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chapter 342 - New World Order
The day passed, morning became night, and the moon replaced the sun.
And without realizing it, almost a year has passed since The Great Calamity, the destruction of the world marked by the sound of a deafening, trumpet-like crack.
At the beginning of the disaster, the land itself fractured, and in mere days, tectonic plates shifted so violently that the very shape of the world changed.
Continents ceased to exist.
In their place lay countless islands, scattered across a vast and chaotic sea.
Humanity stood on the brink of extinction. The planet had become a graveyard of what once was.
Initially, after The Great Calamity had ended, and the Earth that was no longer the Earth we knew returned to calm, Chaos spread everywhere; people who survived the disaster of destroying the world fought and killed each other for resources, even for a piece of bread, ten lives were sometimes lost.
However, humans are called the apex predators for a reason, the level of adaptation of humans if forced into a critical situation is very strong, therefore, only six months after the great disaster occurred, humans regained their footing, and a new world order was formed, the strong led the weak, and the weak united to protect themselves.
In this new world, survival was no longer a given, it was a privilege earned through strength, cunning, or alliances. The remnants of nations, once divided by borders and politics, had crumbled. Now, power was the only law.
Across the shattered lands, factions began to rise. Some clung to the remnants of the old world, hoping to rebuild civilization as it once was.
Others embraced the chaos, forming ruthless warbands that thrived on violence and conquest.
In the absence of governments, new leaders emerged, not politicians, but warriors, tacticians, magicians, and those who understood what it took to survive.
They were the king of the New World.
In a world that has countless islands, hundreds or even thousands of factions, and the strongest, the one at the peak of the highest power in the world today, is none other than the Saranjana Kingdom.
Apart from the Saranjana Kingdom, there are several factions that are also worth watching out for.
The Iron Dominion. A militaristic force led by former generals, soldiers, and warlords who sought to impose order through absolute control. They believed only discipline and strength could prevent humanity's total extinction. Their cities were fortresses, their laws enforced with an iron fist. Those who obeyed were protected; those who resisted were crushed.
The Azure Covenant. A coalition of scholars, scientists, and magicians, scavenged remnants of the old world's knowledge, merging lost technology with emerging magic. They pursued enlightenment above all else. Some saw them as saviors, while others feared they played with powers beyond their control.
The Dusk Reavers. A brutal brotherhood of raiders, mercenaries, and pirates who saw the apocalypse as a grand opportunity. They cared nothing for rebuilding but only for power, plunder, and domination. Their fleets ruled the treacherous seas, and their warbands prowled the shattered lands, claiming whatever they desired. Might was their only law.
The Silent Watchers. A shadowy faction operating in secrecy, manipulating events from the darkness. No one knew their true origins or purpose, only that they had infiltrated every faction, pulling strings from behind the scenes. Some believed they sought to unite the world under a single rule, while others feared they had far more sinister goals.
Apart from that, there are many more, such as the Magic Towers, Academy Island, Magician's Society, Knight Order, and many more.
Their existence as being wielded supernatural abilities. Some could bend fire with their will, others could move faster than the eye could see, and some could even manipulate time itself.
This makes them both revered and hunted. Some were seen as living weapons, recruited by factions to shift the balance of power. Others were feared as harbingers of further destruction. And some, seeking to carve their own path, became legends in a world where only the strong could write history.
As the dust of the old world settled and the new one took shape, one thing became clear: Survival was just the beginning.
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- Saranjana Kingdom.
After the Great Calamity, Saranjana Kingdom, once known only as a legend, a story told by word of mouth, emerged into reality.
As if unaffected by The Great Calamity, Saranjana Kingdom quickly became the highest peak Power in the new World order, with their technology, resources, and Human resources, Saranjana Kingdom was the first to rise after The Great Calamity, this is none other because Saranjana Kingdom is not only inhabited by Humans but also creatures from other worlds, besides, those who live in Saranjana Kingdom are the strongest people, their preparations are very mature even to face the destruction of the world.
But unlike the outside world's view of the Saranjana Kingdom, currently, in the heart of Saranjana Island, where the Castle, where the important people of the Saranjana Kingdom reside, currently, in front of a room inside the Saranjana castle, the important people of the Saranjana Kingdom, such as the King, and the Queen, many Queens, the mothers of the Second Saranjana King, they all looked worried, and the source of their worries was none other than what was inside the room.
"Mother, Is there something wrong, why is Mother Tina's labor process taking so long?"
A man with blackish-green hair and blue eyes looks at a pale green-haired woman sitting in a wheelchair.
