Planet Gamble 2.0,
Haidoro was sitting on his throne with slight nervousness.
Lilith stood beside him, sucking on her candy nonchalantly.
After a few moments, the sphere appeared.
The sphere emitted a bright light, and then the voice echoed through the hall.
[Haidoro]: Yes, sir.
[Voice]: I conducted some research regarding this Shadow Lord and informed Boss about it. He knew nothing about such an entity. Later, he discussed it with a certain unknown community, and now we have our answers.
Haidoro tensed up.
Even their boss, a being said to have lived for millennia, knew nothing about Shadow Lord?
[Haidoro]: What answers were given?
The voice deepened.
[Voice]: There was never anyone called Shadow Lord. He was never born. They say he was created. A creation forged by many Conceptual Entities. A failure. He was erased 150,000 years ago. So check your prophecy again. There is a chance it may be false.
Haidoro remained silent.
[Voice]: If you are still uncertain, enter my Voidal Dimension immediately along with the Prince. I have an entire army standing beside me. Moreover, I will personally guide you to Boss Hagino's domain.
[Haidoro]: Yes. We are leaving for the dimension after sacrificing 101 slaves.
[Voice]: Sacrifices? Very well. A fine way to begin.
[Haidoro]: Yes, Sir Daimon.
The call ended.
The sphere shattered.
Haidoro sighed.
Lilith, who was still standing nearby, made an intrigued face.
[Lilith]: Shadow Lord? Conceptual Entities?
[Haidoro]: According to the Mirror of Prophecies, Shadow Lord is destined to end my life.
[Lilith]: Who was Shadow Lord? What was so terrifying about him? Why does everyone know so little about him?
Haidoro suddenly grabbed Lilith by the neck and started choking her.
[Haidoro]: Tell me, do you feel pain? Yes, you do. That is exactly what I feel knowing my death may be approaching with each passing day. Who Shadow Lord was does not concern me. What concerns me is his existence.
He threw her away.
[Haidoro]: Shadow Lord is nothing more than a fantasy created by slaves. A vermin that was erased. There was never such an entity. Only a myth.
Lilith threw away her candy.
[Lilith]: Then why do you fear him so much?
Haidoro's eyes widened with rage.
[Haidoro]: Fear? Do you call this fear? What I feel is rage. If someone dares to end my rule, they will become a victim of my rage.
Lilith smiled devilishly.
[Lilith]: In that case, Lilith wants to see you fight this Shadow Lord. Will you?
She walked behind Haidoro.
Her small figure barely reached his shoulder even while he sat on the throne.
She placed her hands on his shoulders.
[Lilith]: Should we wait for this Shadow Lord and test him? Because Lilith is excited.
Haidoro struck her jaw with the back of his hand.
Her lower jaw shattered completely.
[Haidoro]: Know your place, brat. Touch me again, and I will make sure you never breathe another breath.
Lilith regenerated her jaw using her reality-altering powers.
[Lilith]: I apologise.
she said with a bitter expression.
Haidoro walked towards his chambers.
He was still in his humanoid form.
A 6'3" tall figure.
He stopped in front of his mirror once again.
[Haidoro]: O mirror, tell me... who exactly is this Shadow Lord?
The moment those words left his mouth, cracks spread across the corners of the mirror.
Words slowly appeared across its surface.
THE SON OF DEATH.
THE HUSBAND OF THE ONE-WINGED.
THE ONE WHO GUIDES HIS ENEMIES TO HELL.
THE ONE WHO WAS ALWAYS CLOSER TO DEATH THAN LIFE.
THE MOST POWERFUL DARK ENTITY TO EVER LIVE.
THE ONE WHO RULED THROUGH THE DEPTHS OF SHADOWS DURING THE BRIGHTEST DAYS.
THE ONE WHO FOUGHT AGAINST ALL DOMINO COMMUNITIES OF THE PAST.
THE ONE WHO HAD THE GOD OF DESTRUCTION, WAHANA, AS HIS PET.
THE FATHER OF SUPREME DEITY CLASS.
After the words faded, an image appeared.
Leaves.
Completely black leaves emitting an ominous aura.
The moment the black leaves disappeared, the mirror shattered completely.
[Haidoro]: I see...
Haidoro turned away slowly.
His mind connecting the dots.
[Haidoro]: The revival of this Shadow Lord... it was because of those Deity Leaves. Similar to the ones Crocus and I consumed. In that case, the complete revival of Shadow Lord still has a long way to go.
Haidoro(thinking): Where are you, Shadow Lord?
To be continued...
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EXTRAS:-
CROCUS REACHED MONSTER REALM
After travelling for some time, Crocus decided to visit the Monster Realm and greet Tai before leaving for Planet Gamble.
After passing through various gates, he met Kae.
Kae was playing ping pong with his knight, Kara.
Crocus asked about Tai, and Kae replied that Tai had retired.
Kae walked towards Crocus and handed him a note.
[Kae]: When your path crosses Pratik's again, place this in his hands. Some messages should arrive only after enough storms have passed.
Crocus silently took the note and resumed his journey.