Infinity in the Void – Freedom in the Abyss

I began to play the beginning, which sounded like jazz mixed with metal music, and then I played a loud riff!

It captured the attention of every Eldritch Gods, and I began to sing.

"It came to me last night in a dream~!!
My name up in lights!!
The Princess in Silver~!!
The Light that Shine beyond!!
They say that I'm divine~ but that life ain't for me!
I have no time for the rules~
When I'm busy winnin' hearts across the World~!

You might say that it is~ wrong~!
But when we're moving to the beat~~
And I can feel the music deep inside of me~!
Why don't you sing along~?
When we're moving through the beats
This is~ 
What it means to~be~a~human~!!"

I spun around, hitting it off with a high note. To have fun!! To let the music vibrate my soul!! 

"I don't mean to disappoint!
And it might be because I'm vain~
But I know you're gonna like it~!

I have foreseen a good time~
It is my decree~
So come and take my hand
I'll show the world that I am the best~!
The Best!
The brightest star among the stars~!!
Watch people come from near and far~
I hit the stage! I'm all the rage!
Can't keep me locked up in this cage!!

And I can understand that you are frustrated~
Why don't you try to loosen up~
And get a little more deprave!!
You can take your blood and gore
I want a little, a little something more
So I can give you my last decree~
Drop your guns and swords
And join me~
IN ETERNAL PARTY!!"

A power chord!! Striking all the strings!! Blue flames burst out around me! Along with my crystals!! Turning the bland stage into an art piece of fire and prism! But I want more! More!!

"You might say that it is wrong!
It is wrong~!
But when we're moving to the beats~
And I can feel the music deep inside me~!
LET US FALL DEPRAVE!

Why don't you sing along~?
When we're moving through the music~
This is what it means~ to~ be~ a~ human~!"

I winked, and then I took steps before playing another riff! Crystals exploded under my feet, growing out to become a pathway for me!!

"You might say that it is wrong~!
It is wrong!
But when we're moving to the beat~
And I can feel music deep inside me!
Let loose all you can~!
Why don't you sing along?
When we're moving through the music
This is what it means~ to~ be~ a~ human~!!"

Then I flipped the guitar over to my right hand, and I played the strings with my left! Because the mood is changing!

"Because I am the Princess~
The Princess clad in Silver~!!
One who burns the threads of Fate!
One who destroys the bridges of Destiny!

Tell me, who is it~?
Sing to me, who am I~?
Who~ am~ I~!"

I smiled, looming over the Eldritch Gods watching me.

"A princess! Clad in silver~!!
One who shall burn eternity~!
One who shall carve infinity~!

I am Charlotte Silvi!!
I am the Master of Mankind~!
She who Rule the World~!"

Then I shattered the pillar into pink dust, and with another chord, I sent the dust flying! Like glitters, they reflected my flame, erupting the entire theatre in a blue glow!!

"From my power~ might make right~
Arbiter of Justice is who I am~!
Judging the world~ One soul at a time!

Let me count your sins!"

I landed back on the stage, with electricity crackles around me, rousing my flame up!

"From my mind~ illusion to reality~
Dreamer of Madness is my title~!
Dreaming of the future~ a vision drowned in madness~!

This is my stage now!"

The flame grew bigger! Hehahaha!!

"From my presence alone~ a light was lit ablaze~
Light of Humanity is my duty~!
Craving a path of light~ the Hope for a brighter day~!

The law of salvation is set!"

Another riff!!

"From my heart~ a burning light~
Voyager of Infinity is my way~!
Igniting a spark~ the Desire that brings Endless Potential~!

My soul is on fire!!"

Follow up with a musical chord, and an explosive melody for the climax!

"That is just human nature~
A Compass spinning~!!
A Rose Blooming ~! Now where should I go~?
That is just my nature~!
This is what it means~ to~ be~ a~ human~!!

No matter if I am wrong~
It is human nature~
To learn and fix what went wrong~!
This is what it means~ to~ be~ a~ human~!!

Forgive me if I make mistake~
I am Silver Royal~!
The Princess Clad in Glory~
Who am I~ but a darling to all~!!

This is my epic~
My tale of Justice~!
Where I bathe in my Delusion~
How I carve out Salvation~
Why I follow my Desire~!!

By the Rite of Steel and Gunpowder~!
I shall enact Judgement!
Burn away the Madness~
Set the Law of Salvation~!
Let my Ambition blaze!

This is who I am!
The Princess who always Shines ~
Burning bright in the sky!

This is what it means to be human!!"

And I finished with a final guitar solo!

Hehahahaha!!! I feel fucking great!! The world around me is on fire!! Resonating with me!!

I am sweating! I am feeling lively as fuck! Hehahahahaha!!

Oh, I retracted Malice Flame back into me before it got out of control. A blue screen popped up in front of me.

[Thank you for your performance]
[Let hear the review of the audience]

Oh, The Golden Order's guitar vanished and a throne appeared behind me. It seems like the guitar isn't mine yet. I quickly grabbed my trench coat and Quirinus, and I sat on the silver throne.

The first one to step up was The Egnima Code, they flew towards me, fluttering their feathers as they stood in front of me. Looming over me, staring at me with their caged flame for a face.

"You are an interesting child, your soul sings a synchronized choir.", their voice was... angelic, it has some kind of power, domineering but at the same time, gentle and kind.

This is the power of the original creator of Angels... the alluring voice...

