Chapter 13: Chapter 13: “The War of Kings”
Heaven had fallen.
Hell was already in my grasp.
The Fallen followed without question.
But power invites challenge.
The moment I took Gabriel, the universe reacted. Forces beyond Heaven and Hell stirred, whispering of rebellion, of resistance, of a new war between kings.
And I welcomed it.
[Mission: War of Kings - Progress: 0%]
[Objective: Crush the rising resistance among celestial factions and solidify your rule.]
[Bonus Objective: Subjugate a divine ruler from an opposing faction.]
[Reward: Unique Skill – "Absolute Dominion" (Irrefutable Control Over Subjugated Beings).]
Aiden's Estate - The Throne Room
I stood before my court, the weight of my dominion pressing upon the room like an unspoken decree.
Rias knelt beside my throne, her pride buried beneath devotion.
Akeno lingered at my side, her obsession sharper than ever.
Irina sat at my feet, a former holy warrior reduced to an obedient disciple.
Kalawarner stood in the shadows, ever watchful, ever mine.
And Gabriel, once Heaven's shining beacon, knelt before me, her sapphire eyes still wet with the remnants of shattered faith.
The world was mine.
But something was coming.
Gabriel looked up, her voice barely above a whisper.
—"They know what you've done."
I smiled.
—"Let them."
[Mission Progress: 10%]
[Divine Response Detected: Hostile Faction Preparing Counterattack.]
Unknown Realm - Council of Gods
Beyond Heaven, beyond Hell, there existed a place untouched by mortal understanding. The Celestial Council—a congregation of divine beings, ancient beyond time, bound by their own laws.
And now?
They spoke of me.
A tall, radiant figure sat at the head of the council, her golden armor gleaming under the celestial light.
Michael.
Archangel, leader of Heaven's armies, and Gabriel's former brother. His expression was unreadable, his hands clasped before him.
Beside him stood Odin, his single eye filled with measured amusement. The Allfather had seen wars before, and now, he watched with interest.
And then there was Metatron, a being of pure celestial energy, its form shifting between light and reality, its voice a chorus of divine echoes.
—"A demon king rises," Metatron intoned, its voice shaking the very fabric of existence. "He corrupts the pure, reshapes the order of the cosmos. What shall we do?"
Michael's fingers tightened.
—"We eradicate him."
Odin chuckled.
—"Eradicate? No, boy. You fight a king—you don't erase him. You challenge him."
The council murmured, divided.
But the war had already begun.
[Mission Progress: 25%]
[Celestial Forces Mobilizing - Attack Imminent.]
The First Assault - Heavens Fall
They came at dawn.
The sky above Kuoh Academy split open, divine energy cascading like a second sun. From its core, legions of angels descended—warriors clad in holy radiance, their weapons forged in the heart of creation itself.
At their front stood Michael—golden wings unfurled, his burning sword a beacon of righteousness.
I stepped onto the battlefield, my crimson eyes gleaming in the morning light.
Finally.
—"Aiden Drake," Michael called, his voice echoing across the heavens. "Your crimes against creation end today."
I laughed, the sound carrying through the wind.
—"You sound afraid, Michael."
He clenched his jaw.
—"You are an abomination. You must be erased."
I tilted my head, my grin widening.
—"Funny. Your sister didn't seem to mind."
Gabriel stepped forward beside me, clad in dark silk, her once-golden aura now tinged with corruption.
Michael's fury exploded.
—"YOU—"
But I raised a hand, cutting him off.
—"Enough talking."
I lunged.
The battle began.
[Mission Progress: 50%]
[Divine Conflict Initiated - Combat Mode Engaged.]
The Clash of Titans
Michael met me head-on, his holy blade crashing against my outstretched hand. Sparks of divinity and abyssal energy exploded, ripping through the battlefield.
His strength was immense—but I had something more.
I had Dominion.
[Unique Skill Activated: King's Dominion]
[Effect: Absolute Influence Over Peerage Members, Enhancing Power and Control.]
Behind me, my forces surged forward.
Rias, her crimson power flaring, met a squadron of angels head-on, her flames devouring their purity.
Akeno, lightning crackling in her fingers, danced through the battlefield, her laughter filled with manic joy.
Irina, wielding her corrupted holy sword, turned against her former allies with ruthless precision.
Gabriel, once Heaven's greatest beauty, now an emblem of fallen grace, unleashed devastation upon those who once worshiped alongside her.
Michael faltered.
I saw it in his eyes—the hesitation, the disbelief, the fear.
I pressed in.
—"You've already lost," I whispered, driving my fist into his chest, sending him hurtling through the sky.
[Michael's Resistance: Failing.]
[Battle Outcome: Pending.]
The Turning Point
Michael struggled to rise, his once-glorious armor cracked, his golden blood staining the clouds.
He trembled.
Not just from pain—but from realization.
—"This isn't… possible."
I knelt beside him, gripping his throat, forcing him to look into my crimson gaze.
—"It was never about possibility," I murmured. "It was about inevitability."
His body shook, his will breaking.
[Mission Progress: 75%]
[Bonus Objective Triggered: Subjugate Michael.]
I leaned in, my voice a whisper of finality.
—"Kneel."
And then—
He did.
Endgame: The Rise of a New Order
[Mission Complete: War of Kings - 100%]
[Bonus Objective Achieved: Divine Ruler Subjugated.]
[Reward Unlocked: "Absolute Dominion" - Irrefutable Control Over Subjugated Beings.]
The battlefield fell silent.
The sky, once golden with divine fury, dimmed to nothingness.
Michael knelt before me, his wings tattered, his sword discarded. Behind him, the remaining angels surrendered.
They didn't pray for salvation.
They prayed to me.
Aiden's Throne - The Final Chapter Begins
Back at my estate, I sat upon my throne, a god among gods.
Rias, Akeno, Irina, Kalawarner, and Gabriel knelt in their rightful places.
Michael, once Heaven's greatest warrior, now mine, stood at my side, his golden gaze filled with reluctant devotion.
The Dominion System pulsed with undeniable victory.
[Title Acquired: The God-King.]
I exhaled, savoring the moment.
Heaven had fallen.
Hell was mine.
The celestial balance was shattered.
And soon?
Even reality itself would bow before me.
End of Chapter 13