Gobiemo Sangrieto!

On the Surface:

"What the hell!!!!!" Shailya exclaimed, his voice filled with shock as he witnessed the chaos unfolding around him.

"Is this real, Shailya?!" Vahalla asked, rubbing his eyes in disbelief as he looked at the rifle unit.

"This is the worst possible scenario: humans knowing about the secret of power and asking for it. This must be a dream!" Vahalla cried, overwhelmed by the reality before him.

"No, it is not. This is reality, Vahalla," Shailya said, trying to bring Vahalla back to his senses.

"Shailya, if this is all real, then I must tell you something important," Vahalla said, his tone grave.

"What is it?" Shailya asked, his curiosity piqued.

"The God of War, Zepta, and the Spirit of Hatred, Sosori, have decided the fate of this planet," Vahalla revealed.

"Huh, what do you mean by fate?" Shailya asked, confusion clouding his features.

"Look at the person standing on top of the Zet Husky formation. Notice his shoes," Vahalla said, pointing at Saar Hussein.

"Yeah, so what about them?" Shailya asked.

"His shoes are starting to glow. That's why you can see them in this dark environment and not the others," Vahalla explained, directing Shailya's gaze to Saar Hussein's glowing shoes.

"In simple terms, the God of War and the Spirit of Hatred have already decided to lend him their powers, but the barrier created by the five sacred trees of Prithvi is blocking the mystical powers," Vahalla continued.

"But isn't he a God? How can a mere barrier stand up to such a great being?" Shailya asked, incredulous.

"The barrier created by the sacred trees is no ordinary barrier; it has protected this planet for millennia. It can hold off even a god's power, but not indefinitely. And now, a spirit is also trying to break the barrier. This barrier has the potential to block even God's power, but not for long," Vahalla explained, his voice heavy with concern.

"Are gods really like this, peace destroyers?!" Shailya asked, grappling with the revelation.

"No, my son. The gods are not peace destroyers. In this heavenly universe, gods are beings with a duty to oversee the universe. The creator of the heavenly universe, the operator, and the destroyer are the three deities, the supreme beings of this universe," Vahalla said, trying to clarify.

"What are you saying? I can't understand," Shailya admitted, his confusion deepening.

"It's not that hard. To create balance, the deities created good and bad, virtuous and evil. We all begin on a similar path, and at a certain point, we are forced to choose between good and bad," Vahalla elaborated.

"The gods are not selfish; they are virtuous. They cannot ignore their devotees' prayers, and because of their virtue, they must grant them a wish to continue being virtuous. So, as the rifle guy prayed to the God of War with all his heart and pure devotion, the sacrifices he promised could not be ignored. Thus, the rifle guy will be granted his wish no matter what, even if the whole planet is in danger," Vahalla continued.

"But at this point, we don't have any choice. The barrier of the sacred trees will be destroyed any moment now. The glowing shoes of that human certainly mean that the spirit and God are already on the move. So hear me out," Vahalla said urgently.

"I see. So what will be the impact of this on us?" Shailya asked, concerned.

"All the mystical power that the sacred trees were holding will lose their vessel and scatter across the world. Everyone will be granted unique powers and abilities. However, these powers will merge with the new technology and things of this era, meaning they won't just be granted elemental powers like water, fire, wind, sky, and land. They will gain anything for power. It may sound absurd, but this is the truth. Another thing is that everyone won't receive equal powers. They will have different densities of powers. Those with higher densities will be stronger. This will create chaos, just like when blades and swords with powers were introduced, but this chaos will be far greater," Vahalla warned.

"And this planet will become vulnerable to the Rulers of the Dark Universe and the Superiors of the Light Universe. Shailya, according to my intelligence, there are several other higher beings like me already on this planet," Vahalla continued.

"Even though the barrier hasn't broken yet?" Shailya asked, his eyes widening in shock.

"Just like me, when I entered this planet, some other beings also entered," Vahalla confirmed.

"So, I want you to get into the royal palace and make friends with the Pannival or become someone of great importance, equivalent to the Pannival," Vahalla suggested.

