《The one destined for everything》 Chapter 1: The Whisper of Destiny The One Destined for Everything Chapter 1: The Whisper of Destiny The wind lashed against the windows of the small house where Juan lived with his grandmother. Outside, the night was dark and heavy, but inside their home, a comforting warmth filled the air. The dim light from the television flickered across his grandmothers face as she slept peacefully in her favorite armchair. Juan lay on his bed, staring blankly at the ceiling. Lately, hed felt something something he couldnt explain. It wasnt fear it was more like a quiet voice inside him whispering that something big was coming. And then, it happened again. His eyes closed involuntarily, and in the shadows of his mind, Juan saw them: two colossal stone plates, covered in ancient symbols, floating in an endless void. An indescribable energy filled the air powerful yet chaotic as if those structures were waiting for someone to claim them. Juan shivered. Something deep within him knew those plates were tied to his fate but how? Juan! his grandmothers voice pulled him out of the trance. He opened his eyes to find her standing in the doorway, smiling softly. Daydreaming again? she asked with a warm smile. If you encounter this story on Amazon, note that it''s taken without permission from the author. Report it. Juan grinned nervously. Yeah just thinking. His grandmother walked over and ruffled his hair. Whatever it is when the time comes, youll know, she said. What matters is that you never forget who you are, no matter what happens. Those words would stay with him longer than Juan could have imagined. Days later The day had been long. Juan was walking home from school when, as he turned a corner, he saw a large man arguing with a younger boy. The man shoved the boy hard, knocking him to the ground. Hey! Juan shouted, running toward them. The man turned and glared at him. You wanna be next, kid? Fear twisted in Juans chest but so did something else. A heat ignited inside him, a burning sensation as if his body knew it could do more than he believed. Leave now, or youll regret it, Juan said firmly. The man sneered and lunged at him but before Juan could even think, his body moved on instinct. His hand shot out, grabbing the mans wrist and twisting it with unnatural strength. In one swift motion, Juan slammed the man to the ground as if he weighed nothing. The man stared at him in disbelief before stumbling away. Juan stood frozen, breathing heavily. How how did I do that? How how did you do that? the boy hed defended stammered. I I dont know, Juan muttered. As he walked home, his mind spun with questions. Something inside him was changing and he wasnt sure if that was a good thing. That night Juan had the same dream again but this time, it was different. Standing before the Mother Plates was a shadowy figure cloaked in darkness. Juan couldnt see its face, but he could feel its presence powerful and overwhelming. The figure leaned closer, whispering in a deep, distant voice: When the time comes the universe will know you are destined for everything Juan shot awake, drenched in sweat. Outside, the wind howled against the windows. Destiny had begun to move and Juan stood at the center of it all. Chapter 2: Echoes of the Past The One Destined for Everything Chapter 2: Echoes of the Past The cool morning breeze crept through the window, brushing against Juans face. He woke up with his heart racing, the image of that mysterious figure still burned into his mind. The universe will know you are destined for everything Those words echoed endlessly in his head. Juan got up and went to the kitchen, where his grandmother was preparing breakfast. Rough night? she asked, noticing his distant gaze. Yeah something like that, Juan replied, trying to mask the uneasiness consuming him. Come, sit down. His grandmother served him a plate of scrambled eggs with beans. Theres nothing a good breakfast cant fix. Juan smiled, but deep inside he couldnt shake off what he had felt in that dream. Hours later While walking to school, that strange feeling returned. His steps slowed, as if something invisible was holding him back. Then it happened. For a moment, the world seemed to freeze. Everything around him fell into complete silence, and before him, he saw them again: the Mother Plates, this time closer, more real. But this time, there was something else. In the center of those plates, a shadowy figure stood, surrounded by fire and darkness. The figure slowly turned toward him, and although its face was hidden, Juan felt that presence knew him. Well meet soon the figure whispered before vanishing. The world snapped back to normal in an instant. Juan gasped, feeling as if he had barely escaped drowning. The story has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the violation. What is happening? That afternoon After school, Juan walked through a nearby park when he heard a noise from the trees. He turned and saw a towering figure approaching. It was a huge man, his face covered in scars and twisted in a furious expression. You the man growled. The one who humiliated me the other day. Juan recognized him instantly. It was the man hed thrown down without understanding how. Im not looking for trouble, Juan said firmly. Well, youve found it, the man snarled, raising a fist the size of a rock. Juans instincts took over again. He dodged the punch purely by reflex and, without thinking, caught the mans arm with unnatural strength. This time, it wasnt luck he knew it. How how are you this strong? the man stammered, dropping to his knees. Juan let go and stepped back, feeling something inside him stirring awake. This isnt normal. That night Back home, Juan stood quietly in front of his bedroom mirror. His eyes reflected something new something he didnt fully understand, but couldnt ignore. The Mother Plates werent just a dream. They were a warning. And now, he knew that destiny was closing in on him faster than he had imagined. The One Destined for Everything Chapter 2: Echoes of the Past The cool morning breeze crept through the window, brushing against Juans face. He woke up with his heart racing, the image of that mysterious figure still burned into his mind. The universe will know you are destined for everything Those words echoed endlessly in his head. Juan got up and went to the kitchen, where his grandmother was preparing breakfast. Rough night? she asked, noticing his distant gaze. Yeah something like that, Juan replied, trying to mask the uneasiness consuming him. Come, sit down. His grandmother served him a plate of scrambled eggs with beans. Theres nothing a good breakfast cant fix. Juan smiled, but deep inside he couldnt shake off what he had felt in that dream. Hours later While walking to school, that strange feeling returned. His steps slowed, as if something invisible was holding him back. Then it happened. For a moment, the world seemed to freeze. Everything around him fell into complete silence, and before him, he saw them again: the Mother Plates, this time closer, more real. But this time, there was something else. In the center of those plates, a shadowy figure stood, surrounded by fire and darkness. The figure slowly turned toward him, and although its face was hidden, Juan felt that presence knew him. Well meet soon the figure whispered before vanishing. The world snapped back to normal in an instant. Juan gasped, feeling as if he had barely escaped drowning. What is happening? That afternoon After school, Juan walked through a nearby park when he heard a noise from the trees. He turned and saw a towering figure approaching. It was a huge man, his face covered in scars and twisted in a furious expression. You the man growled. The one who humiliated me the other day. Juan recognized him instantly. It was the man hed thrown down without understanding how. Im not looking for trouble, Juan said firmly. Well, youve found it, the man snarled, raising a fist the size of a rock. Juans instincts took over again. He dodged the punch purely by reflex and, without thinking, caught the mans arm with unnatural strength. This time, it wasnt luck he knew it. How how are you this strong? the man stammered, dropping to his knees. Juan let go and stepped back, feeling something inside him stirring awake. This isnt normal. That night Back home, Juan stood quietly in front of his bedroom mirror. His eyes reflected something new something he didnt fully understand, but couldnt ignore. The Mother Plates werent just a dream. They were a warning. And now, he knew that destiny was closing in on him faster than he had imagined. Chapter 3: The Legacy of a Savior The One Destined for Everything Chapter 3: The Legacy of a Savior Night had fallen over the city. The cold breeze slipped through the window, but Juan barely felt it. His mind was still tangled in the strange events that had surrounded him in recent days: the strength he had felt, the visions of the Mother Plates, and that whisper telling him he was destined for everything. Silently, Juan went downstairs and found his grandmother sitting in her favorite armchair, knitting as she did every night. Her hands, marked by time, moved gracefully as each stitch flowed with precision. Cant sleep? she asked without looking up from her knitting. Not really Juan replied, sitting across from her. There was a brief silence. Juan wanted to speak, but he didnt know where to start. His grandmother noticed and set her knitting aside. Whats wrong, son? she asked in that warm voice that always seemed to calm him. Juan took a deep breath. This narrative has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road. If you see it on Amazon, please report it. Lately Ive been having strange dreams, he admitted. I see something. Huge floating plates and someone talking to me. His grandmothers expression turned serious. And what does that voice say? That Im destined for everything. His grandmother sighed. Her eyes, always peaceful, now seemed different as if she knew something Juan didnt. Listen carefully, Juan, she said at last. What youre feeling what youre seeing its no coincidence. Juan frowned. How can you know that? His grandmother leaned closer, taking his hands firmly. Because youre not an ordinary boy. You never have been. Juan felt a chill run down his spine. Since you were little, she continued, I always noticed something different about you. There are people who are born to follow the path set before them and then there are those who are born to guide the path for everyone else. Juan tried to process her words. But what does that mean? His grandmother took a deep breath and looked him directly in the eyes. It means that one day youll face something so great it will make you doubt yourself. But when that day comes, remember this: You are strong because you have the heart of a good man. No matter how powerful you become what will define you is what you choose to do with that strength. What if I fail? Juan murmured, feeling the weight of it all pressing down on him. His grandmother squeezed his hands even tighter. You wont fail. Because when the time comes, youll know that youre not fighting just for yourself but for everyone who believes in you. There was a long silence. Those words felt heavier than any strange dream or mysterious vision. Dont forget this, Juan, his grandmother added. True power doesnt lie in the strength of your fists but in the strength of your heart. For the first time in days, Juan felt at peace. He leaned forward and hugged his grandmother tightly. Thank you he whispered, knowing those words would stay with him forever. As he walked back to his room, Juan didnt know it yet but those words would become the anchor that would keep him from losing himself when darkness came. Because very soon, fate would test not only his strength but also his will to remain the man destined to save it all. Chapter 4: The Call of the Stars Chapter 4: The Call of the Stars That night, Juan couldnt sleep easily. His grandmothers words kept repeating in his head like an endless echo: True power isnt in the strength of your fists but in the strength of your heart. Eventually, exhaustion overtook him, and his eyes slowly closed. Darkness surrounded him but this time, it wasnt an ordinary dream. Juan opened his eyes and found himself standing in a space that seemed infinite. All around him was an immense void but not an empty one. In every direction, constellations gleamed like jewels in the darkness, and galaxies danced around him as if the universe itself was breathing calmly. And then, he saw them: the Mother Plates. They were colossal, each one larger than a mountain, floating in the air like sleeping giants. Their symbols glowed with a faint golden light, pulsing steadily like the heartbeat of something ancient. Impressive, isnt it? Juan spun around. Standing before him was Her The Mother. Unauthorized use: this story is on Amazon without permission from the author. Report any sightings. Her form wasnt entirely human, yet her features were undeniably feminine. Her entire body was veiled in constellations that swirled and expanded over her skin like rivers of stars. Entire galaxies seemed to orbit within her presence, moving in perfect harmony. Her gaze, deep and infinite, locked onto Juan. Who who are you? Juan asked, unable to look away from her. I am The Mother, she answered with a voice both soft and commanding. The guardian of destiny and the witness of those who dare to change it. Juan took a step back, feeling overwhelmed by her presence. Why am I here? he asked, his voice uneasy. The Mother stepped closer, and the air seemed to shiver. Because you are ready to change destiny. Juan frowned. Change destiny? he repeated. No no way. Im nothing special. The Mother tilted her head slightly, her expression calm yet certain. Arent you? Then why are you here? I Juan hesitated. And what if I dont want this? What if Im not ready? For the first time, The Mother smiled softly. It wasnt a mocking smile or one of superiority it was a smile of certainty, as if she already knew the answer Juan refused to accept. Do you know why Im so sure you will? she said with calm assurance. Because one day you will come back here yourself and ask me to let you unite the Mother Plates. You will ask for that fate. Juan froze. Why would I do that? he asked quietly. The Mothers smile faded slowly. Because something is coming her voice turned somber. Something that will change everything you know. So I suggest you start training and strengthen your mind. Juan swallowed hard, a chill running down his spine. When will it happen? The Mother took a step back and extended her hand, now glowing with light. In her palm appeared a small object something Juan couldnt quite make out. Before he could get a clear look, the object vanished in a flicker of starlight, and the scene faded into darkness. Juan woke up in his room. He gasped for air, his body drenched in sweat. He looked at his hands trembling yet something inside him no longer felt the same. He walked downstairs and found his mother in the kitchen. Are you okay, son? she asked, noticing his serious expression. Juan took a deep breath and forced a smile. Im fine I just had something on my mind. Well, dont think too hard, his mother laughed softly. Sometimes the best thing to do is just follow what feels right. Juan nodded, but his thoughts were already elsewhere. When he returned to his room, he stood by the window, staring out into the night. His gaze was different now there was no fear in his eyes anymore only something far stronger: Determination. I think its time he murmured in a cold, quiet voice. I think its time to face my destiny. The night seemed darker than usual, as if the universe itself knew that everything was about to change. 5: The Price of Power Chapter 5: The Price of Power Time didnt stop. A month passed like a fleeting breath, but for Juan, each day felt like an eternity. Since that night when he spoke with The Mother, something inside him had changed. At first, his training was moderate: running long distances, practicing basic exercises, and strengthening his body. But soon, he felt he could push further and he couldnt stop. It started with simple weights. Then heavy boxes and when that wasnt enough, he began to move things he never imagined his body could handle: furniture, motorcycles, and even small cars. Each day, he pushed himself harder, driving his limits as if pain no longer existed for him. What started as determination soon became obsession. ? Yessys Perspective From a distance, Yessy watched him. At first, she felt proud. Seeing her son so motivated gave her hope. She saw in Juan someone determined to improve himself, someone who wouldnt let anything stop him. But as the days passed that feeling turned into worry. Every time she saw Juan training, something inside him seemed to dim. His smile that warm, spontaneous grin that once defined him was fading. He no longer joked, no longer took breaks he just kept pushing forward. The story has been taken without consent; if you see it on Amazon, report the incident. Whenever they crossed paths at home, Juan would greet her briefly, as if his mind was somewhere else. His gaze, once full of life and warmth, had become cold, calculating determined. One afternoon, Yessy sat alone at the dining table, feeling as if her son was slipping away. Dont lose yourself, Juan she whispered to herself. ? The Grandmothers Perspective The one who suffered most in silence was the grandmother. Since Juan had started training so intensely, something inside him was changing and she could see it clearly. One afternoon, after seeing Juan lift a car as if it weighed nothing, she couldnt stay quiet any longer. Juan! she called out from the houses doorway. Juan, drenched in sweat, let the car drop with a dull thud and turned to look at her. What is it, Grandma? The old woman slowly walked up to him. Her gaze was firm, but her eyes held something else: pain. What are you doing to yourself? she asked in a shaky voice. Every time I see you, I feel like youre losing yourself Im not losing myself, Juan replied dryly. I just I just want to be prepared. Prepared for what? she raised her voice. To become someone who no longer smiles? To become so hardened that you forget who you are? Juan clenched his fists, feeling those words sting more than he expected. Im not turning into a machine he muttered. Im just being strong because I need to be. His grandmother stepped closer, placing her hands on his face just like she used to when he was a child. Listen to me carefully, Juan No matter how strong you become, if you lose who you are along the way you will have gained nothing. Juan closed his eyes for a moment. But what if Im not enough? he whispered. His grandmother took a breath, gently squeezing his cheeks. Youre already enough. Because youre not just strong youre kind, youre good and thats what makes you special. Her voice trembled slightly. You are everything, Juan and I dont want you to lose that. Because if one day you manage to save the world but lose yourself in the process you wont have saved anything at all. Juan felt his throat tighten. The hardness he had built within himself started to crack. Finally, he nodded. I understand he murmured. I understand. ? That Night Juan returned to his room feeling different. For the first time in weeks, he felt at peace. But far away, in that vast void covered in stars, The Mother watched with a faint smile on her face. The moment is approaching she whispered softly. The galaxies swirling across her body glowed brighter. Destiny had begun to move and Juan, without knowing it, had just taken the first step toward the man he was destined to become Chapter 6: Tic-tac Chapter 6: Tic-tac A week passed but this time, it was different. Juan continued training, but now there was no longer that cold look that had worried everyone. Now, each exercise had purpose a balance. During the day, Juan walked through the neighborhood. There was nothing extraordinary about what he did but thats what made it special. If he saw an elderly woman carrying heavy grocery bags, hed smile and offer to help. If he spotted a child crying because their ice cream had fallen, Juan would reach into his pocket and give them whatever little money he had to buy another. Small gestures. Simple, everyday things but they meant everything. He didnt use his overwhelming strength or show off his abilities he just acted like himself the boy who had always wanted to help others. Yessy noticed. She didnt say anything directly, but every time she saw Juan helping someone, she felt her son was finding the balance between strength and kindness. Even his grandmother smiled more when Juan returned home and shared stories of how he had helped someone. For a moment everything seemed peaceful. The story has been illicitly taken; should you find it on Amazon, report the infringement. But peace never lasts long. That night, when Juan collapsed into bed, he felt it The room darkened, and suddenly, Juan was there again: in the starry void. Galaxies swirled around him, but this time something was different. A dense, dark smoke seeped between the constellations, like something impure staining that sacred place. In front of him appeared The Mother, but she didnt speak. She only raised her hand and, with a slight gesture, showed him a vision. Juan saw himself but it wasnt really him. His reflection was shrouded in a dark fog that pulsed violently, like something inside was about to explode. His eyes were empty as if that version of himself had no soul. The figure opened its mouth and whispered two words, in a dry and hollow tone: Tick tock Tick tock The vision vanished. Juan stood still, unable to understand what he had just seen. What what does that mean? he murmured. For the first time, The Mother didnt answer. She only looked at him and Juan knew that what he had seen wasnt just a dream. Two days later Time passed unnoticed. Everything seemed normal, but an unsettling feeling lingered in the air like something unseen was about to shatter. And then it happened. The scene was quick, brutal and no one saw it coming. Juan sat at the table with his family. The atmosphere was warm, filled with laughter and casual conversation. His grandmother was there, serving herself a bowl of hot soup while joking with Yessy. This soup just needs a bit of magic to be perfect his grandmother chuckled. Everyone laughed. It was a happy day the last happy day. The next scene was devastating. Without warning, the image shifted. Juan, standing alone in the middle of the room, staring blankly at the camera silent. No tears, no words just standing there, motionless. His expressionless face said more than any scream of pain ever could. His grandmother was gone. The woman who had consoled him, who had taught him that kindness was his greatest power, who promised him he would become someone great was no longer there. Juan didnt cry. He just stared into nothing, lost in his thoughts. The Mother knew it and now Juan did too. The ticking of the clock echoed in the empty room. Tick tock Tick tock Destiny was moving and this time, Juan had no way to stop it. Chapter 7: The weight of goodbye Chapter 7: The weight of goodbye Silence had taken over the house. Since his grandmother left, Juan had not been the same. It''s not that he had given up... but something in him had broken. His eyes no longer shone the same, and although he tried hard to move forward, there was a seriousness on his face that had not been seen before. But Juan knew something: he couldn''t afford to be like this. Because although for him his grandmother had died... for his mother his mother had died. That sadness he carried in his chest was not only his. Yessy had tried to be strong, as always, but Juan knew her well. I had heard the sobs in the middle of the night, the sighs when I thought I was alone. Two weeks have passed since that day. And Juan knew that he was only prolonging the inevitable. ? One afternoon, in the living room... Juan sat next to his mother. At first, neither of them said anything. They only shared that uncomfortable silence that forms when they both know there is something to say... but they don''t know how to start. It was Yessy who spoke first. "How are you?" he asked, his voice weak but soft. Juan pressed his lips, not knowing what to answer. "I don''t know," he finally admitted. I feel... weird. As if I were missing something that I''m just beginning to understand. "That''s normal," his mother said. But do you know what''s important? Juan looked at her in silence. "May it continue to be you," she continued. Because... -he paused, trying to get the words out without breaking- ...because you are strong, Juan. But not because of your muscles... but because you''ve always been good. And if one day you change, let it be to become even better... not to become someone you are not. This tale has been unlawfully lifted from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found elsewhere. Juan looked down. "I don''t want to change for the worse..." he murmured. But I feel that something inside me... is transforming. Yessy took his hand gently. "Whatever it is, I''m sure you''ll find the right way," she said with a weak but sincere smile. Because your grandmother always believed in you. For the first time in days... Juan smiled. ? That night... Juan stood in his room, silently observing the clothes hanging in front of him. It was a special set... not because it was expensive or elegant, but because it represented something. It was a black shirt with long sleeves and dark pants, the clothes I always wore when I felt I had to take something seriously. "It''s time..." he murmured to himself. He changed slowly, feeling that every garment that was put on not only covered his body, but was part of his determination. When he finished, he looked at himself in the mirror. His reflection looked back at him firmly. No more doubts. No more fear. It was time. Juan left his room and went to his mother''s room. He saw her asleep, her eyes swollen from the tears of previous days. He approached, leaned gently and kissed him on the forehead. "I''ll be fine, mom..." he whispered. He walked to the door, looked at his mother one last time and closed it carefully. ? Already on the street... Juan took out of his pocket something he had kept for weeks. It was small, metallic... an object that The Mother had given him that night in the void. Finally, the mystery was about to be revealed. Juan held it in his hand... and for a moment, he remembered that moment. ? (Flashback in the Void) "When the time comes..." said The Mother, handing him that small object- ...you will press this button. "What will happen when I do it?" Juan asked. The Mother just smiled at him. "You''ll know." ? (Return to the present) Juan looked at the button in his hand. For a moment he hesitated... but only for a moment. "Let''s do it at once," he murmured, and firmly pressed the button. The screen went black. A sigh... and then, everything changed. ? The Void. Juan opened his eyes and found himself again in that immense space where only the stars and the constellations made him company. In front of him, was The Mother, with a calm smile on her face. "I told you..." she murmured. Juan looked at her, his expression serious and determined. "Let''s do it at once." The Mother nodded softly and stretched out her hand towards him. The constellations moved violently behind her, as if the entire universe was holding its breath. And then, Juan saw the Motherboards. Colossal... infinite... powerful. The golden light they radiated seemed to envelop the entire Void. The space around him vibrated as if something impossible was about to happen. He stared at them... and the chapter ended. Chapter 8: The Roar of Destiny Chapter 8: The Roar of Destiny [Scene: The Void. The Mother Plates in front of Juan] The Mother Plates were there... immense, colossal, divine. Two gigantic structures separated by a distance that seemed infinite. Each one shone with its own light, full of constellations, galaxies and flashes that seemed to form the same fabric of the universe. In front of those huge structures, Juan felt tiny. But that didn''t matter to him. The Mother (with a firm voice): "These structures... were not made to be moved by mere mortals. Juan (staring at them): "Then why did you tell me to try?" The Mother (with a slight smile): "Because you''re not a mere mortal." Juan clenched his fists and moved forward. In front of the plates there were two metal supports - similar to those used by weightlifters for the "Christ" exercises - strategically placed to allow you to support each one. The Mother (looking at him seriously): "I put them there... to make it easier for you." But make no mistake... not because they are there means that you will succeed. No one has been able to move the Motherboards. Juan (resting his hands on the supports): "Well... there''s always a first time." The Mother said nothing, but her eyes showed a mixture of faith and uncertainty. Juan took a deep breath. His firm hands clung to the structures. His muscles tensed, and he slowly tried to move them... Nothing. Juan (striving): "Come on... Move... you...! The plates didn''t move a millimeter. The Mother: "It''s not just strength... It''s not just muscle." Juan (gasping): "Then what is it?" Stolen novel; please report. The Mother (in a low voice): "It''s... your mind." Juan took a deep breath. This time he closed his eyes, trying to "feel" the plates. Juan (in a low voice): "Come on... I can do it... His arms tensed up again. The plates creached slightly, but they didn''t move. Juan (frustrate): "Damn it!" he let go of the supports suddenly. The Mother (alert): "Why did you stop?" You were fine! Juan (shouting): "I can''t!" You don''t understand that I can''t! This is... this is too much. This is impossible... The Mother: Nothing is impossible for the one who really wants it. Juan grabbed the supports again, with fury in his eyes. Juan (shouting): "Why don''t they move?!" Why can''t I?! Why...?! He pushed with all his might. His muscles were burning. His veins seemed to explode under the skin. But nothing... Exhausted, Juan fell to his knees, with sweat running down his forehead. Juan ( Whispering): "If my grandmother saw me... she would be ashamed of me... CRACK... The sound was soft... but real. The Motherboards... moved slightly. Juan opened his eyes in amazement. Juan (in a low voice): "It was that... Juan closed his eyes, took a deep breath... and then, calmly, he took the supports again. Juan (determined): "This time... it''s going to be different." [A soft melody sounds... calm... but growing in intensity] Juan inspired deeply. John (for himself): "I''m not going to fail. His muscles tightened again, but this time... it wasn''t just strength. It was something else. The