Defeated. (Part 2)

WARNING: The following chapter contain use of alcohol.

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(After Njore explained everything that has happened, along with what he had to do and why Gaito has returned to the Plane of Arcanedia, Gaito then processed everything and repeats it.)

"Gaito: So Kazuya all this time was a liar, killed my children and my wives, ruined my family, stole my abilities and Knitemare stole your book?"
"Njore: Well, he copied it after invading the realm."
"Gaito: And why couldn't you stop him?"
"Njore: ...It was written at the very end of the book before I even thought of everything."
"Gaito: ...?"
"Njore: The only logical explanation I can say is... The timeline Knitemare came from is when he's just as powerful as me."
"Gaito: I see. But he can be dealt with later, Kazuya is my target. And my poor family and friends really think I am dead..."
"Njore: Technically, you are... and aren't."
"Gaito: Mhm."

(Gaito then whistles a tune to call forth a sword many has forgotten for a while. As the sword then reaches Gaito, it was revealed to be the Sword of Souls which still belongs to Gaito via their contract.)

"Gaito: As long as this sword remains active, I can't die. No matter how many times I'm killed."
"Njore: So what do you plan to do now? You can go back down there and fight."
"Gaito: ...Nah."
"Njore: Huh?!"
"Elder Gods: Hm?"
"Gaito: Njore. If I go fight them right now, it'll only spark further issues for everyone who plans to fight Kazuya and Knitemare. And even though I have their locations, I want them to figure it out for themselves. Then when the war comes, I will insert myself into battle."
"Njore: ...That.. is actually a pretty good point."
"Gaito: So until the next war comes, I will seal myself away in the Plane of Arcanedia, doing nothing but training."
"Njore: For how long?!"
"Gaito: Given by my memories... 400 Years."
"Njore: ...Right, time is faster in the Plane of Arcanedia."

(As Njore then writes Gaito his own training abode with endless food that respawns and every piece of training equipment needed or required and entertainment if bored, Gaito then goes in and shuts the door, locking it tight and focuses on training for 400 years which is one year in Earth's time. Meanwhile across most realms and planets, most within the Magachi's were awakening their inner power in order to break through the next ceiling.)

-Senvoinerth-

(As three A.I generated enemies remain, red eyes began to multiply two by two within the burning circle surrounding them which was Sawano's body, shapeshifted and merged into a raging hellfire. Suddenly, the fire dissolves as Sawano's body was now the shape of a Flaming Hellhound, chasing down the three on all fours while avoiding any incoming attacks. While Death continued looking on, he was mesmerized by the variety of attacks Sawano can come up with using his inferno, chains and even martial arts.)

"Death: ...This much depth of training and so many deadly combinations... I can understand why Gaito knows Sawano has been stronger than him."

(As Sawano begins to close in on his enemies, a large explosion of ice was meant to indefinitely freeze Sawano but has failed, revealing no level of ice can no longer affect him. Within the smokescreen, Sawano then wraps his right arm in Unholy Inferno, stomps his left foot into the ground to anchor himself then fires devastating punch followed by a trail of hellfire and several chains from within Sawano to tie down the three remaining enemies. Sawano then jumps into the air, swinging his arm of Unholy Inferno in a circle in midair as a tornado of flames was then spawned from the force and speed, causing his A.I enemies to be burned alive while dizzy at the spinning. Sawano then tosses his arm into the air with his Unholy Inferno remaining attached while striking the bomb further up into the ceiling of the training room. After gaining a great height, Death backs away quickly from the incoming explosion as Sawano's body was now radiating in white colored flames and with a sinister glare on his face, he'd laugh manically, grips the top of the ceiling, forcefully grows muscle to his left arm then with the speed of sound, punches his inferno bomb directly into the ground, creating a catastrophically massive explosion of white and red flames, coating the entire training room in fire. As Death returns from a nearby shadow, he'd notice Sawano standing in the center of the training room, breathing heavily at how hard he's trained.)

"Sawano: ..."
"Death: So, what are you calling that new move?"
"Sawano: ...I'm. Not sure."
"Death: Hm...

