The Monarch-Chapter 701: Kerian

Chapter 701: Kerian
Long ago, the king had no difficulty killing one of them, but in this moment it was practically impossible. He had never faced something so strong in his life, and the reason was very simple—soon he began to curse Kayden furiously.The king’s battle this time was not a triumphant march, but a clash between titans. Each strike that once devastated now met equal resistance, sparks tearing through the air as powers collided. His previously unshakable expression began to crack, feeling the pressure of someone who faced him eye-to-eye. Waves of energy canceled each other, creating pockets of silence before new explosions echoed.
It was the greatest battle this world had seen in the last billions of years. Every attack of the king made him stagger, and even Kayden could feel the vibrations of the battle in the laws of the world. This would define the true ruler of this place for countless years ahead, but that wasn’t Kayden’s problem."We are only a single soul—more specifically, he is my soulmate." Kayden raised an eyebrow; he didn’t expect that. "We merged our souls a long time ago. At first, it was only an attempt to stay together, but over time we developed something more. First came the dual consciousness, and then our soul was divided into two halves—more specifically, the form we are in today."
"With time, we discovered that this bond went beyond individual and collective consciousness," he continued, his voice carrying pride and melancholy. "We spent eras sharing memories, pain and desires until we could no longer distinguish where one ended and the other began." A soft glow crossed his eyes as he remembered. "When we fight, our strength adds; when we fall, we rise as one. We are more than two magicians—we are the entity the universe tried to separate, but failed."
"Who am I talking to now?" Kayden asked curiously."At the moment, Evan Kerian—but also Pedro Kerian, but also Kerian."The king smiled at Kayden and greeted him three times. "My soul exists in two places completely simultaneously. There is no delay and no difference between here and there. We are the most complete soul that has ever existed in this universe."
At that moment Kayden gave a slight sideways smile. He had also been in the same place as this man. He too once believed himself to be the most talented and powerful soul that had ever existed. It took him practically infinite years to fall from his pedestal and understand the size of his insignificance."Have you ever heard of magicians who swallowed their soulmates and became a single individual permanently?" Evan’s eyes widened."No—how could a being live with that pain? I would say it is impossible." Kayden did not continue the conversation; he simply continued asking for more details about what the king had done.
What followed were thousands of details—hundreds without the slightest pause. This man perfectly understood what had been done; every detail was fully laid out for Kayden. Every little aspect was debated between the two. The more Evan spoke, the more he realized he was facing a master.Kayden had no difficulty understanding the king’s words. Not only that, he asked specific questions—many of which Evan had no idea how to answer. Kayden seemed like an endless well of knowledge about the soul, as if he had lived an infinite number of lives.
The conversation between the two flowed peacefully—very different from the king’s battle. By this moment, several full days had passed and slowly the king was dying. He was no longer capable of exerting the same strength as before. His forces were fading, and beyond that, he wasn’t able to flee for the simple reason that there was no opening for it."This is the end of an empire, of a battle that lasted billions of years. In the end your own greed killed you," Pedro Kerian uttered these words while removing the other king’s head.
Just like that—in a single movement and in only a few days—the greatest empire this world had ever seen was completely destroyed. A new order was established in this world in the exact moment this battle ended. Pedro personally went to hunt all powerful magicians from the other side.Pedro took only a few more days to hunt the powerful magicians of the other side. For a magician capable of analyzing souls, it was practically impossible to hide from him. The troops of his army enslaved all cities and provinces of the other side. In only a few days the power dynamic of the world changed completely—and beyond that...
The world began to recover. The laws began returning to a more balanced state, deaths decreased absurdly everywhere. Only these small steps already shifted the entire equilibrium of this world’s laws toward something calmer—but even that wasn’t enough to return everything to normal. This world would still take countless eras to become something ordinary.Until it returned to a quieter state, it would continue producing more violent and stronger magicians. The laws would exert their influence among all people—it was like a small weight shaping the ideas of all magicians. Only a small portion would be able to see this and overcome the influence.
"Pleasure to meet you, I am called Pedro Kerian." Kayden was submerged in thoughts when he was interrupted by Evan’s other half.Pedro Kerian had a serene, unfathomable presence, as if his existence transcended form or identity. His features seemed to float between masculine and feminine—impossible to fix—adapting to the perception of whoever observed. He was a soul manifested in body, without defined gender—only power, purpose, and eyes that pierced truths.
"Kayden Heart." Kayden returned the greeting and continued peacefully in his thoughts. Meanwhile, the two looked at each other and communicated mentally. In seconds, they made a decision."That is not the best decision for you," Kayden smiled before either of them could take even a single step. "Perhaps if I were a common magician, it would be the best choice—but considering you are facing a master of souls..." Kayden tugged at the soul-line of both and...
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