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Chapter 15 - The redemption of Julius Soberbio

In the primordial landscape of perpetual suffering, a tale unfolded from the depths of a tortured soul. Once a child who knew only fear and agony, the future primordial of suffering had endured a brutal existence. Castigated for merely existing, exchanged like a commodity, and dehumanized as if he were nothing more than a loathsome fly, his tormentor was none other than Julius Soberbio, the haughty Duke of Aquasisco.

Julius, an embodiment of arrogance, deemed himself the most powerful force in the universe, yet he lacked the complete arrogance required to ascend to primordial status. Strangely, the missing piece of his arrogance was surrendered for the love of a woman named Anna Rose. Despite Julius proposing to her, Anna Rose, perceiving him as barbaric and unsuitable, declined his advances, choosing to keep her distance from the arrogant Duke.

The consequence of Julius's unfulfilled arrogance was a relentless cascade of anger upon the primordial of suffering, who had once been a child yearning for a life beyond torment. As Julius unleashed his fury on the defenseless child, the seed of a twisted idea sprouted within the young sufferer's mind.

Enter Kageyama, the primordial of greed, who unexpectedly played a pivotal role in the unfolding drama. Recognizing an opportunity, the primordial of suffering struck a deal with Kageyama. In exchange for eternal youth, a perpetual appearance of innocence concealing the darkness within, the suffering soul would be granted dominion over any weapon capable of inflicting pain and torment. Thus, the pact was sealed, and the child embraced his transformation into the primordial of suffering.

Now armed with the ability to manipulate suffering, the newly anointed primordial faced Julius Soberbio. Unbeknownst to the arrogant Duke, the very child he had tormented had metamorphosed into a harbinger of anguish. The stage was set for a confrontation that would redefine their fates.

In the shadow of eternity, the primordial of suffering confronted Julius, a storm of vengeance brewing within his eternal childlike visage. The once tormented soul, now the architect of agony, stood resolute, ready to turn the tormentor into a monstrous reflection of the suffering he had endured.

As the two beings locked eyes, a silent understanding passed between them — the culmination of years of torment and the birth of a malevolent reckoning. The primordial of suffering, forever young yet burdened with the weight of ancient grievances, prepared to unleash the torment that would transform Julius Soberbio into a creature more monstrous than the arrogance he once embodied.

The confrontation unfolded in a darkened realm, a metaphysical battleground where the echoes of past suffering reverberated. The primordial of suffering wielded his newfound powers with a malevolent grace, each weapon an extension of the pain he had endured. Julius, unaware of the metamorphosis his former victim had undergone, faced an adversary fueled by the very suffering he had inflicted.

The clash between the primordial of suffering and Julius Soberbio transcended the physical, delving into the depths of the metaphysical. It was a battle of twisted destinies, where the abused became the tormentor, and the tormentor faced the consequences of his unchecked arrogance.

In the crescendo of their confrontation, the primordial of suffering unleashed the full extent of his powers. Each weapon wielded brought forth not only physical torment but also a manifestation of the psychological and emotional scars inflicted upon him during his tortured past. The realm trembled as suffering became an ethereal force, enveloping Julius in a relentless torrent of anguish.

As Julius writhed in the agony he had unknowingly sown, the primordial of suffering gazed upon the transformation with a mixture of satisfaction and sorrow. The once-arrogant Duke now mirrored the monstrous nature of his actions, a living testament to the repercussions of unchecked pride and cruelty.

In the aftermath of the confrontation, the primordial of suffering, eternal in youth, stood amidst the remnants of their metaphysical battlefield. The cycle of suffering had come full circle, and the tormentor had become the tormented. Yet, as the primordial surveyed the consequences of his revenge, a haunting question lingered was the transformation of Julius Soberbio into a creature of suffering a form of justice,In the mysterious realm where suffering and transformation entwine, the once-arrogant Julius Soberbio found himself reborn as Flapjack the Magical Donkey, a perplexing creature in the service of Zog Zorblatt. The benevolent Zog Zorblatt, known for aiding Professor Flapjackery, now had Flapjack, who was once Julius, by his side.

As Flapjack gazed upon his transformed self, human once more, a perplexing sense of confusion enveloped him. The perpetual torture he had bargained for seemed to have inexplicably lifted, granting him the very thing he desired—his humanity. In this bewildering turn of events, he chose not to question the inexplicable reprieve but rather embraced the opportunity to right the wrongs of his past.

Motivated by an unexpected change of heart, Flapjack, the once-arrogant Julius, decided to assist his longtime companion, Professor Flapjackery. Together, they ventured into a trial fraught with unspeakable horrors—stabbings, mutilations, and gore-laden tribulations. Despite the gruesome ordeals, Flapjack emerged unscathed through the first, second, and third trials, earning the coveted prize: the Magical Deck, a set of cards infused with the power of illusion.

With the Magical Cards of Illusion in his possession, Flapjack set out to confront the one who had deceived them both—the imposter masquerading as Professor Flapjackery. However, before delving into this climactic confrontation, a flashback transported us to a pivotal moment.

Flapjack the Magical Donkey and Professor Flapjackery, in consultation with the Primordial of Chaos, Mr. Lee, learned the shocking truth about their friend Zog Zorblatt. The once-vain Zog Zorblatt, who reveled in self-admiration and could manipulate time itself, had faked his death. He had erased his name from the book of destiny, becoming one of the two forgotten Primordials, alongside Mr. Lee.

Transported to the Shadow Guardian, a dimension revealing their darkest pasts, Flapjack and Professor Flapjackery witnessed the enigmatic transformation of Zog Zorblatt. The former embodiment of vanity erased himself from existence, leaving only a baby in his wake. The revelation hit Flapjack profoundly as he realized the gravity of his own past and transformation into the primordial of suffering.

The recent fate of Julius Soberbio, now Flapjack, was a mere reflection of the torment that once defined him. As Flapjack processed the revelations of his past, he understood the profound change within himself. No longer Julius Soberbio, he had become Flapjack, the magical donkey.

Professor Flapjackery, however, succumbed to the weight of his own past, falling into a vegetative state induced by the horrors he witnessed. Flapjack, determined to help his friend, resorted to desperate measures. Unbeknownst to him, the Card Master, a mysterious figure tired of the monotony of his own existence, intervened.

In an unexpected twist, the Card Master manipulated Flapjack, transforming him back into Julius Soberbio. The confusion and shock within Julius intensified as he faced the enigmatic figure. Questioning his newfound humanity, Julius confronted the Card Master, seeking an explanation for this abrupt transformation.

Zog Zorblatt, indifferent to the consequences of his actions, revealed a desire to relinquish his card, a powerful artifact with the potential for unimaginable destruction. Unconcerned with the potential harm Julius might inflict, Zog Zorblatt urged him to use the card as he pleased, indifferent to the suffering it might cause.

As Julius grappled with the weight of this newfound responsibility, he began to discern the true nature of the situation. Zog Zorblatt's whims were not aligned with the interests of Professor Flapjackery, and Julius found himself entangled in a complex web of fate and consequence.

In the midst of this existential dilemma, Julius pondered the choices before him. The once-arrogant man, transformed into a creature of suffering and now human once again, stood at a crossroads. The lingering echoes of his past and the potential for untold devastation urged him to tread carefully.