In an unknown destination, everything surrounding it was nothing but white space. Everything was empty. It was as if everything had been sucked in the entire space. This space separated from reality itself. There was nothing dwelling in it. It was devoid of life. Bizarre is an understatement, the space was oozing out an otherworldly energy, calm yet a maddening threat like a torrential bloodlust ready to destroy anything in his path even the whole world itself is merely a tip of it in fact the entire universe.
The space tore open, and then a figure came out of it. The figure was none other than Arion.
"Where am I? Is this heaven? Where is this place?"
Before he could process where he was. He stood rooted in place. His breath stood still. Every inch of hair in his body stood on end. The surrounding no the whole space is like it is ready to devour him. It's more like when a stray animal enters a dangerous territory and is ready to be devoured by a menacing creature, a predator ready to pounce on his very being. His movement was calculated, though every instinct in his body was screaming to make a run for it, but he no better than to make a mistake that could cost his life.
Then, a voice reverberated the whole space. The weight of those words carried not only terrifying power but also immense pressure. Arion began to cough blood.
'What power! Just from speech alone.'
'What is a mortal doing here?' The entity said
Suddenly, an incandescent light was illuminating the whole surrounding. A ball of light descended, the brightness abate. Finally, Arion was able to see who it was. It was a god something more than that. He knew that this being is even stronger than any other God he has met because of the presence around him. It was as if the whole world was bowing to his very existence. The pressure around him was terrifying. The most thrilling part was that not even Arion could even sense his power!
His like an endless abyss that didn't even have a stopping point. It was magnificent and terrifying. It was unparalleled.
There was this feeling like a hunch. Arion just could not dismiss it, but this being is more powerful than the Celestial God
Arion was astonished
"His power should be a little stronger than the Celestial God no maybe far stronger"
The being before Arion is like a divine being looking at his creatures. His appearance is divine! His blonde hair matched his godly appearance. His pale skin was completely flawless and extremely captivating. His white robe matched his godly appearance he was like a saint. However, the mystery lies in the piece of cloth tied around his eyes. His gaze was an unwavering testament to his strength. It was like it could pierce his very existence. Arion was more like an open book. Nothing could escape his keen eyes.
Arion could feel an unparalleled pressure on his shoulder. It was as if his whole body could shatter any moment. Just the gaze of this unknown entity carry much of an immense power enough to defeat him without even wasting his energy defeat was an understatement. In fact, it could kill him.
He continued to curse himself for not being blessed by Mother Luck
"Damnation! Here goes my luck. First, the Celestial God and now a Divine being I don't even know about. What could be worse?"
Suddenly, the very pressure descending on him abate. Arion can't help but be curious about this very existence.
"Just who the hell is this guy? The in-depth of his powers are abysmal and insane! What level of training brought him to this level, or was it talent
The young man before Arion smiled while he was still in the state of curiosity
"You know I can read your thought,"
Arion snapped out from his puzzled state. He gathered all the courage he could muster and finally spoke up furiously.
"Just who the hell are you? Where is this place?"
The mysterious man just looked at him with a hint of curiosity in his demeanor, which troubled Arion. A glimpse of interest could be seen in his face, but it was brief. It was now replaced with a mysterious troubled expression.
"Could I be wrong that power it can't be?"
The mysterious being continued
"What is your name, mortal?"
Arion sighed.
"Mortal, that is what I am called now,"
Arion replied with a cold glint in his eyes
The mysterious being couldn't do nothing but laugh
"You sure got gut for a mortal. Do you by any chance know who I am?"
Arion was puzzled when he heard that. That has been the question that he has been trying to find answer to but couldn't decipher to no avail. But he plateaued that this entity might be a god whether the Supreme Ones.
"Am afraid you don't human. You see, I am barely able to contain the essence of my power, and you are already shivering . Human my power is more like an insurmountable you can't overcome. "
He continued
" I am a Monarch. You can call me Levi, but for people who fear me and reverend me, call me the Calamity Overlord. I think you understand now, don't you?"
Astron's jaw dropped. The words were so shocking to the core.
"Monarch!. I thought they were myth."
One impossible and insurmountable feat that a human can't achieve is to become a monarch. Monarchs are regarded as God of gods. There were different monarchs, just like Shadow Monarch. Their powers were astronomical. Some say their power were infinite due to the inability to decipher their powers. Their powers were like an endless abyss one could not fanthom.
It not as if they are really that invincible, but they possess power beyond any human comprehension even beyond the Celestial God. They were once known as the Guardians of the Mortal, but they didn't anymore due to an incident a long time ago. Their history tied to a veil of mystery and antiquity.
But there were still circumstances about some people who said to have being bestowed Monarch blessings they were called the Legacies. Astron didn't quite believe in the rumors, but it seems the truth has shown for itself.Their power was devastating. It was because they were chosen by Monarchs. But it is not all Monarch that do such. That's why it is rare.
Leaving his dumbstruck expression, a glint flashed through his eyes. It was as if his whole emotion vanished, replaced with one of disdain and hate
"You came here to lecture me about how powerful you are, but have you ever considered one thing?"
Levi was quite astonished by his words byt masked it, maintaining his usual composire.
"And that is?"
Astron continued. When his eyes met in an angry grimace
"How you made us die!. Don't you feel remorseful. You didn't even help. And here you dare to lecture me about who you are!. Is that how you see us, insect! All you did was watch us die. You didn't even care to help us when we needed you the most. You guys are the real devil here, not the wing bastards."
