User blog:MrSolomon/MGQ Fanfic: War of the Seraphim

Prologue: A Dream.
A young man stands watching in pure terror and shock. Witnessing two Heavenly Angels wielding immense light magic clash. Below them, thousands of angels fight, sword and magic. Burning towns evacuated, humans and monsters forced in the conflict.

One angel was normal by appearance. She had blonde hair and blue eyes and wielded a majestic blade of Heavenly Light. The other, grotesque and horrifying, as a massive garden. A true sight of Heaven turned Hell.

The two shouted as they performed one final clash. The entire vision of the young man goes white.

"Gah!" The young man had yelled as he jumped awake nearly launching himself off his bed. "Man...what a nightmare." He said.

"Adam? Are you alright?" An older woman said as she walked in.

"Yea Mom, just a nightmare." Adam had said. "There were these angels at war. Thousands of them fighting to the death."

"Reminds me of the stories your grandfather told when he visited." His mother had said. "Your father is downstairs, you might want to describe it to him."

"Thanks Mom!" Adam said as he got dressed and rushed downstairs. "Dad? You got a minute?"

"Sure thing, what is it?" His father had asked.

"I had this nightmare..." Adam began explaining. "These powerful angels were fighting and commanding armies in a war. Humans, Monsters, Angels were all fighting each other."

"Quite a horrific nightmare..." His father said. "Did you recognize anyone in there? Maybe a person you saw before?"

"There were so many fighting it was hard to tell." Adam said. "One of the commanding angels...looked like Auntie Miceala though."

"Well you can talk it over with her when you run this errand for me." His father said handing him a few bags. "And don't forget your sword."

Adam grabbed his sword and the bags as he ran through his hometown of Ilias Village. The young man, often mistaken for the Legendary Hero that is his Grandfather, set out for Enrika. He trained for self defense with his blade, but his normally peaceful route was going to be different today.

Chapter 1: Nightmare Come True; Eden's Return.
Adam exited the city's main road and took the new trading road to Enrika. Passing a few friendly monsters living among nature and waving to them. "I should be there before sundown." Adam said as he kept traveling alone. "I wonder what that dream was about. And why Aunt Miceala was fighting in it." He slowed down to conserve energy as he enjoyed a peaceful walk as the forest grew thicker. A pathway was still there which was carved for traveling carts.

"Look, a young man is walking alone sister." A voice had said.

"Who goes there?" Adam said.

"Indeed sister," another voice said. "The others were too difficult to go after but he'll do." The voices revealed themselves to be two Slime Girls. They looked exactly alike and seemed to be twins.

"H.hello." Adam said. "I don't want any trouble."

"Aww he's so cute!" The first one said.

"Let's get him." The second said as they blocked Adam's path surrounding him.

Adam drew his blade. "Father warned me some monsters still attack humans." He said. "I guess I have to fight." Adam kept his guard as the two faced him from opposite ends.

"Watch out." One slime said as she shot slime at him from behind. "You're all alone here."

Adam dodged but was soon tackled by the other. "Gah!" He said as he was almost pinned down.

"Now hold still." The other said. "We just wanna share you and make you feel good."

Adam struggled and escaped her hold as he then sliced both of them. Landing a direct hit. "Alright, gotta be careful." He said.

The slime girls giggled as they recombined themselves to heal. "That won't work." One said. "Just surrender already." The other said.

"Oh man, what do I do?" Adam said.

"Alright you two! Enough!" A voice said as a white bolt shot inbetween them.

"Oh no! She's back!" One Slime cried out.

"Run away!" The other said as they retreated.

Adam watched them run off before turning to his savoir. "Thanks!" He said. "That was close." He then was shocked seeing the source of the bolt;

She was around Adam's age, long white hair and blue eyes. She wore blue robes and held a staff. But her most notable feature was the twin angel wings. "No problem!" She said. "They've been stalking travelers this past week and I had to send them off while helping the Elves scout.

"Woah, an angel." Adam said. "I rarely see you guys."

The angel smiled as she held out a hand. "Olivia." She said.

Adam shook her hand. "Adam." He responded. "I had to bring some supplies to my aunt, Miceala."

"You're related to Miceala?" She said in shock. Unable to believe what she heard.

"She's my Great, Great Aunt." Adam said.

"That makes you the Legendary Hero Luka's Grandson!" Olivia said smiling brightly. "This is such an honor! I should've known you look just like how he's depicted in the books!"

"Uhmm right." Adam said looking confused. "Well we should head there now, before it gets dark."

"Oh right, sorry." Olivia said. The two soon walked together towards Enrika. But saw a massive beam of light. cover the city as they approached it.

"What is that?" Adam said, shielding his eyes.

Olivia looked in terror as she sensed what was happening. "Oh no...not her." She said as she rushed towards the city as the beam of light died down.

"Wait!" Adam said and followed. As they got to the city, Adam's previous nightmare seemed to be coming into reality.

A massive angel, in the appearance of a grotesque garden was facing Miceala, whom was in her angelic form, holding a heavenly blade.

"This is bad!" Olivia said. "Eden's seal has broken! Adam we have to hide." Olivia tried dragging Adam into a house, but he wouldn't budge.

The two angels were readying themselves. Eden had spoken up.

"For eons you and your sister have been the bane of my existance! Then just when I think you and her will no longer be thorns in my side, you kill Ilias and end her guidance over the world!" Eden had said.

"You were foolish to continue you loyalty Eden." Miceala said. "Both of us had seen what she was becomming and wished to save the very humans she once loved. But you remain blind."

"I'll see to it this world and you heretics are punished for defying your creator!" Eden said. Preparing to strike Miceala.

Adam wasn't ready to take this. He didn't want to see his nightmare come true. Without thinking he rushed inbetween them. "Stop!" Adam had said.

Both Miceala and Eden looked at Adam. "Adam!" Miceala said. "Get out of here now!"

"Son of Lucifina," Eden had said. "finally, revenge for the 100 year prison I was in." The serpents on Eden's massive form moved wildly as they rushed to Adam. "Paradise Lost!"

Adam readied his blade, however he was frozen by fear. Her holy aura sent a chill down his spine, her sheer power equivalent to an entire continent of warriors charging at him at once.

