Chapter 3

...History Before the Time Cycle Repetition, 17,000 Years Ago: The Gods Still in Conflict......

The small dimension [Water Dew] was completely devastated. Black-reddish energy split the space, signaling a fierce battle between two almighty figures - Noah and Arata.

Enah hid behind the ruins of the dimension, her eyes unblinking as she observed the epic battle that was previously unimaginable. The energy of the battle was so intense it created waves of destruction that tore apart the dimensional structure.

Noah, a sturdy figure, the God of the abyss waters with a pitch-black cloak, drew out the Venuszirad sword, a legendary weapon capable of splitting dimensions. Each swing created cracks—capable of destroying hundreds of timelines simultaneously. Venuszirad was not just a weapon, but a sword of destruction that could sever anything before it, even fate and all dimensional structures, swallowing and spewing destructive energy in an instant.

Arata laughed madly, "Do you think the fake source of destruction can defeat me?"

Their battle was so intense, the magical energy they released could destroy hundreds of water dew dimensions at once. Every movement of Noah and Arata was like a frightening dance of death.

"[Agil Leveth Grines]!" Arata's magic attack.

Arata brandished Agroname - a historic sword created from the blood of 100 war gods. The blade was blood-red with black lines that moved like veins. Each swing of Agroname could create killer waves that penetrated all dimensional defenses.

Amidst the siege of mighty energy, Enah was accidentally thrown into the center of the battle. Blind power surrounded her, the destructive energy from Noah and Arata's battle nearly tearing her body apart.

"GO!" shouted Noah seeing Enah's presence, but it was too late.

Enah was trapped in the whirlpool of Arata's deadly energy blood sea, her life hanging by a thin thread.

The Abyss Dimension shook with reality-tearing intensity as Noah was swept away by Arata's power, sacrificing himself to save Enah.

"Holy Dimension Arzhanzou will be mine!" shouted Arata, his eyes flashing madly.

Noah answered coldly from within the blood sea vortex, "You will never get it. As long as I live."

Each sword collision created blinding light explosions. Noah's Venuszirad released a source of purplish-black energy [Ivael].

In an instant, Enah was at the most dangerous point - right between two gods with power capable of destroying everything.

Noah looked at Enah with piercing eyes. "Foreign creature!" he shouted in the midst of the vortex, "You shouldn't be here!"

Noah's Venuszirad sword spun in a complex spiral motion, creating mini-dimensional portals that rotated around Enah. Each portal displayed different fragments of reality - some showing the past, some showing the future that had not yet happened.

"Not that easy!" Arata's Agroname released blood energy that tried to contaminate every exit Noah created. Dimensional blood flowed, creating density between space and time, making Noah blind to seeing reality again.

Enah felt her consciousness beginning to split. The Book of Dathlem stored in her memory began to react, providing defense for the first time. A thin transparent shield began to form [Ziudith] throughout her body, fighting against the destructive energy that nearly tore her apart.

"I... will... not... die!" whispered Enah with difficulty.

Noah was momentarily surprised to see Enah's defense. A second later, Arata launched a counterattack with Agroname, creating a wave of blood energy that nearly erased Enah's existence from the dimension.

Enah collapsed, nearly losing consciousness, but managed to escape from the vortex.

"You... want to give up Holy Dimension Arzhanzou?" Noah asked with a suspicious tone, his eyes remaining vigilant.

Arata smiled mysteriously. "You already have the Abyss Dimension. Holy Dimension Arzhanzou will be wasted in your hands. I have a much bigger plan."

Enah, who collapsed between them, began to regain consciousness, trying to understand the conversation between the two gods.

The Book of Dathlem vibrated gently in her consciousness, as if trying to read the hidden intention behind Arata's words.

"What do you really want?" Noah asked coldly, Venuszirad still ready to attack.

Arata casually rotated Agroname. "That sacred dimension has far greater potential than just being yours or mine. There is something - or someone - hidden inside it."

