"You possess quite the power, young man."
Just as Aspros was about to immerse himself in trying to do something, a voice sliced through the silence, sending a jolt of adrenaline through his veins. He has not even taken a single step since he heard all of the information about his skills, and he heard a voice behind him.
Instinctively, Aspros sprang to his feet, adopting a defensive stance, his muscles taut and ready for any potential threat.
This reaction was a testament to a change deep within him, one that emerged from the difficulties he had prepared for since stepping into the Marvel Omniverse.
The air was charged with a strange energy, and just as suddenly as the voice had spoken, a figure materialized behind him, their presence cloaked in mystery.
But as Aspros watched the person who materialized behind him, the tense reaction was quickly pushed aside.
The person who materialized behind him and who exuded an air of authority and grace was unmistakable.
It was none other than the Ancient One herself, a being whose power rivaled that of Odin and other Skyfather Gods of equal stature.
Her presence was formidable—an intriguing convergence of serenity and strength embodied by her bald head and wise demeanor.
The Sorcerer Supreme, the paramount protector of Earth against the encroachments of alien civilizations and the insidious threats of the mythical realm, stood before him.
"Oh... It's you. It is a pleasure to meet you, Sorcerer Supreme," Aspros said, steadying his breath as he regarded the enigmatic woman.
Her kind smile was a mask that belied the keen assessment of his potential threat to this world that shimmered in her watchful eyes. She exuded an aura that demanded both respect and caution, a testament to her status.
"You know me?" The Ancient One replied, her tone rich with curiosity and intrigue.
There was a subtle glimmer of amusement in her eyes as she studied him. Aspros was a unique presence—she had never encountered a being quite like him before.
Beneath his calm exterior, she sensed an overwhelming well of power, ancient and divine, coursing just beneath the surface like a dormant volcano waiting to erupt.
Yet, what captured her more profoundly was the unshakeable connection she felt directed toward him.
It was clear that the person before her didn't have biological ties to her, nor spiritual ties to her.
It was simply an inexplicable bond, one that transcended biological and spiritual ties.
A deep inclination stirred within her, urging her to kneel and pay homage to this man whose essence resonated with the very fabric of the cosmos.
To her, it was clear that this enigmatic figure stood blissfully unaware of the monumental power he harbored.
Such ignorance was curious, especially considering that beings of his caliber were seldom unknown in her vast experience. Even the infamous Mad Titan, Thanos, did not escape her awareness.
But this interaction was different; the fact that he recognized her identity suggested that he was anything but ordinary.
In a world where even many established nations remained oblivious to the existence of sorcerers who shielded the Earth, Aspros's knowledge of her role set him apart and kindled the flames of intrigue within the Ancient One.
"Somewhat," Aspros responded with a vague answer, but it was clearly a valid answer.
Aspros was not going to say that he knew of her due to reading Marvel Comics or because he watched the movies.
The Ancient One sensed the hesitation radiating from Aspros, grasping his reluctance to delve into the subject at hand. With a graceful shift, she redirected her focus to a revelation she could no longer ignore.
Before her stood a man who exuded an undeniable aura of divinity. Even if Aspros remained oblivious to his own essence, the unmistakable energy surrounding him declared his status as a God.
The Ancient One felt the very fabric of her own existence and the existence around them responding to his presence—the Earth beneath them pulsed, the oceans moved towards his direction, the skies darkened and lightened in rhythmic harmony, and even her own blood thrummed with a resonance she hadn't felt in ages.
The overwhelming sensation of divinity and raw power left her momentarily speechless. This was a sensation that she had never felt, even when facing other Gods.
Gathering her thoughts and steadying her voice, she finally spoke, curiosity intertwining with reverence, "You are a God, are you not? What kind of God are you? I have never laid eyes on you before."
Though her encounters with divine beings were few, she had witnessed the might of Odin and the grace of Frigga—powerful Gods in their own right, yet this man was different.
"God...?" Aspros echoed, the word reverberating in his mind like a thunderclap, stirring a cascade of questions about his very identity.
Yet, amidst the whirlpool of confusion, he used one of his abilities, Thought Acceleration, and sought clarity from the only one who could provide it.
"Raphael, what is she talking about? A God? Am I truly a God?"
Intrigued yet bewildered by the unfolding revelations, Aspros felt a surge of curiosity battling against his incredulity. The notion of being mistaken for a God was a profound twist he never envisioned.
[You are indeed a God, but at the same time, you are not, Master.]
The reply added more questions, and Aspros was left speechless. What kind of response was that one?
[The system of reincarnation seems to have designed your existence with the template of Adam from the anime of Shuumatsu no Valkyrie as a base, and later applied the other templates on top of it, Master.]
[I said this because in theory, you are human, but at the same time, you are divine. This is proven by the fact that you have multiple godheads and authorities, Master.]
Aspros nodded.
This is something unexpected.
He did not expect to be born in the Marvel Universe as a God.
[Or you can think of your situation as the same as Athena's reincarnations. You are, in theory, human, but you possess divine blood (Ichor), divinity, and godheads.]
[Another way of looking at your situation, Master, is to think that you were born with the potential to ascend into godhood.]
[While you are still human, you are still a God, Master.]
The affirmation resonated within Aspros, freezing him in place as the weight of this proclamation settled upon him.
A God? That was something that Aspros could never get used to.
"But why...?" Aspros's voice trembled slightly, echoing his confusion and concern.
[This can be attributed to many factors, Master.]
[One pivotal theory that comes to mind revolves around your possession of the extraordinary "Adam," and "Romulus-Quirinus" Templates.]