"Sword of the Heavens!" Miceal shouted as the serpents and the massive garden were caught in a blade of pure holy light. Miceala's attack was a direct hit and forced Eden out of her true form. However Miceala was weakened greatly and fell to her knees.

"Curse you.." Eden said. "I'd finish this, but it'd take another century for you to be ready to face me. The Monster Lord is my biggest concern." Eden then flew off. "Prepare for my wrath another day Miceala!" She then disappeared. Other angels quickly rushed to Miceala's aid.

Adam fell to his knees as he regained his composure.

"I'm fine." Miceala said as she stood and helped Adam up. "So brave, but so reckless. I was hoping to end it without using my remaining power." They then walked to her home, Olivia following.

As Adam and Olivia settled. Miceala took the supplies and put them away.

"Thank you Adam, however it seems the worst has happened just then." Miceala said.

"I'm sorry Auntie," Adam said. "I wanted it to stop...before it ended up like my nightmare."

"Nightmare?" Miceala said.

"There was this war between you and her." Adam said. "Humans, Angels, Monsters even fighting each other."

"That sounds horrible." Olivia said. "Like The Assault of the Goddess I was told about from 100 years ago. Monsters in conflict as angels ravaged the world."

"Indeed, but a warning we shall all heed." Miceala said. "My sister, Seraph Eden, was always loyal to Ilias' old ways. I fear her return would end up like this, but I couldn't prepare in time." Miceala looked at her ring. "We must seek aid. Prepare you and the world for whatever she has planned."

"How about the Monster Lord?" Olivia asked. "I hear she's the strongest generation yet! And Adam is related right?"

"Dad never talks about Aunt Alice too much. I only hear about her when Grandpa visits." Adam said.

"But it shouldn't be hard to contact her." Miceal said. "I'll take care of that, as long as you make sure Eden's plans don't harass the rest of the world."

"Me..travel the world?" Adam asked. "I've never left outside of Ilias Continent."

"I need emissaries to warnt the world of Eden's return. And a warrior to fight in my stead." Miceala said. "Don't worry, Olivia will help you."

"Me!?" Olivia said. "I'd be honored to help you Great Seraph!"

"Well..as long as I got help then sure." Adam said.

"Splendid!" Miceala smiled. "Eden has a grudge against this world, so train hard as you travel and stop any threats along the way."

Miceala, Adam and Oliva kept discussing the plan to help deal with Eden's oncoming threat. Adam spends the night as Miceala explains to his parents. The next morning, with Olivia at his side, Adam sets out for Iliasburg.

Chapter 2: The Black Crusaders.
Adam and Olivia walked together down the path to Iliasburg. Leaving the forest and soon seeing the city in view.

"There it is!" Olivia said.

"Was a quiet walk this time," Adam said. "I guess Eden scared the Monsters off."

The two entered the city to find it not as busy. Save for the center of the town where a crowd was gathered. Adam and Olivia walked amongst the crowd to see what was going on.

In the town center, a man in a robe with eight armed soldiers holding the crowd back was speaking to the townspeople;

"Greetings citizens of Iliasburg." Said the man. "We are the Black Crusaders. You may have heard of our...movements throughout the world. Rest assured as long as you all comply nothing will harm you."

"What's he on about?" One citizen said.

"My sister said these guys were nuts." A monster said.

"It has been a grueling century of living under Monster Subjugation." He continued to say. "Ilias no longer has any faith and this world is succumbing to darkness. But salvation is still possible! Simply banish these dark creatures of lust and sin and re-adopt the ways of Ilias!"

"He's crazy!", "Get them out of town!", "Someone call the guards!" The townspeople all said.

"The Black Crusaders?" Olivia said. "Never thought I'd see them here."

"Who are they?" Adam asked.

"They're like Ilias Kreuz," an old man said. "Only worse."

"I see." Adam said. "Father told me about an anti-monster, terrorist group. These guys don't seem as bad."

"Trust him Adam," Olivia said. "They're far more dangerous than they seem. Especially when people decline their offer of peaceful surrendering."

As the guards arrived. The robed man signaled his troops who swiftly dealt with the eight guards of the city that were sent. The other guards behind soon realized they were too strong.

"As you can see." The robe wearing man said. "We will return this world to glory, by force if necessary."

"Enough!" Olivia said. Adam quickly followed.

"An angel?" One of the soldiers said. "And next to her, he dons the attire of a legendary hero." Another had said.

"These people won't agree by force either!" Adam said. "We've lived like this for 100 years!" The townsfolk cheered and saluted Adam and Olivia for their bravery.

"You won't win anything through senseless murder!" Olivia said.

The Crusaders readied themselves. "So be it." The speaker had said as he signaled a group of them to attack.

Adam had blocked one's attack and countered while Olivia dodged and forced another back with magic. Using their blade and magic, with Olivia's healing to help, all eight of the Crusaders were defeated.

"Seems those novices were not enough." The speaker said.

Adam pointed his blade at the speaker. The townsfolk cheering louder. But the cheers were silenced as a figure walked by them.

"You seem to have failed. Relax holy father your intentions were righteous." the figure said. He was tall, in heavy armor with a massive shield on his back and a sheathed blade at his side.

Olivia stepped back as the armored man faced her and Adam. "Why is one of them here?" She asked. "This continent isn't as strong."

"Who's that?" Adam asked. The man left an intimidating aura in his wake.

"Grand Inquisitor Ivan..." The speaker, a priest, had said as he and the soldiers quickly kneeled.

"He's a Grand Inquisitor." Olivia said. "There are four of them who serve the Crusader's Grand Meister. It's said they even cause Queen Monsters to tremble in their wake."

"Indeed." Ivan had said. "You two shall taste the fury of the Crusaders for harming my men." He drew his blade and massive shield. The townsfolk ran into their houses and indoors.

"We have to protect these people." Adam said.

"You're right." Olivia said. "I won't back down!"

Adam rushed to Ivan and tried to strike him with his blade, but was effortlessly blocked by that massive shield. Ivan then pushed Adam aside with his shield.

"Quite weak. Those soldiers were recruits, novices training in our ways." Ivan said. "Those tricks won't work against a seasoned warrior."

