Levia Lyne(Null)

◀　Read from EP1

◀　"The Trail of Lilith Maiya"

▼The Trail of Levia Lyne

Her original identity traces back to being the First Emperor of the formidable military state of Central. Bestowed with immortality through the curse of "Eternity" from the enigmatic "Garden of Life and Death" nestled within the depths of the Central Command Tower, Gan Eden, she has traversed centuries unscathed. Over the expanse of her lengthy existence, she crossed paths with Adam, indirectly acquiring the vast power emanating from Eden. Under her reign, Central succeeded in quelling conflicts with neighboring countries, effectively establishing her dominion as the de facto "Emperor of the World." However, with the advent of the "Terminal Disease," she finds herself embroiled in a fierce struggle against the Lilith Meyer faction, advocates of the co-prosperity doctrine supporting Adam, leader of the destruction faction. In navigating the threat posed by "old-type Kagaribito," she seeks refuge under the protective aegis of North's Grand Chariot. This clash of factions precipitates a tumultuous era of intense rivalry and unyielding strife.

Null is a form of stealth. Posing as one of the Central's generals, as the face of the Central’s First Emperor, Levia-Lyne had already passed away and the power of "Eden" had been sealed by the descendant royal family. Only a few people in the upper echelons of each country know that she is an immortal.

The people of the east defined themselves as “the people of the beginning of the Earth Creation”. They see the land of the Four Great Intersections as being sacred. Tensions only rose when Adam obtained the bonfire. In this way, she developed many insidious strategies in various conflicts, and was called the "Central Snake". She is feared by the country.

In the end, she accepted Eve's proposal (the third idea of the ethical prohibition of transferring a person's mind into a machine), As soon as she contracted the "terminal disease," she volunteered to be her "first test subject."

▼ Levia EP4-1 (2072 A.D.): "Null and Adam's Encounter" (at the southern border: outside Albion Castle)

Adam (12) "You are the snake of Central, Null..."

Null (Age Unknown) “If you know, you know~ We can talk about it if you want.
Welcome to Central, illegal immigrant. No, my mistake.. the traitor to the Blaze family.”

Adam "You know who I am..."

Null “I've known your father and brother for a long time.
Look, it's a masterpiece, isn't it? The exquisiteness of this magical jewelry.”

Adam “Oh... that's…”

Null “Lovely isn’t it? It saved my life in the battle the other day.
You made it, didn't you? Adam Blaze.”

Adam “How do you know?”

Null “Hey, Adam, let me ask you something…
Are you willing to make a deal with the devil?”

▼ Levia EP4-2 (2072 A.D.): "Null and Adam's Encounter 2" (at the southern border: inside Albion Castle)

Adam "...I don't trust anyone."
- In front of him, Null, who he has just stabbed, and is lying dead in a pool of blood.
Adam turns away and tries to leave the scene.

Null "Oh no... you're hurting me, boy."

Adam "...!"

Null "Ahhhh, I was rather fond of these clothes. There's blood everywhere."

Adam "Bi... you monster...!"
- Adam is knocked out and falls on his buttocks on the spot.

Null "Cute, but pathetic attempt. Oh, Don't look so frightened."

Adam "Stay away from me...!"(*Fire magic activation.)

Null "Aww, look at you. You are really, really good at whatever you do.
Talented people like you make me crazy with envy."
- Null approaches Adam with his body burned and crouches down in front of him, smiling and making eye contact with him.
- Adam loses his will to fight.

Adam "...So… what..."

Null "You're asking me why I won't die? I already told you. So, are you willing to make a deal with the devil?"

Adam "Are you trying to say you're the devil...?"

Null "...Hey, boy. Let me tell you an old story.
It's about a little girl who was born in the south, just like you, and was exceedingly foolish."

▼ Levia EP4-3 (about 1200 years ago): "The Girl Hated by God" (reminiscence: viewpoint Null)

In the red earth of the south, I was born. It was so long ago that my memory is hazy.
It was harsh to live in this dry and parched land.
So many lives ended so quickly
That is why everyone dreamed of the "paradise" they were once chased away from.
Eden.

