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Chapter 2 - Ashes of the Past, Flames of the Future

In the Third Heaven

We see a young god. He has green eyes, and he is wearing white clothes.We see him sitting on a field of lotus.

We see, beside him, some books.The books are about how to control the 4 natural elements.

Suddenly, a person appears beside him.The person looks very old, and he has dark green eyes.

The younger god gets up and kneels in front of his master.

His master asks,"My son, why are you in the Third Heaven and in the field of lotus?Do you have many questions in your mind? And you even took the Element Control books with you?You know the Goddess of Wisdom doesn't allow her books outside of the 7th and 6th Heavens."

The young god speaks,"Master... I am really sorry. I know these books aren't allowed outside the 6th and 7th Heavens.But when I tried to read that book again, all the letters disappeared like they were never written there.

But why aren't these books allowed outside the 6th and 7th Heavens?You never tell me or the other young gods."

Master:"My son, let me tell you a story.

When I was born as a human on Earth, everyone could read this book.People were very kind, and they had very powerful chants.But as you know, Earth has to go through 4 phases before the cycle repeats again."

The young god:"I know, Master.At the end of every phase, when sin is at its full power,the 'God of Operator' takes human form again and kills all the evil beings,so the Earth's next phase can start."

The master speaks:"You are right, my son.Seeing that every time the next phase starts, evil beings become more powerful,the Goddess of Wisdom took a step.She sealed the knowledge of some powers, so when demons start taking birth in human form,they can't become too powerful."

The young god speaks:"But Master, what if humans need this knowledge to fight back against demons and evil beings?"

Master speaks:"Yes, good people need this power and knowledge to fight back."

Young god:"So how, Master?"

Master:"Didn't you notice something? The old gods and the young gods—there's something different."

Young god:"What, Master?"

Master (smiling):"You have to find out yourself, my son. Now let's go to the 6th Heaven.Your father is waiting for you. And never take this book to the lower Heavens."

Young god:"Yes, Master."

In the 6th Heaven

We see a god with red eyes. He is wearing a gold crown and many gold ornaments.We see a red aura around him.He is waiting for someone.

The young god and his master arrive in the 6th Heaven.

Seeing them, the god runs to hug his son.

He says in a calm and sweet voice,"Viridion, where did you go, my son? Didn't I tell you before—until you go through your next phase, you can't go to the lower world,and not even to the lower Heavens?"

Master speaks:"Kaelion, you don't have to worry about Viridion.He is a very nice child. You know he never does anything wrong.He went to the 3rd Heaven for some knowledge.Now Viridion, go to your home. Your mother is waiting."

Viridion kneels in front of his master and father and goes home.

Kaelion:"Master, what happened? Why did Viridion go to the 3rd Heaven?He never went there before. Is something going to happen?"

Master:"Kaelion...Don't you remember? When you were a student, you also went to the lower world.You and Orienyx—whenever you both had time, you even took some other gods with youto the lower world to see how Earth and other worlds work.Viridion is a smart boy. He just had some questions in his mind, and I gave him answers."

Kaelion:"I know, Master, but something feels off in all the Heavens.Like someone is coming now—someone very powerful and kind.But Earth is in her 4th phase. No human can ascend to godhood right now...So how?"

Master:"Kaelion, you are as sharp as ever, my boy.But don't worry, everything is going to be fine.Now you should go to the 7th Heaven.Lord Devrajya is waiting for you.Your son is home now."

Kaelion kneels and goes to the 7th Heaven.

After Kaelion Left

We see the master with a worried expression.He whispers,"My Lord... something feels off in the Heavens.The war between gods and demons on Earth ended 6000 years ago...and the next war is supposed to start 426,000 years later. What is going on?

Earth should be peaceful.And why does it feel like I've forgotten something important?

If demons find a way to ascend to Earth this time...No god can go right now to save Earth.My Lord, please help all human beings."

On Earth

We see Luceniel readying his backpack and suitcase.

Lily speaks:"Dad, are you ready now? I already messaged Mom."

Luceniel, with a smile:"Lily, how many times have I told you not to call me by my name?"

Lily, with a little and sweet laugh, says:"But Dad, you made me! You gave me birth! I am your daughter!And Elunara is my Mom!"

Luceniel, with a laugh:"Okay, my sweet little daughter. Let's go now.Elunara's dad is coming to pick us up for the airport."

Rio comes to Luceniel's room to say goodbye.

We see Rio with a different expression.He says,"Hey Luceniel, your room is mine now!All your games—even your bike!" (laughs proudly)

Lily laughs and says:"Uncle, you don't have to hide your real expression from my Dad.You know if you want to hide it, you still can't."

Rio says to Lily:"Aaaah, you too now, Lily?Now I don't have to listen to your nonstop talk and lectures either.I'm very happy."(Rio poses proudly, fixing his hair)

Luceniel laughs seeing his little brother's act.He hugs Rio and says,"You can come to Country A whenever you want to meet me.And you don't have to hide your expression."

Rio gets some tears in his eyes.

