Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix

"Didn't you say a while ago that you wanted codenames as well to talk with Liss via communication relic?" Larisa asked.

"I said that as a joke, this guy actually did that,"

"There is a good reason why we chose our codenames, it wasn't just because it sounded cooler," The man who named himself as Zeus said. "There are power in worlds and intentions, you should know that after using the power of the sins."

Rain squinted his eyes when he thought of that… he couldn't see the connection. Maybe that guy was just saying nonsense. Still, Rain felt like he had a point somehow, but he couldn't explain why.

"Explain it," Rain said.

"You didn't realize it, but the system helps you level up and learn some skills faster than the others, that isn't just a matter of compatibility and talent," Zeus said. "For example, you. You learn some elemental magic skills quite fast, alongside techniques that force your body to get stronger, and also close combat and unarmed techniques.

However, while you have some ideas, why you don't learn sword skills and spear skills faster?"

"Because I find them boring and I don't put mut effort into learning them," Rain said.

"Still, don't you think that you learning skills like Limit Breaker and Magic Boost and maximizing them even before truly unlocking them is kind of weird?" Zeus asked.

Rain started to connect the dots as Zeus spoke. He began to realize that there was indeed a pattern in the way people acquired and developed skills. Asche excelled at archery, and Terra became an exceptional healer despite her young age. It wasn't just a matter of preference or practice; there seemed to be an inherent affinity guiding their skill acquisition.

"It's like the system assigns us certain 'specializations' based on our personalities or preferences," Rain said. "But that doesn't make much sense. The system doesn't have a class system or anything like that."

"Exactly," Zeus nodded. "It's not about a formal class system. It's about the resonance between your intentions, your personality, and the inherent nature of the skills. The system responds to the alignment of your will and the essence of the skills. That's why you excel at certain things without consciously focusing on them."

Rain considered this revelation, realizing that the system's workings were more interesting than he had initially thought. It wasn't just a straightforward process of gaining experience and proficiency through practice. There was an underlying connection between the individual and the skills they acquired, shaping their abilities in a way that went beyond mere training.

"As such, when we realized such connections between our wills, desires, and powers, we decided to use those codenames and try to sharpen our skills like that," Zeus said. "I am Zeus, the king of the gods and king of the new world."

"You are the king of a dead world, then," Rain said.

"Let me finish, by focusing on that, I improved my long ranged attacks and electric attacks as well," Zeus said. "Poseidon over there improved his water based abilities."

"Poseidon, huh…" Rain said while looking at Nigel. "This fucked up Poseidon uses a spear instead of a trident, what a retard."

"... So, we have met before?" Nigel asked. "That kind of codename makes me cringe."

"Don't worry, you will feel like using it again when you recover your memories, your power is deeply ingrained with them as well," Zeus said.

"Instead of calling you Zeus, I will call you Suez," Rain said. "Suez! Your son has returned, I bring the destruction of Olimpus!"

"... Maxime has good blacksmithing skills because of that codename thing?" Larisa asked. "He must have had some skills before, but the blood of the dragons and this codename thing should have helped him with that…"

"That is right, Hephaestus wasn't much of a fighter, but since he had good fire powers and skills when it comes to forging, we gave him that title," Zeus said.

"Now I understand why you guys are a bunch of morons…" Rain said and then sighed.

In the annals of mythology, the Greek gods were notorious for their desire for meddling in mortal affairs, often driven by sheer boredom and capricious desires. Chief among them was Zeus, the king of the gods, whose many escapades became legendary.

Zeus, it seemed, had a perpetual struggle in keeping his pants up, leading to a multitude of affairs and, consequently, numerous offspring scattered throughout the mortal realm. This indiscretion did not escape the notice of his wife Hera, the queen of the gods. Her response to her husband's infidelities was not one of forgiveness but of vengeful wrath.

Fueled by jealousy and rage, Hera embarked on a relentless campaign to eliminate the illegitimate children born of Zeus's infidelity. Her actions were marked by a ruthless determination to rid the world of these offspring, viewing them as living reminders of Zeus's unfaithfulness.

The resulting tales from Greek mythology were rife with tragic stories of demigods and heroes, often caught in the crossfire of divine family drama. These narratives reflected the consequences of the gods' whims and unchecked desires, leaving mortal lives in disarray.

"Anyway, you are one of those who created the system, right?" Rain asked.

"First, let me introduce everyone and their codenames," Zeus said.

"No thank you," Rain said.

"Elisabetha is Hades, Hera is Vanessa since I knew that she had a thing for me in the past, Larisa is Demeter," Zeus said while ignoring Rain's words.

"Why am I Hades? I am not even part of your nonsensical group," Elisabetha said.

"Hades was one of the three major gods, but he wasn't an Olympian, adding that to your powers, it suits you well, don't you think?" Zeus asked. Regardless, thanks to the contribution of everyone here, I was able to create the system, but the system was something that we only had and it was a simple leveling up system. The overseer was the one who improved it further."