plates began to move. Slowly... just a few centimeters. But this time it didn''t stop. The Mother (in a low voice): "He''s succeeding... The plates vibrated, and flashes of constellations began to flow from his hands. Juan didn''t notice it at first... but little by little he saw how his skin lit up with stellar fragments. His body was filled with light... ...And then, the pain came. The plates began to resist. The pressure was brutal. His bones crunched. His muscles burned like fire. Juan (gasping, his face out of hand): "No... I''m going... to... fail... The plates advanced a little further. Juan gritted his teeth... and at that moment he remembered something. ? (Flashback) The grandmother (smiling): "No matter what happens... remember who you are." Don''t lose your soul. ? Juan ( Whispering): "I''m not going to fail you... He shouted. At first it was a common scream... but then it was more. Stronger. The scream became dry, torn, bestial. A roar that seemed to split the air. A cry that would make the whole world tremble. The Mother (shocked): "The... he''s succeeding... The plates continued to advance, and Juan''s body was covered with starlight, as if he himself were part of the universe. Juan (screaming like never before): AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!! His vocal cords seemed to break. His throat was torn. But he didn''t stop. His arms were shaking. His skin burned. His mind was turning off. And finally... the Motherboards came together. BOOOOM!!! A colossal smoke explosion enveloped the void. Everything was silent. ? The Mother (searching through the smoke): "Juan... Where are you?" Nothing could be seen... until a shadow began to move through the fog. Juan appeared... devastated. His body was covered with cuts, his arms bloody, his breathing barely audible. Juan (gasping, with a faint smile): "I did it... really... I did it... And he collapsed. The Mother ran to him, lifting her body carefully as she enveloped him in healing light. The camera moves away slowly... The Motherboards were now only one. ? The Mother (in a low voice, looking at infinity): The chosen one... has arrived. The screen goes black. The Mother (in a gloomy voice): The balance of the biuniverse... has begun. End of chapter. Chapter 9: Echoes of Destiny Chapter 9: Echoes of Destiny [Scene: Juan''s room] Juan woke up slowly. His eyes barely opened when he noticed that he was in his room. The pain in his body was indescribable; every muscle, every joint, every fiber of his being burned as if it had been crushed by a mountain. Juan (in a low voice): "Was it... a dream...?" He joined with difficulty. His breathing was heavy, and every movement cost him as if he were carrying a thousand kilos on his back. That''s when he noticed something in his desk: a note. The ink was not common... it shone like the cosmos, flashing with small fragments of moving stars. The note said: "Rest... you deserve it." Juan held her between his fingers, almost trembling. I didn''t know what to feel... pride? Stred? Relief? His mind was entangled in emotions he couldn''t control. Juan (in a low voice, to himself): "I did it... But I couldn''t stay still. I needed to move. He needed to... tell his mother. ? [Scene: Hallway of the house] Despite the pain, Juan managed to get out of bed. His legs trembled as if they were made of glass about to break, but he advanced... limping silently. He reached his mother''s room, leaned on the door frame and saw her asleep. Juan (with a barely audible voice): "I did it, mom... Juan tried to return to his room, but his forces abandoned him. His body collapsed, falling to the ground. ? [Scene: The next morning] Yessy opened the door to her room and found Juan asleep on the floor, covered only by a sheet that he had accidentally dragged. This story originates from a different website. Ensure the author gets the support they deserve by reading it there. Yessy (alarmed): "Juan!" Juan opened his eyes slowly. Juan (sore but with a smile): "Don''t worry... I was so comfortable that I fell asleep here to try something new." Yessy (with her arms around her waist, between worried and funny): "Something new?" Sleeping on the floor like a dog? Juan (laughing): "Maybe... it feels something... different." The tension in the atmosphere dissolved into a small shared laugh. Although his mother did not understand what had happened, Juan saw that at least he was happy to see him well. ? [Scene: The forest] The morning progressed, and Juan decided to go for a walk. His body still hurt, but the Mother had given him a potion that accelerated his recovery, although he would have to return soon to rest. The fresh air of the forest helped him clear his mind. His thoughts were still entangled in what he had lived. John (for himself): "Why do I feel that... something has changed in me?" Suddenly, a sound tore the wind. Something... or someone... was moving too fast between the trees. Juan (looking around): "What...?" A whistle cut the air, followed by a current of wind that almost knocked it down. Juan (smiling slightly): It can''t be... The wind calmed down, and Juan stood in the middle of the forest, in silence. Juan (speaking to nothing): "Really... they came for me, damn it." A sharp laugh was heard from a distance. ??? (With a mocking voice): "How could we not come... if you just did the biggest nonsense I''ve ever seen?" A figure emerged from among the trees... a blond boy, with a wide and confident smile. His messy hair shone with an intense golden tone, and he wore a special suit, similar to a lightning reflected in fabric. ???: "I missed you, friend." Juan (smiling): Relaming... Lightning (with a joking tone): "Did you think you were going to get rid of me so easily?" ? [Scene: The forest More figures approach] A different voice, with a more gloomy tone, was heard from a distance. ??? (With disdain): "Everything you do... gives me more pleasure and more disgust at the same time. From among the shadows emerged a small figure, barely 1.40 meters. She was a young woman with a Victorian dress, snow-white skin, blood-red eyes and two sharp fangs that shone in her macabre smile. Juan (with a slight laugh): "Charlotte..." Charlotte (with a mocking bow): Charlotte Val d''Aubert, for you. Juan shook his head, half smiling. Another figure emerged from among the trees. A young woman with feline features, with pointed ears and a long tail that moved gracefully behind her. His expression was serious, but in his eyes shone an affection difficult to hide. Elizabeth (crossing her arms): "Really... you never change." Juan (smiling more relaxed): "I don''t have to do it." Juan looked around. Juan (looking at everyone): "And where is he...?" Before I finished the sentence, a metallic sound rumbled. CLANG A sword was stuck in the ground in front of him. And then... a figure knelt down. ??? (With deep voice): "My lord... The figure rose slowly, revealing a dark armor with golden details. The knight''s face remained hidden under a helmet that only showed his eyes: cold, loyal and unwavering. ??? (Staring at John): "I always knew you were... my king." Now more than ever, the unique and incomparable. Juan, with a mixture of relief and pride, smiled weakly. Juan (with a tired but firm voice): "You... you''re never really going to change." The camera slowly moved away, showing the five gathered under the open sky. The Mother (voice-over): "And so... the real journey began." Chapter 10: The Most Loyal Gentleman Chapter 10: The Most Loyal Gentleman [Scene: Juan''s House Night] Juan (sitting in front of his friends, with a slight smile): "I can''t believe that after so long... you''re still the same as always." Valtherion (kneeling, with a firm voice): "True loyalty doesn''t change with time, my lord." Juan (shooking his head and laughing softly): "Always so gentlemanly... Juan looked around. Everyone was there. Juan (with a nostalgic smile): "Well... it seems that we are all together again." Juan (looking at Elizabeth): "Elizabeth... right?" Elizabeth (nodding): "That''s right, Juan. The atmosphere calmed down for a moment. Then, Juan looked directly at nothing... at the reader. Juan (speaking directly to the reader): "I know you''re wondering who they are... and how am I going to justify that they are my friends." Well... let''s see it before that. ? [Scene: Flashback The void with The Mother] Juan was in front of La Madre. In his hands he held the small device that he had previously given him. The Mother (looking at him seriously): "Remember this... Juan looked up. The Mother: That button doesn''t just allow you to come here. The other side of the button... can take you to other worlds. Juan (confused): "Other worlds...?" The Mother (nodding): Multiversal travel. But I warn you... you can''t control where you''re going. Only fate will choose the path. So... use it at your own risk. Juan looked at the device in silence. At that time, he didn''t give it much importance. This tale has been unlawfully lifted from Royal Road. If you spot it on Amazon, please report it. Juan (shrugging his shoulders): "Why not?" If I talk to someone who wears constellations on his body... this can also be real. ? [Scene: Two months before grandmother''s death First multiversal trip] The landscape was arid and desolate. A medieval town... in ruins. Juan appeared in the middle of the disaster, still confused by what he had just done. Juan (looking around): "Where the hell am I...?" Suddenly, desperate screams were heard. Mother (in the distance, with a trembling voice): "Please, help!" Juan ran in the direction of the sound. In the distance, he saw a woman hugging her son, cornered by two red trolls of more than 4 meters, each with huge iron hammers. Juan (to himself, nervous): "What... what is that?" Instinct told him that he had to do something. Juan (screaming to distract them): "HEY!" Why don''t they mess with me instead of them? The trolls saw him... and with a bestial smile, they went after him. Juan dodged a hammer that broke the ground next to him. He ran desperately through the rubble, until, unintentionally, a rock flew straight towards him. Juan (shouting): "Shit!" He instinctively raised his hands... and the rock stopped in the air. Juan (shocked): "What...?" A smile was drawn on his face. Juan (with a confident tone): "Oh... I like this." With renewed certainty, Juan faced the trolls. He used his superior strength to dodge their attacks and, little by little, he defeated them. Each blow knocked them down as if they were toys. Finally, with both trolls defeated, Juan approached the woman and her son. Juan (smiling): "They''re safe." Mother (crying with relief): "Thank you... thank you...!" But something else caught his attention... Juan (looking towards the horizon): "What is that...?" ? [Scene: The battlefield] Juan advanced slowly. What he saw left him speechless. A battlefield covered with corpses... more than 100 trolls were dead, their bodies scattered as if a massacre had occurred there. In the center of the chaos, leaning against a rock, was a knight covered in black armor with golden details. His sword was stuck in the ground, and his breathing was weak. Juan (running towards him): "Hey!" Hey! The gentleman didn''t move. Juan (concerned): "No... damn it, I was late." But then, the gentleman coughed weakly. Juan (relieved): "You''re still alive!" He approached and saw that the gentleman had multiple wounds. The blood covered his armor. Juan tried to take off his helmet, but the gentleman moved his head slightly, showing that he still had strength. Juan (decided): "Don''t worry, I''ll get you out of this... Juan remembered the words of La Madre: "Your blood... is special." Juan (looking at his own hand): "What if...?" He took a nearby plant and poured a drop of his blood on it. To his surprise... the plant revived instantly. Juan (amazed): "My blood... He looked back at the gentleman, who was barely breathing. Juan (urgent): "Hey... hey, listen to me." If you want to live... if you want to stay here... you have to trust me. The gentleman barely reacted. Juan (with a firm voice): "You can''t give up." Not yet... Look around you... Do you think all this sacrifice was in vain? You can''t die here! The gentleman didn''t move. Juan (with anger): "You have to fight!" For the people you saved! For those who still need you! The gentleman slowly raised his head. His eyes, still under the helmet, shone with a spark that Juan recognized immediately: the spark of the will. Juan (extending his hand): "Do you want to stay here... or not?" The gentleman, with difficulty, raised his own hand... and shook it with Juan''s. Juan cut his palm and dropped a few drops of his blood on the knight''s wounds. Slowly, the starlight began to surround his body... and his wounds began to close. The gentleman stood up, firmer than ever. Juan (smiling): "Well... I guess you''ll need a name." The gentleman tilted his head, as if accepting what was coming. John (with a solemn voice): "From now on... you''ll be called Valtherion." Before they left, Valtherion turned to look at the battlefield. When he saw the massacre he had left behind... more than 100 dead trolls... he muttered to himself: Valtherion (in a low voice): "I... still have a purpose." ? Narrator (Juan): "That''s how I met the most loyal man who will ever exist... Valtherion, the most loyal knight. End Chapter 11: The loyal friends of destiny Chapter 11: The loyal friends of destiny [Scene: Juan''s house Night] Juan (looking at his friends): "I can''t believe everyone is here... after all this time." Valtherion (crossing his arms): "Did you doubt that we would return, my lord?" Juan (smiling): "I keep telling you not to call me that... Valtherion (with a firm voice): "It''s my duty. Juan shook his head and looked at his other friends. Juan (looking at the reader): "I know you wonder who they are... and how I ended up surrounded by this strange group. Well... let''s see it. ? The most loyal gentleman [Flashback First multiversal journey] In the middle of a medieval desert, surrounded by ruins and desolation, Juan appeared after activating the button that La Madre had given him. Juan (looking at the landscape): "Is this... real?" Doubts dissipated when he heard a desperate scream. Mother (in the distance): "Please, help us!" Juan ran until he found a woman hugging his son, surrounded by two huge red trolls armed with hammers. Juan (shouting): "HEY!" Why don''t they mess with me! The trolls turned and went after him. In the midst of the chaos, a rock flew towards John. Instinctively, he raised his hands... and the rock stopped in the air. Juan (with a smile): "Oh... this is going to get good." With a mixture of confidence and power, Juan defeated the trolls. But at the end of the battle, his eyes turned to something that left him frozen: A knight, dressed in black armor with golden details, was lying next to a rock. His sword was stuck in the ground and his body was covered in wounds. This content has been misappropriated from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found elsewhere. Juan (running towards him): "Hey!" Hey! The gentleman barely breathed. Juan tried to remove his helmet, but the warrior moved weakly, showing that he was still conscious. Juan (with despair): "You have to resist!" Remembering what the Mother had told him about his blood, Juan did a test on a plant... and it revived. Juan ( Whispering): "If this works... Juan approached the gentleman. Juan (with a firm tone): "If you want to live... give me your hand." The gentleman barely reacted. Juan (stronger): "You can''t give up!" Look around you! All this sacrifice cannot be in vain! The gentleman slowly raised his head. His eyes... still shone with will. Juan cut his own hand and dropped a few drops of his blood on the gentleman''s chest. The starlight began to envelop him. The knight stood up slowly, firm and powerful. Juan (smiling): "You''re going to need a name... I''ll call you... Valtherion." Valtherion (with solemn voice): "My king... ? The vampire in love [Flashback Second multiversal journey] The next trip took Juan to a gloomy castle. Accompanied by Valtherion, they explored the place in search of something valuable. Juan (sighing): "There''s nothing here... we''d better go." As they prepared to leave, a strange vibration shook the ground. A secret passage opened, revealing a capsule covered with a thousand keys. Juan (looking at the capsule): "What is this...?" Inside, there was a female figure enclosed. Juan (a Valtherion): "Break the glass!" Valtherion (raising his sword): "As you wish." With a single blow, Valtherion destroyed the capsule. From his inside emerged a pale young woman, with dark hair, blood-red eyes and sharp fangs. Juan (surprised): "Are you okay...?" The girl looked confused, and before Juan could react, she threw herself at him. In the struggle, Juan ended up receiving a slight scratch on the neck. The girl stopped, looking at him in terror. ??? (Desperate): "Why... why did you see me like that?! Juan (nervous): "It wasn''t my intention, I swear!" Valtherion intervened, calming the situation. After explaining what happened, the girl finally introduced herself: Charlotte (in a low voice): "My name is... Charlotte Val d''Aubert." ? The little tigress [Flashback Third multiversal journey] In a desolate village, Juan and his friends found a looted house. Two semi-human bodies lay on the ground... and, among the debris, a small creature trembled. It was a feline puppy, with pointed ears and a mottled tail. Juan (king next to her): "Don''t worry... you''ll be fine now." He took her with him, and or time, the puppy grew up... Elizabeth became a sword prodigy, fast and lethal like a guepard. ? The best lightning friend [Flashback Fourth multiversal journey] In a noisy canteen, Juan and his group met a troubled young man who seemed to enjoy getting into trouble. After a brief altercation, Juan noticed that the boy had unique abilities: incredible speed. John (intrigated): "Hey... why don''t you use that for something better?" ??? (Laughing): "Because that way I have more fun." Juan (crossing his arms): "You have potential, how about using it to help?" The young man kept thinking... and finally accepted. ??? (Smiling): "I won''t tell you my name... but you can call me Lightning. Because it''s the last thing you''ll see before it disappears, baby. ? [Return to the present] Juan (looking at the reader): "And so... those five became my most loyal friends." Suddenly, the atmosphere became tense. Valtherion (with deep tone): "Don''t try to fool us, Juan." We know what happened... Charlotte (serious): "We''re sorry." Juan (confused): "Feeing what?" Elizabeth (staring at him): "Don''t lie to us." What we felt... was not normal. Lightning (leaning on the wall): "Yes, friend... we feel something enormous." Valtherion got up slowly, with his sword in his hand. Valtherion (with a firm voice): "What happened that day... was bigger than you think." Juan was silent. He knew that his friends were not exaggerating. What happened when he joined the Motherboards... had awakened something bigger. Destiny... was moving forward. Capítulo 12: Ecos del poder Chapter 12: Echoes of Power ? [Scene 1: Perspective of Charlotte] The room was in dim light. Charlotte was sitting in an elegant wooden armchair, lost in her thoughts. A book rested on his lap, but he couldn''t concentrate on reading. Suddenly, a strange feeling ran through his body. It was as if a chill went up from the base of his spine to the back of his neck. Charlotte (hispering): "What is this...?" His breathing was agitated. His skin, usually cold, began to burn. Charlotte (with a trembling smile): "Juan... what did you do this time?" The feeling of power was so intense that it confused her. Her body trembled slightly and, to her surprise, a mixture of fear and something else... desire invaded her. Charlotte (biting her lip): "No... it can''t be... As much as she tried to calm down, that echo of power had deeply altered her. ? [Scene 2: Elizabeth''s Perspective] In the clearing of the forest, Elizabeth trained with her sword. His movements were fluid, precise. His reflexes were more refined than ever. Elizabeth (for herself): "Come on... one more." She charged hard and turned the sword in the air, ready to impact the trunk in front of her... but then something happened. A flash came out of nowhere. It was like lightning that lit up the whole forest. The light was so intense that Elizabeth stopped short. The story has been illicitly taken; should you find it on Amazon, report the infringement. The sword fell from his hands. Elizabeth (paralyzed): "What was that...?" For a moment, he felt that something immense had awakened... something that was far beyond what he could understand. ? [Scene 3: Lightning Perspective] On an open plain, Lightning was training. Unlike other times, he wasn''t just running... he was focusing on his weak points: control, precision, focus. Lightning (in a low voice): "Come on... control the energy... He closed his eyes, focusing on his speed. In his mind, every step had to be perfect. Lightning (preparing to run): "Now..." He threw himself forward, but just at that moment, a magical burst exploded around him. The power was so overwhelming that he lost his balance and ended up rolling on the floor. Lightning (circling the floor): "What the hell was that?!" He stared at the sky, breathing agitated. Lightning (with a smile): "Juan... what the hell did you do now?" ? [Scene 4: Valtherion Perspective] In a lonely cave, Valtherion was kneeling in meditation. His sword rested on his legs, and his mind was immersed in absolute calm. Silence reigned in the place... until a violent gust of wind ran through the cave. Valtherion''s eyes opened suddenly. He stood up quickly, his hand firmly on the grip of his sword. Valtherion (with a frown): "What was that...?" Then, his armor began to emit a slight golden glow. It was so fleeting that he could barely see it... but he felt it. Valtherion (on his knees): "My lord... For the first time in a long time... Valtherion smiled. ? [Scene 5: The reunion Present] Juan remained sitting in his house, while his friends surrounded him. Juan (surprised): "Wow... I didn''t know it had been so much." Charlotte (crossing her arms): "How can it not be much?" It was... it was something colossal. Elizabeth (nodding): "I saw a ray light up the sky... it wasn''t normal." Lightning (smoking, but with some fear): "I felt like the wind was going to rip my head off." Valtherion (with deep voice): "What happened was not natural... it was something superior." Something... divine. Juan looked at all his friends. Juan (trying to calm the situation): "But in the end I''m fine... that''s what matters." Charlotte (serious): "What if you weren''t?" Silence fell on the group. Finally, Lightning broke the awkward moment with a smile. Lightning (with relaxed tone): "Well, leader... what do we do now?" Juan (confused): "Leader?" Me? Elizabeth (with a slight smile): "Who else brought us all together?" Juan (thoughtful): ...I never thought it would be me. Valtherion (firmly): "But you are... and we are with you." Juan looked at his friends one by one. Then, he put his hand in his pocket and took out the multiversal device that La Madre had given him. Juan (with a confident smile): "If they really want to follow me... He looked at the button for a moment... Juan (looking up): "Then we''re going to have an adventure." Charlotte, Elizabeth, Lightning and Valtherion nodded, with a mixture of emotion and determination on their faces. Juan (smiling): "Ready?" Juan pressed the button... The screen goes black. Chapter 13: The Roar of the End Serpent Chapter 13: The Roar of the End Serpent ? [Scene: Walking through the jungle] The air was dense and humid. The vegetation was thick, and the sound of insects and unknown creatures filled the environment. The group advanced slowly, not knowing what to expect in that new world. Lightning (smiling): "So... no one else wonders if in this place there are giant monkeys with spears or something like that?" Charlotte (rolling her eyes): "Why do you always have to talk when there is silence?" Lightning (shrugging his shoulders): "I do it so you don''t get bored, beautiful." Charlotte (thenacing with her fangs): "Tell me like that again and I''ll bleed your nose." The group laughed lightly, relieving the tension for a moment. ? [Scene: Walking Valtherion watching Juan] As they advanced, Valtherion couldn''t help but look at Juan with curiosity. Valtherion (for himself): "How strong will it have become...?" Since Juan joined the Motherboards, Valtherion had felt something different in his master. Something more powerful... ? [Scene: Isabel suddenly stops] Suddenly, Elizabeth stopped short. His ears moved, catching something. Taken from Royal Road, this narrative should be reported if found on Amazon. Elizabeth (in a low voice): ''Something is approaching... Juan also felt a pressure in his chest, as if an invisible force squeezed his heart. Juan (seriously): "Yes... I''m sorry too." ? [Scene: In the distance The trees fall] In the distance, a creepy crunch was heard. Colossal trees began to fall, one after another, as if something monstrous was razing the forest. Charlotte (with fear in her voice): "What... what is that?" The sound of branches britting became louder and louder, and with it, an overwhelming presence approached. ? [Scene: At the top of the hill J?rmungandr appears] Suddenly, the camera rises slowly, accompanied by a deep Nordic melody... and then, J?rmungandr''s colossal silhouette rose above the horizon. His scaly body stretched like an endless river of absolute power. His eyes shone with an evil flash, and his every movement seemed to shake the earth. Lightning (gaping): "You must be joking, brother... Charlotte, Elizabeth and Valtherion were paralyzed. Juan, however... smiled. Juan (murmuring to himself): "Well... this is interesting." ? [Scene: Preparation for battle] The group quickly organized itself. Each one adopted a defensive stance. Valtherion took his sword, standing in front of John. Elizabeth drew her daggers, positioning herself in the rear. Charlotte invoked a dark sphere between her hands. Lightning made his knuckles crunch, ready to move at the slightest signal. Juan (firmly): "Everyone stay in position!" The tension was unbearable. J?rmungandr began to move, slowly approaching like an imminent storm. Lightning (poking to release tension): "I don''t know about you... but I think we''re going to need a very big rope for this thing." No one laughed this time. ? [Scene: J?rmungandr attacks] In the blink of an eye, J?rmungandr launched himself with a brutal speed. Their movements were so fast that they could barely follow them. Charlotte fired a dark burst to stop him. Failed. Elizabeth tried to intercept him with her daggers. Failed. Lightning ran at full speed to gain an advantage, but the snake was faster. In a matter of seconds, only three were left standing: Valtherion, Lightning... and Juan. ? [Scene: The Last Confrontation] Lightning (pasping): "No... I can''t take it anymore." He collapsed on the ground, unable to continue fighting. Valtherion took a stand in front of Juan, but his expression was serious. Valtherion (in a low voice): ''This... this is not something I can overcome alone... Juan (putting a hand on his shoulder): "It''s okay... leave this in my hands." Valtherion nodded and stepped back. Juan stepped forward, looked at the colossal snake and smiled calmly. Juan (with a confident smile): ''Well, giant lizard... Juan (raising his voice): "If you want to fight... then fight with me!" [Epic shot: Juan looking up while J?rmungandr stares at him] The snake''s eyes shone with a spark of malice... and then, to everyone''s surprise, J?rmungandr smiled. End of chapter. Chapter 14: The fate of the snake Chapter 14: The fate of the snake ? [Scene: The battle begins] The wind whistled loudly, the jungle seemed to tremble at the presence of the colossal snake. J?rmungandr''s eyes shone with fierce intensity, as if he was enjoying the moment. Juan remained still, studying each of his movements. Valtherion (looking at Juan with uncertainty): "What is he up to...?" J?rmungandr threw himself like lightning, his body sliding at an absurd speed. Juan dodged the first onslaught, turned on himself and stepped back, always keeping a precise distance. Lightning (pasping): "Is he running away?" Elizabeth (looking carefully): "No... he''s measuring his movements." ? [Scene: Juan''s counterattack] Suddenly, Juan stopped his steps, turned around and smiled. Juan (with confidence): "I got you." He jumped over J?rmungandr''s tail, spun in the air with an impeccable maneuver and threw a brutal punch directly into the snake''s side. Boom The impact echoed like thunder. Lightning (impressed): "But what the hell was that?! Charlotte (surprised): "How can you move like that?!" Juan could not fly, but at that moment he seemed to remain suspended in the air, with a firm and powerful posture. As if the wind itself was holding it. Valtherion (in a low voice): Support the creativity of authors by visiting the original site for this novel and more. Unbelievable... ? [Scene: The persecution] J?rmungandr roared furiously and began to chase Juan at full speed. The snake broke colossal trees in its path, each movement shaking the ground like an earthquake. Charlotte (scared): "Juan won''t be able to resist that rhythm for a long time!" Elizabeth (confident): "No, he''s not running away... he''s guiding him." Juan ran with precision, every turn and every jump was calculated. His plan was clear: to corner the snake until it was in a vulnerable position. Lightning (admired): "That crazy guy... has a plan." ? [Scene: The Blind Spot] Juan accelerated to the maximum, turned sharply in a clearing of the forest and disappeared from J?rmungandr''s sight. The snake looked around, furious, without finding it. John (suddenly appearing behind the snake): "Did you miss me?" J?rmungandr turned violently, but Juan was already prepared. He jumped straight to his neck and, with an impossible speed, sank his fist into the scaly skin of the snake. Juan (gritting his teeth): "You''re not going to escape from this one!" ? [Scene: The final blow] Juan used all his strength to cling to J?rmungandr''s neck against the ground, as if he was trying to stop an uncontrolled locomotive. The snake''s body slid violently, tearing off the earth and destroying trees. The ground was marked by a huge stea of destruction. Juan pushed with all his might, and finally managed to make J?rmungandr''s head crash into a rocky mountain, breaking part of the stone into a thousand pieces. Valtherion, Lightning, Elizabeth and Charlotte could only observe the scene in silence. ? [Scene: The decisive moment] Juan approached J?rmungandr''s head, breathing hard. He raised his