Marvellous Black Bull

Chapter 2:

Prologue:

The air in the Kamar-Taj Sanctum was heavy with the aftermath of something unseen, a ripple that reverberated through the mystic threads of the multiverse. Asta, the boy with no magic, had awoken from an unconscious state, but not in the way anyone had expected. In a brief moment of intense power, Eonox, a being of pure entropy and chaos, had attempted to claim him, only to be snuffed out as swiftly as he had appeared—an intervention by the One Above All, the eternal force that governed all things.

The boy, now deeply entwined with the Void, had unleashed an energy so potent that even the Ancient One, standing in the wake of her own escape from the Dark Dimension, could hardly comprehend it. Asta was different. Changed. And so was everything around him.

Part One: The Boy Who Was Lost and Found

Asta awoke again in a dimly lit chamber, the scent of incense and the faint glow of mystic runes filling the air. His head throbbed as though the weight of the entire universe was pressing against it. He sat up, gasping, as his eyes darted around the room. He didn't recognize this place. The floor beneath him was cold and smooth, and the walls were adorned with foreign symbols he couldn't place.

"You're awake," came a calm, familiar voice. The Ancient One stood near the window, her silhouette bathed in soft light, her eyes watching him with an unreadable expression.

"Asta…" she began, her voice soft but firm. "Do you remember what happened?"

Asta's mind was a swirling mess, fragments of images flashing before him—a battle, a being of darkness, something immense, and a sudden surge of power that left him drained and confused. He tried to recall the face of his opponent, but the details were elusive, slipping away like sand through his fingers.

"I… I fought someone," Asta said, his voice hoarse. "But I don't know who it was. I can't remember their face." His hands instinctively reached for his swords, but they were nowhere to be found. Instead, he felt the Void System inside him—a sensation both alien and comforting at the same time. It pulsed faintly beneath his skin, as if it were waiting for something.

"You were nearly consumed by a being called Eonox," the Ancient One explained, her tone laced with caution. "But he is no longer a threat. The intervention came from a higher force, and he has been returned to the Outerverse. You are safe."

Asta blinked in confusion. "Eonox?" The name meant nothing to him, but something in the pit of his stomach told him that this being was connected to the dark energy inside him.

The Ancient One stepped forward, her gaze studying Asta. "You should rest. But there's something more—something I need you to understand. You're not the same person you were before. Something inside you has changed." She placed a hand on his shoulder, her touch warm and comforting. "The Void has merged with you. And with it… the Void System."

Asta nodded slowly, trying to make sense of the words. "I… feel it," he said quietly. "Something's different. But I can't control it."

"Control will come in time," she reassured him, though there was a hint of concern in her eyes. "But for now, you must rest. Your body has gone through tremendous strain."

As she spoke, Liebe, the devil bound to Asta's grimoire, stirred within him. The dark energy within Asta's heart pulsed faintly in response, and for the first time, Liebe's voice echoed in Asta's mind—not in anger or confusion, but in calm understanding.

We have become one, Asta. You feel it, don't you? The void within you. The power… Liebe's words were deep, resonant, and familiar. But there was something else, something new in his tone. Eonox's essence, once a great threat, had left an imprint on them both. They had learned from it. And they were still adapting.

Part Two: A New Beginning and a Reluctant Guardian

Elsewhere in the sanctum, Kacelius paced restlessly. He had been summoned by the Ancient One to watch over Asta during his recovery, a task he found increasingly perplexing. He was familiar with the boy's reputation—Asta had been an anomaly from the very beginning, a child with no magic who had risen to prominence in a world of sorcery. But the boy who lay in the other room now was not the same as the one he had heard about.

Something sinister radiated from Asta, though none could sense it except for Asta himself and perhaps the Ancient One. Kacelius had tried, but the boy was cloaked in a layer of power that felt both inviting and dangerous. Despite his wariness, he found himself in an odd position—tasked with watching over someone who was, to his knowledge, a walking mystery.

