[Outside The Dimension Space]
In the far east of Buthrium, miles away. A luxurious carriage is heading into the direction of a nearby town.
Inside were Andrew and Cullen. They've decided to head to the Sorcerer Empire, where there they can reorganize their plans. Of course, they had many hidden bases inside the territory of Doven Kingdom but they knew they had to get far away from Taki first, and the two fearsome women who attacked their base.
"Sigh... To think I, Andrew Webster, would be running away with my tail between my legs. Such a shameless act. All because of those two allegedly called Demonic and Angelic women." Grumbled Andrew dissatisfied, clearly angry from the past events.
He knew that with two new threats, their once masterpiece plan on Buthrium and Doven Kingdom was now on hold until they get rid of them first. Also, Taki even though he was another threat, they knew he can wait for his punishment later on. Seeing as he hasn't attacked them yet, according to them.
"Hmm... it makes me wonder, I don't ever recall encountering these women before. Nor have I ever heard of them. Well, not that I can think of, it's like they just popped out of thin air while instantly holding a great deal of hatred against us." Andrew said as he thought about it.
Cullen seeing Andrew so worked up just laughed, "Hahaha, Lad, I'm pretty sure there's a lot of people in this world, who hold a great deal of hostility against us whether we know about it or not." Crow explained with a laugh.
Considering all the things this criminal syndicate has done to so many people, and kingdoms. It's a no brainer that their going to gain plenty of enemies who will hate them to their bones.
Andrew hearing the truth just smiled, "True, considering the things we've done. But I have to admit, we sure did performe quite a few mesmerizing events. Like that one time when we brought chaos between the human and elven kingdoms, that further on escalated into a full on war. Haha, the profits we made with elven slaves was amazing." Andrew said while he turned to look outside the window, watching the outdoor sunny day while their carriage went through a dense wilderness. Reminicising about the past brought a smile on his face.
Cullen hearing him mention about the good past couldn't help but smile as well. Also having flashbacks.
However, despite them having a good and leisure time, right above them in the clear blue sky were two six winged figures following them the whole time. Even though they were hundreds of meters above them, they heard every conversation as clear as day.
"Hahaha, sister, these little insects believe their puny subordinate is worthy to be our challenge. What a joke!" Exclaimed Zani with clear disdain towards the members of brotherhood of hate, while her six demonic wings flapped gently.
Velsei hovered there with her six angelic wings flapping gently while her face was uninterested.
"Hmph. They're not even worth our time. Zani how about showing them what true fear feels like?" Velsei said as she turned towards her sister. Zani however, had her eyes sparkle as she suddenly got excited from Velsei's brilliant idea.
"Hehe~ I would love too, but don't you wish to join in as well sister?"
"Hmm... no, I'm good. I'd rather not contaminate my hands from their dirty lives any further. You can do whatever you like upon them, I'll just watch." Velsei said indifferently while she folded her arms across her chest, and her legs folded as well. She looked like she was sitting with her arms crossed in mid air.
"Okay~ But, don't blame me when you regret it later." Zani playfully said while she disappeared with a puff of darkness.
Instantly she appeared beside the carriage without a sound, then with one hand under the carriage, she then flipped it as if it only weighted a feather.
Andrew and Cullen who were currently relaxing, weren't prepared as the whole carriage flipped, spinning 360 a few times causing Andrew and Crow to crash around recklessly. The driver and horses also were affected as they flew away from Zani's sheer strength.
Velsei frowned from Zani's indiscriminate slaughter, but quickly caught the horses with magic because they were innocent, and then made them land safely. And of course, they instantly ran away as fear overcame them. The driver was a grave sinner with a lot hideous crimes so she let him die from the fall.
However, Andrew and Cullen were a different story.
"Arrgh! The the fu- Ouuff!" Andrew screamed painfully as he crashed without control wall to wall while the carriage spun around, additionally, he started to bleed from his face due to deep cuts appearing.
"Ahhh!! Opff!!" Cullen was no exception as he smashed his face a couple of times from the walls of the carriage, causing his nose and jaw to break and bleed out of control.