"That's just your excuse for thinking about lies, but your lies are pathetic," replied Noah.

Arata laughed. "You have no other choice."

Noah looked at Arata with a sharp gaze, trying to read every gap of hidden intention behind that surprising offer. "Above Holy Dimension, there is no one except he who is watching us, The Creator - above him there is no one else," muttered Noah.

"Holy Dimension Arzhanzou," muttered Noah, "is not just a territory that can be transferred just like that."

Arata smiled mysteriously. "You know it's not just an ordinary dimension. There's something hidden deep inside it - a secret that even we don't yet understand."

Noah's Venuszirad sword vibrated, as if joining the conversation. The purplish-black energy from the blade created patterns of secret characters that moved dynamically.

"I have the Abyss Dimension," said Noah, "The darkest and most hidden dimension. What makes you think I'm interested in exchanging it?"

Arata stepped slowly, Agroname flashing with astonishing blood energy. "Not just an exchange, but opening a hidden secret portal."

Noah was silent. For a moment, his defenses began to crumble.

Suddenly, Arata's emotions exploded. His expression changed from a mysterious smile to blind rage.

"IS THAT YOUR ONLY ANSWER?" shouted Arata.

The Agroname sword changed color, from blood red to pitch black. Destructive energy began to gather around the blade, creating waves of darkness capable of destroying hundreds of reality orders at once.

Noah was alert, Venuszirad perfectly raised, creating a dimensional defense shield. "You choose this path, Arata?"

Arata laughed crazily, "THERE IS NO OTHER CHOICE!"

Noah parried with Venuszirad, creating a blinding purple light explosion.

Enah collapsed, trying to protect herself from the colliding energy waves. The Book of Dathlem in her consciousness began to react, providing a thin defense.

The battle peaked again, more fierce than before.

In the energy explosion that split the dimension, Enah suddenly rose. The transparent light from the Book of Dathlem began to envelop her body, creating an aura that surprised even Noah and Arata.

"STOP!" shouted Enah with a voice that could shake their hearts.

Both Noah and Arata instantly stopped. The Venuszirad and Agroname swords froze in the air, the destructive energy slowly subsiding. Their eyes were fixed on the tiny figure who had just dared to stop the battle between two almighty gods.

Enah stepped forward, the Book of Dathlem glowing softly throughout her body. "You both want Holy Dimension Arzhanzou, but don't realize the consequences of this battle."

Noah stared sharply, "Who are you to dare interfere in our affairs?"

"I am Enah," she answered calmly, "A shepherd who is on a journey."

Arata laughed, "A weak creature wants to stop a battle of gods?"

Enah smiled thinly. "Not stopping, but offering negotiation."

Noah moved closer to Enah, Venuszirad still ready to attack. "What kind of negotiation?"

"Holy Dimension Arzhanzou has a hidden secret," said Enah, "And both of you don't realize what's actually hidden inside it."

The light of the Book of Dathlem intensified, creating a vague dimensional projection that made Noah and Arata transfixed.

"I have information you need," continued Enah, "But first, you must stop fighting."

Noah folded his arms, Venuszirad still flashing beside him. "Speak. What information do you have?"

Enah took a deep breath. "Holy Dimension Arzhanzou is not just an ordinary dimension. Hidden within it is an ancient entity."

Arata, who was initially angry, was now interested. "What kind of entity?"

"The first being before the creation of dimensions," answered Enah. "It sleeps within the very last dimensional structure, waiting for the moment to awaken. Your battle will actually wake it up sooner."

"What is its name?" Noah asked sharply.

"The LN," whispered Enah, "The Creator Before All Creation."

Noah smiled coldly, "Your story is interesting, but not enough to stop me."

In an instant, Venuszirad's energy peaked again. Noah raised his sword, purplish-black energy once again flooding the dimension. "I will still defeat Arata!"

