Minecraft: loading new world

"So you know how I've been stuck in the Nether since I got a disease similar to the Piglings?"

"Yes, I remembered you saying that you managed to piss the System so much that it didn't want to let you live in this world anymore. But you also told me you were working on a bracelet that would help you against that. And your armor is supposed to hide you from the System anyway."

"Yeah, I already made the bracelets a few months ago, that's how I was able to get your wedding in the first place. But I realized that I could use the Nether to get all my skills maxed out and speak with the System to be forgiven."

His eyes narrowed expecting a crazy follow-up.

"Well last week, I did just that and met with the System for the first time. As I expected, I was very angry when we first met. But after talking and some negotiations, we settled on a deal."

Bobby raised his eyebrows, surprised at the lack of drama or danger in my story.

"While it's impressive that you met the System since nobody except the heroes could, I'm more surprised it only ended with that. What did you ask from the System?"

"I think it's better if I showed you. Do you have a Crafting table around here by chance?"

"There should be one a few rooms down the hall. It's only used for decorations so it shouldn't bother anyone."

With permission given, we said goodbye to little Ariel and went into the room with the Crafting table.

The room was one for meeting the guests, it had a red carpet on the wooden floor, with some comfortable chairs on top.

On the wall was a huge map of the Stone Kindome, and the blue glass gave the room a calming atmosphere.

In one of the corners stood a cartography table and a Crafting table.

I went towards the Crafting table to make the last two steps for my final item.

First I needed to make a conduit, which was made with the heart of the sea in the middle, surrounded by seashells.

After a few good hits, it was done.

"Now for the final part."

What I was going to craft was an Energy Mace.

It was inspired by the mace weapon, which could deal an ungodly amount of damage as long as you fell from a high enough place and hit the target.

The Energy Mace had the same concept but better.

And for that I needed:

-Energy Storage (Enchanted) in the upper middle

-Netherite Block in the top left

-Conduit in the left middle

- 2 Blaze roads, one in the center and the second one in the lower right corner.

The holographic image of a black Mace appeared, it had lighting sparks on as a model, and a golden handle.

The recipe was made and the best weapon in the world was almost in my hands.

I hit it, and hit it, longer than usual, but and the end I prevailed, and the Energy Mace was in my hands.

I could feel the weight of a weapon that could kill gods.

"It looks... like an intriguing hummer. But I'm sure there's more to it if you worked so hard to make it."

"You are right my friend, let's do a test now, here's my shield and I'll hit you with my mace."

"I'm sorry what? I think I just heard you wanted to hit me with what you called a weapon that can kill gods."

"Oh don't be like that, it would be fine, you don't have to worry. Now stay still so I won't miss."

I forcefully gave him my enchanted shield and panic appeared on his face.

"Wait, wa- bang!"

I hit the raised shield and let out a loud bang.

But no damage was done to the shield or the one holding it.

Bobby opened his eyes and looked all over his body to see If he was still in one piece.

Then he looked at me with a apologetic expression.

"Uhh...Trader, I think you got ripped off by the System."

But instead of feeling defeated, I only smiled.

"What nonsense are you talking about Bobby? Of course, it wouldn't do any damage, since it's not charged yet."

"Charged? By what?"

"Why don't I show you? Here take my Netherite sword and hit my mace with all your force."

Bobby took the enchanted sword and read the description of it before raising an eyebrow.

"Are you sure about this? This weapon seems very sharp."

"Yeah, I'm sur-bang *bang *bang."

I didn't even finish my senate before he began attacking me.

Not only that, but he listened to my request to use all of his force from the start.

I expected him to go easy on me to test my defense, and I would've had to encourage him to slash harder, but he seemed to be very willing to help me with this exercise.

Not only that, but a smile appeared on his face, every time he hit me.

He looked like he was letting out some pent-up frustration, but that couldn't be possible since he was my best friend.

After a few minutes, Bobby finally got tired and stopped hitting the mace.

I have to say, he's not suited for male combat since his aim sacked.

I had to to move my mace from time to time otherwise he would've hit me.

"Oh right, we were supposed to test your weapon, I kind of forgot that. Why did you make me do that again?"

"Now it's my turn to attack. But I think it would be safer to put the shield on the ground this time."

Bobby was relieved that this time, he wasn't going to be at the end of an attack and put the shield down without asking any more questions.

Once he was at a safe dance, I felt that something new was in the mace, some kind of energy that was ready to be unleashed.

And in one swing, I hit the shield laying on the floor with everything I had.

