LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 29: Chapter 26: The Birth of the Dark Apostles
Chapter 26: The Birth of the Dark Apostles
In the Absolute Realm, where the power of creation and destruction was wielded with absolute control, the Divine Triad had achieved a flawless balance in their multiverse. However, after the creation of the Apostles of God—beings of primordial light, unparalleled in strength and radiance—there was a realization that a balance could not be maintained without an opposite, a counterforce. Thus, the Divine Triad turned their gaze to the void, to the primordial darkness that existed before creation itself. It was from this darkness that a new race would be born: the Dark Apostles.
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The Creation of the Dark Apostles
Just as the Apostles of God were crafted from the purest primordial light, the Dark Apostles would be forged from the deepest, most ancient essence of primordial darkness. It was a force of entropy and the unknown, the embodiment of shadows, of what lurked in the abyss.
Absolute Humanoid Being, sensing the need for balance in their perfect creation, stretched his influence into the realms of darkness. Drawing from the deepest voids, he shaped these beings, infusing them with the power to rival their counterparts in the Apostles of God.
With their creation, the Dark Apostles were imbued with a unique essence—darkness itself, that would allow them to operate in the shadows, unseen and deadly. Their strength and purpose mirrored that of the Apostles of God, but their very nature was oppositional, serving as both a counterbalance and a complement to the forces of light in the Triad's multiverse.
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Appearance of the Dark Apostles
The Dark Apostles were beings of terrifying beauty, their forms a striking contrast to the radiant Apostles of God. Though humanoid in shape, their bodies were painted with a multitude of colors, each skin tone a reflection of the dark essence from which they were born. Their colors ranged from deep blues and purples to fiery reds, earthy greens, browns, and even gray and yellow. Their skin glistened like polished stone, as though the darkness itself clung to them.
Wings: They possessed large, bat-like wings, black as the abyss and capable of creating an atmosphere of dread and coldness as they unfurled. These wings were not just symbols of their strength, but also tools to traverse the darkness that others could not see or touch.
Eyes: Their eyes were cat-like, glowing faintly with a predatory intensity. The eyes of a Dark Apostle reflected the night itself, capable of seeing through the deepest shadows and into realms untouched by light.
Horns: Each of the Dark Apostles was crowned with two black horns, twisting upwards from their foreheads like the ancient relics of a forgotten age. These horns radiated an aura of intimidation and power, a mark of their superiority in the realms of darkness.
Armor and Weapons: They wore intricate black armor, crafted from the very darkness that gave them life. The armor was a blend of sleek, obsidian materials and shadowy energies, designed for both elegance and devastating impact. Each Dark Apostle wielded a trisula—a weapon of unimaginable power. The trisula, resembling a three-pronged spear, could channel both physical and dark energy, amplifying the force of their attacks and making them formidable in both offense and defense.
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Powers and Abilities of the Dark Apostles
Though the Apostles of God were crafted from light and had the power of creation, the Dark Apostles were birthed from the void and shadow, granting them abilities more aligned with destruction and corruption.
Shadow Manipulation: Dark Apostles were capable of manipulating the shadows around them, using them as tools to ensnare, bind, and strike fear into the hearts of their enemies. They could transform the shadows into weapons of darkness, or even use them to transport themselves through realms.
Absorption of Light: The Dark Apostles had the unique ability to absorb and nullify light energy. Wherever they walked, they left a trail of darkness in their wake, and their presence was enough to extinguish even the brightest of light sources.
Primordial Darkness Control: As beings created from the very essence of primordial darkness, the Dark Apostles had control over the forces of entropy, decay, and the end of all things. They could command the darkness itself to reshape matter, turning once solid structures into dust and rubble.
Trisula Mastery: Their weapons, the trisula, were an extension of their will, capable of both physical and metaphysical destruction. The trisula's three prongs could pierce through almost any material, and it could also channel dark energy to obliterate their enemies in a single, devastating blow.
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Role and Purpose
Though the Dark Apostles were created as counterforces to the Apostles of God, they were no less significant in the grand design of the Divine Triad. They represented the dark side of creation, the necessary element to maintain balance and prevent the overwhelming dominance of light. Their role was clear:
Guardians of the Abyss: While the Apostles of God maintained the balance of creation and light, the Dark Apostles were tasked with guarding the edges of existence, ensuring that the forces of destruction and entropy could be controlled.
Enforcers of the Triad's Will: Both the Apostles of God and the Dark Apostles would serve the Divine Triad, acting as the enforcers of their will across the multiverse. While the Apostles of God spread light and creation, the Dark Apostles would oversee destruction and balance, ensuring that no force would rise against the Triad's ultimate command.
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A Unified Force
The Dark Apostles did not exist in opposition to the Apostles of God, but rather as complementary forces. Together, these two races would uphold the Triad's vision for a unified multiverse, ensuring that creation, destruction, light, and shadow would coexist in perfect harmony under the reign of the Divine Triad.
Though the Apostles of God might be the shining beacons of the universe, the Dark Apostles would remain the silent guardians of its edges, always ready to stand in the shadows, and ensure that no force—no matter how bright or powerful—would ever overstep its bounds.