As the monster unfurled its wings, a roar erupted from all seven of its throats. The sound was deafening—an ear-shattering, guttural screech that reverberated through the very core of the city, causing windows to shatter, buildings to quake, and the air itself to vibrate with an unnatural hum. The screech was not just a sound—it was a physical force that rattled the bones, as if the very frequency of the beast’s voice was designed to crush the spirit itself.
With a final, sickening twist of its body, the beast lowered its claws and began to descend. The ground below cracked and buckled under its weight, buildings collapsing beneath the enormous pressure of its presence. Every step it took seemed to shake the very fabric of reality, and the air around it grew cold, oppressive, and thick with the scent of death.
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At the Empire Headquarters, the Supreme Chancellor's expression tightened as she watched the beast manifest on their screens. Her eyes, once filled with authority, now reflected a fear she could not suppress. She muttered under her breath, barely audible to those around her, "It can't be... how... how could it still be alive?" Her fingers twitched, the usual composure she carried slipping as she realized the truth. This was an ancient terror, a being that had long been thought to be destroyed by the old orders. But seeing it here—so real, so devastating—she couldn't hide her unease.
The Ruler of Illumira, a figure whose calm demeanor was typically unshakable, looked upon the beast with a frown of disbelief. His eyes narrowed, but there was a subtle flicker of recognition behind them. "It is still alive. But how?" he thought to himself. There was no time to waste on questions now. His voice rang out as he began issuing commands: "Call in every available asset. I want every military unit mobilized now—prepare for full deployment!"
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Meanwhile, in the capital city, as the Ascended Union Stage experts who had been sent to handle the creature witnessed the horrific scene unfolding before them, they, too, were filled with disbelief.
General Doren, immediately recoiled, his eyes wide with shock. "This... this can't be happening. How is it still alive? How is it back here after all these years?" His voice trembled slightly as the monstrous claw swung through the air, obliterating buildings like they were made of paper.
Rhyne was equally shocked. "We need to call for backup. Now!" he shouted, but even as he spoke, his wings flared outward in an attempt to position himself to launch a counterattack. He had barely made a move when the creature’s giant claw, larger than any building, swung down in a massive arc. With a roar of defiance, the two Ascended Union experts manifested their abilities, trying to project their powers into the storm of chaos around them.
But it was too late.
General Doren, in his haste to act, was too slow. The claw swept across the sky with terrifying speed, and before either of them could react, it struck them down with a force so powerful it shattered the air itself. The serpent was sent crashing through the debris-strewn streets like a ragdoll, his body flying through the air with a sickening crunch of broken bones.
Rhyne, despite his strength, was not much better off. The shockwave from the blow blasted him backward, his wings flapping desperately to stabilize himself, but the sheer force of the creature’s strike threw him to the ground. His body was sent tumbling through the wreckage, his feathers torn and ragged as the wind was knocked out of him.
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The citizens, for whom this was a far more terrifying event than even they could comprehend, screamed in unison. They had all felt the ground shake under the monster’s weight, the terrifying screech from the sky that had pierced their souls. Now, they saw the chaos unleashed, their once vibrant city reduced to rubble.
A group of civilians ran through the streets, trying desperately to flee the destruction, but the panic was so overwhelming that many were trampled in the rush. "Is this the end?!" one woman screamed, her voice hoarse with fear. "No! It can’t be! We can’t die like this!" But her cries were drowned out by the deafening roar of the monster, the horrible screech still echoing in their ears.
An elderly man stood frozen, looking up at the sky. "I never thought I'd see it. After all these years... it’s come back. It has come back for us all," he whispered to himself, trembling uncontrollably. A small child grabbed onto his leg, crying in terror. "Grandpa, what’s happening?!" The man could barely respond, his eyes glued to the devastation unfolding before them.
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As powerful figures and common folk alike realized the magnitude of the situation, the Empire’s most elite forces—those in the Ascended Union Stage—found themselves facing a creature unlike any other they had ever encountered. The sheer scale of this beast's strength, its overwhelming presence, was something that no one had prepared for.
the two Ascendant Union warriors were crushed by the monstrous creature, the air trembled with the immense weight of its presence. The beast's wings spread like a storm, creating shockwaves that rattled buildings and shook the very foundations of the city. With a massive roar, it took flight, soaring high into the clouds, creating tremors with every beat of its wings. The skies darkened further, as if even the heavens were frightened by its dominance.
Lituentent General Rendall's face was pale with disbelief as he ran, his heavy footsteps echoing in the underground tunnel. He had never witnessed anything like this before. The beast, that monster, was unlike anything he had ever read about in the archives. He didn’t know if it was born from ancient myths or something darker still, but he could feel the weight of its power even from miles away.
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Behind him, the trio—Tyros, Verina, and the third member of their group, Elian—were quiet, their faces drawn in fear and uncertainty. They had been trained to face powerful adversaries, but this? This was on a whole different level.
Tyros, ever the cynic, muttered to himself, "This is... no way this is real. We thought we had control. How could we have known...?"
