The world has lost is existence. Life was at the brink of extinction. The atmosphere once phenomenon of natural existence now replaced with crimson colour. The moon was bathed with an unusual red colour. Nature could not live to tell the tale. The buildings were dilapidated and destroyed tantamount to the harbinger, an uncanny existence that brought these destruction in its wake.
In a place amidst the eerie phenomenon, the whole ground was bathed in crimson blood. A horrific sight to watch as weapons and armors lying scattered around in the pool of blood. Their owners fallen to their demise. Bodies everywhere evident to the gruesome death that befall them.
Beneath the pool of blood is a man, his body bathed with blood. His white robe has been dyed with a crimson color, a testament to the horror that has occurred. His physique is something one would praise. He was sculpted by the gods. His brown hair complemented his body features. His pale skin painted with blood and scars, shows the years of hard work, training, and pain he has passed through, doesn't leave a bit of stain in his mesmerizing. His dark eyes are like looking at an endless abyss such as making a human trapped in endless darkness. With his well-toned lean physique hiding a depth of power one wouldn't dare to challenge, his face is already pale, showing a sign of fatigue and lack of energy.
He struggled to get back on his feet, gritting his teeth result to the stinging pain. He stood up, staggering as he pushed his body to walk. He walked to a location where there were only piles of corpses.
He was experiencing nostalgia with a hint of camaraderie. A whirl storm of emotions swirling in him. With tears streaming down his bloodied face, all he could feel was regret.
"If only you had walked away, you could have died peacefully. Do not worry, friends; your death was not in vain. Your sacrifice was not for naught."
As he stood in the same spot with nothing but grief, there came a voice.
"You cannot stop this fall. This world will inevitably come to an end. Grieve as much as you want, human. This could be your final moment. Treasure it. Maybe then you will realize that your friend's sacrifice was pointless. I am not the only one coming."
The voice belonged to Ayuk, the architect of the bloodshed and destruction. His presence was enormous, and overwhelming. His colossal height was humming a commanding presence. He was lying on the ground, in a pool of yellow liquid in actuality it was his blood. Ayuk was nothing more than a word, a devil. A monster with an otherworldly appearance.
He has a total of 6 wings. The mystery lies in his forehead, which was an eye that could defy existence itself. At the top of his head lies a star shape symbol floating which held an uncharted mystery and curiosity. It was like a crown that was carrying an aura of authority.
He was indeed no human his bodies were covered with a scale that was tougher than anything a human could comprehend and it could even rival legendary weapons but all that scale his nothing but a broken shell with yellow fluid coming out of it. He was so strong that he alone cause the end of this world but was later defeated by the Shining Stars.
Ayuk wings was later discovered to be the rank of his powers after finding out that Ayuk was actually part of an absolute powerhouse destroyer, The Devil Incarnate. Their existence were unknown. The little they could gather was their power rankings. Their powers were beyond even gods. Their wings used to rank their powers.
Upper 1 Devil incarnate (Corruption)
Upper 2 Devil incarnate(Monster)
Upper 3 Devil incarnate(Tyrant)
Upper 4 Devil incarnate(Terror)
Upper 5 Devil incarnate(Demonic Fiend)
Upper 6 Devil incarnate(Demon King)
Upper 7 Devil incarnate(Demon Monarch)
Upper 8 Devil incarnate(Demon Emperor)
Devil Harbinger (Primordial Demon)
then finally the Divine One that is blessed by the Absolute Light (The Blessed Star).
Ayuk was only an Upper 6 Devil incarnate, and he posed this much strength that was able to bring the world to his end. Compared to the wing incarnate, humans' power was infinitesimal. Even with Ayuk defeated, this was not the end more are still coming, and already most of human life were already gone.
All Ayuk could do was laugh and coughing blood he was near his death door. It was surprising that even in his defeat, all he could was still laugh
"More are coming, and then when they are coming, you all are goners. You and your stupid Shining Star crew might have stopped me, but don't keep your hopes up. In the end, you all will go to hell with me. Ha-ha! He who laughs last laughs best."
Ayuk grinned as he saw his reaper in front of him. Even in death he still show the madness left within him. His maniacal grin widens
"The human who cut through divine powers itself. Since you were the one that dealt the final blow and survived most of my powerful attacks. It is worthy to know your name. What is it, human?"
