Chapter 338 Last Will Pactum
Sanctum Aristeia — Aula Dalam
End of Chaos Era, Year 990
The blue light from the Aristeia crystals reflected the shadows of their faces, creating a captivating interplay of light and dark within the hall. The subtle movements among them seemed to pulse with life, as if each gesture breathed energy into the silent space, creating an atmosphere where time itself felt suspended. Sheena, Aphrodite, Cosmo, Erina, Crystal, Sofia, and at the center of them all — Saint Maria stood together, embodying the weight of their shared destiny.
Yet, the light did not drive away the darkness outside; it merely illuminated the shadows of their grim reality. The whispering wind disturbed the tranquility, as though nature itself sensed the tension enveloping the room. The ominous Black Sun still hung in the sky, and with its dark presence came the curse of Black Death that had plagued the world for nearly a century, a constant reminder of the perils that lurked beyond their sanctuary.
Saint Maria initiated the meeting, her voice calm yet heavy with painful weight.
"Before we discuss our next steps, all of you must fully understand the enemy we face."
She waved her hand. Her light flowed throughout the hall, briefly providing warmth amidst the cold ambiance. The crystals around the hall lit up, creating a three-dimensional illusion mapping the land, seas, and atmosphere of the world. However, the touch of that illusion could not mask the horrors yet to come.
"A hundred years ago, when Chronos first accelerated his manipulation of time, he created an anomaly: Black Sun."
"Not just a symbol of temporal destruction, but a source of magical radiation that disrupts the fabric of life."
The illusory light revealed how the black rays spread across the world, tearing through the sky and scorching the earth below. Distant screams echoed in their minds, forcing all present to confront the bitter reality.
"Black Death. A magical disease that slowly obliterates the will to live, consuming not just the body but the very essence of hope itself. Unlike a common plague that swiftly takes life, it instead gnaws at the seeds of existence, crippling the dormant hopes and diminishing the spirit of humanity."