I created my own system

~ It's not working well~

He said weakly as he let his body fall to the ground.

I too felt his pain, he wanted to be more but people around him were whispering words that would only drive him into a pit.

I continued to watch until his mother came with someone. It was a person with a different wave of mana, I immediately recorded this inside my memory.

~Son, mother brought someone who can definitely help you surpass that bastard~

She said though my heart began to squeeze knowing things wouldn't go better.

I felt conflicted about how his mother just accepted someone whom she didn't even know. Her actions were the main reason her son was driven into a corner.

~Who is he, mother?~

~Someone who will help us~

~But mother~

Alphonse tried to reject his mother's insistence however his initial words faced shouts and screams from her.

~What are you even doing, can't you see your mother has done everything she can do for your future? Why do you even need to question everything~

Latina said while her voice became high-pitched due to her anger. The tired and confused young man could only nod his head to make her noisy mother happy.

~This person here is the one who will help us~

Her voice was proud as if she found a bar of gold in a wasteland.

"So this is how it started"

I said as I realized how he ended up in the church. He was seeking power, for the people around him forced him to make such a choice.

~I did it!~

Alphonse exclaimed as soon as he successfully cast a spell that made him struggle a few days ago. Under that man's teaching his achievement escalated until something suddenly arose.

~What is going on Daneo, you told me if I drink this every day my mana would rise up but this past few days I can't seem to control my mana~

~Worry not my friend, it's because the effects of the potion are fading. You must take an even more powerful dosage~

~Then where it is? Did you bring some? I will buy everything~

The young mage eagerly said as he remembered making a promise to Alger.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

{I should be able to get more missions with him if I continue like this} he thought so making me sad.

You won't be able to do that, because you will betray him soon.

~Young one those potent potions are only accessible amongst us believers, so if you want them you must join us~

Alphonse felt conflicted since he knew the abnormalities the other believers do these days, adding the fact that they are also the suspects they need to investigate about the recent attacks.

~They might even be the people I encountered before~ he said weakly but the temptation of new strength made him ignore the suspicion he had. And so from that day on he became addicted towards the mysterious potion that momentarily increased his power. He fell into the enemy's hands and could no longer escape as soon as the war started.

More memories came in and even their recent movements and reaction when they found out the Monastery's downfall. They began erasing traces while a sudden message from a certain 'friend' made them focus on gathering their strength. They began recruiting new members and buying more equipment to protect and defend themselves.

"No wonder I can't find anything they even erase an entire country's memories just to hide they even visited it"

However there was a single problem, the location of the hideout was unknown even to Alphonse. He was only staying with the rest of the team inside small bases that were shattered across the continent. They were out there to act as spies and limbs to move according to the church's desires.

Orders from above are only being sent via magical beast messenger. That too would change whenever a command was given. Sometimes it would be a person but either it was a puppet or just a random man they brainwashed to obey. Alphonse was only someone from the outside, a pawn they could move whenever they wanted.

The memory ended and I woke up with Joven waiting for me. Then we travelled the dungeon and I ended up talking with grandpa after the catastrophe I caused.

While we talked I wanted to tell him about the oath and Alphonse's memories but in the end, I didn't.

"He would see them anyway once he checks Alphonse's soul, as for the oath I think grandpa knows about it too" I thought as I went back to my room inside the Academy.

[Then we should do the other plans you have]

"Yup no choice"

I said, preparing the data I currently have to begin my research about artifacts. If I could use them and extract the energy signature they have I could create a tracer that could trace anyone who has an artifact.

And so I began to take out the artifacts. While the other me went on to gather some essence that can be used for stat points.

Once I upgraded the system I could scan the entire continent while trespassing some defensive measures. The authorities would be a good help as well so I should not forget about upgrading them.

Then I started pulling the items I got from the dungeon including a ring that can control demonic beast.

"I think this will be good on my demon form," I thought so while a unique weapon attracted my attention. It was a sleek object made with a metallic material while cylindrical in design.

Then I proceed to touch it to get a better feel on this weird weapon.

It actually has a grip section. It's a bit textured and ridges to ensure a firm hold. That's when I realized it was a hilt. Since the handle felt good on the hand and seemed built for assisting swings.

"How am I supposed to use this?" I said feeling confused.

How can a hilt help me?

Or should I perhaps put a blade in it instead?

"Jeremiah can you show me its description"

[I will Creator]

While I waited I suddenly saw something in the body of this artifact. At the side of the hilt was a button or switch similar to when you want to turn on and off the lights. Then in the middle section, there seems to be a component that stores energy since I can feel it. Then at the top, there is a circular hollow space that seems connected to the energy source.

"Let's see"

I curiously pushed the button as soon as I did, the energy stored inside the hilt began to intensify until a blade sprung out of it.

"What the hell" I said feeling a bit surprised since a light forced out of the sword's hilt.

[Creator please read this before you hurt yourself]

Jeremiah told me and I didn't realise the artifact's information was already in front of me. It seems I was too focused I did not realise it.

[Item name: Light sword

Origin: A weapon crafted from a disregarded hilt made by a famous smith. Through the dungeon's creation, the weapon was transformed and became one with a powerful firestone. This causes a powerful light-cutting blade to be created.

Usage: It is extremely sharp and can cut anything due to the high temperature caused by the firestone. Besides causing burns it could melt anything as well as cut enemies. The blade has to be used only ten hours a day since the energy would be fully used and needs five hours to be fully charged. The hilt overheats and must cool down before being used again.

Warning this item may cut its wielder! Be wary!]

"Oh"

I almost felt weak since I didn't know I almost killed myself when I put the emitter right in front of my face.

"What could have happened if I accidentally pushed the button"

[The barriers would activate saving your life in the process]

I breathe a sigh of relief before continuing my inspection.

"Hopefully I don't accidentally hurt myself"

[Just let me help you, Creator]

"Okay, thank you"

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At the same time, multiple Apollo are venturing the continent some searching for clues while some are accumulating stat points. One of them went to a place hidden and secretly built by a corrupt marquis in the south of the empire.

This place was called the dark coliseum where finalists are subjected to fight to death. Since this place has numerous deaths every day, Apollo decides to visit the place and get as many stat points as possible.

Then another Apollo joined a subjugation army and went on to suppress demons who were corrupting a forest at the east of the empire.

The more deaths pile up the more strength he receives until it is enough to upgrade the system and the skills he has.

"Now then this is one of the places in the diary and the memory of Alphonse"

The boy said as he arrived at an island far from the mainland.

"Since I got an upgrade I might as well use it"