Arius arrived at the palace at supreme speed his eyes scanning the corridors that were devoid of any guards or individuals A strange feeling washed over him as if the place were groaning in silence while he advanced toward the throne room Upon opening the door he was greeted by pitch darkness hiding every detail of the location but Arius sharp senses immediately felt dozens of attacks heading toward him from every direction
Arius leaped up to the ceiling his eyes pinpointing with precision the sources of the incoming attacks and darted at an unimaginable speed evading all strikes with unmatched skill Then he gathered his energy into a glowing sphere and threw it toward the ceiling illuminating the entire place in a single moment
At that exact moment C B A and S burst forth from four directions their attack joint and extremely fast Arius tried to react and escape but he was forced to engage directly with them The battle erupted and the hall window shattered under the force of the collision causing the four to fall to the other side of the palace attacking relentlessly preventing Arius from getting any chance to move freely
Arius retreated slightly evading strikes and punches while responding powerfully to every attack Suddenly A managed to grab Arius binding his body to allow everyone to execute a massive joint attack its energy shining until it fully illuminated the capital its beam piercing the clouds and covering the entire horizon
Arius grew furious and charged his energy with immense power such that a golden aura emanated from him completely glowing causing A to immediately back away from his grip Arius transforming into the Cypher his face angry and filled with latent power faced the destructive attack with absolute steadfastness
The cosmic attack launched toward Arius the earth and air shaking from its power but moments later when the dust cleared Arius appeared standing firm not slowed down by any scratches nor even by his movement as if he were a rock unmoved by any force
That was a moment of terrible silence all of them stunned before this scene realizing the magnitude of the power Arius now possessed the power that made him exceed all their expectations and astounded everyone in a single moment
After everyone recovered from the shock of Arius steadfastness before their cosmic attack B trembled saying in a shaking voice Damn what is the story of this person How does he possess all this power
S looked at C sharply and requested of him Tell me how much is this boy power
C pulled out the measuring device and when he began measuring Arius power the color of his face completely changed and his hand trembled He said stammering His power reaches 90 Sextillion
Silence fell upon everyone then screams exploded between shock and disbelief What nonsense impossible How can someone a mere insect possess power of this magnitude Absurdity impossible
Arius smiled a calm and sharp smile and said in a cold voice Yes that is correct and my true power is much greater than this
Suddenly A screamed in anger Shut up An insect like you has no right to lie to us with this nonsense And he dashed at a insane speed toward Arius attempting to attack him
In a flash Arius received the attack with just one punch so powerful that A immediately lost consciousness and fell like a weightless piece of cloth a scene that struck everyone especially B and C with total shock For they did not comprehend how the strongest warrior among them could fall with just a single blow
As for S he did not show any reaction but merely looked at Arius with a killing gaze and in a fleeting moment the two disappeared at the same time leaving the rest stunned
Violent collisions ensued everywhere without either of them appearing as if they were traveling through the dimensions themselves millions of crushing blows clashing between them shaking the entire place severely causing the ground to crack and rocks to fly making the hall like a ruthless arena of a destructive battle
This confrontation was clear evidence that Arius had transcended all limits of human and normative power and that all his opponents who thought themselves powerful were still mere dots on the map of his true power
After a long period of violent collision Arius and S managed to match each other in combat in an intense and unique manner where every movement seemed calculated and every strike reflected a massive power struggle between two giants The fighting continued for a long time until the two stopped for a moment of eye contact panting slightly from its intensity
Arius looked at S and said with a calm smile This is wonderful you are different from the rest Your power equals my power
S smiled coldly saying Ha rather I am the one who is surprised Who would believe that a weakling like you managed to defeat A with one blow and also fight with Commander Gelius in a one on one combat
Arius laughed lightly Ah I heard about the fight despite its absurdity I did not know that anyone knew of it
S nodded his head Yes correct The esteemed Lady Nahira requested everyone who witnessed the battle or knew of it to close their mouth and there are only a few who know of the matter
Arius stepped a step forward and said Well you were a good warrior but I do not like to prolong any fight I wage Therefore forgive me
