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Chapter 6 - Chapter Six: The Broken Emperor

Some time passed and humanity is recovering nicely from the war that ravished them for months, the three great powers of the world (the KINGDOM of KOSUKE, the UNIFIED NATION of WARMARK and the HOLY KINGDOM of RIGHTEOUS) came together to sign a peace treaty that will last for decades between the three great nations, and also aided the recovery of the other smaller nations that were also affected by the war, except one particular nation called the DYNASTY of MENSSAI, also known as the fourth nation just behind the three great nations even with their small size, cause of their emperor, his highness Richard Von Menssai, they had great economical power, having them recognized as the greatest of the smaller nations.

The current emperor rejected any form of assistance from the greater nations not because they don't need it, cause in truth they were mostly affected by the war, with the rapid change in the economy and less needs for their resources at that moment, but because the new ruler was still harboring a thick detestation for the three great powers of the world… during the war they were one of the nations not affected by the influence of Pluto so in there eyes it looked like the end of the world, their previous emperor, his highness Richard Von Menssai was a very noble, kind and very intelligent man loved by his people and his two sons, he saw it was a pointless and meaningless war the three great powers of the world were locked in, so on his own with the help of his most trusted advisers and his eldest son, the heir to his kingdom, without knowing the true cause of the war, set out with the intention of peaceful negotiations with the three great powers, but it was futile and peeved with tragedy cause his highness, his son and his advisers were all killed in the middle of the negotiations with the three powers of the world during that brief halt the war took cause of the deadlock between them.

Cause of that the next heir to the thrown as the only surviving child of his highness became young prince JACE VON MENSSAI of the Dynasty of Menssai, and with that Jace hated the world to the very core of his being, he wanted to start another war against the three powers of the world to take revenge but he knows they stand no chance with how much they lost during the war, he had no choice but to keep those hard feelings in his soul to himself, to his people they didn't recognize their prince anymore, he us to be the sweetest little boy whom follow his brother everywhere and was friends with everyone, It was a huge change in character that surprised the people but it was still understandable.

Two years passed after Jace became the emperor of the Dynasty of Menssai, he is now seventeen years old, and he is still a tyrant of a ruler, oppressing his people and making life difficult for them by demanding high fees in taxes that they were not used to, with the excuse of still recovering from the war and pinning the blame on the three great powers of the world.

Jace was sitting in his audience room at the grand palace with the though of revenge cursing through his every being, he looked exhausted, with a dead looking gaze and a thin layer short black hair, he was just 17 years old but looked like he was in his early 30s cause of how restless he became after the deaths of both his father and brother, then suddenly everything stopped moving in the kingdom, the birds was frozen, the people were at a standstill, the rivers also stopped flowing, the guards at the palace and the maids all were frozen, except Jace whom was very confused as to what was happening around him, everything looked like a painting in his eyes, then right in front of him he could see something that looks like a crack getting bigger and bigger and bigger until he saw three people coming out of it, two of them were dressed in some very fine armor that were as dark as space itself, with red trims all over, and a sword at their side, while the other dawned a bright red thin armor fit for royalty, he looked very elegant and very handsome with his sliver long hair tied in a ponytail with a few bairns in front of his forehead, at that moment he looked like a god to Jace,…. "who…who are you people… and are you responsible for why everything suddenly stopped moving?" asked Jace with fear in his voice but also in awe of how elegant the stranger in the middle with the thin red armor looked….. "be at ease child… you are not in danger.. well at least not yet, depending on how this our little conversation goes"…. said the stranger with a wicked smile… "conversation? What would someone as refined as yourself want with a broken emperor like me" asked Jace still scared but also curious at this point,.… "oh.. how unbecoming of me, looks like I forgot to introduce myself" said the stranger while he was walking up to the throne of Jace…. "I am… Pluto and i am a true god… the god of wealth, and am here to grant your wish young Jace" said Pluto with a heavy smile on his face while taking a sit on the throne crossing his legs and resting his chin on his arm looking down at Jace, hearing this Jace burst out laughing, he laughed so hard he ended up coughing up a storm with tears in his eyes…. "a god… yes of course you look very elegant and divine but going as far as calling yourself a god?… just how arrogant are you"…. said Jace with a laugh whom at this point had forgotten he was ever scared, seeing this Pluto stood up and then suddenly a huge burst of energy could be felt, it instantly halted the laughs of Jace cause the intense pressure was choking him, he was finding it difficult to breath then he look up at Pluto after dropping to the floor and that's when he saw a beautiful golden wings on Pluto shining so brightly it was impossible to stare for a long time, then it hit Jace, before he arrived everywhere was frozen and there was that crack mid air, and then he appeared from it… Pluto is really a god… after that realization his whole body went white, the intense fear was back again, and with the amount of pressure from Pluto's soul energy Jace couldn't take it and he fell unconscious…. "oh?… looks like I over did it again, didn't I" said Pluto with a cheeky smile while he retracted his wings and toned down his soul pressure.. "not at all your godliness, I say it serves him right, that should suffice as his punishment for throwing slanders at you, but if it was up to me there would be nothing left of him in this world… this disgusting human trash" said Kolpa with anger and satisfaction in his voice… "now, now Kolpa take it easy…. sire I believe we came to this dump of a kingdom for a reason… am not sure we have the time to let him sleep on us, we did have important business with this lower life after all" said Demiurge looking at Jace on the floor with a disgusted look on his face… "oh yes you are right, I guess we should wake him up…Kolpa wake him up" ..… "of course your godliness" … he then made his way to Jace who was on the floor, then he went down to his level and smacked him across the face twice, Jace sprang up with a scream, and felt a throbbing pain on his cheeks instantly, he then looked around him, and he remembered Pluto is a real god… the fear came back and Jace immediately went down on the feet of Pluto grovelling for forgiveness for his disrespect earlier, "stand up child, all is forgiven, now take a sit… we have much to discuss" said Pluto still sitting on Jace's throne with his legs crossed and resting his chin on his hands.

