Empress Asuna stepped out onto the celestial balcony, her aura magnifying every breath. The sky bent slightly as her voice carried across stars, galaxies, and kingdoms like a Herald of fate.
Asuna:
(Commanding with grace)
"King, Queen...and all champions. Today--we leave today. Prepare yourselves."
The words echoed like thunder. Everyone kingdom stirred. Inside Crimson Kingdom, the reaction was instant.
Void ling:
(Tilting his head)
"Already? That's...sudden."
Blaze Vortex:
(Quietly)
"No time for prep. Just raw readiness."
Ryuu:
(Calm)
"Destiny prefers speed."
Ryder:
(Chuckling)
"This is not what I expected from the Empress."
Meanwhile at the Balcony of the Empress Dynasty, Empress Asuna turned from the balcony and spoke into the talking portal.
Asuna:
(Firmly)
"I ask all Kings,Queens and everyone in the kingdom to join me in the Astral Courtyard. We depart together."
Moments later, the courtyard was full--rippling with chatter, armor shine, and anticipation. Blaze leaned toward Void ling mid-crowd
Blaze Vortex:
(Half-joking)
"Think they'll let us pilot the flight--box?"
Void ling:
(Smirked)
"I dont think so."
Ryuu;
(Snapping)
"Quiet, you two. This isn't a sandlot."
Empress Asuna walked to the center, regal and radiant. And then she spoke with seriousness.
Asuna:
(Adressing all)
"Thank you, my kings and Queens. Before we leave, there's one rule--one reminder. From the moment on, in the Krynn Realm, you must adress your monarchs formally. Meaning you can't call a king by saying Mr or Mrs is King or Queen."
Ryder turned with a wry grin to his fusion duo and then he spoke.
Ryder:
(Nudging them)
"You got that, boys?"
Void ling and Blaze nodded respectfully.
Asuna:
(Rasing her arm)
"We now generate the Surging Flight Box--our vessel to Krynn."
Queen Revy, Queen Nia, and Queen Mae stepped forward. Power surged. Runes ignited. A radiant cube forward in the air, humming with powerful and monstrous energy. Meanwhile Seraphina slipped close to Void ling.
Seraphina Nyx:
(Gently)
"So...ready to fly through space with me?"
Void ling:
(Smiling)
"Correct."
Meanwhile, Blaze walked toward Celestina and then he spoke.
Blaze Vortex:
(Grinning)
"I'm not piloting this thing. But if it shakes--I'm grabbing you."
Celestina:
(Laughing)
"Aren't you the adorable one."
With the box fully charged, the entire court entered--Empress Asuna leading, champions trailing. The doors sealed. And then--And then--they launched. Through galaxies. Past moons. Across stardust trails and whispering constellations. And traveling across dimensions and space. As stars shimmered past and solar winds brushed, there were foods, drinks, tea and whole lot of snacks in the Surging vessel, Blaze leaned toward King Ryder, arms folded casually.
Blaze Vortex:
(Musing)
"So...this trip takes two days right?"
Ryder:
(Rasing an eyebrow)
"And? What about it?"
Blaze Vortex:
(Smirked)
"I could just fast--forward time. We'd be there in minutes."
Ryder blinked--actual surprise tugging at his normally unflappable demeanor. And then he spoke with curiosity.
Ryder:
(Curious)
"Are you telling me you can manipulate time?"
Blaze Vortex:
(Nodding)
"No just me. Void ling and Seraphina can, too. It's a trip perk."
Ryder:
(Thoughtful)
"Informing Empress Asuna will be good idea."
Void ling walked forward, quiet but firm, approaching Empress Asuna as time itself seemed to hush.
Void ling:
(Respectful)
"Empress Asuna...would it be acceptable to fast--forward time? A temporal skip--nothing chaotic."
Everyone in the vessel turned--silent, stunned. And Empress Asuna and Queen Nia spoke.
Asuna:
(Smiling slightly)
"A clever offer. Time--bending, if done with grace, is an advantage."
Nia:
(Soft, calm)
"So long as it's contained...and doesn't fray reality, I approve."
King Lucio from the Hexagram Apex stepped forward, eyes gleaming with memory.
Lucio:
(Smirking)
"Void ling...good to see you here, the last time we fought, you showed me mercy, and you didn't show all your full potential. Didn't know you can manipulate time... how clever of you."
Nearby, Liam stumbled slightly--caught in a sudden ripple--and Blaze reached out, offering his hand.
Blaze Vortex:
(Kindly)
"Up you go, Liam. right?"
Liam:
(Smiled and embarrassed)
"Yep... wait aren't you the guy that lifted than ancient sword?"
Blaze Vortex:
(Smirked)
"Sure is me.."
Celestina laughed from the sidelines, mocking gently and then she spoke.
Celestina:
(Teasing Blaze)
"Picking up a fallen girl now? You're one polite inferno."
From behind, Yuuto stepped forward with a twisted grin. And then he spoke.
Yuuto:
(Mocking Void ling)
"Still playing calm, huh? Let's see how far that gets you."
Celeste:
(Sternly)
"Yuuto. Enough."
Nia:
(Ice calm)
"Yuuto--if you provoke one more warrior, I'll personally toss you into the orbit."
