"You're joining us over North Tokyo, where a massive Gate has just opened!" The news reporter shouted. "Almost immediately after appearing, the Gate broke, releasing the Demon-type Villain you see behind me!" Because of the intense Mana of the Primordial known as Barbatos, the helicopter and her passengers had to remain nearly a mile back, using only their camera zoom to see the gargantuan devil. "All attempts by the local Heroes have failed. Government officials are advising evacuation for miles in each direction. If you live near the location of the Gate, you need to get away as fast as possible. There's no tell-"

"GET US OUT OF HERE!"

The reporter spun around as the helicopter lurched forwards. Flying for them, was a ball of fire several times larger than the craft itself.

"OH GOD!"

"POWERRRR!" A stream of light shot through the air, colliding with the fireball and seeming to fight with it for a moment before pushing through and shoving it back, causing it to fly up into the sky and disperse.

The stream of light, Mirio, fell from the spot he had collided with the attack, landing on Ryukyu's back, where Yaoyorozu was preparing herself, building up her armor.

Mirio shook his hand out, it was steaming from the intense heat, "That fire felt weaker than Razar's when he was enhanced… but that Aura…"

"It's a Primordial. There's no doubt."

"If we kill it, we're not gonna have to deal with a Spiritual Body right?"

"No. Primordials are on par with Higher Beings, but only the Original Ten Primordials would be able to manifest a Spiritual Body after their physical death."

"Good," Yaoyorozu said, holding her right arm straight out, metal forming around it. It ran all the way up to her shoulder and wrapped around her back, securing it. When it was finished building, it looked less like a rifle and more like a Howitzer cannon.

"You're getting pretty good at that…" Mirio said, watching in awe.

Yaoyorozu said nothing and continued to focus. Leaning in, she affixed the scope with Barbatos's left eye as it glared at her. It raised its gnarled and clawed left hand, conjuring another fireball. This one looked several times larger than the one launched at the helicopter.

"Uh… I don't know if I can deflect that one."

"Then I have to veer!" Ryukyu shouted, preparing to adjust her wings to dodge.

"Just a second longer." Yaoyorozu commanded, the hammer of the gun glowing into existence, pulling back, and… "Boom."

Just as Barbatos reared back his fist, preparing to throw the fireball, the round, bigger than a watermelon, tore through his skull, faster than most Beings could've perceived it. Unfortunately, this didn't stop his momentum. As his body went flying backwards from the intense force of the bullet, his arm carried forwards, lobbing the fireball straight at the three Rulers.

"SHIT!" Ryukyu tried to change course, but the fireball traveled too fast.

Mirio leapt off her back, rearing his fist back, "POW-" The fireball suddenly glowed with a deep red hue and then, it detonated, turning the Northern part of Tokyo into a melted crater.


Izuku collapsed onto his butt, breathing heavily, gazing at the absolute carnage surrounding him.

[Enemies defeated: 100,257/100,000]

[You have reached Level 210]

[Normal Quest: Obtain Primordial Shadows (Part 1) has been completed]

[You can receive the following Rewards.]

1. Hidden

[You have reached Level 210. All Job-related Skills will be upgraded. All Job-related Skills are already maxed out. Ruler's Authority is maxed out. All conditions have been met to unlock your final Skill.]


[Ruler's Authority has melded with your very Being, taking on the aspects of the Shadow Monarch in order to become Shadow Monarch's Supremacy.]

[Active Skill: Shadow Monarch's Supremacy.]

No Mana Cost

No Cooldown.

Through the manipulation of your true essence, you have now surpassed the power of a Ruler's Authority. Your Supremacy can now grab more, grab bigger, and form any number of deadly weapons.


Izuku squinted. Deciding to test out the new Skill, he reached out to a nearby rock. This time, instead of a telekinetic blue energy surrounding it, inky darkness latched on, lifting it into the air with ease. He dropped the rock, pulling the shadow essence back and letting the inky blob float in front of his face.

