Long ago, the Original Vicegerent taught his people how to see and understand mana. Eons had passed and what was taught evolved into what it is today. In combat, inner force was incorporated and their martial prowess grew to outstanding heights.

Generally, “Martial Arts” are styles of combat with numerous schools and systems each with a different approach to battle. However, the Omen Nation is fundamentally different from the rest of the world.

You see, unlike the rest of the species of Soa, the warriors of the Demonic people were required to practice chi cultivation methods from a young age. Mana would flow through channels and a mana pool was stored in the dantian. When chi practitioners grew older and matured, they could easily manipulate and control mana like it was their own limbs. In effect, Enlightenment was achieved by certain individuals.

This is what the Original Vicegerent had taught many eons ago.

The importance of qi arts is one of the most essential aspects that the Demonic people take to account in their way of life. After all, mana is ever-present in all living organisms, including plants, animals, and even oxygen. In essence, absorbing and assimilating mana from the environment and turning it into internal force is practically the basic foundation for the Demonic people.

(Author’s note: “internal force” is synonymous with energy.)

Additionally, martial arts are practiced religiously in the Omen Tribe. Not many understand, but the Demonic people are more efficient fighters. And that’s because of their control and cultivation of internal force.

Typically, any class of physical fighters like a Knight, Ranger, or Pugilist does not practice mana absorption methods. Jobs like those have their own system of growing stronger.

This begs the question as to how a warrior from the Omen Tribe would fight.

Anywhere outside of the Omen Nation, species could perceive and utilize mana by constantly training the body. Bones become harder and muscles become larger and sturdy. Consequently, the heart and lungs are always working, constantly increasing lung capacity. In effect, channels would be opened and the expansion of veins allows for mana to flow through.

That right there is the difference.

Fundamentally, the very fact that they have control of mana at such a level will put them at a level equal to High Mages and even Archmages. This means that fighters at that level can use spellcraft without chants or incantations. Instantaneous casting and silent casting would be their primary method for using spells.

At that level, one can fight in the ways of mana and completely dispel the use of fighting physically.

This is where Dario’s level is at.

Anyhow, as Dario awoke from his slumber, he already knew what to do.

“Status screen,” he said.

Dario Courtwell

STR: 438

Lvl: 30

DEF: 455

Class: Transcendence Realm

INT: 577

Main Job: Sith Lord

Job 2: Dark Hero

WIS: 580

Titles:

Lord Vicegerent’s Disciple (passive)

The Heavenly Demon (passive)

King of Sunshine/Sunshine King (equipped)

SPR: 600

HP: 6000

VIT: 423

MP: 350

DEX: 445

AP: 5000

SPD: 590

Evasion rate: 50%

LCK: 100

Critical chance: 100%

Main Job: Sith Lord - A Mythological Class that had been buried in the red sands of Hollow World. It is said that this job allows the user to resurrect/reanimate species of boss level and above. Some undead will retain their original personality and act as unique and rare characters. There is no time limit for the souls that wish to be reanimated.

Job 2: Dark Hero (Sealed): The Legendary Class Job “Heavenly Demon” is the pinnacle of all physical fighter jobs. All attacks are extremely fast and powerful. Aura can now be controlled at will. Unlocking this legendary class enables the use of Soul Wings.

The Heavenly Demon: On Earth, there was a Sect that existed long ago in Murim China. Those that were a part of said Sect followed a leader who was the strongest under the heavens. -Sayings of the Heavenly Demon Manual

*Unable to unlock status benefits due to low level.*

*Heavenly Demon job will be reduced by one tier to the Dark Hero job.*

“...” Dario said nothing. Only a sharp grin was shown on his young face.

Surprised, the young man was at a whole new level. Still, even at that time, Lord Disciple Dario felt that he could reach higher.

His Enlightenment began in this phase.

As Dario fell unconscious shortly after his breakthrough to the Transcendence Realm, he was dreaming about many things in a short span of time. Fortunately, thanks to the Qi of Asura that Dario had been practicing since a young age, it can augment the user’s brain to achieve enhanced performance. Making it easier to concentrate far better than the average person.

This means that Dario’s perception of time is faster. In other words, his reaction speed is top-tier and can actively enter flow state.

(Author’s note: flow state is similar to entering “the zone” where time slows down)

With all that said, Dario was able to fully memorize everything down to the very details.