S looked in astonishment And what will you do now
Suddenly Arius returned to his normal state smiling then a dense crimson aura began to rise from him in a concentrated manner and when he opened his eyes fierce winds blasted pushing away everything around him S looked in astonishment What is this now
Arius replied with dark crimson eyes his voice calm yet terrifying The playtime is over little boy
And suddenly his fist appeared embedding it into the stomach of S who was not aware of what was happening and Arius said You were a little fun but I am still feeling bored
S was blown away in a flash crashing into a huge iron fence around the palace uprooting a part of it and falling unconscious
Arius descended to one of the ledges his eyes contemplating B and C just as a cold tiger watches its prey The two decided to attack showering Arius together with countless punches kicks and strikes as if they did not exist at all The strikes shook the entire surroundings but he stood still watching the palm of his hand controlling every movement with extreme mastery
The two grew tired from the intensity of what they were doing so Arius said smiling What have you surrendered But I have not finished the massage session yet
C grew angry and said A massage session What do you think we are fellow
Arius laughed as he answered Just thugs entertaining the king of the jungle
The two grew angrier and released powerful energy blasts toward Arius who emerged from them with a smile Thank you you cooled me down I was feeling extremely cold man
B trembled from what he saw unable to believe what was happening while Arius remained still calm as if the entire world were just a small theater for the flame of his brutal power
The pace of the battle rose in a stunning and sudden manner where Arius was about to deliver a powerful punch to B but something unexpected happened he received a sharp energy attack like a blade that severed his hand from its place causing it to bleed profusely while he contemplated the source of the attack in astonishment
S emerged from the debris strong and intact despite what happened and B and C were heading toward him to be close to him praising him Well done you hit him successfully
S replied coldly Not yet
Everyone looked at him in astonishment and suddenly a new arm for Arius appeared growing before them surprising everyone
S said explaining This person is of the Celestin those creatures adapt to everything and can regenerate their vital organs easily and whenever something regenerates or gets injured their power increases Therefore it is better that you never underestimate him
C asked with anxiety What will we do
S smiled maliciously and said We will do the following and he dashed alone toward Arius at an insane speed but he did not realize that Arius was faster than him In a fleeting moment Arius pierced his chest shocking everyone
Arius looked at S with crimson eyes and said coldly What a scary eye believe me this will be the last achievement you present in your life
S felt as if life began to fade before him then Arius did something horrific he gouged his arms into his eyes and blew them up launching his body toward the ground from above
B and C tried to catch him but Arius did not stop and charged a huge energy ball toward them expanding bit by bit and everyone realizing that the end had neared
Suddenly Arius heard a stern voice Enough that is enough
He looked toward the palace and found Nahira standing watching him with her assistant and Gelius from a shattered window she began clapping and said with a cold smile Well done Arius you have entertained me with this beautiful show
Arius stopped his attack looking at her coldly while she descended toward the battlefield
B pleaded My Lady please stop this monster we no longer want to fight him please
Nahira smiled with a calm coldness and said Do not worry you will not see him again anyway
And in a single moment she lifted B and blew him out of existence as if he were a blood bag then she turned to C who was trembling under her gaze and said with a terrifying smile Do not worry I did not kill you like this nobody as long as you have done a little well
C calmed down a little then Nahira continued Take the trash S and A and lock them in the treatment room
After they were taken away Arius approached her and asked in astonishment My Lady what is the meaning of all this
Nahira answered him with a mysterious smile Calm down all there is to it is that I liked to grant you a good reward
Arius stopped stunned and asked A reward and what is it and why
To tell him I wanted and was thinking to grant you a special position but I was actually hesitant and for this reason when I summoned you an idea came to my mind which is to see the extent of your actual superiority instead of talk for this reason I made you enter a quick test and you have proven to me my dear that you are indeed one of the strongest creatures of my world despite everything so because of your defeat of these thugs I grant you all their positions all at once to make Arius surprised by this quick giving Nahira smiled a cold smile that one which combines satisfaction and superiority and said with her sweet voice mixed with cruelty
In fact Arius I have been thinking about who to place in this position for a long time and I was torn between several options But after this astonishing display from you I no longer have any hesitation
