The night sky near the Demon Territory looked dim. Ancient purple clouds swirled slowly, as if watching the steps of two figures walking below: Reiji, the mysterious human with a calm yet terrifying aura, and Mijarun, a young black-haired girl humming softly as she walked.
They were heading to the western border of Vaw's Demon Kingdom, where exiled demons were cast away without mercy.
Meeting Swurta
Mijarun: "Brother… this place is so quiet, isn't it? Even hell birds refuse to fly here."
Reiji: "It's only natural. Even darkness itself has forgotten this place."
Amid the ruins of an old tower, they found a one-horned demoness lying on the shabby, dirty ground yet her aura remained beautiful. She was Swurta, a former demon general who had failed and been cast out as useless.
Reiji approached, staring at her in silence. In an instant, his eyes glowed deep blue Omniscience and OmniFuture activated simultaneously.
Reiji: "…Hmm, interesting. She's been asleep for five years. Her physical wounds have healed, but her spirit is dead."
Mijarun: "She's so pitiful, Brother… give her energy. Look, she can't even breathe properly."
Reiji (faint smile): "Oh? You're telling me to grant power to a failed demon?"
Mijarun: "Yes! Aren't you kind?"
Reiji: "That's a slander."
Swurta slowly opened her eyes, her voice hoarse and weak.
Swurta: "W-who are you…? I… don't want to live anymore. I'm just a weak demon… better kill me."
(Swurta's thoughts, with a resigned expression): Ah… is this the end for me? Bandits have found me 35 times and tried to **** me. Luckily, I escaped every time, but now I have no strength or mana left… and it seems this person will…
Reiji stared at her without emotion.
Reiji: "Then, do you want me to kill you, or give you a new, eternal life?"
Swurta: "…If I can… I want to stop being a useless demon…" (tears streaming)
Mijarun looked at her brother with a sympathetic gaze.
Mijarun: "Brother… please…"
Reiji finally raised his hand. A deep purple light appeared, enveloping Swurta. Her body trembled violently, her horn glowed, and her breathing stabilized.
Swurta: "I-I'm… alive?"
Reiji: "Think of it as being revived as version 2.0."
Mijarun (soft laugh): "I'm Mijarun! And this is my brother, Reiji!"
Swurta bowed deeply.
Swurta (teary-eyed): "Thank you so much… Lord Reiji… Lady Mijarun…"
Reiji crossed his arms.
Reiji: "Hm. Then… would you like to go to a kingdom where no one is looked down on? A place where all beings can live without fear?"
Swurta: "…Can I…?"
Mijarun (excited): "Of course you can! Right, Brother?"
Reiji (faint smile): "Very well. Prepare yourself."
In an instant, a massive teleportation circle formed under Swurta's feet. White light swallowed her body.
Kingdom of Nyrion Nihility
Swurta woke up in a magnificent hall made of black crystals and living stars. She accidentally stepped on something soft.
???: "Hey… who dares step on the great Nymeroth?! Is that you, Veldora?!"
Swurta (panicked): "I-I'm sorry! I didn't mean to!"
A large, silver-scaled figure stood up in shock.
Nymeroth: "Eh…? You're not… Veldora?!"
Swurta: "M-my name is Swurta! I'm an exiled demon from my kingdom!"
Nymeroth frowned, then laughed loudly.
Nymeroth: "Ah! So you were sent by our Lord? Don't worry no one is looked down on here. Welcome to Nyrion Nihility, a world beyond all worlds."
Swurta bowed, tears falling again.
Swurta: "Thank you… I didn't know such a place existed…"
Nymeroth: "From now on, consider me your comrade. And don't be afraid our Lord doesn't like excessive formality."
Swurta: "Alright… I'll try to become a useful demon…"
Nymeroth (excited): "Perfect, Swurta! I'll show you every room, introduce you to our Lord's guardians and sentinels, and tell you about His greatness!"
Chaos in the Star Realm
Meanwhile, elsewhere…
Veldora was running through space, laughing wildly.
Veldora: "MY VACATION IS FREE!"
Unfortunately, he crashed into a giant star. The explosion awakened Solun Spyritia, ruler of all stars and guardian of galactic balance.
Solun: "WHO DARED TO TOUCH MY STAR?!"
Veldora: "Hehe… sorry?"
A cosmic explosion echoed across reality.
