Warlock of War: My Ares System

Chapter 606 First Ring of Hell: Lust (20)

The basement, once a stage for the cosmic ballet, fell silent. The remnants of the colossal entity dissipated, leaving behind an air of spectral stillness. Orion, his celestial-abyssal guise still aglow, stood amidst the aftermath of the battle, the forces of lust and cosmic might now at a momentary standstill within the first circle of hell.

"Piece of shit… stay down…" Orion muttered, ready to completely eradicate the golem's body into smithereens, before feeling a strange shiver run down his spine. 

"What have you come here for?" A voice bellowed out from beyond the double doors, the same glowing green light seemingly echoing the emotions of a distant voice. It was grating, irritated, annoyed, and most of all, enraged. 

Orion could practically feel the rage on his skin. He could taste it in the air. He could hear it in the deep, manly voice. He could visibly see it, portrayed through the throbbing green light rising from beyond those ominous steps. Yet despite all of this, Orion couldn't help but smile. 

"I've come to make a deal." 

… 

The Stairs of Descent, with their eerie verdant glow, held an otherworldly allure that seemed to defy the natural order. Each step, hewn with meticulous precision, bore the mark of ancient craftsmanship. The verdant hue, reminiscent of poisonous flora, pulsed with a subtle rhythm, resonating with a dark energy that whispered promises of the unknown.

As Orion set foot on the first stair, he could feel a peculiar resonance, as if the very essence of the abyss responded to his presence. The spiral descent, shrouded in the ethereal glow, created an optical illusion that distorted the perception of distance. The stairs, seemingly never-ending, spiraled down into a cavernous abyss that beckoned with an irresistible and foreboding charm.

The sinister energy imbued in each step seemed to carry the weight of untold secrets, a silent invitation for those brave enough to venture into the depths. The Stairs of Descent appeared almost sentient, responding to Orion's movements with a subtle throbbing that echoed through the stone. The rhythmic pulsation became a guide, leading him deeper into the heart of the verdant abyss.

As Orion descended, the sinister energy intensified, casting an eerie ambiance that hung in the air like a spectral mist. The verdant glow took on an almost lifelike quality, dancing along the edges of the stairs as if possessed by an unseen force. It was as if the very essence of the abyss had infused the staircase, turning it into a conduit for the malevolent energies that permeated the first circle of hell.

The Stairs of Descent, with their spiral trajectory, created a sense of disorientation, playing tricks on perception. The swirling patterns of the verdant glow seemed to hypnotize, drawing Orion further into the abyss with each step. The ancient craftsmanship, coupled with the sinister energy, painted the descent as a passage into a realm where the laws of reality bent to the whims of infernal forces.

Descending further, Orion could almost hear the whispers of the abyss, the murmurs of forgotten entities entwined with the rhythmic pulsation of the stairs. The Stairs of Descent became a conduit not only for physical descent but for a metaphysical journey into the mysteries concealed within the first circle of hell. Each step carried him closer to the heart of the enigmatic power that awaited below, the verdant glow now casting an ominous radiance on the winding path ahead.

The Ominous Throbbing, an integral part of the descent, manifested as an otherworldly aura that permeated the very air surrounding the staircase. The rhythmic pulsation of green light, emanating from the depths below, created an eerie cadence that echoed through the abyss. It was as though the stairs themselves were alive, responding to an unseen force that dictated the pulse of the abyssal energies.

With each step taken by Orion, the Ominous Throbbing intensified, growing in resonance and vigor. The green light, throbbing in tandem with the abyssal heartbeat, cast elongated shadows that danced along the walls of the descent. The stairs seemed to breathe, inhaling and exhaling in harmony with the malevolent forces that defined the first circle of hell.

The Ominous Throbbing became a disconcerting companion to Orion's descent, its cadence almost hypnotic in nature. The unseen force, entwined with the staircase, pulsed with an ancient power that resonated with the very heartbeat of the abyss. It was a manifestation of the metaphysical journey unfolding with each downward step, a guided rhythm that hinted at the secrets concealed within the depths.

