Vengeance of the Returner

Chapter 43: The corrupted gods

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BOOK-WAYS OF EMPYREAN AND ARTS

CORRUPTED GODS OF EMPYREAN:

There is no origin of the corrupted gods. There isn't any literature in the whole of the Empyrean which mentioned their origins and it is considered taboo to research about them.

There are twelve corrupted gods. 'AL ZALAM' the god of Darkness stands on top of all the corrupted gods. They love evil and they don't hold any value to their underlings. Among the 12 gods, Al Zalam is the most vicious since there was a rumor that he killed a god just for his fancy to lower the number of existing gods as there was an untold origin saying that there were 14 gods. so pieces of information are unknown about the 14th god.

Corrupted gods tend to help every living being that walks the path of corruption and Wickedness. This book cannot provide facts about their traits and tendencies since it is strictly restricted. Although you can gain a few facts about them if you research but, I as the author don't suggest you dig too deep about it. There isn't any clear and vivid reason for why they are here and what they seek in Empyrean.

Among twelve gods there are only five gods who got temples and churches and they hold high authority over other corrupted gods. Those five gods are the ones that will interact with Outlaws. I strongly suggest you stop visiting AL ZALAM. He demands sacrifices of innocent lives and from my experience. I can say that those who worshipped AL Zalam died in the cruelest way possible.

The Six gods who hold high authorities are:

*AL zalam-The god of Darkness. (He can bestow any class he wishes to)

*SHAYATIN-The Goddess and the mother of all evil. (Healerspriests)

*Zorya-The God of Madness. (Warriors)

*Erutscan-The goddess of the night. (Archers)

*Apep-The serpent God.(Assassins)

**Dagan- The god of chaos.(MageswizardsAlchemists)

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Next day,

Nix freshened up and got himself ready and pulled out the communication crystal Reegan gave him from the inventory.

As he inserted his mana the black crystal's internal started flickering a faint white light for a few seconds. Then a voice flowed out of the crystal.

"Yo Wassup! This is Reegan. Who are you?"

Nix smiled inwardly and responded.

"For fuck sake! you told me this is an end to end communication tool. Anyway, This is Nix."

Reegan began talking more cheerfully.

"Yo buddy! cool! I thought you died."

"I will cut to the chase. I ran into various troubles and right now I have some time left. I called you because I thought I could gain some info about corrupted gods and which one I should visit for a level up?"

" Buddy, I would suggest you go to any god you want to. But, Your case is unique. I hope that you observed all around the city you are in right now. If so, I suggest you visit AL ZALAM, the god of darkness. I heard that he won't bestow powers that easily but Damn man! You are a guy who was banned from the city and he likes interesting and trivial humans, so You should visit him if not you can visit others."

Nix scowled at Reegan.

"Hmm, from what I know about the god you suggested. He is the most sinister god out there. Are you trying to kill me goddammit?"

Reegan sighed.

"Hah, Buddy calm down, I just suggested you. You can do as you wish but, giving it a try isn't bad right?"

"Ah whatever, I can take care of it. So what about you? Did you join any clan and any interesting news about Nagendra and others?"

"Now that you ask. I heard that somebody burned down the Slave slaughterhouse owned by the Zerast clan. Do you know who did it?"

Nix knitted his brows.

'Did the news spread that fast? but, seriously who is this so-called Zerast?"

"I don't know, maybe some random clan. Is the Zerast clan such a big shot?"

"Boo Buddy you are boring. I thought you gained some friends and collected information in Barani but, You still seem to be at the starting point of your journey."

Nix sighed and replied in a cold tone.

"I left Barani cuz I ran into some problems and I ain't probably gonna make it into Ranrak soon according to my current condition."

"What? Did you leave Barani? Okay, I guess It's time for me to go now. I joined in a clan recently lemme talk to you..."

Before he could finish his sentence his voice faded out.

'Tch, Such a waste. It would have been better if you didn't pick my call."

Dressed up and checked himself before the mirror. He wore the same white shirt and black trousers which contained multiple pockets, uncombed messy hair. He concealed the chains by fully buttoning up his sleeve. He inserted the communic proto blade in his inventory while carrying a sword behind his back.

He checked with the receptionist and left the inn. He walked for a few minutes and arrived before a massive structure that was similar to the churches on Earth. The only difference was it was painted in black. There were various symbols and paintings on the wall.

The surrounding was strangely empty and gave out an eerie feeling.

'Strange..'

With a remark, he scanned the surroundings.

There was this one painting that caught his eye. It gave chills to him as he closely watched it. Although he couldn't find faces as they were all left empty.

The painting depicted someone similar to a human sitting on a throne while surrounded by various things and corpses and his throne was on top of all the bleeding and screaming corpses. It was what he felt when he intensely watched. He felt like the corpses and people screaming. And the painting seemed to be painted with blood.

