Chapter 33 Part A
A Discussion On Power
6 hours after the encounter with Mori Toshi
"Ugh where the hell is he!? It doesn't take that long to grab a few materials."
(Iro)
"With the amount you asked for he's probably having a hard time."
(*redacted :)*)
"Yeah you did ask for a whole bunch of stuff."
(Iustitia)
"So? This is Kaido! This city is massive! There's absolutely no way that the amount of materials I asked for can't be acquired easily. Something must've happened to him."
(Iro)
"The city being huge could be the reason why he's taking so long also. But you're right it should be relatively easy to find the stuff you listed due to the city's size. Maybe we should check up on him."
(Kazuha)
Everyone turns and stares at Artemis.
"Um…. Why are you all looking at me?"
(Artemis)
"You're literally with Sora all day shouldn't you guys have some sort of soul bond or something?"
(Iro)
"Oh?! That. Yeah he's been unconscious for 6 hours."
(Artemis)
"WHAT?! And you never told us????"
(Everyone)
"Don't worry it wasn't from any sort of damage or anything. It was self induced. Maybe he got a heat stroke or something. Also he's already on his way back and should be here right-"
(Artemis)
"EVERYONE!"
(Sora)
"Now….."
(Artemis)
"SHHHH!"
(Everyone)
"Oh right noise, sorry. Wait... I just heard you guys scream earlier. Aghh this is irrelevant. I have something urgent to tell you all right now."
(Sora)
"Ok, what is it?"
(Gruff)
"I found them. I found True Manipulation."
(Sora)
"Really!!!"
(Everyone)
"Yeah. The reason why I'm so late is because he uh….. kinda destroyed me. He manipulated my speech so that I would use my Birdcage at the start of the fight."
(Sora)
"Isn't that an advantage for you? Wait…..wouldn't that alert the harbingers?!"
(Gruff)
"Both things I thought about but no. As you can see the harbingers never came since I'm not dead or abducted. But on the other hand with the birdcage. I had zero power. Even with my upgraded Birdcage I stood no chance. It's almost as if he was experimenting with his power. Because to attack me he literally grabbed the sky."
(Sora)
"The sky? You mean like the atmosphere or something?"
(Kazuha)
"Yes and No. He literally grabbed the ENTIRE sky. From the clouds, to the clear blue, the sun, the moon, all things visible in the sky he grabbed and turned it into a weapon. This was my world too and an infinite space where I can store my creativity."
(Sora)
"What? Are you serious? You sure you didn't take any drugs or something. I mean we all can do a bunch of ridiculous stuff but grabbing an infinite sky including all of the visible things is next level."
(Kazuha)
"Yeah I have to admit that seems a bit ridiculous."
(*redacted :)*)
"How come you're not severely damaged then? Surely an attack like that would hold some significant power."
(Gruff)
"Don't worry, I asked myself the same question . But I think that my world's auto protection knocked my unconscious so I wouldn't die from near impact shock and it teleported me somewhere else. That's why I'm still alive. Without a doubt If I got hit by that I would absolutely die or take severe damage."
(Sora)
"True Manipulation huh? That's a ridiculous power. These "True" powers are way more powerful than those that Amaterasu hands out is for sure. Even though every "True" power grants absolute control over what it is. Manipulation, Control, Void all of these embody a concept which is why the power they possess are far superior. *redacted :)* would you happen to know Amaterasus power?"
(Kazuha)
"Well from my time there it seems that Amaterasu possesses two powers. That being Origin Sun and Origin Light. I don't know how different these are from "True" powers. But they are both insane calibers of strength."
(*redacted :)*)
"Where's Sera? She's the most knowledgeable of us all."
(Gruff)
"Um I'm right here…."
(Sera)
Sera appears sitting on a chair in the sight of everyone seemingly out of nowhere.
"AH! Why is your presence so invisible?!"
(Iro)
"No it's just that I exist on a further dimensional plane so unless you're sensing for me you won't see me. Anyways, was I needed?"
(Sera)
"Yes, we would all like to know more about the powers of this world. Specifically the top powers."
(Gruff)
"I see so this conversation has finally came up. Well then let's all have a Discussion on Power."
(Sera)
"Woah why did the air get to tense when she said that."
(*redacted :)*)
"Okay so let's start with who's at the top of the food chain currently. That would be no other then Omen/Rosé Mitasakou. Now to be honest Rosé isn't just simply strong he is utterly a paradox in its self. His power is True Omniscient. Which is the ability to know all and see all. Which means if he knows all he will know how to stop all or do all. For example if Rosé wanted to simply erase someone's existence with a cough he could regardless of their ability counteracts the cough."
(Sera)
"Huh? Is that a joke? That doesn't really make any sense. That's our end goal too right?! How do we beat him?!!"
(Sora)
"Yes this is indeed the truth of his power. To tell you the truth I have no idea how my lord Origin plans on beating him too. Even at 100% at most they would both destroy the entirety of the composte Omniverse with a Calamity Paradox. Now what's even scarier is the Paragons that work under him. They all have terrifying powers also. You have already had an encounter with Kusho, The Void Omen. Kusho didn't go above even 25% of his maximum power in base against Mesa. Against you lot it wasn't even 5%."
