With the appearance of the new Hero, Adelio Ruber, the rules of the [world] were set into motion,
and the weight of his existence sent ripples even into other worlds.
[Otherworld]
An ominous world overflowing with the tainted magic of a certain Cryptid.
It was a murky land steeped in sinister, concentrated magic essence, where the creations of light that had defended this place for an eternity only to be broken, along with the vile insects born from that Cryptid's byproducts, made their home.
A corrupted realm where battle never ceased, much like hell, where demons lived.
And in a place of rest very near the heart of that world, a faded "light" fell across the land.
"...It seems something strange has grown in hell."
A beautiful man with very long, brilliant silver hair drifting in the air.
The commander of the angels, standing alone at the summit of all angelkind.
He was the "first intelligent being" personally created by the Creator God, [Holy Emperor Dragon] Veldanava.
Made in Veldanava's own image, and thus bearing the same appearance as a god, his true identity was [Feldway], leader of the [Seven Primordial Angels].
A great angel who heralded destruction,
the king of the Phantoms,
and a servant whose loyalty to God bordered on fanaticism.
"The [Fifth True Dragon]...? No, similar, but a different kind of [factor]. For the sake of the cause, it would be better to confirm it at least once..."
The cause.
The ambition he had sworn to achieve even if he had to burn away his own life.
To fulfill that vast ambition of reviving the master of this world, not even a single error could be allowed.
"If only that [Noir] weren't there, I would have confirmed it myself... but it can't be helped."
Feldway had transferred his soul from the stellar body operating in the Eastern Empire back to his main body, allowing him to move freely between the Otherworld and the Central World. But since this method had only barely let him evade Noir's notice, he could not afford to do anything conspicuous in hell, where Noir resided.
After all, his opponent was [Noir], the most fearsome demon after [Rouge] and the strongest being in present-day hell. That meant he had to remain wary to a degree that might have seemed excessive.
"...I'll have to prepare another method."
Still, he was a strategist.
Just as their relationship as demon and angel suggested, Guy, leader of the demons, preferred force, while Feldway preferred battles of intellect.
"A new [irregular]... I only hope he does not become hostile to [us]."
It was not only the angels who noticed the anomaly.
Hell, the world closest to the Otherworld.
Even in the homeland of the newly appeared Hero, there was one who had already realized his power, as though welcoming his arrival.
"Kuhehehehe... so something new has appeared from one of our own... How very interesting."
Luxurious clothing fit for a high noble, and enormous demonic wings.
Hair blacker than anything else in existence, and sharp golden eyes.
And red pupils that resembled those of his [brother]...
The beautiful, handsome, androgynous man let out a devilish laugh as he gazed at a blue-glowing orb.
"If such a powerful and unprecedented soul has appeared now, does that mean our [eighth kinsman] has been born to preserve the balance? Well, whatever the case, this is quite entertaining. Kuhehehe."
The Primordial Demon [Noir].
The most fearsome king reigning over hell, and the strangest of the seven lords, had regained the emotion of interest for the first time in centuries.
He had always spent his time blocking the Phantoms and protecting hell, and unlike the other Primordial Demons, he never increased the number of his subordinates, instead passing the time with experiments. But now he had found an "interesting" soul.
"...It seems he's entered [Rouge]'s service for now. Not a bad choice."
Since he occasionally made a hobby of observing the Central World, Noir had noticed the new Hero faster than the other Primordial Demons.
"If fate allows it, we'll meet someday... Kuhehehe. I do hope he remains one of demonkind."
And finally,
there was also someone in the Central World who sensed the birth of the Hero.
"...Hmm~ I've been lucky lately, haven't I? To think a Hero with this kind of presence would appear already, right after Leon."
[Sorcerous Dynasty Sarion], one of the nations of the elves and said to be the strongest country in the West.
At the heavenly emperor's sanctuary atop the World Tree, a place only the emperor of the elves could use, a figure shimmered into view.
As that figure gently touched a tree branch and smiled with quiet dignity, her pale green hair caught the moonlight and glowed softly.
"Should I tell El too? No matter how talented that child is, I doubt even she noticed a presence like this."
A sensual figure unusual for an elf, a notably tall stature even for a woman, emerald eyes like gemstones, and a thin red outfit that looked almost like a dress.
Wearing the detached, mature smile of one who had transcended ordinary perception, she was the greatest military force of this [Sorcerous Dynasty Sarion], the thunderous sovereign known as the strongest elf alive.
Her true name was [Sylvia El Ru].
She was the empress of the elves, as renowned among them as Gran Dwargo, the first dwarf emperor, and the wife of Salion Grimwald, the first elf Hero.
And at the same time, she was also the mother of the current heavenly emperor, the most powerful person in this nation.
"Could the reason that [Storm Dragon] was suddenly sealed also be connected to this person? Hehe, I can't wait to find out who it is."
Like the wind that belonged nowhere, the elf called Sylvia loved traveling across many worlds, and just as much, she adored wondrous amusements, newly emerging civilizations, and people.
Perhaps it was because of that free-spirited nature that she had been able to become such close friends with the Adventure King.
"Will he become a hero who protects the new era, or fall into despair and be corrupted...? I really can't wait to see."
And so,
the world began to move once more, with the birth of a Hero.
To ride the great current soon to come, and to forge a new age.
And with that, countless heroes and great figures slowly began to reveal themselves as well.
To witness with their own eyes the newly born center of the world, his path, and his story.
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