The young disciple now knew what his master had been preparing him for. With that understanding, he got up and equipped his pieces of equipment that were settled on the table nearby.

He awoke in a room within the Holy Manalum temple. There was a mirror on the wall so the young man wanted to see how much he had changed.

Dario is one of those warriors who can tell a person’s level by a glance. And, when he looked upon himself, he gasped.

A complete Twin Veins of Control, four Arcane Rings, and a complete Diamond Tendon Reformation?!

What was thought to be a half-completed Diamond Reformation became complete somehow. Not only that but four arcane circles were also formed.

Strange. Just how is it possible?

Dario caressed his face as he had become more mature-looking and was starting to bloom into a handsome young man. The impression of Dario looking like an adolescent individual can no longer be seen. The height change came to be a surprise as well being at five foot ten feet inches tall. A medium and common height amongst the human race. Yet, it is the balance that counts when it comes to attaining a martial body. Safe to say that his height is perfect for performing martial arts.

Now that he had surprisingly attained a completed Diamond Tendon Reformation, the young disciple’s muscle mass and volume increased in proportion to the height change. His muscles were quite defined as could be seen by the sharp cuts that make the definition of each muscle group, and, burly enough to not look too lean. His body had become a magnificent vessel in which it could contain whatever the user wishes, specifically, whatever martial arts the user wishes.

Moving along, wanting to meet his master in his new form, Dario immediately headed off to where life presence was sensed at the Soul Throne’s hall. He opened the gates and three figures could be seen.

Hades to the left, and Elder Saru to the right. In the middle, sitting on the Soul Throne, Master Jinn.

The young man knelt and spoke.

“Master,” Dario said in a solemn tone.

“Congratulations, my disciple. Not only have you achieved Enlightenment, but also a Metamorphosis as well?”

As if knowing what his disciple had wanted to ask, Jinn went along and told him.

“Master, you had prepared this all along?”

Chuckle. Jinn lightly chuckled, signifying that Dario was right.

“Indeed. You have improved at a glorious level. I have trained you as such, that leveling up will now become like child’s play.”

“How can this be? Enlightenment and Metamorphosis at the same time? The sudden increase of power is sure to cause death, my Master!”

A soft grin was shown on his master’s face.

Fazing through Jinn’s body, Veda appeared.

“You are not wrong, young master. Death is a certainty. However, know that your master is the only one capable of making such a feat possible.”

“I understand,” replied Dario.

“Now that you understand what you need to do, Veda will explain the future of the Omen Tribe.”

Veda proceeded to explain the plans that Jinn has in store for him.

“Restore the Ten Demonic Masters and Assemble a Squadron of 36 High-tier Masters in the Transcendence Realm. Although low in number, the best of the best only belong to that unit.”

Ten Demonic Masters and 36 Experts?

A tear of sweat descended from his right temple. This signifies the difficulty of such a mission.

Even though Dario had reached a level that he has never experienced, his young age was beginning to show.

Jinn noticed that his disciple has yet to grasp the type of power that he has.

“Worry not. Why don’t you start with the three experts referred to by the Elder?”

Oh yeah, I forgot about them.

Knowing what to do, only a few words were left to say.

“At once, Master.”

Resolve and a firm tone emanated from the young disciple’s breath.

***

Hollow World is riddled with low to high-tier undead and legendary monsters. Most wars were fought at Hollow World from many countries. Eventually, the golden sands turned crimson. It is said that the mana is mixed with two extreme energies, both dark (yin) and light (yang). In effect, this naturally attracts monsters and unique creatures.

Overall, Hollow World is one of the most dangerous places on the planet Soa. Only high-ranking adventurers and Master Class Knights can actively challenge the crimson sands.

Though, the Omen Tribe is a different case.

Since the beginning, the Omen Tribe which was the Omen Nation at the time had always retained ownership of the southern section of Hollow World.

That cursed desert was a place for the Omen Nation’s warriors to go train and conquer. Those that were capable of hunting at every area of the vast desert are said to go beyond Transcendence Level.

In Dario’s case, he had been hunting at Hollow World since he was nine years old. This was not possible in the previous generations. Still, it came to no surprise for the Elders of the Omen Nation since they knew who the young man’s father was. In other words, the boy’s heritage can not be denied.

Although Dario was not taken under anyone’s discipleship when he was young, mastering the basics combined with the Qi of Asura Cultivation Method enabled him to awaken “chi” at the age of eight.

