Chapter 646: Holy Maiden (1/2)
Inside a room surrounded with pitch black darkness, a single pillar of light could be seen at it's center.
Beneath it, was a throne made out of bones which comes from myriad creatures. A man sat in this throne. Most of his features are hidden, only his feature-less eyes, extremely pale hands and toes were exposed.
The throne was elevated a few meters above from the ground by a mound of bones. Beneath it, four people prostrated in front of the man who's sitting in the throne.
*Tap* *Tap* *Tap*
The man sitting on throne drummed his fingers at the armrest of the throne which took the shape of a skull. Each tap of his fingers caused the hearts of the men beneath him to freeze, their bodies felt cold and they sweating buckets each passing moment. It was as if each tap of this man's fingers were shaving a few years out of their lifespans.
”...it is but a momentary setback.”
The man's words brought an unspeakable chill in their hearts despite their actual meaning. In truth, the man didn't find them at fault, but to the prostrating people, it might as well be the same as calling them inept at their jobs.
”Even if they managed to catch-on, it's already too late. They have no way of knowing the real depths or our strength. Have no fear, O children of mine.”
”Glory be to the Allfather.” The prostrating people replied in unison.
”Still, it would be best to be prepared just in case. Increase the strength of the troops. I'll allow you to choose at least ten candidates from each camp and bring them to me in order to receive Communion. Make sure to choose the cream of the crop.”
”We hear and obey, Allfather's words.”
”Strengthen your faith in me Children. Our Salvation will come and we will receive, Transcendence.” The man spoke with a passionate tone but it just filled the prostrating people with overwhelming dread.
”Glory be to the Allfather.”
Still, they praised him and glorified his words. As his so-called 'Children', they can't raise their own opinions on this matter since the Allfather has already decided.
”Mn. You may return.”
As soon as the Allfather said this, the prostrating people under him disappeared out of nowhere, leaving him alone in this vast darkness. As soon as the others disappeared, the darkness surrounding the room rolled and proceeded to swallow the light, devouring even the man sitting in the throne. It didn't take long before the darkness consumed all and once again, the Allfather returned to his slumber.
Several worlds away from where this event took place...
Raven abruptly opened his eyes and felt suffocated. He caught his breath and calmed down his body. His face was somewhat pale and his back is drenched in cold sweat but his eyes remained bright as his smile.
A chuckled escape from his lips as was still in the process of catching his breath...
'A momentary setback you say...well, I'm glad that it all worked out according to plan. They didn't launch any signals for the war and are still planning on following the 50 year deadline. Anyhow, this is all good. This is what we want. Just you wait, Allfather. I'll enjoy wiping that dignified face of yours to the floor.'
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In a far away land...a place hidden from prying eyes of the crowd, a paradise could be seen.
This place if located far above the skies, but not beyond the space outside. It is hidden just in the middle of the atmosphere. It is also a place where only the worthy could reside, a land filled with an everlasting peace and prosperity. A true paradise which mortals could only dream of visiting but will never find even if they searched for it in their entire lives.
In this place, land is scarce while clouds could be found everywhere. Normally, these clouds are something almost incorporeal but in this place, it has a solid form and could support weight just as much as a land could. Well, considering the fact that it's even supporting islands should've been impossible but that's exactly the case here.
People could be seen walking on the surface of the clouds, there's even people who are swimming in it. In fact, things like Airboats could be seen sailing at these clouds, transporting goods and people from one island to the other.
Speaking of islands, there are numerous islands in this place. Each one aren't as big as the main island but still has their purposes. The main island however is no different from a floating continent being supported by none of other than the clouds themselves.