Right now was the most pain they've ever felt in their lives.
Unfortunately, their pain session just started. After spinning in the air for a few seconds, due to gravity, the carriage then smashed heavily on the ground. Causing it to smash apart in bits and pieces.
*BOOM*
Seeing this scene, Zani just smirked and then proceeded to walk towards the shattered carriage.
While she slowly made her way, instantly someone jumped out of the piles of wood and screamed out in fury and pain.
"ARRGHH!! IT WAS YOU, YOU INSOLENT BITCH! I'll HAVE YOUR HEAD!" Angrily roared out Cullen as he could barely stand due to his body being broken in many places, like his nose and jaw.
However, before Cullen he can clearly see a beautiful woman with dark red hair, 6 large demonic flapping wings on her back, two long horns on her forehead, a long and red tail, with fearsome armor. Just looking at her his instincts screamed death, especially when her aura was so thick of malice and killing intent.
Unfortunately, the rage clouded Crow's reasoning as the only thing on his mind right now was revenge. And to kill this woman slowly and painfully.
Yet Zani hearing such a weak threat from a useless insect couldn't help but laugh.
"Hahaha, look at you squeak like the insect you are. If your so mad, why don't you do something about it? Come and attack me, I am unarmed..." Zani said provokingly with a smug expression as she opened her arms wide, motioning him to attack.
Cullen, clouded from rage, couldn't hold in anymore, "YOU FUCKING BITCH, I'LL SHOW YOU!" Instantly he rushed while he used his special skill [Shadow Step] to teleport behind Zani with a short and sharp dagger across her throat.
'Did he call me a bitch? Hmm... for Supreme Master I would love to be, but you'll see who's the real bitch after this.' Zani thought with laughter while anger started to swell up.
However, before he could slice her throat like he envisioned, Zani like lightning did a casual back hand slap as she indifferently said, "Try harder than that, you're too slow~" Then instantly, without Cullen's knowledge, her hand caught Cullen's face as he didn't even see it coming.
*Pak*
"ARGH!!!" Screamed Crow out in pain, his face twisted to the side almost breaking his neck with saliva spraying out, while his whole body flew and crashed upon a nearby tree.
*Whoosh*
*Crash*
"I hope you like what you ordered, a back hand bitch slap. Now tell me, who's the bitch now?" Zani said mockingly while she slowly walked up towards his bloody body.
"*cough*... Wh-what are you..." weakly groaned Cullen leaning on the broken tree while he's now a bloody mess, blood flowed non stop from his mouth and everywhere on his body, he had his whole body broken to pieces with too many deep wounds. All from one bitch slap.
'Wh-what kind of monstrous speed and strength was that?! I-I didn't even see it coming! Th-this demon is on a different realm... I'm no match against her...' Cullen thought fearfully, never in his life has he ever witnessed this kind of strength. Nor has he ever experienced such a beatdown without any counter in his existence. Not even some SS ranked that he's seen fight could display this amount of overwhelming power.
'Where did this devil come from...' Cullen thought as he shook uncontrollably with fear, while he watched her slowly make her way towards him with a devilish grin. She looked like a grim reaper coming to collect his soul.
Zani however, couldn't care less. She just wanted to torture this insect more.
"Don't tell that's all you've got? Come on now, keep fighting. At least entertain me, will ya?" Zani said as she walked in front of him and pressed her right foot hard on his broken leg, causing him to scream in excruciating pain.
"AHHHH!! STOP!... MERCY..." Cullen desperately begged, wishing for her to cease this tortuous pain. This was all too much for him, never in his life has he experienced such torture. He's always been the one to give torture not receive.
Seeing his pained expression, Zani was overjoyed.
"Mercy? What's that? Unfortunately, for you, I don't know what mercy means." Zani said with a look of mockery and was about to step on his other broken leg, until she casually did a round house kick behind her, deflecting a lightning bolt. And then instantly continuing to kick away lightning bolts that tried to attack her.
