Earths sovereign is a DEMON

Down on the bustling train platform, hurried movements blurred around Markus. The metallic hiss of an approaching train echoed in the air, but his focus was elsewhere, his thoughts drifting to his family.
A familiar chime interrupted his thoughts, snapping him back to the present. His phone buzzed in his pocket, and he pulled it out, surprised to see his mother's name on the screen. Markus answered with a faint smile.
"Big brother!" His sister Koari's voice rang out, bright and full of energy.
Markus sighed, half-amused. "Koari, why are you calling me on Mom's phone?"
Before she could respond, another voice broke in—a warm, familiar tone with a touch of exasperation. "Kaori! How many times have I told you not to take my phone without asking?"
"I did ask!" Koari protested, clearly indignant. "You just didn't hear me because you were busy!"
Markus shook his head, chuckling. "Sounds about right. So, what's this urgent call about?"
Koari's tone shifted, playful but coy. "I just wanted to say hi first! You don't mind, do you?"
A muffled laugh came from their mother in the background. "Sorry, Markus. She's been bouncing off the walls all morning. She wouldn't settle until she got to call you."
"It's fine, Mom," Markus said, leaning against a nearby post. "How's little Ichigo?"
From somewhere in the background, a loud voice protested. "Don't call me that!"
Markus grinned. "Why not? It suits you. The day you beat me at arm wrestling, maybe I'll stop."
His brother Ichigo groaned. "So, never then."
Koari giggled, her tone light and teasing. "Little Ichigo, little Ichigo!"
"Look who's talking, tiny ears!" Ichigo shot back. "Don't forget who saved your tail last week."
The sounds of a scuffle followed, with Koari's indignant voice chiming in. "Take that back!"
"Both of you, knock it off!" their mother called, though the laughter in her voice betrayed how amused she was by their antics.
Markus couldn't help but smile as he listened to the chaos. "It sounds like everything's normal over there."
Their mother's tone softened, though a faint edge of worry crept in. "Markus, your father... he's caught up in something serious. He thinks we might have to move soon. To Mercury."
The smile faded from Markus's face. "Mercery? What's going on?"
Her hesitation was palpable before she finally spoke. "We'll talk when you get home. Just... be careful, okay?"
The line went dead, leaving Markus staring at the blank screen. The train's whistle jolted him, and he stepped aboard, unease settling in his chest like a stone.
Back at Arnik's place, the group was gathered around the chabudai, enjoying the fresh takoyaki that Arnik had just cooked. Steam wafted from the golden spheres, filling the room with their savory aroma. Rose was the first to dive in, grabbing one and popping it into her mouth.
"Hot! Hot! Hot!" she yelped, waving her hand frantically in front of her face.
Kai raised an eyebrow, smirking as he placed his chopsticks down. "Maybe wait a few seconds before committing to third-degree burns next time."
Rose managed to swallow, glaring at him. "What are you, my mom? Besides, if I wait, you'll probably eat them all."
Kai adjusted his glasses with an exaggerated flourish. "No, I'm afraid you'll get fat."
The room went silent. Arnik froze mid-flip, and Aika dropped her takoyaki back onto her plate, her eyes wide. