The Seraphic System

The Seraphic System

Chapter: 56

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(The Heavenly Forge?)

"Uriel?" I asked, getting up from bed.

Instead of just Gabriel waking me up as had become the usual, Uriel stood there. Dressed in tight fitting clothing that left his bare arms exposed. It was an unusual choice of clothing for him. 

"Yes," he said simply. "Get up. There's something you need to see."

Gabriel appeared beside him, her warm smile immediately relaxing me. 

"What's going on?" I questioned. 

Uriel didn't answer right away, His golden eyes studied me carefully, like he was gauging whether I was awake enough for whatever he had planned.

Gabriel brushed a strand of hair from her face, her wings slightly fluttering behind her as she sat on the edge of the bed. "It's something important," she said after a moment. 

"Uriel's been talking about it for a while."

"Time for what?" I asked. 

"To visit the Heavenly forge," Uriel said firmly. "It's time you learned the basics of smithing and more importantly, begin the process of discovering your true weapon."

I paused, staring at him. "I already have weapons. The Tempest Chakrams?"

Uriel's lips twitched, but he didn't smile. "They are good weapons, yes but they're not yours. They're tools, crafted by another. In battle, they serve you well, but they lack the connection a weapon forged for your soul would have. You'll see the difference when you find the right one."

I leaned back, considering his words. 

The Tempest Chakrams had been with me for a while now and they were reliable good weapons gifted to me by Namara. Then again, Uriel was a weapons master and equal to what could be called Heaven's biggest gym bro who had been more than happy to help me train. 

He knew what he was talking about. 

"Is this why you haven't started me on any sort of weapons training?" I replied. 

Uriel nodded. "Yes, I've mostly focused on your magical skills which you enjoy fighting with."

"Wait… you have your own forge?" I abruptly questioned.

"My holy flames make it easier to smelt the metals I use, I've made all of the Seraph's weapons. Even Gabriel's" He replied proudly. 

Gabriel giggled. 

I hadn't known that. 

Gabriel reached out, resting a hand on my shoulder. "It'll be a good experience even if you decide to remain with your current choice of weapons.," she said softly. 

He nodded. 

"Uriel's forge is one of the most sacred places in Heaven. He doesn't take just anyone there." She added mischievously.

Uriel ignored her comment. 

"Alright," I said, getting up fully from the comfortable bed. "Let's do this."

Gabriel smiled and stood, her wings brushing lightly against my arm as she moved. "I'll leave you to it, then. Just don't overwork him, Uriel."

"He'll be fine," Uriel said with a small nod, already turning to leave.

Gabriel gave me one last reassuring smile before following him to the door. "Good luck, Kai. I'll see you later."

Uriel led me across Heaven, the paths glowing faintly under our feet. The air felt cooler as we moved further from the central halls and the scenery changed from open gardens and shining towers to something more rugged.

We were currently on the Sixth Heaven. Which was why we weren't encountering any other Angels. Gabriel still wanted to keep me close and I was perfectly fine with that. 

"Where exactly is this forge?" I asked as we walked.

"It's in a secluded part of this floor," Uriel replied. "It's far from any distractions. A forge is a place of focus and creation. Sometimes it can demand your full focus."

I nodded in understanding.

I wasn't sure how forging worked here, it might be entirely different with magic involved.

A part of me felt excited, especially since I still had that one time use enchantment scroll. I'd planned to use it on my Tempest Chakrams but maybe Uriel was right about me needing a weapon of my own.

It wasn't long until we reached a large, arched doorway carved into the side of a mountain. The stone was smooth, its simplicity contrasting with the beauty of the other buildings I'd seen on this Heaven.

"We are here?" I asked. 

Uriel nodded, placing a hand on the stone. A faint glow emanated from his palm and the doors began to shift. They slid open without a sound, revealing a staircase leading downward.

"Follow me," Uriel said, stepping inside.

I followed him down the stairs, the air growing warmer with each step. 

The light from above faded, replaced by a soft, golden glow coming from below. At the bottom of the stairs, the forge came into view.

I stumbled, as a pressure suddenly descended on me. I corrected my body and willed more strength into my posture. I had no doubt that this pressure could crush a High-class being alone.

"Good, you can handle it." Uriel commented. 

