119 Closing of the Opening Ac (2/2)
A man dressed in all purple sat on the throne seemingly bored. A dozen servants arranged in rows kowtowed to him in fear.
”Your highness, this servant apologies. The man who has murdered your highness's child has not been located.”
The emperor shook his head calming his servants. There was neither anger nor happiness in his eyes. He took a gulp of wine from his goblet and spoke.
”There is no point. That boy came from 'that' village. With 'him' protecting the boy even if I complain there is nothing I can do. Sons, I have dozens to spare however there is only one of that man that I cannot offend.”
The servants looked up trembling.
”C...Could that man be?”
The emperor nodded.
”Besides, do we honestly have the time to deal with him now?”
The man solemnly watched as clouds invaded the last of his city.
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That moment: In towns near the abyss
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The towns were in chaos as men and women alike slowly collapsed on the street. It was unknown why these people had collapsed however something they all had in common was the fact that their veins were all bulging out against their skin as if it were about to burst. Not even children were spared with many still seen clasping on their necks struggling to breathe.
Within the depths of the abyss bursts of light shot to the skies like beacons. Smoke billowed from the depths and formed clouds that enveloped the skies. From within each of these smoke, faceless armored figures started to emerge. Leading the forefront were ones that ones that wore five horned helmets.
”Soon...the abyss will rule the chaotic realms.”
These figures slowly assembled within the clouds bringing in hordes of minions behind them.
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That moment: In the afterlife
A man stood at the desk assessing a line of souls.
”Lord Yama! The Starseeker Realm! The abyss is taking it too!”
A couple descended and landed on the desk. They were gods who have ascended from the mortal plane and work within the court of the gods. The man continued to stamp papers as if he hadn't heard the words of his fellow deities.
”Lord Yama!”
”I heard...and so what...It has happened so many times already...I am tired.”
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His eyes looked forward at what seemed like an unending line.
”Has that being's soul been fully transferred yet?”
His eyes continued to look at the papers. This was his job. To send souls to their punishment so that they may be cleansed for their next life. His life was driven not by choice but fate.
”Not yet the vessel cannot handle it yet...You don't mean?”
Lord Yama sighed. He looked at his fellow gods. He slowly took out a scroll from within his purple robe. His calloused hands passed the stamped scroll to the couple who at this point started to tear up.
”How many realms do we have left?”
”There are Nine left my lord.”
The couple took the scroll and flew off into the distance. They understood what the scroll meant. Lord Yama sighed once again as he began to stamp away.
”This is my final gamble.”