"Are you kidding me? The highest rank in this nation is Pannival; there's no equivalent. But I can still try for the Pannivalam's position," Shailya said, his resolve firming.

"Another thing about the provisional squad you joined: don't leave them. Gather more people from Saptvansh and create the most powerful team. Once everything is settled, I will personally train them, and we will be ready," Vahalla said.

"Quiet, I will now end this war with my powers," Shailya declared, determination blazing in his eyes.

"So you finally understand," Vahalla said, patting Shailya's hand with a sense of pride.

The entire battlefield was engulfed in flames, and the Zet Husky formation stood tall amidst the chaos.

As the mystical barrier created by the sacred trees wavered, the power struggle reached its peak. The glowing shoes of Saar Hussein indicated that the divine intervention was imminent. The God of War and the Spirit of Hatred were on the verge of breaking through the barrier, ready to lend their formidable powers to the human desperate enough to invoke them.

Zet Husky: The Forbidden Formation

Zet Husky is a battle formation used by the Muvah military; however, this battle formation was forbidden by the Union of Nations. In 1834, during the Battle of Quetta, the Zet Husky formation was used by Khorasan Mamlaka against the Kingdom of Pashtun. It resulted in the deaths of over 52,000 soldiers and roughly 12,000 civilians. It was immediately banned by Monde Uni, the organization preceding the Union of Nations.

This battle formation is divided into three sections: the base, defense, and fang. The base is a pyramid of several soldiers surrounded by the corpses of fallen comrades. The soldiers in the base are usually tall and wide, and they are strong in terms of brute strength. The soldiers that are best at brute strength are called 'Panzers'. They create shockwaves by beating the ground with their limbs without disturbing the formation and throwing away the foot soldiers.

The defense section usually protects the formation from any outside attack and defends the fortress or commanders. The defense section is armed with long-ranged weapons such as snipers and guns. These soldiers are skilled in terms of long-range combat.

The strongest section of Zet Husky is the Fang section; the commander of the unit is part of this section. The soldiers standing at such a height use both short-ranged and long-ranged attacks. All the soldiers in this section are masters of the 'fliege' technique that helps them attack the enemy from every distance. Fliege is a combat technique used to walk in the air and fly. The only con of this technique is time. It can only be used for a short amount of time. Together, all these sections form a Tyrannosaurus-like structure. The soldiers at the tail part of the formation hold each other and create a flexible attack, making it easy to create shockwaves of air.

"Saar, are you sure about your wish? Is this what you want? I don't know how you came to know all this about me or Sosori, but I shall warn you, as these superior powers will only bring chaos and despair to Prithvi. No living creature will be allowed to live in peace and die without regrets. And if you have made yourself ready for what comes with these powers, I shall give you the final warning. This is a warning, not just for Saar Hussein but for all my children on this planet, for all the living creatures," God of War, Zepta, himself spoke up to Saar and warned him of what came next.

"I have been ready for this moment since the day I was born. Yes, I knew what was to come. The only goal I had and have in my life is to serve my master; whatever he wants me to do, I shall do no matter what. Oh, Lord Zepta, I am ready for this, but before this, I want to say something to every creature of this universe listening to me," tears rolled down Saar's eyes as he spoke.

"I am no enemy of humanity. The truth is, the real enemies of humanity are the so-called leaders who put others' lives ahead of theirs. Without us soldiers, even the leaders are nothing but pests. We are the humans who have sworn to protect our people, but what are we stuck in? Wars. I will tell you the reality," he continued to gain attention.

"What is he talking about?" the soldiers murmured among themselves.

"At present, every creature in this world can listen to me even without any broadcast, no matter where you are, who you are, or what you are. Humans and every other creature who lives on this planet, I will just say this once, so hear me. This planet is in danger. What we know is not enough. The supreme beings we call 'gods' are real; even the 'devils' are real. Gods reside in the Heaven's Realm in the light universe, and the devils reside in the Hell's Realm in the dark universe, while we humans are in the living universe. The current system we live under is going to collapse. Millions of humans will die in the coming few hours," Saar addressed all creatures who lived on Prithvi, no matter the species; he knew something that should not be known.

