Signs of The Third Holy War

The third arc of "Seven Deadly Sins: Role Play Sagas" focuses on Comet, a fairy, attempting to rule over Liones with a squad of multi-raced individuals. He is attempting to break the current "Pact of Peace" in order to unite all the races in peace. However, Kiriko Pendragon is attempting to intercept Comet's ideals on the idea that many lives will be lost, thus not making such a sacrifice worth it.

Struggle of Future Kings, Kiriko Pendragon vs Comet
Before Yami's plans to initiate war, Kiriko presented himself before Comet, frantically asking why he wanted to rule over Liones. Comet's ideals leaned towards ruling over Liones with all kinds of races in order to break the treaty which oppressed them. Kiriko argued, saying such an event would only proceed to breed violence as every other race or unwanted attention would target the kingdom, thus endangering the lives of many. Before the conversation escalated, Kiriko took notice of Fairy King, Setsubō. Both Comet and his master Saikō Tensai had been planning to give the Fairy King an ultimatum for his crimes of leaving the forest and his people for the Fountain of Youth. "Give up the Fountain of Youth and title as Fairy King to Comet or be killed." In response, Setsubō drank the entire chalice, Saikō Tensai immediately responding by using Gravity, his magical ability, to send Kiriko and the Fairy King to the ground, immobilized, slowly being crushed by the archangel's magic. Comet came up with a solution, giving the Fairy King the option to act as the forest's blood supply for the sake of the forest. Even so, Kiriko did not look pleased. After being released from the Gravity, he walked on over to Comet, resuming the argument, claiming he hated Comet's ideologies.

"Comet... You have a big heart..." Kiriko's eyes became menacingly piercing as he glared at Comet, his face growing tense. "That's exactly why I hate people with a big heart. All they do is look down on you from above. They don't give a damn about the petty struggles of the people serving under them. At this rate, you'll simply get everyone killed! Listen... There's another way, Comet... Another way to achieve your dreams...

Kiriko raised his arm, clenching his fists as the purple hue in his eyes gleamed.

"As future King of Camelot, I promise to bend that reality with my "will" alone. We'll create a land easily mimic-able to all. I promise, as King of Camelot, I'll fulfill the dreams and ambitions of all within Britannia. But this... this isn't the way. As Kings, we're not suppose to drag our people down with us if we fail... we aren't suppose to sacrifice our people to win."

Kiriko bowed ever so slightly, a saddened and desperate expression washing over his face.

"If you'd all let me, I'll create a place free from any violence, free from starvation, free from world dominance, free from poverty, free from everything destroying our very livelihood as beings! I'm begging you, don't destroy the foundation our ancestors laid for us."

Kiriko fell to his knees, begging the two in front of him.

Comet's ideals did not waver. Instead, he assured Kiriko he would succeed, followed by his master Saikō Tensai explaining sacrifices must be needed to attain peace. Kiriko's face tensed at this point, his desperation clearly leaking from his demeanor, gripping Comet by his shirt and explaining that his definition as "King" should not be mixed in with his own. Both men left the conversation as they prepared for a forthcoming war.

Third Holy War Preparation
In preparation for the danger of Liones, Kirin began to gather the 10 Commandments. He met with Yami, Commandment of Piety, explaining Comet's plans to rule Liones with a variety of races in order to destroy the treaty. Yami took pity on the boy, agreeing to destroy a power which could threaten the imbalance between them all. Kirin then recruited Karma, the Commandment of Love, convincing her to help a fellow brethren to which she agreed to. With the three of them prepared to strike, they waited, Kirin closely studying Kiriko Pendragon's actions considering he was the one the Demon mostly respected. After arriving to the Fairy King's Forest, Kirin found a Kiriko and Comet arguing once again, the young Pendragon boy attempting to change Comet's mind. However, it was too late. Fairy King Setsubō had died, his blood a sacrifice to keep the Fairy King's Sacred Tree alive. Kiriko cursed Comet, Kirin revealing himself for he thought the war would begin. However, Comet managed a solution, deciding to give up Liones and instead, build on the prosperity that was the Fairy King's forest. Fairy King Setsubō had actually agreed to the sacrifice, praying that the Sacred Tree would choose Comet as its new Fairy King to maintain peace. Once things seemingly came to a resolution did things turn for the worse. When Kirin and Karma revealed themselves, Yami was nowhere to be seen. Almost immediately, a large explosion in the direction of Liones followed.

