After passing through lots of empty rooms and hallways they finally came across the room which was occupied by two elderly folks, the lady from earlier and a man Exactly Identical to Edwin, the clothes being the only distinguishing feature between them.
As soon as they entered the room everyone saw Edwin and suddenly the mood turned up heavy.
"Hello Father, Mother. Sorry for not being around, please meet my son's you might be familiar with Estr already here's my youngest son who has recently awakened from his eternal Slumber." Edwin introduced his sons to his family.
"That's do you take us for fools ? " The old lady said scornfully.
"I don't understand what you mean mother." Edwin said confusion plastered on his face.
"How is he your youngest son ? Isn't he supposed to be less than 10 or something ? Isn't he too big to consider young." Saying so she pointed at Epis who without saying much sat down and watched things play out.
"Haha and just look at his boldness." Hanna said smiling towards Epis who just ignored every remarks made towards him.
"Ahahaha what can I say a lot of things happened and I don't know where to get started this past few months have been quite hectic." Edwin said smiling awkwardly and remained apologetic.
"Don't worry we don't dwell on that topic let's forget about the past but what let to the sudden changes your Empire's been having lately ?" Edwin's brother asked.
"So is she awake as well ?" Edwin's mother asked the sudden question pricked Edwin in the bones and he just sighed and swayed his head.
"No but there's still hope." A gentle voice acted as reminder.
"And who's this ? I seem to have met you somewhere but I just don't recall." Hanna said
"Ah on that note, let me introduce her to you she's Havier." Estr said and while he hadn't met his father's family they had done their research on his Father and his well being as was made aware by their remarks.
"Oh I remember now, it's our pleasure to attend to you. What a pleasant surprise." Hanna and Edwin's family were both surprised as such a Being was traveling along with Edwin's family.
"Say is that really your younger son ?" Hanna asked Edwin still unfaithful that such a thing could be possible.
"Indeed he is" confirmed Edwin.
"Can he speak yet ?" Edwin's mother asked
"Ah yes well, he can do Much Much More than that !" Edwin said looking towards Epis's direction just to see him looking towards the room lazily lethargically not knowing what his son had in mind.
"Epis please get up they're your Grandparents and Aunts and Uncles don't Just sit there, introduce yourself." Edwin
"Do I have to ? you are doing it just fine father I'm busy thinking about a few things." Epis said and went back to his own train of thoughts stunning the people present sparing no attention towards his own relatives not to mention his own father.
But to everyone's surprise Edwin didn't say anything and didn't even bother with him.
"Is this how you've taught your son ?" Edwin's Father said angrily
"No no Father I can't do anything if he decides to do something it'll just happen" these words were followed by heavy nods from behind them as all the Personal soldiers knew what a monstrosity Epis was.
'Not to mention what can I even do my son's already a Magus and also a Saint at that ! What do you expect me to do !?' thinking so Edwin cursed his situation being humiliated in front of his parents was the least of his expectations before coming here.
'my son is no good for my mental health ! (TT) In the future I should think twice before going somewhere with him '
Somewhat deep down the guards and soldiers assigned to Estr were quite amused.
'yes suffer alongside us your Highness.' was all their collective thinking at the time.
"Ugh anyways he's a kid let him do anything he wants." Edwin's Father said massaging his head
Not a moment later Zash stood up and walked off without a set destination Zash just started roaming off taking full advantage of the misunderstanding about his psychological development being misplaced by other's.
"Um Father, Mother, Johans, Hanna there's something you should know about Epis.., five months ago after he awakened he showed these symptoms of a prodigy and then what followed was..." Continuing to explain some more Edwin's words were like small bombs triggering certain reactions here and there
After an hour or so of explanations and reconfirmations from here and there also some new light shine on some of Zash's actions and activities Edwin's Parents and siblings were left speechless when they hear what a monstrosity their youngest family member was.
"So he's the same one who published those book, Quotes and the maker of those Famous Artworks !? " Edwin's Father asked still in disbelief
"Yes he's often uses 'Zash Eleron' to mark his creations I think it's his pen name or something." Edwin himself being confused on that note everything Epis does is nothing less of confusing for them.
"Unbelievable" Edwin's family was left in shambles not knowing what he might do if he finds them displeasing.
"So he's he changed Physically when he became a Saint ?" Johans asked still in disbelief even after knowing the answer he couldn't help but reconfirm.
"Yes and don't worry he's not petty his think has already surpassed us hah it'll probably be a Crime to even call him Normal at this point not to mention I also can't neglected Estr here."
Gulp*
'Is he also a Saint !?' Edwin's family panicked and thaught internally which was spotted by Edwin who said much to their comfort
"No but he too is a similar kind of entity in Swordsmanship profession he's a perfect match against Epis and that's it I'm more than happy with just that. Is he was similar to Epis... God bless us all." Edwin said shaking his head vigorously evening thinking this felt a bit disgusting just one freak was enough as it is another one wasn't needed.
Footsteps approached their location and low and behold it's the freak in question Epis (Zash) in the flesh.
"So Father I forgot to ask, when is the Ball happening ?" Epis asked deviating the topic they all had at hand.
"Umm it is 5 days from now why do you ask ?" Edwin questioned sensing the changed atmosphere around Epis not to mention Epis was in his Battle Suit wielding his Dual chained Swords Edwin prayed for them to only be for practice sake or else.
