Ascension of the Nephilim

Lea could communicate with Kyros through a connection called the Dark Link. Kyros had already discussed his arrangement with the two. They wouldn't communicate using any message talismans as they believed that using these devices could allow others to use other magic to detect the transference of magic over long distances.

Generally, those in the Lowlands or even the Midlands do not have this capacity. But with all the elites moving out, it was possible.

But the Dark Link of Kyors was superior. And it had innovative masking technology brought by Mysterion.

Kyros and the group had finally settled in harnessing and growing the darkness left behind. Though the Darkness Aspect was dead, the darkness it left behind remained. Kyros was harnessing the energy of Kyriachos and creating a powerful energy conversion circle to bind the darkness so that others could train in the Darkness.

But then, he received the message from Lea.

Kyros smiled.

"I knew it."

"Good news?" Martha asked.

"You must have felt a Crown battle from somewhere."

"...No. There was? I can't sense anything outside of this place."

"Oh... right. I am still connected to the Gigantes Core so I can vaguely sense what's happening in the Lowlands. Lea fought against a Crown."

"A Crown?!"

"Yes. An Eldrich noble."

"An Eldrich Noble? Then her opponent must be so strong!"

"Definitely. An Eldrich Noble was the one that killed the both of us in our previous life." Kyros chuckled.

"Is she leading the Crown here?" Martha guessed.

"You underestimate Lea too much. While I am confident in being stronger than her, my cultivation is still so low. But Lea was already a Crown before we were sent into the Unrecorded Pages." Mechiel chuckled.

"Kyros is smiling because Lea must have offered the corpse to him," Mechiel explained.

"She killed the Eldrich Noble?!" Martha was amazed.

"Don't worry. It's within the possibilities. It will redirect attention from us. That's why Lea and Listrel had to leave. They would go about their missions and try to hide our activities by making big bangs out there. I'm sure Listrel is also about to kill an... oh. I was right."

Kyros then felt Fate and Destiny tremble as another Eldrich was surprisingly killed!

"This one isn't a Crown though..." Kyros laughed and finally sent his reply to Lea.

"Are you sure you don't want it? That would help you so much. Eating an Eldrich noble will help you grow so much stronger." Kyros asked back.

"...I erm... think you should have it. I can grow stronger anytime." Lea blushed as she replied.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes. Call it a parting gift. I'm close to the edge and won't be able to communicate with you anymore. Since I am not a member of your Coven, our Dark link has its limits."

"Alright then. Send it up using the energy formation circle I taught you. You can send it directly to the Fortress as long as you are not over five hundred kilometers from where I am."

"Done." Lea had already memorized the energy formation circle and created it with her dark water power. The corpse of the Eldrich was sent back.

"Thanks a bunch, Lea! This is really helpful!"

"No. Thanks for everything, Kyros. And... I... I guess... I'll miss you?"

Kyros couldn't help but smile as he read it.

"Me too. See you around, Lea. Be careful." Kyros ended the call.

"..."

Kyros felt Calaminus's gaze from within him.

"What?"

"...Slut." Calaminus shook his head.

"What the fragment?!" Kyros cursed.

"And here I thought your heart is set for Mechiel!"

"It is!"

"Whatever you say. I guess being so smart gives you the wisdom to juggle a few girls, right?"

"Just shut up." Kyros shook his head and stood up.

"Send some of our men to mine in this place. The ores have been corrupted and now have traces of darkness. We have to harvest them. This will be great. We can use them as weapons to craft dark armor."

"A dark army to hide our powers in the Light. You already have the Coven and they have awakened the Fanged Corruption..."

"Let's get to it! It's time to clean up our loose ends so we can go on our real missions. The Tiamat and the Celestial Code! With the real source of that Code with me, there is a chance for Daradiel to live once more! Our next mission! Resurrect a god!" Kyros smiled.

"A god? Interesting... So it seems that the Nephilim will draw in a powerful alliance. The more I stick around, the more beneficial this alliance feels like." Eugene laughed.

