The dark realm is screaming.
Michael notices it. He remains determined and calm.
Meanwhile, on Vorthak's realm.
His half-buried body stands as his realm begins to bend.
He has gained a great power. A great power that almost reaches the unreachable.
Vorthak laughs. His sword glows and burns as he grips it. His maw splits wide as he laughs harder, his tongue moving like a snake.
He moves and flies into the air. His claws become sharper and stronger than ever. His power has increased immensely, and his other infinite realms begin to bend.
He smiles, knowing he has become powerful enough to even match the power of a Sentinel.
On the Vastyrion Realm.
In the Aldervain Kingdom.
King Baldrick, his generals, and the people watch as the moon turns into dark blood and the sky above the realm grows darker.
His serious face is filled with worry, his long hair floating. One of his generals asks if new demons have arrived, but Baldrick answers no.
Except for Baldrick and Michael, no one knows the truth.
Vorthak has evolved into a far greater threat.
Baldrick thinks, Can Michael really handle him? I can only hope, for the sake of the Vastyrion Realm and all other realms beyond.
Baldrick is deeply worried for all living beings in Vastyrion. He does not possess power like Michael's. His potion is not enough, even though it is strong and makes him immensely powerful.
He hopes Michael will end Vorthak's life.
Meanwhile.
In the dark realm.
Michael holds the glowing small stone, hides it again inside his long sleeve pocket, and calmly says that he is coming. Vorthak is coming to face him, and later take the stone to reach the unreachable and become more powerful than demons, angels, and Sentinels.
As Michael walks forward, the pressure becomes stronger than ever.
He sees a being in the air with large wings, a sword, a split maw, and a long tongue.
Michael looks up and says, So this is you, demon. You are really strong.
His cloak floats alongside his dark blonde hair.
Michael then takes the stone from his sleeve and says to Vorthak, You demon who lived for twenty million years failed to find this, while a sixteen year old found it by accident.
Vorthak calmly replies, You, Michael. I will end your life here in this realm. This realm will be erased along with you.
His left hand casts a dark blast and throws it at Michael.
Michael slashes it in half, causing the darkness of the realm to bend brutally.
Michael and Vorthak's swords clash.
Vorthak says, You have incredible strength, I admit it.
They swing again, and again.
On the third clash, the realm splits in half, revealing an unknown void. Michael releases a slash wave from his sword, but Vorthak absorbs it easily with his tongue. His large wings extend and strike Michael repeatedly, sending him crashing toward the void, where the cosmic pressure should steal his breath and life.
But it does not.
Michael flies back up and continues swinging.
From the skull embedded in Vorthak's side, a blast wave erupts and strikes Michael, slamming him into the ground.
As Michael tries to stand, Vorthak is already in front of him. With a single claw, he stabs through Michael's chest. Michael's eyes widen as blood spills from his mouth.
Vorthak takes the stone from him and fuses it with his body.
He laughs as his form begins to evolve.
He starts flying automatically, meaning he is reaching the unreachable plane for himself.
Hahahahaha.
I am a Demon Lord different from the others.
I will rule.
The dark realm turns into dust, and Michael is sent flying alongside Vorthak into a higher plane.
When they arrive, Michael lies weakened while Vorthak sits upon his throne.
He stabs his sword into the side of the throne. His wings move, causing the plane to bend.
This plane contains infinite suns. The ground is literal hell, surrounded by void where no land exists. Vorthak's other infinite realm is gone, destroyed and absorbed to further support his power.
He is beyond absolute. Beyond infinite. He exists beyond time itself. He is stronger than all Demon Lords who were defeated by the Sentinel combined. His body emits a strange glow, not light, but a smooth burning presence.
Burning void and hellish ground surround him.
He looks down at Michael, who slowly stands while holding his glowing sword. Michael regenerates his chest, wipes the blood from his mouth, and looks up at Vorthak.
My plan has succeeded, Michael says calmly, without a smile or smirk.
Vorthak is confused. His wings extend and he attacks Michael with claw-like strikes.
Michael dodges at irrelevant speed, as stated by Vorthak himself.
Vorthak unleashes all of his burning blasts.
They all land on Michael.
Michael grips his glowing sword as the cross handle shines slightly. He slashes through every blast that rushes toward him, causing the plane to bend violently. Yet the plane cannot be destroyed.
Only Vorthak can destroy it.
Michael says calmly, I let you take the stone on purpose. I knew what you were thinking. You believe I grew stronger after regenerating my chest, but no. I don't even know my full potential yet. I am still far from reaching it, so fighting you is difficult.
Vorthak is furious. How did this child know his intentions? Why would he allow the stone to fuse with his body?
You kid, you fooled me. I will not let that slide. I am different from other Demon Lords. I am above them.
Vorthak and his sword move at irrelevant speed, clashing with Michael's blade.
Second clash.
The hellish ground trembles and shatters.
Third clash.
The void itself trembles, yet remains intact.
Michael charges a wave with his palm, but Vorthak absorbs it by summoning a skull from his chest.
Michael swings his sword into the air, releasing a light wave. Vorthak tries to absorb it, but the skull is destroyed. He is badly wounded and sent crashing across the burning ground of his own plane, tumbling again and again before regaining flight.
Tenth Sentinel, I admit it. You are truly that one. But remember this. This is my plane. You cannot defeat me here. I exist beyond existence now. I am boundless.
Michael calmly flies forward and stops.
His cloak floats alongside his dark blonde hair. His glowing sword shines even brighter.
On the Vastyrion Realm.
The sky remains dark and the moon still bleeds.
Soldiers are worried, even though King Baldrick announced that no demons have arrived.
Baldrick cannot tell them the truth. It would drive them insane.
Civilians evacuate into reinforced stone areas and underground bunkers. As Aldervain is a rich kingdom, they are always prepared.
King Baldrick stands atop the tower with his generals, watching the blood-dark moon begin to move.
Michael and Vorthak are fighting now, Baldrick thinks.