Yami's Attack On Liones
King of Camelot, Shino Hatake had arrived to the Kingdom of Liones, making sure to stop Comet should he attempt to rule over Liones and disrupt the balance between all races. Saikō Tensai had also been within the kingdom alongside Lennox. Unexpectedly, Yami, the Commandment of Piety arrived, demanding the location of Comet. Both the King of Camelot and the Archangel of Flash stood before the Commandment, prepared to attack. In blinding speeds, Saikō charged Yami, immediately being met with Yami's extraordinary magical power. Both warriors stood in place, releasing their magical powers to send the other backwards. After Yami claimed he was a low ranking Demon though regarded as having the highest magical ability within the Commandments did he reveal his true potential. In an explosion of magical force, the Archangel was sent backwards towards a few buildings, skidding across the towns within Liones. King Shino leaping towards Yami, attempting to slice him in half. Yami dodged, a piece of his shoulder having been nicked before using "Reject Negate" once again, sending the King away from him as well. Almost immediately, Saikō peered over Yami's shoulder, as if the attack had no effect, specifically wondering what Yami truly desired. He stated he wanted the same thing as Comet, (Peace Treaty to be destroyed) though he didn't believe in his way of doing it. Lennox created a portal, deciding to leave the battle. A smirk appeared over Yami's face as the archangel looked down to his friend now in a trance. He had been under Yami's Commandment of Piety for deciding to retreat in his presence. Yami then spoke yet again, his eyes closed as he gave the archangel another solution to break the treaty. Before Saikō could get an answer, Yami vanished, appearing behind an injured King Shino, putting force behind a heavy kick, launching him up and towards the Archangel. Saikō used his "Gravity" magic to stop Shino mid-flight as he held him there. However, this is when Saikō realized Yami's true intentions. He, being the fastest of all within Britannia, raced towards Shino, his eyes widening as he realized it was too late.

'''Yami’s face had been an inch away from Saikos, a cool and embracing grin appearing over his face as blood splattered all over it. The both of them had made it to King Shino at the same time. Except... Yami’s sword had already been planted within the King.'''

“For the first time of your life, you’re too slow.”

Yami forcefully took the blade out of Shino, blood trickling down his face as he watched the lifeless body of Shino.

Yami's Escape - Death of King of Camelot
After effectively killing the King of Camelot, Yami used Lennox's portal to warp from the scene, leaving the battle, hoping to frame Saikō for the death of Shino Hatake. Kiriko, Kirin, and Comet arrived to Liones immediately afterwards. In a furry of anger, Kiriko wallowed in pain, charging towards the goddess holding the body of his lifeless master. The Archangel dodged with ease, a deep sadness in his eyes while Kiriko attempted to slice him in half. The others watched in subtle quietness, not doing a thing, realizing it was Kiriko simply mourning the loss of his master. After Kiriko tired himself out, the goddess laid the body of Shino gently besides Kiriko, stating it wasn't him who killed the King of Camelot. Kiriko had apparently noticed this, nodding as he pressed his forehead against his masters. Finally, after a couple of minutes, the young man decided to take the body of Shino back home to Camelot for a proper burial. However, before leaving, his turned his head towards Comet, his piercing purple eyes speaking volumes. In a threatening tone, he told Comet to never again attempt to go through with his ideals as it only killed those who were innocent.

Finale - Yami's Secret Agenda
Yami, using his soldier Lennox's portal magic, presented himself before an angry and surprised Kiriko. Kiriko managed to keep his emotions in check, remembering his master's old saying to never swing your sword out of vengeance but out of dutiful reason. Yami began his rant by attempting to demoralize the young boy, stating only strength prevails against all odds. However, Kiriko responded with a hope he truly believed in. "But once I'm crowned as King of Camelot, I'll bend the things you call impossible to my own will. I'll create a kingdom mimicable to all." Yami acknowledged Kiriko. Even so, he stated he had been too weak to make any difference. With that being said, he disappeared with Lennox. Kiriko muttered a thought aloud. One day, he was going to share a drink with the person he called "enemy". Elsewhere, Yami appeared before Comet, holding Lennox as hostage in order to discourage any unwanted hasty tricks. Especially since one of the Four Archangels had been standing besides Comet. Yami spoke of truth, attempting to also demoralize Comet;

“If you only left the fairies to their own quarrels and worried about your problems, none of this wouldn’t have happened. Instead, you went to Liones. Recruited a Commandment and an Archangel, which is, might I add, forbidden, to your squad. I can’t help but to answer for your friend here. It seems as though you drank the Fountain of Youth. And of course, this is where I side with Kiriko’s beliefs. You’re a king. Yet you drank without the thoughts of anyone serving under you. You know you could take advantage for the sake of “peace”. You could’ve allowed each race to live in harmony until a higher being allowed them to unite. But you know what they say. If you aren’t strong enough, join them and create a force no one can touch. That’s ruling by fear and power alone. I’ve learned from that... and perhaps you could learn a thing or two from Camelot’s future King.” Yami chuckled, his finger below his bottom lip. “The boy has great resolve and his beliefs are a thing I can stand by. However, he is too weak. He doesn’t possess the power needed to change all of Brittania. So I instead will take the mantle. If you allow me to rule over all, peace is surely in our favor.”

Yami's proposal gave Comet a choice. Murder the only man in his way, Kiriko, or else war will not avoided.