Khorramzadeh Arrives, The Ten Tyrants Program did not end...

When Aavesh fell unconscious and entered the Astral Plane, everyone watched the changes between them across the Galaxy.

This was the last battle - in few minutes Aavesh's head was supposed to Explode.

But this did not happen, instead Somehow Aavesh stood up with his eyes closed and managed to give a massive Elemental blast from his wrist weapon to the Tenth Tyrant.

But just then, they saw Aavesh's forehead suddenly turn extremely hot and within seconds he began to burn alive! They saw his face literally melt off.

Vishwa and Eitra felt their throats stuck, as they felt despair - because Aavesh's face burning must mean that he was on the losing side in that Astral Battle.

Despair.

Across most Human territories, a portion of people felt the same feeling-

That feeling of being unable to control your own fate was extremely suffocating and this scene made them feel that despair again- for in Aavesh, seeing him fight for himself against the Tyrants made them root for him, for so many of them were in similar situations.

When hope of freedom is snuffed, only despair remains.

A group dirty ragged kids saw the scene on in their community television and they also felt that sinking feeling of despair, they were slaves in a Munitions Factory Planet where they were forced to work on making parts and were never allowed to even dream of having something better...

They had just huddled together to eat lunch in the community square where they could watch the screen display random shows, it was their only source of Entertainment in this horrific Environment they were born into.

They Empathized with Aavesh, being simple minded and still children - they saw Aavesh trying to fight these so called Tyrants and with every victory him slowly crawling to victory made their hearts flicker with hope.

'If he can, then so can I?', Their eyes sharply looked at the screen but an Adult saw this and laughed cynically," You haven't seen the Tenth Tyrant yet", and then he dismissively brushed them off, leaving them feeling a bit wronged.

Was hoping so bad?

They finally saw why that Adult spoke like that as they saw Aavesh burning and collapsing down.

'So We can't Escape Fate', they looked bitter and stared down.

*Cough

"Ahhhhhh"

Everyone looked back onto the screen with disbelief.

Aavesh was still alive!

He was disfigured with horrific injuries on his face- but still alive!

Then they heard the Tenth Tyrant speak the words, they had all been waiting hear!

And on hearing that- their heart was lit aflame!

Hope!

If a kid like Aavesh could fight for his freedom - Then maybe they could too!

One Day, They will be free!

For that day, they must be like Aavesh - Take the Blade strikes, Face the Punches, Eat worms to survive if you have to!

Even if you have to burn for your freedom- Burn!

A look of determination now filled their eyes.

Many people in similar situations started to feel that familiar flame of Determination-

Aavesh had not realised it yet but he was already becoming a symbol - A Symbol of Hope, Strength and Determination for all of these people...

But little did everyone know that what was about to happen next would shake the Galaxy Forever.

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Back to the Present,

Aavesh felt deep pain emanating from his forehead, his vision slightly blurry but then he realised that he could not sense his eyelids, he could not close his eyes even if he wanted to.

Water Elemental Energy had been seeping into his body and especially his Brain to prevent it's destruction from the Heat.

His Bio Nano Cells had already begun to start repairing his Damaged Body with help from vitality generated by Cosmic Force.

Coral then replied with sadness, ' I saw your face literally melt off, I took the initiative to remove all damaged tissue... Aavesh-'

'You did well, it was my choice- remember? I will live with my consequences', Aavesh replied mentally back.

His vocal cords were severely damaged and he required healing fluid to boost the regeneration process, despite that he could let out a few simple noises but full speech - Not until he was healed.

On his Extremely Disfigured face, there would be a haphazard tattoo of sorts- a horrific burn mark on a spiritual level that would hurt him till he reached Stage 10.0 .

Aavesh then used his Legend Mythic Power to infuse it into his body, Silver Light suffused into his body and he managed to stand up but had a splitting headache.

He then activated his Renegade Aeon Mythic Power to forcibly harden his mind and Endure the Pain, now was not the time to shut off his pain receptors- it would lower his senses.

Aavesh pressed a cold wisp of Water Elemental Energy onto his third Eye to soothe the pain.

