A/N: Jeez... feels crazy being at chapter 100 of this story. What I'm saying here may be similar to my anniversary "speeches" but anyways-- I'm so glad I decided to start writing this story back in 2018. Being able to share my ideas with you all- and being able to read stories on Wattpad too has been a blast, and honestly probably changed me for the better as a whole.

Thank you all so much for supporting me as always! I have an idea for how long this series will be but- yeesh if I go through with that this series will literally take years to finish... well good thing I'm still not burnt out yet at all, so let's hope for the best!

Now for something super cool, the one and only MangaStoryFan (who- correction from my anniversary post, was here from day 1!!) just had to flex for the 100th chapter and bless us with some badass artwork to celebrate it:

Like damn- Prósopsi, Aphrodite, Aora (11/10), the MC's what else could you ask for?!

On that note- highly recommend checking out Manga's works to you all! The guy is working on two novels at once right now plus doing art in his artbook (which the art posted here is from). His novel Supernatural Beings I'll admit brought me to tears at a certain point plus the world of it has a lot of potential, and The Banished has some insane fights and neat characters too (in the last version at least- though this new version will probably be the same-). So yeah definitely recommend checking MangaStoryFan 's works out when you have the time!

One last thing- I'll admit I may have made a mistake in not reminding you guys about something that happens in this chapter in Chapter 99. I'm going to fix it soon, but just thought I'd put it out there. To be fair the topic was mentioned about 40 chapters ago in depth, but I have a feeling most of you have forgotten about that lol. I probably would too if I was a reader.

Anyways-

Last chapter, Elio's flashback concluded with him running away from home after a teary goodbye to his brother Xalen, and a violent goodbye to his parents. However he underestimated the difficulty of living on his own, which left him on the streets begging for money. That is until Restroid, the new leader of the Red Fists, took him in- where Elio still resides to this day...

Inside Metallic's and Amandeath's anonymous motel room...

Metallic's P.O.V.

"Ya know- trying to beat my ass right before a fight prooobably isn't the smartest idea. ...Or wait I AM helping you here right? Didn't that bot say he wanted to duel you alone or something?" Pal #3 says nonchalantly as she lies on the floor, with her poking her shoulder that I managed to give a good smack... she deserved it though, stealing all of my Selken Jaws candies!

Or perhaps I should apologize if I'm truly going through with this paldeology religion of mine... hmm... is my pa-Lord worthy enough to steal my favourite candies... nope! Back to her question about Restroid-

"Yes I don't believe you'll be helping me here, Kodan got his passion for spectacular one-on-one duels from me after all! And that's what me and Restroid will be honoring." I say back to her as my currently stupid legs give out and I fall to the floor on my bare metallic- or currently bronze bottom.

"...You sure don't seem ready for a one v. one with your body right now. Restroid isn't your pal anymore right? So my word should be more important than his considering your new pal religion yeah? Also- think I remember you promising that you would follow my lead here." Amandeath says which makes me feel quite uncomfortable... I nod nonetheless.

'So- you should go and pretend to be fighting Restroid alone, and from the distance I'll snipe him down and that's that. We can't afford the risk of you losing here, we're already being honorable enough by getting Restroid's bounty for Marlox in the first place."

"N-N-N-N-N-N-N- ahem- N.O.! I appreciate you wanting to assist me, however. Kodan and the Red Fists- they changed my life entirely, flipped it over 180 degrees. Lying about a duel with the person Kodan assigned to rule over the Red Fists would be like spitting on his grave! I know I said I would let you take charge here before- but I'm sorry I can't do that!" I shout- with my speaker box or whatnot glitching out at first which gives me a nasty stutter.

"Haaaaah... I mean... I guess you beat Restroid back in that alleyway. Though think about it, what if HE chooses to rig the duel? Unlike you, it seems like he has zero emotions at all- so morals are probably out of the question for him. He was even trying to manipulate you into fighting him back there... who knows if he has some nasty schemes coming this time too." Amandeath replies as she moves her arms out to plop her hands underneath her currently black hair. I don't like her disguise anymore, it's... different... I suppose I'll have to wait however... anyways back to the duel-

"Correct, Restroid has never seemed to have emotions- B.U.T.! That's what makes him so special. Restroid's body makes him adapt to the people he is surrounded by- hence why Kodan's beliefs are so deeply engraved inside of his cold but lovely heart! So I do not believe he would ever think of- or even be A.B.L.E. to think of betraying Kodan's will." I reply as I creakily raise my new- admittedly pathetic bronze arm as I try to wag my finger- which thankfully works!