fist, ready to give the final blow... but then, he saw something in his eyes. Humanity. J?rmungandr''s eyes did not reflect anger... but resignation. J?rmungandr (in Nordic, with weak voice): "Don''t be afraid... end this." To everyone''s surprise, Juan understood him. Juan (in Nordic): "It''s not time to die, brother." J?rmungandr looked at him in disbelief. Juan (in a firm voice): "Fate wanted you to be a god... but I''m going to give you the opportunity to choose your own destiny. He placed his hand on the snake''s head, concentrating all his power. J?rmungandr''s body began to shine with an intense light... and slowly, the giant snake began to shrink. When the light dissipated, there was a child on the floor... a little one no more than 8 years old. The boy had deep green eyes and dark hair. His expression was confused... but calm. ? [Scene: The group meets] Charlotte (surprised): "Juan... what did you do?" Juan (with a calm smile): "I gave him a new chance... Juan picked up the boy in his arms. Lightning (looking at Valtherion): "Come on, relax... everything went well." But Valtherion didn''t answer. His eyes were fixed on the horizon. Lightning (confused): "Hey?" Why are you so nervous? Everything is fine... right? Valtherion (with a tense voice): "Yes... but that''s not what worries me." Lightning (insisting): "So what?" Valtherion looked to the right and pointed to the trail that the fight had left. The group watched in silence: a huge destroyed field, with trees uprooted, destroyed mountains and the ground cracked as if a cataclysm had occurred. Valtherion (in a low voice): "What worries me... is that all that was caused by Juan. Lightning (trying to joke): "Yes, but you already know how he is... Valtherion (serious, interrupting him): "I know... but... what will happen the day Juan decides to get bad?" Lightning was silent, and the group looked again at the disaster that had remained around them. Valtherion (with a gloomy tone): "That day... the whole world will tremble." Chapter 15: The chosen one of the Biuniverse Chapter 15: The chosen one of the Biuniverse ? [Scene 1: Returning home] The group advanced along the path in silence. Juan walked to the front, with little J?rmungandr asleep in his arms. Although his face reflected calm, a feeling of uncertainty invaded him. Lightning (breaking the silence): "Hey, and what are we supposed to do now with... the Serpent of the End of the World?" Shall we put him in a cage? Or do we teach him how to use diapers? Juan (smiling): "He''ll stay with me." Elizabeth (arching an eyebrow): "With you?" Juan, your house is barely enough for you... now you want to raise a child from the Nordic underworld. Charlotte (smiling mockingly): "I hope you have enough food... Juan (sighing): "We''ll see what we do." ? [Scene 2: The Valtherion Solution] Suddenly, Valtherion stepped forward, took out a rather bulky leather bag and dropped it on the dining room table. The sound of gold coins echoed in the atmosphere. Lightning (with eyes wide open): "What the hell is that?! Valtherion (serene): My life savings. The group was silent for a moment. Charlotte (amazed): "All your life...?" Elizabeth (counting mentally): "This must be worth a fortune... Ensure your favorite authors get the support they deserve. Read this novel on Royal Road. Juan (looking at Valtherion with gratitude): "You didn''t have to do this... Valtherion (with a slight smile): "You are my king... and my duty is to protect you." This is just a tool to accomplish that task. ? [Scene 3: Looking for a house] The next thing was a series of comic scenes while they were looking for a new house. - A house had such a low ceiling that Valtherion could barely enter. - Another one had so many windows that Charlotte murmured that it felt like a vampire grill. - Lightning found a house with a pool, but refused to enter when he discovered that it was full of frogs. Finally, they arrived at a huge mansion surrounded by a slight magical aura. The place was spacious, with rooms for everyone and a large garden where J?rmungandr could feel comfortable. Juan (smiling): This is the place. ? [Scene 4: Settling in the mansion] The coexistence was... interesting. - Elizabeth and Charlotte almost destroyed each other to decide who would stay in the room next to Juan. - Lightning discovered an incredibly comfortable armchair and decided that it would be his "throne". - Valtherion, as always, organized everything meticulously so that the safety of the place was perfect. Meanwhile, Juan tried to calm J?rmungandr, who had clung to his leg as if he were his father. Juan (desperate): "No, don''t bite my arm!" J?rmungandr (laughing like a naughty child): "Daddy!" Juan turned pale. Juan (sighing): "Really...?" The group sneered laughing. ? [Scene 5: The Heavenly Council''s Letter] Peace didn''t last long. Suddenly, a letter slipped under the door. Valtherion was the one who took it. Valtherion (reading): "It''s for you, my lord." Juan opened it and read the message: His immediate presence in the Heavenly Council is requested for a review of the call. Juan (murmuring to himself): "The Heavenly Council...?" Lightning (spoking): "Ah!" That sounds like problems... We''re all leaving together then! Suddenly, the letter changed shape and added a new message: Just you. The group was silent. ? [Scene 6: The farewell] Valtherion approached Juan. Their eyes crossed and, silently, Valtherion asked if he should accompany him. Juan (reading his mind): "No... I''ll be fine." Valtherion didn''t argue, but his expression was clear: he didn''t like the idea of Juan being alone. Juan (looking at his team): "Everything will be fine... just wait for me." ? [Scene 7: The Heavenly Council] A magical glow enveloped Juan, and in the blink of an eye he found himself in a completely different place. The air was pure, fresh... almost divine. In front of it stood a monumental white marble structure, similar to a Greek coliseum, surrounded by colossal statues representing warriors, gods and ancestral beings. Juan (amazed): "What is this place...?" He walked slowly to the inside of the coliseum, where the figure of The Mother was waiting for him in silence. Juan (with a serious tone): "Why am I here?" The Mother (with a slight smile): "You''ll find out soon... The doors of the coliseum were opened with a bang, revealing a huge room. In the center, three colossal beings were sitting on thrones of light, with such overwhelming presences that Juan felt the air getting heavy. The voices of the three resounded like thunder in his mind: Counselor 1: "Juan... Counselor 2: ...For your acts of heroism... Counselor 3: ...And for the power you have shown... The three in unison: You have been named the number one candidate to become the King of the Biuniverse. Juan felt that he lacked air. Juan ( Whispering): "The... what?" End of chapter. Chapter 16: The trial of the Biuniverse Chapter 16: The trial of the Biuniverse ? [Scene 1: The decision of the three great leaders] The camera opens slowly, showing the majestic Heavenly Council. Juan was in the center of the great hall, with the three colossal figures watching him from their imposing thrones. Azharath, the main one, leaned slightly forward. His voice was firm, but with a kind tone. Azharath (with solemnity): "Juan... we''ve reached a decision." On his right, was the second leader, a man with a serene expression and a wise look. Sion, the Guardian of Balance. Sion (in a calm voice): "Your heroic acts, your courage and your power have placed you in a position that we cannot ignore. Finally, to the left, the third leader, Dorian, the Reckless, narrowed his eyes with disdain. Dorian (with coldness): "And that decision... is a mistake. Juan frowned. Juan (confused): "A mistake?" Azharath (raising his voice to regain control): "Juan, you have been chosen as the main candidate to become the King of the Biuniverse." The silence in the room was sepulchral. ? [Scene 2: Juan questions the decision] Juan stepped forward, with a trembling but firm voice. Juan (douting): "No... I can''t accept that." I''m not worthy of something like that. Sion (tranquilizer): The humility you show only reinforces why you are the best candidate. Unauthorized reproduction: this story has been taken without approval. Report sightings. Dorian (interrupting abruptly): "No!" This is unacceptable. Juan''s gaze hardened. Juan (annoyed): "Why do you say that?" Dorian stood up, pointing directly at Juan. Dorian (with fury): "Because your aura is monstrous." Juan was silent. Dorian (continuing): "Haven''t you noticed?" Since you entered this room... your presence has been suffocating. John looked around and, to his surprise, the heavenly guardians near the thrones were pale and trembling. Some even leaned against the columns so as not to faint. John (for himself): "All this... is it me?" ? [Scene 3: The Mother''s Revelation] Suddenly, the Mother appeared among them. His voice resounded with authority. The Mother (firm): "With all due respect, Dorian... show more respect for the man who stopped the fulmination of the Biuniverse. The living room was silent. Dorian (confused): "What are you talking about?" The Mother (smiling slightly): Juan not only delayed the end of the Biuniverse... he joined the Mother Boards. The words echoed like thunder. Azharath (amazed): "Did he... do it?" Sion (in disbelief): "Impossible... no one has ever been able to do it." Dorian (shooking his head): "You lie... it''s impossible for someone so young to achieve something like that!" Juan simply remained silent. Juan (seriously): "I''m not here to prove anything... ? [Scene 4: Dorian''s challenge] Dorian (with a defiant tone): "This can''t stay like this!" He looked at Azharath and Sion with determination. Dorian (firmly): I invoke the Heavenly Martial Law. Azharath (in a low voice): "Do you want a confrontation...?" Dorian (nodding): "If we are going to put the future of the Biuniverse in your hands... let him try it in combat." Azharath sighed deeply. Azharath (with a firm voice): "So so be it... in two weeks the Destiny Debate will take place. Sion (explaining to Juan): It is a combination of an ideological debate and a symbolic duel. The entire Biuniverse will witness the event, and they will decide who is worthy of governing. Juan (looking at everyone): "I''m not going to manipulate people... I''m not here to win votes. Juan (firmly): "I''m going to participate because... people need hope." If I can give it to him, win or lose doesn''t matter to me. Azharath (smiling slightly): Interesting... ? [Scene 5: The power of John] Juan turned around to retire. As I crossed the door, everyone in the room began to breathe with difficulty, as if they had just escaped from an unbearable pressure. Sion (sweating): For the gods... Dorian (with serious expression): "That aura... he didn''t even try to release it, it just... exists." Azharath (with deep tone): "Yes... that''s why I fear what may happen the day Juan decides to unleash his true power. ? [Scene 6: Dorian and the mysterious warrior] The scene changes to a gloomy place, where Dorian is standing in front of a man with silver hair and a sharp look. Dorian (with a gloomy tone): "Welcome... Sael." Sael, dressed in an elegant black suit with golden details, sketched a confident smile. Sael (with arrogance): "Why did you call me?" Dorian (crossing his arms): "Because in two weeks... I need you to humiliate that boy in front of the entire Biuniverse. Sael smiled, arrogant. Sael (adjusting the collar of his suit): "Better call me... ruler." The camera freezes in a shocking image: Juan observing the constellations in the sky, while Sael smiles from the gloom, ready for the imminent confrontation. End of chapter. Chapter 17: The Warrior of the Dark Aura Chapter 17: The Warrior of the Dark Aura ? [Scene 1: Juan returns home] The doors of the mansion slowly opened. Juan came in, exhausted but firm. In his eyes was reflected the weight of what he had lived. The whole team was waiting for it. Charlotte (crossing her arms): "You''re finally here!" Where the hell were you? Lightning (spoking): "Did you go to conquer the Biuniverse without us?" Elizabeth (frowning): "Are you okay?" Valtherion didn''t say anything. He just stared at him, like someone who already knows that something important has just happened. Juan (smiling slightly): "I''m fine... but I have to tell you something." ? [Scene 2: John''s confession] The team listened carefully. Juan explained everything to them: the Heavenly Council, the candidacy for King of the Biuniverse, Dorian''s challenge and, finally, the overwhelming presence of his own aura. Lightning (in a mocking tone): "King of the Biuniverse"? I didn''t know I had to bow to you. Charlotte (serious): "It''s not funny." This is serious. Elizabeth (convinced): "Juan... I know you can do it." Valtherion remained silent, his gaze fixed on Juan, as if he was analyzing every word. ? [Scene 3: Conversation with Valtherion] Later that night, Juan approached the balcony. Valtherion was there, his gaze lost in the stars. You could be reading stolen content. Head to the original site for the genuine story. Juan (in a low voice): "Thank you for your support, Val... really." Valtherion (unturned): "You don''t have to thank me, my lord." My loyalty is yours. There was a brief silence. Juan (looking at the stars): "Do you think... I can handle this?" Valtherion finally looked him in the eyes. Valtherion (firm): "If anyone can do it... it''s you." ? [Scene 4: The Disappearance of John] The next morning, the team met in the main room. Elizabeth (with concern): "And now where is it?" Charlotte (annoyed): "Tell me it wasn''t just another madness of his... Valtherion (serious): "He''s already gone." Lightning (spoking): "What do you mean he "she left"?" Did he leave us standing? Valtherion didn''t answer. Inside, he knew that Juan had something important to solve. ? [Scene 5: John helps a town] In a remote village, Juan finished helping the villagers rebuild their homes. The dust covered his clothes, and his body was exhausted. Old woman of the town (with tears in her eyes): "Thank you!" Thank you for saving us! Man of the village (shaking his hand): "The world needs people like you... The words echoed in Juan''s mind: "The world needs people like you..." As I returned home, I couldn''t stop thinking about that phrase. ? [Scene 6: Juan questions his aura] Back at the mansion, Juan approached Valtherion. Juan (concerned): "Dorian said that my aura is... monstrous." Valtherion (looking at him seriously): "He''s not wrong." Juan tensed up. Valtherion (continuing): "Since he joined the Motherboards, his presence is overwhelming... even suffocating. Juan (confused): "But you don''t seem affected... Valtherion (with a slight smile): With time, one learns to resist it. But that doesn''t mean I''ve stopped feeling. ? [Scene 7: Meeting with the Great Baru Labu] Charlotte (interrupting the conversation): "I know someone who can help you." The group traveled to an imposing tower surrounded by golden threads that floated in the air like bright snakes. There they met the legendary Baru Labu, the Seamstress of the Gods. Baru Labu (seeing Juan): "Oh, the young man who saved me years ago!" Juan (strange): "Did I... save you?" Baru Labu (smiling): "You may not remember it... but I will never forget it." Without hesitation, he agreed to help Juan. ? [Scene 8: The design of the trench coat] The sequence was intense: - Baru Labu selected fabrics imbued with divine power. - Fragments of light and energy were won together forming ancient patterns. - Juan got involved in the process, choosing colors and details. Each strand, each stitch, seemed to have a life of its own. ? [Scene 9: The revelation of the new John] The doors of the workshop opened slowly... Juan came out with a completely different presence. Her hair was shorter, with an elegant taper fade cut that gave her an air of authority. The black trench coat with golden touches floated slightly behind him, as if she were alive. His presence felt calm... but at the same time, indescribably powerful. Baru Labu (smiling with satisfaction): "This garment contains part of your power." Its energy stabilizes your aura, preventing it from getting out of control... but it also increases your speed and strengthens your endurance. Juan looked at himself in the reflection of a nearby window. His eyes... now of an intense purple color, shone with intensity. Juan (with a Ladin smile): "I like it." The scene closes with Juan advancing firmly, with the trench coat waving behind him as if he was already carrying the weight of his destiny in every step. End of chapter. Chapter 18: The Mourning of the Heart Chapter 18: The Mourning of the Heart ? [Scene 1: Looks that betray feelings] The group was gathered in the mansion, each relaxed after a long day. However, there was something in the air... something that felt different. Juan, sitting in the armchair with a calm smile, casually chatted with Relmpago about any nonsense. But, without him noticing, Charlotte and Elizabeth did not look away from him. Charlotte (thinking): "Why can''t he see me in another way?" Elizabeth (thinking): "How much longer do I have to wait for him to notice?" Both realized that they were thinking the same thing... and their eyes crossed, lighting a spark of rivalry. ? [Scene 2: Charlotte on the roof] That night, Charlotte was on the roof of the mansion. The wind moved her pale hair while her gaze was lost in the starry sky. Charlotte (in a low voice): "When will you see me as something else?" His mind traveled to the past... ? [Scene 3: The memory of Charlotte] The scene showed Juan, years ago, desperately hitting the glass that enclosed Charlotte. Juan (hitting the glass): "I''m going to get you out of here, resist!" We see key moments: ? Juan protecting her in a dark cave. ? Juan joking with her after she almost fell off a cliff. ? Juan taking care of her when she got sick for lack of blood, giving her part of hers to save her. Support the creativity of authors by visiting the original site for this novel and more. We return to the present. Charlotte sighed, hurt. Charlotte (hispering): "For him... I''m just a friend... ? [Scene 4: Elizabeth also joins] Elizabeth appeared next to Charlotte on the roof. Elizabeth (with a smile): "You can''t sleep either, can you?" Charlotte (looking at her sideways): "What do you want?" Elizabeth (sighing): "I think the same as you... Both were silent, the rivalry was felt in the air. ? [Scene 5: Valtherion''s intervention] Valtherion appeared out of nowhere, with his imposing figure emerging from the shadows. Valtherion (with deep voice): "Lamenting instead of acting?" They both jumped in fright. Charlotte (annoyed): "Do you always like to appear like this?" Valtherion (calmly): "I just came to tell you not to lose hope." Elizabeth (curious): "Why do you say that?" Valtherion (with a firm voice): "Juan is not incapable of loving... he just doesn''t know how. Charlotte (confused): "Why?" Valtherion (looking at the sky): "Years ago, Juan had to learn that being strong meant... losing things. When one concentrates so much on protecting others, one sometimes forgets how to let oneself be protected. The words hit both of them. Valtherion (smiling slightly): "But with time... that can change." ? [Scene 6: The duel of favors] The next day, the true Heart Mourning began. ? Charlotte stepped forward to wake him up with a special breakfast. ? Elizabeth arrived earlier and brought her favorite coffee to bed. ? Charlotte insisted on cleaning her sword, giving it a "special" touch. ? Elizabeth adjusted her trench coat, taking more time than necessary to "accidentally" brush her chest with her hand. The eyes between the two lit up more and more. Lightning (murmuring to Valtherion): "This is getting out of control... ? [Scene 7: The duel becomes spicy] The situation escalated quickly. ? Charlotte, while training with Juan, ended up "accidentally" falling on him, their faces inches away. ? Elizabeth, during dinner, sat too close, letting her tail gently tangle in Juan''s leg. ? Charlotte even put her hands in the inside of Juan''s trench coat chest, pretending to adjust his clothes while letting out a seductive sigh. Juan (already desperate): "WHAT''S WRONG WITH THE TWO OF THEM?!" Silence took over the place. Both were paralyzed. ? [Scene 8: Juan puts order] Juan (sighing): "Look... I don''t know what''s wrong with you, but this is already crossing the line. Charlotte (embarrassed): "I''m sorry... Elizabeth (lowering her head): "Me too..." The two walked away, heads down and feeling defeated. ? [Scene 9: A ray of hope] When Juan saw how they were moving away, something made him feel that he should do something. Juan (sighing): ... Wait. They both turned. Juan approached Charlotte first, leaned over and gently kissed her forehead. Juan (smiling): "Thank you... for always being with me." Then, he took Elizabeth by the hand, leaning over to whisper in her ear. Juan (in a playful tone): "Don''t think I don''t realize your attempts... He turned away, but not without first gently sliding his finger down Elizabeth''s chin, making her shudder. Both were stunned, their faces completely red. ? [Final scene: The duel is still alive] When Juan withdrew, they were both silent. Elizabeth (smiling to herself): "This is not over yet... Charlotte (with a defiant smile): "Don''t even dream about it... Both stared at each other... and the spark of the duel ignited again. End of chapter. Chapter 19: The Weight of a Ruler Chapter 19: The Weight of a Ruler Scene 1: Juan''s uncertainty Juan was sitting at the entrance of the mansion, thoughtful. The weight of the decision he had to make kept him restless. Being a ruler of the Biuniverse was not just a title... it meant carrying on his shoulders the destiny of countless worlds. Juan: (Thinking) Can I really protect them all? Would he be able to guide an entire universe? Valtherion, always attentive, noticed the gloomy face of his master. Valtherion: "I love Juan, do you want me to accompany him?" Juan: (Shooking his head) "No... This is something I need to think about on my own." Valtherion, although worried, respected his leader''s decision. Juan activated his superhuman speed and shot out, traveling through various planets of the Biuniverse. ? Scene 2: Reflections between light and darkness Juan advanced quickly, leaving behind worlds full of happiness. Families smiling, children running and people helping each other. Everything seemed so... peaceful. Juan (thinking): Maybe... maybe they don''t need a ruler... But later, Juan saw the other side of the coin: criminals attacking families, people stealing and others being seriously injured. He tried to intervene in some cases, but he understood that there was something deeper than just evil. Juan (thinking): Not everyone is born like this... the system corrupts them. What would happen if I were that system? Could I save them? That idea was engraved in his mind. However, just as he was about to return, a desperate scream caught his attention. ? Royal Road is the home of this novel. Visit there to read the original and support the author. Scene 3: Scarlett, the wandering alchemist Juan approached and saw a young woman with black hair with green flashes. Her outfit was reminiscent of a nurse from the 70s, and in front of her was an overturned potion cart, with broken jars scattered on the floor. Scarlett (angrily): "Are you coming to make fun of yourself too? Are you coming to tell me that I will fail like everyone else?" Juan (confused): "Huh? No, no... I just..." Scarlett turned her back on him, unable to trust anyone. But Juan stood firm. Juan: "Where are they?" Scarlett (looking at him without understanding): "Where are they what?" Juan (with a firm voice): "Those who did this to you." Scarlett, still annoyed, pointed to a nearby alley. Juan advanced without hesitation. ? Scene 4: Justice in the shadows Juan met a group of thugs, who mocked while drinking. Juan approached slowly. Juan (in a cold tone): "I know what they did." Thoel (laughing): "And what will you do about it?" The next moment was a flash. Juan disappeared from his sight and in less than a second the leader was on the ground, with Juan pressing his chest. Juan (in a low and threatening voice): "If you touch someone else again... I will be the one who comes for you." Without waiting for an answer, he left them lying around and returned with Scarlett. ? Scene 5: Philosophy of a future ruler Juan helped Scarlett lift her cart and arrange the intact potions. She, grateful but still hurt, explained to him that she came from the planet Trulby, where she managed to save her people with her potions. Now he was looking to help others, even if life was difficult. The talk became philosophical. Scarlett: "What''s the point of helping if in the end people always want more?" Juan: "Because someone has to try... Someone has to make the difference, even if not everyone understands it." Scarlett (smiling slightly): "Maybe you''re right..." For a moment, Juan felt that maybe... just maybe... being a ruler wasn''t so bad. Not for power, but because he could be that "someone" who tried to make a difference. ? Scene 6: A new ally With the cart repaired, Scarlett got ready to continue on her way. Juan (with a sincere smile): "Why don''t you come with me?" Scarlett (surprised): "What...?" Juan (extending his hand): "You could help more people by my side." Scarlett, although doubted, accepted the offer. ? Scene 7: The Secret of J?rmungandr While Juan returned with Scarlett by his side, J?rmungandr, the end of the world snake, shrank in size until it became a small snake that hid in Juan''s pocket. Back at the mansion, Valtherion greeted them with his stoic calm. Juan told him what happened and the gentleman nodded slowly. Valtherion (in a firm tone): "That''s interesting..." Juan (curious): "What''s interesting?" Valtherion (staring at Juan): "The aura you gave off when you went after those men... It was terrifying." Juan (surprised): "Was it really so much?" Valtherion (serious): "The question is not whether it was a lot or a little... The question is what will happen if one day that aura is completely unleashed." The chapter ends with Juan looking at the horizon, knowing that the real battle was about to begin. Chapter 20: The Beginning of the Debate Chapter 20: The Beginning of the Debate Scene 1: The election of representatives In the mansion, the atmosphere was tense but controlled. Juan had made an important decision. Standing in front of his team, with his firm and confident gaze, he communicated his choice. Juan: "I''m going to need two of you to accompany me on this trip... And I want you to be Elizabeth and Scarlett." The words surprised everyone. Lightning opened his mouth to object, but Juan raised a hand. Juan: "It''s not that I don''t trust you... but I need you to stay in the house. The biuniverse needs heroes everywhere, and not just in a debate." Lightning (with a joking but sincere tone): "Just because you want me to miss you more, huh?" Valtherion approached Juan, resting his metal hand on his shoulder. Valtherion: "I love Juan... don''t let your guard down. I know what he did was great, but this will be different." Juan (with a calm smile): "I know... and that''s why I need you to be here, protecting our home." ? Scene 2: Travel and prowess The following days were intense. Juan, accompanied by Elizabeth and Scarlett, traveled distant planets and settlements. Each visit was an opportunity to help. Not as a candidate... but as Juan, the young man who just wanted to make the biuniverse a better place. A case of theft: this story is not rightfully on Amazon; if you spot it, report the violation. ? John protected villages from colossal monsters, fighting epically, with his precise and powerful movements. ? Scarlett perfected her potions, developing cures that saved hundreds of sick people in a small town. ? Elizabeth, with her lightning sword, showed unparalleled agility and precision, defeating hordes of enemies before they could even react. Scarlett: (after curing a sick child) "Do you really think all this is enough for you to be a ruler?" Juan (looking into the distance): "I don''t do it to be chosen... I do it because it''s the right thing to do." ? Scene 3: Dorian and the other candidate In a dark fortress, Dorian talked to his candidate. A tall man, with a warrior''s bearing and a cold look. Dorian: "You can''t lose... No matter how, win." The candidate barely showed interest. He settled down the white coat he was wearing and, with an arrogant smile, replied: Candidate: "I''ll win... because I already did it." His tone was carefree, but in his eyes you could see an uncontrolled ambition. ? Scene 4: The last sunset before the great debate Time moved quickly. The night before the debate, Juan and his team were gathered. Each one approached to give him a few words. Charlotte (with a playful tone): "Don''t embarrass me in front of the biuniverse, eh?" Lightning (smiling): "Don''t get so serious, Juan. If you start to shine too much, I''ll have to run faster to catch up with you." Valtherion (staring at him): "Remember... you are not alone. We are his sword... and his shield." Juan (smiling slightly): "Thank you... everyone." When Juan went to sleep, Scarlett approached and looked at him for a moment from the door. Scarlett (in a low voice): "Maybe... maybe you could be the ruler we all need." ? Scene 5: The danger in the sky In the distance, something colossal traveled among the stars. It wasn''t an enemy... it wasn''t a ship... it was an asteroid. An asteroid the size of Jupiter, slowly moving in the direction of the desert planet where the debate would be held. Its titanic shadows were projected millions of kilometers away. No one had noticed yet... but the threat was there. Huge, inevitable... and getting closer and closer. ? Final Scene: Calm before the storm Juan, still with his eyes closed, took a deep breath. He knew that something big was coming... but inside him there was peace. Juan (whispering to himself): "Whatever it has to be..." And the screen melted to black. Chapter 21: The Weight of the Ruler Chapter 21: The Weight of the Ruler Scene 1: The Beginning of the Debate The planet Baltimore vibrated with the bustle of millions of spectators. Creatures of all races gathered in the great natural coliseum, with dry vegetation and sand dunes scattered on the horizon. Although the atmosphere seemed calm, everyone knew that what would happen today would define the future of the biuniverse. Juan, Elizabeth and Scarlett advanced through the crowd. The screams and murmurs barely allowed them to hear each other. Above, the multiversal cameras floated, broadcasting live to every corner of existence. The great advisor Azarath presented himself in the center of the stable, his voice amplified