< I am Triton Oceanus, the 21st Sea God. >
The earlier voice echoed like a tide rolling across eternity.
< It was I who chose you as my heir. As for why I chose you… that answer will come later. For now, listen carefully. What I am about to tell you is the truth of this world. >
The space around Aegis darkened, then formed a translucent screen. There scenes played, alongside Triton's voice.
< Five hundred years ago, this realm was not called the Eternal Sky Realm. It was known as Eternia. A complete world. Whole. Stable. Alive. >
< Humans and Beastfolk lived under the protection of 7 Land Gods. They were not true creators, but transcended beings entrusted with maintaining world laws, balance, and order. >
< I, the Sea God, was responsible for the oceans and all sea life. >
< Naturally, conflict was inevitable. >
< The Land Gods demanded that the seas submit to their authority. They claimed I possessed too much territory. Too much influence. Too much power. >
