The air settled instantly--the weight of the moment undeniable. The idea lingered--the possibility sharpened, yet remained unproven. As Void ling wanted to lift the sword.
Void ling:
(Low and awareness)
"...So then, Lucio, does that mean I can't lift it?"
Lucio:
(Laughed)
"You? What powers do you even possess to lift that sword?"
Blaze Vortex:
(Rare confidence)
"...Void, I think he just said you're not inevitable enough."
The group moved forward--each step bringing them closer to the heart of the kingdom. The streets quieted--the anticipation settled deep within the air. The center stood before them--untouched, undisturbed for countless ages. and there, at the very core of everything, rested the sword.
Lucio:
(Rare certainty)
"...It has remained here since the dawn of the Astral Universe."
Lars:
(Rare analysis)
"...For all its legend, it looks untouched. As if reality itself refuses to disturb it."
His certainty remained absolute, his stance did not waver--but now, Aiden inhaled slightly, his presence shifting. And then--his voice pressed forward
Aiden:
(Rare interest)
"...No markings, not sign of age. It's like it exists outside of time itself."
Blaze Vortex:
(Rare amusement)
"...Void, you planning to test it?"
Lucia stepped forward, arms crossed, her gaze locked onto Void ling--her voice pressing forward effortlessly,edged with rare skepticism.
Lucia:
(Rare challenge)
"...What power do you even possess?"
Aiden:
(He smirked)
"...You guys came to the kingdom.. but never revealed your powers."
Void ling:
(Rare dismissal)
"...Does it matter?"
No reveal, not explanation--just certainty. A question instead of an answer--one that carried weight beyond words. And then--Blaze chuckled slightly, stepped forward.
Blaze Vortex:
(Rare curiosity)
"..Enough of the chit chat.. Lucio, go ahead and try to pull the sword out."
Lucio:
(Calm and soft)
"...Huh? Are you saying I the king of Hexagram Apex, can't lift this sword. If the Empress can't lift it, then I shall prove i can lift it."
The air around him thickened--power surging, his mastery coming forth. He lifted his hand. He reached for the sword--his energy surging, his Dominion pressed forward. And then--nothing happened. The sword did not moved, no shift, nor reaction. Lucio had struck--but the blade had rejected him entirely.
Lucio:
(Shocked)
"...IMPOSSIBLE!"
Aiden:
(Whispering to himself)
"...This is impossible. King Lucio, Night Cleaver can cut intangible things... and lift what shouldn't even be lifted. But even he trying to cut it, won't change anything."
Lucia:
(Rare disbelief)
"...Looks like brother Night Cleaver won't work on that sword."
Void ling;
(Calm and soft)
"... It seems you don't realize this don't you? That sword is an ancient sword. Yes it has been there since this world was created. But that sword can be lifted."
Liam:
(Shocked)
"...How did you know all this?"
His presence shifted--the air bending slightly, reality trembling beneath his mastery. His gaze sharpened--VOID REQUIEM AWARNESS OF JUDGMENT unfolding instantly. And then-- his eyes were split into 4 pupils.
Liam:
(Rare astonishment)
"...Is that the Eyes that can see it all? Every infinite timeline?"
She knew what stood before him--but not how it was possible. And then--he words pressed forward fully, carried rare doubts.
Liam:
(Rare suspicion)
"...But how do you have that power?"
Void ling:
(Rare finality)
"...I have always possessed this power."
Seraphina Nyx:
(Soft and warning)
"...Void, that ability--Void Requiem--it's dangerous."
Not just dangerous nor powerful. The ability fo witness all timelines--to see past, present, and future without restriction. And then Lucio exhaled deeply.
Lucio:
(Rare gravity)
"...I see a mere mortal like you,wield The Awareness of Judgment. "
Because now--Void ling had revealed more than just truth--he had revealed Dominion beyond time itself. And then-- he deactivated the Void Requiem. His vision returned back to normal. As for the sword it remained untouched and moved.
Void ling:
(Rare confidence)
"...That sword is easy to pull out. Even Blaze can lift it.