(Death then notices Sawano's back was singeing itself to have a hellhound symbol on his back, consisting Sawano as one of the 5 Immortal Legends of Senvoinerth.)

-Dragon Realm-

(Shibuto was concluding training after mastering a new martial arts style, Spatial Fist Art as Dynnael and Choryrth were amazed at how far his training has become.)

"Choryrth: You've gotten much stronger Shibuto, it's amazing how far you've come too.."
"Dynnael: You'll reach immovable heights in no time!"
"Shibuto: Thank you guys, for taking me in and training me."
"Choryrth: Shibuto, did you also perfect that domain you created?"
"Shibuto: Domain..? Oh... That?! I actually.. can't test it yet, it's done and perfected but I can't test it yet."
"Choryrth: How so?"
"Shibuto: This domain is said to suspend the target in an endless void of the abyss, enclosing them there permanently as long as I wish."
"Dynnael: Hmm..."
"Shibuto: Is something wrong, Lord Dynnael?
"Dynnael: Something's been bugging me. But it also has to do with the Time Realm."
"Shibuto: What is it?"
"Choryrth: ...?"
"Dynnael: When Goxius was killed, the Time Realm crumbled and was destroyed, but didn't disappear."
"Choryrth: I don't think I'm following you, dad..."
"Dynnael: Goxius created the Time Realm alongside Chronos in order for all time to be watched and balanced throughout all realities. If Goxius is truly dead, why hasn't the Time Realm collapsed completely by now?"
"Shibuto: ...!"

(Shibuto immediately rose from his seat, believing in the chance that Goxius can be found.)

"Shibuto: His body..! But... even if we did find it... We can't resurrect him."
"Dynnael: We can't resurrect him, yes. But the rules does not say, we can't turn back the clock."
"Shibuto: Who exactly excels in Time Magic or even has time-like powers to reverse time on Goxius?"
"Choryrth: Hmm...."
"Dynnael: There is Goxius's disciple, but he's retired from the role ever since Goxius died."
"Shibuto: He's the only shot we got. Unless we find someone else who mastered time."

(Without anyone noticing, a black hole-like tattoo was singeing on the upper arm of Shibuto, declaring him as one of the 5 Immortal Legends.)

-Earth-

(Onara was seen strolling around Osaka, Japan in a casual-like spring attire with her silverish hair flowing in the wind, attracting much attention but avoiding any suspicions on her known as the Goddess of Void. In the distance, she'd notice Xinera sleeping in a nearby alley, right next to the bar she was thrown out of.)

"Onara: ..."
"Xinera: Zzzz..."
"Onara: Xinera? Xinera."

(After calling her twice, Onara then lights a smelling salt to wake her up immediately. Xinera then sniffs the salt as her eyes widens, shoves Onara out of the way and vomits in the trashcan next to her as Onara pats her back to help.)

"Xinera: Ah.. shit... H-How long was I.. out..?"
"Onara: I just got here. But judging from the looks of your hot skin in the sun, I'd say two hours."
"Xinera: Fuck... I overdid it.."

(Xinera then vomits once again in the trashcan. A while later, Xinera then stops at a public shower as Onara was outside talking to her.)

"Onara: I see his death harmed you the most."
"Xinera: Was it that obvious..?"
"Onara: You only turn drunk when you're depressed."
"Xinera: Well.. That's true... What are you doing here anyway, Onara?"
"Onara: I took a break. It was expected that even the strongest would die eventually, but the rankings within Class X and further is in jeopardy. So I'm taking a break from everything and I'm going to live as a human until I'm ready to go back."
"Xinera: Damn... Better than me, I'm still the Goddess of Destruction.. but my heart has been destroyed, ironic right?"
"Onara: ..."
"Xinera: ...You know, you're the first person to even reach out to me in five months."
"Onara: Quite surprising, your children hasn't reached out to you?"
"Xinera: No. I don't blame them... After the big fight, we all separated and ended contact."
"Onara: Ah... That's right."

(Onara then remembers everything that has happened after Gaito's funeral.)