On the upper floor, in a spacious hall filled with high-tech tables and chairs, the adults sat around, overseeing their children and engaging in discussions.
Agent Representatives from factions worldwide were gathered in the hall. While the children socialized, the guardians remained vigilant, ready to intervene at the slightest anomaly.
As these new generation of children, the cream of the crop who could afford to be present at this event, were potentially the holders of important positions in their respective factions or in the whole world in the coming future.
While the guardians, mere servants or elders from their respective factions tasked with protecting these talented children, understood that if any harm befell the children, the punishment they will suffer wouldn't be ordinary, to say the least, for them.
(Now everyone, please relax. Be assured that we, the Glaze household, have taken all necessary measures and equipped this facility with powerful safety mechanisms. Whether it's Runic formations, energy barriers, or our prized Armaments, the craftsmanship was carried out by the finest artisans skilled of material immersion. Therefore, you need not worry about the safety of the children,) Adred reassured, easing the tension in the Hall.
(Hahaha, young master Adred, it's not that we doubt the capabilities of the renowned Glaze household. It's just that after what happened with the Otherworlders, we are uncertain about this event. Our leaders have instructed us to be cautious and alert for any anomalies,) an old butler from another noble household laughed and replied on behalf of the others.
(Indeed, How could the heavenly order disrupt the long-standing traditional event at their own discretion and violate the law of order established by their rules? What if the Otherworlders decided to retaliate against us for monopolizing the underage conference? Our world's position is already complicated due to its 'Forsaken status' in material immersion. And now, with this recent accident, things have become even more intricate.) Another representative from a noble family expressed his concerns.
(Hahaha, Elder Alfred, Elder Roth. It's not as complicated as you're making it seem. Things are just fine. Your families may not have informed you yet, but the sudden cancellations are actually due to the involvement of our 'Guardian Sentinel' itself,) Adred addressed their queries cryptically, sparking further questions among the attendees.
(What do you mean, young master Adred? Is there something about this situation that we are unaware of?) inquired Old Butler Alfred.
(Of course. Otherwise, how could the righteous and law-abiding heavenly order bend their own rules? The 'Guardian sentinel' obstructed the path and refused entry to the Otherworlders for unknown reasons. Since our 'Guardian sentinel' itself blocked the channels, the heavenly order could only relent, unless they want to anger that mighty existence,) Adred clarified.
(As expected of our 'Guardian sentinel,' even the Almighty heavenly order has no choice but to bow in front of the Divine protector. If it weren't for the Divine protector; the Guardian sentinel, Due to the 'special status' of our world, we would have long been invaded by greedy foreigners and conquerors. We would have been struggling in an ceaseless war with those hungry bastards who covet our resources. We should be thankful to the 'Guardian sentinel' for maintaining protection and peace. So, we should trust our Deity's decision, as it might be for our own good,) an enthusiastic attendee voiced sincerely.
Upon hearing the enthusiastic, half of the attendees nodded in agreement. Some of the more experienced individuals sighed at the naivety of the younger generation. However, even if they disagreed on some points, they nodded in response to his sincere words. This demonstrates the shared belief that the residents of Black Star hold in the so-called 'Divine Protector; the Guardian Sentinel,' despite their differences.
(Yes, it is. Nonethelesstheless, we still do not know why the Divine Protector prevented the entry of the Otherworlders. Could it be due to a conspiracy exposure weaved by the demonic creatures, perhaps something like causing chaos in our world under the pretext of underage conference, or is it because of the large-scale disturbance caused by the Purple Nightmare?) Elder Roth mused aloud.
(You make a good point, Elder Roth. The 'Guardian Sentinel' may have been aware of the cause behind the purple nightmare. This could explain why the Divine Protector is being cautious and has forbidden entry to the Otherworlders.) An agent from one of the powerful factions concurred with the elder.
(Those are merely unfounded assumptions. It's possible that the reason lies in the 'Prophecied Time' drawing near,) another elder from the most renowned academy chimed in.
(The prophecied time? Does your academy still adhere to that old-school template? Hehe. If it's true, then stop day-dreaming, Elder Criste. That prophecy is just a joke passed down by the antiquity; there's no authenticity to prove the validity of that baseless prophecy,) an agent from the rival academy seized the opportunity to taunt the elder from the famous academy.
(How dare you question the credibility of the most prestigious academy?! Young man, be cautious with your words, or else mysterious consequences might knock on your doors.). Elder Criste flared his power aura, making the middle-aged agent to sweat Profusely.
However, due to the chamber's suppression, Elder Criste was unable to release his power aura outward.
(Calm down, Elder Criste. Releasing your power aura any further could activate the chamber's safety mechanism,) Adred intervened, preventing the situation from escalating.
He gave a menacing look to the middle-aged agent, saying, (Please refrain from bringing your personal grudges and factional animosities into this sacred chamber,) he warned.
The middle-aged agent became frightened and closed his mouth, all the while silently cursing to himself. In comparison to the long-established eight noble households, the factions' positions in Absolute Unity aren't very favorable!
Sighing, the old butler Alfred resumed the conversation, (Elder Criste is correct. We cannot rule out the possible reckoning of the prophesied time. After all, the Absolute prophecy reads as follows:
{When the tumultuous ripples of chaos reawaken,
The cosmic debris will crave for blood and destruction.
The droplets of darkness shall rain over this hypocritical existence.
The shadow of madness was bound to crawl out of the nether and death.
For its own nightmarish madness shall plague the entire existence in fear and desperation, driving its ascent to 'True Godhood'.
Amidst this chaos and despair, a ray of hope, a brilliance as radiant as the brightest sun itself, was destined to illuminate this bleak tragedy.
Being cradled by the origin, he shall rise to the challenges of the unknown and carve his own law of order.
In this Era of Final, he will become a respite everyone sought & seeks,
For he is the sole 'Order in Chaos'.
This is the tale of the 'Greatest Hero' to ever exist}