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Chapter 7 - Chapter 6 – The First Light of the Divine Empire

The moment Razeon's voice spread across the entire world—echoing through every forest, desert, mountain, and broken kingdom—time itself seemed to halt.

A divine command had been spoken

and the world trembled.

The World Reacts to Razeon's Divine Announcement

Every living creature—elf, dwarf, human, beastkin, dragonkin—heard the same words echo in their soul:

"This is the first step toward my Holy Empire."

Many fell to their knees.

Many cried in relief.

For the first time in centuries, hope appeared.

Those who had long suffered under crumbling kingdoms and monster-infested lands packed whatever belongings they had and began migrating south—toward the newly blessed holy land.

The First Light of the Divine Empire had been born.The Council of Surviving Elven Tribes Gather

Far to the west, seven remaining elven tribes, long divided and weary from wars and starvation, gathered around an ancient stone table.

Their elders spoke in trembling voices:

"A new god… no, a primordial god… has awakened."

"We must send ambassadors. We cannot ignore this."

"We must understand who this Razeon is."

The seven tribes united for the first time in hundreds of years and began their long journey toward the Holy Empire.The Spirit Kings & Queens Explore the Holy Land

While workers built homes and cleared land, the Elemental Spirit Kings and Queens, newly created by Razeon, spread across the territory with divine grace.

Luminara lit the skies with rays of warm dawn.

Umbros quieted predators, shadows bowing before him.

Verdia made trees bloom as if spring had returned.

Sylphera carried messages between workers like a gentle breeze.

Terragorn reinforced the ground, preventing landslides.

Nerisha made water flow cleanly through the village.

Ignivar purified dangerous mana pockets.

Glacien froze toxic miasma patches.

Voltaris electrified inactive ley lines.

Seluna calmed exhausted villagers with soothing moonlight.

The land itself was changing.

It recognized its new master.An Ancient Artifact Awakens Beneath the Temple

During the excavation for the Grand Divine Temple, elves uncovered ruins deep beneath the foundation—remnants of an ancient primordial civilization.

At the center lay a pulsing crystal heart:

The Heartstone.

The moment workers touched it, the artifact released a soft glow and floated upward, fusing with the temple's core.

In the divine realm, Razeon felt the surge.

[Heartstone Activated]

[New Divine Menus Unlocked]

✔ Blessing Menu

✔ Divine Revelation

✔ Temple Expansion

The temple began absorbing divine energy, becoming brighter, purer, and more majesticMore Races Arrive at the Holy Empire

Humans, dwarves, beastkin, dragonkin, lizardfolk, hobbits—every species that had heard the divine announcement came to the Holy Empire seeking protection and faith.

But a problem appeared.

The elves, moved by pride and fear, blocked the newcomers from approaching the temple.

"This is our land! Our god!"

"You outsiders cannot enter!"

Their shouts echoed through the forest.

Razeon's Anger & Aevis's Descent

In the divine realm Razeon's eyes turned cold.

His voice chilled the air.

"They dare to claim my holy land for themselves alone?"

He summoned Aevis, standing tall in his human form, his long silver hair flowing like moonlit silk.

"Aevis," Razeon commanded, "descend."

Aevis bowed.

"As you command, my Creator."

A moment later, he burst into the mortal realm as a massive primordial dragon, shaking the land with a single flap of his wings.

He landed before the elves, eyes burning with authority.

His voice rumbled:

"This holy land is not only for elves."

"Every living being seeking peace under His Majesty Razeon is welcomed."

"Any who deny this defy His will."

Every elf dropped to their knees.

Then Aevis declared before all races:

"By the authority of the Primordial God, I, Aevis, am appointed temporary Lord of the Holy Empire until His Majesty descends."

"All races shall be treated equally."

The decree spread instantly through the settlement.

And none dared oppose it.

Newcomers Settle; The Empire Begins to Take Shape

People built houses across the expanding holy land.

Dwarves established the first smithy.

Humans began farming.

Beastkin taught hunting techniques.

Elves cultivated herbs.

Dragonkin strengthened defenses.

Everyone worked.

Everyone contributed.

Everyone felt hope again.The Seven Elven Tribes Arrive

After weeks of traveling, the seven elven tribes reached the holy land.

They expected hostility.

Instead—they found a thriving, multi-racial town.

They bowed before Aevis and Lyria, apologizing for the earlier behavior of the local elves. They also settled within the territory.

The Holy Empire officially gained its first major population.Razeon Gains a New Title

As countless races offered faith, bowing toward the temple and whispering his name, divine light rose into the realm above.

Razeon felt it.

A new power.

A new purpose.

[Title Unlocked: God of Dawn & Unity]

A title reflecting the empire he was creating.Razeon Creates Another Divine Beast

Watching the growing empire, Razeon decided the Holy Empire needed more guardians—not just Aevis.

He gathered three primordial elements:

Fire

Wind

Light

A golden egg formed, glowing like a miniature sun.

It cracked.

Light burst forth.

From within stepped a majestic figure with long white-gold hair, radiant wings, and eyes shining like twin suns.

He bowed deeply.

"Seraphael, Primordial Celestial Griffon, greets my Creator."

Razeon nodded.

"Go to the Divine Beast Realm. Await future orders. Your time will come."

Seraphael vanished in a swirl of feathers and divine brilliance.The Empire Expands; A New Law Is Born

As the town grew into a budding city, Aevis established the first laws:

1. Every race must send representatives to the governing court.

2. All decisions require shared agreement.

3. The Lord's approval is the final authority.

4. All races stand equal under Razeon.

5. No discrimination shall exist within the Holy Empire.

With these laws, the foundations of a true empire formed.Razeon Observes With Satisfaction

From his divine throne, Razeon watched the Holy Empire flourish with life and unity.

A small smile curved his lips.

"Good… This is only the beginning."

Behind him, the Divine Realm glowed with growing power.

The Primordial God's empire had finally taken its first real step.

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