Ayana hesitated for a moment then said timidly
What should I tell him
Arius smiled as if he had been waiting for this moment when she would reveal herself Ayana began to laugh softly enjoying her embarrassment then said frankly
I only chose this because you chose it
Arius smiled calmly and said
Oh so you choose what I choose even if it is not right
Ayana answered with a firm tone
Yes
Arius looked at her with serious eyes and said
You are a ruler and you are not supposed to take any side
Ayana replied confidently
I do not care as long as you want that
Arius took a step closer to her and whispered in a low voice
My dear Ayana do you love me that much
Ayana trembled slightly then looked at him shyly before saying eagerly
I love you Arius since the first day I saw you You never leave my mind and heart yes I love you and I will not hide it again even if you are good or evil
Arius smiled gently then asked her
And does the one who loves hide many things from the other
Ayana hesitated for a moment then said
Secrets
Arius nodded gently
Yes those who love each other do not hide secrets
Ayana sighed deeply and said with hesitation
I hide nothing from you
Arius stood up after that and said in a calm but firm voice
Clearly I must leave and I will not return here again
But Ayana did not let him walk away She grabbed his hands and said
Wait please I will tell you just do not leave
Arius smiled and looked at her with eyes full of interest
I am listening to you
Ayana began to explain her plan to him cautiously her speech mixed with hesitation and fear of his judgment on her
I am preparing a forbidden skill to obtain absolute immortality
Arius opened his eyes wide and knew from the first moment the danger of what she was saying He asked her directly
How will you obtain something like this
Ayana hesitated a little then said
To achieve this condition I sacrifice countless mortals in different universes of the eighth world as fuel to activate the skill
Arius was shocked by this confession and said calmly and coldly
How many have you sacrificed so far
Ayana answered him seriously
About 2 Sextillion mortal creatures
Shock appeared on the face of Arius his eyes narrowing as he tried to comprehend the massive number
And what kind of creatures are they he asked coldly
Ayana answered
I do this for a noble goal to rid the world of their evil and purify the earth from diseases
Arius stood silent for a moment then suddenly realized the reason for the absence of any creature in the world of Yukari and understood that this world would have headed towards the same dark path if Ayana had not intervened
Arius said strictly
You must stop immediately What you are doing is unforgivable
But Ayana answered with determination
It will not end it must be achieved at any cost
Arius looked at her with eyes full of firmness and said
You will be responsible for the consequences of your actions and you will pay the price for every victim
Silence stood for a moment and the garden was filled with calmness mixed with tension as if the whole universe was watching this meeting where love meets danger and loyalty meets principle in a decisive confrontation between Arius and Ayana
Arius looked at Ayana with serious eyes and said in a cold voice
Now you will see the result of your actions
Then he summoned Dark from his body The entity appeared before Ayana standing beside Arius with a slight bow to him while a cold dark aura glowed around him
Ayana felt fear creeping into her depths and trembled
What is this disgusting and cold creature
Arius looked at her with a deadly coldness and said
This is you
Ayana was confused and said in astonishment
What do you mean
Arius answered in a low but harsh voice
This is the version you would have become if you achieved your desire I faced her in another dimension before defeated her and turned her into what you see now just a cold dark soldier devoid of any expressions
Ayana looked at the strange entity she did not resemble it in anything her heart beating fast and she said in panic
Impossible I cannot become something like this
She exploded in anger beginning to scream and smash everything around her tables chairs and everything that could be thrown at the servants present Her eyes were flashing with anger as if the angry power was flowing through every part of her body
Arius smiled to himself and said calmly
Finally you showed your true nature
She rushed towards Arius grabbing him her eyes full of tears and anger
I loved you so much Why did you do something like this to her
Arius looked at her with sadness mixed with cruelty and said
I did not want that but you forced me into this This version of you achieved everything and she is now planning what you will do but you gained nothing
Ayana fell to the ground pretending to cry her eyes shining with despair
Arius turned around and said in a firm voice
You will be punished for your actions this time You might find a new chance after you receive your punishment from my hand who knows
He intended to walk away so Ayana stood up suddenly directing a blow toward him Dark caught her hand with a smooth movement then began vaporizing her and erasing her from existence completely
Arius stood looking at the place where she was and said to himself coldly
Fools
Then he headed to the place of the ruler of the eighth world where the ruler received him and expressed his thanks saying
If it were not for you I would not have known the truth about Ayana
Arius answered firmly
Beware greatly of these people Never trust anyone no matter who they are
After that Arius left the eighth world heading to an unknown place and his news was completely cut off from everyone leaving behind the echo of his strength and mystery and leaving the whole world in a silence full of questions and fear of his return
Part TwoMany days and weeks passed until Arleen and Wang were summoned to the world of Karma after an urgent notification reached them that Lord Karma wanted to meet them regarding a matter of utmost importance
Upon their arrival Wang could not suppress his curiosity so he asked his father the Supreme Master about the reason for the summons
