Chapter 53: Bael (1/2)
Surrounded by an ocean of darkness, I laid confused and relaxed as I gazed into the void. It had been five days since I arrived in this majestic heaven. I neither ate nor slept, but I never felt alone as I spoke with the darkness.
There was a symmetry between us, I could not deny, and I loved it. It did not bring warmth like fire, Power like lightning. No...I did not bring any of those things but rather companionship. A rather foolish thing to say, but...It was true...at least to me...at...least...to...me.
Fire turns to embers and perishes, while lightning will fade its energy returning to the heavens, but Darkness will always remain. There is no comparison to any other elements. There is no opposite as even light itself only hinders the inevitable.
Consumed in the darkness, I grinned, neither caring nor concerned about if I was still alive as this was my heaven...Eternal Darkness.
”Arsene,” A cold, menacing voice called as I felt the simmering sensation on my shoulder acting up. ”Arsene,”
Narrowing my gaze, a bright crimson light shattered my eternal darkness as a throne appeared. A familiar power reminding me of that thing from the shadow realm assaulted me, but unlike last time the darkness appeared, protecting me with its blessing like its child.
”Eternal Night?” the menacing voice whispered as I saw a man or demon laying lazily on an iron throne filled with endless skulls. With a blink of my gaze, the heads and faces would shift in an almost endless torment.
”Who are you,” I questioned, not feeling concerned but rather comfort before a being that could kill me with a thought.
With a light smile, the blurred demon laughed with admiration, ”Arsene, so this is your soul. Never had I meet a fellow demon nor mortal, with such an affinity with the heavenly Dao of darkness. The only thing comparable are those Elements birth by the will of The Heavens.” He claimed with an almost gleeful smile.
”Bael,” I lightly whispered as I clenched my shoulder.
”Oh? so you remember this Prince,” He brightly replied, ”Arsene, tell me what do you think of this world.”
With a light chuckled, I eyed the demon calmly, ”Are you going to propose a deal with me,” I countered with my question?
Arching his brow, Beal shook his head, ”With you? boy, you are far too weak even to consider forming a contract with this prince. Not to mention he as plans for you.” He mockingly said.
”No, nothing of the sorts. This planet you live on, Tensen Lumireis, is a well-known planet. Housing quite a few monsters. You are currently living on an island that spans a few million kilometres in length.” He explained, resting his head on his palm.
Tensen Lumireis? Finally, some info regarding the place I live on. Eyeing Bael with hunger, I could see a gaze fill with contempt as he chuckled aloud, ”You are far too young; I am here to warn you, boy. I just blocked a monstrous divine sense aiming at you, and you need to leave.”
”What!” I shouted with surprise as I felt the reaper's cold blade on my throat.
”Yes, it was quite odd for a divine being to scan a weak mortal like you, but it's not unheard of. You have my mark, so you will inherit my enemies but also my allies.” He said, Studying the darkness with honour, yet Bael slowly began to fade, ”That ring you wear will protect you, but be aware that you must not lose yourself to Sacerlage like most demons before you. Whether you become a Devil or a Demon will depend on you. Demonic Sacrilege is a powerful Mantra, but it could easily force you to enter the ways of the demon.” he warned as he faded away completely.
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”ARSENE!!! ARSENE!!! ARSENE!!! ARSENE!!! ” A loud shout blasted into my ear as my eyes shot open.