The Vanishing World: A Tale of Mass Extinction

Now that everything is settled, I only need Alice to complete her task. Once she does, I'll transfer everything to my planet, along with every living being.

"Alice, connect with the planet core. I want to talk to it."

[[Yes, Master. I'll connect with the world orb, and then you can communicate with the planet core.]]

[[Connection is in process... 1%... 10%...]]

While contemplating the situation, I suddenly saw a massive asteroid heading towards Earth. It looks so big, even bigger than the moon. It will surely destroy this planet. What the fuck? What kind of situation is this?

How can this asteroid be so big? It's not even possible by any logical means. It seems like someone is using it to attack our planet. I need to take action immediately, or there will be nothing left for me to protect.

"Alice, create a veil that can cover our entire planet," I commanded.

I thought that if I could cover the planet with the veil, I could transfer everything to my planet in the infinite realm.

[[Master, the modification on our planet is not yet completed, so we cannot transfer any living beings into the planet in the infinite realm.]]

"Alice, then create a protective barrier on this planet and use as much cosmic energy as you need. This will buy us enough time to complete the modification of our planet in the infinite realm."

[[Master, it will take at least 1 minute.]]

"Alice, also calculate the distance between the asteroid and Earth, as well as how much time we have."

[[Here is the analysis, Master.]]

- Distance: The distance between the asteroid and Earth is approximately 384,840.48 kilometers.

- Time: The estimated time remaining until impact is around 3 minutes.

- Speed: The speed at which the asteroid is traveling towards Earth is approximately 2,135.56 km/sec.

Seeing the information, I was shocked. Alice calculated everything in just seconds. Only 3 minutes were left.

Hurry, Alice! Otherwise, nothing will survive. I was panicking, but I quickly regained control because I knew I wouldn't die even if the asteroid hit the planet. I could easily hide in the infinite realm and survive in space without any issues. It's one of the perks of my celestial race.

[[Master, here is the detail of the skill.]]

Skill: Monarch Protection

Rank: [Infinity]

Description:

Create an invincible barrier of cosmic energy to shield and safeguard your chosen targets. Harness limitless cosmic power to summon an impenetrable defense, ensuring their safety and preservation. With Monarch Protection, become the ultimate guardian, wielding cosmic might to protect without limits.

This skill is uniquely tailored for me, and as long as I have cosmic energy, I can protect anything I desire. And I don't lack cosmic energy in the first place; I possess infinite energy.

"But Alice, what about the rank of the skill? I've never heard of it," I asked.

[[Master, this rank is designated specifically for you because no creature in existence has infinite energy. Additionally, this skill has a limitless reach as long as you can provide cosmic energy. You can accomplish anything with it.]]

That makes sense. Even higher beings don't possess as much cosmic energy as I do. In my case, I can spam this skill like a hacker in a game. Hahaha!

This skill truly brings a smile to my face in this situation. Hahaha! I never thought I would recall that scene. No one can defeat a hacker in a game; they spam skills as if they own the game.

Alright, first, let's put a barrier around this planet so I can set my plan into motion. I don't know who is behind this, but I'll find out, and it will be their last mistake in their life.

[Monarch Protection]

As I mentioned, a massive amount of cosmic energy began emanating from my body, forming an invisible barrier of cosmic energy to envelop the entire Earth.

The energy merged and created multiple layers of protection because I had infinite cosmic energy. Why settle for just one layer when I could have multiple barriers?

In the end, I placed 100 barriers, spamming the skill like a professional hacker. I instructed Alice to add a new barrier once the previous one broke. This meant that even if the enemies managed to break through a single barrier, they couldn't enter the planet.

Suddenly, Alice informed me,

[[Master, the asteroid is going to crash into Earth in just 10 seconds.]]

Then I witnessed the horrifying sight as the asteroid crashed into Earth. My barriers began to break one after another, with three of them being destroyed within 30 seconds of impact.