Arata laughed, "You think nonsense about The LN will stop me? That is not real, there is only The Creator who is the greatest and strongest, our creator."

Enah, standing between them, tried to shout, "WAIT! You don't understand—"

But it was too late.

Holy Dimension Arzhanzou shook violently. Each sword collision created blinding light explosions, damaging the joints of reality.

Enah collapsed, forced to witness the inevitable battle.

"You will awaken something you cannot control!" shouted Enah.

But Noah and Arata were already too carried away with emotion to listen.

The battle continued, getting crazier and more destructive.

The battle between Noah and Arata had gone on for so long, passing through various dimensions. From Water Dew to the deepest dimensions. Enah, who continued to follow them, began to feel tired of watching this endless battle.

"How long will they be like this?" muttered Enah to herself, observing the flashes of Venuszirad and Agroname that continued to collide.

Suddenly, an elegant yet powerful presence appeared in the middle of the battlefield. A woman figure with silvery hair and a shining white robe - Goddess Exiriazurna Lera.

"Noah!" Goddess Exiriazurna Lera's voice thundered, "Stop this madness!"

But Noah remained focused on his battle with Arata, ignoring his foster sister's presence.

Enah, curious about the newly appeared goddess, dared to ask, "Excuse me... May I know who you really are?"

Goddess Exiriazurna Lera turned, her golden eyes gazing at Enah gently. "I am Exiriazurna Lera, sister of that stubborn creature who is fighting," she pointed toward Noah.

Goddess Exiriazurna Lera looked at Enah with a thin smile, there was a flash of amusement in her golden eyes.

"What's funny?" asked Enah, confused.

Lera laughed softly, "Sorry, it's just that... you remind me of myself back then. Always trying to stop Noah's endless battles."

Energy explosions from Venuszirad and Agroname shook the dimension again. Enah looked at the battle with frustration.

"How to stop them?" asked Enah hopefully.

Lera shook her head slowly, her smile turning bitter. "Just give up. It's impossible to stop Noah when he's like this. My brother is..." she sighed, "...too stubborn."

"But this battle could destroy everything!" protested Enah.

"How many times do you think I've tried to stop him?" Lera stared far at Noah who was still fighting. "Hundreds of years, thousands of dimensions... Noah is still Noah. He won't stop until he gets what he wants."

In the distance, Noah and Arata continued fighting, creating waves of destruction that tore apart the dimensional structure.

"Then what should we do?" asked Enah desperately.

"All we can do is wait. Noah... he has a much deeper reason than just the struggle for Holy Dimension Arzhanzou - his attitude may be violent but good."

"A deeper reason?" Enah frowned.

"Yes," Lera observed the battle from afar. "Do you know why he's so obsessed with Holy Dimension Arzhanzou? It's not just about power because he doesn't want Arata to control all Verses; for my brother, Arzhanzou is his first love, the place where he was created."

Energy explosions from Venuszirad and Agroname shook the dimension again. Noah and Arata were still immersed in their deadly dance.

"Noah..." Lera continued, her voice softening. "He lost something precious in Holy Dimension Arzhanzou. Arata is very rough, you know his title - the killer of 1000 war gods and all gods of abnormality were defeated by him - gods guarding logic, fate, and past history."

Enah was silent, the Book of Dathlem in her consciousness vibrating gently. "What does he want?"

"Seizing Arzhanzou is his way of confronting," whispered Lera.

"Once, long before all this... Noah had many supporters to face Arata, but all died without a trace; my brother continues the determination of his supporters. On that side, Noah wants his birthplace, his memories... Determination. They are strong with each other."

Enah looked at the battle with new understanding. "So that's why..."

"Yes," Lera nodded. "Noah believes that by controlling Holy Dimension Arzhanzou."

"Isn't Arata much stronger?" asked Enah.

Lera smiled mysteriously, "All we can do is wait. Noah... Has a trump card even if other Dimensions will be destroyed, they can be repeated again."

