Chapter 58: The Creation of the Lesser Absolutes
Realizing the immense suffering and conflict they had allowed to flourish unchecked for tens of thousands of years, the Divine Triad reflected on their role as overseers. They came to the conclusion that it was necessary to appoint Lesser Absolute Beings—divine entities imbued with enough power to govern and resolve the issues within their respective inner worlds.
These beings were created with immense power, yet they were given free will to decide how to wield it. The Divine Triad, while remaining as ultimate sovereigns, chose to act as silent observers, trusting the Lesser Absolutes to bring balance and purpose to the inner worlds.
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1. Ashborn's Inner Worlds Lesser Absolute Being: Lumiel, The Radiant Arbiter
Name Meaning
Derived from "lumen" (light) and "el" (divine), Lumiel embodies the unyielding brilliance of Ashborn's domains.
Appearance
A towering figure of pure light, Lumiel is adorned with intricate golden armor that seems to shimmer and shift like liquid sunlight. His six wings radiate an ethereal glow, and his eyes are twin stars that pierce the darkness.
Role and Actions
Peacekeeper: Lumiel began by mediating between the warring factions in Ashborn's worlds. He united the Celestials under a single banner, creating a council to oversee governance and ensuring fairness among the inhabitants.
Creator: He forged new realms of light and sanctuary for those who sought refuge, ensuring that the wars subsided over time.
Judge: With his immense power, Lumiel established a justice system, using his radiant energy to purify corrupt souls and guide them toward redemption.
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2. Sung Jin-Woo's Inner Worlds Lesser Absolute Being: Umbrios, The Shadow Sovereign
Name Meaning
Taken from "umbra" (shadow) and "ios" (divine being), Umbrios signifies the mastery of darkness and balance within the shadows.
Appearance
Umbrios appears as a being of shifting shadow and form. His armor is crafted from the void itself, reflecting no light, and his cape seems to stretch into infinity. His eyes glow with a deep violet hue, and his presence is both intimidating and comforting.
Role and Actions
Unifier: Umbrios sought to bring the scattered shadowy civilizations together, creating an Alliance of the Shadows to foster cooperation among tribes and nations.
Builder: He expanded the Shadowforge Cities and created new realms within the shadows for his people to thrive.
Arbiter: Umbrios devised a system where disputes could be resolved without bloodshed, enforcing laws with his shadow soldiers and ensuring equality among the inhabitants.
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3. Sung Su-Ho's Inner Worlds Lesser Absolute Being: Drakion, The Eternal Flame
Name Meaning
Derived from "drake" (dragon) and "ion" (power/energy), Drakion embodies the fiery strength and resilience of Su-Ho's inner worlds.
Appearance
Drakion takes the form of a colossal dragon-humanoid hybrid, his scales glowing like molten lava. His wings, tipped with blazing fire, cast shadows over entire realms, and his horns gleam with an otherworldly light. His voice is a deep, resonant rumble, commanding respect and awe.
Role and Actions
Leader: Drakion established a Council of Clans to govern the dragonkin and ensure that the resources of the worlds were distributed fairly.
Protector: He tamed the Celestial Beasts, integrating them into the dragonkin society as allies and guardians.
Creator: Drakion forged new stars and planets, expanding the inner worlds and giving his people more space to grow and thrive.
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The Power of the Lesser Absolute Beings
Each Lesser Absolute Being was imbued with:
Creation: The ability to forge new realms, planets, and celestial bodies.
Destruction: Power to obliterate galaxies with a wave of their hand.
Soul Manipulation: Control over life and death, with the ability to create new souls or restore lost ones.
Time and Space: Limited manipulation of time and spatial dimensions within the inner worlds.
Despite their godlike abilities, these powers represented only 0.000001% of the Divine Triad's full might, a humbling reminder of their status in the grand scheme of existence.
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Reflections of the Divine Triad
The Divine Triad watched as their creations began to reshape their respective inner worlds. They observed with curiosity and hope, wondering if these Lesser Absolute Beings would succeed in achieving what they themselves had neglected for so long.
The Lesser Absolutes became revered as deities by the inhabitants, ushering in an era of relative peace and stability. However, as with all power, the true test lay in how Lumiel, Umbrios, and Drakion would wield their gifts in the millennia to come. Would they become benevolent rulers or fall prey to the very conflicts they were meant to resolve? Only time would tell.
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[shortened version]
Chapter 58:
The Divine Triad feels like they're too cruel to leave their inner worlds alone without intervention for tens of thousands of years.
Then they created a lesser Absolute Being for each inner world.
1. Ashborn's inner worlds lesser Absolute Being (Lumiel)
2. Sung Jin-Woo's inner worlds lesser Absolute Being (Umbrios)
3. Sung Su-Ho's inner worlds lesser Absolute Being (Drakion)
These lesser Absolute Beings are supposed to be a God to solve all problems in the inner worlds. They are given enormous power enough to destroy a single inner world's galaxy with a single light wave of a hand or create inner worlds matters, souls or realms etc. The power was given to them, it's up to them how they're gonna use the power.
Even though these powers seemed powerful, for The Divine Triad it's just like giving 0,000001% of their power, considering the scale of the inner worlds compared to the outside: real worlds.