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Anti-ascension – countdown begins...

The DSorg sank the roots of it's headquarters in the southern region of Omi city. There they made their mark– a statement to Omi citizens regardless of Omi uprising disregard for the organisation.

They also had most of their branches spread across other regions of Omi city– an opportunity to expand their domain.

In the night, right In the headquarters a gathering assembled. personalities of various hierarchies, weilding known and unknown kinds of dark art but all under one canopy– the DSorg.

A voice broke the silence, it's pitch smooth but toubled...

"Seeing the state of things right now,you all know we have to act fast, after all we've done our best to explain to the people about the plagues and it's aftermath... but all to no avail."

Kishh Uchida, the one speaking was apparently their leader but in some cases was branded a 'figure head'. He spoke with conviction rather than authority. Kishh Uchida sat a few metres away from the others, his seat and table were excluded from the others; this indicated his height in rank and of course his height in leadership over his members. From the position, he faced a convex shaped table with seats occupied by various individuals.

On one side of the table were six persons– members of the DSorg:

Gregor Oxette, well known for his ability of fertility, mass cleansing and healing. He is a Branched priest of a Deity (female divinity– goddess of the earth).

Novak Bell, sparely known. His ability is the misunderstood incipio. His source of power is unknown.

Peter Edorakk, also a Branched priest of a male Divinity or deity ( Deora of the surface). His ability is the dreaded tempest.

Lastly there sat Dawn Euichi, Dusk Hattori and Dove Kinno. They are the triangle sorcerers. Known for their all seeing abilities not to mention their sorcery which involves dark dense magic. They claim self edification as the main source of their powers, but what of other sources– this remains unknown.

Whilst on the other side of the table were three empty seats. Obviously three other individuals were absent and a little space was left on the middle of the table for the symbol of the organisation for visible reasons.

"Right from the start," Kishh Uchida continued. "We've all been notified by our benefactors (their Deities) that the anti-ascension is in regards to the dense corruptive Radiance which had spread from the south to north of Omi and now both the east and west are enveloped by this strange Radiance

"But unfortunately our benefactors never gave us a clue of the perpetrators be it a group or an individual. But I can bodly say who's behind this." He paused allowing them some time to get through their murmurings, before resuming his speech.

"After much persuasions I came to know these are the doings of the soul of a Nephlm, a demon. There's no doubt about it."

"Kishh Uchida..." Edorakk called from his seat, never willing to recognise him as the Grand priest even though it was a fact. "You are so slow to get info, and what did you just say about our benefactors giving us no clue." The voice of Edorakk rang with great disappointment.

"Look here, Kishh Uchida, if the benefactors of yours and everyone else are so slow, fine. But certainly not mine! I've known everything right from the beginning. I just wanted to see what a Grand priest could make out of the situation."

For Kishh Uchida being the Grand priest comes with great responsibility. So nevertheless he had to keep his composure never wanting to loose against the likes of Edorakk. He knew Edorakk wanted his own mask branded with the Roman numeral "1". Now he noticed the sorcerers, their voices were loud enough to be heard– they were saying something.

"...Grand priest" Dawn Euichi called out with respect. Apart from Edorakk, the rest of the members never failed to give Kishh Uchida his due respect. "Sorry to say this but we knew from the start but we kept silent thinking you might have known and was already devising a plan to curb the issue."

In almost every occasion Dawn Euichi would be the first to start a sentence followed by her subordinates. They spoke sequentially– one after another. What Dawn would say will definitely match with that of Dusk and of course Doves' words will match with the latters. Making it seem like their brains are linked together. This behaviour baffled everyone and left everyone asking if this ladies are for real.

"Hmm... so your murmurings back then we're not out of surprise for my findings. if so, then we will—" Kishh tried finishing his sentence but was cut short by Edorakk.

"Pardon me for interrupting, I just decided I had to say this. It seems non of you know that the Radiance in question is not alone, it's entangled with another... it's entangled with a Fallen." The last word he said with clear satisfaction. he always loves it when he's the only one with something outside the box, in this case not an idea but a fact.

"What?!" Kishh exclaimed. He was obviously surprised, same with the sorcerers. Novak and Gregor the quiet and confined ones were not left out.

"Oh... you are all surprised?" Edorakk shook his head. "I forgot, what should I expect from the Grand priest himself and his incompetent members..." Edorakk found it worthy to call Kishh Uchida a Grand priest only when he commends him for his flaws.

"You all are always one step and four million feet behind information, infact behind everything!" He ended his cold remarks with a deep sigh.

"However!" Kishh began, obviously trying to get his mind off Edorakks' remarks. "Death himself will descend soon, so we have no choice but to leave that to his incarnated form."

Kishh saw the look their eyes he wanted to believe their calmness in body also reflected their calmness in mind. He would have preferred them putting on their mask at least as a guise to suppress their fake countenance because he knew deep down they were all extremely concerned about the happenings around them.

"Instead we all need to concentrate on those whom we can save right now..." Yes Kishh thought to himself, bringing their minds to the main goal should be the main priority. "Knowing the ritual can be performed for one person at a time, it will be able to keep their bodies from harm or destruction on the day of Death's excecution. But for their soul..."

"Since it's one person per ritual how are we going to accomplish this? knowing fully well few hours from now we will be left with six days." This was the first time Novak Bell decided to talk since the commencement of the meeting, all along he had been listening and paying attention to the outspoken disrespect shown by Edorakk towards the Grand priest. He sure wanted a solution after Edorakk explained a Fallen to be connected with the Nephlm's radiance.

"Novak?" Gregor called.

"Yes?"

"I certainly think you will be of great help help here. If we've got six days left, time consumption should be brought to the minimum."

Gregor Oxette, known to have similar qualities with that of Novak Bell in the sense of character confinement. And it was also a big plus to the Organisation; having someone like him who's capable of bringing up solutions. Everyone paid attention to him when he talks, even the so called Edorakk was marvelled at Gregor's competence. But as far as Edorakk was concerned, praising Gregor or even commending him was a diminishing virtue. His pride won't let him.

Gregor made it clear to everyone how key the ability of Novak (the incipio) was key to their success. This ability of Novak will draw a large number of persons to the ritual ground quietly. But the Government he explained to be an obstacle.

"The Government you say? you're wrong!" It was the voice of Edorakk. "The Government is not an issue, rather it's the Light bearer attached to the Government representative incharge of Omi city, because of him we won't be able to do a thing. His influence contradicts our good intentions. So taking him out of the picture would sort everything out." He ended his speech but started another almost immediately.

"Moreover a clan under my Deity, I don't know how they were able to come about the recent happenings, but anyways they've decided to donate..." he paused as he tried finding the right words. "To sacrifice some certain individuals among them. They claim these individuals are willing to be sacrificed and they seem to accept they are meant for this situation."

"So what was your answer?" asked the Grand priest.

"Of course! it was a yes."

"You're too irrational Edorakk!" the Grand priest shouted in disregard. "Your Deity, Deora. Does he approve of this?"

"If he doesn't, then he certainly wants the death of this large human society." Edorakk answered much to the displeasure if the Grand priest.

"And about the Light bearer... don't do anything rash or stupid, Edorakk. Angus Kensuke, Noah Satoshi, and Xheen Yutaka. You can see they are not present, they're the ones assigned for that purpose." The voice of the Grand priest sounded with a warning note.

"Hmm... those three eh..." Edorakk mumbled to himself. Everyone knew Edorakk. Would he conform to the Grand priests' words?

"Anyways, we will begin from the third day" with that he concluded the meeting or so to speak the gathering.

But as time passes more occurance where to unfold...

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