He then gazed at the Will Breaker Tyrant who was smiling at him weirdly.

'I should really detonate his Amalgamation Crystal', Aavesh truly felt a bit irritated on seeing the smug Bastard's face.

But Where did Khorramzadeh get an actual Amalgamation Crystal? That item was notoriously difficult to make due to the sheer amount of Lifeforms you needed to sacrifice and Extract their Mythic Energy into a Hell Refiner which was being powered by Millions of Enslaved Souls.

It only had a 2% success rate and in the alternate timeline - the forbidden Devil God went batshit crazy on producing these Amalgamation Crystals and even purchased Powerful Undead from Urgathine to continue Experiments that Asmodeus had dropped.

That was why there so much death and slaughter in that End War - to make more and more of these Amalgamation Crystals...

Because he believed, he could somehow create a higher Variant of this Crystal and fuse all 3 Evil Mythic Powers Together... Maybe create a Super Weapon, but now seeing such a Powerful Amalgamation Crystal in Khorramzadeh's hands, Aavesh had a brief speculation.

Was Khorramzadeh the one who actually gave this idea to the forbidden Devil God?

Was he the one who started the Research into Super Weapons that harnessed multiple Mythic Powers?

Aavesh felt that this matter should indeed be attributed to Khorramzadeh, though he had limited evidence and only speculation to support this.

Anyway, Khorramzadeh had told he would give him a 'Surprise Gift', Aavesh definitely felt that this surprise gift would be anything but a gift.

Suddenly -

BOOM!

The void opened up to reveal a devilishly handsome man with Glowing Orange Eyes, wearing a Black suit.

His skin was currently pale and his hair dark black, but his facial features were somewhat similar to Aavesh and Vishwa.

Everyone watching this became Silent- Even Vishwa and Eitra had become stunned.

Aavesh looked at this man and felt something extremely familiar from his Burning Orange Eyes.

' Khorramzadeh '

This thought crossed his mind and the minds of all others watching this.

Chu Feng's mouth was wide open.

*Step

Khorramzadeh walked towards Aavesh and smiled warmly, "Didn't expect this did you? I had to come in person to give you your surprise gift after all- you promised to survive through it"

The Whole Galaxy was in uproar again!

The infamous Devil King of the Adhi Empire had come.

In Person.

If it was just a shadow projection it was a small matter.

But to come in Person - it did not bode well, no it was a nightmare!

Every Sector he causally stepped in would be Mysteriously Engulfed in War after he left!

The Ho-Jax Sector was Doomed!

The Disaster Bringer had come!

Whenever he Personally came, something would happen.

Vishwa and the others immediately commanded to head back to the Planet but then they were suddenly besieged by a sudden Void Storm - forcibly transferring them into an unknown location in a completely different Higher Dimension.

"Well Well- Aavesh Adhi, you look like a fine young warrior - the eventual scars from your wounds will definitely give you character! How did you like my old group of Tyrants? Was this Trial Educational?", Khorramzadeh suddenly asked jolting Aavesh who was stunned.

"Ah I forget - your vocal cords are all Burned out- Let me help you there...", Khorramzadeh facepalmed and then suddenly grinned as a Burning Infernal Pentagram manifested in his Palm.

Upon that Aavesh immediately fell to his knees and sensed an overwhelming Mythic Power coming from his Blood -

It was of Infernal Nature...

The Red Tattoo lines on his body glowed Red Hot Iron in color as a Burning Aura Erupted out of Aavesh.

The wounds within him were being filled with a strange twisted Vitality - like a Higher Dimensional Bloodline.

Although his Eyes Remained dark Blue, a Thin line of Burning Orange had formed within his Irises.

What was this?

Why was it happening!

Coral spoke in horror," This- What kind of Blood Magic is this?! This shouldn't be- I never sensed it in you! Aavesh I don't know what he's doing but you seemed to have a Very Powerful Infernal Bloodline! It's incredibly Pure and it's affecting your Physique first... But this should be impossible!"

*BOOM

Coral was suddenly Yanked from Aavesh's tattered Armor forcibly and was reformed into her Prism form suddenly and she was then forced into Khorramzadeh's free hand.

