Out of the rubble of the once great Kingdom, a hand emerged, followed by the Nameless One. With a gasp, he spoke in a raspy voice:
"Where... am... I?"
Using the wall for support, he limped towards Cyrus' throne. But as he approached, he froze.
"Father...?" The words escaped his lips before he could stop them.
The Nameless One ripped the spear out of Cyrus chest, absorbing Cyrus power and memories in the form of an atom. His own core turned blue with the infusion of that energy. With a roar that shook the earth and heavens, he shouted:
"HEAVEN!"
With determination in his steps, the Nameless One continued on to his trial. Clenching his fists in anger and pain, he came upon a sealed door. Using his power, he sent energy pulsating through it until it opened with a loud creak. Inside, he could hear whispers and voices beckoning him closer.
"Go away," some pleaded.
"Stay back," others warned.
But the Nameless One marched forward, shining his glowing core to light his path. And there, before him, stood a guardian, It was a monstrous amalgamation; several heads, arms, and legs fused together into one twisted being.
"What... happened... to you?" He asked in shock.
"The fall of the kingdom...it merged us," came the reply from one of the many mouths.
But then one head accused: "You're the third child...you did this."
Enraged by their accusation, the Nameless One prepared to attack but offered mercy: "You.. survive.. if you let me through."
The amalgamation charged at him, but with a powerful punch fueled by his core, the Nameless One was able to rip off one head and pin the creature to the ground, punching it over and over. But it fought back fiercely with its remaining limbs and weapons until the Nameless One got hit on his shoulder, He shot a beam from his core, reducing the amalgamation to ashes.
As he stood over the remains of it, he said to himself:
"Why... I... Could.. Have... Let you... Live."
Suddenly, The doors to his trial burst open and Lucifer appeared through the dust. He noticed the glowing blue eye of the Nameless One and smirked!
"Hehe... Things are getting interesting, Descender."