*Bzztzz*
*BOOM*
With impact from her kicks, a loud thunder echoed through the forest, then the incredible thunder strike that was about to hit her from behind, instantly got kick away from her changing it's course of trajectory. Landing at the ground instead then exploded on the ground, causing a huge damage on the soil.
"Hehe~ Of course you would try a sneak attack, you little worm." Zani said with a chuckle as she faced the wide eyed Andrew whose hands brightly shining, while he was panting heavily with a bloody appearance.
'I-Impossible... I casted one of the most deadly spells from this scroll, [Thunders Wrath]. Which is one of SS ranked spells that I've always kept with me as a last resort...' Andrew thought as he paled in despair. It was common sense, if this demonic woman can kick away such a high tier spell with ease... it can only mean, they cannot escape death.
"You... foolish idiot... You could've ran..." Cullen said weakly then released his last breath and died due to loss of blood. He wished for Andrew to had ran away from this monster, instead of trying to inflict damage on her. Which failed miserably. If he had ran away, his death would not have been in vain.
Seeing Cullen, one of the most skilled fighters and assassin he's ever known die so miserably, caused Andrew to panic with deep fear. Zani on the other hand, just smirked seeing her new prey.
"Hehehe~ So... you wish to join in on the fun as well? I'd never say no to a free meal..." Zani said as she licked her lips seductively, she was eager to hear his painful screams while she tortured him till death. This was all to please her beautiful and mighty Supreme Master, hoping that he was watching over them right now. Just so he can witness how hard working and loyal his servants are.
Andrew hearing her sadistic words deeply frowned in fear. He knew he was long dead by now, but being a schemeing bastard he was, he still tried to find a way out.
"Wa-wait! Why are you doing this?" Andrew screamed as he wanted to stall time so he could find a way out of this situation.
"Why? hehe~ that's very simple, you insects have angered a Supreme Being that you shouldn't have. And that's why I'm here, to bring you endless suffering just to satisfy my Supreme Master." Zani said while walking up towards the frozen Andrew.
'Master?! So she's hired by someone? Okay, there's still a chance to negotiate!' Andrew thought with a bit of hope.
"However much your current master is paying you, I will double it! No! I will increase it by 100x!!" Andrew frantically shouted. Not only did he not wanna die but recruiting this monstrous woman would be the key to his success. He would be unstoppable in this world.
However, he was mistakenly wrong.
Instantly, Zani appeared in front of Andrew, and then strangled him while lifting him off the ground with his legs swinging helplessly.
"HOEK!!" Andrew choked in pain while his eyes stared at her in disbelief. Unfiltered fear appeared on his face as he didn't even see her coming.
"You seem to have mistaken something. My Supreme Master, Taki, is someone who I unconditionally devote my whole body and soul to. He has every power to decide over my existence. For he is the one to create me and my sister, for he is the Supreme God of this universe, and this little planet is under his reign. He is the true ruler of all, and I am but his loyal servant." Zani preached with over zealous worship and love in her tone.
However, Andrews whole body and soul shook greatly.
'WHAT?! THIS IS THAT PERSONS SERVANT?!!' He roared inside his mind. Not wanting to accept reality. Not only is Taki already overpowered but he has this demonic woman as a subordinate. This caused him to pale and tremble with fear for he certainly knows he will die a painful death.
Zani smelling the unhidden fear showed an evil grin, "Hehe, now you've finally realized you're sins. You've gravely sinned against the Supreme God, and I'm here to collect your debt." She said she increased her grip on his throat, causing Andrew to suffocate painfully even further.
"HEEKK!! Wa-wait... we... can talk... about this..." Andrew painfully struggled to say. Regardless, his efforts were useless.
Without a second gone by, Zani used one of her powerful spells, [Devils Domain]. A spell that will grant the user to teleport into her own Hell, an undying and burning hell, with trillions of people burning non stop while they screamed forever.
Of course, Taki created these spells for her himself. He wished to fully create an overpowered Devil and Archangel. Which he achieved.
