Arius and Iana sat on a park bench where the trees swayed gently with a light breeze and the blooming flowers added a strange serenity to the place after the roar of battles Iana looked at Arius with concern and asked him in a soft voice
I hope you are fine now
Arius looked at her with calm eyes as if his cold composure permeated all his actions and replied briefly
Yes I am fine
She paused for a moment then Iana said
What is the cause of all those wounds that afflicted you
Arius thought for a while before realizing that he might be facing the same Iana who crushed him in the Yukari dimension so he decided to flip the question indirectly and said with a faint smile
I wish we had met a long time ago before this moment arrived
Iana cheeks turned slightly red with embarrassment and she said
Sir Arius you are embarrassing me now but in fact I also wished that we had met before now
Arius stared at her for a moment then said with slight surprise
Strange Have we not met before miss
Iana raised her eyebrows in wonder and replied
No we have never met before
Arius focused a little and said smiling with an apology
I apologize to you I mistook you for someone else I meet many people and that is why sometimes faces get mixed up for me
Iana laughed lightly and said
In fact I have not left this planet for 600 years
Arius was deeply surprised and signs of astonishment appeared on his face so he asked her
Why
Iana replied calmly with a light smile
I am forbidden from leaving until I become at least 1000 years old
Arius felt relieved internally then and finally realized the truth that she is not the same Iana he faced in the Yukari dimension but rather another person totally different from that terrifying version that was against him hours ago
Arius began to analyze Iana personality while they were walking together among the palace gardens where he noticed her kind behavior toward all the creatures around her She cared for small animals and ensured their safety and treated servants and assistants with all respect and tenderness as if her heart beat with love for everyone around her Over time Arius noticed fine details in her behavior her calm smiles her way of speaking and even her light touch when providing help to others
During the hours of accompanying her Arius helped Iana with several simple tasks from organizing the gardens to arranging some important papers and during that he began to feel a quiet attraction toward her personality as if he were discovering a side he would not have seen in anyone else
As the end of the day approached the two sat on a huge hill overlooking the breathtaking natural landscapes of the Eighth World Iana looked at Arius with a warm smile and said
Thank you Sir Arius for your help today it was truly an enjoyable day
Arius smiled and answered her kindly
I thank you too for I spent an enjoyable day in your company and perhaps we will meet soon but maybe in a slightly different form
Iana sensed clear admiration in his words then she added
I wish you lived here in the Eighth World so I could see you every day
Arius smiled and felt the warmth of the words in his heart then he decided to explore her opinion more deeply before ending the conversation so he asked her with curiosity
From your perspective how do you see this world
Iana paused a little before answering with all honesty
It is beautiful and I love this world and all the creatures in it
Arius smiled calmly then looked at Iana and asked her with a calmness that mixed curiosity with kindness
If the decision to rule the world were in your hands what would you do
Iana looked at him with a little thought then answered with a cool calm
In fact I do not think this way
Arius smiled playfully and said to her to lighten the atmosphere
It was just a question but to encourage you more imagine if you possessed absolute power and if you could make every weak person reclaim their right from the oppressor and abolish the differences between the strong and the weak what would you think then
Iana smiled shyly without hesitation and said
I would build a world free of flaws and mistakes
Arius smiled to himself and said I knew it my doubt was never wrong Iana might not be the one I met in the Yukari dimension but she also carries the same essence so I was not very surprised
Then he looked at her with a cunning coldness and asked her
And what are the mistakes that must be removed Do not worry this will be a secret between us
Iana sparkled with enthusiasm and smiled strangely and said
The mistakes are the creatures that harm this world and produce nothing but rot
Arius interrupted her with a quiet silence to cut off doubt and reach certainty realizing that this seed of ruin might grow over time if not directed with caution then he said to her indirectly
And are you truly capable of achieving that
Iana smiled and answered with confidence
Soon I will be able to do that
Then she held his hands shyly and said in a low voice
Arius what do you think about joining me to achieve this dream of mine
Arius laughed lightly then said to her with a cunning smile
Enough joking you have a high sense of humor
Iana realized the situation so she smiled shyly and replied
Yes I was joking haha
After that the two headed toward the palace where Arlin called Arius in preparation for departure Iana held Arius hand and said shyly
Please let us meet soon
Arius smiled reassuringly and said
Do not worry very soon we will meet
Then he turned and bid her farewell and set off with Wang and Arlin returning to the Sixth World leaving Iana looking at him with a light smile and memories of the day that brought them together which is a feeling that will remain engraved in her heart
While they were on their way through space Arius sat beside Arlin on whose face features of curiosity appeared so she asked him calmly
Did something happen today Arius
Arius answered with a steady voice while trying to arrange his thoughts
Iana was acting normally all day even I started to believe she is not the same person I met in that other dimension but at the end of the day when I began to understand her inner thinking pattern I discovered that her way of thinking resembles the thinking of her evil version somewhat a kind of mental similarity
Here Wang intervened who was monitoring the situation with an expert eye and said with logical analysis
I see perhaps she has not matured yet on those ideas as you said Arius that dimension has different things happening in it and a different time period from the one taking place here so I assume there is a certain event that led to the production of that entire dimension
Wang added while pointing to cosmic complexities
As you both know sub dimensions occur because of events that take place in the main dimension and we are now living in the main dimension and there is a huge network connected to this dimension full of countless results and possibilities almost this is what is called the fifth dimension
Arius smiled with expertise and said
I once read about this dimension there is a dimension in which different events happened is that not so
Wang answered calmly
Well done yes that is what happens so it is clear that that dimension or the world you saw there is a result of an event that took place in this world of ours
