Back in the distant past, during the Holy Shadow War, the very moment that marks the fall of Adamas Garden.
Hundreds of thousands of Gods and Angels gather across the endless expanse of space, their radiant forms trembling as they bear witness to a sight that should have never been possible.
The Corrupted God Everest standing above all existence, raising her overwhelming power, and in a single, absolute motion, cutting down their God of Gods Adamas.
The battlefield falls into a suffocating silence, one so heavy that even the stars themselves seem to dim, and in that silence, fear spreads rapidly among the Angels, their once-perfect formations breaking apart as whispers of panic ripple through their ranks.
While among them floats Raziel, his eyes locked onto the fallen divine body of Adamas, unable to process what he has just witnessed.
Then, suddenly, a God steps forward from the chaos, his presence blazing with defiance as his voice erupts across the void, cutting through fear itself.
"We fight! Even if our God of Gods has fallen, we fight for humanity! FOR ALL LIFE!"
His declaration ignites something deep within them, something that refuses to yield, and as if awakened from despair, the Gods and Angels unleash a thunderous roar that shakes the very fabric of space.
Their voices colliding with the incoming storm of demon clouds that surge forward like a living abyss, swallowing light as both sides charge toward one another in a cataclysmic clash.
Eventually, after what feels like an eternity of relentless battle, the storm begins to settle, and in its aftermath, Raziel's battered body drifts slowly through the silence, his armor shattered, Wings heavily damaged, his form drenched in blood.
While countless lifeless bodies,Gods, Angels, and Demons alike—float endlessly around him.
His eyes slowly open, heavy and unfocused, as he forces himself to move, his vision shaking while he struggles to comprehend the scale of destruction surrounding him, until his gaze suddenly catches movement in the distance, where a single Angel still drifts, barely alive.
A flicker of relief passes through Raziel as he gathers what little strength he has left and moves toward him, his voice strained yet urgent.
"Brother… we need to—"
Before he can finish, the Angel turns, and in that instant, everything changes, as dark, corrupted energy pulses violently through his body, twisting his presence into something unrecognizable, while a cold, distorted smile forms across his face.
"Looks like we missed this one."
Raziel's expression hardens immediately as divine light bursts into existence within his grasp, forming his weapon of light and in the next moment, the two collide in a violent clash that sends ripples through the surrounding space.
Their battle ignites the attention of nearby demons and corrupted Angels, who begin to gather like vultures drawn to blood.
Despite his weakened state, Raziel does not falter, as he fights relentlessly, cutting through enemy after enemy with precise, unwavering strikes, his blade of light carving through darkness itself while blood continues to cover his body, yet even as exhaustion threatens to consume him, he refuses to stop, pushing forward with sheer will alone.
In the midst of the chaos, his eyes suddenly catch sight of something that causes his heart to drop.
a massive Universal Tree, its once-glowing roots now being devoured by thick, swirling purple demon clouds that wrap around it like chains, spreading corruption as cracks begin to form throughout its structure.
Until the Tree collapses, its light fading as it dissolves into nothingness before his eyes.
Raziel freezes, his breath catching in his throat as he turns desperately, only to witness an even more horrifying truth unfolding across the entire Universal Garden, where countless Trees are falling one after another, their existence being erased as chaos spreads uncontrollably, shaking the very foundation of life itself.
Tears begin to fill his eyes, yet even as despair threatens to overwhelm him, he refuses to remain still, as he suddenly bursts forward with all the divine energy he can muster, transforming into a streak of light that races toward the nearest remaining Tree, where surviving Gods and Angels continue to fight desperately to protect what little remains.
Raziel joins them, throwing himself back into battle again and again, cutting down demons with relentless determination, yet no matter how many enemies fall before him, another Universal Tree collapses, and then another, and another, until hope itself begins to feel distant, slipping further away with each passing moment.
Even so, Raziel does not stop, because he cannot stop, as his duty as an Angel drives him forward beyond reason, beyond exhaustion, beyond despair.
Then, in the far reaches of the Garden, a blinding explosion erupts as Adamas's celestial body finally explodes, releasing an overwhelming surge of divine energy that gathers into a single point at the top of a Universal Tree, the lone, standing Tree against the end of everything.
At the same time, Everest's corrupted form begins to break apart, but instead of fading, it transforms into something far more terrifying, a colossal celestial Serpent, its massive body coiling around the entire Universal Garden as it slowly tightens its grasp, sealing everything within its reach as if preparing to consume all existence.
Drifting through space, Raziel's body trembles with exhaustion as his strength continues to fade, his voice barely more than a whisper.
"What are the demons planning now…?"
A pause follows, heavy and empty.
"…It doesn't matter anymore… it's over… at least I tried… until the very…"
Allowing himself to go limp, he drifts aimlessly through space as dark demon clouds begin to surround him, closing in as he finally accepts his fate, slowly closing his eyes, ready to embrace death.
But then—
Something shifts.
A presence cuts through the darkness, causing his eyes to snap open as he turns just in time to see a lone spaceship flying desperately through the Universal Garden, its structure damaged, its movements frantic, while corrupted Angels swarm around it, attempting to destroy it before it can escape.