The bloodied Arion looked at him with killing intent with nothing but the feeling of dread oozing out of his body.
"Arion, and that will be the last word you will ever hear."
Ayuk smiled again
"It pains me to die like this. A human with an unknown power to even battle that which the ♤♤♤◇◇◇¤ has bestowed upon us. If only you have used thus power earlier you might have stood a chance against us"
That was the one thing Arion regretted the most. The feeling of having this mysterious power yet not having the will to tap it sooner. Now what has he accomplish? Nothing! He hated it, what use his is power now? All those bloodshed. His sister, his friends, every single person he has met only to meet their end.
This power was a curse. The burden he carried. He tried. Tried to tell himself that it wasn't his fault but... no matter how he tried he knew if he has gotten his power sooner, he might jave saved everyone. There is no going back now. All the lives can't be brought back
Ayuk could only smile seeing Arion helpless state
"If only you knew sooner well it is all over for you now because you will all meet you doom. Your friends were really foolish to waste their life like that it is just a waste. The End is inevitable. He has seen it all".
Arion was quite puzzled. Who is this 'he'? Could it be the Celestial God or another evil mastermind at play? Arion draws out his sword, which shone with an incandescent light. He didn't ponder on unncessary thought is only goal is to deliver the final slash at Kyute's neck.
"Any last words?"
Ayuk made an evil smirk. He has long accepted his death. Let death have him. Regret there is no such thing as he has done his task for ♤♤♤◇◇◇¤. What more is there for him to regret.
"He who gazes upon the heavens, and their light recoils. The Hidden Entity that pull the strings behind the shadows. All beings are puppet in his prescence
He who seals the end within the first breath of dawn.
"He who inscribes eternity upon the marrow of time, an existence not written in the design of creation, yet etched deeper than the will of gods. His gaze that shake the Abyss. His name is not spoken, but trembles in the minds of those who resist. The Nameless who walks veiled in radiance and shadow. The God of White and Black. The Honoured One. The Conqueror. When the Divine King ascends, let the thrones of heaven fracture, and let all worlds bow in fear and reverence."
Without hesitation, Arion made a quick slash. It was not only fast, it was calculated and precise that even his blade had no trace of blood on it. He can help but sense a feeling of dread from the invocation made by Ayuk. His blood ran cold. The hair on his skin stood on end. His body trembles. The air around him seems to bend to the will of the unknown. Like a disaster waiting to unleash his terror. A horror hidden, a tremendous presence but silently watching, gazing at him but yet still hide deep within the shadows. Waiting for the game to play out and the perfect moment for it to strike.
Just what is this entity? Does he have a chance against him? If so this unknown exist then all his lost. This feeling? Arion couldn't help but wonder whether he is being played. A mere puppet whose string is being pulled. More like he is a mere pawn in a chess game just a single flicker he is gone. More like if he is done being useful then he is dispersed like he never existed. His instinct stood on high alert. A mastermind at play. An enemy not just his absolute strength stand alone but intelligence as well.
"Just who are you?"
He sat down and let down the breath he has been inhaling. The tremendous pressure was gone. He sigh in relief. But the curiosity was still there. That thing, that entity didn't come to destroy him. It mainly came to warn him. A warning that he is an untamed fire he shouldn't cross. A caution that he is just a fish in the pond. That his entity is just a mere candle to him.
"I am really that weak, huh"
Just then, something walked over to Arion side. He gripped his sword at high alert ready to strike even in his dying breath. Then he realized who it was. It was his four friends. The cornerstone of the Shining Star. Though they didn't look in their good condition, they were still alright.
"Glad to see you alive, buddy. I thought you were dead. "
Gabriel smiled deeply and saw that his friend his alive.
"You know how stubborn Arion is. He can't die easily. "
Arion could only chuckle when hearing what Rose their leader said
"Ha. Damn are we really going to die because I might need some beer"
Arion smile widened seeing his lousy friend nature again
"Come on, Finn. Will you never stop your beer addiction? "
"He never stops ranting. That beer sure makes him talk too much. "
The voice belongs to one of the Shining Star, Klaus.
