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Chapter 1 - Chapter 1: Myth

Five hundred years ago, the Rapture happened—just as it was foretold in the Bible.

Before God descended upon the world, chaos had already begun. Wars erupted across nations, spreading like wildfire. The entire Middle East seemed consumed with resentment toward Israel, and long-standing tensions finally reached a breaking point. One by one, neighboring nations united, declaring war against Israel.

This hatred was not new. It traced its roots back to the time of Abraham, the father of many nations. God had promised Abraham that his descendants would be as numerous as the grains of sand on the shore. But as years passed and the promise remained unfulfilled, Abraham grew impatient. At Sarah's urging, he took Hagar, her servant, and through her, Ishmael was born.

Years later, when Abraham and Sarah were already old, a miracle occurred—Sarah conceived and gave birth to Isaac. From these two sons came two great lineages. Ishmael became the ancestor of many Arab nations, while Isaac became the ancestor of the Israelites through his son Jacob.

Jacob had twelve children—eleven sons and one daughter—forming the foundation of the twelve tribes of Israel. But over time, due to disobedience and conquest, many of these tribes were lost. They were enslaved by powerful empires such as Babylon and Egypt, their identity slowly fading.

Centuries later, during one of the darkest periods of human history, the Jewish people faced near annihilation under Nazi rule. A man rose in Germany, reshaping the nation and leading it into war. The ideology of racial purity brought devastation across Europe. Millions of Jews perished in what became known as the Holocaust. Yet, despite the suffering, some survived.

After the fall of Germany, with the help of America and its allies, a new nation was established in the Middle East—Israel. It was meant to be a homeland, a place of return.

But peace never truly came.

A hundred years after the First World War, global tensions reached another breaking point. Israel, backed by the United States, entered into conflict with Iran. However, other powerful nations—Russia, China, and several Middle Eastern countries—refused to stand by. Alliances formed rapidly, dividing the world once more.

War escalated into what would later be called World War III.

Israel found itself overwhelmed. The United States, though powerful, struggled to send reinforcements due to blockades and pressure from opposing superpowers. Desperation grew. In a final, catastrophic decision, Israel launched nuclear weapons across the Middle East.

The result was devastating.

Entire nations were reduced to ash. Millions—soldiers and civilians alike—perished in an instant. The retaliation was swift and merciless. Arab nations unleashed their own nuclear arsenal. Missiles rained down upon Israel until it was erased from existence.

But the war did not end there.

The United States joined the destruction, clashing with Russia, China, and North Korea. The skies darkened with smoke and radiation. The atmosphere became poisoned. The Earth itself began to react—tectonic plates shifted violently, and earthquakes struck even in places that had never known them.

Humanity stood on the brink of extinction.

And then… something impossible happened.

The sky tore open.

A massive rupture appeared across the heavens, as if reality itself had been split apart. From beyond it, colossal creatures began to emerge—beings unlike anything humanity had ever seen. At the same time, a trumpet sounded, its echo resonating across the entire planet.

Then came the miracles.

Angels descended from the heavens, their presence radiating power and light. The atmosphere began to heal at an unnatural pace. Radiation vanished. The ground stabilized. Green life returned as vegetation rapidly spread across the land.

And then, He came.

Jesus descended to Earth.

One by one, those who had believed—those faithful before the Rapture—were taken. They were saved, lifted away from the dying world. The dead rose from their graves, only to be judged. The righteous were granted salvation, while the sinful were cast into hell.

But salvation was not universal.

Those left behind faced a new reality—one far more terrifying than war.

The gates of hell opened.

Demons poured out, first in small numbers, then in overwhelming hordes. Dragons soared through the skies. Forests became domains of invading elves. Other gods—beings from forgotten pantheons—began to appear, gathering and protecting their own followers. Humanity realized, too late, that Earth was no longer theirs alone.

The planet itself began to change.

The land expanded—doubling, tripling, then multiplying until it reached a hundred times its original size. Massive reefs and structures emerged from beneath the surface, reshaping continents. Oxygen levels surged, causing plants to grow at incredible speeds. Forests became vast and impenetrable.

Animals evolved—growing larger, stronger, more dangerous.

Then gravity increased.

Not instantly, but gradually—until those who could not adapt were crushed by its weight.

Of the original eight billion people, nearly a billion were saved during the Rapture by different divine forces. The remaining billions were left behind to fight for survival in a world that had become unrecognizable.

Over time, their numbers dwindled.

War, monsters, and the harsh new environment reduced humanity to a fraction of its former population. When only a billion remained—mostly in technologically advanced nations—another miracle occurred.

Humans began to awaken.

At first, it was rare. A few individuals developed abilities—some weak, others immensely powerful. But as more people awakened, the balance shifted. Unfortunately, the monsters responded. Stronger and more terrifying creatures began emerging from the gates.

It became a cycle.

The stronger humanity grew, the stronger their enemies became.

Desperation drove many humans to submit, serving other races in exchange for protection. Others refused, choosing instead to fight. Small groups banded together, defending what little territory they could.

Eventually, the surviving humans united.

They formed a single nation—Pangea.

No more Asia. No more America. No more Europe.

Just one world, one country.

They built massive walls, fortifying their last strongholds against the endless threats beyond.

Five hundred years passed.

The world was no longer ruled by humans.

Elves governed vast forests. Dragons claimed the skies. Elementals controlled natural forces. Trolls, golems, and other creatures carved out their dominions.

Humanity, once the dominant species, became just another faction.

Yet they were not powerless.

Bloodlines began to awaken.

Descendants of ancient beings rose once more—vampires, werewolves, demigods, dryads, and even the blood of the Anunnaki resurfaced. From the shadows of history, the Nephilim returned.

Humanity evolved—not just physically, but spiritually and genetically.

In a world ruled by gods and monsters, they became something new.

Something dangerous.

And the fight for dominance… had only just begun.

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