The man was Aksara, Aksara D'Archy Hidayat, Second King of the Saranjana Kingdom, and the woman being questioned was Gaia, his mother.
Hearing her son's question, Gaia just smiled faintly, then said.
"... Why are you so worried? When I gave birth to you, it took longer, do you know how worried your father was at that time?"
"Yeah, don't worry about that, Aksa, Wasn't it the same situation when we gave birth to your younger siblings? It was already a common thing in our family... Rather than worrying about this, we are more worried about you, how is your relationship with that girl, Erelythe... It's been almost a year and you haven't made any moves"
Said a golden-haired woman, Rani.
"That's... "
Hearing these words, Aksara could only be stunned, but before Aksara could answer further, a giggling sound was heard.
With that, everyone there turned their gazes to the source of the voice, there they saw a middle-aged woman, but that did not hide the aura of authority she had, she was the Queen, Aksara's great-grandmother, the Queen, perhaps no longer, because she had handed over her throne to her grandson, Caldwell, Aksara's uncle.
"... It couldn't be helped, after all, he had D'Archy blood, perhaps of all the D'Archy men, only his father had the luck with women"
Hearing that, almost everyone laughed.
But soon, after the laugh, the tension in the air thickened, as the soft cries of a newborn finally echoed from within the chamber.
The sound cut through the silence like a gentle breeze, bringing an immediate wave of relief to those waiting outside.
The door creaked open, and a midwife stepped out, her face flushed but filled with joy.
"She has arrived safely"
She announced, her voice warm. Then continued.
"The child and Lady Tina are both healthy"
At those words, Gaia let out a breath she hadn't realized she was holding. Aksara, though he tried to keep his expression neutral, felt his shoulders relax. Beside him, Rani smirked knowingly, nudging him playfully.
"See? No need to worry, Aksa. Now, aren't you curious to meet your youngest sister?"
Without wasting a moment, the gathered family members stepped into the dimly lit chamber. Inside, resting on a grand bed, Tina, The Queen of Vampire, lay exhausted but content, her crimson eyes half-lidded as she gazed down at the small bundle in her arms.
"... Everyone"
Tina whispered, her voice barely above a breath, but filled with warmth. Then said again.
"Come, meet her… Lavanya D'Archy Hidayat"
The baby girl, swaddled in soft silk, had pale skin and delicate features, her tiny hands twitching slightly as if already sensing the immense presence of the family around her.
Wisps of red hair adorned her head, a trait she had likely inherited from her vampiric lineage, but her eyes, though still adjusting to the light, held a deep, mesmerizing hue, a color reminiscent of both her mother and father.
Linda, Taufik's mother, was the first to step forward, her expression soft as she gently brushed a finger against the newborn's cheek.
"She's beautiful"
She whispered, eyes glistening with emotion.
"Another blessing to our family"
Marzuki, standing tall beside her, nodded solemnly.
"She carries the blood of both the D'Archy and Hidayat families… There's no doubt she will grow strong"
Shasha, stood nearby, silently recording the moment with her in-built systems, a faint smile on her synthetic lips.
Jenn and Anugerah exchanged glances before Rani, always one to be direct, let out a chuckle.
"So, Aksa, another little sister for you to dote on, huh?"
Aksara exhaled sharply, rubbing the back of his neck.
"It's not like I have a choice"
Aksara muttered, though his gaze softened as he looked at the newborn. He reached out, his fingers hesitating before finally brushing against Lavanya's tiny hand. For a brief moment, her fingers curled around his, gripping tightly. His lips twitched upward.
"…She's strong"
Hearing this, Tina chuckled weakly. Said.
"Of course, she is. She's his daughter"
There was no need to clarify who she meant, Taufik, the one absent from this moment, yet ever-present in their thoughts.
As if sensing the lingering question, the former Queen, Aksara's great-grandmother, hummed.
"Taufik… He's still at the Earth's Core?"
At those words, Gaia nodded.
"Yes. He's stabilizing the New Core, making sure everything progresses smoothly"
"Hmph"
The old Queen's sharp eyes softened slightly as she glanced at the newborn.
"That man… Always said he never leave you guys said again, but at important times like this, he is always absent"
Hearing those words, Rani smirked. Then said.
"And yet, he keeps adding to his legacy"
Rani said, then winked at Tina, who rolled her eyes but smiled nonetheless.
The atmosphere in the room, once filled with tension, had transformed into one of warmth and celebration. A new life had entered the world, a new future had been born.
And as Aksara continued to watch over his newborn sister, he couldn't shake the feeling that her arrival was just the beginning of something much greater.
Well, he's not wrong.
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