Sorry for the short chapter!
I just wanted to start the next arc. The next chapter will be longer!
And since I started to feel a lot better now, the next update will be up sooner!
There are the one-shots I will post soon too! I hope you guys will enjoy it!
Chapter 31
First, there was nothing but dust and darkness. Until from the night, nine beams of life and might emerge from within the obscurity of the nothingness. Each one of them full of mystery and power. Each of them was a world. Ancient and powerful. And when the nine worlds collided and the tree of Yggdrasil was born, creating a universe of its own. A universe that brought life to beings of unimaginable power, known are Players. Those Players fought for every inch, for every centimeter of Yggdrasil in the search for total control and power. For thousands of years, the nine realms endure endless fighting and wars.
Players were not the only thing fighting for survival or control. Monsters capable of destroying and ravaging everything at their path lurk in the shadows of the nine realms. A bloody universe where only the strongest could survive. Where the most powerful lead and the weak follow. Such was the chaos that lasted for millennia upon millennia, that one of the oldest and most powerful being tired of the endless bloodshed and mindless battles. Decided to unified Yggdrasil as no one has ever done before. To bring peace, to a wounded universe full of scars.
This being battle against foes beyond anyone's capabilities, and slowly the power and name grew and brought more allies to join this Player who promised them peace and prosperity. To stand together and bring harmony to Yggdrasil. The name of this being was Galadriel Melkor. The daughter of two ancient beings before the nine realms collided. Born and raised by the power of the All-Father and The Queen of the Aesir.
Galadriel Melkor surrounded herself by 41 other beings, who conquered and defeated many horrors and enemies. They created something together. A home for them, full of wonders and beauty like no other. For centuries, all knew, respected, and feared the 41 supreme beings, the power they hold and their leader, the one who arises above all.
For a time, everything was wonderful. Peace and prosperity became a reality. They had enemies, yes. It was only natural. But none could defeat Galadriel Melkor and her loyal friends. As time pass by, the wounds of Yggdrasil started to bleed again. And once again Yggdrasil was engulfed in the flames of war. A war like no other began, and the only purpose was to defeat the guild of the 41 supreme beings. The power that was holding Yggdrasil together.
The carnage was intense; the power used in the War of Wrath. Was like no one has ever seen, not even in the nine realms. Yggdrasil collapse by the power used in that war. They shattered the nine realms, destroying, burning, and seeding chaos in the universe.
But, alas, the greatest war ended. And the 41 supreme beings won, but at a terrible cost. Yggdrasil couldn't go on anymore. The nine realms ended as fire, blood and darkness covered everything again. Even though victory was her prize. The Queen of Yggdrasil. As she proclaims herself after the war ended. Was not happy, and saw the ending of her rule, when her friends, her companions, and love ones. Perish one by one. Leaving her behind in the dust and darkness.
She didn't allow it to happen. Not to her, nor the memory of her friends. So, using the power of the leaf of Yggdrasil, she crafted a new world. A world for her, where she could start again. And from the ashes of the old universe. Using all her power, she filled this world with many types of creatures, and ancient beings from what it was left of the nine realms.
Once she finished using the last of her power, she let a door open. So, the last of her loyal subjects could move to this world. Time passed, different for them. As they arrived separately. Some followed her orders and help this world in one way or another. While others sought to take it for themselves. In the end, it didn't matter they could never rule the world she created. As for Galadriel Melkor, who was exhausted after bringing life to this world, created a place where she could rest. Until the time was right for her to wake up and rule this world like it was meant to be.
She created me to protect the key and the door of the sacred place where she rests. I only wake up when someone tries to enter. To soil the place of my lady. But when the Eight Greed Kings arrived, and try to take this world for themselves, I lost the key in a fight with them. Lost to the world, as they made sure that I would never find it. My shame will forever hunt me.
But not too long ago, I woke up when my lady defenses faltered. This means that my lady will wake up soon, or that the tomb is losing the magic. I travel outside, trying to figure out how long it has been. If there was a possibility that the key was somewhere. That's when it happens when I met a certain warrior captain and the agents of the Theocracy. Giving me the time and lead of the whereabouts of the key to the world.
But a certain Demon who seems to have been waiting for the time to attack. Appeared, and I have been fighting against him for the last months, all over the south. And although I did intentionally attack some kingdoms there. My aim was to bring the demon's attention somewhere else. To fool him, and the humans. To protect the truth. And the entrance of my lady tombs. To divert them.
But I fail, and now my lady tomb is open to this demon. And now that he has the key to the world. I do not know what he is planning to do. The only thing that I hope is that my lady forgives me for failing her.
Everyone is standing around the Witch Queen. Listening to her carefully, every single detail, all the history. The truth of the world. None said anything. Because there is nothing they could say. It has been five days since the Demon Disturbance, as they call it now. And listening to what this mystique person says about the ancient world, the ancient universe of Yggdrasil. They can only gasp and shiver.