The room that greeted me was massive, its sheer size larger than the castle that Gabriel and the other Seraphs lived in. 

The walls were lined with shelves holding an array of tools and materials. In the centre stood a large golden anvil, its surface glowing faintly with holy energy.

A massive amount of power was circulating through these walls and in the anvil especially, which seemed to be some sort of artefact itself. A forge fire burned in the corner, its flames a brilliant golden white, casting dancing shadows across the room. 

The air was filled with the faint hum of power. 

Uriel gestured toward the gold anvil. "This is where we'll begin. First, I'll teach you how to work with the basic materials before we move onto anything more advanced. Then, we'll see if any of them resonate with you."

"Resonate?" I asked, stepping closer to the anvil.

"A true weapon isn't just forged with skill. The materials themselves can be important and Heaven has a lot to work with. Father was a collector and thus made sure to store up on most material's that exist in the world." Uriel explained. "Unfortunately, we can't use them all, considering some require skills that not even I possess and power that would surprise you."

I ran my hand along the edge of the anvil, the metal cool to the touch despite its faint glow. "I see."

'Appraisal'

[Divine Anvil] (Holy Forge Construct)

 Description:

The Divine Anvil is a colossal and ancient construct residing within the Pillars of Creation in the Sixth Heaven, Zebul. It is an artifact of unparalleled craftsmanship, created by YHWH himself. This sacred anvil serves as a cornerstone for the creation, enhancement, and enchantment of divine weapons, artifacts, tools, and instruments.

Materials and Construction:

- Celestial Wallafram: The core structure is forged from Celestial Wallafram, an ethereal metal known for its unmatched durability and divine resonance.

- Orichalcum Inlays: Intricate inlays of Orichalcum run along its surface, channeling and amplifying divine energies.

- Heavenly Runes: The surface is etched with ancient runes that glow with a soft, golden light, inscribed by YHWH to imbue the anvil with its sacred properties.

- Aetheric Crystals: Embedded within the anvil are Aetheric Crystals that harness and focus the immense power required for divine creation and enchantment.

- Holy Fire Basins: Surrounding the anvil are basins filled with Holy Fire, used to temper and forge celestial materials.

 Capabilities:

- Creation and Forging: Capable of creating divine weapons, artifacts, and instruments from raw celestial materials. The anvil can shape and forge metals and other materials with precision and divine accuracy.

- Enhancement: It can enhance existing divine objects, imbuing them with greater power and refining their abilities.

- Enchantment: Provides a foundation for powerful enchantments, allowing for both metallic and non-metallic objects to be imbued with divine properties.

- Unification: Can merge multiple divine artifacts into a singular, more powerful entity, harmonizing their abilities and essences.

- Reinforcement: Withstands and channels tremendous divine power to reinforce and fortify objects, making them nearly indestructible.

- Divine Resonance: The anvil resonates with the divine energy of YHWH, enabling it to amplify and focus spiritual power during the forging process.

- Aetheric Power Conduits: Built-in conduits allow for the precise control and direction of aetheric energy, essential for delicate enchantment work.

- Temporal Stasis Field: Surrounds the anvil with a field that slows time, granting the forger enhanced precision and extended periods to work on complex creations.

- Self-Repairing: The anvil has innate self-repairing capabilities, drawing on the divine essence of Zebul and Pillars of Creation to automatically mend any damage.

- Blessing of the Creator: Any item forged upon this anvil is imbued with a fragment of YHWH's blessing, granting it unparalleled potency and divine favor.

There was a resonance when I started smithing, a spike of holy fire illuminating Forge which Uriel noticed and his face scrunched up like he was thinking deeply. The anvil hummed and I felt a connection. 

Smithing was hard so I was focusing on it rather than wondering what goes on in the mind of an Archangel. 

I hoped that I wasn't bad at smithing with the fact that Uriel's was making. 

My eyes remained on the powerful Anvil.

Everyday I found myself appraising items and I was left amazed every time. The Anvil was bound to be special considering it was used to work on magical and divine alloys. 

Uriel nodded, his expression unreadable as he moved to gather the tools. 

Uriel placed a heavy block of ore onto the glowing golden anvil. It was dark, almost black, with an almost violet hue when shone in the light."

