NOVEL NEXT Chapter 70: Revelation of the Truth and a New Mission
Awakening to Truth, Diverging Paths
As ADAM’s strength began to falter, Elias and his team were met with a revelation far greater than they had anticipated. With the tremors shaking the very foundation of their world, ADAM’s voice reverberated through the chamber, calm but filled with deep resolve.
ADAM: “It’s time to reveal everything. The truth of this world…”
Everyone, from Elias to Lydia, held their breath, hanging onto ADAM’s every word.
ADAM: “For a long time, I’ve fought to conceal a truth that you were never meant to know. There was a secret, deep and dangerous, hidden from you all. But when I saw the light of Excalibur, I realized that it was a power I needed. The strength of the gods you all carry… is also what I’ve been searching for. That’s why I can no longer hide the truth. You deserve to know everything.”
His words sent shockwaves through the group, raising tension even higher.
Loki: “The light of Excalibur… is something you need?”
ADAM: “Yes. That light awakened within me a hope I had long since lost. The powers of the gods you wield are also crucial to revealing the truth. I never wanted to harm anyone. I only wanted to protect this world.”
Minerva: “What are you trying to say, ADAM?”
ADAM: “This world… is actually a spaceship. A colony. Long ago, humanity left Earth and embarked on a journey through the vast reaches of space. And within me lie the leaders of humanity from that time, preserved in stasis.”
The group was stunned by this revelation, the weight of the truth sinking in.
Minerva: “A spaceship…? So, this isn’t Earth?”
ADAM: “That’s right. And now, we are under threat from another ship—a civilization thirty years more advanced than ours, where AI rules over humanity. Their attacks have caused the extreme weather phenomena plaguing this colony.”
Loki: “So, when we attacked you, we inadvertently exposed this truth and triggered the disasters?”
ADAM: “Exactly. But there’s something else you need to know. I had to reveal the truth to protect this world.”
A heavy silence fell over the room as the group processed the enormity of what ADAM had just revealed. Slowly, a sense of determination began to replace the initial shock.
Loki: “We have no choice but to act. We’ll divide into two teams—one to protect the world from the natural disasters, and another to defend the colony from the invading ships.”
At that moment, the leader of the Freemasons, Gamma, stepped forward. His gaze was calm but filled with quiet resolve as he looked at Loki.
Gamma: “The Freemasons will stand by your side. Using our global network, we can provide political and economic support to protect the people from both the disasters and the invaders. We’ll also help you devise strategies to harness the full power of the gods.”
Loki gratefully accepted Gamma’s offer, and they pledged to work together.
Loki: “Thank you, Gamma. With your help, we can overcome this crisis. We’ll use the gods’ power to transport the Freemasons and aid as quickly as possible.”
With the gods’ powers, rapid transportation became possible, greatly reducing the burden and allowing for swift, effective action.
At that moment, a communication from EVE came through.
EVE: “Loki, can you hear me? I’m relieved that my father has finally shared everything with you. Now I understand that his fight was always to protect us.”
ADAM (Zeus): “Athena, my beloved daughter, I never wanted to hurt you. I hid the truth only to protect this world.”
EVE: “Father, now we’ll fight together. If we unite our strength, we can overcome this trial.”
ADAM (Zeus): “Thank you, Athena. I will rely on your resolve.”
As soon as ADAM finished speaking, his body began to rapidly recover. His light grew stronger, and the energy within his system surged, visibly replenishing. As ADAM’s power returned, the natural disasters across the globe began to subside. Earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis all slowly ceased, and the colony regained its stability.
Minerva: “ADAM… his power is returning. And the disasters are finally being contained…”
Loki: “It’s clear now—ADAM is a powerful ally. But for now, we fight alongside him.”
Even as the disasters were being brought under control, some regions had already suffered from earthquakes and tsunamis that had escalated into major threats. Loki and his team wasted no time, using the gods’ power to appear at those locations in an invisible form.
Loki: “We will protect them from here. With the power of the gods, we will stop the destruction!”
As Loki unleashed his divine power, a radiant light emanated from his hands, pushing back the massive waves of the tsunami. The colossal waves lost their momentum and gradually subsided. Beside him, Lydia channeled her magical energy, absorbing the tremors and sealing the fissures in the ground.
Lydia: “I’ll contain the earthquake’s energy… there will be no more destruction!”
The other gods appeared in various regions, using their unique powers to mitigate the effects of the disasters. Though invisible to the human eye, they moved swiftly to save humanity from the looming threats.
Loki: “The people are safe now. All that’s left is for ADAM to stabilize the world completely.”
As the gods worked together, the world began to calm, and for the first time, there was a moment of peace. But even amidst the relief, everyone knew that a new mission lay ahead—a mission that would push them beyond their limits as they faced the invading ships and the truths that had yet to be revealed.