Chapter 205: Solomon - Lord of Wisdom (1/2)
Gazing upon the endless chasm surrounded by the Will of Tenebrae, I bowed, knowing she was watching. She was always watching, studying us, yet too prideful or maybe too indifferent to do anything.
”You are still here? Give it up, Solomon. It doesn't matter your wisdom; Tenebrae is not meant for you.” A voice I had not heard in a while resounded deep into my mind, causing a smile to appear upon my aged face.
”Then you are quite mistaken, my little disciple. It is not about controlling Tenebrae nor using her. No man, woman, or god can control such an entity. No, such a thing is quite foolish; what I wish is to gain her favor. To see what she sees, my boy. Perspective can change everything.” I told, turning to Aeron with a reminiscing gleam within my eyes.
It had been so long, the boy who was on his knees before a fiend bearly clinging to life was gone. Now, he stands at the peak, towering over most of creation as a God of Slaughter.
”Master,” He called, bowing with reverence causing my smile to deepen. He had long reached my level, but for all his faults, Aeron never lost his respect for me as the others did. He did not fall into his Dao but rather followed the true path his heart found.
”So you have awakened, did you gain anything, my disciple,” I asked, already knowing the answer. It was one we all had to bear.
”...Yes, but I reject such a path. I will not lower myself to Aldrich, simply to breakthrough. He controls the Heavens but not the Mortal Dao. I will not give up, master,” Aeron yelled, clenching his fist.
Lifting my lips high, I nodded, ”Good Good, now tell me why is it you have awakened then? From what I can tell, Zelos can still handle the seal for a few more years. There should be no reason for you to be here.”
Shaking his head, Aeron bit his lips in shame, ”You were right, master... The Court of Nox has been corrupted by its own fears. A new War is upon us.”
Frowning, I stared into my disciple's eyes, shaking my head, ”What has happened.” I asked, ready for the worst.
Tossing me an orb, I held it before staring deeply into Aeron with a cold gleam. Shattering the orb within my palm, a massive influx of knowledge filled my soul causing my eyes to open wide.
”Dear God!!! Those fools! ”
Nodding in agreement, Aeron clenched his teeth, ”You are the only one who has battled with Asmodeus and lived. I am hoping you can at lea...”
”forget it, Aeron, I was able to trick him, but I still lost the battle, but Asmodeus is the least of our fears,” I said with a profound look. ”That Girl Lilith and That Boy Arsene both worry me.”
”I understand the girl, but Arsene?” he called out in confusion, ”While he is a soul bender, he doesn't seem like anything special.”
”Do you know what the Flames of Hellfire are?” I asked in a fearful manner. Feeling the hairs upon my aged body rising in horror at the mere name.