The cold vacuum of space stretched infinitely before the fleet of Cosmos Dreadnoughts, each a gargantuan testament to the might of the Imperial Empire. There were 100 of these colossal warships, each towering like a giant in the void. To the untrained eye, they would appear as mere silhouettes against the stars, but to anyone who understood the art of war in the stars, these ships were an unassaible force.

  The Unmatched DesignAnna Bke stood on the observation deck of the Imperial fgship, gazing out at the fleet assembled in orbit around a dying pnet. The Cosmos Dreadnoughts were the foundation of her new battle doctrine—warships unlike anything the gaxy had ever seen.

  “These ships,” Anna muttered under her breath, eyes focused on the fleet, “are more than weapons of war. They are emblems of the Imperial Empire’s dominance.”

  Each Cosmos Dreadnought was equipped with 5000-millimeter battleship cannons mounted on both sides of the hull—massive, long-barreled guns capable of unleashing a storm of destructive energy. These weapons were designed not just to cripple ships but to obliterate entire fleets with a single volley. Their sheer power was enough to rip apart even the most fortified enemy warships, turning entire battle lines into nothing more than debris.

  At the core of each dreadnought, however, y the true crown jewel of their weaponry: the Gravitational Pulse Cannons. These advanced weapons harnessed the power of gravity itself, capable of pulling ships of all sizes—whether they were 50 meters wide or 3000 meters long—into a gravitational vortex. In the blink of an eye, entire fleets would be slingshotted through space at four times the speed of light, unable to escape the forces at py. Even the most advanced energy shields and countermeasures were ineffective against the raw, untamed force of gravity itself.

  Anna’s fingers hovered over a holographic dispy, showing the precise mechanics of the Gravitational Pulse Cannons. The ships were designed to be more than just space vessels—they were predators, capable of hunting down any adversary across vast distances, tearing through fleets like a pack of wolves descending upon their prey.

  Anna and Hariko’s BriefingThe central command room aboard Anna’s fgship was alive with the hum of machinery and the quiet murmur of engineers and officers. On one side of the room, a massive visual dispy projected the images of the 100 Cosmos Dreadnoughts, each ship meticulously tracked and monitored as it prepared to deploy.

  Hariko Lee, leader of the Empire’s growing military force, stood by Anna’s side, scanning the specifications. His sharp gaze was focused, analyzing the capabilities of these new warships with the eye of someone who had fought in countless battles.

  Anna adjusted her gsses, then addressed Hariko directly. “The S1 Dreadnoughts,” she began, pointing to the rgest of the ships on the screen, “are the foundation of the fleet. Their range reaches 700 light years, and their railguns fire projectiles at four times the speed of light. They’re formidable, but not invincible.”

  Hariko nodded, impressed. “And the S2 ships? How do they compare?”

  Anna smirked, tapping a few controls to bring up a new set of specifications. “The S2 Dreadnoughts outcss the S1s in every way—speed, range, and firepower. Their railguns fire at 12 times the speed of light, allowing them to strike targets at even greater distances. The S2s are the true backbone of the fleet.”

  Hariko’s eyes narrowed in understanding. “So, the S2s are your heavy hitters, while the S1s serve as a more… manageable presence.”

  Anna’s eyes gleamed. “Exactly. But we don’t stop there. Each subsequent upgrade—S3, S4, and S5—pushes the limits of space warfare. The railguns grow even more powerful, and the Gravitational Pulse Cannons evolve. By the time we reach the S5 Dreadnoughts, we’ll be able to tear entire fleets apart without even entering combat range.”

  Hariko’s mind raced as he processed the implications of this new technology. These dreadnoughts weren’t just warships—they were dominion embodied in steel and fire. No one in the gaxy would dare challenge the Imperial Empire when these ships were in py.