He found Asta lounging on a cushion in the corner of the room, his legs crossed and a mischievous grin on his face.

"You're supposed to be resting," Kacelius said, trying to keep his voice even.

Asta looked up at him, a playful glint in his eyes. "I'm fine," he said cheerfully. "Just a little tired. But I can't stay still for long."

Kacelius sighed, his suspicions growing. He couldn't shake the feeling that something was off about the boy. But as he studied Asta's face, something about his innocence—his genuine demeanor—disarmed him. He had the feeling that this boy, with his strange abilities and his connection to something far older than the mystics themselves, was far more important than anyone realized.

"You remind me of someone I used to know," Kacelius muttered, more to himself than to Asta.

The boy laughed, a carefree, almost childlike sound. "I get that a lot! Maybe I'm just that unforgettable."

Kacelius shook his head, reluctant to admit that Asta was starting to grow on him. "Just don't get yourself into trouble."

"Me? Trouble? Never!" Asta shot back, his grin widening.

In the mirror dimension, The Ancient One watched through the mystical network, bemused by the unfolding events. Asta's unexpected levity, despite everything, gave her a sense of hope. Perhaps the boy was the key to something greater. He was the embodiment of change—a being connected to The Void, but also uniquely tied to life and existence itself. She could feel that the boy would bring balance, even if his journey would be filled with trials and uncertainty.

As the Ancient One pondered, a deeper conversation was taking place elsewhere—one that would affect the fate of not just Asta, but of all dimensions.

Part Three: The Void System Reveals Its Secrets

In the quiet of the room, as Asta finally closed his eyes to rest, the Void System activated. The system that had become entwined with him—both a blessing and a curse—flared to life inside his consciousness. Suddenly, a holographic interface appeared before him, unlike anything he had ever seen. It was an ethereal display, a complex array of runes and symbols that seemed to pulse in time with his heartbeat. The interface shimmered, and a voice—calm, like the distant hum of the universe—spoke.

Void System: Initialization Complete.

Status:

Name: Asta

Age: 5 (Biological)

Race: Human (Bound to the Void)

Current Status: Unstable—Requires Adjustment and Stabilization of Core Functions.

Abilities:

Void Manipulation: Capable of manipulating the Void, a dimension of absolute nothingness, to create energy barriers, reality warps, and energy blasts.

Anti-Magic: Existing as a natural counter to all forms of magic, capable of negating and absorbing magical energy. The ability is now enhanced through the Void's influence, allowing for both destruction and creation.

Void Constructs: Creation of weapons and armor made from the essence of the Void. Can be used to defend, attack, or absorb magic.

Dimensional Awareness: Sensory perception of dimensional boundaries. Capable of detecting rifts, anomalies, and shifts in space-time.

Physical Adaptation: Enhanced strength, speed, and agility. Cells regenerate rapidly, but at a cost—the process strains the host.

Chaos Resonance: The Void has absorbed the remnants of Eonox's chaos, granting a limited connection to chaotic energies. This ability is unstable and may lead to uncontrollable outbursts of destructive force.

Limitations:

Instability: The fusion with the Void is still in the process of stabilizing. Overuse of power will lead to physical and mental exhaustion.

Emotional Disruption: Strong emotional stimuli can disrupt the Void System's synchronization, leading to violent surges in power.

Memory Lock: Previous memories are locked behind the Void's influence. Full recollection may come at a later stage.

The display vanished as quickly as it had appeared, leaving Asta feeling both overwhelmed and strangely empowered. He knew that this "Void System

" was the key to understanding his new existence. Yet, there was so much he still didn't know.

And somewhere, far from this world, Dormammu seethed in rage, knowing that his bid for power had been thwarted—and the boy, Asta, was the cause of it all.

The universe had shifted, and with it, Asta's fate. The Void had claimed him, and now, he would shape the future of all worlds.

End of Chapter 2