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Chapter 80 - Half A Century War Part 2

(Marvel, DC, images, manhuas, and every anime that will be mentioned and used in this story are not mine. They all belong to their respective owners. The main character "Karito Josue Valdez" and the story are mine)

Ace Pov

If someone had told me that I would be travelling through different dimensions and hunting living forces of nature, I would've laughed at them and fallen asleep on the spot. This whole experience is a crazy ride. Even my habit of falling asleep at the most random moments has ceased to exist. I'm still trying to figure out just what in the hell this new power I've obtained is. The only thing I've figured out is that I can gain knowledge of the worlds I visit. Before, it didn't work for some strange reason. I've been travelling to different worlds for a good while now, and this new power decided to manifest when I entered the Dimension of Runeterra. Oh yeah, I now know that world's name after trying to stabilize the power. I just found out that I can gain knowledge from different worlds, even the ones I've already visited. I also found out that it affects my Devil Fruit powers. The attack I used on Godzilla before landing on this different Runeterra was an example of it. Somehow, my flames tore open space and time, creating a portal to another reality, and here I am now.

I've also noticed that I have become abnormally smart. Well, I was smart before, but this buff just... well... I've been using terms I didn't even know used to exist or know, but I just know them now. It's confusing. I gained knowledge of Science, Math, Physics, Philosophy, and other themes. While not at an expert level, I understand a good chunk of it now. But I feel like if I somehow found a library with all the knowledge in existence, I could learn... well... all of it.

Ever since I landed here, I've done nothing but try to figure out this new power. But I can't get my finger on it. I can still feel that person. The sense of familiarity I feel from him is strange. As if I should trust him and we should help each other. I'm a whole dimension away from him, but I can still feel him.

He's... I can't even explain his state. It's best just not to think about it. I already plan to find him when I come back. This confusion is eating me up, and I can't bear being out of the loop.

I have to kill Dark Godzilla... Wait... I did it again. I said a term I don't know but just know. A Dark? Why does it feel like someone is spoon-feeding me all this knowledge? And no matter the subject, my brain never hurts. How weird.

Ugh... I have enough worries in my head. I'm overthinking things.

Let's just go and hunt this damn monster... It's been 13 years since I've gotten into this world...

And I don't seem to have aged.

That worries me.

Vietnam, 1967.

Time...

The more I think of it, the more insignificant it feels. Maybe it's because this power is changing my perspective on things. So many answers have been filled, but more secrets keep piling up. It's all a big headache. It took me years to adapt to this new... Me. I've even made devices that empower me thanks to this world's technology. It's pretty steampunk, I have to admit. Machinery surrounds my torso like armor. It's also unaffected by my devil fruit, so it won't burn off thanks to its magical properties. Despite this world looking vastly different than the previous one, it still has a lot of similarities. The magical aspect of Runeterra still remains here.

Now that's been covered. During my years of tracking Hyper-Dimensional monsters, I've learned that they are creatures of habit. Territorial disasters, to be exact. Of course, because these monsters are different, they seem to create a base and remain there, not straying too far from their nest.

Godzilla barely moved from the home islands of Japan. A pattern was starting to form. And thanks to my enhanced intelligence because of my new abilities, I was able to predict where he would land next. It took me a decade to understand this creature. And to learn that it wasn't even the original. But a corruption of its original.

My attack seemed to have taken me and Godzilla to a world that was in the process of being doomed by other entities. But for some reason, they had stopped doing so. Seemingly out of the blue, Godzilla turned his ugly head south, burning his way across Taiwan and the coast of China. When the Megalosaurus Force was on the point of predicting his location, he was already deep into war-weary Vietnam. The war was already in full swing. North Vietnam had weathered over 1 million tons of ordnance from me and American bombers, but of course, nothing could prepare them for Godzilla.

I just hope these countries behave. Because Noxus and all those countries are still a thing, just with different names. My team had already mustered out to prepare for Godzilla in the south.

But seriously, this monster hunting makes me miss my good ol' Pirate days.

I had learned the hard way that if I ever got close to Godzilla, he would target me on sight. It never failed. He seemed to be able to feel my presence and would do everything in his power to hurt me and potentially kill me. So, I preferred to keep my distance and see if my thoughts about his intentions were true.

I boarded a helicopter and observed Godzilla tearing the forests of Vietnam apart. The army had established a small base ahead of the monster, and that's exactly where the pilot had left me.