[In ancient legend, Romulus, the revered King of Rome, stood as a paragon of civilization-building. Once a mere mortal, he ascended to become one of the Three Chief Gods of the Roman pantheon, ultimately attaining the distinguished title of the highest-ranking deity among them.]
[It was said that the first human, Adam, was created by the Gods. The Gods only knew other gods, so when they created the first human, Adam, they created him to be a reflection of them.]
[This means that Adam was human, yet he was divine, in a sense.]
[As a new being that has multiple templates, including these legendary figures, you have transcended the boundaries of humanity to become god-like.]
[When the essences and templates of multiple deities merged to create you in this world, your essence transformed into the essence of a true god.]
Aspros nodded.
[To clarify something, Master. You are not a demigod; being a demigod would mean that you are half god, half human. This is not you.]
[Your case is special and unique. This is because you are completely human, but at the same time, you are also a complete God.]
[You are a walking impossibility and paradox.]
"Well... that makes sense," Aspros replied thoughtfully to Raphael, his mind grappling with the weight of his newfound reality.
It didn't make sense. It didn't make sense because it was outside the box that all beings seem to think in.
His path is new and impossible.
"So... what kind of God am I? What form does my Godhead take, and what authorities do I wield?" His voice held a mix of curiosity and trepidation, for this was the crux of his existence.
The Ancient One was already aware of his divine nature, so any lie woven into his words would likely unravel before her keen perception.
To say that he was human would jeopardize his future relationship with the Ancient One. So to accept that he was a God was the best option.
Aspros recognized the gravity of the situation; he had no intention of making an enemy of the Ancient One.
On the contrary, he sought her wisdom and guidance—she was the ideal Master, the embodiment of knowledge and power.
[You are the Supreme God of Humanity, Master. But you are yet to reach that level. In the future, you could be the Supreme God of Humanity once you awaken completely, Master.]
Aspros simply was left speechless. He understood what Raphael was saying.
In theory, he should be the Supreme God of Humanity. Still, because he has not awakened or ascended into godhood, he has yet to become the Supreme God of Humanity; that title is for the future.
[As the Supreme God of Humanity, your essence transcends mere boundaries. This is because of the special concept and nature of humans.]
[Humans have unlimited paths to greatness; Humans can be evil, humans can be good. Humans can be demons, humans can be saints, and others can be gods.]
[This is the perfect godhead that you could possibly have, Master.]
[However, you also have multiple godheads, which are under the godhead of humanity.]
[This means you are also the God of Light, the God of Darkness, the God of Life, the God of Death, the God of Love, the God of Beauty, the God of War, and the God of Wisdom.]
[Other authorities and godheads include the God of the Skies, the God of the Ocean. The God of Creation, the God of Destruction, the God of Fortune, the God of Misfortune, the God of Order, the God of Chaos, the God of Harmony, the God of Equilibrium, the God of Victory, the God of the Sun, and the God of the Stars.]
[If Odin reigns as the God-King of the Norse pantheon, and Zeus holds his throne as the God-King of the Greek Pantheon, then you, Aspros, my master, could be heralded as the Supreme God Emperor of the Human race and Pantheon.]
This revelation took Aspros completely by surprise. He had never imagined that he possessed so many Godheads.
As he listened to the extensive list being recited, a sense of awe washed over him, leaving him genuinely impressed by the breadth of his own power.
Aspros was also speechless about the potential of humanity.
Raphael was correct; he was simply stunned by the truth.
In multiple fictional media, the authors have written that humans, as mortal beings, have the potential to even overcome the very gods.
Aspros, now knowing the information, turned off his "thought acceleration" skill, which felt natural to him, and spoke to the Ancient One once again.
Mind you, during the conversation with "Raphael," time was stopped. Not because Aspros and Raphael had the ability to stop time, but because the rate at which the acceleration of thoughts is occurring, their perception of time is stopped.
"Nice to meet you, Sorcerer Supreme. I am the Supreme God of Humanity, Aspros. Or that would be my title in the future."
"I am sure you felt it, didn't you? The profound connection between us?"
Aspros, still grappling with the revelation of his divine nature in this unfamiliar world, had sensed a peculiar bond with the Ancient One the moment she stepped into his presence.
Whether or not she chose to believe him was a separate dilemma for later.
For now, he leaned into this newfound connection, embracing the unknown, confident that it would serve his purpose even if she remained skeptical.
It was a high-stakes gamble, an exhilarating game of fate.
And in such games, Aspros was destined to emerge victorious, wasn't he? After all, he had infinite luck.
As those audacious words slipped from his lips, the Ancient One's serene expression faltered. It wasn't fear of threat or pretenses crumbling away that caused her smile to fade.
No, it was shock—pure, electric shock.
"So that inexplicable sensation I've harbored since the moment I laid eyes on you? It's the passive might of your godhead," she murmured, her voice tinged with disbelief.
The Ancient One found herself swayed by the weight of Aspros's declaration. It wasn't that she could merely sense the truth radiating from him, although it loomed unmistakably in the air in front of her.
Her acceptance stemmed from a deeper place—an instinctive longing within her that acknowledged him as her God. The Supreme God of Humanity, just as he professed.
Another layer of her conviction was woven from her unique experiences. Throughout her existence, standing before Odin or mingling with other deities, she had effortlessly deflected their divine influences, shielding herself from their overwhelming godly presence.
But Aspros's essence was different.
His godhead enveloped her, seeping into her very being; her soul, her genetics, and her entire existence. No... into the very concept of humanity.
And her attempts to evade it and later cast it aside were futile. This was not a simple divinity. This was true Supreme Divinity in front of her.
This undeniable force meant one irrefutable truth: the man before her was indeed a Supreme God of Humanity.
"I understand."
The Ancient One knew that this matter was extremely serious.
