In the eternally dark sky of the Dark Elf Empire, A sudden light shined upon the city and plumted toward the Valkyrie Fortress before anyone could actually act to stop it.
The strengthened walls of the fortress were no match for whatever crashed into it. It was only after the object burst through the fortress walls did it stop after landing in a garden deep within the structure.
...
Kara opened her eyes, awoken by the sudden shock, and found flowers taking up her vision.
Damn it, Ira! Kara shouted as she realized Ira sent her away.
She coughed a few tis before sitting up only to find dozens of weapons pointed toward her. Won dressed in dark red armor surrounded her on all sides while a beautiful raven-haired woman wearing black armor stood a few feet away from her. Her silver eyes showed hostility as she watched Kara, she held a sword and shield that shined with a molten red glow.
You Kara felt there was familiarity in the womans features.
Why did you say that na? Avery asked, pointing her sword at Kara.
Kara observed Avery for a few monts before noticing two won wearing black veils who stood in the background. It felt like there shouldnt have been anything too eye-catching about them but the more she looked at them, the more they stuck out.
Answer ! Avery shouted, drawing Karas attention once more.
Kara furrowed her brows as she felt sothing was familiar with the situation. Once she recalled how she pointed her own sword at Ira, she gave a wry smile. It made sense for Avery not to recognize her since her hair was silver and the situation was too distracting for anyone to instantly recognize Karas face.
Theres no need to worry Kara slowly stood up, her silver wings spread open with a powerful gust of wind. I am a Valkyrie...It seems as if youre all my descendants.
Kara surveyed the Valkyries surrounding her and then changed her words. No, it seems only so of you are my descendants.
If Ira described you correctly, you must be Avery. Kara turned her gaze to Avery.
Avery showed a look of confusion before she slowly lowered her sword. Who are you?
Is there a need to ask that when-
It cant be...Mother?! Laurens shaken voice interrupted Kara.
Lauren?! Kara ignored everything else and went straight for her daughter.
Its you...Mother, youre alive! Lauren found herself unable to keep the composure that usually couldnt be shaken by anything.
The two hugged each other tightly while showing smiles of pure happiness.
Avery finally understood who Kara was by her Grandmothers reaction and sheathed her sword.
After the Lauren and Kara separated, Avery spoke to Kara.
Forgive , but I didnt know who you were...But, I need to know how Ira is. The urgency was clear by Averys tone.
Ah, yes, I am sorry for- Kara inhaled in order to collect her thoughts. Firstly, Ira is alive...It was only a few monts ago when we spoke. He sent here to...keep safe. Kara added the last part with a sense of sha.
To keep you safe? Lauren interjected with a strange expression.
Ira has decided on a path that will change everything, that much I can say for sure. Because of his actions, there are more than a thousand Gods currently seeking to capture or kill him.
Do you believe his life is in danger? Lauren asked cautiously.
Ive seen his abilities and I think hell sohow be able to survive the onslaught of those Gods, no matter the number. They are nothing compared to the entity hell face after he deals with them...If his words were true, then I cannot say he will survive for sure, even with all his power. Kara showed a grim expression.
What does that an? What could be stronger than the Gods? Avery questioned.
I do not know a way to describe it...But, the way Ira spoke of it, its power is too much to put to scale.
The mood darkened as the news was absorbed. anwhile, Zella and Juliana remained in the background, discussing sothing in low whispers.
Youve realized it?
Yes, the truth has beco unknowable.
I cannot see beyond it.
Then what does that an for him?
I cannot say.
It seed as if they knew sothing and whatever it was, they showed no intention of informing anyone about it.
Two catastrophes struck the Divine Realm.
One ca in the form of the Tainted Land spreading, rendering all land touched by it an unlivable death zone. The other was less concerning but almost equally worrying. Ira had begun consuming all the land around him. A city-sized crater surrounded him but he seed to be insatiable as he continued to pull more at his surroundings.
Although he was causing a damage to the area he was in, he was basically advertising himself for the Gods.
As such, Xandes was forced to call the Gods together once more under his blatant provocation.
We should strike now! A barbaric God bellowed.
No, this might be a trap set by the Avarus. We should wait, A God with a sly face replied.
When did we have so many cowards among us?
The mont we all needed to gather in order to defeat the Avarus.
You all do not know, but this Avarus is nothing like Indras...Hes far worse and if we do not deal with him soon we will all suffer the sa fate as the ones who fell to him so far.
Why not bargain with him?
He doesnt want anything other than our deaths, thats why.
Fool, even if we did try to appease him, his desires would only grow and hed demand more.
That would buy us ti and we could form a plan to completely deal with him.
If he even agreed in the first place, that is. He will attack the first person who makes him an offer.
Enough, Xandes said.
His composed voice brought all argunts to a close. He looked at the hundreds of God who grew more unhinged with each passing mont.
Weve had a chance observe his power and gain a slight understanding of its nature. First, we will isolate the area he is in. Divine seals need to be placed around him to prevent his escape. After that, attack from a distance and do not let him approach under any circumstances. The initial fight was a terrible failure and it is clear that a few dozen Gods arent enough to properly deal with him. I suspect that at least one hundred Gods will be needed to deal with him and even that might just barely be enough. Thats why I will give you sothing incredibly useful.
As Xandes finished speaking, several Gods descended from the sky carrying a golden box. They opened it and a beautiful crystal arrow with an iridescent shine was revealed. It had an astounding effect on the Gods as they could feel the power radiating from it.
That cant be it! A God shouted in pure awe.
This is an Origin Arrow. Xandes closed the box. Only a God with a divinity centered around archery is fit to use this.
I will!
No one has a better shot than !
Wrong, I have to be the one to use it!
The Gods who used bows began to compete much to Xandes delight. He needed to test the effects of a weapon refined from the Origin Realm and using it on Ira was the best thod. Shooting the arrow at anything else would just be wasteful in his mind.
We will all decide on who uses it. You should know that there will only be one chance and if the Avarus escapes he will grow stronger.
The bickering Gods went silent at the responsibility that would be thrust upon them. If Ira wasnt hit by the arrow a great opportunity would pass by and they would be the ones held accountable. It was a difficult role and only a few Gods still showed intentions of receiving the arrow.
After a period of deliberation, the Gods nominated an Archery God who fitting wore a wolfs pelt over his armor.
With a new plan ford, one hundred Gods departed under Xandes watch. He didnt care whether or not they lived or died, only if the Origin Arrow worked. Knowing how much damage could be done to Ira was his highest priority. If it ended up succeeding and Ira was captured, it would be better than he expected but he knew that was unlikely to occur.
As soon as the Gods were out of his sight, Xandes eagerly retreated to the Origin Realm.
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