"Hmn ok I'll go to the Prison which has captured that teen Demon I should be back in a while after visiting their base of operations, also I'll deal with the negotiations while I'm there." Zash said not minding the questionable states he was receiving from everyone around him.
"You what !? No that's too risky !!" Edwin said which was backed up with protests from his family and guards alongside but is it so easy to persuade Zash ?
Several Guards who had knowledge of Epis's personality knew he wouldn't stop so they chimed in and offered to come with him.
"No worries I'll be back before you know it, not to mention I can Fly and my body is more tough than any Demon out there you don't need to worry I will just be bored standing down for 5 whole days."
"Ahhh one doesn't simply go make an Enemy out of Entire human populace just because he's bored you know !?" Havier said frustrated with his actions.
"Well that's how it should be it would be good to gain some trusted allies other than those phoney dumb backstabbing fools." Zash said laying his hands out and looked towards everyone solemnly.
"Do you even realize what this all means ? Why do you think I'm going through this hassle anyways ?" Zash questioned everyone and looked forwards patiently.
Isn't it because of your sense of Justice ?" Estr said as the one who had his back and also offered to come help.
"No, that's partly the reason but can you guess what benefits we might get from allying with them ?" Looking left and right Zash wasn't met with a sure definitive answers.
"Haa~ ok let me tell you first of all they're good and trustworthy beings from their depictions alone not to mention their words could be trusted, Second they are from the Ancient Era and have important knowledge that might be useful tool if and all Magic returns to our world not to mention they are bound to be more knowing about certain things than all those phoney dumb fools out there, do they know when Monsters will return or how to deal with other such beings ? Will we even know how to survive when that happens ?" Speaking this much realization dawned on the people at what Zash's true motives were which had them looking stunned beyond belief.
"So you imagine how people might suffer just out there common animals are already posing such troubles along with Human bandits and rebels not to mention that in future Monsters might return, so can you imagine what kind of Massacre Humanity is awaiting ?" Zash asked his eyes peered followed by hard gulping sounds throughout the room
The things fortold by Zash were scared and everyone who dared envision them became worried about the future.
"By my estimate it will be nothing short of a miracle for more than a Quarter of the Human Population present here to survive the future adverseries." Zash said plainly with each additional words spoken from his mouth adding more fear in the minds of people present.
"So it's your choice either way do your things and I'll do what I think can help us out, as for those stupid fools who disagree with my points I'll simply abandon them they're free to do whatever they want but I will for sure protect You all. You have my word for that." With a piercing look Zash walked out of the room once again adding and subtracting their set of worries.
"..." Havier
"... ..." Benedrict
"..... He's right you know." Edwin's Mother
"..... What a wonderful spawn you've created." Edwin's Father.
"So brother should we proceed to delay the Ball ? I'm also sure many people will request to meet Epis during this time span, his absence will only further fuel more conspiracies." Johans asked worriedly.
"To heck with then, keep them at hold, I'll use whatever things I need to keep them at bay, not to mention our Epis I'd true to his words and if he says he'll be back you can be sure he will be back safe and sound."
"Hausa I'll have to trouble some of the Death Knight of our Kingdoms to keep Guard over my Family's estate." Edwin ordered.
"Sure your majesty I'll pass on the news and make sure your orders are upheld." Bowing his head Hausa departed writing on a sheet of paper he too darted off.
"There's no need to do such things we are much safer here than your Empire you know." Edwin's mother reprehended her son's actions.
"You can never be sure Mother a few death Knight on your sides will keep my anxiety at bay." Edwin shook his head not planning to take his words back.
"Good to see you haven't changed much." Edwin's father said always glad about his Sons positive attitude.
"Hmm that said are you sure Epis will be fine ? There are many worries plaguing the situation you know for once the captured Demon's position is not yet disclosed also the site at hand is Hundreds of Thousands of Kilometres apart." Hanna said slightly worried.
"What's there to worry about? worst case scenario he wouldn't make it and what's so wrong with that we have all the excuse on our hand, for things related to his safety you haven't seen him practicing with his Swords and the other set of tricks he has on hand along with his flying abilities, if he sets off he can fly at high speeds continuously for more than 2 hrs after a few hours of rest he's good to go that too while carrying a bunch of people you simply underestimate Epis too much." Edwin said shaking his head as he had come to knew what a Monster his little son had become Havier, Estr and all the guards surrounding him had looks of apethy towards the people who were about to played by Epis as they had no idea what was approaching them.
Edwin's family then realized that when Edwin said Epis's intelligence had far surpassed a Human's standards he wasn't lying in the slightest.
And their way of thinking wasn't wrong as Epis after reaching a secluded enough place started flying sky high and activated his Golden Sigils boosting his movement speed up a notch ripping through the air Zash felt the gust of winds and headed towards the location In questions as previously he had gone to a tavern and sure enough overheard the discussions about the Demon in captivity.
All it took was 1 full day's travel with Proper rest Zash flew for more than 2hr 30 minutes then he headed towards his destination on foot his appearance shrouded by a white Mask while his body was covered by a dark Red Cloak he'd rest, eat and sleep in a timely manner and soon enough his destination was before him.
A huge city which had a big cylindrical tower shaped prison which looked menacing to look at.
Not to mention the wails heard from there were enough of a deterrent to keep ordinary people away only guards, Soldiers and Prisoners who had committed the highest degrees of crimes had a place to be around it the air was surrounded with deathly Aura seemingly indicating more than enough people had died serving their time there, some innocent, some Horrid bunch but Zash didn't had enough time or patience
''I have to do this quick my next destination if quite the walk" muttering this to himself Zash started floating and entered the Prison's perimetere.
