"Saykeraborne"
Philip called out to the violet dragon in front of him
"Where did you go when Sai's world, Saykrandae, was on the brink of destruction? Where were you when Sai needed you? Most importantly, what was about the descendant that you left in Saykrandae?!"
Philip sent a barrage of questions towards Saykeraborne. He was agitated and confused at the same time
[Why should I reveal anything to you? Who even are you to Sai?!]
"I am her friend and her protector! I saved her from her fate of her divinity being burned by the Council!"
[Really now? How should I trust you?]
Saykeraborne was still suspicious and somehow a little wary of Philip
"The fact that you're still talking to me and you're still entertaining my questions means you have that sliver of hope of a certain expectation of yours, and if that's not enough... I met Valkarrie and Destraborne recently!"
[Destraborne... That's a name I haven't heard of for a very long time... Valkarrie... I wonder how's she been... Hm... Interesting, you've met them both and yet you're still living? Knowing Destraborne and Valkarrie, after they learned of your idea, they surely would have tried to exterminate you! I wonder why they didn't...]
"First of all, I saved Sai from the clutches of the Council and helped Valkarrie eliminate them! Secondly, they feared me!"
[Feared you?! How would they fear you?!]
Saykeraborne lowered his head and looked closer at Philip
[I could squish you right here right now if I wanted to]
"Oh yeah? Look closer! Have you become senile? How long has it been??"
Saykeraborne narrowed his eyes and it flashed with violet light
[Hmmm... Darkness, disaster, blood, sword, spear, divinity... Hm?!!!]
Saykeraborne finally exclaimed in surprise after looking deeper into Philip's eyes
[Now I understand!!! You are the chosen one! KUHAHAHAHAHAT!]
Saykeraborne cackled loudly that the plane began to rumble
[I understand everything! This senile old me has lost my sanity and could only see what's in front of me, I apologize]
A Dragon of Gods began apologizing to Philip
"..."
[You mentioned that you saved Sai from the Council in the past? Kuhahat! I believe you! But unfortunately, it's too late in this timeline!]
"What happened here?"
[Because Sai had her divinity and purity reduced, after she discovered of the Plane of Existence, she tried finding hers. Valkarrie helped her and she trained in the Divine Realm after her world was destroyed and she was punished because of it...]
'A timeline where Sai wasn't able to find me to save her world... If I'm currently in this timeline, I wonder what's the state of the Fate Timeline now...'
[When she found her Plane of Existence, it immediately went out of control and it manifested in the material plane. It engulfed the entirety of the Divine Realm and half of the universe. It also somehow corrupted the other realms]
"..."
[When this happened, I came back and dove straight in this plane. I immediately apprehended Sai and controlled her power, but it was too late as you can see here]
Saykeraborne aimed his head to point at the devolved Sai under his left claw
[Because of this, I wasn't able to learn anything on the state of others, the gods and goddesses, the mortals, other dragons, and other beings within the universe. But one thing is for sure, stars and any sources of light has been extinguish. That's why I was plenty surprised to see the light from your flame and the light from that moon]
Saykeraborne looked at the Blood Moon
'Hm... Another path of the universe that lead to destruction... A path in the timeline that I couldn't see since the scope of my Future Vision was only within Earth. But if that's the case, wouldn't I at least see it within the countless branches of the four-dimensional ⟨⟨ Plane of Future Vision ⟩⟩ back then?'
[If I were to estimate... This happened around... 10 quadrillion years ago? 100 years after Saykrandae was destroyed and Diaphthorá was able to invade other worlds]
Philip was stunned. His eyes widened from the sudden revelation and the timeframe of the series of events
'Ah, that's why I wasn't able to see it... I could only see 10 years into the future back then before I shifted the timeline to have mana and magic on Earth. Good thing that I also averted this timeline by deciding to saved Saykrandae... Well, tried to save it at least, along with three residents. Although, since it was destroyed, is Sai going to be punished?'
[Tell me, human... What's it like now in the past?]
"Peaceful... But I don't think it will last long"
[Hm... How so?]
"It's because of me... Peaceful in a way that due to my power, I can prevent any disasters... But the more power I show, the attention of many curious beings are being caught"
[Umu, I understand that! I once experienced that predicament the same way you did!]
"..."
Philip tried to empathize with Saykeraborne, but he couldn't since there's still the mystery of his disappearance. He also mentioned him "coming back" when Sai lost control of her Plane of Existence
[By the way, you said you came from the past... How far did you come from? I would guess around the time before Sai lost control because after that timeframe, it's impossible for anyone to have survived]
"You're right, it was approximately six months after Saykrandae was destroyed"
Philip has his eyebrows furrowed
[Oh? If that's the case, it wouldn't be long until Sai would get punished because of her incapability. By then, you have 99 years and six months to prepare until Sai lost control of her power... You mentioned that you are her friend, a friend would help a friend, wouldn't they?]
"..."
Philip glared at Saykeraborne. His anger is slowly rising
[Hm? Human, why are you looking at me like that? Is there something I need to know? Did my words have some invalidation?]
"Timelines are too delicate and weak that they can be bent and they are malleable. The results of the past can affect the results of the future and this future is one of many!"