(Ace) "Thanks for the lift." He sighs.

(Pilot) "Yeah, don't make it a habit! I'm too short to get obliterated by a fire-breathing lizard!" He shouts angrily.

(Ace) "Correction... He's a radiation-breathing Lizard." Grabs his supplies.

(Pilot) "Fuck off." Leave the area.

(Ace) "Asshole..." Clicks his tongue and heads towards the barracks.

It only took a few seconds to climb down and arrive at the barracks, where I met Garen, who seemed to be waiting for me.

(Garen) "Good afternoon, Ace. It seems you've finally made it." Says with a bit of sarcasm.

(Poppy) "The hell where you?! You took too long!" Shout's angrily.

(Ace) "Hey, I'm not even a soldier. I'm just VERY helpful for the cause."

(Garen) "This is why almost every commander hates you."

(Ace) "Not my fault they can't handle me." Snickers.

The one commanding this small base was a woman called Shyvana, a rather interesting person. She's a slender woman with pale blue skin, black hair tied in a ponytail with two strands braided over her shoulders, and blue eyes with slit pupils that glow fiery red when she's enraged. She wears red and gold-colored armor covering her head, arms, and legs. I also managed to find out that she has a second form. In her monstrous form, she turns into a medium-sized red and gray dragon, though nothing compared to Godzilla, of course. She's nice to those who treat her well and will beat your ass if you're mean. Understandable choice of action.

(Shyvana) "Ace, how much time do we still have?" She questions.

Speaking of the devil, there she is. Waiting patiently right besides Lux who seemed happy to see me.

(Ace) "In just a bit, Shy. I didn't decide to attack him because he would deviate from the predicted path." He stats nonchalantly.

(Shyvana) "Why? You know that if we don't stop him, he'll tear right through Saigon." She furrows slightly.

(Ace) "I know that. But I still have my theory that he might be checking on the other monsters."

(Shyvana) "Ace...Are you certain of this? You still haven't proved other monster's like Godzilla do exist. And your 'Intuition' isn't going to make anyone believe you."

(Lux) "I believe him." She smiles.

(Garen) "of course you do."

(Lux) "What is that suppose to mean?" Rises a brow.

(Shyvana) "Ignoring that... The only mess around here will be what's left of that creature for blundering into the warzone. Ace, the map."

(Ace) "Here you go." He places the map of the area on the table.

(Shyvana) "As I was saying, Godzilla's bearing has him headed straight into this valley. The entire area is one large sludge pit. It should slow him down a little. Thanks to Ace, he's had engineers mining this entire area for the past two days. Once he's stuck, Ace will hold him in there until the B-52's drop enough thousand pounders on him to make some significant damage. Then Ace will go for the fatal blow."

(Poppy) "Look, I don't wanna be a downer. But we've tried this all before and it hasn't done nothing." Says discouragingly . 

(Shyvana) "It's been 13 years. And Ace, alongside many scientist have improved our powers and technology since then. On record, Ace has been the only one to actually make some damage but Godzilla just keeps getting stronger. He can't do this by himself. The least we can do is assist him on this battle."

(Poppy) "I mean... I guess..."

(Shyvana) "Just continue with the preparations. It's almost time." She walks away 

(Garen) "...This started off well, huh?"

(Ace) "And what else are we supposed to do? Least we can do is for the others to finish the weapon I helped creating. Maybe then we can do something."

Then out of the blue, a man with gray clothes and pants came running towards our barracks. This was a scientist, Jayce. I wasn't sure where the equivalent of Piltover would be in this world, but he and a few others were of great help when I proposed the idea of the weapon I had in mind. At first, it sounded absurd to them, but I quickly proved them wrong with my powers and increasing intelligence.

(Jayce) "I wouldn't worry about that, Ace! The first weapon you proposed, the Maser Batteries are operational and ready to fire!"

(Ace) "And the Portal Gun?"

(Jayce) "We still following the blue prints you left us with. But I gotta ask, where did you find such a thing?"

(Ace) "..."

(Jayce) "Ace?"

(Ace) "I... don't know..." 