"Hehe~ Now we have arrived. I hope you're ready to receive the most beautiful torture you'll ever experience." She said as she threw Andrew on the hellish ground.
Being thrown like he was worth nothing, he landed with a heavy thud. Making him scream in pain due to his injuries coming into contact with the rough ground.
"Ahh!... Please... I will give yo-" Andrew was about to finish until he realized something. Quickly looking around he literally shat himself. His eyes bulged while his mouth dropped in crystalized fear.
This was like a scene from his nightmares, all around and even into the far distant, he can see trillions of people getting tortured by pillars of fearsome flames, some were getting stabbed and tortured repeatedly by massive red demons who only laughed at their sufferings, while more gruesome acts were happening to others. Torture that would even make seasoned cold blooded killers vomit helplessly.
If he had to describe this place with one word, it would be Hell.
Looking around, Andrews blood left his body as he paled in fear like never before.
"W-where am I..." He asked in true fear of the answer.
Zani seeing his pathetic response she couldn't hold it in any longer.
"Hahaha... you foolish worm, you're in your rightful place. And my domain. A place that welcomes you with open arms, so be prepared to receive my humble domain's hospitality!" Zani shouted with glee while hovering high into the dark sky, looking down at him with a sneer.
Then she looked at one of the massive demons in the distant, and motion him to receive the newcomer. The demon bowed down and then immediately made his way towards Andrew.
*Boom*
*Boom*
With every step the hulking demon took, it caused the ground to shake uncontrollably. And even caused Andrew's heart and soul to shake as he slowly turned to look at the behemoth that was making it's way towards him.
Of course, even an idiot would know why he was here and why the buff demon was making it's way towards him.
"Wait... no, no, no, PLEASE STOP THIS PLEASE! I WILL NEVER CROSS YOUR SUPREME MASTER EVER AGAIN PLEASE! HAVE MERCY!!" Andrew desperately pleaded to Zani, who was floating, while he cried like a baby. Zani however just laughed at his pathetic plea.
"You pathetic worm, I've already told you... I don't have the slightest clue of what mercy means."
*Boom*
*Boom*
Every step was coming closer and closer as the image of the hideous demon with red skin, bulging muscles, two long sharp horns, and long spikey tail finally came into view. Andrew froze as he could feel hot breaths on his head, he deeply wished that this was all a dream.
Unfortunately, it wasn't. The demon showed an excited sinister smile and then instantly grabbed Andrew off the ground with one hand.
"AHHHHH NOOO!!! PLEASE!!!" Andrew frantically tried to get out but it was all futile as the demons whole hand tightly wrapped around his body, causing him to suffocate.
"Show him a good time." Zani said towards the massive demon. The demon then bowed and then started walking off into the distant, with Andrews desperate screams and plead in tail.
Afterwards, Zani left her domain. Appearing back in the outside world, she caught the sight of her sister smashing her mace onto Cullens skull. To make sure he was truly dead.
"Although I held all my strength back, It's a shame he still died. I could've shown him my domain as well." Zani said with a sigh.
Pulling out her bloodied mace with bits of bones, Velsei replied, "Great job sister. Now truly marks the start of cleansing their filthy bases and lives. Though, we'll start with Doven Kingdom first thus move on to the other Kingdoms."
Zani nodded in agreement, "Mhm, that sounds good. Since we've got our plan sorted, let's go~" She said cheerfully then with one massive flap of her wings, she blasted off.
"Sigh... at least try go together." Velsei sighed and then also with one flap of her wings, she flew away.
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Capital of Doven Kingdom, Azila. A massive city bigger than most with great and massive walls defending it's people. On the walls are groups of soldiers wearing thick silver armor patrolling around, some stood firmly with magical bows while looking around, others held various weapons that emit dangerous auras, while some were manning some sort of cannon devices. A Magic Blaster, used to generate a horrifying amount of magic power which can either be used to blast onto an enemy, or it could attack a groups of enemies due to its area of effect. It's relatively powerful magic device.
