After the seal was opened and its magic invoked, planet Earth changed completely. Thanks to the powerful energy that had been released, it was now filled with life.

  Although many species of animals and plants had gone extinct during the invasion, new ones were born—both on land and in the seas.

  Time passed quickly in this new era, and while the Archangels remained in the farthest reaches of the Earth, a beautiful peace reigned. Demons were no longer a major threat and had retreated to dark, barren places. The giants had become a peaceful people after SonGoliat passed away, leaving his daughter Agatha and his youngest son Heraldo in his place.

  New species with their own intelligence began to walk the Earth—some on land, others in the sea. At first, there were three distinct species of bipedal beings that walked upright, but over time a fourth emerged, one capable of living both on land and in the water.

  Unlike the rest of the animals offered by nature, these bipeds were very similar to the giants but smaller in size. Their maximum height was about two meters, and their ability to reproduce was much more effective than any other creature, which led them to cover a large part of the planet.

  The first species grew up in a vast garden called Eden, in the eastern continent, near pure, crystal-clear rivers. This race was known as the race of Adam and Eve, representing the first walkers.

  The second species appeared further south, between a desert and a sea. They were very similar to the first race, but although they were intelligent, they were also violent and savage. These were known as the Sapiens.

  The third race inhabited much of the cold northern continent and spread rapidly. They were intelligent and defined themselves as Neanderthals.

  Finally, the Atlanteans appeared—a race somewhere between the giants and the other three species. They were very strong, could live both on land and in the depths of the ocean, and were natural hunters and fighters.

  All these species were known as “humans.” They were dangerous, very violent, and reproduced quickly. As they expanded across the planet, encounters between them became inevitable, giving rise to new wars and killing off other species in the process. They fed on any living creature—even their own enemies.

  The Atlanteans hunted animals and even other humans, taking them into the depths to feed on them. However, over time, some human species became more cunning and began to form alliances with one another.

  The Atlanteans decided to retreat into the ocean, where they built their own kingdom, while the rest of the humans multiplied like a plague. This inevitably led to clashes with the giants, who lived peacefully in small clans. The humans began hunting them. Though not strong individually, they triumphed through numbers: for every one giant, there were five hundred humans.

  This placed the descendants of SonGoliat at a great disadvantage—many of them were no longer fighters and had forgotten their connection with the elements of the Earth.

  When the demons learned of this, they returned and began influencing and helping the humans to fully eradicate the giants, aiming to reclaim their control over the world.

  Earth once again entered a critical period. The strongest invaded villages, killed the men, recruited the children for their armies, kidnapped the girls to enslave them, raped and murdered the mothers. They burned vast fields and exterminated animals by the thousands. This went on for more than fifty Earth years.

  The descendants of the Adam and Eve race lived far away but also sent men to fight for their territory. Upon hearing of the attacks, they sent their women and youth to the northeast, near great mountains, to protect them. There, they formed a village of only beautiful women and pure men who lived off the land’s fruits. No enemy reached that place.

  However, in those territories lived a small remnant of Atlantean descendants who, since the descent of their race into the sea over a thousand years ago, had chosen to live as peaceful land-dwellers. They became known as the race of Lilith. These people welcomed the sons and daughters of Adam and Eve, accepted them as part of their village, and lived with them while waiting for the attacks to cease.

  Eventually, a great hole opened in the sky once again, and strange stars fell near that city. Understanding nothing, a group of Sapiens—humans who had settled nearby hoping to expand their lands—went to investigate, completely unaware that those lights were the Arcanian beings themselves.

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  Shemihaza and his generals, along with countless soldiers from Arcan, had arrived on Earth. They were shocked by the planet’s wretched state.

  —What’s happening here? Wasn’t this supposed to be a beautiful planet? —asked the confused high priest.

  At that moment, a horde of furious humans was approaching, ready to wage war on the newcomers.

  —What are these creatures? —asked Artaqof.

  Matrael replied:

  —I don't know, but I don’t think they’re here to welcome us. What should we do, my lord?

  Asael stepped forward to try communicating with them, but the humans spoke a different language. They immediately began attacking him with sticks and stones.

  —Insignificant, irreverent creatures… BEGONE! —exclaimed Asael, and with a mere wave of his arm, he exterminated them. Then he added arrogantly: —How can such weak beings even exist?