What is the reason for this sudden summons
The Supreme Master answered seriously
Lord Karma wants to meet you both privately and it is a very necessary matter
Arleen entered the massive palace while the feeling of anxiety filled her heart The place was huge the pillars towering and the atmosphere majestic with an unimaginable power And when she advanced further inside the palace she felt a mixture of astonishment and suspicion
Lord Karma was sitting talking to another person and as she approached she saw Nahira sitting there opposite the king with supreme dignity and confidence while Karma sat in the middle
Karma looked at her and said in a calm but firm tone
Arleen you have come bow
Arleen bowed in respect and said calmly
I will always attend whenever you wish
Karma signaled for her to sit and she sat at the table while Nahira was opposite her contemplating her with eyes that neared silent evaluation
Karma said seriously
Do you know the reason for your coming here
Arleen looked at him in confusion then said
I do not know
Karma laughed lightly trying to ease the tension then said in a firm voice
Of course you do not know but let us get straight to the point
Karma continued
As we know your team Arleen won the tournament we held several weeks ago Thanks to that the ranking of the sixth world rose from the lowest to the one before the lowest It exceeded the danger stage by a small margin but we all witnessed the strength of the creatures of your world and how they showed supreme levels during the tournament
Nahira smiled lightly and said
And because of that I suggest holding a quick competition between my world and your own world
Arleen raised her eyebrow in astonishment
A competition again
Karma smiled and said
It is not just an ordinary competition rather it might benefit the sixth world more than the first world
Nahira looked with serious eyes and said
The first world does not need any arrangement or evaluation It is the strongest and best in everything but I desire to grant a great opportunity for you to rise in the ranking I admired the style of the fighters of your world very much and I want this challenge to grant them an opportunity to develop
Arleen sat in silence thinking deeply about their words trying to understand the real motives behind this competition and the extent of its impact on her world and its future
After long thought Arleen raised her head and said firmly
And what will you benefit from all this
Nahira smiled slyly and looked at her without hiding anything
I will benefit nothing but conditions must be set I will make Lord Karma raise the rank of the sixth world to the second rank provided that you win
Arleen stared at her in astonishment and asked in confusion
And what will happen if you win
Nahira answered her with a calm smile as if she was hiding something
Nothing
Arleen wondered at her coldness and said in astonishment
Really nothing
Nahira nodded her head and said
Yes the basis of all this is a test for the fighters of my world and to see the extent of their strength just as it is a test for you too
Everyone exchanged glances and agreed that the battle would be held in the sixth world after three days After that Arleen excused herself to leave and Karma granted her permission while she left thinking deeply about what she would do during the coming days
Nahira sat smiling slyly as if she had achieved her desire realizing that things were proceeding according to her plan which no one expected
On the way to the sixth world Wang asked Arleen calmly
My lady are you okay
Arleen answered confidently
Yes we have to focus on winning because if we win we will achieve big steps we used to dream of
Wang smiled and said
I hope that happens
Arleen asked about the condition of Raymos so Wang answered her
He is in an excellent situation He became much stronger than before
Then she asked about Arisa so Wang answered her with sadness
No trace of her at all I have not seen her since the previous tournament
Arleen became very angry and felt anxiety seeping into her heart
After their arrival they took Raymos with them to planet Earth to inform Arius of the new events but when they arrived they knocked on the door and Lina entered to meet them
They asked her about Arius so she answered
Arius went away weeks ago and has not returned until now
Arleen stared at her in astonishment and confusion and asked
Do you know where he went
Lina shook her head
I do not know Arius spent a night with us and the next day he left without telling us where he would go and since then he is absent
Everyone stood in silence each of them perplexed and the heart filling with anxiety
Where could this fool be Arleen murmured to herself wondering about the mysterious place of Arius and how his absence would affect what is to come
Part ThreeEveryone was perplexed as to what they would do now especially since they were missing two other members of the team Arleen raised her head with eyes full of anger and said
Where does that idiot disappear when we need him
She sat for a moment contemplating the situation trying to find solutions then said decisively
I will leave now She took Wang with her and left the place
While everyone was inside Lina went to Raymos and asked him with a light smile
Have you seen Arius recently
Raymos answered her coldly
I have never seen him
Lina laughed lightly and said
It is good to have a man in the house to protect us
The face of Raymos turned red with embarrassment and he said stuttering
Of course do not think that I am like that failure Arius He is irresponsible and a fool
Lina laughed and said jokingly
If only Arius could take a few of your traits
The face of Raymos turned even redder and he said embarrassed
Do not compare that idiot to me
Lina laughed then walked away leaving him to think deeply Where did that idiot Arius go when we need him
The three days passed quickly until Wang came to Earth to take Raymos and transport him to a planet very far away at the edge of the sixth world where there is no other life Upon their arrival Raymos witnessed a huge arena on the surface of the planet prepared as a massive fighting ring
