EARTH 2048, AMAZON RAINFOREST
In this vast forest, the eve of several thousands of years, a terrible event occurred.
Tens of kilometers of forest trembled in tandem.
The ground was cracked in different places, sometimes creating cracks a few kilometers long.
The trees fall and crash like vulgar sticks, the ground was strewn with blood in various places giving a macabre aspect to the scene.
Most remarkable is the new appearance of the forest.
Tracing a path, dozens of deformation could be seen.
The ground was flattened in places making the path look like a long plain divided by huge craters.
Several of these craters were very similar, but one stood out in particular.
It is dozens of times bigger and deeper than all the other craters. Its shape was also very singular and it presented more irregularities.
But they all share one thing in common, on the ground it will be impossible to determine their shape.
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_ Despite military interventions and all other means of stopping it..... even nuclear power, the giant remains insensitive and this has been going on for two days. We estimate the death toll at over 100,000. And the cost of the damage to more than two hundred billion dollars. We are currently in Washington where we can see the giant approaching.
The reporter who was speaking just now is James Goldberg. He was the star reporter for BBS.
Since the beginning of the events about five days ago, it eclipses all other news. All the major chains in the world have sent their teams. The audiences have repeatedly exploded. Every moment was transcribed on the screen and followed by millions of people.
James, had a muscular build, he was blond and wore a midnight blue suit that framed him perfectly. He would have looked very handsome if his face wasn't contorted with fear and frustration.
He was in a helicopter about six hundred meters from the giant. But did not feel less reassured.
The giant had a silhouette reminiscent of a human. But apart from that he was completely different. Its size could only be described as: unimaginable. It exceeds three thousand meters in height. His skin was dirty white. At the level of its head and its torso one could see two translucent spheres the size of a soccer stadium. To the disappointment of his head a luminous halo composed of two circles of different thicknesses.
Since his appearance he had never stopped his walk and had never started any form of communication.
Entire cities have been emptied to protect the population. But deaths remained inevitable.
After about ten minutes, the giant stopped its fatal march. It was right in the middle of town. Around him flew seven fighter planes. The latest model from the USA disclose shortly after the first appearance of the giant. Their strike force simply leaves the rest of the world speechless.
But even with that, nothing could stop this giant.
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Farther up from the sky, a group of people watched the scene with expressionless faces.
They were all levitating in the air, and all wearing impeccable costumes.
They would have thought they were all rich children if it weren't for the fact that they were hundreds of meters above the ground.
Each of them was incredibly beautiful. The group consisted of seven people. Of which only two were women. They were all of different nationalities in appearance.
At the front of the group was a man with very neat, deep black hair. His brown eyes and ebony skin. He was incredibly handsome and didn't look much older than his thirties. He was no other Enmoutef the immortal.
Enmoutef's POV
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As indicated by the memories, *he* woke up.
_Haaa....
I knew it was only the beginning and that for more than five thousand years we have been preparing for this moment. But it's still very frustrating.
Lost in thought I heard someone call me from behind. I turned to see my companions. They also had a solemn expression on their faces.
They were the other chosen lords, and my only true friends.
_ Emn, so you mean they want us to face this thing??
The one who spoke was Arthurus DRAGPHILD, a white, muscular, blond-haired man with blue eyes and a square chin. Be the living stereotype of the perfect man. He is also the first of the chosen ones that I had met.
_ No, we are purely no size. What we have to do will be communicated to us in a very short time. You noticed that too, right?
I say closing my eyes and focusing on my other senses.
Although expected, not all had received the same gifts from the lords. I had received brides from the future. Arthurus had given him an extreme affinity with lightning. But we had all undergone a hardening of the body which made us more reef at the origin.
_ Yes, if it is the original current thickness present in the air you are talking about
Ying Hua replied, she was a beautiful woman whose figure was that of an hourglass. That hair came down to those shoulders and was so deep black it looked like blue. Her skin was like polished jade. She was simply irresistible in her black two-piece suit.
She had received an extreme affinity with plants.
_ That's exactly what I'm talking about. Now that parasite is awake. Humanity can finally evolve.
I answered with my eyes still closed
_ This will only be possible if they manage to survive.
Vivek Kraal replied from behind the group.
He had a look of disgust on his face as he said those words.
