The Awakened Split—The Calm Before the Storm

The silence of the Earth reverberated deeply within the hollow core of the Etna Volcano, a timeless force pulsing beneath the surface. The ground trembled as though sensing the calm before the storm. Far below the smoldering peak, Ali Moujado, the embodiment of fire and wrath, sat in quiet meditation.

His form rested on the ground like an ancient statue, a being of pure energy untouched by time. The flames of his Hell-fog Ghost power flickered gently, a soft aura of fiery embers that danced and swirled around his meditative state.

Ali had been deep within his mind, exploring the infinite reach of his power, seeking to understand his true essence. But the world above had different plans.

The Italian military, having learned of the Awakened' s attack on the Western forces, had arrived in a desperate attempt to contain him. Their forces were strong—they thought they could trap a monster like Ali inside the volcano, sealing him away before he could unleash his full power.

"We cannot let him escape!" One of the officers yelled, sweat dripping down his brow. They had planted a series of explosive charges deep within the volcano's structure, hoping to trap him by forcing the lava flow to consume him.

But they didn't understand what they were dealing with.

Ali's Awakening: The Flames of Wrath

The Italian forces thought they had succeeded in their trapping tactic, the cavernous tunnels rigged to collapse, the lava streaming towards the core. But they had underestimated Ali Moujado's ability to control his powers.

Deep within the bowels of the volcano, Ali opened his eyes. His pupils glowed with an inner fire, a flame that had not yet reached its peak. His calmness shattered as the dark energy of fury surged through him. The heat inside the volcano increased exponentially as his power boiled to the surface, cracking the earth beneath him.

"Foolish ants," Ali muttered, his voice soft at first but growing louder as it reverberated across the volcanic chambers.

He stood up slowly, his body surrounded by a fiery aura that shimmered like the heatwaves from a desert. The earth cracked beneath his feet, the volcanic rock crumbling as he walked forward. His hands clenched into fiery fists, and in a flash, the entire volcano erupted in an inferno.

The ground trembled as molten lava shot into the sky, the flames turning everything in its path to ash. The soldiers attempting to seal him were engulfed in blinding fire, their screams drowned out by the eruption. The military forces stood no chance.

Alaa and The Team: Splitting to Conquer the World

Back in the heart of the battlefields, the rest of the Awakened were already moving out, splitting off in their own directions.

Alaa Moujado, the giant Titan, stood with a powerful gaze upon the horizon. He had slayed Laurent, but his task was far from over. The Western alliance still had its hold on many regions, and it would take the combined effort of the Awakened to finish the job.

"We split up," Alaa said, his voice low and determined. "We need to hit them in their territories. Take down their centers of power. Only then can we deal the final blow."

Yasser, the Insect King, nodded, his wings fluttering as he prepared to take flight. "I will head to the heart of the Western forces' command. Let me handle their elite."

Ali, back in the firestorm of Etna, remained untouched by the chaos as his fury continued to consume everything in his path. Ali's mission, too, was clear—he would turn the European stronghold to ash, ensuring they would never be able to regroup.

The World Reacts: The Western Forces in Panic

Back in the United States, the situation had taken a turn for the worse. Word of Ali's power and the fall of Laurent had spread like wildfire. The government scrambled to react to the chaos, as reports of Ali's destruction in Italy shook their very foundation.

"This is bad. Very bad," LP, the leader of the Western forces, growled. "We've underestimated them. We can't afford to ignore the Awakened any longer."

In the conference room, military personnel and intelligence officers scrambled to develop a plan of action. They had believed their alliance with the demons would ensure their supremacy, but they had failed to account for the rage of the Awakened.

"We cannot deal with them like we did with the Asians," one of the military advisors stated, his voice tight with fear. "They are different. More powerful. More unified."

LP's gaze hardened. "We need to act fast. They've already split up. We can't let them get any more powerful." The world's might was now uncertain, and the Western forces needed to react before the Awakened grew too strong.

Asia's Response: The Union and the Empire

Meanwhile, in Asia, the world was holding its breath. China, Japan, Korea, and Malaysia had already begun making plans, shutting their borders and fortifying their defenses. They had learned from the previous chaos that they could not remain passive, especially after hearing about the fall of Laurent and the destruction in Europe.

In China, officials had met privately to discuss their next moves. The China-Korea-Japan-Malaysia alliance was formed with a clear goal in mind: protection of their lands from the Awakened, the demonic pact, and any external forces. The Union of Nations, now called the Chia Empire, had one sole purpose: Survival.

"We cannot allow the West to overrun us," a high-ranking official in China said, his voice firm. "We will unite. We will stand strong against anyone who dares challenge us."

In the East, the reaction was calculated, calm, but also driven by the desire for dominance. They had seen the growing threat of the Awakened and prepared their defenses accordingly.

In the Russian Federation, which had now become a kingdom after the rise of the Awakened, leaders gathered. Their borders were sealed, and they awaited the inevitable clash with both the West and the East.

The World Gears Up for the Final Confrontation

In the wake of the cataclysmic events of Europe, the world had shifted. The final clash was drawing near. The Awakened, now scattered across the globe, were preparing for the final battle to eradicate the demonic forces and the traitorous Western powers. But the question remained: Who would remain standing at the end?

The Chia Empire had its eyes on the prize, and the Russian Kingdom had its own ambitions. But the Awakened were not done yet. They had taken the first steps in dismantling the evil that had plagued the world, and they were determined to see their work through to the end.

Epilogue: The Tipping Point

As the world watched with bated breath, each faction—whether it was the Awakened, the Western forces, the Chia Empire, or the Russian Kingdom—knew the war was far from over. The battle lines were drawn, but the question of who would hold power at the end was still yet to be decided.

A storm was coming, and the world was on the edge of change. The Awakened had declared their intent to bring justice, but in doing so, they had set the stage for a global conflict unlike any the world had seen before.

And with that, the battle for the future of the world began.

[TO BE CONTINUED].