"...You sure seem attached to that bot still. You know that when we hand Restroid in for his bounty, he'll be... never mind. Anyways- back to our other point, your body i-"

"He'll be what pal? I'll hear you out. And hm... I suppose I do still think of Restroid somewhat fondly... he was a good pal in the past I'll admit. Although- what he is doing right now, killing innocents and using the name of Kodan as he does so... it's atrocious. At least when I kill- the blood is on me and not a glorious dead man!" I say as I stare down at Amandeath's semi-pretty brown eyes... I'm starting to miss her normal ones however, I want to see my new Lord's orbs in their true glory!

"He'll stop being Leader of the Red Fists, which'll make the group die out if we take him in is what I meant. Anyways... I still think that your plan's pretty fucking sketchy... huh. Actually. I mean I guess there is the fact that if we did go through with my plan- all of Restroid's servants would charge you right after I shot him. And I probably wouldn't be able to take them all out before they got to you. Plus I don't think you're in the right state to take out all of them either... welp. Guess we may have to go through with your plan after all. Or we could find anothe-"

"That's exactly what I've been saying! So our plans are still as great as before, I'll take down Restroid myself, then we'll snag his bounty and... that's that! Although- perhaps you could stand on guard and watch my back- 'juuuust' in case." I interuppt Amandeath in order to stop her from trying to change our plans again... maybe I should apologize... I don't believe she gets offended by my interupptions however, so I think I'll pass. I'm getting the hang of this now!

"...Whaaaatever, sure I'll watch your back. As long as I'm safe... BUT you'd better follow my lead again when we're out searching for him though. ...So back to business- that bot said that 'you will know where I am' or something before we left right? Have anywhere in mind or?" Amandeath says, mimicking Restroid's monotone voice as she quotes him,

"YASHASHASHA, nice impression pal #3! And I have Z.E.R.O. clue- perhaps he'll give us some sort of sign... whatever he's got planned, he's not the kind of person to not think things through- so we should be A-OK." I reply with a big smile being on my face, but Amandeath's face still looks highly strung...

I continue, "Now to try to tweak my body up a little, and off we go to kick some robo A.S.S.! Ah- I'll have to do some training too to remember all of Kodan's old moves that Restroid is using too! ...I promise pal, I won't go after him unprepared- I'll never let my ignorance put any of you in danger again. Also- in regards to the other aspects of our plan, I'd be happy to follow your future suggestions for it!" I say quickly with determination as I spin my head around our small and stained- but cozy motel room for my tools. Luckily, glancing at Amandeath she seems to be WAY more happy now.

"ACK- did I forget my handy tools at Marlox's home?!" I start to panic as I push myself up and start to stumble around the room to attempt to find them.

"Nah- you shoved em' in the purse you were carrying for your disguise. Here." Amandeath my savior says, and looking back to her she flops onto her tummy then pushes herself up off of the carpet, grabbing the purse that's next to her in the process.

I yank the purse out from her hands, "Why thank you! And speaking of Marlox's house, I wonder what our boys Seric and Marlox are up to at the moment- maybe Karia is even up now! ...But wait me the imbecile; she killed Kodan...... and Seric helped cover it up... should I be concerned about them? But my new faith says-"

"Beats me. But they're probably fine... hopefully Marlox is giving Seric the mental help he needs. Poor kid is fucked in the head... ya know since I'm still hoping to hear from Seric what exactly happened with him and Karia." Amandeath says... me too... he still thinks of me as a monster as well. I'll have to give him some extra special treatment when I come back to make him like me again!

Near the outskirts of the Hopian Continent, Marlox's house...

Seric's P.O.V.

"MMPH!" I feel my blue flames rise up ny throat again- and so I vomit them out as they rush through my blood filled mouth.

