Chapter 7: The Gathering of Divine Forces
Kael Atris stood before Kael's Divine Tree, gazing at the ever-growing ranks of two-winged divine soldiers kneeling before him. Each day, a hundred more were born, their radiant forms infused with divine energy, ready to serve their master without question.
But he knew that letting them roam freely in Varthun was not ideal. His enemies still lurked in the shadows, waiting for a moment of weakness. He needed a way to preserve and command his forces strategically—and that's when the System granted by Castellion Arisium responded to his will.
The Internal Realm: A World Within
A pulse of golden energy surged through Kael's body, and in an instant, a vast dimensional space opened inside him. It was his Internal Realm, a pocket dimension large enough to contain a quarter of planet Varis Primus. This realm was unlike any normal space—it was an extension of Kael's will and divine authority.
With a simple thought, he gave a command:
"Enter my Internal Realm."
Immediately, the twenty four-winged heavenly soldiers shimmered with divine light and disappeared, entering his Internal Realm, where they would rest until summoned.
Then, he turned to the two-winged soldiers that were born from the Divine Tree each day. Without hesitation, he channeled his power once more, and like a flowing river of golden light, they too were absorbed into his Internal Realm.
Inside, they would be preserved—safe, undying, awaiting Kael's call to battle.
A Strategy for the Future
Kael smirked. His army was growing exponentially, but unlike mortal kings who struggled to house and feed their soldiers, his forces existed in perfect stasis within his Internal Realm.
At any time, he could summon them instantly to any battlefield, overwhelming his enemies with an army of divine warriors appearing out of thin air.
This was no longer a simple struggle for survival.
This was a war of ascension.
With an army growing each passing day, hidden within his very being, Kael Atris was destined to reshape the world.
The Divine Tree's Rapid Growth
The Divine Tree stood at the heart of Kael's Castle Garden, its presence reshaping the very essence of Varthun. What had begun as a mere seed of divinity had now surged into a towering colossus, its height reaching 100 meters and its branches expanding to 200 meters wide in just a single day.
The once modest mana-lake that surrounded the tree had also grown—its waters now stretching like a vast shimmering ocean of pure energy, reflecting the celestial glow of the tree's golden leaves. The air was thick with mana so dense that even the weakest of beings could feel its intoxicating power.
A Garden of Divinity
Kael's castle garden had expanded beyond expectation—ten times larger than the Divine Tree itself, a land of endless vitality and untapped potential. The very ground pulsed with life, infused by the divine energy radiating from the tree. Flowers of ethereal blue and violet hues bloomed, each carrying properties unknown to mortal alchemists. The roots of the Divine Tree delved deep into the planet, drawing upon primordial energy, further enriching its domain.
Each day, 100 two-winged heavenly soldiers continued to emerge from the tree's fruits, their forms instantly kneeling before their master in unwavering devotion. They were not mere creations—they were extensions of his divine will.
A Rising Sanctuary of Power
Kael knew this was only the beginning. His Internal Realm could house these divine soldiers for future conquest, but now, his castle and its surrounding lands had transformed into something far greater—a sanctuary of celestial might, a bastion of divine authority in the mortal realm.
And soon, the world would tremble before the name Kael Atris.