The atmosphere was thick, the room was dead silent, you can hear Jace's heart racing as he sat across Pluto, who is just staring straight at Jace, after the intense sizing up with stares by Pluto, the deep silence was finally broken… "now Jace I've seen your heart, I've seen what this past war caused you… to be more precise I've seen what the so called three powers of the world caused you, and you have every right to feel the way you do, you have every right to want retribution, in fact you deserve that much at least" said Pluto with some charismatic charm in his tone, hearing this Jace's heartbeat increased even more but no longer because he was nervous, this was because he started thinking about how much he hates the three powers of the world, and how he really want vengeance… "so dear Jace…. that's why am here, to offer you a proposal that will make us both get what we want, cause I too can't stand the three great powers of the world… I hate imbalance in the world, I hate incompetent people feeling like they own the world just because of a little taste of power they get… I want equality for everyone, and all evil eradicated… so Jace that brings me to you… of all the humans I keep an eye on, you are the only one whose interest align with mine, that makes you a pure gem among other lower life human in this tainted world… so dear child, what do you say to my proposal, serve me and I will make all your wish come true, I will grant you power that only gods can touch, I will make you my enforcer and my right hand man to take this world to the right direction… the choice is yours dear Jace you have ten minutes to think about it" concluded Pluto with an authoritative voice oozing with charm, Jace closed his eyes, picturing the face of his father and elder brother, which was filling him with more rage then he thought of ways he wants to have his revenge but he was just too weak to, he then took a deep breathe and opened his eyes slowly, when his eyes where open he looked up at Kolpa and Demiurge whom were both standing by the side of Pluto, then he turned his gaze to Pluto … "so…. Jace… what will it be child?" ….. "your.. your holiness, you said I will have the power to make my desires come true, the power that only gods can touch right you holiness" asked Jace with a glow in his eye…. "oh yes dear Jace… I will grant you unimaginable power, you will become the most powerful human alive and you will fulfill your deep lying wish for revenge but that's only if you serve me as your one true god dear child" … after hearing that Jace immediately drop to his knees with his head bowed at the feet of Pluto swearing all loyalty to him and him alone accepting him as his god and master… seeing this brought a huge smile on the face of Pluto who then stood up "excellent my child… you made the right choice now lets change this tainted world together ahhahhahh" ..… "yes your holiness… help me crush my enemies, and change this world" ..… "so first things first dear child, I have news for you" said Pluto making his way back to his sit.. "what is it my liege?" ..… "you have a mark on your back young one… your people haven't been happy with how you've ruled them thus far, and they are plotting to execute you or burn down the castle trying… me giving you this information depended on your answer to my proposal which was the right answer from you, so now that you are my child, my vessel, no harm shall come to you" said Pluto with authority … "thank you your holiness" ..… "now before we start our conquest of subjugating the impurities in the world, we will have to take care of your little…. coup d'etat problem cause we need you to still be the emperor if we really want to achieve our goals together" ..… "of course your holiness, but how can we know where it's starting from so we can end it" ….. "oh no my son… that will be too easy and boring, you need to play along for now, until the time is right that way we get everyone at once" ….. "yes of course your holiness you are all powerful and wise" said Jace with a smile… "what kind of god would I be if I wasn't…. Kolpa, Demiurge?" ..… "yes your holiness/yes my liege" replied Kolpa and Demiurge …. "once we are done here do investigate and keep an eye on my child until everything is ready for him to take his first steps as a true ruler" ..… "yes your holiness/on it my supreme god" replied Kolpa and Demiruge, then they walked to the side of Jace and stood by him … "excellent.. now Jace I do have a request child" ..… "anything for you my liege" ..… "from now onward you are only permitted to call me father… I have officially taken you as my son… my heir, so see me as your true father, and also as your one true god" said Pluto staring straight at Jace whom was stunned with tears running down his cheeks he then composed himself wiped his face and with a heavy smile he replied… "yes… of course… father… from now on my life belongs to you, I will do everything to make our goals a reality" ..… "excellent … well I have to take my leave now to prepare the power I need to give to you to officially stand by my side…. Kolpa and Demiurge will remain here with you and perform the task I gave to them… so try staying out of trouble… and you two, better keep a very close eye on my son till I return" said Pluto while standing up… "yes your holiness/you can count on us as always my liege" responded Kolpa and Demiurge …. "excellent… see you soon… my vessel" said Pluto then he disappeared into the crack in space he came from and snapped his fingers making time resume again, Pluto was gone… "see you soon…. father" said Jace staring at the place Pluto was last seen, wiping the last tear from his eyes.

