Have you seen the future?

I have not, nobody did, no one can.

I see...have you heard of apotheosis' prophecy?

What about it?

Many didn't take it seriously, probably because nobody could crack its mysteries, but the indestructible prophecy rock has recently crumbled. It is a sign that things will change.

...What did the prophecy say?

Sigh, you really don't know anything. There was a furnace drawn on the prophecy rock. There were three objects in it, named meaningless crown, black star and incomplete cross. When three signs appear the beast will awaken.

Has the meaning been cracked?

There are many hypothesis, but nothing concrete. The first object could have relation to king of some sorts, but in this vast universe there are many worlds, counties and kings. Who can really guess its meaning? It can also be metaphorical.

What about black star?

They say the second clue leads to eclipse, but this also says nothing.

Third one?

Cross is the symbol of divinity. The cracked cross might mean a lot of things, like person who wants to go against progenitor's ideas and laws and forcefully achieve divinity...It could also mean destruction of divinity, but something like that should be impossible...

You're overthinking things. How could gods stay idle if someone is threatening their reign?Also, even if somebody is forcefully awakening, the gods will be alerted by commotion and won't let it succeed... Say, do you think that awakening beast is the one who will try to become one of us?

Most likely. No, it's hard to say. The prophecy can't be that simple. This is nothing but wild guesses from our side. Alright, let's stop with depressing stuff. I found a nice place not too far from my domain constellation.

Really? What's special about it?

Nothing we've not seen before, except for a rare delicacy. They call it chocolate.

Oh? Is it delicious?

Yes, much better than slime candies you've been fond of. Are you free now?

Of course!

Then it's my treat. Be careful though, the sovereign over there is a bit low key, but very strong. You need to get to know world's customs first, we don't need extra trouble.

No problem. We have nothing to do anyway, haha. What are we waiting for? Lead the way...

Ark I - Invasion of thousand kingdoms (Chapter 1-???)

Ark II - Nocturnal feast (Chapter ???-???)

Ark III - False divinity (Chapter ???-???)

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