  Landing on the Undead WorldsWith the fleet now assembled, the Imperial forces began their operations in earnest. The primary objective was to subjugate the undead worlds—pnets ravaged by necromantic energies, home to undead legions, necromancers, and unholy creatures. It was here that the true power of the Cosmos Dreadnoughts would be tested.

  Anna watched as the Cosmos Dreadnoughts positioned themselves in orbit, their Gravitational Pulse Cannons locked and ready to fire. Below them, the undead worlds y in eerie silence, their once-thriving cities now overrun by the dead.

  "These worlds need to be cleansed," Anna muttered. "The Sisters of Faith will handle the undead, but it’s time to show the Empire’s power to the gaxy."

  As the dreadnoughts fired their Gravitational Pulse Cannons, entire sections of the undead cities were sucked into violent gravitational storms, flung into space, or crushed under their own weight. The cannons were designed not only to break the physical form of ships but to tear apart the very fabric of space around them, distorting time and matter in the process.

  With the fleet’s bombardment still in motion, Kanna, the Chapter Master of the Sisters of Faith, and her forces made their descent to the surface. The Sisters—cd in their powerful, energy-efficient armor—nded in the wastend town next to a fortified citadel. Their weapons were primed, and their mission was clear: purge the undead from this forsaken pce.

  Behind Kanna rode a knight in full battle armor, holding a spear that was nearly as long as he was tall. His 25-foot spear gleamed under the light of the dying pnet’s sun, while his mount—an enormous, bck destrier—stomped across the cracked earth, its hooves causing tremors in the ground. As Kanna led the charge, the other knights, arrayed in gleaming armor, advanced with military precision.

  The undead were already gathering in droves, but Kanna was not concerned. Imperial forces were unstoppable. She raised her hand, signaling for the knights to form a defensive line, their spears raised high. The first wave of undead attackers came charging in, but they were met with a wall of steel.

  Kanna's voice rang out, sharp and commanding, as the battle commenced. "For the Empire!" she cried, as the Cosmos Dreadnoughts above continued their relentless bombardment of the undead strongholds.

  The battle was a brutal one, but the Sisters of Faith fought with unmatched skill and resolve. As the undead forces colpsed in the wake of their onsught, Kanna and her forces pushed forward, relentless in their mission.

  Imperial VictoryThe warships continued to fire, their railguns delivering blows that obliterated anything in their path. The combination of the Cosmos Dreadnoughts' firepower and the Sisters of Faith's determination ensured that the undead worlds would be brought to heel.

  Anna Bke stood once again on the observation deck, watching as the final undead resistance crumbled. The screens dispyed the devastation below, and the reports from the surface came in—no resistance remained. The undead worlds had been purged, the Cosmos Dreadnoughts having paved the way for the Sisters of Faith to secure victory.

  The Imperial Empire had cimed yet another prized world—and with the Cosmos Dreadnoughts at their disposal, there was no force in the gaxy that could challenge their supremacy.

  Anna turned to Hariko, a small smile pying on her lips. “The S1s were just the beginning. Now we have the power to crush anything that stands in our way.”

  Hariko nodded. “And with the S2s, S3s, and beyond, no one will ever dare defy the Imperial Empire again.”

  The eerie silence of the undead world was shattered by the thunderous roar of nding ships, as the Sisters of Faith descended from the skies. Their fgship, a colossal S3-css warship, hovered in the atmosphere like a gargantuan shadow, blocking out the sun. On the surface, the undead horde had gathered in their thousands, a dark sea of decayed flesh and lifeless eyes, but they were unprepared for the onsught that was about to rain down upon them.

  Chapter Master Kanna stood at the forefront of the nding force, her gloved hand raised to signal the final stages of the operation. Behind her, the rest of the Sisters of Faith rallied, their swords and shields gleaming in the harsh light of the dying sun. They had already purged several towns on the pnet, but the greatest challenge awaited them in the capital—this was where the undead horde had taken root, where their leaders had rallied, and where the battle would be decided.

