Immediately following our victory at Elysium, more contamiation zones began rapidly appearing all over the world.They truly were getting desperate...Unfortunately for them, Zangriol said they weren't any closer to actually infecting the world.All of this was just for show. To demoralize and overwhelm us with their forces.It was almost enough to make me laugh.We had slain three of their Generals since coming to this world. And with it, acquired three of the legendary swords.Currently, we had Bravery, Vengeance, Honor, Justice, Deception, Hopelessness, Weakness, and Ignorance.We had more of them than Difar did, now.And based on Cain's actions, I could tell he was worried.We had begun a campaign around the world fighting the Corruption.Generals were actually a very rare sight and everyone here currently had the ability to kill them. With the exception of Rune and Nasuria, of course.The Enforcers, Aldaril, Vakra, Isabella/Cassandra, and myself. Zangriol likely could have taken
Two days later, we had fully gathered our forces and were currently on our way to Ripper Isle.Operation Armageddon.Vakra organized the military for such a thing as a last resort to defend Delvandal from an existential threat.Currently, there were one hundred aircraft carriers, three hundred destroyer-class battleships, about two hundred fighter aircraft, twenty-four desteoyer-class airships, and one transport airship. The Astrum.The force was slowly moving towards Ripper Isle, but since that would take over a month, Vakra had a different idea.Using my magic, combined with the raw power from the Heart of the World, and finally, Vakra's abilities and intellect, we could transport the entire military force close enough to get a preemptive strike on Ripper Isle.That way, Cain wouldn't have any clue what was happening until it was too late.Vakra was actually pretty damn smart.To test if it would be effective, we would transport the Astrum to Rastair's current coordinates. Vakra was
We landed somewhat far from Cain, so I grabbed Isabella's hand and imbued her with flight magic.We flew further in and I felt her grip tighten on my hand."Are you ready?" She asked."Do it!" I said.Then she threw me as hard as she could at the tornado.I readied both of my swords and struck hard.They impacted something dense and I was blown back by a shockwave of Corruption.Then the tornado slowly dispersed."Well well well... So the hero finally arrives to slay the villain... Don't think for a second that your victory is assured. You might be stronger now, but you're still a weakling. Just like you've always been," Cain said."Just looking at you pisses me off, Cain. I don't think I have words to describe how much I hate you at this point," I said."That's funny. You'll be so much angrier when I'm done with you. I'm going to make you watch as I violate and murder that precious wife of yours. Then I'm going to throw you into the Abyss forever. You'll rot in a cell until you go co
What rose from the ground was like a literal nightmare.It was like the world itself opened up and a pillar of Corrupted flesh rose from it.It was covered in eyes and mouths... It had thousands of tentacles all tipped with the heads of Corrupted dragons.Then it curled and looked directly at us with a single gigantic eye at the top. It opened its massive maw full of razor sharp teeth.RRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooo!!!!"By the gods... That is definitely worse than the Eldritch horrors..." Vakra said. Then he looked at me. "Good luck!"He quickly backed away and started calling his forces to converge and attack the monster."Hey, Mizik...? This is a dream, right?" Isabella asked with a look of worry on her face."This is reality..." I said."Mizik! I'm retreating to a safer distance! I'll call my undead to support you!!!" Aldaril shouted.I nodded and he disappeared."Looks like it's just us for now..." I said.At that moment, the remaining battleships, airships, fighters, and aircraf
To start off, a lot happened since that day.The vast majority of the military in Elysium was obliterated in what had been named: 'The Battle of Ripper Isle'.It was one of the many battles fought in 'The Corruption War'.It was marked as yet another global war for Delvandal. For us, however, The Corruption War had only just begun. Nevertheless, all but one airship and a few fighter planes survived.The brave men and women who fought in the battle were either infected or killed instantly by the Corruption. Their names were all engraved in a large monument to commemorate the battle on the ruins of Ripper Isle.Luckily, the Astrum survived due to being ordered to cloak and retreat as soon as Cain transformed.Meaning Rune, Rastair, Nasuria, and all twenty of my personal soldiers survived the battle as well.Which was quite good...We were also awarded for our strength and bravery in the battle.Isabella and I had our names carved into history as the saviors of Delvandal.Alwen persona
After we had everyone on the Cursebreaker, we began preparations to go to Excelsis.Since it was a divine realm, normal methods of access apparently didn't apply. A god would have to be present to open the way. For that reason, Iris was onboard the ship.Vakra told us that the ship had the ability to deploy a pseudo-anchor for landing. Although he warned us that immediately landing on the ground of an unknown world was a terrible idea.He explained that there were horrors beyond my wildest imagination lurking in the dark corners of creation.He also said not to allow anyone or anything on the ship unless I could fully verify who or what they were.Other than that, if one of us became lost, we would have to build an anchor platform for the ship if we wanted to bring the ship to us. Otherwise, we had to use our key devices to send a distress signal. Role call was very important.Next, Vakra mentioned the issue of being transported to other worlds.Occasionally across creation, lesser go
After everything that had been happening lately, Iris was beyond tired.Lately, she had been in for questioning about the recent coup attempted in Excelsis.Shortly after the trial regarding going back to her Corrupted world, something strange occurred.Military forces in Excelsis attempted to overthrow the Oracle. They were all eliminated by the golems, soldiers, as well as the Oracle's Faithful before any real harm could be done. But the Oracle was suspicious of who could have organized such a thing. Of course, she took the opportunity to accuse Iris of being part of it. With her recent issues, it was easy. However...Iris had absolutely no idea who could've organized a coup in Excelsis of all places. When questioned, she was found to be telling the truth. And so, they let her go...but they kept an eye on her.And then there was the second problem...She had been making frequent trips to Delvandal on account of the pantheon of divines residing above that world complaining.Complai
I awoke in bed as usual.I sat straight up and felt an odd sensation in my head...and in my chest."Wh-what the hell was that...!?" I said while panting heavily.For some reason, it felt like something important was missing from me...like I had gone on a long journey but could no longer remember it. My body felt unusually weak as I looked at my hands. "I could have sworn...that I had the strangest dream..." I mumbled.I looked out the window as I slowly felt something fading away and saw the city streets where I grew up. For some reason, seeing Lorelei right now filled me with a slight anger...and a deep sense of panic...I felt another surge of pain in my head..."Ah...what was I...doing? Or...thinking about? I need to find... Who do I need to find? Or what...what am I thinking?"That's right... I woke up later than normal... Why didn't dad wake me for morning exercises?I usually trained with my father. Since I was only thirteen years old, I had to become strong like him.I quick