In an unknown part of the void, between the trees of infinite truths, the absolute paradox between something and nothing arose.A mass of unknown existence, suspended in a non-existential void, from which an idea emerged… despite the absence of a brain.
Existence.
The idea emerged as if it were an instinct, despite the absence of any nature within that mass.Suddenly, a small flame appeared at the center of the contradiction between existence and non-existence.And with the flame… desire came.
I want to become more existent.
With the first idea, another appeared.
I want to become more perfect.I want… I want… I want…
With the increasing delirium, and the spreading of the flame until it completely covered the mass, a specific idea began to take shape.
I want to exist.I want to be the most complete form of existence.
With the completion of this idea, the flame exploded from within the mass, consumed it, then extended and touched the nearest tree in this contradictory void.It did not cling to it, but rather crawled over it, before sensing another flame—larger, similar to it yet different—coming from the tree itself.
The small flame moved away, but not before the greater flame touched it and contaminated it with some of its sparks.
The small flame finally settled on a strange tree; half of it light, and the other half darkness, and at its center a sphere whose state constantly changed… sometimes bright golden, and sometimes dark gray.
As soon as the small flame merged with the tree, the colors of its leaves changed.They were no longer black or white, but instead contained all colors, mixed in a strange… and unsettling harmony.
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The Kingdom of Danafor
In the main square, amid panic, demon attacks, and the clash of knights, a short, blond-haired knight stood, staring at the corpse of a red-haired woman, her belly slightly swollen, with a bloody hole in the center of her chest.
He looked at the body in disbelief, his eyes wide, and only one word came out of his mouth:
Li…z?
Then a pitch-black darkness spread from him.It left nothing behind…Not the woman's corpse,Nor the unborn child,Nor even the kingdom itself.
Inside a carriage traveling along a road cutting through the middle of the forest…
"Man, I can't believe what happened. How could the Seven Deadly Sins commit such a heinous crime? They were the strongest knights of the kingdom and the most respected!"The driver said in shock and disbelief.
"To rebel against the kingdom, kill more than a hundred holy knights, and then kill the king… how horrifying. I was a fool for admiring them."He continued with regret.
Then he added while focusing on the road:"And what do you think about what happened, my passenger friend?"
The thin passenger, with orange hair and blue eyes, opened his eyes and looked toward the driver.
"I am also shocked by the atrocious things they did. I hope the kingdom captures them soon."He said it with clear nervousness.
"I hope so too, especially the Sin of Pride."
"Huh? And why him specifically?"The passenger asked, his tension increasing.
"Because I heard he is the strongest among the seven sins, and the kingdom is offering a huge reward to anyone who provides information about him or captures him. Man, I really wish I knew his location… then I would inform the holy knights, get the reward, and retire."
"I wish you success, and that you become rich."The passenger said with a faint smile, cold sweat dripping from him.
"Waa… waa…"
The passenger froze.
What is that sound?
"Please, stop the carriage. I think I heard crying."
"As you wish."The driver said, pulling the reins of the horse until the carriage stopped.
The orange-haired passenger stepped down and stared into the depths of the forest.
No need to be afraid… it's just a forest. And there is a child in danger.He thought, even though his legs were trembling, and began to move forward.
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Escanor's Point of View
The sound became clearer the more I advanced cautiously.
Huh?How is this possible…?
The scene in front of me shocked me.
A baby, surrounded by a group of different animals.Rabbits gathered beneath him like a warm blanket,Birds of various kinds spread across the trees,And wolves surrounding the rabbits… like personal guards for the child.
"My God…"
That was all I managed to say.
As soon as they heard my voice, the animals noticed my presence."Um… I don't mean any harm, my friends."
I said as I raised my hand.
As if they understood my words.
The birds flew away, the wolves stood up cautiously and retreated, while the rabbits carried the baby and presented him to me.
"Well… this is unexpected."I muttered in astonishment as I held the red-haired infant.
"Hello, little one… it seems we are the only ones left here now."
I wrapped his body with the shirt I had taken off—either in case of an attack, or as a last means of protection.
The child did not respond.
"I would have gone crazy if I had expected a response from a baby."I said, then turned toward the carriage.
So… you are my responsibility now.I thought with tenderness as I walked.
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