Worshipper Arc: Chapter 16. Valoran meets annihilation.
Valoran and the others turn around to see a female dressed in black clothing (a black dress) with black hair and red eyes.
She stands 16 feet (5 metres) away from Valoran and the others.
She slowly walks toward the group, with each step she takes the grass and flowers around her begin to die… "Which one of you broke my seal I wonder?"
The others slowly take steps backwards, frightened by the appearance and power she already demonstrates.
Valoran is the only one not moving a single inch.
"Who is that scary woman?" The elvish female adventurer asks in fear.
The others don't say anything out of confusion and shock.
The woman approaches closer and closer at a slow pace creating more fear with each step she takes.
Aleister feels a sense of responsibility as the leader of the party steps forward to strike a conversation with her.
"That's close enough!" Aleister yells at the woman.
The woman now stands a few feet away.
Valoran and Aleister face the woman off.
The elegant woman has one goal in mind at this current point.
"Who broke my spell?" She asks, smiling.
Neither Valoran or Aleister answer her…
"Hmm I see…if you won't answer me then perhaps this will give me the answer." The woman says, pointing her finger toward the group in the background.
The woman shoots a powerful blast of magical energy in the form of a red beam toward the group.
"NOOOOOO!!!" Aleister yells looking toward the group.
The group is preparing for the impact. The three young adventurers and Tiara closed their eyes and tilted their heads away from the direction of the red beam.
The adventurers from Aleister's party stand in front of the others as a shield to protect the four behind them.
"Don't worry we will protect you." Egor says with a reassuring face and smile.
The beam is about to hit the group when… a dome formed magical barrier is cast that easily protects the group.
Valoran without taking his eyes off the mysterious woman cast a barrier strong enough to protect them all from this deadly attack which gave the woman the answer that she desired.
The woman now fully pays her attention toward Valoran.
Her eyes are fixated on him alone.
"I see now… so it must have been you who broke my spell which kept Ava in prison for the last 4000 years. How interesting ." She says amused.
Valoran, wanting to ensure Aleister's safety moves his head a little to the right to face Aleister who stood on his right side.
"Aleister." Valoran calls with a serious tone.
Aleister realising just how serious Valoran is faces him with great concern and worry.
"Please head for the barrier. You will be safe there along with the rest. I will take her." Valoran instructs.
Aleister realising that him being there he could potentially distract Valoran understands the situation and leaves.
"I understand. I will leave her to you but…promise me you will come back" Aleister asks.
"I will," Valoran replies with a smile.
Aleister with haste heads for the group which is protected by the barrier Valoran cast.
Aleister is able to enter the barrier due to Valoran allowing it.
Everyone inside the barrier is asking Aleister questions filled with worry and curiosity.
"Who was that woman?" Sage questions.
"I'm not sure." Aleister replies in a state of confusion.
"You left Valoran on his own?" Cera asks in disbelief.
"I had no choice… if I was there I would most likely be in his way." Aleister replies with regret.
"If there is one thing I learned about that boy…it is that he is capable of taking care of himself and he is a wise individual just like his mentor." Egor says reassuring the group.
"I hope he will be okay." Tiara shares with worry.
"He will be." Egor reassures.
"Let's believe in him." Alesia voices to the group.
Valoran now faces the mysterious woman by herself.
"Now that we are all alone. What do you want from me?" Valoran gets straight to the point.
"Hmmm…I see you don't like pointless chatter. I like that." The woman says.
"May I ask for your name?" The woman asks with her charm.
"Ladies first." Valoran replies.
"Hahaha what a gentleman." The woman replies with amusement.
"Fine. My name is Aldia, goddess of annihilation." She introduces herself.
Valoran then also introduces himself.
"My name is Valoran Silver. I am just a student at Halivaara magic academy."
"Valoran Silver. I will remember that name." Aldia states.
"Now. What is it you want from me?" Valoran once again questions.
"I want to ask you one question." Aldia replies.
Valoran is now curious to what Aldia has to ask.
"What is your question?" Valoran questions.
"There have been recent Gods slaying…two as a matter of fact. What is it you perhaps?" Aldia asks with curiosity.