Then, his adaptability with chi increased tremendously. Hunting every day at Hollow World became easier.

The only reason Dario was able to challenge such a place was because of his mastery of chi.

By the age of twelve, Dario was able to defeat a Lich by a hair’s breadth. That experience was the first for him to almost lose his life, aside from the training with his master.

Now, Dario has returned to the inner dunes of the crimson desert. Where the mana is most concentrated, mid-tier undead roams the plane.

If I’m to gather 36 Masters, then I’ll have to occupy some places for my undead.

Dario’s current mission is ranked as S-Class difficulty. All S-Class rankings remain the hardest difficulty.

Still, it was a good idea that the young disciple decided to use some of his undead as one of those Masters.

The young man’s intention was simple. He would only resurrect unique undead with names. So far, he can only keep ten undead. Contrary to the lower-ranked class Necromancer, the Sith Lord’s powerful resurrection ability is offset by having a low amount of undead to summon.

Maybe I should release Kuma? Dario thought to himself.

The massive undead bear was once a lord of a forest. It concerned Dario that even a creature like that black bear had no name.

Well, I gave that bear a name so it should be alright. Let’s see his level. We’ve been hunting undead for a while now.

Kuma

STR: 365

Lv. 37

DEF: 402

Class: Peak Realm

INT: 122

Main Job: Tank

WIS: 174

Titles: Sith Lord’s Blessing (passive)

SPR: 214

Species: Demonic Bear

VIT: 301

HP: 5897

DEX: 81

MP: 50

SPD: 253

AP: 300

LCK: 8

Evasion rate: 0%

Critical chance: 0%

Sith Lord’s Blessing: All attributes will double in growth with every level-up. Additionally, titles achieved by the Sith Lord will also pass onto their undead. Those resurrected will retain their original attributes and characteristics.

Not bad. Dario thought momentarily. I suppose it wasn’t a complete waste to revive that overgrown bear.

Kuma was sent to destroy skeleton knights and even mounted undead knights. Dario observed his undead bear’s combat prowess while floating in the air with the spell, “Fly.”

There were notable differences that he noticed when comparing the Necromancer class and the Sith Lord job. Of course, the latter was superior since it was the last rank-up of the Necromancer evolution tree.

First and foremost, the Necromancer job is not a pure mana-based job. In the world of Soa, they are lethal fighters and excellent users of the arcane. The undead that is controlled has complete mimicry of the Necromancer’s martial arts. When it comes to magic, Liches have access to their master’s spellcraft (spells). Communication between the master and the undead is handled via telepathy.

In the case of the Sith Lord, all of those aspects remain with the final class but are enhanced to a terrifying degree. With the retainment of the undead’s personality, combat prowess has shown to exude a strange vigor. For instance, long before Kuma was defeated by Dario, the demonic bear’s way of killing its prey was always simple brute force. A swipe of the Great Bear King’s paw was enough most of the time. This made the demonic bear’s habit easy to read. In effect, Dario’s guerilla tactics of hit-and-run play enraged the bear since it had no history of dealing with such a troublesome foe. Most of the time, Kuma’s overwhelming strength as a species of the demonic bear race was sufficient in overpowering monsters and undead.

This was the precise downfall of the Great Bear King.

Having no strategies, skills, tactics, and other means to win was not used by Kuma. Obviously, the demonic bear did not have that much intelligence to begin with, yet, a beast’s instincts can drive any animal to do things that even surprise a sentient race like humans.

With all that said, the strange vigor that Kuma would occasionally display is a sign that the Sith Lord class is making its undead more capable and better fighters.

Take this scene for instance as Kuma fights at least five skeleton knights.

Mid-tier should suffice. Kuma can work a little. Dario thought.

As three of the skeleton knights lunged their weapons at Kuma, the big skeletal bear moved swiftly backward with a movement not seen before.

What’s this? That bear’s defense is high enough to be unscathed, but why would it dodge?

The more Dario observed his undead, the more he understood.

Crackle! Crackle!

Sounds of bones were cracking when the giant bear swiped its bony claw at them. Two of the skeleton knights were instantly crushed.

There was a sudden change of movement that Dario noticed when Kuma moved.

It’s a well-known fact that a skeleton’s weakness would be bludgeoning attacks. Dario was not expecting that Kuma’s claws would damage the skeleton knights since stabbing or slashing attacks do very little damage. However, in half a second, Kuma moved forward slightly and its bony paws landed most of the damage.