If people had to comment about these soldiers, they would all say that they were all greatly disciplined and professional. With a hint of pride on their faces for the great kingdom they were serving. They were what you would call, soldiers who fought for their kingdom's freedom and peace.
However, below them, hundreds of meters down was the heavily guarded entrance gate. Mostly known as the northern gate. The entrance to this beautiful and bustling capital city of the Doven Kingdom. Additionally, there is four entrances on each corner of the walls surrounding this great city. One is this one the north, one in the east, one in the south, and one in the west. And like this gate, every other entrance gates were heavily guarded for the safety of this city. Especially when it was times like this, when others could smell war in the air.
"Did you guys hear? I overheard from some nobles that there's an 80% chance war is gonna happen..." Whispered a civilian who was waiting in line of the northern entrance gate.
The people who were beside that person were in shock and fear, no one liked wars.
"Really?! Sigh... I guess I have to move my family to safety fairly quickly." Another person said with a heavy sigh.
Then when things were getting quite tame, someone suddenly interrupted.
"Did you guys hear the tragic fate of Buthrium?" A person said with a hint of sorrow.
Suddenly people quiet down and had quite saddened expressions.
"It's a shame, really. All those poor souls now gone from such a horrible monster outbreak"
"Yeah... I also heard there was an SS ranked beast and then a beast beyond SS appeared... imagine the innocent children getting caught into the mix. Sigh..."
"By the Gods... hordes upon hordes of monsters and then two terrifying monsters appeared? Sigh... I don't even think Madam Yira could finish them off."
"mmhm, that towns done for..."
While the atmosphere changed into a sorrowful one, suddenly a person interrupted.
"What?! did you guys not hear the news?"
"What news?" Someone asked clearly confused, the rest of the people were also confused.
"There's an update to that story and not only is Buthrium now safe, but the monsters have all been slain!" The other person said frantically. Before he couldn't believe it until he heard from the King himself who just recently announced it on the boards around the city.
Obviously, everyone was overjoyed from such positive news. However, one person couldn't help asking.
"Wow that's freaking awesome! So does that mean that the royal army arrived quickly or did the royal sage go there herself?" A young man asked, feeling positive that it was one of these answers.
Unfortunately, he was wrong.
"No, it was actually one man who saved the town, apparently he's an unknown SS!"
As soon as he said that everyone's expressions changed.
"What?! One person?! stop talking out of you're arse!"
"Yeah! If Madam Yira herself couldn't do it then its obvious no one else could!"
"You really think we're foolish enough to believe that..."
People protested against the man as they couldn't believe such a bullshit story. 'One man against hordes of monsters and killing them all? There's no way!' Is what's on everyones minds.
Then the people gossiped further, attracting other peoples attention. Except for one woman, who casually walked to the front of the line.
Even though she was cutting through the line, no one tried to do anything because they all knew who this person was. Especially with her pink hair, beauty, aura, and dangerous staff gave it all away. Of course, she was none other than Tremis Adrena. A very well known S ranked in Doven Kingdom.
Paying no mind to her surrounding, she quickly walked up towards the guards who were inspecting the civilians upon entrance.
"Tremis is here and I wish to speak to the King immediately, I have a message from the Sage herself." She said as she showed a letter with Yiras stamp.
The soldier being experienced in his job nodded and granted entry for her. "Yes, ma'am." He said as he let her through.
Tremis thanked him with a nod and then made her way towards the nearest carriage. Entering it, she then asked the driver her destination.
"I would appreciate you dropping me off at the royal palace," Tremis said politely while sitting down.
"Very well. Just hold on, it'll take a while." The driver nodded and then whipped the horses to start moving.
Moving through the busy streets, you could see a variety of people going about their day. Some beastmen and other demi-humans, however, there weren't any elves being sighted. Mainly due to the Elven Kingdoms' choice of isolation from the outside world.
After a while of the uncomfortable carriage ride, she ultimately arrived at her destination. In the middle of the city, proudly stood the royal palace.
Staring at it, Tremis couldn't help but be amazed no matter how many times she's seen it.