"What kind of magic is that?" Enah frowned.

"Yes," Lera observed the battle from afar. "A sword that erases the system; stay here to see it directly, it's easier to understand - you will wait more than 9000 years here."

Energy explosions from Venuszirad and Agroname shook the dimension again. Noah and Arata were still immersed in their deadly dance.

Lera looked at Enah more closely, her golden eyes narrowing with scrutiny. "Wait a minute... there's something strange about you."

"W-what do you mean?" Enah stepped back, feeling the investigating gaze of Goddess Exiriazurna Lera.

"You... how can you move so freely in a dimension this high? You actually are..." Lera took a step closer, her divine aura making the air around them vibrate. "Even the Divine Milsif or the Water Dew Gods would have difficulty breathing at this dimensional level. But you..."

Energy explosions from Noah and Arata's battle shook the dimension, but Enah remained standing upright without difficulty. The Book of Dathlem in her consciousness pulsed stronger.

"I'm just an ordinary shepherd on a journey."

"Hm, do you want to see it to the end?"

5666 years have passed since the meeting with Goddess Exiriazurna Lera. Dimensions have changed, been destroyed, and reborn. Yet the battle between Noah and Arata still continues, like an eternal dance that knows no fatigue.

Enah is still there, witnessing everything. The Book of Dathlem in her consciousness now pulses stronger than before, as if responding to the changes happening around her. Her hair, once bluish-black, now has silvery streaks - an effect of being in high dimensions for too long.

"You're still here?" A familiar voice is heard behind her. Goddess Exiriazurna Lera appears, still with her shining white robe. Nothing has changed from her figure since their first meeting thousands of years ago.

"As you can see," answers Enah without turning her gaze from the battle. "I want to see the end."

Lera smiles thinly. "And now you understand why I asked you to wait? Look..." She points towards Venuszirad, which now glows with a different light.

In the distance, Noah holds his sword in a different way. Venuszirad no longer radiates destructive energy as usual. Instead, the sword now emits a strange golden light - a light that seems capable of swallowing everything it touches.

"That is no longer the Venuszirad sword but the Gehdonov sword, forged from various attacks received," whispers Lera. "Noah's final weapon that will erase the entire dimensional system. Arata will not be able to withstand it - not just destroying, but truly erasing it from existence."

Enah nods slowly. After thousands of years, she finally understands. "Is that what he planned? Erasing the entire system to start anew?"

"Yes," answers Lera. "But there is a price to pay. The use of the Gehdonov sword will..." Her words stop as an extraordinary energy explosion shakes the dimension.

Noah has raised Gehdonov high. Arata, for the first time in thousands of years, shows a surprised expression. Agroname in his grip vibrates violently, as if sensing a threat it has never felt before.

"ARATA!" Noah's voice thunders. "You who have destroyed everything... You who have killed them all... Today, we will repeat everything from the beginning!"

Gehdonov shines brighter, its light beginning to devour everything around it. The dimensional structure begins to peel like burning paper.

"We must leave here," Lera pulls Enah's hand. "Unless..." She looks at Enah meaningfully. "Unless you are indeed destined to witness this moment."

The Book of Dathlem in Enah's consciousness pulses stronger, as if providing an answer.

"I will stay here," says Enah firmly. "I have waited for 5666 years. I must see how all this ends."

Lera nods with understanding. "Then, see you in the new system, Enah... or whoever you really are."

The dimension continues to peel, and the golden light of Gehdonov grows brighter, devouring everything into absolute emptiness. The last thing Enah sees is the figures of Noah and Arata still fighting, swallowed by the golden light that erases existence itself.

The Book of Dathlem pulses for the last time, before everything sinks into emptiness.

...The system has been erased....

^^^AND ALL THAT REMAINS IS A NEW BEGINNING.^^^

Silence.

No sound. No light. No time.

Then, slowly, a speck of light begins to glow in the absolute darkness. The light grows, radiating waves of pure creative energy. The Creator has begun his new work.