*BOOM!

A loud bang was heard through out the castle.

The shield was slightly dented, which was surprising since it was so heavily enchanted to resist those kinds of hits.

But the floor wasn't as resident as the shield, and quickly broke down, making me fall on the lower floor.

Luckily there wasn't anyone in the room when I fell in, and Bobby expected something to happen so he stayed far away from me.

Making me the only victim of my weapon.

Of course, this kind of fall couldn't hurt me, but it did take me by surprise.

"Are you ok Trader? Do you need me to send someone down there to rescue you?"

"Haha, how funny, I'm ok, thank's for asking. But what do you think of my new weapon?"

The hole I made was roughly 4 blocks wide.

For some reason, the attack of the mace seemed to be able to bypass the protection of the blocks made by the System.

So the hole looked pretty weird by the standards of this world.

"I'm guessing that it absorbed the attacks of the swords and released them when you hit with your mace?"

"Exactly! Not only that but it's all concentrated in one point, making the attack much stronger.

The guards and servants quickly stormed the room looking for the culprit that made all this noise.

Bobby was quick to explain and calmed everyone down before they would try arresting me for attempting to assassinate a member of the Royal family.

After everyone calmed down and cleaned up, he came beside me and asked me about the weapon.

"So how much energy can you store in that mace?"

I smiled proudly at that question.

"In theory, it doesn't have a limit, but I don't know in practice."

"But that would mean!"

"Yes! This weapon has the potential to destroy a city in one strike if I gather enough energy."

Bobby's eyes went wide realizing how dangerous this weapon could be, and I could only show a cocky smile in return.

Not only did my weapon have an infinite amount of storage, but it was also the perfect shield since it could absorb any kind of attack.

Swords, axes, arrows, punches, and even fireworks would not be spared.

I only needed to be sure that it hit the mace instead of me when I was using it as a shield.

"Can you make one for me as well?"

Asked Bobby with an innocent voice, but I could feel the greed in his eyes making me chuckle nervously.

"I'm sorry my friend, but the weapon is so powerful that the System made it craftable only once. So if I lose this item it would be gone for good."

Bobby's shoulders dropped in disappointment.

"Well, I guess that's a good thing since this world would've been much scarier if more than one person got a hold on such an item. Wars would look much different than now."

But it could also become safer if handled properly.

In the beginning, nobles would most likely use it to suppress the villagers, but after years of getting used to it, some would crack and steal one to start a revolution.

This could end up with the weapons being banned or used as a last resort just like the nukes in my world.

After all, while it is powerful it's not that cheap to make.

"Trader, I don't know what exactly are you thinking right now but I can guess. I have to remind you, that only you and the other heroes are capable of Crafting this in the first place."

Oh right, the people in this world are limited by the System, so even if the recipe gets leaked they couldn't use it.

"Wait, how did you know what I was thinking?"

"You have a lost look when you think about useless stuff, and from the context and your way of thinking I could've guessed what you were thinking about."

Wow, I'm I that easy to read, or is this an ability only Bobby has?

No wonder I don't surprise him anymore, he can already read me like an open book.

"So what do you plan on doing now? Gather more energy for your mace and defeat the Wither that way?"

"That is the final goal, but the mace is not finished yet since it only absorbs 1/10 of each attack."

"You had that much power and it's not at its full potential?"

"Yes, I still have one more step that I have to do to make it complete. And I haven't even enchanted yet."

"That sounds like it's going to take a while. If you need help with anything, don't hesitate to ask from me. Now if you'll excuse me, I'll have to meet with my wife and explain to her why we have a new hole in the guest meeting room."

With our final goodbyes siad, we parted ways, and I went to get my horse back who surprisingly was still waiting me in the same spot I left him.

I thought he would wonder off and couse some problems, but I was glad that everything was fine and nobody got hurt.

I passed the guards at the portal and galloped back towards the tribe arriving in just 10 minutes.

When I arrived there, I got quite the attention with the new horse.

I think they never seen an animal like this, and they were all excited and fascinated by it.

Everyone was already used to me and my armor since I've stayed here for so long, and I trusted them enough not to scare the horse resulting in them getting hurt.

Plus, they were all a tribe of warriors even though they were the weaker ones in the Nether.

I got off my horse and went to meet with Solomon while telling the others to take care of the horse while I was away.

They all excepted with a smile and I downstairs and talk with the Mad Scientist about a new request.

I don't think he's going to like this one, since I'll need a full couldrun of the 'absorption' potion.