Olivia charged a spell of holy magic. "Take this!" She said a she shot it directly at Ivan.

"Useless!" Ivan called as he blocked the blast, and redirected it at Olivia. "My shield has been enchanted to nullify and redirect magic."

Olivia took her attack back at her as she fell back. "Damn, the rumors were true. His defense is perfect." She said wincing.

Adam stood and rushed to her. "Olivia, you alright?" He asked.

"I'm fine." She said as she stood. "We have to think of a plan."

"I got one final trick." Adam said. "I need his back exposed however." he whispered.

"Alright leave it to me." Olivia said as she rushed around Ivan and shot another bolt.

"You never learn." Ivan said as he blocked and faced Olivia.

"Take this!" Adam yelled as he jumped towards Ivan, slashing at his neck. "Demon Decapitation!" Landing a direct hit.

Ivan stumbled back as he faced them. Clearly angered now. "What low-down trickery." He said. "You shall pay now." He then readied himself as he focused his power and charged at the two of them.

Adam and Olivia prepared themselves. Only to be stopped as a figure rushed passed them and blocked his attack. She was still in top form, even after 100 years.

"So you show yourself at last..." Ivan said as he jumped back. "Heavenly Knight, Granberia."

"I won't allow the Black Crusaders to harass any more cities." Granberia said. "Tell the Grand Meister than Lord Alice the 17th is willing to take extreme measures if you continue these assaults."

"As much as I'd love to test my blade and shield against the strongest swordsman," Ivan had said. "I fear that war with the Monster Lord is not our concern yet. Crusaders! Retreat!" Ivan, the priest, and the soldiers all vanished.

Granberia sheathed her blade as she walked to Adam. "We finally meet Adam. Glad to see Luka's lineage sticking to their roots." She said smiling at Adam. "Your father was quite the opponent. And I hope you'll evolve as well as your Grandfather did if you're willing to help us."

"Wow! The Granberia! Current strongest Cursed Sword user!" Olivia said, almost in tears at meeting a Heavenly Knight.

"Is she alright?" Granberia asked.

"She...just gets real excited around famous people." Adam said.

"I've been tracking those Crusaders." Granberia said. "That's the first time I've met the Grand Inquisitors however. You did well together, thank you for protecting this city. However I have to make sure no future incidents with the Crusaders are happening." Granberia said as she warped away.

As she left, the townsfolk rushed out and cheered on Adam and Olivia's bravery. They were given a free stay at Iliasburg's most famous hotel, the Slutherland Inn. Where they spent the night.

Meanwhile, at a Castle in the Northwestern mountains;

"Ivan..." said an older man wearing the attire of the archbishops of old times. "You have failed your task?"

"Apologies Grand Meister." Ivan had said. "A boy with the appearance of the Hero Luka stopped me. I dealt with them just fine but the Heavenly Knight Granberia interrupted."

"You were wise to retreat then." The Grand Meister said. "Until we can acquire the aid of powerful angels, we cannot wage war with the 17th Monster Lord. The others received similar interruptions from Granberia. All ordered to retreat."

"We can deal with the four easily." said Ivan. "Myself and the others we were trained and empowered for their secrets."

"But a Monster Lord with the confirmed powers of a Seraphim, a legendary hero, as well as the Monster Lord combined..." The Grand Meister stated. "We must not risk losing instantaneously. Return to your quarters until I require you for future tasks."

"Yes, your Holiness." Ivan said as he left the throne room.

As Adam and Olivia woke up the next morning. They gathered their supplies needed and checked the map at town square.

"So where too next?" Olivia asked.

"Well, we can go to Happiness Village." Adam said.

"Pervert.." Olivia said.

"Me a pervert?" Adam said. "Angels raped men for fun you know."

"Gross!" Olivia said. "I could never live doing that job."

"Well, Miceala never told us where's best to start gathering aid." Adam said.

Olivia's neckless started glowing. "Hello? Adam? Olivia?" Miceala's voice called out.

"Aunt Miceala?" Adam said.

"Yes," Miceala said. "Olivia's necklace can communicate me if you need guidance. I need you two to head to Sentora now. Catch a boat to Port Natalia from Ilias Port and go to San Ilia."

"Alright!" Adam said. "I'll train hard and protect this world. Let's go Olivia!" Adam ran North towards the city exit.

"Wait up!" Olivia called out as she followed.

Chapter 3: Ship to Sentora.
Adam and Olivia, despite interruptions by tropical monsters, had successfully made it to Ilias Port. However, Adam had one issue.

"What do you mean you can't afford a trip to Port Natalia?" Olivia asked.

"I had forgotten the price of ship travel." Adam said.

"You idiot!" Olivia said. "Well I guess we can try to ask sailors to wave the fine."

The two asked around the docks to see if any sailors were willing to give them a free ride. Most were more focused on fishing trips and didn't want to sail too far out.

"Sorry kids," One sailor said. "Ever since that Sea Serpent called the ship route to Port Natalia home, no sailors wanna run the risk without traveling much farther out to go around her hunting grounds."

"Sea Serpent?" Olivia said. "Like a Monster?"

"Aye," the sailor said. "And the Mermaid Queen's troops can't seem to force it to a safe location."

The two thanked him for his time and kept looking. One captain walked to Adam. "Excuse me lad, you needed a ship?" He asked.

"Yes sir, but that Serpent blocked the route." Adam said.

"My Grandfather told me stories," The captain said. "Stories of a young hero and lass who gave him Poseidon's Bell." He pointed at his ship, with a bell tied to the mast. "He passed it down to me, and like the legends say, I've yet to encounter any bad luck on this ship."

"Poseidon's Bell?" Adam asked.

"I know of that!" Olivia said excitedly. "It was used by the Pirate Selene to ward off storms and ensure her travels went unhindered regardless of conditions."

"Aye," The captain said. "And lad, you remind me of that hero in those stories. I've evaded that Serpent numerous times, and that boy even drove a Succubus off my grandad's ship that caused many a storm. I trust you two aboard my ship, the trip's free of charge!"

"Wow thanks!" Both Adam and Olivia said as they set up to travel to Sentora.

