The sky above them shattered like glass, revealing a vast golden light that engulfed the entire battlefield. A powerful force pulled them upward, lifting their tired bodies off the ground. The sensation was weightless, timeless, divine.
As their vision adjusted, they found themselves standing on an immaculate white floor, stretching infinitely in all directions. Towering above them were six colossal thrones, each occupied by an awe-inspiring figure.
At the center of it all, bathed in a celestial glow, sat the True Deity. His form was indescribable, shifting between light, shadow, and something beyond mortal comprehension. He gazed down at them, his voice echoing through the Divine Dynamic Heaven.
The True Deity Speaks
"You have done well, warriors of fate. You have conquered the madness of the Joker and proven your strength."
The Tarot Alliance members, still catching their breath from the battle, looked at each other. Some stood with pride, while others, like Skyler, were still trying to process that they were now standing in a god's domain.
Cain let out a confident laugh. "Well, of course! Did you expect anything less from us?"
Zhen crossed his arms. "This place... it feels different. Balanced. Yet overwhelming."
Parker whistled. "Man, this place makes the Black Castle look like a shack."
The six deities seated on their thrones observed them silently. Each had a presence that bent reality around them.
Nerina, the Deity of Water, watched them with calm but piercing eyes, her presence like the ocean—vast, powerful, and unpredictable.
Ignis, the Deity of Fire, smirked, his fingers tapping together in anticipation, as if playing with riddles inside his mind.
Tempestra, the Deity of Wind, scowled, clearly irritated. "So these are the ones that True Deity brought here? They don't look impressive to me."
Lucien, the Deity of Light, nodded approvingly. "But they have fought well. That alone is proof of their strength."
Sylvaris, the Deity of Nature, smiled gently. "Their journey was not just of strength, but of growth. I admire that."
Mirella, the Deity of Magic, chuckled, clearly entertained. "I like them. They're fun!"
The True Deity then extended his hand, and suddenly, a golden aura surrounded Ryuta and his allies.
The Reward
"You have fought, struggled, and endured. As a reward, you may each wish for something. It will be granted within reason."
The group exchanged glances. A wish? Something granted by the True Deity himself? This was an opportunity beyond imagination.
Alexia stepped forward first. "I wish for... a way to ensure that I can always protect my comrades, no matter what happens."
The True Deity nodded, and a golden emblem appeared on her hand—an unbreakable defense magic gifted to her.
Cain grinned. "I wish to be stronger. Strong enough that no one can ever push me down again."
A surge of overwhelming power flooded his body, refining his strength. He clenched his fists and smirked.
Roy, still holding his new weapon, thought for a moment. "I wish... to master every weapon I touch."
The stick in his hand shifted, turning into a sword, then a spear, then a bow—his adaptability was now more limitless.
One by one, the others made their wishes.
Skyler wished for a never-ending sense of humor, ensuring he'd never lose himself to despair.
Zhen wished for clarity in understanding balance, so he could guide his team better.
Parker wished for boundless energy, so he'd never fall behind.
Merlin wished for the knowledge of lost magic, deepening his wisdom.
Chun & Zhang wished for their bond to be unbreakable.
Yami hesitated, but finally said, "I wish... to control my own fate, instead of others controlling it for me."
Ryuta's Turn
The True Deity finally turned to Ryuta, who stood silent, deep in thought.
"And you, Ryuta? What is your wish?"
Everyone turned to him, curious. Ryuta had always been different. He wasn't like the others—he didn't use a Tarot Card. He wasn't bound by fate.
Ryuta slowly lifted his gaze, his white eyes reflecting the divine glow.
Then, he spoke.
"I wish for the ability... to rewrite destiny itself."
The moment the words left his mouth, the Divine Dynamic Heaven shook. The six deities looked at the True Deity in alarm. Even Joker, in his final moments, never caused such a disturbance.
The True Deity remained silent for a moment.
Then, he smiled.
"Very well. Your path has already begun."
A powerful surge of energy exploded within Ryuta, unlike anything he had ever felt before.
His sword, Return to Life, glowed brighter, pulsing with a newfound strength.
And just like that, the meeting was over.
The Tarot Alliance stood, forever changed.
Their journey had just taken a new turn.
A turn that none of them could have ever expected.
— To Be Continued —