RISE OF EROS

Unexpectedly, the fallen angel Luza had his sights set on the angels, his former companions. It's true that since they were the only beings who knew of their existence, it would be more difficult to infiltrate, but he had a different perspective.

While it's true that the angels knew about them, the opposite also applied. Luza was an angel until recently, and one who was part of the upper echelons of his society, so he knew a lot.

He knew the history, strengths, weaknesses, and much more about the angels, so while the angels would be wary of them, it was also true that by knowing them so well, he had a good chance of achieving his goal.

Furthermore, the fallen angels were born from the divinity of the body of the deceased god held by the angels. It's true that this being's divinity was pure, as he is not a fallen god, but its level and intensity are nothing to be underestimated.

It was precisely this misunderstanding that led Samanuel and the others to perform the ritual that corrupted Luza and the others. Just because divinity is pure doesn't mean it's benevolent.

Ultimately, divinity is only power, and if you can't endure and control it, power corrupts you, and that's what happened to Luza and the other fallen angels, but that's not the point. Since this was the source of his current power, Luza believed it would be more beneficial if he absorbed the energy that corrupted him.

It was a baseless thought, but it was still what he believed. Using his knowledge of angels, he attempted to infiltrate their territory. Honestly, Luza didn't hold much hope for this method, as he was all too familiar with the angels' detection systems.

Even a being like Crhono would have trouble entering this place undetected, but even with this level of detection, there were loopholes. They weren't so crucial that Luza couldn't go unnoticed, but they were large enough for him to infiltrate.

Obviously, he wouldn't be able to reach any of the important locations in the angels' territory using these security loopholes, but it opened other doors for him to explore, such as creating a diversion.

Luza had come prepared. He had created, using his corrupted magic and some ferocious magical creatures, new species. These wouldn't live long, as they couldn't withstand the power Luza had injected into them, but they would still do their job.

They were powerful, even if they had a short lifespan, and the best part was that they obeyed no one, not even Luza. He had used an arcane and dark technique to capture them in a pocket dimension and would release them in the angels' territory.

With this diversion, Luza would take advantage of this opportunity to steal the remains of the deceased god that the angels possessed. His plan went smoothly, as he was able to infiltrate the angels' territory and release the grotesque beasts in the middle of the angels' territory.

They looked like creatures straight out of hell, and their power couldn't be underestimated. They clearly had the power of a legendary demigod, but their lifespan was obviously short-lived.

The appearance of the beasts immediately alerted the angels, who rushed to meet them and confront the threat. Luza hid, waiting for the main players to appear, but they didn't move. She knew she couldn't defeat Samanuel, so she needed him to appear to have a chance of success in this operation.

Unfortunately, Samanuel didn't appear. While the angels who arrived couldn't defeat the beasts, they weren't losing either, so the situation wasn't so urgent that Samanuel and the angel commanders would appear.

This annoyed Luza, but she didn't lose her cool. These weren't all her beasts, and neither were all her plans, so without hesitation, she unleashed another group of corrupted beasts, but not in the same place.

He wanted to divide the angel forces because doing so would increase the threat and bring Samanuel and the other angel leaders into the spotlight. So he traveled to different locations and unleashed more beasts.

Now there were beasts in five different directions, and the havoc was beginning to show. Luza smiled at this, certain that his plan would succeed, at least as far as luring Samanuel out of hiding.

What Luza and even Samanuel didn't know was that they weren't the only ones present. Since the angels' appearance some time ago, Crhono had felt a certain unease toward them.

He felt that Samanuel and the others were hiding something, and while he didn't consider them enemies, he was wary of them, which is why he had sent a young dragon to watch over them.

Spying in angel territory was practically impossible, even for Crhono, as his detection measures were connected to the divinity of the deceased god's body in his possession.

Unless you're a being superior to that god, it's difficult to pass undetected. However, this system was created by the angels, so there were flaws and loopholes, like the ones Luza had exploited.

Still, that's normal. It turns out this young dragon is very special, as it was born with the attribute of darkness. While this could be associated with evil, in reality, the attribute of darkness isn't innately evil.

It just uses unconventional methods and is sometimes labeled as evil. Crhono is a dragon of great antiquity and wisdom; he wouldn't be stupid enough to condemn someone just for this attribute.

The point is that among dragons, it's rare for someone to acquire this attribute, so Crhono took a liking to it. He knows that those blessed with this attribute tend to fall prey to perversion, but it all depends on the environment.

Crhono gave this young dragon great love and guidance, and because of this, he was one of the most loyal among his kin. This young dragon was especially good at using shadow magic.

Stealth and concealment were his strong suits, and that's why Crhono assigned him to watch over the angels. He might not have been able to see everything that happened within the angels' territory, as he wasn't omnipotent, but he could see enough.

At least, the case of the failed ritual was one of the things he couldn't see, due to the security they had put in place. That's why he hadn't notified Crhono of what had happened, as he didn't know about it either.

However, the strange appearance of the beasts released by Luza didn't go unnoticed. In fact, he hadn't noticed Luza's intrusion, as the young dragon isn't that strong. It's not that he's weak, but he's a demigod on the same level as Andrew, perhaps a bit stronger, but in the eyes of Luza, Samanuel, and figures of that caliber, he's very weak.

Thanks to his abilities, he could hide, but that was the most he could do. Discovering the movements of the strong was beyond his capabilities, but what he could do was already astonishing.

When the beasts appeared, the young dragon was immediately surprised. He couldn't understand where they were coming from and was unfamiliar with this type of beast, so without thinking, he sent a message to Crhono.

He had no doubt that something strange was happening and that Crhono would want to know, so he immediately reported what was happening. While the method of communication wasn't instantaneous, it was very fast.

Within minutes, Crhono, who was in the dragons' territory, received the message and immediately set off to where the young shadow dragon was, worried. Crhono knew there was something strange with the angels, but he didn't know what it was, and that's why he gave them the benefit of the doubt despite keeping an eye on them.

However, the young dragon's message alarmed him. Someone was attacking the angels, so the first thing that came to Crhono's mind was that the angels weren't the problem, but that they were in trouble, so he ran to help.

Despite his suspicions, Crhono would never forget the angels' sacrifice for this world and still respected them. It's just that desperate times call for desperate measures, and he couldn't let go of his suspicions.

Crhono, even though he doesn't use his full power, is practically a god or divine beast, so his hunches or premonitions aren't normal, and that's what made him distrust the angels. That's why he's in a dilemma.

He respects the angels for their contributions, but he's suspicious of them. That's why, when he received the message that they were under attack, he didn't hesitate to go and help. Besides, this way he could find out what was really going on.

Meanwhile, in the angels' territory, the battle intensified. While the beasts released by Luza would die soon, that didn't mean they would die in minutes. These beasts could live for days, so Luza wasn't worried that Samanuel hadn't appeared yet.

He knew his fellow angel very well, and he wouldn't appear until the situation was completely out of control. Although the beasts were now attacking from five directions and the angels couldn't control them, they hadn't reached a critical level yet, so Luza waited with a proud smile.

Time passed, and everything happened as Luza had expected. Samanuel and the other angel leaders only appeared when the situation became critical, but they did eventually.

Upon seeing them, Luza immediately ran into the angels' territory, where he could sense the body of the deceased god they were guarding. The moment he entered this place, the alarms sounded, but Luza was already expecting him.

He quickly released the last beasts in his power and created the perfect distraction, as everyone now believed that it was the beasts that had set off the alarms and Luza could move more freely thanks to this.