Hero of Darkness

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The battle between the top terrifying beings was finally concluded.

And the Empress of the Nadur Empire was the final victor.

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Half an hour later, the Empress descended the skies and took her humanoid form, completely healed.

A female figure materialized, standing at an imposing height of 2 meters.
She was a woman, with shimmering blue eyes and faint violet hair, and a human-like face that seemed to radiate power and strength.

But what set her apart from any human woman was the pair of large, black feathered wings that sprouted from her back.
They spread wide, as if ready to take flight at a moment ’s notice, and their feathers gleamed in the light of the room.

The Empress was clad in a suit of Ancient Rank armor, crafted from a mix of gold and black hide as well as bones of a basilisk.
The armor was intricately designed, with swirling patterns etched into the surface, and it seemed to pulse with energy, as if alive..com

Despite her imposing physique, the woman emanated an aura of regal authority that commanded respect and awe.

Her golden crown-like helmet only added more to her majestic aura, making others to want to worship her.
And her muscle-mommy build and striking beauty were but a small part of her overall presence, which felt almost god-like in its power and might.

Even a casual glance at her was enough to make one feel as though they were in the presence of a being of immense strength and wisdom, a goddess descended from the heavens to walk among mortals.

This was the ruler of the Nadur Empire, a figure loved, respected, revered and adored by more than 6 billion citizens regardless of their species and standing in the society…

The Empress… Kaali Adisesha.

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Kahn, Maximus and Juno were the only witnesses of this battle and watched everything from afar.

Swoosh!

In a picosecond, the Empress appeared in front of the 3 saints.

She looked at the Hero of Nature and spoke in an authoritative tone.

”It was a foolish decision to engage in that fight against Cherufe.
You could ’ve died.

You ’re lucky that I traveled 30,000 kilometers from the capital the moment I heard that you were fighting it.

And that Dragon would ’ve definitely killed all of you had I not appeared here. ” she spoke with visible discontentment in her eyes.

”But millions of people would ’ve died if I didn ’t act. ” spoke Maximus, unapologetic.

”It doesn ’t matter.

Are you not aware of the role you have to play? ” she spoke with visible anger on her face.

”You barely managed to become a 5th stage saint just a year before the Conclave of Heroes.

After what happened with Hero of Fire and the recent war that started with the Elven Empire, the last thing we want is our own Hero dying before even entering that place. ” her firm voice made everyone feel a great sense of pressure.

Right then, Atresu asked…

”What place? ”

However…

Bang!

As if dozens of mountains were dropped on his body, the blue wolfkin was forced to kneel.

”Did I give you permission to speak or ask questions? ” asked Kaali, her gaze extremely cold and unforgiving.

”Atreus Bellator, is it? The Heavenly King of Fire surely chose someone with higher Fenrir bloodline purity.

But you ’re officially not part of True Descendant families.

Still, I will spare your life for this impetuous behavior this time given how you aided the hero in killing Cherufe. ” she spoke with a sense of hostility.

”I apologize, your majesty.
I misspoke. ” said Atreus, barely managing to maintain his stance.

”Next time, know your place. ” said Kaali and gazed at Maximus.

”Maximus, you will come with me.

It ’s time you reunite with your team members again. ” declared Kaali Adisesha.

All Maximus could do was nod.
This was an order he couldn ’t refuse.
In the end, he gave an understanding gaze to Atreus.

Both had a good impression of each other.
But their time together had come to an end.

After both the Empress and Hero of Nature had left… Atreus and Juno were the only remaining people.

”Atreus, are you an idiot?

Why would you be so brazen in the presence of the Empress? ” she asked in an exasperated tone.

”Don ’t you know that Basilisk tribe is hostile towards us since she dislikes the tribes and disciples of the 4 Heavenly Kings? ” she questioned his judgment.

”Why? ” asked Atreus, completely oblivious to the reason.

”Because those 4 are the only people who can one day threaten her position and challenge her for the throne.

Our master is one of the 2 Peak 7th stage saints and the day he becomes an 8th stage saint… he might challenge her one day in trial by combat.

And you just handed her a reason to kill you.
She stands at the pinnacle and you ’re not even in the top 5 hierarchical positions in our empire. ” explained Juno, the Spirit Enchantress.

”Your identity as Shadow Disciple saved you here as they are protected by the laws of the empire which prohibits anyone from harming them before the tourney. ” she revealed why the Empress did not go far.

All Kahn could do was ask with a baffled face…

”So I nearly escaped death? ”

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