A Petroling officer noticed the smudge in the distance growing bigger and bigger by the moment eventually revealing itself as a Humanoid Figure amassing hysteria throughout his mind,
as more and more people became aware of this floating person hearing the commotion a crowd started to gather.
"What are you !? What is your purpose here ?" A brave official asked Zash floating in the air,
"Bring me the Demon you captured " Zash ordered having no time to bother with them.
"This "
"Who are you !?"
"Why are you siding with Demons !?"
"Commander be prepared he seems like an Enemy !"
Voices sprung left and right causing everyone to be on edge
"I have no time to argue with you bring him out and there will be no need for any destruction, if not you can Only blame yourself." Zash said in an overbearing accent letting our a soul crushing pressure which instilled dear within even the toughest of criminals and Guards who had seen their fair share of bloodshed.
The First person to respond now asked whilst trembling
"Please What are you doing here ?" He was nearly pleading
"As I said I don't have time for this." Zash replied
"Are you an Enemy ? Your actions now means you are Humanitys Enemy." The guard argued.
"Oh shut up, the Humans you speak of, once the new age begins barely a quarter could survive so you have much to prepare. But of course you fools cannot even begin to comprehend your current actions." Zash said swaying his head in a depressed manner like a father disciplining his stupid child who simply didn't get the concept through his head.
"Wha ?" The first person to speak along with others beside him were beyond the point of confusion hearing the mysterious Persons warnings.
"As I said bring him to me and I'll spare you I give you have a few minutes to heed my Warnings or else you all are accounted to what I might do next." Zash said increasing his Bloodlust more stronger than before making even the toughest person let out a soft shreak and feel the cold and sharp aura of death which surrounded them.
One thing to note of was that while Zash was understanding and kind he was still once a Universal Ruler a Mighty commander who had to bear the sacrifices of his own soldiers since as little as the age of 10 he took such a heavy responsibility as he was up for the task due to his unique perspective and his adaptability towards handling unusual situations so once again Zash was a connecting point between Eleron family which was mostly there to keep peace around the Galaxies and while governments and Federations existed they too can only do so much in front of these freaks known as Eleron's they simply fell short and Zash and his siblings was the specific focal point where governments Federations and Eleron Family Connected making the entire world stable.
While Zash was an excellent Military Tactician and decision maker and basically a jack of all, he was titled with the highest Honour, as the 3rd Grand Galactic Fleet Governor, also personally known as the Mighty Undefeatable Captains of course after his Grandfather and Father that is as they too had left their fair shares of marks on their Galaxy's legacies.
Zash's Little brother was in the Engineering Field meanwhile improving the Teleportation Gates by decades ahead, advancing Weapons Technology by a centuries break event point and creating an algorithmic pattern all along the while having discovered 3 Optimum Renewable and Clean sources of energies.
Zash's Little sister meanwhile didn't like the weapons and Military but still did her job without a need to be reminded but her true skill relied in Growing stuff, she was a professional Chef, A renowned Scholar in (Botany) growing Medicinal Plants and for Growing Delicious food crops amassing many awards and fixing any at all problems the global food consumption might had placed on the growing grounds for every species and that too while being under 16 years of age.
Overall they were like the little Angels baught to life to solve majority of everyone's problems like little blessings one after another Person prayed deligently towards Elkara Eleron for he didn't just left them with two of his talented Kids, even his grand offsprings are doing so much and as he had became a Literal God now,
it only made sense to pray towards him.
Not to mention her cooking skills were up there with Zash who himself is nothing less of a Legendary Chef of course now after 11000 years he was more than That having to cook for his two beautiful Girls friends, Now Wife's Zash was cooking whenever he got the chance throughout Cultivating it also didn't work out in his favour that both loved his food so much, all along the while Sylphia and Serena's Hunger was unsatisfiable most of the time.
They didn't even need to eat they practically just ate cause they just loved Zash's cooking and wanted to eat and eat and Eat more of Zash's Delicious cooking.
Zash was still tough at times and as he was a 'Very Busy' person now he had much more to do and couldn't be bothered to tutor every dumb foolish person coming his way.
"We we.. can't." The first person to speak said preparing for his death still resistant.
"You leave me with no choice." As soon as these words left a torrent of Bloodlust surrounded Zash's body even the slight grass and plants growing in this hellish environment crumbled and shriveled up quite similar to the people everyone stared to hallucinations of being killed millions of ways those that were lucky fainted while those unfortunate enough to stay awake had their hair stand from the goosebumps Zash aura had them experience.
In their trance like horrified state Zash unholstered his Swords and slashed at the prison cutting the edges of the room like the steel wall was made out of wet mud and killed the prisoner laying there as his soul was just too Evil.
"Since the world is already approaching this stage and Humanity already has many problems the last thing this world needs is a bunch of Psychopaths running amok with new powers." Zash said and proceeded to took through the Criminals quarters judging them by their souls corruption and their eyes as well as looking at their body language.
Zash spared those that had some redeeming qualities but those that didn't learn had their head chopped off before they could even utter a word dropping dead without feeling a thing.
To the poor criminals in prison they were seeing this God of Death reap one life after another and judge who gets to live and at the last moment turned religious and started to pray to whatever God they believed in.
'heh Only remembering god when it's convenient for you eh ? Sigh~ such is human nature it didn't change in my world it isn't so different in this world.' thinking so Zash continued his killing spree.
