Orclion

Existence was divided into three realms.

The Heavenly Realm. The Earthen Realm. The Infernal Realm.

Below them, countless minor realms of all types existed, none able to match the might of any of the Three Fundamental realms.

The Celestials led the Heavenly Realm, The Immortals led the Earthen Realm and Demons led the Infernal Realm while the Rulers controlled all the minor realms.

Together, they formed The Myriad Unity and allowed peace to reign supreme.

The mortals were allowed to cultivate and reach for the Heavens as a balance was installed between the Heaven and Earth, all according to the Heaven’s Will.

And yet, among the billions of trillions of living beings within the Myriad Unity, one seemed unsatisfied.

“They are lying to us.”

This man went against all known truths and contradicted the very gods.

“We are in a false world! Mere pawns used to study an outcome!”

And so in search of freedom and truth, this man committed the ultimate taboo.

He rebelled.

Against The True Gods

Caine observed the man before him, his eyes—or rather, his gaze—sweeping up and down in quiet assessment. Before he could act, a sudden mental transmission from Pope Francis interrupted his thoughts.

<Don't kill or cripple him; he's a good kid. Also, be wary of the old lady.>

Caine didn't respond, offering only the faintest nod of acknowledgment. His attention returned to the towering man standing before him.

"Hello," Caine greeted, his voice calm and neutral.

The armored man's tense stance relaxed for a moment before he straightened and spoke. "I am Bertrand Sims, Holy Knight of the Rising Sword."

Caine remained silent for a beat, as though considering his response.

Bertrand nodded, his expression unchanging.

"Good, Lerouge. Your performance in the trials was impressive enough to trigger the Holy Protocol."

Ease and Simplicity(II)