Chapter One: Birth of the Eighth Campione
Campione Files
The Fourth Campione
Name: Unknown
Alias: The Hidden King
Ethnicity: Presumed to be Japanese
Age: Assumed to be in his mid to late twenties
Gender: Male
Personality: Unknown
Appearance: Described as a young Asian man with black hair and eyes. With a height of 190cm or higher.
Weapon(s) of Choice: A black Messer and a pair of Desert Eagles.
Way of Approach: Non-aggressive.
Known Authorities: Hypnosis. Mjolnir. Lightning Control. Super Strength. Zeus's Chariot. Trishula.
Status: Active
Danger Level: Immeasurable
Report 1 (1994): On May 23, a Heretic God appeared on the Grecian island of Lemnos. All living beings in the vicinity were all rendered unconscious. The Heretic God is believed to be the Greek God of Sleep, Hypnos. Hypnos was killed an hour after his descent. From reports, it has been confirmed that the killer of Hypnos was neither a Campione nor another Heretic God. This marked the birth of a new Campione, a new godslayer and king. The new Campione is unable to be identified.
Report 2 (1996): On October 12, a Heretic God appeared in the Grecian village, Feneos. The Heretic God is believed to be the Greek Goddess of River Styx, Styx. Styx was killed two days after her descent. It has been confirmed that the Fourth Campione is the killer of Styx. An agent was able to catch a glimpse of the battle and has reported that the Fourth Campione is a teenage boy of asian descent.
Report 3 (1998): On July 16, a Heretic God appeared in the Swedish capital, Stockholm. Heavy storms began to occur in Stockholm a few hours after the Heretic God's descent, pointing towards a god of storms. The Heretic God has been confirmed to be Norse mythology's strongest warrior, Thor. Thor was killed twelve hours after his descent by the Fourth Campione. None of the agents on sight were able to remember the identity of the Fourth Campione. Investigation shows signs of magic being used on the agents, there is a high chance that the Fourth Campione has done something to erase their memories of him.
Report 4 (1999): On January 1, a Heretic God appeared near the Grecian village, Feneos. From reports, Lake Doxa had been covered in fire and cannot be extinguished. The Heretic God has been confirmed to be Greek God of River Phlegethon, Phlegethon. Phlegethon was killed at around two hours of his descent. It has been confirmed by the agents that Phlegethon was killed by the Fourth Campione.
Report 5 (1999): On April 1, a Heretic God appeared in the capital of Thessaly, Larissa. The Heretic God has been confirmed to be the Greek God of Medicinal Arts, Asclepius. Asclepius was killed a day after his descent. It has been confirmed that the Fourth Campione is the killer of Asclepius.
Report 6 (1999): On April 8, a Heretic God appeared at the Atlas Mountains in Maghreb. The Heretic God is believed to be the Greek Titan of Endurance, Strength and Astronomy, Atlas. Atlas was killed three days after his descent. There is an extremely high chance that the Fourth Campione is the killer of Atlas.
Report 7 (1999): On August 7, the Fourth Campione in front of the Fifth Campione, Lord John Pluto Smith. According to Lord John Pluto Smith, the Fourth Campione's purpose for meeting him was to chat. The contents of the conversation are unknown.
Report 8 (2000): On February 14, a Heretic God appeared at the ruins of the ancient greek city, Thespiae. The Heretic God has been confirmed to be one of the Erotes, the Greek God of Love, Lust, Sex, Eroticism and Sensual Desires, Eros. Eros was killed immediately after his descent. There was no incidents of rape or public sexual intercourse due to the agent and the Fourth Campione being the only ones present. It was confirmed by the same agent that the Fourth Campione is the killer of Eros, however his appearance and identity cannot be confirmed.
Report 9 (2000): On March 4, a Heretic God appeared at the ruins of the Nekromanteion, the ancient greek temple of necromancy devoted to Hades and Persephone. The Heretic God has been confirmed to be the Greek God of the Underworld, the Dead and Riches, Hades. Hades was killed three days after his descent. The killer has been confirmed to be the Fourth Campione.
