Universe-001,
To the west of this universe lies a vast and formidable cosmic empire, ruled by a diverse alliance of alien species. Known as the Greti Empire, this empire has reigned supreme over countless galaxies for eons, establishing an unforgettable legacy.
At the heart of the Greti Empire's domain is the Andromis Galaxy, the largest and most prosperous galaxy in the empire. It is the central hub for trade, diplomacy, and military power.
At the core of this galaxy is the continent of Greti. At its center stands the majestic imperial palace, the seat of the emperor's rule.
This extraordinary, futuristic structure soars above the surrounding landscape, creating an awe-inspiring silhouette against the sky.
Its sleek, metallic facade reflects sunlight, causing it to glow in various colors. With no other buildings for millions of miles, the palace commands attention, dramatically standing out amidst the lush greenery that carpets the land.
At the peak of this majestic palace was a lavish hall adorned with the rarest materials known to the universe. In the center of this hall stood a sleek, futuristic black table, its surface smooth and reflective, casting an ethereal glow in the ambient light.
Suspended above the table were detailed holographic projections displaying complex data in an unknown language.
Seventeen humanoid figures, each distinct in features and attire, were seated around the table. Their expressions ranged from curiosity to contemplation as they focused their attention on the emperor, who was wearing highly technologically advanced black armor.
He sat regally above them on a black throne, exuding a commanding presence. The atmosphere was thick with anticipation and conspiracy as the fate of the empire hung delicately in the balance.
"Your Majesty, the Derilo Empire is advancing into our territories. In the last battle, we lost over a thousand galaxies and three Oblivion-Class Superdreadnoughts," reported a blue-skinned humanoid alien with two horns, clad in sleek black sci-fi armor.
He stood a few meters from the table, his tone urgent but respectful.
The Grand Ministers' gaze remained fixed on the Emperor, waiting for his response. "Finish providing all the information first," the Emperor instructed in a deep voice.
The informant, complying, swiped left on the tablet he was carrying. "Your Majesty, the Seriko Empire intends to send a diplomat. Their purpose: to establish an alliance between our empires."
"Alliance?" one of the Grand ministers murmured, his tone laced with suspicion. "So the rumors are true. The Vereti Empire has made a breakthrough in mastering super black holes."
The emperor leaned forward slightly, his expression calm and unbothered. "Oh? So they've won the race to harness super black holes," he said, his tone almost casual, as if discussing a minor inconvenience rather than a monumental shift in power.
He then turned his gaze to another alien with octopus-like arms standing nearby, his piercing eyes demanding answers. "What is our progress?"
The octopus man, who is the Emperor's secretary, quickly tapped on the high-tech tablet he carried.
The device glowed faintly as data streamed across its surface. After a moment, he looked up and replied, "We are at ninety-three percent completion, Your Majesty. In approximately three months, we too will be able to access the energy of super black holes."
"Three months, huh?" the emperor said thoughtfully, his fingers stroking the intricate patterns of his metallic chin, polished to a gleaming shine.
He stared into the distance, imagining the myriad of events that could happen in such a period.
"That's far too long," he continued, a furrow forming between his brows. "In days, anything can change. We cannot afford to wait. Tell the chief scientist to accelerate the project; we need results sooner."
The octopus man, named Kiro, replied, "Understood, Your Majesty."
"Is it possible that the Seriko Empire is aware of our impending breakthrough and has sent a diplomat to persuade us to deter the Vereti Empire? After all, we are the only other empire capable of reaching this stage with super black holes," one of the Grand ministers speculated.
"It is possible," another agreed.
"It is not just possible—it is a fact," a third interjected firmly. "They want us to clash with the Vereti Empire."
"Oh? And how certain are you of that?" a burly Grand minister challenged, his tone edged with hostility.
The man remained unfazed. "I have spies implanted within the Seriko Empire—spies who now hold high-ranking positions," he said calmly.
His composed response forced the burly Grand minister to drop his act of provocation.
The emperor, observing the exchange, remained impassive. He was long accustomed to the underlying competition among his Grand ministers.
He was willing to tolerate their maneuvering as long as their rivalries did not lead to betrayal.
"Continue with the report on the war against the Derilo Empire," the emperor commanded.
The Grand ministers, who had been on the verge of another argument, fell silent and refocused. This was what the emperor valued about them: they were fiercely loyal. But then again, who could truly know the thoughts lurking in the minds of others?
Then, the informant continued his work.
••••
At the same time, Somewhere else in the universe.
This area of space here was eerily silent, broken only by the occasional cosmic winds. Space debris from destroyed battleships and ancient rocks from stars and planets long dead drifted slowly within this void.
Suddenly, a disturbance reverberated across thousands of light-years, causing the rocks to collide. A deafening sound of 'tearing' filled the void as a massive black spatial tear appeared in space, rapidly expanding to hundreds of thousands of miles in just a second.