"Now Now, you can't give out secrets yet, I will be the one to do that, at the opportune moment Old Friend", Khorramzadeh held her in his palm like a toy as he continued,

"Why don't you go and merge with your other selves, they have been waiting for you to be present as only you can merge them all into one- Coral", Khorramzadeh spoke as if he was scolding a naughty child and then Threw Coral into his Fiery Infernal Demiplane as Aavesh watched on helplessly - unable to even resist with his Mythic Powers, like his mind was being forcibly pressed to Khorramzadeh's will.

Plus his own body seemed to have transformed into Something else and was not obeying his commands.

Khorramzadeh oversaw this instantaneous 'healing' and only after he was satisfied did he close the Pentagram in his Palm with a sharp sound.

"Your body is prepared now, the Full process is still yet to be completed but I will do it soon, now we have other things to speak about"

*Snap

Aavesh stopped struggling and looked at his trembling hands- he felt control in his body again and that feeling of that Overwhelming Infernal Mythic Power was... gone.

The wounds across his body had largely healed except for his Black Crystal Arm which seemed to radiate more malice than usual.

His Spiritual wound on his face remained and as a proof, his face had a new Terrifying Red Tattoo like scar which took the form of intricate Red flames swirling around the Third Eye, if one gazed deeply into the new Red Scar it almost seemed to give the impression of controlled Chaos.

Even Khorramzadeh seemed a bit inwardly shocked at this new scar...

He could see traces of his little 'trick' within that scar and could not seem to control the power that was used to heal that particular area.

'Interesting, this seems to be within my caus calculations and yet not - For some reason it feels way more powerful than how it should have been with Test Subject X- So the Variable is finally showing signs of awakening - Hmmm It's about time this happened after all, I was counting on this unique ability of yours...', His Eyes looked at Aavesh with a new light now... One filled with certainty.

Aavesh on the other hand was still reeling from getting his healing.

His previous facial features had not returned and remained a bit distorted due to seeming like they had been melted -like how mortal bodies would heal after recieving sever burn wounds.

Aavesh then suddenly felt a throbbing sensation within his third Eye and briefly opened it for the whole to see.

The Audience now watched in abject shock, A Nine year old kid that had not even reached Stage 1.0 had a Freaking Third Eye.

And yet when combining his new Scar that seemed like a Swirling flame around his three eyes seemed extremely horrific and yet so profound.

Although Aavesh eyebrows and hair regrew upon this strange healing, it didn't even hide how Terrifying the scar looked on him with his new grotesque facial features.

This was no ordinary scar after all, it was received on a spiritual level, by a Mortal awakened third Eye.

Nevertheless to say he had a horrifying visage now, but it didn't bother him as much as the Coral's abduction.

"Where's Coral?", Aavesh asked in a hoarse manner, not at all thankful for his healing.

"She's merging with the Other Prisms in my Demiplane as we speak, But for now she's to serve as insurance, her ability to escape situations is concerning and I don't want you to follow her example", Khorramzadeh spoke so warmly as if he was Aavesh's Elder but Everyone knew what he really meant.

Aavesh almost wanted to unleash his killing intent but stopped as he was facing an actual Demigod who would kill him at just a thought.

The situation was bad.

Instead, he calmed and asked," What was that Mythic Power- you seeme to have arranged it To be placed in me"

"Oh That? I didn't 'arrange' that, I gave you a choice and you took it, albeit for selfless motives, unfortunate- why didn't you look into the Burden of the Azata?", Khorramzadeh asked, his smile never leaving.

Aavesh was suddenly stunned, another mistake had been pointed out, taking burdens to free others was admirable but taking burdens without knowing what they actually were was infact stupid.

"You pick up things fast, Good! Your reaction satisfies me- Aavesh I asked you few questions earlier and as a polite young Gentleman that you are, do reciprocate ", Khorramzadeh's sudden request stunned him as a feeling of danger arose within his guts, his instincts were telling him that the moment he replied he would face extreme danger.

"Well do go on", Khorramzadeh spoke again with an even stronger stare that made Aavesh's body uneasy.

