Chapter 7
Envidia Forest
After adding Yami Sora to the team. They set a course to the book holder. The group all looks forward to who their next foe or friend will be. Although James is having conflicting thoughts as to how normal humans can just find these powerful relics and use them easily.
"So Sora, do you mind telling me how you exactly managed to find and use the book of mischief?" (James)
"Oh yeah there's actually a really great story about this. During the day I left my parents house 2 years ago. I found myself heading west aimlessly because I had such a sense of direction. But then I heard some strange laughing coming from a weird building that had a heart on it. So my curiosity got the better of me then I walked in." (Sora)
"A building with a heart you say." (James)
"Could that be love tower?"(James Thinking)
"As I walked in the door slammed behind me like a classic cliché. Of course like a cliché also I tried to pull the door open but alas to no avail. So I did the most logical thing and hid a corner waiting for help." (Sora)
"Wouldn't the most logical thing be to keep looking for a way out?" (Gruff)
"No! I mean yes. But what weirdo intentionally heads towards danger." (Sora)
"If you didn't want danger maybe you shouldn't have walked in dumbass." (James, Sera ,and Gruff)
"Hey cut me some slack, I was a scared boy who just left his parents for the 1st time." (Sora)
"You were 19 at the time." (The three in unison again)
"So what, age is nothing but a number. Anyways stop interrupting and let me finish." (Sora)
"Ok since I really want to confirm something." (James)
"Ahem. As I was saying. I hid in the corner. But then a wave of bravery struck me. There I felt confident that no matter the foe I was to encounter in this strange building I would vanquish it with no problem. So I walked up the stairs to the 2nd level which had another door waiting for me. As I walked in immediately I became shrouded in darkness. There I encountered her." (Sora)
"Hello my little grub. How do you fare today? What brings you to my sweet little abode. Is it power you seek or the map to the others and my treasure." (Shadow Figure)
"R-R-Right now I d-desire p-p-power." ("Young" Sora)
"Don't be afraid of my little grub. I won't hurt you, I am merely an observer. So it's the power you want. Than power I shall give this book and become as mighty as a legend. Now farewell my little grub. Do stay alive for me now." (Shadow Figure)
"As I thought my assumption was correct. Sora what you encountered was The Collector. Damn it I thought I finished that piece of shit. No I did, I know I did. One of them brought her back. Or he did. No, that's impossible." (James)
"Wait, who is he?"(Gruff)
"Don't worry about it. Anyways, the collector being back is bad."(James)
"Why exactly is such a problem? She did say she was just an observer. Which means she won't attack us." (Sora)
"That's what she wants you to believe. But in reality she's the one who's the trigger in ending the world. I will never forget that day." (Sera)
"Sera is their name that these guys would connect with more?" (James)
"Yes. There is but this name is regarded as a sin so saying it in public areas gets you silenced. Good things were in private. The Collector is also known as PAIMON." (Sera)
"Wait! Did you say Paimon? That Paimon? The one who started the great war. lt couldn't be." (Sora)
Sora and Gruff both seemed to be scared and panicked after hearing the name Paimon. Almost as if the name itself is attacking them directly.
"James, Paimon is regarded as the 2nd most nefarious person in the world. If this collector person truly is Paimon then we must stop them at all cost." (Gruff)
"It seems even you guys know how dangerous she can be. That's why we must find the rest of the book carriers or else she will manipulate them into creating chaos all over." (James)
"Man that names goofy what the hell is a Paimon. It seems by suspicions aren't so far fetched." (James thinking)
"Ok now with all that being said. I have located a person who holds the Book of Earth. They are located at our next destination, Envidia Forest." (Sera)
"Envidia Forest. Home to the wicked and envious. Covering a massive range of 9.54 million square miles We are sure to find a unique character in these parts. Let's stay on our toes. The Book of Earth sounds like a devastating power." (Gruff)
The group heads East towards Envidia Forest all battle ready. They were shocked by what they witnessed.
