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Chapter 1 - Silence at the End of Time

Far away from every world…Beyond stars… beyond time itself…A man sat in complete silence.

He was alone. But he didn't feel lonely.

His name was Zayn.

Long ago, Zayn was just a human—weak, normal, and forgotten by the world. But he did something no one else could ever do.

He learned every type of magic.

Not just fire or water.He mastered dark magic, divine power, elemental magic, star magic, and even space-time magic.He learned it all.And then… he became something greater than a god.

He didn't become a king.He didn't rule over people.Instead… he disappeared.

He created a secret world—a realm only he could enter.There, time did not move.There was no war. No noise.Just peace.

This place was called the Sanctum of Eternity.It had floating stars, glowing rivers, and mountains that whispered ancient songs.Here, Zayn sat alone, eyes closed, listening to the silence.

Beside him floated a soft, glowing figure.

She was not human. She was not a spirit.

She was the soul of the realm itself—her name was Astra.

"Zayn," Astra spoke gently, "something is happening in the outer worlds."

Zayn didn't open his eyes."What now?"

"Another dimensional crack. A big one. A god has already died."

"I told them… not to depend on gods," Zayn replied calmly.

His voice was soft, but strong.He had no fear. No panic.

Astra looked at him with concern."The world is changing again. And your blade—your first weapon—is breaking."

Zayn opened his eyes slowly.They were deep… like the night sky.

He stood up.

In front of him floated a giant sword—The Blade of Beginning.It was glowing… but a small crack ran through it.

This sword was made from a dying star, blessed by a phoenix's flame, and sealed with Zayn's own soul.It should never break.Never.

Zayn stared at it."If this blade is cracking… then something beyond this universe is waking up."

Astra's voice was quiet."Should we prepare for war?"

Zayn turned away."No. Not yet. Let the gods scream. Let the worlds burn… I will watch."

He walked to the edge of the realm.Below him floated the entire universe—realms, timelines, galaxies, and stars, all connected like threads in a web.

Zayn saw one thread flicker.A world was dying.

He saw a woman standing on top of a tower.She had silver eyes and a dark crown. Her armor was broken, but she still stood strong.

Zayn recognized her.

"Nyx," he whispered."Goddess of Eternal Night."

"She remembers you," Astra said. "She's calling for you."

Zayn watched.

Nyx stood alone. Her army was gone. Monsters from the void surrounded her.

But she looked up at the sky and said softly,

"Zayn… if you're out there… I don't want your help. I just want to see you once more."

Zayn's hands clenched.But he said nothing.

Astra looked at him."You still care."

Zayn looked away."Feelings are dangerous. That's why I left the world."

"But the world is coming to you," Astra said. "Seven goddesses are awakening. They're calling your name."

Zayn sighed.

"Let them come. Let them try. No one enters my realm unless I allow it."

And then…A deep sound echoed through the stars.A powerful message…A divine signal…

The Star Sovereign is being summoned.

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