like thunder. Azarath: "Today it will be decided who will be the next ruler of the biuniverse. But to guarantee justice, both candidates must seal their powers during the debate. A figure dressed in a white robe advanced towards Juan with an artifact similar to a metal plate with arcane symbols. Juan raised his arms and let the artifact be placed on his back. Instantly he felt as if something was completely draining his energy... but Juan knew that it didn''t matter. His power did not come from magical skills, but from his training, his mind and his will. Zael received the same badge, but unlike Juan, he did depend on his powers. A slight discomfort was noticed on his face. ? Scene 2: The Debate The debate began with key questions. Councilor Azarath: "How would you treat a crisis of inequality?" Zael: (haughty) "If someone doesn''t have what they need, let them work twice as hard. There is no excuse not to excel if they try hard enough. If they don''t manage to move forward... that they stay behind." Some people applauded, but others murmured restlessly. Juan: (calmed down) "The real problem is that not everyone starts from the same place. You can''t ask someone who has no resources to survive just like someone who has everything. Therefore, it is better to create shelters, a space where people can get up again. It''s not about forgiving the crime, but about understanding the root of the problem. This story originates from Royal Road. Ensure the author gets the support they deserve by reading it there. The crowd began to lean on Juan''s side. His calm voice conveyed hope. ? Scene 3: The Decisive Question Counselor Azarath: "What would they do if someone steals to feed their family?" Zael: (with arrogance) "Crime is crime. If someone steals, that he is punished with prison or, if gravity deserves it... immediate execution. A ruler who forgives crime is a weak ruler." The audience was silent. Zael''s cold look had generated discomfort. Juan stepped forward, unmoved. Juan: "Justice is necessary... but sometimes there is more than just seeing crime. If someone steals because he is hungry, the right thing is not only to punish him... but to find the reason behind it. Maybe that person was left homeless, without work, or without support. Instead of destroying it, it''s better to give it a chance to get up again." The murmurs turned into applause. ? Scene 4: The Sky Darkens Suddenly, the coliseum fell silent. The sky began to darken and a colossal shadow covered the horizon. Scarlett (terrified): "Why... why is it getting dark like this?" Elizabeth: (in a low voice) "No... it can''t be..." They looked up... and they saw him. A colossal asteroid, the size of a solar system, slowly descended from the sky. The rock was so huge that its presence seemed to crush the air itself. The crowd panicked, screams and cries filled the air. Zael, pale with fear, ran away without looking back. Juan: (screaming) "Scarlett, Elizabeth! Help evacuate everyone you can! Scarlett spread her hair until she reached miles away, trapping people and putting them to safety. Elizabeth carried wounded people, moving agility through the crowd. ? Scene 5: The Sacrifice Juan, without any power, watched the asteroid approach. His mind worked at full speed, looking for a solution. Juan (in a low voice): "What do I do...? I have no powers..." Then he saw a child, barely a baby, lying on the floor, unable to move. The asteroid descended just above him. Juan ran with all his strength. His muscles burned, his body ached, but he didn''t care. The boy opened his eyes just when Juan came to him. The asteroid descended. Juan raised his arms... and held him. ? Scene 6: The Agony The weight was indescribable. Every bone in his body creashed, every muscle was torn, but Juan kept the asteroid suspended. Elizabeth and Scarlett, horrified, looked from afar. Scarlett (in shock): "It''s... she''s... stopping him..." Elizabeth (shouting): "Juan!" The camera focused on Juan. His face was red, blood gushed through his nose and mouth. His legs trembled, and his arms seemed to tear with each passing second. And still, Juan smiled. Juan (with a weak voice): "Let... be... whatever it has to be..." The final scene showed his face... bloody, trembling... but with the smile of a true hero Chapter 22: The Scream of the Ruler Chapter 22: The Scream of the Ruler Scene 1: The Tension of Imminent Disaster The asteroid continued to descend slowly, and although Juan held it with all his strength, it seemed that his muscles were going to tear in any second. The pain was unbearable; his body trembled and his bones crunched with each passing second. The scene changed to the mansion, where his friends continued to watch the transmission with anguish. Charlotte: (with her hands on her face) "It can''t be! He''s not going to stand it..." Lightning, without saying anything, got up suddenly. Lightning: "I''m going there." Before he could move, a firm hand stopped him from the shoulder. It was Valtherion. Lightning (shouting): "What are you doing, asshole?! Juan is there alone!" Charlotte (furious): "If we don''t go, she''ll die!" Valtherion, firm, did not let go of Lightning''s shoulder. His eyes, hidden under the helmet, reflected an unwavering certainty. Valtherion: (with deep voice) "Trust the ruler." Silence fell in the room. No one dared to answer. ? Scene 2: The Ruler''s Scream The scene returned to Juan, who was still holding the asteroid. His skin was torn, his bones hurt as if they were going to break into a thousand pieces. Elizabeth, next to him, was on her knees with her hands on the ground, trying to stabilize herself after having evacuated several people. Elizabeth (distred): "Juan... you can''t do this alone!" Juan, with his face covered in sweat and blood, smiled with effort. This tale has been pilfered from Royal Road. If found on Amazon, kindly file a report. Juan (weak but firm): "No... I''m not alone." At that moment, in the midst of the pain, Juan began to hear echoes of familiar voices. His mother''s voice: "Never forget who you are, Juan... You are strong because you know how to take care of others." The voice of his friends: "You are the heart of this team!" And, finally, his grandmother''s voice, soft and warm: "Juan... don''t lose your soul... never give up." Juan''s eyes opened suddenly, and at that moment, something changed. The aura he had tried to contain all his life was unleashed. His eyes shone in a deep purple like stars in the dark. Juan gritted his teeth and with a roar that shook the earth itself, he began to concentrate all his power. Juan (shouting from the soul): "I''M NOT GOING TO ALLOW IT!!!!" The asteroid began to compress under his hands. The colossal rock began to crack and then break. Juan (with a hoarse voice): "BREAK UP! BREAK UP AT ONCE!" With a last heartbreaking cry, Juan concentrated every fiber of his being in a single instant of power and squeezed with all his strength. BOOOOOOM! The asteroid exploded into a thousand pieces. Burning fragments fell all over the planet like a hellish rain. ? Scene 3: Chaos and Hope Scarlett, with her hair extended, caught dozens of people preventing the debris from reaching them. Elizabeth, still next to him, got up staggering. He saw that several rocks were coming towards a group of injured people. Elizabeth (shouting): "Juan, I''ll cover you!" With an impressive speed, Elizabeth unsheathed her sword and began to cut every rock that fell, protecting those who could not escape. His agility was incredible, his movements so perfect that he seemed to dance on the battlefield. ? Scene 4: The Miracle In the midst of the dust and rubble, the crowd began to murmur. Anonymous voice: "Where is he? Where is the one who saved us?" Then, a voice rose above all. Voice of the audience: "Look over there!" People turned their eyes and saw a wobbly silhouette. It was Juan. His body was shattered: the trench coat tattered, his chest covered with blood, his arms marked by deep cuts. His hair was soaked in sweat, stuck to his face. His breathing was barely audible. Juan (smiling weakly): "Don''t worry... there is no longer a danger." And with those words, Juan fell to his knees and then to the ground. Elizabeth ran desperately, her face bathed in tears. Elizabeth (shouting): "Juan! Juan, hold on!" He put Juan''s head on his legs, trembling as he checked that he was still breathing. Scarlett arrived shortly after, desperate to prepare a potion. Valtherion appeared behind them, watching their leader shattered but alive. The crowd began to approach little by little, and in the midst of the chaos, someone whispered: "He''s a hero..." "No... he''s not just a hero..." "He is the ruler of the biuniverse." And so, one by one, the voices began to join until the whole planet proclaimed it: "The King of the Biuniverse!" ? Scene 5: The Triumphal Silence As the cries of victory rose, the screen focused on Juan''s face, unconscious but with a slight smile on his face. His grandmother''s words echoed once again in his mind: "The best heroes are not born... they are made." The screen melted to black. Chapter 23: The Destined for Everything Chapter 23: The Destined for Everything The scene opens with Scarlett desperately trying to revive Juan. His trembling hands pressed the young man''s chest while his tears fell on him. Scarlett: "Let''s go! Breathe, damn it! Breathe!" Suddenly, Juan inhaled deeply, his throat dry and his body trembling. Juan (weakly): "Who... who died? Me?" Scarlett couldn''t help but let out a choked laugh between her tears. Scarlett: "Idiot! Don''t joke about that!" Juan, coughing and feeling his chest shrink, tried to get up. Elizabeth, with her face still full of tears, put a firm hand on his shoulder. Elizabeth: "Don''t get up... don''t do nonsense." But Juan, despite the pain, pushed himself up. Juan (smiling weakly): "I''m not going to miss the best part." ? Scene 2: The Way of the Ruler As they advanced back to the place of the debate, Valtherion carried part of Juan''s weight, who could barely stand up. In his path, the crowd began to react. First, it was a few people who knelt. Then the side spread. One by one, the inhabitants of the planet bowed to Juan. Those who watched from their homes through interplanetary transmissions also did. The crowd was a symphony of reverent whispers: "The ruler..." "The king of the biuniverse..." "The one destined for everything..." Juan, visibly uncomfortable, tried to smile and asked them to get up. But no one did it. This book is hosted on another platform. Read the official version and support the author''s work. Juan (looking at Valtherion): "No... I can''t let them do this..." Valtherion, with a firm voice, whispered: Valtherion: "This is not something you can decide... This is what they chose." Juan took a deep breath and separated from Valtherion, staggering as he stood up by himself. His legs were shaking, his body seemed to be about to collapse. Juan (shouting in a firm voice): "Get up! I don''t kneel before you, nor you before me! The true ruler is by your side, not above you!" The silence was total. Then, what no one expected happened. Instead of getting up, everyone knelt in unison. There was no pride, no submission... only absolute respect. Juan clenched his fists, feeling the weight of responsibility on his shoulders. ? Scene 3: The Announcement of Destiny Counselor Azarath, with a solemn expression, approached the podium in front of the crowd. Azarath: "John... for your acts of courage, sacrifice and compassion... in the name of the Heavenly Council, I officially appoint you..." The echo of his voice echoed all over the planet. Azarath: "The Ruler of the Biuniverse!" The rumble of the applause felt like a wave of power that shook the place. Juan, still incredulous, smiled. Not because he wanted to be able to, but because he had understood something: if he could bring hope... then it was worth it. The scene cuts his mother, Yessy, watching the transmission from Earth. His eyes were full of tears. Yessy (touching the screen): "I''m so proud of you, son..." In another part of the world, his 22-year-old brother Coby was at work. When he saw Juan on the screen, he smiled proudly. Coby (in a low voice): "You did it, brother..." In the United States, his cousin Tadeo was at a family reunion with Michelle, Mateo and Joshua. When they saw the broadcast, they were speechless. Michelle broke the silence. Michelle (surprised): "Is he... is he our cousin?" ? Scene 4: The Weight of Truth Juan, feeling that his strength was running out, tried to continue standing. But before he could speak again, his body finally gave in. Juan (falling to his knees): "Sorry... but I need... to rest..." He fainted. Valtherion, firm as always, advanced to the Council. Valtherion (with a deep voice): "Give him her powers... he needs to recover." Counselor Dorian, still disgusted with Juan''s victory, approached with a crooked smile. Dorian: "Powers? What powers? Nothing was taken away from him." The revelation fell like a bomb. Dorian: "Didn''t they know...? He... has no powers. Everything he did was only by his own strength." The silence was sepulchral. The crowd was stunned. Scarlett, with a proud smile, murmured: Scarlett: Incredible... ? Scene 5: The Destined for Everything Back at the mansion, Juan slept soundly in his bed, with bandages all over his body. His friends watched him from the door. Lightning, arms crossed, he chuckled. Lightning: "That bastard... it''s impossible." Charlotte, with wet eyes, smiled. Charlotte: "That''s Juan... the one destined for everything." The camera moves away slowly, showing the mansion surrounded by a starry sky and a gentle wind that seemed to whisper a single word: "The ruler..." End of chapter Chapter 24: The First Ruler of the Biuniverse Chapter 24: The First Ruler of the Biuniverse The scene opens in the mansion, with a heavy air that reflects the state of the group. Juan lies in his room, resting, while his friends try to find some peace in the midst of uncertainty. Valtherion stands firm like a statue on one side of his bed, without moving for a second, as if his own life depended on the protection of his master. Charlotte and Elizabeth talk in a low voice, trying not to show the anxiety they feel. Scarlett prepares potions in the kitchen, concentrated but visibly worried. Lightning, for its part, simply goes around the house, unable to hide its discomfort. ? Scene 2: The Void Meanwhile, in his mind, Juan returns to that mysterious place called the void. She is in front of the imposing and heavenly figure of The Mother, with her body covered with constellations and galaxies. Juan: "I think I''ll do well..." The Mother gives him a warm smile. The Mother: "You will, Juan... Don''t worry. You have the right heart for this. But the words don''t manage to reassure Juan. Juan (with frustration): "Why didn''t you do it? I knew you had the power... You could have done it better than me." The Mother sighs calmly, as if she knows more than she says. The Mother: "It''s not that I couldn''t... It''s that I shouldn''t." Juan (staring at her): "That doesn''t make sense. Why didn''t you apply yourself? Why did you let me deal with this?" The Mother: (smiling with mystery) "Maybe because the universe doesn''t need power... it needs hope." The narrative has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the infringement. That answer left Juan thoughtful, but not fully convinced. Juan (insistent): "And what about the Motherboards? Why do you call yourself that? Do you have anything to do with them?" For the first time, the Mother did not smile. Instead, he was silent for an uncomfortable moment. The Mother (looking at him seriously): "That... is something I can''t answer you yet." Juan: "Why not? What are you hiding from me?" The Mother: (taking a deep breath) "Maybe I can tell you soon... But now it seems that they need you somewhere else." Suddenly, the void began to tremble. Juan tried to scream, but he felt dragged back to reality. ? Scene 3: The Awakening Juan woke up startled in his bed, sweating and breathing with difficulty. In front of him, his friends were gathered. Elizabeth was the first to run next to her. Elizabeth: "Don''t get up! Rest. Scarlett: (worried) "Please, Juan... don''t do nonsense." Juan (smiling weakly): "Don''t worry... I''m fine." Lightning, in a mocking tone, added: Lightning: "Yes, yes... we already know that you are the hero of the universe. Don''t get too excited. Juan laughed softly, but noticed that his friends were restless. Juan (curiously): "What''s going on?" They gave him a holographic newspaper, a universal newspaper that showed the news of the universe. On each screen, his face appeared along with the headlines: The New Ruler of the Biuniverse The Savior of the System The Destined for Everything Juan smiled when he saw some interviews, where people he had helped spoke with gratitude. However, something caught his attention: on Earth, things were different. Juan (reading in a low voice): "Planet Earth remains neutral in the mandate of the Ruler of the Biuniverse..." Juan sighed. Juan (thinking): "The Earth... always so proud." ? Scene 4: The Heavenly Council Juan knew he needed answers. The next day, he went to the Heavenly Council accompanied only by Valtherion. Juan (to the leader of the Council): "I need to know what to do... What is the role of a ruler of the Biuniverse?" The leader, Azarath, crossed his arms. Azarath: "Juan... even we don''t know." Juan: (surprised) "What do you mean they don''t know?" Azarath: Because there has never been one. Juan (shocked): "What do you mean there has never been one?" Azarath: "You are the first, Juan... The Biuniverse chose that it was time to have a ruler." Juan (confused): "So... Was Sael also elected?" Dorian, with a bitter smile, interrupted. Dorian: No. I chose Sael... thinking that I could impose my own will in the universe." The silence was uncomfortable. Azarath: "You were the only true chosen one... The Biuniverse chose you, Juan." Juan was silent. His head was a whirlwind of thoughts. Juan (in a low voice): "Why I...?" Azarath: (smiling) "Maybe because the universe knew that only someone like you could change things." Juan left the council with a sarcastic smile. Juan (speaking to himself): "Well... this will be fun." End of chapter Chapter 25: The First Day of the Ruler Chapter 25: The First Day of the Ruler The morning began with a mixture of emotion and responsibility for Juan. Despite the excitement for his new role as Ruler of the Biuniverse, a feeling of uncertainty accompanied him. He felt anxious to do things right, but he also knew that he had to find his own way to govern. Juan met his friends in the main room of the mansion. Charlotte, Elizabeth, Scarlett, Lightning and Valtherion were ready to accompany him in whatever was necessary. Juan: "Guys, I appreciate your support, but... this first day I want to do it alone. I need to understand what it really feels like to be the Ruler. His friends tried to insist, but Juan was firm. Juan: "I promise, I''ll be back for dinner." ? Hours before... A group of Dwarf Masters, recognized as great builders of the Biuniverse, arrived at the mansion. Their leader, an elderly dwarf named Thargrin, presented himself with pride. Thargrin: "We have come to offer you a gift, great Ruler. We want to remodel your home as a token of our gratitude. Juan, surprised, asked the reason for such generosity. Thargrin: "Many years ago, you saved our city, the Topus City, from an invasion of giants. We''ve been looking for you since then." The team was enthusiastic. Everyone took the opportunity to ask for something: ? Lightning asked for a speed track to train. ? Scarlett asked for a night room to work on her potions in complete calm. ? Elizabeth asked for an area to practice with her sword. ? Charlotte requested a completely dark room, without any light, to be able to transform into a vampire with total freedom. Thargrin: (firmly) It''s done. We also know something about magic, so we can create it." Even Valtherion, who had always been reserved, decided to approach Thargrin... but he did it cautiously. Valtherion: (in a low voice) "Master dwarf... can I talk to you in private?" The dwarf was somewhat confused, but agreed. They walked away from the group, and Valtherion tilted his head a little, as if trying to hide what he was going to say. Valtherion: (Whispering) "Could you build me a secret room?" The dwarf arched an eyebrow, suspicious. A case of theft: this story is not rightfully on Amazon; if you spot it, report the violation. Thargrin: "Why do you want something like that?" Valtherion: (serious) "It''s not out of distrust... it''s out of caution. Every good gentleman must have a safe place to keep information, weapons... and memories." The dwarf understood instantly. Thargrin: (smiling) "You are an honorable man, I can see it in your eyes... or well, in your helmet." Both let out a slight laugh, and Thargrin assured him that his request would be fulfilled. ? But the biggest surprise came when Charlotte and Elizabeth made a rather unusual request. Charlotte: (with a casual voice) "Hey, dwarf master... we want a life-size doll." Thargrin: (confused) "A... what?" Elizabeth: (smiling) "Yes, a life-size one... with the same bearing as Juan." The dwarf frowned. Thargrin: "Why would they want that?" Charlotte: (smiling mischievously) "Let''s say... for entertainment." The dwarf let out a laugh. Thargrin: "You two are weird... but I will! I''ll make the best life-size doll you''ve ever seen. The dwarf turned out to be a real great guy, laughing, hardworking and with great respect for Juan and his team. ? Finally, before leaving, Thargrin gave Juan a strange artifact: a small emergency portal. Juan: "And what is this for?" Thargrin: In case of emergency. If the Biuniverse needs you immediately, this portal will instantly take you wherever you are required." Juan kept it carefully, feeling that it would be important in the future. ? Planeta Cbulon Juan''s first stop was on Planet Cbulon, a world divided between two tribes in constant conflict. From afar, Juan saw an alarming scene: warriors in rudimentary armor, swords and spears fighting on a hill. Some lay wounded, others already dead. Juan (thinking): "I can''t stop this alone... but I must try." The attackers, known as the Garquians, were about to invade the enemy village. On the other hand, the defending tribe, the Ardanos, was preparing for a last desperate defense. Juan intervened just in time, putting himself in the middle of the battlefield. Juan (shouting): "Stop! Stop!" For a moment, everyone looked at each other confused. Garquiano leader: "Who are you to stop us?" Juan: "I''m Juan... the Ruler of the Biuniverse." The warriors burst out laughing. Leader Ardano: "Ruler? There is no such thing. With patience, Juan calmed them down and asked to speak to the leaders of both tribes. He was taken to the castle of the chief of the Ardanos, where he heard both versions of the conflict. The cause of the conflict was absurd: an old commercial disagreement that had escalated out of pride and resentment. Juan: (seriously) "500 years of war for this?" After hours of talks, agreements and promises, Juan managed to get both tribes to sign the first Peace Decree in half a millennium. It was a historic moment, and the inhabitants of the planet saw in John a figure of hope and balance. Juan (thinking): "Maybe I can do this..." ? The Return Home Already at night, Juan returned exhausted to the mansion. To his surprise, all his friends were awake, waiting for him in the living room. Juan: "Why are they still awake?" Scarlett: (serious) "Did you really think we were going to leave you alone?" Elizabeth: (determined) "How do you think of doing this on your own?" Lightning: (spoking) "Do you think you''re Superman?" Juan let out a laugh, but you could tell he was exhausted. Valtherion, firm and calm as always, was the one who made things clear. Valtherion: "My lord... if you are the first Ruler of the Biuniverse... why can''t you have a loyal entourage to accompany you?" The question left Juan speechless. Valtherion was right. Juan: (looking at everyone) "Are you really willing to follow me in this?" Charlotte: (smiling) "Of course." Elizabeth: (determined) "Always." Lightning: (enthusiastic) "Of course, idiot." Scarlett simply nodded with a slight smile. Valtherion bowed his head in respect. Juan: (smiling with relief) "Well... then let''s do this together." ? That night, while Juan lay down in his room, he looked at the ceiling and smiled. His friends were with him. The adventure of the Ruler of the Biuniverse and his loyal team... was just beginning. End of chapter. Chapter 26: A Respite Before the Storm Chapter 26: A Respite Before the Storm It had been two months since John was proclaimed the Ruler of the Biuniverse. At this time, he had faced challenges, made mistakes and, above all, learned. Despite having the power to subdue anyone, he stood firm that true authority was earned with respect, not with intimidation. The first few days were awkward. On one occasion, Juan traveled to an underwater planet to negotiate with the Nautilenos Tribe. As a sign of peace, he carried with him a red flower, not knowing that in that culture it was a symbol of imminent war. The aquatic warriors were already taking out their weapons when, at the last second, Lightning, with its incredible speed, changed the flower for a rose, a symbol of peace. Lightning (jusking): "Brother, you have to read more about the intergalactic guide to customs..." Juan learned quickly from his mistakes. Again, on a mountainous planet, he almost signed a decree that would have granted control of several cities to a gang of criminals. Luckily, Valtherion noticed the deception and stopped Juan before he made the mistake. Valtherion (serious): "My lord... good intentions are not always enough. There are those who take advantage of them. Over time, Juan began to trust less in gross power and more in reason. He refused to use his imposing aura or take off his trench coat to show his presence. Juan: (thinking) "I don''t need to be feared... I want to be respected." The narrative has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the infringement. ? An Unexpected Encounter One day, while Juan was reviewing some reports in his office, a rumble caught the team''s attention. When they went out to the garden of the mansion, they saw a figure they already knew: J?rmungandr, or rather, the young man who now adopted a human form, was in front of them. But he was no longer the child they had rescued; now he seemed to be 16 or 17 years old, with long dark hair, and a taller and thinner complexion. Lightning (with a mocking smile): "How the hell are you already taller than me?" J?rmungandr (laughing): "Maybe because you were dwarfed." Lightning: "Hey, I''m 1.70! It''s not my fault that you look like a post." Juan: (laughing) "Where have you been all this time?" J?rmungandr explained that he had been on a planet called Nifheim, a desolate but quiet place, where he managed to change his skin and rest. There, he had grown faster, as part of his mystical nature. J?rmungandr: (seriously) "I didn''t know if I should go back... but I felt I had to go back with you, Juan." Juan gave him a big hug. Juan: "It''s good to see you again." ? The Journey of Rest Juan''s life had become a constant coming and going between planets, signing decrees, resolving conflicts and seeking to maintain balance in the Biuniverse. His friends knew he was pushing himself too hard. Charlotte, Elizabeth and Scarlett proposed something unusual: Charlotte: "How about... you take a break?" Juan: (denying his head) "I can''t... the Biuniverse needs me." Elizabeth (firmly): "Juan, you''ve been without stopping for months. If you get exhausted, the Biuniverse will lose its best hope." Lightning (crossing his arms): "Don''t be stubborn, friend. Relax for a couple of days... what''s the worst thing that can happen?" Juan knew that insisting would be useless. Reluctantly, he accepted. Juan: "It''s okay... but only two days." What Juan didn''t know... is that this trip would not only be a break, but the beginning of something much bigger. End of chapter. Chapter 27: Dreams and Ambitions Chapter 27: Dreams and Ambitions The team had traveled to the planet where J?rmungandr had stayed during his days off. The planet Nifheim turned out to be a surprisingly quiet place. Despite its desolate appearance, there were vast fields of dark grass that swung with the wind, and a starry sky that seemed to encompass everything. The atmosphere of the group was relaxed. Lightning was in charge of making jokes to break the tension. Lightning (mocking Valterion): "Hey, Val, how does it feel to be a closet with legs?" Valterion (crossing his arms): "And how does it feel to be a mosquito that talks too much?" Laughter broke out immediately, even Charlotte and Elizabeth couldn''t hold back. Between jokes and smiles, the atmosphere became more intimate. The group had grown a lot since their adventures began. Gone were those days when they were just aimless adventurers. Now, they were known as The Big Five, the entourage of the ruler of the Biuniverse. Juan (looking at the sky): "Have you ever imagined that we would get here?" The laughter stopped little by little. Everyone was silent, as if they were barely realizing how much they had lived together. ? Ambitions and Dreams Juan decided to break the silence. Juan: "And what do you really want? We already know what the Biuniverse expects from me, but... what do you expect?" The first to speak was Lightning. Lightning (with a more serious tone than usual): "The truth... I come from a poor place. A neighborhood where life was worthless. I saw many friends get lost in that world and... I always promised myself that if I got to have power or resources, I would do something for the children. I want each of them to have an opportunity, that they don''t grow up believing that they are destined to lose." Support the creativity of authors by visiting Royal Road for this novel and more. The silence remained for a few seconds. It was Charlotte who continued. Charlotte: "I... I just want my race to stop being seen as a threat. We are not monsters. We are not murderers. We just exist... and I want the universe to understand it. I want future generations of vampires to be able to live without being persecuted. Elizabeth took the floor, with a firm but somewhat trembling voice. Elizabeth: "In my case... I want semi-humans to also be able to live with dignity. We are not beasts. We are not mistakes of destiny. We are people who are just born different, and that shouldn''t be a reason to be treated like monsters." Scarlett arranged her black hair with green sparkles before speaking. Scarlett: "My biggest dream... is to heal the universe. Heal every wound, every pain, every