The atmosphere gradually shifted towards imbalance, and the once-united two city-states began to tear apart.
And at this moment, an unprecedented Arcane Surge descended upon the region where Angel City was located.
Perhaps the disappearance of the Great Demon caused the imbalance in the Magic Element environment, or perhaps the king's ritual led to the concentration of the Magic Element. Regardless of the cause, the scale of this Arcane Surge was unprecedented.
This Catastrophe, Arcane Surge, was especially deadly for Demons, particularly at such a massive scale. They were easily affected, even to the point of having their minds completely distorted.
However, for the Angels who built Cloud City, with sufficient preparation, this terrifying threat was not insurmountable.
Yet in the face of this Arcane Surge, those who opposed the decision of the Four-winged King, but could never get a response, finally made up their minds.
The Angels who decided to Observe Humankind embraced the Arcane Surge.
They dyed their wings black, stripping themselves from the Holy, choosing to betray the ancient faith, and breaking with their former beliefs.
And the humans who believed in the Hero and opposed the future of Half Angels also donned Armor under their leader's guidance, took up weapons, and stood beside the fallen Angels.
—They raised the banner of rebellion against the king.
3. Key of Transformation
10. Great Success/Extreme Failure
An interminable war, a fierce and merciless war, entwined in the dual cross of black and white wings, set the entire sky ablaze.
Blood and Fire constantly intertwined, and the Illusion Realm was submerged in endless crimson and charred black.
"It's different from what I knew..."
Recalling the record that the Sergeant had told, the Hero muttered to herself.
"Isn't that what history is about?" The Key Changing gave a faint smile, "Anyone can record it, anyone can tell it—but only history itself, expresses no opinion."
Originally, upon seeing the statue of the Ancient Hero, the Hero was surprised and wanted to discuss it with another self, but the brutality of the scene before her silenced her.
In her quiet gaze, history continued to move forward without pause.
In the world of Magic Creatures, the suppression of class was extremely strict. Even despicable creatures like Goblins could become fearless armies under the leadership of a chief.
The same was true for Demons, as Lower Species often found it difficult to resist the will of Upper Species. Even if the Angels had doubts about the king's intent, they normally had no choice but to comply.
However, that Arcane Surge, unprecedented even in the records of Angels, provided an opportunity for the rebels. Thɪs chapter is updated by novelFɪre.net
Absorbing the chaotic Magic Element, embracing the twisted Depravity, Angels paid the price of losing their pure white wings and enduring immense pain to gain the possibility of rebellion.
But, this was also the beginning of everything losing balance, inevitably sliding towards the Abyss.
Every side held steadfast to their own justice, every side defended their ideals.
Whether Angel or human, everyone believed they were right, so battle became the only answer, and everyone began slaughtering each other, leading to endless war.
The Angel language, once used to pray for a better tomorrow, now became the chant for high-level magic Destruction Spells.
The hand gestures that once signified devout faith now served as the initiating moves for destructive rituals.
The war between fallen Angels and Angels tore the sky and shattered the earth.
Humankind also didn't cease their mutual slaughter. Some branded the friends of Ancient Hero supporters as Heresy and burned them at the Cross; others saw the relatives who thanked the Four-winged King as traitors and frantically killed them.
The Hero mournfully watched those brutal flashbacks.
"Obviously, the predecessor never expected such a thing to happen..."
Then, in the increasingly mad war, the fallen Angels began massacring the hostile humans and Half Angels.
This scene appeared appalling, yet seemed self-evident.
The Angels, as Demons who embraced the Arcane Surge, were already undergoing a significant test on their spiritual will,
though at first, they could still hold firm to their initial will, believing they were fighting for the future of humankind. However, after being engulfed by the whirlwind of war, they ultimately couldn't adhere, beginning a true fall into Depravity.
And in this brutal war, the White Winged Angels also started being polluted by the Arcane Surge, twisted into detestable Magic Creatures.
The Holy City, once high on the clouds, turned into a blazing torch, burning the once-fertile land below into a barren wasteland.
When everything began to become irreparable, the first to propose a ceasefire was—
3. White Winged Angel
10. Great Success/Extreme Failure
The scene shifted again to a quiet corner, a familiar sight the Hero had seen before.
An Archangel and the Human Leader, crossed species and class, conversed as friends—
But now, the expression of the Archangel was full of fatigue, the pure white wings still bearing the scorched marks of burning.
And the Human Leader's previously kind face was No More, leaving only a hard coldness, with remnants of bloodstains on his Armor.
"Let's declare a truce; neither we nor you can withstand another step's loss."
Once also worried about humankind's future, but ultimately did not betray the king, said the Archangel.
"Whatever your demands are, I will agree, and over on the king's side, I will jointly restrain Him with the Clerics."