One of Shining Star strongest members. Rose, she is the leader of Shining Star. They also call her Red Phoenix because of her red hair and her exceptional talent in Fire Magic. She is not only exceptionally beautiful, but she also possesses charismatic qualities that make her fit for the role. She is a game changer who has the in-depth knowledge of war tactics and formation. Her feat were not only commendable for her strength but her intelligence also. The way she probe into her enemies and exploit their weaknesses. A controller in the field of war. Like a chess player playing the game of pawns. Her intellect alone was chaos that stands a threat to all even Ayuk. She never admit defeat always have a personality of an undying flame. The role of a leader was certainly made for her.
Gabriel, a bulky guy with a sharp jawline and brown hair with Hazel eyes that adore his presence. His handsomeness is unmistakable. His treasured weapon behind his back, The Divine Crusher. He was given the name, Berserker for his tremendous feat. To tease hum he was also given another nickname, Colossal Monkey, because he has gorilla face though extremely hate it. His brute force stands above all. His bulk presence command respect and fear. He is so strong that not only that alone his body is made of steel. It can be cut by any normal type of blade even unique weapons.
Finn, a tall, handsome young man with blue hair and a unique pair of blue eyes with this sheathed sword behind his back. His own power is skilled in assassination. He might look weak, but the undeniable power he held brought him up to this position. A mystery in the shadows. His fighting style is impeccable . His swordmanship is beautiful yet deadly, he dances against his foes like one intertwining with darkness itself. His attack his so swift not even his target will not know how he died. His deadly and accurate precision is to behold. His training had made him exceptional in his camouflage skills not even a trace of sound can be heard from him. His skill is reverend by many and not to be underestimated.
Then Klaus, a young man with a yellow hair and his golden eyes which gaze into one's soul. He possess a face that women will die for.He has always dream to become the strongest wizard, but now all his dreams have become a reality. The Grand Magus such was the title give to him, a name held in praises. His wizardry his not a bluff or a joke. His spells are woven intricately to perfection leaving no room for error. This is as a result of dedication, hardwork and years of studious research. Unlike Rose, he is a magic scholar. He is always fascinated about any new discoveries of magic, thesis and has won several achievement due to his groundbreaking discoveries.
"I think we can escape this doomsday"
Rose broke the silence. Her words were dumbstruck to everyone's hears.
She sighed and continued
"I have an artefact the sphere of time. It was actually a secret cause I didn't want the information of the artefact to be exposed. It was actually made by the time God, Cronos."
Rose continued
"The bad news is that it can only be used once. And we have to pick between one of us. And I already have someone in mind."
The group nodded as if they were having the same idea, excluding Arion that was still lost
Rose continued
"Arion, I think you are the one we all have in mind,"
They group smiled and looked at Arion, still soliloquizing in his mind
"Why me? All my life, I have been a worthless scrap. There are two things in this world that reign supreme, Mana and system. I lacked this thing. In fact, I was the only human to be seen to have this stigma. I was looked down at. I was able to reach this stage because of my teacher, The Blade God. After many years of training under my master tutelage I was able to perfect all form of technique and my former rudimentary attack was perfected still it wasn't enough Even though I wasn't able to use Mana. I wasn't able to save the people I love, my dear sister, and even my friends. Ever since this war began, all I have been to get strong, but still, I am still weak.".
While Arion was still thinking. His friend patted him on the back to wake him up from the stupor of grief he had fallen. They all made an assuring smile.
Just then, something bizarre happened. There was a massive tear, the space tore open up in the sky . Thousands of Devil incarnates were coming out of it! Combined with the presence of the Upper Seven, Upper 8 and the Devil harbinger itself. This was an all-out war. Then they felt it the death incarnate itself. The one that spells out this chaos that has befall them. A being gazing at the creatures before him from above. No fear, their existence doesn't hold a single threat to him.
The world was in ripples. An immense aura descended on every part of the whole world. Astron and his friends stood rooted in place. They continue looking at the existence before them. Like a divine being whose prescence alone demand worship, reverence and devotion. They couldn't look away, his gaze was commanding bending them against their will. A being with a wing so enormous it covers the epicentre of the world. A huge bright star adore his head like a crown, it was as bright as the sun. His big red eyes that gaze through heaven itself aline was suffocating.Unlike Ayute three eyes, he was one to be behold it could bend time itself. Just what does this being seek for it to come to Earth itself. No one could win against this monster. This was death itself. Darkish-red energy seeping out of his body. Uncontrolled, untamed waiting to be unleashed. His chaotic pressure oozing out ready to destroy anything in his way. The torrential bloodlust it releases was threatening. Driving Arion and his group to the brink of madness.
