Controlium: Volume 1

Evil

Once a great war raged between the demons of hell, two factions were created within hell, and they fought ruthlessly. Chaos reigned throughout hell, and even the Devil was silent. It seemed impossible to quell their rage. That was when a calm genius emerged; he created an army of seven powerful demons, known as the Seven Shadows. They stopped the war, but it was all part of his plan. The calm genius became the right hand of the Devil, but as soon as he was prepared, he decided to betray the Devil. However, the Devil was far more powerful and astute.

Demon 1: Kill him, burn him on the lava.

Demon 2: Kill that traitor in the worst way possible.

The calm genius was chained to a massive wall, covered in a bloodied robe, filled with numerous wounds from which blood flowed.

He was surrounded by enemies; there was no escape.

But even in death, his face remained calm. He showed no expression, his gaze quiet, his eyes as deep as oceans, so profound that they seemed endless. He radiated an inexplicable charm.

Devil: Goodbye, Ala... Your name shall be erased from the annals of hell. No one will ever know you. After your death, I'll erase everyone's memory.

Due to the loss of blood, his face had turned deathly pale. He smiled, as if mocking death itself. The Devil ordered his execution, and with a loud bang, the chains tore him apart, and his remains fell into the lava.

...

It was raining over Controlium. Mars sat on a mountain, gazing at Controlium. Could they save Controlium from Infinity? It was late at night, yet the mountain was not engulfed in darkness due to the full moon.

In the center of Gowntown, a grand ceremony was underway. The lights shone brighter than before. A large crowd gathered around a massive rock, which served as a memorial to those spirits slain by Vanetti.

Mike: How can we die after we've died?

Misa: Actually, after spirits die, they descend to the deepest level of hell. Lucifer reigns over that realm, where those spirits endure immense pain and torture. I wish you'd go there.

Mike: The same goes for you.

Mr. Popo approached the stone and bowed his head in respect to those spirits. Behind him, many people knelt.

Person 1: Time flies too quickly.

Person 2: Indeed, the last ceremony feels like it happened just a few days ago.

Person 1: I wonder what Mars's future plans are for Controlium.

Mike: How can anyone call Mars the leader of Controlium? Whenever something happens, he sends someone else to fight. For just a minor attack, he went all the way to hell to contact the Devil.

Misa: He's conserving his energy so that he can battle Infinity.

Mike: He's an idle leader.

Misa: Leaders have responsibilities, unlike you.

Mike: That's why Controlium needed my help.

Misa: We sought your help because Mars sensed a different energy in you. You're not someone important; you're merely a part of our army.

Mike: Well, well, soon enough, you'll realize.

Misa: Realize what?

Mike: Let time reveal it.