Season 2 – Part 2
Beginning
Location: An Unknown Purple Void
Within an endless purple void stood a strange fortress.
Its towering watchtowers had not been built for defense, but for observation.
At the heart of the fortress was a magnificent castle.
A young man in his mid-twenties walked calmly toward it.
He had brown hair, light-colored eyes, and wore elegant noble attire.
As he stepped inside the castle and reached its deepest chamber, he froze in surprise.
?????? (looking around in disbelief):
"Is this truly a seal... or a magnificent castle? This room looks more like a council chamber for kings than the prison of someone who has been sealed away... wouldn't you agree, Arlyox?"
A man slowly appeared before him.
He had long, jet-black hair, proud violet eyes, four terrifying demonic horns, and a pair of enormous black wings that matched them perfectly.
He sat upon a throne.
No chains.
No restraints.
No seals.
Only absolute confidence.
Arlyox (with overwhelming arrogance):
"I haven't heard anyone speak that name for over three thousand years. Isn't it proper to address me with a little more respect, Lucifer... son of Araks?"
Lucifer (smirking with open mockery):
"What? Do you expect me to call you 'My Lord' or 'Your Majesty'? How ridiculous... Or perhaps you'd rather I call you... the External Ruler?"
Lucifer casually sat upon the throne opposite Arlyox.
His expression became much colder.
Lucifer (sharply):
"Don't mistake me for that fool Araks. I know you need us just as much as we need you... perhaps even more."
Arlyox smiled faintly.
A dangerous smile.
Arlyox (cunningly):
"Isn't it rather disrespectful to speak about your own father that way? And who told you... that I need any of you?"
Lucifer (coldly):
"I don't consider that bastard my father... not even a little."
He leaned forward.
Lucifer:
"As for why you need us... it's because you need Kaith Azthiron to kill the six Summoning Shards, so he can either wish upon your death... or open the gates of Lexaria."
Silence filled the chamber.
Then—
Arlyox burst into loud laughter.
The entire hall echoed with it.
Arlyox (laughing mockingly):
"You think that little rat could actually kill me? Your jokes are as amusing as ever, Lucifer."
Once his laughter faded...
Lucifer answered without hesitation.
His voice was sharp enough to cut through the silence.
Lucifer:
"Who said your problem is Kaith Azthiron... that weakling?"
"Your real problem is his mentor."
"The mysterious man who appeared out of nowhere..."
"The one who keeps destroying every one of your plans."
"Or should I say..."
"A man you cannot deal with alone."
A suffocating aura erupted from Arlyox.
The air trembled violently.
Yet—
Lucifer met it head-on without moving an inch.
He looked at Arlyox with complete disdain.
Lucifer:
"Don't forget... you're the one benefiting from this alliance."
"The king sitting on the throne is nothing more than a puppet."
"I'm the one truly controlling everything."
"And killing me would only ruin your own plans."
"Even a foolish puppet can become dangerous when the one pulling the strings disappears."
"Am I wrong?"
Arlyox's expression darkened.
Arlyox (angrily):
"You may not possess overwhelming physical strength..."
"But unlike your father—who is easily manipulated—you are intelligent."
"You are... far more troublesome."
Lucifer smiled proudly.
Lucifer:
"Naturally."
"Comparing me to that piece of trash would be an insult."
Arlyox smiled once more.
Silence settled between them for a brief moment.
Then—
Arlyox (calmly):
"Enough discussion."
"Let's begin preparing for the war."
Scene Shift — Kaith
In a peaceful green field with a small pond at its center...
Kaith stood training relentlessly.
His breathing was heavy.
Sweat dripped from his face.
Kaith (exhausted):
"Isn't that enough for today, Reinhardt...?"
Reinhardt didn't even glance at him.
His expression remained completely unforgiving.
Reinhardt (sternly):
"No."
"There is no room for complacency anymore, Kaith..."
"The war is at our doorstep."
End of Chapter