Without thinking, Raziel's body reacts as divine light forms once more in his hand, and in a burst of speed, he cuts down the demons surrounding him, his voice trembling with frustration and exhaustion.
"Damn it all… just let me die already… stop fighting… please…"
His grip tightens despite himself.
"…My soul has already given up… but this body still hasn't…"
Launching forward once more, he becomes a streak of light racing across the void, his gaze fixed ahead where the colossal Serpent continues to close its grasp around the Garden, leaving only a small, narrowing gap through which the ship is desperately trying to escape.
As Raziel approaches the Serpent's head, he slows, hovering before its unimaginable size, his existence insignificant compared to the overwhelming force before him, yet even so, he raises his weapon as his body begins to glow with intense divine energy.
"This… is humanity's final stand…"
The light intensifies, surging outward.
"And I will be part of it!"
With a powerful burst, he launches forward, crashing into the Serpent's head with everything he has
Only for nothing to change.
The Serpent continues moving as if he does not exist.
Raziel is thrown back violently, blood spilling from his mouth as his body struggles to remain intact, his voice shaking as realization sets in.
"This power… it surpasses even the God of Gods…"
His eyes widen slightly.
"…It's almost like Eldaphora himself…"
Despite everything, he forces himself back up, barely able to stand as he sees the ship drawing closer to the gap.
"Even if it is as strong as Eldaphora… as long as this body still moves, I'll—"
Before he can finish, a presence appears behind him, and as he turns, his expression freezes.
"…Lucifer…"
The corrupted Angel stands before him, darkness consuming his form, yet as he raises his weapon, his body suddenly trembles violently, his left eye igniting with divine light as his voice breaks through the corruption.
"Raziel… please… kill me… do it now…"
Pain floods Raziel's face as he hesitates, shaking his head.
"I can't…!"
Stepping forward, he speaks desperately.
"Brother, you're still fighting! I can see it within you! Your will is overpowering the demon inside! So fight it!"
Lucifer clutches his head, screaming as his soul battles for control, caught between light and darkness
When suddenly, a blinding light erupts from the approaching ship.
A massive blast fires forward and in an instant it strikes both Raziel and Lucifer.
The explosion tears through space, sending Raziel flying uncontrollably across the Garden, his body engulfed in light as he transforms into a blazing comet that crashes directly into the final Universal Tree.
Breaking through its branches and plunging deeper, carrying immense energy as he tears through galaxies, passes countless planets, and continues falling without control until he finally enters a single world.
Planet Isha
Where, moments later, he crashes into a canyon with devastating force, triggering a massive explosion that shakes the lands.
As time passes after the catastrophic impact, the canyon becomes overwhelmed by movement, as waves of heavily armed soldiers flood the crash site from every direction, surrounding the massive crater with disciplined precision while their boots echo against the shattered earth. Their eyes filled with both caution and curiosity as they begin to examine the aftermath.
At the very center of the destruction lies a colossal hole carved deep into the planet's surface, its edges jagged and unstable, as if something of unimaginable force had pierced straight through the world itself, leaving behind a scar that refuses to settle.
Then, a low, powerful hum begins to fill the air.
From above, a massive ship descends from the sky, its shadow stretching across the entire canyon as it slowly lowers itself toward the crater, and the moment it appears, every soldier immediately halts their movement before dropping to one knee, bowing their heads in absolute respect.
Standing at the edge of the ship, overlooking the devastation below, a woman clad in elegant yet imposing noble armor leans slightly over the railing, her sharp eyes scanning the depths of the crater with calm authority, her presence alone commanding the entire army without a single word spoken.
This is Queen Lapidary.
Soon the ship begins its descent into the massive hole, its engines carefully controlling the drop as it travels deeper and deeper into the darkness, until eventually, it reaches the very bottom of the impact site, where the true nature of the crash begins to reveal itself.
The ramp opens.
And the soldiers move.
Dozens of armed units spread out instantly, scanning every inch of the surrounding area with heightened alertness, as the entire cavern is covered in shimmering, radiant shards of Nova Crystal.
The crystals reflect light in countless colors, casting prismatic glows across the walls as their energy pulses faintly through the air, creating an atmosphere that feels both beautiful and dangerously unstable at the same time.
One of the soldiers quickly approaches the noble Queen, dropping into a respectful salute before speaking.
"Queen Lapidary, it appears that the meteor crash site has led us to a hidden Nova cave."
Lapidary's gaze remains fixed on the surrounding crystals as she slowly steps forward, her expression shifting into one of deep intrigue.
"These crystals are incredibly rare… and each one holds immense energy,"
She says calmly, her voice echoing lightly through the cavern.
"With a discovery like this, Planet Isha could rise to even greater heights of power…"
She pauses briefly, her eyes narrowing slightly.
"…But what interests me far more… is the meteor itself."
Guided by instinct, Lapidary begins to move deeper into the crash site, her presence drawing a silent path through the soldiers as they step aside without question, allowing her to approach the very core of the impact zone where the earth has been violently torn apart.