Report 10 (2000): On May 28, a Heretic God appeared in China, Beijing. The Heretic God has been confirmed to be Erlang Shen, the Chinese Warrior God. Erlang Shen was killed 12 hours after his descent. The Second Campione, High Priestess Luo Hao was seen present at the scene of battle. It has been confirmed by the Second Campione, that the Fourth Campione was the killer of Erlang Shen. This marks the ninth Heretic God that the Fourth Campione has slain, turning him into the Campione with the most kills.
Report 11 (2000): On May 30, the Second Campione has declared that the Fourth Campione is her sworn brother. This marks the alliance between two of the strongest Campione.
Report 12 (2000): On June 1, three Heretic Gods appeared on Mount Olympus in Greece. The Heretic Gods have been confirmed to be the Greek Primordial God of Darkness, Erebus, the Greek Primordial God of the Sea, Pontus and Greek King of Gods, Zeus. The three Heretic Gods were killed two months after their descent. It has been confirmed by multiple agents and the Seventh Campione, Lord Salvatore Doni, that the killer is the Fourth Campione. The slaying of two primordial deities and a king of gods has caused the power and danger level of the Fourth Campione to exponentially increase. Lord Salvatore Doni has claimed that he had no part in the battle. Reports show that the Fourth Campione's weapon of choice is a black greatsword and a pair of black Desert Eagles.
Report 13 (2000): On December 25, a battle between the Fourth Campione and the Seventh Campione occured on Mount Etna. It lasted for an hour and a half, with the Fourth Campione as the victor, and a few hundred meters of destroyed terrain.
Report 14 (2001): On January 10, a Heretic God appeared in Angkor Wat, Cambodia. The Heretic God has been confirmed to be one of the Trimurti, Vishnu the Preserver. Vishnu was killed five days after his descent. It has been confirmed by the Second Campione, that the killer of Vishnu is the Fourth Campione.
Report 15 (2001): On July 1, a Heretic God appeared in the India City, Rishikesh. The Heretic God has been confirmed to be one of the Trimurti, Shiva the Destroyer. Shiva was killed one month after his descent. It has been confirmed that the Fourth Campione is the killer of Shiva.
Report 16 (2001): On October 20, a Heretic God appeared in Hokkaido, Sapporo. The Heretic God is believed to be one of the Seven Lucky Gods, mainly Ebisu. Ebisu was killed a day after his descent. There is an extremely high chance that the killer is the Fourth Campione.
Report 17 (2001): On November 8, a Heretic God appeared in the Swedish village, Gamla Uppsala. The Heretic God is believed to be the Norse Goddess of Youth, Idunn. Idunn was killed half an hour after her descent. There is an extremely high chance that the killer is the Fourth Campione.
Report 18 (2001): On November 12, three Heretic Gods appeared in the Swedish village, Gamla Uppsala. The Heretic Gods have been confirmed to be the three Norns, Urdr, Verdandi and Skuld. The three Norns were killed two days after their descent. It has been confirmed that the killer is the Fourth Campione.
Report 19 (2003): On April 7, three Heretic Gods appeared in the Israel capital, Jerusalem. The Heretic Gods have been confirmed to be the Rage of God, Camael, Speed of God, Cassiel and the 39th Demon Pillar, Malphas. The Heretic Gods were confirmed to be killed by the Fourth Campione.
Report 20 (2008): On April 4, the Eighth Campione, Kusanagi Godou was born. The Fourth Campione was reported to have appeared in the vicinity of the battle between the Persian God, Verethragna and the Eighth Campione, Kusanagi Godou. It was fortunate that no conflict occured between the new Campione. From the report of Great Knight, Erica Blandelli, the Fourth Campione killed the Heretic God, Melqart. According to Dame Erica Blandelli, the Fourth Campione is a young Japanese man with black hair and eyes, wearing a black hoodie, white t-shirt, alongside a pair of blue denim jeans and brown boots.