"Fucking STOP- STOP IT- I need to cool down or else I-I'll die from blood loss, my mouth isn't healing and all, and I need to look into this scripture too!" I think to myself as I'm on my knees hunched on the floor of Marlox's apartment, which has hundreds of holes burned through it now.. he's going to kill me... no- why did they kill Marlox- those monsters! Now he's going to suffer forever...... I'm so sorry.

I shake my head and shakily stumble up off the floor as two tears drip onto the floor from my face. As I do so I spit out the blood that's pooled in my mouth into one of the holes I made.

"Easy easy, I can do this- Habram please help me do this..." I can't help but pray to... him, as I slowly walk towards the black computer Marlox has on his desk, which I opened up a website that has lines of scripture on a while back.

"So 'The word of your Lords'... this is exactly what I need to see!" I think to myself with some hope as I tap the computer screen to click on another link- luckily with my fingers not dripping flames for now...

"Rule one: Love and cherish those who preach our names- leave those who do not. For they may dirty your soul, and deny you entry to eternal paradise." I read which makes my stomach sink...

I pause and think to myself, "Oh fuck me... I mean... if they don't now, I guess I could try to get the other three to believe... yeah... next rule..."

"Rule two: Praise our names 25 times a day with the 'Chant to Our Creators' prayer we have Blessed you with. You will not be punished for praising it more than the given amount.

Rule three: Do not slay any of your fellow humans unless it is absolutely necessary to protect yourself; whether that be spiritually or physically."

I start to get a bit nervous as I read rule three... the destruction Metallic caused with his Emperor form... he's... he's damned... but I think he still praises the Five Kings at least so... I won't be the judge of him, I guess...

"Rule four: If your child is not yet following our wills, or have died before they had the chance to do so, do not fear. They have until the age of twelve to find the right path- and if they perish before then they will be spared of any punishment.

Rule five: The relation between husband and wife is sacred- however you are permitted to enjoy sexual intercourse twice before you are wed. However, if you do so, or wish to have sexual intercourse with someone besides your partner after you are married, you shall be damned.

Rule six: Do not judge a person, unless you are certain you are clear of all sins yourself. For hypocrites are among the people we despise the mos-"

*CHK!*

"Shit- no no no!!!" I shout as the screen to the computer shuts off and the whole thing starts to smoke, damn it I didn't notice but my fingers started dripping those stupid flames onto the computer again!

"Fuck- even for THINKING about "evil" thoughts gets a person sent to hell?! That must be why basically everyone goes there then- why do I have to know about all of this?! But no- my fate will be far greater than heaven or hell Habram said, maybe I should be grateful... but what does that even mean?!" I think to myself as I kick Marlox's desk that now has holes burned through it and cry.

"And now that I'm Habram's servant... oh God- now I know why that spearman Diosa was insane... this. He probably started off just like me since he was Habram's servant too. Oh God I'm going to go insane too aren't I... How is any human supposed to handle the weight of all of this?! Why ME- I barely even know who I fucking am and now THIS?!" I think to myself as I shake my head and stomp on the floor in frustration.

"No... this is HER fault, Karia screwed me over by being so cocky and going against that spearman! Even Metallic- he probably could've gone to heaven if he didn't rampage after seeing Diosa kill the two of us! That idiot!!!" I think to myself as I start to stumble over towards the door to the room she's recovering in next to the living room.

"KARIA- get up!!!" I shout and swing the door open, to see Karia lying on a hospital bed in a gown under some thin sheets, with her purple hair being sprawled across a pillow placed under her head. She also has an IV drip being injected into her arm, and I can see something bulging out from beneath the sheets near her thighs.

"...What am I doing... shit I yelled her name out so loud there, what if one of the neighbours heard?! The one I should be really mad at is the person who killed Habram's wife... since THAT'S why he has servants in the first place after all I think, to hunt that thing down... oh God... how am I- NO, I shouldn't say his name in vain!" I think to myself but stop, as I close the door to Karia's room shut and lean my back against it... I hate this... I want out... maybe I should run away.

A/N: To be continued in part 2! (BTW- part 2 is a fair amount longer than this part.)