[Ho? Enlighten me more!]
"I saved three residents from Saykrandae and Demon Lord Diaphthorá perished along with Saykrandae after a third party alien invasion came. I changed Sai's fate by seeking her origin and travelling to the past and confront the Council that burned her divinity and purity. I met Valkarrie and Destraborne as we took down the Council, who are puppets of the divine beings that are planning something evil within the shadows. I tasked Valkarrie to rebuild the Council by her own and let the Divine Realm know of the existence of the traitors. After that, I brought the newborn Sai, who was perfect divinity and purity, back into the present. In doing so, I liberated Sai or her fate of her divinity and purity being burned as she achieved Puredivinity"
Philip explained everything to Saykeraborne at what he did in Sai's life, step-by-step
[Hm... This is a lot to take in... I stood corrected. That also explains a lot. The reason you will onlt achieve temporary peace and the fact that you're a dangerous existence to universe... No, in every timeline! The fact that you can travel through timelines just like that, and now you're here! Despicable... If only I didn't have a reason to keep you alive... Not because you're Sai's friend and protector in the past and the fact that you've done this everything for her... Are you trying to win her heart?!]
"Haaah? Nope, she already has one!"
Philip swiped his hand in front of him, gesturing that Saykeraborne is wrong
"Doesn't mean I'm doing everything for her, doesn't mean I'm trying to earn her love
[Then, why, human?]
"All to achieve my ultimate goal... The end of everything that will end me completely"
[Hm?]
"Yes... I seem to be off of Death's radar and no matter how I try, I couldn't die... I am on a journey to find the end, so that I will be able to cease... It's selfish I know, but I've had enough of it"
[Hmmm... Aren't you seem contradicting?]
"Contradicting?"
[Correct... You wish to die, but you refuse to be killed. You tried to reason to me when I tried to eradciate you earlier]
Philip raised his left eyebrow
"Of course I want to die! I would've asked you to kill me right here right now! I don't fear death, but there is a condition that will happen when I'm killed here in this moment of time and I would like to avoid that. Besides, why would I want to die now when Sai is still living? I can't protect her if I'm gone. I'll have to wait until all my loved ones die or perish by natural, intentional, accidental, or mistaken means before I choose to end my existence"
Saykeraborne frowned, he doesn't seem to be enraged by Philip's selfish desire of wanting to die and probably ending the universe, rather he was disappointed and confused
[Then why did this timeline turned out like this? Where were you to prevent it?]
Philip closed his eyes and gritted his teeth from Saykeraborne's foolish question. His veins on his forehead were popping
"What do you mean where I was to prevent this from happening?!! The question is, where were you?!!"
[...!]
"Before coming here, I found out that you went missing! You left Saykrandae for its destruction! All you left is your descendant and your power inside of him was sealed, so he couldn't save the world! The real question here is... What did you do?!!"
[...]
Saykeraborne was silent. His eyes were half closed and violet tears flowed out from his eyes. This made his grip on the ground loosen, allowing devolved Sai to escape and lunge away
But Saykeraborne's tail pierced her torso and he flung her away into the horizon
Philip watched everything with furrowed eyebrows and he was having the instinct to save her, but he stopped himself
[I lost sight of myself back then... Due to the intervention of the Council, I neglected my duties as the Dragon of Disaster and left Sai alone... I also ignored Saykrandae, but for some reason, I left a fraction of my power to a fallen soldier in the battlefield. Was he my descendant? He could've been, since that would most likely be his second life after he has fallen...]
"..."
Philip now understood how the Dragon of the Gods work
The Dragons of the Gods doesn't manifest when a divine being has manifested their Plane of Existence. They manifest the moment a divine being was born, perhaps as a chibi dragon like Chibi Sai or an ordinary baby dragon, Philip doesn't know the answer to that unless he ask Saykeraborne now
Because of this, the Council might have also sabotaged baby Saykeraborne and took him under their control, making him unable to assist Sai
[I came to my senses back then when the Plane of Genocism materialized in the Divine Realm and probably annihilated the Council. At that point, I regreted everything when I was holding the devolved Sai on my claw]
"I see... So, that's what happened to you... If I come to the present, do you think the Council still has control over you even if Valkarrie and I eradicated them?"
[I am not certain... But if by chance, you saw him, here...]
Saykeraborne lifted his claw and slowly extended it towards Philip. The tip of his claw then touched his forehead and a bright flash of violet light illuminated the surrounding
Saykeraborne's crest, Disaster Crest, was imprinted on his forehead and faded into his skin
[Use this crest to engage with my past self... He will surely be able break free off of the Council's clutches and immediately understand the situation]
"Hm... What about your descendant that you left behind? Your power inside of him is still sealed, do I have your permission to unseal it?"
[If you have the power to unseal it, then go ahead. It wouldn't be too bad if a resident of Saykrandae would also be able to protect Sai]
"I understand"
『 Special secret condition requirement has been met! 』
『 Refer to Emily once you return back to the present 』
"..."
Philip seemed to have caught the system having some sort of sapience and capable of ordinary thoughts or inputs, unlike before
"Very well then... How about you? You would stay in this desolate universe alone with devolved Sai? Isn't it too lonely?"
