The War begins
The Dark Devil stood at the mouth of the Gate of Darkness, his form towering and wreathed in shadows that seemed to pulse with malevolence. His piercing eyes glowed a deep crimson as he observed the approaching army of gods—a gleaming tide of divine warriors marching with unwavering resolve.
Lucifer stood beside him, his expression a mixture of awe and trepidation. "My lord," he began cautiously, "the gods are coming in full force. They outnumber us. Do we have a plan to counter them?"
The Dark Devil turned his head slightly, a cruel smile playing on his lips. "A plan?" he echoed, his deep, resonant voice dripping with disdain. "Yes, Lucifer, I have a plan. Kill them all."
Lucifer hesitated for a moment, but the Dark Devil's commanding presence left no room for argument. "As you command, my lord," he said, bowing deeply before retreating to relay the order.
The sky above darkened further as an unnatural storm gathered, bolts of black lightning crackling ominously. The earth trembled as legions of devils emerged from the gate—grotesque creatures with jagged claws, fiery eyes, and twisted forms that radiated malevolent energy. They let out unholy roars, their bloodlust palpable.
On the opposite side, the gods stood in formation, their weapons drawn and their auras glowing with celestial light. The Celestial King led them, his golden armor shining like the sun amidst the encroaching darkness. Beside him were Elesta, her sword blazing with holy fire, and a host of other divine beings, each exuding immense power.
The two forces faced each other across a barren wasteland, the tension so thick it was almost suffocating.
The Celestial King raised his hand, his voice echoing across the battlefield. "This is where we make our stand! Do not let the darkness consume our world. Fight for the light, for the balance, for everything we protect!"
A resounding cheer erupted from the gods, their spirits unyielding.
The Dark Devil chuckled, the sound low and menacing. "Let's see if your light can withstand true darkness," he said, raising his hand. Instantly, the devils charged, their guttural war cries filling the air.
"Charge!" the Celestial King commanded, and the gods surged forward, meeting the devilish onslaught head-on.
The clash was deafening. Weapons clanged, spells collided, and the battlefield erupted into chaos.
Elesta darted through the fray, her sword slicing through devils with precision and grace. Flames erupted around her, consuming her foes as she pressed forward. Nearby, a god wielding water conjured massive tidal waves to drown the enemy, while another summoned gusts of wind that sent devils flying.
The Dark Devil watched the chaos unfold, his expression unreadable. With a wave of his hand, he unleashed a massive pulse of dark energy that rippled through the battlefield, sending shockwaves that knocked both gods and devils off their feet.
"Impressive," the Celestial King muttered under his breath as he steadied himself. He launched a beam of pure light toward the Dark Devil, who swatted it away effortlessly.
"You'll have to do better than that," the Dark Devil sneered, stepping forward.
Lucifer, meanwhile, engaged Elesta in combat. "You should have stayed in your castle," he taunted, his scythe clashing against her blazing sword. "This is no place for the likes of you."
"I'll show you what the likes of me can do," Elesta retorted, unleashing a flurry of strikes that forced Lucifer onto the defensive.
Rosy and Shan watched the battle from a safe distance, their hearts pounding.
"We have to do something," Rosy whispered, her voice trembling.
"We'll just get in the way," Shan replied, his fists clenched. "But if we find an opening... we'll act."
As the battle raged on, it became clear that neither side would emerge unscathed. The gods fought valiantly, but the devils' relentless ferocity and the Dark Devil's overwhelming presence made it clear that this was a battle that would test their very limits.
The war between gods and devils had begun, and the fate of the world hung in the balance.