He focused hard and it divided into ten equal parts, each growing back to fit its original size. Then, Izuku remembered the way he used Ruler's Authority to latch onto the Hiven's attack and send it flying back at them. He focused again and the shadows became razor sharp blades. He knew, just by looking at them, that they surpassed any earthly weapon. He bet that they could cut through the best magically enhanced blades humanity had collected or crafted.

"I'll mess with that later." Izuku said, directing his attention back to the warzone. He took a deep breath, "Arise."

[30,034 Hiven Elite-Knight Grade have evolved into 30,034 Hiven Mantis Captain Grade.]

[15,356 Sparkers Commander Grade have evolved into 15,356 Conduits General Grade.]

[7,351 Dagon Captain Grade have evolved into 7,351 Karkinoids Commander Grade.]

[9,346 Scorch Worms Elite-Knight Grade have evolved into 9,346 Blaze Diggers Captain Grade.]

[8,634 Drainers Captain Grade have evolved into 8,634 Phantom Bats Commander Grade.]

[5,136 Darkness Benders Commander Grade have evolved into 5,136 Shadow Kraken General Grade.]

[14,150 Hiven Beetles Elite-Knight Grade have evolved into 14,150 Herculean Hiven Captain Grade.]

[Shadows saved: 424,642]

"Accept Hidden Reward."

[You have obtained Enhancement Item: Divine Weapon Link.]

"A Divine Weapon Link?"

"Oh my Liege!" Masamune exclaimed, "This is a beautiful artifact. Not all Beings are capable of having a Divine Weapon created for them, but with this, we can guarantee a strong link between the wielder and the weapon."

"Cool… So then-" The ground suddenly began rumbling, the entirety of the Shadow Army standing on guard as two skyscraper-sized Gates appeared. Even the Shadow Titans were absolutely dwarfed by their size.


[EMERGENCY Quest]

[EMERGENCY Quest: The Monarchs have begun taming Primordial Grade Monsters. Your only chance of survival is to obtain your own.]

Quest Completion Requirements:

- Use the Eldritch Key to enter the final Instance Dungeon and take the Shadows of Primordial Beings.

Rewards:

1. +200 Stat Points

2. Increase the Potency of one Skill of your Choice (Effects Vary)

3. Evolve one Shadow of your Choice.


"I guess there was no part two to that Quest line. It's just throwing me right into it…" Izuku's train of thought cut off as the two monstrous Primordials stepped from their Gates.

The first… well, there was no other way to describe it. It was Cthulhu. Walking on its hind legs and its knuckles, it had the look of a gorilla almost. Two membrane wings with skeletal protrusions sprouted from its back, but the face was definitely the most intriguing part of the Primordial. A bulbous head with four eyes, no nose and a mouth that was presumably covered up by dozens of long swirling tentacles.

The second was just as horrifying, if not more so. It walked upright, like a human, but was far from it. Its body was covered with a thick carapace of black armor-like skin, pocketed with orange glowing membranes. Its arms and legs ended in massive claws and talons that could swallow a semi-truck like it was a toy car. Three pairs of perfect white wings jutted from its back, contrasting the intense darkness of its body. A weaving tail trailed behind it, a trident-tipped end whipping around. Its head was that of a reptile, completing the perfect Kaiju look. Compared to the Primordial next to it, it looked more lean and agile, than the bulky Cthulhu-like being.

"My… Liege…" Beru clicked out, "They are…"

Even Bellion was taken aback, "I feel it too. These things… they're the direct offspring of two of the Original Ten Primordials… We cannot win."


"AAGH!" Mirio shouted as he picked the entirety of a partially melted building and shoved it away, revealing the crater Ryukyu and Yaoyorozu rested in. Ryukyu, back in her human form, was cradling Yaoyorozu's unconscious body. Her chest and arms were covered in burns, slowly recovering thankfully, which meant they weren't unhealable.

