Chapter 40
The Breaking Point
Putting my robes in the washing machine, I then had a strange feeling, as though what I'd experienced was not coincidental but planned. Opening the fridge, I noticed that it was suspiciously full of food. I thought it was quite odd given that I had locked the door and hadn't returned for a while. I also wondered why I couldn't properly control my Sovereign powers; maybe the problem was deeper than I believed. There was also the matter of the Chronos Terminal to deal with; the quantum entanglement had indeed been screwing over the heroes' plans quite swimmingly but I knew that I would need to trigger an Incursion at some point to destroy YHVH's plans and stop the Ascension Project. Taking a pack of Fridge Raiders, I ravenously dug in, finally free to relax before stopping the heroes for good. Suddenly, a large amount of black and dark red energy shot out of my left arm. I grimaced, noticing how the darkness looked suspiciously like Velvet's claw. "Don't fight it. Unleash it.", a voice said in my head. "Who are you?", I asked. I then noticed how the energy then left my arm, causing it to return somewhat to normal. "Both the Anchor and that catgirl's geas are destroying you.", Alvis said. "You reckon?", I asked. Turning to look at the window, I then saw a most unnerving sight- both of my eyes were covered by a red rim.
"Mio placed a geas on you to ensure that you would defend the Multiverse and defeat YHVH. It seems that she also did so to make sure you would also become who they wanted you to become.", Alvis explained. "Wait, so you're saying that they wanted me to become a cruel and ruthless tyrant and rule the Multiverse as the Sovereign?", I asked. "Correct.", Alvis replied. "But there has to be another way. There just has to be.", I said. "There isn't. In order to stop the Multiverse from collapsing, it is clear that you need to become the Sovereign and a cruel and ruthless tyrant. For only as the Sovereign shall you be recognised as the Ruler of All Things. You really do have no choice in the matter.", Alvis said. Angered at this, I unleashed a short burst of darkness. "Yes, like that!", Alvis said, excited. "And the Flood of Light, what about that?", I asked. "Well, there was another reason you were brought to Aionios. You see, our world had been ravaged by the Flood of Light for years, resulting in an eternal daytime. No matter our best efforts, we were unable to destroy the flood until you came along and displayed the potential to destroy the Flood of Light without needing to absorb the Lightwardens' corrupted light astral energy; the plan was to train you up until you were able to destroy the Flood of Light forever.", Alvis explained. "And why did you want me specifically?", I asked. "Well, what you have is special. You see, I believe Rachel told you that you have an equal disposition to all forms of Dahnan astral energy which enables you to become the Sovereign but you also have half of Phoenix inside you. Well, I believe it would be more accurate to say that you have half of the Phoenix Force; Byleth has the other half. And this upon your own Eikon, Odin. Because of the nature of Odin's blade, you were chosen to save Aionios and rule over it as Our Sovereign.", Alvis said. Taking a moment to think, I then said, "Wait, so what you're saying is that in order to destroy the Flood of Light, I need to become a cruel and ruthless tyrant? Is that correct?", I asked. "Yes, you are correct.", Alvis said.
Shocked at this, I fell to the ground, unable to comprehend the truly grand purpose laid out for me. "Come to think of it, you did indeed valiantly fight against the Sin Eaters. For that, I thank you.", Alvis said. "I just thought they were monsters. Nothing more, nothing less.", I said. "Monsters? They looked like monsters to you?", Alvis asked. "Well, yes.", I said. Suddenly, I felt an acute pain in my left arm, prompting me to grab it. "Poor you. The contradiction between both your nature and the Anchor are causing a paradox within you. To stop the pain, you must stop being a pussy and unleash your inner darkness. Lose yourself to the darkness and rejoice.", Alvis said. "No. I will not lose myself.", I said. The pain then cleared up, only for my arm to unleash a violent storm of green electricity. I screamed in pain at this, looking at my arm covered in a sinister emerald green energy. "That's it, Your Majesty! Unleash it!", Alvis said, grinning with a sinister visage. Suddenly, the green energy covering my arm disappeared just as soon as it appeared. I looked at my arm in fear, wondering what had caused the Anchor to erupt so suddenly. "Seems you're still running from yourself. Disappointing.", Alvis said. Getting up, I then walked into the living room, only to receive yet another vision, this time of myself fighting against Clive, Yumi, Byleth, Shiden, Eunie, Tager and Flynn, with the other me covered in a black and dark red aura and glowing red eyes. The vision then faded, leaving me even confused than I was already. "Do you realise it now? You are Our Sovereign, not Yuito.", Alvis said. "Yeah, I think I do.", I said. "And are you willing to lead Aionios and destroy the Sin Eaters?", Alvis asked. "Yes, I am.", I said. "Are you though? Or maybe Yuito is right to sit on the Throne of the Sovereign after all.", Alvis said. "That faker is no Sovereign. I mean, he doesn't even have proper Sovereign powers like I do. And I swear, he will rue the day he decided to cross me and side with YHVH and the Ascension Project.", I said, a black and dark aura surrounding me. Alvis looked at this, concerned.
Meanwhile, Yuito entered a nauseously white room. Naomi was waiting on a white sofa. Upon looking at him, she perked up, joyfully running to and embracing him, a red aura covering her body. Tenderly hugging her back, Yuito said, "My love, our coronation will happen soon. After the Ascension Project succeeds, we shall rule over Aionios as its Gods.". "I'm looking forward to it, my dear.", Naomi said, before they tenderly kissed. Suddenly, Sena entered, saying, "Your Highnesses, our Father is ready and waiting.".
The story continues in the next chapter.