In a beautiful green land, an old woman sat, holding in her hands an ancient book called The Forbidden Secrets.
She sat with dignity, surrounded by five students—two of them girls, the rest boys. The old woman smiled gently, then slowly opened the book.
With a voice filled with wisdom, she said:
"Long ago… before the cosmic chaos… twelve celestial bodies were born—six of them boys, the other six girls. They were stars soaring in the sky, governing and protecting the fundamental laws of the universe. Each star embodied a cosmic law and symbolized it."
She paused for a moment, then continued:
"The first star was born in the midst of absolute darkness, deep within the void—a black star whose eyes emitted no light. It is said to be the strongest of all stars, their supreme leader… the Star of Death."
Then she spoke softly:
"The second star was a girl born elsewhere, where peace and light prevailed—she was the Star of Life."
But before the old woman could speak of the third star, a violent gust of wind suddenly blew, snatching the book from her hands.
The book flew into the sky and was caught by a girl standing in the air.
The moment the old woman's eyes met the girl's, a fierce wind surged, sweeping them all away and tearing the old woman and her students into shreds.
The girl spoke in a majestic voice:
"The Forbidden Secrets? What do you think, Seravina?"
A girl sitting on a tree branch looked down, a massive ring of green light hovering above her, and behind her, a shimmering green sun.
Seravina replied calmly:
"I don't know… Perhaps killing them was the right choice."
A man leaning against a tree spoke in surprise:
"Oh? Seravina, you agree with killing humans? That's very unusual!"
Seravina challenged him:
"Then tell me, Vanis—what do you think?"
Vanis answered confidently:
"I agree with you both. Killing them was the right choice. Also, we should hurry back. The elder brother must be angry by now!"
The first girl spoke decisively:
"You're right. Let's go!"
Suddenly, a magical portal appeared from the void, created by Vanis. The three stepped inside, and it closed behind them.
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Elsewhere, the three emerged from a similar portal, where they were greeted by a man whose eyes looked lifeless, as if he were dead. Behind him shimmered a black star.
He spoke in a calm yet sharp voice:
"Did you kill them?"
Seravina answered confidently:
"Yes, we killed them, Diablo."
Diablo replied tensely:
"Good… but I don't understand how they got hold of that book. Didn't we destroy all copies?"
He sighed and said:
"Never mind. Each of us has our task. Go and do your duty."
The three left, each heading in a different direction.
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In a dark place stood a blood-red castle, black in hue, perched atop a colossal mountain—an ominous fortress resembling the palaces of demon lords.
A mysterious voice, laced with mocking laughter, said:
"I didn't expect my clone to be defeated so easily! Looks like the plan worked—I've learned the enemy's strength!"
A cold smile spread across the face of a mysterious girl.
She rose from her throne as the shadows receded, revealing her face—it was Zalauria!
A demon standing at her feet spoke:
"My lady, do you wish me to do something?"
Zalauria answered with confidence and dominance:
"I need no one's help. Why would I? No one can even touch a single strand of my hair!"
The demon replied respectfully:
"You're right, my lady. I apologize."
She added calmly:
"No problem—you're simply ignorant. Go."
The demon bowed and left.
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Zalauria began walking through the castle until she reached an ancient library, whose doors opened for her on their own.
The library was decrepit, covered in dust, filled with worn furniture, as if it hadn't been cleaned in ages.
Covering her nose, she said:
"What is this smell? This library could use a few adjustments."
She snapped her fingers, and in an instant, the place transformed—cleaner, yet still carrying its mysterious, ancient aura.
Between the shelves, her eyes caught sight of a book titled Before the Moon!.
It was surrounded by a strange aura, irresistibly drawing her in.
She took the book, and upon opening it, was shocked by what she read.
In disbelief, she whispered:
"What is this? Are you kidding me? How… how is this written here?"
Zalauria dashed out, flying into the sky, where a massive rift formed. She entered it, and it closed behind her.
She emerged in another place—a planet called Pi Tholaris.
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Far away, beyond the lower realm, in the upper realm…
Two people were walking together, speaking with obvious worry.
The first asked:
"Are you sure about this?"
The second replied:
"Yes, absolutely sure!"
Worry spread across the first man's face as he said:
"The bloodline of the Dragon Emperor has returned!"
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In the same place, inside a grand golden palace, a man sat upon a magnificent throne, holding a golden staff topped with a glowing golden orb, while his other hand gripped a white sword planted in the ground.
He was asleep, but as soon as he opened his eyes, a massive bell began to ring throughout the place.
Panic spread among the beings of the upper realm.
One of them exclaimed in shock:
"Could it be that he's awakened?"
Another wondered:
"Who is the one worthy enough for the Lord to awaken for?"
To be continued…