Break It Up Guys

The flashy entrance of lightning caught everyone's attention. Beastman, Demon, and Humans alike turned towards Adam.

"Are you going to do it?" [Krino]

("I have no choice.") [Adam]

Though it may not be the best choice, Adam decided to double down on the advice of the two voices in his head.

"Hear me! Be what race you may, I command you to cease combat!" [Adam]

("What is Adam up to now?!") [Felix]

"Who are you to command us?!" [Demon]

Using just the wind, Adam blasted the demon with a Pressure Cannon. It appeared that their durability was worse than a voidling's.

"Who dares defy me?!" [Adam]

Adam used his ability to solidify air beneath him to the point that it was almost visible. Then, he raised it to make it seem like he was flying.

"A human, with the capabilities of flight?!" [Demon]

"He's not using magic! How is that possible?!" [Human]

"This isn't the power of physical strength!" [Beastman]

Adams' very existence struck them as odd. It looked like he had unnatural powers that defied all logic, leaving the natives of Ashtal unwilling to oppose him. That is, only for those unconfident in themselves.

"I, the Feerae of the demons, challenge you!" [Feerae]

Unwilling to submit, the demon flew up and faced Adam.

"This tomb is ours! You and your kind will never have it!" [Feerae]

"That's fine. I can make it so no one can have it." [Adam]

"What?" [Feerae]

Adam attempted what could only be a theory. Using his ability, he attempted to compress and take hold of the very earth below them.

"Wha-? What's happening!" [Shocked Human]

As the ground began to shake, any loose rocks soon started to ascend. Many were astonished at the sight, but quickly realized the danger as they also rose from the ground.

("Uh-oh. I don't know what Adam is doing, but I need to leave!") [Felix]

Felix used his Warp to find Tiffany and attempted to flee.

"Hey! Where are you taking her?!" [Monalia]

 Tiffany's living armor was left confused as Felix and Tiffany vanished. He ran and ran. However, no matter how much distance Felix made, he could still feel the earth tremble.

"What are you doing?! Stop it!" [Feerae]

"No." [Adam]

The demon charged at Adam, with his sword raised, only to find that a living armor stood in his way.

"Who are you?!" [Feerae]

"Someone. Ad-Astos, do you need me to hold him off?" [Monalia]

"Please. I'm trying to test something right now." [Adam]

As he raised his hands, chunks of earth rose. As a matter of fact, it seemed as if everything rose. With a clasp of his hands, whatever ground he tore up was reduced to sand. Though, he was kind enough to spare the lives within the palm of his hands. Instead he buried the pyramid in sand before placing everyone on top.

"Wha… What have you done?!" [Feerae]

From as far as the eye can see, the cracked hard ground had turned into a desert.

"You guys didn't want to see it anymore, right?" [Adam]

"That's…!" [Feerae]

The demon grit his teeth before turning away.

"Men! We are leaving!" [Feerae]

The demons immediately picked up their deceased and flew away, leaving only the beastmen and the humans. Both didn't seem to be happy with Adam.

"By the gods, are you sane?! You've just ruined our history!" [Hero]

"History?" [Adam]

Removing the compression of the air below him, Adam allowed himself to drop in front of the hero.

"By history, you mean this pyramid?" [Adam]

"Yes, you buffoon!" [Hero]

"Mind telling me what you were going to do with it?" [Adam]

"Enter it, record our findings, and preserve it." [Hero]

"Okay. Now, tell me. Wasn't this someone's tomb?" [Adam]

"The first hero's to be exact." [Hero]

Adam gave the hero an applaud.

"Exactly! This is a grave! Don't you think you should let the first hero rest in peace?" [Adam]

The hero was unable to find his words. He simply felt like he was speaking to a brick wall and was confused that a fellow human wasn't supporting him.

"Do you know what kind of relics the hero could have-" [Hero]

He cut himself off.

"Ah~ Caught you! Greedy greedy~." [Adam]

Adam taunted the furious hero.

"...Men! We are leaving! Gather the wounded and treat them! As for the deceased, place them on empty supply wagons!" [Hero]

Uniformed and efficient, the humans left in a timely manner. As for the beastmen, their leader approached Adam.

"...Hello." [Adam]

The beastman towered over Adam, its sharp fangs and piercing eyes staring him down.

"Human." [Beastman]

"...Furry?" [Adam]

He didn't know what else to say.

"You." [Beastman]

"I?" [Adam]

"You destroyed my home. OUR home. The home of my people." [Beastman]

Adam didn't know how to respond to that, so he remained silent.

"...You will be remembered. I won't blame you for killing my people. They died a warrior's death. But you, and only you, will be remembered. You disaster." [Beastman]

With those words, the beastman departed. He called what was left of his kind and wandered off into the newly formed desert.

"Are you okay with this?" [Krino]

("Not at all.") [Adam]

He let out a sigh. What became of his reality was not of his dream. Adam wished to be a hero, but was seen as an unfortunate disaster. Though he may have spared more lives from being taken in a battle over territory, he did not receive praise. Only hate from all sides.

"Did you also not want the treasure within?" [Astos]

("I stand by my words. A grave is left well alone. The first hero can keep it.") [Adam]

After a moment of reflection, Adam snapped back to reality.

("...Say, where did Felix and Tiffany go?") [Adam]