Levi sighed
"Mortals, you won't ever understand. Maybe one day you will know the truth"
Astron became furious even more
"What truth is there to know!?. My friends, my sister, and everyone that I believed died because of you devils. You may be the Calamity Overlord , but to me, you are nothing but a devil!.
Levi was just looking expressionless. Maintaining a calm and expressionless facade
There was no hint of sorrow on his face nor remorse. This even made Astron furious even more.
"I may be a devil to you, but I simply don't care. So far, it is for the greater good. I don't care. To be sincere, I simply like it the way you hate me, kind of bring out the burning flame within you. You said all of humanity is in chaos, but you use the Time Sphere made by Kronos, so all is well then."
These words were an arrow that dumbstruck Astron
"How could someone be so heartless!. Do you enjoy people dying. What Monarch are you?!."
Levi stood motionless. His expression could not be read. He was like a blank slate upon all the words thrown at him
He maintained his usual facade. His actions couldn't be read.
" You humans are just weak, that why you weren't able to stop the calamity that has befall on you. It wasn't because they are strong, that us why they win it is because you are weak. Why don't you admit it?. If you truly rely on is them that make you even more of a pest than they are. That is the fact. Just accept it. Maybe if you were strong enough, you would be able to save everyone you loved. An excuse is just merely a way to escape from the truth, but the truth is the fact and nothing but the truth, and you can't possibly run away from it. "
Astron was shocked to the core. Realization struck him like a bolt of lightning. Every word of the Calamity Ovelord carried weight. It was like a cold blade that slashed through him. The worst part of all, he knew it, but he doesn't want to admit. He was right. It is because of his weakness that he failed to protect everything. He lost everything.
It left a gnawing pain in his heart. Bitterness gnawing over him.
Just then, something came over Astron
"I know I am weak. I know I am not strong, but that is my mistake, my regret, and I won't repeat it again this 8 times I shall face it. Maybe then, just then, will I be able to stop this from coming again."
Levi could no help but be amazed by his fiery spirit, a flame waiting to be refined that will unleash his true strength and power. His lips curled up with a smile. It was just for a moment, then returned to his usual state. Levi couldn't help but be intrigued a piece of crap without a Mana and a system but a determination like fire in his eyes unwavering that will destroy any obstacle in his path
"It seems like I did belittled you. Take this mortal. Cherish it."
A ball of light descended on Astron's hand when he touched the ball, emitting a strange yet beautiful light. The light dissipates. It was no longer a ball of light but a book. The Classic of Omniscient Swordsman. Just like a bolt of lightning, it struck into his head.
"That is my gift to you mortal,"
Astron was astonished the moves,styles used in the classic were godly and outstanding as he was scrolling to different pages to another. He was intrigued and couldn't wait to practice the techniques
"Woh!. No rush mortal. This technique might look easy but requires a deep understanding of the mind, body, and soul with a deep mastery of techniques. It takes a lot of time to learn it all. I wasn't able to finish the final techniques up until even I could not not master it all.
Astron was astonished that Levi gave him this priceless sword art.
"Are you sure you want me to take it?. It is too precious."
King could do nothing but smile
"You wanted to prove me right, don't you?. Then do it and prove to me wrong that you are not weak and destroy those who caused the death of your love onen. Then I will know how capable you really are. "
Astron was puzzled. It seems like you can't judge a book by his cover. King might look cold on the outside, but the inside he is the latter. His cold demeanor surrounding him is now replaced with a calm one.
"Did you bring me here to give me this?."
King answered
"Actually, no, I didn't have that in mind. But do you actually think that it was me that brought you here? "
King asked in curiosity
Astron became puzzled
"What did you mean. If it weren't you who did."
King made a smile
"Just joking. It seems like there is not enough time. See you later then, human."
Astron replied
"See you later also when I come back, I will be way stronger than ever you can imagine just watch."
Levi smiled
"I can't wait,"
Just then, a sparkle of light surrounded Astron, and he disappeared on the spot.
Suddenly, the whole space began to crumble, and then it became nothing other than a palace in void space. With enormous foundation and beautiful otherwordly designs. Within the palace is a throne. Which was eloquently decorated. It was as if it was especially made for a divine being.
King sat on the throne
His hair colors changed to crimson red, but his other features still remain intact.
Then, a voice reverberated the surrounding
"How come you look so drained. No one in this world could do that. "
King was also puzzled itself
"I don't know myself. But this mortal, he even dragged me into my domain, yet his body was still remaining intact. Though his body was almost crushed, he should have turned to paste immediately he entered. I found him intriguing. "
The voice sounded again
"But who could have dragged you to your domain and him as well. No being could do that. Your power is even way above the other monarchs. Such an entity even forcefully drained your power. Could it be the mortal?"
King closed his eyes and replied
"There is more to that mortal that it seems. Though he doesn't have Mana or System. I was sensing an energy from him that was shocking even for me. Don't let me lie to you it was putting me on the edge. I think he could be the one that forcefully teleported me to my domain and drained my power, but why?. I don't even think he knows what he did, but this mortal has
captured my interest. I can't wait to see what he will become?.
The voice replied again
"But should you have given him that sword art. It is too precious, even for you."
King replied
"Calm down, Liya. I just think he deserves it. Just wait and watch. I believe he will be able to reach the final technique."
The voice scoffed
"That trash. Stop kidding, Levi. "
King made a smile
"Just watch, but that kid reminds me of
that man. Interesting indeed. That aura there is no mistake that is not Mana."