To the Prisoners watching Zash's killgspree they were all cursing their luck as facing their trials and being given a life or death sentence is very Very much to everyone's Liking but being killed like this was too fearful.
Watching the (Grim Reaper) Zash get closer and closer towards them and meeting his eyes was, by far the most scariest experience of their lives whenever Zash would pass through a cell or prisoners either a pool blood covered the floor who Zash had killed or a pool of Piss and Tears was left in place from those that survived seeing Death (Zash) in his eyes.
This scene is by far the most frightening anyone of them might have seen their collective lives even the Janitors and other offices watching the scenes could hardly believe this was happening.
Every Monstrous criminal the God of Death had reaped was a Criminal who had killed thousands of people, used them as Guinea pigs and did all sorts of horrible experiments on them by far they were much worse than Dark witches as they had a special place with them yet they were born monsters in the shape of Humans, yet were just as or much more Horrifying than Dark Witches.
Every Evil person without any redeeming qualities was not spared in the slightest and the most evil ones were even tortured before their eventual deaths suffering pain beyond belief in their final moments none questioned what was happening and only stayed silent watching the God of Death head towards the deepest chambers where the young Demon is held,
all the while creating a Bloodbath throughout the way he had walked from.
After a short while which felt like eternity to the others Zash was before the cell which held the little Demon captive.
The thick steel padded doors weren't able to hold Zash for long within moments he broke the gate and came face to face with the little Demon child.
His skin was pure purplish black while his head and gown was doused with its own blood as it was more thicker than Human blood and Zash was able to decipher this much because there were many wounds upon the Demons skin.
Apparently the results of torture he was subjected to before.
'Sure enough it's still a child. that said haven't they beaten up him a little too much ?'
"Oi come out." Zash said in a demanding manner the entire cell contained only two people Zash and the little Demon if viewed by eyes yet Zash's senses detected 11 soruces of life energy's in the room and they weren't any meager sources either
If Zash had to guess he'd guess they were the collective guards placed by every Kingdom and Empires and soon there were bound to be more to come to their aid.
Zash First didn't want to do anything yet as they seemed to be fearstruck by his aura alone and didn't showed themselves but seeing the sounds upon the teen's body Zash just started to feel a need for equal treatment.
"Who are you !?"
"What are you !?"
"Why do you insist on being our Enemy !?"
In front of their hysterical questions they felt threatened for their lives as every one of them was above Red Knight Standards and had left many a things to enjoy in this world so they all wanted to take whatever chance to live.
"Shhhh" Zash said signaling them to keep their voices low.
"So I was about to leave you all be when I looked at the little guy over there and so I decided I'll beat you equally to the beatings you've given to the little Demon over there."
"Why must we suffer !?"
"We weren't the ones to beat him, they were others." Arguments arose from the people questioning how their actions were wrong in the first place.
"Oh ? Then kill yourself, do I look like an angel to you ? While I understand you are ordered to do things by your rulers will you kill your own family in the worst possible ways even after all you've done for them if they ask to ?" Zash looked at them fiercely and continued
"This is just a child and you've harmed him to his extent ! Don't bulls**t with me ! Come here and take your punishment like a man and I don't care who you punish for what you are about to suffer I won't interfere with this matter much just know that you've did something that got on my nerves." Zash said in a not so happy tone and braught out his chain and lined them up those that didn't show themselves feeling themselves safe and hidden were dragged out like rats by their tails and then Zash started beating them.
And exactly as the little Demon was heated on his vitals Zash aimed at their faces, ankles and knees making even the experienced man bend down defending his vitals like a kid beaten by a stick.
The only difference was Zash wasn't merciful enough and left them all sobbing and crying and groaning while feeling pain throughout their bodies ruining their image in eachothers eyes forever which got the little Demon chuckling and after 5 minutes of schooling these 11 grown-up fools Zash freed the little Demon who was still quite wary towards Zash still trusted him enough as Zash healed him up enough and applied band aid over his body and took care of his wounds Zash started to fly and even made the little Demon float.
Flying towards the exit Zash gave one stinking look to the guards and janitorial staff the 11 Guards meanwhile wiped their everflowing tears soaking their sleeves wet, not at all Daring to look Zash in the eyes.
With a slight hum both Zash and the little Demon were gone from their view making them wonder what had just happened.
After that all sorts of crazy events transpired over the prison, those that were spared by Zash some demanded to be spared, some demanded to be let out, some demanded to be part of the guarding squadron members, some didn't demand anything seemingly enlightened by the previous events they wanted to stay in their cells and nothing more, leading the staff confused on what to do
On the other note those that were responsible for punishing the little Demon were punished by the same 11 people Zash had punished thoroughly and they too wanted to vent their anger on someone so they did just that a few Petroling Knights weren't spared either.
Next on, the cleaning staff had quit their job, right after seeing the mess the prison was in a big hole in its fortified steel walls, doors which were literally torn apart inside out, corpses lingering her and their the smell of blood urine and tears lingering in the air the Prison had to be abandoned for a while and everyone was moved to somewhere else
truly a chaotic set of changes had taken place after Zash's visit to the Fortified Steel Prison
When the Various Kingdoms and Empires heared about this from external sources and this Enemy hooded figure which delivers punishment Equally had instantly become quite famous throughout the world.
Zash who had no idea about what his actions had done just flew at top speed along with the little Demon who was quite scared as it seems dto be his first time flying and his face looked quite sock.
