BXBX NOVEL Chapter 2 - 2
Chapter 2:
It was during this transformation that Dimensium was created—a remarkable element that granted us the ability to travel and be reincarnated into higher and lower dimensions. But it doesn't stop there; it allowed us to create empty dimensions with infinite space, with their separate existence of time. However, this was not without consequence the clash between the two great powers. Alongside the creation of Dimensium, due to the energy that tore holes through higher dimensions, creatures from higher dimensions were dropped into our world, causing chaos.
But thats not all an arms race for dimensional superiority ensued among kingdoms, leading to the emergence of a new profession: magic knights. These knights transcended dimensions, becoming higher beings who fought not only against the monsters but also against rogues and other kingdoms," Haruki said as he saw a small 4-year-old Noboru looking at him with awe in his eyes.
"Really, Grandpa?" Noboru said as he listened to his grandpa Haruki, the only person to love and care for him, teach him the history of how Dimensium was formed. Dimensium was a special element found in the forbidden region. When Omni Energy, an energy that all Humans in the world possessed, was channelled into Dimensium, it allowed one to reincarnate into the higher dimension, gaining a body and the power of a higher dimension.
Noboru was a 4-year-old boy. He had curious eyes like his mother but red. He had short black hair combed downwards to create a straight hairline. He wore black and gold armour with a cape behind it. He was about 3.8 feet tall.
"However, when one uses Dimensium to try and transcend to a higher existence, they must complete what we have dubbed a combat trial. Noboru, my boy, a combat trial means you must complete the story of the dimension you have been reincarnated into. When you complete it, Dimensium completes your reincarnation and allows you to return to the world as the being you were reincarnated as. For example, if you complete the story of the 12th dimension, you can return to our world, the 3rd dimension, as a 12th dimension being," Haruki explained, feeling nostalgic. If it were not for his old age and Noboru's need for family, he would be transcending past the 13th dimension.
"Wow, Grandpa, how powerful are you? You're at least 100th dimensional, aren't you?" Noboru asked, making Haruki laugh.
"Haha, I wish, my boy, but I am the first and only person to transcend to the 13th dimension. While many from this kingdom and others have managed to reach the 12th dimension, I can proudly say that anyone who has attempted the 13th has failed," Haruki said, concealing the fact that those who fail the trials die. 'Well, apart from the Founder, S***, and the other three Kingdoms' founders. They have transcended the concepts and notions of space, time, and dimensional hierarchies—both countably and uncountably infinite.' Haruki added in thought not being allowed to tell Noboru about S*** or the other kingdom founders due to the Kingdom's Rules.
"Hey, Grandpa," Noboru said quietly, getting the attention of Haruki, who heard the tone of his voice.
"Yes, Noboru, my boy, speak your mind," Haruki said.
"Why do Mommy and Daddy ignore me? Why do they treat me like a pest? Why do they train my little brother Kouki and sister Meiyo, but when I ask them, they tell me to get lost and say I'm not important? And why do people in the kingdom hate me, calling me a monster, a wolf beast, a hawk beast? How come some old men hit me? I'm their prince, but I'm treated like a monster."
Haruki stood there, contemplating his answer. He couldn't tell Noboru how his own father and mother had agreed to scapegoat him as a monster to keep his siblings safe and loyal to the Kingdom. He couldn't reveal that they planned on disowning him on his 5th birthday, throwing him to the wolves, or rather, the citizens of his own kingdom. And he certainly couldn't share that all this was because Kaito of the Danzo clan, the life ruiner, had seen the future and prophesied that Noboru's siblings would become powerful enough to fulfil his son and daughter-in-law's selfish dreams of ruling over all of existence in every dimension.
"Noboru, my boy, I'm not going to lie to you and say that they are doing this for a noble cause because, quite frankly, your parents are doing this because they are power hungry," Haruki said, knowing his grandson was intelligent for a 4-year-old. Noboru knew all about swords, magic theory, fighting styles, and even advanced science like nuclear fission and fusion that Haruki had taught him. How did Haruki know this? Well, that's simple. He had traveled to a world where the powers he possessed were considered fiction and learned science from there. It was interesting, and when applied to magic, Haruki discovered they could create semi-natural attacks, like a semi-natural fire made from oxygen and fuel gases reacting, which was more powerful fire than fully magical fire or fully natural fire.
"You will learn about this later on, but right now, how about I teach you what Omni Energy is? It's the energy that allows us to become magic knights, and I can also train you to harness it," Haruki said, changing the subject to something fun, knowing that Noboru, despite being intelligent, was still a 4-year-old who would be more interested in learning about becoming powerful.
"Really, Grandpa? Can you teach me now? I want to be better than Kouki and Meiyo, and then Mommy and Daddy will pay more attention to me," Noboru said, and Haruki's face turned sad.
'Foolish son and daughter-in-law, you are so power-hungry that you can't see how much your own son, your own flesh and blood, wants to connect with you. I can only hope that learning your true colours doesn't destroy him. Also, this kingdom to think I fought for it, ruled it, all this just for it to take its anger out on a child no older than 4. I am disgusted,' thought Haruki.
"Well, Noboru, my boy, Omni Energy is a type of energy that allows its user to adapt to different energy forms and power systems from various dimensions. This includes abilities such as mana, like us the people of the Phoenix Kingdom use, ki, the main type of energy used by the Qilin Kingdom, chakra, mainly used by the Tortoise Kingdom, and more, like spirit energy, spiritual pressure, curse energy, and others. Omni Energy is considered the purest and original form of all energy types, with mana, ki, chakra, and other types of energy seen as lesser branches. It is due to the nature of Omni Energy that we, as its users, can enter dimensions where specific power systems or energy are utilized to harness their respective abilities," Haruki explained as Noboru listened intently before raising his hand. Haruki chuckled at his grandchild's adorable and childlike action.
"No need to raise your hand, just ask your question, my boy," Haruki said.
"Grandpa, can Omni Energy users use all types of lesser branch energy like mana, chakra, ki? And if so, how come the Phoenix Kingdom doesn't use all types of energy? Also, can we use all types of energy at once?" asked Noboru.
"Excellent question, my boy," Haruki praised Noboru. "Well, the answer is yes, we can use all forms of the lesser branch energy, and we can even use them simultaneously. You asked why we don't use them all, well, the answer is arrogance. Most users in the Phoenix Kingdom believe that magic is superior because their ancestors used it first. They are unwilling to put aside traditions, and those who do are ostracized and treated like traitors. It doesn't help that tensions exist between the different kingdoms, and if we were to use ki or chakra, it would be seen as admitting that our traditions and founders were wrong. The other kingdom all quite ironically share the same sentiment keeping only to the respective energies their founders use," Haruki explained as Noboru frowned.
"Grandpa, I don't believe that using our full potential is wrong. So you're telling me that our people, Mommy, Daddy, and the Cronus, are holding themselves back from using their full potential because they are arrogant and want to follow traditions? When I'm king, I'm going to reverse that and make it so everyone knows that using their full potential isn't called being a traitor," said Noboru, making Haruki smile, although sadness tinged his expression.
"I'm sorry, my boy, but the kingdom, your parents, and this cruel world won't let you become prince easily. You're going to have to fight for your rights. But don't worry, I will help you, my boy," Haruki thought to himself.
"I believe in you, my boy. If anyone gonna change this belief its you" Haruki said encouraging and supporting his grandson.