Universe

This is the universe in which Merlin got reincarnated due to the actions of the Altar.  It serves as the main setting for the romantic comedy, fantasy, and adventure manhua known as ***The Demon King Who Lost His Job***.

## History

The universe is currently in its fourth era, called the Human era, with the earlier eras being the Gods era, Elven era, and the Demon era. For reasons unknown during the start of the human era, all other races except the demons and the humans migrated south and formed the United Kingdom.

Due to this event, all races other than humans and demons can now only be found in the United Kingdom and it is very rare to see them outside the southern continent.

## Society

The realm consists of many races that can use magic and powerful martial arts. The level of technology is that found in feudal ages but with magical items enhancing the experience.

There also exist many countries established by the various races throughout the realm. The known active kingdom includes:

* Kingdom of France
* British Kingdom
* Kingdom of Denmark
* Kingdom of Norway
* Kingdom of Spain
* Kingdom of Germany
* Tsardom of Russia
* Kingdom of Sweden
* Kingdom of France
* Austro-Hungarian Empire
* Holy Roman Empire
* Kingdom of Great Britain
* Demon Realm
* United Kingdom
* White Elf Kingdom (***Dissolved***)
* Dark Elf Kingdom (***Dissolved***)
* The Empire (***Defunct***)
* The Goblin Kingdom (***Dissolved***)
* The Goblin Kingdom - Saugus Branch (***Defunct***)

### Slavery

Slavery exists in this realm with the trade prevent among the human race. If one becomes a slave, their life-force gets bonded to a physical contract, which if destroyed will kill the slave. The existence of this paper contract is what prevents a slave from rebelling against their masters.

## Races

All the races coexist with each other to some degree and rarely engage in conflicts, say the humans and demons. Members of different race are capable of producing offspring with each other. Also, the races are able to absorb others power initiated through acquiring the others power. Overall, there are 1000 documented races in the universe. The known races that inhabit the universe include:

* Gods
* Demons
* Elves
* Goblins
* Humans
* Dragons
* Vampires
* Giants
* Centaurs
* Dwarfs
* Orcs
* Treants
* Rockman
* Merfolk
* Chaos Clan
* Demigods

There also exist creatures termed as monster and beasts dotting the landscapes of the realm. Also, many races have the problem of cannibalism and regard humans as food, such as dragons, orcs, sea races, demons, etc... will eat humans.

Also, each race have their own language and culture and most races are not knowledgeable of both the language and culture of the other races, especially humans who because of the Holy See, consider knowledge of other races as taboo.

## Magic, Weapons and Martial Arts

### Magic & Aura

The beings of the universe can wield magic and martial arts, provided they can utilise mana and or posses aura. Based on the strength one has, the beings are classified into five primary categories, with a rarely seen sixth category that is rarely attained. The order ranking based on strength is given below in descending order:

* Realm of the Gods
* Legendary Rank (Rarely attained by anyone)
* Saint Rank + (An individual at the peak of Saint Rank)
* Saint Rank
* High Rank
* Intermediate Rank
* Low Rank
* Ordinary (Beings that do not posses any mana or aura)

***NOTE: For beings that do not posses a mana or aura, their strength is measured depending on the enemy they can defeat.***

The level of one's strength can be measured using a magic crystal, with its glow indicating one's power level. Also, just because a person has been given a rank doesn't mean that all members within that rank possess the same level of power. There exist both strong and weak levels of power within ranks. This is most commonly visible among Saint Ranks, where one Saint Rank individual might be exponentially more powerful than a person that has recently attained the designation.

### Weapons

   In this universe, even weapons have a significant role in combat not just to magicians but also to martial artists. This is because they can be used as amplifiers to increase the overall strength of the user. They are also classified depending on the weapons quality as ordinary, rare and artefact. Weapons of the artefact grade are considered to the strongest amplifiers and are extremely rare.
It is said that if a low-level salted fish were to wield a weapon of the artefact grade, it would be able to easily defeat beings of saint rank. Also, it is said that weapons of this grade posses special powers capable of changing the laws of the world.

There are also weapons like magic canons, in this world that can fire saint-rank level magic. These are highly expensive items as they are powered using Magic crystals.

### **Magic Crystals/ Runestone**

These are a magical items imbued with magic by magicians. It's power depends upon the level of magic that is imbued in it. It can be utilised two or three times to power weapons. Due to the manufacturing process involved, it is an extremely expensive item. It is can also be used in its raw form.

### **Anti-Magic Stones**

These are special stone that is able to nullify a persons mana and battle aura rendering them powerless. These are mostly fashioned into cuffs and used to detains powerful individuals during arrests.

### Alchemy

It is a an form of science that exists in this world and is part of all aspects of the residents lives from pharmaceuticals, refining, extraction and even the creation of life. It is also used in the creation of weapons. The ones who practice it are called alchemist.

## Trivia

* *Merlin is considered to be a monster and a deviant since he is immune to magic and magic-based attacks.*
* *Humans generally develop the ability to have mana or aura around the age of 10 years.*
* *Magical items are used for communication purposes, such as a makeshift TV.*
* *Summoning magic can be cancelled using the blood of the summoner.*
* *To break a magic curse or contract, it should either be dispelled by the one who placed it or the said person must be killed.*