The "flame of wisdom of good and evil" flickers there, and the green smoke that rises from the sky shines with a beautiful radiance. It is said that if one touches the "red," he or she will instantly understand everything in the world and gain the power to control the minds of others.
After deceiving and eating my compatriots who had set their sights on this land with me, I finally set foot there.

But there was nothing but white.
I ran around desperately in the garden of flowers, but I could not find the "red" that I had been looking for.
I left the place in a dejected state.

I did not realize for a while that I had received an "eternal" curse from the "white".
Soon after, I was struck by hunger. I even sipped muddy water to satisfy my hunger. But I couldnot die.
The earth shook. I lost the house I had finally obtained, it froze in the cold. But I could not die.
There was a flood. I sank to the bottom of the water. I could not breathe. But I could not die.
I loved people. They grow old. I am the only one who remains the same.

I wanted to be saved. I desperately sought my "lost death.”
But I realized that no matter how many times I asked the "white", it would not give it back to me.
This must be the punishment for my entry into the forbidden land, which I should not have entered.
The coldness of "Eden's Will" tells us that.

▼ Levia EP4-4 (2072 A.D.): "Null and Adam's Encounter 2-2" (at the southern border: inside Albion Castle)

Adam "...So…Null. You were originally a "human" born about 1200 years ago,
And you were cursed by something called "Eden" and you can't die....”
You want me to believe a fairy tale?
(*Adam calmed down.)

Null "Believe it or not, it all depends on you.
You have just experienced firsthand that I am, in fact, immortal, haven't you?”

Adam "...I'm going crazy."

Null "Hahaha. It's a big deal that you’re calm now.
Most people are too scared to talk for at least a few days."

Adam "I think that's normal…
I'm, uh... I'm used to situations where I might get killed."

Null "What a pity about that. People in the south haven't changed in a thousand years.
...By the way, boy, why are you being so rude to your benefactor?
I have told you many times that I have no intention of killing you.
I hope you can appreciate the "Central Serpent's" kindness in sheltering the poor "troublemaker" who escaped with his life.”

Adam "...Right, thank you very much.”(*monotone expression)

Null "You don't trust me at all. Well, fine. I’ll buy your loyalty.
I'll guarantee you food, clothing, and shelter. If you work, I'll pay you for it.
Rejoice, you're a Central resident from this day forward."

Adam "I appreciate that, but...
But you're not going to die, are you? You needing magic? I doubt you need magic jewelry for self defense."

Null "Yes, I need it. I can’t die but it still hurts.”

Adam "I thought you were smiling just now, even though you were burned by my magic..."

Null "Oh no, me? That can't be true. Haha... ♡"
(*Null's eyes are wandering around. I'm already used to the pain, so if I say it’s okay, it’s okay)

Adam "Well, that's fine. If you say it's necessary, I'll accept your request."

Null "You're a big man, aren't you...? Isn't this the part where you cry and give me an acknowledgment? I’ll even be your new family. You can call me 'sister,' if you like."

Adam "Who am I to call you that? I don't want to call anyone family anymore.
But... I'm sorry if I hurt you.”

Null "Heh? You have a cute side, don't you?”

Adam "...Shut up!”

▼ - Three years later, in the conflict between the Eastland Resistance and the Central Army

Null (self-proclaimed 21 years old)"Those who have been touched by the chaos of the First Goddess have always hated me. They think this land should be nothing.
They don't like the fact that I, who disobeyed Eden's will, monopolize this land.”

Adam (15)"You want Central to... perish?"

Null "That's exactly what I mean. I'm glad you're so quick to catch on. They don’t negotiate with terrorists.
Got it? Oh, and Adam, you're a mage now. While I admire your "noble" spirit of not killing anyone, unfortunately, this is war. Kill without hesitation. If you don't, you will die.
And unlike me, your life has an end."

Adam "...I don't want to be like my brother."

Null "... Then you have no choice but to subdue "Eden". I don't recommend it. I am taking care of the curse of "life" in the flower garden. Only the curse of “death” remains there. If you enter, you will not be safe.”

Adam "...Still, if someone doesn't go, Central will be destroyed, right?"

Null "Looking at the current state of the war, there is a good chance of that. Though it doesn't mean you have to sacrifice yourself.”