"You know you can say something if it's too discomforting for you." Zash said flying down as the little Demon bowed down and started to lay down for a while refraining from puking.
Yet didn't answer Zash just looking at him scared as if he did something wrong.
"Haa don't worry kid you are safe here I'm not too harsh on kids so I'll listen to what you have to say, I will soon send you to your family, so you don't have to be worried." Zash's words sparked the little Demon's mood and his eyes were instantly lit up.
"R-really?"
"So you do speak. Ah as for your question yes we are currently heading towards the exact directions thought I'll have to take a few turns and travel on foot from time to time. So you have to bear with it for a while."
"Um uncle" the little Demon tugged Zash's cloaks sleeves wanting to ask something.
"I'll stop you right there I'm not some uncle alright by age I'm barely over 5 Months old... Do say whatever is troubling you"
"!?" Hearing Zash's words the little Demon seemed to have lost all recollections and lost in his thinking.
"Mr why.. what has happened to our world ? Why can't I sense Magic ? Why are Humans so hostile Against us didn't the Great Demon God and the Mighty Light Goddess Make up their differences ?" The little Demon asked a few questions here and there which confused Zash even more.
"I don't know kid, as I said previously I just woke up from eternal Slumber and many a things happened I don't even know much about history and whatnot but I guess I can get a clearer picture after visiting the Demons race... That'll have to do for now." After much talking the trip wasn't much awkwardly silent from then on, so Zash and the little Demon continue to fly at astronomical speeds.
Occasionally having small talks here and there and Zash telling the little Demons about his offer to let them in on his Empire.
"You say you cannot feel and use Magic yet, I can tell you are able to distinguish I'm a human based on my aura alone right ? Hence the wariness from before." Zash questioned as he stomped on the Tinder's of the dying campfire and disposed of the food and makeshift utensils.
"You know about that ?" The little Demon asked in surprise.
"Of course I have another source of power hmm let's say 3 different kinds at that, also my comprehension and Senses are really sensitive to Auras so it's really interesting looking at others for me you know." Smiling Zash continued
"I can stare down look at their Auras, tell how their personalities are like, how many people they've Killed or whether or not leaving one alive is good in the overall picture. You on the other hand are completely innocent and you carry a dark purple Aura lingerie around your body and soul I wonder if all Demons have it or whether or not there might be some distinctions." Continuing to speak on and on Zash started mumbling to himself,
Leaving the little Demon looked at this freak stunned and horrified at how much power this crazy person had at his disposal and he was still at his starting point and if Zash's words were true he was too much of a Monster to have ever seen before.
For heck's sake he was speaking the truth Zash was younger than him !
"Ah I'm sorry I completely forgot about this during the chaotic changes from before what's your name ?" Zash asked rubbing his hair embarrassed only to ask this question now.
"Jason Klas, or just Klas" the little Demon replied as soon as Zash spoke up.
"Ok Klas we should be there in a short while, so take a good rest and take these pills and apply this medicine while mixing it with some water on wherever your body might seem hurting." Handing Klas some pills and Powdered Medicines Zash waited for Klas to do his stuff and he himself started to look around and train on his Cultivation and solidifying his Core Foundation stage to Mod perfection range taking full liberties with it
Now Zash could use his powers for flying for over 3 Hours after he reached Mid stages of Core Foundation and started to solidify his realm and condense the core once more absorbing the pure Natural energy the forests around him contained full of vibrantly variation of life many animals were attracted to Zash and as Zash found out if he activated his Golden Sigils and Whisks it helped him greatly while Cultivating boosting his Cultivation speed by nearly 3 times only adding more to the benefits.
Continuing their traveling speed 3 days had passed in the blink of an eye and soon the Demon's stronghold was before zash,
It wasn't much just some huge logs arranged in a defensive dome like structures but what was surprising was the sheer amount of Encampments made indicating the sheer majority of Demon forces lying within them.
"Let's head in shall we ?" Zash spoke up looking at the tweaked look within Klas's eyes and flew with him straight within the innermost encampment,
Needless to say Zash's arrival created a small stirring commotion amongst the Demons as everyone gathered confused at what was happening.
"Take me to your Leader." Zash said all the while the serious atmosphere was only in the surroundings but the creator of this tense atmosphere had something else going on through his mind entirely.
'pfft* I finally got to say that stupid line in a serious situation for once.' was going through Zash's mind at this moment.
"Who are you o great Being and what's your purpose for your visit ?" A burly yet thin and tall Demon wearing an Dark Orange set of Thorny Armour spoke up questioning Zash's intentions.
"Here this is a token of apology from me towards those stupid fools of my race. Um past race ? I'm not exactly human now am I ?" Zash said at the end of the sentence he seemingly asked himself these questions.
When the Demon Captain in Thorny Armour was getting more and more confused his confusion turned to shock at what he was seeing
Next to Zash the 2nd Caped figure finally revealed himself as the same person who had been taken captive and that too was noone else but his own Son.
"Son !" At the moment these words were uttered the captain sprung from his position and hugged his missing son in a warm embrace similarly a female from too appeared from the crowd with a elegant figure the beautiful Demon lady seemed to be his mother or a family member.
Zash gave them a few minutes to reunite and speak with eachother and talk things through, he wasn't the type to break someone's touching moments with some mean talk or comments.
"While I am forever grateful for your help with my stupid Son's matter I am a leader of my race so I must think about my tribe before my feelings, then again my son mentioned you helping him all throughout the way since his captivity and how you've taken care of him for that I'm forever indebted to you ." The Demon leader said.