Valoran who is showing no reaction in order to not give himself away.
"Me?... Killing Gods?...How absurd." Valoran replies.
Aldia who is still holding on to her theory that Valoran might be the one who killed two Gods begins to speak again.
"I have my reasons to suspect you, Valoran." Aldia replies.
"Please enlighten me." Valoran replies.
"Throughout every universe, multiverse…across all of existence there are very few beings capable of even scratching a God. Titans were the last enemies capable of that feat but have been near extinct for millennia. Now…after all this time two Gods have been killed. When I heard about this I kept my eyes open across existence to perhaps get clues as to who did it. Then…my spell which sealed Ava, a servant of the Magic King which only exists here in this nexus point was destroyed, made me realise that the person who could break my spell could perhaps kill Gods." Aldia explains deeply.
"Your theory makes sense. So what if I am the one who killed those Gods?" Valoran questions.
"If you are in fact who killed Hilliam and Raizel I have interesting information for you… but first…" Aldia says
Aldia then snaps her fingers which instantly transports Valoran and Aldia to a plane far away from Valoran's home.
Valoran is maintaining his composure.
"The fact that you do not show any reaction indicates that this is not the first time being in a plane transcending dimensionality." Aldia notices.
Valoran once again shows no reaction to not give Aldia any information.
"Why did you bring us here in this plane?" Valoran questions.
"I believe here we can talk undisturbed." Aldia says amused.
"What makes you think that I need to give you answers in the first place? What makes you think that I want any information that you might have?" Valoran questions.
"You're not as kind as I originally thought, Valoran Silver." Aldia replies still amused and giggling.
"If you decide to leave, be my guest. Just know that I will be telling King Daimos everything I have obtained thus far, which is a shame since I despise the God King." Aldia replies.
Valoran is slightly shocked to hear that a God despises her King.
"Why should you have any reason to despise your own King?" Valoran asks with curiosity.
"He's a cruel tyrant whose only passion is concur. I as one of the high Gods watched for countless aeons how he enslaved innocent beings across existence. I even watched him kill the Magic King 4000 years ago." Aldia mentions.
This once again slightly shocks Valoran, hearing that she saw the death of the Magic King by King Daimos herself Valoran gives her a chance and hears her out.
"Let's say I killed Hilliam and Raizel…what is it you want from me?" Valoran questions.
"I want you to kill Daimos in order to be his successor and rule the divine realm." Aldia reveals.
Valoran somewhat expected this answer as Gods are known to be greedy for power, being the king of Gods is the highest honour for a God.
"You wish to rule as the new God King. Even if I had enough power to kill the King of Gods. Why should you be the one to succeed him?
Aldia of course answers Valoran's question with haste and amusement.
"I am a high God, only thirteen of them exist and are the second highest rank a God can obtain after the King. Among us thirteen I am the oldest and most powerful, said so by Daimos himself. I would be the next ruler should he perish" Aldia explains.
Valoran strokes his chin and begins to think.
"Hmm…then why should I destroy one ruler just for him to be replaced with another.?" Valoran questions.
"My boy…I am not like most Gods. I don't abuse myself by ruling with an iron fist, despite me being a God of annihilation I actually enjoy life and don't wish to destroy or see it in despair which is the case with Daimos tyranny." Aldia says with amusement.
Valoran, still doubtful, asks another question.
"Tell me Aldia. What information could you share with me?" Valoran asks with curiosity.
Aldia, who is even more amused now that she has Valoran's curiosity piqued, begins to lay out the information she can share.
"You see with my rank I am able to gain plans of Daimos and the other Gods, share their plans with you, I am able to inform you what the Worshippers are up to and how to hide your identity from Daimos and the other Gods until the time is right." Aldia shares.
Valoran who could use that information does seem interested.
"Alright Aldia, I don't sense any lies from you and betrayal toward me. Although I don't fully trust you as of yet…I will work with you and help you to become the next ruler of Gods." Valoran agrees.
Aldia is pleased to hear that.
"Than-" Aldia is interrupted
Valoran interrupts her.
"But should you betray me…It will be your End!" Valoran looks at her with a serious expression to show his seriousness. …