Later that evening, on the ship, Adam was training as Oliva was reading. As promised, despite rough waters a few occasions, the bell kept the ship steady. No sight of the serpent was even reported.

"We'll reach Port Natalia by tomorrow morning." The captain said.

"That's enough training for tonight then." Adam said. "Those Grand Inquisitors are gonna be trouble. And we haven't even seen what Eden's up to yet."

"Well as long as the Heavenly Knights know to prevent future incidents with those crusaders," Oliva said. "it'll mostly be Eden's remaining angels."

"About Eden..." Adam began to ask. "Are there really angels who'd serve her?"

"It's likely." Olivia said. "Some missed their old tasks and home up in the Heavens. But I feel like Eden may not lead Angels properly like Miceala does."

As the two kept talking, waves started hitting the ship as the water around them grew rough.

"You two better hold on!" The captain said. "There's something big directly below us!"

The crew also kept hold as a massive tail wrapped around the ship. A massive Sea-Lamia rose and looked at the crew.

"Ahh, a nice group of men to devour." The Sea Serpent said.

"This is bad!" Oliva said. "She might crush the ship!"

Adam drew his blade and faced the Serpent.

"Oh, a healthy looking swordsman. You'll be an excellent appetizer." The serpent said.

Adam tried to strike the serpent, but was blocked by her hand as it grabbed him. "Let go!" Adam said trying to struggle.

"Quite fiesty too." The serpent said. "you must be delicious."

"Bullseye!" A voice called out. The serpent turned to see a massive crossbow arrow impale between her eyes as she fell back in the water throwing Adam back on deck. The crew looked in awe as a massive monster was just taken out in one shot.

"Look! On that rock!" A sailor pointed out at a rock in the middle of the ocean. A lone man holding a massive crossbow stood. The man jumped on the Sea Serpent's corpse and onto the ship in a speed almost too quick to see.

"Ah, a massive prize!" The man said. "Sorry for the scare you guys were perfect live bait."

"A hunter?" Adam said.

"He's..." Olivia began to say.

"Yes, a hunter." The man had said. "And yes madam, Grand Inquisitor Kain, at your service. Doing the Black Crusaders a favor by extinguishing a rather ugly monster."

Adam held his blade. "The Black Crusaders?" he asked.

"Indeed, and you're that bothersome boy that pissed off Ivan." Kain had said. "Consider yourself lucky, our Grand Meister is willing to overlook that act of heresy so you're not my prey yet." Ivan then put his massive Crossbow on his back as he looked at the Sea Serpent. He then jumped down onto it's corpse and used some tools to rip off two giant fangs. "A worthy trophy. You can give the body it's burial, too big to keep."

"Wait!" Adam called out. "You can't just kill a monster and run off!"

"Why not?" Kain asked. "It sank half a dozen ships and ate a good number of sailors. Really I'm doing the world a favor."

"It still isn't right!" Adam said. "Just blindly hunting monsters!"

"That's a funny one." Kain said. "But my real prize I'm hunting is still out there." He then clenched a locket he was wearing. "I'm preparing for her. The one that got away." Kain then teleported away.

"Damn it." Adam said frustrated. "I was just gonna drive her off."

"Don't beat yourself up." Oliva said. "We'll stop him and the others."

"You're right." Adam said. "Let's just rest now that the rest of the trip will be safe."

The next morning, after a good night's rest, Adam and Olivia made it to Port Natalia. They informed the Mermaid Guards of the Sea Serpent's death and warned them about Kain. The two then got some supplies and set out for San Ilia.

Back at the Black Crusader's main castle;

"And bam! Right between her eyes!" Kain says, bragging about his recent trophy to Ivan.

"Although it's right to hunt monsters," Ivan had said. "I still wish you would shut up about it."

"That boy you met tried telling me off for doing it." Kain said. "I saved the brat's life and he's telling me about what to and what not to kill."

"That boy may become a menace." Ivan said. "He carries the Hero Luka's blood."

The Grand Meister then entered the throne room. The two Grand Inquisitors got on bended knee as he walked by. "I have excellent news. Where are the other two?"

"Beats me." Kain had said.

"I do not know Your Holiness." Ivan also responded.

"Nevertheless," The Grand Meister began to say, "we have found what we're looking for. Please, allow me to introduce our ally." He then pointed to the entrance of the throne room. There, an Angel had stood.

The two Grand Inquisitors quickly realized who it was and bowed to her. "Great Seraph! It is an honor!" Ivan had said.

"Likewise, you have some powerful soldiers Holy Father." Eden had said. "It seems these Crusaders are just what I need."

Chapter 4: San Ilia, Attack of the Coven.
Adam and Olivia arrived at the city of San Ilia. The castle shining in the center of the city as if it hadn't aged a day. The streets, once hardcore in Ilias' commandments are in a bustle with humans, monsters and angels.

"Wow, so this is San Ilia?" Adam said, admiring his surroundings. "More angels here than Enrika."

Olivia smiled as she waved to a few angels she knew. "Yep! Most Angels tend to like cities that used to have high faith in Ilias. There's more in the Ilias Continent and San Ilia then the rest of the world."

"You must really love the history of this place." Adam said. Knowing how Olivia gets around famous works of the world's history.

"Am I that predictable?" Olivia asked, blushing. "It's more-so the castle. The largest Cathedral in the world, the grand Library, even the beautiful, ornate 'Sword of Ilias!'"

"Umm Olivia?" Adam said. "My Grandfather told me Alice XVI broke that blade like it was nothing."

Olivia stood frozen as she realized that the artifact wasn't there. "Aww!" She said. "Well there's still a lot to see, but first we gotta know what Miceala needs." Olivia then tried contacting Miceala. "Great Seraph?" Olivia called. "We've made it to San Ilia!"

"Ah Olivia." Miceala said. "Apologies we had some trouble in Enrika. So we're all moving to a different location."

"What happened?" Adam asked.

"These, Black Crusaders." Miceala said. "They know of my identity... they had some angel support even."

"Eden!" Adam said. "She must've convinced them to help."

"Indeed." Miceala said. "For now I'll be safe. You'll meet with me again soon don't worry. Focus on this task, go to the Library and find the book; 'Four Animists and their Sources.'"