injustice. I don''t think I''ll manage to do it alone, but... if I can do my bit, I will." Juan smiled, impressed by the determination of his friends. ? The Confession of Valterion The atmosphere calmed down again. Juan noticed that there was only one left to speak. Juan (looking at Valterion): "And what are you waiting for, Val?" Valterion, who had been watching the fire in silence, slowly looked up. Valterion (with a firm voice): "Before... it was neither good nor bad. It was just... someone. I did things that I''m not proud of, and I also helped others. But... overse time, I realized that none of that mattered. Because all that... was left behind." Valterion got up from the ground, his imposing figure illuminated by fire. Valterion (with a voice full of conviction): "My only purpose now is that this universe is at peace... and that you are the best ruler possible. My loyalty has no conditions, Juan. I''ll follow you even if everything collapses. It''s what I am now." Juan (smiling): "Come on, Val, you don''t have to be glued to me like a shadow." Valterion (with a more serious voice): "No. You don''t understand it. You are my life now. If something happened to you, my own existence would lose meaning." Valterion''s words made the whole group remain silent. It wasn''t just loyalty... it was something deeper. Something that transcended duty. ? The Shadow in the Darkness The group continued to share anecdotes. J?rmungandr, with his youthful but strong voice, told them some of his experiences on the planet and the creatures he had met. They laughed, joked and enjoyed a moment of peace. But what Juan and his friends didn''t know... is that they weren''t alone. Hidden in the thicket of the trees, a dark shadow watched silently. His eyes shone with a crimson glow, and a crooked smile was drawn on his face. ???: "So... this is the Ruler... interesting." Danger was looming, and the real challenge was about to begin. End of chapter. Chapter 28 - The Awakening of Chaos Chapter 28 - The Awakening of Chaos The day had begun with a relaxed vibe. The team was still enjoying its last moments on that resting planet. Charlotte and Elizabeth, with their bikinis on, were submerged in a quiet nearby river, laughing and playing with each other. The crystal clear water reflected the sunlight, and both enjoyed the moment without worrying about anything else. Scarlett, meanwhile, prepared new potions with local ingredients, seeking to innovate with new combinations. Lightning was dedicated to annoying Valterion, trying to convince him to take off his helmet. - Come on, big guy... at least get your face wet. Or is the helmet waterproof? - Flash joked. Valterion, as always, remained impassive, standing firm and serious, as if nothing could break his presence. "You''re a walking rock..." Lightning murmured, resigned. Meanwhile, Juan stayed away from the group, sitting under the shade of a tree. Although there was laughter and a good atmosphere, his mind was somewhere else... he was still thinking about Waru''s words. ? Hours before... Juan was exploring the forest when he felt a strange vibration in the air, as if something was distorting the environment. Before he could react, a hooded old man appeared in front of him. "Who are you?" Juan asked in a firm tone. - Waru... the guardian of this forest. - said the old man in a deep voice - And I don''t like intruders. - Don''t worry... we''re not looking for problems. We''re just resting for a few days. - Resting? - Waru said, letting out a dry laugh - We''ll see if you have enough power to protect your friends. Before Juan could answer, Waru raised his hand and an overwhelming pressure fell on him. I couldn''t move. "What the hell...?" Juan muttered, feeling his muscles stiff as stone. - If you can''t with me... least of all with those who really seek to destroy you. Fury lit up Juan''s gaze. BOOM! With an explosion of force, Juan broke the paralysis, immediately throwing himself against Waru. The old man was incredibly fast, moving like a shadow. Every time Juan tried to reach him, he felt that an invisible force pushed him. The author''s content has been appropriated; report any instances of this story on Amazon. BAM! He was knocked down one, two... three times. But Juan didn''t give up. The fourth attempt was different. He feretended to stumble for Waru to lower his guard and, in the blink of an eye, appeared behind the old man and held him by the neck. - I got you. - Juan said, breathing agitated. Waru laughed. - Not bad, boy... not bad. With a snap of his fingers, the pressure disappeared. "Is all this just a test?" Juan growled. - Of course. - Waru replied, laughing while taking off his hood - I''m no more than a tired old man who wants peace... but not all enemies will warn you before attacking you. Both sat by the fire and, after a while of talking, began to relax. Waru confessed to him that he had observed Juan since his arrival on the planet and that something in his aura was... disturbing. - Disturbing? What are you talking about? - Come on, Juan... that thing you''re wearing is not just any trench coat. Your power is blocked... - What? No... I don''t have powers. My strength and speed are the result of training. - Don''t be stubborn. - Waru insisted - There is something in you... an overwhelming energy that has not been completely released. - If you say I have powers, why have I never felt them? - Because something in you... or someone... taught you to repress them. Juan was silent. - Let''s do a test. ? The First Test Waru asked him to try to throw a burst of energy towards a tree. Juan tried... Nothing. - Try again. Juan tried again, but only managed to make a small current of wind move. - Nothing... - he growled frustrated. Waru shook his head. - You''re not concentrating. ? The Second Test Waru asked him to reach out and imagine that all the power he had felt when joining the Motherboards was inside him. Juan tried... This time he almost succeeded. A small violet flash appeared on his fingers... but it went out in seconds. - Almost! - Waru said - You''re on the right track! Juan took a deep breath, exhausted and annoyed with himself. - Already... I can''t anymore... Waru approached and put his hand on his shoulder. - Listen to me well, boy. You have been noble, you have been humble... but you also need authority. Authority? - Yes... because not everyone will follow you out of kindness. Some only respond to power. You have to be both: fair and strong. Not just a good man... but a ruler. Juan took a deep breath... he understood what Waru meant. ? The Third Test Juan closed his eyes. In his mind, he remembered his mother... his grandmother... his friends... everything he had fought for. His eyes opened, shining in an intense violet tone. With a firm voice, he raised his hand and uttered a single word: - CHAOS! The air was compressed. An infernal roar shook the entire planet. A torrent of purple and golden energy emerged from the ground, covering the sky with an unstoppable whirlwind. Trees were uprooted, the river where Charlotte and Elizabeth were rose like a column of water, and the whole planet trembled as if it were about to split in two. Charlotte and Elizabeth, surprised, left the river soaked, watching with horror the power storm that was unleashed. Lightning, which was on the bank of the river, staggered by the impact. Scarlett could barely hold back her potions. Valterion simply closed his eyes and murmured: - Impressive... Waru, trembling, watched Juan with respect and... with fear. - You did it... but remember... - he said in a low voice - If you ever lose control of that... no one will be able to stop you. Juan lowered his hand slowly and the chaos disappeared. He looked at his own hands, incredulous. "I did it..." he murmured. And then he smiled... as if he knew that the real battles were just about to begin. Chapter 29 - The Secret of the Knight Chapter 29 - The Secret of the Knight The farewell was brief but meaningful. Waru, with his worn robe and his tired smile, shook Juan''s hand firmly. - You''re doing well, boy. Don''t let power consume you... and remember, the true strength is in your heart. Juan nodded with a slight smile, still processing everything he had learned. - Thank you, Waru. I won''t forget it. Waru turned to say goodbye to the rest of the team. Lightning made fun of his disheveled beard, Scarlett offered him a special potion as a farewell gift, Charlotte and Elizabeth greeted him cordially... but Valterion stood firm, watching the old man with a serious look. - Valterion? - Juan asked - Are you coming or what? Valterion did not respond immediately. Before following them, Waru nodded to him. - Wait a minute, gentleman. There''s something you should know. ? Flashback - Waru''s Warning Waru took him to the exact place where Juan had unleashed his new power. The ground was still cracked, the grass was burned and the air still seemed charged with energy. "What do you want to show me?" Valterion asked, with his arms crossed. "Look there..." Waru pointed to a specific point in the air. At first glance, there was nothing. Only the air vibrating weakly, as if something invisible was floating. - What am I supposed to be seeing? - Valterion frowned. - Focus better. Valterion stooked, activating his ability to see details at a greater distance. Then he saw it... a small white fragment, floating as if it didn''t belong to this world. - What the hell is that? Unauthorized reproduction: this story has been taken without approval. Report sightings. Waru took a deep breath, as if it was hard for him to explain. - That... is nothing. - Nothing? What are you talking about? - Exactly that... nothing. That shouldn''t exist... -Waru said with a gloomy tone- It''s as if a part of the universe had been torn from the fabric of reality. Juan not only released power... he snatched something from the world itself. Valterion remained silent, assimilating what he had just heard. - So... what are you trying to tell me? - That if that happened only with a first attempt... if one day Juan loses control of his power due to anger, despair or pain... the entire universe could be torn apart. - ...And what do you want me to do? Waru looked at him seriously, fixing his eyes on the visor of Valterion''s helmet. - Protect them... at all costs. It prevents him from getting out of control, feeling an excessive anger or a sadness that destroys him. If you succeed, maybe you can save us all. "What if I can''t?" Valterion asked in a low voice. Waru was silent for a moment, then replied in a gloomy tone: - Then it will be the end. ? Back to the present Valterion was silent, looking at the ground as the team prepared to leave. Waru gave him one last pat on the shoulder before returning to his cabin. - Good luck... Loyal Knight. ? Back at the Mansion The return trip was silent. Juan tried to calm the atmosphere by telling one of his funny anecdotes, but no one laughed too much. Valterion was still silent, worried about what he had heard. When they arrived at the mansion, each one went to their respective rooms. Charlotte and Elizabeth decided to take advantage of the last moment of the day to chat with Juan. Both approached their room. "Can I come in?" Charlotte asked, peeking out. - Yes, of course... - Juan said with a forced smile. Both girls sat next to him, Elizabeth on the edge of the bed and Charlotte on a nearby chair. - What''s wrong? - Charlotte asked - Today I notice you... different. Juan sighed. - It''s just that... this power, being a ruler... sometimes I feel like I''m not prepared. - What do you mean you''re not ready? - Elizabeth said - Didn''t you see what you did today? You stopped an attack without knowing what you were doing. Not just anyone can do that. - It wasn''t just that... -Juan looked down- Waru made me realize something... that it''s not enough to be strong. I need to be someone that others respect... someone who is not afraid to raise his voice. Charlotte approached and took his hand. - You''ll do it well... because you don''t want to be able to dominate, you want it to protect. That''s the difference. Juan smiled slightly. - Thank you... really. Charlotte and Elizabeth gave him a few words of encouragement before going to rest. - Don''t worry so much, ruler... - Elizabeth joked - If you get lost, here you have your entourage of madmen to guide you. Juan let out a genuine laugh. - Yes... that''s clear to me. ? The gentleman''s oath Elsewhere in the mansion, Valterion was in his secret room, meditating in the dark. His thoughts had only one purpose: - No matter what happens... I''ll protect you, Juan. At all costs. The echo of his oath echoed in the room as he clenched his fist tightly. ? The chapter ends with Juan in his room, looking at the ceiling and thinking: - What am I really...? Outside, in the vastness of the universe... something began to move. Chapter 30 - The Return Home Chapter 30 - The Return Home The day began like any other in the mansion. The team got up early, each following their routine. Lightning was practicing his speed on the private track that he had insisted so much that they build. Scarlett experimented with new potions in her laboratory, while Charlotte and Elizabeth enjoyed the day in the nearby river, in light suits and carefree from the world. But someone was missing... Juan. At first, everyone thought he was just resting, but the hours passed and there was no sign of him. Valterion, always attentive, was the first to notice that something didn''t add up. He checked Juan''s room... empty. The bed without touching. - He''s not here... - murmured Valterion, his voice deep and restless. The team met, already worried. "What if he was kidnapped?" Scarlett said with a mixture of concern and anger. - Impossible, no one kidnaps Juan so easily... - Relmpago replied - Maybe he just went for a walk. Valterion, firm as always, simply said: - If he left alone, he had his reasons... Let''s trust him. But inside... he was restless. ? On Earth - Monterrey Juan walked through the streets of his hometown. The world followed its course without giving too much importance to the fact that he was now the Ruler of the Bioniverse. Most people didn''t even know who he really was. "That''s better...", Juan thought. He decided to visit the pantheon where his grandmother rested. When he arrived, he felt a lump in his throat. His grave was intact, adorned with fresh flowers that his mother had surely left. If you discover this tale on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the violation. - Grandpa... - Juan whispered, kneeling in front of the grave - Would you be proud of me? Silence was his only answer. - Do you know? Sometimes... I feel like I''m not ready for this. I don''t know if I can be the kind of leader everyone expects... or if I even want to be. Juan sighed, letting his thoughts envelop him. - What if I become bad? What if I lose control? How about if...? - How about what? The familiar voice interrupted him. It was his mother. - Mom... - Juan could barely answer before she hugged him tightly. "Why didn''t you say you''d come?" he reproached him in tears. Juan smiled, relieved to be back, even if it was just for a day. ? The reunion at home The visit home was comforting. His mother prepared his favorite food for him: green spaghetti with mashed potatoes and milanesa. Juan ate as if he hadn''t done it in weeks, and with each bite, he felt more... human. His father, with a more serious look, asked him an unexpected question. - And what kind of powers do you have now? - Ah... well... the truth... I''m not very clear about it. Juan''s father got up and threw him a boxing glove. "Let''s see how strong you are..." he said with a defiant smile. The scene that followed was intense but significant. Juan, although surprised, accepted the challenge. His father, with a firm posture, gave him some instructions on how to improve his blows and better channel his energy. - It''s not just about strength, Juan... it''s about knowing when to hit. You can''t let power dominate you. That advice was engraved in Juan''s mind. ? Meanwhile, in the Mansion The team was restless. Night had fallen and Juan still didn''t give signs. Valterion, although worried, remained calm, keeping his composure in front of the others. - Trust him... -he said firmly- If something was wrong, we would already know. But inside... his thoughts were different. "If something happens to Juan... I won''t be able to keep my promise," he thought. Suddenly, a blue light flashed in the mansion. The magic door was activated and Juan appeared, looking calm but exhausted. "Where the hell were you?" Lightning claimed. - I just needed a day to clear my mind... - Juan replied - I''m fine. Scarlett crossed her arms, still annoyed. - You gave us a huge scare! - I''m sorry... but don''t worry. I''m back. Everyone sighed with relief... except Valterion, who couldn''t help but think about Waru''s words. ? Epilogue - The Mystery of Scarlett That night, when everyone was already asleep, Scarlett was in her laboratory. A flash lit up the room and, in front of it, a magic screen appeared. In it, the image of a hooded man was projected. Scarlett pressed her lips and said softly: - I found it... And the screen disappeared. The danger was just beginning. ? End of Chapter 30 Chapter 31 - A problem called temptation Chapter 31 - A problem called temptation The day had begun with a calm vibe. Juan, relaxed after his visit to Earth, had decided it was time to rest a little. However, in the mansion, Charlotte and Elizabeth couldn''t stop thinking about him. "Since when did it become even more attractive?" Charlotte thought. "Since when did it become more unattainable?" Elizabeth reflected. They both knew that conquering Juan was more difficult than facing an enraged dragon... but Scarlett had an idea. "I have something that could help them..." Scarlett said, with her usual mischievous smile. "What?" the two asked in unison. Scarlett took out a small glass bottle, inside a sparkling blue liquid. "This potion alters the hormones," he explained. If they give it to Juan, it will cause his emotions to be altered... and that he feels more passion for the person who attracts him the most. The two looked at each other, insecure. "What if you notice?" Elizabeth said. "What if it''s not me?" Charlotte added. "Don''t worry," Scarlett winked at them, "if they give it to you at a meal, it will go unnoticed. Plan in progress. Attempt 1: During breakfast, Elizabeth tried to pour a few drops into Juan''s glass, but Valterion interrupted him just in time. Attempt 2: At lunch, Charlotte tried the same thing, but this time it was Lightning who, unintentionally, knocked over the jug of water on the table. The genuine version of this novel can be found on another site. Support the author by reading it there. Attempt 3: It was during dinner that they managed to do it. While Juan was distracted watching a digital newspaper about the Bioniverse, Charlotte poured the potion into her drink. The two looked at each other nervously while Juan drank. Nothing seemed to happen. "Maybe it didn''t work..." Elizabeth whispered. But then Juan stopped, put his plate aside and began to loosen his shirt. His breathing became agitated and his gaze became somewhat intense. "Ugh... Why is it so hot here?" Juan said, taking off his shirt completely. Charlotte and Elizabeth exchanged glances, the potion was working... and maybe too well. Juan approached Charlotte first, smiling at her in a way he had never done before. Then he turned to see Elizabeth and gave her the same look. What followed was a series of uncomfortably sensual scenes, although more comical than anything else. Juan, with a confidence that was not usual in him, took them by the hand, tried to give them compliments that did not make much sense and, at one point, even tried to dance awkwardly in the room. Lightning, who was passing by, covered his eyes. "My eyes!" I''m going to need therapy to forget this! -he shouted laughing. At the end of the day, Charlotte and Elizabeth took refuge in their rooms, surrendered and exhausted. "I guess this didn''t work out as we expected..." Charlotte sighed. "But well, at least Juan won''t remember it tomorrow..." Elizabeth added. However, to his surprise, that same night Juan showed up at the door of his rooms, still with the same confident attitude. "Were they looking for the wolf?" he said with a defiant smile. They both looked at each other in complete shock. "Wait... is it still under the effects of the potion?" Charlotte asked. But Juan, with a more serious tone, clarified: "No... I''ve already passed." This is my thing. And without saying more, Juan entered the room. What followed was a night that Charlotte and Elizabeth would never forget. What began as a game between them ended with both entangled in a whirlwind of emotions from which they could not (nor did they want to) escape. The next morning, while the sun barely appeared, Charlotte and Elizabeth woke up between scrambled sheets, speechless and with their faces lit. Now, they were the ones who were scared... but curiously it didn''t seem like they were going to complain. "This... this got out of control," Elizabeth whispered. "Yes..." Charlotte replied, "but... what a control, right?" They both looked at each other... and without being able to help it, they laughed. Juan, for his part, was already awake, preparing to continue with his responsibilities as a ruler... although with a confident smile that betrayed that he still remembered everything. The wolf had found his pack... and they knew that that night had been just the beginning. END OF CHAPTER Chapter 32 - The Echo of the Ruler Chapter 32 - The Echo of the Ruler The day had begun quietly in the mansion. Things seemed to have returned to normal after recent events. Elizabeth and Charlotte were closer to Juan than ever, each finding excuses to approach him in casual moments. The romantic tension was still present, but this time in a warmer and more natural tone. While the group ate together, the vibe of an improvised family was felt, laughter and jokes filled the room. Lightning mocked Valterion for his refusal to take off his helmet even to eat, while Scarlett commented with a laugh that one day she would prepare a potion to see him without armor. Suddenly, a bright light lit up the table. A sign of help. A nearby planet was being attacked by a group of interdimensional pirates, looters of planets who had no mercy on children or the elderly. Juan left his cutlery and was going to stand up, but Valterion put his hand on his shoulder. "No, my lord..." he said in a firm tone. This time you don''t need to go. "What do you mean it''s not necessary?" Juan replied. "We''ll take care of it, don''t worry." Lightning smiled confidently. Today it''s your turn to enjoy your meal. Despite the doubt, Juan reluctantly accepted. His gaze followed the team as they left, leaving an air of uncertainty in the room. ? The Combat - Epic Scene The team arrived at the invaded planet, descending from the sky wrapped in a divine aura that shook the pirates. The air became heavy, and the invaders began to hesitate. "Who are you?" the pirate captain roared. This book''s true home is on another platform. Check it out there for the real experience. Elizabeth advanced to the front, her gaze sharp as a dagger. "Those who will make you pay for what you did." The battles were ignited with impressive fury, each showing their new skills. ? Elizabeth - The Sword of Destiny With her sword in hand, Elizabeth unleashed her new ability: Sword of Destiny. The blade shone in golden and silver tones, and as it advanced, its fur began to turn white as snow. Each blow he gave seemed to predict the movement of his enemy, as if fate itself whispered the results of the combat to him. "You''re strong... but not enough!" roared one of the pirates, throwing himself on her. But in a flash, Elizabeth, now completely transformed with her majestic white fur, cut the attack as if she had seen the result in anticipation. ? Charlotte - Demonic Form Meanwhile, Charlotte unleashed her demonic form. His pale skin became more grayish, his fangs grew and his eyes became black as the night. His movements became lethal, his senses sharpened to a superhuman level. "You''re going to regret having set foot on this planet." His voice echoed with an inhuman echo. With fast and fierce movements, Charlotte made her way through the pirates, tearing them one by one. Finally, he regained his normal appearance, but his eyes were still dark, and his power more controlled than ever. ? Lightning - Time Trial Suddenly, time stopped. Silence covered the battlefield. The pirates were frozen in the air, their weapons just inches from their targets. The whole environment was motionless, as if someone had paused reality itself. In the midst of that stillness, Lightning appeared walking among his enemies, with a confident smile. "I''m sorry, but time is up for you." In the blink of an eye, Lightning accelerated its speed to the maximum, moving like lightning between its enemies, hitting and disarming each of them. ? Juan in the Mansion While all this was happening, Juan was still in the mansion, eating quietly. Every now and then he let out a small smile, remembering that his friends were becoming incredibly strong. "Maybe... they don''t need me so much after all," he murmured to himself. Suddenly, a voice echoed in his head. A deep, mocking and sinister voice. "So you are the great "Ruler"?" the voice sneered. You are just a child watching from a distance. Juan froze. "Don''t worry... I''ll teach you what it means to govern." The voice vanished into a chilling laugh. Juan was silent, his fingers squeezing the fork so hard that it bent. "Who the hell are you...?" he murmured seriously. Thus ended the chapter, with Juan looking into the distance, knowing that something dark was approaching. Chapter 33 - Shadows in the Night Chapter 33 - Shadows in the Night After returning from their epic adventure, the group returned to the mansion with the atmosphere full of euphoria and satisfaction. Juan, seeing them enter, received them with a warm smile. "They did a great job," he said proudly. Elizabeth and Charlotte exchanged knowing glances. Lightning pretended to inflate his chest as if he had done all the work, causing laughter in everyone. The tension of the fight was behind and the group allowed themselves to enjoy the victory. What Juan didn''t mention was that strange voice he had heard... "I''ll teach you what it means to govern." However, he decided to let it go. Maybe it was just his imagination. He was convinced that there was no reason to alarm others. ? Night at the Mansion - Scarlett''s Shadow While everyone was sleeping, a dim light shone from Scarlett''s laboratory. She looked exhausted, with messy hair and dark circles marked under her eyes. Scrolls, books and potions jars were scattered around the table. His hands trembled, holding an old map of the Bioniverse. "Where are you...?" he murmured, his eyes anxiously running through the lines of the parchment. Hidden in the shadows, Valterion watched her from a corner of the corridor. His cold and penetrating gaze did not turn away from her. Something in his attitude worried him. "What are you looking for so desperately?" Valterion thought. Scarlett, frustrated, slammed up the map and put her hands to her head. Valterion decided to leave without being seen, but his thoughts tormented him. There was something in Scarlett''s attitude that didn''t quite fit. If you spot this narrative on Amazon, know that it has been stolen. Report the violation. ? Mystery Scene - Something Is Coming Meanwhile, away from the mansion, the scene changed drastically. A planet, once full of life, was now plunged into total destruction. There were no traces of battle, no bodies, no signs of survivors... only smoking ruins and a chilling silence. In the distance, a silhouette faded into the fog, leaving behind a trail of darkness. Something or someone was destroying worlds... and it was getting closer and closer. ? The Intimate Moment - Elizabet and Charlotte That night, while everyone was sleeping, Juan went to Elizabeth and Charlotte''s room. I didn''t have a clear reason, I just wanted to talk to them. He knocked gently on the door. "Can I come in?" The two, already in their pajamas, invited him to come in. The room was lit by a dim warm light. "Are you okay?" Elizabeth asked with a tender smile. "Yes... it''s just that..." Juan paused, looking for the right words. I wanted to thank you... for always being by my side. Without you, I don''t know what would have happened to me. Charlotte and Elizabeth looked at each other, both feeling the weight of their feelings. "You don''t have to thank anything..." Charlotte said, getting a little closer. We... love you, Juan. There''s nothing we wouldn''t do for you. Elizabeth nodded, taking Juan''s hand. "That''s true... What I feel for you... I''ve never felt something like that. Juan felt a warmth run through his chest. He smiled sincerely, moved by the words of both. "I love them too... both of them." The silence was interrupted by a passionate kiss. First it was Elizabeth, then Charlotte, and finally the three of them were hugged, enjoying the moment, feeling that everything was calm... at least for now. ? Valterion''s Journey - Something Dark is Approaching Meanwhile, Valterion had not gone back to sleep. The conversation he heard between Scarlett and that mysterious search kept haunting his mind. "This is not good..." he murmured. Without telling anyone, Valterion went to the portal that the great dwarf master had left for Juan. The gentleman stopped in front of the bright vortex, hesitating for a moment. But then he remembered Waru''s words. "Protect him... don''t let his heart cloud or the pain consume it..." "I hope you''re not taking me to my own death..." he said softly. Valterion activated the portal... and disappeared. ? End of Chapter Chapter 34: The Secrets of the Past and Future Chapter 34: The Secrets of the Past and Future The day dawned calmly, but Valterion didn''t feel that way. Something inside him worried him, a feeling he couldn''t ignore. Since the night before I had noticed something strange in Scarlett. She had been waking up like crazy, rummaging through books, parchments and jars in the mansion''s library. Valterion, with his unwavering loyalty to Juan, decided to follow her in silence. Scarlett seemed desperate, her eyes reflected tiredness and frustration. Val didn''t understand what he was looking for, but he knew it wasn''t a good thing. "What the hell are you doing?" Val murmured to himself. The next day, while Juan and the rest of the group were enjoying a quiet breakfast, Valterion stepped aside without saying anything. Without wasting time, he activated the ruler''s portal and went straight to Waru''s