Nova felt an unprecedented pressure weighing down on her. She was representing the entire world of her era. Their destinies hinged on her every action.Strider said, "Wonder doesn't have much time left, Nova, and you’re missing a piece of the artifact to activate the Timewinder—the Godkey. Only by bringing this other piece will you be able to activate it.""The Godkey?" Nova murmured."I dismantled a part of the Timewinder so that it wouldn't fall into the wrong hands. You must now find it," Wonder said."But where did you put it?" Nova asked in confusion."It's stored in an underground base called The Resistance. The people there are the ones who protect the key."Nova, unfamiliar with this organization, was taken aback. Time was running out. The world had changed drastically since Wonder's era, so it was impossible to find the Godkey now, especially without knowing its exact location. After all, where in this vast world was Nova supposed to start looking?She anxiously asked,
The flames linked Wonder and Nova, and the latter could feel the powers within her awakening as if she were undergoing a metamorphosis.Wonder said, "I’ve ignited your potential, and I hope you will continue to unleash all your strength. You won't be able to defeat him alone. You need to unite all your allies and friends. May the rain of heaven bring revival to all things. I wish you all the best in the upcoming battle. Rise!"Suddenly, a blaze burst forth from Nova. Mount Regent shook as the glow from the flames struck the walls, causing the outer layers of stone to detach. Countless lines emerged, sprawling in every direction all over the mountain, and the flames entered these rune-lined pathways. The mountain interior lit up, coursing with the power emanating from Nova.Mount Regent came alive. Runes appeared along the walls, and the light from Nova flowed into them. The mountain vibrated with endless sounds as if trembling from the energy. Then came a thunderous boom. The power
The soldiers throughout all the cities gripped their weapons tightly, looking up at the flame above Mount Regent. They were prepared for battle. Helicopters, fighter jets, transport, and cargo planes stood ready for deployment. When the time came, these soldiers would board their aircrafts and fly to Mount Regent.***Meanwhile, two people were traversing through the snowy landscape of Mount Shangspar. The sudden blaze in the sky caught their attention.Adrian halted and looked toward the fire. "That's coming from Mount Regent. They’re gearing up.”"Looks like your dream came true." Rozi sighed in relief."This is our last chance. If we lose it, we’ll have nothing left. Let's pick up the pace and hurry over.""Let’s go.”***The flame from Mount Regent’s peak illuminated the vast Millionth Mountains as Wonder instructed Nova on how to use the Timewinder. With her eyes closed, Nova committed to memory the information Wonder telepathically conveyed to her.After a while, Wonde
"You’re still alive as Wonder lifted the illusion. In fact, all fifty thousand soldiers who fell here five years ago are alive as well." Strider smiled.At that moment, fifty thousand fully-armed soldiers previously believed to have perished emerged all throughout Mount Regent. They had been alive the entire time, training and biding their time while under the illusion of death.The youngsters were astonished to see so many people all of a sudden."Who is this, Nova?""This is Sir Strider, our predecessor," Nova introduced.Amazed, they begin to crowd around Strider. However, time was not on their side. Nova quickly briefed everyone on the situation with the Godkey.She then instructed, "Daisy, get me the communicator. We need to contact Geras immediately.”Daisy hurried off to retrieve the radio equipment and assemble it.Nova then peered into the distance and exclaimed, "What is that? It’s huge!""The monsters are coming. He's sending them here to destroy the Timewinder. The
As the monsters drew nearer, Nova drew her blade and stepped forward determinedly."Nicholas, Lacey, Strider. This is our first meeting and our first time fighting side by side. Since I'm the youngest here, will you help me in facing this challenge?"In response, a light materialized in Strider's hand and took the form of a sword. Nicholas and Lacey also readied their weapons."Charge!" Nova commanded."To battle!Everyone shouted in unison as they rushed down Mount Regent."Anti-air squad! Get into formation and intercept the bird monsters!" Strider ordered.His army of fifty thousand quickly got into formation, ready to meet the enemy head-on. Nova joined Daisy, Thunder, Nicholas, and Lacey in a charge to confront the monstrous horde at the base of Mount Regent.As the battle commenced, alarms sounded through countless cities. Every soldier and civilian prepared themselves for war.In Drogoton, Remy stood atop a high building and boomed, "My brethren! The monsters have set o
"Everyone, including my father, gave me their hope. I will not let them down!" Nova declared as she clashed with the monsters on Mount Regent. Images of endless flames and fervor filled her mind. Her father had been searching for a way to fight the Creator and still had yet to return to this day. Nova was determined not to let his efforts go to waste and wanted to show the Creator that humans were a force to be reckoned with."Charge!"A battle cry rang out. Several figures descended from the sky. Men and women in Wyvern Peak battle suits descended upon the foothills of Mount Regent like gods joining the fray. Remy, Sylvia, Helen, and Ivy had arrived with swords in hand, staring down at the monsters."Nova!" Helen called out."You’re here, Helen!" Nova replied."Let's do this together for everyone, including your parents. Time to turn these creatures to dust!" Helen said, her eyes blazing as she neared Nova.Nova nodded firmly. "Okay!"The sky thundered with the roar of fighte
The world felt like it had come to a standstill, yet time relentlessly marched on.Mount Regent was drowned in a sea of bloodied corpses. The endless bloodshed had enveloped all of Millionth Mountains with a murderous aura. The citizens in major cities across Navia all stood at the highest points of their respective cities, looking toward Mount Regent. There, in the sky above the mountain, a fire blazed fiercely. Everyone knew that a group of passionate soldiers was fighting to protect their homeland in the mountains.***"Enemy swarm ahead. We need backup!""Hurry! Hurry!" The blood-soaked captain of the assault team roared into the communicator for support. The order was to defend Geras against the monsters at all costs while the rest searched for the Godkey.The monstrous army was like a tidal wave, an unstoppable force sweeping through toward Geras. The city's forces numbered over three hundred thousand, including young soldiers who had just reached the age of eighteen. Bu
No one could fathom the agony in Sage's heart, nor did they know what choices she was grappling with. Yet, she did not have the luxury of time to ponder. After taking a deep breath, she said, "Have all the citizens gathered." "What are you planning to do?""Now isn't the time to explain. We need to stall for as long as we can," Sage commanded, "Guards, I want the youngsters to be brought here with Javier in the lead. Tell them to meet here in five minutes." "Yes, ma'am.” Javier led Geras’s new generation of soldiers—a group of a thousand and two hundred elites who had become immortals. They were a well-coordinated special forces team, and Javier was their leader.In less than five minutes, the young men and women hurried in and saluted Sage upon seeing her. She turned to them and said, "Everyone, I've spent a lot of my time raising you into good people who will act righteously, who understand responsibility and duty. Now that you're all grown up, you no longer possess the nai