New Year

11.55 PM. 31st, December, 1110.

Trier, Tudor Empire.

The starlight gleamed brightly in the dark night, illuminating the city of the sun in all its silver prowess.

The sun city had regained some of its lost radiance, as the light of hope burned brightly in people's hearts despite the world's wars and chaos.

The city was filled with glittering golden lights as people gathered in empty streets, balconies, bridges, and squares, each holding a lantern. Every street corner was bustling with men and women, with blaring music and chiming clocks in the background.

In the city square of Trier, people danced through the armour and fumes of food and cigar. They forgot about their worries and fears, simply letting go and letting the music guide them to the beat with only happiness and joy. It was teeming with people walking back and forth holding lanterns, their gaze fixed on the city's largest clock tower on the other side.

Lilith and Aucuses walked through the bustling crowds, caught up in a whirlwind of jollity and gaiety.

"The situation on the frontlines is deteriorating..." Lilith said, holding his hands.

"Well…" Aucuses nodded, "Solomon and Alitsa may enter the battlefield soon. So it doesn't really matter that much.."

"Don't be so lethargic about war, Aucuses."

"Remember, it was you who said, 'It's only the beginning of the end,'" Lilith chastised.

"I know…"

"I was just having some time, you know, with you?" Aucuses drawled, his brow furrowed.

Lilith said. "I get it, my love. But the time has come. Herabergan is still alive and well. He could be plotting something against you while you're still on reprieve with me."

"You don't have to be concerned about Herabergan." Aucuses spoke lethargically. "I have a way to deal with him."

"That is?" Lilith pressed.

"War." Aucuses stated plainly. "Just war. Schemes will not work with the Ominiscent one. The only option is to fight to the death. Though, given the changing winds of time, I doubt I'll be able to deal with him in this epoch. But I still have an edge over him."

"Edge?" Lilith snorted, her concern visible in her eyes. "You have yet to be promoted."

"I will." Aucuses drew her in closer. "After 12 a.m. My love, you can finally put your worries to rest."

Lilith's smile broadened, her worries dissipating. Then she dragged him to the centre of the square as the clock's handle approached midnight, as if she couldn't wait any longer.

"You changed the date of the lantern festival?" Lilith inquired, pushing her way through the crowds.

"Yeah. War and chaos continue to ravage the world," Aucuses said, nodding. "I wanted to give the rest of the world a reprieve, just as we had. So I pushed it to the new year."

"It actually goes very well with the new year." Lilith observed the bustling city.

They finally reached the centre of the square, standing in the same spot where they had both stood with each year ever since the last century.

"It does, doesn't it?"

Aucuses said, his gaze sweeping around the cheerful crowd. "Then I'll make it permeant."

"Oh.." Lilith beamingly smiled. "You didn't have to do that for me…"

"Who said it was just for you?" Aucuses smirked with raised brows. He even went into detail. "The lantern festival theme was originally intended for the new year."

Lilith's smile froze, as he laughed and took out the lantern with the sun and moon emblem from fabric of space.

"You know, it's time..." He went on, raising the lantern to her face to calm her nerves.

Lilith finally pouted and turned away. "Lit it up."

Aucuses' smile widened as he lit it with sun's golden fire and extended it to her. Then, just like every year, they held it together.

An ethereal gong rang out across the city, signalling the arrival of midnight. The lights in the city went out, and silence descended on the city.

"Let's do it." Lilith said, her eyes fixed on the lantern.

Aucuses nodded. They lifted the sun and moon lanterns into the sky, keeping their gaze fixed on each other, as they did every year.

Eventually, they let go of the lantern and let it fly into the cosmos.

The people around them soon followed suit, as the atmosphere became serene and still.

The lanterns slowly rose to the sky, like stars illuminating the dark sky of the cosmos. They were like a serenade with the emotions and stories of many.

Aucuses drew Lilith to him in the light of the lanterns, placing his hands on her hips.

"Happy New Year, my love." He spoke softly.

Lilith smiled and responded with action, kissing him on the lips.

Boom!

The sky was illuminated by firecrackers, which exploded into thousands of specks of light. A cacophony of music filled the city of sun as the divine couple danced in the midst of the bustling crowd, unconcerned about the world.

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6.00 Am. 1, January, 1111.

The Boundless Oceans.

Aucuses and Lilith appeared with a flash of light after celebrating through the first hours of the new year.

They landed gently on the ocean, waiting for the herald of dawn.

A orange and yellow bright orb emerge gradually. It began to rise higher and higher, and the colours became more vibrant.

The sky and the ocean became one, and light shone across the water. The sky began to cast all of its colours into the water. The light began to shine brighter and brighter to eliminate the darkness. The sunrise glistened on the water, and the birds began to fly peacefully above it. The sound of birds chirping and the gentle breeze coming off the water bring a sense of calm.

Lilith shifted her gaze away from the sun. "Have your anchors been stabilised?"

Aucuses said, "By Midnight."

Lilith nodded without surprise and continued. "Are you ready, my love?"

Aucuses raised his hand. A flash of lightning erupted, morphing into a blot, the Uniqueness of Tyrant.

"I am." Taking a deep breath, he said.

Lilith leaned in for a kiss. "Go ahead and ascend without worry. I will shield you from any intrusions."

Aucuses nodded and walked ahead on the ocean of the floor, while Lilith stood there watching him.

'It's finally time…'

He has arrived, ready to take his first step toward Omnipotence and Omniscience. His eyes flashed with memories of the past, making him seem slightly reminiscent.

Despite all the hurdles and obstacles in his path, he succeeded in the end.

This was only the beginning. He still has a long way to go...

His grip on the lightning blot became tighter. The accommodation would almost certainly not be pleasant.

He wasn't just postponing his promotion for a reprieve. It was primarily to give his anchors time to stabilise after being severely impacted by the war.

He even delayed the lantern festival to expedite the process of stabilisation.

And, just as he had anticipated, his anchors had stabilised by midnight.

Aucuses raised his blot and looked at it silently for a moment before infusing it with his authority.

The blot instantly transformed into a bolt of lightning, striking his chest. A vast and boundless aura erupted from him, enveloping the infinite sky and boundless ocean.

The accommodation finally began.

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