In the heart of the Veil, where the vast expanse of nothingness stretched infinitely, Eclipsea, the Void Whisperer, resided.
The cosmic silence enveloped its form, and stars flickered within the ever-shifting silhouette that defined Eclipsea's enigmatic presence. An ethereal murmur, like the distant hum of cosmic winds, resonated within its domain.
She was a cosmic entity that born from the Veil. As her name suggest, she was the keeper of cosmic mysteries and harbinger of the unknown.
Many unexplainable phenomenon were theorized to happen because of her existence.
Eclipsea's form seemed to absorb the surrounding darkness, creating an otherworldly silhouette against the backdrop of the cosmic void. As it drifted gracefully through the emptiness, it whispered secrets to the void, murmuring ancient truths that resonated through the timeless expanse.
Suddenly, a ripple, subtle yet profound, disturbed the tranquility of Eclipsea's domain. A wave of mysterious power, like a cosmic current, passed through the infinite nothingness. Eclipsea, the eternal observer, sensed the disturbance with a heightened awareness.
The stars within its form flickered momentarily, as if acknowledging the arrival of an unexpected force. Eclipsea extended its enigmatic presence, tendrils of darkness reaching out to touch the unseen energies that had disrupted the cosmic equilibrium.
"Something has born. This is… a demon's child? No, this demon does not come from this place. It's a demon far more sinister. The demon that came from hell itself. The Daemon!"
The whispering voice intensified, resonating with a tone of curiosity. Eclipsea, the keeper of cosmic mysteries, reveled in the unknown. It embraced the wave of mysterious power with an insatiable desire to unravel the secrets it carried.
"Should I feast?" Eclipsea smacked her lips made of stars. Until suddenly, she felt a sharp gaze pointed towards her.
Her ethereal body trembled as if a cosmic storm exploded within her. "Who are you?"
"I am the mother, and you shall not disturb my child."
After that statement, the sharp feeling that stabbed through her very being vanished.
Eclipsea looked left and right within her domain, trying to catch sight of the entity that could make her feel fear.
But there was nothing but silence and darkness.
…
After Aldred's evolution, he completely took control of Vortimer's Celestial Schemata and Zarael's Nexus Rings.
They both willingly worked under Aldred because of his newly-obtained godly power. This was to their benefit as well because now they got a powerful backing.
With Aldred's power, there were almost nothing that could stop them.
Because Aldred was no in full control, he merged Celestial Schemata and Nexus Rings and call them Celestial Platoon.
This was in the honor of his very first squad called Pressure Platoon II where he met Bartrem for the first time.
"I miss that guy. I wonder how is he doing now?"
Bartrem was the knight that took care of Aldred when he just became a soldier. It felt like so much time has passed since Aldred saw him.
Aldred, now in command of the merged forces known as the Celestial Platoon, stood at the helm of his new flagship, a marvel crafted from the combined technologies of Vortimer's Celestial Schemata and Zarael's Nexus Rings. The vessel, a testament to the alliance's ingenuity, was named the "Stellar Seraph," reflecting both its celestial origins and Aldred's newfound godly status.
The Stellar Seraph emanated a celestial radiance, a beacon of power and unity within the cosmic expanse of the Veil. Its sleek design, adorned with celestial insignias, showcased the fusion of advanced technology and mystical prowess.
Its fuel relied on Aldred's crystals. With Aldred's unlimited mana, he was able to manipulate his mana in such a way that he could crystallize them and used them like a battery.
He had done this before with his golem army.
That made him wonder. Could he summon his golem army?
Aldred willed for his divine dimension to open. At first, there was a small rip in space. He was given hope.
But a fraction of a second later, the rip closed once again.
"Even after reaching Adamantite Rank, I still cannot have full access to my abilities. What is the meaning of this?"
Aldred put his focus elsewhere. If he could not summon his golem, could he summon his undead?
He put that question to the test in order to find the answer.
"Come forth, my undying servants!"
Suddenly, hundreds of undead appeared within the hall of the ship.
The snow wolves, the snow apes, the ever fearsome Bajaragon, and the deadly Phantom Claws were all here.
Some familiar faces were here as well. Milet, his first ever Gold Rank warrior that he killed, Nicky, the giant Velobra that he killed when it tried to attack him and his wives when they were still Gold Rank. Bella, the ice magician, Will, Teethless, Juragan, Bruce, Brath, Breth, Broth.
Jereim the alchemist that was extremely good at running away.
And Xer Xai.
The massive creature known as Earth Burrower. She was one of Aldred's favorite pet and had helped him fight countless battle.
His enemies would always be shocked and trembled in fear whenever she dug out of the ground and revealed her majestic scales and size.
Aldred was glad that the Stellar Seraph was big enough to fit all of them here.
There were others too. The 10 Diamond Ranks that Aldred killed: Zunescin, Zehmud, heled, Zastor, Jazad, Bhazud, and the six magicians.
After analyzing them however, he found out that all of them had actually evolved to low-level Diamond Rank.
His undead had always been able to grow stronger every time he leveled up.
Raff stepped forward. "Long time no see, Aldred."
Aldred hugged him. "It's nice to meet you too."
Raff was Ivette's brother. Ivette was one of Aldred's wives.
Aldred never forgot about her. Ivette was a beautiful woman with fair bright skin, and hair as white and soft as snow.
He had took care of her during their climb to the peak of Mount Fargon when a group of bandits attacked the siblings.
Raff actually died that moment, but Aldred turned him into an undead, and Ivette thought her brother was still alive.
"You should have told her when you get the chance," Raff said. "One lie will lead to another. And the longer you keep it, the more painful it will become. Not just for you, but for her as well."
"I am sure you already know my current situation," Aldred said, since his undead could access his memory and emotions.
"I know," Raff said.
