Auris wears a twisted smile, softly whispers. "Calista, soon you will cry and beg before me,"
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Solaries speaks in a serious tone, "Father, at the banquet, I overheard some clan members talking about the dimensional channel opening tonight."
Raven abruptly stops laughing.
Solaries continues, "Father, you mentioned you would tell us about the dimensional channel when the time comes. Is it now?"
Raven, noticing the anxiety in Solaries' eyes, sighs and remarks, "Why do people have to discuss such important matters in a place like that?"
He sits on his chair and turns it towards the window, fixing his gaze on the clouds outside.
Raven begins, "Dimensional channels... Their origins are unknown, but they provide us with a connection to another realm called Nirvana. These channels only open once every thousand years, visible for a single night. If left unmarked, they vanish the following night. Our ancestors were fortunate enough to discover one of these channels and find their way to the realm of Nirvana. Throughout thousands of years, we have only managed to discover five of these channels. Two are under our ownership, one is in Superbia, and the other two are under NIGHTNOVA."
Solaries and Auris listen attentively. Auris asks, "Father, what do you mean by marking?"
Raven explains the concept of marking the dimensional channels, his tone filled with authority. "The first person from a clan to enter a channel becomes its owner, recognized and acknowledged by the channel itself..."
Auris ponders, "So, it's a first-come, first-serve basis."
Raven turns his chair back towards them and confirms, "Yes, you could say that. Tonight marks the completion of a thousand years, and the dimensional channel is going to open after midnight. However, nobody knows where it will appear. Each clan will send all its members to try and mark it with their clan name. It will be a battle among all the clans."
Solaries eagerly asks, "Father, what do these dimensional channels look like? Do they resemble black holes that blink with red light?"
Raven responds, "They do have a similar appearance, but before being marked, they emit a blue light."
Solaries nods in understanding. He turns to Auris and noded him, Auris understood his brother intertions and noded respectively, both of them bow solemnly towards their father. In unison, they assure him, "Don't worry, Father. We will surely emerge victorious in this battle."
Raven, in an authoritative tone, replies, "Go, both of you, and win for the glory of our clan."
Solaries and Auris respond, "Yes, Father," and both leave the room.
Raven concludes his conversation with Solaries and Auris, his gaze shifting to Sinistra, who is crushing the remnants of a broken flower vase beneath her foot. The abrupt change in atmosphere catches his attention, and he inquires, "My dear daughter, what are you doing?"
Sinistra's tone grows darker as she replies, "I am merely observing, Father, the other choices that this flower and vase possess, other than being trampled under my foot."
Raven doesn't fully comprehend the meaning behind her words and silently turns his gaze back to the window.
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[solaries room]
Solaries preparing himself in his room, Solaries room was that exudes enchanting elegance. It reveals two connected halls that beautifully complement each other in their stylish designs. The first hall is decorated in a simple and pristine white, creating a calm and minimalistic atmosphere. In contrast, the second hall embraces a luxurious and regal feel, with deep burgundy walls adorned with intricate gold decorations. Within this captivating space, there is a serene room that offers comfort and solace. It showcases a one-of-a-kind painting that captures the beauty of the celestial world, with swirling shades of blue and purple, inviting contemplation and wonder.
A knock resounds on Solaries' door. He calls out, "Who is it?"
voice comes from the other side, "Brother, it's me, Auris."
Solaries gestures for him to enter, and as Auris steps inside, Solaries asks, "Have you prepared your things?"
Auris nods anxiously, his voice filled with ammusement, "Brother, about the battle, the NIGHTNOVA clan will also be participating."
Solaries instantly understands Auris' unspoken question and replies firmly, "No."
Auries, filled with curiosity, raises an eyebrow. "Brother, why? I thought dimensional channels held significant influence over all clans."
Solaries pauses for a moment, his expression grave. "The NIGHTNOVA clan made a declaration after marking the last dimensional channel. They decided to separate themselves from the battle."
Solaries places his hand on Auris' head, his gaze serious and unwavering. "Auris, stop thinking about that girl. She is already engaged and will soon be married. If you do anything to her, the NIGHTNOVA clan will be enraged. Do you want to suffer the consequences of provoking them?"
Fear evident in his voice, Auris assures, "Brother, don't worry. I will not cross my boundaries."
