Defying The Bathalas

Chapter 1 - Fall of a Kingdom

The sun cast an ominous glow over the once-majestic Kingdom of Manila, as dark clouds loomed overhead. The air was thick with tension and despair. In the grand halls of the palace, Prince Malik stood, his heart pounding with a mix of arrogance and entitlement.

Prince Malik: (sneering) Pathetic villagers! They dare defy my rule? I will teach them a lesson they won't forget!

Malik's arrogance had grown unchecked, fueled by his position of power as the prince of Manila. He had used his authority to bully and oppress the villagers, never considering the consequences of his actions.

Amidst the growing resentment, word reached the king of Manila about a messenger from the Bathalas-a powerful group of divine beings who had governed the land for centuries. The messenger's visit was a rare event, a chance for diplomacy and understanding. But the king, blinded by his own pride to protect his people from oppresor, saw it as an opportunity to defy and end the oppressive rule of Bathala.

King of Manila: (filled with rage) How dare the Bathalas interfere in our affairs? I will show them the true power of Manila!

Ignoring the pleas of his advisors, the king took matters into his own hands. In a fit of rage, he struck down the messenger, severing any hope of reconciliation. Unbeknownst to the king, his impulsive act carried grave consequences.

As the messenger's life force faded away, a chilling wind swept through the palace. The very elements of nature seemed to turn against the kingdom. The ground trembled, and the skies unleashed a torrential storm. The wrath of the Bathalas was unleashed upon Manila.

Within moments, the once-thriving city crumbled under the weight of divine fury. Buildings collapsed, flames devoured the streets, and the once-proud citizens were struck down. Chaos and destruction reigned supreme as the Bathalas unleashed their immense power, seeking retribution for the king's heinous act.

In the midst of the chaos, Prince Malik found himself caught in the crossfire. Fear gripped his heart as he witnessed the destruction he had unknowingly set into motion. Realizing the magnitude of his actions, Malik ran, desperately trying to escape the crumbling city.

As he raced through the chaotic streets, debris crashing around him, Malik's life flashed before his eyes. He narrowly escaped falling structures and swirling vortexes of energy. He reached the outskirts of Manila, bloodied and battered, his arrogance replaced by fear and regret.

Collapsed on the ground, Malik looked back at the city he once ruled, now reduced to ruins. Sorrow and guilt weighed heavily upon him. In that moment, he vowed to seek redemption and undo the damage he had caused. He knew he had to leave Manila behind, carrying the burden of his past actions.