Vivek was a beautiful man with swarthy skin, his hair was long and black, he wore glasses which showed me his light green eyes. His gaze was intelligent and he demonstrated it with these gestures.
It was by far the closest to me, in terms of power in the group. He possessed an uncanny ability to mold the shape of anything around him within a five meter area. It was terrifying.
Turning my gaze to him, I sighed internally. We had not emerged unscathed from our long lifespan. He was undoubtedly the most touched of all of us.
He had seen his parents, his children, his whole family die slowly before his eyes. While he didn't even take a ride.
He tried everything to extend their lifespan, but he was no lord. Before the arrival of the lords he believed himself to be an extraordinary genius. He was proud of it, but his impotence in this case changed him radically. He no longer considers himself a human and despises the powerlessness of humans.
Fortunately the lords did an excellent job because he never deviated from his mission.
_ That's why we are here. Don't you think?
Without answering me he turned around.
It was at this moment that I felt a vibration deep within me. I couldn't locate the area but I felt it very distinctly.
The air around us vibrated for a moment. Then I turned my attention to the colossus in the distance.
After five more vibrations, a strange semi-translucent screen appeared in front of me. It jammed intermittently but remained stable enough for me to read the content.
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Name: Enmoutef
Level: ##estimate
Class :??????
* ???? : Insight into the future thanks to the contract with ???????. (5768/6000)
* Body of ????? : Increases affinity with all elements.
* Fragment ????? : Allows a better understanding of basic origin topics.
Title: The Chosen One
* You will not die when your life is at minimum.(1/1)
* Easily recognized.
Origin: ####estimate
Strength: ####estimate
Agility:####estimate
Self-control: B+
Indomitable: C+
Dignity: B
Stat Points: 0
* Constraint : ?????????????????????????????????????????????
<<< Attention important message >>>
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Seeing this in front of me I knew it had started. A smile crept onto my face. I turned to see the expressions of the others. They stared fixedly in front of them.
_ Now that the original density is at an acceptable level. Humanity will finally be able to benefit from all the marvels offered by the origin.
_ So everyone on earth sees the same thing we see now?
Arthurus asked.. the doubt could be seen on his face.
_ Of course.
Vivek replied, repositioning his glasses. He paused before continuing.
_ There will be delays but before tomorrow everyone will have the same screen in front of them. Not true ?
Vivek asked looking at me. Which I confirmed with a nod.
_ The information will be the same but only the appearance will be different. It is according to the preferences of each that the screen will manifest.
Turning my attention back to them, my eyes still warm and I continued.
_ Now it's time to start. Click on the message and read its contents.
After my words everyone focused on the screen in front of them, myself included.
I then accepted the message and went through its contents.
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☆☆ Exclusive Event☆☆
- Awakening of chromos -
Difficulty: S
A member of the super titan race has just awakened from a long slumber on your planet. You human must defend your civilization.
Goals :
_ survive: not fulfilled (-1h/60ans)
_ save humans: 255684/?????
_ save human history: 27%
_ save endemic species: 76%
Awards:
Title: Pioneer, Survivor, Selfless, Ruthless.
90 skill points, 50 level, first temper, skills (A....F), choice of a new class.
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As indicated in my memories, we were in deep shit.
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POV Chromos
******
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☆☆ Exclusive Event☆☆
- Fall of Humanity -
Difficulty: F
The humanity you once knew is no longer the same. They have made tremendous progress and can pose a threat to you.
Objective :
_Destroy the human race: not filled
_kill humans: 364675/??????
_ succeed in your development: not filled in
_ base of the new gods: not filled in
Awards:
Title: calamity, special??????
1 skill points.
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What was this nonsense? I wondered.
Since I woke up, this planet had not changed badly. Humans have learned a few things but say to the point of causing me a problem?.....
What I was reading was to me in a trance.
Since its appearance my head was flooded with questions.
I was wondering what was this screen in front of me? How do humans know me? Is this one of their ploys to destabilize me? I tried at best to analyze their technology but nothing very appealing except their flying object.
I was asking myself a lot of questions but the one that bothered me the most was how could humans have created this painting with the origin that was left to them?
In addition, its operation seemed quite complex.
Clearing my mind, I figured I'd find out soon enough.
I must imperatively close this planet to silence them calmly.
But first I will make them pay for this affront. They dared to designate themselves as a possible threat to me.
