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The Divine Core CH1: "THE DANCE OF THE DEAD"
In the heart of the Heian Era, Daemons rose with unstoppable force , spreading their influence across the face of the earth with most prominence in Japan. The bonds of shattered harmony unraveled, revealing a world of epic struggles. Mother Nature sought an ideal balance in the world she has created and thus her creation, the bridge between good and evil: Daemons appeared, marking the start of a quest: to restore balance, to rewrite destiny, and to bring peace back to the world. Yet, in a saga forged in strife, a Celestial Storm gathered, opposing the natural order with valour burning brightly… > > > > As the sun dipped behind Tokyo's skyline on a mid-August evening, the city prepared for the annual Obon celebration. Lanterns adorned streets, casting a warm glow upon kimono-clad figures. Families, draped in vibrant yukatas, gathered in parks, their laughter resonating with the r
The Divine Core CH2: "THE PAINS OF OBLIVION"
The transfigured corpses feasted on the bodies of the living. The people cowered in fear. The population of humans in the surrounding area reduced at an arithmetic progression. Kai was left dazed. “Come, dearest grandson, let us live forever in the life after death.” Kai's grandmother requested of Kai. “Leave my son alone!” Mr. Nagano growled, unsure of what to refer to this anomaly as. “Babe, we need to take Kai and get…” He turned around to see his wife getting assaulted by five able-bodied mutants with no place to run to. “Just like the good ol’ days. Am I right, dude?” One of the freaks commented, digging his arms into her breasts. “You said it, man.” Another freak agreed, raising her yukata to reveal her underwear. “No!” Mr. Nagano exclaimed. He dashed forth to save his wife, but was speared by a large mutant. It forced him to behold the spectacle they would make of his wife. “Please, don't do this,” Mrs. Nagano broke. She was helpless, and her husband had no choice but
The Divine Core CH3: "THE POWER WITHIN"
••• ∅ ••• "There comes a point when a dream becomes a reality and a reality becomes a dream…" ••• ∅ ••• ••• Ten Years Later ••• > > Thirty-three masters-in-training gathered to observe a variety of sparring sessions between their sensei, a master of the arts, and a handpicked student. The student took advantage of the opportunity to practice techniques learned against the best of the best. The landscape unfolded in a canvas of flat, well-tended ground. Grassy patches underfoot provided a soft landing for the combatants, while sturdy trees stood at a distance, their leaves rustling in a gentle breeze. The weather, perfectly suited for combat, presented a cool and dry atmosphere. The sun hung high in the sky, casting a warm glow without the oppressive heat. The breeze, just brisk enough to keep things comfortable, carried with it the earthy scent of the surrounding nature. The clear blue sky overhead offered
The Divine Core CH4: "EMBRACING REALITY"
> The home, snug and welcoming, invited Kai inside. Opening the door revealed a comforting space filled with the familiar fragrance of home, wrapping him in a sense of belonging. "Mum, dad, I'm home." "Welcome home, honey." Akari welcomed, visibly happy to see her son back home. "Your dad’s working late hours so he'll be back later tonight— how were classes today? Did you finally beat your sensei?" Akari was ever so curious. Being a good mother, she was well aware of her son’s struggle at school. "Not this time," he replied, saddened by the question asked. "Matter of fact, I'm beginning to wonder if I ever will." "Awwn. Come here,” Akari embraced her son. “Don't worry, dear. You'll get the win sooner or later, okay?— wanna have lunch?" "Nah, I ate out. I need some shuteye right now." "Sure thing, hun." She kissed Kai’s forehead as a final farewell, relinquishing the hold she had on him. He left for his room, tired by the stre
The Divine Core CH5: "AWAKEN"
••• ‡ ••• Once upon a time, I was lonely. Just a basic kid with a basic life. Then I thought, 'what really is the point of life?' 'Cause it seemed like I had no reason to live. Being an introvert really is a pain in the ass, but you'll grow to love the pain. About a month ago, dad came up to me to have a talk… "Now that you're all grown up, I think you're ready to give an answer, right?" he asked me. "Oh dear God, we're doing this again?" I asked reluctantly. "C'mon son, it's about time we got this over with." "Alright, fine," I resented, sighing. "Great!" he said, pleased with my decision. "Now tell me, what exactly is your purpose in life?" "Hmm…." I thought. "As of recently?" "Yeah, sure." "Uhhh…. Hmm…. Let's see…. If I were to have one reason for living right now, it would perhaps be… to defeat Shujin-sensei in battle and prove that I'm not just a punching bag." I meant that as deep as the depth of my soul. "Huh... Well, if that's your purpose, you better start working
The Divine Core CH6: "WAKE UP"
"Kai?" "He's moving!" "Yeah, but he's not awake yet." "I wonder what's going on within him." "A bad dream, perhaps?" His friends wondered as Kai shivered in his unconsciousness. Meanwhile, Kai opened his eyes to find himself in the void with no sign of the mysterious figure. "Still unconscious, I see." Kai realised, looking around to see himself in a void. "Show yourself, man. We need to talk." Suddenly, the void began to display flashing images of past events in quick succession, overwhelming Kai. "Wake up to reality." Images of a crumbling dimension were displayed, and Kai tried to understand what was being shown to him. "I know it's you, man. Come on out, will you?" He called the figure out. "Welcome back, Kai," the mysterious figure greeted. Kai turned to see the figure right behind him. The images soon faded away as if they were illusions. "You…" Kai grunted angrily. "Congratulations," he smiled. "You have tapped into the Power Within." "What did you do to me?" he
The Divine Core CH7: "A NEW BEGINNING"
••• ∅ ••• I never wanted it to be this way. I never wanted it to change. I enjoyed life the way it was before— a life surrounded by friends and family who love you. Heck, I got momentarily punched in the face by an old man or whatever, but it was still alright. But now, at the blink of an eye, well more like in a hand gesture, everything I knew, everything I lived for was gone. You better have a good explanation for doing this Sensei or whoever it is this "authority" seems to be. ••• ∅ ••• Shujin and Kai were welcomed to the world of Daemons. ••• ∅ ••• I admit. This world actually looks amazing. Everyone, everything's just simply stunning. The view, no words. But, that's not why I'm here. C'mon, you think I'm gonna throw off the main agenda just like that? What is this, the medieval times? See, I've got questions, Sensei, and you're the only one who can provide me with some answers. ••• ∅ ••• Shujin called for a ride. "Shujin! Long time no see. How's it going? How long
The Divine Core CH8: "THE CHOSEN DAEMON"
••• ∅ •••I never wanted it to be this way. I never wanted it to change. I enjoyed life the way it was before— a life surrounded by friends and family who love you. Heck, I got momentarily punched in the face by an old man or whatever, but it was still alright. But now, at the blink of an eye, well more like in a hand gesture, everything I knew, everything I lived for was gone. You better have a good explanation for doing this Sensei or whoever it is this "authority" seems to be.••• ∅ •••Shujin and Kai were welcomed to the world of Daemons.••• ∅ •••I admit. This world actually looks amazing. Everyone, everything's just simply stunning. The view, no words. But, that's not why I'm here. C'mon, you think I'm gonna throw off the main agenda just like that? What is this, the medieval times? See, I've got questions, Sensei, and you're the only one who can provide me with some answers.••• ∅ •••Shujin called for a ride."Shujin! Long time no see. How's it going? How long has it
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