Chapter 1: The Shocking Truth

At 7 AM, Yaxoc strolled down the streets with his squad, the crisp morning air carrying a sense of calm.

"Isn't this beautiful?" Yaxoc said, gesturing to the scenic view. "I swear I've never noticed this before."

"Sure… sure…" Marcus replied dryly, while Moonlight, Yaxocara, and Luna chatted among themselves, seemingly lost in their own conversation.

Their walk led them to the Z+ Saviors meeting hall, where Hannah Hight stood waiting. She stood alone at the center of the grand room, her gaze sharp yet playful.

"Welcome," Hannah greeted with a sly smile. "I take it you're here for the secret?"

"Obviously," Yaxoc said, folding his arms. "Let's hear it."

Hannah's expression softened as she sighed. "I've been digging into this for five weeks, so I hope this will finally clear things up." She paused, glancing at the group. "Lucius… was once a savior."

The room fell silent, the squad staring in shock.

"A savior?!" Yaxoc exclaimed, his voice echoing.

"Are you out of your mind?" Yaxocara demanded, her eyes narrowing.

"This better be a joke," Moonlight muttered under her breath.

Hannah shook her head gravely. "It's no joke—it's the truth."

She pulled out a file and handed it to Yaxoc. The folder was thick with documents, including a detailed profile of Lucius.

"In his youth, Lucius was a prodigy," Hannah explained. "At just 16, he earned the title of the world's strongest savior. His achievements were legendary—so much so that he was recognized globally as the greatest savior in history. For 15 years, he upheld his position… until he was framed. That's when everything changed."

The squad exchanged uneasy glances.

"What exactly happened to him after he got expelled from the Savior Academy?" Yaxoc asked. "What pushed him to join the enemy—especially Ogamak?"

Hannah nodded, her face heavy with the weight of the story. "He was falsely accused of a crime he didn't commit. The accusations were so convincing that people turned against him. A petition was started to ban him permanently. Despite his protests, the academy caved to public pressure and expelled him. Just like that, he was erased."

"That's awful…" Luna whispered, her voice barely audible.

"Awful doesn't even begin to cover it," Hannah agreed. "And here's the kicker: he wasn't just strong—he was the strongest savior in history."

Marcus leaned forward. "What do you mean by 'strongest'? What were his stats?"

Hannah pulled out a sleek device, its interface glowing faintly. "Thanks to my technician, we managed to retrieve interdimensional stats from his prime. At age 16, Lucius's stats all ranked at Ī."

"Ī?" Marcus frowned. "What does that mean?"

"It means he had the power to destroy omniverses and speed beyond infinity," Hannah replied, her tone grim.

The squad froze, the weight of her words sinking in.

"Wait—he was that powerful at 16?!" Yaxoc blurted. "So they banned their strongest savior? And now that he's with the enemy… we're screwed."

Marcus nodded, his face dark with realization. "If Lucius was that strong back then, imagine his power now. Years have passed—he's only grown stronger."

"Exactly," Hannah said. "What's worse is that the old academy leadership was corrupt. They didn't care about his potential or his innocence. It's only thanks to the new principal that we've rebuilt the academy's reputation. But even so, Lucius is a threat we can't ignore."

"Do we stand a chance against him?" Moonlight asked hesitantly.

Hannah hesitated before answering. "Yaxoc's power might someday rival his… but not yet. And even with Yaxocara's maxed mastery, it still won't be enough. Lucius's demonic power surpasses any known limits."

"So what now?" Yaxocara asked.

Hannah met their gaze, determination shining in her eyes. "We prepare. Lucius may be beyond us now, but if we focus on growing stronger together, we may find a way. For now, we keep watch and stay ready. This fight is far from over."

From a distant rooftop, Lucius stood with Ogamak and fifty demonic soldiers, their watchful eyes fixed on the Savior squad. The night breeze rustled Lucius's cloak as he gazed across the cityscape.

"Wow," Ogamak remarked, his tone laced with amusement. "I didn't expect you to be a savior once."

"That was my prime self," Lucius said coldly, his smile fading into a grim line. "But those corrupt leaders exiled me for something I didn't even do. And if they think they'll win… they're gravely mistaken."

A demonic commander approached, bowing slightly. "My lord, preparations are nearly complete. Shall we commence the raid?"

"No," Lucius said firmly, his eyes never leaving the horizon. "Let them enjoy their fleeting moments of peace."

Ogamak raised an eyebrow, confusion flickering across his face. "I thought you wanted to strike immediately."

"Patience," Lucius said, his voice low and menacing. "The anomaly is still out there. Do you remember the battles we've fought, all for some insignificant child? Or how that goddess dared to humiliate me?" His fists clenched briefly before relaxing.

Ogamak nodded in understanding. "Fair enough. Soldiers, return to the base," he commanded. "We'll strike when the time is right."

The demonic soldiers saluted and began retreating, their dark forms melting into the shadows.

Turning back to Lucius, Ogamak said, "We'll need to be ready for the coming war. The hunters should lead the charge."

Lucius nodded slightly. "I know. Inform them their time is near."

"Understood." Ogamak gave a small thumbs-up before vanishing in a swirl of dark energy.

Meanwhile, high on a distant mountain, Xavy stood with arms crossed, his sharp eyes locked on Lucius and his forces far below.

"They're gearing up for war?" Xavy muttered to himself, his tone unimpressed. "All this effort just to destroy a school? It's like watching some idiot start a national outcry over TikTok because they think it's spying on them."

A soft hum of energy announced Liski's arrival as she teleported beside him. She stretched her arms lazily. "Hey! I recovered GDM just in time."

"Good call," Xavy replied, still watching Lucius. "Now, what's the plan?"

Liski tilted her head thoughtfully. "Maybe we summon him? Things have been heating up lately, and we could use more firepower, right?"

"Depends," Xavy said flatly, glancing at her.

Liski shrugged, shifting her gaze toward Lucius. "What's he doing now?"

"Same thing as always—plotting another war." Xavy smirked faintly. "Sooner or later, though, they'll move. I'm not sticking around to watch."

Without another word, Xavy teleported away, leaving Liski alone.

Liski sighed, still staring at Lucius in the distance. "I doubt they'll make their move that quickly…" she murmured before disappearing into the ether.