Then a short silence prevailed where each of them began to think about the complexities of dimensions and their relationship to the events Arius saw and the vast network of results and possibilities that control the fates of them all
After a period of long silence on the road Arlin broke the silence and said in a calm but firm voice
Hey Wang take us to my planet now
Arius was a little surprised for they were supposed to head directly to Earth where the critical situation awaits them there and the danger of the situation in the other dimension that threatens Yukari and the rest of the humans Arius tried to explain what they would do there to find a solution to return and save Yukari but he stopped for a moment when he noticed that Arlin seemed very serious as if she had a very important matter she wanted to discuss with him
After a while they finally arrived at Arlin planet and began landing smoothly until they entered her majestic palace They sat in one of the large halls where Arlin tone suddenly changed to a more formal tone characterized by dignity and authority which caught Arius attention
Arlin looked at Arius with serious eyes then asked him a strange and unexpected question
Arius are you ready to protect the world
Arius paused for a moment absorbing the size of the question but he answered directly and without any hesitation
Yes
His answer was firm reflecting his steady resolve and readiness to face any threat even if the greatest danger had not appeared yet
Arius was a little confused by the sudden question so he said
Why this sudden question
Arlin looked at Wang calmly then returned her gaze to Arius and said
I will tell you
She took a deep breath and continued her speech
While you were going to the other dimension with the rest and after Wang and I left Earth I did not tell you where we were heading We received an urgent summons from the Ruler of the Ten Worlds
Arius was not very surprised for Arlin had told him previously about the existence of the Ruler of the Ten Worlds however he did not know his reality fully yet
Then Arlin continued seriously
When we reached him he told us very bad news our Sixth World among the other worlds will be destroyed to build another world in its place The reason is that those worlds lack discipline and sufficient strength
Arius became very angry and said
And why did you tell us that we would protect the world if this was the matter
Arlin smiled a little but she was honest in her words and said calmly and realistically
In fact there is a chance for survival but it might be very difficult
After hearing this news Arius eyes widened a little and he felt the weight of responsibility pressing on his chest as if the whole universe had become on his shoulders He said in a calm voice but charged with anxiety
And what is that chance
Arlin looked at him seriously and took a deep breath before explaining the matter to him clearly
The King decided to hold a battle between every three warriors from the worlds that will be destroyed and only one world will be granted a chance to stay alive The King has designated three worlds our world the Ninth World and the Tenth World The fighting will be brutal and winning is the only way to save your world from destruction I think the King wishes to enjoy the confrontation and that is why he made it this way
Arius felt a shiver running through his body for the level of power participating in this challenge is no less than the power of the Celestials and the risks are immense
This is not possible We cannot be free now Yukari is fighting Iana and my evil version alone in the other dimension and there is a new problem appearing suddenly What do I do Damn it
His fist trembled from the intensity of anger and anxiety and his heart began to beat violently while Arlin was watching him with steady eyes
Arius you must focus I know the situation seems impossible but we need a clear plan we must protect the weak first and rearrange our priorities before anything else
Arius paused for a while and took a deep breath trying to calm himself then replied with a steady voice despite the anxiety that afflicted him
Correct our priority now is saving Yukari and the rest but after that I will not let any power stop me from protecting my world I will not allow any creature or judgment to evaluate our fate in this way
Arlin smiled a little despite the dark situation and said in a reassuring tone
Good this is the spirit I want to see from you Power is not only in fighting Arius but in the ability to make the right decision under pressure
Arius sense of resolve rose within him and he felt that the responsibility was transforming him from just a fighter into a leader who has to balance between saving the other dimension and protecting his world from destruction
After Wang spoke firmly saying
I fear there is no time to waste the Royal Battle will be held soon so we must prepare immediately
Arlin was a little confused before saying
Arius bring Raimos from Earth immediately I will bring the third fighter myself
Arius paused for a moment surprised by the decision but he realized the importance of the matter so he answered seriously
Understood I will not be late
Arius used teleportation and moved with lightning speed to planet Earth and entered the house where his sister Lina was treating the injured Raimos Arius felt the weight of responsibility as he explained the whole matter to Raimos showing him that the fate of the world his sister his mother and everyone they love has fallen into their hands now
Raimos looked at Arius with firm eyes and said
Do not worry Arius I am with you in everything you will do
After that the two returned quickly to Arlin planet where they walked toward the palace gate Wang received them with a reassuring smile and began treating Raimos finally
We have three hours before going to the King land I will train you both a little so that you are ready for what is to come Wang said while watching them
They took advantage of the tight time and Arius and Raimos began intense training each strike and each movement carrying a huge energetic charge each of them pushing himself to the maximum in preparation for the worst
Suddenly the two felt a current of energy descending from the sky circling the palace and they heard Arlin voice from above
Arius Raimos it is time for the third fighter
They stepped toward Arlin with concern and Arius asked
And where is the third fighter
Arlin smiled lightly then brought out the great surprise from behind her appeared Arisa but no longer the child they knew but rather a young woman of full stature strong and her features reflect her maturity and special charm
Upon seeing her Arius and Raimos froze for a moment both feeling a mixture of astonishment and confusion while Arisa looked at Arius with a mischievous smile and said
Oh it has been a long time my dear Arius look at yourself you have become a beautiful young man you are no longer that naughty boy I knew before
Arius smiled shyly while replying
And I see that you have changed too you are no longer the arrogant child as in the past
The three exchanged looks full of memories old enmity and pent up tension for years as if every moment from the past was being brought back to the surface in this meeting making the atmosphere charged with high energy and preparation to face the Royal Battle that will determine the fate of the world .