In a far location from here lay a planet far more technologically advanced than Earth. Its surface was covered in towering skyscrapers, illuminated by endless neon lights.
Hovercrafts zipped through the air, and automated systems kept the cities running smoothly. Digital billboards flashed ever-changing images across the skyline, reinforcing the planet's technological dominance.
Only the planet's center remained untouched by urban sprawl—a vast green sanctuary reserved for the nobility.
On the balcony of a grand mansion, a slender humanoid figure with six arms and an elongated head reclined in luxury. He sipped a rare drink and gazed at the setting sun with quiet admiration.
"Ah, the beauty of the sunse—" his words were interrupted as blood trickled from his ears.
"Huh? What is this?" he muttered, eyes widening as blue droplets dropped to his shoulders, staining his white garments.
Before he could look closer, the cosmic sound from the spatial tear reached him. It carried the resonance of space laws—something no mortal could withstand.
Within a millisecond, the full force of the sound struck his ears.
"Ahhhhhhhh!" the nobleman screamed as he fell to the ground, clutching his head with all his arms as unbearable pain flooded his mind, rendering his thoughts stagnant.
A brief moment later, the sound stopped, but he remained on the ground, trembling. The echo of the terrifying cosmic noise still rang in his ears, lingering in his mind like an inescapable nightmare.
He was not the only one affected; every living being on the planet experienced the same torment—even animals, whether fish or insects, and ancient plants with weak sentience could hear the sound.
In a slum in the city of Silo, a young man with only two arms lay curled in a fetal position, and his hands pressed tightly against his ears in a futile attempt to block out the cosmic noise. Just two feet away, a young girl writhed in pain, enduring the same agony.
But then, as suddenly as it began, the sound stopped, not just for them but for the entire planet. Fortunately, it had ended quickly enough.
But the devastation that unfolded in just four seconds was staggering. Millions perished, most of them the elderly, their bodies unable to withstand the overwhelming force of the sound as their heads exploded like compressed watermelon.
From the black dimensional tear, the tip of the cosmic door emerged. As soon as it appeared, far away, deep within the Origin Ocean of this universe and further into the blank point of this universe, a square-shaped head with mechanical eyes awakened in the white void.
[Detected unknown force. Analyzing… analyzing Failure. No anomaly detected.]
But the universal will did not stop at this. A massive red eye materialized above the tear, its gaze sweeping across the surroundings, beginning its methodical scan.
Luna, positioned on the other side of the cosmic door, fully activated Nihilty's Embrace. In an instant, the tip of the cosmic door and the tear vanished, and space returned to its previous state.
The red eye continued its scans, but found nothing. It refused to leave just yet. It rewound the time in the area, searching once more, but again, it found no trace.
Undeterred, the eye scanned thousands of light-years away and finally located the planet affected by Lex and Luna's actions.
The girl and the boy struggled to their feet, their ears still ringing from the cosmic noise.
Around them, the remnants of their slum settlement lay in ruins: cracked walls, smoldering fires, and an eerie silence enveloping the area. They noticed other survivors slowly getting up as well.
"Is the world ending, brother?" the girl whispered, her small hands clutching at her brother's torn shirt.
The boy forced a laugh, pulling her close. "No, silly. It's not." His arms trembled around her, even as he said it.
Then the sun disappeared.
Everyone in different parts of the planet turned their gaze skyward. A massive red eye materialized, stretching across the entire expanse of the sky, its pupil a bottomless black void.
Crimson light enveloped the planet in an eerie glow, casting their terrified faces in shades of red. Every creature froze in place—birds halted mid-flight, flying insects plummeted to the ground, and even the wind seemed to hold its breath.
An overwhelming sorrow crashed through them, deeper than fear, as if the universe itself mourned what was coming.
The ground shuddered violently beneath their feet - the planet's last, futile attempt to protect its children.
The eye blinked.
Then total Darkness.
[Found traces of unknown space laws in the creatures.!!EXTERMINATE!!]
Then a thin crimson beam lanced down in perfect silence, at the same moment, the brother firmly held his sister against his chest. She clung to him with all her strength.
As the crimson light enveloped them, she felt his arms beginning to fade—the only home she had ever known unraveling at the seams.
"Brother had promised. Brother had lied," was her last thought as their bodies glowed for one merciful instant, then dissolved into nothingness.
With this decisive attack, the planet and all its inhabitants were obliterated, leaving not a single atom of their existence behind.
From the other side, Lex could sense the presence of the universal will as it acted. After some time, the eye vanished after not finding anything else.
"Should we continue?" Luna asked.
"No, we will wait for a while," Lex replied, and Luna decided to heed his words.
Days later, the eye returned, more powerful than before. Yet, despite its increased strength, it still found nothing.
"As expected," Lex murmured. He knew the 'will' would never stop until it was one hundred percent certain that no anomaly existed in the universe.
"You knew it would return, master," Luna said, surprised.
"I told you, no one understands the Universal wills better than I do," Lex said. "Now let the invasion begin