Every single corpse that was produced by the Dark Clown's attack leaked out evil energy.
Each evil energy from each corpse then condensed into new entities that all lined up and kneeled down before the Dark Clown.
The spectating alliance broke down in cold sweat as they watch the developments unfold.
They could not process what was happening from the moment the obelisk appeared.
The Dark Clown could only flash an evil smirk towards the alliance before swiping the air.
A massive spatial tear then immediately absorbed all his newly-gained troops as the Dark Clown disappeared altogether with the gate.
Silence and confusion descended the battlefield, and a few moments later, Lozzaro broke the silence by thanking the Elves and the Aegians.
The three exchanged chugs of alcohol as a celebratory gesture between their alliances.
In the future, when one of them needed help, one would immediately respond.
The only thing that they would regret today is that their fallen comrades would never be seen again by their families, some suffered damage that made their faces beyond recognition; even worse, some got their extremities torn off.
They made a simple ceremonial prayer to guide the departed and pay them respects.
[...]
Pant pant pant.
Veil sent Varun crashing down yet again, but her state is getting worse and worse the more they battle.
The corrosion of Spinefall is greatly affecting her focus and control of mana.
However, Varun suffered even greater damage, with his wings cut off, his aerial advantage is no more.
He could only deal with some of the shadow tentacles, so he was forced to run away.
As both entered their final stalemate, Veil tightly held her sword with two hands.
Third Divine Technique: Transcendental Severance!
Vuoooooommmmm! Swing!!! Crumble!
All the colors of the battlefield turned ash gray, lifeless and colorless atmosphere remained silent.
A gigantic sword phantom slowly descended from Veil's sword as its extension, spanning for over 50 meters.
Multiple spatial fluctuations vibrated in the air as a miniature black hole appeared around the sword light.
The whole Gaian city caved in and became a huge crater, not even a dust remained as the sword light slashed down Varun continuing down to the ground.
A full downward gigantic crescent sweeping motion of Veil seemingly cut off the whole mass of land in the Middle Realm.
Even the humans, Elves and Aegians paying respects inside Terra felt the mana fluctuations.
A slight earthquake could be felt. The commotion calmed down after a dozen minutes or so.
"…"
Veil's complexion is totally not good, any moment and she will suffer a mind down.
However, she bit her lower lip as she absorbed Varun's massive Dark Soul Fragment.
Vuooozzz!
Very thick strands of dark mana entered her left hand.
Badump! Badump! Badump!
Her heart trembled from the massive dark mana being absorbed by her shadow abilities.
Just as she was about to black out, a voice called out to her inside her mind, telling her to unseal the Spinefall.
She did not even bother checking where she heard the voice, she just summoned a tiny bit of pure mana before thrusting her finger towards the floating spear.
The moment the pure mana streak touched the chains on the spear, it greatly trembled as terrifying voice of the dead leaked out.
Woaaaaooo! Wuuuaaouuuaa! Kiieeeekkk!!
Countless souls in the form of miniature orbs flew out like a tsunami into the atmosphere.
As the final soul came out of the spear, a hand appeared from a black hole from the sky.
The hand then slightly squeezed as golden chains appeared from the palm and dragged the unsealed Legendary weapon towards it.
Vuoooom! Triiiing!
After a crisp sound of chain vibrated the air, the black hole gradually closed until the colors of the world returned.
Veil then looked for a nearby tree before finally blacking out and going to a deep sleep.
She snoozed soundly.
[...]
After back to back battles from both inside Terra and Middle Realm, peace finally returned.
Due to some unexpected interference such as the Dark Clown obliterating the entire Middle Realm army, the humans did not suffer mass extinction.
The Dark Clown's unexpected behavior could never be explained, even their goal is unclear.
Without any more inhabitants besides the monsters, one of the Gods, the Goddess of Creation named Tiaris, arrived on the Middle Realm.
She scanned the surroundings, then spread her mana on the entire space.
Cosmic Skill: Universal Detect!
She checked every corner of the Middle Realm, and among the millions of lifeforms present, only one is not a monster.
As no more leading race could administrate the Middle Realm, she could just let monsters cohabitate within the same space in the human world.
She raises her hands as she made a slow arching motion, condensed divine mana washed on the realm.
Cosmic Skill: Realm Amalgamation!
As she cancels out the divide erected by the Heroes during the Ancient War to separate the Middle Realm from the Terra, a supermassive land suddenly appeared above the human world.
The Middle Realm is now an area accessible for the Terra races again!
After bringing back the separated continent of Middle Realm, which she then named as Aeria, she informed every single entity with her universal voice.
["Denizens of Terra, I bring to you the floating land, Aeria. No more Otherworlders reside here anymore to disrupt your harmonious lives."]
["Make use of the monsters and resources birthed inside Aeria to grow stronger to protect your own lives, cities and the whole world…"]
Every single creature inside the Terra, even animals, heard the Goddess of Creation's will.
Her universal voice allowed different races to understand her language automatically as the words enter their minds.