The Ancient One did not expect that someone who appeared out of nowhere would disrupt the Sacred Timeline.
Or that just by her curiosity, she came to check on Aspros, and later found out that he was the Supreme God of Humanity. Or that he would be the Supreme God of Humanity.
She understood his words and their meaning.
Aspros knew his godhead, but he was not a complete god; he still needed to grow.
"Would you care to join me?" the Ancient One offered, her voice imbued with a gentle authority. "I can only assume you have nowhere to stay, correct? Perhaps you might even discover the wonders of magic along the way."
Though not a physical gesture, the Ancient One's outstretched hand resonated deeply with Aspros, who felt the warmth of her invitation. A smile blossomed on his face as he nodded in agreement.
Aspros had always considered it unwise to dismiss the assistance of the Ancient One.
Anyone who turned down her offer, in his eyes, displayed sheer foolishness.
Also...
He could never comprehend why protagonists in fanfiction, endowed with the immense power, respect, and admiration of the Ancient One, would ever decline the prestigious mantle of Sorcerer Supreme.
Who would willingly refuse a battalion of formidable sorcerers ready to stand by their side?
Yes... Most of these sorcerers had their own motives for joining, yet a select few remained committed to safeguarding Earth from the mystical threats that loomed from other dimensions and realms.
Joining forces with such an esteemed group was incredibly appealing to Aspros. He would never turn down the opportunity to step into the role of the next Sorcerer Supreme.
Upon sensing Aspros's acceptance, the Ancient One smiled knowingly. With a subtle wave of her hand, she conjured a resplendent golden portal.
Aspros's heart raced with anticipation as he stepped forward, following her into the shimmering gateway.
As they crossed the threshold, Aspros was immediately enveloped by a breathtaking view.
While the stunning architecture and intricate designs of Kamar-Taj were truly magnificent, what truly astonished him was the realization that he was standing in Kamar-Taj itself.
It felt akin to that childhood fantasy of screaming passionately enough to transform into a Super Saiyan—a fantasy made real by sheer will.
That same intoxicating exhilaration coursed through Aspros as he took in the reality of Kamar-Taj, a dream realized before his very eyes.
As they walked alongside each other, the Ancient One didn't speak as she allowed Aspros to take in the view of Kamar-Taj.
Although she had seen Kamar-Taj more times than she could count, as she was virtually immortal, and she had grown bored of looking at it, she was proud that someone new could see the legacy that was created after thousands of years.
After some time, when the Ancient One noted that Aspros was no longer looking at the buildings or at the disciples of magic that were training, the Ancient One spoke once again.
"I am guessing you have not noticed the immense power that you hold, correct, my Lord?"
The Ancient One spoke first, trying to see what kind of existence this Human God was.
Aspros, on the other hand, stopped looking at the buildings, the aesthetics, and the practices of magic and instead looked at the Ancient One in surprise.
Aspros was not surprised by the question, but he was surprised by how the Ancient One was speaking to him.
"Did you call me 'my Lord?"
This was something that Aspros never expected. Not even when the Ancient One was facing Odin face-to-face did she ever call him "My lord."
The Ancient One, noticing how her words affected Aspros, brought her hand to her mouth like a delicate lady and later laughed.
"Of course, my lord," The Ancient One stopped laughing.
"You may be asking yourself, why am I calling you 'my lord,' correct? That is quite simple."
"You, my lord, are the God of Humanity. My God."
"I don't bow to Odin nor other Gods because they are not the Gods of Humanity. Odin is simply a God who rules over the Nine Realms, and it so happens that Earth is one of the Nine Realms. Nothing more."
The Ancient One was really serious about this.
The Ancient One never liked that Odin, the King of Asgard and the All-Father of all Asgardian Gods, ruled over Earth. It was not because Odin was not a good King; he was a great King, but it was because of the hypocrisy.
Odin never actually cared for Humans, and the last time one of the Asgardian Gods came down to Earth was when Loki played a big prank.
So... why would she, the Sorcerer Supreme, a sorcerer on the same level of power as Odin and other chief gods, bow to the likes of Odin?
The reason she didn't start a fight is that her time on Earth is very limited. She is on the same boat as Odin right now.
Aspros, on the other hand, was a newly born God of Humanity.
His authority and godhead over the concept of Humanity were real. She felt a strong connection to him both physically, spiritually, and mentally. It was a connection that couldn't be replicated by any other God she had ever faced.
This meant that what the young man in front of her said was true. He was truly the Supreme God of Humanity.
What made the Ancient One believe in this was the fact that the man was unaware of his authority, divinity, and even powers.
This was something that a human would do.
They were oblivious to the power they held until someone told them about it.
This means that he also had the chance to grow, adapt, and evolve. This was a blank canvas. But he was already very powerful.
"Oh... you mean the power I possess? Well, I can't say I feel its presence, but I have no doubt it resides within me. It simply means I must dedicate myself to training and unlocking its full potential."
Aspros was surprisingly untroubled by the absence of a tangible sense of power.
As a God, it was clear that he was imbued with divine energy. Yet, it eluded his senses, remaining a mystery shrouded in silence.
Despite this enigma, he felt a comforting assurance. Aspros had Raphael by his side, and he was sure that she was able to analyze it and allow him to awaken it.
"No... I understand that you wield power, my lord. But what I am asking is... do you truly grasp the extent of that power?"
Aspros was now curious.
"What do you mean?"
This was something that he didn't expect the Ancient One to say.
"My lord... You have a lot of energy inside of you. That is also one of the main reasons why I came to see you. I didn't know if you were an enemy or an ally."
"Thankfully, none of the satellites of the many countries of this world caught up to your power. Or they would be insanely scared of it. But I am sure that the likes of Odin and Heimdall caught up to it."
