In the realm of Eridoria, where the sun bathed the skies in hues of crimson and gold, two powerful races stood at the brink of eternal war—the Gods and the Demon Race. Their conflict had spanned eons, a relentless battle for supremacy that shaped the world since the dawn of time.
At the heart of the gods' domain was Elyria, a majestic city with towering spires shimmering like stardust under the setting sun. The streets glowed with an ethereal light, as if the essence of the divine flowed through them. Every corner of Elyria reflected the gods' grandeur and their claim over the skies and heavens.
In stark contrast, beneath the earth lay Krael, the dark underworld of the Demon Race. The city twisted and writhed like a living entity, shrouded in smoke and fire. The walls pulsed with dark magic, and the skies were forever blotted out by ash and brimstone. Krael was a manifestation of the demons' raw, untamed power—a realm where darkness reigned supreme.
For centuries, these two cities mirrored the greater conflict that raged between the Gods and the Demons. Each race sought dominance, never wavering in their pursuit of control over Eridoria. The battles were brutal, and the scars of war marred the world.
But not everyone believed in the war.
Rose, a young girl born into Elyria, was different. She questioned the endless cycle of violence and hatred between the two races. Unlike the gods who saw demons as abominations and demons who viewed gods as tyrants, Rose sensed a deeper truth—one lost in the mists of time.
As a child, she had heard stories from Elyria's elders, tales of how the gods once walked among mortals and how demons were born from the very darkness the gods sought to banish. But the stories never made sense to her. Why had the gods and demons once coexisted before turning on each other? And more importantly, what was the true purpose of their conflict?
Now, as tensions between gods and demons reached a breaking point, Rose knew she had to find answers. She couldn't stand idly by while her world was consumed by hatred. But seeking the truth would come at a cost. To uncover the mysteries of the past, she would need to venture beyond Elyria, into the forbidden lands between the realms of light and shadow.
Her journey would be perilous, and her questions might lead to answers neither side wished to confront. But Rose was determined—the fate of Eridoria, and perhaps the future of both the Gods and Demons, depended on it. As the man finished speaking, Alex and his friends stood in shock. Mya, wide-eyed, looked at him and asked, "So you're telling me Rose is a part of winning an ancient war?"
Alex, equally stunned, asked, "Do you know anything about the Cosmic Force? And where they might be?"
The man's face went pale. He looked at Alex and then at the others, his voice trembling as he responded, "Stop what you're doing. This journey… it's not for children like you. You can't go around asking about things like the Cosmic Force. It's dangerous, and if I tell you more, it will only bring you and your friends closer to ruin."
Alex, his resolve firm, replied, "I'm sorry, but I won't stop. I don't care about the danger. Even if it costs me my life, I will find the truth. I won't give up on this journey."
The man sighed, his gaze softening, as if he recognized Alex's determination. "Then may the gods help you… because you'll need it."