On the luxurious throne sat Karma and the Grand Master beside him looking at the arrival of the new team And when they descended to the ground Raymos saw Arleen standing beside a mysterious fighter and she seemed a bit worried
Raymos asked Arleen
Were you both able to reach Arius
Wang and Raymos answered together
We were not able to find him
Anxiety appeared on the face of Arleen while Raymos looked at the mysterious person beside her and said
Who is this
Arleen answered calmly
Ah I introduce you to Mythos He is a young man who works for me
Raymos stepped forward to shake his hand and immediately felt a massive strength in his calmness which aroused his respect and curiosity at the same time
After that Nahira arrived with her fighters to the place She had four fighters with her three exposed and one masked standing beside her
Arleen stared at the scene with anxiety and looked at Nahira who smiled with confidence and said
Oh what is this Why do I see only two fighters
Anger hit Arleen and she sat on the grandstand seats raising her hands to her head blaming Arius in silence Where are you now you fool this is your time to be here
The atmosphere was tense silence filled the ring and every person was preparing for what is to come wondering inside about the fate of the battle about the role of the absent Arius and about the strength of the masked fighter whose identity had not yet been revealed
On planet Earth Lina was sitting in the garden browsing her desktop device outside calmly Suddenly the light of the portal caught her attention as it began to open to see a person approaching her with steady steps
She looked closely and suddenly astonishment appeared on her face
Arius
She rushed towards the place and hugged him tightly while Arius smiled at her face saying in a light tone
Stop these actions you are not a child
Lina replied while still holding him
Idiot why did you disappear like this without telling us
Arius answered her calmly
I always leave without telling you
Lina stopped for a moment and felt a strange feeling filling her heart upon seeing him and she said
But this time is different
Arius smiled a little then her words rushed to remind him of something important
Oh and my brother Lady Arleen came to ask about you
Astonishment appeared on the face of Arius
Oh and what does she want
Lina told him all the details how Arleen Wang and Raymos went a while ago and that they would fight against other opponents and they were looking for him all the time
Arius stepped back and said in astonishment
They are fighting with someone
Lina nodded
Yes they said the matter is very important
Arius smiled lightly and said
Thanks for telling me Then he used teleportation to appear suddenly at the grandstands where Arleen and Raymos were sitting
Arleen sat there her face charged with anger Suddenly she raised her voice saying
I will not forgive you Arius
Arius smiled coldly
You will not forgive me for what
Arleen raised her head and opened her eyes to find Arius sitting beside her looking directly at her smiling in a way that attracts attention
Raymos shouted loudly from the top of the grandstands
Where were you you idiot
Arius winked at him lightly while Arleen approached him and began reprimanding him sharply about the reason for his delay and about the anxiety his absence caused them
The atmosphere was tense each person feeling excitement and confusion at the same time for the sudden return of Arius was not just a meeting rather a moment full of tension and longing and a prelude to what will happen in the battle arena soon
Everyone stopped moving for a moment and their eyes directed towards Arius in astonishment especially the fighters of the first world on whom signs of shock appeared as if they were seeing a ghost before their eyes They murmured among themselves
This is unbelievable is he alive
Nahira looked at them with a sarcastic smile and said
Indeed he is alive but our goal here is to defeat him
They whispered to her that they would show him their true strength and prove their status while Arius remained silent watching everything with sharp eyes until he noticed the presence of Nahira there
The smile of Arius disappeared suddenly and his eyes became frozen realizing that the matter was no longer a joke or just a test rather a real confrontation
Arleen looked at Karma and said
They are ready now
The astonishment of everyone rose when Arius shouted in a calm but steady voice
I will not participate
The place trembled from the astonishment of the news and signs of shock appeared on the faces of everyone especially Arleen who did not believe what she was hearing She approached him in anger holding him by his shoulders
What is this nonsense you are uttering Of course you will participate or I will destroy you right now
Arius smiled calmly and said
Do what you wish but I will not participate
Nahira gritted her teeth in anger and looked at him sharply
What are you planning Arius
The fighters of her world began to laugh mocking him and describing him as a coward making fun of everything he owns
The sudden standing of Arius attracted the attention of everyone and he said in a calm voice full of confidence
True I will not participate personally but I have a solution
The anger of Arleen rose as she screamed
And what is this solution
Arius smiled slyly then used his energy to summon Rhinos from his body who appeared suddenly bowing to him with appreciation and submission a dark and terrifying energy creature
Everyone froze for a moment shocked by the size and strength of this entity even Nahira could not hide her astonishment
Arius said before everyone with a sarcastic smile
This servant of mine will take my place in the fight
Arius returned to the grandstands and sat calmly while he ordered Rhinos to be a respected and completely obedient participant lowering his head in respect to Arleen then stood preparing to execute all that was requested of him
The scene was shocking to everyone especially Nahira who did not yet understand the plan of Arius behind this step and how he was able to turn the equation around without participating himself leaving everyone in a state of astonishment and awe .