planet. ? Meeting with Waru Waru, the eccentric dark arts sorcerer, was already waiting for him. Sitting in his stone chair, he received him with a slight smile, but in his eyes there was concern. "I was waiting for you..." Waru said in a serious tone. "How did you know?" Waru let out a slight laugh. "When someone wears so much armor that it looks like a walking castle... it''s impossible not to notice that he''s nervous." Val wasn''t in the mood for jokes. "Waru... Scarlett is looking for something, or someone." Waru''s smile disappeared. "I was afraid that this would happen..." "Do you know what he''s looking for?" Valterion asked. Stolen from its rightful author, this tale is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings. Waru nodded slowly. "I don''t know exactly... but if she''s so desperate, it means that something is about to be unleashed. And if something is about to be unleashed... there is only one way to know the truth." Waru paused. "We have to go into Juan''s memories." Valterion took a step back, incredulous. "Are you crazy?" Juan would never allow that!" Waru stood up, looking into his eyes seriously. "Val... if we don''t do it, we''re dead." ? The Ritual The night came. Waru began to draw an arcane circle on the ground, with dark symbols shining like burning embers. Valterion knelt in the center of the circle, feeling the weight of the situation. "If something goes wrong, I''ll take you out immediately," Waru warned. Val nodded, although a part of him doubted that this was a good idea. The ritual began. A gust of air enveloped the room and Valterion''s mind was dragged into Juan''s memories. ? The Memories The first thing he saw were beautiful moments: Lightning laughing while bothering Charlotte. Scarlett exploding a potion in her laboratory. Elizabeth smiling while training with her sword. Juan... relaxed, happy... But soon the scene changed. Chaos. Screams. Juan, alone in his room, plunged into despair. Valterion wanted to stop. "Get me out of here!" he shouted. "No!" Waru insisted. Look a little more. Then... the voice appeared. "Do you really think you can protect them?" The voice sounded cold, mocking... powerful. The image showed Juan sitting on his bed, with his head down and an empty expression. "You... are nothing..." Suddenly, Juan raised his head. His gaze shone with an intense purple tone. "Val...?" Juan said in an intrigued tone. Val felt his blood freeze. "How the hell is he looking at us?!" Waru shouted. "Get me out of here!" "Val... is that you?" Juan''s eyes shone with fury and power. His presence was monstrous... Just when Juan extended his hand towards Valterion... Waru broke the ritual. Val woke up agitated, soaked in sweat. "That... that was impossible..." Waru whispered. ? The Warning The next day, Val returned to the mansion. While the group was sharing a breakfast, Juan commented casually: "Last night I dreamed of you, Val... you were watching me." "I...?" Val replied, pretending to be confused. But his thoughts were far from the table. ? The Confrontation Later, Val found Scarlett in the library, surrounded by books and scrolls. His tone was cold and sharp. "Who are you looking for?" Scarlett ignored him. "Scarlett..." Val insisted, approaching dangerously. Scarlett turned abruptly. His eyes were tired, but his expression was firm. "It''s none of your business." "Who... are you... looking for?" Val repeated, with a firm voice. Scarlett clenched her fists and finally murmured: "I''m looking..." -he paused- "...the bastard who is going to lead us to death." Valterion was frozen. The scene closes with a shot of Val watching Scarlett, while the camera slowly moves away, showing that, in the shadows... something lurks. End of chapter. Chapter 35: The echo of the warning . Chapter 35: The echo of the warning The next day began normally. Juan was in his office, reviewing some reports with Ellie, while his friends enjoyed a moment of tranquility. However, Valterion could not relax. His mind kept going over that conversation with Waru, and above all, the disturbing white fragment he had seen on the planet. Determined to find answers, Valterion approached Scarlett. "Can we talk?" he said seriously. Scarlett nodded, although she was uneasy. When they found themselves alone in the back garden of the mansion, Valterion went straight to the point. "Scarlett... what are you looking for?" Scarlett was silent for a few seconds, trying to avoid the question. "It''s nothing important," he replied with a nervous smile. "Don''t lie to me," Valterion interrupted her. I''ve noticed that lately you''ve been more restless than usual... and now I understand. You''re looking for something or... someone. Scarlett lowered her head, her expression could no longer hide the truth. "It''s okay..." he finally said. A while ago I started to feel something... something strange. I don''t know what it is, but I feel like it''s getting closer... something very, very bad. Valterion remained silent, waiting for him to continue talking. "I''ve been looking for clues everywhere," Scarlett continued. But I don''t know what it is... I don''t know who it is. And that scares me... what if we can''t stop it? What if it destroys us all? "Juan is with us," Valterion said firmly. There''s nothing we can''t overcome together. "What if Juan is not enough?" Scarlett replied in despair. What if we all die...? Valterion remained silent. He was not someone who hesitated easily, but the way Scarlett had said it made him feel a chill in his back. "I''m not going to allow that to happen," Valterion finally said. I promise you by the word of a gentleman. Scarlett managed to sketch a slight smile and both returned to the mansion, although the restlessness remained in the air. ? Hours later... Juan was busy with his tasks as a ruler. Ellie mentioned three planets that needed his help: ? Glukbak a world in political crisis. ? Salkoli a planet in civil war. This text was taken from Royal Road. Help the author by reading the original version there. ? Glombiak - a small agricultural world whose harvest had been destroyed. Juan decided that he would visit the first two planets with Lightning, and leave the third for the end, because it seems like a quieter mission. "Why does Glombiak seem so... simple?" Juan asked. "That planet has a special atmospheric pressure," Ellie explained. You won''t have to use your power to calm your aura. "Perfect," Juan said. I''ll leave it for the end. ? Meanwhile... Valterion was in his secret room. In the center of the room was a huge map of the biuniverse, full of lines, markers and highlighted areas. He held the scroll he had taken from Scarlett in his hands, trying to decipher what it could mean. Suddenly, a chill ran down his back. "What''s the use of all this?" Valterion was paralyzed. That Chapter 35: The Whisper in the Shadows The day dawned with a strange vibe. The air in the mansion felt heavy, as if an invisible cloud of uncertainty landed on everyone. For days, Scarlett had been restless, and this time Valterion could not ignore it anymore. "What''s going on?" Valterion asked in a firm tone as he approached Scarlett in the library. Scarlett turned quickly, nervous. His eyes revealed exhaustion and anguish. "I''ve felt it for days... or weeks... I don''t know. Something is not right. -Scarlett paused, her fingers trembling-. I feel that someone... or something... is approaching. Valterion crossed his arms, trying to reason calmly. "Juan is here." He can handle it. But Scarlett reacted with frustration, raising her voice. "And if Juan can''t?" What if this time is not enough for him? -His eyes filled with fear-. What happens if we all die? Valterion was silent. For the first time in a long time, he didn''t know what to say. But finally, with a firm and determined tone, he knelt in front of Scarlett and said: "I may not be as strong as Juan, but I swear by my honor as a knight that I will protect you. And not only to you, but to everyone. Juan is not going to fight alone... not this time. Scarlett took a deep breath, feeling a slight consolation in her words. But the fear in his eyes did not disappear completely. ? The next day Juan was in his office, reviewing reports with Ellie, his secretary. "Well, Ellie, what do we have today?" The young woman, always efficient, gave him a report with three requests for help. The planet Glukbak needs help in a political dispute. The planet Salkoli is facing riots due to an invasion of underground creatures... -He paused-. And then there''s the planet Glombiak... "Glombiak?" Juan asked curiously. "Yes." Their corn crops are being devoured by a plague, and they need help to raise crops in trees too high for them. -Ellie smiled slightly-. They look like adorable creatures. Juan scratched his head. "Why would the ruler have to go for such a problem?" He thought. But Ellie explained that the planet had a magical atmosphere that would make her aura not a problem, allowing her to work without restrictions. "It''s okay, Glombiak will be the last one." First I will go to the other two planets. -Juan decided. ? On the first planet Juan and Lightning arrived on the planet Glukbak, resolving the dispute with their characteristic charisma. There was no lack of jokes and laughter between the two, remembering their old adventures. "Do you remember how I met you?" Juan asked as they walked back. "How to forget it..." Lightning said laughing. You almost ripped my arm off in that alley. The two laughed, strengthening their friendship even more. ? Meanwhile, in the mansion Charlotte and Elizabeth chatted alone, remembering old adventures. Between laughter and memories, both got nervous when they remembered their feelings for Juan. Although they both knew that he already loved them, that restlessness still accompanied them. ? In Valterion''s secret room Valterion looked at his map of the biuniverse. With a calculating look, he tried to deduce what the strange scroll he had taken from Scarlett meant without her noticing. "Where will the next attack come from...?" he murmured to himself. Suddenly, a whispering voice resounded in the room. "The truth is that they are so... pathetic." Valterion quickly turned around, but there was no one. Just the echo of those words rumbling in his mind. "Who are you?" he asked in a firm tone. But the voice didn''t respond. Valterion clenched his fists and looked at the scroll once more. Something big was coming... and this time, even he wasn''t sure that Juan could stop him. Chapter 36: Calm before collapse Chapter 36: Calm before collapse The day began calmly, but in the air there was a tension that no one could explain. Juan returned from the first planet with Lightning. Both arrived at the mansion with laughter and jokes. "I told you that you wouldn''t beat me in the return race!" Juan joked, pushing Lightning friendly. "Yes, of course... I let you win because I felt sorry for you." Relmpago replied with a mocking smile. They both laughed and entered the mansion, where Ellie was waiting for them to give the next report. "Juan, one more planet is missing," Ellie said, handing him the report. The planet Glombiak, the one of the little creatures. Juan looked at the report and sighed. "I''ll do it tomorrow." Today I think we all need a break. "Are you sure?" Ellie asked with a strange tone. Juan patted him on the shoulder. "Yes." Rest, Ellie. You work hard too. ? The second planet - Scarlett and Juan Hours before returning home, Juan had visited the second planet with Scarlett. The trip had been strange. Scarlett was visibly tense. She walked nervously and kept watching her surroundings. "Is something wrong?" Juan asked him, noticing his discomfort. "It''s nothing," she replied. But his look said the opposite. Juan decided to insist. If you come across this story on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen from Royal Road. Please report it. "Scarlett, we''ve been together long enough for you to know you can''t lie to me." Scarlett lowered her head and exhaled heavily. "It''s just that... I''ve been feeling something... like a presence." Something is coming, Juan. Something I can''t see, but I know is there. "And why didn''t you tell me before?" Juan asked, worried. "Because I didn''t want to scare you." I don''t want you to think I''m paranoid. -his voice sounded broken-. But every day that feeling becomes stronger. Juan put a hand on his shoulder. "You''re not paranoid... if you feel that something is wrong, it''s because surely something is wrong. Scarlett looked at Juan with a certain peace in her eyes. "Don''t worry, Scarlett." If something wants to hurt us... it will have to go over me. ? Valterion''s warning Back at the mansion, dinner passed relatively calmly. Laughter filled the room while the group shared anecdotes. But Valterion remained silent, staring at the table. His mind kept repeating over and over again the vision he had had with Waru. "Valterion?" Juan called him, taking him out of his thoughts. Is everything okay? The gentleman looked up and spoke in a gloomy tone. Listen, everyone. The laughter stopped. Scarlett and Elizabeth left their glasses on the table, Lightning lowered her feet from the armchair and Charlotte stopped playing with a knife. "I know we are in times of peace... but don''t forget that we are warriors." His voice was firm, with a touch of concern. Don''t let your guard down. Train. Get ready. Because we don''t know when we''ll be in danger again. The atmosphere became heavier. No one said anything, but everyone understood the message. "Come on, Valterion..." Juan said in a calm tone. Today we are at peace. Relax. "I hope you''re right..." Valterion murmured, returning to his plate. ? The enemy in the shadows Miles away, on a planet plunged into the gloom, a lonely figure sat on a stone throne surrounded by darkness. The figure wore a dark hood and his face seemed to be composed of broken fragments, as if his own existence was incomplete. His eyes burned like embers in the middle of the gloom. Around him, an army of hooded figures was waiting for instructions. "That was enough..." the figure murmured in a distorted voice. It''s time for them to understand who is the true ruler of this universe. His eyes shone brightly and a huge shadow spread throughout the planet. ? The moment of peace Meanwhile, in the mansion, Juan smiled and lifted an object between his hands. "Look at this!" It''s a camera! "A camera?" Lightning asked, laughing. What do you plan to do with that? "Let''s take a picture." The group settled in laughter. Scarlett and Elizabeth stood next to Juan, while Lightning posed making a funny grimace. Charlotte stuck out her tongue and Valterion remained stoic, but with a slight smile barely visible under his helmet. The flash lit up the room. In the photograph, Juan smiled sincerely, enjoying the moment... not knowing that very soon, that smile would be threatened. Chapter 37: where are your heroes Chapter 37: where are your heroes The day had started normally. Juan, determined, prepared to visit the Glock Bark planet, a small world known for its curious tiny creatures that cultivated unique crops. It was a simple mission, without risks, without enemies... or so I thought. Before leaving, his companions insisted on accompanying him, but Juan, with a confident smile, told them that he would be fine just for this time. At that moment, Ellie arrived in a hurry with some news: "Ruler, another planet has also asked for help. A plague of monsters is destroying their crops. Valterion, always attentive, saw the perfect opportunity. "Perfect, then we will go to that planet. It will be an excellent opportunity to work as a team." Juan agreed. The group was divided: Juan would go to Glock Bark, while Valterion, Lightning, Scarlett, Charlotte and Elizabeth would leave for the other world. "See you at dinner," Juan said, not knowing that that dinner... would never arrive. ? The planet Glock Bark: Juan in calm Juan arrived at the Glock Bark planet with a casual outfit, without his trench coat. I didn''t need it. The planet''s natural magic kept its aura under control. The atmosphere was calm; Juan felt at peace while chatting with the inhabitants. He got carried away by the simplicity of the day, laughing with the children and helping in the harvests. But in another corner of the universe... everything was about to explode. ? The planet on fire: Hell begins The team arrived at the planet plagued by monsters, everything seemed like a simple mission... until Lightning detected something. "Do you smell that?" he murmured as his expression changed to pure terror. A metallic aroma, mixed with smoke and ashes. Fire. Unauthorized content usage: if you discover this narrative on Amazon, report the violation. Valterion ordered everyone to move forward together. They ran, jumped and flew desperately... but they arrived too late. The town was in ruins. Calned bodies piled up among the rubble. The smell of burnt meat was impregnated in their noses. The silence was broken when a voice echoed among the flames: "Oh... heroes, did they finally arrive?" A figure emerged from among the flames. He was tall, thin and with a hood that hid his face. His red eyes shone like embers in the gloom. "Wow, how convenient. The great heroes arrived... late." His words were poison. His steps were slow, safe, imposing. Lightning, trembling with rage, stepped forward. "I don''t know who you are, but get out of here before... before things get ugly." The villain laughed mockingly. "Are you an Ugly? Boy... -Suddenly, he stretched out his hand and lifted a boy by the neck. The little one twisted in the air, kicking for air. "NO!" shouted Lightning, running at full speed. The villain turned his head slowly, smiled... and then... CRACK! A dry and heartbreaking sound broke the air. White screen. Black silots. The boy''s body fell to the ground like a rag doll... lifeless. Lightning froze. His eyes, full of horror, could not move away from the corpse. His fists trembled... and he exploded. With the speed of lightning, he threw himself towards the enemy. His blows fell with fury... one after another, hitting him against the ground. "DAMN BASTARD!" But then... The villain, still with a macabre smile, murmured: "Pathetic." BOOM! With a single blow, he threw Lightning flying against a huge rock, leaving him unconscious. "NOOO!" Scarlett shouted, running towards him. "Scarlett, right?" The villain appeared in front of her out of nowhere, with a disturbing smile. "He is no longer alive When he was about to attack her, Elizabeth appeared among them, drawing her sword. "YOU''LL PAY FOR WHAT YOU DID His eyes shone with fury. His sword flashed with a burning glow. The villain smiled. "Oh... do you want to play?" ? The transmission of horror The villain took out an artifact the size of a sphere. Upon activating it, a multiversal transmission invaded every corner of the bi-universe. On every planet, in every home, on every screen... his gloomy face appeared. "Inhabitants of the universe!" he said with a cruel smile. "The heroes they trusted... are a joke." In different corners of the universe, the races looked at the screen in silence. On Earth, Juan''s mother felt her heart stop. "Do you see this town devastated? Do you see those burned bodies?" The image showed the bodies of the destroyed people. Then he focused on Scarlett, Elizabeth and the wounded Lightning. "This is how their heroes protect them... this is how their ruler defends them." ? On the planet Glock Bark Meanwhile, Juan continued working, unaware of what was happening. The inhabitants of the planet watched the transmission with horror. "Ruler... do you want to see this?" one of the villagers said to him. Juan was too busy with the inhabitants to notice. "I''ll see him later, first help me with this," he replied without turning to the screen. The message went unnoticed by him. ? End of chapter The villain, still in the middle of the flames, looked at the camera with a Machiavellian smile. "Do you want to play?" "Well, let''s play." The transmission was cut off. The universe had just known the true meaning of terror. Chapter 38 - My Turn Chapter 38 - My Turn The universe watched in silence. There was no hope... only terror. ? The fall of the heroes Charlotte was the first. The villain took her by the arm, and with a brutal pressure, a CRACK was heard. The sound was so intense that the people in front of the transmission felt a chill. Charlotte screamed, a heartbreaking scream that seemed to come from the soul itself. The villain laughed. A cold laugh... sick. He threw it as if it were an old rag. Charlotte''s body rolled on the floor, her arm hanging as if it didn''t belong to her. Elizabeth was next. His Sword of Destiny shone like a comet in the dark. His movements were fast, his determination unwavering. Each cut drew golden lines in the air, it seemed that someone could finally stop it... But no. The villain caught the sword with one hand. Without hesitation, he twisted it, breaking it in two. Before Elizabeth could react, a punch hit her face directly. Crunch Elizabeth''s left eye burst into blood. His head tilted to the side and his body fell like a rag doll. He could only hear Scarlett''s voice screaming her name. Lightning was launched like a furious flash. His body was a blur, his blows were countless... but it was useless. The villain smiled. With a single movement, he caught Lightning''s leg and, with an unnatural turn, the heartbreaking sound of the bones breaking was heard. CRACK. Lightning let out a desperate scream that was lost in the chaos. Scarlett tried to run to help, but the villain appeared in front of her. - So you were the one who was investigating, huh? - he whispered with a macabre grimace. Unauthorized content usage: if you discover this narrative on Amazon, report the violation. "NO!" Elizabeth shouted, crawling with her face covered in blood. Don''t touch her, asshole! The villain laughed. A grotesque laugh, the laughter of someone who enjoys suffering. Valterion was the last one standing. "Did you let your friends die?" said the villain. You didn''t keep your word, gentleman... Valterion''s gaze burned with rage. But his words were calmed... dangerously calm. - This... is not going to stay like this. He drew his sword and attacked with everything he had. The blue leaf shone like lightning, drawing a perfect cut... for a second, it seemed that Valterion could win. But the villain barely moved. Pathetic. The villain''s arm pierced Valterion''s chest. The universe held its breath. Blood dripped from the knight''s armor. Valterion tried to take a step back... but his legs failed. He fell to his knees. "Do you see this?" said the villain looking at the camera. Are these your heroes? Pathetic. The transmission was turned off. ? The monster''s awakening On the planet Glock Bark, Juan still didn''t know anything. - Ruler... look at this... One of the inhabitants handed him a communicator. Juan barely looked at the screen... but then he saw it. Bloody Charlotte. Elizabeth destroyed. Mutilated lightning. Scarlett crying. Valterion... crossed. Juan didn''t blink. His face became empty... inert. - Ruler... what are you going to do? Before I finished the sentence... BOOOOOOOOOM The sky broke in two. The ground cracked as if the planet were made of glass. The wind roared like a unleashed beast. The inhabitants flew out. Juan was no longer there. ? The beast walks A dark gust crossed the sky. The storm had awakened. In the mansion, Ellie saw Juan arrive. He didn''t try to stop him. I couldn''t. What entered through that door was not Juan... it was a monster. There was no emotion. There was no soul in his eyes. There was only emptiness... and contained anger. As Juan walked, memories invaded his mind: - "I will always be with you..." - "You are our leader, we will always trust you..." - "I promise I''ll never let you down." Valterion''s voice rumbled in his mind. Juan gritted his teeth. His fingers trembled... but not with fear. It was fury. ? The weapon of destiny Then came the memory... The dwarf. - "Ruling, this is for you... use it only when it''s a real emergency." Juan held the device in his hand. He squeezed it hard, rubbing his fingers in despair... The camera focused on the showcase. The trench coat. Juan advanced slowly... he stood in front of her. For a second, he took a deep breath... then, he took it. Shirt. Tie. Pants. Boots. Belt. And the trench coat. A demonic aura sprouted from his body. The floor shook. The walls vibrated. The air became dense, heavy... unbreathable. The ground under his feet cracked. Juan''s shadow was distorted as if hell itself emerged from him. A dark storm had awakened. The camera slowly approached his face. There was no emotion. There was no fury. There was no compassion. Just empty. The camera stopped on his lips... Then, with a voice that seemed to drag the weight of the universe, Juan murmured: My turn. ? Hell was about to begin. End of chapter.?? Chapter 39: Juan, is it you? Chapter 39: Juan, is it you? The universe was in ruins. The floor was stained with blood. The air was dense, heavy... almost unbreathable. The silence was only broken by the crunch of the flames and the agonizing moans of the fallen. Valterion was standing... but barely. His sword trembled in his hand. His armor, a symbol of honor and resistance, now looked like a pile of broken metal. The blood flowed down his side, forming a puddle under his feet. His helmet had a huge fracture, revealing part of his bloody face. The villain looked at him... and laughed. A dry, twisted laugh... morbid. Villano: Do you really think you can still stand...? Look at you... You look like a corpse trying to breathe... pathetic. The words were like a dagger. Valterion squeezed the grip of his sword with all his strength. His body was broken, his mind about to break... but he didn''t lower his sword. Valterion (trembled): ...no... Villain: What did you say? Valterion (looking sideways at his friends, almost dead on the ground): No... I''m going... to... give up... The villain approached, smiling cruelly. He raised his hand, ready to finish it. But then... ? BOOOOOOOOOM! The ground exploded. The air roared like a hellish storm. The sky broke in two. The pressure of the impact caused the flames to go out instantly. The transmission, which had been cut off, reactivated on its own. The whole universe looked at the screen. Millions of people, in hundreds of worlds, held their breath. Stolen content warning: this content belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences. A figure appeared. Juan. There was no shine in his eyes. His expression was cold, empty, like that of a walking corpse. His black trench coat with golden details was shaken by the wind, casting a demonic shadow behind him. His pace was slow... controlled... each step seemed to break the earth under his feet. Valterion, with cloudy vision, barely managed to see it. His body finally gave way and fell to his knees. Before he touched the ground, Juan held him. Juan (grave, inhuman voice): Are you okay...? Valterion (trembling, with a broken voice): Forgive me... my lord... I... I couldn''t... Juan (seriously): Everything is fine... now rest. He left it with an almost unreal delicacy. Then he stood up... and the air became even heavier. ? The Silent Massacre Juan advanced towards his friends. The first was Charlotte. His arm was broken at an unnatural angle. His face covered in blood. His lips, dry and cracked, barely breathed. Charlotte (in an echo in Juan''s mind): I will always be with you... CRACK. Juan clenched his fists. His knuckles creaked with fury. Then he arrived with Elizabeth. His eye was purple, swollen... a tear of blood crossed his face. Elizabeth (in an echo in Juan''s mind): We promised to stay together... CRACK. Then Lightning came... his leg bent in an inhuman direction, his lips ajar trying to breathe. Lightning (in an echo in Juan''s mind): The children... they need me... CRACK. Scarlett was the last. Her face was covered in blood, her dress torn... barely breathing. Scarlett (in an echo in Juan''s mind): I''m not as strong as you... but I''ll always try... CRACK. Juan knelt down and placed each one next to the other. He took out a bright blue sphere and left it on the floor. The healing field expanded like a protective bubble. Juan (with a trembling voice): Forgive me... for not arriving on time. ? The Punishment of God Behind him, the villain let out a trembling laugh... nervously. Villain: What''s up, "Supreme Ruler"? Are you going to cry for them? Juan didn''t turn around. Villain: Didn''t you know that heroes also die? Juan... turned slowly. Villain (with a nervous but defiant tone): I didn''t know that the great ruler sold... Wham!! A blow. A single blow. Violent. Brutal. Devastating. The villain flew out like a projectile, crossing the sky like a meteor. His body crashed into a nearby planet, destroying much of its surface. ? The Devil Wakes Up In space, the villain barely moved. His body was crooked, broken... but still alive. Then he felt something. A chill. A shadow behind him. Juan was there... standing in the void of space. The cosmic wind waved her hair. His eyes, once brown, were now black... with a slight red flash in the center. Juan (low voice, chilling): I didn''t give you permission to speak. Wham!! A second blow, even more brutal than the first. The villain shot back to the planet. His body hit with such violence that it created a crater the size of a city. The smoke covered everything. The villain, barely moving his fingers, raised his head. And then... he saw it. Juan... advancing through the smoke. The light of the fire barely illuminated his silhouette... but what stood out were his eyes. Black as the night... with a burning red that shone like the flames of hell. That... it wasn''t Juan. That... was a monster. ? End of chapter. Chapter 40: The monster destined to be The scene begins with a shadow that is revealed little by little... Two black, empty eyes... and in the center, a red glow that emanated fury and despair. The universe stopped. Chapter 40: The monster destined to be The villain, staggering, with the arrogance still running through his veins, launched a burst of desperate attacks. BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Each impact exploded directly on Juan''s body... but he didn''t move. Not a step back. Not a blink of an eye. Not a gesture of discomfort. It was like hitting a mountain... or something worse. Villain (trembering): Why...? Why doesn''t it affect you? Juan didn''t answer. His eyes simply looked at him... empty, as if he didn''t even recognize him as a living being. Villain (screaming, furious): What''s the use of being so strong... if you couldn''t protect them?! His words echoed. The Earth: His mother saw the transmission and covered her mouth with both hands. "T-that... that''s not my child... Waru, observing