Controlium: Volume 1

The Gowntown

Infinity, hidden under a purple cloak, was standing in front of a river of blood and flesh. He was on a mountain in front of that river. Darkness was everywhere.

Infinity – At last, I'm here; now you're mine. Now no one can snatch you from me, Controlium. Vanetti.

Female voice – Yes, sir.

Infinity – Tell them, their clock just has a mere 4 years on their dial. So, prepare cautiously.

Vanetti – As you wish, sire.

Mike and Mars were walking through the streets of Gowntown. There were various houses, stalls, and restaurants for spirits. All the spirits were busy in their day-to-day lives in Gowntown. All the spirits were poor, and the currency there was blood.

Mike – So, what is this city?

Mars – It's Gowntown, the center of Controlium. It's the richest city in Controlium.

Mike – Even after death, greed still persists.

Mars – Yeah, but now you're a Shinigami. You have powers greater than other low-level spirits. Shinigami are the protectors of low-level spirits.

Mike – What kind of powers?

Mars – You will get to know soon, perhaps.

Suddenly, a ball came flying and landed on a shop, destroying it completely. A beautiful, adorable, 108 (sus), villain queen kind of girl appeared, and she started attacking Gowntown. She was throwing fireballs everywhere, burning the town.

Mars – Shit! It's Vanetti, assistant of Infinity; she attacked again. Go, Mike, you will have to fight.

Mike ran towards Vanetti, but she grabbed Mike's face and threw him towards a shop. The shop was broken. Mike stood up with resilience in his eyes. Blood was flowing from his head, but he was confident.

Mike – You know I can kill you easily.

Vanetti – My, my, such big words from a rookie. My powers are beyond an average Shinigami.

Mike – You think I am an average Shinigami, bitch?

Mike ran towards Vanetti and jumped to kick her in the face. Vanetti took out a huge sword from her back. The sword was huge and sharp. She cut Mike's leg with that sword.

Mike – Interesting, I wonder where you hid that toy of yours.

Vanetti – Let's see which toy makes you laugh then.

Vanetti summoned a huge hammer in her hand and attacked Mike with that huge hammer. Mike dodged the attack.

Mike – Well, your hammer slows your movement; use something lighter.

Vanetti – I don't need advice from a rookie like you.

Suddenly, Misa came there with a sword and cut off Vanetti's head. A fountain of blood came out from Vanetti's neck. Vanetti ran from there and disappeared in the smoke. Misa saved Mike.

Misa – How's the experience?

Mike – Pretty boring; it all went according to my expectations.

Misa – Aah, you certainly are something, but you are not well-trained. You need proper training to defeat Vanetti. She's powerful.

Mike – How quickly can she?

Misa – Uh, she can probably regenerate her head within a month.

Mike – What about my leg?

Misa – Every spirit can regenerate, but it will take months to regenerate as we are normal spirits.

Mike – MONTHS? Well, isn't there a way to boost?

Misa – No, but in the meantime, you can do mental training.

Mike – This is not what I thought it would be.

Misa – Really? Glad to know that you're suffering.

Mike – Are you a friend or foe?

Misa – Whichever way you want.

Two days had passed after all these incidents. Mike was resting in bed, watching Misa train through the window.

Mike – What the hell? Can't I train my body?

Mr. Popo opened the door and entered the room. He was no longer wearing any cloak, and his face was visible. He was an old man with a pig-like face and was really ugly. He sat in a chair beside Mike's bed.

Mr. Popo – How's your health, Mike?

Mike – What do you think?

Mr. Popo – Hmm, I can see your regenerating ability is faster than others. It took only two days to regenerate half of your leg.

Mike – So, am I better than others?

Mr. Popo – You could say that.

On the other hand, Vanetti came to Infinity with her head in her hands. Infinity was hidden under a cloak.

Vanetti – A new Shinigami has come to Controlium. He is really weak; I don't think he is capable enough to stop you.

Infinity – Yet he managed to overwhelm you there.

Vanetti – How?

Infinity – Think for yourself, Vanetti. I am not that generous to foster weakness.

Vanetti – My apologies, sir.

Meanwhile, the Devil was watching all these things in his magic ball, a demon beside him. The Devil started laughing.

Devil – That Shinigami is really interesting; he might be hiding his true powers.

Demon – I think the same, my lord.

Devil – Let's just watch the show now as spectators. Who knows, it might turn blue all of a sudden.