‘So what world will I be going to?’ asked Zero curiously.
WORLD DESIGNATED IN MEMORY AS CASTLEVANIA.
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO TRAVEL TO THE YEAR 2034.
TARGETED ABILITY HELD BY INDIVIDUAL NAMED SOMA CRUZ.
‘Soma Cruz, if memory serves me right, then he’s Dracula’s reincarnation. But I remember him awaking the power in the year 2035 in the game. Why do I need to go a year early?’
ABILITIES EXIST WITHIN THE SOUL REGARDLESS OF USE.
ALTHOUGH INDIVIDUAL SOMA CRUZ WILL BE UNABLE TO USE HIS POWER, HOST’S ABILITY “POWER ASSIMILATION” CAN STILL COPY THE ABILITY.
ACQUIRING THE ABILITIES EARLY WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF THE WORLD FOR THE HOST.
‘So I’m supposed to take the ability and leave the world before Dracula’s castle appears in that world?’ asked Zero.
YES, THAT IS THE SAFEST COURSE OF ACTION.
SHOULD THE HOST WISH TO TRAVERSE THE CASTLE, THEN IT STILL REMAINS THE BEST COURSE OF ACTION TO GATHER SKILLS FIRST.
‘Alright then, I guess we’ll be going to Castlevania during the year 2034! I loved that game, and the power I’m going to get is as amazing as my power assimilation.’ Zero could barely contain his excitement. It’s not every day you get a chance to travel to another world, let alone a world from a game.
“Made up your mind where you want to go?” Nyx had used a major amount of energy, and to recover, she fell into a sleep-like state for a few minutes. Having awakened, she simply heard that her son wished to go to a world named Castlevania. She had no idea that the world far exceeded his current strength.
“Yes, I want to go to a world named Castlevania in the year 2034 of that world. I wish to go to a country called Japan in that world,” said Zero.
“Very well, I’ll send you there, but remember that you need to increase your soul rank to be able to return or travel to another world,” warned Nyx.
“Yes, I understand, Mother,” said Zero.
“Okay then, come give mommy a hug before you leave,” said Nyx.
Zero flew over to Nyx and gave her a hug. He cared for her immensely because she was the first thing he knew, and she had done a lot for him. Nyx also held the love of a mother for him. He felt it in his soul, and he knew that she would always be on his side and would fight to protect him. During this embrace, he vowed to become strong so that he would not always be the one protected. For family was the most important thing to him and it was all that he knew at this moment.
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Sensing that the time had come, Nyx smiled and with a wave of her hands, he started to fade out of existence. He felt a weird sensation wash over as the endless black void started to transform into a forest.
Now the only one left in the void, the smile on her face instantly faded and was replaced with an indifferent look. “Looks like those two fools noticed when Zero came into my realm. That means they’ll probably be sending someone to investigate soon. I should prepare for their arrival.” A smile appeared on her face as she spoke, but unlike the warm, loving one she showed in front of her son, this one exuded cruelty.
Elsewhere in a realm filled with intense light, there laid a beautiful and glorious white city filled with white buildings that almost seemed ethereal.
Above the city, a star of pure light shone and appeared in the form of a handsome blond young man with blue eyes and six pure white wings wearing white battle armor. The young man flew towards the city at an impossible speed. As he drew near, a young lady with four wings appeared. As he drew closer, the young woman was shown to be an impossibly beautiful woman with platinum-blond hair that could almost be mistaken for silver and piercing pair of golden eyes. She wore similar armor as the male angel and had four wings that seemed to be made out of golden fire.
“Greetings, Archangel Phanuel. How did the meeting go?” asked the young woman.
“Well met, Uriel. It’s a shame to say that it was unproductive,” replied the angel Phanuel.
“Are you so sure that those filthy creatures were not simply deceiving you in hopes of furthering their plans to annihilate us?” questioned Uriel. It was quite clear she despised these creatures they were discussing.
“You know, as I do, demons are incapable of lying and hold to the truth while abiding by all contracts they make, just as we are bound to also speak the truth lest we become fallen,” replied Phanuel calmly.
“With all due respect, my lord, that doesn’t stop them from abusing loopholes and using trickery,” yelled Uriel.
“So are you implying that I failed to make a contract with the demon and fell for his trickery?” asked Phanuel with a slight chuckle.
“Apologies, my Lord Archangel Phanuel, I meant no such thing! Should you demand I be punished, I will accept it!” yelled Uriel as she knelt, her face growing pale with fear.
“Calm yourself, Uriel. I have no desire to punish you for simply speaking your mind. I made sure to check the contract with the demon so that he could not lie. To the best of my knowledge, the demon lord Asmodeus does not lie. As the ruler of the sin of lust, he revels in tempting mortals and unveiling the wicked, lustful desires hidden within them. This, ironically, makes him one of the most trustworthy individuals amongst demon kind,” stated Phanuel in a calm manner while smiling at the kneeling Uriel.
Phanuel then walked towards her and helped her to her feet. He placed his hand on her shoulder and said, “Uriel, you are a very talented angel and will go on to do great things in the future, but first, you must rein in your emotions better. In another hundred years or so, you’ll earn your third set of wings and be promoted to the rank of Seraphim. Don’t lose focus of our mission, which is to guide mankind rather than exterminate demon kind.”
“I understand, Lord Phanuel. I shall endeavor to work on controlling them. I appreciate you taking the time to share your wisdom with me,” said Uriel as she bowed.
“Think nothing of it, Uriel. So where were you headed to before you met me?” asked Phanuel.
“Ah, yes, I have to report under Angel Abaddon. The seals of a particular world have been broken, and we're headed to battle with the demons led by Prince of Fire Samael and Succubus Queen Lilith,” stated Uriel.
“That is most worrying. The only advice I can give you is to stay close to Abaddon and avoid Lilith. She is quite skilled in the art of temptation and is quite skilled in making angels fall,” said Phanuel.
“Yes, I understand, Lord Phanuel. I shall be on my way then,” said Uriel after she bowed to the archangel. She then proceeded to fly away, leaving Phanuel floating next to the angelic city.
‘This is strange; neither I nor Asmodeus seemed to be aware of any seals being broken. I shall have to investigate this after I finish my mission,’ thought Phanuel as he flew to his tower in the white city.
After landing, he proceeded to summon an angel. Approaching the tower was a brunette beauty with amber eyes and wings that seemed to glow with an intense pure white light. She flew down and kneeled before him.
“Greetings, battle angel Muriel. I have a task for which I am in need of your help,” said Phanuel.
“Yes, my lord, I am at your command,” said Muriel.
“I felt a disturbance in the Void of Chaos. Please investigate what occurred there and report back to me,” said Phanuel.
“Yes, my lord!” she yelled and flew away.