( Days before the 'God Hunter Tournament'. )
[ Location: Realm of Sanctuary ]
[ Kent Family's New Residence, Underground Basement. ]
" So you made this for grandmother? " Ragna asks Zack as he reviews Zack's work over his family residence.
" I humbly made this for Rory, Ragna. " Zack says as he gazes his eyes upon Ragna.
" Is the 'eye' still wounded? " Zack asks Ragna immediately realizing the thing he wants to mention.
" The 'Twelve Eye of Time' needs more time, an ironic state if you ask me. " Ragna replied calmly.
" Has this happened before, Zadkiel 'Seraphim'? " Ragna asks Zack, mentioning his real name while gazing at him in such a serious sight.
" I know you're one of the eye's Previous Users..., before Carla used and returned this to the 'Titan's Graves'*? " Ragna remembers while his appearance suddenly shifts to Ragna Twelve, meaning that he's currently the one in charge of the body.
" Do you have to change your appearance? " Zack asks Ragna.
" Despite all of your existences from the different timelines, you are all the same you know. "
" But still, I understand why you of all Ragnas should be the one confronting me about this, Ragna Twelve. "
" Ragna Orion 'Mamoru' Kent. "
" Skip the pleasantries and answer me, Zack... " Twelve replied harshly.
" Why did you give this eye to Carla back in the 12th Timeline...? "
" Was it really for her... or...? "
" You know the answer, Twelve... " Zack calmly replied.
" It is the same way in each Timeline, I always guard your Grandma Rory, no matter how different her iteration is in each Reboot. "
" For it is the Creator's Will... "
" And you, Ragna Kent... "
" Will always be part of it... "
...
( Back to the present. )
" Why I'm thinking nonsense...? " Zack asks himself, as he battles the incoming attackers using his Archangel form.
[ Divine Name: Zadkiel 'Seraphim' ]
[ Title: Seraphim. ]
[ Rank: Archangel ]
With his 'Golden Halo' and his 'Six Seraphim Wings', Zadkiel defends the Kent Family House with Divine Radiance, using many of his Divine Skills to steer clear of his enemies.
[ Rings of Radiance ]
[ Zadkiel releases 3 circling ring barriers from his Divine Light, automatically slicing every enemy's close range. ]
[ Violet Flame ]
[ Like Auriel 'Seraphim's [Purifying Light], the Violet Flame burns those who were deemed evil. ]
[ This is a weaker version of [Purifying Light]. ]
[ Merciless Aura ]
[ Using his Divine Pressure Aura, Zadkiel uses it to stun weaker enemies with fear to keep them at bay while he deals with the stronger ones. ]
With these skills, he already dealt with thousands of enemies that were already dangerous for him to handle. Using this, he managed to keep the invading enemies at bay as he expanded the range of his [Ring of Radiance], expanding its range, turning into a huge barrier that protects the entire complex.
[ Ring of Radiance, Expansion ]
[ With this, the [Ring of Radiance] protects an entire designated area instead of Zadkiel's body. ]
" [Violet Flame] " After making sure the whole place is covered, Zadkiel decides to burn the area inside to taunt his enemies.
" To those who still want to enter, you are welcome to be purged by the Violet Flames. " Zadkiel announces, using it to see his enemy's behavior which he finds to be tame after he does that.
"( They're too calm, these guys... )" Zadkiel sees his enemies, some are Valkyries, some of the Jotuns of Asgard, some are the Warrior Nymphs, and the residents of Tartarus.
"( My [Violet Flame] may be burning a large area, but its damage is still lesser than sister Auriel's [Purifying Light]. )"
"( Even I'm not sure if the flames could burn them all, but... )"
"( Why are they so silent? )"
"( Why are they looking like a frozen statue, why- )" Zadkiel stops, suddenly realizing something as his instincts order him to strike what's behind him.
* CLANK. *
" Hehehe... " said the one Zadkiel attacked.
" Now do you get it, do you..., Zadkiel from the Seraphim Division? "
" The reason why these weaklings do not dare move even an inch..., is because I'm here... " said the person as the skies turned even darker and sparked lightning, the lightning's radiance showed Zadkiel who had just attacked.
" Zeus!? " Zadkiel was frightened, to see a Diviner Allfather stands before him. He was surprised at first but immediately realized the reason why.
" [Divine Authority: Divine Item Interference] "
" The very Authority you obtained after rebelling and ending your father, that's why you're here, isn't it? " Zadkiel asks Zeus which makes him smirk.