The impact was so intense that the brightness obscured my vision. The light was so strong that I believe people all over the planet witnessed this bright spectacle, even in areas where it was currently nighttime.

The impact was incredibly powerful, resulting in massive earthquakes shaking the planet. Furthermore, due to the impact, our planet deviated from its normal rotation direction, leading to significant changes in the climate. I also observed the formation of massive tsunami waves.

I remained in [null island], witnessing the situation unfold before me. I was shocked because the situation was far worse than I had anticipated.

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People were horrified by the sight of the massive light and the subsequent horrors that followed. Regardless of their location, every country faced the same dire situation.

Due to the widespread earthquakes and tsunamis caused by the impact, everything began to crumble all over the planet.

[In India, India Gate]

[5 minutes before the impact]

India Gate is a historical landmark in the country, serving as the location for a massive shelter that could protect millions of people. This underground city contained multiple layers and was capable of accommodating such a large population.

In the center of the underground city, a prominent building stood tall.

[In the meeting hall]

Indian leaders were gathered in a meeting to discuss the current situation. They sat on chairs around a large table, with the leader of the country, Indira Rajput, seated at the front.

Suddenly, one of the members received a message from ISRO, the organization responsible for handling outer space issues.

Upon reading the message, the recipient's face turned pale, devoid of any signs of life. All twelve individuals present in the meeting room noticed the change and grew concerned. Soon after, they heard the leader's voice.

"Farhan, what happened?" Indira Rajput inquired.

Farhan remained silent, then touched his watch, causing a holographic screen to display information. Panic spread throughout the meeting room as they realized that, in just five minutes, a massive asteroid would crash into Earth.

Given the slim chances of survival, some accepted their impending deaths, while others left the meeting to be with their families. Indira turned to Farhan and asked, "Do you have any remaining relatives?"

"No, I don't have any in this world. It's ironic that I'm not even 30 years old yet. Before my mana awakening, I was simply living a life with no purpose, waiting for my lifespan to be consumed and for death to come.

But when the mana awakening occurred, everything changed. I found the purpose of my life. Now, everything is coming to an end. What about you, Indra?" Farhan replied.

"I have the people of this country. Even if I'm going to die, I'll die alongside them. Let's go to the surface one last time," Indira said.

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[In Japan]

[5 minutes before the impact]

A man sat amidst a bamboo forest, accompanied by his 5-year-old child. They shared a tender moment, contemplating the future.

"My little Kimi, what's your dream when you grow up?" he asked.

"Father, I want to become just like you," she replied.

Touched by her response, he smiled and spoke softly, "Ah, my baby girl, when Mama comes home, I'll tell her about your desire. You don't have to go to America, your mother's homeland. If you want to become just like Father, you can stay here in Japan with me."

The man was Kenji Tanaka, the leader of the Japanese government and the Magic Association branch. However, his tranquility was interrupted when he received a message from the space branch.

He remained silent, embracing his daughter tightly, and whispered, "You know, my dear, I love you so much."

"I love you too, Father," she responded.

As Kenji heard her words, his expression turned blank. The reality of their impending doom sank in, leaving no room for survival. Yet, gazing into his daughter's eyes, he held her even closer, his face betraying the silent tears he shed for her.

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[Saudi Arabia]

[5 minutes before the impact]

Mariyam was engrossed in a conversation with Sana, discussing the events that led her to Maple City. The weight of the situation seemed to drain the life out of Mariyam.

"Mother, I won't go anywhere without your permission again. I'm sorry," Sana expressed, her tone filled with remorse.

"Sana, my dear, you're no longer a child. Please think carefully before making decisions," Mariyam advised.

However, Mariyam's tranquility was shattered when she received a message, causing her face to turn pale. Though it felt as if her world was crumbling, she managed to regain composure and looked at Sana.

Placing her hand on Sana's head, she embraced her tightly, saying, "I'm sorry, Sana. Let's go meet your dad. There's something I need to tell you."

