As soon as the meeting ended and the King''s orders were issued, all leaders immediately returned to their respective kingdoms to prepare. Though it was deep into the night, time was too precious to waste. People were roused from their sleep and summoned to the kingdom squares.
Announcements echoed across the lands, stirring the sleeping populace. Some were startled, others irritated at the unexpected wake-up call, and the cries of children filled the streets. Yet, all knew—if the leaders had called such an emergency gathering, something grave must have happened. One by one, families hurried toward the squares, casting uneasy glances at their leaders standing high above with heavy expressions. The leaders, watching their people gather, shared the same worry—how would the people react once they heard about the Star Eater? But keeping it a secret would only spell doom. The truth had to be revealed.
Once the crowd had assembled, the leaders began their speech, their voices heavy but steady.
"First of all," they spoke solemnly, "I apologize for waking everyone at this hour. But we face a crisis—one that threatens all of Utopia. I ask you to remain calm as we speak. If possible, please leave the children at home or shield them from what you''re about to hear."
A wave of unease swept through the people. What could threaten all of Utopia? Hadn''t the war ended? Or… was something even worse approaching?
The leaders gave them permission to take the children back home, and while the people obeyed, the growing tension only deepened. The leaders understood, but there was no time for gentler methods.
Once the children had been escorted away, the leaders continued.
"First, we want everyone to stay calm when you see this image."
A projection flickered to life on the main screen of each square. The Star Eater appeared before the eyes of the people—an abomination of dread, with soulless eyes that seemed to devour everything.
Instantly, panic erupted.
People screamed. Some collapsed. Others fainted on the spot. Several had heart attacks. The terror was overwhelming, just as the leaders had feared—but even worse than they expected.
The leaders acted quickly, trying to stabilize the situation. They knew they had to take a gamble—so they used the Dragon King''s method: targeting emotion, pride, and the people''s sense of unity.
"Everyone, listen!" the leaders shouted, cutting through the chaos. "We were terrified when we saw this creature too. But we stand before you now, not because we are unafraid—but because we chose to face that fear. And now we need you to face it with us."
They paused, letting the words settle in the silence that followed.
"Do you remember what we fought for? How many lives were lost to reach the peace we enjoy today? Will we surrender that peace so easily? No—we will stand tall! No matter what this creature is, it will not take our home! Utopia will not kneel!"
Their voices rang out with power.
"We are not helpless. We are strong. We are united. We are fearless! Are you with us?"
The people''s hearts, still trembling, began to burn with a new fire. Many had never known war—but now they understood what was at stake. And though fear remained, it had been reshaped—into purpose.
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The leaders raised their voices again.
"Let''s show that creature the power of Utopia!"
Cheers erupted from the crowd, echoing through the squares. Determination surged in their hearts. The gamble had worked.
With the people calmed, the leaders moved on.
"Now that we are united, we will share with you the plan to defeat the Star Eater."
Excitement sparked among the people.
"Listen carefully—this is what you must do."
The leaders began dividing the tasks and assignments. By the time dawn broke over the horizon, a new energy had taken hold. A sense of hope stirred in the light of the new day.
Though exhausted, the people were eager to begin. But before they could rush forward, the leaders raised their voices again.
"Calm down, everyone. Your spirit is admirable, but don''t forget—you need rest too. We cannot afford to fall before the battle even begins."
The people nodded and reluctantly paused to recover.
The leaders returned to their thrones and activated communication screens to check on each other.
"How is everyone doing?" one asked.
"Not easy," another replied, "but somehow, we managed to calm them."
Others nodded in agreement.
"Great work," the King said.
"But let''s not forget—we''ve got great warriors too," added the Dragon King and King Phantom.
"Still," said the Elf King, scanning the screens, "isn''t someone missing?"
Everyone looked around and noticed the absence of the Mermaid Queen. A grim thought crossed their minds—something might have gone wrong.
"I''m nearby, I''ll go check on her," offered the Deep Sea King, disconnecting quickly.
Moments later, the screen flickered back on, now filled with the sounds of crying and screaming.
"As everyone can see, it''s chaos here," the Deep Sea King sighed. "Looks like she failed to calm the people. She''s joined them to help directly. I''ll take I will take care of everything here until it''s resolved."
He disconnected again, leaving the others in silence—then they burst into laughter.
"Just as we thought," the Dwarf King chuckled. "It''s been a while since I laughed this hard."
"At least it helps relieve some of the pressure," said the Dragon King.
"Alright, enough fun," Queen Spirit said sternly.
"Yes, yes, dear queen," King Phantom teased.
"What did you say—" click—the screen went black.
The meeting was over. It was time for action.
The days that followed were filled with tireless work. The thunder of giants carrying stone, the flutter of angel wings, the hum of machines, and the glow of magic circles filled every corner of Utopia. Regardless of age, race, or status, every citizen worked day and night. None dared to rest too long—for every second wasted might be a second too late.
While the people worked to build the Abyssal Break, the astronomers and mages—with mermaid assistance—researched the Star Eater. Though the creature''s image drove many to madness, they endured the torment again and again. They accepted their suffering to spare others from it in the future.
The leaders, too, pushed beyond their limits. Some trained relentlessly. Others turned to forbidden techniques, ready to sacrifice themselves should the plan fail—even if it meant giving their lives for peace.
Meanwhile, the King stood on his balcony, quietly observing the world below. A heavy burden pressed on his mind—Would this plan work?
His wife, the Queen of Atlantis, approached him.
"You look exhausted. That''s natural, even for the strongest. Maybe it''s time to rest. Go play with the children—or visit the Mermaid Queen, if you want to relax."
The King smiled faintly. "Thank you. Maybe I should. I think our people don''t want to see their king collapse… And the Mermaid Queen is probably still overwhelmed."
"She is young, after all."
"Still… thank you."
The King turned and walked down the hall. Once he was alone, he opened a space gate.
He stepped into a vast, dark chamber.
"I didn''t think this day would come," he murmured. "I didn''t want to awaken you guys… but the time has come."
"Awaken… Guardians of Utopia."
Then the entire area began to shake. From the darkness, three glowing red eyes slowly opened—followed by smaller eyes gradually appear.
The King stood silently, watching with a smile.
"It seems you''re all ready," he said calmly.
With that, the King turned and returned to the palace to oversee the final preparations.
Time passed quickly. Years went by, and at last, the project was completed—the hope of all Utopia, the weapon that had once brought destruction to the Star Eater: Abyssal Breaker.