Getting used to living in the Abyss hadn't been the easiest thing I'd ever done...One thing I had been worried about was whether or not the Abyss had restroom facilities.I was delighted to learn that people down here still had some form of bodily function to dispose of unneeded waste...Unfortunately, the 'toilets' were very complicated.However, they were still mostly usable.Except requiring three arms to flush...Next, I learned how the Abyss functions.There were no separate worlds down here. Instead, places in the Abyss are divided into realms separated by barriers or 'gateways'.There were levels of dwelling.The highest plane was where we were, currently. This is where Difar ruled.There were areas below as well.Supposedly, they went down for a very long time, but no one here was quite sure how far it went.The further someone went, the less civilized things became. Eventually, you would begin to only encounter horrifying, nightmarish abominations bent on killing you in the
As I sat down in one of the relaxation areas of Difar's Castle, my mother sat down across from me.Cassandra sat down next to me and smiled.I could tell she was shaking with excitement from being able to meet my mother.I had finished crying and was now feeling nervous."Since I never got the chance, I want to get to know you better! Oh dear...I had no idea my son would turn out to be such a handsome man! And also..." Karia said just before narrowing her eyes at Cassandra.Suddenly...she seemed really intense...almost angry."Who are you? You keep acting like you're close to my sweet baby boy."Sweet baby boy...? I'm a grown man!Cassandra smiled."I am Second Princess Cassandra Victoria Albatross. At least that is my former name and title. I am now simply Cassandra Iratus. Mizik's loving wife~! It is so wonderful to meet the mother of the man I adore so much!" Cassandra said excitedly."You're...one of the Princesses of Albatross!? Hmm...yes. You'll do just fine. Someone like you wo
A week later...at least we think it was a week...Vakra approached us with exciting news.He had cured the Enforcers of their magic sickness again and finished the heart devices.They were ready to be implemented as soon as possible.Oh joy...But before they could be implemented, he wanted our Aspects to awaken.So we had that to look forward to.Next, Iris had made preparations to infiltrate Excelsis.The plan was simple. She would enter and locate the barrier's power source.Breaking it was too risky right now, however.If she managed to actually destroy it, the Oracle would notice immediately and trap her.Then she would likely have Iris executed without a trial. If that happened, we would lose six of our allies instantly, and the seventh, being Rune, would begin to die of natural causes again while losing her powers.Not to mention, Cassandra and I losing our ability to awaken our Aspects naturally. We would only be able to rely on Channeled Power.Unfortunately, there was anothe
I raised an eyebrow when I saw the skill and selected it immediately.{Skill Name: Overseer's Resonance.}{Skill Description: The Overseer of the Deus Arms has approved you to receive his full power in order to unlock the fourth and final form of [Vengeance]. Overseer's Resonance must be used while crossing blades with another Deus Arma. Doing so will also unlock that sword's fourth form. If Overseer's resonance is successfully used on a Deus Arma, it will also permanently increase the power of Vengeance and the corresponding weapon.}{Bravery 0/1}{Compassion 0/1}{Justice 0/1}{Willpower 0/1}{Intelligence 0/1}{Charity 0/1}{Mercy 0/1}{Faith 0/1}{Honor 0/1}{Strength 0/1}{Hope 0/1}{Redemption 0/1}"It's about damn time..." I mumbled."Darling...?" Cassandra said.I quickly showed her the ability and she placed her hands together.She smiled joyfully and looked at me."Darling, that's so amazing! You'll finally be able to unlock the full power of Vengeance!!!" She said."Yeah, i
After we awoke, the two of us found Dark Army uniform badges at the foot of our bed.Cassandra elected not to wear hers until it was needed, so she stored it in her pocket.What I mean is, she knew about the special function the badges had. They could be reformed into a full set of armor when needed. Until then, the badge could be placed on any part of the body. When the time arose, they could change into their real form.These armors were composed of Abyssal materials.They could apparently be summoned by the Corruption if Difar willed it as well.I also put mine in my pocket and went to the meeting place where Johann would be waiting.When we arrived, we saw Iris speaking with Johann."Be careful, okay? I know you're strong, but you aren't invincible," Iris said."I understand. And don't worry, I won't do anything too reckless," Johann said."Good, now...oh? It looks like they're here now. I'll go meet with my Enforcers, okay? Good luck"Iris rushed out of the room.Then Cassandra
After walking into Vakra's makeshift lab, I was immediately called over to speak with him."Mizik, have you considered doing field missions for me? You look free at the moment," Vakra said."How could you tell?" I asked."Because people with things to do tend not to wander around aimlessly unless they're lazy. And I know for a fact that you aren't lazy.""Well put...and yes, aside from training my body, I'm free right now. Is this about the heart stones?" I said."No. This is about another issue I have been concerned with for a while.""Continue...""Excelsis is home to many very powerful divine beings, yes?" Vakra said."It is.""Lesser gods like Iris or Johann are quite powerful in battle. Even the weaker ones are a problem. They aren't called gods for no reason. I believe attacking Excelsis will result in a massacre for most of our forces if we don't find some way of repelling the power of these lesser gods. Luckily, I have a plan... My old world, the paradox cluster of Kranox, pos
As Cassandra sat quietly on the small couch within Iris' apartment in Excelsis, she noticed her hands were shaking slightly."Hmm...that's odd. Why am I so nervous right now?" She mumbled to herself.Currently, Johann was out getting food for the two of them.Cassandra told him to grab extra for Mizik when they went back to the Abyss.After all, Cassandra couldn't be happy if her beloved Mizik was forced to eat the strange substances they had for nourishment in the Abyss.She knew he would be overjoyed to have real food again... And the thought of making Mizik smile caused Cassandra to shiver in excitement.Although for the past several days, she had noticed strange things.Cassandra was having trouble focusing on the mission because she could only think of Mizik most of the time. This was bad because she knew he was counting on her...At the same time, she began to feel increasingly nervous and her hands wouldn't stop shaking.Johann had also noticed, but Cassandra told him she was f
Vakra and I arrived near a small village on Kranox."Why did she bring us here, of all places...?" Vakra said."Is there a problem? We can get some food and proper rest in that village," I said as I shielded my eyes from the sunlight.Seriously, it was extremely bright out here... This particular area was a blazing-hot desert."No, you fool. The people of this village aren't people at all. They're brain-eating parasites. They'll lure you in and crack your skull open to feast on your brain," Vakra said."I think I understand why this is a terrible location.""Exactly. Also, it's a desert. They make my bones dry..." Vakra said.He was wearing his mask, but I could tell he was still a skeleton. He had yet to change back after what happened on Delvandal."Well, if the location is so terrible, why don't you tell Valthiem to move us? She's definitely nearby. I can still feel her presence," I said."Because there's no need. I'll just open a subspace pathway and go to a part of the world that