Hero of Darkness

Chapter 3: God of Darkness

In the void of nothingness, where the flow of time itself didn't exist and not even a ray of light could be seen. This place was neither Heaven nor Hell. It was just an infinite space filled with absolutely nothing as if the concept of life & death did not exist here.

Suddenly, a crack in space appeared out of nowhere, it kept elongating at an extremely fast speed and in an instant, it stretched around 10 Kilometers and a gigantic figure sitting on a black stone throne which was no less than a size of a mountain itself emerged from the other side of the void.

This figure was akin to the height of a couple of mountains, completely clad in majestic black clothes and had a hood on the head, appearance wise it resembled a lot to the western look of Death God or dealer of souls, like a Grim Reaper.

Its face could not be seen as if it didn't exist. It looked around for a moment and waved its right hand and created a space of its own, widening for a dozen kilometers and stabilizing itself like forming a gigantic barrier.

An ancient voice, so deep that it could reach thousands of miles & decimate cities in into dust filled that entire space.

"Who should I pick this time?" the being asked itself. Just few moments later, a set of footsteps could be heard from the void crack behind the throne and another being, which was completely clad in a Red & Black Ancient Armor stepped in.

There were two giant black swords that were big enough to cleave 5 stories building in two were hanging on its back. The Warrior-looking being's head was covered by a spikey and horned helmet. So whether it was a living being, an undead or a specter could not be guessed. The other being was half the size of the former who was sitting on the throne. It came in the front and kneeled in front of the gigantic being on its left knee like how a Knight would in front of their King. It spoke in a hoarse yet very authoritative tone.

"My liege, it's about time. But I hope you reconsider your decision. We can not make a mistake this time."

"Kravel, I know what worries you. We can't afford to have someone like the previously summoned humans like we did so many centuries ago. But do not worry. I have already decided upon a suitable kind of person for this task."

"But my liege, the one you've decided upon do not possess any qualities we need to complete this mission. The ones that were brought from other worlds so far had an incredible talent for leadership, had unyielding willpower and wisdom to overcome any adversity that was thrown at them. And yet all of them failed. So what could the type of person you've decided upon even do? They'll die even before reaching halfway of their objective." Kravel graveled in front of its master, yet the being did not seem to be concerned.

"I understand your worries but this is the exact reason I'm looking for someone who does not have anything in common with their predecessors." the being spoke and rested its head on its right hand. The palm of the being looked like something that was covered in black metal and it had no flesh or any bones.

The being spoke again, "This time we need someone different and very... unconventional."

"But my liege, this is probably our last chance. You will no longer have the strength to summon anyone again, not for at least the next one thousand years. And by then.. The other Gods will have their own chosen ones complete the mission. It'll be a loss we can't afford at all." Kravel said with a grim face.

"My decision is final, Kravel. Sometimes, uncertainty can bring you wonders. This summon will be able to surpass those who came before him." The being said and didn't stand on ceremony any longer. God of Darkness waved his hand and a rift of the size of a kilometer opened inside the barrier they were in. And suddenly, millions of bright spherical white orbs with a blue hue around them rushed out from that rift. The ancient being simply glanced at all these orbs of light and its eyes shone. And a reddish wave of light swam across all the orbs and the being closed its eyes. After few moments, it opened its eyes and waved its left hand again.