The World Serpent

Explosions kept echoing as Lilith found herself staring at her Father. Stein smiled as he lightly covered Lilith's ears when the explosions echoed. He then spoke with a calm voice. "You must survive, Lilith." Stein then opened a Box that could at least help Lilith survive through the Massacre. He knew that the Great Rulers would come, so he was confident that this was the only way for his Daughter to survive the Massacre.

"Lifa must be calling for the Albion Outpost. She will be alone with you after this event, so be sure to be with her, okay?" Stein said as he smiled and carried Lilith onto the Box. He then slowly closed it as he revealed a saddened smile. Lilith was in silence as she kept observing her Father's sad smile. She couldn't release a single word as she felt her body shaking in fear. The Screams, The Cries, and the Explosions were ringing. It reminded her of something important. It was time for her delicate reality to break.

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Within the Northern Part of the Forest of Pax, A Group traversed through the Emerald Green Forest. The Blue Skies finally got cleared of any storm as the Sunlight began touching upon the Beautiful Forest. The Breeze of Wind was Cold and Warm as they rustled the leaves around the Group. While walking within the Forest, They suddenly stopped as they heard a scream coming from within them. "Ah!"

All of them turned their heads towards the one who screamed and saw that it came from a Little Elven Girl. It came from Lilith, who managed to survive the Massacre of the Elven Village. She looked at the Group with a fearful expression while slowly crawling away from them. Lilith had a despairing expression plastered on her face as Lifa ran towards Lilith and hugged her. "It's okay. Big Sister Lifa is here."

"Big Sister?" Lilith turned her head towards Lifa and began to cry. She couldn't help but remember the Massacre within the Village. The Screams was something she didn't want to hear. The Screams of Despair, The Cries of Help, and the Shouts of Anger. It kept echoing within her head as if the Elven Village cursed her. The Group looked at her with a Serious expression as the current state of Lilith might be a problem.

"Lifa, Statera, Take care of her," Persia said as the two of them nodded. They walked towards Lilith as they began consoling her. The Little Girl got traumatized by the past events she got through. Little Nyx looked at Lilith as she turned her gaze towards her own hand. Nyx then felt a pat on her head. She turned her head upwards and saw Persia smiling at her.

"Do you want to help?" Persia asked with her calm and soothing voice. Nyx nodded as Persia continued patting Nyx's head. "Then get stronger. Only those who are strong can help." It was a piece of simple advice from Persia. Persia then turned her head towards the Albion Leader, who followed them with the Rookie. Persia smirked and asked. "You aren't here for the Rookie, are you? You're simply taking this as a reason to go with him."

"What are you trying to say?" The Albion Leader asked as the Rookie looked at him with curiosity written all over his face. Persia continued smirking as she spoke with a teasing voice. "Revenge, I see. It seems that there is something you couldn't break free from the past." The Albion Leader smiled after hearing Persia's words.

"And what if you are right?" The Albion Leader once again asked as Persia shook her head and replied. "I'm simply curious about your reasoning. Did a Wife die? A Family Member? Your Daughter? Or a Friend? Maybe a Lover?" The Albion Leader's smile was breaking after hearing Persia's words.

"It seems that I got the jackpot." Persia had a sly smile as the Albion Leader sighed. "You are annoying, and I don't care even if you know of my Reasons." Persia chuckled after hearing the Albion Leader's words and replied, "You don't mind? Are you sure you should say that with such expression plastered on your face?"

The Albion Leader began looking around and saw the Rookie staring at him with a strange expression. He then started touching his face as he sighed. "Sorry about that. I didn't even notice about my loss of control." The Albion Leader apologized as the Rookie shook his head and replied. "I'm sure you have your reasons, Captain."

"Reasons, Captain..." Persia continued smirking as she walked towards the Albion Leader. She could feel Hatred, The Desire for Revenge, and Sorrow. The Albion Leader in front of her was an Interesting Human. She could also guess that the Albion Leader wasn't a Normal commoner of the Albion. He was also handsome and seemed to be a noble from his habits and actions. Though the Albion Leader was pretending to be a commoner, which was strange for Persia.

"Anyway, It's nice to meet you. My name is Persia. From an unknown land outside the Continent." Persia said with a Soothing smile as Statera arrived beside Persia and spoke. "Persia, stop teasing them, and do you have to break our cover?" Stater raised an eyebrow as Persia replied. "Teamwork is built with trust. They joined us in our little desire of Revenge, so being honest with them is the least we can do."

Statera turned her head towards the two men and shook her head as she sighed. "I guess being honest with them is a good choice if not for the fact that one of them is someone dangerous in terms of Social Power." Persia raised an eyebrow after hearing Statera's words as the Albion Leader furrowed his eyebrows.

"Hohoho... Please continue." Persia had a sly smile plastered on her face. The Albion Leader wanted to stop them, but unfortunately, he couldn't do anything other than stare at them from a distance. Statera then continued with her Seductive Voice. "His Actions and Aura release an atmosphere of Royalty which can only mean one thing."