"What for?" Adam asked.

"You'll need the Four Spirits if you wish to challenge Eden's forces." Miceala said.

"The Four Spirits?" Olivia said. "You think Adam can get their help?"

"He's the grandson of their previous master, who was descended from the master before him." Miceala said. "If anyone can use their power it's him."

"I won't let you down Miceala." Adam said.

"Farewell for now you two." Miceala said as the communication was turned off.

The two walked towards the castle. But were stopped by a cut-off shout for help.

"That came from the alley." Olivia said. "Someone needs help."

"Let's go!" Adam said as they snuck in the alley.

In the alleyway, a harpy and a scylla had bound a young elf girl. "Keep quiet you." The harpy said as she raised her talon. "this will teach you to go snooping in other's business."

The elf tried to struggled but she was held by the Scylla who even covered her mouth.

"Stop!" Adam called out as he drew his blade.

"A human and an angel?" the Scylla said. We weren't supposed to fight anyone else. The two released the Elf Girl and fled.

"They're getting away." Oliva said.

"Let them." Adam said as he helped up the Elf. "Are you okay?"

The Elf stood. She was tall, long, hair, a given for elves, and wore a green tunic. She had a bow and a quiver full of arrows strapped to her back. "I'm fine. Thank you." The Elf said.

"What did those monsters want?" Olivia asked.

"I followed them looking for my sister." The Elf said. "She's succumbed to darkness, and follows that...coven."

"Coven?" Adam asked. "Olivia did you know anything?"

"All I know...is some lunatic monster founded a coven believing that Ilias' belief can spread to monsters." Oliva explained. "Claiming Ilias blessed her, a monster, to perform a holy mission."

"Exactly." The Elf said. "My name is Evelynn. My sister, after becomming a Dark Elf, followed them thinking it'd cure her. She didn't even care when those others grabbed me."

"Don't worry, we'll stop them." Adam said. "Where are they now?

Before Evelynn could answer, a crash was heard. "The castle has been attacked!" A shout said.

"Castle seems like a good spot to start." Olivia said jokingly. The three then moved together.

At a doll shop on the other side of town. An orange haired girl walks outside. She wore robes and appeared no older than 13, she held a staff and had a necklace made of strange dolls around her neck.

"Thank you for the new dolls!" The girl said. "Normally I can't do business with monsters but I couldn't help myself to how cute these are!"

The shopkeeper, a seemingly, young succubus in a nurse outfit, waved from her counter. She looked a little nervous even. "You..take good care of them." She said. "Why is one of those four here?" She whispered.

"Now..." the girl said, curiously looking around. "Back to my mission. It seems the castle has been under attack already. I told you guys to wait!"

"S..sorry Grand Inquisitor Maria!" A Crusader said. "It wasn't our troops. A group of monsters seem to be assaulting the castle according to a scout."

"Monsters?" Maria said. "We must be careful then. Move to the castle, we'll save it and convince the people to join us non-violently like pretend-heroes."

"Umm..yes ma'am?" The Crusader said. "Man...how is she a Grand Inquisitor?" he whispered. Maria and the soldiers moved towards the castle.

Adam, Olivia and Evelynn arrived at the castle. The doors were busted open and guards were all inside. Any visitors had evacuated. They moved inside to find the same Scylla and Harpy. "Those two again." The Scylla said.

"We should've just killed her." The Harpy said.

They drew their weapons as they faced the two monsters. "Three against Two." Adam said. "Stand down."

"Well, let's just beat them up and rape the boy as a prize." The Scylla suggested.

The Harpy had flown in the air out of Adam's reach as the Scylla moved towards Olivia. Adam turned his focus to the Scylla who dodged his swing. Olivia zapped the Scylla however sending her reeling.

Evelynn had kept the Harpy at bay with her bow. Even managing to wing the harpy and send her back down. At the same time, Adam and Olivia had subdued the Scylla.

"Good work you three." A group of soldiers and Valkyries came in. "There are five more with the leader. We'll help too."

The three moved forward with the soldiers as they quickly subdued four more by outnumbering them. However in the cathedral, a Lamia had the king bound with her large tail. She wore the attire of a Sister and had long, blonde hair and blue eyes.

"Release the King!" A soldier had shouted.

"Not until this kingdom surrenders to us." The Sister Lamia shouted. "We are the Holy Serpent Cult. Worshippers of the Goddess Ilias."

Evelynn readied an arrow. But a voice called out to her.

"Not so fast sister!" A dark elf with a knife walked out and held the blade against the king's throat.

"Sister!" Evelynn shouted as she lowered her bow. "This coven won't cure you! How could you betray your own sister?"

"The cult is my sisterhood now." She proclaimed. "We shall revive the Goddess and reach salvation."

"Monsters following Ilias?" A girls voice rang out. "Too wierd even for me. Attack now!"

Several Black Crusaders rushed through the doors and windows and drew their weapons. Surrounding the Sister and Evelynn's sister. Before anyone could speak, two large hands grabbed the Sister Lamia, releasing the king, and the Dark Elf.

"Mission accomplished!" The girl said as she jumped down off the shadowy figure holding the two. "Relax Your Majesty. I am Grand Inquisitor Maria of the Black Crusaders."

"The Crusaders..." Adam said.

"Obviously trying to save their way into controlling the castle." Evelynn said. "Word of them is all over the world."

"You guards drop your weapons!" Maria said. "No need for violence. We saved your king so you must obey our wishes."

"She's clearly delusional." Oliva said. "I doubt anyone would see them as heroes."

"You Crusaders don't learn!" Adam said. "You can't force anybody." Olivia and Evelynn stood behind him.

"What's this?" Maria said as she walked to Adam. She thought for a second as she looked at him. "Wow...you're cute! Like a cute doll of a hero!"

"Doll!?" Adam said. Stupefied.

"Like a Life-sized Luka doll." Maria said. "If you wish to play with me, then I have no qualms." She grabbed a doll from her necklace and concentrated magic in it. She then threw it in the air and summouned a monster-like doll creature. It was modelled after a Nekomatta. "Break the angel and elf. But keep the boy intact so I can play with him." Maria said.

