After leaving the underground laboratory, Oberon took all the Pixies from Paradise in search of a new settlement. From his emotions, it was clear that one reason for his departure after Ilse's interference was his uncertainty about winning a battle against Naka.
Despite witnessing Naka's ability to foresee the future and other minor godly powers, Oberon was certain that Naka, as a human and man-made god, was far more powerful than anyone he had encountered.
Beside him, Orion nodded in agreement, reaching the same conclusion after delving into Aegis of the Arctic Deity's memories. They needed to uncover more of Naka's powers to understand his true capabilities.
"He's a madman," Orion remarked, summing up his thoughts on Naka.
Aerialia also shared the same sentiment.
The scene shifted once more. The war between the two sides concluded with the Nine Greed Gods losing two of their own - Malgarthor, the god of eternal darkness and death, and Caelar, the god of wind and unity. This collapse of the Mirror Realm allowed the battle's effects to spill into the real world.
At that moment, the Divine Mysteries were triggered also, compelling them to cease their conflict and retreat to safety.
window.pubfuturetag = window.pubfuturetag || [];window.pubfuturetag.push({unit: "64ce79d606107d003c23ea27", id: "pf-5140-1"})With the Nine Greed Gods now down to seven, they realised their abilities alone couldn't secure victory. They had to rely on each other for success. Therefore, they began seeking out other gods to fill the vacant seats left by their fallen comrades. At this point, Oberon chose to join them, surprising everyone and taking the eighth seat among the Nine Greed Gods.
"You were the eighth god to join the Nine Greed Gods?!" Orion exclaimed, his voice filled with astonishment and disbelief.
Aerialia mirrored the same expression of shock and disbelief.
Aegis of the Arctic Deity nodded thoughtfully. "Yes, it appears I did. It's no wonder I couldn't recall which god filled the eighth seat among the Nine Greed Gods," he replied, already foreseeing how events would unfold from here. He refocused his attention on the unfolding scene.
Following Oberon's inclusion among the Nine Greed Gods, they extended an invitation to Naka, only to be surprised when he rejected it. However, amid all this, Oberon kept what he had witnessed in the underground laboratory and everything Naka had disclosed a secret.
He knew he needed to find a way to defeat Naka before revealing such information, as he was certain it would incite the gods to act recklessly against Naka. It would also intensify their suspicions about him, given their existing doubts about his true agenda after discovering his Omnithriallian origins.
Oberon's plan was clear: first, deal with Naka, then confront the remaining gods, fulfilling the vow he made to attain the power he now wielded.
window.pubfuturetag = window.pubfuturetag || [];window.pubfuturetag.push({unit: "64cc9e79c7059f003e4ad4b0", id: "pf-5109-1"})Once news of this spread, General Reynold decided to befriend Naka and forge an alliance, viewing it as a strategic move against the Eight Greed Gods and a way to bolster their side with a powerful and capable god. However, to the surprise of the Nine Greed Gods, Naka accepted the offer and formed an alliance with one of the Seven Great Gods.
At this moment, they were wise enough to grasp the significance of Naka's acceptance of General Reynold's offer. Although they felt anger and annoyance, they adopted a more cunning approach, planning to gradually undermine Naka's alliances, which had become formidable and rendered him as dangerous as the Seven Great Gods. They were also concerned about his unknown abilities, unsure of the depth of his power.
Memories flooded Orion's mind, creating the sensation of having delved into Aegis of the Arctic Deity's memories for months or even years. However, based on the Aegis of the Arctic Deity's explanation, Orion understood that these events were happening instantly as they delved into his memories.
Nonetheless, even with Oberon's help, dismantling Naka's alliances proved impossible. Seeing that all their efforts had failed, the Eight Greed Gods finally decided to confront Naka directly.
"I knew you would all eventually come knocking at my door because you couldn't handle rejection," Naka remarked with a slight smile, addressing the Eight Greed Gods, including Oberon, who stood among them.
"I never imagined that one of my closest companions would turn against me like this, but I suppose some friendships are simply not meant to last," he added, shaking his head in disappointment.
"I'm sure you foresaw this outcome since you can see the future ever since the day I departed," Oberon replied, his tone serious.
window.pubfuturetag = window.pubfuturetag || [];window.pubfuturetag.push({unit: "663633fa8ebf7442f0652b33", id: "pf-8817-1"})"True. Despite that, I chose to trust your judgment, especially since you decided to return in one of the futures I glimpsed," Naka responded, nodding in affirmation.
Oberon furrowed his brows upon hearing Naka's words. "What do you—" he began to ask, but he was quickly cut off.
"Enough! We didn't come here to talk; we came to end you. You had your chance to join us, and now you'll pay for your foolishness!" declared Anilius, the god of ruins.
Margona, the goddess of Malevolence and Witches, asked solemnly, "Do you have any final words for the races and alliances currently witnessing this battle?"
Naka glanced over everyone below in Paradise and those watching from afar, then shifted his attention to the Eight Greed Gods before him. He shook his head with a wry smile. "I must say, I miss your old dramatic flair in speech; it had a certain charm. But regardless, there's nothing to say to them. Instead, you should prepare your excuses for what will likely be a shameful defeat or perhaps even a draw," he responded.
Margona's expression tightened at Naka's dismissive words. "We'll see about that," she spat, her voice dripping with annoyance. "Mirror realm," she muttered under her breath.
Their surroundings shattered like glass, and they were suddenly transported to a less vibrant version of their previous world.
"Who wants to make the first move?" Naka asked, observing as the gods closed in around him.
"I'LL KILL YOU!!" Anilius screamed, instantly materialising beside Naka with a massive black scythe gripped tightly.
Law of Time: Time shift! Law of Destruction: Decimation Ruin!
