' Turn against the Infinity Being??? '
These words had brought an array of reactions to its audience. Fear, rage, concern, grief and much more...
" Turn against the Infinity Being!!! Lord Alexuis, what are you saying??? " Lady Arika was the first to speak, perplexed by his words. " How is that even possible?? Attacking The Great Arcruz would mean defying .. "
" Possible or not, I don't care, Lady Arika!!! I'll have you all know that I'll destory everything before they get to that point!!! "
Before Lady Arika had the chance to finish, Lord Marvolio had already declared the ultimatum.
" Calm down, my Lord. " Lord Alexuis intervened, trying to pacify the enraged destoryer. " We are well aware of that, my Lord. But, are you aware that destruction takes only a mere moment to cause. Creation on the other hand, takes time, effort, dedication and endless patience. "
Lord Marvolio checked his rage as well as his words. He too agreed with Lord Alexuis and was the reason why he was willing to help Lord Alexuis device a plan to sabotage the gods plan. But now, him constantly speaking of destruction was doing more damage then the destruction itself.
" Therefore, my Lord, I would rather try till my last breath then give up. " Lord Alexuis finished with a sad smile. He knew that somehow he too was responsible for the mess that's going on in the universes.
" What do you have in mind, Lord Alexuis?? " Lady Arika asked in concern. " We need to act quickly or else I don't think King Hegor and Prince Dai will sit quietly for long. "
" Nothing at the moment but, you are right. They won't and so won't the gods. I fear they'll all strike at the same time. Either on us or on each other which again brings us back to square one. A total annihilation... "
A frightening silence settled between them as everyone lost themselves in their own individual thoughts. Possibilities, strategies and theories ran wild Lord Alexuis, Lord Marvolio and Lady Arika tried to come up with plans to counter the situation.
The creator who was expected to be involved the most was found to be as detached as detached can be.
When he was in meditation, he completely cut himself and his realm off from the creation. Upon returning, faced with everything Lord Alexuis and Lord Marvolio said, he re-established his connection and immediately knew that everything told to him was indeed the absolute truth. Therefore, he was literally broken. If anyone understood what he felt at the moment was Lord Alexuis and he was grateful for that. But, he also agreed with Lord Marvolio that they cannot let Lord Alexuis suffer because of it.
" Lord Alexuis, exactly what did you wanted to speak with Lord Icarus about?? " It was Lord Marvolio who broke the silence having suddenly remembered that they were in Zenith.
Lord Alexuis didn't reply, he intently gazed at the crushed Lord Icarus who stared beyond the horizon towards the vast spread universes he so lovingly created.
" Why did you wanted to speak with me, Lord Alexuis?? " This time it was Lord Icarus who spoke after letting out a deep sign, breaking the awkwardness. His gaze still fixed at his beloved work.
It startled everyone at first and Lord Alexuis didn't reply either but, they understood this was his way of coping up with the harsh reality he is forced to face.
" Why did you wanted to speak with me, Lord Alexuis?? " Lord Icarus asked again as he didn't receive a response. This time facing his audience head on.
" Lord Icarus, you are the creator. " Lord Alexuis started slowly, choosing his words with great care. " Therefore, I was hoping that you could help us get to the root of the problem. Because you are best knowledgeable about the working process of the creation. "
" Seems only right. " Lord Icarus replied calmly. However, only he knew how anxious he was. This was his last chance to save the creation before they truly end up turning against that Supreme Power.
And thus, in the realm of Zenith began the emergency meeting of the Trinity with Lady Arika giving them valuable input.
The countdown had began....
Every moment saved was a moment earned...
The Trinity left no stone unturned in their attempts to reach the cause of the problem. Though, it wasn't an easy task as disturbance and distractions came from every corner.
Lord Alexuis was constantly engaged in formulating strategies in order to avoid and all out war between demons and gods, while protecting the universes from unjust torture and exploitation from the gods. Still he tried his best to contribute his input and supplied the team with some valuable inside information that he acquired during his mission.
Lord Marvolio, Lord Icarus and Lady Arika stayed back and evaluated every single incident from all aspects.
The constitution of the creation was scrutinised inside out. Every law, every outcome and every being was examined in detail. Alas, only failure met them everywhere.
The force conspiring against them, cunning and calculative was always a step ahead of them, silently observing their every movement from behind the shadow.
Time ticked away like slipping sand and Lord Alexuis's fear slowly began to take form as the gods, the demons and the universal sages changed their tactics altogether.
Earning boons from The Great Arcruz....
It began with a righteous cause when Prince Dai and King Hegor pleaded for justice to the Infinity Being at Lord Marvolio's advice after facing a humiliating defeat at the hands of the gods. Powered by the boon of the Infinity Being, the demons declared war to avenge the injustice suffered by them, giving gods the taste of their own medicine.
Unable to stomach the sudden change of authority and having tasted the benefits of this new found power source, the gods as well as the universal sages pleaded as well. Thinking they could fool the Supreme Power.
But who can break the law of time???
None...
No even time itself....
Therefore, what was suggested as a refuge soon turned into a power gaining competition which marked the beginning of them turning against The Great Arcruz. By this point, the whole of creation had already turned against the Trinity but even then, they were no match against the team work of the Trinity.
With their constant and skillful intervention, they managed to dismiss every plan deviced against them. It was one such plan that triggered their wits...