As Orion ventured deeper into the abyss, the Ominous Throbbing took on a palpable presence, surrounding him like an ethereal cloak. The green light, pulsating with an otherworldly intensity, seemed to synchronize with the beat of his own heart. The rhythmic dance between the stairs and the unseen force created an immersive experience, drawing Orion further into the enigmatic embrace of the first circle of hell.

The descent, with its Ominous Throbbing, transcended the realm of mere architecture. It became a conduit for the energies that defined the abyss, a living entity that responded to the presence of those who dared to explore its mysteries. The cadence of the throbbing guided Orion's journey, leading him into the heart of the abyssal realm, where the secrets of lust and cosmic might awaited their revelation.

Fiery Hues transformed the verdant glow of the stairs into a haunting display of deathly greens and infernal reds. As Orion descended, the once-pure green aura took on the ominous radiance reminiscent of flickering flames. This spectral interplay of fiery hues cast an unsettling light that painted the entire descent in an otherworldly palette, creating an illusion that he was descending into a realm where the essence of hell itself permeated the air.

The play of light and shadow became more pronounced with each step, creating an eerie dance along the spiraling staircase. Deathly greens and infernal reds intermingled, giving the impression of ethereal flames licking the edges of the abyss. The transformation of the verdant glow into fiery hues intensified the descent's foreboding ambiance, as though the very essence of the underworld was awakening to welcome Orion into its depths.

As Orion continued downward, the fiery hues seemed to intensify in response to his presence. The staircase became a conduit for the vivid energies of the abyss, channeling them into a breathtaking display that mirrored the fiery depths of hell. The illusion of descending into a realm infused with both the deathly and infernal elements captivated the senses, creating an immersive experience that blurred the boundaries between reality and the supernatural.

The verdant glow, now alight with fiery hues, not only illuminated the descent but also cast elongated shadows that danced along the walls. These shadowy figures seemed to writhe and contort in response to the spectral flames, adding an extra layer of surrealism to the already otherworldly scene. The combination of colors and shadows created an illusionary environment, heightening the sense of descending into a place where the forces of lust and cosmic might held sway.

In this transformative journey down the fiery-hued staircase, Orion found himself surrounded by an atmosphere that resonated with the very essence of hell. The interplay of deathly greens and infernal reds painted a vivid picture of the abyss, a realm where mysteries awaited revelation and ancient powers lay dormant, ready to shape the destiny of those who dared to tread its fiery depths.

Cacophonous Silence enveloped Orion as he descended the spiraling staircase. The air, once resonating with the echoes of celestial-abyssal clashes, now clung to an oppressive stillness. The steps, shrouded in their eerie verdant glow, seemed to possess an uncanny ability to absorb sound, rendering the descent into a realm of profound quietness.

The eerie quietness amplified the anticipation that hung in the air. The absence of sound created a vacuum, heightening the suspense of what awaited Orion below. Each step he took seemed to be swallowed by the silence, making the descent feel like a solitary journey into the heart of an enigmatic abyss. The echoes of the cosmic ballet that had defined the battles above ground were replaced by an unsettling quiet that added a layer of mystery to the unfolding narrative.

The silence, though devoid of audible disturbances, resonated with an unseen tension. It was as if the very air held its breath, awaiting the revelation of what lay beyond the fiery-hued staircase. The quietness became a haunting backdrop, intensifying the psychological impact of the descent and accentuating the unknown nature of the depths below.

Orion, amidst the oppressive quietness, found himself in a surreal state of isolation. The rhythmic throbbing of green light persisted, but the lack of accompanying sounds created a disconcerting contrast. The silence absorbed his footsteps and breaths, adding an element of solitude to the descent. It was a silent symphony, composed of the echoes of stillness that reverberated with an unsettling cadence.

As the staircase wound deeper into the abyss, the cacophonous silence continued to accompany Orion. The profound stillness seemed to magnify the importance of the journey, emphasizing each step as a deliberate movement into the unknown. The descent became a dance of shadows and silence, an immersive experience that transcended the audible realm and delved into the profound mysteries concealed within the first circle of hell.

Deathly Aura permeated the air as Orion continued his descent down the spiraling staircase. An intangible force, thick with malevolence, clung to the surroundings like an oppressive shroud. The very atmosphere seemed to thicken, carrying with it the weight of foreboding that hinted at the profound darkness awaiting him below.