[(Only 3 chapters left—I think—and we'll reach the climax)]
-Do you really want to die alone? Heysti asked the one who advanced forward.
-So those were your last words...
Heysti clenched his fist and took a step back.
-I warned you!he added.
As his fist flew toward the enemy's face, Heysti was suddenly transported into Genesis.
-H?... What happened?
-I am Genesis. Creator of Nova and Omegax,Genesis said from behind him.
-You... you created Nova?! What do you want from me?
-…
(Genesis remains silent for a few seconds, then begins speaking as he walks forward.)
-Two hundred thousand years ago, on this planet you call 'DeadEarth', there was nothing… because this was the first creation, the first place where the Creator stopped. And after seven years of silence, Kayura appeared…
-I know the story. You don't need to tell it,interrupted Heysti.
-The version you know… is false. Yes, maybe Kayura created Lucifer, but Lucifer lost his chance to ever be human, or even to live. That's why he possessed Kayura—to live a second life. The Creator sensed something was wrong, so he fought Lucifer and exiled him from the heavens… casting him down to Earth, to 'DeadEarth'. Lucifer destroyed the planet, covering it in flames and wiping out every creature in his path.
-When the Creator returned to see if Kayura had managed to defeat Lucifer, all he saw was red. So he threw him into lava, and sent Kayura far from this planet to restore it. By mistake, the Creator sent him to Terra, which was still inhabited by dinosaurs. As Kayura entered the atmosphere, he turned into a massive stone and crashed into the planet, causing massive destruction—the seas raged, the ground split, and the dinosaurs perished one by one.
-Kayura was still under Lucifer's control, unable to act, because when the two made their pact—Lucifer gaining power from Kayura—Lucifer stole it all. The Creator saw the damage inflicted on Earth and forged a new 'Key of Life' to create Nova—the only being capable of defeating Lucifer. But because Nova could kill even a god, the Creator made me—to absorb all of Nova and unleash it upon Lucifer.
-And you failed?!
-Yes. No one knows why. Just as I was about to deliver the final blow, all of Nova was absorbed by a portal from the future. The Creator and I searched every universe for Nova, but we couldn't find it. So Kayura was imprisoned in a cursed tower of sand, locked away forever.
-…You still haven't told me why I'm here.
-…After all these years of searching, I found you… the one who holds 56% of Nova.
-…You think I stole Nova?
-Not just you. There is one other… and I will find them.
-I didn't even know Nova existed until now!
-The portal was from the future. It doesn't matter if you don't know now—in the future, anything can change.
-Also, there are 3 people who managed to create their own Novas. These people must be protected. So I name you… the Nova Protector! If you prove worthy of this power, I will show you the moment when the apocalypse begins.
-Why would I need that? I'll be dead before the apocalypse comes.
-A protector is immortal. And trust me—you will need to know. And then, the crystal shattered the universe they were in, sending Heysti back into his body.
Heysti became anxious and looked for the clan, but it was gone.
-W-Where did they go?!
-It seems you still have much to learn about Nova,said Kenzo, appearing from behind a tree. Once you enter Genesis, the souls you've interacted with help you get inside.
-…Liar! Where did you take them?! I know you did something to them! Your family's always been to blame.
-Maybe your heart is kind, but you judge on instinct.
-Don't pretend to be something you're not! Every universe knows what your family is.
-If I look at your mother, I'd say you're as understanding as she was.
-…What do you want?!
-Just to tell you to stay away from my niece. She doesn't need friends like you—or like the other one.
-You're judging by instinct.
-I won't abandon Lee. She gave me a chance I won't waste!
-Psh. Trust me—you'll lose her. But not yet. And with that, Kenzo stepped into the dense forest, vanishing into the unseen.
-If I had attacked him, I would've lost my chance at real friendship… but one day, I will take revenge.
Heysti began to walk. On his seventh step, he noticed a notebook by his foot.
-?? On the notebook was written: 'Rof A Arutuf'
-What ancient language is this...? Wait... 'For A Future?' Who'd be dumb enough to think a human wouldn't figure that out?
Heysti looked around, searching for someone who might own the notebook. But when he looked at it again, the letters had changed.
-What the…
The new message read:
이 (i)
-What language is that??
-Aaaah! A scream echoed from the forest.
Heysti heard it, shoved the notebook in his pocket, and dashed through the trees, chasing the one who had stolen his attention.