While Rico was away, Auther did not waste a single moment. He wielded the powerful divine sword gifted to him by Rico and the teachings that came with it. With tireless determination, he rose to the challenge and worked tirelessly to rebuild his tribe into a formidable force.

His first order of business was to conquer the neighboring tribes and add them to his growing empire. But unlike other conquerors before him, Auther was merciful in his victory. Instead of killing his defeated enemies, he merely reduced them to laborers who served him and his people.

With each tribe he subdued, Auther's power and reputation grew. Soon, the entire Eden Plain trembled at the mention of his name. Armed with the might of his divine sword, the knowledge he had acquired, and his mastery of the elemental force of fire, Auther stood undefeated.

With each victory, Auther's confidence swelled, and he proclaimed himself as the King chosen by the divine, a ruler destined to lead humanity to greatness. Under his rule, the first city of mankind was established, a beacon of hope and a symbol of rebirth for all the tribes of the land. Auther named it the City of Rebirth, a testament to his unwavering belief in a brighter future for his people.

Auther's rule was not just any ordinary reign. He proclaimed himself as the true king, chosen by the great God Gaia, and proclaimed himself as the son of the divine. This claim of divine right only added to his already towering charisma, solidifying his position as the undisputed leader of humanity.

With his vision and guidance, the first Empire of Mankind was established. This mighty realm combined the diverse languages and writing systems of the different tribes into a unified script, a symbol of their newfound unity.

But Auther's greatest gift to humanity was the gift of fire, he taught them of the various minerals such as coals. With this elemental power, humans could cook their food in a fraction of the time, unlocking a new world of culinary possibilities. The warmth of flames could transform what was once inedible into a feast fit for royalty.

But the true power of fire was seen in the manufacturing of weapons. Iron ore could be smelted and forged into blades of unmatched strength, allowing humanity to defend itself against the most ferocious beasts. With fire, they could even strike fear into the heart of their enemies, blessing their weapons with undying flames, freeing themselves from the shackles of the wild and venturing out into the unknown world.

Under the fearless leadership of Auther, humans broke through the boundaries established by the beasts and spilled out into the greater world. They marched forth, determined to conquer and claim their rightful place as the masters of the land.

Auther's army embarked on a dangerous journey, marching through swarms of monsters, vanquishing beasts that towered above the tallest trees. They fought with valor, their swords glinting in the light of the setting sun, and when they finally returned home, they had triumphed over the most formidable of foes.

With the land secured, Auther set his sights on shaping the future of his people. He crafted the first written laws of humanity, dividing society into three distinct classes: nobles, commoners, and the unfortunate slaves. And with unwavering conviction, he declared himself the God-chosen king, a ruler above all classes, the undisputed lord of the land.

As a great monarch, Auther had achieved what no one before him had managed: the unification and merging of mankind. His empire stretched far and wide, and his people flourished under his rule. But at the same time, he was also the most brutal ruler in human history. He massacred civilians and slaves, offering their blood as sacrifices to the heavens, a testament to his brutal reign.

As humanity continued to prosper and thrive under Auther's rule, the population swelled to hundreds of thousands in just a matter of years. City-states sprung up across the land, marking the birth of a new age of civilization.

Auther himself was at the height of his power and glory, wielding the divine sword Excalibur with his superhuman physique. No one dared to challenge him, and his position as the supreme ruler of the empire was unshakable.

With his power and wealth came a dangerous sense of entitlement, and Auther began to spiral into corruption. He became addicted to the endless stream of wealth, beauty, and luxury that flowed into his grasp. He could have anything he desired, and he soon became ruthless and oppressive in his rule.