Chapter 449: Heaven, Hell, and The Mortal Realm (2/2)

”LIBRARIAN, DO IT NOW!”

*ARTK* the other spell called forth a giant palm. The impact upon the dying god was similar to a meteorite.

In the distance, jet fighters flew to drop a bomb atop the General's headquarters. 'Check-mate,' thought he standing, ”-Lucifer, Zeus, Qhildir.”

”SHUT YOUR MOUTH!” screamed the Prince of Hell.

”I will find you, and I will kill you. Death can't be killed nor will it be defeated, try as hard as thee might; tis but a prelude of the coming age of chaos.” *Death Element: Xenosious.* A black-hole levitated to swallow all that stood around.

”Not today,” smirked Zeus, ”-By the power of the sword granted to me by Hephaestus, thee who art naught but the weakling of the mortal plane, art to die a thousand deaths.”

*Thud* in an instant, the sword impaled he who had stood strong, ”-the God of Death has been slain. Second most powerful entity art naught but a shame.”

”Zeus,” coughed Staxius to gently rest his head against the killer's shoulder, ”-I'm grateful you saw fit to allow my child to kill me in the end.” *crack,* the mask broke, ”-the world of gods has always been a mystery to me. I was nothing more than a boy brought up on a battlefield. I found most and lost even more, tis the curse I bear as the wielder of death element. I know not what thee have sought for,” he smiled, ”-the Sickle of Kronos, Wings of Nike, and, Scythe of Death, have been distributed. None must hold the power I once wielded, this is check-mate supreme god for I've won.” A push sufficed; the emotionless body of the King fell in slow-motion. Lucifer and those gathered around held discontent. Eira caught a glimpse of the man to suddenly break.

Connection to Éclair broke, the Death Protocol went live and the body dissolved into dust. What remained was the crest of Undrar, the platinum guild-tag, the wedding ring, and the very same glove which marked their marriage.

”The scoundrel managed to hid the symbols before we stole it…” gritted the prince with dark-black hair.

”No need to fret, I shall have Hermes dig around the mortal realm. Let's leave, the godly realm awaits us.”

”My lord Qhildir…” she held onto his collar, ”-WHO WAS THAT MAN?”

”The ruler of Death and inheritor of Time, Staxius Haggard, your father…” said he with a smile.

”YOU KNEW!” she ran towards what remained.

”Any problem?” asked Zeus readied to strike the girl.

”No, my lord, she'll come to reason soon. Besides, she aided in us slaying her father, did she not?”

”I suppose your right,” they returned to whence they came.

A message soon flashed across her phone, *My Will*.

”Hello everyone, if this message ever goes out it means that I've been defeated and killed. I doubt anyone to read this however, we know not what fate has in store. I'm a proud husband of the best wife one could want, proud father of three angelic children. My wealth will not be distributed equally, I'm sorry to say that only the estate will have an inheritor. Phantom and the other companies will be taken over by lady Elvira. She's the only one who can carry the burden of such proportions. Don't cry over my death, it's natural, I rather have a happy send-off. What happens next is up to you, I don't want revenge – promise that thee will be happy.” An additional message went across with details on the inheritance. However, amidst it held private messages.

”Dear Xula, I guess our time together has come to an end. I don't want to make it sound dramatic but I love you. I've done and always will. Free yourself from me and live an earnest life as the true Queen of Arda. I promise, my legacy will come to aid in the coming months.”

”Dear Eira, I'm sorry we didn't have time to adventure together. I've always seen you try your best to stand by my side. You were always stronger; I couldn't have been prouder.”

”Julius, come on Heir to Creation. Are you that dumb to still be in the mortal realm after I've died. I'm glad we met, you've become part of my family and I view you as my own blood. Keep doing what thee want, and if the day comes when you return to the godly realm, do come by to say hi.”

”My angelic princess, Lizzie. In a few years, you will regain memories of a time that was pretty harsh on us. I want you to forget it and continue living. Strive to become the best pianist, I've heard the songs – yes, I had Rile secretly record them for me. Be safe, and be lovely, I love you.” In that manner, multiple messages went from person to person around the kingdom. From Queen Gallienne to the Queen of Elendor. Even Lord Elon received the details. Lady Elvira was she who was most affected. Her face changed into utter murderous intent. Serene of the Blood-king faction went forth to meet Elvira, the newest addition to the nightwalkers, lastly, the old companions – Undrar and the others.

The Shadow Realm also received the messages in letter form. The dimension became it's own and lived alongside the 'mortal plane.'

”Lady Courtney,” voiced Goddess Gophy watching as the lady stood atop a cliff.

”…” no response came forth, ”-did Master really die?” asked Intherna not wanting to believe.

”Yes,” said she showing the symbol of death, ”-I've inherited the Death Element. My brother is a damned fool, who the hell would be so foolish as to give away their only source of power in a moment of trouble.” Tears flowed, ”-and he always said he wasn't a hero. THE FOOL WAS THE DEFINITION OF BEING A HERO. ONE WHO SACRIFICES HIMSELF FOR THE SAKE OF OTHERS, IS, IN EVERY SENSE, A HERO!”

Far, far away from Elendor, inside Hidros, most precisely, beyond the Azure wall. The ground had grown grass with rocks and trees at scarce intervals. The enormous behemoth stood on high without stopping.

”It's time to wake up,” said a mysterious voice.

The galloping of horses had the ground tremble, the pebbles onto the dirt path shook. A bell rang on loud with 'MONSTER INVASION' being screamed by the man. Date: Monday 1st December XX99.