Dimensions begin to form one by one, like crystals growing in darkness. Each has its own unique characteristics - some filled with light, others sunk in shadows. Some vibrate with the energy of life, while others remain silent in their peace.

At the heart of this creation, in a newly formed dimension, a pair of eyes opens slowly.

Noah blinks, looking around in confusion. He is in a vast meadow, with a golden sky above. The gentle breeze caresses his now snow-white hair - different from its pitch-black in his previous life.

"Where..." he tries to move his body that feels alien. His memory is still hazy, like a dream slowly fading. But there is one thing that remains clear in his mind: the name "Arzhanzou".

He tries to stand, his legs trembling like a baby deer learning to walk. His hands fumble, searching for something that isn't there. Venuszirad - no, Gehdonov - has disappeared with the old system.

"Welcome back," a familiar voice is heard behind him.

Noah turns slowly, his eyes widening as he sees the figure standing there. Silvery hair, shining white robe...

"Lera?"

Goddess Exiriazurna Lera smiles gently. "You remember me, brother?"

"I... why can I remember you? Shouldn't the system have..."

"The Creator has his own plan," Lera steps closer. "Some memories are allowed to remain. Like a Thread Connecting Past and Future"

Noah looked at his hands, which now appeared younger. "Arata..."

"He was also reborn, in a different dimension," Lera explained. "The Creator gave both of you a new opportunity to choose different paths."

"And Enah?"

Lera smiled mysteriously. "Ah, she... or more precisely, 'it'... is a mystery that will be revealed in time."

Noah tried to step forward, this time with more confidence. The dimension around him was still in the process of formation, like an unfinished painting. In the distance, he could see dimensional structures still growing and developing.

"What should I do now?" he asked, more to himself.

"That's up to you," Lera answered. "The Creator has given you a new canvas. This time, you can paint a different story."

Noah looked at the golden sky above him. His memories of Arzhanzou were still there, but this time without the pain that had accompanied them. Perhaps this is what a second chance meant - not to forget, but to learn and grow from the past.

"I want to see these new dimensions," he finally said.

Lera nodded. "Then let's begin this new journey. This time, as siblings and travel companions."

They stepped together into a world still in the process of creation. Behind them, the meadow began to fill with flowers of various colors - a sign that new life had truly begun.

And somewhere, in a different dimension, an ancient book named the Book of Dathlem began writing its first page in the new system.

Noah and Lera traversed various dimensions still in the process of formation. Each of their steps left traces of golden energy that slowly merged with the new dimensional structures. Until finally, they arrived at a dimensional portal different from the others - a portal with ancient carvings that radiated a mysterious aura.

"The World of Ajgenda," whispered Lera, her eyes narrowing as she examined the glowing carvings. "One of the oldest Worlds created by The Creator in this new system."

Noah felt a familiar vibration within himself. There was something drawing him to this dimension, a call that couldn't be explained. "What's inside there?"

"Power," answered Lera. "But also danger. The World of Ajgenda is guarded by Lehfilma, a giant seven-headed serpent assigned directly by The Creator to maintain the balance of this dimension."

Noah stretched out his hand, touching the glowing portal. Vague memories of his battle with Arata flashed through his mind. Once, he had Venuszirad, then Gehdonov. Now...

"You don't need weapons to enter Ajgenda," Lera seemed to read his thoughts. "What you need is understanding."

"Understanding of what?"

"Of why The Creator gave you a second chance. Why he had to give Gehdonov and why The Creator still created your sister." Lera looked at her brother seriously. "Lehfilma is not just a guardian - he is a manifestation of the seven aspects of wisdom that must be mastered before one can master Ajgenda."

Noah stepped into the world of Ajgenda. The air around him vibrated, and the scene of the golden meadow changed to a dark and mysterious forest. Trees towered high with dark purple leaves, while the ground was filled with dimly glowing crystals.