"What the hell happened here. This is inhumane. Who could do such a thing." (Gruff)
To their eyes they see a wide spread of scorched land and incinerated corpse's. Women, Children, and Animals none were spared.
" Guys I have a bad feeling about this, maybe we should turn away. There's no way the person we're looking for is still alive in this wasteland." (Sora)
"No, they're still alive. I sense their souls. Even amongst this valley of the dead." (Sera)
"Yeah me too. No matter if the mission must continue even if they did die, the book would remain. What's weird is that I sense them 2m in front of us but there's nothing to be seen." (James)
Then the ground begins to shatter as figures emerge from above. The group is all shocked by this recent upset.
"You fucking bastard I'll kill you, I'll kill you, I'll kill you, I'll kill you. I swear you will not leave this place alive. Suffer as they suffer. Feel what they feeled. Perish like they did."
An enraged brown hair, medium chest, tall woman in her early 20s is enveloped in a golden aura paired with a golden divine robe. Emerging with her are 4 giant Earth Titans standing at approx. 487.68m (1600ft).
"Whoaaaaaa what the hell are those things. Holy cow, how could one produce such a thing? She must be the Book of Earth holder. But if she's pumping out things of that stature she must already be at Skill# 0 or possibly worse... (Sora)
" James, do you feel it?" (Gruff)
"I do and it's unsettling. That bone chilling pressure. If we weren't as powerful as we are , the presence of this guy would've killed us. His Will, Spirit, Soul, and Count are enforcing this crushing pressure. This guy is bad news. It's going to take almost all I got to end this." (James)
"Master, what's worse is that he holds 4 out of the 5 calamities." (Sera)
" If that's true then I'll need more than just strength. Hopefully lady luck is on my side. Sorry guys but the power of friendship isn't going to save us in this one. But we can all do our best. Sora get into Skill #0 immediately. No actually go into the NEGATIVE STATE. Don't worry I'll bring you back." (James)
"James I fully trust you with my life then anyone else so if you say Negative State is necessary then I'll enter it with no qualms." (Sora)
"YOU THERE GIRL ENTER THE NEGATIVE STATE IF YOU WANT TO LIVE AND HURRY AT IT." (James)
"SHUT THE HELL UP WHO ARE YOU TO BOSS ME AROUN-. What is this feeling? It's like if I disobey what he says I'll die in an instant. I hate being bossed around but if this guy is serious then I have no choice but to listen. Besides, I was already thinking of sacrificing everything. Godammit Iustitia, why must you be this way?" (Iustitia)
Both Sora And Iustitia began to sacrifice their lives by entering the negative state. The Negative State is the strongest skill that book holders have. It burns their life force and counts for the sake of power. Although doing this takes quite a bit of time. 2 minutes exactly.
"HEY YOU WHAT'S YOUR NAME. WHO ARE YOU. HOW DID YOU ACHIEVE SUCH GREAT POWER." (James)
"Who am I? I am the one who shall bring ruin to this world. The one who will seek for the truth of what this world is. None with weak spirits can stand up against me. With that being said all those with weak spirits should DIE. Book Of Atom's: Skill #4 Buscador del Vacío (Void Seeker)."
Death everywhere. All of Envidia Forest destroyed. The force of this attack was equivalent to 740 TERATONS OF TNT. The voices of the land were gone in an instant. Except those with James. There's nothing but the deadpan sound of the land. The man who caused this destruction had no remorse for what he had done. No remorse for ruining the lives of 500 Million+. Instead He Laughed.
"Hahahahahaha. There we go now more filth has been removed from my world. You asked for my name correct, here's your answer. I am Malvado." (Malvado)
"Well Malvado. Prepare for the fight of your life. Cause we're taking you down. THIS WILL BE THE FIRST FIGHT TO PROVE THAT WE ARE UNBOUND BY THE SITUATION WE ARE GIVEN THAT WE CAN RISE TO THE TOP AND SHATTER OUR LIMITS. WE ARE BOUNDLESS." (James)
Truths are finally being set in motion. Just what is this world. :)