  The Arrival of the Mechinus TitansThe first wave of Mechinus Titans began to deploy from the nding craft. These living machines—wrought from a mix of biotechnology and machine engineering—were the true marvels of the Imperial Empire. Standing at over 100 feet tall, the Mechinus Titans moved with an eerie grace, each one a living creature fueled by sor energy. These massive war machines could draw psma directly from the sun's rays, converting it into highly concentrated psma bolts to unleash devastating firepower.

  Each Titan fired with brutal efficiency, releasing psma rounds that tore through the undead horde with the power of a small star. A hundred psma rounds per second poured forth from their massive arm cannons, and with each shot, the temperature of the rounds increased by one thousand degrees, causing the very ground to scorch and melt under the heat. The undead, once threatening in number, now found themselves reduced to smoldering remains with every passing second.

  Kanna watched with a cold, calcuting gaze as the first of the Mechinus Titans fired, each psma round reducing the undead horde to ashes. Their bckened corpses y scattered across the charred earth, leaving nothing behind but an eerie, glowing dust.

  “Deploy the Imperial Guard 2000 Fk 88s,” Kanna ordered, her voice crisp and commanding. “We need to clear the skies of any flying undead.”

  The Imperial Guard and Tanks Move InThe Imperial Guard 2000 Fk 88s were powerful anti-air artillery designed to provide air defense and ground support. As they came online, their massive, rotating barrels began to unleash barrages of high-caliber shells into the air, tearing through the undead bats and vampire swarms that hovered above. The Fk guns fired with devastating precision, each round a thunderous roar that resonated across the battlefield. The undead that had taken to the skies were no match for the barrage, and within minutes, the air was cleared of their foul presence.

  As the Mechinus Titans and the Fk 88s ravaged the undead, the ground forces of the Sisters of Faith moved in, their Imperial Guard soldiers advancing in disciplined ranks. These elite soldiers—numbering over 1,152,000 — were the pinnacle of Imperial training and weaponry. Cd in ceremonial armor and armed with psma rifles, shock nces, and vibro-bdes, they formed the core of the battle lines.

  In the midst of the chaos, the S5-css tanks, K3s, rumbled forward, their tracks crushing anything in their path. With 2500 K3 tanks rolling over the battlefield, the undead stood no chance against their armored might. These tanks were built for brutal, direct assault, and their 120mm psma cannons could obliterate the undead with a single shot.

  The tanks and soldiers began to advance, cutting through the undead like a scythe through wheat, with the Mechinus Titans providing cover fire from behind. The earth shook with the rumble of combat, and the air was thick with the smoke of battle and the stench of decay.

  General and Knights Lead the ChargeAmidst the csh of steel, General Hariko Lee, mounted on his war horse, galloped forward with a group of knights riding alongside him. His 25-foot spear gleamed as he stabbed into the horde, each thrust sending another undead creature to the ground. The general’s elites, armed with bded spears and crushing hammers, swept through the horde, their battle cries echoing in the desote air.

  Hariko’s horse, a massive bck destrier, kicked up dust as it charged, and with every strike of his spear, another undead was sent flying into the dirt. The undead attempted to swarm him, but they were no match for the swift, precise strikes of the knights. They formed a wedge of steel and fire, driving deep into the heart of the undead forces, cutting down any who dared to get too close to the wider defense line.

  Behind Hariko, the Mechinus Titans continued to fire their deadly rounds, each bst sending a shockwave through the ground, while the K3 tanks rolled over the undead like a juggernaut, their guns cracking and booming with every shot.

  “Advance!” Hariko shouted, his voice a mix of fury and determination. “For the Empire!”

  A Tide of Undead CrumblesThe undead, once numerous and terrifying in their strength, found themselves overwhelmed by the sheer force of the Imperial assault. The Mechinus Titans tore through their ranks, the K3 tanks crushed anything in their path, and the Imperial Guard 2000 Fk 88s ensured that no aerial threat could interfere with the massacre.