Enormous and grand white palace, with beautiful rows of plants leading to the entrance. At the front, a steel gate with a sturdy wall is there while soldiers with dangerous auras are seen patrolling.
Then Tremis walked up towards the gate, the guard seeing her immediately shouted.
"Halt! Although, you're one of our best adventurers. Please state your business, the King is currently busy." Said a massive soldier who was fully decked out in armor.
"I have news from Sage Yira. She wishes me to give this to the king personally." Tremis understood so she took out the letter and gave it to him to inspect. However, looking at the stamp, he instantly knew she was telling the truth.
"Alright, come on in." The soldier said while he gave back the letter.
"Thank you." Tremis politely said and then made her way towards the two steel doors of the Royal Palace.
Having been here before for receiving her rewards from the king, she hurriedly made her way towards the throne room. Where the king would most likely be.
Two towering soldiers guarding the entrance saw her immediately and demanded her to state her reason for coming here. Like before, Tremis just showed them the letter and they immediately let her in.
The steel doors opened and inside was a massive and grand throne room. It is so spacious with rows of marble pillars erected from the ground towards the ceiling. And the marble floor is decorated with a clean red carpet going towards the first steps of the throne. Also, on each side of the wall were banners of the kingdom.
However, currently, the throne room was packed as nobles from different ranks of the kingdom gathered beside the throne, while they gawked at the Sorcerer Empire messenger. Inside the room was a deathly silence. The middle-aged king, Leon Doven, sat on the throne with his wife and daughter beside him, also sitting on their own thrones. At the lap of his wife was a baby boy, the newly born prince.
"I will decline. Go tell that emperor of yours, that threats don't mean anything to me. If he wants a war, then so be it." Leon said as he fiercely glared at the messenger below him. The messenger was currently sweating buckets due to the Kings fearsome pressure.
"Y-your Majesty... you have mistaken... there's no need for bloodshed, the emperor only wishes to unite our two great kingdoms together." The messenger said bravely while bowing.
Leon's anger started to swell up as everyone could feel the temperature of the room turning cold.
Of course, everyone knew that the empire wished for the princess's hand in marriage. However, Leon would've agreed but the first prince of the Sorcerer Empire was widely known as a womanizer and a harsh one as well. He's even rumored to have children regardless he would leave the mother and his child, pretending nothing ever happened.
So with this in mind, the King was enraged.
'Bloody bastard!... You wish to lay your filthy hands on my precious daughter?! Never! Even if it means war!' Leon angrily thought with his hands squeezing the armrest of his throne.
While every was furious from such news, the princess was in turmoil. Princess Kayla knew this day would come, in fact, as soon as she was born a girl she knew she was going to end up like this. However, if this means it can prevent war from happening then this little sacrifice is not worth mentioning.
With a determined and steeled heart, she made her final resolve.
"Father... I agree!" Kayla stated bravely while standing up.
All of sudden, gasps of shock erupted in the throne room, especially from the King. Also, Her mother, Queen Catherine, had tears roll down her face but she knew it was the only way. However, the messenger's face lit up brightly, even he didn't like wars.
"Kayla... there's nothing to agree upon. That man is a filthy bastard! One that I will crush with my own hands!" Leon roared fully exposing his SS rank while lightning scattered around him.
"No, father... Everything will be fine. Just this little sacrifice for peace is worth it." Kayla said with a heavy sigh. This all happened because she met the prince when her father invited the emperor for some talk. That was when he was enchanted by her beauty, and wouldn't cease his attempts for her hand in marriage until it escalated to now.
Long dark hair, smooth white skin, perfect hourglass body, otherworldly beautiful face, and slim weight figure that of an athlete. She looked as if she was a Goddess herself.
'Sigh... I pray in my next life I'd be born a man. This life is too unfair...' Kayla thought with sorrow. Not having control over your own life and choices is tragic, especially when your being forced to marry a sick and file man.
However, before anything could happen, the doors burst open.
"Your Majesty... a letter from Sage Yira," Tremis said while she kneed below the throne.