Chapter 27: The Path to Domination

Kuragami sat on the Forgotten Throne, his glowing purple eyes piercing through the abyss that surrounded him. The very air trembled under his presence, the black flames of the Forgotten World dancing wildly as if celebrating the birth of an unstoppable force.

His 1000-strong demon army stood below him, awaiting his next command. The echoes of his previous declaration still hung in the atmosphere.

"The gods will regret ever crossing me."

"Heaven will burn."

"Hell will bow."

"And the world… will kneel before the Forgotten King."

His ambition was absolute.

His power was unquestioned.

And yet—

"Prince."

A voice broke through the silence.

Alexandra.

The old warrior, once the strongest of the demon race, stepped forward. His aura was still immense, still powerful—yet compared to Kuragami, he now felt like a mere shadow of what he once was.

And yet, there was something in his golden eyes—a wisdom forged from war, from centuries of battle, from countless victories and even more losses.

"I know you are desperate to save your mother." Alexandra's voice was calm but firm. "And I know your hunger for revenge. But this is not the time to act recklessly."

Kuragami's gaze darkened. The flames around the throne flickered violently.

"The gods are far stronger than you think." Alexandra continued. "Even now, as you sit here, you have the power to stand against Zeus. But defeating Zeus… is not enough."

Kuragami leaned forward. "Explain."

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The God of Infinite

Alexandra exhaled.

"Zeus is powerful. But he is not the true ruler of the gods. There is another—one whose power eclipses even his."

"The God of Infinite."

The moment those words left Alexandra's lips, a cold silence fell over the entire realm.

Even the demons shifted uncomfortably, some trembling at the mere mention of that name.

Kuragami remained still.

His fingers gripped the armrest of the throne.

"I don't care who they are," he said, his voice low, dangerous. "I will destroy them all the same."

But Alexandra only shook his head.

"Prince, listen to me. If I, the Demon King Rimuru, and the ten strongest demons in existence all fought together…"

He paused.

"Even then, we could not put up a good fight against the God of Infinite."

Kuragami's eyes narrowed.

"So what are you suggesting?"

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A Journey for Truth and Power

"You are strong, Prince. Beyond anything I have ever witnessed. But strength alone is not enough. You need knowledge. You need allies. You need an army powerful enough to shake the heavens."

"You must first find your father."

"He will answer your questions—about the gods, about the demons, about your own existence… and about your mother."

The moment Alexandra mentioned his mother, Kuragami's aura flared—dark tendrils of energy wrapping around his throne like living shadows.

But Alexandra did not back down.

"Your father knows the truth behind everything. He is the key to unlocking your full power."

"And until you have that power… you are not ready to face the gods."

A long silence followed.

Kuragami closed his eyes.

For the first time in years, he took a slow, steady breath.

He was angry.

He was hungry for war.

But more than anything…

He was curious.

There was truth that had been hidden from him.

And he would not allow anyone—not gods, not demons, not even time itself—to keep it from him.

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Assembling the Future Army

"Where do I begin?"

Alexandra smiled, his golden eyes gleaming.

"First, you will need companions. Warriors who will fight by your side, not as mere soldiers, but as commanders."

"You need allies, Prince. Demons, humans, fallen gods—anyone who is willing to stand against the heavens."

"Only then can you forge a force strong enough to challenge the gods."

Kuragami stood up from his throne, his black cape billowing in the unnatural wind of the Forgotten World.

"Then I will gather them."

"I will find the strongest beings in existence."

"And when the time comes… I will burn the heavens to the ground."

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The Journey Begins

Alexandra took a step back, his expression unreadable.

"My daughter will accompany you."

Kuragami turned slightly, his glowing purple gaze meeting the girl standing behind Alexandra.

Golden hair.

Blue eyes.

A warrior's body, yet a presence softer than her father's.

And yet, she did not flinch before him.

"She will help you achieve your goal, Prince." Alexandra continued. "And when the time comes… she will fight alongside you."

Kuragami regarded her for a long moment.

Then, without a word, he turned his back.

The Forgotten Gate reappeared before him, its entrance swirling with endless darkness.

He stepped through it.

And with that—

The march toward the destruction of the gods had begun.

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Kuragami is no longer just a warrior.

He is a force of nature.

A being that defies existence itself.

And soon—

The gods will face their reckoning.

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