In the beginning, there was only the silence of an empty void, a vast expanse of nothingness that stretched beyond comprehension. Then, in a flash of blinding brilliance, God contemplated existence itself and, with a grand flourish, adorned the cosmos with stars and planets, each a testament to His divine artistry. He molded the angels, ethereal beings of radiant light, to carry forth His ambitions, and from among them, He birthed the archangels, indomitable champions tasked with guarding against the nascent terror that lurked beyond the realms of creation.
Upon the completion of creation, God gazed at His universe, perfect in its intricate design, and then withdrew into an enigmatic realm beyond time and space, leaving the seraphs and archangels to shepherd the burgeoning world. As eons bled into centuries, the Great Darkness arose a primordial force bent on devouring the universe. Its essence, a roiling chaos of despair and dread, swept across the stars, sowing discord and dismay wherever it touched.
But the heavenly guardians rose to the occasion. United under the unwavering command of the archangels, they wielded the light of creation against the churning dark, like blades forged in divine fire. The battles raged on, a cacophony of celestial songs melding with the echoes of despair as the angels fought valiantly, their luminosity piercing the veils of shadow. After innumerable trials, they managed to seal the Great Darkness within the abyss known as the Nether, an expanse where only the echoes of its malevolence remained.
In the aftermath of the victory, the angels stood glorious, yet isolation began to breed discontent among mortals. No longer did humanity accept their celestial overseers with docility; the whispers of autonomy grew louder, echoing in hearts aflame with rebellion. Recognizing the desire for freedom, the angels gathered, and after much deliberation, they made a monumental decision: to revoke their dominance. They would tread the earth as guides, not rulers.
Some of the angels mingled amidst mortals, adopting their forms and lives, walking the streets bustling with energy and laughter. Others departed to distant realms, becoming guardians of celestial spheres, ensuring balance across the cosmos. Time flowed like a river, and centuries meandered past until whispers of dread surfaced anew. The seals of the Nether, once formidable, began to fracture. The Great Darkness stirred like a slumbering beast, sending forth acolytes vile wraiths of smoke and shadow tasked with breaking free from their bindings. These wraiths crept into the corners of all worlds, sowing despair like seeds in fertile soil.
In response to the encroaching threat, humanity unified, igniting a fervor of resistance. The Hunter Association was born a coalition of warriors forged from ancient knowledge and newfound courage. Guided by the wisdom of the angels and the resilience of mankind, they prepared to face the looming shadows once more, determined to protect their hard-won freedom and the light of creation itself. The stage was set for a new era of conflict and cooperation, as the eternal struggle between light and darkness reignited, echoing through the annals of time.