Akhil stirred, his mind disoriented, his body heavy as if weighed down by the cosmos itself. As he opened his eyes, he found himself in a vast, unfamiliar realm, one unlike anything he had ever seen. Chains, glimmering and ethereal, stretched endlessly in every direction, weaving through the sky like rivers of time itself. They pulsed with energy, each link whispering the stories of different eras, and Akhil could feel their weight in his soul.
Suddenly, a voice echoed from above, calm yet filled with immeasurable authority. "Akhil, your power has surpassed even that of the gods," it said, the words resonating deep within him. "But for a mortal to hold such power is unnatural, dangerous. The universe is fragile, and such strength could unravel it if left unchecked. You stand at a crossroads."
Akhil, still reeling from his transformation, raised his head. "Who are you?" he asked, his voice steady despite the immense presence that seemed to surround him.
The sky split open with light, and a figure descended slowly from above. The figure, glowing with divine energy, radiated serenity and might. "I am the Heaven God, the overseer of realms and guardian of balance," he said, his voice like the echo of stars colliding. "And I have come to offer you a choice."
Akhil's mind raced. Heaven God? The concept was beyond what he had known, but there was no denying the reality of this figure standing before him. His presence was undeniable, suffocating in its sheer scale. The Heaven God continued, "Your human body, Akhil, is no more. You have transcended mortality, but your spirit remains tethered. You can choose to become the Time God, the protector of this universe, immortal and bound to no age. Or, you may enter heaven and find peace, but know this—once you enter heaven, you cannot return to this world. You will be gone, forever removed from this existence."
Akhil frowned, his mind flashing with memories—Yohan, Kofi, the battles they had fought, the unfinished business, the threats still looming over the world he knew. "I have so much work left to do," he said, his voice thick with resolve.
The Heaven God's gaze softened, but his tone remained firm. "You have no body left, Akhil. If you choose to remain in this realm as a human, you will fade away. But as a Time God, you will transcend mortality. Time will bend to your will, and the threads of history will be yours to weave and protect. But this choice is final. Make your decision."
Akhil's thoughts were clear now. His destiny was unfolding before him, and though the weight of the responsibility was immense, he knew what had to be done. Without a moment's hesitation, he looked the Heaven God in the eyes. "I will become the Time God."
A smile flickered across the Heaven God's face, one of approval, as he raised his hand. "Very well, Akhil. You are worthy." With a single touch, divine energy surged into Akhil's being, a flood of raw power so immense it could shatter entire realities. His very essence transformed, shedding the last remnants of his mortality. His senses expanded, perceiving the flow of time, past, present, and future, as one continuous stream.
The chains around him pulsed brighter and wrapped themselves around his form, no longer binding him but merging with his existence. The Heaven God watched as Akhil absorbed the energy, becoming something far greater than any mortal or deity. "From this moment, you are the Time God. You will walk through eternity, unbound by death or the passing of ages. Guard this universe, for it is now in your hands."
Akhil felt the shift within him, the monumental change. He was no longer just Akhil, the warrior who had fought against impossible odds—he was a god, the Time God, an eternal protector. The weight of his new role settled on his shoulders, but with it came a calmness. He understood now the flow of time, the delicate balance that needed to be preserved.
The Heaven God, his mission fulfilled, began to ascend back into the ether. Before vanishing into the celestial expanse, he turned to Akhil one last time. "Your journey begins now. Remember, even gods are tested. Guard this power well, for many will seek it."
As the Heaven God disappeared, Akhil stood alone, now fully aware of his divine nature. He looked out over the vast chains of time that stretched endlessly before him, the full scope of eternity unraveling in his mind. He clenched his fists, feeling the boundless power coursing through him.
"I won't fail," Akhil whispered, more to himself than to anyone else. "I will protect this universe."
And with that, Akhil, the newly anointed Time God, began his eternal watch over the flow of time, knowing that his journey, though divine, had only just begun.