Adam, Olivia and Evelynn readied their weapons as the doll faced them.

Chapter 5; Grand Inquisitor Maria, The Toymaker.
The guards and angels tried fighting off the Crusaders. Maria's cat doll jumped and dodged Evelynn's arrows before pouncing on her. Evelynn threw he back and dodged her attempts to pounce again with her speed.

Adam tried attacking the doll only to have it dodge and tackle him. It looked at him for a second before holding him tightly and trying to arouse him through playful teasing.

"Aww, she likes you." Maria said as she watched. "You could've just let it kill your friends though. I'm keeping you alive little hero."

Adam struggled and threw the Cat Doll off. Adam then followed with a Demon Decapitation, landing a direct hit. However before any of them could follow up the doll rushed back towards Maria and stood ready to strike again facing them.

"It's quick." Evelynn said.

"It's very evasive." Olivia said, healing the small damage Adam took.

Maria then looked at Olivia. "Focus the angel there first Kitty!" She commanded. The cat then nodded it's head and rushed at Olivia.

Olivia flew up and shot a magical bolt at the cat doll. Evelynn managed to follow up with an arrow.

Adam looked around and saw the wall was climbable. "I got it." He said and rushed to the wall past some crusaders who were busy fighting.

The cat doll was surrounded by Olivia and Evelynn, unable to notice Adam's plan.

"Take this!" Adam shouted as he rushed up the wall. "Demon Skull Beheading!" He shouted as he jumped and crashed down on the cat doll. Hitting it directly and breaking it's doll-like body in half.

"My adorable doll!" Maria shouted. "I'll have to make another now!"

Adam, Olivia and Evelynn looked confused as the doll's remains turned into an unconcious Nekomata. "A normal monster?" Olivia said.

"She must've turned it into a doll." Adam said. "Meaning that Golem and any others are monsters too."

Evelynn readied her bow. "Meaning we must be careful and free those innocent monsters." She said.

Maria's eyes suddenly glowed yellow as she stared at the three. "Oh well, she was a weaker one anyways. I can always find another." She said. She then turned to Evelynn's sister. "Release the lamia. I hate snakes anyways." The Golem then dropped the Sister Lamia who quickly rushed out the castle in the chaos. "But this Dark Elf...quick, skilled with short swords and daggers. You'll do just fine to replace my kitty."

"Let her go!" Evelynn said as she fired an arrow. It was blocked by the Golem's massive arm however.

Maria then placed her hand on the forehead of Evelynn's sister. "She belongs to me now." And concentrated magic. Her body morphed and shrunk into that of a doll in her image that rested in Maria's hand. "Perfect."

Evelynn was in shock at what she had witnessed. "Iris!" She screamed.

Maria then showed off the doll to Evelynn. "Still alive don't worry." She said. "But under my command."

Olivia was terrified, Adam was furious at what he saw, and Evelynn was still in shock.

"Now little Luka look-a-like." Maria said. "Time to join this Dark Elf. Among my favorite dolls." She then snapped her fingers. "Golem! Restrain him!"

The Golem was ready to fight however a window shattered as a figure crashed down and cut the Golem in half. "Earth Rumbling Decapitation!" Granberia yelled.

"Granberia!" Adam and Olivia said.

"This was the final straw." Granberia said. "Consider yourselves at war with the Monster Lord for assaulting kingdoms around the world."

Maria readied her staff and faced Granberia. "Oh my...wasn't expecting this." She said. The other Crusaders looked nervous as they weren't ready to face the Heavenly Knights.

"At War?" A voice said. "Perfect. I can deal with Miceala, Lucifina's son and the Monster Lord at once."

"That voice." Olivia said.

"Eden..." Adam said as he faced the large door. There, Seraph Eden stood alongside Ivan and Kain.

"And the other Inquisitors." Evelynn said.

Ivan drew his blade as Kain readied his crossbow. "Consider yourself fortunate that we were planning on doing this ourselves Maria." Ivan said. "The Grand Meister had approved of your little attack when he found out where you were."

"Tell Lord Alipheese the 17th, that we accept her challenge." Eden said. "And that she can't hide Miceala forever."

"Alright Crusaders." Kain commanded. "Return to the castle!" Every one of them teleported away. Leaving only Adam and his friends, the guards of San Ilia, and Granberia standing there.

"Eden's returned?" A Valkyrie said. "But... I like my life here." A cupid said panicking.

"This is bad." Granberia said. "We need to track the Crusaders...but we haven't succeeded yet. They cover their tracks well." Granberia then looked at Adam. "Apologies Adam, I have to return to Lord Alice at once." She then teleported away.

"Thank you again." Adam managed to say before she disappeared.

"Evelynn... are you okay?" Olivia said.

"She's..gone." Evelynn said. "My only sister."

"We'll get her back." Adam said. "We just have to get stronger." The king of San Ilia then walked towards them.

"Are you the ones who helped my guards?" He said. "I give you many thanks for saving my life. If there's anything you need. Let me know at once."

"We need to see the Library!" Olivia said excitedly.

"Very well, you won't require any waiting to enter. Use it whenever you like!" The King said before being escorted back to his throne room.

Later on, Adam, Evelynn and Olivia were in the Library. Searching for the book. Adam then found it and was given permission by the librarian, who was a page-based monster, to borrow it until the spirits were found.

"Alright." Adam said as he read the book. "The Four Spirits...Man this is a lot of reading." He said.

Evelynn was sitting across from him as Olivia was off reading various books in fascination at being able to finally see the Library.

"Alright! Sylph, Spirit of Wind, is in the Forest of Spirits not too far from here." Adam said.

"I live there." Evelynn said. "I can guide you. Consider it a thank you for helping me."

"Well, I promise we'll save your sister." Adam said.

"I'd like to travel with you two." Evelynn said. "Not just to save her, but to make sure no one else is harmed by these Crusaders."

"Sure." Adam said. The two then stood and left. "Olivia! We're leaving now!"

"But...look at this autobiography of the Legendary Heroine Cecil!" Olivia said. "One of only a few that survived the printing fire that ruined all of them!" Adam then grabbed her and put the book back on the shelf as they left the castle. Heading towards the Forest of Spirits."