The Ancient One was not wrong about this.
...
In the majestic realm of Asgard, where the ethereal glow of the Bifrost illuminated the golden halls, the God-King Odin, revered as the All-Father among the Norse Pantheon, stood gazing down upon the realm known as Midgard.
Though the passage of years had etched lines of wisdom upon Odin's face, his spirit burned with an undiminished fire.
Contrary to the frailty that age often brings, Odin had become an embodiment of strength.
As the Wielder of the Odinforce, his magical essence swelled, growing ever more formidable with each passing day. It was as if he had reached the zenith of divine power itself.
Yet, an unsettling truth lingered; the vessel of his formidable spirit was beginning to fray.
His physical form deteriorated, capturing the paradox of a god trapped in the limits of mortality. This imbalance gnawed at him, a constant reminder of vulnerability even as his magic soared.
Odin was keenly aware that the sands of time were slipping swiftly through his fingers, and this impending end fueled his desire to mend the rifts with his two sons.
With fervor, he endeavored to guide them toward maturity, hoping to instill in them the wisdom borne of his own missteps.
However, as days turned into weeks and weeks into months, he grew increasingly disheartened by their stagnation.
They remained blissfully ignorant of the ominous shadows creeping toward the Nine Realms and, potentially, the entire universe.
On this particular day, as Odin sat upon his resplendent throne, surrounded by scrolls and celestial artifacts, an unexpected surge of strange energy washed over him.
It was an ancient force, divine and overwhelming, radiating a level of sanctity that transcended even his own existence.
For a fleeting moment, the mighty All-Father felt small, overshadowed by a divinity so profound that it rendered his own godhood a mere whisper against the roaring tempest of this newfound power.
That overwhelming sense of divinity enveloped him, making him acutely aware of his own insignificance in the grand tapestry of existence.
In that moment, it was as if he were nothing more than a mortal.
Yes... A God of the level of Odin felt like a mortal next to that strange ancient divinity. A strange comparison, but it was the most real comparison he could give.
Odin quickly sought to investigate the situation, and when he found out that the energy came from Midgard, he quickly used his powers to locate the problem.
He eavesdropped on the conversation between the Ancient One and the young man who seemed to be the one possessing that strange divinity.
Then he heard it.
"The Supreme God of Humanity? He also seems to possess multiple Godheads. This is interesting and weird at the same time."
Odin was now in deep thought.
This was something that he didn't think would ever happen. A God of humans? I mean... it made sense.
The Norse Pantheon had multiple Gods.
The Greek Pantheon had multiple Gods.
The Hindu Pantheon had multiple Gods.
What he meant was that each pantheon had different Gods with the same Godhead as the other gods of other pantheons.
Indra is known as the King of the Gods of the Hindu pantheon, but he is not one of the Chief Gods of the Hindu pantheon.
The Chief God of the Hindu Pantheon is Shiva, the God of Destruction and Creation.
Indra is the one who possesses the Godhead of the Skies and Lightning.
Zeus is the Chief God of the Greek Pantheon, and he also possesses the same Godhead as Indra.
Odin, although he didn't have the same Godhead as those two, was still able to control the skies and lightning due to his accessing the Odinforce.
But this new Human God had almost all the main authorities and godheads into him. This meant that once he grew up and became a fully fledged god, he was going to be unstoppable.
Odin didn't dare to attack the boy.
It was not because Odin felt the boy was going to be a threat. If that were the case, Odin would say that Aspros was a threat already.
But the reason he didn't act was because of the Ancient One.
The Ancient One is one of the few people who are constantly fighting against threats that are on the same level as him or even higher than him.
The Ancient One fights against Dimensional Lords like Dormammu, Mephisto, and other dimensional lords on a daily basis.
While her life expectancy was rapidly declining, Odin didn't dare to fight against the Ancient One.
It was obvious that the Ancient One had reached her limit of power. Still, she was the only one who was actually capable of fighting against more powerful foes on a daily basis.
"I guess... the only thing we can do is wait."
Odin sighed, but it was the correct choice.
At this point in his life, he wanted to preserve what he had, or at least preserve what he had until his very death.
...
Back on Earth.
"Extreme power?"
Aspros was impressed beyond belief.
Aspros didn't think that his power, without even training it, or accessing it, was at a levek that would cause the ancient one to come and check it herself.
"Yes, my lord. Your power is really powerful. I have never seen a person with that much power."
The Ancient One responded with a calm expression. Not really.
She had seen people with power above that, WAY ABOVE the power that Aspros was displaying. Still, the Ancient One had never seen a being that, after it was born, had such powerful power.
Even Dormammu, Mephisto, and dimensional lords started with less power than Aspros as of right now.
Of course, they grew up to be extremely powerful, and they constantly come down to Earth to fight against her for the position of Earth.
"I see..."
Aspros was truly unsure if this was something good or bad. He was not unsure of his power, but he was unsure if the statement was good or bad.
Aspros truly did not know if other beings in the universe were born with the kind of power he was born with.
The Ancient One, seeing that Aspros was unsure if his power was good or bad, simply smiled.
She also shot her shot, trying to see if she could win Aspros over to her side. Or at least guide him towards a neutral side.
"What do you want to learn? Do you want to learn magic?"
The first question was for her to know what kind of knowledge Aspros wanted to get, and the second question was to see if he was willing to learn magic.
"No... not right now."
Aspros was quick to respond.
"If possible, could you give me a room to rest? There is a lot to think about."
This was not true at all; there was a lot that Aspros needed to take in.
The Ancient One saw the face of Aspros and knew that Aspros was not kidding, and she simply nodded.
