502 Above Federal City (2/2)

A voice finally spoke while the holy light remained, ”Citizens of Federal City… We've finally returned!”

That proud yet amiable voice echoed across the city streets and within the hearts of the residents. They didn't understand what was going on, but the comforting light completely changed the mood and atmosphere of the depressed city.

Then, everyone made sure to step outside. A figure was spotted descending from the clouds above. A second figure followed. Then a third, and a fourth… One-by-one, figures of the past descended to stand in the air just above the city square.

While they glided down the sky, all of the citizens rushed to the city center by any means possible. Each of the wiser residents recognized at least one of those figures based on ancient stories and their ability to stand on the air. People flooded the city square while those deities took their sweet time to descend to a height more easily viewable for the citizens.

The final person descended, still not saying a word. Seven figures stood there in the air, letting the citizens gather and guess about their identities.

Another hour passed with the gods saying nothing but the entire city was together, shouting at the figures above.

”I apologize for my absence… It was my fault for being injured during my final battle with Skaryn…”

Same as before, that ethereal voice echoed across the city and rocked the people's hearts. But it wasn't coming from any of those seven figures…

”Allow me to reintroduce myself…” stated the voice, riling the crowd even more.

A new figure began to descend, only that one was incredibly huge. Even as it passed through the clouds, it almost rivaled the human figures overhead in size. As it got lower and lower, their eyes of shock filled with wonderment and awe. Every person across Kartonia knew exactly who that figure was.

Cascading in holy light, the figure's countless golden scales dazzled the world below. His behemoth body proved its strength, believed to be greater than all others. And the calm, amiable voice gave hope to all citizens as they were glad they could witness the return of their greatest, most respected god.