"And a Fallen... We can resurrect Daradiel and resurrect Xarmolipi. Whatever Destiny or Fate plans, it will happen soon. She is coming to the Plaensworld." Mechiel smiled.

Everyone was startled.

Even Kyros frowned at Mechiel's words.

"...I am hesitant about that. A Fallen that is aligned with Destiny and End is a dangerous person to resurrect. Especially someone as annoying as the Charmed Fallen." Kyros gave Mechiel a complicated look.

"That woman does not want to be forgotten. If she realizes her end and how Oblivion will wipe out her existence, she will rage. She will side with Fate and Beginning." Mechiel assured.

"... Your girlfriend sure is sus." Calaminus secretly commented.

"I feel that she's not the one I loved. The power of Corruption was probably too strong. It was a great help in our fight back then... but now..." Kyros was silent.

"I know you are hesitant, Kyros. Maybe I have changed. But to be fair, so have you." Mechiel glanced at him.

"Oh? I have?"

"Yes. You may be the Nephilim, but you still have the power of the Charm in you. I'm not the only one who is selfish here. I can sense it. Your heart is not as steadfast to me as you once were. But I don't blame you. In your past life, you had numerous curses. I was just the person who helped you and saved you. You will naturally fall in love with me. But this life that you have right now has given you a lot of people who rely on you. You have a family, you have power, influence, wisdom, and the resources to overcome. Listrel, Lea, and even Scarlet are the first of perhaps many who will take you. And while you can resist most influences due to having overlapping Corruption and Code, the power of Charm is not so easy to overcome."

"So the Dryad's plan in making you their orchid won't work?" Kyros asked.

"It is working. But it's creating a complex... emotion around me."

"I noticed. I know that it's not just my heart that isn't as steadfast." Kyros made a complicated smile.

"I do love you. That I know. I will die for you and while I am here, I will be by your side. You're smart. You can choose to discard me or pursue me. That is all up to you."

"...True. Power does change a person. I guess even I am not immune to this. Now, I have a family to protect and a universe to save. And yes. Objectively, the allure of having so many amazing people that I looked up to in the past, to be allies and people who expressed their clear attraction and desire over me, is getting to my head." Kyros confessed.

"It's not probably you. You were more innocent. It's the Charmed Corruption in you." Mechiel chuckled.

"Whether it is, or if it isn't... Mechiel, I don't know where my heart will be at the end of this journey or where yours will be. And I think we shouldn't force it. We should release each other's bonds. Not that we throw away our emotions altogether... But we should just... let things take their course."

"...Agreed." Mechiel smiled.

"But no matter what, I only ask, that you will fight for us until the end."

"I will. That I can promise." Mechiel smiled.

Martha and Scarlet were both silent but were amazed at the talk of the two.

"...Martha... Did they just... break up?" Scarlet sent a message to Martha.

"...I think so..." Martha was just as confused.

"...Alright. Then I guess we'll be resurrecting the Charmed Fallen then!" Kyros chuckled.

All of a sudden, Mechiel suddenly walked over to Kyros and moved her face close to Kyros. Their lips almost touched.

Martha and Scarlet were shocked.

"A goodbye kiss? No. That doesn't feel like it."

"You clever kid..." Mechiel smiled as she glanced at Kyros.

Kyros suddenly let out a devilish grin.

"You did that... because you knew... that the feelings inside of me... would chase you!" Mechiel chuckled.

"Yes. The Charmed Corruption in you felt there was no challenge. I was already hers. And that was very boring to her. But when I used Word of Power to cut off our ties, it awakened the desire, right? No matter what, I'm still the best prize for her!"

Mechiel suddenly lunged in for the kiss.

BANG!

"Stop!" Scarlet shouted and her dark powers struck Mechiel.

But instead of getting angry, Mechiel laughed out all the more.

"Now this.. is fun!"

"I am serious, Xermolipi. As for you, Scarlet, Daughter of Zelah. I also like you. Just like Listrel and Lea, you also have that shot of becoming my wife. But just as how the Gods and Fallen can only take one lover, the laws of this universe are clear. Only one of you can win. So which of you will claim my heart?" Kyros revealed.

Scarlet was stunned.