"This is Graviaery," Uriel said, his tone calm but serious. "It's a hard ore to work with. Selecting Ore's to work with is the most important choice when making armour or a weapon. Some Ore's have special properties, while others are extremely durable."

I listened with rapt attention. 

"Graviaery here, could be used on a weapon to make it lighter. Allowing for quicker movements and a faster build, the same goes for armour. Having a slim lining of this in any weapon or armour can allow for this effect." Uriel explained.

"Wait? So a weapon or armour can be used with multiple Ore's together?" I asked curiously.

That sounded overpowered.

"Yes." He chuckled. "In fact your Tempest Chakrams are composed of a few. The ability to imbue a weapon that allows its user to limitedly use an entire element isn't easy."

Yeah, that made sense.

"Though, the more Ore's you use the more expensive the weapon becomes." He started. "What I mean by that is, firstly finding all these Ore's is hard, you will have completion and most of it has been found over the thousands of years that Gods have been around. All looking for the perfect weapon. So, most likely you'll have to look into buying them. Which is expensive."

I nodded along. 

That made sense, I didn't know where they found most of these Ore's and I assumed that there were multiple dimensions that they were found in but with the massive amount of time that the supernatural had been around. I wouldn't be surprised if most of it on the surface level was completely gone. 

"Luckily for you, Heaven is perhaps one of the richest kingdoms out of all the Pantheons." Uriel's serious face turned bashful. "Our father needed a lot of Ore's and materials for his projects and Artefacts. Before the war a lot of us were sent out in search of them."

Uriel coughed. 

"Back to the point, you can forge weapons, armor, and various other items using multiple ores, but it puts significant strain on the materials used. Trust me, Kaiel, many have sought to create the ultimate weapon or armor along with other items. Which led them to attempt to infuse the strongest ore and overload it with Amplifying Ore." He paused briefly. "Amplifying Ore, by the way, is a type of ore specifically designed to enhance the effects of other ores."

That made sense, I would bet everything that Zeus' weapon had been one of those packed weapons with Amplifying Ore. That had been a truly powerful weapon even if the True Longinus had more abilities. 

"Creating the perfect weapon is incredibly challenging. You not only need to work each ore meticulously and fit them together seamlessly but also select a combination of ores that complement one another. There are advanced master smithing techniques to overcome these challenges, but you aren't even close to being ready to use those." he explained. "For now, that's enough information. With this knowledge, you'll begin by learning how to shape ore. Graviaery, though tough, is one of the easier ores to start with."

"Okay." I agreed. 

"I'm sure you've noticed the high pressure in the forge?"

I nodded at his rhetorical question. 

"That'll help with the process."

I stepped closer, eyeing the block warily. "It doesn't look easy."

"It's not," Uriel replied with a faint smirk. "That's the point."

He handed me a large hammer made out of a strange silver-white metal. The handle was smooth and heavy, clearly crafted for serious work while a clear crystal sat in the middle of its handle. 

The head of the hammer glowed faintly, almost as if it was alive with some kind of energy. 

I appraised it out of curiosity. 

[Celeforge Hammer]

{Materials and Construction}

The Celeforge Hammer is crafted from Mythralite, known for its exceptional density and ability to withstand extreme forces and Arcsteel, a magically conductive alloy that channels energy seamlessly. 

The handle is made from Elderwood, a durable material resistant to heat and imbued with natural magic absorption properties. 

The crystal allows for the amplification of any energy absorbed that is used to reinforce itself. 

The head of the hammer features engraved runes designed to absorb and channel the user's magical energy into the forging process.

{Activation Sequence}

Grip the handle firmly 

Speak the activation phrase: "Ignis Incudare" (Forge of Fire).

The runes on the hammerhead light up, drawing magic from the user.

The hammer adjusts its weight and striking force based on the magic absorbed.

{Special Attributes}

Energy Absorption: Pulls energy directly from the wielder to amplify the force and heat generated upon impact.

Self-Adjusting Weight: Becomes heavier or lighter based on the density of the material being forged, making it adaptable to different magical metals.

Force Amplification: Each strike delivers energy stored from the user, allowing precision hammering with enhanced power.

Durability: Resistant to both physical and magical degradation, ensuring a long lifespan.

