Leo had now ascended countless levels in Tartarus until he cleared it completely. He then appeared before the ruler of Tartarus. She said to Leo, "So you managed to clear it completely. I love your attitude, and you really kept your word. I love a man who keeps his word. So with that, I have a proposal: marry me, and then everything you ever wanted will be yours."
Leo replied, "I agree, but I want to finish my ascension fully."
"Oh," she said, "I forgot about that. Well then, you have fully cleared Tartarus, and you've done so in record time. With that, you are now a god."
As she said that, Leo levitated as a voice declared, "The God of Yang… the God of Light… and the All-Knowing God."
Leo's powers returned to him, and his godly pronouncements fused with his essence, increasing his strength even further. He reverted to a form similar to his previous one, but it was now changed—more terrifying and divine. In his god form, Leo stared down at the now-useless Tartarus and completely disintegrated it.
Reverting back to his human form, Leo carried his fiancée out of Tartarus. At the same time, the portal opened, and both Leo and Vultra stepped out, each clutching their fiancée. They looked at each other and smiled, proud of their achievements.
Later, Leo and Vultra hosted a party in their castle to celebrate. Everyone stood around enjoying the festivities. After a while, Leo approached the podium to prepare a toast. He cleared his throat and tapped his glass gently with a spoon to get everyone's attention.
"Welcome to this little get-together," Leo began, "hosted by the multiversal god Valse. Can you please applaud him?"
The audience applauded, and Valse signaled for them to calm down with a simple wave.
Leo paused for a moment before continuing. "This get-together is to commemorate the latest events. Can I have Vultra on the stage?"
Vultra, wearing a black and gold tuxedo, stepped up to the podium, while Leo stood beside him in a pure white suit with gold designs.
"We dedicate this party to the new gods who were crowned—me and my bro, Leo. It's finally done. We have ascended past the shackles of mortals and are now crowned gods. Thank you all for coming here."
Leo added, "We have an important announcement. Vultra and I are now engaged to our beautiful fiancées."
They signaled their fiancées to step onto the stage. Vultra's fiancée was the first to emerge, wearing a blood-red dress. She had a stunning figure, with a large bust and perfect curves. As she stood beside Vultra, the audience's jaws dropped. A vampire among the guests shouted, "Bro, let me come to Tartarus too, so I can get a hot girl like that!"
Vultra smirked and replied, "Can you stay in hell without weapons, with just your mortal body, and escape? If you can, I'll make reservations for you right now. Tomorrow, you'll be on your way."
The vampire stammered in fear, "Bro, chill… I was just joking. Mercy, please!"
Vultra laughed and said, "I forgive you," then pulled his fiancée closer.
Leo's fiancée now stepped out. She had the same curvaceous figure as Vultra's fiancée but was even more beautiful, with flowing red hair. Leo and Vultra announced, "Meet our fiancées!"
Someone in the crowd—jealous of Leo—stormed off. Leo noticed. Turning to his fiancée, he said, "Give me a second, I'll be back in an instant."
He vanished instantly and appeared before the jealous girl. She slapped him while crying. "How could you do this to me? I loved you, but you just dropped me for another girl—just like that. Why?!"
Leo replied, "You know you loved me in the first place, but you never talked to me or confessed your feelings. You left me in the dark."
She rebuked him sharply, "Isn't it the man's job to confess feelings? How is it the woman's role to confess?"
Leo understood her perspective. He activated his Lust Powers and used the 'Smooth Talker' ability. "My fiancée, I love you a lot. But I was so preoccupied in Tartarus I couldn't think. It was my love for you that kept me going through it all. I love you."
She blushed. But someone was watching Leo with an annoyed expression and a rageful glare. "Oh really? Smooth talker, huh? Keep it up, and there will be a body here soon."
That someone was Vultra—and the girl Leo was charming? Vultra's sister. Yes, connect the dots.
Leo cooled down the angry sister. She hugged him, then dropped a bombshell. "Propose to me. I don't mind being the second wife. I'm immortal, so we'll remain young forever."
Leo thought about it. He smiled—not because of the proposal, but because he was impressed by how powerful the Goddess of Lust's ability was. "If this continues," he thought, "I could pick up wives like groceries. I can finally end this 'no hoes' curse."
Leo conjured a magical engagement ring behind his back. He looked into her eyes and said, "Ever since I laid eyes on you, I couldn't control myself. You gave me a reason to keep living. You were the reason I endured every trial. Without you, my life isn't complete. So I want to ask one question..."
He paused, building suspense. Vultra's sister leaned in, eager.
Leo then said, cutting the suspense like a knife with a boxing glove, "Will you marry me?"
She shouted, "Oh my god, yes!" and jumped into his arms, kissing him and stealing both their first kisses.
And yes—Leo enjoyed the softness of the moment.
But then, someone was aiming a sniper rifle at Leo. They pulled the trigger. An explosive bullet launched toward him.
Leo sensed it, caught it with his willpower, and said to Vultra's sister, "Let's go."
He grabbed her cheeks as they walked off, casting a greedy glance at the shooter—it was Vultra.
Vultra, fuming with rage, shouted, "Don't worry, this ain't over, Leo. One day, I'll have my revenge."
That night, in Leo's room, he bade farewell to Vultra's sister (no, they didn't do anything suspicious—oh you, corrupt mind). Alone, Leo sat on the bed.
"What a ride it's been," he thought.
But someone else was in the room. Leo didn't realize.
"I've been a virgin for so long. At least I gained something from this death-defying expedition. Damn, this ability is smooth—it saved my ass and added to my collection."
The hidden figure, annoyed, leapt and RKO'd Leo out of nowhere. Leo fainted.
The intruder removed his mask—it was Vultra, grinning smugly at his victory. He headed to the front door, but as he unlocked it, laser lines aimed at every part of his body—yes, every part.
Leo stood up, smirking. "Vultra, you thought I wouldn't know it was you? Come on, man. You know me. Why are you so jealous of my progress? We're bros. If one bro doesn't like the other's progress, he should just ask him how to improve. Don't ask me where that came from—I made it up."
Leo continued, "If only I had a sister, I'd let you marry her. But I don't. You, on the other hand, just happened to have a very pretty sister who loved me at first sight. If that ain't luck, I don't know what is."
Vultra smirked. "Don't get your hopes up thinking you don't have a sister. It's a small world—you don't know where it might take us. I wouldn't run my mouth if I were you. Besides, I'll have other opportunities. For now, I'll leave you with a warning: if you do anything to make my sister cry, I'll kill you. Got that?"
He phased out of the room.
Alone, Leo thought, "Sometimes I wonder if this relationship we have is good or bad. But I won't stress about it. I'll enjoy this fun while it lasts. You never know what's coming."
The scene shifted to Valse, who thought, "These two are already gods, but they don't act like it. Not that I'm complaining. Tomorrow, we'll train hard. I have a feeling we'll face opponents of unimaginable power soon."
Finally, the scene shifted to a mysterious realm. The Omni Beings were bowing to someone. We don't see the interaction—only left with suspense.
Who is that figure? What will he do? And what will happen to the newly inducted gods?
Find out next.