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Chapter 1 - The Meadow of Dreams

Twenty years had passed since the world was torn apart between light and darkness.

The war between humans and magical beings — known as The Cold War — had devoured continents, souls, and gods alike.

At the head of the magical legions stood Azazel, the Solar King, a demon born from the first flame of creation. Under his command, fallen angels and shadow spirits had brought humankind to its knees.

And yet, deep inside, a question began to burn within him: "Was this destruction truly necessary?"

One day, upon the Meadow of Dreams, a sacred place where light and shadow met, he saw her — Lilith, a fragile human woman with eyes like stormy skies and power beyond mortal limits. She was the strongest human witch of her time.

For six months they met in secret among the everlasting flowers. And in the heart of the cruellest demon, something impossible took root: love.

Years passed. But love could not end a war, and war could not erase love.

In the year 523, the sky once again split open — the final battle between humans and magical beings had begun.

In the ranks of humans, Lilith led the army.

In the sky above, Azazel commanded his legions.

But when Caesar, general of the second human division, struck Lilith down with his blade, Azazel descended from the heavens, eyes burning like suns.

"NO ONE TOUCHES MY WOMAN! THOSE WHO DARE WILL PAY WITH THEIR LIVES! THE WAR ENDS HERE!"

The world froze.

Swords fell from hands, wings trembled in the sky.

And there, between ruin and silence, the Cold War ended.

Many felt betrayed — none more than Caesar, Azazel's childhood friend. He could not comprehend how his brother‑in‑arms had chosen a human heart over his own kind.

After the war, Azazel and Lilith withdrew to the Meadow of Dreams, building a small home where heaven and earth kissed.

For five peaceful years, they lived in love.

And then, under the light of twin moons, a child was born — their daughter, Eve.

 "Wow… she'sso small!"

"Azazel, she is the fruit of our love. She is our future."

"Lilith… thank you for teaching me what love means, for making me human again."

Joyful, Azazel sent his messenger, Amon, to spread the news.

 "Hear me, all realms! The daughter of the Solar King and the Lunar Queen has been born! Let the world rejoice!"

Demons, angels, and spirits came bearing gifts and laughter.

Only Caesar stood silent.

 "Who would have thought the great Azazel would become so… human? Disgusting."

 "Stop, Caesar. It's a day of joy. He gave us peace." In all those years Dantalion try all the ways from Azazel and Caesar to be the same as in the past...

 "Peace neverlasts…"

That night, flames devoured the sky.

When Caesar reached their home, the screams had already turned to ashes.

" What happened here?!", Caesar started to scream and go nervous.

"Find Azazel, quickly! Lucifer planned all of this! GO!"

Amidst the ruins, Azazel knelt, his wings torn, Lilith's body limp in his arms.

 "Lilith protected Eve until her last breath… and I tried to protect them both… Have I been a good father, Caesar?"

 "No… no, stay with me! AZAZEL!LILITH!", I don't care anymore, be with who you want, just don't leave me here alone! DON'T DARE! "

 "Don't seek revenge… just protect Eve. She's our future…"

A glow surrounded them; their bodies dissolved into light.

Their final gift — all remaining power — flowed into the child.

Tears streaming down his face, Caesar pressed his fist against his heart, the eternal vow of loyalty.

"I swear, Azazel… I'll protect her as if she were my own blood!"

Together with Dantalion, the last surviving commander, Caesar fled through the burning forests with the baby.

After three days, they reached the Sanctuary of the Fairies, beings who had never taken part in the war — the same who once raised Lilith.

"Will she be safe here?" asked Dantalion.

"She must be."

But before they could rest, darkness fell. Lucifer's hunters had found them.

 "Damn it! They've tracked us! Dantalion, take the princess and run! I'll hold them off!"

 "No…"

"There's no time! Go! I'll protect her… even beyond death!"

The forest exploded in fire.

Dantalion ran through the trees, clutching Eve to his chest while Caesar turned to face the coming shadows.

 "I'll come back for you, little princess… even if I have to die again and again!"

The world learned a different story —

That the Solar King and the Lunar Queen were slain.

That their newborn daughter perished with them.

And that the brave Caesar vanished that night.

But the truth whispered through the wind among the flowers.

On the Meadow of Dreams, beneath a silver moon, a ray of light shone upon a crystal cradle where a tiny girl slept peacefully.

Eve lived.

And one day, the world would remember her name.

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