Some few days past and Pluto finally returned to the empire, Jace, Kolpa and Demiurge were all in the audience room when they noticed a crack forming and a elegant being coming out of it, upon seeing this they all bowed while the being walked forward, it was Pluto carrying a fancy looking vase with antiquate designs…. "raise your heads, I sure hope nothing untoward happened here while I was gone, how is little Jace's coup d'etat problem" asked Pluto while going to take a sit … "sire, welcome back… things have been going smoothly, I have discovered the root of the coup and I have also delay the advances the best I can until you returned" replied Demiurge … "excellent, so now that am here let's put all our plans into motion shall we, Jace… step forward" … said Pluto looking dead serious now, Jace feeling panicked made his way towards Pluto then bow upon getting there… "before we proceed am going to enlighten you about my vision for the world I want to create, and what drove me to it" said Pluto staring at Jace, he commence with telling Jace everything, from his reasons to wanting to change the world, to his own side of the story on when he fought the other gods on the abandoned planet to the present day, only leaving out the part about the greater dragon Mera, the Evlogia ore and the dragon god,… "so young one that's my story, and you know why I told you all this" … Jace shook his head.. "that's because when we continue with this our plans the three great powers of the world won't be the only enemy we will have, even the other gods will want to stop us, so are you ready for an adventure with your father my son" asked Pluto while standing up with a smile … "yes father… my life is yours now, your goals are my goals, I want to walk your path and be your vessel, and I will crush anyone who stands in your way, let's change this world… together" said Jace bowing down at the feet of Pluto…. "excellent Jace… now let's begin… take want is in the vase, when you do you can finally stand by my side as equals, you will be the first ever demi god, the strongest human in existence, and no one will stop you…. take it and stand by my side" said Pluto while handing over the vase to Jace, Jace took it then glanced at Kolpa and Demiurge then at Pluto before closing his eyes and taking it, as the content left the vase and into Jace, his body was engulfed in a bright golden flame, Jace screamed in pain letting go of the vase which fell and shattered to pieces, the light continued and the pain was so extreme Jace fell to the floor, moments later he stopped moving and his heartbeat also stopped, Jace was dead, with his face and body burnt he was completely unrecognizable.

"{sorry Jace, but if you survive this you will truly be unstoppable, all my research are always accurate, I spent centuries on them, I know it will be a success, it's all up to you now, how much do you want that revenge dear child, how deep does your detestation for the world go, how deep is your resolve my son}" screamed Pluto in his thoughts with a smile, just then a golden glow was seen again around the body of Jace, a huge smile appeared on the face of Pluto as he stared, "he did it" said Pluto still positively beaming… "this human isn't half bad, I was sure he wouldn't be able to handle it… good for him, he just earned a little respect from me" said Kolpa nodding looking impressed… "indeed, his holiness is amazing, being able to point out someone like this out of the millions of human trash on this planet" replied Demiurge looking impressed too.