Adam "...fine. If that's the only way you can protect everyone.
I was very, very happy that you took in the traitor of the Blaze family.
So, I will protect this country. Once the Garden of Life and Death is gone, we will be close to the Bonfire.
You will play that role for me, won't you, Null?”

Null "Eden has a will of its own. I can't guarantee anything, since I seem to be disliked.
Still, as long as that damned white flower is gone, the rest will take care of itself."

Adam "Well, then, this is goodbye. Thank you for everything. Null. No, Your Majesty, Emperor Levia-Lyne. I love this country that you created. So please, take care of everyone."

Null "...You really are such a sentimental idiot that it makes me feel foolish to be jealous of you.
I have no desire for will. Subdue Eden and return to the guardian of the bonfire. This is an edict.
I will not tolerate failure."

Adam "As usual, you're all reckless. I will do my best, sister."

▼ Levia EP4-5 (2101 A.D.): "Astral of the End (1)" (at Central Central Command Tower C-GE)

(* Immediately after Adam's death. Eve shares all the memories of her father by inheriting "Bonfire" at this time)

Eve ".... Hey, Null, will you cooperate with the "useless daughter" even if daddy is not here?”

Null "You are the heir to the Bonfire. You can order me to do it. The power of the Bonfire is to control all hearts."

Eve "No, I won't do that. I would never do such a thing. Because you're my aunt, my daddy's precious sister.”

Null "Oh, really? So you can see everything, huh? I don't like the power of God.
So what do you want me to do?”

Eve 「"I want to let mommy see daddy again.
If you succeed, I'm sure I can fulfill your long-cherished wish."

Null's longing = to die.

Null "...I see. You are going to cross the line as a "human," aren't you?
Considering my brother's last plea, I should probably stop you..."

Eve "I think this might be the first time I break a promise to Papa."

Null "...Really? You've been rather selfish, haven't you?"

Eve "That's not true. Daddy agreed with me in the end.
But this time, he’s probably going to be very angry with me.”

Null "Then, I guess I have no choice. I'll be scolded together with you.”

Eve "...! Thank you, Null! ...No, "His Majesty the Emperor Levia-Lyne."

Null "Haha, I missed that title."

▼ Levia EP4-6 (2101 A.D.): "Astral of the End (2): Ceasefire Speech by the First Emperor of Central" (at Central Central Command Tower C-GE)

General Null announces to the world at war. Humanity and Kagaribito are now on the verge of extinction due to the spread of the "Terminal Disease". Our hero, Adam Blaze, has sent us an elaborate destruction plan that will save only human lives. While the plan proposed by Lilith Maiya, the scientist, was to "temporarily freeze the machines to save all “life”. Since that day, the world is still divided into two factions. But it is too late for either side.

My friend Adam Blaze passed away a few days ago.
Without his power, we could not destroy the whole city in a short period of time, nor could we freeze it temporarily. The outcome has been decided without a fight. We will be consumed by the "terminal disease" and destroyed in the near future. And if we "humans" perish at this rate, the remaining machines will stop as well after consuming all the astral flares. We have all been defeated by the "judgment of the stars.”
First of all, each of you put down your swords. No further fighting is necessary.

...Now, with my announcement, the world will be consumed by the darkness of despair.
Those who wish to die, may die. But I will claw my way back.
My name is Levia Rein. I am the Central Serpent, the first Emperor of Eden's Eternity.
Here is the proof.
Behold.(*She commits suicide on national television and doesnt die.)

I have been observing this star ever since the beginning of time, 1,200 years ago, when I touched the white gardenia. Adam and I committed a taboo.
As a friend of Adam Blaze, the "Hero of Central" who has obtained the power of "Bonfire", I will at least activate the third plan to settle people's "sins".
“Terminal disease” devours the spirit. It will surely attack my immortal self sooner or later, I will be reduced to a servant of God alone, a "Guardian of Eternity" who does not even have a will. At that time, if the Astral Flare had withered away, there would be nothing to protect it.
We should at least return that "magic essence" to the stars now.

From now on, it will be a tough battle for only those who want to resist this "star's ruling".
Therefore, I, Levia Lyne, speak to all living people who desire "redemption to the stars."
A beautiful final decoration, "Gather to your immortal self cursed in the garden of life and death."
I welcome you, my noble comrades.

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