He Kills Gods as a Man
Once upon a time ago, all man was equal.
No man was above another.
No gender was above another.
Racial discrimination did not exist.
Politics did not exist.
This was known as the Age of Unity.
But with the Age of Unity, they suffered, because they lived a life of fear.
It was that fear that united them all.
The fear for The Great Akuma, sent by the darkest depths of hell in response to those who prayed for fairness and equality. They wished for an ultimate force that would unite humanity with unstoppable, universal power.
The Great Akuma was just that. For she was more than just a celestial entity, her very aspect of existence was comprised of six gods. Each ruling with supreme power.
Hinokami The Devil's Flame. To rule through blazing fortitude and an iron heart, a warrior's passion and thirst for battle.
Suijin The Devil's Tide. To rule through sheer influence, like the sea, engulfing the world with unparalleled power.
Fujin The Devil's Gale. To rule without limits, unbound by the world's shackles, the very definition of liberation.
Hachi The Devil's Eyes. To rule without secrets, for one who sees all knows all, is one who rules all.
Susanoo The Devil's Fury. To rule with absolute, undisputed power, for destruction instills fear, and fear is the primal driving force for allegiance.
But just as man was equal, there were those who refused a life of fear. And she saw it. The Great Akuma's Hachi saw right through them, and with each attempt to revolt, she killed them. She killed them all.
With every man slain for a different world, more of their prayers fed, not to the depths of hell, but to the crevices of heaven, and so, the divine gifted humanity with a different deity.
Vala, the Spirit of Hope.
And Lady Vala, inspiring hope amongst those who craved for a life to be lived not out of fear, fought back against The Great Akuma, leading to the events of the First Great War. And with the Great Akuma slain, man no longer lived bound to fear.
But with the Great Akuma's death, so was the world's equality and balance.
Sexism.
Racism.
Poverty.
Social hierarchy.
Depression.
Sadness.
The world became corrupt, as fear no longer kept such things in check, the poison spread quick, in exchange for a life of freedom, humanity became corrupted.
Many have tried to bring this world back. To bring the Great Akuma back.
The Contingency Initiative was founded in an attempt to collect the Level 1 Dogma Holders who housed the essence of The Great Akuma back.
But they failed.
For our Lord. Lord Ginga was unsatisfied. And so, we sent him.
Danny Yuyan Zheng, The Transplant, to destroy the organization.
That is all I know.
That is all I need to know.
Because I am an Outer Shadow. I do not need to know such things. My sole existence is to serve.
Dainsleif
Our Master summons you..
Do not make his greatness wait.
I followed the shadows, up the steps into a massive ancient temple. The architecture was incredible. But I expected no less from my master.
The shadows bowed to me.
Dainsleif...
The doors creaked open, as I stepped in.
BOOM.
The doors closed behind me as I stood inside the dark room. It was a large and compact. A dark cathedral.
I slowly lifted my hand.
Convocatio: Duo Turriculam
Two magic circles appeared next to me, and two hovering star shaped objects emerged.
Within the centre, glowing orbs of light gained shape.
I tapped my temples.
Aspectum: Full Radar
More magic circles appeared in front of one of my eyes.
Three targets.
No...
Much more.
I ordered my sentries to chase after the bogies, as each sentry fired a barrage of blue blasts of energy.
The bogies fled.
One bogie came flying my way.
I predicted this.
Convocatio: Gun Summoning - Draugr D975AX Model 3
I pulled a weapon out of a rune, a handgun, and aimed it right at the bogie, a robotic exoskeleton, and shot it right through the head. The metal crumpling to the ground.
The sentries had gunned down the remaining bogies and returned to my side, hovering in assault mode.
Their lasers were pointed at a man who was sitting at the throne.
