The ancient tree's branches swayed gently in the breeze, their leaves whispering secrets of time as Lith sat beneath its sprawling canopy. The sun painted the academy's grounds in warm hues, and the distant laughter of students mingled with the serene rustle of the wind. Lith leaned back, feeling at peace amidst the chaos of the day, when a familiar presence bloomed in his mind.
Celestara's soft, melodic voice filled his thoughts, teasing and affectionate.
"Lith, why don't you see the true form of your living armor? I'm sure it will surprise you."
Her words brought a mix of curiosity and hesitation to Lith's expression. He raised an eyebrow, his lips curving into a slight smile. "In the middle of the academy grounds? That's bold, even for you."
She chuckled, her voice carrying warmth and confidence. "No, my love. You can go back to the void of your soul. It's the perfect place for something this monumental."
Her suggestion struck Lith like a bolt of lightning. He blinked, realizing the truth in her words. My soul is the boundless void itself, a realm I can enter at will—and I forgot? A wry smile tugged at his lips, and he shook his head at his own oversight.
With a single thought, Lith disappeared from the academy grounds, leaving behind the serene shade of the old tree.
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He reappeared within his soul void, the vastness of its infinite starry skies stretching endlessly in every direction. The three distinct starry skies—Primitive, Original, and Dead—each shone with their unique brilliance, creating a cosmic symphony of light and shadow. The Chaosbound Eternum citadel loomed in the distance, a majestic fortress radiating unfathomable power. Its towering spires gleamed with primordial energy, each a testament to its boundless might.
Lith took a deep breath, allowing the tranquility of this realm to calm his racing thoughts. Yet, an undercurrent of anticipation swirled within him. The living armor, Evure, had always been awe-inspiring—but now, it was something far beyond his comprehension.
He closed his eyes, focusing on the connection he shared with Evure. Then, with a single command, he activated the living armor.
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The transformation began instantly, and the void around him seemed to respond, the very fabric of his soul quivering in resonance. His clothes disintegrated, melting like wax beneath a candle's flame. The fragments didn't fall away but instead transformed into a flowing river of stars, nebulas, and galaxies. The celestial river pulsed with life, tendrils of light stretching out like sentient beings, wrapping around his body with reverence.
Lith stood still, his breath caught in his throat as he watched the cosmic river come alive, moving with grace and purpose. The tendrils tightened, merging seamlessly into his form, until the transformation was complete.
What stood in his place was no longer the Lith of moments ago but a colossal figure cloaked in cosmic majesty.
The armor was unlike anything he had ever seen—or imagined. Its black surface shimmered with golden lines that traced every edge and joint, forming intricate patterns of micro primordial runes. These runes glowed faintly, shifting and flowing like rivers of light, their meanings ancient and unknowable. Each line whispered secrets that felt older than time itself, a living testament to Evure's incomprehensible power.
Lith's gaze traveled upward, drawn to the crown atop his helmet. It now bore 21 spikes, each crowned with a Hyper Law Gem. These gems pulsed with cosmic authority, each radiating an aspect of creation so potent that it felt like holding the essence of existence itself. Their colors shifted constantly, blending hues that defied mortal perception.
The helmet housed three pairs of eyes, each glowing with distinct power. The emerald green pair cut through illusions like a blade, piercing even the most intricate veils. The ice-blue pair shimmered with the power to see across the fabric of time, glimpsing both the past and future. The abyssal black pair seemed to devour light, sensing cosmic energies far beyond mortal comprehension.
Lith's breath hitched as he touched the chest gem. It was no longer just a radiant crystal—it was a miniature galaxy, its countless stars swirling in perfect harmony. The gem pulsed with power, each flicker a reminder of its infinite energy.
The cape flowing behind him was a tapestry of the void, its surface adorned with the endless starry sky patterns of his soul. It whispered softly, as though alive, promising both protection and devastation. Lith could feel its eldritch potential—at his command, it would twist into a nightmarish mantle, its stars becoming distorted, mouths with razor-sharp teeth forming, and countless eerie eyes opening across its surface.
His shoulders were adorned with six radiant gems each, their light pulsating with cosmic might. The knuckles retained their original five gems, but now a sixth sat on the back of each palm, seamlessly integrated into the armor. Each finger bore a ring-like design, the gems embedded within them glowing with ancient authority.
The Celestial Halo of Omniscient Tomes floated behind him, now comprised of 21 tomes instead of the previous 11. Each tome glowed faintly, their pages filled with wisdom that surpassed the understanding of gods. The halo itself had transformed into a circular design of ancient runes, their meanings both beautiful and incomprehensible.
Lith flexed his gauntleted hands, the dragon-like claws gleaming with an otherworldly light. The claws felt indestructible, each edge sharp enough to slice through the fabric of reality.
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Lith stood in stunned silence, his mind struggling to process the sheer majesty of Evure's true form. Every detail, every gem, every rune—each was a masterpiece, a testament to the armor's boundless power.
This… this is mine? he thought, his voice trembling in his mind. This armor, this power—it's beyond anything I imagined. It's not just a weapon… it's a universe of its own.
He touched the golden lines tracing the armor, marveling at their warmth and vitality. Each line seemed alive, responding to his thoughts and emotions.
Celestara's voice broke through his reverie, soft and filled with pride. "Do you see now, Lith? Evure has become more than an armor—it's a part of you, a reflection of your infinite potential."
Lith's lips curved into a slow, confident smile. His awe gave way to exhilaration, his heart pounding with anticipation. "It's beautiful, Celestara. Powerful beyond words." He glanced at the distant citadel, its spires glowing faintly in the void. "With this… I can stand against anything. Anyone."
Celestara's tone softened, carrying both love and resolve. "And I will always be with you, my love. Evure and I are one, and together, we are unstoppable."
Lith clenched his fists, the cosmic armor shimmering with power as his confidence surged. "Then let them come," he said, his voice steady and filled with determination. "Let the multiverse see what happens when they face the Chaosbound Eternum."