  Despite their numbers, the undead had no answer for the Imperial might they now faced. Their skeletal forms were no match for the onsught of psma fire, shock nces, and railgun bsts that shredded their ranks. The Sisters of Faith, backed by the Mechinus Titans and elite Imperial forces, systematically dismantled the undead army.

  Victory SecuredAs the final horde of undead was crushed beneath the might of the Empire, Chapter Master Kanna surveyed the battlefield. The undead worlds had been purged of their filth, their corrupted leaders fallen, and their armies scattered to the void.

  The Mechinus Titans powered down, their energy systems depleted after hours of relentless fire. The S5 tanks continued to patrol the perimeter, ensuring that no undead remnants remained. The Imperial Guard marched through the battlefield, their faces grim, but their spirits unbroken.

  Hariko dismounted from his horse, wiping the blood from his spear as he approached Kanna. “The horde has been crushed. We’ve secured the capital.”

  Kanna nodded solemnly. “The Empire has triumphed once again. The undead shall never rise here again.”

  As the dust settled and the final bodies of the fallen undead were collected, Kanna turned her gaze toward the horizon. The Sisters of Faith had once again proven their might, and the Empire had demonstrated that no force, not even death itself, could stand in their way.

  The world was theirs to cim. The Imperial Empire’s light shone brighter than ever before, as they moved on to their next conquest.

  It had been a month since the initial overwhelming onsught. The Sisters of Faith—led by Chapter Master Kanna—had faced unimaginable odds in the battle against the undead hordes. But after weeks of unyielding combat, their forces had finally reached a point of breaking. They were now surrounded, hopelessly outnumbered, their once-strong lines of defense crumbling under the tide of undead creatures. It was at this moment that they were rescued, though not in the way they had expected.

  A blinding light enveloped the battlefield, and in an instant, every soldier and Sister of Faith found themselves standing in a vast, otherworldly realm. The ground beneath their feet felt soft, like golden clouds, and towering above them were beings of pure light. As the Sisters of Faith bowed, the figure before them was none other than a figure that emanated divine authority. His voice rang in the air, as though it belonged to a god.

  “I am Aros,” the god announced, his presence both humbling and awe-inspiring. “You, warriors of faith, have fought valiantly. Now, let me show you what true power is.”

  The archangel Eve materialized beside him, her majestic wings glowing with an ethereal light. She was radiant, wearing an armor that shimmered with divine energy, and her presence seemed to pulse with wisdom beyond measure.

  Eve gazed down at the warriors before her. “Kanna, your heart burns with purity, but you ck the knowledge of true Purification,” Eve said, her voice calm but carrying a weight of power. “I will teach you and your soldiers how to cleanse the undead and cast them out from this world. You will purify the tainted nds and banish the evil once and for all.”

  Kanna and her forces knelt, ready to learn the teachings that would allow them to face their enemies with divine might. Over the course of days, Eve shared the ancient secrets of Purification, teaching them to channel divine energy to remove the corruptive influence of the undead and destroy the cursed souls with a single touch. The Sisters of Faith—once mere soldiers—were now purifiers, wielding the power of the divine itself.

  Once the training was complete, Eve turned to Aros, who nodded in approval. “They are ready.”

  With the wave of his hand, the divine light faded, and the world around them shifted once again. Kanna, her soldiers, and the Sisters of Faith found themselves back on the battlefield of Ades. The undead had not yet been fully vanquished, and the siege was still in full swing, but now they were armed with more than just weapons and armor. They had the purifying light of heaven.

  The Purification StrikesAs the Sisters of Faith deployed into their lines, the AC-140 gunships began to descend from the sky, their sleek, bckened frames cutting through the atmosphere like predators stalking their prey. The aircraft's immense firepower unleashed upon the undead horde below. The AC-140s—led by Anna Bke—were the test evolution in close air support: a lethal fusion of psma technology and traditional kinetic firepower.

