uncertainty

One big tale that had taken over the news platform hadn't fully died down when a second one hit.

And it was quite heavy and mind-blowing. Funny enough, it's all surrounding the same person.

The world was thrown into temporary chaos due to this news; every single news platform wanted to get an exclusive of this information.

And for that reason, there was a huge influx of people to a run-down town people never really cared about.

The Sector Z town, the exact same town Arthur had resurrected from. Right now, the entire cemetery is filled to the brim with people trying to push past the perimeter boundaries set by the government officials.

Dozens of newscasting airships hovered around, trying to cover as much as they could, while reporters could be seen talking about the shocking news that had just hit the world. According to the report, a well-known supposedly dead individual had resurrected and broken out of the grave.

If this was just any other person, it wouldn't have drawn as much attention as this. But the said person is one of the world heroes and traitors, one who was ready to sacrifice humanity and all of Earth's existence for the gain of power.

With such a history, the resurrection became a world-class level case. Many top ability users and officials had made their way here.

Those with detective-related abilities were busy with work, trying to ascertain the authenticity of this report.

The information had come out as an anonymous tip but quickly blown out of proportion when it went viral.

At one end within the perimeter, a huge teleportation device is been worked on by the technical unit while others were observing and verifying the incident around the grave.

At this time, there were two top-class ability users standing side by side, discussing the whole situation.

They seemed to be debating on whether the whole news was real or a hoax.

"You see this whole thing is too weird, I don't think it's real," one of them said.

"If it wasn't real, do you think the government would go as far as spending so many resources to try and find the truth?" the other replied.

"Also, how do you explain the four mummified bodies found inside the grave instead of the decade remains of the said owner of this grave?

Don't forget the signs of struggle seen, indicating something forced its way out before skillfully covering it back alongside burying these bodies," the man said a bit helplessly as he scanned the bodies once more to confirm the possible time of their death.

"You do have a point there," the other man said after a moment of silence.

"And even though we have checked their DNA imprints, they were not of any known person.

It's like these bodies just appeared out of nowhere."

"So, I guess what we can deduce from this is that there is definitely some truth to the report. Something really weird happened here, something that we don't understand."

"But the question is what?" the first man said.

Just then, another team appeared within the perimeter through the now active teleportation device, causing everyone to turn their attention to them.

The leading figure in this team is none other than Morphis wearing a serious and stoic expression. He didn't even respond to the cheers and fanatic praises of the humans present, sparing no one a glance as his eyes were locked on the grave.

Following behind him were the leaders of the other eight races. Seeing the people behind Morphis, the other ability users present knew that something serious was about to happen.

These were the people in charge of the current world situation, they were the people that the entire world looked up to for safety and protection.

As soon as Morphis arrived in front of the grave, he looked around the place, before pointing towards the mummified bodies.

"Can someone please give us a report on what is going on here?" he asked, though it sounded more like a command.

One of the two men who were having a discussion previously came forward and began narrating all they have been able to deduce.

"So you are saying the Sword Hero's remains are missing, stolen away, and these bodies seem to be used as replacement or something?"

"Well, not entirely, sir," the second man cut in to continue, "from all indications, the grave looks as if it had been broken through from within. Not from an external force, these bodies were then placed inside, probably hiding them away."

"So someone broke out of the grave from within and placed these bodies in there, what about the other remains?" Morphis asked, still not taking his eyes off the bodies.

"We haven't found any other remains, only the four bodies here, sir," the man replied.

Morphis raised his head and looked around, taking in everything that had happened before finally turning to the eight figures behind him who hadn't said anything up till now.

"Excuse us," he said to the two men who had first responded to the call.

"Please follow me, I want to check something," he said before.

The men exchanged looks, shrugged before walking towards the exit of the perimeter.

Once they are out of range, Morphis flicked his finger, and a transparent golden sun energy dorm surrounded him and the eight others.

Once that is done, he began to speak, "I guess you all believe me now, what do you have to say?"

The eight figures exchanged glances before one of them stepped forward.

"It's as you said, this is definitely not a coincidence. The fact that these bodies look similar to the people who just passed on, even though we can't get a read on their DNA, makes it a really big red flag," a slender Lady with pointed ears spoke; she is an elf.

"But the question is, how? How did the Sword Hero return from the dead? How did he come back to the living, and why would he hide these bodies in his grave?" another man cut in.

"What about this necromancer ability he is said to have, how did he get such? Isn't it a known fact he is an ability less human?" a third man asked.

The rest nodded, this whole thing is so unreal to them even though they had seen many weird abilities all their lives.

"Why ask questions you already know the answer to, he alongside his sister betrayed everyone because of greed for power. This must be the result, gaining a foreign power which would destroy our world."

Everyone grew silent at these words, for they knew them to be true.

"What do we do now, should we inform the public?" one of them asked, looking towards Morphis.

"No, let's keep this a secret for now, I still have a few other things I would want to confirm first, before we can decide how to act," Morphis said, before his eyes landed on the woman in their midst.

"You are the representative of the Elven Empire, right?" he asked, the other wondering what he is driving out.

It's a known fact the queen of the Elven Empire is currently unavailable, to be more precise.

She has left them and the process of selecting a new Queen is currently ongoing.

If not for this matter being a world-class issue, the elves would have paid a deaf hearing to it.

"Yes?" she replied, wondering what the strongest ability user wanted from her.

"Tell us what you know about a certain Aerendil family."

Immediately those words fell from his mouth, the elf lady frowned.

She knows this will come up someday but she doesn't expect it to be now; she has been avoiding any talk of the Aerendil family like a plague.

The Aerendil family, once a shining example of the Elf Royal Empire, the pride and joy of the Elven world.

One could say they are the other half of the kingdom, with strong and powerful members in the royal council.

All of this had been obliterated overnight by a simple incident.

The family died a death no one had ever expected, not even them; it was so shocking it took them from the top of the ladder to the bottom.

The family was completely wiped out or so they thought until recently remnants of them showed up, especially at a time like this when they are undergoing the process of Queen selection.

Being an Elven royal blood, their claims can be annulled, hence they were welcomed back.

Now Morphis is asking after this same family, her heart couldn't help but race, thinking if they had anything to do with this.

"I know it's part of my duty to answer all questions asked of me, but the Aerendil family is something I really don't wish to be involved with," she replied, her voice cold and bold, but her subtly shaky body shaking slightly gave her Nerval's away.

"That's enough reason for me to want to know what you know about them," Morphis said, his eyes calm and understanding, but one could see the deadly glint in them.

"I understand everyone wants an answer as I'm more curious to know what that had to do with this, but I can't diverge the Elven Royal family business to outsiders," she explained, her voice gaining more confidence and boldness.

A huge male figure with a powerful body, reptilian pupils, and a domineering proud look decided to step in.

"I understand you perfectly; we dragons have our own rules either. You just have to give us the little you can spare. I guess you don't need a reminder to fully understand what's at stake here."

The others nodded in agreement, waiting for her to spill the beans. The woman gulped nervously, knowing what's at stake here.

"Okay, I'll tell you, but we will need to sit somewhere comfortable; we'll need a few hours, especially since I have to start from the beginning to give you guys a proper understanding," she said.

"Alright, let's head to my office then," Morphis said.

He signaled everyone by taking the lead, and they all left the site through the same teleportation device they came in with.

Leaving the curious crowd wanting to know the situation of things the moment the dorm was taken down.

About fifteen minutes later, they were all sitting around a large meeting room within Morphis' office.

"Alright, I'll start from the beginning."