Before the science camp, Kell and Jiya were walking along the riverfront of the Eris River.
Kell was quiet, lost in thought. His eyes remained on the rippling water, but his mind was far away.
Jiya, walking beside him, glanced over with concern. After a long silence, she finally spoke.
"Is something bothering you?"
Kell didn't answer.
Jiya gently placed her hand over his. "I'm your friend, Kell. You can tell me anything that's weighing on your heart."
After a pause, he replied, his voice low and distant, "It's nothing… Just memories. There was a girl I once loved more than anything. I thought she felt the same. But I was wrong. She and her friends… they mocked me. Bullied me. After that, my heart shut down. Forever."
Jiya's voice was soft but firm. "That's terrible… but I understand. And I want you to know—not everyone is like that. There are still kind people out there. One day, you might find your soulmate."
"I don't want to," he said quietly. "I've become emotionless… In the corridors of my heart, no doors remain. And after a long time, I see this beautiful sky again—but it came at the cost of her betrayal."
Jiya nodded slowly. She understood. And she said nothing more.
Together, they watched the sunrise over the Eris River. The golden light danced across the water's surface, casting shimmering reflections that looked like scattered hopes.
Then they returned home.
That night, after dinner, Jiya sat alone in her room, thinking about Kell's words. Her mind swirled with emotion, but she steeled herself and whispered, "My goal is to protect the research… nothing else."
Soon after, Jiya joined the same college as Kell—Hasagiri Medical College.
Kell's friends, curious, began to ask questions.
"Hey Kell, is Jiya your girlfriend or something?"
He shook his head. "No. We're just good friends."
But not everyone was happy about it.
In another part of the college, Ruhi—the same girl who had once hurt Kell—watched them with narrowed eyes.
Her friend Liz whispered, "Ruhi, why are you getting mad? He's just a loser. And she's only here for a short time, right? I heard she's brilliant, finished three years by age twenty. She'll leave next year anyway."
Ruhi's tone was cold. "I'm not angry. Or jealous. I'm just… waiting for the right time."
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The next day, Kell got ready for the science camp. Jiya was going too.
They traveled together to the hill-based Medical Research Laboratory, a serene place tucked among forests and clouds. They explored cutting-edge technology and innovative research during the day.
That night, under the stars, the students sat around a campfire.
Jiya sat beside Kell, the warm light of the fire dancing in her eyes.
Life goes on as usual for everyone. But far above, in the heavens where the gods dwell, something is stirring.
Peace no longer exists there…
All the gods of heaven sit in a grand hall—ornate with golden pillars and white, intricate designs. The room glows softly, illuminated by natural light flowing through divine vents carved into the sky itself.
One god speaks:
"We only have 20 years left... after that, he will escape."
Lord of War:
"Our former Lord sacrificed himself to seal him. It's now our duty to try and seal him again. Everyone must be ready—this may be our final battle."
Current Lord of the Heavens:
"They think we can succeed... but it's nearly impossible. He is the Lord of Origins."
Long ago, the Lord of Origins was their friend. But his hunger for power blinded him. That desire led to a war between him and the heavens.
Many gods from other universes sided with him, supporting his quest to take control of the Origin of this universe.
There is a myth:
"If one possesses all the Infinity Origins, they gain control over infinity itself—and become ruler of endless worlds, wielding limitless power."
Now you may be wondering—who am I? And why am I interrupting this story?
I am the one who knows everything.
I exist behind all things… or perhaps, I do not exist at all.
I am lost to this world and the universe beyond.
No one knows me, and no one ever will.
Because I am the—
(A mesmerizing voice echoes, but the last words are too faint to hear... heee!heee! another shameless author)
After this god's decided to remove the spiritual barrier of earth for upcoming war. They need warriors too...so,at midnight, everything changed.
A strange voice echoed across the entire world—heard by every living being.
"All living beings of Earth, listen carefully. The spiritual barrier of your planet has been removed. The limitations placed by the gods… are gone.
You have ten years to become powerful. After that, the Test begins.
Those who pass will ascend to the God Realm and be chosen as disciples.
Those who fail… will be erased from existence."
Panic erupted across the globe.
People demanded answers. Was this a prank? A virus? A threat?
Governments scrambled to respond. Every world leader gathered for an emergency summit.
The meeting was led by the leader of Roseria, the richest nation on the southern continent. A being appeared before them—Frazaris, a divine messenger.
He spoke with authority and grace:
"I am Frazaris, messenger of the gods. The time has come. The era of limitations is over. Now… you must cultivate strength.
I will remain on Earth for ten years—to teach and guide you."
None of the leaders could speak. The being before them radiated such overwhelming power that even their bravest warriors were silent.
The summit lasted three days. By the end, the truth was undeniable.
The gods were real. The test was coming.
The leaders returned and addressed their nations. But the world had already fallen into chaos. Some people committed suicide. Others lost their minds. Doomsday cults rose overnight.
The same announcement echoed on other planets with life: Jubera375, Des, Rihana, and more.
The gods were forming an army—for a war across realms.
Kell and Jiya watched the news unfold. Both were shaken. But Jiya… she understood more than she let on.
She whispered to herself, "L37… it's happening again."
Her thoughts spiraled.
"I don't have a choice. I trust Uncle Karlos… or I run. But where could I go? They'd find me anywhere. This… this is the only safe place I have left."
She made a decision that night. She would tell Kell everything.
Because right now, he was the only person she could truly rely on.
She still didn't know about his father. She still believed Kell's family was ordinary.
But soon… that illusion would shatter...