  Standing at an imposing 194 feet tall and bristling with advanced weaponry, the AC-140s were an unstoppable force. Each ship was armed with psma rotavator cannons capable of unleashing 1,000 rounds per second, with a firing rate that grew in intensity with every successive shot. The psma rotavator cannons shredded the undead ranks, turning them into smoldering piles of ash.

  “Status report on the psma rotavator cannon!” Anna barked as she oversaw the final checks on the massive AC-140s.

  “The 50mm Psma Rotavator Cannon is primed and ready, Professor,” Lt. Gerald responded. “It can fire 1,000 rounds per second, with a reserve of 10,000 rounds. The rate of fire and intensity of each shot increases with sustained use, making it perfect for crowd control.”

  Anna’s lips curled into a smile of satisfaction. “Good.”

  The AC-140s unleashed a storm of psma fire upon the undead, each round a searing bolt of energy that tore through the enemy’s ranks with devastating precision. As the psma rotavator cannons raked the ground, the undead horde shriveled under the intense heat, their bodies disintegrating in the face of such overwhelming firepower.

  Meanwhile, on the ground, Kanna and her forces began to engage the undead with the newly learned techniques of Purification. Each Sister of Faith raised their psma swords, their bdes glowing with divine energy. As they cut through the undead, their swords left trails of holy light that consumed the tainted souls of the undead, purging them from existence. The Purification was not just a weapon—it was a cleansing fire that tore through the evil corruption like paper.

  Every undead that came into contact with the Purification was wiped away, their forms reduced to nothingness. The undead beasts and vampires that had once terrorized the nd fell to the purity of the Sisters’ bdes, their bodies disintegrating into dust. No matter how many came, the power of the Purification would consume them all.

  The Airstrikes IntensifyAbove, the AC-140s continued their bombardment, raining down destruction from the heavens. With the 230mm Psma AE01 Artillery Piece and the 120mm Psma Railgun, the gunships provided orbital support and long-range suppression for the ground forces. The psma artillery bsted fortified positions and enemy strongholds, while the railgun obliterated any heavily shielded targets, leaving craters in the earth where enemy bunkers once stood.

  "Targeting undead command center. Engaging in 5...4...3...2...1..."

  With pinpoint accuracy, the AE01 artillery fired a massive psma round into the heart of the undead command post. The resulting explosion lit up the sky as the psma artillery obliterated the center, leaving nothing but a glowing crater where once the undead had held their command.

  The AC-140s didn't stop there. With 40 railgun rounds fired in rapid bursts, they tore through enemy lines, targeting any undead war machines or fortifications that might slow the assault. The railgun's precision and the psma artillery’s devastating power had turned the undead resistance into nothing more than a smoking ruin.

  The Final PurgeWith the Purification taking hold on the ground and the AC-140s eliminating any remaining threats from the skies, the battle was nearing its end. Kanna, with her sword glowing brightly with holy light, led the final charge against the remaining undead forces. Her elite Sisters of Faith followed closely behind, their swords and shields radiating divine energy as they drove the st of the undead forces into oblivion.

  The st undead fell with a wail of agony, their corrupted souls purged from the world forever. The nd was now free of their taint, and the purified soldiers stood victorious.

  Kanna raised her sword high, her voice echoing across the battlefield as she gave thanks to the divine power that had given them the strength to finish the battle. “The Purification is complete. The undead will never rise again. We have secured the victory for the Empire!”

  As the AC-140s circled above, their guns at rest, Kanna knew this was only the beginning. The Empire had recimed another world, and with the power of Purification at their disposal, they were ready to face whatever threats y ahead—undead or otherwise. The Sisters of Faith had become more than just soldiers; they had become agents of divine purification, bringing the light of the heavens to the darkest corners of the gaxy.