"Royalty, Eh." Persia was still smiling while turning her gaze towards the Albion Leader. The Rookie looked at the Albion Leader in shock as he seemed to have realized something. "Speak, Rookie," Persia spoke as the Rookie felt a shiver within his spine. "Ehem, There is only one Royalty within the Albion Empire." The Rookie said with a near-silent voice as Persia and Statera looked at the Albion Leader in disbelief.

"The Emperor of the Albion Empire. How fortunate or unfortunate?" Persia was about to begin her introduction towards the Emperor, but she got confused on her second sentence. The Albion Leader shook his head and sighed. His eyes turned Silver White as he began to transform into his True Form. "I'm the Emperor of the Albion Empire, Severus."

"Severus... That's a good name. So did the Killer of your Empress hide within the City of Bez Erk? Also, How much of a coincidence is it for you to appear in front of us." Statera said with her seductive voice as Severus answered. "I have many identities all around the Empire. This current identity is one of them."

"Heavy Roleplay? Wow, That's some determination." Persia praised as Severus couldn't help but get confused on Persia's words. Was she praising him, or was she mocking him? It was hard to see as Persia had an unorthodox of speaking. Even Severus knew of such fact after speaking with her. She lacks any proper speech and looks down at everyone other than her friends.

Severus was getting near to guessing Persia's Persona. She was a Serpent who looked down on everyone she didn't consider Important. It might be a Subconscious Instinct as Persia seemed to be emitting such actions Subconsciously. Severus then replied. "I'm going to kill my Brother."

"Brother... It seems that guy probably killed your Lover, which explains your Hatred." Persia said while staring at Severus. Severus shook his head and wondered why they began talking about his reasons for being here. He then realized something within Persia's words. "Outworlders?"

One word took Persia and Statera's attention. "Interesting word you have there," Persia spoke with a calm voice as Severus raised an eyebrow. "I would like to know more about that word though we have a business to do." Persia winked as she and Statera walked towards Ego. They were planning to test their current abilities.

"Such strange ladies, aren't they, Emperor?" The Rookie spoke as Severus looked at the Rookie. "Don't speak that kind of speech in front of me. You remind me of the nobles." The Rookie felt embarrassed as he tried talking like a respectful attendant. Severus then turned his head towards the two and muttered. "They are beyond crazy. It seems that Julius wasn't lying about them being Crazy."

Persia and Statera arrived in front of Ego as it seemed that Lilith was taking a nap. As Persia stood beside Ego, She then spoke with a quiet and calm voice. "It's time for us to test our current abilities." Hearing Persia's words, Ego nodded as she looked towards Nyx and Lifa. "Take care of her as we have something to do." Nyx and Lifa nodded, though Persia saw Nyx clenching her fist.

Persia smiled as she walked towards Nyx and whispered through her ears. "Get stronger, Nyx. Control your powers and train them until you reach the pinnacle of Existence." Nyx nodded in understanding Persia's words as she looked at her clenching fist.

Persia, Statera, and Ego then disappeared from their spot. Shadowy Figures ran through the Forest as they finally arrived on a good Spot within the Forest. Persia, Statera, and Ego reappeared as Persia started stretching her body. She then looked towards Ego and spoke. "Your First, Ego."

Ego nodded in agreement as she spoke with her slightly monotone voice. "My Current Abilities are my Barriers, my Hellfire, and my Monster Form." After Ego finished explaining her Current Abilities, Numerous Barriers appeared around them as Persia nodded in understanding after seeing the Barriers. It has been a while since Persia saw the Barrier.

Persia then looked towards Statera as Statera herself nodded. She then explained with her seductive voice. "I got most of my abilities though they are currently weaker than their original form. I also couldn't control my Origin Skill which is probably due to the Soul Core affecting us." The Elements began distorting around Statera as Persia knew that their strength was a lot stronger than before.

"What about you, Persia?" Statera asked with her seductive voice as Persia replied. "I can use my abilities though I'm currently interested with my Monster Form. It's my Original Form, so I might need to get used to it once again." Persia sighed as she looked to her current form. She began stretching her limbs once again as she needed time to prepare herself for the transformation.

"Are you sure about the Monster Form? Turning a Monster in this world might cause some unwanted attention." Statera said as Persia smiled and replied. "Let them," Statera smirked after hearing Persia's answer as she looked at Persia and waited for the transformation to start. Ego was waiting with anticipation as it had also been a while since she saw her Sister's Monster Form.

"Let's start, shall we?" Persia found herself surrounded by a Silver Lightning as she turned into a Bright Light. Statera and Ego looked at Persia as she completely disappeared from her spot. Ego looked around as she wondered where her Sister went. Statera, on the other hand, turned her gaze towards the Earth and smiled.

The Earth began shaking as the Heavens roared. The Trees rustled while some found themselves uprooting. A Giant Area uprooted itself from the Ground as a Gigantic Creature revealed itself. Ego and Statera looked at the Gigantic Creature. It had Silver White Scales and one horn. Its Golden Amber Eyes released a pressure of domination which only implied one thing. Persia finally transforms into her Original Form.