I had known the hammer would be special since it was used to deal with magical alloys but this was impressive. 

Uriel nodded in satisfaction. "Good, now say the words 'Ignis Incudare'"

Having just inspected the Hammers description, I uttered the words with confidence.

"Ignis Incudare"

I felt a decent amount of Angelic Mana be channeled into it. The glow intensified. 

"The first step is to soften the ore in the forge," Uriel instructed. He gestured to the roaring golden-white flames in the corner. "Hold it in the fire with the tongs until it glows red-hot. Then bring it back here and start hammering. I have already infused the flame with holy fire so the process will be quicker, if you want the fire to get hotter than simply infuse some Angelic Mana into the orb over there." He informed me, pointing towards a red orb. 

He directed me and I grabbed the long golden tongs resting nearby, the weight of them surprising. Clamping them around the ore, I had to use a surprising amount of strength to lift the block. 

It wasn't just heavy. it felt dense. 

Uriel watched me with his arms crossed. 

The heat from the forge was intense as I brought the Graviaery closer. I could feel my skin prickling and sweat began forming almost immediately. 

Holding the block steady in the flames was harder than it looked. My arms shook as I fought to keep the tongs steady and the weight of the ore seemed to increase the longer I held it.

Overall it was surprisingly difficult, considering how strong I was. 

"Keep it in until it glows," Uriel said from behind me. His voice was calm and relaxed. 

Finally, the dark ore began to change, the violet hue glowing brighter until the entire block emitted a faint purple hue.

"That's it. Bring it back to the anvil," Uriel ordered. 

I pulled the Graviaery from the holy fire, its weight feeling even greater now. The strength I was using was easily in the High-class level. 

The heat radiating off it was intense and I moved quickly to drop it onto the golden anvil.

Uriel handed me the hammer again. "Now, strike it. You'll need to put a lot of strength into this but start out low and slowly increase your strength. You don't want to put too much into it."

I nodded seriously.

Surprisingly, I was finding myself enjoying this process. 

I raised the hammer and brought it down with all the force I could muster. The sound of metal meeting metal was deafening, the impact reverberating through my arms. 

Sparks flew but the ore barely seemed to dent.

"Again," Uriel said.

I struck it again. And again. 

"Like this." Uriel intervened. 

He took the hammer and demonstrated, each strike was precise. The sound was different, sharper and the metal seemed to shift slightly with each blow.

I took the hammer back and mimicked his movements. My strikes were clumsier due to a lack of experience but after a few attempts, I found a rhythm that felt natural. 

The ore began to flatten slightly under the repeated impacts, its glow pulsing faintly with each hit.

"Good," Uriel said, nodding. "You're a natural."

I barely focused on his words, finding myself going into a weird trance.

Uriel noticed and smiled. 

Minutes turned into what felt like hours as I continued hammering. 

My muscles began to burn, my grip on the hammer faltered while sweat dripped into my eyes. But I kept going.

Finally, Uriel held up a hand. "That's enough for today."

I dropped the hammer with a clatter, leaning heavily on the anvil to catch my breath. My arms felt like jelly and my shirt was soaked through. I breathed heavily. 

That had taken a lot out of me, even my workouts had been less fruitful than this. It got hard when I had to do tens of thousands of press-ups to get anything. 

Skill Acquired. 

[Smithing] (LVL: 9/25) {Novice}

The art of shaping and creating objects out of metal by heating, hammering, bending, and forging it into the desired form. It is a foundational craft in metallurgy

"You did well," Uriel said. He handed me a cloth to wipe my face. "Forging isn't just about strength. It's about endurance and focus. You'll build both over time. I can see you've got a talent for it. 

I nodded, too tired to say much.

Uriel rested a hand on my shoulder, his expression somewhere between approval and amusement. "You've got potential, Kai. But don't think this is going to get easier anytime soon."

I chuckled. "Yeah, I figured."

He led me out of the forge, the cool air outside feeling like a blessing after the intense heat. "Get some rest," Uriel said as we walked back. "We'll pick this up again tomorrow."

I didn't argue. All I could think about was collapsing into bed.

A thought did occur to me though, I wondered if the broken sword Murasame could be put to good use. It had been weak before, the curse being able to be resisted by high class and above beings, but with the existence of Amplifying Ore. 

