Buzz... Buzzz...
RUMBLE.
The moment Dimitri drew his last breath, the entire land of Dwarvania trembled violently, as if an ancient force had been unleashed. The space seal that had isolated Dwarvania from the rest of the world for so long was lifted, causing a monumental shift.
With a thunderous rumble, the earth quaked, and the vast lands of Dwarvania began merging with the world of Mythraldor. Tens of thousands of kilometers of land expanded and reconnected with the surrounding terrain, like pieces of a colossal puzzle coming together.
Outside the capital city, the waiting spectators—relatives of the participants—stood in stunned silence, watching in awe as the massive landmass emerged before their very eyes.
"Oh heavens!" an elderly man gasped, his eyes wide with shock.
Groups of middle-aged and older people gathered together, murmuring in disbelief.
"Are my eyes deceiving me?" another exclaimed, his voice trembling.
"Is that... Dwarvania? The same Dwarvania we learned about in legends?" an elderly woman asked, squinting to get a clearer view.
"I think so," a man replied, his voice shaky. "Look! Our children are also there! Something big must've happened!"
Panic and concern spread among the crowd as the realization dawned on them.
"Call General Leon, General Felix! Hurry!" one of them screamed, his voice filled with urgency.
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When the outside world was in chaos, Aengus was in dense jungle shrouded in darkness.
In the dense, shadowy jungle, Aengus stood silently, the eerie atmosphere amplified by the darkness that surrounded him.
He was back in his Half-Demon form.
"I see... Let's do it," Aengus decided without hesitation.
The prospect of gaining incredible control over fundamental laws like Space and Water, similar to Emperor Dimitri, tempted him enough to take the risk.
Aengus quickly focused, mobilizing the Synthesis energy to merge his Mana Reserve, Nether Energy Core, and Energy Converter together.
The delicate process of combining these opposing energy sources began, his body shaking with intensity as if every core and fiber of his being were undergoing transformation. This process affected the flow of energy that facilitated his skills and demonic abilities.
Once completed, this fusion would allow him to merge both skills and demonic abilities, potentially making them more unique and powerful.
After the delicate and tedious process, the opposing energies and their storage systems merged, creating a vibrant, special energy in the shape of a tree sprout. Its roots engraved themselves into his body, maintaining the energy distribution.
[Congratulations! You have discovered Origin Mana; the source energy of the universe.]
[Origin Mana Conversion Complete.]
[Origin Mana: 14,200 (10:1)]
Aengus observed the vibrant small tree sprout and smiled in satisfaction. The energy was ten times more potent than world Mana and Nether energy.
"One day, you will be endless, just like the universe itself," Aengus thought, making a promise to himself.
"Now for the next step, I need to merge this two hearts and finally the skills and demonic abilities. I can't take any cance of defeat, I will fulfil my goal and kill anyone who stands in our way."
Sitting quietly he started Synthesizing the oposite hearts that bugged him for far too long. He wanted to think for himself, not being forced by some skills. He would pave his own path and act as he wishes. No one can force him, not even his past or future self.
He was stubborn, he wanted power, he wanted revenge, he wanted love that denied him for too long. He wishes to have a safe place and family to return to. And he would build it by himself, not relying on luck or fate.
With firm convictions he ignored the hearts' protests and continued.
[ Heart of Light + Heart of Darkness had evolved to Heart Of Chaos (S) ]