Chapter 7: Hebi's Dynasty

## Chapter Chronology

**Hebi's Dynasty** is the 7th chapter of **Armageddon: Death of a King** and also the 7th chapter in the Armageddon Series. **Hebi's Dynasty** continues the storyline and character development established in previous chapters, focusing on Hebi and his "dynasty." The chapter may examine Hebi's motivations, ambitions, and the impact of his schemes on the tournament and the characters involved. It may also delve into themes such as power, legacy, and the struggle for dominance.

## Summary

#### ***Faust's Journey***

Kitsune was then shot in the shoulder by Faust's backups who summoned a shield before Maelstrom was used. *"Hands in the air Kitsune, you are under arrest for assassinating the Emperor and conspiring with the revolutionaries!"* shouted the Royal Investigators. *"I don't think I am going anywhere,"* said Kitsune. She started by performing **Gekkō no Miryoku** (月光の魅力), stunning all but one of the Royal Investigators arresting her. She then performed **Seimei no Nai Mezame** (生命のない目覚め) and killed everyone that fell under her technique before turning around to get rid of the officer that survived. The uncharmed officer teleports away and reports everything to HQ before being burned to death by Kitsune.

*"Your fun is over Alchimia, I won't hesitate to kill you if you move,"* said Faust. A startled Kitsune replied, *"How did you recover and find me so quickly?!!?!?!" "I placed a tracker on you before you blew me away,"* said Faust. *"Alright then, I am going to be executed anyways so show me what you got,"* replied Kitsune as she charged at Faust. Faust with a blink of an eye snatched the Codex that Kitsune had chained to her belt. *"It is time for me to end your shenanigans,"* said Faust as he uses a summoning called **Serpent of Eden** and decapitates Kitsune. Faust would then track down and kill all ten Royal Guards sent to protect Kitsune. *"I got rid of her,"* Faust told the silhouette. The silhouette replied, *"Good, good, I'll tell Terr the news."*

###### ***Back at HQ***

*"We've completed the mission, my lord,"* said the silhouette. *"It is sad to see Alchimia go like that though,"* said Terr. *"Although I am saddened by the death of Madam Kitsune she did conspire with the revolutionaries and we can't let her get to **him** this early in the tournament,"* replied the silhouette.

*"We've lost all connections to Kitsune, sir,"* said an operator. *"Dammit! They got Alchimia,"* replied an angered Raion. *"No..."* replied a saddened Karasu as he teared up. Cael and the three retainers with him mourned for their lost ally and swore vengeance. *"This does mean that we have also lost the Codex as it was with her when she left,"* said Hebi. Hebi then started to think back to how this all began.

#### ***Hebi's Dynasty***

Hebi Mendax was born on June 25th, the 34th Chronicle. He was born into the Hebi family, one of the seven noble houses in the Empire. Hebi was trained from childhood to serve the heir. His sly and cunning personality made him an effective diplomat and assassin. He would be the first to follow the heir on his adventures across the continent. The heir would collect a travelling partner from every city that he visits. Hebi would become one of the Twelve Retainers upon the Emperor's coronation gaining the title of the Royal Assassin. Hebi would also get access to the summoning of **The Serpent** after reaching the rank of a Retainer. On December 21st, 0th Chronicle, the Emperor would open a gate to connect worlds as he opened **the Rift at the End** with the help of **the Philosopher's Stone**. Spirits from our own universe would start crossing over and calling the kingdom home. At the same time, some spirits would become Wills, Incarnations, or even Constellations.

Hebi along with the other Retainers would help the Emperor conquer every nation on the continent and make it become what it is today, an Empire. As years passed, the Emperor settled down and started to steer the Empire in the direction of a merchant nation rather than a militaristic empire Hebi had envisioned. He along with five other disgruntled retainers planned to assassinate the Emperor and crown a puppet of theirs who would push the nation back on the "right path."

#### ***The Snakes' Plan***

The flashback from before then continues showing Hebi and Kitsune's travels to get the Heavenly Artifacts and information on the best candidates for Armageddon. Hebi asked, "*Are you kidding me right now*?" *"No, I seriously think he would be a great fighter,"* replied Kitsune. *"But he isn't a fighter,"* said Hebi. *"I know but his knowledge on diseases would allow him to take on any spirit even if they have a will that is an Incarnation,"* said Kitsune. *"Alright I guess we should put him on our roster and get Raion to contact him,"* said Hebi.

#### ***Alchimia's Memorial***

*"Today we have gathered here to mourn the loss of one of our comrades,"* says Hebi as Cael, Karasu, Raion, and two other silhouettes hold a quick memorial for Kitsune during the intermission of Armageddon. *"We shouldn't be gloomy for long my comrades, we should instead take revenge on those who have wronged us,"* said one of the silhouettes. *"**The Fallen Demon** is right, we shouldn't dwell on this event for too long,"* said Cael. He then continued, *"As a matter of fact, why don't you go and avenge our fallen comrade."* *"With pleasure, my lord,"* replied the silhouette. Hebi then asks, *"Can someone go and guard the entrance to the vault."* *"Already ahead of you,"* replied Karasu over the connection as he arrives at the vault. Cael then asks, *"Everyone's in position?"* Everyone replied with yes. *"Alright then let's not lose any more rounds,"* Cael declared.