The Ancient One was quick to arrange a room for Aspros to stay in, and when everything was done, she excused herself and also went to rest.
....
Aspros let out a deep, weary sigh, his gaze fixated on the ceiling above, which felt as distant as the stars in the night sky.
"Unbelievable," he muttered, the word hanging in the air heavy with frustration.
He shifted restlessly on the mattress, his mind racing, thoughts colliding like thunderclouds.
Sleep eluded him—not because exhaustion was absent, but because he found himself nestled within the chaotic tapestry of the Marvel Universe, where reality was as malleable as clay.
Everything felt so sudden.
One time, he was doom-scrolling on his phone while eating pizza, and then out of nowhere, something took away his life.
He was placed in an endless void for God knows how long, and later, he was allowed to spin the wheel of reincarnation.
Thankfully, he was extremely lucky, and he was able to get as many advantages as possible.
But... here he was.
Expectation and reality are two separate things.
"Most probably, I would want to plan something out, right?"
While Aspros always thought that he was ready to reincarnate in another universe, it seems that he was truly not ready.
His initial mentality was that he was ready to reincarnate. Once he reincarnated, he was going to make use of his knowledge to take advantage of the situation.
And once he took advantage of the situation, it was not going to take longer than a few months to be in a pretty good position. Or even less than a few months, as he has Raphael on his side.
Regardless of whether that plan was going to work or not, that plan was interrupted by his arrival in this world.
Aspros was quite literally reincarnated on a stranded island. If it wasn't for the Ancient One, he would have been there for several days.
However, this also made Aspros think of something.
The interference of the Ancient One also meant that the Ancient One and other powerful forces of this universe saw him come to this world.
Aspros also knew that most probably Heimdall and Odin of Asgard, and especially the latter, are supposedly the rulers and protectors of the Nine Realms.
The eyes of those two individuals are able to see really far, and they definitely felt his uncontrollable power.
This meant that they saw him as a threat or as a being that could bring some fresh blood to the 5D chessboard that all of them are playing.
This analysis of the situation definitely made Aspros think that he needed strength and power.
Yes... he definitely needed power.
While the vast majority of events in the Marvel Cinematic Universe have yet to happen, Aspros cannot grow complacent.
Yes... he found out that the current year is 1998, ten years before the events of Iron Man 1. The start of the Era of Superheroes.
This allows Aspros to build something during this time.
Yet, in his current position, Aspros feels like he is on the verge of being manipulated or killed at any point.
Especially with the Ancient One on his ass right now.
While you can argue that the Ancient One didn't attack him right after appearing, which meant that she was willing to accept him for the time being, as she most probably was analyzing him.
However, that observation and analysis could lead to something else. It could lead to an outcome that Aspros most probably didn't want to face.
This is because it could lead the Ancient One to think of ideas never thought of before. The Ancient One already follows the established timeline.
And someone who is forced to make new plans is not a happy person.
This is one of the reasons why Aspros did not want to reincarnate in this world, but it seems that the Entity had to fuck him over by reincarnating him here.
After all, this is the Marvel Universe.
In Marvel Comics, anything can change the course of history; something as strange as an alien invasion can happen at any time.
He was also a person who was never seen on the sacred timeline of the MCU.
Aspros did not know if the TVA was looking for him or if the entire problem with the TVA had been resolved by that one version of Loki.
Aspros definitely didn't want to mess with the TVA. Even a God like Loki was taken away like he was a stray dog by the TVA.
Of course, let's be honest, a regular Loki is high compared to the average Asgardians. But even then, Loki is from the royal family of the Frost Giants.
Of course, all of this evaluation comes from the idea that the TVA is still active. If the TVA is no longer active, then Aspros doesn't need to worry about that.
Even if he were a God in this current timeline, Aspros did not feel secure being so weak. Especially him, who initially didn't belong to the timeline.
Strength was the new priority now.
One of the few things that Aspros can be happy about is the multiple templates that he acquired in the Endless Void when the process of reincarnation was happening.
These templates made his new existence in this world. But to gain the same strength or even surpass the already established strength of those templates, he needed to train.
Of course, they came with all the special abilities, experience, fighting experience, and knowledge they had through all of their years, but it didn't mean that he had power.
He had to learn to use those abilities, train them, and even learn new ways of using them.
Aspros, with one hundred percent guarantee, can say that his situation is similar to those of reincarnation MCs, where they reincarnate with a system that gives them a template.
But at the beginning, they only have the basic powers that the template can grant, and it is up to the MC to train and get used to the powers and abilities.
Aspros sighed as he moved from left to right on the mattress. He tried to analyze his situation further.
No longer was it the shock of reincarnating, but now the need for strength. His past thoughts were dwelling on that; now, he needs to find strength.
But what path should he choose?
After what felt hours, Aspros finally chose a path to follow.
The path of a Saint from the world of Saint Seiya.
He was going to become a Saint.
He was going to honor the name that he choose for himself, and become a saint, just like Gemini Aspros.
With that in mind, Aspros gave Raphael an order.
"Raphael... Analyze the five senses and my entire body. Create a training plan to train my senses to perfection, or even to a transcendent state."
As a person who was a massive fan of the anime Saint Seiya, Kaiser, now as Aspros, a name that he placed on himself since coming here, was not going to miss the opportunity to have his own microcosm.
After all, the power that the power system of the Microcosm grants is immense, and the potential is infinite.
But to awaken the microsm, a normal human must reach the very limits of their own flesh.
Those are the requirements.
Requirements that Aspros needed to meet to even form and reach the sixth sense.
While most humans in the Saint Seiya universe have to go through hellish training, Aspros was different.
He was born already as a God in this new world.
