Dear readers this chapter is same as the chapter number 668 of first book "Witch's daughter and the devil's son." If you have read this one, then dont read that chapter. It is for the readers who don't read first book so they can know about this part as well. If you have unlocked both, then do not worry about wasting coins. I will compensate you by giving free content in coming chapters worth those coins.
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In the heavenly realm, amidst the rolling sea of white clouds, there was a particular floating island so massive it was like a world of its own, eclipsing the vast sky.
It was a land of nature, with lakes and rivers, marshes and forests, all thriving with vitality. The scenery of divine beings in white robes, angels singing praises, some even playing musical instruments, was a welcome addition to the perfect harmony of the island.
On this paradise blanketed by immortal mist lay the most breathtaking as well as the most important palace of the heavens, the high temple where the ruler of the three realms resides.
Sitting on the large throne within the grand hall of the temple was a powerful being shrouded in blinding radiance, his very existence giving out heavy pressure even without making a single movement. It was as if he was the reincarnation of the sun, and each and every living being could only prostrate in front of him in reverence.
A figure of a man in pure white clothes could be vaguely seen behind the shroud of brilliance, but aside from his long silvery white hair, nothing of his appearance was visible.
This powerful deity was none other than Grianor, the King of Heavens and the Lord of Light.
At this moment, Grianor had sensed something familiar yet strange, causing his divine gaze to briefly sweep across the mortal realm below his domain.
The heavy gaze of the King of Heavens then landed at the deity standing at the step below his throne.
"Solon," he spoke towards the minor god, his normal voice like thunder to the ears, "did you feel that power?"
The incident in the mortal realm, about how the power of hellfire appeared and grew out of control, as well as the awakening of the sealed Primordial, the Deity of Fire — such a large commotion wouldn't be possibly hidden from the gods of the pantheon, not to mention the King of Heavens himself.
"Indeed, Supreme Lord. No matter how long, existences like us cannot forget such a familiar power," the God of Knowledge, Solon, replied.
As a god, Solon had a rather ordinary appearance, resembling a youth with a rather scholarly figure. He appeared both young and old at the same time, giving a sense of dizzying dissonance. However, his eyes were his most peculiar trait—they were as dark and as deep as the abyss, and each of them seemed to hold a universe within.
The King's eyes narrowed at his confirmation. "The essence of hellfire…"
Solon had a rather curious expression as he voiced out his confusion, "Supreme Lord, it should not be possible for hellfire to appear in the mortal realm. Isn't it preserved in the underworld after it was taken away from the Deity of Fire? Could it be that someone entered the underworld and disturbed that dangerous power?"
The expression on the King's face turned grave. "Send someone to the guardians in the underworld."
"Yes, Supreme Lord."
Solon respectfully withdrew from the grand hall, and upon his return, he brought bad news for the King.
He faced Grianor with a worried face. "Supreme Lord,, something worrisome has happened!"
Grianor's silence prompted him to continue, "The hellfire locked in the underworld, it's no longer there!"
The King of Heavens stood up from his throne in shock, and this gesture caused the temple to shake. "What are you saying, Solon?"
"It is gone! No one knows where it is, or how long it has gone missing. The two divine guardians in charge of watching over it are missing as well."
No one could see the expression of the King of Heavens, but the suffocating aura his body emitted were telltale signs of his anger.
"Summon the pantheon! How come no one knows about this? Investigate it and find where the hellfire is!"
"I heed your orders. I will arrange for this matter to be investigated, Supreme Lord." Solon assured. "However, for the meantime, shall we send down angels—no, a Celestial to the mortal realm? I worry about this being who currently wields the power of hellfire."
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