The great doors of the Demon Lord Castle groaned open, their ancient metal echoing like the growl of a waking beast. A surge of cold, dense magic swept through the hall, and every creature inside instantly lowered their heads.
They felt it — my presence.
The aura of Novus Chronus, returned at last.
Torches of black flame lit themselves as I walked forward. The dark stone walls vibrated. Countless red eyes bowed in silence. An entire world bent its knee.
A throne made of obsidian and bone awaited me.
When I sat, the ground trembled.
Diablo stepped forward first — tall, elegant, eyes like violet stars, power radiating off him like a collapsing universe.
"My Lord…" his voice was deep and smooth, "the legions have gathered, awaiting your judgment and… your names."
He kneeled. All followed.
Demons. Ogres. Beasts. Elves. Goblins. Dragons. The undead. The healers. The beastmen. The succubi. Every faction knelt in one silent wave of fear and devotion.
I raised my hand slightly.
"Raise your heads," I commanded.
They obeyed instantly. My gaze swept across the hall. So many creatures… so much potential… all mine.
A wicked smile touched my lips.
"Let us begin."
The Naming of the Primordial Demons
The five demons stepped forward first, kneeling in perfect unity.
I pointed at the first.
"You… shall be Diablo, my right hand."
Black and violet flames consumed him. His body twisted, molten energy forming wings behind him. When the fire faded, he bowed deeper.
"I am honored, my Lord…"
I turned to the rest.
"You, master of blood — Rouge."
"You, ruler of space — Aster."
"You, god of death — Hades."
"And you — beast of chaos — Legion."
Chaos lightning tore through the hall. All five evolved into Primordial Demons, their power shaking the fortress.
The Naming of the Ogres
I extended my hand.
"Zenpoku — rise as my iron fist."
A violent crimson aura erupted from him as he evolved into a Kishin warrior.
"Kira… my ogre princess. Become the Royal Kishin."
She transformed into a deadly, radiant warrior.
"Sakura — my assistant secretary."
Pink lightning wrapped around her.
"And you, Hayakimaru — become my Blade Sage."
The ancient ogre evolved into a swordsman whose aura could cut the air.
Hundreds of ogres roared as they evolved together.
The Beasts
Karuma, the nine-tailed fox, approached.
"I grant you the name Karuma."
Flames spread, her tails glowing brilliantly.
Rampa, Duck, and the golden eagle — Helios — evolved next, each receiving my blessing.
The Goblins
The goblin lord stepped forward.
"I name you… Grimlor."
Green lightning struck him as he rose a Goblin King.
Thousands roared behind him.
The Dark Elves
Elsa knelt.
"You shall remain Elsa — queen of shadows."
She evolved instantly, her aura colder and sharper.
The Dragons
Hydra and ryuu bowed.
"I accept you both as my draconic blades."
Dark and ice magic spiraled together violently.
The Undead
The Undead King rose.
"You will keep your title."
The skeletal legion rattled in unison.
The Healers
Momochi stepped forward, smiling dangerously.
"You are Momochi — head of the healers."
Nature and madness surged around him.
The Succubus — Seraphis Noctura
She approached — wings dark, eyes hypnotic.
"My Lord… give me a name."
I lifted her chin.
"You shall be Seraphis Noctura."
Crimson magic erupted. She evolved, eyes glowing violently.
"…My Lord. I am yours."
The hall shook with overwhelming energy. My magic flowed into every subordinate.
They evolved. They strengthened. They submitted.
I sat upon my throne and declared:
"Today marks the rebirth of my domain. From this moment forward… we build a nation that will conquer the world."
The hall roared:
"YES, LORD NOVUS CHRONUS!"
My smile widened.
This world… would soon learn fear.