Could I make a truly deadly weapon with its fragment?

-Scene Break-

I slumped down in one of the corridors of the massive castle. Just for a quick break. 

For a grueling workout, you have received:

2 STR, 1 DEX

Damn right. 

That had been so much more physically intense than I had expected it to be. 

Uriel had given me a small list of Alloys as a beginning to remember. Apparently the amount of magical alloys out there were many, with a massive amount of Magical & Divine Ores existing. 

Mythralite – A lightweight yet incredibly strong metal, resistant to both magic and physical impact.

Arcsteel - Magically conductive alloy that channels energy seamlessly

Celestial Wallafram - an Ethereal metal known for its unmatched durability and divine resonance

Orichalcum - Metal capable of channeling and amplifying divine energies

Heavenly Steel - Tempered in the forges of Heaven, this alloy retains Holy Power & Holy Fire it was forged from, thus making it resistant to demonic, devil and dark attacks. It's excellent for making shields and channels for holy power which is lit with Holy Fire.

I felt the divine shard shift minutely inside me, a pulse of energy before it returned to being still. It was a weird feeling that wasn't quite uncomfortable but simply noticeable. 

[Divine Shard] {Progress: 0.1%}

[The Shard of ?]

My eyes widened. 

The shard had progressed. 

That was a big deal, the progress may not be a lot but it was better than zero. The only thing I had to go off was acting like the God who I hadn't met. I had planned to research Heaven's library or ask Gabriel about him more.

This made sense, God had been a creator of the Sacred Gears which included weapons. 

So this confirmed that I had to act like him? Or was it just that aspect. 

I would think about it more when I made it back to my bedroom. 

Slowly, I made my way down the long corridor, my body heavy with exhaustion. 

My arms felt like lead after hours of hammering Graviaery at Uriel's forge. Every step I took reminded me of the weight of the tools I'd been wielding. 

The cool air of Heaven should have been refreshing, but it barely cut through the ache in my muscles.

As I turned a corner, I saw a familiar figure ahead. 

Seraphiel stood near one of the glowing arches, her arms crossed and her purple eyes looking up to fix on me. A smile blossomed across her face. 

The moment her gaze landed on me, her expression shifted to one of concern.

"Are you okay?" 

I shot her a tired smile. "Yeah, turns out working in a forge is hard even when you're at the Ultimate-class." 

Her eyes shone with understanding. 

"Oh? Brother let you into his forge. He must have taken a liking to you." She laughed lightly. "Did brother overwork you?" she asked, her tone a mix of exasperation and worry as she strode toward me.

"Not overworked," I managed, rubbing the back of my neck. "Just... worked. Hard."

Seraphiel gave me a flat look.

"You look like you can barely stand." She pointed out. 

Without another word she moved to my side and gently placed a hand under my arm, supporting some of my weight.

"I'm fine," I said, though my legs wobbled slightly as I tried to straighten up.

"Sure you are," she said dryly, her voice softening as she adjusted her grip. "Let's get you back to your room before you collapse in the middle of the hall."

I sighed, too tired to argue. "Thanks," 

Her grip was strong and I sent her a subtle look as we walked, her pace slowed to match mine. 

It was quiet for a moment.

I wasn't sure how to act in this sort of situation. 

"It's nice to speak to you again, I'm sorry I haven't been around more. Looking after our siblings, especially when they're numbered in the hundreds of thousands is a rather hard task." Seraphiel spoke up.

"Don't worry, Gabriel and Uriel have kept me occupied. It's certainly been a change coming to Heaven." I replied easily. 

She sent me a look. 

"Yes, Gabriel did inform me of why she's been keeping such a close eye on you. Though, truthfully. I doubt it's only because of that." She laughed. 

"Oh? She told you?" I asked. 

She nodded. 

"All the Seraph's know, don't be surprised if some of them look out for you once they have some spare time. Having a new sibling would have made them coddle you enough as it is." She replied amusedly. "That does include me."

I decided to gain some more information.

"How are things? Have you found any leads on where our Father is?" I asked, only struggling on the 'Father' part slightly.