Elian, the quietest of the trio, was visibly shaking, his normally stoic face shattered. he had seen many things, but this... it was something far beyond their understanding.
As they hurried down the corridor, the Empire officers accompanying them were just as stunned. They had been called to keep the situation in control, but now, their mission had shifted from managing a riot to surviving a catastrophe.
Rendall gritted his teeth "We’ll be safe here, in the bunker. The reinforced structures will protect us."
But his voice was shaky, doubt creeping into his words.
As they entered the bunker, the heavy, steel doors slammed shut behind them, a temporary sanctuary in the chaos. There was a brief moment of quiet, where the heavy breathing of the officers echoed off the walls. Rendall wiped his brow, his mind racing. They were safe for now... but that thing was still out there, wreaking havoc.
Suddenly, the ground beneath them shuddered with an unearthly rumble. The faintest sound at first, like distant thunder, grew into an overwhelming roar. The officers exchanged worried glances, but before they could react, the ceiling above them split open. The very earth was being torn apart. A massive claw, its darkened shadow blotting out what little light there was, descended from the heavens. The force of the impact rattled the entire bunker, causing dust and debris to fall from the ceiling.
Tyros his eyes wide, breath catching "What is this? What the hell is happening?"
The beast’s massive head hovered in front of them through the jagged opening in the ceiling. Its terrifying eyes were like twin pools of darkness, vast and unblinking. The terrifying third eye in the center of its middle head flared open, an eerie, unsettling light radiating from it.
Rendall, his face pale with horror, tried to summon his remaining strength, but his voice was weak and trembling. He stood, the sweat pooling on his brow, yet his pride forced him to speak, to at least attempt to control the situation.
Rendall was pleading "What... what do you want?! We are just... We are not your enemies. Please!"
But his voice was swallowed by the overwhelming presence of the beast.
The beast’s three central heads, with a terrifying unison, roared in a deafening, soul-shattering sound, a symphony of power and rage that seemed to twist the very air around them. The sound was like metal grinding against bone, an ear-piercing noise that reverberated in their skulls, nearly sending them to their knees. The blast of sound was so powerful it caused the very foundation of the bunker to shake violently.
In that moment, Rendall’s body began to tremble uncontrollably, his legs giving out from under him. His eyes widened in panic as he felt his very body begin to disintegrate. His skin cracked, his muscles rotting away, aging him in an instant. His bones started to shatter, the immense pressure of the beast's gaze forcing his physical form into a state of dissolution.
Rendall was horrified.
"No... no! Please, stop! I’m... I’m... sorry!"
But his words were lost, drowned out by the roar that resonated deep into the core of his being. He felt himself age, his flesh and spirit pulled apart by an unspeakable force, the third eye of the beast locking onto him like a laser beam.
Within moments, Rendall was gone, his body reduced to a withered husk. The rest of the officers could do nothing but stand frozen, their limbs unwilling to move as the beast’s gaze swept across them.
The beast’s many eyes focused on the three figures: Tyros, Elian, and Verina. They stood frozen, paralyzed by the sheer terror emanating from the monstrous entity towering over them. Each head glared down with a malevolent intensity, as if judging their very souls.
The buildings around them began to collapse, the debris cascading down, creating a cacophony of destruction. With a final, ear-splitting roar, the beast spread its immense wings and took to the sky, creating a whirlwind of chaos in its wake. The trio watched in horror as the creature ascended, its form blotting out the sun.
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Above them, the backup from the Empire had arrived, their ships and warriors prepared to engage. But before they could make a move, the beast tore the very fabric of space apart, creating a swirling, dark portal. The energy rippled through the air, distorting reality around it.
In an instant, the beast vanished into the portal, leaving behind only silence and devastation. The soldiers of the Empire who had reached the Ascendant Union stage were the only ones who could perceive the faint silhouette within the swirling fog. Amidst the chaos, they caught a glimpse of a figure—a person—shrouded in mystery. The image lingered for a moment, then disappeared, leaving the Empire's forces in stunned silence.
Tyros, Elian, and Verina could barely comprehend what they had just witnessed. The enormity of the event, the sheer power of the beast, and the strange figure within the fog left them in a state of shock. The ground beneath them was shattered, the sky above darkened by the lingering storm.
Tyros clenched his fists, his mind racing. "What the hell was that...?"
Elian, still trembling, whispered, "We... we have to get out of here."
Verina, usually composed, had tears streaming down her face, unable to speak. They knew they had narrowly escaped with their lives, but the terror of the moment would haunt them forever.
Far above, the Empire's command was in disarray, trying to piece together what had transpired. The beast’s sudden disappearance and the enigmatic figure left them with more questions than answers.
As the survivors regrouped and began to tend to the wounded, the enormity of the event started to sink in. This was not a natural phenomenon—it was something far more sinister and powerful. And somewhere within the depths of their fear, a new threat had emerged, one that would challenge the very foundations of their world.
For now, all they could do was brace themselves for the unknown, as the shadow of the beast loomed large in their minds.