Chapter 18: The Divine Clone and the Two Realms
Kael Atris stood atop the highest tower of Varthun's King's Castle, gazing upon the vast lands of Varis Primus that now flourished under his rule. The era of war had passed, and the era of prosperity had begun. Yet, as he pondered the responsibilities of both the real world and his vast internal realm, Solmara, he realized that even with his godlike powers, he could not be in two places at once.
Among the many divine gifts granted by Castellion Arisium during his ascension to the Godverse, one stood out as particularly useful—the ability to create a perfect clone of himself. This was no mere illusion or simple mimicry; the clone would possess all of Kael's memories, abilities, and intelligence, but with one crucial distinction—it would be bound to govern Solmara, while Kael's original body remained in Varis Primus.
With a deep breath, Kael activated the divine ability. A radiant glow surrounded him as a second figure emerged from his very essence, an identical copy in every way. The clone opened its eyes, looking at Kael with the same wisdom and determination.
"You understand your purpose," Kael said to his clone.
The clone nodded. "I am to oversee Solmara, manage the creation of four-winged soldiers every day and six-winged soldiers every week, and ensure the eternal development of the internal realm."
Kael smirked. "Exactly. While I govern the nations of Varis Primus, you will ensure that Solmara thrives as a realm of divine power."
With a simple gesture, Kael opened a portal to Solmara. A vast celestial landscape stretched before them—planets orbiting a radiant star, endless skies shimmering with mana, and the great Divine Tree standing at the center of a lake of pure energy. The clone stepped through, immediately feeling the immense power resonating within the realm.
Inside Solmara, time dilation remained in effect. One hour outside equaled a full week inside. This meant that the clone would have nearly endless time to develop the forces Kael required for future endeavors. The Divine Tree continued to bear its daily hundred two-winged soldiers, and now, with the clone's presence, the production of four-winged and six-winged warriors would be meticulously maintained.
As the clone took its place in Solmara, Kael returned his attention to the real world. He had much to do in governing Varis Primus. With peace secured, he turned his focus to further advancing civilization. He commissioned the construction of grand libraries, universities, and academies where the people could learn the ways of science, magic, and philosophy. Infrastructure was expanded, with roads and bridges connecting every major city and village. Industries flourished as he encouraged trade and technological development, blending celestial knowledge with mortal ingenuity.
Despite his divine powers, Kael understood that ruling with wisdom was far more important than ruling with sheer strength. He sought to create a lasting legacy, a world where war would be unnecessary because every nation thrived equally.
Meanwhile, within Solmara, the clone tirelessly worked to maintain the balance of power. With each passing day, the heavenly armies expanded. The internal realm became a paradise of celestial warriors, ready to answer Kael's call at any moment.
Both realms—the divine Solmara and the mortal Varis Primus—were now in perfect harmony, governed by the same mind yet functioning independently. Kael Atris had truly ascended beyond any mere mortal ruler. He had become the bridge between divinity and humanity, ensuring that his legacy would shape the universe for eternity.