Just then the body of Jace started healing rapidly, with his appearance also changing, his short thin black hair turn sliver just like Pluto's and a little bit longer, his tired looking face morphed into a thing of beauty, making him finally looking his age and he got taller than he originally was, about 4 more inches making him 6foot - 2inches tall now, and his small build increased giving him a warrior physic, when the changes were done, Jace started slowly moving his fingers as he was regaining consciousness, when he finally opened his eyes, instead of a big brown eyes he inherited from his father, it revealed a bright golden color just like Pluto's,… "excellent am so proud dear child… I was right to pick you" said Pluto making his way towards Jace with a huge smile on his face.. "gah (breathing heavily) what… happened… where… where am.. am I" said Jace looking confused and weak… "congratulations dear Jace you are officially now a Demi god… the strongest human in existence, born straight from the supreme divine soul energy and life force of I… Pluto the one true god… you are now truly my son with my blood and soul energy coursing through your entire being… I knew you could do it Jace, well done" said a proud Pluto with a blissful voice.. "wow.. I.. I look and feel so different, wait, was I not dead a moment ago hmm… wow, so this is what having powers feels like, my body feels so light, I feel like I can destroy an entire world" ..… "so this is what it's like to stand beside you father (fell to knees bowing to Pluto) I thank you, and from this moment and forever I live to serve you, your will is my will and your ambitions are my ambitions, I will make you proud father" ... Pluto snapped his fingers then some elegant armor just like his appeared and clothed Jace making him look radiant… "from this day forth, Jace Von Menssai is dead, standing before me is a new being born from greatness, born to rule and born to shape the world… the son of the great one and only true god, Pluto, build your army and take this world to the right path… my path… I leave everything to you, serve me well my son and make your name known all across the universe and even the heavens" ….. "as you command father, I will make you proud" said Jace still bowing with a smile… "good… Kolpa (Kolpa answered) take my son to the dimensional space I prepared, and train him, let him get use to his new body and abilities… the concept of time doesn't exist there so am sure not much will pass here till he is ready" ..… "yes sire, as you command" replied Kolpa, he and Jace disappeared into a portal that appeared when Pluto snapped his fingers again…

"Demiurge (Demiurge answered) what are your thoughts on Jace"..… "of course sire… at first I saw him as a weak, scared and incompetent human who has lost the will to live, I honestly wanted to put him out of his misery" ..… "oh?… I sense a but?" replied Pluto looking intrigued … "yes sire… but his desires and ambition took me by surprise, I wasn't expecting it to be that strong, for a human… he is a great find your holiness… once again you prove why you are the one and only supreme god" said Demiurge with a bow… "I see… ahhahh… things are about to get interesting" ..… "sire please forgive me for my imprudent… is the plan to find where the All Father sealed the surviving dragon gods from the supreme wars five thousand years ago (5000) still needed or is this human enough to achieve our goals" asked Demiurge still bowing… "my plan as always been to kill all the gods, that hasn't changed, my son Jace will help me conquer earth and also be a huge distraction for the other gods, leaving me to continue my research on the location of the dimension, planet, star or even moon the surviving dragon gods were sealed… they will help me take Ego Elysium and the heavens, while my son Jace… helps me take earth, that's why I left him in charge so I can focus on the dragon gods… we are about to enter a new age Demiurge… so get excited ahhahhahh" said Pluto with a huge smile.

Some time pass, Jace and Kolpa returned, Jace looked different already with facial hair and the hair on his head looking longer and disorganized, Kolpa stood just behind Jace with a proud look on his face nodding to himself… "oh.. back so soon? I take it the training went well".. said Pluto turning his gaze to Kolpa… "I have to say sire, Jace is a very impressive human… I mean ex human, he effortlessly mastered the changes to his body in terms of speed, durability and strength, not to mention the abilities he inherited from your godly aura, I can fully confirm he is ready sire" ..… "I feel so light, almost everything looks so slow around me… it's truly amazing father" said Jace with excitement… "of course it is, you are the first demi god born of a human and also the first human to use soul energy as a power source, it's in every human but none can harness it cause it was blocked off by one god I know (the All Father), his reasons was to keep balance between every human and also Demi Humans" ..… "but that's not quite a smart take father, the DRAKZIEL race and DEMONOID race are far superior to humans, if not for the numbers of human they would have fallen by the hands of one of those two races, which ever god decided not to bless the human race with the gift of soul energy manipulation has to be extremely stupid father, I now understand why you want to erase every gods from existence, they are truly incompetent" said Jace with a frown, Pluto couldn't hold back his laugh after hearing what Jace said, at that moment he felt extra glad he choose Jace over anyone else cause he truly reminded him of himself… "indeed my son, indeed… now than you've gotten use to your godly body, we can commence with our plans, first off we have to take back control of this empire, we have to immediately crush everyone involved with the coup, then after that I want you to declare war on the rest of the world, announce that there's a new power coming into play, if anyone resist crush them with a little demonstration of your might" said Pluto looking serious… "oh yes it's finally time… the world is about to feel the full weight of my revenge… your will is my will father, it will be done" replied Jace with a smile.

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