from another world: "No... no... this is not right... this is not right... Elizabeth, barely aware: An icy chill ran down his spine. Charlotte, broken and bloody: He clenched his teeth in terror. Juan let his guard down... Ensure your favorite authors get the support they deserve. Read this novel on the original website. The villain saw his opportunity. He threw himself. SPLAT! The villain''s hand pierced Juan''s chest. His entire arm sank into his torso. Villain (panting and victorious): HAHAHAHAHA! In the end... in the end you are as weak as anyone! But then... Juan raised his head. The villain saw his eyes... Blacks... and in the center, a burning red like an infernal bonfire. Juan (deep, cold, deadly voice): Is that... that all? The villain was paralyzed. Juan didn''t flinch. There was no cry of pain, no despair... only empty. Terrified, the villain tried to remove his arm... but what he saw was impossible. Juan''s body was rebuilt. The meat regenerated in front of his eyes. The muscle formed again. The skin closed as if time was rewinding. Not a single scar was left. The villain trembled. Valterion, seeing this from the healing camp, crawled desperately. "Juan!" Don''t get carried away! -he shouted in despair, but the barrier didn''t let him out. Juan closed his eyes for a moment... ...And when he opened them, there was no soul in them. Juan (cold, expressionless): Was everything you did today really... to die for? The villain tried to answer, but couldn''t... His words simply died in his throat. Juan raised his fist. His arm shone like a black sun. The energy condensed into his knuckles, distorting the air, as if the universe itself was being crushed by his power. Valterion remembered Waru''s words. "If Juan gets out of control... if his anger explodes... nothing will be left." "NOOOO!" "JUAN, STOP!" Valterion shouted, desperate. For a second... For a millisecond... Juan stopped. The villain, with sheer desperation, managed to dodge the blow. BOOOOOOOM! The earth split in two. A colossal crater opened, devouring everything around him. The floor broke like broken glass. But what followed was even worse... The Nothing. A black hole began to expand from where Juan had hit. It wasn''t a shadow... It was an absolute void... The absence of existence... A wound in reality itself. Valterion (hispering with terror): Nothing... The Earth: His mother fell to her knees. "What''s going on...?" What is happening to my son? On another planet, Waru put both hands to his face. "No, no, no!" This shouldn''t have happened! Valterion tried to advance, but the barrier kept preventing him from leaving. "Juan, stop!" he shouted with all his might. But Juan... didn''t listen. The monster inside him had woken up. Juan looked at where his friends were... their shattered bodies... their faces covered in blood. But he didn''t feel anything. No emotion. No compassion. No sadness. Just... empty. And then, with a voice so cold that it froze to the villain''s bones, he murmured: Juan: If you wanted me to be here so much... Juan took off his trench coat. An explosion of energy spread throughout the bi-universe. The planets trembled. The stars faltered in their orbits. The cosmos itself seemed to tremble. Juan (with a deeper and darker voice): ...So... He tore off his shirt. His muscles were covered with black marks that twisted like snakes. His body moved as if he was being consumed by the abyss itself. Juan (with a distorted, almost monstrous voice): ...Here I am. The villain stepped back... For the first time in the whole battle... He feared for his life. What was in front of him was no longer a man... It was a calamity. A monster that walked with the power of a god... ...And with the soul completely destroyed. End of chapter Chapter 41: The monster destined to be New Chapter 41: The monster destined to be The air was dead. The entire universe contained the breath. The planet seemed paralyzed, trapped in an eternal moment of fear. The sky, once dark, was now tinged with a sick red, as if the cosmos itself was bleeding. Juan''s shadow dominated the landscape. Juan, with his torso bare, was covered with black lines that twisted like snakes through his body. His skin seemed to be burning from inside. His eyes... were not eyes. They were two soulless abysses, two wells of infinite darkness, with a red glow that burned like the fire of hell. The villain... was shaking. His body, injured and bloody, barely responded. The arrogance that had fed him... had become pure panic. "I DON''T DO IT...!" CRACK! Juan was already in front of him. Without warning, his hand closed on the villain''s skull like a claw. BOOM! The ground exploded under his feet when Juan smashed him against the ground. The impact was so brutal that the entire planet seemed to shake. The villain tried to get up... CRACK! Another blow. His jaw broke. His head turned at an unnatural angle. He tried to scream, but his words were just a bubble of blood. BOOM! Juan lifted him by the neck as if he weighed nothing and smashed him with a knee directly to the chest. The crunch of ribs was heard breaking and the villain flew out, bouncing against the ground like a stone thrown into the water. BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Every time he stopped, Juan was already in front of him. Each blow... was worse than the previous one. Each blow... plucked a piece of his humanity. This tale has been unlawfully lifted without the author''s consent. Report any appearances on Amazon. Each blow... destroyed something more than flesh and bones. The villain''s face no longer distinguished between blood, broken bones and torn flesh. ? In the transmission... Thousands... millions of people watched. No one spoke. No one was breathing. That wasn''t a battle... It was an execution. ? "Valterion!" VALTERION! -Waru''s voice rumbled in his mind. Valterion, barely conscious, held Lightning in his arms. Charlotte and Elizabeth were close... they were barely breathing. "You must stop him!" Waru shouted. If Juan continues like this, he will erase everything! Valterion gritted his teeth. "I can''t break the field!" he replied in despair. I don''t have the strength! "Then you burs up if necessary, but save it!" Valterion knew it. If Juan didn''t stop... the universe would die. ? Back in combat... Juan trampled on the villain''s body. Each stomp broke more bones. Each step split the ground. Each step... tore off a fragment of the universe. Reality itself cracked. The patches of darkness - the Nothingness - began to grow around him. Juan was erasing existence. "Did you really think you could call yourself a villain?" Juan whispered. His voice... was not a voice. It was a hollow roar, devoid of life, as if every word came straight out of the abyss. The villain could no longer answer. His chest raised and fell weakly. There was no more hope. Juan raised his fist. The energy that surrounded him was dark, intense, as if death itself was squeezed in his palm. "You attacked my friends..." Juan''s voice echoed all over the planet. You attacked the people I love the most... The fist shone even more. "And you dared to endanger... my reign." Juan raised his hand. "Chaos..." ? "NOOOO, JUANN!" Valterion shouted. Juan''s fist was going to fall... But then, something flew in front of him. The photo. The photo they had taken before. Everyone was there... smiling. ? Lightning, with his jokes. ? Elizabeth and Charlotte, hugging, laughing. ? Scarlett, with her calm look. ? Valterion, with his shining armor, serious as always. Juan stopped. His empty gaze was fixed on the image. The darkness in his eyes seemed... to tremble. "My... friends..." he whispered. For an instant... a single moment... his gaze was human. ? Valterion fell to his knees, panting, with his heart still beating his chest like a war drum. The villain, barely alive, smiled through the blood. "Is that all?" he murmured with a grimace. CRACK! The villain stopped smiling. Juan turned slowly. His eyes lit up again in an incandescent red. Nothing expanded again... His body no longer looked human... It was something else. Something worse. Something that shouldn''t have existed. "This... is for them." Juan raised his hand. His voice was cold... His voice was dry... His voice was a sentence. "Chaos." ? The whole universe trembled. The ground was torn. The sky roared as if the planet itself screamed in agony. The stars... went out for a moment. Throughout the bi-universe, the most powerful beings felt a crushing pressure. The fear... the real fear... had awakened. On Earth, his mother fell to her knees. "Juan... what are you turning into?" Waru, from his world, looked up at the sky and closed his eyes. "He''s not a hero..." he murmured. It''s a walking storm. ? And Juan... just stayed there. Standing. Breathing. Cold. Empty. The monster... destined to be. End of chapter. Chapter 42 The price of power Chapter 43: The price of power The explosion that followed the word "Chaos" was... indescribable. It wasn''t just an explosion of energy; it was a violation of the very fabric of reality. Entire planets trembled, stars flickered and the entire bi-universe felt the rumble. But then... Silence. Everything was calm. Valterion, still covering his face with his arm, murmured with a trembling voice: "I''m dead... no... we''re all dead now... Trembling, he opened his eyes. And what he saw... he had no explanation. The planet, which had been destroyed, was intact. The houses that were consumed by the fire... had been rebuilt as if nothing had happened. The people who had died in the massacre... were now alive, hugging each other in tears. Even the stains of nothing, those frightening white fragments that represented absolute emptiness, had disappeared. Everything... was restored. ? Waru, on the other side of the bi-universe, felt the breeze emanating from that explosion. A warm gust that, far from scaring him, made him smile. "Impossible..." he whispered respectfully. But if anyone could achieve it... it was him. ? Valterion, incredulous, just murmured: "How...?" And then he saw it. John. Standing, firm, with his dark trench coat waving in the wind. His aura was so monstrous that Valterion felt that not even the air dared to touch him. Find this and other great novels on the author''s preferred platform. Support original creators! The villain, kneeling in front of him, could barely breathe. Juan looked at him with disdain and whispered: "Of course I''m a monster..." His gaze hardened- ...but before that, I''m the supreme ruler. ? The atmosphere changed. People hugged each other and cried. Parents found their children. Couples met again. And among all that clamor, Juan approached his friends. "Are you okay?" his voice, although serious, carried a huge relief. Charlotte was the first to open her eyes, half unconscious. "I''ll always be with you..." he whispered with a weak smile before losing consciousness. CRACK. The broken and blood-covered arm hung flaccid. Elizabeth also woke up, with a black and swollen eye. "Don''t worry about me..." he managed to say before fainting. CRACK. Juan saw her... his face deformed by the blows. Lightning, with his leg still bent at an unnatural angle, murmured: "Did we make it...?" Juan couldn''t take it anymore. His eyes filled with tears and he murmured: "Forgive me for not arriving on time... Carefully, he lifted his friends one by one and gently left them inside the healing field he had created. ? But the peace didn''t last long. "Is that all?" A weak but mocking voice rumbled. The villain, still alive, crawled like a cockroach. "Do you really think you can call yourself a ruler?" he mocked. You don''t even know what you are... Juan turned around. His gaze hardened. "We...?" Juan whispered. What do you mean by ''we''? The villain laughed with difficulty. "Did you think you were special?" Unique? You''re so wrong... we''re millions... millions like you. Juan approached in silence. He took him by the neck and lifted him effortlessly. "Who are you?" The villain only smiled weakly. With a quick movement, Juan tore off his hood. Absolute silence. The entire bi-universe held its breath. The villain... was Juan. But not the Juan they knew. His eyes were blue, cold and empty like an endless ocean. His black hair was falling messy, and a scar crossed his right eye. "Surprise?" the villain murmured. You thought you were the only one... but what happened today was just luck. You''re not the best. You were just... the least incompetent. Juan, still without letting go, smiled. "If I''m the weakest...?" Juan said softly. "...then tell me... why hasn''t anyone beaten me?" The villain tried to answer, but couldn''t. Juan dropped him to the ground. "So... this is for them." John raised his hand and uttered a word that shook the entire universe: "Empty." The villain began to slowly disintegrate. His flesh evaporated, his body crumbled like dust in the wind. His screams were heartbreaking, but Juan didn''t even blink. The villain disappeared... reduced to nothing. ? Juan turned around and went to help his friends, already recovered. Elizabeth and Charlotte tried to get closer to him, but Juan, without stopping walking, only murmured: "Let''s go home." ? But just when the calm seemed to return... BOOOOOM! A colossal energy discharge shook the planet. Juan stopped short. His body trembled and the black lines began to spread more. His muscles tightened, his skin turned pale. "Juan...?" Valterion murmured, terrified. "I''m fine..." Juan whispered. And then... he fell to the ground. "NOOOO!" his friends shouted in unison. The supreme ruler... collapsed. End of chapter. Chapter 43: "The rebirth of the ruler" Chapter 43: "The rebirth of the ruler" The chapter begins with Valterion moving away from the group. His gait is heavy, his face gloomy and his mind tormented. Even though everyone tries to stop him, he refuses. "Val, please stay!" Elizabeth shouts, holding her arm tightly. - "They don''t understand!" - Valterion replies, turning away abruptly - "I let them die... I abandoned them!" - "You did what you could!" Scarlett exclaims, with tears in her eyes- "Juan would never blame you, because he... he trusts you more than anyone else." But Valterion simply walks away, without listening anymore. ? The bi-universe in live Meanwhile, in every corner of the bi-universe, everyone is aware of one thing: Juan''s state of health. Screens transmit news on every planet. Crowds gather to pray and wish the ruler to recover. Even those who were once enemies... those who sowed chaos... now cry, knowing that Juan was the one who gave them a second chance. - "Please, don''t go..." - whispers a man in a tavern, with his eyes red from crying so much. - "He saved my family..." - sobs a woman in her home - "He can''t die..." Juan''s impact on the universe is greater than anyone had imagined. ? The reunion with his grandmother Unauthorized use: this story is on Amazon without permission from the author. Report any sightings. Inside Juan''s mind, everything seems like a dream. It is in a park, surrounded by a warm breeze and the sound of leaves rocking in the trees. Suddenly, he hears a voice that makes his skin stand on end. - "Juanito?" Juan turns around and, when he sees her, his eyes fill with tears. "Grandma!" Without thinking about it, he runs to her and hugs her with all his strength. Juan''s crying is irrepressible, clinging as if he never wanted to let her go again. - "Grandma... I miss you so much..." - he murmurs with a choppy voice. She caresses her hair, with that warmth that only a grandmother can transmit. - "My child... don''t cry anymore..." They both sit on a bench, talking for a long time. Juan tells him about his friends, his battles and everything he has faced as a ruler. - "You knew it, didn''t you?" - Juan asks with a trembling voice - "Did you know this was going to happen?" Grandma smiles tenderly at her, but she doesn''t answer with a yes or no. - "The only thing I knew..." - she whispers - "It''s just that my grandson was destined for something big." Juan lowers his head, struggling not to cry. - "But I don''t want this... I don''t want to be a monster... I don''t want anyone else to die..." The grandmother takes both hands firmly, her voice firm but sweet. - "Listen to me well, Juan..." - his eyes are fixed on his - "You are strong... but your true strength is not in your power... it is in your soul." Juan then remembers those words that his grandmother said to him when he was a child: Never lose your soul. - "You have to go back, Juan..." -she tells him- "It''s not your time." "Go back...? How can I do it?" Juan asks, desperate. The grandmother stands up, with a warm smile that breaks her heart. - "It''s time for you to go..." -he whispers- "Tell your mom that I always take care of her..." Juan shakes his head, tears falling hard. - "No... I don''t want to leave you..." Grandma hugs him tightly, whispering close to his ear: - "When you wake up... you will no longer be the same physically... but you will always be my child... my Juanito." The scene is filled with light, and Juan feels how every part of his being begins to fade. - "Grandma... will I see you again?" he asks with a broken voice. She smiles at him once more and caresses his face tenderly. - "I will always be with you, my child..." While tears continue to fall on his face, Juan can''t help but smile. A calm, serene smile... the smile of someone who has finally understood his purpose. With that expression... disappear. ? The end The chapter ends with the image of Juan, with his eyes closed but a smile on his face. End of chapter. Chapter 44: "The return of the ruler" Chapter 44: "The return of the ruler" The tension in the hospital was suffocating. The corridors were full of people of all races and planets, all with their eyes fixed in one direction: the door of John''s room. Inside the room, a nurse approached trembling to check Juan''s vital signs. But what she saw left her paralyzed. Juan''s body... emanated a blinding light. "Doctor! Doctor!" he shouted in despair. The doctor came running, followed by several nurses. Just as they approached the bed... BOOM A violent explosion shook the hospital. The rumble was so powerful that the shock wave echoed throughout the building. People fell to the ground, the windows trembled and for a moment... silence reigned. Slowly, the smoke began to disperse. In the middle of the dark mist, a figure was revealed little by little. Juan was standing. At first, the crowd felt relieved... but something was not right. Juan''s hair was completely white. His eyes were black with an intense red glow. His iconic black trench coat had changed... now it was white with black flashes that seemed to burn like flames. A monstrous aura surrounded him. Fear took hold of everyone. - "W-what... what is that...?" whispered a nurse. Juan turned his head slowly, his look serious and cold. His eyes, empty as the abyss, ran over to each of those present. Without saying anything, he raised his hand. The tale has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the violation. "No... no..." - murmured Lightning, with a pale face. The tension was unbearable. Everyone believed that Juan had changed, that now he had become the monster they feared so much. And then... Juan sketched a slight smile and said: - "Did they miss me or what?" The group was shocked. - "W-what...?" - Scarlett stambled. "It can''t be!" Charlotte exclaimed. Suddenly, Lightning ran to Juan and hugged him with all his strength. "Idiot! I thought you were dead!" One after another, Elizabeth, Scarlett, Charlotte, and the others surrounded him, crying and laughing with relief. - "We thought we had lost you..." - Scarlett whispered. Juan looked at them, with a warm smile. - "I''m sorry... but it seems that I''m tougher than we thought." ? The reunion with Valterion After calming down the situation, Juan asked: "And Val? Where is it?" The faces of his friends changed. Lightning was the first to speak: - "He left... he didn''t want anyone to stop him." Juan nodded, but his gaze became serious. I''ll be right back. ? Valterion walked alone on a desolate path, his armor worn and his spirit broken. He blamed himself again and again for having failed. - "I could have done more..." - he whispered to himself. Suddenly, a gust of wind passed by him... and then Juan appeared in front of him. "And where do you think you''re going?" Juan said in a serious tone. Valterion stopped, not daring to look him in the eyes. - "I don''t deserve to be by your side, my lord..." -he whispered- "I abandoned them... I let them die..." Juan advanced and stood in front of him. - "Do you really think you''re so weak?" - his tone was firm, but not annoying - "After everything you''ve done for me?" Valterion clenched his fists. - "I promised to protect them... I promised to protect you..." Then, Valterion knelt down. - "Please... let me pay for my mistake." Juan, surprised, stepped forward and put his hand on his shoulder. - "I don''t need you to kneel..." - Juan said - "I need you to be with me, as always... because you are not only my gentleman..." Juan''s voice broke slightly. You are my brother. Valterion raised his head, his eyes shining from the tears he was trying to hold back. - "Then... let me pay for my mistake. I will train twice as much... triple if necessary. But I won''t fail again." Juan smiled. That''s the Valterion I know. For the first time, Valterion broke his iron gentleman''s posture and hugged Juan. It was a sincere, strong hug... the hug of a brother who had regained hope. ? The return to the team Back at the mansion, the group celebrated with joy the return of Juan and Valterion. - "Hey..." - said Valterion, observing Juan''s new appearance - "What happened to you? Do you think you''re a model now?" - "Nah..." - Juan laughed, adjusting his white trench coat - "I just thought it was time to look as cool as I feel." Everyone burst into laughter, and calm finally returned. But something was clear... The supreme ruler had returned. End of chapter. Final Chapter: "The Value of the Moments" Final Chapter: "The Value of the Moments" The breeze of the wind ran through the universe as if something had changed. The bi-universe, once chaotic and shattered, had now regained peace. But that calm didn''t come without a price. A few months have passed since the devastating battle. Juan, now with his new appearance, imposed a respect that no one dared to challenge. His white hair, his black eyes with red sparkles and his imposing white trench coat with dark edges made him look like a true King of the universe. But despite that new appearance, the inhabitants did not fear him... they respected him. Juan had shown that he not only had the power of a god... he had the heart of a true ruler. ? Scene 1: THE CHANGE In the mansion, the group had stabilized. Elizabet and Charlotte, after the difficult moments, began to be closer to Juan. After several confessions, the inevitable moment came... Juan made his relationship with both of them official. It was an emotional moment, full of laughter and some discomfort, but it was also a great celebration for the team. Scarlett, on the other hand, had immersed herself in her laboratory. His new goal was clear: to create a potion capable of killing a god. Not because I distrusted Juan, but because I knew that, sooner or later, something just as powerful or worse could appear. But she kept that secret to herself. Valterion, for his part, had temporarily retired to train with Waru. His training was brutal, but Val didn''t stop for a single second. Lightning was still the soul of the team, although he still dealt with the memories of the trauma he had lived. But despite that, his jokes continued to enlighten the group. Unauthorized usage: this tale is on Amazon without the author''s consent. Report any sightings. ? Scene 2: JUAN''S FIRST MEETING WITH HIS MOTHER IN PERSON In an unexpected turn, Juan decided to visit the Mother... but this time, not in a dream... but in person. When he appeared in front of her, the Mother looked at him surprised. Mother: What are you doing here? You''re not supposed to come on your own. Juan: I think it was time to come and see you face to face. The Mother couldn''t believe it. Mother: This... is not normal. Juan (firmly): I know... but I''m not the same anymore. Juan explained to him that, although he had won a great battle, he knew that that would not be enough. He needed to become even stronger, because the power of a god now flowed in his body and he felt that he did not control it completely. Juan: I know it won''t be easy, but I need you to train me. The Mother smiled proudly, knowing that Juan was assuming his true destiny. Mother: Very well... but get ready. This won''t be easy at all. Juan took off his trench coat, raised his head and with a serious expression he put himself in combat position. ? Scene 3: THE VALUE OF MOMENTS After that training with the Mother, Juan returned home. He entered the mansion and saw all his friends laughing, joking and enjoying as if nothing had happened. He approached slowly, watching them. He remembered every moment lived with them: ? The laughter of Lightning. ? The looks of affection of Charlotte and Elizabet. ? Valterion''s respect and loyalty. ? Scarlett''s determination. Juan smiled and whispered to himself: Juan: I would never change this for anything... Ellie heard it and approached. Ellie: Do you want to remember this moment forever? Juan: Of course. Ellie: So... a photo! The team met and took a photograph that captured the essence of what they really were... not just warriors, not only heroes... but a family. In the image: ? Charlotte and Elizabet kissing Juan on the cheeks. ? Lightning with his bright smile. ? Scarlett looking sideways at Juan with a relieved expression. ? Valterion, firm, but with a slight smile. ? And Juan... with a big smile, surrounded by the people he loved the most. ? END OF BOOK 1: THE BOY WHO WAS DESTINED FOR EVERYTHING "The journey has just begun..."?? Season 2, Chapter 1 :The Peace I always dreamed of Season 2, Chapter 1 :The Peace I always dreamed of Summary: Months have passed since the last battle. Juan has trained hard with the Mother, perfecting his powers, but his new appearance has left his mark. People respect him, but they also fear him. Meanwhile, the Supreme Ruler''s mansion is a mess, so Elizabeth decides to hire three very peculiar maids to put things in order. However, not everything will turn out as they expected. ? [Scene 1: Juan walking through the Biuniverse] (Juan walks down a street full of inhabitants of the Biuniverse. Some look at him with respect, others with fear. The whispers accompany him at every step.) Person 1: - He is... the one who destroyed a planet with a single blow... Person 2: They say it''s a monster... Person 3: - Is that guy the Supreme Ruler...? It looks like the devil. (Juan sighs, trying to ignore the voices. Suddenly, an old woman slowly approaches him.) Old lady: Young... Juan: (surprised) - Yes? Old woman: (smiling) - For me... you are not a monster. He''s a hero. (Juan is speechless. For the first time in a long time, his cold expression breaks a little and he smiles slightly.) Juan: Thank you... (The old woman leaves, and Juan stays watching her until she disappears. Those words, more than any praise, gave him strength to move forward.) ? [Scene 2: The Supreme Ruler''s Mansion C The Disaster] Elizabeth: (taking her head in frustration) - This is a shame! Lightning: (lying on the couch, surrounded by cans of energy drinks) - This is... art... Scarlett: (with potions bottles scattered throughout her room) - This is... science... Charlotte: (from her dark room) - This is... where am I? Elizabeth: - This can''t go on like this! If you discover this narrative on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the violation. Ellie: - Don''t worry, Liz... let me take care of it. ? [Scene 3: Presentation of the maids] Ellie: (proud) - I introduce you to the people who will put order in this house: Alaya, Trisha and Mimi. Alaya: (with a serious expression) Trained in tactical combat. Trisha: (with military bearing) Specialist in rescue missions. Mimi: (a little nervous) - ...And well... I''m good at cleaning. Juan: (arching an eyebrow) - Since when have soldiers been maids? Ellie: (smiling) - Trust me, they will surprise you. ? [Scene 4: Exploring the rooms] Mimi: (looking at Lightning''s room) - Why are there more cans than floor? Lightning: (proud) - Hydrating is the key. ? Trisha: (in Charlotte''s room) - This looks like a grave... Charlotte: (appearing behind her) - It is. ? Alaya: (in Valterion''s impeccable room) - ...This is so clean that it''s scary. Valterion: (serious) - The battle begins from a warrior''s bed. ? [Scene 5: Elizabeth''s sword] Mimi: (holding an old sword full of rust) - Why don''t you throw this away? Elizabeth: (taking the sword gently) - Because this... Juan gave it to me. Mimi: - But it doesn''t even cut anymore... Elizabeth: (with a slight smile) - Maybe, but when Juan gave it to me, he also gave me a reason to fight. (Mimi looks at Elizabeth''s face and feels that that sword symbolizes much more than a simple weapon.) ? [Scene 6: Charlotte''s dress] Mimi: - Charlotte... why don''t you throw this dress? Charlotte: (holding the dress with affection) - Because this... Juan gave it to me. Mimi: - And why is it so worn out? Charlotte: (blushing) - Because... it''s the one I use to sleep... Mimi: - And why? Charlotte: (dreamer) - Because... it''s the dress I''ll wear when Juan makes me a woman. (Inconvenient silence. Mimi, Elizabeth and Ellie look at each other awkwardly while Charlotte laughs alone, lost in her imagination.) ? [Scene 7: The meeting with John] (The maids clean Juan''s room when he enters without warning. His monstrous aura invades the room.) Mimi: (in panic) - W-what is this pressure...? Juan: (with a cold voice) - Who are you? Mimi: (unable to control herself) - You''re... You''re a monster! (Silence becomes eternal. Everyone tenses up. Ellie gets on her knees, begging for forgiveness, while Elizabeth, Scarlett and Lightning prepare to intervene.) (Juan slowly approaches Mimi with a completely serious expression.) Juan: (with a deep voice) - Do you think...? (Mimi closes her eyes, waiting for the worst fate. So...) Juan: (smiling suddenly) - Yes... I''m a monster... (And without warning, he tickles him mercilessly.) Mimi: (screaming laughing) - P-stop! No! Please! (Everyone is shocked... and then burst out laughing.) ? [Scene 8: The dinner] (The whole team is gathered at the table. The atmosphere is warm and cheerful.) Lightning: - I toast so that the house is clean! Charlotte: (looking at Juan) - And because soon... you''ll make me... Scarlett: - Enough is enough, Charlotte! (Everyone laughs while Charlotte hides, red as a tomato.) Juan: (raising the glass) - I toast... because this peace lasts