  —The most important thing now is to begin a reconnaissance mission. This planet is small, so it shouldn’t take us long —suggested él.

  The Arcanians began searching for a place to establish their kingdom. Upon seeing the large nearby mountains, they chose to settle there and used their power to build a vast city atop the highest peak, near the clouds. They placed a barrier that made them invisible to all eyes.

  After sending soldiers to explore the planet, they discovered that many animal and plant species inhabited it. But they also learned that humans were a conquering race that destroyed everything in their path. Still, they were unmoved. Asael discovered that the blood of these bipeds was rich in nutrients and found it to be a source of food. He began hunting them at night.

  Later, Shemihaza and Artaqof descended from the mountain to explore an area that seemed different from the rest. There, they found a human village and were captivated by its beauty. They instinctively walked among the people, observing everything around them. The humans, astonished by the Arcanians’ appearance, showed no fear and approached them with offerings of water.

  Their height, gait, and clothing enchanted the people.

  —Here is where we shall create our new world —said the Watchers among themselves.

  Some generals descended upon the village and, through seduction, bore children with its people. They taught them secrets from their world—magic, warfare, and weapon forging. Many of these hybrid children became powerful warriors.

  However, not all shared the same ideals. Some desired power and went out to wage war on humans, giants, and all living creatures, causing great chaos. It didn’t take long before they even attacked their own kind.

  Eventually, the village’s men and women aged and died, and the Watchers returned to their realm, leaving the world in the hands of their children, who had inherited longevity—some even immortality.

  The high council decided to divide the planet for better control:

  Shemihaza ruled from his mountain kingdom, accompanied by Baraqel, Shamsiel, and Sahariel, with ten thousand soldiers.

  Artaqof descended into the oceans to rule the waters with Kokabel, Yehadiel, and their ten thousand.

  él, who had power over souls, created a kingdom of darkness in the Earth’s depths with Tumiel, Samael, and their legions.

  The patriarch authorized Asael to take charge of the surface alongside Matrael. Over time, they became known as gods of war, aided by the Prodigies.

  The Watchers’ offspring wreaked havoc across the globe. Animal life began to dwindle, and grass no longer grew in many places.

  One of Artaqof’s sons, named Mars, reached a giant village and, without a word, began attacking by hurling massive stones. Anyone who tried to stop him died by his hand. His violence and strength were unmatched. He sought only to cause suffering.

  Suddenly, Agatha—the young giant leader—arrived to protect them. Standing before Mars, she faced him. She was known for her immense strength and control over the elements, inherited from the ancients. However, Mars used magic to control lightning from the sky. This would be a fight to the death.

  The battle lasted five days, damaging a five-kilometer radius. Neither yielded until, finally, exhausted, Mars fled. Agatha, severely injured, claimed victory and was aided by her people.

  This scene repeated itself in every corner of the Earth: battle after battle, death after death. The few good-hearted humans left lived in fear, constantly fleeing and searching for shelter.

  One family gave birth to a child unlike any other. He did not seem like a mere human. They named him Enoch, for he was born in the midst of the world’s chaos. As he grew and turned eighteen, he felt deeply responsible for what was happening. Rumors of powerful enemies, the existence of giants, and tales of heroes fighting to protect the world burned in his heart with a desire to fight.

  By the time he was thirty, warnings came from nearby villages: the hybrids’ territory had expanded across the north and east, and the savage humans dominated the south. There were few safe places left. There were also rumors of strange men attacking at night and feeding on the blood of their victims.

  Faced with so many threats, Enoch decided to seek out the leader of the giants—the mighty Agatha.

  The eastern villages were so vulnerable that they were soon invaded by the hybrids. They killed animals, burned crops, and slaughtered inhabitants.

  Suddenly, a young man—about two meters tall—appeared to face them. He looked like a human, but his strength was overwhelming. It was said he could split the ground in two with a single punch. Witnesses thought he might be a giant, but his size didn’t match.

  The invaders, confused, fought him, but the power gap was undeniable. Their defeat was inevitable. As one lay dying on the ground, he asked:

  —How is it possible for a mere human to have such strength? Who are you?

  The young man replied:

  —I’m also a hybrid… but not like you.

  My name is Hercules.

  Hearing and seeing him, witnesses spread the word far and wide. From that moment on, everyone began to hear tales of this famed hero…