  The battle for Ades had been won. The undead hordes that had once choked the nd, threatening to consume it, were now nothing more than dust in the wind. The Sisters of Faith, led by Chapter Master Kanna, had emerged victorious, their divine bdes of Purification having cut through the darkness with unparalleled power. The nd was now free, cleansed from the evil that had gripped it for so long.

  But as the st echoes of battle faded and the smoke of destruction settled, Kanna stood silently at the edge of the battlefield, staring out into the horizon. Victory was sweet, but it came with a heavy cost. The Sisters had lost many of their own, their bodies now resting in the purified soil of Ades. Though their souls were at peace, the weight of their sacrifices would never leave the hearts of those who survived.

  "Chapter Master," a voice interrupted Kanna's thoughts. It was Sister Aera, one of her most trusted commanders, approaching her with a solemn expression. "The fleet is ready. Irias calls for us."

  Kanna nodded, her expression resolute. "Irias... Yes. It is time to return home."

  The journey back to Irias was long and weary. The fleet of Sisters of Faith, now reinforced with the full power of the AC-140s, Goliath Carriers, and Imperial Guard forces, cruised through the vastness of space. As the ships made their way through the star systems, the Sisters took the time to reflect on the victories they had won and the fallen comrades they had left behind.

  Inside the vast fgship of the Sisters of Faith, Kanna stood alone on the observation deck, gazing out at the stars. Her hand rested on the cool gss, her thoughts drifting back to the battle for Ades, to the Purification, to the angelic teachings that had given them the strength to cleanse the world of its darkness.

  "Irias," she whispered softly to herself. "Home. Our homend."

  Her mind wandered to the world she had once known, to the peaceful sacred forests of Irias, to the paces of light where the Sisters of Faith had trained for so long. It was a pce of sanctity and holiness, where the divine light of Aros had touched their hearts and shaped their destinies. It was a pce of hope, but also a pce that had long been untouched by the darkness that had pgued so many other worlds.

  The fleet eventually emerged from the vast reaches of space into the Irian system. As the ships approached the atmosphere of Irias, the massive pnetary shields activated, and the fleet was bathed in the soft, golden glow of the sun. The capital city of Irias, Havenreach, y below—its towering spires reaching toward the heavens, surrounded by lush green fields, sparkling rivers, and ancient forests.

  "Irias," Kanna whispered again, her heart swelling with a mixture of relief and sadness. "Home at st."

  As the fleet descended, a procession of Irian citizens gathered to greet them, their faces a mix of admiration and reverence. The people of Irias had heard of their victory, the liberation of worlds tainted by the undead, and the return of their sisters. Their home was once again safe, and the light of the gods burned brightly across the nd.

  The Sisters of Faith nded within the city with solemnity, stepping down from their ships with pride and honor. Each of them wore the divine mark of Purification upon their brow, glowing with the light of the heavens. Kanna led them, her psma sword sheathed at her side, her eyes reflecting both the weight of their mission and the promise of peace.

  The Irian citizens cheered, raising their voices in joyful praise. They greeted their returning warriors as heroes, their words filled with admiration for the sacrifices the Sisters of Faith had made to protect their world.

  But Kanna did not allow herself to bask in glory. Victory was necessary, yes, but there was still much work to be done. The undead threat had been eradicated from Ades, but the forces of darkness still lingered in the far reaches of the gaxy. There were still worlds in need of Purification, and still countless threats that would require their strength.

  Kanna raised her hand to silence the crowd. The voices quieted, and all eyes turned to her.

  “We have returned, yes,” Kanna began, her voice steady and commanding. “But we must never forget that our mission is not over. The light of Purification does not cease, and neither will we. Irias may be safe for now, but the war against the forces of darkness continues. We will rebuild, we will heal, and we will prepare for the battles yet to come.”

  Her voice echoed across the crowd as the Sisters of Faith stood tall and proud. Their mission was far from over.

