The sky above the Rebellion base cracked open.
Golden runes etched across the heavens like divine circuitry. A massive circular gate split reality itself, descending slowly—graceful, regal, terrifying.
Out from it stepped Elior Prime—a figure cloaked in light, armored in celestial gold, six radiant wings arcing behind him, each inscribed with the Law of Purity. His eyes glowed with absolute judgment.
"Rebellion," Elior's voice echoed, not from his mouth, but from the world itself. "By decree of the Seventh Throne, surrender the Unbound."
The entire base shook under the pressure of his aura. Even high-level combatants like Ralen staggered.
Kai stood tall at the surface gate, eyes glowing deep blue as the System surged within him.
> [Warning: Opponent Ranked - Seraphic Class Tier-Ω]
[System Note: Opponent possesses Authority-based Suppression Field. Skills may malfunction.]
> New Quest: Kill the Throne Hunter
– Bonus Reward: Reality Rewrite Slot Unlocked (1/3)
– Optional Objective: Protect Rebellion Command
– Mission Level: ???
Kai muttered, "Bring it."
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Scene: Initial Collision
Elior moved.
Not fast. Not sudden. He simply was—one moment distant, the next an arm's length away, slashing downward with a blade of divine will.
Kai ducked, activating Lightning Step II, appearing twenty meters back.
He countered with Chrono Slash, a twisting arc of accelerated time meant to shred through matter—but the moment the blade neared Elior, it froze, suspended mid-air and then shattered.
> [System Error: Skill Overwritten by Divine Law: "Sanctity Protocol"]
[Adaptation Engine Activating...]
"Your power is incomplete," Elior spoke, walking calmly. "You wield chaos with no foundation. Let me end this before you corrupt more."
Kai grinned despite the pressure. "Funny thing about chaos—it evolves."
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Scene: Sovereign Awakening – Rewrite Protocol Alpha
Kai stepped forward as his System flared.
> [Reality Rewrite Slot 1 Unlocked]
Choose Rewrite Directive:
– [Reconstruct]
– [Invert]
– [Nullify]
– [Unchain]
Kai selected [Unchain], pouring will into the choice.
> Reality Rewrite: "Unchain – Break the Laws of Causality"
– Effect: For 3 minutes, System Skills ignore all Authority-based suppression.
– Cooldown: 48 hours.
The world snapped. Golden laws shattered around Kai like broken glass.
He launched into the air—eyes glowing white-hot.
"System, weapon set: Chaos Pattern. Begin Battle Mode."
> [Battle Mode Engaged – Chaos Pattern: Wrath Type]
> Skills: Gravity Pulse III, Storm Cutter, Sovereign Blink
Buff: +45% Reaction Speed | +60% Output Power
Kai teleported midair with Sovereign Blink and struck Elior with Storm Cutter—a swirling blade of elemental destruction.
The divine armor cracked. Elior's expression changed.
"You are… abnormal."
Kai slammed down with Gravity Pulse III, sending a shockwave that tore the surrounding mountains into floating shards. Elior countered with Judgment Cascade, summoning holy chains of light that tried to wrap around Kai's limbs.
> [Sovereign's Will Passive: Control Immunity – Triggered]
The chains fizzled, melting in midair.
"Yeah," Kai said, eyes burning. "I don't do chains."
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Scene: Rebellion Strikes Back
While the two titans clashed, Rebellion forces emerged behind Kai.
Nyra led a specialized psi-squad who unleashed wave after wave of mental barrages and disrupters. Ralen powered a runic cannon aimed at the divine gate, trying to slow reinforcements.
"They're holding him back," Nyra shouted through the comms. "Keep the focus on Kai!"
> [Sub-Objective Complete: Protect Command – Bonus Reward: "Blessing of Unity" Passive Unlocked]
Elior began to burn brighter—activating his Throne Manifestation. The sky darkened as a colossal halo appeared behind him, pulsing with energy from the Seventh Throne.
"This is divine territory," he declared. "You are nothing here!"
Kai breathed deeply, blood running from his mouth, his muscles trembling from the sheer force of sustained combat.
> [Reality Rewrite Duration: 20 seconds remaining]
"Then I'll rewrite the territory," Kai said.
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Scene: Sovereign Strike – Reality Rewrite Completion
He raised his hand and activated the final effect of Unchain.
> Final Sovereign Skill Unlocked: "Fracture Crown – Break the Order of Kings"
– Effect: Temporarily severs a divine's connection to their Throne.
– Duration: 10 seconds
– Cost: 80% of total System Energy
Kai screamed as power surged out of his body like a collapsing star. He vanished—only to reappear inside Elior's halo. A glowing brand of chaos surged from his palm as he struck Elior directly in the chest.
The divine light sputtered.
The halo behind Elior fractured.
The angel gasped—not in pain—but in disbelief.
"I can't… hear the Throne…"
"You won't," Kai growled. "Not until I'm finished."
He struck again—fist glowing with condensed gravity and pure System backlash.
Elior was sent crashing to the ground, skidding through mountains and shattering valleys.
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Scene: Aftermath
The skies cleared. The divine gate closed, vanishing into golden smoke.
Elior lay unconscious, his armor broken, wings charred. Rebellion medics and squads rushed forward.
Kai landed on shaking legs, breathing raggedly.
> [Main Quest Completed: Kill the Throne Hunter]
– Reward: Reality Rewrite Slot 2 Unlocked
– Reward: New Title – "Thronebreaker"
– Bonus Item Acquired: "Lightshard Core – Fragment of a Fallen Throne's Power"
Nyra reached him first, grabbing his shoulder.
"You did it."
"No," Kai murmured, "we did."
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Ending: The Gathering Storm
Back in the realm of the Thrones, a massive chamber of light dimmed as one of its sigils faded.
An armored figure with twelve wings opened his eyes.
"The Seventh's blade has fallen."
Another, taller figure—faceless and ancient—spoke from a silver throne.
"The Unbound walks the path of rewriting fate."
"Then we must send her."
A shadow stepped from the void—her eyes swirling with stars and destruction.
"Let me test the Sovereign," she whispered.