Arius raised his eyebrows with slight astonishment while Gelius remained staring at her stunned his eyes widening in anger He muttered saying
My Lady are you serious How can you grant this nobody a strong place like this he does not even have a period here originally
Nahira ignored him completely and completed with a firm voice looking toward Arius directly
You have proven that you surpass them all rather you surpass even the most loyal of them to me You have crushed those who served me for centuries in a few short minutes and made me see what I have not seen for a long time enthusiasm
Arius lowered his head a little hiding a malicious smile dancing on his lips while inside he was saying
Damn did I win her trust this quickly Just through a petty fight like this No harm every step toward the summit begins with a simple deception
Then he raised his gaze toward her and said in a calm and confident tone
My Lady it is a great honor that you bestow upon me such a position but I wish for something greater than that
Nahira tilted her head slightly and features of curiosity appeared on her face while the eyes of Gelius narrowed in anger as he muttered
He dares this rascal dares more
Nahira said in a calm tone
And what is this matter Arius
Arius bowed with calculated steps his head lowered and his voice deep as if it carried behind it a hidden intention and said
I want to be your right hand the second person after you in this world
Silence reigned for a long moment in which nothing was heard except the angry breaths of Gelius Then he exploded shouting
You scum How dare you ask for what is mine You do not even comprehend the size of the position you are talking about
But Nahira with all calmness said while smiling maliciously
I agree
Gelius froze in his place as if time had stopped around him He looked at her in disbelief while he said with a voice trembling from anger
My Lady it cannot be is this not my position
Nahira approached him with calm steps then whispered at his ear with a cold voice
Rather I found that Arius deserves it more Arius is what I have been looking for since a long time to return him to my fold
Then she turned toward him and added with a light smile as if she were addressing him alone
You Arius were the true driver of the sixth world I heard how they used to depend on you in every decision and how your presence alone used to change the balances of battles I did the impossible to return you to me because I know that your presence under my wing will grant me what no one was able to grant me
She raised her hand lightly to announce clearly before everyone
Starting from now Arius is the second person after me in this world and my true right hand
While Arius bowed calmly out of respect his eyes were gleaming with an intention no one knew but him a mixture of pride deception and dark ambition that began to move in his depths anew
The smile approached the corners of Arius mouth it did not show on his tongue but he said inside himself with a voice heard only by his soul
Finally this fallen woman fell into the net The first part of the plan succeeded Now the real begins I will manage the doubt in her chest until it becomes a mirror reflecting me I will make her depend on me to the point she loses her confidence in herself Hahaha
He rose with deliberate politeness his face hiding behind the mask of respect he said with an organized voice standard like one performing a role he had graduated on precise nerves
My Lady it is a great honor that I attain this position this quickly although I do not deserve it at all
Nahira advanced with confident steps she extended her hand slowly toward Arius chin she touched it with two fingers as one looks at an art piece then utters his judgment and a cold smile formed on her lips
As long as you provide me with victories and achievements I will be satisfied with you Arius I want you to be what I wanted in the past but forget the past it is gone and finished and let us focus on the future
Arius answered with artificial benevolence Your order is obeyed my Lady I will always be at your good expectation
Nahira sighed then ordered with a judge calmness Fine Go and rest Tomorrow we discuss your plans Then she and her assistant departed leaving the place as if they carried with them a decision and a theatrical scene drawn with mastery
Alone Arius remained staring at her back until she disappeared a smile of cunning formed on his face a resentful victory a victory not for boasting but for calculation Then he turned suddenly to Gelius who remained standing in his place his eyes flashing anger so the latter muttered
This will not pass like this I will make you regret this request of yours Soon you will see
Then what was expected happened Gelius anger exploded one step he leaped to him and attacked him But Arius with complete coldness showing nothing but a crust of politeness grabbed Gelius iron hand with a single grip squeezing it with power sufficient to transmit its fires into the bone Gelius fell to the ground groaning from pain squeezing his aching hand and the angry tendency almost dripping from between his teeth
