Beyond the Apocalypse
Everything functions in a cycle, be it an ant, bird, lion, human, or even a celestial body. This cycle initiates with one's birth and governs one's end, yet there exists the potential to surpass it. Among the billions of planets floating in the cosmos, destined to merely occupy a void, some have the capacity to ascend, reaching new dimensions, standing shoulder to shoulder with realms like Heaven and Hell. --- Vlad, a young man, found himself ill-fitted in a world that scarcely offered him any luck, weighed down by a mysterious secret that initially seemed more of a burden than a boon. Yet, the powers he had dismissed as trivial eventually became his most formidable strength when the apocalypse broke, unleashing literal pandemonium as angels and demons walk among the human race. ---- Discord link: https://discord.gg/am5hkAdmhp Weekly updates: 14 chapters 100 Power Stones: 2 extra chapters 200 Power Stones: 4 extra chapters 300 Power Stones: 6 extra chapters.
Faustian bargain (II)
"I see that you seek some form of trade, young man. What is it that you are after?" The Legendary devil finally spoke, her voice smooth and seductive, her eyes probing for any sign of vulnerability.
Vlad's gaze was steady, unyielding as steel, as he focused on the Legendary devil. When he spoke, it was almost robotic, his face betraying not the slightest flicker of emotion, his vital signs and physical reactions impervious to any chance of exposure. "What I seek are devil bloodlines."
The Legendary devil's eyes narrowed, a flicker of interest and wariness crossing her features. She had expected a spark of greed or ambition, something she could latch onto and manipulate. Instead, she was met with a disconcerting void. She could not understand how a mere Mortal could perform such a feat worthy of a soulless and emotionless machine.