"No worries I understand and I also came here to do some talk to clarify some things, but first let's get this things out of the line, I'll introduce myself to you formally."
"Epis Ironheart, Second Prince of the Great Crystal Heart Empire."
"!? A prince and a human at that !?" A million thaughts ran through the Demon leader and the spectating crowd not knowing what to make out if he was lying or telling the truth and many a mysterious events still plagued them.
"No need to be so surprised I've awakened from my 10 year long eterna Slumber about 5 Months ago, then I became a Magus and then I became a Saint, also my body grew and I received some blessings here and there, I grew too much brain for a Human practically so yeah that sums up a few things what's your name and Origin if I may ask ?"
Zash said presenting every bit of his powers at front stunning the already exasperated crowd who wouldn't believe such bullcrap even in their wildest dreams yet someone was saying that right in front of them.
"Ah ah uh I- I am Jason Delian III Royal Commander of the Dark Armadas leader of 24 Legions and a Faithful servant of The Demon King and the Great Demon God." Delian said introducing himself.
"Hmm pleased to meet you, so let's get to business shall we ?" Zash said unmasking himself revealing his true form without a worry on his face in the slightest.
"I want to know what happened to this world I get you mean Magic diseappearared and all that sh*t but what do you remember ? Can you tell me what happened ? I'm rather interested to hear your side of the story." Zash asked in a humble tone wishing to hear the Genuine news getting straight to the point without wasting any time,
The Demons too sensed his sincerity and offered him a place to stay for the time being as it was nearing the night Zash had about 2& a half day to drag his a** back to where he promised it was supposed to be.
Zash too understood and complied and as he wasn't under any restrictions he did as he liked and behaved the way he wanted to as for the excuse for his actions Zash just said ' I am 'barely' 6 month's old like I give a da*n'
Soon it was night time a grand feast was set with pork and chicken on the table, rice and eggs as siders Zash too added a few things which instantly became a hit as the Demons were instantly captivated by the severe assaults their taste buds were under due to the various flavours Zash's cooking presented them with, Zash even shared recepies and stuff and after a good heartly talk around the dinner table they soon came back to their camp in joyous mood everyone important aside from the Demon Guards on duty who had petrol duties had gathered around the camp the entire camp was filled with Demons from all side.
If one had to guess the big camp had close to 2000-2500 Demons it didn't had place for anyone anymore making the other Demons quite mad yet what could they do ? They simply returned to sleep or did what they had planned before Zash's arrival.
"Now then let's talk about it what happened before everything went to sh*t ?" Zash asked eating some salted Popcorn
"Before that, if I may ask are you really a Prince ? Your speech, actions and Activities give off an another impression entirely. " Delian couldn't help but comment on his behaviour.
"Well yes I'm a Saint now I can do whatever the F**K I want. Why should I Give a Da*m what someone thinks about me ?" Uttering these words ever so casually some Demons had ridicule in their eyes which wasn't taken seriously by zash.
"That's too much praising yourself." A elder Demon called out.
"You don't believe me ? Then how about a slight demonstration." Waving his hands around Zash and the entirety of 2000+ Demon folks present started floating while Zash was surrounded in a Holy Aura, he activated his Golden Sigils and Whisks and Markings covered the entirety of his body from head to toe as if competition for supremacy and dominance,
Under the unbelievable eyes of everyone present Zash waved his hands slightly and the huge hill top was hacked in two creating huge impact creators, sounds of collapsing rubbles and rocks filled the surrounding as if a small earthquake was happening, soon thunder striked the exact hill, followed by water and Wind based attacks ending it with fiery globes thrown at the poor hill from Zash's hands decimating it to rubble, if everyone didn't believe Zash before they Dared not neglect his words now.
Such a being even when Magic was available to them plentiful can they dare claim to be his match ?
'A SAINT !!!"
"I've witnessed a Miracle Today !!"
"Amazing! This is beyond a Mortal's Power !"
"Fine fine we believe you, I heard some Saints have eccentric personalities seems like some of it is true." Delian said.
Scratching his head he continued saying.
"Can you let us down now ?"
"Oh of course." Nodding in agreement Zash safely landed them on the ground.
Dispelling his Saintly Aura and Golden Sigils soon faded within Zash's body and everyone was back at their old place of standings.
"Let's return to the previous topic, please tell me your story." Zash asked once more.
The Demons looked around nodding and signaling Delius to speak as he was the first the get in contact with the Human Saint boy and as he wasn't a threat to them they happily agreed after a slight discussion among them.
" Ahem* So where should I begin ?" Delian sat before Zash offering him a grand chair but Zash refused and sat down on the ground casually.
"Hmm how about some major things that might've occured before. Like you said that your Demon God was still in contact with the Mortal realm right ? Maybe that's got something to do with this ?" Zash's words instantly sparked irritation and worried expressionz within the crowd including Delian.
"This is no big secret as was commonly known the Light Goddess and our Great Demon God were Enemies for the longest of times but the last thing we remember was them making up their differences and making peace between them, similarly We and Humans too made peace with each other but after a few days of this good news everyone was cheering and joyous as there was no reason to continue fighting for supremacy between us and our god's we all felt like we are surrounded by a trance like state and when we came to we were standing in ruins which were once our Capital Cities, Magic had Diseappearared from our world hence we lost one trump card along with our territories and Humans were once again hostile against us even with the peace treaty between us !"
