All Chapters of The Divine Core: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40
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CH 31: "KISMET'S EMBRACE(7)"
••• ∅ •••For the stars to align in the favor of evil, a streamline of events have to take place in order to disrupt the course of order. If all is done perfectly, there is a chance— that one-in-a-million chance…••• ∅ •••Kai, Haku, Kota and Yoko set their gazes at the current threat in a face off."There's a lot of them," Kai pointed out."Their auras are quite stronger than the ones at school," Haku added. "I guess no fair share of power.""Now that I think about it, I never quite had the opportunity to square off with these hideous creatures," Yoko admitted. "Kota, how many are there?""Nothing less than a hundred," Kota estimated."Perfect. We all get an even quantity to take on," Yoko concluded."You make this sound easy," Kai confessed, a smirk forming at the side of his face."Ready boys?" Yoko inquired.They all adopted their unique stances.The chaotic creatures growled in response.Haku, scanning the monsters' state of power, evolved to a form stronger than them.Kota shape
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CH 32: "KISMET'S EMBRACE(8)"
"Impossible," Kai tried to convince himself."Cosmos!" Yoko growled."How is this real?" Kota asked, on the verge of paralysis due to the sheer terror the opposition embodied."Oh? It seems I'm well known in this era. Not surprised though." Cosmos gloated, stretching confidently to shake off the cobwebs. "I did make quite the mark. It's expected. Well, kids, legends do live forever."Haku stood by Kai's side, warmly placing his hand on his shoulder. "You wanted a final boss, right? You got it."Kota and Yoko stood firm in their fighting stance, though fear seemed to cloud their confidence."What's this?" Cosmos spotted their thirst for combat. "You're a fan of violence?"His sinister grin grew wider as intrusive thoughts took over his body.Like a raging wind, Cosmos dashed towards the duo, face slamming them into the ground. He effortlessly crushed their skulls in that one moment.The psychotic laughter of the dark lord reverberated as their blood spilled on his hands and face."No!"
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CH33 -"KISMET'S EMBRACE(9)"
The skies returned to its original warm color contrast. The dark veil that embraced the valley released itself at the departure of its caster.In that moment, fate was revealed to the Daemon race. The haze of a sky blue residue evaporated in the air.>Shujin, Nakamura and Satoru, accompanied by a group of formidable Aeon-level Daemons sensed darkness in that instant.The sky blue haze passed by Shujin, and the daunting truth of destiny's cold nature plagued his soul."It can't be," he muttered.Sensing his student's core energy residue slowly fading away, Shujin bolted with all his might in the hopes that his thoughts were all an imagination.The rest of the Daemons followed accordingly, regretting every step they made now that they didn't make sooner.On their way, a head was spotted by Satoru.Nakamura, noticing the familiar aura, changed course to behold his student's head cleanly detached from his body."Who did this to you?" Nakamura questioned
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CH 34: “THE BURDENS EMBRACED”
>>~ Owari Kurogane emerged into existence ~Devoid of worldly support or privilege, I came forth to the world. Born from the depths of nothingness, I knew I was destined to be alone.I was unlike any other Daemon that stepped foot onto the earth: Clanless, orphaned, and worst of all, burdened.I had not a care for the journey of life ahead of me. The thought of it proved abstract to my transcending mind. Revisiting my thoughts, after further reconsideration, I lived without a purpose… without a choice.The cruel, harsh realities of fate forcefully fed me hoping for the day I choked… but the dawn never surfaced into reality.With each passing moment, my organs and senses began to mature and refine, and so did my ideology and sentience for existence as a whole.As I walked down this constricted isle of no return, I began to derive a purpose… a reason to live on.The world, with its myriad creatures and civilizations, held no place for one such as I.