Nix just ignored it and walked inside the church. He was surprised as soon as he entered a large empty hall which was filled with darkness while a single crimson red flame burned in a distance.

'What? it is empty!'

SFX: Thud!

With a sound, the door closed and the flame wavered and faded away in an instant.

The church was wholly filled with darkness. It was nothing but empty endless darkness. Which blinded him and completely engulfed him and he felt like he became blind as he was bound into the darkness.

Suddenly a deep voice entered Nix's ears.

Nix became startled and replied.

"Who are you? And why are you waiting for me?"

The laughter resounded through the whole hall.

"The god of Darkness?"

Before he could finish his speech Nix intervened.

"God of Darkness I want power. I don't know why you gods summoned me here but, I will pretty much do everything I can to help so, That I can return back to earth."

He didn't receive a reply instead there was silence.

"Al zalam are you there?"

At that moment suddenly he felt immense pressure which made him kneel. Nix's body went limp. He felt almost like he didn't possess a body after a few seconds of receiving the immense pressure.

The pressure became more immense.

"Kuakkkk!"

Nix began screaming in pain. He felt like dying is much better.

"I am sorry! Forgive me for my insolency."

"I seek power..."

Nix shouted in agony as Al zalam continued to force his pressure on Nix.

Nix wasn't in a right mind currently as he was suffering so he began blurting out words in pain.

'Even though they could kill the beings of Empyrean. They don't do it. Why? It's a mystery and I don't know what the reason is? Yet, I know they have a certain restriction. I may be ignorant but, these hints are quite noticeable... But sure, Why not act as though I fear getting killed?'

With those running thoughts, he opened his mouth.

"Whatever you order!"

He said and released him from the pressure.

"Hah hah "

Nix panted heavily and waited for him to continue his speech.

However unfair it may sound. Nix was powerless and visited him even though knowing it was dangerous visiting him. If he wants to go back alive he needs to succumb to his orders.

"Okay, I will make the sacrifices."

Nix replied with a low voice.

" o..."

Before he could reply the crimson red flame ignited and the door opened up. Even after he waited for a few minutes he didn't get a response. So, He turned back towards the entrance door and exited the church quietly.

"ahhh! Dammit! Why am I stuck in this complicated world?"

He yelled with his head raised upon the sky.

"It was all because of that crazy scum! There is nothing I can do..."

He went to his room with his mind filled with despair. He picked up the Book Waltner gave and started reading a few things for a while and after an hour he threw it inside his inventory again.

'I got this cheat system so, was it necessary to visit him? Even so, If I need to level up fast I need to create a war. Either way, I can't do those things. I should have visited Zorya The god of madness who gives power-ups to warriors. My greed backfired me. My fucking greed for gaining power backfired me!!'

He kept on cursing himself while running many thoughts on his mind.

'I got ten stats points stacked and I got the potential to level up on my own. I need to learn new abilities though. Overthinking won't be helpful. Imma start working out and get stronger and I need to test my powers too.'

Steeling his heart he walked to nearby ground and began pushups, sprinting, and everything he could to get his body hold on to this new world and its customs of getting into trouble again and again.

He began testing his chains for almost four hours and then suddenly as he inserted his mana while imagining and molding its form with his mana to get it into the shape he tried for. Suddenly a message popped up.

[CHAINS OF RESENTMENT- Shapeshift ability activated.]

His lips curved up into a smile as he read the notification that popped up in the air. What he tried to shapeshift was full metal shoulder armor but it was out of shape than what he imagined.

Few people stared at his weapon with envy and amazement. Well, some outlaw may even try to snatch it from him tonight who knows?

He was happy with the result though but his happiness shattered in an instant as the shoulder armor turned back into the chains after half an hour.

"Damned chunk of scrap metal pieces."

He murmured at the Chains.

"Wong wong"

The chain vibrated.

"sorry"

Nix replied. Other outlaws encompassing the ground stared at Nix like he was a madman.

'Alright now attribute control and combat training.'

He inserted his mana and the chains started glowing orange in color and when he swung it. It came back to him with more force when it rebounded.

"ahhh!"

He grunted in pain as he didn't do the perfect move. His swing flowed towards the direction he made but, he wasn't able to control or slow down so it made an impact on him when it retracted.

"I need to learn a lot!"

Speaking to himself he continued to swing which failed repeatedly and injured him and he didn't control the fire attribute quite right too since it was just letting out faint heat which can't be considered as using it.

Although he worked hard it could be said his training was rather futile. He took lots of breaks in between the training and there were many flaws. After a while, he ate his lunch and continued until dinner. After finishing it he went back to his room and rested for the night.