Suddenly, a memory sparked within Sana, and she summoned a box from her inventory space.

"Mom, this is the box... the one who saved me gave it to you. He said only you should open it," Sana revealed.

Mariyam was taken aback by the revelation but decided there was nothing to fear. After all, even if the box contained something threatening, it wouldn't change the fact that they had only five minutes to live.

She opened the box, and a holographic projection of a person emerged. It was Alex, using his secret identity.

"Hello, if you're viewing this recording, it means Sana has safely delivered this box to you, Mariyam, leader of the Magic Association," the hologram greeted.

"In this apocalyptic situation, if you wish to survive, there's a gift for you in the box. Open it and place it in your inventory space. The details will become clear afterward."

As the hologram message concluded, Mariyam hesitated for a moment before deciding to open the gift. Inside was a simple black card with no visible markings. She placed the card in her inventory space and suddenly heard a message.

[[Connection successful, Mariyam Al-Faisal. I'm Alice, and welcome to the team. In 30 minutes, you will be transferred to another planet. But before that, survive the impact of the asteroid.]]

Mariyam was overwhelmed with shock upon learning about the asteroid. She had believed there was no chance of survival.

However, this message informed her that she had to endure the impact. Though uncertain of how to proceed, Mariyam, being a logical person, accepted the challenge, knowing there was something she didn't yet understand.

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After the impact, a blinding light covered the entire world for a full minute. As the light faded, the true apocalypse began. Massive tsunamis swept across the land, causing widespread flooding.

The earth itself fractured, creating deep cracks and crevices. The scars of destruction spread everywhere, showing the immense severity of the disaster. It was the largest extinction event in human history.

Only a small fraction of the world's population survived. Out of the 10 billion people who lived on Earth, approximately 1.43 billion remained, but their numbers were decreasing rapidly due to the worsening conditions.

The survivors faced an unimaginable struggle, fighting for their lives in a world that had been torn apart. The future looked bleak, and despair filled the air. The survivors knew that their chances of survival were slim, and each passing second claimed more lives.

In the midst of the devastation, the resilient spirit of humanity persevered. Those who remained held onto hope, determined to find a way to survive and rebuild. Despite the overwhelming odds, they vowed to continue and face the crumbling world with courage.

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[[ Master, the modification of our planet in the infinite realm is complete. There is only a single continent on the planet, and I have created buildings and farmlands.

Everything needed for survival is now available, and I have complete control and visibility over the planet, so there should be no issues.]]

Upon witnessing the devastating tsunami, I immediately transported myself to my planet. In the center of the continent, Alice had constructed a massive cube-shaped building as my home, using rare materials.

This cube serves as my home, and it is made entirely of rare materials. It was created using my skill of creation. I was seated on my throne inside the cube, and Alice informed me about the situation.

"Alice, transfer every living being to this planet and assign them housing and medical supplies. Use as much cosmic energy as you can and utilize my skill of creation to assist them."

[[ Master, this transfer will take 10 minutes after using a massive amount of energy.]]

"Okay, do it. Also, connect me to the Earth's planet core. I want to communicate with it."

[[ Connection successful, Master. You can now communicate with the planet core. I will complete the task.]]

As for my family, they were already in the infinite realm before the impact happened. My clone had used a temporary shelter to hide them in the infinite realm, and now they are in my cubic house. They are still asleep, as revealing the truth about my actions would likely cause them to suffer a heart attack.

{{ Alex, you saved the planet from the asteroid, but I don't have much time left. My core is starting to crack, and you only have 30 minutes before the planet detonates. }}

"I'll transfer all the living beings from the planet to my planet that I recently created. I also have an offer for you."

{{ What are you planning this time? Is it going to be even crazier than your last plan? }}

"Just a little crazier than our previous plan."

{{ Haha, Alex, I can't believe you are from my planet. Let's do it. It's not like I have any other choice, just like last time.}}

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