Arius looked at him his voice still but frozen with threat Come on go little boy My mood today is good He left his hand coldly so Arius retreated with a high malicious laugh filling the place a laugh of one who makes destiny and fears no consequences
And before Gelius moved away he gripped his aching hand and gathered the last breath of his pride and said with a choked tongue It will not end like this You will see soon
Arius walked away his shadows lengthening behind him and his smile harboring a promise of much a deeper sailing into the web of deception and a plan that has not finished yet and the hearts of those who believe themselves powerful preparing to be ashes in a fire managed for them by this boy made of cold and sparks
Morning approached the world of Nahira and the sky was graduating from golden to calm red while the lights of the royal palace were fading bit by bit under the brightness of the day
Arius woke up to a soft light sneaking from behind the curtain he opened the system screen before his eyes for the digital numbers to indicate 09:00 AM exactly
He stretched a little then rose from his bed with slow precision as was his habit so he noticed that before the bed his formal black clothes were waiting for him folded carefully and next to them a white towel emitting the scent of blossoms
He took it in his hand and entered the bathroom to shower
After minutes he emerged from it with steam rising from his hair so he found before him Lorinda standing carrying an elegant breakfast tray comprising toasted bread red juice and golden eggs
He smiled a little and said calmly
> Lorinda did anyone ask about me this morning
>
She answered him with a simple bow
> No my lord no one asked
>
Arius smiled and said in a comfortable tone
> That is good
>
He sat on the small table near the window began consuming his breakfast in total calmness while his eyes were moving across the transparent system screen before him flipping between lists like one searching for a mission or a new notice
His fingers were moving in the air with accuracy clicking and passing as if he were controlling a world that is not seen
Lorinda watched him with a clear look of curiosity she hesitated a little then said
> My lord I have a small question if you allow
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He raised his head and said with a side smile
> What is it Lorinda
>
She said while confusion appeared on her
> I see you moving your fingers in the air in a strange way Is it for me to know what you are doing exactly
>
Arius stopped for a moment then tilted his head slightly
In himself he realized that Lorinda does not see the system at all meaning that the system is specific to him alone and does not appear to other creatures in this world
He smiled and said in a calm balanced tone
> In fact a beautiful question What I am doing is a type of mental exercise I move my fingers and press on the air to relieve stress A strange way I know but it relieves me
>
He laughed after that lightly and added joking
> Do not worry I am not crazy yet
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Lorinda smiled and laughed with him
> No my lord I did not mean that at all Only it aroused my curiosity the matter
>
The two laughed in a rare scene of human calmness in the midst of a world teeming with blood and control
After he finished his breakfast he rose and said with customary confidence
> Come Lorinda Let us go to the hall
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They walked together in the long corridors covered with crimson carpet until they arrived at the throne room
At the door Arius stopped and said with a calculated kindness
> Lorinda wait for me here No one enters with me
> Lorinda bowed in respect and retreated backward calmly
>
Arius opened the heavy doors with a firm step and entered
Inside Nahira was sitting on her shiny black throne and behind her faint lights wrapping like the aura
She smiled as soon as she saw him and said with her dominating voice that combines softness and awe
> Here he comes my favorite piece Come Arius
>
He approached with confident steps then bowed a little and said
> I am under your order my Lady
>
She said while placing a leg over the other and watching him with her emerald eyes
> As you know Arius you are now my right hand the closest person to me after myself This means that you from today are considered in a rank that follows me directly meaning whoever sees you sees me
> Therefore from now you have absolute powers in this world
> You issue decisions enter and exit from any place and control the high affairs under my direct authority
> Tell me do you desire more than that Or are you satisfied
>
Arius raised his head and his features were balanced reflecting nothing of what he thinks of then he said in a calm voice devoid of emotion
> I am satisfied with what you are satisfied with my ruler
> For I am not but your loyal servant nothing more
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Nahira smiled with a lightness leaning to mockery and said while looking at Gelius standing on the side
> How humble you are Arius unlike some people
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Gelius face froze and he understood well that the arrow was directed toward him
Then Nahira returned with her gaze toward Arius and said with a hidden curiosity
> So Arius tell me what is the first thing you want to do after you became my right hand .