Rio says:"Yeah yeah... When I come to meet you, Elunara, and Lily,you all have to give me a treat."

Luceniel:"Yes, yes. When you come, I'll give you a treat.Just focus on your studies now. And take care of Mom."

Rio says:"Are you sure, brother? You don't want to take Mom and me with you?You know... sometimes she feels something's off in the house.Dad hasn't come home for 5–6 days in a row.And Grandmother is acting more strangely toward our cousins and us—like she wants to make us jealous."

Luceniel:"That's why I want you to stay here.If I take you, Mom, and Dad with me, I won't be able to find what's wrong.You need to find out, okay? And take this."

Luceniel gives Rio a badge.

Rio asks:"What is this?"

Lily says:"Uncle, this is a suitwith 3 different elemental energies that will help you.Just don't use it whenever you want."

Rio is shocked:"So you finally completed it?! But how did you get the materials?You said you needed materials from Country R."

Luceniel says:"Elunara's father helped me.He has some employees in Country R.After I told him, he was very impressed.He helped me a lot and even let me use his company lab so I could make many things."

Rio:"Wow... Looks like your father-in-law is very happy to see you."

Luceniel:"Yeah, he calls me his son now.Even Elunara's brother helped me a lot."

Suddenly, a Rolls Royce car arrives outside Luceniel's house.Luceniel's cousins are shocked to see the car.A man steps out—wearing a black shirt, white pants, black glasses, curly hair, and a smile.

He sees Luceniel's cousins and asks in a deep voice,"Hey kids, do you know where Luceniel is? I've come to pick him up."

Luceniel's cousin gets furious and says angrily,"Hey, who are you calling kids?! Don't act high just because you drive a Rolls Royce.Get lost!"

The man gets angry and walks toward them with a scary smile.

He says,"Ooooh, so you're Luceniel and Rio's cousins?I know you all very well.You disagreed with my little sis marrying Luceniel.Looks like you all need some discipline."

Elunara's brother grabs their collar, about to hit them—

Suddenly, Luceniel comes and stops his punch.

Luceniel, smiling:"Kaelron, why are you here?I thought Dad was coming to pick me up.And leave my cousin. You know he's not worth it."

Kaelron lets go, but Luceniel's cousin faints from the shock of the punch.

Other family members come outside and see him on the ground.His mother runs to check on him.

She asks Luceniel to explain who this man is.

Kaelron starts to speak, but Luceniel interrupts:"Aunt, I don't know what happened.He just fainted. I think it's because of the heat.And this is Elunara's brother. He came to pick me up."

Aunt says nothing and asks Rio to help bring her son inside.

Kaelron, in a calm yet deep voice:"Bro, why do you still live here?Didn't Elunara tell you?You, Rio, and your parents can live with us."

Luceniel, with a smile:"It's okay. They're still my family."

Luceniel's family comes to greet Kaelron.Kaelron gives his introduction.

Then Kaelron says,"Hey, we have to hurry. We don't have much time.The plane is going to take off."

Luceniel goes inside, picks up his backpack and suitcase.He hugs his brother and parents before leaving.His mother gives him some food for the trip.

On the way to the airport

Kaelron says to Luceniel,"Hey, your house has something off, you know that, right?"

Lily also says:"Yes, something is off at home."

Kaelron:"Luceniel, I don't know if I have the right to say this about your family..."

Luceniel replies:"Hey, you're my family too now. Say whatever you want.And I know something is off in my family.That's why I told Rio to watch out."

Kaelron:"Something's wrong with your grandmother.She didn't come out of the house, and when I saw her, she ran inside."

Luceniel:"Leave her. Just drive fast."

After 20 minutes, they reach the airport.

They see Elunara and some other people beside her.Elunara sees Luceniel and goes to hug him.

But Kaelron thinks his little sister is coming to hug him—he opens his arms, but Elunara hugs Luceniel instead.

Lily and the person beside Elunara laugh at Kaelron.

Kaelron wants to cry but bites his lip.

Kaelron says to Luceniel:"Brother, take good care of my sister.You are the second person she has hugged after our dad."

Luceniel, with a nervous smile.

Elunara asks:"Why did you two take so long to get here?"

Kaelron tries to answer, but Luceniel stops him:"Sorry honey, there was so much traffic on the way."

Elunara blushes and lightly smacks Luceniel's back.

Everyone laughs.

Suddenly, a man in a black suit and golden watch arrives.Everyone who was with Elunara greets him.

Luceniel also greets him:"Good morning, Father."

Elunara's dad gives Luceniel a warm smile and hands him some papers.He tells Luceniel,"When you both reach Country A, you'll meet someone.He will take you to your new home and help arrange meetings with all the big shots in Country A.Now you and Elunara will manage all the work in Country A, okay, my son?"

Luceniel thanks Elunara's father with a warm smile.

Kaelron:"You both should go now.Your plane takes off in 15 minutes."

Elunara and Luceniel board their private plane.The plane prepares for takeoff.

We see Rio...He sits in Luceniel's room, staring at the message he received last night.

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