Finding Purpose In The Multiverse: Meta Essence Quest Mode

ROB Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?

Entry 3:

Linus POV:

As I fell through the portal, I sensed two things were added to my existence in both a physical and a metaphysical sense. I changed and I became more.

Yet as a as I fall through infinite dimensions, the essences added into my very being begin to change and remold my form, and in doing so, I gained access to two different abilities; the Tinker of Fiction and a limited version of Creation Magic, which I somehow knew I could increase its power by using more and more magic.

Soon enough, I saw the light at the end of the metaphysical tunnel, and then everything suddenly went dark as I reopened my eyes and found myself in an unfamiliar setting.

Yet as I look around, I see a sign ahead of me, and with my newly improved vision, for which I no longer require contacts, which is a benefit to see.

I read something that sends a shiver through my entire body.

"WELCOME TO BROCKTON BAY"

I begin to internally panic, as I have realized that not only have I been transmigrated into an alternate universe. I am in a universe that's whole concept is based on the idea of superheroes and villains being the worst thing imaginable.

In addition to the fact that this universe is being threatened by fourth-dimensional beings whose sole purpose is to collect data and discover the method to entropy by destroying civilizations.

But as I am beginning to panic even more at that prospect. My power begins to react as I gain my first texture, and my smile widens greatly. As with this, I gain a fighting chance.

The tech tree I created is based on the characters and items in DC Comics, including information on powerful artifacts and machines like the Amazo, Platinum Kryptonite, the Green Lantern Rings, and other items that were revealed to me.

Fortunately, due to the essence of the Isekai starting kit, my memory is now perfect, and I will not be able to forget any of the designs, and my power itself doesn't feel like the normal tinker of fiction.

And then, I realized that with my magic; I could create all the materials I needed. But then, as soon as I tried to reach for my magic, I realized how pitiful my mana pool was as it felt as small as Issei Hyoudou at the beginning of High School DXD.

I attempt to create Cypress wood, and I'm successful in producing a few pounds. However, I become exhausted and fall over. Fortunately, my energy quickly returns, and my mana pool increases slightly.

"OK, now that I have a set plan or at least some sort of plan, I need to figure out how I will join society without an identity".

But as I say this, a small plastic card and a letter fell out of a small portal. I pick up the plastic card first and see that it is a version of my driver's license along with a passport.

Looking at the picture on my driver's license, I see that I look like a muscular, silver-haired elf. And as I gave my new self a look, I noticed that every single one of my physical pains was gone. The bruises, the scars, are all missing.

While a part of me is a bit sentimental about the fact that they are gone. I realized that this was a necessary change, and with that in mind, I decided to further look into the knowledge that I have gained from my ability.

And soon I came to realize that the Tinker of Fiction will grant me a new tech tree every week, and luckily, the tech trees won't disappear like the normal version.

As I tried to devise a plan, my focus shifted to determining my position in the timeline. Suddenly, I recalled the letter that had fallen alongside my license. I picked it up from the ground and opened it, and the letter contained the information I needed.

"Dear Linus,
I hope this letter finds you well as you settle into your new surroundings. You now find yourself in the world of Worm, a setting that I believe will be perfect for you to begin your journey. Your quest is simple should you choose to accept it: become the hero this world needs and wants. Establish yourself as the being you aspire to be, whether that is by becoming a successful businessman or by becoming a hero sponsored by the Protectorate. The choice is yours".

P.S The essences I gave you make you immune to precognition. This means that if someone tries to predict your future, they will not be able to see you in it. So, feel free to go out and enjoy yourself without any worries. Just be careful!

P.P.S Current Date: January 1st, 2008
(3 Years before cannon)
( This letter will ignite and be destroyed in 10 seconds.)

After reading the letter, I throw it far away as it bursts into multi-colored flames, but not before the flames turn into sparkly words saying "Good luck!"before disappearing as I am left alone with my thoughts again.

As soon as the message vanished, a basic flip phone tumbled out of a portal, transporting me back to the early 2000s. Displayed on the screen was a prompt stating that I had an empty bank account, and the message wiped itself out seconds later.

" Linus,we need to think about this. We are in a foreign universe. We have a basic identity and a bank account, but not much else. If I am going to get money fast, I need to create some gold and from what I remember from chemistry class 100% of gold found naturally is isotope Au-197".

As I begin to focus on creating gold. I then remember I have nothing to carry it in, and thus I create a simple Kevlar-based bag to hold the gold and my license, which nearly causes me to pass out due to the strain on my mana pool.

But luckily, I didn't pass out due to the exertion. A pool of mana grows slightly more as I exert myself, which allows me to create more gold for the bag.

" Now that I have the necessary resources for gaining funds, I can now focus on improving my clothing so that I am not defenseless".

I proceed to reinforce my clothing to prevent getting shot. Using my creation magic, I am barely able to line his basic T-shirt and jeans with a cloth similar to the one used on Batman's older outfits that is highly resistant to bullets.

Fortunately, I am only a couple of miles out of the city, so I should be able to walk, especially with this new body; thus, I begin my journey by walking down the long and lonely road that I have ever known. I do know where it goes, but it's only me, and I am walking alone.

(Linus Ozias begins his adventure. The story will focus on a tech-based approach, particularly in the Worm verse and later worlds. So please make suggestions on the path that he may take the path of a vigilante or a member of the Protectorate.)