Reiji & Mijarun: Connecting the Sentinels
Meanwhile, in another world, Reiji contacted all Armageddon Gate Sentinels 1–5 via a spiritual link. His demonic voice echoed across the multiverse.
Reiji (deep, echoing voice):
"I have sent a one-horned demon named Swurta to the Final Gate. Treat her well. Do not touch her, do not frighten her. You may act freely… as long as you do not destroy each other."
All sentinels trembled violently; even the air around them shook yet Reiji had spoken casually.
Rani, Personal Guardian (sweating): "M-my Lord… even when relaxed, His aura can make reality melt…"
Reiji closed the link with a small smile.
Reiji: "They don't even dare ask where I am. Smart."
Mijarun: "Hehe, oh right, Brother! I found the location of the Demon Kingdom!"
Reiji: "Oho… interesting. Then let's go. This world is starting to feel boring."
Mijarun: "Let's go, Brother! Let's make the story more exciting!"
The sky trembled a sign that Reiji and Mijarun's new adventure had just begun.
TO BE CONTINUED!
[SIDEP PLOT]
Suddenly, a loud voice rang out from afar.
"WOOOAAAH! WHO CRASHED INTO MY GATE WALL?!"
Nymeroth turned quickly.
"Who else's voice is that? Don't tell me…"
Sure enough. From cosmic clouds emerged Velmira and Velkira twin sentinels of Armageddon Gate 2 for some reason shoving each other and shouting.
Velkira: "You're the one who got lost, sister! That's my gate, not yours!"
Velmira: "Your gate doesn't have a flower garden, so this is clearly mine!"
Swurta: "U-uh… are they always like this?"
Nymeroth: "Every day. Sometimes they get thrown into black holes, but somehow they survive."
Swurta held back laughter, but her face finally softened. For the first time, she saw demons her own kind who were… so silly yet warm.
Afternoon at Nyrion's Crystal Hall
A few hours later, Swurta sat in Nyrion's cosmic garden, accompanied by Nymeroth and several curious sentinels. Kaelvon, Sentinel of Gate 3, appeared with a tray holding a cup of tea that shimmered like a star.
Kaelvon: "Drink. Nebula Tea my specialty."
Swurta: "T-thank you…"
(sips)
Swurta: "It tastes like… sunlight and chocolate combined?"
Kaelvon: "Heh, a small side effect. Don't drink twice, or you'll be able to talk to planets." 😎
Swurta choked. Everyone there Nymeroth, Velkira, Velmira laughed loudly.
Nymeroth: "You have to be careful here, Swurta. Everything is beautiful, but a little crazy."
Swurta (small smile): "I… have never laughed like this in my life."
Suddenly, the sky above them trembled briefly, as if a giant eye was watching. A deep, soft voice echoed in every sentinel's mind:
"Very well. Take good care of her. I trust you, Nymeroth."
Everyone froze. It was Reiji's voice or rather, Zarabis's. His tone was calm, but his aura made all sentinels sweat as if they had just run a marathon.
Velmira (whispering): "Every time He speaks, my heart stops for 0.3 seconds."
Nymeroth: "Be grateful it's only 0.3."
Swurta remained silent, but her smile slowly grew. For the first time, she felt… not alone anymore.
Swurta's First Night in Nyrion
As night fell, the stars in Nyrion's sky spun like a melody. Swurta lay on a balcony, accompanied by Nymeroth, who was sipping a galactic drink (no one knew its contents).
Swurta: "Sister Nymeroth, all the demons here… are strange, but warm. Why?"
Nymeroth (smiling): "Because we live under the name of someone even darkness respects. But He never asks us to fear Him… He wants us to live with laughter."
Swurta (softly): "Lord Reiji… He's like light in the void."
Nymeroth: "Heh, you learn fast, one-horned demon."
Swurta: "Hehe… just Swurta, sister."
Swurta: "Sister Nymeroth, may I ask one thing?"
Nymeroth: "Yes… of course."
Swurta: "What is your Lord's real name? Lord Reiji I don't think that's His true name… E-eh… sorry, Sister Nymeroth. I think I'm overstepping…"
Nymeroth: "It's alright. Honestly, neither I nor anyone in this kingdom knows our Lord's real name. But when I was born as His guardian, He told us never to speak His name, never to seek it out…"
Swurta: "O-oh… so His real name is legendary! (said excitedly)"
Nymeroth laughed softly. In the distance, blue light from Nyrion's throne glowed gently as if Zarabis himself was watching them with a faint smile.