As predicted, Jayce just gave me a confused stare, but I quickly cut the conversation short because there were more pressing matters. The A.M.F. has stepped up their game in the last few years. The military was desperately looking for a way to penetrate Godzilla's hide, and I proposed the idea of making a drill. Why did the idea come to me? I don't know. It's like it was predetermined. But anyway, the creations were pretty inventive because they put a giant drill on top of a tank. With the help of scientists like Jayce and a few others whose names I strangely know despite never meeting them, we've been able to create a few weapons as quick solutions. Sure, the big boys are the things I came up with, but it seems that I'm going to have to invent them myself. Not because they are incapable... it's just something I can only do.

Anyways, it seems that everyone is getting ready to fire at the monster as I spotted the tanks getting ready.

(Shyvanna) "These masers of yours are all we have, Jayce. How confident are you that they will work?"

(Jayce) "We have been able to create the latest armor piercing technology! The pinnacle of Anti-Monster weaponry! They'll shot a hole through half a mile of solid Granite if you want them to! We still don't know if it'll work on Godzilla. I mean, his armor is like nothing in else in this world and the only one who has been strong enough to pierce it was Ace. But with some of his 'Magic touch', the possibility of being able to hurt Godzilla is a high one."

(Shyvanna) "Let's hope so. Take Ace and report back to the battery. Godzilla is knocking on the door, we don't have much time."

(Jace) "Back up there? Great..."

Suddenly, the earth started to shake. Like an earthquake, things fell out of their places, but it quickly halted. It seems that America just bombarded Godzilla with a bombing run. Our turn is nearing.

(Shyvanna) "Ace, do you still think Godzilla went off routine because of other monsters?"

(Ace) "I still believe that's the case. He's most likely going to either discipline them or kill them."

(Shyvanna) "What makes you say that?"

(Ace) "... I just do."

(Lux) "Is it another one of those random thoughts you get. Like predictions?"

(Ace) "Yeah."

(Lux) "Well, he hasn't been wrong once with those..."

(Shyvanna) "I'm going to play a hunch, Ace. You're in charge here."

(Ace) "Again? Why me? I'm not even-"

(Shyvanna) "Because I trust you. Do what you can. I'll be in touch." Leaves in a chopper.

I guess I'll continue hiding my presence until it's necessary for me to step in.

Just as I finished talking to myself, an explosion caught my attention. Godzilla continued to rampage. The tanks and attack choppers rained fire on the beast. Explosions that could level a city block didn't faze him at all. He continued his march, leaving nothing but smoke and destruction in his wake. Godzilla charged his atomic breath and fired at the helicopters attacking him. It took down 2, leaving only 4 choppers remaining.

The chopper came towards our direction, and in a panic, relayed a message on the comms.

(Pilot) PSSS "You read me, Garen? Carson isn't even making Godzilla break a sweat! It's all up to the Masers now. Get ready to fire, he's going to spot Ace soon!"

(Garen) "Roger that. Masers at the ready!" Nothing happens "..." Looks back "Yo Jayce!"

(Jayce) Mumbling "89% efficiency? Damn humidity. Should've insulated it better..."

(Heimerdinger) Waddles besides Jayce "What's wrong my boy? Why aren't the Masers being fired?"

(Jayce) "The humidity made it lose efficiency, so I'm trying to insulate it!"

(Garen) "You know if these Masers don't work, Godzilla is gonna stomp all over us?"

(Heimerdinger) "We know that! They'll work!" Starts assisting Jayce "They'll shot a hole through-"

(Poppy) "...Through half a mile of solider granite. We heard it earlier! I'll settle for a few meters of solid Godzilla!"

(Ace) Through comms "Five seconds! Aim for his eyes! That's our best bet for this weapons to punch through!"

(Jayce) "It's done! FIRE THEM!! ALL 6!" He screams with determination.

All 6 Masers were shot straight into Godzilla's face. Four out of 6 shots managed to hit his face, causing it to turn from the impact. But one shot managed to hit his eye. The monster screamed in pain, and as an aftereffect, the inside of Godzilla's eye combusted into flames, especially my flames, intensifying the agony.

I heard many of them celebrate, given that the new weapons actually managed to hurt the monster. But I clicked my tongue in anger. I know this wasn't enough. It's going to heal and continue attacking. The potency of my flames is still not enough, even after so many years. Goddamn it, just how much stronger do I need to get to be able to kill this thing?

From afar, I saw a few Vietnam soldiers open a trapdoor and ran for their lives. That's not a good sign. And as if I jinxed myself, I felt another presence... another monster... right bellow our feet.

This new monster's name, was Anguirus.

