Sun light, the stars, the moon, life and death, everything revolving around the strings of time flashed passed Arthur's eyes. He found himself sinking into a wormhole of filled with dials of clocks spinning around him. He kept falling deeper and deeper into the unknown. Everything he knew and experience seemed to be going back in reverse. He tried to scream but the words were stuck in his throat. It looked as if he was going through an unstoppable motion that propelled him back to the past. And suddenly there was darkness. * * * *Arthur snapped his eyes wide opened. He looked around him, seeing he was in the battlefield. The Minotaurs were attacking the Devil King's army. Arthur could hear their cries of war, the spears, swords and shields clashing noisily. His hands instinctively crawled up to his neck and he felt it feverishly. His neck was still intact. There was no cut nor wound. Arthur pondered. "That's strange. I could have swore I was
Arthur's mind struggled to comprehend what he was seeing.Lily, the same person he had fought alongside, the one he had cared for deeply, was the Devil King. Her once kind and gentle eyes now held an unsettling gleam, and a sinister smile played on her lips."How... how is this possible?" Arthur whispered, his voice barely audible amid the heavy silence of the throne room. "What's going on here?"It was as if time itself stood still, and the world around him faded away, leaving only him and Lily in that surreal moment.The revelation shook him to the core, and he felt a mix of emotions, confusion, disbelief, and a tinge of betrayal.Lily's eyes locked with Arthur's. "You have come a long way, Arthur. I'm impressed you made it this far."Arthur was still confused. "I must be dreaming. You can't be Lily. I left Lily behind with the Valiant Vanguard's to heal them in battle. You're probably using her face to fool me."Lily laughed. "Don't be fooled, Arthur. I am Lily. I have always been
"You have the rare honour of fighting the four demon lords of the devil king," Lord Zephyr said. Arthur slowly opened his eyes to find himself facing the three demon lords. His eyes was dead and his brain was void of thoughts. He stared at Lord Azazel then at Lady Marla and Lord Zephyr.With heavy steps, he turned his back and walked away. This left the demon lords stunned. "What's going on? Why is he leaving?" Lady Marla asked. Lord Zephyr didn't like the looks of this. "Is this some sort of joke?"Lord Azazel snarled, yelling at Arthur. "You coward. Come back here and face us."But Arthur didn't say anything. His face was down and his shoulders sagged. Lord Azazel grew very angry. "Very well, I'll take you on by myself."He charged in without a plan causing lord Zephyr to yell at him, "Lord Azazel, don't rush in. It could be a trap."But Lord Azazel didn't listen. He came behind Arthur, swinging his swords at Arthur's neck. Arthur sensed him and he looked over his shoulder a
The Devil King's domain was still in the same state Arthur left it. The battlefield in the Devil King's domain was eerily silent. All that remained was a heavy stillness that hung in the air like a thick fog. The Minotaur army stood frozen, their massive axes suspended in the air. The Devil King's forces were also frozen, their swords and spears suspended in the air.Arthur soared gracefully above the motionless battlefield, his keen eyes watchful. If he wanted to, he could unfreeze time and release them from this temporal stasis, but he hesitated.The Devil King comes first. He must put an end to Lily's reign. He flew towards the imposing palace with renewed vigor. As he approached the entrance, he spotted Lady Lyra, standing guard. Like the others, she was frozen in time but her consciousness remained aware of the world around her, even in this temporal stasis.Arthur descended gracefully, his feet touching the ground softly as he came to stand before Lady Lyra. He could se
Arthur's breath was heavy. He had been fighting Lily for over an hour now. She was too powerful but Arthur felt she was holding back against him. This infuriated him as he felt even weaker as a god. Paragon displayed numerous series of his god-like skills which were Overpowered. But these skills have little to no effect on Lily. He conjured the "Celestial Tempest," summoning a storm of divine energy that swirled around Lily, threatening to engulf her. But to his surprise, she merely laughed as she extended her hand, dispelling the storm with a mere gesture."Is that all you've got, Arthur? I've seen better," she taunted, her crimson eyes gleaming with delight.Undeterred, Arthur unleashed his "Starfire Fury," hurling a barrage of blazing stars at Lily. However, she effortlessly deflected each star with her lightning whip Nunchuck, sending them spiraling off into the distance.Her laughter echoed through the empty arena as she countered every god-like skill Arthur threw at her.
