The Gaze of the Flame of Eternal Judgment
The house that had once been his parents' home now served as an improvised shelter for the six surviving Chicanas. Though the walls were cracked, the roofs half-destroyed, and the neighborhood covered in corpses… there was still human warmth inside.
Danilo leaned back against the wall, breathing heavily.
The Sealing Sword rested on his lap.
The patriarch's ring glowed faintly on his left thumb.
And the Flame of Eternal Judgment burned beneath the skin of his chest, pulsing — alive.
That's when it spoke.
[Flame of Eternal Judgment – Secondary Unlock Granted]
You may now activate the "Gaze of the End" function.
This ability allows you to probe the level of loyalty, hidden intentions, and latent spiritual sins of those around you.
Spiritual Loyalty Colors:
🟢 Loyal
🟡 Neutral / Conflicted
🟠 Opposing
Judgment Burn – With a mental command, the flame can purify, seal, or consume sin.
If the bearer wishes, they may erase a soul's guilt… or burn it into madness.
Danilo's eyes widened.
— "This is more than just power… it's control over the spirit."
The flame activated. A dark blue circle spun within his pupils.
Panels began to materialize — one for each person present.
👩 Emília Chicana (Mother)
🟢 Spiritual Loyalty: Total
🔍 Sin of the Soul:The Protective Silence
"Knew about Lívia's betrayal long before it all happened."
"Kept silent out of fear… and to spare her son."
"Also holds a secret about Rafael Chicana that could destroy the family."
"Knew Rafael desired Lívia."
"He tried to seduce his own brother's wife."
"She suspects something happened between them, but could never confirm it."
"Kept the secret out of fear of destroying her children."
Danilo furrowed his brow, surprised by the automatic lock.
"Whatever it is… if she's still hiding it, it's because she believes she's protecting me."
The flame around her name glowed softly in blue.
Danilo did not judge her.
👨 José Chicana (Father)
🟢 Spiritual Loyalty: High
🔍 Sin of the Soul:The Lost Years
"Cheated on his wife several times between ages 30 and 40."
"Has a child outside of marriage."
"Never took responsibility, never confessed."
"Carries guilt, but never had the courage to admit it."
The flame reacted. A wave of heat crawled up Danilo's arm.
[Activate Purification?]
He hesitated… and declined.
"His past… doesn't matter now. He stayed. He survived. He's with me."
👧 Kaela Chicana
🟢 Spiritual Loyalty: Absolute
🔍 Sin of the Soul:Fear of Heredity
"Hates her mother. Feels disgusted by the betrayal."
"Has a deep fear of repeating the same path."
"Doubts love. Distrusts everything."
Danilo swallowed hard.
"My daughter… suffers in silence."
The flame pulsed — a soft, comforting warmth.
👦 Leandro Chicana
🟢 Spiritual Loyalty: High but Fragile
🔍 Sin of the Soul:Silent Shame
"Loves his father but is ashamed of him."
"Judges the weakness of the past."
"Fears becoming a weak man too."
Danilo clenched his fists.
"It's my fault. But I'll change that. I'll make him proud."
👦 Miro Chicana
🟢 Spiritual Loyalty: Total
🔍 Sin of the Soul:Theft out of Desperation
"Used to take small amounts of money from his father."
"Felt guilty, but told himself he was helping the house."
Danilo smiled, a soft pain in his chest.
"Even your sin… is love, Miro."
🔥 System: Final Observation
"All targets are spiritually loyal to the Patriarch."
"No signs of direct betrayal, hostility, or active corruption."
"Would you like to save this reading and hide future revelations unless activated voluntarily?"
Danilo accepted.
The flame slowly extinguished, like a candle locked in a vault.
He took a deep breath and remained silent for long minutes.
His children and parents watched him.
Kaela was the first to ask:
— "Dad? What happened? You got weird all of a sudden…"
Danilo forced a smile.
— "Too many things. Maybe I'm just tired."
Leandro crossed his arms but didn't press.
José looked at his son with more attentive eyes.
"Maybe… he really is changing."
Danilo looked at all of them.
The Flame of Judgment was now both weapon… and shield.
Power… and burden.
And he had decided to use it wisely.
In the distance, the Tower of Chaos flickered like a black star.
Danilo tightened his grip on the Sealing Sword.
"This world… no longer has rulers.
Now, I decide who leads."