a long time. (An emotional silence floods the table. Everyone looks at Juan, feeling that those words came from the bottom of his heart.) ? [Final scene: Juan on the balcony] (Juan observes the starry sky. Ellie approaches.) Ellie: - Are you okay? Juan: - Yes... these girls are fine... Ellie: - I know... but still... Juan: (looking at the stars) - I just hope... to do it right. (Juan remembers his grandmother''s face.) Juan: (in a low voice) - I hope this is the world you wanted me to create... And if it doesn''t last... I''ll make it last. (The wind blows softly while Juan remains thoughtful, looking at the firmament.) Chapter 1 finished. Season 2, Chapter 2: For This Season 2, Chapter 2: For This The House of the Supreme Ruler looked unrecognizable. The once dusty corridors now shone like mirrors, the windows let in the sunlight and the aromas of freshly prepared food floated through the corridors. The three maids, with Eli''s help, had transformed the place into a true palace worthy of the ruler of the biuniverse. In every corner you could breathe calm... and for the first time in a long time, everyone could relax. Elizabeth: "At last this house looks like a decent home!" Lightning: "Yes, yes... but don''t touch my reserve of energy drinks, huh?" Charlotte: "They better hide them from you, Lightning. We don''t want you to end up shaking again." Lightning: "Ha! As if they were going to stop me." Valterion: "Please... have a little composure. This house represents the ruler. If he looks bad... he looks bad." Elizabeth: "Yes, yes, we know you have a carpet with your gentleman''s shield and the whole thing!" The laughter didn''t take long to fill the room. Little by little, the maids had fit perfectly with the group. Alaya got along especially well with Elizabeth and Charlotte; Trisha spent time with Valterion and Scarlett, sharing long talks about discipline and order; and Mimi... Mimi had earned a very special place. Juan saw something in Mimi that he could not ignore: it reminded her too much of her nephews. His restless questions, his direct way of speaking and his occasional clumsiness caused him to smile sincerely. Mimi: "Ruly... can I ask you something?" Juan: "Mimi, you should already know that you never ask, you just shoot." Mimi: "Hahaha, well... can I accompany him in his morning routine?" Juan: "Really? I didn''t think you were so early." Mimi: "Please, I''m one of those who get up earlier than the sun." Juan: (smiling) "It''s okay... but don''t complain later." ? The next morning... The sun had not yet risen when Mimi woke up... only to find Juan''s empty bed. If you encounter this tale on Amazon, note that it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it. Mimi: "Where is...?" In that, from the window he saw a figure moving at an impressive speed. It was Juan... he had been training for a while. The scene was impressive. Juan ran through the forest at a superhuman speed, jumping rocks as if they were steps and moving with impossible agility. Then he trained his reflexes in the water, hitting the surface with a precision that formed small whirlwinds. Every movement seemed planned, every breath controlled. Mimi (thinking): "So... that''s the Ruler''s routine..." Juan finished his training and met with Mimi, who was still in shock. Juan: "Tired just of watching?" Mimi: "Ehhh... no, no... I was just... impressed." Juan laughed and they both went back to the house. Before leaving, Juan stopped at the front door. Juan: "I''m leaving, family... I''ll be back right now!" Charlotte: (romantic) "I''ll be waiting for you... my love!" Valterion: (firm) "Take care, my lord." Elizabeth: (somewhat blushed) "Behave yourself... or at least not so much." Lightning: (laughing) "Don''t get sentimental, man! Come back quickly! Scarlett: (sleepy) "Don''t be late... zzz..." Juan smiled. Those everyday moments... were what I valued the most. ? The day of the Ruler was quiet. Juan solved problems in different villages, helped restore homes and gave hope to those who needed it. Mimi, who accompanied him, couldn''t help but notice something: Juan never used his strength to resolve conflicts. He always talked, always gave options... he always showed patience. At the end of the day, while they were returning home, Mimi couldn''t take it anymore. Mimi: "Ruler... during all this time... I have never seen you use your strength. Why?" Juan stopped. His expression became serious. Juan: "Because violence... is the last thing that must be used. A true ruler does not win by force... but because people follow him with their hearts." Mimi was shocked. That answer... I had never heard it from anyone. Mimi: "Now I understand... why everyone admires you so much." The silence broke when Mimi talked about her past. She wasn''t just a maid; she was the pillar of her family. Her brothers depended on her, and when they offered her this job, she did not hesitate for a second to accept it. Juan: "You''re amazing, Mimi... I promise you that your brothers won''t lack anything as long as I''m here." Mimi, who had stood firm during the conversation, couldn''t help but shed some tears. For Juan, she could be a warrior of the biuniverse... but at that moment, she looked like a little girl who just wanted to feel safe. Mimi: "Thank you... Ruler." Juan: "Please, just tell me Juan." ? On the way back, they both heard a cry for help. They ran to the sound source and found some guys bothering a mother and her son. Juan: "Do you want me to take care of that?" Mimi: "No, sir... leave it to me." Juan: "Are you sure?" Mimi: (smiling) "It''s not for nothing that I was one of the best warriors in the biuniverse... but now... I''m the best dust cleaner in the universe!" Mimi jumped like lightning. He dodged a blow, twisted the arm of one of the thugs and with a quick movement threw him to the ground. He left another unconscious with a direct kick in the face. Juan: "I''m glad I didn''t get involved... it would have stolen the show from me." ? When they were about to get home, Mimi asked him one last question. Mimi: "Ruly... why are you really fighting?" Juan stopped. He looked at the sky, thought for a moment... and then looked at his home. Juan: For this. Mimi looked at the house and saw all her friends waiting for them. Laughing, joking... enjoying life. Mimi (thinking): "Now I understand... why people follow him... and why he is the Supreme Ruler." ? End of chapter 2. Season 2, Chapter 3: The Way of the Warrior Season 2, Chapter 3: The Way of the Warrior The air vibrated with the sound of swords clashing. Silver flashes crossed in the air like furious lightning. Valterion moved at an inhuman speed, his blade whistling as he crashed into Waru''s sword. Waru: Faster! Stronger! Your enemy won''t give you a second chance! Valterion: "I''m trying!" Sweat ran down Valterion''s forehead under his helmet. His muscles burned, his arms trembled, but he didn''t stop. I couldn''t. Every blow, every flash, was a reminder of the last battle. He remembered his wounded friends, remembered the edge of a sword piercing his chest... and above all he remembered his own weakness. With a fierce scream, Valterion launched a descending cut that Waru barely managed to block. The explosion of energy it generated sent dust and debris flying through the training ground. Waru: (smiling) "I see... you''ve improved." Valterion was breathing agitated, but in his eyes there was something else... something dark. Waru: "Valterion... if you really want to protect them, you must understand this..." Valterion: "What thing?" Waru approached, his expression was now gloomy. Waru: "The enemy looks like what he is... scum. And when the time comes... you shouldn''t tremble to give him the final blow." Valterion: (tense) "But... there are lines I can''t cross." Waru: "What if that line condemns millions of lives? What if your mercy allows something worse than death to fall on them? I''m not saying you lose your honor... but don''t forget that not all enemies will give you a second chance to be a knight. Sometimes, duty demands that you take one''s life to save that of many. Those words pierced Valterion''s heart. He remembered the battle... Juan facing only an enemy that he could not stop. He remembered the pain in his friends. He remembered his own weakness. Valterion: "I won''t fail again..." This content has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found elsewhere. Waru: "Then stop holding back." The training ended and they both sat down to meditate, as always. In front of a table with two cups of tea, silence filled the atmosphere. Waru: "Valterion... why don''t you take off your helmet?" Valterion: (without hesitation) "It''s a symbol... it represents my loyalty, my oath and my duty. If one day I take it off... it''s because I will have failed in everything I represent." Waru: Mmm... interesting. Valterion: Why the question? Waru: "Because when I meditate with you... there is something inside you. I can''t explain it, but there''s something else... something that doesn''t belong to this plane." Valterion: (frowning) "Something inside me?" Waru: "I don''t know what it is... but we''ll find out soon. For now, you must first become the fastest sword in the biuniverse." ? While Valterion trained without rest, the life of the rest of the group advanced with some tranquility. Lightning was the one who seemed most relaxed... always laughing, always carefree. But in secret, he trained hard every night. His goal was clear: if he couldn''t arrive on time... he would find a way to go back in time. Charlotte, on the other hand, lived more relaxed. But one of the maids had begun to train her in stealth, helping her perfect her physical abilities. Elizabeth, faithful to her style, trained Charlotte and the maid in the art of the sword, making sure that both were prepared. Scarlett had locked herself in her lab. Although she hadn''t told anyone, she was sure that her last creation was close to being completed... a potion capable of rivaling the power of a god. ? In another corner of the biuniverse, Juan meditated with the Mother. The breeze blew softly, but the conversation was tense. Mother: "And what do you think of the peace you have achieved?" Juan: "It''s beautiful... but I know it won''t last long." The Mother looked up, surprised. Mother: "And why do you think that?" Juan: "Because... this is too perfect. Things never stay like this for long. I have fought too hard to know that the moments of calm always precede the storm. Mother: "That depends... it depends on how strong you are now." Juan clenched his fists. Although he had trained with the Mother, he felt that something was missing. He could control his power... but he didn''t know how to use it to the fullest. Juan: "I have learned to use my strength... but I have no techniques. I don''t have the necessary edge. I know that if I want to be the last hope of the biuniverse... I need more than just power." The Mother nodded proudly. Mother: "And what do you plan to do then?" Juan: "I''m going to find a teacher... someone to teach me how to become the last hope of the biuniverse." ? The sun slowly hid on the horizon, and in the House of the Supreme Ruler everyone laughed and joked during dinner. Juan: "Set''s take advantage of this moment... because I don''t know how long this peace will last." Charlotte: (taking her drink) "Then let''s toast... for this peace to last... and because, if not, we will be ready for whatever comes!" The cups rose, and between laughter and jokes, something was felt in the air... something that said that this family... this union... would be the key to overcoming any adversity. End of chapter 3. Season 2, Chapter 4: The Path of the Great Shiva Season 2, Chapter 4: The Path of the Great Shiva The day when everything changed began in the calmest way possible. The Supreme Ruler''s mansion was cleaner than ever. Since the three maids arrived, the chaos had disappeared, and the house finally breathed an atmosphere of peace. Each of the maids had adapted perfectly to the routine of the place, although there was something that was still a topic of conversation: Valterion''s impossible perfection. Mimi: (sighing) "It can''t be... It''s impossible that there''s something else to clean!" Trisha: "What if he''s tired of bothering us? Maybe he already respects us..." Alaya: "Do you respect us? Please! Valterion doesn''t get tired of anything..." Suddenly, Valterion silently appeared behind them, like a shadow. Valterion: ...Something was missing. With a precise movement, he pointed with his sword at a tiny speck of dust that was hiding in the corner of the room. The three were frozen. Mimi: "W-How... how do you do it?" Valterion: (with a slight smile) "The battle begins from a warrior''s room." ? Meanwhile, Juan walked on a planet that he used to visit frequently. That small and cozy market reminded him of the most human part of the universe, the one that did not depend on power or politics. Only simple people living their lives. People tilted their heads with respect, but there was no longer so much fear in their eyes. It seemed that the rumor that the Supreme Ruler was a monster was beginning to dissipate. As Juan advanced, an old woman approached him. His face was wrinkled but warm. Old woman: "You... you''re not a monster." Juan: (surprised) "How does he say?" Old woman: "For me... you are a hero." Juan smiled, genuinely grateful. Juan: "Thank you... really." With a shy smile, the old woman went on her way. Juan sighed and went to a small fruit stand. Salesman: "Ruler! Is everything okay?" Juan: (taking an apple) "Yes... I guess so." Salesman: (frowning) "Do you mean it?" Juan stopped, as if the weight of his thoughts finally crushed him. Stolen content warning: this tale belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences elsewhere. Juan: (leaving the fruit on the table) "It''s just that... lately... all this feels... false? As if I were living in a dream." The seller was silent, waiting for Juan to continue. Juan: "Do you know what''s the worst? That for the first time in a long time... I like this dream. This silence, this peace... I don''t feel like I deserve it. And although I enjoy it, I know it won''t last..." Salesman: "And why do you think that?" Juan: (looking at the sky) "Because enemies never sleep. They don''t rest... even when they no longer have the strength, they keep moving forward. No matter how many I win... I know more will come." Seller: (sighing) "That''s true..." There was a long silence. Juan took the apple again and slowly turned it in his hand, as if that gesture could organize his thoughts. Juan: "That''s why... I need to get stronger. If I''m not strong enough... all this will disappear." The seller remained silent, but something in his eyes changed. It seemed to be debating internally. Seller: (in a low voice) "Ruler... if you really want to become stronger... there is someone who could help you." Juan: (frowning) "Someone?" Seller: (lowering his voice) "Yes... someone who rarely accepts students. The Great Shiva. The air seemed to become denser just by mentioning that name. Juan: (in a low voice) "The Great Shiva? I thought it was just a myth..." Seller: "It''s not." (pausing) "I met him... once. He saved my life... and I never thanked him as I should." Juan: "Why do you think I would agree to train myself?" Seller: (with a bitter laugh) "Because... although Shiva is not a man of sweet words... he respects those who fight to protect something. And you... you''re the only one who really carries that responsibility." Juan was silent, processing every word. Juan: "Where can I find it?" The seller looked around, as if making sure no one else was listening. Seller: "It''s on the planet Lakbok... in the mountains. But it won''t be easy to find him. Juan: "How do I find it?" The seller leaned towards Juan and whispered to him: Seller: "When you get to the mountain, shout these words: ''Oh, secret dragon, oh mysterious dragon, open the door... here is your treasure.'' Those words will make it appear. Juan: "What if he doesn''t show up?" Seller: (looking into his eyes) "So, you''re not ready to find him." ? A while later... The mountains of Lakbok were imposing. Sharp rocks, thick fog and a silence that seemed to crush the soul. Juan advanced slowly, with the seller''s words repeating in his mind. Suddenly, a scratchy voice echoed in the air. ???: "Go!" Juan: "No... I''m not going to leave." ???: "So... what do you want?" Juan: "I need you to train me!" A sepulchral silence took over the place. Then, a mocking laugh rumbled in the mountains. ???: "Does the Supreme Ruler want me to train him? Ha! Don''t make me laugh. Juan gritted his teeth. And without hesitation, he shouted the words that the seller showed him: Juan: "Oh, secret dragon, oh mysterious dragon, open the door... here is your treasure!" There was a rumble. The earth trembled and a rocky door slowly opened in front of him. And then, he saw the figure of the Great Shiva. He was thin, with a shaved head and simple robes. His appearance was humble, but his eyes distilled a force that gave him goosebumps. Shiva: "Who told you those words?" Juan: "A friend..." Shiva: (snorting) "That gossipy old man..." Shiva examined Juan from top to bottom. Shiva: "Do you want me to train you? No. Go away." Juan: "Why not?!" Shiva: (with a dark smile) "Because people like you... trust too much in their power. You''re strong... too strong... but you don''t know how to use it. You''re like a child with an iron hammer. Juan insisted, trying to convince him. In the end, Shiva let out a long sigh. Shiva: "It''s okay... I''ll train you. But I warn you..." Shiva looked at him sternly. Shiva: "If you fail... not only you will die... everyone you love will die." The words were suspended in the air like a threat. Juan: (with a defiant smile) "So... I''ll have to make sure I don''t fail." Juan''s training was about to begin... and with him, the preparation for the greatest challenge he had ever faced. End of Chapter 4. Season 2, Chapter 5 - "Know yourself" Season 2, Chapter 5 - "Know yourself" Mountains of Shiva. The wind is icy. The clouds cover the sky. Juan trembles as he rubs his hands. Juan: "Master... is this cold really necessary?" PAM! A dry stick crosses the back of his neck. Sheeva: "First lesson of the Great Master Shiva: stop complaining! Second: concentrate!" Juan (massaging his head): "What, the third is to hospitalize the disciple?" Sheeva (with a half smile): "No, the third is to know your adversary... and that includes knowing yourself, boy." He stops, with his cane resting on the ground, looking at the horizon. Sheeva: "Who are you, Juan? And don''t tell me ''the ruler''. Don''t talk to me about the bi-universe or motherboards. Who are you, without titles?" Juan (more serious): "I don''t know. I feel that... that I''m changing. Since that battle... since I lost control. Sometimes I think I''m not the same. I''m afraid of having so much power. I don''t want to... harm those I love." Sheeva (silent, then mocking): "That was nice. But you didn''t ask me for a therapy session, did you?" Juan laughs lightly. Sheeva: "You see that mountain over there, don''t you?" In the distance, a gigantic mass of rock rises as if it were the loin of a sleeping titan. Sheeva: "Destroy her. But with air. No blows. No ''Hamehameha!'' Just... do it." This book''s true home is on another platform. Check it out there for the real experience. Juan: "What?" Sheeva: "Do it!" Juan closes his eyes. Tense his body. Extend your hand. Nothing. Sheeva (arching an eyebrow): "Was that a sneeze?" Juan (annoyed): "It''s very far away!" Sheeva (serious voice): "Imagine that behind that mountain are your friends... and that if you don''t destroy it, they will die." Silence. Juan lowers his head. His breathing becomes deep. Remember. The scream. The blood. Impotence. Open your eyes. They shine. Juan (low): "Not this time..." Extend your arm. And just exhale. BOOOOOM! An invisible wave crosses the valley. The mountain... disappears. It doesn''t explode. It doesn''t fall. It''s extinct. There is no trace of rock, no dust, no shadow. Just a monumental void. The surrounding terrain is fragmented as if the universe itself had retreated in fear. Trees, clouds, stones... everything was destroyed. Sheeva (with narrowed eyes, trembling slightly): "He did it... with air..." Silence covers everything. Sheeva squeezes her cane. His eyebrows furrow... But smile. Sheeva: "Wow, boy... You''re beyond what I expected. This is just beginning..." ? Mansion of the Ruler. Lightning, lying on a sofa, yawning. Lightning: "It''s been three days and no news?" Scarlet (training in silence): "He will come back. And he will do it differently. Trisha: "I hope he''s not suffering..." Mimi (drinking tea): "He''s Juan. It will be fine. Or so I hope..." Sheeva (the maid): "Girls, don''t let your guard down. Juan is not trained with affection. They mold it with sticks. Suddenly, the door opens. Valterion enters with firm steps. Valterion: "I will go back to withdraw." Trisha: "Where are you going?" Valterion (firm voice): "To train." Everyone looks at him, confused. Valterion: "Juan chose to strengthen himself. And what do we do? Wait?" Scarlet (serene): "Valterion..." Valterion: "I know I don''t do it out of annoyance. I do it out of respect. He gave everything for us. It''s time for us to answer him." He makes a slight bow. And disappears into the shadows. Lightning (looking at the floor): "He''s right..." Everyone is silent. Until Trisha raises her voice. Trisha: "Well, it has been said to train!" Everyone smiles, with renewed determination. ? Mountains. Juan walks to the small cabin that Sheeva lent him. He doesn''t say anything. Just breathe. Sheeva (in a low voice, without Juan hearing him): Bi-universe... Now I understand why you chose him." Look at the horizon. There is no more mountain. Just empty. And for the first time in a long time... Sheeva feels a chill. Season 2, Chapter 6: "The echo of the fallen knight" Season 2, Chapter 6: "The echo of the fallen knight" Darkness. Black rocks. A purple sky torn by eternal lightning. Valterion steps on the ground of Waru''s planet. Waru: "You arrived earlier than I expected, black gentleman." Valterion: "I''m not here for courtesies." Waru: "I already noticed it. You didn''t come to look for peace... you came to look for redemption. But tell me, do you want to be stronger, or just less weak?" Valterion is silent. The helmet reflects the storm. Waru (serious): "Juan has gone to train. The whole universe is on the move, and you... you are here. Why?" Valterion clenches his fists. Valterion: Because I failed. Because when that other Juan attacked us, when the sky broke and my friends fell... I... did nothing. I died standing up. And every time they smile in front of me... it''s as if they stuck a sword in my heart that I no longer have." Waru: "Hmpf." -he turns around and starts walking- "You want me to train you in the dark arts, huh? Very good. But I warn you, Valterion. Here you don''t fight with swords. Here we fight with the truth. The author''s narrative has been misappropriated; report any instances of this story on Amazon. And that''s how the punishment begins. ? SCENE: PSYCHOLOGICAL TORMENT Waru takes him to an illusory field. There, he locks him in a prison of memories. Everything is distorted. We see Juan, wounded. To Elizabeth screaming. To Scarlett trying to save lives. Charlotte losing control. To Lightning crying. And to Valterion... on his knees. Motionless. Useless. Waru (voice in the air): "Is this what you are? A statue with honor? A gentleman without a cause? Your sword didn''t cut anything! Your shield didn''t protect anyone! You''re an empty soldier disguised as loyalty! Valterion: "Shut up...!" Waru: "What if Juan doesn''t need you? What if he never needed you? What if your ideals are just an excuse not to accept that you no longer know who you are?" Illusions intensify. Juan looks at him, disappointed. Juan (illusory): "I don''t need gentlemen. I need gods. Valterion: "IT''S NOT YOU!" - he shouts furiously. ? CLIMAX OF TORTURE Waru appears in front of him, with his purple eyes shining like embers. Waru: "WHAT ARE YOU, VALTERION? AN EMPTY HELMET? A BODY THAT FOLLOWS ORDERS? OR THE SWORD THAT THE RULER STILL DOESN''T KNOW HE NEEDS?" Valterion (gasping): "I... I..." Waru: "SAY IT!" Valterion (screaming, with a tremor in the soul): "I WANT TO BE HIS SWORD! THE SWORD THAT NEVER BREAKS! THE ONE WHO FIGHTS WHEN EVERYONE FALLS! I WANT TO BE THE RULER''S SWORD!" A burst of energy explodes from his chest. A purple aura like a storm rises. The golden lines of his armor are temporarily tinged with a dark violet. His sword begins to emit an ancestral roar. Waru (smiles): "There you are... now yes... Welcome to the darkness that protects the light." ? End of chapter. Season 2, Chapter 7: "Darm that protects the light" Season 2, Chapter 7: "Darm that protects the light" Planet of Waru. Days later. Valterion falls to his knees, panting. The ground around it is shattered. The black armor smokes, and the purple lines still beat violently. Waru: "You felt it, didn''t you?" Valterion: "What... was that?" Waru (acciming): Dark Energy. Dark energy. A pure manifestation of pain... of broken honor... and of the repressed desire for redemption." Valterion: "How can I have something like that...? I... am a knight of honor." Waru: No, boy. You were a knight of honor. Since that day when that demon with your face destroyed yours... since you died in life... You have carried a guilt that you never let go. That poison grew inside you. That shadow... that denial... It became part of your soul. And when a gentleman can''t forgive himself... he becomes something else." Valterion remains silent. Find this and other great novels on the author''s preferred platform. Support original creators! Look at his hand. A purple flame dances on his palm. Valterion (almost whispering): "...Dark..." Waru (firm): "Dark energy is not controlled, Valterion. It is understood. It''s not chaos. It''s not evil. It''s an extreme response... to an absolute need. Valterion: "And what am I supposed to do with this? Become a monster?" Waru (serious, but not cruel): No. You will become the Ruler''s shield and sword. And if one day he falls, you must get up in his place. That''s the sentence... and the honor... of the Dark Knight." ? TRAINING ASSEMBLY C DAYS LATER Narrated by Waru''s voice while showing Valterion''s transformation: Waru (voiceover): "A guilty soul is not weak. A soul that knows why it bleeds is more dangerous than a thousand demons." ? We see Valterion raising a mountain with both hands. ? Then, doing push-ups under a purple storm, with lightning hitting his armor. ? Cuts a black ocean with a single cut of his sword. ? He plunges into lava and walks away, his body burning, but firm. ? Meditate under a rain of blades that barely touch him. Waru (voiceover): "Your pain will be your edge. Your determination, your shield. And your faith... your true engine." ? FINAL SCENE: THE DEFINITIVELY TESTED Valterion reaches the center of the dark crater where he has trained. Valterion: "Master... I have fulfilled every order. I''m ready to fight any enemy. Waru (turning his back on him): "Are you sure? Ready not to fail... again?" Valterion: "This time... I will defeat him before Juan has to fight." Waru (turns slowly): "Then... let your last lesson begin." And without warning, Waru unsheaths his huge curved blade and attacks Valterion at maximum speed. Valterion barely manages to raise his sword. Valterion (shouting): "What is he doing?!" Waru (screaming with fury): "One of the two will die, boy! And if you don''t beat me here... You will never be able to protect anyone!" The earth trembles. The dark energies collide. The lightning bends. And the universe... listen. ? End of chapter. Chapter 8: “The Knights Weath” Chapter 8: The Knight''s Weath The sky was red. The mountains were shaking. And the roar of two monsters broke the balance of reality. Waru: "Come on, damn it, Valterion! Is that all you have?" Valterion, covered in ash and with his armor cracked, gasped. His eyes, once serene, now trembled between guilt and rage. Waru (walking slowly): "Do you still remember the day that monster attacked them? Do you remember your injured friends... you, motionless... while everything was burning?" Valterion clenched his fists. His sword trembled, not out of fear, but out of something worse: doubt. Waru (smiling cruelly): "You died that day, gentleman. What remains... is just a shadow with armor." A cut. Another. A dance of steel and darkness. But Valterion was losing his beat. Waru: "What''s stopping you? Your honor? Your empty votes?" A flash. An explosion. Trees flying, rivers evaporating. ? Mansion of the Ruler. Did you know this text is from a different site? Read the official version to support the creator. The maids stop. Trisha: "Did you feel that...?" Mimi (trembling): "It''s Val... that power... but there''s something else..." ? At the top of the world, in the mountains. Juan was hanging from a finger in the void, training. Sheeva, calmly, observe the sky. Sheeva: "It seems that you are not the only one who wants to become strong..." Juan smiles weakly. Juan: "I knew you wouldn''t fail me... brother." ? We go back to the battlefield. Valterion falls. His sword is buried in the ground. Waru (raising his): "I''ll finish this. Not out of hatred. For pity. Move forward. Valterion (closing his eyes): "Forgive me, Juan... failing you was my biggest sin..." A memory hits him like a spear. Juan (in his memory, with a hand on his shoulder): "You''re the only one I would trust if things get bad. You are my brother, Valterion. Never forget it. And then... The scream. An explosive wave. Valterion''s armor bursts into purple flames. His eyes shine like the cosmos. His voice sounds like the will of the dead. Valterion (screaming): "THE MAN I SWORE TO PROTECT WILL NOT FIGHT AGAIN! BECAUSE I WILL EXTERMINATE ALL HIS ENEMIES!" Waru (opening his eyes): "You..." A storm of darkness envelops everything. ? Biouniverse. A distant planet cracks. A minor god falls to his knees. A galaxy goes out for a second. ? Waru (almost with respect): "So... SILL ME!" Attack. An explosion. Flying earth. Bleeding sky. But... Silence. Waru (panting): "You... you took..." And suddenly, Valterion is no longer in front of him. It''s behind. With the dark sword wrapped in purple fire. Valterion (with deep voice): "Thank you, teacher." ZAS! Clean cut. Frozen time. Waru''s head falls to the ground... and he smiles. The body collapses. The whole battlefield is destruction. Valterion, standing, normal again, observes the horizon. An entire planet, split in half. Whisper... Valterion: "This time... Nothing will happen to them. I promise." Clench your fist. The camera moves away. ? End of chapter. Do you want me to prepare it?