Yuuto clenched his jaw, venomous in his eyes--until... Empress Asuna, her gaze cold and commanding, stepped in.
Asuna:
(Voice sharp as crystal)
"Yuuto..try that again, and you will be deleted from existence."
Meanwhile Empress turned to Void ling and gave her serene approval, Void gave a respectful nod.
Void ling:
(Nod)
"Thank you...Empress Asuna."
Asuna:
(Smiling)
"You are welcome my dear."
The air pulsed as Void ling extended his hand. Space twisted. Stars bent. Time itself folded inward as he fast--forward the entite vessel's temporal placement. Seconds stretched. Galaxies blurred. And just like that... what should've take two days collapsed into mere minutes. The Surging box now hovered at the outer veil of the Kyrnn Realm.
Ryder:
(Wide--eyed but composed)
"Not going to lie...that was impressive. Never seen a time warp done so cleanly."
Kai:
(Blonking repeatedly)
"Did we...just skip hours? My tea didn't even steep properly."
Takashi:
(Smirked)
"Forget about the tea--this is just insane, a being possess the ability to manipulate time itself and even alter it, can even forward it in the future... outrageous."
Outside the vessel, the veil of the Kyrnn Realm shimmered--a field of layered gravity and silent judgment. Behind them, galaxies stood still. The Surging Box stroked through starfields and settled gently onto the arena platform of Krynn. Cosmic particles wrapped around it like reverent silk. Empress Asuna led the delegation as the doors opened. One by one, each warrior stepped dow. The arena spanned miles of shimmering etherstone, while above it--raised on pedestals of gravity and light--sat the Thrones of Supreme Dominion. Emperor Restu stood tall, his voice resonating like an ancient bell.
Emperor Restu:
(Commanding)
"Empress Asuna. Join your seat among us."
She ascended gracefully to join the circle of divine titans. There. There were five people sitting.
Empress Yasha Arashi--Divine Fang Universe.
Empress Octavia--Elysian Universe.
Empress Vespera Lavanar--Zenith Universe.
Emperor Azrael Star--Obsidian Universe.
Emperor Raphael Lumin--Paradox Universe.
Each presence held world--level flicker potential--a single gesture could collapse worlds. Meanwhile we move to Void ling and the entire Astral Monarchs.
Void ling:
(Quietly to his allies)
"Look up there...Those are the Emperors and empresses."
Blaze Vortex:
(Folding his arms)
"That's enough to power to rewrite fate three times."
Seraphina Nyx:
(Watching with awe)
"They're...unreal."
Ryder:
(Sternly)
"Don't provoke them. One flicker, and your body won't even have time to know it died."
Everyone nodded. Moving on, Each realm had it's designated zone. Banners shimmered in holographic flame:
*Astral
*Primeval
*Divine Fang
*Elysian
*Zenith
*Obsidian
*Paradox
Lucian Nightgale leaned forward from the Primeval seats, voice laced with venom.
Lucian Nightgale:
(Mocking)
"Looks like Void ling and his fragile kingdom showed up. Cute."
Thalass Blueheart:
(Grinning)
"The Astrals? They'll crumble before the tournament even starts."
Rex Noir:
(Smirked)
"Last time we visited their Universe... it wasn't a good thing."
At the shimmering seats of the Elysian Universe, a sisterhood of power watched in radiant silence: Cynthia,Bellatrix, Setsuna, Raven, Larissa, Davina, Kurana.
Raven:
(Half--whisper, teasing)
"Hmm...looks like the Astral Universe brought decent warriors...and some handsome ones too."
Seraphina noticed. Her eyes flicked upward, spotting Elysian Queens watching. She stepped subtly closer to Void ling.
Void ling:
(Softly)
"What's wrong Sera?"
He sensed it--a barrier forming subtly around Seraphina. Aura stirred.
Setsuna:
(Observing from afar)
"That gril guarded. Protected. Her bond...with that guy must be unbreakable."
Davina and Kurana nodded knowingly, their auras shimmering with subtle respect. Among the designated chairs for the Astral Universe, tension hummed gently as the elite warrios settled in. Rin from the Genesis Squad spoke.
Rin:
(Tilting her head)
"So...when exactly does this tournament begin?"
King Kaito:
(Smiled)
"Be patient,Rin. Legends wait for no one, but they also don't rush.
Akira:
(Smirked)
"This tournament will be chaotic, trust me."
From the Lined seats of Chaos Shadows, King Julius leaned forward, eyes gleaming. And then he spoke.
King Julius;
(Calm but tense)
"The silence before the storm always feels... too poetic."
Albus:
(Calm)
My lord, we all prefer silence."
Krista:
(Watching the arena)
"Let's hope the rules honor chaos. It's where we shine brightest."
Above the arena, tension began to mount among the most powerful. And the spoke.
Empress Yasha Arashi:
"The warriors grow restless. When does the tournament begin?"
Empress Octavia:
(Regal precision)
"Indeed. Let time yield it's answer."
Emperor Raphael Lumin:
(Gazing into the galaxy)
"Every minute they wait, expectation grows."
Emperor Restu Kasumi:
(With resonant finality)
"The Grand Multiversal Tournament begins...in one minute. But first--they must here the rules."
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