It was none other than the Heavenly Demon, the 10-winged incarnate. All laws of nature were under his command. His presence defied all the existence of the world. An air of authority was surrounding him. He could killed them in a blink of any eye. There were different patterns of runes, like stars forming in his big red eyes. Sigils appeared all around his body glowing with an otherworldly light. His own star shaped symbol at the top of his head stood out more among the other wing incarnate. It was massive. It was like looking at the star itself.
When one sees those hollow eyes, one would know the difference between Earth and Heaven. It was like a feeling of inferiority. Arion and his friends were and compared to this magnanimous powerhouse. His suffocating pressure around him was able to kill them in an instant if it wished. They could feel it, Fear. Even merely looking at him make the pressure on their body increased several folds.
The entity gazed at them and then flash a devilish grin stretching from ear to ear, a horror on another level. The air shifted, it became more suffocating from this mere gesture. In a few heartbeat, Arion and his other group of friends were lying down on the ground. Their eyes fixed on the anomaly, the nightmare that has descended on them. The pressure was too suffocating. The ground itself was trembling it was forming a crater underneath their body. They couldn't breathe or move.
Suddenly, a ray of light enveloped them. It was a defense magic spell that was cast by none other than Klaus. It was woven intricately and close to perfection with accurate precision and timing hint at his unrivaled mastery in spells. He simultaneously casted his strongest attack spell, Divine Cataclysm. His skill was well versed in double casting. Different big magic circle appeared consisting of intricately designs and complex runes. Like a meteor shower, it rained down different powerful attacks, each that could wipe out a city. A huge massive shockwave erupted. The threat it poses was undeniable but in front of the 10 winged Devil Incarnate it was a mere tickle. Not even a dent on it. It just grinned even more. Like playing with his targets is a joy to him.
"This is my strongest attack magic spell, and yet there is not even a dent on it. I only have seconds left. I think you should use the artefact fast. "
Rose got up, giving a tired yet radiant smile
"I think this is goodbye, Arion. Remember, don't kill people for no reason, even if they have something against you. Always stop being a poker face at least smile for once."
Gabriel patted him
"I guess this is goodbye, friend. And in case if you see the past me, I make sure to cook a sweet meal for me always. I can't keep this stomach empty, you know. Also, make sure I go stronger. I don't want to be left out.
Arion then gazed at Finn. Finn gave him a smile
"Just watch the past me for me. Make sure I don't stay lonely. You know I always have a cold attitude. And don't investigate me too much with your stalking attitude."
Klaus laughed while hearing these words
"Wow, Arion, they know you are a stalker now. Hey! Make sure my past me doesn't become a crybaby. I faced a lot then. And make sure you change with that cold and crazy attitude of yours. "
When Arion heard his friend's final wishes. He couldn't cry but show his true self, his sorrowful side.
Then Rose recalled something
"Oh and Arion, make sure you kick that bastard ass next time you see him."
Arion nodded
"I will make sure I will fulfil all your request friends. I will"
He clenched his fist with determination
Just as he was given the Sphere of Time. Rose chanted some words, and it shone with an ethereal light. The Blessed Star noticed this. He was about to stop the happening, but then Gabriel let out a war cry and launched a surprise attack. However, before he could land a strike, with just a wave of his hand, Gabriel was dead. Even Klaus met his glorious exit after his protection magic was shattered by the sheer might of the anomaly. Then, Finn mustered all his power left within him to unleash his attack, but all effort was futile as he met his own gruesome fate. In an instant, the Blessed Star opened his mouth, a dark red energy converging to a single point condensing into a ball. He unleashed it. Immediately, it was moving toward them at an alarming speed.
Arion yelled. He just stood there watching his friends die. That is what he despises the most this feeling, the feeling of being powerless. He gritted his teeth and clenched his fist
"You bastard. Just you wait. I will make sure you all die by my hands!"
There was nothing he could do in the presence of this devouring beast.
Rose gave him a warm smile before she entered her death door.
"Goodbye Arion"
Suddenly, Arion was surrounded by a ray of light. Before his escapade he saw it the maniacal grin of the Blessed Star. That smile as if it has accomplished what is meant to do. Arion couldn't help but feel a sense of dread from that expression and everything around him was gone as the light enveloped him.