The World Serpent

Stein was a Young Elven Man whose curiosity never knew its end. He was Smart and Handsome though unfortunately, his obsession with knowledge tends to destroy his positive side. Stein started as a random scientist within the Nation of the Elves named Elda. He had numerous ideas, which gave a leap on Elda's Technology. With the help of numerous researchers and scientists, Technology within Elda grew leaps and bounds.

The pieces of knowledge he gained were enormous, though it never satiated his thirst for knowledge. He continued making strange machines and discovered one of the most critical things in his life. It was the Ancient Ruins. He was never an Archeologist or those that specified on Ancient Research. But the things he found within the Ancient Ruins were strange, unconventional, and yet Useful.

He began his studies on the Ancient Ruins as Elfs never had something called Too Late. They can gain knowledge and mastery on numerous occupations in their entire life, which makes one old elf incredibly important. It took a while as he started his research on the First Ancient Ruin. Such an Ancient Ruin consisted of nothing but Old Statues and an Archiac Pyramid.

Though, it never made Stein stopped on his research. He continued from Ancient Ruin to Ancient Ruin as he gained enormous pieces of Ancient knowledge along the way. Then the time finally came from him as he walked towards the Giant Ancient Ruin within the Indra Region of the Great Forest. It was a Gigantic Stone Pyramid within a Humongous Crater. It was a Dangerous Ancient Ruins as it had strange creatures residing within it.

Something named Danger wasn't something that would stop Stein as he created a Bomb that could destroy a Mountain with a single push of a button. He continued his little journey and entered through the Gigantic Stone Pyramid. Discovering numerous new symbols, he found himself looking at a Gigantic Pillar. He remembered one of such pillars written on the walls of the recent Ancient Ruin he got through.

Opening that book that contained his research, He decided to speak the ancient words he knew from the last ruin. Then the Gigantic Pillar lit up and illuminated everything, including himself. With that, The light dimmed as Stein disappeared from the World of Piksyon. He didn't know how that happened, but he understood that it was a series of coincident that might be called Fate.

He accepted his Fate and found himself in a New Place. A New World and a New Continent. With it was more knowledge that might satiate his thirst. He began his journey and discovered a lot of things along the way. He found a Human that he loved and married her. He had his first daughter and watched his wife die. Instead of a Little journey, it was a long one for him.

Despite thinking he got forgotten, Stein continued living on and resided on a New Forest he called home. He had a Small Village and a Daughter with him. Stein was happy with his life though it seemed that Fate took a turn. And now, He was meeting the ones he considered as the Rulers of his Homeland. It was clear that Stein's life was starting to get interesting.

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Within the Strange Treehouse in the Forest of Pax, Three Figures sat on a table as they gazed upon a Little Girl staring at them with her innocent eyes. Persia continued looking at the Little Girl as the Little Girl tilted her head in confusion. Persia sighed and muttered, "This is rather strange. My Aura tends to affect Children that are outside of my Influence."

"Maybe that thing stopped your Aura from being as effective as before?" Statera replied with her seductive voice while looking at the Cute Little Girl. The Little Girl seemed to be fearless despite Three Merciless Monsters staring at her. Persia nodded and accepted Statera's explanation. She couldn't find anything other than that.

Stein entered through the room with Two Elves following him. It was Lifa and the Buff Old Elven Man. "I apologized if she had offended you." Stein apologized as the Trio shook their head and denied his words. "We aren't offended. We are rather curious about this Little Girl staring at us."

"I see... She is my Daughter. A Half-Human and a Half-Elf." Stein smiled as he prepared tea for the Visitors. Statera, hearing Stein's answer, raised an eyebrow and muttered. "A Mix?" Stein nodded and replied. "That's correct. Her Mother is a Human. My First Wife ever since Two Hundred Years of my Birth."

"She must be special. It is rather rare for something to be born from an interspecies relationship." Statera smiled as Stein chuckled. "That was what I thought when she got born. I am rather lucky, and she is a gift that I would have to take care of with warmth." Stein said with a calm voice as he finished preparing the tea.

"You have changed ever since you disappeared. I remembered the time when you were still obsessed with knowledge. Did this world quench your thirst?" Statera asked with her seductive voice. Stein sat on the chair as he completed arranging his tea and answered. "Well, Let's say that the dangers of this world are rather weak than piksyon. It was easy to gain knowledge without putting your life in front of Danger. It is also diverse and primitive than piksyon."

"I can see that." Statera nodded as she picked up the tea and drank it with a noble posture. Persia and Ego did the same as the tea was rather enjoyable. Stein then asked with his calm voice. "I am quite confused on why you are quite weak, Your Majesty. Did something happen in Piksyon?" His Calm voice had a tinge of worry as Stein didn't want some Calamity to happen in his Homeland.

Statera shook her head and denied. "No Calamity has ever happened since my reign. And about my power, She can answer your question." Statera turned her head towards Persia, who was silently drinking her tea. Statera's Red Velvet Eyes gazed upon Persia's Golden Amber Eyes as they continued staring at each other. Persia sighed and spoke. "I'll explain."

