Location: The Hidden Pavilion of the Black Lotus
The world shifted around Kael and his companions as they followed the Black Lotus deeper into the surreal garden.
They entered a hidden pavilion — a structure of white jade and black marble, floating above a pond of silver water.Inside, ethereal lights floated lazily through the air, and the walls shimmered with ancient, forbidden murals.
At the center of the pavilion, a massive obsidian mirror hovered, pulsing with a faint heartbeat.
The Black Lotus gestured toward it.
"Peer within, Kael. Witness the truth your enemies erased."
Kael hesitated. His companions stood ready, every muscle tense — but he stepped forward without fear.
He had to know.
Visions of the Past
The mirror's surface rippled — and scenes began to unfold.
A mighty war among gods and mortals, ripping through countless worlds.
In the midst of it all stood a figure — Kael himself, but not as he was now.
He was clad in golden armor, wings of cosmic fire blazing from his back, wielding a sword that seemed to hum with the very essence of existence.
Around him, gods knelt... and others burned.
"This... was me?" Kael muttered, shock washing over him.
The Black Lotus spoke softly.
"You were once called Kael'Tharion — the God of Endings and Beginnings."
"When the corruption of the Falling Gods threatened to consume existence, it was you who made the ultimate sacrifice. You shattered the Thrones of Heaven to sever their power…"
"But history branded you a villain — because you dared to defy the will of the corrupt."
The Betrayal
More visions played out:
Kael, bloodied but unyielding, facing a council of radiant gods.
"You dare judge me?! After I saved all creation!" he roared.
But they condemned him.
Jealousy. Fear. Political games.
They cast him down, sealing his soul in endless reincarnation, stripping him of power, memory, and glory.
The ones he trusted most — even his beloved — turned their backs.
Kael's fists clenched so tightly his knuckles turned white.
His heart burned — not with hatred, but a cold, blazing resolve.
"They destroyed everything I was... but I still remain."
The True Enemy Awakens
The Black Lotus turned to Kael's companions.
"The Falling Gods have awakened once more.They seek to reclaim the mortal realms — starting with this world."
"And they know... that you, Kael, are the only one who can stop them."
She paused, eyes gleaming.
"But you are not ready yet. Pieces of your true power remain sealed — hidden across the world."
"Only by gathering the keys — and reclaiming the loyalty of those fated to stand with you — can you awaken fully."
A New Mission
Kael straightened, a grim fire burning in his eyes.
"Then tell me... where do I begin?"
The Black Lotus smiled — a haunting, beautiful thing.
"The School Tournament was only the beginning."
She waved her hand, and a star map of the continent appeared, highlighting ancient ruins, lost dungeons, and hidden sanctuaries.
"Your next trial awaits in the Valley of Echoes — a forgotten battlefield where even gods fear to tread."
"There, you will face memories... and reclaim the first fragment of your true Divinity."
Kael's Vow
Kael turned to his harem — Velcia, Zara, Mira, Selene, Ishira, and Evelyne — each meeting his gaze with fierce loyalty.
"I won't run from my past anymore," Kael said, voice steel.
"I'll gather the fragments. I'll rise again — not as their pawn, but as the true master of fate."
The Black Lotus bowed her head.
"Then may the stars guide your path... God of Endings."
The pond rippled, and a new portal opened before them — leading to destiny itself.
Without hesitation, Kael and his companions stepped through.