Against the World II: Transgression
—PROLOGUE—
AXELLIBRA is the second largest city in the whole of the vast Islan. Even so with the population—most number two. At least, that's the reality of the century. However, before that, the city with the most population status was in the hands of Axellibra. History records, the highest population ever owned Axellibra is above four million people.
That population declined drastically when the development project was under way. Thousands of family heads move from the capital to other cities every year—per family heads are compensated 500 pieces of gold plus new land with the same area they left behind. The tax they had to pay was also reduced to half over a period of 10 years. That's a tempting offer for a great people. No doubt, in just a few decades, the capital's population plummeted sharply.
Unlike the other lands, the largest and tallest building in Axellibra is not the palace where the king/queen/emperor resides. That status was borne by Luciel's Great Church. Not only is it considered the tallest and largest building in Axellibra, it is also positioned as the heart of the city. Moreover, Luciel Grand Church is the first building standing in Axellibra—last renovated about a century ago.
Inside the number one building in the entire Emiliel Holy Kingdom, in one of the sacred rooms in the church, twelve individuals were seated in a lotus position on a couch. Located one meter in front of the twelve cots, another cot was neatly located. On it sat a half-century-old white-clad man.
They are not ordinary individuals. Twelve Holy Saints ‒ as soon as they are known throughout the Emiliel Holy Kingdom. In front of them, not just anyone. He was the highest minister of the church, Pope, an individual whose authority was above even a king. Even so with the Twelve Holy Saints, they had to obey Pope's orders. No one can rule the Pope. Nothing, except one.
Fie Axellibra ‒ world's only nephilim.
No one can give orders to Pope but him. He was the founder of the Emilel Holy Kingdom. To the people of the Emiliel Holy Kingdom, Fie Axellibra was the god himself. He was the only reason why they could become the number one country. Even within Luciel's Great Church, the holiest of the holiest is the room where Fie Axellibra's paintings are placed.
The Pope was currently sitting leading the Twelve Holy Saints before that number one person Emiliel Holy Kingdom. Fie sat on the throne reserved only for him, ten meters in front of the cot on which the Pope sat. Fie is not alone. On the right of the throne, Neira Claudian stood in her human form. The two “mungil” women had flat expressions on their faces.
“I've heard the report,” said Fie with his monotonous voice, his golden iris looking intensely at Pope. “Rossia also says you want to send them to the Forbidden Valley Ed.”
“True, Miss Fie.” The supreme priest nodded while stroking his beard. “Queen Elmira has done her best to hide Eternity's whereabouts, Nak Rossia can't even prove that. However, it was clear that Eternity was hiding there. And the servant's vision says next the purpose of Eternity is related to the Forbidden Valley Ed.”
“Then do what you have to do. I'm happy, forget it. I have to go now. I'll leave everything to you until I get back, Pope. Neira, wait for me at the usual place.”
Fie did not wait for the response of the Pope or anyone else. His figure was immediately attracted by the vortex of space which was exactly one inch above the throne. No one knew where the nephilim went, but this was clearly not the first time they had seen the space vortex.
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Fie found herself on a white plain that gave a cold sensation on the skin ‒ her feet were right on top of a pile of piled snow. Wherever he looked, only piles of snow and ice looked back at him. There was no mistaking it, he was in the Ice Gheata Continent. Does that mean that Edenia has decided to go back to waiting here?
“That's right, Fie, I'll wait here until Xavier gets [Celestial White Flame], [Eternal Zero], and [Complete Annihilation]. After that maybe I'll set foot in heaven again, or maybe snatch the moon from Vermyna's hand.”
Fie was not surprised to hear the voice coming right from in front of her, even though the footsteps were actually coming from behind Fie. There was nothing Edenia could do to shock Fie ‒ apart from releasing the chains shackling her legs, Fie knew there was nothing Edenia could not do. Even the anti-magic.in front of Edenia was completely useless.
“So. Then, why did you bring me here?” fie asked as she rolled her eyes back, but at that moment Edenia had already seated herself on the Throne of Heaven exactly ten meters to the left of the nephilim— which spontaneously made her face to face there.
Fie did not respond. He had no interest in hearing such unimportant things. Indeed, Fie would not refuse to have a body like any other adult woman. However, he had absolutely no problems with his body which was only one point three meters high. Whatever Edenia's reason, it's none of her business at all.
“What do you want?” ask Fie flat.
He was not afraid of Edenia. Because, if he wanted to, he could be killed easily. The fact that he is still alive today is proof that Edenia does not dispute his attitude.
“I hate you, and you know it. So, just get on with it, Edenia. No need ba—!”
Fie's speech was interrupted suddenly. His body cannot move. Voice restrained. Furthermore, he was already right in front of Edenia in a bowed state. Right, Fie didn't assume wrongly. His position was no longer in that place, he was right in front of Edenia.
“You, Vermyna, and Xavier are the most special creatures of all. You are not bound by the concept of destiny that the Throne of Heaven designed. You guys are anomalies, semi-avatars. Don't let me down by wiping you out here, Fie Axellibra. I tolerate a lot of things, but don't forget your position. Is that clear?”
Fie is not afraid of anyone. He's powerful. In his current form he can fight against Luciel or Lucifer, and win. Thevetat was full-strength and Phoenix was stronger than him, and True Thanatos would be extremely troublesome. However, in its true form, facing Phoenix and Thevetat at once was not difficult at all. In fact, if Phoenix, Thevetat, Lucifer, and Luciel unite against him.
However, in the presence of Edenia who was currently looking at him emotionlessly, Fie felt like a child who was being scolded by her parents. His heart was pounding fast, the sensation of “takut” almost grabbed him. Fie.. for the first time in his life, he nodded slowly helplessly.
“Good, be a good boy, Fie, that too if you really want me to rearrange the world.”
Fie was all her might holding herself back from grinding her teeth. Oh, how he wants to attack this creature in front of him with everything he has. But he knows it's free. No one can beat Edenia. The entire universe was within his palm. Therefore, for the sake of his selfish desires, for the sake of his dreams and hopes, Fie had no choice but to obey Edenia. As long as this being revered as a god granted his wish at the end, ..that was enough for Fie.
“Well, now, I want to hear your answer first before explaining why I brought you here. Do you know why you stopped growing in your 12s or 13s.?”.
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Note: For those who just happened to stop here, please read “Against the World: Initiation” first. If not, it won't connect.