"That was all she was good for, isn't it"? Nicolas' full attention went to Hero Hinnel who had begun to regain consciousness but his mouth was still as sharp as ever. "You need to stop talking before I finally decide to bash your head in" Nicolas warned the sword hero who seemed not to care about the words he said. Fury choked Nicolas. Hero Hinnel's smug, mocking face burned into his eyes. His words which suggested that Lou-ra had not been strong enough eechoed in his head. "She wasn't really strong enough, my dear Demon King. Never was" Hero Hinnel murmured, as if reading Nicolas' mind. That was the last straw. Nicolas gathered a considerable amount of dark energy to his fists and raised them up with the intention to kill Hero Hinnel before he said anymore words that tarnished the image of Lou-ra which he still had in his head. A monstrous roar tore through the jungle where they had fought, tearing Nicolas' attention away from Hero Hinnel who stared blankly at him. Yuki, Leon

The world dissolved into a blinding white light which made it practically impossible for them, except Asteria, to open their eyes. They had no other choice than to be still and wait for everything to settle down.When Nicolas blinked the harshness away, he found himself standing on a pristine white platform, seemingly floating in an endless expanse of white. Skr'll who held his arm tightly while standing beside him regarded the place with a disgruntled grunt. Asteria, ever the stoic, simply appeared further down the platform."What in the nine hells is this place?" Skr'll muttered, her voice echoing in the vast emptiness.Nicolas wanted to tell her to be quiet, but she had asked the same question that was in his mind."Welcome to the land of the gods," a voice boomed from everywhere and nowhere at once. It vibrated through Nicolas's bones, sending a shiver down his spine.Soon, the white environment cleared and it seemed as if they had appeared in a beautiful garden that emanated only

As Nicolas, Asteria, Skr'll and Lou-ra continued their journey deeper into the realm of gods,the harsh white void melted away, replaced by a breathtaking landscape which beauty took the breath from them all."This place is magnificent" Nicolas said as his eyes scanned the entire area within seconds.Although Lou-ra had been present in the realm for sometime, she had not been allowed to go beyound places where she wasn't supervised."I am in awe" Lou-ra pinned in.Green hills stretched as far as the eye could see, filled with fantastical trees that shimmered with an otherworldly glow. Crystal-clear rivers flowed through valleys that incorporated various vibrant wildflowers that released a sweet, intoxicating aroma. The very air vibrated with a subtle energy, whispering of magic and wonder. This was the true realm of the gods, a paradise unlike anything Nicolas had ever imagined."Welcome to the innermost parts of Elysium," Asteria announced, his voice echoing in the vastness. "The gar

Nicolas eyed Xylos calmly. He didn't remember the last time, since he had come to this new realm, that someone had looked at him as a weak being.He opened his mouth to talk and defend his powers in front of the great all-powerful god but he thought against it. He needed to behave calmly while here so as not to start something he wouldn't be able to finish.In the meantime, Nicolas took his time to admire the inner decor of the god's house.The crystalline walls of Xylos' dwelling shimmered with an ethereal glow, casting an otherworldly light upon all of them whom were gathered within. Asteria, the imposing figure radiating celestial power, stood silent, his form cloaked in shadow despite the pervasive light. Nicolas, his face etched with a mixture of determination and apprehension, shifted uncomfortably on his feet. The weight of Asteria's words still hung heavy in the air – a power within him, a responsibility to restore balance.If he had been told he would do what was expected of

The frozen air lingered in Nicolas' throat as he tried desperately to breathe properly, but it seemed the cold was already crawling deep into his body, despite being in the wasteland for a short time.Panic hammered against his ribs, a loud drumbeat that signified his fear drowned out by the howling wind. His eyes darted around the hungry circle of wolf-like creatures, searching for a weakness, an escape route. Despite how many times his mind searched for an escape route where he could run away and be in the clear from the danger tbe monsters posed, but there was none."Nicolas," Abron's voice whispered as he emerged from the depths of his mind where he had been sleeping."Well, it's nice to see that you've decided to wake up only to watch me because dinner for a pack of wolf monsters" Nicolas said, his anger evident in his voice.Abron momentarily took over Nicolas' eyes to see the monsters he spoke of. He scoffed loudly then returned ownership of sight to Nicolas."Why do you shake