"I am the Supreme of the Occidental Region, The Demon Progenitor," Persia said with a calm voice as Stein coughed the tea he drank. He looked at Persia with doubt in his eyes as he turned his gaze towards Statera for confirmation. Statera nodded as Stein found himself in a state of shock. He was knowledgeable about the history, and he knew a lot about Demons.

"The Fifth Seat is a Demon? Weren't they extinct? And how did she become a Supreme of the Pentagon Union?" Stein had numerous questions as he couldn't help but stand when speaking them. Stein sat once again with a tired expression plastered on his face. He never thought that he would meet a Demon Progenitor. He was fortunate or unfortunate by meeting a Demon.

"No need to worry about that, Stein. Spirits and Demons are getting along well. Also, The New Demons aren't chaotic than the last one." Statera replied with her seductive voice as Stein had doubt written on his face when looking at her. "Do you doubt my words?" Statera asked a simple question that made Stein shiver.

"I have no doubts, Your Majesty. I am currently in disbelief at such information. The Current Situation in Piksyon is probably going to ignite my thirst." Stein had an expression of pride as Statera shook her head. Statera turned her head towards the Little Girl, sitting on her chair and staring at them.

"Does your daughter have a name?" Statera asked with her seductive voice. She stared at the Little Girl, who also kept staring at her. Stein nodded and answered with a calm voice. "Her name is Lilith. She inherited my curiosity." Stein began chuckling as Statera replied. "I see. That must be why she kept staring at the three of us."

"This is the first time she saw a spirit. Especially spirits from the Homeland that I kept talking about during her bedtime stories." Stein said as he continued sipping through his tea. He turned his head and looked at the Two Elves right beside him and asked. "Are there any questions you two want to ask?"

Lifa nodded and answered. "I am curious about the Homeland you kept talking during your stories. Does that mean that all things you spoke in your stories were true?" She wanted to know about the Homeland. From the stories of Stein, She had a good idea about the Homeland and its current state. The Great Forest, The Pentagon Union, The Supremes, and the Elven Nation of Elda.

As Stein was about to speak, Statera stopped him as she explained with her seductive voice. "All the things he said were true. The Realm of Piksyon consists of numerous Major Regions. One of the Greatest was the Great Forest. Found within the Core of the Continent in Piksyon, It is bigger than the current Continent Debilis."

"Inhabited by 4 Races, No. 5 Races known as the Dwarves, Spirits, Elves, Beastfolk, and Demons. They controlled the Five Regions of the Great Forest known as the Occidental, Korr, Indra, Oriental, and The Northern Mountain Ranges. It has a Great Alliance called the Pentagon Union, and it is a Super Power with Rivals that can get counted under one hand."

Statera began her epic explanation as Lifa had a look of amazement. While explaining, She noticed figures passing through the windows. Persia then disappeared from her spot and opened the Window. They could see a lot of Elves hanging on the vines while trying to listen to Statera's Explanation.

"No one is stopping you from entering." Starera smiled as she continued on her explanation about the Realm of Piksyon. A Lot of Elves entered the Strange Treehouse of the Village Chief. The Village Chief's Daughter was carefully listening to Statera's words as all the Elves had looks of amazement plastered on their face.

Ego and Persia continued sipping on their teas as they looked at everything unfolding in front of them. "There is no stopping her." Persia shook her head as she continued sipping. She watched them in silence as Ego continued doing the same thing. Such a scene of Statera wasn't bad, so Persia didn't stop Statera from what she was doing.

After a while of explanation, Statera finally stopped as she took a deep breath. The Elves began heading out while thanking and waving at Statera. Persia then walked towards Statera and spoke with a calm voice. "It seems that you were having fun." Statera nodded and replied. "That was an interesting experience." Persia smiled after hearing Statera's answer and asked.

"I think it's time. I can feel the thing waiting for us." Persia turned her head towards Ego as Ego stood up and nodded. Statera lowered her head and replied. "I see..." Persia smiled and said with her soothing voice. "No need to be sad. We can go back." Statera turned her head towards Persia with a smile before avoiding Persia's gaze.

"Tsk... Who said I'm sad." It was rare to see Statera with a sad expression as she always had her defenses up. Statera pouted as Persia chuckled. Stein hearing them, couldn't help but tilt his head in confusion. He then asked with a calm voice. "Are you going somewhere?" Persia nodded and answered. "We need to complete the test of the Rite of Battle."

"I see. Well, it was rather a nice meeting with the Supremes. It seems that the Continent of Debilis will interact with the Realm of Piksyon. I hope that Calamities wouldn't strike its inhabitants.." Stein said as Persia nodded. The Trio then walked out of the Strange Treehouse as they began staring at the Heavens above them. They could see Thick Clouds gathering as Lighting echoed.

*BANG!!!*

The Trio stood quietly as their First Realm got completed. It was time for them to complete the Second Realm known as the Realm of Duel. Their bodies began illuminating under a Bright Light as they disappeared from their spot.