(Sera)
"Oof- way to rub it in damn that stung. But this shows us how much stronger we need to grow so thanks for putting it so harshly."
(Kazuha)
"Exactly you have to realize how massively underpowered you all are right now. Okay let's continue. The next strongest in the Paragons currently is True Aim. True Aim and Kusho's True Void are paradoxical to each other so it's hard to determine who is the strongest between them but I'd say Kusho. Technically you've already experienced True Aim from Ansonī of the Harbingers never missing twin blades. Which admittedly is something I never thought would be able to be created from his power that one has extreme talent. Either way True Aim is leagues above. True Aim has the power to absolutely hit anything in succession to one other. But he makes things get extremely tricky as he always applies a skill domain in which all fighters present must hit their attacks or else they'll receive extreme damage. True Aim is also defensive. For example if someone launched an attack that has an imaginary mass making it untouchable and reality destroying. True Aim will be able to "Aim" at its destruction."
(Sera)
"Um wow. That"
(Travis)
"Is"
(Iustitia)
"A"
(Sora)
"Lot"
(Iro)
"To take in."
(Everyone in the room)
"Well get used to it. I don't talk a lot and it's kinda my main job. Now giving information on all the paragons would actually be a long rant in all fairness. So I will give info on The Three Origin Gods and The Eclipse Duo."
(Sera)
"Sounds great to me."
(Gruff)
"Wait? THE ECLIPSE DUO?? You know of them. Actually they're still alive????"
(Kazuha)
"Whoa why is he so shocked. Are they that big of a deal?"
(Iustitia)
"Well yes. The eclipse duo are basically a myth to everyone. It's also one of the only taboo names in all of the Lands like how Mitasakou is. But you all have met one member of them."
(Sera)
"REALLY?! WHEN????"
(Kazuha)
"The bright yellow haired man called Sol Mitasakou. Remember he saved all of you."
(Sera)
"Hm? Who? I can't remember."
(Travis)
"Oh? Either he did that or it's a side effect from the grand paradox. Interesting."
(Sera)
"Wow so he was the one to stop the grand paradox? That's an entirely different echelon of power isn't it?"
(Kazuha)
"Yes it is. Sol Mitasakou one half of the Eclipse Duo. His power is True Heaven. To tell the truth I don't have that much comprehension on what True Heaven does. The same goes for the other half Lunair Mitasakous power of True Hell. But I have reasons to believe this isn't the actual name of their powers. It might be "Origin" rather than "True". The scale of their powers succeeds the Origin gods if they were to fully release it so it wouldn't make sense for it to only be a "True" power."
(Sera)
"Did you just say they're stronger than the Origin Gods? Then why haven't they ended their tyranny?"
(Gruff)
"Well Gruff, that's a great question. But before I answer that let me ask you all something. I'm curious as to why none of you questioned why Rosé never attacked us? Is that not a confusing thing to you all?"
(Sera)
"Wait? Whoa you're right! Why didn't we? That's a good question though why didn't he? Why didn't both of them?"
(Gruff)
"Well that I cannot tell. The answer is unknown. It's this world's greatest mystery. There's a natural force or power that doesn't allow for certain conflicts to happen even though both parties have the power necessary to fight. I can't speak more on this or else I'll be erased from everyone's mind like *redacted :)*."
(Sera)
"Huh? What was that last part? You said like I assume someone but when you said whoever it was there was just noise."
(Sora)
"Oh yeah. I forgot about that. Well as you can see that's what happens when you defy the ultimate order. You are completely forgotten from everyone except for beings like me, Omen, and Origin. It's also what happens when you unfortunately hit the 0.01% chance of failing a Facie Divinitatis. Unless the ultimate order decides so *redacted :)* will not be back."
(Sera)
"Woah, that's actually really scary. Facie Divinitatis is one of the most double edged sword things huh. When I learned about them I knew I would never be using them. Also the way you're talking about the ultimate order it's almost as if they're-"
(*redacted :)*)
"TRAVIS NO! DON'T SAY ANYMORE!"
(Sera)
"The w-"
(*Redacted :)*)
The air shifts. Suddenly *redacted :)* disappears from everyone's sight, memory, and just in total. Everyone but Sera, Mesa, James, and Origin who all witnessed it.
Chapter 33 Part B
The Eternal
"W-what just happened to him?"
(James)
"ORIGIN! WHAT HAPPENED TO TRAVIS?!"
(James and Mesa)
"I'm sorry you two. I can't tell you. Even if I could, it would just be the end of us all. SERA! Come here!"
(Origin)
Sera materializes into the realm that the three are in.
"Lord Origin you called?"
(Sera)
Sera is looking away shyly embarrassed and scared of what Origin might say.
"WHAT DID YOU DO?! How could you blabber and give that much information out. I'm greatly disappointed in you. I noticed while you were talking that you weren't in your average demure. You have to get it together."
(Origin)
"I am deeply sorry for this Lord Origin. I don't know what came over me. I just kept on talking and talking. I honestly didn't realize all the things I said until he started talking about it. I think this might have been orchestrated."