Aavesh suddenly felt his tongue open and blurt out," They were interesting - weak but interesting", Then he immediately shut his mouth as he gazed at Khorramzadeh in absolute horror and fear.

Khorramzadeh had just controlled his body to make him speak involuntarily, how could he even do this?

" Then we must fix it! The Tyrants can be anything but Weak! No offense to Chu Feng , he's just a stand in after all!", Khorramzadeh remarked and casually revealed Chu Feng's true identity to the Audience.

" YOUUU! KHORRAMZADEH! Well you asked for it", Chu Feng almost fumed out but suddenly calmed himself as he stared at Khorramzadeh coldly, and didn't do anything - yet.

Khorramzadeh ignored him and simply revealed pressed the Ruby Ring on his palm and muttered," Start Phase 2"

Aavesh felt an incredible sensation of dread wash over him and immediately attempted to Use Underworld Shadow with his human hand.

But then- the Elemental symbols of Oblivion did not appear, and when Aavesh tried to sense Oblivion Energy, it was simply not there- like it was turned off.

Aavesh's eyes widened as he then turned his head to Khorramzadeh who was smiling at him knowingly.

*BOOOOOOOOOOOOM

Suddenly a small Ship entered the atmosphere and seemed to be headed towards their location.

"You didn't - Khorramzadeh! HE'S JUST A CHILD! FUCK YOU!", Chu Feng roared as recognised what that spaceship meant.

Chu Feng then grabbed Aavesh and attempted to tear a hole into the void but it was blocked.

" The kid can't leave yet - or he loses the bet, upon which his soul will be mine to claim", Khorramzadeh spoke indifferently as the ship got closer and closer.

" You made the mistake of revealing my identity, so I am going to intervene in this matter!", Chu Feng bellowed and Immediately cast an emergency Energy Shield spell which manifested as a neon blue bubble around Aavesh.

Then in the next moment as the old Tyrants watched on curiously as the Ship Crashed right before them.

*Crash

*BLAAASTTTT

*BOOOOOOOOOOM

The explosion shook the ground greatly as a huge shockwave enveloped them.

The ship.was completely destroyed as flames engulfed the entire area as a shocked Audience watched.

Ten new figures arrived out of the remains.

Each of them Ten feet tall, made of Infernal Dark Iron and had Infernal markings carved all over their body.

They had small burning spikes on their shoulders as the visuals became even more clearer.

The one with the most Infernal Markings was holding a decree that radiated the power of a Demigod!

"Kill all the Old Tyrants present here and Aavesh Adhi"

"Detected 12th Stage Power Shield protecting the Primary Target- Alternative measures suggest to simply transport the target into Naraka- Acknowledged", The one holding the decree spoke in a cold robotic manner.

'What's going on- why had the program not ended?', Many members of the Audience watching were immediately confused as they saw the new Figures suddenly enter the scenario.

'I knew it- Khorramzadeh was never going to let him leave alive'

'But how is this fair?'

'Its fair only when you have strength '

Such comments immediately echoed the GALnet, mostly around Khorramzadeh's sudden flip.

"Eliminate all old Tyrants first, then we converge on the child", The New Tyrant Chief holding the decree spoke emotionlessy.

"So they are here to kill us, do you wish to me destroy them lord?" , the Tenth Tyrant spoke submissively to Khorramzadeh who simply replied in a nonchalant manner," It's either you all or them, you have to eliminate the other team completely"

"As you command Lord!", The Tenth Tyrant then kowtowed to Khorramzadeh who nodded indifferently.

"It's kill or be killed, Are you all waiting to die?", the Tenth Tyrant bellowed to the remaining old Tyrants and they snapped out of their daze.

The Tenth Tyrant then rallied the remaining old Tyrants as the New Tyrants began to approach them with killing intent.

Meanwhile Aavesh had already overheard the New Tyrant's orders and quickly began to think of a plan to end this situation.

He then stared at the Will Breaker Tyrant who was about to approach the Golem based Tyrants.

'Yeah I am going to use that mini Nuke now', Aavesh began to formulate his new plan now.