Thud* Delius clutching his hands smashed them in rage at how they were treated with fear and alienation from the Humans he encountered.
"So we wanted our Kids back one was wounded by then while my son was captured and rest is I'm sure you know of." Delius signalled for Zash's understandings.
"Well that's understandable, I understand your anger and confusion so let me tell you about my situation.." letting out a soft breadths Zash calmed the people around him and started explaining his situation since his awakening not shying away a bit but kept his secrets.
The people hearing Zash's words were really surprised just hearing his words and how honest he was being so Delius couldn't help but question.
"Why are you being so honest with us ?" Questioning his queries he asked what Zash had to gain from this situation overall and why he trusted them so much as to disclose this much private information on him.
While they did understand that if Zash wanted to he could slay them all no questions asked, probably not all of them but still there wasn't any reason for a young fellow to treat a separate race so kindly.
"Well there's lots of reasons but let's just say it's my Nature, after finding out the reasons behind your appearances and goals,
"In my eyes you are a victim yourselfves with no place to yourself as I understand your territories are now mostly under Human's influence or inhabitable due to desertification for the short time so I would like to help you on that matter with some of your help of course only if you're interested." Zash said thinking about it for a slight bit and Sayed whatever was on his mind.
"You- you really want to help us ??" An Demon elder chimed in and looked at the honesty in Zash's eyes without any hidden meaning.
"Such Eyes ! Even for a Saint they're too pure." The experienced Demon said staring all throughout the while in Zash's eyes as they were the perfect reflection of one's soul.
"I thank you for your help but before making a decision I would be glad to hear your offer as you are intelligent yourself we are interested in knowing what plans you have for us." Another Demon chimed in it was me left hand man who held his chin high and seemingly was the Tactician of the Demon Platoons.
"Not much you see I sense that Magic may return to our world but as of yet nothing is certain and as you might know these dumb fools out there are no way dependable so as you are native to the ancient Magical Era, I'm sure you are knowledgeable about it and it's hidden dangers from various aspects whether they're herbs, Monsters and Diseases and whatnots, so yeah I'd like to request your help in this matter, you'll get a place to stay for as long as you want with Guaranteed Security for you and your families, if any dumb Fu** tries anything against you first he will be published equally,"
"But you also have to try to understand that most Humans out there are nothing but common people with no sense they're controlled by their rulers and that too for their own benefits so it's not them that are your Enemies but those high ranking rich egoistical snobs, so it will take some time to get people to get used to this all slowly and gradually these problems will be solved so I want your full co-operation for the time being."
Laying forward all his terms and conditions Zash's stunned the people once again as these were hardly 'Terms' and simple diplomatic trade offers with them being the beneficiaries.
"W- Wait a bit let's do this- this deal is too much of a good deal so forgive me for my boldness, but I propose we make a truth pact to confirm our worries." Delian said after much thinking his words sparking conversations around the crowd.
"What's a Truth Pact ?"
"We use Gods as our witnesses and no party is allowed to lie while the pact is on the go." Delian casually mentioned.
"Phew~ that's easy enough let's do just that !" Zash said in agreement.
Delian and the Demons adjacent to him too smiled and nodded Delian then made a magic circle with his knife on the ground with ritualistic symbols on top of a sheet of round rough paper sheet and finally asked for a droplet of Zash's Blood and for confirmation Delian too put a drop of his blood on the Paper.
After 5 or so minutes Delian wasn't responding at all and had a worried look on his face.
"Is everything alright ? No need to feel disappointed, since magic has disappeared it's common for such things to fail." Zash said tapping his shoulders
But it too got no response out of him.
"How can it be ?"
"It can't be true right ?"
"Maybe something went wrong it clearly cannot happen !"
Voices sounded left and right confusing Zash even more.
"What's wrong ? It only doesn't work what's the big deal with that.?" Zash asked to his questioning Delian finally turned to him, all colour leaving his face turning gloomy he said.
"He's Dead Our God is Dead."
"? That doesn't necessarily means that right? I'm sure it's just due to the absence of Magical Energy." Zash said comforting the poor soul for looking at him was akin to looking at a toddler who has lost his entire Family.
"You Don't Understand ! He's Dead ! The ritual doesn't require magic to take effect it's felt by our ruler, our Creator our Father." Delian said his words getting lighter and lighter at the end of his sentences.
"Any other God's you might wanna try contacting with this method ? Maybe they can tell us what happened."
"... Fine let's do it." After a slight bit of hesitation Delian agreed with Zash and he too wanted to figure out what had happened and no matter what he wanted to get to the bottom of this
His and his aliases had a enemy in mind who was none other than the Light Goddess along with a few other Gods and mystic beings who had some enmity with their God.
"NOO How !? Why !? How can all of them be Dead !?"
After many rituals and rites Delian finally stopped concluding all their hailed God's were gone for good.
With the possibility of other Gods being the cause of their God's death they were quite sure of it but as it turned out Every single Known and Unknown God had just Died.
"Don't be so depressed it's just that they have perished and that's enough information as it is." Zash's words once again directing all the attention towards him.
"But you don't understand he's our God our-our".
"Yeah yeah I heard you but think about your race before your beliefs and don't worry so much look at me and the other Humans aren't we doing just fine ? You'll get used to it."
"On the other hand it's a pity such a valuable method of clarification is gone but still I wondered why Humans don't use such methods now adays anyways, I just thought I just hadn't lived that long to see them being used turns out they're useless now to begin with." Sighing softly Zash was truly quite saddened.