[Well, I'll be honest human... I rather feel happy right now because it's been so long since I last spoke... Meeting you was a pleasant surprise and I'm saddened that you will depart sooner]
"I have to... Also, don't forget... I'm still the Fate Controller, I can change your fate within this timeline and make you free after helping me"
[That sounds too good to be true... But I refuse. Without watching over Sai, I will lose purpose. It will also become an easy escape for my sins, even though I'm aware this is not my fault... At least I'm doing this to repent and no matter how long I continue this for, I won't be forgiven...]
"..."
Philip was silent as he was sympathizing with Saykeraborne. He understood his reasoning and perception
"Hm... I don't think I would be able to persuade you anymore. I would've ask if you would agree to come with me in my own timeline with the devolved Sai, so you wouldn't at least lose purpose"
[I apologize... But this is my fate! All alone in this desolate universe with nothing to do than to watch devolved Sai]
"If you were given a wish, what would it be?"
[Hmmm... If I had one wish, it would be... The destruction of the universe... This universe has evolved to the extent that only black holes and dark matter are existing. But that won't happen since I'm the only pillar left that's holding this universe. Nothing can destroy nor kill me, black holes could only graze me, but that's it... I will be here until eternity, or until my ultimate existence decays and crumbles into unknown matter or particles]
"Is that your final wish?"
[Yes... I hope it will be granted someday by a higher power]
Saykeraborne looked up at the red sky as his eyes sparkles with hope
"Then, I will grant your wish for you, before I go back to my timeline"
[Hm? Kuhahahat! You're hilarious human... Even if you are what you are, you wouldn't be able to harm me, especially since I've aged over 10 quadrillion years... Us dragons become more powerful as time goes by. However, if you're talking about your control over fate, I don't think you'll be able to have any effect on me, unless you have something to sacrifice equal to my power?]
"I won't use Fate Control... I will kill you by physical means"
『 Blood Sword 』
『 Blood Spear 』
[Physical means?! Kuhahahat! I've told you, you can't harm me!]
"That's what you think... But you haven't seen my power yet
『 Blood Enhancement: Blood Singularity 』
『 Darkness Authoriry: Darkness Enhancement: Eradication From Darkness 』
[Hooo?! I'm intrigued! What's your name, human? So I would be able to remember it till death on towards my next life!]
Saykeraborne stood on his limbs and spread his wings
"My name is Philip. Mark that on your mind!"
[I will, Philip]
『 Sword Concept: Dragon Slayer 』
『 Spear Concept: Dragon Buster 』
Philip closed his eyes and concentrated on the blood sword on his right hand and blood spear on his left hand
『 Twin Blades Concept: Dragon Extermination 』
Philip swiped the sword and spear above him and fused into one weapon of sword and spear
[Oi oi oi... This power of yours... It's commendable! It may only graze me, like the black holes, but that's about it]
『 Form of Godliness: Twin Blades Stance: Jōdan-no-kamae 』
[Hm?]
『 Null of Magnificence: Downward Drop Slash 』
[...!]
Saykeraborne gulped as he began to feel the power collecting around the weapon above Philip
『 Perfect Recoiless Technique: Twin Blades Wave 』
Just then, Saykeraborne's natural violet forcefield suddenly formed around him. The shield activated on its own after detecting that Philip is a threat to Saykeraborne's life
[Ha ha... I can't remember when was the last time this wretched forcefield manfiested on its own... I hope you can penetrate through this...]
『 Mana Actualization: Disable Draconic Forcefield 』
[...]
At this point, Saykeraborne's natural forcefield disappeared. Philip then slowly swung the Twin Blade downwards and it created afterimages. The universe screamed while time and space was torn apart
[KUHAHAHAT!!!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!!]
Saykeraborne became ecstatic after seeing the power within a fraction if a second
[I'll remember this in my next life Philip!!! I show my utmost gratitude and I hope you'll be fruitful in your endeavors!]
The Twin Blade has almost reach halfway and the dimension started to warp
[I'm glad! I deeply and utterly apologize, Sai! I also apologize to all beings who have perished and to all wo have suffered with this wretched Plane of Genocism!]
Devolved Sai then suddenly came and jumped towards Saykeraborne as her appearance seemed to have shift between her old and former self. This might be the cause of Philip's slash
[This universe is already nothing! I'm glad I could be free with you, Sai!]
Saykeraborne shamelessly expressed all of his emotions as tears splashed on his cheeks as it got also blasted by the force from Philip's Twin Blade
[Farewell...]
Saykeraborne bid his final words as he closed his eyes and his scales began to disintegrate, exposing his skin, muscles, then bones
A giant slash separated his body into half and disintegrated it into atoms. The atoms exploded that were equivalent to hypernovas. Devolved Sai was also obliterated and the Plane of Genocism collapsed. The Blood Moon already disappeared and the entire universe was split apart
The dimension behind Philip was warped and it was beyond repair. The time and space in front of him was destroyed into oblivion, removing any matter left behind
Philip was then left behind in the vast chaotic emptiness of dark space