Everyone sat inside the meeting room with serious expressions. Chloe sat beside Subash, watching him with a calm smile. He ignored her completely, which irritated her—but she kept her composure and focus.
Chloe (thought): It's been years since I started living in this nation… and even now, the Nova Nation hasn't revealed its existence to the world. But a few months ago, Subash finally decided to announce Nova's existence. When the news spread, the world fell into chaos. And now everyone knows about the monster nation—Nova—ruled by Subash Nova, the Nightmare of Ancient Times.
Over the years, she and Subash had fought many times; he still won, but she had grown much stronger and was close to reaching level 91.
Subash leaned forward.
Subash: "So tell me—why did you summon this meeting, Kael'thar?"
Kael'thar stood up nervously.
Kael'thar: "Subash-sama… a being named the Ashura God is heading toward our nation. He is destroying everything in his path. From his aura, he is at peak level 65."
Subash smiled slightly.
Subash: "Oh? A lowly Ashura daring to call himself a god? Interesting. Hey, Draven—why don't you handle him? I'm too bored to fight right now."
Draven's eyes sparkled with excitement. He stood and bowed.
Draven: "Yes, Subash-sama. I will take care of the Ashura. Should I kill him or spare him?"
Subash sighed.
Subash: "I've said it before. We never interfere or attack first. But if they attack us—kill them. Doesn't matter who they are."
Draven nodded seriously.
Subash stood and looked out the window, a smirk forming on his lips.
Subash: "Well… looks like you don't need to go far. Your prey has arrived near the forest. We'll watch from the highest mountain in Nova. If you struggle, you can ask for help."
He snapped his fingers, and everyone was instantly teleported to the tallest mountain in the nation. They all looked toward Draven, who nodded confidently.
Draven: "I won't fail you, Subash-sama."
He vanished in a blur. Velmora pouted.
Velmora (thought): Tch! I wanted to fight the Ashura… I guess I'll just have to watch.
She side-eyed Ravena, who kicked her lightly. Velmora didn't retaliate because Subash was present. Ravena smirked while Velmora gritted her teeth.
Subash sat down on a stone bench. Chloe sat beside him silently while the others stood.
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Outside the Nova Nation, a massive being marched across the land—a three-headed Ashura with six arms. Each head had different hair and eyes: the middle head with silver hair and silver eyes, the left with red hair and crimson eyes, the right with green hair and green eyes.
Everything around him was in ruins. Nearby nations had already been destroyed. He approached the Forest of Death—but a sudden powerful attack flew toward him. The Ashura quickly formed an energy shield.
BOOM.
The attack sent him flying back. Draven appeared in the air, smirking down at him.
Draven: "I would've liked to play with you… but Subash-sama said no playing. So you'll die quicker than you arrived."
The Ashura's body hadn't taken damage from the blast. Draven didn't react at all.
Draven: "So you're resistant to energy attacks. Let's see how long that lasts."
The Ashura rushed at Draven at lightspeed, gathering massive energy into his fist and punching—but Draven's body moved on its own, dodging in the last millisecond. The Ashura spun and punched again—Draven's body dodged once more effortlessly.
Draven: "Ah—I forgot to mention. My body moves on its own. Nothing can touch me unless I allow it… or unless you exceed the speed of light."
He appeared behind the Ashura and struck him with a single energy punch, sending him flying. The Ashura gritted his teeth.
Ashura (thought): Who is this guy…? How is he so powerful?
He stood and glared at Draven.
Ashura: "Are you… the Void Dragon?"
Draven smirked coldly.
Draven: "Me? The Void Dragon? No, you fool. I'm just a humble servant. And because you dared to attack my lord's nation—your life ends here."
They rushed toward each other. Every clash sent shockwaves stronger than supernovas. They hadn't even begun fighting seriously.
After hours of combat, Draven had only a single scratch on his clothes. He kicked the Ashura away and looked at the scratch.
Draven: "Fufu… interesting. You managed to scratch my clothes even though my body moves at infinite speed. But now—it's time to end this."
He summoned the Sword of Darkness. The Ashura smirked despite his injuries as space cracked from his gathering energy.
They both launched themselves forward.
A massive explosion erupted—powerful enough to rival the Big Bang—but a glowing golden barrier blocked it before it reached the Forest of Death.
As the dust settled, the Ashura lay on the ground severely injured but still healing. Draven hovered above, lightly injured but already regenerating.
Ashura (thought): He's just a servant… and he defeated me. If he's this strong, then the Void Dragon's power must be beyond imagination…
Draven pointed his sword at him.
Draven: "Enough. Say your farewells."
He launched the killing slash—but it disappeared mid-air.
Both fighters froze.
Suddenly, Subash and Chloe teleported beside them. Draven bowed.
Subash stared at what others couldn't see.
Subash: "Roshan… you old man. Come out. I know you erased that attack."
Both Draven and the Ashura were stunned. A loud laugh echoed.
???: "Hahahaha! Fine, fine—I'll come out. You've grown strong, Subash."
Space split open, and Roshan stepped out. Subash bowed slightly.
Subash: "Why did you come here? And why save him?"
Roshan smiled and instantly appeared in front of Subash. Subash didn't react.
Roshan: "I came for this Ashura. He'll be useful for something I'm planning."
Subash nodded.
Subash: "If you want him, take him. I don't care. But if he threatens the balance of the Central World—or my nation—again… even you won't be able to stop me from killing him."
A bead of sweat formed on Roshan's forehead, but he remained calm.
Roshan: "He won't cause trouble again."
He looked at Chloe. She smiled calmly at him.
Chloe (thought): Acting all arrogant and powerful… typical.
Her cheeks were slightly pink as she glanced at Subash.
Subash turned to Draven.
Subash: "Draven."
Draven: "Yes, Subash-sama."
He teleported away. Roshan snapped his fingers, taking the Ashura with him.
Subash and Chloe were left alone. Chloe's face flushed softly in the silence.