What Dario had understood was that his undead is beginning to adapt to its new form. Not just that, dodging backward was Kuma’s way of using new methods when fighting. Before, the demonic bear would simply mow down its enemies.

I suppose you’ll be more useful than I thought?

A devilish grin appeared on Dario’s handsome face.

It’s time then. Time to meet those powerful experts.

Dario telepathically ordered Kuma to start moving to a precise location and attack whatever it sees. No words had to be thought of because the Sith Lord job allows the user to give out orders by intention. This is one of the great boons of the Sith Lord job.

By simply imagining things of how the undead should act made controlling the bear easy to control.

The innate ability of the Sith Lord job allows the user to control its undead without expending any sort of MP or AP.

Even then, controlling a massive skeletal bear that walks on all fours is difficult, to say the least. Still, Dario displayed his quick adaptability and gained insight into the beast.

It amazed the young disciple that animalistic instincts can produce so much power to the point that they can even contend with his current strength. And make no mistake about it, Dario’s strength stat is enough to one-shot most enemies. Boss-level monsters would be child’s play for Dario now.

In the history of the Heavenly Demon Sect, no martial practitioner has ever achieved Heavenly Demon strength at a young age. It simply hasn’t been done before. Though, being a Heavenly Demon at the Transcendence level is highly perplexing.

Dario may not know the history of the Heavenly Demon Sect, but Jinn does. With that in mind, Jinn has guided his young disciple to be as such. In other words, Jinn has a grand plan awaiting Dario’s future as Heavenly Demon in the Master class.

(Author’s Note: Master class is often referred to be people of the Transcendence Realm, although it is not wrong if they are Peak Realm level as well. In this case, it is the former.)

Anyhow, Kuma hurriedly scurried off to Dario’s location and saw a pile of monsters like Marlboros dead on the ground. Soon after, the sight of three people came into view.

***

Within the divine court of Holy Manalum, there is a model of the planet Soa being telegraphed via quantum technology.

Jinn has a grand and intricate plan for the people and the burden he has inherited. One of them is the open recruitment of trustworthy and reliable people. And, they did not need to have strength or power.

It was hard for Elder Saru to find anyone outside of the tribe who fit those standards. He had been taking care of the tribe for hundreds of years and found that there were not many people who the elder could actually trust.

But then, he had a recent encounter with a mercenary company named, Iron Slashers, in the red desert.

Initially, Elder Saru was making his annual rounds of culling the monster infestation at Hollow World. He was one of the few people who achieved in fully conquering the whole desert, yet, he did not reach the next level.

Anyhow, in the inner dunes of the southern part of the desert, the elder saw a company of men being overtaken by a single Marlboro. Monster species like those are called “Legendary” due to them only existing in certain parts of the world and being highly dangerous. However, that is only for people outside of the Omen Tribe. The Omen people have been using those monster species as trials for warriors since the beginning.

Though, they make no scoff at the monster species. Marlboros are grotesque-looking monsters with numerous tentacles springing from their heads along with a massive and corrosive maw emitting acrid breath. They are by no means, weak.

That in itself is apparent since one fully grown Marlboro is at level eighty. With the simple movement of swinging its tentacle was able to wipe out half of the Iron Slashers.

Just when things looked dire, it went even more than that.

Suddenly, the Marlboro was preparing its signature skill, Bad Breath.

When the elder saw that, he willed his massive chakram to appear through thin air while telekinetically moving it at blinding speed, and cut the Marlboro in half. All of that had occurred in several seconds.

From then on, Elder Saru and the Iron Slashers were acquainted with one another.

What surprised the elder the most was the gratitude the Iron Slashers displayed.

Most people fail at even the basics of manners. Thought the elder.

And that right there is what will make the Lord Vicegerent accept the Iron Slashers.

“Hohohoho, even at my time, there were only a few beings who displayed such manners.” Said Hades.

The Lord Strategist’s statement surprised Elder Saru since he has only heard of Hades in the old tales.

Jinn was in thought for several seconds as is the indication of the holy court when it fell completely silent.

“Tell me about these Iron Slashers, Elder Saru.”

The old man bowed to his master and replied, “By your will, Lord Vicegerent.”

Elder Saru went along and explained a comprehensive list of the individuals of the Iron Slasher mercenary group. There are less than fourteen people in the group altogether, each with their own character and circumstance.

For the time being, there are only three that are important as of now. The three strongest of the mercenary party, Caesar, Nocturne, and Gerald.