"What the hell is going on?" someone on the other side of the planet exclaimed.

"What is this voice in my head?" The voice of Saar was heard by all living creatures.

"Collapse. What the hell is happening?" a state president of Anuhuac shouted.

"How the hell does he know this, Grand Santarino?" someone in the Union of Nations' headquarters demanded.

"Shailya, we are doomed," Vahalla said, a fierce look on his face.

"I'm Dragona of the Gobiemo Sangrieto, and as the second-in-command, I now declare war with the Union of Nations. I, along with Gobiemo Sangrieto, will take over the Union of Nations' place and slaughter every single being who poses a threat to this planet. I am fire," Saar declared with a loud voice.

"No-no-no way. Shailya, gather all the members of your provisional squad at once. We are up for some powerful enemies," Vahalla said, eager for action.

"Soul Core: Open"

Shailya ran towards Vahalla, his heart pounding in his chest.

"What happened, Shailya? Why are you sweating?" Vahalla asked, concern etched on his face.

"Vahalla, tell me one thing: are there gods and spirits of war and hatred?" Shailya asked, his voice trembling.

"Yes! But years ago, the spirit of hatred was expelled from the Geisterrat of the spirits. Since then, he has been wandering around the universe. The God of War is still in the Heavenly Realm with the other gods and deities. What's going on?" Vahalla replied.

"Can God and Spirit lend their strength?" Shailya pressed.

"Yes, but only if the one willing to take it sacrifices something that will create trust between that person and the spirits or God," Vahalla explained.

"So I want to inform you that someone on Prithvi is offering the whole country, if not the whole world, to the God of War and the Spirit of Hatred for powers," Shailya said, fear evident in his eyes.

"WHAT?" Vahalla was shocked. "Someone on Prithvi knows about these ancient stories?"

"And about powers. Remember when we met earlier you were talking about the powers we get from God?" Shailya continued.

"Yes. But there is a seal that limits the power given to a human—the five great trees. Remember the tree where we met? It is the oldest of the five, and it holds all the powers that this planet and its people once possessed. Only if that tree is destroyed along with the others will this planet regain its powers," Vahalla said.

"Does this mean that the Saptavansh are the guardians of these trees? But there are only five trees and seven clans," Shailya asked.

"The Saptavansh were created only five centuries ago; later, two clans were formed from the original five. There are still two young trees to be guarded. Thus, the members of Saptavansh are given special powers," Vahalla explained.

"For instance, the Mahoraga clan has the power of destruction. The Akatsumi clan has the power of flames. The Adamus clan has the power of light. The Sifon clan has the power of creation. The Azhura clan has the power of darkness. The Nostrus clan has the power of foresight and vision, and finally, the Mitsuba clan has the power of water," Vahalla elaborated.

"So I too have powers. But this isn't the point; what should we do now that that guy is calling to God for powers?" Shailya asked, worry in his voice.

"We cannot stop that. Even if we tried to kill him or stop him, if God decided to give him powers, then even the great trees would fall. We must protect the great trees, especially the one in Diwankula," Vahalla suggested.

"Fine then. Let's do it," Shailya agreed, determination shining in his eyes.

"One more thing: if the trees fall, it is possible that the Rulers could easily intrude on this planet," Vahalla warned.

"It will never happen," Shailya vowed.

Soul Core: Close

Returning to the surface, Shailya's eyes widened in horror. "What the hell!!!!!" he exclaimed, witnessing the unfolding chaos.

The sky had darkened, and the air crackled with an ominous energy. Captain Saar Hussein's incantations echoed across the battlefield, summoning a force beyond comprehension. The ground trembled, and a deafening roar filled the air as a colossal dragon formed from the hatred and despair of the soldiers emerged from the mist.

"Sainen, we need to act now!" Shailya shouted, his voice cutting through the chaos.

Sainen, his rifle aimed at the captain, nodded. "Let's do this," he said

[To be continued in Chapter 19}