It was unforgivable. I will show them the true meaning of the words super titan.
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James POV
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I didn't understand what was happening to me. For a moment I felt my chest burn. Then this screen came out of nowhere. Also, I was not the only one in this situation.
All the people in the helicopter say they see it at home too. But obviously they can't see other people's screens.
I also made phone calls and this happens all over the world. These strange screens show different information for each, but one thing remains the same.
The supposedly important message. And precisely he was because he gave us information about the giant.
He called it chromos of the super titan race.
It was a bit ridiculous because strangely, he had the same name as a god from the myths that I know.
But still, this is an important subject because according to the message, he will attack us soon. This simple fact already makes me regret my visit.
A growl snapped me out of my thoughts. Directing my gaze to the giant where the rumble was coming from, my body froze for a moment. A fear that I had never felt invaded my whole being. My body was shaking uncontrollably.
I had a very bad premonition. I wanted to get out of here as soon as possible.
_ Pil...pilot!! Let's get out of here fast fast!!
I say, turning to our pilot and jostling him to make him go faster.
"James calm down. Breathe... And tell us what's up.
It was Henry my cameraman.
"I don't want to calm down! All I know is to go fast!!
Finally noticing the strange looks I was getting from all the characters present. I took a deep breath.
_ I am sorry. I'm a little tense.
_ That you can say....ha hahahaha
After Henry's words, the tune relaxed a bit more.
But I still felt... Difficult to explain this discomfort.
After half an hour of flying over and taking. We finally got back down.
At the southern end of town, there was a huge domed building that currently served as our shelter. It could hold over a hundred thousand people and there were nine more in the city.
As the giant followed a straight line without ever deviating, this allowed the authorities to better manage the evacuations.
This shelter was more than 30km from the giant, in addition he had exceeded it. It was the safest place in town.
But I had already planned to go even further if possible.
I was currently in front of our valve where a screen broadcast the images of another team. I don't know, but this discomfort was getting stronger and stronger.
The ground shook for a moment, almost knocking me over. I knew it was not good news... I knew it.
Getting up, my gaze went to the screen in front of me. It did not show the arm of the giant which was raised upwards.
_ We are currently a hundred meters from the creature. She who had remained calm for more than two hours finally made a move. Thanks to our high-precision cameras, you won't miss a beat.
The on-screen reporter spoke pointing to the giant. My eyes were blank, all my attention was on the reporter.
I had only just noticed him, but normally I shouldn't understand what he was saying. Everything on the screen was in Japanese. But I understood everything.
I turned to Henry, who was sitting on a bench nearby, checking equipment. I asked him
_hee Henry... What language does the on-screen reporter speak.
Without paying attention to me, he answered
_ Stop overworking yourself on these things. It's Japanese he speaks, just reads the subtitles.
With my eyes wide open, I wanted to tell him to stop puffing me up with his jokes. When suddenly something caught my attention.
On the screen, above a finger of the giant floated a strange sphere.
I had to agree with the reporter, their image was very well detailed you could see all the features of the sphere.
It had a diameter of about ten meters. She was black but emitted a halo of light around her. It was like flames.
Then I heard words that made my blood run cold. It was like a mournful growl but I heard all the words very clearly
_Insect, open your eyes and contemplate the beginning of your end and...the beginning of the era of the new gods.
I couldn't move, my gaze was focused on the black sphere which fell quietly to the ground. The camera followed her as she fell.
With each passing second my heartbeat accelerated, I wanted to take my legs and run away as far as possible. But I was petrified.
The sphere stopped at the feet of the giant, one meter from the ground. Then a dull noise was heard. Even from here you could hear it and it was unbearable. Then there was a flash in the distance. It was so bright you would think a second sun had just appeared.
Behind me the screen went out after terrible cries of agony. But my gaze remained fixed in the distance where a huge reddish dome was arriving at an incredible speed.
_ Me chromos father of the new gods.
Hearing these words, I felt nothing but fear. I desperately tried to move my muscles but nothing. The heat was rising very quickly.
The sky was devoid of clouds and was dyed orange.
The dome was only a few meters from me. I felt my skin melt in the heat. The pain was unimaginable. Blisters appeared all over my skin. I
I couldn't feel my lips or the tips of my fingers anymore. The ground was bright red, my feet were moving, it was excruciating.