Arthur found himself standing before Celestia again.He looked around at the vast space studded with stars and her glorious form seated on her throne. She kept staring at him, her face expressionless, her mouth shut. They stared at each other for a long time before Arthur became fed up and said, "Well, say something. You've been awfully quiet."Celestia released a deep breath and replied, "I should be asking you the same thing. Why are you here?"Arthur raised an eyebrow, "What are you talking about? Didn't you summon me?""No, I did not. You summoned yourself here," she said firmly.Surprised, Arthur asked, "Does that mean I'm not dead?"Celestia nodded, "No, you're very much alive. Your consciousness is here, but your form is still in battle with The Devil King."Frowning, Arthur balled his hands into fists, saying, "You knew all this while Lily was the Devil King. You knew all along and still refused to tell me.""Yes, I knew, but it would be unfair to tell you. There are rules I
The arena was filled with divine energy and dark shadows intertwining in an intense struggle.With each swing of his sword, Arthur cut through the shadow demons, their dark forms dissipating under the blade's holy light. Lily, on the other hand, weaved through and countered Arthur's attacks. Their clash transformed the arena into a whirlwind of celestial and dark energies colliding. "It beats my imagination how you could have so much powers left," Lily jeered. "You're unbelievable, Arthur. What on earth are you?""I am not just an ordinary god, Lily. My powers stem from the very essence of my willpower," Arthur replied confidently.With a new surge of his divine energy, Arthur raised his sword high, and with a resplendent light, he unleashed a devastating strike that obliterated all the shadow creatures in one fell swoop. The force of the impact shattered the arena into dust and pieces, leaving just him and Lily floating in the vastness of space.Lily laughed as she witnessed Arth
As the new god of Astralia, Arthur was faced with a great deal of responsibilities. He realized Celestia had been right about the tremendous amount of work he must face as the sole god of Astralia. Still despite all that, Arthur strived to ensure his reign brings about positive change throughout the kingdom.First and foremost, Arthur focused on unifying the diverse regions of Astralia.Astralia had several regions and kingdoms which were scattered throughout. By placing the Valiant Vanguard's to rule each of these regions, he was able to foster harmony and cooperation among its inhabitants. He established regular meetings with other leaders from different territories to address issues, resolve conflicts, and ensure equal representation for all.Then there was the people's welfare. Arthur knew that introducing modern technologies from Earth could greatly improve the lives of the people in Astralia. He began a comprehensive campaign to bring advancements in various areas, includ
Arthur spent a month with his parents before he decided it was time to return back to his realm. The portal to his celestial home opened before him, a brilliant vortex of celestial energy.As he stepped towards the portal, his parents held his hands, their eyes filled with pride and love. "You're going back to your realm, Arthur," his mother said, her voice tinged with both joy and sorrow.Arthur nodded, a sense of duty filling his heart. "I have a responsibility to protect both worlds," he said. "But I promise I'll visit you as often as I can."His father squeezed his shoulder reassuringly. "We understand, son," he said. "You have a duty to uphold, and we'll always be here, cheering you on."With tearful yet proud smiles, they bid him farewell as he stepped into the swirling portal, back to the Celestial Realm.As Arthur emerged on the other side, he found himself in the heart of the Celestial City. The ethereal glow of the realm enveloped him, and he felt a surge of power as he re
With Azraziel's defeat, the very fabric of the underworld began quavering. The ground shook, and the rivers of lava started erupting, spewing molten rocks into the air.Arthur hurriedly set off into the depths of the underworld, navigating through the chaos and destruction, determined to find his parents.As he ventured deeper, he hadn't gone far when he stumbled upon them – his parents, chained together to the wall, unconscious and vulnerable.Seeing them after all these years sparked a wave of emotions inside Arthur. Memories of them and the painful moments flooded his heart.He rushed to their side, going on his knees as he hugged them tightly, enveloping them with his celestial aura. His embrace radiated warmth and protection, shielding them from the falling rocks and molten lava eruption. With a radiant glow, they vanished from the underworld, leaving behind the chaos and darkness. * * * *Arthur's father woke up to the tantalizing smell of
Arthur arrived at his parents' house, his heart pounding in his chest. Nervousness gripped him as he stood before the familiar door, having not been with them for ages. Memories of the past flooded his mind, the hurtful words they said to him, and how they rejected him for being a failure in life. Taking a deep breath, he tried to push those thoughts aside, reminding himself that he only wanted to see them for the last time, to find closure and perhaps even to forgive them. As he reached for the doorknob, his mind played a cruel slideshow of all the terrible things they said about him. The pain from the past resurfaced, and he could still feel the physical and verbal abuse that he endured before running away from home.He wondered if he would be able to meet their eyes, to face the ones who had hurt him so deeply. Despite the pain, he longed for a chance to forgive and move on.Summoning courage, he knocked on the door, hoping they would be there. But there was no response. Te