The faces of each one of them speak volumes of the reaction they feel. Among them, an old lady by the name of Rigrit Bers Caurau is present. Hearing the history of the creation of this world, as absurd as it may sound, she believes it. How could she not? After everything, she has seen throughout the years. About what she heard from the leader of the Thirteen heroes, and the evidence left behind from the Six Great Gods and the Eight Greed Kings. Is hard to not believe.
They are afraid. Terrified of what this could mean to this world. Neither of them could say with confidence that this could prove to be a good thing either way.
"Is this true?" Gagaran said, trembling.
"I… I don't know what to say," said Lakyus with a strained voice.
"Rigrit," Evileye whispered, looking at the older woman next to her. Looking for any comment or assurance from the old woman. But nothing came, not even a murmur. Rigrit only glared at the Witch Queen, thinking deeply of what to say.
"Is this is true… Is there any possibility of this demon Jaldabaoth to achieve what he is looking for?" Rigrit asked.
The Witch Queen stared at them, her white mask looming over them. They didn't know that Pandora's Actor is overjoyed right now. He has read a lot of her lady books and saw the opportunity to create lore of some kind, to make things easier for his lady.
"I don't know… The defenses of the tomb are getting weaker, and with the key of the world in the demon's hand. He can bypass must of them," the Witch Queen said, dramatically.
"Wait, can't he just walk to the tomb at any moment with that key of the world?" Ask Gagaran.
"No. The key to the world has a timing or sorts. He must wait a certain amount of time to use it. To guide him to the tomb and to the door," said the Witch Queen.
"How long?" Rigrit asked this time.
"A month," they all sigh in slight relief.
"So we have time to prepare and to find this tomb, the question here is, what do we do with… Galadriel Melkor?" Evileye said. Almost fearing to say the name, as she would suddenly appear out of nowhere.
"I don't know… Can we kill her?" Said one of the twins, Tia.
"You think I would allow you to do that?" The Witch Queen said, coldly. Making them shiver in fear.
"And you think that you could just walk up to that place, with those intentions? To harm my lady? Absolutely absurd, besides that there is nothing in this world that could harm her. Even if she is asleep," said the Witch Queen with anger in her voice.
"She is right, a player is something that we cannot kill with any means we have here. One player could kill a dozen of Dragonlords, and for what we understand. We are talking about the strongest of them all. Besides that we do not know what to expect of her," Lakyus said, with a sigh.
Lakyus is scare of what to expect of this supreme being. She knew nothing, only what the Witch Queen said. Could Galadriel Melkor be more than just what the legends said about her? Could she be something good in this world? Lakyus didn't know. The only thing she is certain about is that they need to stop this demon at all costs.
"We can argue about that later, but now we need to understand that we must stop Jaldabaoth at any cost! We can't allow him to triumph!" Lakyus said.
"You are right, we need to stop him, and we have to prepare ourselves for what is coming," Rigrit said.
"Witch Queen, with your permission I would like to ask the help of an old friend who can help us against this demon. He can prove useful," Rigrit said.
"I don't trust many of you. We are talking about the resting place of my lady. I want to recover the key of the world and retire myself of this world," The Witch Queen said.
"We will cross that bridge when we arrived there," Rigrit said.
"Lady Elian, what do you think about this?" Evileye asked.
Galadriel is still processing the made-up history that Pandora's Actor just told. She is honestly surprised by him, and how easily he created something like that out of nothing. She recognizes some plots from the old books of her collection. And she could see that it shocks even Narberal and Lupusregina.
"I must praise Pandora's Actor after this. His acting and storytelling skill are amazing. I think I must learn a lot more from him," Galadriel thought.
"Ah… Well, I agree. We need to focus on what is important, and that is to stop, Demi… The demon," Galadriel said.
"Good, now. Where does this tomb is located exactly?" Ask Lakyus.
"The tomb is underground and can only be found when the moon and her daughters shine upon her," The Witch Queen spoke like she is telling a riddle of some kind.
"What?" Gagaran said.
"Meaning that we can only find this tomb in the night," Tina said with a mocking tone.
"Genius," Tia said.
"But I don't think that would be easy," Galadriel said, with a dramatic voice.
"What do you mean, lady Elian?" Evileye asked.
"What if someone else is trying to find this place? What about the Theocracy? Or the Empire? What if this public announcement of sorts was to make us fight between ourselves?" Galadriel said, playing along.
"That's…" Rigrit said, finally understanding what she meant.
"That would cause a problem for us, for everyone!" Evileye said.
"Is a race then…" Rigrit said.
"Yes, a race to the tomb," Galadriel said, smiling underneath her helmet.