Lars:
(Defining and low)
"...Hah! You think a mere human like you can lift that sword? If lord Lucio can't lift it, what makes you think you can?"
Blaze exhaled slightly and smirked, he stepped forward, his presence effortless. His hand reached for the blade--his certainty pressed forward. And then--the impossible happened. The sword moved. Not just slightly--not just a shift--but fully. Blaze lifted the ancient blade--the weapon no one could wield.
Void ling:
(Realization)
"...I wouldn't be surprised if the king of destruction picked up that ancient sword."
The Hexagram Apex stunned beyond words. Disbelief settled the very foundation of their understanding shaken. Yet Void ling and Seraphina remained unshaken and unfazed.
Aiden:
(Rare astonishment)
"...No way... This is unbelievable, a mere human like you couldn't possibly wield this ancient sword, that annihilated everything."
Lucia:
(Rare disbelief and whisper)
"...Impossible, Who are these guys?? But how... how much power do they wield."
Blaze exhaled slightly, gripping the hilt firmly--his voicd pressing forward effortlessly, edged with rare realization.
Blaze Vortex:
(With awareness)
"...This sword...that can annihilate anything and everything."
Lucio:
(Rare demand)
"... You guys?? How did you pick that sword up."
Void ling:
(Rare explanation)
"...The sword is not bound by strength, nor by fate. It does not choose a wielder through divine will. It only acknowledges inevitability."
His words carried weight. The sword did not reject blaze, not because of power, but because of certainty. And then--his presence sharpened. His gaze locking onto the weapon.
Void ling:
(Rare truth)
"...Blaze is inevitable. That is why he can wield it."
Aiden:
(Rare shock)
"So the sword didn't resist blaze...Because it couldn't?"
Liam:
(Low and disbelief)
"...That's insane."
Blaze exhaled slowly, his gaze locked onto the ancient blade--his presence unwavering. Ths sword remained firm in his grip--unshaken, yet carrying an undeniable weight. A weapon beyond time, beyond legend-- a force capable of erasing existence itself.
Blaze Vortex:
(Rare authority)
"...I shall name this sword Rex Nihiblus knowing as The king of Nothingness."
Blaze raised Rex Nihiblus high into the air--the sword glowing for a brief momsnt before vanishing entirely. It disappearance carried no struggle--only an effortless retreat into nothingness itself. A weapon that did not need to be held at all times, yet could return in an instant.
Blaze Vortex:
(Rare command)
"....I can summon it by saying it's name."
Void ling exhaled slightly, his gaze toward lucio--his presence unwavering and then--his voice pressed forward effortlessly, edged with rare anticipation. And he spoke.
Void ling:
(Smirked)
"... The fact that you can't pull the sword out, demonstrated you are weak."
Lucio:
(Smirked)
"...I see, why dont we fight and find out who is the strongest."
Void ling breath remained steady--his certainty absolute. And then--Blaze smirked slightly, his presence shifting effortlessly. And Lucio finalized the moment completely.
Void ling:
(His eyes serious and calm)
"...Fine by me."
There was an open land across the kingdoms and the markets. Lucio and his subordinates teleported there with sharp anticipation, the same goes for Blaze and Seraphina and Void ling, and they reached there.
Lucio:
(Rare challenge)
"...Now tell me, Void ling. Do you intend to fight me, A king who rules over a kingdom can stand against me?"
Void ling:
(Smirked)
"...Are you so certain i can't defeat you?"
Lucio:
(Smiled)
"...Hah, A mere human like you is bound by limitation, and by weakness, are you sure you can stand a chance against me?"
Void ling:
(Smiled and soft)
"Arrogance is your weakness."
And then--Lucio'e breath remained steady, his certainty solid--but now, the moment had shifted beyond words. Because now--the battle is about to begin. WHO SHALL PREVAIL? WE SHALL SEE IN THE NEXT EPISODE
THIS ENSURES LUCIO DELIVERS HIS INSULT FULLY, ENSURING VOID LING RESPONDS EFFORTLESSLY BEFORE THE FIGHT SHARPENS.
NEXT EPISODE UPCOMING