47.- The dance of chaos

The second floor of Aurora's dungeon was wrapped in an eerie calm, a stark contrast to the chaos that had unfolded on the fourth floor, where Thalric and his group had met their end at the hands of the demon queen. The underground lake, illuminated by the greenish glow of gems embedded in the walls, reflected the faint light on its surface, creating a play of light and shadow that danced across the pulsing roots hanging from the ceiling. The air was heavy with humidity that clung to the skin, and a cloying scent, a mix of moss and decay, permeated the atmosphere.

Sebastián sat on a rock near the lake, his dirt-stained green tunic reflecting his recent work in the dungeon's garden. His eyes followed the ripples in the water, his mind wandering as he reflected on the events he had witnessed. He had seen Aurora consume the lives of the adventurers with an ease that left him speechless, her power immense and terrifying, yet beautiful in its cruelty. And Kaili… Kaili was an even more overwhelming force, an entity capable of destroying a god, as she had done a century ago with Thal'Korath. As he watched the lake, a question began to form in his mind, a curiosity he had never considered before but that now, after so long in the dungeon, seemed inevitable.

Kaili emerged from the water with a graceful motion, the liquid sliding down her light purple skin that glowed with an inner light, as if her body were woven from the essence of an eternal twilight. Naked, her form was a spectacle that seemed to defy perfection itself: her large, full, rounded breasts stood firm, defying gravity, their light purple nipples barely a shade darker than her skin, contrasting with the glowing sheen that radiated from her; her wide hips, curved in an arc that drew the eye, moved with a feline grace; and her generous, sculpted buttocks seemed carved by a divine artist, each droplet of water sliding down them like a caress that accentuated their shape. The golden, silver, and red runes running across her body pulsed with arcane energy that seemed to vibrate with her presence, tracing lines that highlighted every curve, from the base of her neck to her toned thighs. Her six iridescent wings were folded behind her, glowing with warm shades of purple and blue that reflected a relaxed mood, while her sharp horns, adorned with gems that sparkled with inner light, cut through the dimness like a symbol of her power.

Sebastián watched her openly, as he had done so many times over the years, his eyes following the movement of her large breasts with a focused, intrigued gaze, as if he were appreciating a work of art whose perfection fascinated him. Despite being lost in his thoughts, that sight seemed to help him focus, a constant that anchored him as his mind reflected. But this time, something was different. Though his gaze was fixed on her, there wasn't the spark of lust Kaili had always felt from him, a lust that, while he had grown accustomed to her naked body, had never diminished—in fact, she had noticed it growing stronger over time. But that day was the exception.

Kaili frowned, disconcerted, her runes flaring with a vivid red glow as she noticed the distraction in his gaze. What was wrong with her gardener? How could he look at her without that habitual hunger that had always ignited something within her? "Lost in your thoughts again, gardener?" she said, her voice a provocative murmur as she stepped out of the water and approached him, the liquid dripping from her skin and leaving a shimmering trail behind her. She stopped in front of him, leaning forward slightly so her breasts were at eye level, her tone laced with a teasing mockery meant to recapture his attention. "Or has my body finally stopped interesting you?"

Sebastián looked up at her eyes, his expression calm but thoughtful, showing no trace of embarrassment for being caught staring. "It's not that," he replied, his voice low but steady, as a question that had been lingering in his mind finally found words. "Kaili… if you're so powerful, if you can destroy a god like you did a century ago… why haven't you conquered this world yet? Why hasn't Aurora?"

Kaili laughed, a sharp, melodic sound that echoed through the chamber, her wings unfurling slightly as she straightened, her curves highlighted by the faint light in a display that would make anyone swallow hard. "Conquer this world?" she repeated, her tone dripping with arrogance as she crossed her arms beneath her breasts, lifting them even more in a seemingly deliberate gesture. "You have no idea what you're talking about, do you, gardener?" she continued, her voice resonating with a mix of pride and amusement. "Listen closely, then."

Sebastián kept his gaze focused on her, his eyes following the movement of her breasts as she spoke, as if their perfection helped him concentrate on her explanation, though his mind still wandered in thought. Kaili noticed his attention, but also the absence of that lust she had always felt from him, which disconcerted her further, though she masked it with a cruel smile. "Imagine a cosmos where universes aren't empty spaces, but colossal entities that writhe and expand, colliding to absorb each other in a chaotic, endless dance," she explained, her runes glowing brighter as her voice resonated with reverence. "They have no consciousness, but they fight to survive, creating Demon Kings as viruses to corrupt and destroy. Millions of years ago, Aurora, still an unconscious universe, created the Primordial Demon Kings, the Thrones of Chaos, like me. We destroyed entire universes in her name, consuming everything in our path, until her hunger made her so powerful that she gained consciousness."

Sebastián frowned, his gaze still fixed on Kaili's breasts, following their every movement with an intensity that seemed more artistic than lustful, as if their perfection helped him process her explanation. "So… Aurora is a universe?" he asked, his voice low as he tried to imagine something so vast reduced to the form of Aurora, with her green hair and serene smile.

Kaili nodded, her cruel smile widening as her runes flared with a brilliant red, her tone taking on a note of reverence. "A Primordial Universe incarnate," she replied. "The oldest of all, the only one to achieve consciousness after devouring countless universes. But when she took physical form in this world, she awoke with no knowledge. Those false gods—the Guardians who restricted her potential—left her as a blank slate. She knew nothing, not even how to speak. And though she seemed vulnerable, I knew that if her life were ever truly threatened, her cosmic nature would rise to protect her."

Sebastián remained silent for a moment, his eyes still following the movement of her breasts for a moment before briefly lifting to her face, a reflective calm in his expression as he processed Kaili's words. "Then… why hasn't she destroyed everything now?" he pressed, his genuine curiosity evident as his gaze returned to her.

Kaili laughed again, a sound that was both mocking and playful, as she leaned toward him, her breasts coming dangerously close to his face in a provocative gesture. "Because Aurora is still growing, gardener," she explained, her tone laced with satisfaction. "Her evolution from universe to physical form will take millions of years. The Thrones of Chaos, my siblings, slumber in a deep sleep within her cosmic body, which hasn't fully materialized yet. I proposed exterminating the false gods of this universe to speed up her growth, but my queen refused." She paused, her smile softening as she looked at him with a mischievous glint in her eyes. "She said she just wanted to have fun."

Sebastián nodded slowly, his gaze lingering on Kaili's breasts for a moment before lifting to her face, a tranquil acceptance in his expression as he processed her words. There was no fear in him, only a calm acknowledgment that he was caught in a game far larger than he could comprehend. Kaili watched him, her wings shifting back to softer shades as a playful smile curved her lips, satisfied with his reaction, though still disconcerted by the lack of lust in his gaze. On the fourth floor, Aurora stood before the throne of bones, her majestic figure casting a light that seemed to absorb the last vestiges of hope in the dungeon, her serene smile a reflection of her pleasure in the game she had created—a game that was just beginning.