NOVEL NEXT Chapter 35: 'His' Humanity
The birth of Knowledge Emperor under the seat of Aucuces finally threw the peaceful world into disarray. Small conflicts have already occurred between the three kingdoms of Aucuces, Leodero, and Herabergan. Despite the fact that it did not result in all-out war as it had in the past. It will be in a matter of time.
The most important thing was that troops stationed along the borders of the Solomon Empire and the kingdom of gods, increased exponentially following that ascension.
There was even talk that the war angel, who hadn't been seen in public for many years, had appeared in the border. This alone made many people around the world concerned about the future.
For, there was a well-known legend in the second and third epochs that stated that the appearance of the war angel of creator in the world only signifies the coming of war.
It was exaggerated to the point where it was claimed that the mere presence of the war angel would cause strife even among the closest of all and could spark immediately conflict even among allies, who been through hell together.
Thus, making the war angel infamous throughout the world, as even the mention of his name can cause even the bravest to cower in fear.
The rumours became full-fledged and spread all over the world, causing widespread chaos on the northern continent.
For many people believed, the world war was almost upon them.
However, unlike in the past, the churches of gods did not maintain the order and went silent without warning, exacerbating the situation among the population and beyonders.
In the end, it didn't matter if you were mortal or extraordinary, angel or demigod; they all felt the looming shadow of war over the entire continent.
All that was required was a spark to blow the horns of war.....for blood and fire shall dye the land again...the demoness shall rise in the ashes.....
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A man held a glass of wine on the balcony of a white gothic castle, under a night sky filled with gleaming stars and the crimson moon.
He was dressed in an all-black classic suit and trousers, with his short white hair slightly messy as usual. His iris were golden and violet, which shone slightly, giving him a mysterious and enchanting vibe that can pique any lady's interest at first sight of him.
The man was drinking wine while seemingly immersing himself in the night, while behind him was the door that revealed the ongoing banquet full of laughter and chatter. Couples could be seen dancing to the music as it echoed throughout the room.
Despite the chaos outside, nothing seemed to affect this place, creating a stark contrast, as if they were two different worlds.
A man and woman dressed in classic robes emerged from the door, heading towards the white-haired man on the balcony.
They were none other than Lucas and Diana, were on their way to meet their lord, who had unexpectedly arrived at the banquet.
"M'lord, you could come inside." Lucas inquired quietly, careful not to distribute his lord too abruptly. "The lord's presence will add more significance to the entire banquet."
Diana, who was with him, nodded in acquiesces while holding a glass of wine. She was dressed in a long dark gown, a diamond necklace with a dark ruby in the centre, and a purple crown on her head.
Her eyes had changed colour, becoming a deep purple from blue, which gave off a mystic vibe.
"Tonight is Diana's night." Aucuces retorted, his gaze fixed on the night sky. "My presence will only steal her spotlight."
"Don't mind me continue with your banquet; I just came here for the wine." He went on in a light tone.
Lucas nodded, not wanting to distrub his lord any longer, and turned to return inside, while Diana paused, as if she had more questions, but she walked with Lucas in the end.
Aucuces' light voice echoed in Diana's mind at that precise moment.
"Love is a precious thing, Diana. It's even more true for those of us who are gradually losing ourselves on the path. This may be the only light that shines through the darkness within us. Don't hesitate when the time comes, because it may be the only solace in this crazy and twisted world."
Diana came to a halt in her path, her expression was hidden behind a veil of crimson darkness that had become thick and mysterious at this moment, her hands slightly clenched.
Her body then relaxed suddenly and she turned to see her lord one last time, who was still staring at the night sky without looking at her.
She then turned around and walked back to Lucas, holding his hands, much to his surprise. Her indifferent face, which had remained unchanged since being promoted to archangel, finally broke as her lips turned upwards to form a smile while gazing at Lucas, under the light of the crimson moon.
They entered together, as the cheers and chatter filled the ball immediately.
Aucuces drank the wine, and a sigh escaped his lips as he finally turned away from the starry sky and looked at their smiling figures entering the ball.
Humanity.... Divinity.... Love... Aucuces reflected as his thoughts grew.
Despite the fact that he messed around a lot in his younger years, he never had true love in both of his lives. But, having read a plethora of romance novels, he had a good idea of how it would feel in a somewhat clichéd way. It would start with euphoria and excitement at the prospect of seeing her and spending sleepless nights thinking about her. The racing heart, the way she looks at you, and, most importantly, how you feel that it's right, when you're around her.
Love is an essential component of humanity, shaping us as we progress. It is precious, especially in this dark and depraved world where one may not even find it among the higher beings.
Aucuces looked at them as he walked into the hall, his eyes filled with complicated emotions.
Love huh?.. As he reflected on himself, he shook his head with a wry smile.
One might wonder why he is always partaking in mortal activities such as drinking and attending this banquet. This may have appeared to be the result of his humanity, but things had changed now.
This was done solely to preserve what little humanity he had left. Simple things can sometimes be the most helpful.
When one attains divinity, they are liberated from the majority of human needs. As one progresses closer to becoming an angel, they may achieve semi-immortality. But, during each step, they also lose something about their previous selves, and in the end, some completely abandon humanity, for they might go insane in despair, seeing everything they loved and remembered fade away in the tides of time, but they would always remain unchanged.
Aucuces took a deep breath to calm himself; the past days had not been anything but peaceful for him, despite the fact that everything appeared to be going according to his whim and plan.
He took control of hermit uniqueness to a large extent, as his plan succeeded and the control was only strengthened further when Amanines personally took his cards, despite the fact that he did a lot of subtle manipulation here and there, which she probably noticed. But it didn't matter in the end because as he got what he wanted, he became stronger.
Nothing in this world, however, was free.
As he took control of hermit uniqueness, the will of the oldest one, which was weakening within him at a rapid pace, completely slowed down. He also felt his humanity...
Aucuces didn't regret it though, as he knew this would happen from the start and still went ahead with it, after he thought of his future.
He drank all of his wine as his thoughts raced through his mind.
Aucuces finally turned to face the darkness in the balcony corner and asked, finally a genuine smile dawned on his lips.
"Don't you think they're perfect for each other, Blaise?" With a glance, he indicated Diana and Lucas in the ballroom.
With his voice, a figure emerged out of the darkness, accompanied by two black wings. He had a chiselled face and shoulder-length wavy black hair. He was dressed in a silver suit with matching trousers. He also had deep blue eyes that were always indifferent.
The Angel of Miracles – Blaise Larson.