Anguirus is a stout, armored, quadrupedal reptilian creature that bears a striking resemblance to an Ankylosaurus, with additional features reminiscent of armadillos, hedgehogs, and crocodiles. Adorning the crown of his head are several inwardly curved horns, accompanied by a single, short horn at the tip of his snout. His facial structure is elongated and somewhat swollen, akin to that of a crocodile, featuring two prominent tusks at the forefront and rows of smaller, jagged, serrated teeth trailing behind. His carapace is adorned with numerous long, sharp spikes, lending him a formidable appearance. Anguirus boasts a spiky tail that surpasses the length of his body, contributing significantly to his overall stature. Although his hind limbs are longer than his forelimbs, allowing him to assume an upright posture, he typically traverses on all fours.

That spiked monster made it's appearance. I knew it. This world was going to die, and Godzilla wants to be the one to claim it. This is a battle for territory. 

And now Godzilla is going to fight Anguirus.

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No Pov

The two colossal monsters locked eyes in a tense standoff, their gazes laden with unspoken challenge. Ace observed their silent exchange, initially interpreting it as a territorial dispute between the towering behemoths. However, his assumption quickly unraveled as both Godzilla and Anguirus turned their attention towards him, freezing him in place. It dawned on him that this wasn't merely a struggle for dominance in the Dimension; rather, it was a summons for aid against him.

A deafening roar erupted from Godzilla, reverberating across the planet like a primal call to arms. And just as swiftly as it began, the cacophony subsided, leaving an eerie silence in its wake as Godzilla departed, as if completing a predetermined task. Left behind was Anguirus, its primal instincts sharpened into a lethal focus as it fixed its gaze upon the unsuspecting pirate.

With alarming swiftness for its colossal frame, Anguirus morphed into a spiked ball of fury, hurtling towards Ace with deadly intent. Reacting swiftly, Ace lunged towards Lux, who had remained steadfast at his side throughout the chaos. He swiftly swept her into his arms, evading the oncoming onslaught just as Anguirus's formidable form collided with a nearby mountain, reducing it to rubble in its wake.

Yet, Anguirus wasted no time in redirecting its ferocious charge towards Ace once more. Sensing the impending danger, Ace swiftly set Lux down beside their team, issuing urgent commands for retreat as panic seized the ranks of the army.

(Ace) "GET OUT OF HERE! NOW!"

(Lux) "B-But what about-?"

(Ace) "Lux!"

Ace's command didn't need repeating; his group sprang into action, swiftly departing the scene. Lux cast a lingering gaze over her shoulder, her eyes fixed on Ace's retreating figure. Around him, flames flickered and danced like ethereal guardians, casting an otherworldly aura around the pirate.

As Ace pressed on, a sudden movement caught his attention. Anguirus, with primal fury etched across its features, leaped into the air, poised to bring its massive claw crashing down upon him. Undeterred, Ace reacted with lightning speed, dropping to his knees before propelling himself skyward like a human missile. He deftly evaded the monster's descending strike, delivering a precise punch to its snout that elicited a pained roar as Anguirus crashed to the ground.

Seizing the opportunity, Ace gathered a formidable blaze in his palms, channeling his fiery energy into a concentrated blast aimed at the fallen monster. The resulting explosion engulfed the area in a tempest of flames, momentarily shrouding the battleground in chaos. As the inferno subsided, Ace descended from the sky, his senses on high alert.

Yet, his heightened observation Haki warned him of impending danger. With no time to spare, Ace braced himself as Anguirus's spiked back collided with him, sending the pirate hurtling through the jungle, crashing into trees before coming to a halt at the base of a rocky hill. Cursing under his breath, Ace swiftly regained his footing, his resolve unshaken.

When Anguirus attempted its attack again, Ace was ready, anticipating the monster's strategy. As Anguirus vanished into the smoke, Ace bided his time, poised for the creature's return. As it reappeared, Ace unleashed St. Elmo's Fire with precision, targeting the monster's vulnerable underbelly and sending it crashing into the hillside.

With the immediate threat neutralized, Ace wasted no time, swiftly retrieving his radio to relay a decisive command.

(Ace) "EAGLE AIR STRIKE NOW!!!"

