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Avrin was quiet for a few moments after god asked the question, as if expecting god to come up with Avrin's own thoughts. The expectation died out as it seemed he was also silent. It didn’t seem like he wanted to help Avrin with any clues regarding the question. Avrin finally spoke up. "Not much I didn’t really think such a thing existed. Then again, here you are, the one god talking to me. Uhh, you mentioned aliens so I thought we were the only beings you created."

God replied in kind, first answering his last words I created many creatures to inhabit your universe but only humanity is special enough as to receive my full attention"

Avrin dared not bring up the evil that had plagued humanity for thousands of years, as well as the world, and why god didn’t interfere. He tried hard, in fact, to not think of it, but god knew of his intentions and did not reply to it. In fact, he continued on to Avrin’s answer regarding what he knew of magic. "Magic is indeed a reality, but it does not exist in your universe to the degree as shown in cartoons. Only those who I have tasked with bringing change were able to use it in some shape or form. Some call them messengers other's call them prophets and even angels."

Avrin carefully listened, as he was getting some valuable information that no one would ever hear. Then again, what use was it to him as he had no way to use it or even anyone to believe him? Avrin clicked his tongue quietly as he spoke. "Judging by the way the conversation is going, I take it the universe I’m to be brought to has magic in it?" Avrin listened hard for gods answer.

"You catch on quickly, Avrin, and you are correct with your assumption that this universe has the freest reign of magic that I have created, to a degree. If a being becomes powerful enough in harnessing it, it isn’t too far to say they can create planets."

Avrin's expression turned to one of interest, as it would be incredible to be able to do so. He wondered if anyone in this universe had ever done such a thing. "You seem curious regarding what sort of beings exist in such a place. Well, I must tell you, unlike your own, there are no beings that you would refer to as aliens and this universe is much much younger than your own.

In fact, humanity's interest with other deities, witches, and magic inspired me to create such a universe." Avrin chuckled softly, as he couldn’t believe what he was hearing. Imagine, inspiring god. Before he spoke, god replied, "Oh, don’t think too much of it I know all of humanity's intentions, but sometimes it's better to play the not all omnipotent being. It is more interesting."

Avrin nodded, even though he could not see god. He also wondered if he had a form of his own, curious to know what he looks like. In the bible it was said that man was shaped after god himself. He brushed his thoughts aside and continued to listen. "Moving on with your curiosity of these beings, yes, there are no aliens. Only one planet is inhabited.

When I created the big bang that made his universe I added what you call magic into the mix and what came out was interesting." Avrin's face showed his eagerness to know what it was. He wasn’t the type to wait hundreds of years for an answer and, knowing god was ageless, he was worried he may have to wait as such, but was told otherwise.

"Fear not Avrin. I will not make you wait. From the birth of this universe, the first sentient life forms – if humans were to meet them and see what they could do and taking mythology from humanity into account you would refer to them as "gods". God spoke that last word in an almost ironic tone.

Avrin spoke up. "But aren’t you the only god? Surely you wouldn’t create such powerful beings without reason?" The room began to shift, as it seemed to vanish instantly to that of nothingness. In the dark distance a small point of light seem to grow before exploding into a bright cosmic sight. Avrin swore he would have went blind had, if it not been for the feeling that he was somehow protected from it by god. "Are you enjoying the birth of a universe Avrin? You are the only person I have ever shown such a sight."

Avrin smiled, as he felt quite important "I’m honored you think me worth seeing something as such, but why show me?” Avrin spoke curiously.

"Watch closer..." god spoke firmly, urging Avrin to continue to watch, and he did so after nodding randomly, knowing god was all around him as such. Avrin saw the stars form the galaxys in the far distance, but from the source of the point of creation there was something luminescent, as if a mold being formed before it burst out into hundreds of incredibly huge rainbow like comets shooting in all directions. Avrin's curiosity got the best of him as he spoke "W-what are those?" God then followed with a reply,

"Those are the beings known as gods in this universe, born from the condensed remnants of creation due to magic being included into the mix."

Avrin quickly paid attention. As he watched, he saw eight lights in different colors heading in the same direction as each other, before continuing on in the distance. "Why are those the only gods that are following each other?" He spoke before seeing two of the transparent lights collide with each other, one turning dark the other turning white, before continuing on for what seemed like eternity. God then ending the waiting Avrin endured “Because I willed them to meet. Those are the gods that created the world you will be going to. With their powers combined, they were able to make a planet and make it habitable. The two that you saw colliding are known as Zephioron and Nefria."

Avrin did well to try and remember those names; however, he did not push the others’ names. It seemed if he was heading to their world he would know who they were soon enough. Avrin then tilted his head as he watched the hundreds of lights collide with each other before vanishing into nothingness. Many seemed to disperse or continue on into the darkness with incredible speed until they became dim lights that soon vanished, melding with the stars.

