Chapter: The Path That Leads to the Sky
After the dark war, Kael rested in the silence of heaven, knowing that no rival remained in the world who could match him. The soul army had dispersed, and the scent of the remaining Apocalyptic Twins reached his nose from the depths of the sky. These new enemies were not like the others. They were beings shaped directly by the hand of the god. And Kael, for the first time wrapped in such deep silence, was preparing to step into the Sky Kingdom — Heaven.
The path to the sky began at a hidden passage between the earth and the heavens: "The Ascalon Passage." An in-between realm where only those who bore divine or cursed power could step. The darkness flowing in Kael's veins gently opened the gates for him.
The passage curled upward like a staircase of stone into the sky. With every step, the ground beneath his feet shattered and reformed. It was a journey where time and space lost meaning. As Kael walked, memories from the past circled around him like illusions: Elira's smile, Mara's final glance at him, the emptiness that gnawed at him as he returned the princess to the palace… But this time, he carried them not with pain, but as an oath engraved in his mind.
At the end of the path lay Heaven's barrier: "The Shield of Nura." Created with the sacred touch of the god Nura, an energy wall no mortal being could cross. When Kael reached out his hands, the barrier glowed as if to burn him. Yet the cursed power within him tore open a rift. Even Heaven could not resist this darkness.
Step Into the Sky Kingdom
As Kael stepped inside, he was met with a beauty he had never seen before. Light flowed from the heavens like rivers of gold, even the soil radiated holy energy. But this beauty didn't intoxicate Kael. He was here for vengeance.
At the center of Heaven, four figures were waiting for him. Four Apocalyptic Twins. Each a sacred nightmare, each a living legend...
4th Twin
Apocalyptic Twin – Iskandir, "The Guardian of the Stars"
A giant clad in silver armor that reflected the sky, his sword's tip gleaming with stardust. He was the keeper of Heaven's first barrier.
3rd Twin
Apocalyptic Twin – Samira, "Pulse of Time"
Infinity of time flowed through her arms, and her eyes mirrored both past and future. A being who bent time, who could erase memories.
2nd Twin
Apocalyptic Twin – Avelon, "Architect of Vengeance"
Silent, calculating, and patient like death itself. Seeing him awakened every suppressed fury inside Kael.
1st Twin
Apocalyptic Twin – Vennette, "Dawn of Purification"
A warrior woven from pure light who could bring souls to their knees without uttering a word. Both a punisher and a redeemer.
??? Twin
They said nothing of this Apocalyptic Twin. It was nowhere to be seen. Only its throne stood there—empty, yet threatening. There were supposed to be twelve twins. Could it be… that one?
Kael stood still. Gazing at them with his soul-thief power, he sensed not only his own rage but also their divine arrogance. They were beyond human… but so was he.
Iskandir stepped forward. Prideful but cautious, he spoke:
— "You, a being shaped by darkness… you have disturbed Heaven's peace. Here, you shall face your first and final trial."
Kael raised his head. In his heart echoed Mara's scream. Elira's blank stare,And Eris...
And Kael spoke:
— "You four… do everything you can. Because once I've killed you, the whole sky will be mine."
End of Chapter – The War Begins
The sacred ground beneath cracked with Kael's darkness. The stars above began to flicker out one by one. And the five of them retreated to their strongest domains —
To the Layers of Heaven.