“Those three are at Peak Realm, Lord Vicegerent. Not only that, they’ve been at that level for some time now and are bound to reach Master class.” Said Elder Saru.

“Oh? Then we can set those three on the path to Demonic Lord Slayers.”

Cough!

Elder Saru coughed when Jinn said those words.

“S-So soon, Lord Vicegerent?”

The old man questioned how such a thing could be done in a short span of time and with a low level. After all, Elder Saru is one of the Heavens Respected Ten and knows many powerful individuals in this world. To say that creating warriors capable of slaying Demon Lords is almost an impossible thing to do. Demon Lords rule countries of their own. Yet, Jinn had said something like that all calm and nonchalant.

“Have faith, Elder. Tell me more about those three.”

The old man sighed.

Sigh.

“We can start with Caesar. He’s from a small village built by bamboos and is a master of the peculiar weapon, Nodachi.”

A Japanese weapon? Thought Jinn.

Elder Saru continued. “When I taught the party ‘Aura,’ Caesar was the first to realize and awakened Blade Aura.”

“Seems like this man has quite the skill in being lucky.”

“Y-You continue to make this old man surprised, Lord Vicegerent.”

Jinn was not wrong. And for him to say such a statement made the old man understood that his lord had already realized that Caesar has a high luck attribute.

“My Lord Vicegerent, I was about to say that all of his skills and talent may originate from his abnormally high luck status, yet, such a blessing comes with an equal amount of tragedy.”

Jinn understood full well the wisdom that came from the elder’s tongue.

For a person to be talented in many fields in the art of war is often said to have a tragic past.

“I look forward to his story.”

Elder Saru nodded.

“Next is Nocturne. I think of that man as being a hybrid due to his mastery of two different jobs.”

Nocturne has two different job classes. For a person to have two different job classes is rare. Of course, the quality of the job plays a core factor in the overall power of the individual. Still, having two classes and mastering them will make the user stronger than most people. A cut above the rest.

“What’s different about Nocturne is that he’s extremely skillful in using his two job classes.”

Equipped with a greatsword he wields seamlessly with one or two hands and two daggers. One is a weapon for the class, “Warrior,” and the other weapon for the class, “Thief.”

“A hybrid, indeed.”

A soft grin came upon Jinn’s face.

“The last person is the leader of the Iron Slasher group, Gerald Killeway. He’s a master dual swordsman who was second to realize Aura. Last I saw him, he had lost his left arm from taking a hit from a monster that would have killed Nocturne.”

“How commendable to sacrifice a limb to save an ally. Still, I’m worried about his current power level since he’s lost a significant amount.”

“At the time when I was with him, Gerald said that when he lost his arm, his focus of Aura became deeper and was able to create a new mode of fighting.”

“Even at such a loss, he was able to create something better and continue to grow.” Jinn cracked a devilish grin. “Magnificent. Those three will be perfect in my creation of Demon Lord Slayers.”

***

Kuma was seen defeated while surrounded by the three strongest warriors of the Iron Slasher group.

The only three that were left from the demonic bear’s attack were Caesar, Nocturne, and Gerald.

“How can an undead fight like that?” Yelled Gerald.

“How the hell should I know?” Replied Nocturne.

“Stay focused you two,” said Caesar. “I sense that things are not over.”

Sounds of laughter could be heard from a distance.

An arrogant laugh.

Chuckle.

Descending from the sky like an angel.

“There’s the Necromancer!” Shouted Gerald.

“For the love of, stop screaming so much!” Replied Nocturne vehemently.

While the two continued their bickering, Caesar was the only one who did not underestimate this unknown enemy.

“You are the one who summoned such a powerful undead?”

“Oh, that thing? That bear used to be a lord of a forest until I killed it.” Replied Dario in a domineering tone.

“You killed the Great Bear King?” Asked Gerald.

!!

When those three realized that someone had killed the bear that they were aiming for, the atmosphere began to become tense.

Then, Dario stepped forth and pulled something from a different dimension, and brought out a beautiful, yet sinister-looking sword.

Sounds of fire crackling intensely were eerily heard alongside thunderous noise.

Dario’s Blade Aura held a shape like a violet fiery flame.

As soon as the three experts saw such a pure blade aura, they immediately started communicating via their unique telepathic skills not born from magic or nanotechnology.

This guy’s a Master class at the Transcendence Level. Gerald messaged his two comrades.