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CH 35: “CONFRONTATION”
"Kaizan-sama," Mishima said, her voice low, filled with a subtle urgency that hung in the air like an unspoken prophecy."How do you fancy the beauty of the day, Mishima?" Kaizan's eyes, sharp as the blade of a katana, bore into Mishima's soul, searching for the truth hidden behind her words."Not to your glory, Kaizan-sama," Mishima replied, her gaze fixed despite the weight of the truth she carried."Do identify the problem, Mishima," Kaizan-sama commanded, his tone a blend of curiosity and authority."There seems to be a ‘bug’ in our world, my King," Mishima explained, choosing her words carefully. "A disturbance in the delicate balance of our existence."" ‘A bug’ you say? And what name does he go by?" Kaizan-sama inquired, his lips curling into a slight smile, as if he already knew the answer but wanted to hear it from Mishima's lips."Where to start, Kaizan-sama?" Mishima hesitated for a moment, the gravity of the situation sinking in. "This 'bug,' this anomaly in our reality, h
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Ch36: "TAKE EVERYTHING"
Owari strolled beneath the velvet sky, where stars winked like distant memories. The moon, a silver lantern, cast its gentle glow, revealing the world in shades of indigo.Shadows danced on the edges of his consciousness, as if the night held secrets whispered by the breeze. The realm's distant hum merged with his footsteps, creating a celestial sonata.Lost in contemplation, Owari wandered through the labyrinth of his mind, each step echoing in the quiet canvas of the night.In the abyss of Owari's mind, a tempest of thoughts churned as he carved a path through the night. Each life extinguished fueled the fires of his ambition, and with every step, the whispers of power echoed louder.“Until then, tread carefully in the path you've chosen.”‘The path I've chosen, ay? What do they think of me? A kid they can lecture? I'm not your insecurity reliever, Kaizan.’ His thoughts rained in endless tantrums.“Tonight!” He declared. “I become the architect of your demise, a force that will shat
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CH 37: "OWARI VS KAIZAN"
The powerhouses needed no formalities to commence their brawl. Dashing towards each other at incredible speeds, Owari itched to land the first definitive strike.Swinging his leg full arc in a flying spinning kick, Owari sought to sever his head with no remorse. Shocking the former, he blocked the attack with his palm, the collision ripping the earth beneath them.The defending palm emitted poisonous energy that reverberated through the Owari's body system, granting the former the time needed to land the first strike: an explosive burst of core energy to the abdomen of his opponent.This attack sent Owari miles away, and Kaizan chased him down to the end. Owari regenerated from his wounds fairly easily, but was immediately confronted by a charged fist to his face.He took the shot head on, and Kaizan faced the consequences of his attack to the Core of Final Judgment, severing his arm in one smooth motion.Kaizan's regenerative speed made it seem like his hand wasn't severed at all, pr
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CH38: "THE KING'S PLEDGE"
••• ‡ •••It seemed just like yesterday.There and then, Kaizan lost the battle of the Strongest. I had proved my point. I won, but at what cast?I became the Daemon I loathed with my entire being. I killed mercilessly. I made the Shōtoku clan extinct. Kaizan watched his family blow up into pieces, and I enjoyed every last bit of the carnage I caused.Why did I think of the consequences of my actions then? Why now? It wasn't as if there was no to change the past. I had the power to do that. Merging with Kaizan made me tap into a bottomless well of core energy. My life force was made infinite.I had more than enough reservoir of strength to bring back the clan, to being back Kaizan, but why didn't I? At that moment, I became worse than a serial killer, but I was saved.Konkyuu…A technique I invented whilst observing the universe's own Space Core. It wasn't that had to mimic once I got the gist of it. A construction technique that utilised my imagination and vast portions of my energy
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CH39: "THE REDEMPTION STORY"
In the wake of my victory and the promises made, I embarked on a journey to reshape the world. The once tumultuous Shinjutsu world now basked in the glow of peace under my rule.It was a time of rebuilding, of redemption, and I embraced the challenge with determination.I, the once forbidden glitch that emerged into existence, established what came to be known in the modern times as Shinjutsu High.It wasn't just a place of learning; it was a sanctuary for Daemons, a bastion where both the weak and the strong could find purpose and guidance.As the founder and leader, I stood at the helm of this institution, steering it toward a future of unity and strength.The halls of Shinjutsu High echoed with the sounds of training, of Daemons honing their skills to protect both humanity and their own kind.Every corner of the grand institution thrived with the energy of transformation. Daemons, once diversified into clans, now stood side by side, bound by a common purpose: to fight for what was
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CH40: "THE CACOPHONY"
~600 Years Later~~The Heian Era~••• ‡ •••I did it. I did what I promised. I delivered. And, I had truly become the perfect Daemon. By attaining immortality, I cheated death and all his agents. There was balance and peace.Where did it all go wrong?••• ‡ •••Walking through the grand vicinity of Shinjutsu High's structures, Daemons were seen left, right and centre. Some trained in the battleground training centre, which would turn out to be the place where the annual Freshman vs Sophomore tournament would be held in the present day.Some laughed away in the halls and walkways to their dorms, with not a care in their world. And, the elite few were assembled in the conference room.The Commander of the Daemons, the strongest Aeon, second to the Strongest Daemon himself, Owari Kurogane, addressed the Daemons."Listen up!" He began. "There have been unusual cases all over Japan that threaten the balance our master tries so earnestly to maintain. I perceive it to be our very own that
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