Chapter 190: The Tale Of The Dark Age!

Chapter 190: The Tale Of The Dark Age!

The speaker continued, "At the time, the lesser gods decided to intervene, banding together in an effort to stop his maniacal massacre. Around twenty lesser gods launched an attack against the forbidden god."

"The forbidden god killed the first of them and discovered that the power he absorbed was far greater than that of ordinary Kaelrians. Fueled by this revelation, he intensified his slaughter, targeting the Kaelrian gods with even greater ferocity."

"By the time the higher gods became aware of the devastation, more than half the planet had already been annihilated. It was then that ten of the higher gods, including Lord Solaris and Mistress Lunara, united to put an end to his relentless rampage."

"The intervention of the higher gods ensured victory to the dying planet, saving it from complete annihilation."

"This victory, however, came at a great cost. Four of the ten higher gods involved in the intervention, perished in the battle, their divine essences shattered beyond restoration. It was Lord Solaris who delivered the killing blow, sacrificing his own strength and nearly his life to put an end to the forbidden god's bloodthirsty ambition. This ultimate act of valor cemented Lord Solaris's place as a revered and beloved figure among the Kaelrians."

The speaker paused briefly, taking the opportunity to heap praises upon Solaris, his voice laced with an almost sycophantic reverence.

"That catastrophic period spanned over five long, harrowing years—years now etched into Kaelrian history as the Dark Ages. The entire civilization was almost lost, and the Kaelrian people were driven to the brink of extinction. Many fled in desperation, escaping to distant planets, including Earth. It was this exodus that scattered our kind across the galaxy, separating families and severing ancient bonds."

He sighed deeply before continuing, his tone somber. "Our planet, once united and prosperous, was left fragmented into isolated bases. The scars of that era run deep, and the echoes of those events still ripple through our society today, a constant reminder of the devastation that arrogance and unchecked power can bring."

As the speaker concluded, a heavy silence settled over the crowd on front of the sun temple. Expressions of realization dawned on the faces of those present, as if the weight of the past had suddenly been laid bare.

"To think," another speaker within the crowd murmured as the weight of realization hit him, full throttle, his voice trembling, "that a being capable of plunging our entire planet into such darkness might be right there, on Earth..." He shivered visibly, his fear palpable in the air.

Meanwhile, Solaris stood motionless, his expression carefully controlled, betraying none of the storm raging within. Yet inside, he grappled with the weight of the revelation, his thoughts a torrent of doubt and dread. The echoes of history surged forward unbidden, dragging him back to the brutal days when he and Mistress Lunara had faced the last forbidden god.

That battle had nearly destroyed him. He recalled the exhaustion that had clawed at his very soul as his Kaelrian energy dwindled to a flicker. Lunara had been his salvation, the one to turn the tide when all seemed lost but no one knew that, they only witnessed his final destiny defying contribution at play.

With the forbidden god distracted by his own hubris, Lunara summoned a colossal beam of moonlight, its brilliance illuminating the battlefield like a second sun. The attack dealt a devastating blow, momentarily staggering the monstrous being. It was that fleeting chance, that sliver of opportunity, that allowed Solaris to strike the final blow and banish the nightmare that had nearly consumed their world.

The memory left a bitter taste in his mouth. The idea of facing such a being again, especially on Earth, was almost unthinkable. It spelled certain doom, not just for the Kaelrians but for humanity and the fragile balance of the galaxy. Yet Solaris could not show fear—not here, not now. Too many eyes were watching, and he was no ordinary Kaelrian; he was of the highest deity, a figure of unwavering strength. Cowardice would shatter the faith his people placed in him. So, he steeled himself, masking his unease with an air of unshakable resolve.

His voice broke the tense silence, rich with the authority of a god. "WHAT ABOUT THE SECOND PART? ABOUT TESSA'S IDENTITY?"

Bandel Blue had already prepared for this part, his mind calm as he prepared to speak. He pointed toward Tessa and replied, "Lord Solaris, look at your own bloodline and compare it to hers. Extend your divine senses, and the answer will be clear to you."

Solaris hesitated for a fraction of a second before following the command. He reached out with his divine senses, a subtle ripple of energy flowing from him toward Tessa. The truth struck him like a thunderclap. Though faint, a fraction of Lunara's moon legacy coursed through Tessa's veins. Yet even more striking was the unmistakable legacy of the sun, dormant but present—a piece of his own essence intertwined with hers.

The realization left him momentarily stunned. The connection was undeniable. Tessa was tied to him in ways he had not foreseen, a bearer of both sun and moon legacies.

While the crowd in front of the sun temple waited with bated breath for Solaris's decision, the weight of the moment pressed heavily on Tessa. She cared little for her newfound identity. What truly concerned her was Solaris's verdict on Earth's fate. Would he protect it, or would the fear of history repeating itself drive him to abandon it?

Solaris straightened, his presence looming larger than ever. All eyes were upon him, the tension in the air thick enough to suffocate. Whatever he decided would alter the course of countless lives—and he knew it.

""SHE IS MY DAUGHTER...!" Solaris thundered, his voice reverberating like a divine quake. The sheer weight of the revelation left him momentarily unsteady, his piercing gaze locked onto Tessa. Questions flooded his mind in an uncontrollable torrent: How? Why? When? What events had conspired to hide this truth from him? Yet, amidst the chaos of his thoughts, he found himself incapable of uttering a single query.

Tessa's expression remained stoic, though her heart raced beneath her calm exterior. Solaris's declaration hung in the air, a truth that altered everything. Her connection to the most revered figure of their kind was undeniable now, yet she felt no triumph—only an uneasy mixture of vindication and dread.

King Rhopgin, once so confident and unshaken, now trembled visibly. His hands quivered at his sides, and a cold sweat broke across his brow as reality crashed down upon him. His bold gambit to escalate tensions over Prince Kuril's death had gone catastrophically awry.

Who could have predicted that Tessa was truly Solaris's child? What had seemed like an easy path to revenge now loomed as a catastrophic mistake. His mind raced with desperate thoughts, calculating ways to salvage the situation, but nothing came.

Behind Tessa, Prince Derek leaned in, his voice a low murmur, "My offer still stands." His words were almost inaudible, yet they carried on his desperate desire to vanquish his father, as though he still believed he could turn this revelation to his advantage.

Tessa didn't even flinch. She dismissed him with the indifference one might show a buzzing insect. Her focus remained squarely on Solaris. While the others grappled with the shock of the moment, her concern was far more immediate: What will he do now?

Solaris, still reeling, forced himself to steady his thoughts. His daughter. His flesh and blood. This wasn't merely a matter of legacy—it was personal. He could sense the dormant power within her, a blend of the sun and moon legacies, uniquely intertwined. What path had she walked to end up here, entangled in the midst of a conflict he had sought to avoid?

The atmosphere grew heavy with tension, the silence oppressive as everyone awaited Solaris's next words. King Rhopgin's knees buckled slightly, but he caught himself, forcing his trembling body to remain upright. Meanwhile, Prince Derek's smirk faded when he realized his words had no effect on Tessa.

Finally, Solaris spoke, his voice calm yet imbued with an unmistakable power. "RHOPGIN, YOU HAVE PLAYED A DANGEROUS GAME TODAY. WERE IT NOT FOR THE TRUTH OF THIS REVELATION, YOUR ACTIONS WOULD HAVE LED TO IRREPARABLE CONSEQUENCES. BUT NOW, I MUST RECONSIDER EVERYTHING."