish a sustainable community, gather resources, and ensure the well-being of the villagers.

Ranks: At this stage, players can achieve ranks such as Village Novice, Village Steward, and Village Builder as they develop and expand their settlements.

2. Town Stage:

As the village thrives, it evolves into a bustling town. New structures, markets, and facilities are unlocked to enhance the economy and support a growing population.

Ranks: Players progress through ranks like Town Planner, Market Maven, and Civic Leader as they manage the complexities of urban development.

3. City Stage:

The town transforms into a grand city, with towering structures, advanced technologies, and a diverse array of services. Players must balance the needs of the citizens and address challenges such as infrastructure, trade, and diplomacy.

Ranks: City Architect, Metropolitan Maestro, and Urban Visionary are some of the ranks players can achieve as they lead their city to prosperity.

4. Kingdom Stage:

With a powerful city under their control, players can now establish a kingdom. This stage introduces strategic elements, including alliances, military expansion, and governance. Players make crucial decisions that shape the destiny of their kingdom.

Ranks: Kingship, Monarch Mastery, and Sovereign Strategist are prestigious ranks attainable as players guide their kingdom through triumphs and trials.

5. Empire Stage:

The zenith of the game, players aim to forge a mighty empire. This stage involves managing a vast territory, conducting large-scale battles, and engaging in diplomacy with rival empires. The empire's success is measured by its influence, wealth, and military prowess.

Ranks: Imperial Overlord, Supreme Sovereign, and Empire Conqueror represent the pinnacle of achievement in the game.

Throughout these stages, players can engage in various quests, events, and challenges that test their leadership skills. The game dynamically adjusts to the decisions made, ensuring a unique and immersive experience for every player. World's End offers a kingdom-building journey that transcends the ordinary, providing a virtual realm where players can rise from a mere village leader to the ruler of a vast and powerful empire.

[It's good way to develop ones leadership abilities and various other abilities] Nexus commented

"You can talk here too?" Jake asked

[I can, Cube bypassed the Main control and allowed me to connect to you, according to him, it's a good place to develop your Wisdom and Intelligence, And Now I can provide you quest, inside it]

"Quests?, hmm, What will be the rewards?" Jake asked

[One that can you even use in Real world] Nexus

"Very well then, show me the first quest" Jake nodded and then asked Nexus but before he could reply another one popped up with a quest.

Layla, the virtual assistant in World's End, responded to Jake's request with a warm smile. "Certainly, Jake. Your first quest is to establish the foundations of your village. Let's call it 'Village Genesis.'"

As Layla spoke, a holographic quest prompt appeared in front of Jake:

{Quest: Village Genesis

Objective: Build and upgrade essential structures to establish a thriving village.

Tasks:

1. Construct a Town Hall to serve as the central hub.

2. Build Residential Quarters to accommodate new villagers.

3. Establish a Farm for sustainable food production.

4. Set up a Lumber Mill for timber resources.

5. Explore the surrounding area and gather knowledge about nearby resources.

Time limit : One week

Failure : Ban on village building for one month

Rewards : A class skill (Selectable by Host)}

{A/N : Virtual world interaction will be {...} and Nexus is [....] }

"Umm, Nexus is this your doing?" Jake asked 

[Yes, I took control of Layla, it will be easier this way] Nexus responded

"I have all the building blue prints, just now have to select a perfect place" Jake mumbled and then reached the stable where everyone is renting a horse.

{Hello, would you like to rent a horse?} Stable Npc

"yes, " Jake nodded and then paid the money, here the money used is Bronze, Silver, Gold and platinum coins, with each having the difference of 100-like 100 bronze coins is equal to 1 silver and so on.

As Jake paid for the horse rental, he felt the immersive nature of World's End, where every action had consequences and strategic choices could shape the outcome of his virtual kingdom-building journey. Jake purposefully paid double the amount and he got a magic horse, instead of normal ones.

{Happy cooperation} Stable Npc smiled as he passed him the reigns of the Black Horse, which is Steel horse, a low D Rank Mana beast.

"Thank you" Jake smiled and then hopped on the Horse, " hello buddy, let's go" Jake gently caressed Horse neck and ordered him to move.

Neighhhhh

The Steel horse responded to Jake's gentle caress and command, moving forward as if guided by a real connection between them