She sighed, her face becoming slightly downtrodden. "No, multiple teams are being sent out as we speak. But he truly has seemingly disappeared. Some of the Seraphs thought he sent you to us as a way to find him but since you don't know anything that idea has been thrown away." 

I nodded thoughtfully.

"Onto happier subject, so is Uriel teaching you how to smith? He's the only smith in Heaven at the moment." She questioned, regaining her happy attitude. 

"Yeah," I replied. "He's teaching me the basics. Today was harder than expected." 

"I'm not surprised. Uriel isn't exactly known for going easy on anyone," she said with a small smile. "Still, it's impressive that you're keeping up. Only those above the Ultimate-class are eligible for it and it's not like they succeeded."

"Really? Why?" I couldn't help asking.

"It requires a certain type of Angel to take up smithing." She replied. Seraphiel chuckled softly, her grip steady as she continued to guide me down the corridor. "You'll get used to it. He means well, even if his methods are... exhausting."

After a few more steps, Seraphiel spoke again, her voice gentler this time. "You've been here for a while now, haven't you? Around seven days"

"Yeah," I replied confusedly

"Do you feel... at home?" she asked, her gaze searching mine.

I hesitated, unsure how to answer. 

A pop-up distracted me for a moment.

[Download Completed]

I refocused on her

"It's... different. Heaven's amazing, a lot nicer than the other places I've been." I replied with a chuckle. 

She sent me a soft look. 

"That's understandable. If you ever need help or just someone to talk to, I hope you know you can come to me." She offered kindly.

I blinked, trying to figure out how I should respond. 

"Thanks," I said, genuinely appreciating her words.

We reached my room, and Seraphiel helped me to the door. "Get some rest," she said firmly, her lips quirking into a small smile. "You've earned it."

I managed a tired smile in return. "Goodnight, Seraphiel."

"Goodnight, Kaiel," she said softly before turning and walking away.

I pushed the door open and collapsed onto the bed.

[Template - Gordon]

{PERKS} - [Inhuman DNA]

{SKILLS} - 

[Terrigenesis]

[Blind Sight]

[Zapping Light Teleportation]

[Terrigenesis] 

Genetic mutation triggered when an Inhuman is exposed to the mist produced by Terrigen Crystals. Each inhuman will have different gains and superpowers from Terrigenesis. It's a lucky draw. So you can be Blackagar Boltagon and with a single uttered word destroy someone or be a random inhuman with animal ears or become living portal door after Terrigenesis. For Gordon, Inhuman Physiology removed his eyes and gave him inhuman strength.

[Blindsight]

 Gordon also gained a brand new vision which allowed him to see things in a different way compared to regular people. Hence, he could still navigate throughout his environment unaided dispute lacking eyes.

[Zapping Teleportation]

Teleportation with Zapping Light Force Field. Could teleport others he's touching or inside the forcefield.

Power could be stopped with Quantum Field Disruptors. Zapping light creates undulating force fields of reflective blue energy, which are impervious to gunfire.

My eyes lingered on Terrigenesis before I decided against it. 

Without hesitation I picked Zapping Teleportation even if it didn't work having a actual skill that allowed me to create a forcefield could be handy depending on how strong it is 

The decision was made, and I activated the skill without hesitation. I felt a tug on my angelic mana, confirming it was tied to my magic as I hadn't gone through Terrigenesis and only downloaded a skill. Just as the bubble began to form around me, a surge of power filled the room and symbols glowed around me for a moment before disappearing, 

My bubble fizzled out of existence. 

[Teleportation Rejected by Heaven]

I sighed, I had a feeling this would be the case. 

Gabriel had told me about the wards preventing everyone from leaving, I imagine a lot of Angels would have teleported out to try to find their Father. 

Except just like me, the wards were blocking them. 

I needed to find a way out, not because I didn't like it here. But because I wanted to first check up on everyone in my sub-dimension and two needed to progress the shard.

If I needed to act like God then other than smithing I would get a lot more done on Earth. I didn't plan to go out for long periods, just a few hours every now and then to figure the shard out.

Another matter was my download, I didn't want to waste any time. 

With that in mind I picked a strong Download that I knew would take a long time. The ability I would get would be worth it though. 

My eyes closed. 

I would find a way to try to allow for my entry and exit when I got some sleep.

-END-

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