  Later that day, as the Sisters assembled in their sacred hall, Kanna addressed her forces. The chapel was massive, adorned with gold and white, filled with the light of the gods that radiated from the holy icons and pilrs that surrounded them. The air smelled of incense, and the faint sound of celestial music filled the air.

  “Irias has been our home for generations,” Kanna spoke softly, but her voice was powerful enough to echo through the vast hall. “We have protected it from invaders, from forces of darkness, and from the horrors of the undead. But we cannot rest on our urels. The gaxy is vast, and there will always be darkness seeking to corrupt the light.”

  She paused, her eyes sweeping across the gathered sisters, their faces illuminated by the holy radiance.

  “We will stand strong. We will rebuild our forces. We will expand the light of Purification to every corner of the universe. We will remain vigint, as the Sisters of Faith always have.”

  The Sisters responded in unison, their voices raising in a chorus of faith and strength. They were unified in their purpose, ready to face whatever challenges y ahead.

  As Kanna stood before her sisters, she felt a deep sense of pride. The Sisters of Faith had returned home to Irias, but the war was far from over. There would be more battles, more worlds to save, and more undead to purify.

  And the Sisters of Faith, led by Kanna, would answer the call. The light of Purification would never falter, and they would continue to fight for the glory of Aros, for the safety of their people, and for the promise of a future free from the darkness that threatened the gaxy.

  For as long as the stars shone above Irias, the Sisters of Faith would never rest.

  The night was quiet in the vast corridors of the Imperial Empire's fgship. The cold hum of the ship’s engines reverberated through the hull, a constant reminder of their journey through the cosmos. Anna Bke, chief scientist and one of the Empire’s most brilliant minds, stood alone in her quarters, her eyes focused on the star maps that flickered before her. Despite the beauty of the stars, her mind was elsewhere, troubled by something she could not yet expin.

  The word had come earlier that day—Kanna and the Sisters of Faith had returned victorious from their battle on Ades, but not without change. They had encountered something… someone. A being of immense power, a god they called Aros. It was a name that sent a ripple through Anna’s thoughts, a name that stirred something deep within her soul, something she had never known before.

  She walked to her desk, hands trembling slightly as she activated the data console, pulling up all the reports on Kanna’s encounter with Aros. But even as she read through the detailed accounts of the event, she found herself unsatisfied. There was something more, something that couldn’t be captured in data logs or formal reports. It was as if Kanna had encountered a force far beyond any comprehension.

  And then, as if answering the silent question in her mind, Anna’s gaze fell upon a small incense burner on the side of her desk—a gift from one of the Sisters. The subtle, calming fragrance it released was a symbol of the faith that had guided them all through the darkness. Anna’s hands brushed across it, a thought forming in the back of her mind. Faith.

  She had always been a woman of reason. The Imperial Empire was founded on logic, science, and progress. But there was something about Kanna’s encounter, something that called to her deeper understanding of the universe. Aros. Who was he? Was he a god, a being of power, or something even greater? What had Kanna seen, and how had she met him? And most importantly, what did he want?

  The Sisters of Faith had returned from their victory over the undead, but Anna had learned that Kanna had spoken not only of battle but of a new revetion—a vision, a meeting with Aros, who had summoned his archangel, Eve, to teach Kanna and her forces the ways of Purification. This new knowledge was something Anna could not ignore. Her curiosity consumed her, far more than any scientific inquiry ever had before.

  Anna closed her eyes, letting the incense’s fragrance fill her senses, and for the first time in many years, she prayed.

  It was not a prayer of ritual or obligation, but one of pure intent, a quiet plea for guidance.

  "I do not know who you are, Aros, or what you seek," Anna murmured softly, her voice barely above a whisper. "But if you are what Kanna and the Sisters say you are… if you are truly a god, or something beyond what we can comprehend, I ask for your guidance. I seek the truth that lies beyond the veil of the stars, beyond the cold confines of logic and reason. I seek you, Aros."