A hissing sound was heard from afar, followed by a low growl that made the ground tremble.

"Lehfilma has sensed your presence," said Lera.

"Each of his heads represents one aspect: Wisdom, Courage, Forgiveness, Patience, Balance, Sacrifice, and Truth."

Noah felt a different energy flowing through his body - no longer the destructive force as before, but something deeper and more fundamental. "How do I defeat it?"

"Not defeat," Lera shook her head. "But understand. Each head will test you in a different way. You must prove that you are worthy to master Ajgenda not through power, but through wisdom."

The growling came closer, and from behind the trees, Lehfilma's form began to appear. His black scaly body gleamed reflecting the crystal light, his seven heads each radiating a different aura. His glowing red eyes stared sharply at Noah.

"I cannot help you in this test," said Lera, stepping back a few steps. "This is your own journey."

Noah nodded, stepping forward to face Lehfilma. This time, he wasn't looking for weapons or power. There was something different in him - an understanding that this battle wasn't about who was stronger.

Lehfilma's first head - representing Wisdom - moved closer, its eyes looking directly into Noah's soul.

"Tell me," Lehfilma's voice echoed in Noah's mind, "what do you seek in this Ajgenda?"

And with that question, Noah's test in the World of Ajgenda began.

Noah stared into Lehfilma's red eyes that gleamed in the darkness. "I seek understanding," he answered with a calm voice. "Understanding of why The Creator gave me a second chance."

Lehfilma's seven heads moved in perfect harmony, hissing softly. The head representing Wisdom continued to stare at Noah, while the other heads began to move around him.

"A second chance?" the Truth head hissed. "Or a chance to repeat your mistakes?"

"No," Noah shook his head. "Before, I pursued power for power's sake. Now... I want to understand."

The Forgiveness head moved forward, its eyes flashing with a golden color. "You speak of understanding, but have you forgiven yourself for what happened in the old system?"

That question hit Noah like a wave of energy. Shadows of his battle with Arata, the destruction of dimensions, the use of Gehdonov... all flashed through his mind.

"I..." Noah paused for a moment. "I accept what I have done. And I am ready to learn from it."

The Patience head hissed long. "You still seek a sword, Noah. We can feel it in your soul."

"Yes," Noah admitted. "But not to destroy. Venuszirad... there's a deeper connection with that sword. Something I don't fully understand yet."

Lehfilma's seven heads looked at each other, as if communicating in silence. Then, the Balance head spoke, "You are right. Venuszirad is not just a weapon. It is a key."

"A key?"

"A key to your true destiny," the Sacrifice head explained. "But before you can find it again, you must prove that you are worthy."

Noah stood tall, feeling the alien energy flowing through his body. "I am ready."

Lehfilma's seven heads raised themselves simultaneously, their eyes shining brighter. "Then, accept this as the first step."

Lehfilma's massive body began to glow, and from the mouth of the Courage head, something began to emerge. A sword with a silvery blade - Vianemur.

"This sword will guide you to Venuszirad," Lehfilma explained. "But remember, its power is different. Vianemur is a sword of understanding, not destruction."

Noah extended his hand, and Vianemur floated toward him. As his hand grasped the sword's handle, he felt a warm wave of energy - very different from the destructive energy of Venuszirad or Gehdonov.

"I will accompany you in this quest," Lehfilma announced. "Not as a guardian or tester, but as a guide. Because in this new system, even we guardians must learn to change."

Lera, who had been observing in silence, smiled slightly. "It seems our journey will gain one more member."

Noah nodded, looking at Vianemur gently gleaming in his grip. "Where should we go?"

"To the place where it all began," Lehfilma answered. "To the first dimension created by The Creator in the new system - Arzhanzou."

And with that, a new chapter in Noah's journey began. This time, with Vianemur in his hand, Lehfilma by his side, and a new understanding in his heart, he stepped toward the destiny that The Creator had laid out for him.

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