In fact, you could say that he could form the microcosm already, just like Athena and other gods do every time they reincarnate in the mortal world, and they regain their memories.
Why is this?
The templates of Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, and even Odin are Gods from the Saint Seiya Universe.
Every time a God of the Saint Seiya Universe reincarnates as a human in what the Gods call the "mortal" plane, they are almost instantly able to use extreme power.
Athena does the same.
Every time that Athena descends to the mortal plane, she does it as a mortal.
Athena will allow the girl to live her days; of course, this will only happen if her arrival at the Sanctuary is interrupted.
Saga, who at the time was known as Pope Ares, interrupted Athena from entering the Sanctuary when Athena was recently reincarnated, and she was still a baby.
In the case that Athena was not interrupted from going to the sanctuary right after she was reborn in the mortal plane, she would allow the girl to live a few years and later take over the body to prepare for the Holy War.
Once the Goddess Athena takes over the body of her reincarnation, Athena almost instantly forms her divine microcosm.
What does this even mean?
This means that, as a being that was the fusion of multiple templates, Aspros could already form his own microcosm with the help of Raphael in an instant.
But if he did that, he would be limiting himself, and Aspros did not want to limit himself.
Right now, Aspros has not trained any of his senses to the highest realm possible.
While the awakening of the microcosm can grant an exponential boost to all of the abilities, Aspros didn't want to go the easy route.
Funny and ironic.
Before, he was saying that he desperately needed strength, and now he is saying that he would rather train and gain proper strength through training than skip all the steps and be powerful already.
However, that is the pride of a warrior.
Aspros is also a person who was made from the template of ALL the saints of Athena from the past, present, and future (that we know from the anime and manga), all dimensions, time periods, and constellations.
The Saints are warriors.
It doesn't matter what kind of warrior it is; a warrior has their own pride.
If a warrior wants to have strength, they will train to get strength. Some warriors who have forsaken the warrior's path will find easy ways to strengthen themselves. This sometimes leads them to completely lose themselves.
The Saints follow somewhat strict principles.
They follow the principles of wisdom, strength, courage, and control.
Saints need to have the strength to protect humanity, Athena, and the innocents. Saints need to have enough wisdom to share and guide others through the right path.
Saints need enough courage to confront the darkness that wants to destroy the world, and saints need enough control to overcome fear, wild ambition, and so on.
Suppose Aspros cannot control his fear and paranoia of being killed at any moment, and simply skips all the harsh training and forms the microcosm.
In that case, Aspros has already failed to meet the requirements to become a saint or even become the protector of humanity.
As a person who didn't follow these principles in his past life, Aspros needed to learn them.
As the new Supreme God of Humans, Aspros needed to know justice and injustice. Good and Evil. Life and Death. Fairness and unfairness. Balance and Unbalance.
These are things that he, as a human, in his past life, did not know or even pay attention to.
And while you may argue that he didn't need to learn these things, Aspros knew that his reincarnation, although strange, served a purpose.
And even if his new life and existence in this new world did not have a purpose, he was still here.
He also had the Godhead of Humanity, and as a future God, he felt an extreme connection to humans. He felt that humans were reaching the point of destruction.
Why was he saying this?
Even after so many years and so many developments, humanity still had not come under one flag.
But why was he saying this?
Not even the humanity of his own earth managed to come under one flag.
This is true, but while his past world was a normal world without superpowers, the Marvel Universe equivalent of Earth is a place with more advanced technology and even hidden superpowers.
If humanity cannot come under one flag, humanity's progress of evolution will come to a stop. Humanity is also reaching the population limit, and Earth has finite resources.
If Humanity is not able to come under one flag and evolve its technology, humanity at one point or another will start fighting against each other for resources.
Instead of being a fight or war for territory or the thrill of conquering, it was going to be a war for resources. Something that happens a lot in the universe.
This is the problem that many races from the universe have pointed out when they come to Earth.
In fact, this is also one of the reasons why the remnants of the Skrull empire in the MCU have been able to hide under the noses of everyone.
Only when humanity is together as a collective group can humanity evolve and develop further than it is now.
The people of Wakanda are the only exception. Their technology, culture, and beliefs are different.
They believe in a unified nation, and thus, they are able to thrive. You could argue that their advancement is because of the Vibranium. But that is false. It is because of their unified belief.
This is also something that Asgard has done.
Asgard is a big family. Warriors.
Everyone fights and bleeds for Asgard.
With this companionship, Asgardians have been able to suppress other opponents to the point that, even after many hundreds of years, they dare not attack Asgard.
But this is not the point.
Whether his existence in this universe served a purpose or not, Aspros was a God. Or a future god. But even as a God, Aspros needed to train his body to the utmost limits. Not just his body, but his soul and mind.
Aspros is a god, but unlike most people would think, Aspros wanted to train his body.
Yes...
This is something that most reincarnators don't do, as they fall into the laziness of following the system.
Most reincarnators forget about training the moment they get the system.
Of course, this also depends on what kind of system it is.
If the system that was given to the reincarnator was those "Sign-In" systems, the reincarnators wouldn't even want to train.
But if the system given to the reincarnator made them train to get power, then the reincarnator would put themselves through harsh training to get strength.
Aspros did not have a system, nor was he going to be lazy.
While he had multiple amazing ultimate skills and personal skills, Aspros knew that most of them were more like auxiliary help.
Yes... One unique skill granted him infinite potential and talent, but if he didn't know how to train correctly, or if he didn't know how to squeeze that potential to the fullest, that infinite potential and talent are pretty much useless.
To get strength, he still needed to train. But train correctly.
Aspros also knew that his very own hands were able to give him a lot of power, but he only needed to put them to work.
