Prologue
Can you hear it? The Calling…it's louder here, stronger here. It feels like I need to take action now. Is now the time, though? I wonder…
The Nameless looked up, taking in the air blowing past him through his lips, which were loosely sewn shut; he could open his lips roughly an inch. His luminous yellow eyes glowed curiously in the near-darkness; the woods in which he stood were completely dark, except for his eyes. However, this wasn't a problem; The Nameless could see everything without his eyes. He looked suddenly to the east.
It's coming from Him…could it be? But no…even Crusnik 01 isn't that powerful…unless he's been behind it this entire time…
The Revenant that had been accompanying The Nameless disappeared in the darkness, rushing eastbound to see what was there. Within seconds, however, The Nameless felt its life snuffed out; of course. The Nameless decided to leave it be for now. He vanished, leaving perfect darkness behind him. Gone, but not quite.
Don't try to run away, Nameless. I think we both know what would happen if you were to anger me; what if I wish you to stay?
The Nameless reappeared where he had been, abandoning the nearby tree he had taken shelter in. Dare he cross The King of the Crusnik, the most powerful being in existence, the one who had defied death itself only hours before?
…what would you have me do?
Surrender now. I just slaughtered your entire army; don't think I won't do the same to you.
The Nameless hesitated; the King was perfectly right. However, they both knew that The Nameless could escape. So why act so confident…?
I'm waiting.
Tell me one thing, then. The Calling...are you responsible for it? Or does it simply draw me to you?
Dante Oketsu laughed and shook his head; The Nameless truly did not understand what even his daughter had when she was born. The Nameless scowled in his direction and vanished once more, not to return to these woods again.