  For a long moment, Anna stood in silence, her heart racing, her mind a swirling mix of doubt and anticipation. She had always sought knowledge through science, through observation and calcution. But now, she had asked for something else: something intangible. Something not of science, but of faith.

  As the minutes passed, the air in her quarters seemed to thicken, the stillness growing heavier. Anna felt it, a subtle shift, a presence that filled the room with an energy unlike anything she had ever experienced before. Her breath caught in her throat as the temperature in the room seemed to drop, though the air itself remained still.

  Then, before her very eyes, a shimmering figure appeared in the room—a radiant form that seemed to be both real and otherworldly. Aros. The figure of Aros stood before her, glowing with an ethereal light. His presence was commanding, yet not oppressive; it was a calm, all-encompassing energy that made Anna feel as if her very being was held in the light of his gaze.

  He did not speak at first, only watching her, his divine eyes reflecting a depth of knowledge far beyond what Anna had ever seen. She could feel his power, but more than that, she could feel his presence—an undeniable force that resonated within her own soul.

  The silence between them felt eternal, yet in the quiet, Anna felt as though she were standing on the edge of something vast and profound. She had asked to meet him, and now he was here.

  "Aros..." she whispered, unable to contain the awe in her voice. "It is truly you."

  Aros smiled, his expression serene. “Yes, it is I. And you, Anna Bke, are the one who has called me.”

  Anna’s heart pounded as the weight of his words sank in. He had answered her call.

  “I have watched you for some time, Anna Bke,” Aros said, his voice rich and resonant, echoing like the sound of a distant thunderstorm. “You are a woman of reason, of intellect. But you are also a seeker—a seeker of truths that extend beyond the boundaries of your knowledge. Your curiosity has led you here, to me.”

  Anna took a deep breath, finding the courage to speak. "I have heard of you, Aros. Kanna and the Sisters of Faith spoke of you. They say you are… a god. That you are the one who gave them the power to purify the darkness. Is this true? Are you the one who guides them?"

  Aros stepped closer, his light never dimming. "I am more than a god, Anna Bke. I am a force of creation, of bance, of the universe itself. The light you see in Kanna and her Sisters is a reflection of the purity that I seek to bring to all worlds—your world, the gaxy, and beyond. I am the weaver of fate, and I have seen your path.”

  Anna’s eyes widened. "My path?"

  “Yes," Aros replied, his gaze piercing into her very soul. "You are at a crossroads, Anna Bke. You have sought knowledge through science, through reason, but now, you must also seek it through faith. There is more to the universe than the eyes can see. There are truths hidden beneath yers of existence, and you have the potential to uncover them."

  Anna felt a knot tighten in her chest. “But… I have always relied on facts, on what can be proven. How can I… trust what I cannot understand?”

  Aros smiled gently, his voice a calming balm. “That is the question every seeker asks. Trust in the unknown, Anna Bke. Trust in the path I have set before you. For in faith, you will discover the truth—a truth that goes beyond the confines of reason and enters the realm of the divine.”

  Anna looked up at Aros, the weight of his words settling into her heart. For the first time in her life, she felt the stirrings of something deep within her—a connection to something far beyond the science and technology she had spent her life studying.

  "Then what must I do?" Anna asked, her voice now steady.

  "You must choose, Anna Bke," Aros answered, his voice a soft murmur of infinite power. "Choose to see beyond what you know. Choose to believe, and I will guide you as I have guided the Sisters of Faith. Together, we will walk the path of light, bringing purity and bance to all that we touch."

  With that, Aros began to fade, his figure slowly dissolving into the light, leaving behind a feeling of overwhelming peace. The room returned to its normal state, but Anna knew she had been forever changed.

  As she stood alone in her quarters once more, she felt the weight of her decision. Faith had entered her life, and with it, a new purpose. The path ahead was uncertain, but for the first time in years, Anna Bke did not fear the unknown.

  Instead, she embraced it.