RISE OF EROS

Now they faced a new enemy, but little did they know that this wasn't entirely true. The fallen angels and Purgatory sought out the primordials with the goal of subjugating them. Their plan was similar to that of the rogue dragon a few years ago, who tried to assimilate the fallen god and similarly failed.

They believed they could do so with the resources they had obtained from the sacred region, but they were wrong. The primordials, although less powerful than the gods, weren't far behind. Their power is similar to that of spirits like Terra and Aqua, but far more nefarious and vicious.

They had been imprisoned for millennia, long before the fallen god appeared, so they had a much greater pent-up resentment. Their strength may not have been equivalent to that of the fallen god, but they were a greater threat than Purgatory and the fallen angels.

What was even worse was that their behavior was similar to that of the Abysmals, meaning they sought only chaos and destruction. They were consumed by hatred and resentment, so it wasn't encouraging news.

The only reason the strange shadow that communicated with Andrew seemed sane and serene was camouflage. One of the fallen angels, realizing that their plan would fail and they would be consumed, decided to complicate things.

The fallen angels sought world domination. They didn't want anyone to challenge them, but they weren't idiots; they knew the threats, and the primordials were more powerful than they thought.

Knowing they would fail and that their ambition would not be fulfilled, one of them decided to send a shadow creating chaos. In short, it appeared before Andrew, spewing cryptic words to confuse them.

It wanted to make them believe that aside from the primordials, Purgatory and themselves were still lurking, creating the illusion that there were many more enemies than there actually were.

There was no strategy behind this, just pure resentment. In his mind, the existence of Andrew, Crhono, and the others was what cornered them in their quest for domination, and that's why they turned to the primordials, who ultimately brought them down.

This means that he only acted out of resentment to complicate things for Andrew, Crhono, and the others by making them believe they were being attacked from all sides and that the enemies were numerous.

In a way, his plan worked, but only for a short time. This fallen angel couldn't have guessed that the primordials would act irrationally like the abysmals, so Andrew and Crhono didn't have time to worry about his words.

Andrew and his allies had barely finished meeting to plan their actions when the havoc wreaked by the primordials appeared. At their peak, the primordials were no different from the most powerful demigods.

In fact, in that ancient time, they were known as gods in this world, as the current demigods stood no chance against their power, and it was that very power that led to their imprisonment.

Unlike the current demigods who seek power to achieve divinity, the primordials sought power to dominate all, similar to the fallen angels. Because of this attitude, they were much more likely to become fallen gods once they achieved divinity, so the gods acted and sealed them away, preventing future problems.

Although this world is now beyond the gods' control, that doesn't mean it was always this way. In fact, it was once one of the most closely watched worlds, as its inhabitants possessed great potential.

What they seek most in the divine realm are gods, as the creator god constantly creates worlds and universes, and they lack the manpower to manage them, so worlds that can produce beings capable of ascending are valued.

This world was one of them, unfortunately, due to the twists of fate, it tended toward the dark side of things. The primordials, the fallen god, and even some former god candidates fell into depravity.

Due to all these events, the gods lost faith in this world and decided to limit it. After having to deal with so many problems in this world, the gods placed a spell on it.

It is because of this spell that many of the most powerful demigods in this world have been unable to ascend, as they are limited. Crhono's case is an exception, due to being collected as a god's divine beast during the war.

While this would prevent the planet from providing manpower to the divine realm, as few would be able to ascend, the gods believed it was better than letting selfish, power-hungry beings achieve godhood and create more serious problems.

Fortunately, for the current situation, this spell benefited them, as the newly released primordials do not have the immense power they had at their peak, or it would truly be a catastrophe.

They had weakened, and although they were still powerful, their lack of awareness of what they were doing and their sole pursuit of destruction and chaos made them easier to fight, even if they were no match for their power.

If they had the same power and retained their sanity, only Crhono and the spirits of Comers would stand a chance against them, and since Terra and the others were sealing the fallen god, only Crhono could stand against them.

Honestly, Crhono would be more than enough, but that would cause him to ascend to the ranks of a god, which would be detrimental in the long run. Now, five primordials had begun to destroy everything.

The affected places were annihilated, and the peace that had existed for the past two years was shattered. As usual, whenever a disaster of this kind occurred, Purgatory took the blame, and this time was no exception.

While they weren't completely wrong, it wasn't entirely true either, but that wasn't the point. Those who had grown lax due to the organization's inactivity woke up and took action.

Every race and country on the continent sent their most powerful warriors to destroy the primordials. Andrew, Crhono, and the others were no exception; they also marched onto the battlefield.

There were some who didn't want Andrew to participate, for while he was powerful, his inexperience and unstable control over his power could cause problems, but in the end, they had to accept his fight.

For them, the ultimate enemy is the fallen god, and their best weapon against him is Andrew. That's why they don't want him to take risks. But that argument was refuted with a simple truth.

The truth was, if Andrew continued to hide and didn't gain battle experience, how would he fight the fallen god? It's true that Andrew will gain more power by the time that battle comes, but he'll face the same problem.

What good will that power do him if he can't use it? The fallen god is more dangerous and well-versed in battle, so no matter how much power Andrew might acquire, he will always be at a disadvantage.

Therefore, Crhono and the others allowed him to participate in this battle. The continent was in turmoil. The battles between the primordials and the demigods of the continent could only be described as epic.

After the battle a millennium ago on the lost continent against the fallen god and his corelings, there was nothing that could compare. The heavens cracked and the earth trembled from the clashes of such powerful forces.

The primordials, despite being weaker, proved their superiority. Even besieged by hundreds of high-level demigods, they were still able to hold their own and at times even held the advantage.

Unfortunately for them, numbers outnumbered them, and their reduced forces, coupled with their lack of thought, led to their downfall. In the end, the continent's forces emerged victorious, but the price paid was not small.

The battles unexpectedly lasted 100 days. The destruction caused was not small. Several cities were destroyed, forests razed, valleys and grasslands reduced to deserts, and many lives were lost.

Not only were the lives of ordinary people lost, but also of animals, wild beasts, and especially demigods. The fact that the battle lasted so long showed that, despite the difference in numbers, their forces were evenly matched.

There is no war without deaths, for that would not be a war, it would only be an execution. The deaths of so many demigods was a heavy blow to everyone, as many of them were protectors of certain countries and others allies of Andrew and Chrhono.

Losing these allies was hard, especially for Andrew and the others, as they knew the threat of the fallen god still lingered. If the primordials were so troublesome, they didn't see much hope in the battle against the much stronger fallen god.

The only good news they could consider was that they learned that Purgatory and the fallen angels no longer existed. While they were fighting, the rest of the continent wasn't sitting still.

In a temporary union of intelligence agents from many countries and organizations, they discovered Purgatory's bases and, after exhaustive investigations, learned that it was they who had unleashed the primordials.

They learned of the plan to control them, but they also learned of their failure and death. So, despite all the destruction and death, everyone was happy, for they had destroyed the hidden tumor that had plagued them for so long.

Few knew of the threat of the fallen god, but there was no reason to bother them with that. This is a task for Andrew and his allies; the other countries don't need to know about it.

It's not out of selfishness, but for safety. As long as no one knows about the fallen god, they won't be tempted by his power, and this way Andrew and the others can focus on strengthening themselves for the final battle.

While keeping this a secret also prevents others from preparing in case things go wrong, Andrew was blunt, "If we fail, nothing will save this world. If it comes to that, only the intervention of the divine realm can defend them."

His statement wasn't false. Andrew and his allies are the most powerful beings on the planet. They have a solid plan—difficult, but solid. Informing others only increases the risk, so it's best to keep it hidden.