Solaries fixes his eyes on him and warns, "You better remember your words." He removes his hand from Auries' head and returns to preparing his belongings.
Auris gathers the courage to speak again. "Brother, you mentioned that we should not confront them, but the last time I saw the head of the NIGHTNOVA clan with father, he displayed great respect towards him. After all, we hold a higher status than them."
Solaries continues packing his bag while explaining, "It's true that we have a higher status, but their status and strength are not to be underestimated. In the present time, it is wise to avoid unnecessary battles." He fixes his gaze on Auris. "Do you understand? I don't want to get involved in pointless troubles."
Auris, now even more apprehensive, replies in a fearful tone, "Yes, brother."
Auris reflects to himself, "Brother can be just as intimidating as Father when he's in a bad mood."
Suddenly, the ground begins to tremble, shaking the room, a sense of urgency filled the air.
Solaries, his voice carrying a serious tone, declared, "It's open. Midnight has passed. Auris, let's go."
Auris, filled with confidence, responded, "Yes, brother."
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Nightnova clan mansion
In the study room, Remus and his daughter Calista are absorb in examining documents. Suddenly, the room begins to tremble, Calista, in a worried tone, exclaimed "What's happening?"
Remus, his tone serious, shifts his gaze towards the window. "The time has come. There will be a major battle tonight."
Meanwhile, in Regis' room, he lies peacefully on his bed, sound asleep. As the land starts to tremble, Suddenly, Regis opened his eyes. His eyes glowed blue, and his hair shimmered with a dark blue aura. He rises from his bed and gazes toward the windows. The windows swing open, and in an instant, he was standing on the edge, three stories above the ground. His eyes continue to emanate the blue glow as his gaze falls upon the trees below. With a single step forward, he gracefully descends, surrounded by a shimmering blue aura, landing safely on the ground. Taking one determined step after another, He moves towards the mountain behind his mansion, leaving a trail of his blue aura behind him. Soon, he arrives at a dark cave. As his eyes return to normal and the aura fades from his hair, Regis snaps out of his daze, shocked. "Where am I? Wasn't I asleep in my room?"
Confused, he looks around, attempting to make sense of his situation. Regis gazes at the flickering lights emanating from the dark cave, "What is this light?" his curiosity piqued.
Uncertainty clouds his mind as he debates whether to investigate. With a mix of fear and fascination, he decides to venture deeper. "Ah, whatever. Let's see what happens." He takes a hesitant step forward, entering the cave.
Within, he encounters a dark hole radiating a continuous blue light. "What is this?" he wonders, placing a hand on his head. "Should I proceed further?" After observing for a moment, he declares, "Let's just go in."
Regis hesitantly extends his hand into the hole, closing his eyes. After a while, realizing nothing surprising has occurred, he decides to enter fully.
Upon opening his eyes within the hole, he is astounded by what he sees—a breathtaking blue sky filled with singing birds, vibrant green fields stretching as far as the eye can see, and colorful flowers adorning the landscape. This place, brimming with boundless life energy, is a stark contrast to his own surroundings, resembling a paradise. Overwhelmed by the magnificent scenery, he murmurs, "It's just like the painting."
[Flashback begins]
In a grand hall, a young Regis marvels at a painting bursting with a myriad of colors. He joyfully exclaims, "Father, this place is so beautiful! Where is it? I want to go there too!" His father responds, "Son, that place is far away, and you can't go there just yet. When you're older, I will take you to see it." Regis, filled with anticipation, exclaims, "Okay, Father! I can't wait to grow up and visit."
[Flashback ends]
Filled with joy, Regis exclaims, "Father, this place is even more beautiful than the one in the painting!" Overwhelmed with happiness, he begins to run, exploring the fields, reveling in the stunning scenery and listening to the melodious bird songs.
Suddenly, his joyful moment is shattered by a demanding voice, "Who are you? Are you alone?"
Regis turns his head to behold a captivating sight—a young man of remarkable features. With a cold countenance and a tone that exudes authority, his striking pure crimson eyes lock onto Regis. His long hair, shimmering in a white and silver hue, carries a scarlet streak, adding to his aura of elegance and power. Clad in noble attire adorned with a combination of white and red, he stands as a figure of distinction and refinement.