(Sera)
"Sera you are a very very high being. Your existence is above nearly all others besides others like you. Are you suggesting that another Eternal was there?"
(Origin)
"That might be the case. It's the only thing I can think of to explain this. Another Eternal. But why didn't the conflict disruption law activate then?"
(Sera)
"A great question. This is a huge mess. If someone like that is on the loose we have to be extra careful. Watch your words extra carefully now Sera."
(Origin)
"Okay that's cool and all guys but what about Travis?! Will he be back?"
(James)
"I can't say for sure or with certainty but I think he will be back. But as for his mental state when he comes back. I don't know if he'll be fine. The place he went to isn't something for a mortal. In a way it's worse than purgatory actually it's far worse. If he comes back sane he will definitely have evolved. But for now we wait. Sera put a complete stop on the entirety of Tengoku. I will give you permission."
(Origin)
Sera's expression changes in complete distraught disbelief.
"But Origin that woul-"
(Sera)
"SERA! Do it now."
(Origin)
Sera is pushed back by Origin's assertiveness and is compelled to comply. But with a scared look.
"As you wish, master."
(Sera)
Sera returns to Omni in the room where she stopped perception for everyone in there so they wouldn't notice her and Kazuha's disappearance.
She braves a saddened face and undergoes the complete stop.
"I'm sorry my lord please hold on. Book of ****** Origin Skill #3: ******."
(Sera)
In a wave of white all of Tengoku is now at a pause. No one is able to escape this white light except a few special people.
In a forest outside of Kaido a certain man shivers in disbelief.
"Woah no way?! Something serious must've happened. That was big bro's power. It must have been Sera. That dumbass made her do that. Doesn't he know she's going to hurt the most from this. I hope everything goes well and I will be using this opportunity wisely."
(???)
"Sol you know what this means right?"
(???)
"Yeah I do. There's a big threat here. It's probably one of those damn Eternals. We're going to deal with them. Come on, let's begin the search."
(Sol Mitasakou)
Meanwhile back in the realm
Screams of pain from the revered strongest echoes
"AGHHHH! Wow this hurts way more than I expected haha."
(Origin)
"ORIGIN!"
(James)
"What's going on?!"
(Mesa)
Sera materializes back into the realm
"He overexerted himself. He used power he didn't have. Now he is paying the consequences. It's what he deserves for something so stupid."
(Sera)
James and Mesa both focused on Origin and made them unaware so when….
"HOW COULD YOU SAY SOMETHING LIKE THAT LOOK AT HE-. He's in a l-ot of....pain"
(Mesa and James)
They turned around in a hurry to call out Seras' harshness; they're left in disbelief when they see….
"She's crying?!!?"
(Mesa and James thinking)
The two look at each other expressing without words or telepathy.
"Aw man…. We fucked up."
(James and Mesa through body language)
The almost always expressionless and strict Sera. Is covered in tears whilst trying her hardest to hold them back as she holds a broken face hurting from what is happening to Origin.
"ORIGIN! WHY?! HOW COULD YOU BE SO STUPID?! You better hope you die from this because if you don't I WILL KILL YOU."
(Sera)
"Haha, same temper. Sera it's fine I'll be alright it's just going to be a few hours of unimaginable pain. I'll get through this, don't worry. Plus I can't die"
(Origin)
"EVEN THEN WHY WOULD YOU PUT YOURSELF THROUGH THIS."
(Sera)
"Sera, you know why. I'm sure you know who did this. That bastard had to pay. He must pay. I hope Sol can kill him. This is a beautiful opportunity for this we must not let it go."
(Origin)
"But. But. I can't lose you. Even for a moment that will just."
(Sera)
Sera breaks down falling to the ground crying.
"I'm not going anywhere I promise. Please stay here. We'll watch Sol and you can watch me. I promise everything will be fine."
(Origin)
Still crying but now more calmer, a quiet Sera says a single word.
"Okay."
(Sera)
"Thank you Sera."
(Origin says with a big smile)
Cracks appear all over Origins body illumination a black glow. Origin holds on to his chest where his core is located in order to distract himself from the pain. The pain can be described as if every part of your body is being carefully peeled and stabbed in order to bring as much discomfort and pain coupled with a sensation of slow roasting, being stretched, insects devouring your body from the inside, gouging, jabbing, crushing, freezing, choking, pulling, and tearing. Just few among the many infinities of possible pain occurring to his mental and body. Just who is the person that made it worth it to experience this all. An even greater question is what did they do?
In a sky above Tengoku and cloaked character stays
"Hehehe. So it seems I have been found out huh? Origin I will have you pay just wait. For now I have to deal with your lapdog."
(????)
Moments ago
"Also the way you're talking about the ultimate order it's almost as if they're- the... huh where am I?"
(Travis)
A white realm surrounded in noise and confusion. In the distance spheres with labels can be seen.
"What are those?"
(Travis)
Travis notices the spheres and reads the labels.
"Marvel? DC? Anime? Comics? Fiction? Reality? What does any of that mean?"
(Travis)
Suddenly an image envelopes Travis's mind. After seeing this image, terror strikes.
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