Chapter 6: Forest of Spirits. Wind Spirit Sylph.
Adam, Olivia and Evelynn arrived at the outskirts of the vast forest. Evelynn went in front as they entered.

"I'll lead the way." Evelynn said. "Sylph is in the heart of the forest but this place is still sacred. Humans can enter but are on constant watch by Elves."

"What about the fairies?" Adam asked. "I heard they're quite numerous here."

"They might try to play pranks on you but I'll keep them in line." Evelynn said. "Let's go!" The three of them walked forward. As they moved through the forest, they came across a group of elves and fairies.

"Evelynn!" One called out.

"Big sis is back!" A fairy said. "And she brought friends!" Another said.

"Hello everyone." Evelynn said. She turned to Adam and Olivia, introducing them; "This is Adam, and Olivia."

"Pleased to meet you." An elf said.

"Hello Mr. Adam!" A fairy said.

They introduced themselves as Evelynn and one of the elves talked.

"Did you find Iris?" The elf asked.

"She was...taken by this Grand Inquisitor." Evelynn said. "I wasn't strong enough to save her, that girl turned Iris into a doll and took her away."

"If she's still alive, there's sure to be a way." The elf said. "After all, you of all Elves could search the land and bring her home. But she's succumbed to darkness and would probably run away again."

"I know," Evelynn said. "Adam and Olivia are helping me, but Adam is seeking an audience with Sylph."

Adam and Olivia walked up to the two. "Thanks for letting us meet with Sylph." Adam said. "We have to stop these Black Crusaders and the Spirits may be our only way."

"Be careful." An elf said. "A strange figure is wandering through here. it's scared off every elf sent after it through sheer intimidation."

"We'll be careful." Olivia said.

The three then continued through the forest. As they reached a clearing, a small fairy in green floated there, the winds circling around her. "Hi there!" The fairy said.

"Greetings Sylph." Evelynn said.

"You're Sylph huh?" Adam said, examining the small fairy. "I'm Adam and..." Before he could continue, the wind howled and blew past Sylph.

"You're here to gain my power to protect the world from those Black Crusaders and that mean angel Eden." Sylph said. "You remind me of Luka! You must be related. I can tell you're gonna be fun to play with."

"That's right." Olivia said. "How'd you know?"

"The wind told me." Sylph said. "But I can't just let you have my power. You must past my test."

"Fair enough." Adam said. "Grandpa had to take a test too."

"That's right!" Sylph said. "If you can hit me once, you win. But you have to get past my wind wall!" As Sylph said that, a powerful vortex of wind surrounded her. "Oh and no help! Luka was by himself too you know."

"Alright! Wish me luck guys." Adam said as Olivia and Evelynn stood back. Adam then focused as he decided to try and strike quickly. "Thunder Thrust!" Adam shouted as he lunged forward quickly trying to strike Sylph through the wall. But to his surprise, the wall blocked his attack and brushed past him gently, giving him slight pleasure. "Hey!"

"Nothing gets past my new and improved wind wall." Sylph said. "And time with Luka made me stronger so I won't lose!"

Adam walked around the wall of wind, unable to find any openings. "This is tough." Adam said.

"Giving up?" Sylph said.

"Nope...just thinking." Adam said.

"Think faster and fight." Sylph said. "Please?"

Adam kept thinking. He tried gently pushing his hand inside the wall, only to get countered again. "Gah, even a gentle attempt won't work." Adam said.

"Umm Adam..." Olivia said.

"No Olivia you heard Sylph." Adam said. "I gotta do this alone."

"Alright..." Olivia said. "You see the solution too right?" She whispered in Evelynn's ear.

"Honestly even a novice would know." Evelynn whispered. "Just let him figure it out."

~30 minutes later~

Evelynn and Olivia sat down dozing off as Adam still kept thinking and attempting ideas only to fail. "Man this is hard." Adam said. "And that wind's starting to wear me down."

"You..done yet?" Sylph asked, clearly tired.

"No...I'm not giving up!" Adam said. "Grandpa figured it out and so will I!" But as Adam spoke, Sylph had fallen asleep, fluttering in the air still, as the wall of wind died down. "Oh!" Adam said and struck Sylph once. "I win!"

"Wah!" Sylph cried out as she suddenly woke up. "Aww no fair! Luka did that too!" Sylph then shrugged her shoulders. "A win is a win though. You passed!"

Evelynn and Olivia woke up as they heard that. "He finally won?" Olivia asked.

"Yep!" Adam said.

"I'm glad it's someone I can trust with my power." Sylph said and extended her hand. Adam shook her hand with his pinky as she disappeared.

"Sylph?" Adam asked. Sylph then appeared in his head. "Oh she's in my head."

"Yay! This is so nostalgic!" Sylph said. "Call on my power anytime!"

"Well, one spirit down!" Adam said.

"Three to go." Evelynn said. "And I'll help you anyway I can."

"Me too!" Olivia said "Let's head to Sabasa for Gnome."

The three then headed South towards the forest outskirts. About halfway there, the sky turned dark as a large, blue, male figure in a robe appeared before him. His appearance was almost ethereal however, like an illusion.

"Who's that?" Adam asked.

"Must be that figure we were warned about." Evelynn said. "They were right to run away...he has a strange aura."

"Wahh!" Sylph said. "He's very dangerous! Don't get close!"

"Even Sylph is intimidated." Adam said. "It's best if we retreat."

The figure then stared at Adam. Concentrating before speaking up. His voice was booming and deep. "Lucifina! Nephilim!" It said.

"Nephilim?" Adam asked. "Wait...you know my great-grandma?"

"Consider this a warning!" It said. "Do not interfere with our plans!" He then disappeared. The sky returning to daylight as he vanished.

"What was that about?" Adam asked.

"Olivia?" Evelynn asked. "You look like you saw a ghost."

Olivia was frozen in fear. She had dropped her staff. "We were lucky to have survived...." She said. "Issac..The Endbringer!"

"Who?" Adam asked.

"The Second in Command to the Black Crusaders." Olivia said. "I've heard rumors but it is true. It is like facing the apocalypse in his presence."

"We have to leave before he decides to return." Adam said as he held her hand. Evelynn grabbed her staff before they headed out.

