EPILOGUE: DEATH
This is where this story ends, little human. You won. You overcame all odds and proved to me that the world was nothing like what I had imagined. I have always wanted to know the truth... but I went too far. I may have fought for a lost cause, yet I regret nothing. I became convinced that Destiny itself guided you, and there is yet more you will do, for your battle will not end here. I have felt that there are still things to come and the future is dark for all of us. I know you will be able to handle everything that comes, and I am sure that the balance of Existence will remain safe. You defeated Hell and its masters, but now even greater enemies will rise before humanity – there are two threats that remain.
In my attempts to breach the Elder Worlds, I awakened something there. I could not identify it, but I felt that its power was growing as it tried to respond to me. Whatever it was, it now hungers and it will try to find a way into your world – you must be very careful, even though that might happen after a very long time. No matter – be alert at every moment and have faith in your abilities.
Still remember – the Elder Worlds had a foothold into your world millennia ago – for the Atlanteans that I fought in ages past, were clearly descendants of the ancient Disciples that ruled the Elder World and were loyal to the Deities... I never found out what they wanted with your world, but their furious attack upon me could mean that they were still in contact with one of the surviving Old Gods. This is the first threat you and your kind shall face. I cannot predict if this Deity would take any further action...
I do not know what happened in Hell, and whether there are survivors. If they are all dead – at least that would be a better fate than living among ruins with the thought of having been defeated by a single human. Yet demons pose the second threat against you.
Hell's vengeance hangs heavily over humanity. One more infernal outpost remains, ruled by the last Spider Mastermind. It is here, in your Universe, on a planet far away, which has remained hidden and silent over the eons. It grew strong over the ages and now it has the power to decimate the Earth and continue the plan that was given to it by Lord Baphomet himself. You cannot do anything about it – you will never find it. Never!
I may respect you and be nearing death but I will not tell you anything about it – I have never betrayed my own kind, and I will not do so now! Remember the lesson that I gave you – there is no absolute truth, there is no single correct point of view. There are many truths and many outlooks on the world. Your purpose in your ridiculously short mortal life is to defend your own truth and find your own place, without being manipulated by the greater powers that lurk in the Void. You are already watched – the recent disturbances have caught the Deities' attention and their long sleep may finally be broken. Whatever comes, defend your own truth, and let your brethren defend theirs. Value life and freedom.
Everything else is just a distraction...
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