Masako!
This was her name.
She came with a stellar introduction as she sheathed the sword she used to cut down five Void Rulers easily.
Alexander looked at her as he was ready for anything, but the eyes of this being did not show any hostility towards him.
[You are welcoming me to the Dark Rule?]
She replied to her with a question. Continue reading at empire
And she nonchalantly blinked before she nodded and gazed towards the decimated bodies of the five Void Rulers, as well as the dazzling gems that now stood where they were.
[Yes. Those hypocrites that have gone into their eternal slumber must have arrived here and told you how grandiose their Star Alliance is. How across the many systems of the nearby Void, you were lucky to come across them. All they would have done is plunder the Natal Authority of your emerging Realm slowly over time as you stand there unable to do nothing.]
…!
She voiced out the purpose- or what the Ambassadors of the Star Alliance would have done, which wasn’t too far from what Alexander and those within Ephesus expected.
She said this clearly as Alexander nodded and asked.
[Is this any different from what the Dark Rule will do?]
…!
He was direct with his questioning.
And the blue eyes of Masako shone like two stellar seas as she replied passively.
[We do not care for the Natal Authority within Realms. What we care about are the Rulers born within them. So long as you agree to join the ranks of the Dark Rule, we extend our protection to your Realm. As an Entry Dark Ruler, we ensure your Realm protection against any forces at the Void Ruler level or below. As an Associate Dark Ruler, we ensure your Realm protection against any forces at the Stellar Ruler level or below. Past that, you can become an Elder Dark Ruler- but if you reach that level, you will not need to set up any protection for your Realm- your might alone would be enough to deter any forces.]
…!
She spoke of many things as there were few critical pieces of information.
The organization known as the Dark Rule had multiple rankings of Rulers- Entry, Associate, and Elder Dark Rulers.
And there was also the mention of the stage that lay above a Void Ruler- a Stellar Ruler!
Alexander repeated these pieces of information in his mind again and again as he asked another critical question.
[You said so long as I agree. Does that mean I can choose to disagree to become a Dark Ruler without any repercussions from you?]
His words caused her to blink as she raised her brows and replied.
[Sure. Of your own volition. I would leave you to your own devices, as whatever groups of hypocrites come here after me will be yours to deal with. What will it be? You will, of course, have responsibilities to complete on behalf of the Dark Rule if you so choose to join and maintain your status as an Entry Level Dark Ruler. It is why you see me here right now- this is simply a mission that I am undertaking on behalf of the Dark Rule. You could be given a similar mission in the future or something else entirely, it all depends on the choice you make right now.]
…!
The information was plenty, but Alexander did not need to think too much about it.
Comparing this Star Alliance to the Dark Rule, one had a more clear and straightforward purpose, as they were upfront in what they expected and wanted.
Such beings would be much easier to deal with as the other point that Alexander liked…was the level of power that a single one of these Dark Rulers showed compared to the Ambassadors of the Star Alliance.
Of the Ambassadors that now lay dead and would likely prompt another party to be sent over in this direction, so when they did- it was best to have the one responsible for killing them already here.
Thinking about this Alexander couldn’t help but smile and nod towards Masako.
[Very well, I can represent the Realm of Ephesus in becoming an Entry Dark Ruler.]
He made the choice easily as the Dark Ruler in front of him gave him a light smile and nodded, but in the next moment- her eyes opened wide as she smacked her forehead as if she had forgotten something.
[Goodness, I seem to be getting more and more forgetful. I didn’t mention that there was a Rite of Passage for you to become a Dark Ruler. After you meet certain requirements and if you are willing, you’re able to join us. If you are not, we can look for other Rulers within your Realm who could meet such requirements.]
…!
There was still more.
But Alexander was unfettered as he asked what the requirements were.
The young woman in front of him blinked as she asked.
[Can you show me at least 9 grasped Covenants of Nature?]
Nine!
She asked for such a heavy requirement first thing as Alexander waved his hands, the dazzling particles of Gold, Lightning, Fire, Earth, Nobility, Evolution, Soul, Body, and Origin blooming around him one after another!
These were not even all the Covenants he held, but he only showed those that he needed as after such a wondrous display, The Dark Ruler Masako whistled.
[Some premium stuff you’ve got there too. Alright, that’s the biggest requirement.The only other thing is to be a Void Ruler, and that you are. So I will be the first to welcome you to the Dark Rule- a place to further yourself in power and become a Gem Ruler whose name can be renowned across the different Sectors of nearby Systems, or beyond.]
She said these words calmly as she took out a dark badge that looked like a triangular obsidian crystal!
[This here is your identifier, so do not lose it, and this…]
She waved her hands to further distort space as a small dark book appeared in her hands and floated towards Alexander.
[…this will help you to get acquainted with some common knowledge if you have yet to truly step out of your realm and interact with anyone.]
Alexander accepted both of these two items as his eyes were hungry when he looked towards the small book.
But he controlled himself as he asked.
[Is there something similar like the Flag of the Dark Rule you will need to place around the Realm below or…]
Towards his question, the Dark Ruler blinked before waving her hands dismissively.
[Nothing that rudimentary. I’ll be here for now to ensure the protection of this Realm, and in a short while, they’ll send out a few people from a nearby Void Base to construct a Breach Portal here. In the meantime, do you have any good food down below? I get an apatite whenever my sword gets to cut down a few fools.]
…!
A unique individual arrived outside the scope of Ephesus.
With her arrival, the Ambassadors of the Star Alliance were decimated, and Alexander instead joined the organization known as the Dark Rule to ensure the safety and isolation of Ephesus!