Italy, Sardinia
Hidden from sight, a young man looked at an unconscious teenage boy in interest.
The young Japanese man had short black hair, a pair of obsidian eyes that seemed to suck in all light, handsome and masculine facial features, and a slender but muscular body. He exuded an aura of charisma and confidence that was capable of charming both male and female.
He looked at the unconscious boy, Kusanagi Godou and his friend, a Great Knight of the Copper Black Cross, Erica Blandelli.
"The birth of a new Campione. A new brother. A new king." The man muttered as a the corners of his lips began to tug.
Kusanagi Godou, the Eighth Campione! The slayer of the Victor, Verethragna!
The birth of a new fool. The birth of a new king. The birth of a new godslayer. The birth of a new Campione!
"Now then, I can't just leave a rampaging Heretic God roaming around, can I?" The man said to himself as he walked out of his hiding place.
Walking towards the remaining Heretic God, Melqart, the man paused when he reached Kusanagi Godou.
"Who are you!?" Erica Blandelli demanded as she moved to shield Kusanagi Godou.
The sudden appearance of the man surprised Erica, could it be an enemy? She currently had no strength to even flee. However, just as Godou had protected her, she would protect him.
"Loyal." The man smiled.
"Eat this and bring him away from here." The man took out a golden apple from, god knows where, and tossed it to Erica before continuing his advance towards Melqart.
Leaving behind the suspicious Erica, the man stood in front of Melqart and looked at him straight in the eye.
"Oh? A child of Pandora has appeared?" Melqart spoke with interest.
'A Campione!?' Erica thought, shocked.
"I don't really have much time, so I'm just going to end it here." The man said with disinterest.
"...HAHAHAHA! SUCH ARROGANCE! I LOOK FORWARD TO SEE YOUR PROWESS IN BATTLE!" Melqart laughed loudly, but Erica could hear the anger in his voice.
"Come my trident. The equilibrium of the three Gunas. Destroying the three worlds, the weapon of the destroyer. Appear in my hand to eradicate the foe that stands before me!"
The chant of the man could be heard with perfect clarity. Even the thunderous showers and howling winds did nothing to muffle his voice.
In just a second after his chant was finished, an Indian trident appeared in the man's hand.
The mere presence of the weapon made Erica feel immense fear. She instantly recognized the weapon in the man's hand.
'The weapon of the destroyer, Shiva's Trishula!... That means that, he is the Fourth Campione!?' Realization hit Erica like a meteor hitting Earth.
"Die." The man threw Trishula towards Melqart as he said so.
Seeing the almighty trident flying towards him, Melqart hastily lifted up his clubs to shield himself. However, the trident easily destroyed the clubs and continued its advance towards Melqart's head.
*BOOOM!*
A loud explosion could be heard as a bright golden pillar of light appeared, nearly blinding Erica.
The pillar of light slowly dissipated, revealing the destruction caused by the Trishula.
In place of Melqart, an extremely large hole appeared in the sea. It was as if Melqart and the area surrounding him were vaporized in an instant.
Turning away from the destruction, the man returned to where Godou was.
"O King, I beseech you to spare this young man." Erica forced herself to rise and half-knelt to the man.
Erica was afraid. She was afraid to die, but as a Knight, she will always protect the one she has considered to be her lord.
"It's fine. I'm not here to kill him." The man waved his hand dismissively.
At the same time, Erica felt a wave of sleepiness overcome her.
'This must be the Authority he usurped from Hypnos.' Erica thought before her consciousness faded.
Smiling slightly, the man knelt beside Godou's unconscious body.
"You have gotten a loyal knight, Godou."
"Do not sway from your path, do not deny your responsibilities, do not be corrupt, do not perform excessive tyranny and protect those that are close to you. That is what makes a king. Do not disappoint me, Godou." The man placed a golden apple on Godou before leaving, fading into the wind.