Gerald, Nocturne, he’s a demonic practitioner. Caesar relayed.

!!

When the two heard Caesar’s words, the three of them imbued their respective Blade Aura at the same time.

“Who would have thought that what the Demonic Teacher had taught us would come in handy in situations like this,” Gerald said boastfully.

“Gerald shut your mouth,” Nocturne replied.

“Ughh. Fine.”

Don’t get overconfident. This man’s Blade Aura is on a different level compared to us. Caesar warned.

With that understood, the three pounced together while maintaining a horizontal positioning.

It seems they’re at their limit. I’ll at least end it with a move worthy of these powerful experts. Dario thought.

“Scintilla.”

A speed at the level of supersonic was produced too fast for the three experts to even see it. Though, to their credit, they managed to perceive that the unknown Necromancer unleashed an attack too fast to comprehend and for their eyes to keep up with.

With that understanding, a series of supersonic blade aura waves was launched at the three while Dario was already behind them.

And just like that, the three received deep cuts around the chest, stomach, legs, and arms area. They received excruciating damage.

“Gakk!” Gerald let out.

“Amazing to see that you lived that through while conscious. Your other friends seem to have given up.” Dario remarked, almost in a gloating manner.

The one-armed man was heaving heavily while on his right knee. His one arm was still clenching onto his broken sword.

This guy’s too powerful. Is this the end for me? Enduring while conscious, his last thoughts were like this.

In the end, we could not reach the next realm.

Nocturne and Caesar were already unconscious. With the one-armed man barely holding himself, still held a composure befitting a Master of the Peak Realm.

“Curaja.” A medium healing spell was cast.

A feeling of complete rejuvenation and a tranquil feeling nourished the three experts.

“W-Wha.” The one-armed man was confused.

Visually, Gerald was seeing himself and his comrades’ cuts and wounds form back into their healthier state.

“You must forgive me. I intended to test the three of you.”

“W-Who are you?!” Questioned Gerald shakily.

Even though the one-armed man may be fully healed physically, his mental state was about to slip at any moment.

Apparently, the three experts have gone through an inauspicious trial.

With that said, Gerald finally lost consciousness as he slowly fell.

At that moment, Dario easily reached the one-armed man before a head injury would occur.

“You’ve done well. When you three wake up, there is an Eldar Lich to hunt.” Dario said with a devilish grin on his face.

***

Alone in his room aboard the Regalia, Jinn was busily admiring space.

Veda holographically appeared to the side of Jinn’s lofty chair.

“I must say, sir, the young disciple is starting to worry me.” Remarked Veda.

“Pray tell, what troubles the mind of our butler?” Replied Jinn.

“He’s starting to take after you, sir. Your incessant habit to toy with your opponents is reflected by the actions of the young disciple.”

Chuckle. The hooded man giggled.

“Was that all?" Jinn stated nonchalantly.

"Sir, do you intend to release an Angel of Death into this world just like on Earth?"

"This bothers you so, Veda?"

"I must confess, the sight of you dominating your enemies on Earth was my first terrifying experience. That was the first time that my heart trembled so much."

"Oh? Then quantum technology was already instilling emotion?"

The refined holographic butler bowed.

"I see."

Jinn understood his butler’s intention and got up from his lofty chair and came closer to the window.

Stargazing at the beautiful nebulas, stars, planets, and massive gas particles seen from the Regalia is a favorite pastime for the Angel of Death. Ever since space travel was unlocked by Veda, Jinn would often venture to beautiful places and marvel at creation.

It was one of the few things that consoled Jinn. He lived a mostly solitary existence at the beginning of his life. So when he gazes upon things that he likes, it would soothe his cold heart.

"It is necessary for my disciple to be what he needs to be for the Omen people to survive. After all, I have taken the solemn oath of Vicegerency."

"And what about the extreme bloodlust trial that is inevitable for the Heavenly Demon?" Asked the concerned butler.

"That is something Dario will have to contend with, just like how I did with mine."

The butler still had a worried expression on his holographic face.

"Worry not, my old friend. Have faith in Dario just as you have faith in me."

Veda could not always understand Jinn’s foresight, yet, the butler continued to be a dutiful servant to his creator.

It reminds me of the old times. Thought Veda.

There was this one time that Jinn offered Veda to be free and exist, yet, Veda declined such an offer and wished to remain by Jinn’s side. The very symbol of a butler.