Golden Path

Prologue

15.000 years ago, in a time when the world was young and its lands were fragmented...

In a humble village nestled within a serene valley, a boy named Hoshizora Tatsuki was born. His birth was unremarkable to the villagers, just another child of the earth, destined to live and die under the same sun. But from a young age, Tatsuki was different. He was mesmerized by the night sky, spending countless hours gazing at the stars. The cosmos seemed to call to him, filling his dreams with visions of far-off worlds and the vastness of the universe.

One night, a celestial spirit appeared before the young boy under a sky ablaze with shooting stars. The spirit, a luminous entity woven from the very fabric of the stars, recognized something special in Tatsuki. It saw a pure heart and an innate connection to the universe, a bond that no other mortal had ever possessed. In that moment, the spirit bestowed upon Tatsuki the power to manipulate space itself-a gift that came with a heavy responsibility.

Celestial Spirit (speaking softly): "Hoshizora Tatsuki, you have been chosen to wield the power of the cosmos. With this gift, you will become the guardian of balance, the keeper of the stars. But beware, for great power comes with great peril. You must learn to control it, or it will consume you and all that you hold dear."

As Tatsuki grew, so did his powers. He trained in solitude, honing his abilities to bend space, create stars, and traverse the void between worlds. He could manipulate the fabric of reality itself, and with time, he realized his true destiny: to maintain the balance between creation and destruction, to be the force that kept the universe in harmony. Eventually, Tatsuki ascended to godhood, becoming a figure of reverence and awe, watching over the world from the heavens.

But as he grew stronger, so did the burden of his powers. The very earth trembled under the weight of his might. One fateful day, Tatsuki unleashed a surge of energy so immense that it caused a catastrophic event-a great earthquake that shook the entire world. Mountains crumbled, seas roared, and chaos reigned as the planet itself struggled to contain the power of its new god.

Hoshizora Tatsuki (stricken with realization): "This world... it cannot withstand my power. I have become too strong, too vast for this realm to hold."

Understanding that his presence was disrupting the natural order, Tatsuki knew he had to take drastic measures. In a remote, desolate region of the world, he focused all his energy on creating a massive black hole-a swirling vortex of immense gravitational force. This black hole, now said to be located a kilometer underground somewhere in the northeastern part of the continent, was designed not to destroy, but to seal. It was here that Tatsuki would entrap himself, to save the world from his overwhelming power.

However, the creation of the black hole had unintended consequences. As Tatsuki sealed himself away, fragments of his power splintered off and manifested in the physical world, giving birth to the three giant ancient monsters-Tyranthos, the Living Mountain, Leviathara, the Abyssal Serpent, and Tempestora, the Sky Tyrant-and four gods, each embodying aspects of Tatsuki's cosmic power:

Amaterasu no Ikazuchi (天照の雷):

The god of lightning and storms, born from Tatsuki's raw, untamed energy. He controls the heavens' fury, bringing both life-giving rain and destructive tempests.

Tsukuyomi no Yami (月読の闇):

The god of shadows and the night represents Tatsuki's mastery over the void and the unknown. Tsukuyomi oversees the balance between light and dark, creation and oblivion.

Susanoo no Arashi (素戔嗚の嵐):

The god of chaos and wind reflects Tatsuki's unpredictable nature. Susanoo's powers can bring about great change, either through destruction or renewal.

Hoshinokami (星の神):

The god of the stars and celestial bodies, embodying Tatsuki's love for the night sky. Hoshinokami guides the stars in their eternal dance, ensuring the harmony of the cosmos.

The black hole's creation also had a profound impact on the world's geography. The sheer force of its formation pulled nearby continents together, merging them into a single, vast landmass that would later be known as the Continent of Aurelia. This new world, born from the chaos of Tatsuki's power, was both a testament to his might and a reminder of the balance he sought to protect.

Sealed away deep beneath the earth, Hoshizora Tatsuki continues to watch over the world he shaped, his influence still felt in every storm, every shadow, and every star that lights up the night sky. The people of Aurelia revere him as a distant, powerful deity, and the myths of his deeds are passed down through generations, shaping the very fabric of their culture...

Long after Hoshizora Tatsuki sealed himself within the black hole, stories and legends about him spread across the Continent of Aurelia. Though he had ascended to godhood and isolated himself to protect the world, the sheer magnitude of his power left an indelible mark on the land and its people.

Among the most mysterious and feared of these legends is the tale of a forgotten spell, whispered only in the darkest corners of ancient tomes and by those who dare to delve into forbidden knowledge. This spell, known as "Supernova", is said to be the key to unlocking the seal that Tatsuki placed upon himself.