As she steps closer, her sharp gaze catches something unusual among the fractured terrain.
Blood.
Dark stains streak across the cracked ground, unnatural against the glowing crystals, forming a trail that leads away from the center of the crater and into a narrow tunnel carved through the cavern walls.
Without another second, she follows it.
The tunnel stretches forward, illuminated entirely by embedded Nova crystals that glow in shifting colors, their light reflecting across her armor as she moves deeper within, the air growing denser with energy the further she goes, until finally—
She reaches the end and stops.
Before her stands a single, massive Nova crystal.
So large that it dwarfs everything around it, its size comparable to an entire stadium, its surface shimmering with an overwhelming concentration of energy that pulses like a living heart.
Lapidary's eyes widen slightly, her breath catching as realization dawns upon her.
"…It wasn't a meteor…"
Her voice lowers, filled with quiet awe.
"…It was someone."
Her gaze locks forward.
And there suspended within the enormous crystal is an a winged being
His body floats motionless, encased within the glowing structure.
Lapidary slowly steps forward, following the final traces of the blood trail until she stands directly before the crystal, her hand lifting slightly as she studies its surface, noticing how it appears almost… fluid.
The crystal shifts subtly at her touch, its form softening just enough to respond.
Curiosity flickers in her eyes.
Then she presses her hand into it as the surface gives way.
Rippling outward like liquid and in the next moment, she dives forward, her entire body slipping into the massive Nova crystal as if entering a strange, glowing ocean, its energy surrounding her completely as she begins to swim through its luminous depths toward the Winged Being at its core.
Her eyes remain locked on him the entire time as it is Raziel.
She becomes filled with wonder because in that very moment
As she reaches toward Raziel.
A single thought takes hold within her heart.
Love.
At first sight.
Meanwhile, present time of the Star Games, Corvex steps into a swirling magic entry bubble and in the next moment, she reappears within the dense forest region once again, as her eyes scan her surroundings, reflecting a strange mixture of lingering fear and rising hope.
At the far front of the forest region, the sound of destruction continues to echo faintly through the region, where the battle has not yet ended.
Nox continues his relentless fight.
The Boss Monster, Dark Garden, stands before him like a corrupted embodiment of nature itself, its massive form pulsating with dark energy as vines, thorns, and shadowy growths twist violently around its body, yet despite its overwhelming presence, its strength has noticeably diminished.
Nox's tainted blood has done its work.
The Boss's level has been forcefully reduced to Level 30.
And standing before it is Nox who is at Level 28.
Breathing heavily, yet maintaining his composed expression, Nox steadies himself, his voice calm despite the exhaustion weighing down his body.
"You're not so tough… now that the level gap isn't in your favor."
Dark Garden lets out a furious, distorted roar, its entire form trembling with stress while Nox briefly glances to the side, opening his inventory menu with a subtle motion.
Empty.
No healing items.
No stamina recovery.
No mana restoration.
Then Dark Garden suddenly stops.
Its movements pause mid-motion as its massive head slowly turns toward a specific direction deeper within the forest, as if sensing someone.
Without warning, it begins to move.
Crashing through the forest, abandoning its current position as it charges toward that unseen presence.
Nox watches carefully, his expression unreadable, before speaking under his breath.
"So… we've shifted into this branch of possibility."
His Ultra-Level Eyes begin to tremble violently.
Within his vision, countless simulations flicker into existence, overlapping one another in rapid succession, each displaying a different outcome of the battle depending on the path taken.
Nox then gives chase after the Boss with calculated precision.
Meanwhile at the outer edge of the same forest region.
A new Star Party enters.
Four figures move cautiously together, their steps measured as they push deeper into unfamiliar territory, each one carrying a distinct presence shaped by their roles.
A Warrior, gripping a massive great sword, Level 22.
An Archer, bow already in hand, Level 20.
A Mage, with a magical staff, Level 20.
And a Monk, bearing gauntlets, Level 21.
They advance slowly, the sound of dry leaves crunching beneath their feet breaking the silence of the forest, until suddenly they hear something ahead.
From between the trees, a figure approaches.
Corvex.
Her sword already drawn, her presence strong as she steps forward with controlled intensity, her gaze locking directly onto the party.
Her expression cold and mocking.
"I had a feeling…"
she begins, her voice dripping with disdain,
"that some pathetic excuse of a party would wander into this region and interrupt the Boss battle that my beloved Nox is working so hard to finish…"
As her words fall, a translucent menu appears beside her.
[Advanced Eyes Skill Activated]
Her eyes glow faintly and in that instant she sees everything.
Names, Levels, Stats, and Tags beginning to appear above each member of the party as the Tags shows.
Brave.
Fragile.
Supportive.
Durable.
Quick Hands.
Pure-Hearted.
Corvex's expression darkens as she shifts into a battle stance, her weapon angled forward as killing intent begins to radiate from her body, her voice lowering into something far more serious.
"I'm sorry…"
A brief pause.
"But this is the end of the road for you."
Her grip tightens.
"Your existence… is something I simply cannot allow… not when it threatens the life of my beloved."
And in the next instant, she charges straight toward them with explosive speed.