"I would love for my Soldiers to have the same vigor as you, courage is something they are not eager to show.", they lifted my head up, "Mhmm... the Eyes of Judgement, you truly are like them..."

What the fuck are they on about?

"Your performance was enjoyable, I say this was very productive.", they retracted their hand, and vanished in a storm of feathers.

The next one to respond was The Nowhere Wind. It just... disappeared, like, it just went away without saying anything.

"What was that?", I asked, leaning back on my throne. The cushion is very comfy.

A blue screen appeared and answered my question.

[The Nowhere Wind is deaf, blind, and mute. This was an oversight on my part.]

Bruh.

"If The Nowhere Wind does not wish to entertain you, then I shall do it their stead.", the RGB hand and monochrome cube flew up towards me.

"What do you think of my performance?", I smirked.

"Exquisite it was! If your song was released to the wide universe, it would easily reach the top ten!!", the hand then separated from the cube, "So, would you want me to Invest in you?"

Another capitalistic Eldritch God?

I just smile, "Hell no, The Golden Order came first. If you want to hash out a deal... then go to her."

"Tch.", did I just hear a cube click its tongue? "Fine, your performance was something enjoyable, it is a shame that I did not know about you first... but I will approach you another time. If you change your mind."

And they vanished in binary codes...

"What is the Attributes of The Numeral Equal again?", I asked Welt Ealam.

[The Numeral Equal: Equilibrium, Exchange, Creation]

Damn, three Attributes?

"That was a beautiful encore.", the prismatic woman flew down, she had an air of aloofness to her, combined with her deep starry eyes... she seemed like the perfect idol.

"Allow me to introduce myself.", she placed her right hand on her chest, "Rajan Kabir the Final Showdown, Seventh Seat of the Seven Wayfarers of the Abyss."

"Charlotte Silvi, The Silver Princess of Humanity.", I also introduced back.

"That explained the throne.", she cutely giggles, "I greet you, Your Highness. Your song was not exactly to my taste, as I prefer softer melodies. But I can feel the fire in you, you sang with your entire being."

She took my free left hand, bowing down and... she kissed it, "And that is enough for me."

And in glittering stardust, she disappeared with a smile...

Before I could gather my thoughts, a click came from one of the booths... The Ageless Laughter...

"I will not approach the performers like the others.", his voice was booming, mixed with low chuckles, "As I believe that deform the spectacle of the performance."

"Then do as you will. What do you think of my song?", this one is interesting...

"After some thoughts, replaying your blazing performance over and over again, I see it a little bit disappointing.", he chuckled a bit.

What?

"My performance was disappointing?", I looked over to the side, "How much percentage?

[The Ageless Laughter is currently at 0,5% power.]

Oh... good.

"Because there need to be more of a spectacle— huh?", he found a knife stuck in his chest crackling with electricity.

"I am not here to hear your opinion, Eldritch God.", I snickered, standing up from my throne, "Hey Welt Ealam, I know you aren't supposed to help me but could you charge this for me?"

I held Galatine in my right hand out, feeling the warmth of sunlight hitting my hand... and very quickly, it was fully charged.

"The Ageless Laughter, although this trial requires a review from you, it does not mean that I will listen.", I steady my aim, "I am a human, I listen only to myself. And what does my soul say?"

"To kill all foreign creatures, including you Eldritch Gods.", and I pull the trigger—

BOOOOOM—!!!

A flash of yellow came out, and in an instant, hit The Ageless Laughter in the head. His head exploded, making confetti fly everywhere, and a distant laughter echoed.

[You have killed The Ageless Laughter]
[Experience points nulled]

"What the fuck is this?", I pointed at the blue screen.

[Just having fun :) ]

I sighed, putting Galatine back into my trench coat, and returned my knife. Oh, and I remember to pull the safety lock on. Basic gun safety, especially with a sun-powered one.

"That was fun.", I smiled. I definitely gotta sing more often, the feeling of letting myself run wild is... exhilarating!

"Let's continue onward."

Before I could ask where the exit was, a blue screen popped up in front of me. Almost forgot.

"This is neat.", I smiled, swiping the message away.

The Blue Flame of Prejudice, Scholar of Infinity, Berserker of Pleasure, Investigator of the Unknown, Melody of Supremacy. These are my titles... no, it is more than that.

These are a part of me, fragments of my... story. Heh, right. They represent not just who I am, but also what the world views me as. Fitting for someone who does not wear a mask like me.

I exited the stage, walking along a corridor. Yes, corridor, not stairs this time. And... this place feels strange, strangely familiar... there is no touch of oppressive power coming from Romulus.

This is more like—

!!

I slumped down, gagging— I vomited. This... what? What is happening?

I tried to open my eyes... and what I saw was...

Corpses, a field of rotting corpses. The pungent smell of rot... what the hell is this world?

Then the now familiar screen popped up.

 

Oh fuck. This is the worst possible outcome ever...

Planting down Quirinus, awaiting the show.

[Manifest: The Records of Earth (Replica)]

In a blaze of red flame, charring the corpses around... short silver hair mixed in with strands of red and yellow. Red eyes blazing with all the evil of humanity. Wearing a red military uniform, and topping it off with a scarf made of fire.

"We meet again, Charlotte.", she smiled wickedly.

"Sinclair.", she is my alternative future self.

"At your service.", she performed a curtsy bow, with her right hand on her chest and her left extend to the side. However, she does not close her eyes.

"I am saddened by the fact that you deemed me as the person you hated the most.", she reaks of sarcasm, "And so~ let us fight."