"These gods are not willed, unlike the eight, and a majority of them will die by colliding with each other. The eight were special and fit well with each other Avrin." He spoke, as Avrin indeed wanted to know why it had happened. "So those gods, taking what you said before, aren’t powerful enough alone to make their own race? What do they do?" The question brought his curiosity out into the open.

"The gods know there are others like them out there, but they do not meet. They wander around in their own toys and marvels which they’ve created, some sleep while other's eat, some destroy while other's create – even if what they create isn’t life." Avrin blinked and asked, "Why don’t they get together to create life?" The scene then shifted to an empty one showing a planet that began to split apart and crumble in on itself, before exploding into a rocky mess. Avrin even felt the shockwave – one that could easily have ripped apart a ship – hit his body, but yet again, he knew he was protected.

"When two gods try dominating a planet their egos collide and their powers don’t match well. In the end, only disorder and chaos can follow. What you see here is one who favors destruction with one who favors darkness, similar likes, but with no balance. The area around the planet could not withstand the magical imbalance. There is no darkness without light and vice versa. The best way to describe it in terms you understand is the yin yang balance." Avrin instantly understood from the talk describing balance. He figured that a god who favors destruction would not get along well with one who favors otherwise.

"But why do these gods not go to where the eight are?" he spoke quietly.

"Because the gods here are sensitive to detecting energy but when you are surrounded by stars and things alike, as well as other gods with a limitless space of creation in their range, their ability to detect dulls down. That, and the eight use their combined powers to hide their presence, so as to not attract unwanted visitors."

Avrin chuckled as he crossed his arms. "Sounds like an exclusive club."

God replied, "Precisely, although nothing is set in stone unless by my will. Even these gods will discover the planet of Seleria." Avrin blinked as he heard the name of the planet he was most likely going to. Judging from information, he wanted to ask again what would happen when they did meet, but was cut off.

"Now that you have seen the origin of this universe, as well as the gods, I allowed to be born it’s time for some clarification." The scene that had shown the explosion of a void abyss was now a filled up with a marvel of wonder almost like his own universe, but the scene soon changed back to the white room. The change was different this time though. No there was a chair in the middle and a round blue table. Neither piece of furniture appeared to be anything special. Avrin went over and sat on the lone chair as god continued to speak.

"The magic in this universe lives alongside the laws of physics, to a certain degree. There is gravity and magnetism in the laws of physics and also in the laws of magic. The difference is something you will find interesting. Listen carefully, Avrin, as I refresh your mind. 68% of the universe is dark energy. Dark matter makes up about 27% of humans in your universe discovered in your death year 14%, while only managing to travel less than 1/4 of 1% of that 14%. In this universe, instead of dark energy and dark matter, it is replaced with Magical energy or mana, as it is referred to in "video games". 85% of this universe is made up of this mana and every living being is able to learn to harness it in different ways.

Avrin was interested in the way this universe was formed. Of course, he figured the reason the universe was still dark was because god willed it as such, even though it was filled with mana particles "So, I guess that’s how magic is made? The gods, better than anyone, are able to use the mana around them to make magic and the lives they make are helped by them to use it?” Avrin spoke his question quickly knowing god would be able to understand.

"Correct. The creatures the gods created are able to harness this energy, but they themselves are not perfect. Some of the beings they make are capable, with hard work, of even battling them to a degree and have abilities the gods themselves aren’t capable of."

Avrin snickered to himself as he spoke, as if referring to god that was cautious of being over thrown. "God 101," Avrin said. "Never make a being capable of beating you." A voice chuckled quietly

"I know your thoughts, Avrin, whether I can make a being as powerful as myself, I shall not reveal. But if humanity had knowledge of everything in existence and beyond, as well as an infinite amount of time to live, they would be as close to over throwing me as an immobile grain of sand against the world. I suppose even that is an incredible understatement."

Avrin blinked in surprise and shivered in fear as he remembered he was talking to a god that could make a universe without any effort. He rubbed the back of his head and cleared his throat as he spoke. "My apologies....uhh, moving on." He spoke worryingly.

"Good idea." God knowingly spoke, as if he had been waiting for Avrin to speak those words. "Let’s move on to Seleria itself." A large, solid sphere that seemed like an incredibly detailed globe, similar to how earth looked, but much different, appeared above the desk, floating clockwise. "This, as you already know, is Seleria. Your new home. We will discuss how you will be transitioned there and what I will allow you to have.

Avrin grinned to himself as he thought, maybe I can be as powerful as the gods in this universe. Then, god himself spoke.

"Only if you work hard enough." On the table in front of the globe appeared five wooden boxes shaped like mini chests. Avrin was curious to see what they were for before his thirst for information was quenched.

"You are to choose one of these boxes. In each one is a power capable of making you the strongest being in this universe. With hard work, of course. Nothing I give you is instant, nor is to reward you for anything you have done."

Avrin gulped as he looked at the boxes, each one capable of outmatching the gods here. Who knew what any of these boxes had inside of it? Before he made his choice though, he had one last question. "I understand that you know what I will ask but.....why me?"

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