Another Side Of The Universe

Resurrection Arc 10

The book is written in 'Enochian', a dead language. It's filled with metaphors and is hard to comprehend. People interpret it in many different ways. One can take years to figure out the content of the book and still don't understand its mysteries.

In the book, Axion's name is 'Aeron Darkoath', a Queen of darkness that leads the demons of the Underworld. She was a rightful heir to the throne of the demon lineage. She herself is a demon of vengeance. To some, she represents fairness. As the Queen of the underworld, she oversees the souls of the dead that pass through the river of the afterlife. This is why sometimes, many refer to her as the Queen of Death.

There aren't many things written in the book about her or what is her involvement with the Lord of death. But her identity as one of the underworld is enough to convince the Umbran that she's an ally.

On another page, the book spoke of the name of the Lord that the Umbrans worshipped. The name they dare not to speak. The name of the Lord is Alastor. A huge demon with black skin and a goat as a head. The book praises him in high regard which Kaizo thinks is 'overly dramatic'.

They begin to speculate things after they hear Kaizo's side of the story. About her work. About the dark planet. And about how she was killed by Valerius. Kaizo even showed them pictures of her, using one of her powerful magic. The Apostles are in awe hearing Kaizo's story.

"I've been trying to wear her crown since. But it won't let me."

"You tried on the crown?!"

Kaizo nodded.

"He said he saw a vision of her the last time he wore it," said Ardyn.

"Every time I wear the crown, my head hurts. It felt like the crown was squeezing my head."

"Perhaps, we can find a solution on how to help him wear the crown and get the Queen's message through him," said Ardyn.

The Apostles looked at each other.

"There is very little information that we know about the Queen," said Xeneth. "The book doesn't say much about the crown. Only that it was made with obsidian."

"Perhaps there's some sort of requirement to use the crown."

"But what would the requirement be?"

"Hmmm... we can try various things," said Adamalech.

"Like what?" Kaizo asked.

"There is a spell about enhancing one's body into a painless one. Maybe if we can use it on you, you won't feel pain and you can wear the crown longer," said Adamalech. "Here, let me show you."

Adamalech opens a page from the book. Kaizo looked at the spell closely.

"The spell can affect individuals to be unable to sense pain or temperature and unable to sweat. It will help you go through the effect of the crown," said Adamalech.

Adamalech's words sound suspicious. But Kaizo is resolved to see it through. Oh, what he wouldn't give to see her again.

"Do it," Kaizo firmly replied.

Adamalech returned the crown and took the book. He and Ardyn stepped out of the circle. The 7 Apostles take their positions, ready to cast the spell.

They all focused on Kaizo. Kaizo stays focused on everything he learned from his journey. The Apostles begin to mumble a spell.

Cold winds rush inside. The pentagram in the pool begins to glow dark blue as the night.

Kaizo took a big breath and slowly put on the crown. Wind circling him like a cyclone. Something tugged at him. Like a sudden force pulling his consciousness away and suddenly, he felt that he was no longer in the same room as the Apostles.