"You- did you truly didn't know about any of this ?" Delian asked looking towards Zash despairingly.
"Well yes why would I be here otherwise ? Well with that truth syrum thing out of the way I will give you some time as we've made many a discoveries ourselves and we have much to think about and do, I for instance am gonna be quite busy with some acquaintance festival and other free events, if you decide to trust me,"
"I can start with preparations for welcoming you and making some room for your stay, it's gonna be hectic I presume still it is what it is, I'll promise to help wherever I can."
"I- yes we need some time but we still cannot full trust you." Delian said in honesty
"That's fine, that's a risk factor you must consider for yourself but in case you do decide to partner with my Empire you can just set off some firecrackers in the sky, since you're constant servelance, just burst them and the news will spread then you must wait for my arrival so I can be done with the preparations. Does that works or you ?" After saying his piece of mind Zash presented them with 3 signaling firecrackers in his hand.
"Many thanks I'll do that as soon as we reach a conclusion on our part." Smiling Delian agreed with Zash's offer and took the signaling crackers for the time being.
"That's good, I should start heading back just getting to the destination is going to take a while. Take care." While floating in mid air Zash started to prepare to fly to his next destination.
"Is it inconvenient for you to stay for the night ?" Delian's wife asked as they didn't get the chance to act as proper hosts.
"Don't worry we'll get many a chance to meet in the future no matter what and sorry but I have a necessary appointment and a promise to fulfill to my family." Zash said smiling and declined the offer for now before thinking about something and getting a tint of anger on his face.
"Also you might remember the Frontline Commander who was in charge for keeping the Demon folks at bay a few months ago, that's my Big Brother, he was conspired upon plentifully before and now I just cannot let those Bast*** who planned to kill my family die in a simple aleasant and honourifying death now can I ?"
"For Daring to even look towards my approved Family members those Vicious C*** with their big ***** dare to act so high and mighty I will make them understand Pain and Suffering !" Zash's words instantly sparked all sorts of reactions from the crowd and delian's included who chimed in and said to the hovering angered Zash.
"Are we included as your Enemies for that specific reason ?"
"No, you are not. You are the Sharp blades they planned on using to trap my brother in a meat grinder you all aren't at fault for any of that, I simply cannot blame you, so don't worry for you have not done anything wrong." One couldn't bear one guilty for existing after all they simply weren't at fault, the Demon folks were put out of their Magic rich world, with no place to go to, finding out their God turned out Dead, they were more of a victim in this case scenario.
Conveying what was on his mind Zash diseappearared from the view and started heading towards his destination.
'How cute, well that was a fun meeting and a good first impression they were more pleasant to encounter than new Intergalactic Races by a fair amount, if only all Intergalactic exchanges were that peaceful, heck even Cosmic Comic & Game fares were hectic those past years sigh~ I sometimes feel inclined to say that sh*t so much.'
Remembering about his home world Zash made his way to the Mountainous City.
Now that Zash was all alone and had delivered the kid to his parents he could now fly at his full speed and make his way, nothing holding him back.
Passing through Villages and Cities Zash was spotted by a few people in need of help and did his part to help them quickly and continued on his journey when he descended tired from flying time to time, needless to say many a few legends were born in the near future that too unknowingly from these simple deeds alone.
With no great trouble Zash got to his Family's Estate at noon on the 5th day as promised.
"Young Prince's back"
"Welcome Home Prince Epis do you want a bath prepared for you ?" Maid's and butler's started tending to Zash's demands.
"Sure if you can, I am quite tired so I'll get going after paying Father and others a quick visit, will the bath be prepared by then ?"
"Of course your Royal Highness."
"Mh enough with those plesentries just call me Epis or Prince Epis." After getting used to informalities one simply gets bored when one addresses one as a higher level and Zash simply wasn't fond of that.
"Yes Prince Epis."
"That's better, now if you will excuse me."
Zash arrived at his Father's Room and was greeted by Benedrict and Hausa along with the entirety of Knightsbridge, strangely enough Edwin's Brother and sister were there as well talking about something, as they were now Zash's current body's biological Family Zash had to give them some respect of sorts.
"Hello Father hello Aunt and Uncle."
"Oh Epis we were just talking about you, take a seat I'm glad you came back safe and sound"
"I heard a few reports on the Prison Break in... you've caused quite a scene you know but I'm curious to hear about those Demons, and your adventures while traveling ." Edwin commented glad that Zash came back on time and started inquiring about his journey.
"Sure but wait a minute i will go call brother and Teacher as well. Uncle, Aunty if you'd excuse me." Bowing slightly Zash went looking for the stupid lovebirds as he was sure they're together somewhere.
Sensing their presences around the Library section Zash found them together as expected.
'seriously they aren't seperating, all the time I see them they're besides eachother. No different from me, Sylphia and Serena'
"Hey there Big brother"
"Oh Epis you're back just in time."
"Welcome back Epis has it seriously been 5 days ? It sure doesn't feels like it." Greeting her student Havier was quite surprised at how quickly time had passed.
'pfft they're at that stage alright.' thinking so Zash let out a laugh confusing Estr and Havier.
"Did something fun happened?" Havier asked in confusion.
"Um.. no it's alright, I will explain away what happened at the Demon's territory and I also gave them a offer and got a few valuable information out of it." Wishing to summarise his experience Zash invited them in.
"Sure let's go." Estr agreed and walked besides Havier hand in hand unconscious about his actions.