In response to Ace's call, approximately ten jets swiftly mobilized, unleashing a barrage of explosives upon Anguirus. As the cacophony of destruction reverberated through the air, Ace maintained his vantage point, watching with an unyielding gaze as the monster endured the relentless assault of the aerial bombardment. Fortunately immune to the searing heat, Ace remained steadfast in his observation, witnessing the relentless onslaught upon Anguirus.

(Ace) "Come on... I dare you to run..."

As the relentless assault persisted, the colossal creature, weary of the unyielding onslaught, began to burrow into the earth in a desperate attempt to escape. However, Ace, fueled by determination, unleashed a resounding cry and swiftly pursued the retreating behemoth, his resolve unwavering as he embarked on the pursuit.

(Ace) "GET YOUR FUCKIN' ASS BACK HERE!!!"

As Ace pursued the creature underground, he managed to seize its formidable tail, initiating a daring struggle against the colossal force. Amidst the tumultuous chaos, debris pummeled his body incessantly, yet he gritted his teeth, summoning forth his inner strength. With a courageous stance, he anchored his feet to the ground, defiantly resisting the relentless drag of the monstrous entity. Despite the overwhelming might displayed by the creature, Ace remained steadfast, leaving an indelible mark where his feet firmly pressed against the floor.

In a pivotal moment, he sensed a familiar surge of power coursing through him, reminiscent of the formidable energy he had wielded in his clash with Godzilla prior to their dimensional collision. His arms transmuted into steel, a manifestation of his armament Haki, while his flames blazed with an intensity akin to a raging tempest. With a resounding cry that reverberated through the subterranean realm, Ace brought the creature's excavation to an abrupt halt, momentarily immobilizing the behemoth.

Anguirus, bewildered by the unexpected turn of events, sought to defy Ace's hold, vigorously writhing its tail in a desperate bid for freedom. Yet, undeterred by the beast's resistance, Ace steadfastly maintained his grip, steadily exerting more force until the creature was brought to a standstill. In the midst of the confrontation, Anguirus found himself incredulous that a mere human could impede him, let alone match him in strength. Nevertheless, before the behemoth could fully comprehend the situation, Ace seized the opportunity to deliver a decisive blow, signaling the imminent conclusion of their harrowing encounter.

(Ace) "Great Flame Commandment: NUCLEAR Emperor!!!!"

Empowered by his newfound abilities, Ace unleashed his ultimate attack, its potency magnified tenfold. Beneath the earth's surface, seismic forces surged, triggering a cataclysmic upheaval that reverberated across the land above. The cavernous void left in the wake of the monster's retreat convulsed violently, akin to a dormant volcano suddenly awakened. In the heart of the Vietnamese jungle, the very earth quaked as colossal pillars of flame erupted, casting an ominous glow across the horizon.

From miles away, onlookers beheld a spectacle of unprecedented proportions, their eyes drawn inexorably to the towering mushroom cloud that billowed skyward, its nuclear-like brilliance a stark testament to the staggering force unleashed by Ace's devastating assault.

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Garen Pov

In all my years of existence, I've never encountered an anomaly quite like Ace. Pinpointing the exact reason is elusive, but there's an unmistakable aura surrounding him—an aura that feels distinctly otherworldly. Ever since he began harnessing his "new power," this enigmatic quality has become increasingly palpable. There's a magnetism to him, drawing us in, not in a romantic sense, but rather as if he's our guardian. Initially, I found myself in competition with Ace, perhaps driven by pride or some other motive, but his actions often left me bewildered. The more he delved into his newfound abilities, the more distant he seemed to become. Yet, he remained a steadfast friend, an admirable one at that.

His origins are shrouded in mystery, and I sense that he's withheld certain aspects of his past from us. While I respect his privacy, it's difficult not to wonder about the darker chapters of his life.

It's peculiar, really. Ace feels like a brother from another mother. I can't quite articulate it; it's just a feeling that resonates within me.

These beings, these embodiments of nature, encroached upon our world, and Ace's claim that he alone possessed the power to defeat them initially struck me as dubious. However, after witnessing thirteen years' worth of events, skepticism gradually gave way to acceptance. He was right; no matter our efforts, Godzilla and creatures of its ilk remained impervious to harm. Yet, Ace possessed the means to confront them. When pressed for an explanation, he could only offer a shrug and a genuine admission of ignorance. We found ourselves inflicting genuine damage on these creatures only when Ace collaborated with the scientists in crafting weaponry.