Mirio and Ryukyu were far and away past a National-Rank's enhancements, so they could tank the blast with minimal damage, all of which would be repaired by their Ruler. Yaoyorozu on the other hand, was still an A-Rank by comparison. Her armor had been the only thing shielding her. It was just lucky that she had the same regeneration as her counterparts.

"Is it dead?" Ryukyu asked.

"The bullet went straight through its head, there's no way it's still kicking… right?"

"RAAAAORGH!"

"That's a no," Ryukyu said, standing, "Take her to a safer location. I'm the biggest target, so I'll distract it. You come back and hit it with everything you've got."

"A bullet tore through its head, do you really think a punch will end it?" Mirio asked, taking Yaoyorozu into his arms. He doubted that it would work, but he wasn't one to give up so easily. He was gonna follow through regardless.

"Well, what other choice is there? It's already turned an entire square mile of Tokyo into a crater."

"Right." Mirio nodded, "I'll be back as fast as I-"

"Well, would you look at that!" A voice shouted into the crater, "All three Rulers, here just for me!" Mirio and Ryukyu leapt out of the way as a blast of white hot flames scorched the spot they had been standing. Baran laughed, "I'm going to kill you all! Right here! And once I take your Spiritual Essence, I'll be the strongest being in the Universe!" Barbatos stomped up behind him, covering the distance faster than should've been possible and shrouding the three Rulers in his shadow. Blue blood dripped from the hole in his head as he emitted a low growl, his entire body beginning to glow with heat.


"I know you are tired, child. But you must focus."

Nejire's brain jumped into action, her eyes snapping open as she found herself in a room of darkness. She hissed as her burns woke her up further.

"You have suffered quite a bit, haven't you? Even as a mere human, you faced down a Monarch, your bravery only earning you permanent marks on your body."

Nejire looked down at her body, scarred with ugly and rough leathery patches. Scars that could never be healed. Not by Rulers or Monarchs, or any being in the universe.

"They hurt, don't they? And still, you show strength. The pathetic Monarch who inflicted those burns should pay, shouldn't they?"

"I… I don't know." Nejire paused, "He's a Monarch, he's evil."

"In that case, allow me to help you exterminate that evil. Accept my power and together, we can kill him as you wish."

"N-No… that's not what I meant. I don't want to kill anyone. Besides, Baran's body is someone who has family and a girlfriend on Earth. I don't want to take him away from them."

"So you would refuse to fight the evil that threatens the universe?"

Nejire looked up into the darkness, her eyes filled with sincerity, "I don't want to kill anyone or anything, but if they threaten my family, I'll do everything I can to defeat them."

The darkness cleared in an instant, revealing a kindly old man leaning on a cane. "I'm happy to hear that, my dear. Because I've been looking for a worthy host for some time now." He rested his hand on her cheek, overwhelming her with an emotion she could barely explain.

It didn't take away the pain. It didn't heal her burns. Instead, it took her mind away from her own body, isolating the pain. She still felt it, but now, she could focus on reality. It was peace.

"My name is Arturk and I am the Calmest Fragment of Brilliant Light. I cannot offer you the power to kill your enemies. I can only offer you the power to protect yourself and your family. Do you accept?"

"Yes… Please."

Arturk smiled, "Very well. When you wake. I would create a Gate and teleport over to North Tokyo. Our friends need us." The light began overwhelming the room, eclipsing Nejire's vision and passing her back to the real world.

In the still standing penthouse, the golden cube stopped spinning, giving off a brief pulse of light before disintegrating into golden dust. The sixth Ruler had found a host.


Welcome back and thanks for being patient! It was nice to have a little under 2 weeks off and I appreciate the kind words everyone left. In other news, I have three new commissioned images for the story if you're reading on AO3 or Wattpad, unfortunately, FFN doesn't like images. Beru, Bellion, and one of the Primordials will be making an appearance soon. The Primordial probably the next chapter and Beru and Bellion soon! Next chapter is already close to halfway done, so it should be done soon!