And if he wants to be a Human God, or wants to use the microcosm, he needs to push his current limits further, and even get to a point where it can be called "perfection."
No... beyond that.
In the world of Saint Seiya, the Saints are known to be hexagonal warriors.
What does that mean?
Have you ever played a fighting game? Well... if you have not, let me explain.
In certain fighting games, the stats of a character are shown in a hexagonal panel. These stats or categories are usually six.
These categories indicate health, strength, dexterity, energy, and other things. But these stats depend on the game and the lore of the universe the characters are from.
The Saints of Athena are warriors who are essentially perfect in almost every way.
Strength, speed, durability, endurance, and various other categories.
Even among the weakest of saints, the bronze and even some low-tier silver saints are able to move at sonic speeds. Some Saints are able to move even faster than that, and some of them already reach high supersonic speeds.
When certain saints reach the seventh sense, they are already capable of moving at light speeds, or multiple times faster than light speed.
Some Gold Saints are even able to go beyond multiple times the speed of light.
The strength of their punches is unparalleled, and this strength grows with the understanding of each sense.
And this is not taking into account that each punch and kick can quite literally do atomic destruction on a physical, spiritual, and even on a soul-like scale.
Their durability is also out of this world.
There is a saying in the Saint Seiya world that is very true.
"Only people with the microcosm can harm people with the microcosm."
Even among the weakest of the bronze saints, they can tank punches that can destroy atoms.
In fact, the so-called war of 1000 days reflects that.
The hypothetical battle between two gold saints that have the same strength will result in them fighting for one thousand days without a clear winner.
In a fight of that level, punches, kicks, and elemental attacks produced by the saints are able to destroy atoms.
Also, in a fight like that, a fight between two gold saints, will result in one or two galaxies being destroyed, and so on.
In real science, the energy needed to destroy atoms is abnormally high.
That the Saints can block, deflect, and straight up tank punches and kicks that are capable of destroying atoms is insane.
Even if there was an attack that could destroy an entire planet, if it didn't do atomic damage, a Saint wouldn't even flinch.
The same thing for nuclear explosions.
Even a saint that awakened the sixth sense, with only a little of their cosmos protecting their body, they can tank even modern nuclear weapons like it is nothing.
For them, it is a normal explosion, nothing more.
In the case that a nuclear bomb lands on top of a saint that has reached the seventh sense, even if they don't actively use cosmos to protect themselves, the nuclear explosion will not do anything to them.
The saints are unable to be cursed, unable to be poisoned, and unable to be sick. Even when they are not using their microcosm.
Unless their microcosm is being affected by external means, like a being far superior to them, the Saints are unable to be harmed except in a fight with someone within their microcosm.
The saints are also spiritually aware, and their spirit is insanely strong to the point that it is absurd.
This is also why the Saints can see spirits, and so on.
This includes their mental defenses and attacks.
Not even the most famous telepath of the Marvel Universe, Charles Xavier, would be able to touch the mental defenses of a saint.
Of course, it depends on which version of Charles Xavier we are talking about.
But a normal version of Charles Xavier wouldn't be able to touch or even go near the mental defenses of a Saint. Let alone a Golden Saint.
That is how overpowered the saints are.
Truly powerful and perfect warriors.
The Saints of Athena are powerful warriors whom even the Gods recognize as extremely powerful.
The Saints of Athena can be said to be warriors who deserved the complete respect of the Gods.
As a person who was reborn as a God with the template of the Gods from the world of Saint Seiya and other universes, it is very easy for Aspros to simply form the microcosm and skip the rigorous training.
But... something inside of him made him not do that.
Maybe it was the respect for the 13 golden saints of all generations and separate dimensions that was stopping him from going the easy route.
All the Saints of the world of Saint Seiya are humans who have trained to their human limits, and later to their cosmic limits, to be where they are.
Aspros was also the combination of multiple templates, and the templates of all 13 saints from the past to the present were part of him, including the original Aspros of Gemini from Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas.
After all, the current Aspros used to be a normal human with the name of Kaiser; that he chose to name himself Aspros in this new life is a different thing.
Although he was named Aspros after Aspros of Gemini, he was more like a Virgo. But because he is all saints, he will be all saints.
So... To do something like skipping the hard training would be like stopping the hard work of the saints.
You might say that this is ridiculous, but Aspros also had principles. Strength is to be earned, not given.
Aspros wanted to earn his strength.
You can say that even after reincarnating as a God, Aspros, in this world, kept himself very humble. Or at least he was trying to maintain himself humbly after the first day.
Most reincarnators that are reborn in the Marvel universe as Gods, mostly the sons of Odin, completely disregard their humanity and simply want to boast that they are gods now.
But even as Gods, they are not invincible.
Take Thor as an example.
Thor thought that he was ready to become the next God King of Asgard. But he was weak. Many individuals in the universe were stronger than him.
Thor also learned that he had not learned to use his power correctly, and even when he learned to use his powers, Thor was still not strong enough to compete with some of the strong individuals of the universe.
Thor practically was born powerful, and while he learned the arts of fighting, it didn't mean that he trained his body to the point of perfection like some anime characters.
Aspros did not want to be like that, or at least, when he was trying to grow his power, not grow so arrogant.
This is because Aspros understood firsthand that arrogance did not give any benefits. Instead, an arrogance of that level will only push people away and even make enemies.
Look what happened to Odin in Marvel.
The All Father was very arrogant.
In his youth, Odin went around and made war with anyone and anything. His ambition to rule the entire universe was vast.
But Odin encountered many problems in the universe. While he dealt with some of them, the vast majority of the other problems humbled him.
That is why when the conquering of what the Asgardians call the Nine Realms was done, Odin turned to become a benevolent king.