At the Black Crusader's Castle.

"So the war has begun." The Grand Meister said.

"And now we wait for our opponents first move." Eden responded. "But I'm concerned, your Grand Inquisitors might match the Heavenly Knights. But how will we be certain of victory with the Monster Lord and Miceala?"

"Rest assured Great Seraph," The Grand Meister said. "We are more than capable of holding our own." A small young man in a blue robe holding a massive staff appeared before the Grand Meister. "Ah! Issac my most trusted Right Hand. I was wondering where you went off too. We have made an alignment with The Great Seraph Eden. We are at war with Aliphese Fateburn XVII."

Issac had whispered in the Grand Meister's ear.

"Is that so?" The Grand Meister said. "We will have Ivan intercept him at Sabasa castle. He must not evolve into a threat."

Issac then whispered something else.

"I understand your hatred of the Fallen One Lucifina." The Grand Meister said. "But in the event of high security I must ask you to track down and destroy Fallen Seraph Miceala."

Issac then bowed to the Grand Meister, then to Eden, before warping away to begin his search.

"The final Inquisitor?" Eden asked. "How do you keep one such as him contained?"

"Don't underestimate our power Seraphim." The Grand Meister said. "This War is just beginning."

Chapter 7: The Safina Desert.
After a day's rest, Adam and company had departed San Ilia and made it to the desert outskirts. There they came across the caravan.

"A desert caravan?" Adam asked.

"It's the safest route." Olivia said. "Desert monsters can still be hostile."

"The desert is harsh as well so they tend to know how to safely move through the environment." Evelynn said.

The three had paid the fine and gotten inside the cart. As they were about to depart, a voice had called out from the distance;

"Wait up!" It had said. A young man then jumped on the cart and paid the caravan. He had short, green hair and eyes and wore black combat gear and had a large spear on his back. The caravan then took off as they sat in the cart.

"You seem in a rush." Evelynn said to the man.

"Sooner I get back home the better." He said.

"Where are you coming from?" Olivia said.

"The Seeker's Academy." The man said. "But with what's going on I don't wanna....what's with the angel?" He looked as Olivia seemed extremely excited.

"The Seeker's Academy?!" Olivia asked. "Why would you leave there?!"

"What's the Seeker's Academy?" Adam asked.

"It's a massive school full of 'Truth Seekers.'" Evelynn said. "People, monsters and angels who wish to do nothing but seek the secrets of the universe. They also perform dangerous experimentation and arm themselves to take down any who wish to harm their cause."

"Sounds like the Seekers of Truth my grandfather fought long ago." Adam said.

"They are..." The man said. "And that crazy Headmistress Promestein is still as determined as she supposedly was 100 years ago." The man then extended a hand. "Nikolai."

Adam then shook his hand. "My name is Adam. This is Olivia, and this is Evelynn." He said.

"You're Grandfather fought the Seekers eh?" Nikolai asked. "You know I should've known you look just like Luka."

"He gets that alot." Olivia said. "So why are you running away from the Seeker's Academy?"

"Well I went there in order to study like my family has been doing..." Nikolai said. "But I ended up being accepted into the combat training and they chose me to be their 'Enforcer.'"

"You're the Enforcer?" Olivia asked. "You must be quite strong."

"Well, I'm eligible to become the Enforcer. The Enforcer of Truth requires years of training and studying." Nikolai said. "I wanted to turn them down but Promestein won't take no for an answer."

"Why's that?" Adam asked.

"Because apparently my Father, Solomon, was the previous Enforcer." Nikolai said. "But instead of living as an immortal half-monster like Promestein demanded he chose to die of old age. So she wants to settle for his son. So I ran away to warn my mother of Promestein's plans."

"Your father was Solomon?" Olivia asked. "No wonder they want you as an Enforcer."

"I was told stories about him as well." Adam said. "But you look so young. He was said to have died 40 years ago but you don't look older than about 25."

"Blame my mother, Lucia." Nikolai said. "She's a monster and she didn't impregnate herself until years after he died."

"Oh, so she kept you as a sperm all that time." Olivia said. "I could see why."

"Correct." Nikolai said. "But unlike my Father, who stayed with Promestein all the way. I didn't want to stay and work for someone who doesn't care for morales when it comes to what they do."

"Well don't expect them to not chase you." Evelynn said. "I was told they do not give mercy to those who just abandon them. Especially since they demand you take a trusted position."

"I'll be fine. I left days ago and haven't seen anyone come after me." Nikolai said. "So what about you three?"

"We're trying to stop the Black Crusaders." Adam said.

"And I thought Promestein was crazy." Nikolai said.

"We're helping Seraph Miceala and the Monster Lord defeat them and Seraph Eden." Olivia said. "We're seeking the aid of the Four Spirits."

"Wow, then maybe there's a chance for you guys." Nikolai said. "I wish all three of you luck then. I'm gonna head to Witch's Village when we reach Sabasa Castle. I heard that Gnome is in a restored temple north of the Castle."

The caravan was halfway to Sabasa castle as the four of them talked, they were suddenly visited by a harpy that landed by the Caravan leader who whispered something to his ear. He then turned to them as the Harpy flew off.

"Guys we may have to proceed with caution." The caravan leader said. "I was told of the Black Crusaders launching an attack on Sabasa Castle. They were seen not too far from there."

"The Black Crusaders?" Adam said. "Take us there at once. We'll help!"

The caravan kept moving, as they prepared for the upcoming battle.

"I wonder why they'd attack Sabasa?" Nikolai asked. "They're very open to monsters and with an alliance with the Vampire Queen I'd doubt they'd last."

"They probably have a Grand Inquisitor helping them then." Evelynn said. "If what you said is true then one's bound to be there to deal with the Queen Vampire."

"I just hope it isn't that Issac guy we saw." Adam said.

"Any of those four are scary." Olivia said.

"Then I'll help." Nikolai said. "Since this land's my home."

"Are you sure?" Adam asked.

"These Crusaders aren't as bad as what Promestein could do to me." Nikolai said. "Besides, there is safety in numbers when it comes to a powerful foe."

"Thanks Nikolai." Adam said. The four then readied themselves as they were almost to Sabasa.