All I wanted was to die faster so it would stop. My eyes finally fell on the screen in front of me, where a translucent screen rested. Reading, to seek some hope for my torment.
I saw it, my eyes were bulging. Right now I only felt regret.
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Name: James Goldberg
Level 1
Class: haruspice
* Possesses great insight, which in case of extreme danger to his life, he will sense it long before the advent.
Title: Lucky
* You have an extremely rare gift even on a galactic scale.
* Easily recognized.
Origin: 20/20
Strength: 40
Agility: 31
Beauty: 50
Stat Points: 0
* Constraint: never ignore a premonition.
<<< Attention important message >>>
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If I had only seen him earlier.
Those were my last words before losing consciousness.
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Once the smoke and debris dispersed, a huge translucent green spherical mass could be seen moving across the sky.
Under the bright orange sky, the sphere landed and then shattered into thousands of particles revealing seven people inside. They were handsome and very well dressed. In their center a beautiful woman had her hands raised, gradually lowering them the green particles disappeared.
She had long black hair that came down to her hips. Her figure was slender. His skin was copper-colored. Her very pronounced chest and hips. His eyes were piercing like those of an eagle. Her face was incredibly beautiful.
It was Tshituka N'gu, one of the chosen ones. She was from black Africa and was the second member to join Enmoutef first.
With Enmoutef at their head, the group advanced deeper on this desolate land as far as the eye could see.
_ Hard to believe it was a city a few moments ago.
Looking at Vivek who had just uttered these words, out of the corner of his eye, Enmoutef said
_ As you can see, we are not big. We're just going to accomplish our mission. And it's not to confront this parasite.
_ haaa, help me, please help me
Slamming his head violently in the direction of the cry, Enmoutef disappeared and reappeared ten meters away. He was in front of a collapsed wall. Swinging his hand upwards the wall heaved.
Beneath the wall was a middle-aged man reaching out. Enmoutef's eyes shone for a moment as he examined the person.
Noticing those legs covered in blood, he smiled and held out his hand.
_ Take my hand everything is fine now.
The Enmoutef smile was radiant.
The man took her hand. In front of these bulging eyes, Enmoutef put his hand on these feet which shone with a green light.
After a while, he could feel his legs again. He had tears in his eyes.
Wiping away his tears, the man was manifesting happy but he was suppressing it and had a serious look on his face.
Looking into the eyes of Enmoutef, who was still smiling at him, knelt down and said:
"I know you don't know me...
Biting his lip until he bled he continued
_ My name is Michel Parker, and it is known that I ask a lot of you but I had come to find my wife and my children who is further away. Please help me find them...
_ Shit!
Before he finished his request, Michel was stopped by Enmoutef.
Raising his head to see where the problem was, Michel was surprised to see Enmoutef staring at him with a face contorted in disgust.
Surprised by the change, Michel wanted to ask where he had made a mistake. When suddenly he felt his breath catch. Breastfeeding as best he could, he tried in vain to get air into his lungs.
After a few seconds, his vision began to blur. Casting a last look at Enmoutef in front of him, he wanted to ask why? But he couldn't. On the contrary, he heard Enmoutef's last words before he died.
_ It was not him .... it was not him! I thought we were lucky to find it so quickly...
Rising and trampling the body in front of him with his leg, He continued
_ Shit ! Shit ! Why weren't you him? Why ? Answer me !!....
After turning the body in front of him into a bloody mass, he readjusted his hair and turned back to his group.
_ It was not in my memories ... I really thought it was the other. Sigh...I hate to waste my energy but the visions of the lords are absolute. If he wasn't in it.
Her head leans to the side, her eyes much colder.
_ So his destiny is to die.
All of the band members never moved a single finger throughout. At the limit some we look away.
_ (sigh), Come on, let's go back. We must find him...no we will find him such is the will of the lords, our destiny and his.
After the last words of Enmoutef the group started to move again, they plunged deeper into these lands blackened by the explosion.
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All over the world the stations and live broadcasts of the event ceased broadcasting.
A day later the world was in shock. The first satellite images of the disaster site had just been released.
Instead of Washington, there was only a huge red crater more than one hundred and fifty kilometers in area.
The race for human survival had just begun.
Here's another freshly laid chap. ◉‿◉