This is because Odin saw that there were many powerful individuals in the universe that he couldn't deal with.
In order to preserve what he had already conquered, Odin simply decided to change his arrogant ways and become a benevolent king.
Hela, the firstborn of Odin, who was raised by Odin personally in the arts of killing and death, raised to be Odin's general and executioner, saw the sudden change of her father as betrayal and weakness.
After a harsh argument between daughter and father, Hela vanished from Asgard by Odin himself, and she was sealed away.
Arrogance can give confidence, but it can also take away that confidence almost immediately.
"The first thing I will do is to control the energy inside of me, and I will later focus on training my body and senses to perfection and beyond."
Aspros made up his mind.
The first thing he needed to do was to control the energy inside of him.
Why?
The reason is simple. He simply did not want to cause a large commotion.
Aspros did not want his energy to spike out of nowhere or go out of his control in a crucial moment.
If he didn't know that his level of energy was that high, Aspros wouldn't have cared and would simply focus on training.
But he cannot.
His energy does not have a quantifiable amount, but it is very powerful.
That is why he wanted to control said energy first.
This was the approach that Aspros had in mind.
After being able to control his energy, Aspros was going to dedicate himself to physical, mental, and spiritual training.
Unlike all the other Saints, Aspros was going to train himself to the point of perfection.
Why does he say that unlike other saints he will train himself to perfection?
Some saints in the world of Saint Seiya, only train until they can feel the cosmos around them, and use that cosmos to awaken their microcosm.
Aspros was not going to do that. Until his five senses and body were perfect, he was not going to stop.
There are multiple abilities that the five senses can do, and he just needed to learn to use them and practice them to a very high level before the formation of his Microcosm.
So yeah... Aspros's plan was that.
Train to perfection before ascending to the formation of his microcosm.
Why want to perfect everything before the sixth sense?
This is because once the Sixth sense is awakened and the microcosm is formed, these abilities also evolve alongside the physical body.
If Aspros is able to perfect them before they evolve, it will mean that he will know how to control them, and it will be easier when he has to readjust to those powers.
You are still not sure? Let me give you an example.
Let's say that you are telekinetic, and normally you are able to lift giant rocks, cars, buildings, and so on.
However, despite that ability being pretty powerful, that is your limit. You are not able to move things on a molecular or atomic level.
When the microcosm is formed, that already powerful telekinetic skill, which was either innate or understood through other means, will evolve to unprecedented levels.
At that point, you will be able to use telekinesis, well... at that point, you become more like a psychokinetic.
But at that point, you will be able to do telekinesis on an atomic level, allowing you to control molecules, atoms, and more.
This will also allow you to manipulate fire, wind, air, water, and lightning. This is because on an atomic level, you are able to accelerate, decelerate, split, and destroy atoms.
If you accelerate particles with the right conditions, you are able to produce fire. If you charge atoms, you will get an electrical discharge, which creates lightning.
Of course, it doesn't limit to this, you will be able to move and make blood, flesh, and other things. This ability is named "Biokinesis."
Of course, this is only the basic; you can do other things if you are able to control said power.
You need to know that most of the things that the Saints of Athena do are done on an atomic level.
And while they sometimes will hold back their power, most of their attacks and moves are done on an atomic level.
This is why Aspros thinks that he needs to acquire as many abilities as possible and master them. When he forms the microcosm and reaches the sixth sense, he will be able to evolve those abilities further.
When he does that, Aspros will be able to evolve those abilities even further with each evolution of his microcosm.
The evolution of those skills will include range, capabilities, quality, and quantity.
Yes... that was the plan.
With a clear goal and mindset, Aspros was finally able to calm his mind.
But before he slept, Aspros had a final request of Raphael.
"Raphael, my dear... analyze methods for better sleep and recovery. When that is done, engrave those methods into my mind, body, and subconscious, so my body will be able to perform them even when I am dead asleep. Also, find a method for me to fall asleep much faster."
You would think that a request like this would be stupid, but it is not stupid.
Master Roshi in Dragon Ball said that the most important things for a healthy body and strength are sleep, eat, and play.
Aspros does not have time to play, but he has time to eat and sleep after a hard day's work.
This means that to be healthy and have strong strength, he needs to rest as much as needed, and eat a lot of food.
And right now, he needs to sleep correctly, so he can wake up full of energy and be ready for anything that will happen the next day.
[Right on it, Master.]
This task was not even hard for the likes of Raphael. But being realistic, Raphael can even solve the impossible very easily, so something so simple like this is nothing for her.
And just like Aspros expected, it didn't take longer than a nanosecond for her to get all the information she needed, make improvements, and later further perfect it.
[Requesting to upload information, Master.]
[Yes/No.]
"Yes..."
Aspros was quick to respond.
The moment that those were uttered, a flood of information was poured into his mind.
The information was very complete.
Raphael found multiple methods of how to fall asleep faster, or even ways to fall asleep in an instant.
She also found the best positions for his body to sleep in, and even optimized the sleep pattern so he would feel more refreshed.
She also uploaded the information to his subconscious. The information was engraved in his subconscious like a bad tattoo that couldn't be removed.
Even if he slept and his consciousness was asleep, his subconscious and body would know what to do.
Everything that Raphael designed was for efficiency, quality, and comfort.
This means that in this current moment, the only one who knows the best way to sleep are Aspros and Raphael.
With everything planned, Aspros simply used his new knowledge to enter a sleep mode. Before going to sleep, Aspros told Raphael to wake him up around 5:00 A.M.
He needs to start creating good habits, and this means that he needs to wake up early to train and gain strength.
With all of that, Aspros simply closed his eyes and entered sleep mode and went to sleep.