" It seems someone has been doing some history lessons. "
" As expected from the 'Angel of Visions and Guidance'..., the one who was given a witness to many things and..., manage it into the Akashic Records*. " Zeus praised Zadkiel, mentioning everything that he knew about the Archangel.
" But it seems, your sight now is dull..., for I recall many of the Diviners once feared you for your 'unnatural perception'. "
" Believing you could see many things, even the future..., something that makes me curious but never gets the chance to investigate since your disappearance... "
" However, after some serious investigation, I finally understand why you are feared... "
" To think you and my father are the same deal..., you- "
" I don't want more of your words, Zeus! " Zadkiel interrupts.
" Leave this place, or be purified by the 'Violet Flames'! " Zadkiel gives the ultimatum, but Zeus brushes it as he begins to release more power to his storm, slowly turning it into rain that vaporizes Zadkiel's flames.
" You're saying... " Zeus mocks Zadkiel, as Zadkiel decides to retract the expanded [Ring of Radiance] back into its usual state, making sure he uses and weaponizes the barrier to attack Zeus sharply.
" Hey, hey now... " Zeus chuckles.
" You're not the only one with f*king barriers... " Zeus says as lightning suddenly slams the [Ring of Radiance], attacking it.
[ Thunderbolt's Storm ]
[ Zeus' Barrier Skill, using his storm to summon thunderbolts that will protect him and attack his enemies as well. ]
With one strike, one of Zadkiel's rings is destroyed, startling Zadkiel as Zeus quickly grabs him and throws him into the ground, landing on top of him as Zeus stomps Zadkiel's body with his feet.
" No matter how high your rank is in the Angelus Ranks..., you are still no match for an Allfather... " Zeus smirks as lightning strikes in the background.
" But still, it seems you and your Angels can't fathom such a fact, didn't you? "
" Even your precious ally, the White Demon... " Zeus snarks as he presses his feet further.
" Oh yeah, Zadkiel..., I goddamn know who he is now! "
" You know the Oneiroi, the 'Overseer of Dreams'..., the Oneiroi helped me there, seeking answers before the White Demon costs me another part of my body. " Zeus says while pointing his wounded eye.
" How the f*k he was there, beats me? But still, despite the pain, I gained something that even the Demon overlooked. "
" The memory of those who knew him, the memory of his relatives that made me able to pin who he really was... "
" Even you... " Zeus smirks and chuckles over Zadkiel, as he is up in the air right now.
" As I know it, I plan the path further..., with the help of the other Rulers/Allfathers... "
" We used our Divine Might to tamper with the Earth's quantum particle, making him lost while having a field trip to this place. "
" Destroying what the Demon stored in this interesting realm while also taking those he held dear... "
" Like his Granddaughter, Carla. " Zeus suddenly says it, making Zadkiel frown as he looks at the Allfather's expression.
"( Wait, don't tell me... )"
"( Carla and Battle Maiden..., we're captured by 'him'!? )" Zadkiel asks himself while remembering some news he heard earlier about Carla's capture.
" No, that shouldn't be possible..., how did you know- "
" Carla was far too modest, Zadkiel... " Zeus replied.
" Even in Battle Maiden's body, her way of speaking was too revealing for her own sake, making it easy for me to identify her with my experience as her 'once' supervisor. "
" She is now in safe hands, but despite that..., I was actually getting started... "
" For my true price was actually the thing that should be part of your concern, Zadkiel... " Zeus grins which makes Zadkiel panic as he fires [Violet Flames] at Zeus's face, hoping it would hurt him.
But instead...
* Zeus stomps Zadkiel even further into the ground, the stomp is so hard that the two immediately land below the very ground they were before, landing in a place where two people Zadkiel tried to protect could be seen by Zeus. *
" Zack...! " Grandma Rory sees Zadkiel as soon as she sees him.
" Rory, get out of here! " Zadkiel tells her, but suddenly, the atmosphere changes. The one who stomps Zack can now be seen out of the smoke through Grandma Rory's eyes, giving her goosebumps as she holds little Raquel dear.
" It can't be... " Grandma Rory shivers and instantly gets a serious traumatic flashback.
" Hello there..., my dear 'Caroline'*. " Zeus greets Grandma Rory as soon as he shows her his face at that very time.
" We meet again... " Zeus smirks happily.
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Extra:
* 'Titan's Graves'.
Read Chapter 3: The Fall (2).
* Akashic Records.
First Mentioned in Chapter 1: The Reboot
* 'Caroline'.
One of Grandma Rory's call names is mentioned in Chapter 384: Some Past Before Part 5.