Demon Sovereignty: Retake Our Freedom

[Era of Old Demonity] Part 35: Snake Around the Heart (1)

Demons, once thought to be purely mythological beings, have evolved beyond our earthly realm and adapted to the harsh conditions of space. In their new environment, they have created their own religions and beliefs, giving rise to unique philosophies and practices that are as diverse as the countless stars in the cosmos. It's a crazy thought and a fact that even in the vast expanse of space, life can flourish and evolve in unexpected ways and that the search for truth and meaning is a journey that transcends all boundaries, physical or otherwise. And as they continued to explore, they found themselves forever changed by the vastness of the universe and the mysteries it holds.

The God Demon Powers shimmer in space, their spherical forms a tapestry of mystery. On their surface, patterns of three half-moons emerge, alight with hues that dance in celestial patterns. These carvings are no mere happenstance; the patterns mirror demons' emotions when they become God Demons, where red, blue, and green hues ignite the core feelings of anger, sadness, and fear.

In fleeting moments, these ancient stones reveal more. Five colors awaken, adding yellow and orange to the powers, indicating the emotions of love and joy respectively. Yet, legends whisper of those rare few who've unlocked a sixth half-moon, an elusive symbol hinting at a realm beyond comprehension.

ABOUT  ONE  MILLION  YEARS  AGO...

During the supposed time of the creation of the universe by the five Gods, life was scarce and demons were even harder to come by due to the harsh conditions of space. The universe was like a burning hell, with temperatures rivaling the core of the Sun, and matter such as meteors, comets, and planets were rare. In this environment, demons encountered each other and grew increasingly hostile toward one another, driven by a belief that absorbing each other's aura would help them survive and withstand the heat. However, this belief was a false one born of their imagination as it is impossible to absorb other living creatures' auras. Despite this, they continued to believe in it and grew more powerful in their own minds by killing and devouring each other. The origins, purpose, role, and history of demons remain shrouded in mystery—were they created, or were they an accident of the universe?

At the moment of the universe's creation, particles and essential elements combined to form luminous spheroids of plasma—the stars. These enormous spheres of fire illumed fear in demons, who believed that these objects came to be to maintain balance between living creatures. Thus, numerous clans arose with the sole purpose of worshiping the supposed entity responsible for their creation. The Omo clan was the first and most influential, creating stories, myths, cultures, and ethics that shaped the future of demon civilization.

As time passed, demons began to suspect that these invisible beings, known as Gods, were a fabrication. They saw no signs of activity or communication from them. Consequently, demons became more disillusioned and aggressive. They invaded other clans, seeking to assert their dominance, expand their territories, and gain power and prestige. They embraced a new ideology that claimed the Gods only revealed themselves to the strongest and most dominant demons, and not to the weak.

After thousands and thousands of years, demons established a ranking system with the highest rank called "A Cosmic Ruler," which was only achieved by three God Demons: Souldust Raijin, Amana Onryou, and an unnamed figure, often called Ace. These three possessed unknown powers, known as God Demon Powers. Raijin had lightning powers, Onryu had blood powers, and Ace had the most destructive powers. These powers were later known as the Star God Demon Powers, but it was unknown how they were spread, who did it, how, why, and the nature of these unknown, spherical stones. The demons with these powers were later recognized as the Gods of the whole universe, causing confusion among those who didn't recognize them as Gods and wanted the title for themselves. These demons spread lies and misinformation, declared war on the Gods, and tried everything they could. During this time, Ace managed to create a star, causing everyone to freeze at one spot and recognize him as the original creator of stars. Onryou was recognized as the God of life and Raijin as the God of weather.