When she finished her explanation, she slowly walked towards the sleeping human.
She held her hand over the head of the human and chanted a rapid verse.
Skill: Curing Mark!
The cursed mark left by both the Dark Clown and the corrosion by the Spinefall immediately dissipated.
Veil, feeling the soothing sensation, woke up from her 3-day slumber.
Aaaah.
She slightly groaned due to her physical pain after fighting Varun, but as she looked up, she noticed someone standing before her.
She abruptly stood up to prepare herself.
"Worry not, I bring no harm. I am Tiaris, the Goddess of Creation. As you can see, I have brought this supermassive land back to your world." The Goddess explained as she pointed beneath the large hole Veil created from her attack.
"I also cleansed the tracking mark left on you by the Dark Clown, something you might have met on your adventures."
"They are the most dangerous and evil entity in the entire existence."
"As for the Famed Legendary Spinefall, I have already retrieved it and sealed it without the curse." Tiaris slowly explained.
Veil now understood every dot she could not connect.
"I am grateful, Esteemed Goddess. But why did you help a mere Human like me?" Veil curiously asked.
"Hmm, Azazel, one of the Pentagram, which is a council of five of the highest and strongest Archangels, informed me of your mission."
"You were tasked of slaying the Gaia lord to bring balance to the world and the Middle Realm, now named Aeria." Tiaris replied.
"I see."
Before leaving back to the Heavens where most Gods reside and oversee the different worlds and such, Tiaris spoke in a grave tone.
"I shall warn you of your growing powers, Human. The abilities of the Noctuas are not as simple as you think…" Tiaris then blurred as she faded out.
[...]
Veil then stretched and lightly jumped before proceeding to jumping out of the hole directly back into her world.
Vuoooooosh!
As she falls down like a bullet, she saw a large gathering of army.
Crash! Boom!
Cracks appeared on the land she landed in.
As people watching slowly recognized her, someone in the crowd shouted.
"It is the Hero of Marlov! She has returned!"
Cheers and applause welcomed her return. She was gone for about a month since she departed for the Middle Realm.
After exchanging reports or so, the army informed her that they are a scouting party for the war that concluded a while ago.
'It seems that time was greatly juggled when the Goddess recombined the worlds' Veil calculated the time she departed and when she saw the Otherworld army setting out.
She did not ponder much longer as they finally reached Marlov, which is now bigger and homes taller infrastructures.
Lozzaro and Charlos walked side by side as the two greatly welcomed the girl.
They immediately prepared a feast involving the entire city, the purpose is a celebration for lesser casualties during the recent war and Veil's victory against the ever-growing lord of the Gaias, Varun.
Bright smiles filled the city and some citizens cried out in happiness because they do not have to live in great anxiety every day anymore fearing they might get attacked.
[...]
Veil revisited the Seraphim, Azazel to inform her success against the Gaia lord.
"Very good, Human. You really surprise me with your rapid improvements. You even absorbed a World Crystal from the ancient times?" Azazel applauds.
"I think I just got lucky, but that Dark Clown was a really dangerous entity." Veil anxiously said.
"I agree, they use a different kind of mana that is undetectable by even the Gods."
"For now, you should visit the Kingdom of Duran and inform the King of your achievements. Show this letter and you will receive your reward." Azazel flashed a meaningful smile.
Veil nodded as she set out for Duran.
After months of travel and learning more of the developments in the world, Veil finally arrived in the Kingdom.
"Halt! What is your identity, Adventurer?" One of the guards asked.
"I have a recommendation letter penned by the Esteemed Librarian Azazel herself to present to the King." Veil unhurriedly explained as she showed the letter inside her bag.
"WHAT?!" The guard's eyes fell out of their sockets, he added "It really is a letter from the Seraphim!"
The guard then personally guided Veil straight into the King's chamber.
Veil passed the letter to the guard, then to the King.
"Hmm hmm, wonderful!" The King named Krieg caressed his beard "I shall personally facilitate the birth of a new Hero after thousands of years!"
"HEROOO?!!!" Everyone in the room could not help but exclaim, they have not seen a Human Hero in their whole lives since the Heroes' disappearance after the Ancient War.
They only knew of the Alvan Argonaut, Riveria, who is also considered a Hero.
As the formal inauguration of the new Hero, strongest Adventurers did not miss out, some even wanting to challenge her.
Krieg stood up before the kneeling Veil, he declared: "Today onwards, this Adventurer who gained the recognition of the Devourer, Lord Lauerveck and the Esteemed Great Librarian, Azazel after defeating the lord of the Gaias, will now be treated as the very first Hero of our generation!!!"
Every single person present cheered loudly.
Claps and shouts filled the venue, as King Krieg tapped Veil's head, she stood up and raised her fist!
From then on, a new Human Hero was given birth in the land of Arnelia.
[...]
The peaceful and harmonious lives of each Terran races continued for around a year, until they heard the news of the Alvan Argonaut, Riveria's sudden disappearance!