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Chapter 2 - sevengates

"Divine Mother… Divine Mother!"

Knox came running through the heavily guarded gates of the Seven Gates realm. His face was pale, streaked with blood, and his eyes were filled with terror. He fell before Queen Gorika, the Supreme Mother. His golden wings were battered, and his crown was missing. He was shivering in fear..

The Council of the Seven Gates was stunned at the horrifying scene. They stood shocked in their glimmering white robes radiating divine authority

"What happened, Knox?" Gorika asked, her eyes wide with shock and edged with concern.

Knox was a messenger between realms—no one had ever dared attack him, as he always found a neutral stance between the realms. He was not stronger but everyone had respect for knox...He didn't have the strength to finish a sentence, yet he tried to speak.

"They… the Arkan Clan attacked me.

They .....robbed my crown. They looked terrifying. Their clan leader said they will invade us all… and I am no longer allowed on Earth…" He closed his eyes in pain and continued in a very low voice.

"Some queens and kings have already fallen, and they have taken their thrones. They are invading… and robbing innocents and raping women they took kids as slaves .....

Knox could not continue. Exhaustion overtook him, and he became unconscious.

Gorika raised her hand and summoned healers "Healers! Take Knox and give him proper care," she commanded.

Some divine creatures, neither male nor female, winged and ethereal in beauty, appeared. They bowed to the queen and carried Knox away.

The council of lords and gods was left in shock silence. General Dian rose from his seat, glaring at Angush. "What will we do?

They are invading and disturbing the peace of the realms!" He slammed his hand against the table. General Dian was a very brave fighter no one ever dared fight with him but he always against Gorika becoming the queen ..

Another lord added,

"It doesn't make sense. How could the Arkan Clan commit such heinous acts? Let's show them their place…"

Voices grew louder in agreement with Dian. Lord Xan raised his hand. "Let us erase these creatures from Earth!"lord can had nothing much but always assist Dian he will obey him like a slave.....

Suddenly, every member of the council echoed the same demand.

Gorika's eyes narrowed, fierce with determination. She clenched her hands, knowing Lord Dian well—he would seize any opportunity to challenge her authority. He was trying to prove her unworthy of her throne. Gorika had to act wisely to restore peace. General Dian held a long-standing grudge against the Arkan Clan, as they were the lowest in rank. His leadership skills were impressive; he could make anyone obey his command.masses will worship him without knowing the right and wrong..

Gorika admired that about him so he keep him in her council....

Gorika took her majestic staff, tapped it on the floor, and the resounding thud silenced everyone. "I am your Queen. I know my role in maintaining peace between the realms. No one dares to question it. I will decide the course of action when the time comes." She paused, then continued, "For now, I ask all the lords to leave the council chamber and perform their duties."

With that, she stood, bowed to the council, and left the hall.

Yakubo was a devoted servant of the Seven Gates, a man who would do anything to protect the realm he belonged to—the Arkan Clan. Unlike the others of the council, he always wore robes of red and black. He was the only one within the Seven Gates who dared to dress so differently from the rest.He always said white is not my colour.

Master Yakubo was meditating in his chamber. The air was heavy with the scent of incense, curling softly along the walls of his chamber. Beside him rested his dearest dog, Raxan, carefully watching over his master his face seem calm and observent

Raxan was no ordinary dog. His eyes looks gentle and red and three heads rested upon a single powerful body. Once, he had served as a guardian beast of the Arkan Clan. The Arkan possessed many exotic creatures, each bound to them by great loyalty.

Gorika entered the chamber quietly weighed with her thoughts. For a moment, she did not know how to begin.

She hesitated.

"Master Yakubo," she finally called.

With a faint smile upon his lips, Yakubo slowly opened his eyes. He already knew what happened.

still Gorika told him everything—Knox's condition, the council's unrest, the invasion of Earth realm and the growing fear spreading across the realms. She did not hide her anxiety, especially when she spoke of the Arkan Clan.

Yakubo listened in silence, his expression calm and unreadable.

Once she finished, he spoke.

"Monsters exist everywhere," he said quietly. "Some reveal themselves because they cannot hide forever. Others remain unseen—until the moment they choose to be visible."

He paused, then continued.

"The Arkan Clan are magicians. They wield a power no one can truly control. That very power is what corrupts them."

Gorika frowned, doubt and confusion clouding her face.

"All the realms fear the Arkan Clan," she said. "The Ice Realm is doomed since Lord Kalies disappeared. The Earth Realm is under attack. And the Arkan… they are driven by revenge for what was done in the past."

The incense continued to burn in silence as Yakubo listened to her

Kalies is awaken it's time for him to take up his duty peace will be restored and it's his destiny to do so

"Bring him back

Shock and anger flared across her face.

What?!

"It was him who turned everything into disaster," she continued. "His selfish desire, his involvement with the Arkan Clan—do you not remember what he did? He destroyed everything!"

Her voice trembled with fury.

"He does not deserve another chance. Because of his stupidity, war broke out. He nearly brought an end to all realms and order.

"That fool…" Gorika muttered bitterly.

Yakubo looked confident and serious

"Everything happens for a reason," he said softly.

Gorika turned away, disgust clear in her eyes and she cannot hide that ...

"The Ice Realm is nothing but ruins now," she said. "What remains of it? Kalies is no righteous god. He is fallen—hateful, abandoned by fate itself."

If I asked him to join my side people will rebel against me .....

She straightened, her eyes narrowing with determination.

He is not god he never took his position as death lord i don't know why after these many years you hold on to him.

She lifted her gaze, her voice unwavering.

"Bring Kalies back.

That is my final answer."

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