I recall him once remarking that he lacked the intellect to engage in the complex endeavors of the scientists. Yet, within days, he exhibited a profound understanding of nuclear science and other intricate disciplines. At that point, I ceased questioning his nature and chose instead to accept it.

His battles often leave me anxious, particularly when he assumes the role of bait or distraction for these relentless monsters bent on his destruction. The reasons for their unyielding animosity toward him remain a mystery, yet their hostility is unmistakable, unwaveringly fixated on Ace.

Observing his confrontation with the spiked monster filled me with concern, a sentiment shared by the rest of our group, especially Lux. She harbored a deep fondness for Ace, relishing his tales and adventures. The clash we witnessed transcended mere skirmish; it was a clash of titans.

Truly, does Ace's power know no bounds? His strength has undergone a remarkable evolution over the past year alone, a fact that both astounds and unnerves me.

I mustn't voice such apprehensions to someone as resilient as Ace. Yet, this power— I can't help but worry that it may ultimately prove his undoing or lead to his demise.

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Ace Pov

Boom!

Crack!

Gasp!

Holy shit! I'm alive!!! I had to dig to the surface for so long I had lost count! I had dirt all cross my body. Well, I did fought the monster underground, so that's that. I did manage to kill it, luckily. My new combination managed to pierce it's skin. It just seems like the attack was super effective because it was me who unleashed it. Anyone else tried what I did, they probably would be like a breeze for the monsters.

Anyways, I made quite the number on this forest. It's basically a wasteland now. My bad, Vietnam.

I wonder how the others are-?

(Lux) "Ace!!!"

Nevermind, there's one. And the others behind. Poppy, Garen, Shy and Lux are coming towards my direction. Their faces showing clear concern. I remember telling them not to worry about me. Meh, I guess friends will always worry.

When I saw Lux getting closer and closer, I noticed that she wasn't slowing down. This seems awfully familiar to what Lucy and Erza used to do to me. 

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I'm gonna get slapped in the face-.

Slap!

(Ace) Touches his cheek "OWW! WHAT THE FU-?!"

(Lux) "You worried us all! You inconsiderate human being!!!"

(Ace) "I've told you before! I was gonna be fine!"

(Shyvanna) "Look, I will admit. You did a fine job in terminating the monster, but as a friend, I was deeply concerned for what you did down there."

(Ace) "I guess I should've told ya'll of my new Ultimate."

(Lux) Hugs Ace "Jeez... your such an asshole..." Mumbles

(Ace) "What?"

(Lux) "Nothing..."

(Poppy) "You're gonna tell me what you did down there. That was epic!"

(Ace) "Maybe later. I wanna eat a buffet and sleep after..."

(Shyvanna) "Well, you deserve it after what you've done today."

(Ace) "I hope so. I wanna sleep for days..."

(Poppy) "Please don't. You're pretty important in this."

(Ace) Flops "Ugh... Just my luck..." 

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Location: Dark Dimension

Pov ???

It has indeed been a while, hasn't it? The emergence of a second Guardian came as quite the surprise, even to me. The Author appears to have adopted a new approach to his planning, no longer allowing us the luxury of observing his every move through Google Docs. This shift adds a layer of complexity; previously, we could anticipate his actions, but now he seems to embrace a more spontaneous strategy.

Of course, invading the mind of a real person is not entirely unprecedented for us. However, the disparity between reality and fiction necessitates that our targets be among the most depraved individuals in history. Figures like Richard Ramirez, Albert Fish, Albert Desalvo, and others have succumbed to our influence, their twisted minds ripe for corruption. The process is inherently psychological, exploiting preexisting derangement or fostering conditions conducive to such malevolence.

Remarkably, our task has become increasingly facile with each passing generation, as humanity continues its descent into madness. It's intriguing to observe the Author's desperate attempts to maintain equilibrium in his narrative. Though we've had our moments of triumph, he persists in preserving the Guardians' existence by advancing the story.

Life has not been kind to him, and we Darks aim to ensure it remains so until he and his characters reach their breaking point. Whether it's grappling with writer's block, navigating university obligations, managing familial matters, or navigating the intricacies of relationships, we exploit every vulnerability to erode his focus.

Even those who engage with his stories are not immune to our influence. We've successfully sowed seeds of doubt among online communities, yet he persists undeterred. If this pattern persists, I may need to devise new strategies to counteract his resilience, for as the saying goes, it only takes one bad day to break a man.

Crack...

To be continued...