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Chapter 7 - Grimoire 999

Shikama Doji gazed with pride and brilliance at the result of the spell he had worked on for years. This spell was the culmination of endless studies, countless experiments, and tireless efforts. But he knew this was only the beginning. In the future, he would make this spell even better and more powerful. With a swift motion, he struck his finger in the air, and at that moment, a grimoire appeared, floating in the air. This grimoire, with its white and gold appearance, had a sacred and mesmerizing beauty that attracted every being. Shikama Doji had inscribed all his knowledge and secrets of the spell's workings into this grimoire in the language of the angels.

He looked at the grimoire with a satisfied smile and said, "This grimoire is one of my finest creations. Grimoire 999. I have recorded all my knowledge of magic, occultism, alchemy, mysticism, astrology, forbidden sciences, and even my ideas about the laws of this world within it. The reason it is named 999 is that this number symbolizes the end of one cycle and the beginning of a new one. When I complete this grimoire, I will ascend to a higher realm, and this grimoire will no longer be of use to me. Its future owners will be fortunate... or perhaps not."

Shikama Doji gave a devilish smile and continued, "Do not be mistaken. The future owners of this grimoire will be the unluckiest beings in this universe. This grimoire has the consciousness of an infant and is tainted. The more powerful its owner, the longer it will take for them to be corrupted. Of course, this corruption will not affect me, as its creator. But the fools who try to unravel the secrets of this grimoire will meet a terrible end. Madness is the best outcome they can hope for. I have given them a chance. I have written this grimoire in the language of the angels and made it extremely difficult to read. If they are not greedy and do not attempt to learn its knowledge, nothing will happen to them."

Shikama Doji smiled innocently this time, a smile that perfectly matched his beautiful, angelic appearance. But behind that smile lay a mind full of intricate plans and dark schemes.

He looked around and said, "I should fix this place. If Tiamat finds out I accidentally killed her children, she will be upset." Suddenly, a golden light emanated from Shikama Doji's body, and the destroyed areas began to rebuild themselves. It was as if time had reversed. The mountains returned to their original shape, and the land became green again. This spell was one of Shikama Doji's most powerful spells—a spell that did not reverse time but reconstructed matter.

Shikama Doji raised his hand to the sky, and a large black sphere formed in the air. The bodies of the dinosaurs, which had previously died, fell to the ground, and suddenly, their eyes opened. They looked around in confusion, as if nothing had happened. This scene was like a miracle, a miracle that only Shikama Doji could perform.

He calmly said, "There is no need to do anything now. I just have to wait for the asteroid impact. That will be the best opportunity to execute my plans." Shikama Doji's mind was filled with plans that could change the fate of this world. He knew that the asteroid impact would be a turning point in the history of this world, and he was ready to make the most of this opportunity.

Suddenly, the space around him cracked, and Shikama Doji entered another dimension. He muttered to himself, "Ah, it seems I have spent too little time with Tiamat these past few decades. I hope she is not angry." Shikama Doji gave an unreadable smile, a smile that combined mischief and innocence. He knew Tiamat would be upset about his long absence.

Shikama Doji thought about the future, his plans, Grimoire 999, and the fate that awaited this world. He knew the path ahead was full of challenges and dangers, but for a being like him, these challenges were merely part of a greater game. A game he intended to bring to the best possible conclusion.