The people on the streets below screamed and scattered in fear, seeking safety from the unexpected terror that had emerged from the depths. Panic spread like wildfire, and chaos erupted throughout the vicinity.Arthur tried to make meaning of what this meant. Then his mind flashed back to the news he heard this morning. Somehow, that mysterious cave must have a connection. This was not a mere coincidence; something had awakened this demon's powers and he was going to find out what it is. First things first, he must protect the city and its people. He swiftly descended, his white wings guiding him to the heart of the chaos. As he landed, the ground trembled beneath his feet, and the air crackled with energy."Stand back!" Arthur called out, his voice commanding attention. The onlookers gaped at Arthur, astonished to see a being like him with wings. The demon turned its attention to the imposing figure before it. It was clearly drawn to Arthur's divine power, sensing the threa
Arthur called for a meeting of all the gods of the realms, and they gathered before him at the celestial council. As the gods arrived, they saw Arthur seated at his magnificent throne, his divine aura radiating with power and determination.The gods of Astralia were among those who stood before Arthur, their faces reflecting disapproval and disbelief. They had doubted that Arthur could return and defeat Astorath, but here he was, the new Supreme Celestium.Beside him, Celestia sat with their baby in her arms. Her presence added an air of grace and serenity to the gathering.Arthur stood up, and all eyes were on him as he addressed the assembly. "My fellow gods, today marks the beginning of a new era in the realms. I stand here not as a conqueror, but as a protector and guide for all beings."The gods of Astralia looked unconvinced. The hate in their eyes was evident enough for all to notice. Arthur continued, turning his attention to them. "You gods left Astralia for your vacation
Arthur looked into Astorath's eyes, and saw a gleeful smile on Astorath's face. Astorath spoke, "This battle is over. I've won."In that moment, Astorath unleashed a devastating blast of energy that exploded Arthur into ashes. The force of the blast left nothing but smoke and ashes where Arthur once stood.Astorath rubbed his hands on his chest, feeling disgusted. "Weak." He was certain there was no way Arthur could survive that obliteration.Suddenly, the wind grew strong and swarmed around Arthur's ashes. Astorath watched, feeling a warning in his mind, but before he could react, something extraordinary happened.From the ashes rose a powerful surge of Phoenix flames, swirling and igniting in a blaze of vibrant colours. The flames took shape, and there, emerging from the fiery inferno, was Arthur, renewed and transformed.His body was engulfed in the majestic Phoenix flames, and his eyes glowed with a divine radiance. The very essence of rebirth and resilience emanated from hi
Astorath's created razor-sharp energy blades that filled the air, making it difficult for Arthur to maneuver. Arthur remained composed, channeling his inner strength, determination, and experiences as he gripped his sword, which shimmered with divine light. With a swift motion, Astorath released his celestial blades, sending them hurtling towards Arthur like a barrage of shining projectiles. Arthur's movements were swift and evasive as he dodged the blades using bursts of divine energy to propel himself through the air.Then he retaliated with a burst of his own divine energy, a radiant wave that scattered the celestial blades in all directions. Astorath's eyes narrowed in surprise at the display of power. "Impressive. Your rapid growth in swordplay is second to mine but it would take a lot more than that to defeat me."The two gods closed the distance between them, their swords clashing with a resounding impact. Their energies intertwined, creating a magnificent display of divin
Arthur was surprised at Celestia. He stammered, "We can't do this? You're a god..."She chuckled and waved her hand dismissively. "Don't be a dunce, Arthur. Look, we're both gods, and we can still procreate."Arthur was taken aback by her response. "But we can't. Why? What good would it do?"Celestia sat on the bed, facing him, and stared directly into his eyes. "Let me explain," she said gently. "In the realm of gods, there's a balance of power, much like the concept of Yin and Yang. By combining our powers, we create a unique energy that embodies the best of both of us."Arthur looked puzzled. "And how would that help me face Astorath?"Celestia smiled, her eyes gleaming with desire. "When two individuals with complementary Yin and Yang qualities come together, their energies combine to create a harmonious and balanced relationship. When you and I mate, we shall create a flow of energy stronger than any god."Arthur couldn't believe his ears. "You mean if we mate, I'd gain an incre
The next day, Arthur walked out of the hotel, determined to find a pathway or gate to Astralia. He felt an unyielding desire to return to that realm and save everyone. He won't rest until he did that.As he strolled through the city, lost in thought, he passed by the bank when suddenly he heard gunshots. His instincts kicked in, and he realized there was a hold-up happening inside.He stiffened, knowing that people's lives were at risk. He felt his hand balling into a fist. What kind of a man would he be if he didn't save those people?Then, a risky idea struck him. What if he allowed himself to be killed again? Perhaps dying might lead him back to Astralia.With newfound determination, he hurried into the bank, surprising the robbers. They pointed their guns at him, yelling, "Get down or we shoot!"But Arthur stared back at them defiantly. "Well, go ahead. Shoot me."The robbers were perplexed by his fearlessness, exchanging puzzled glances. One of them warned him again, but Ar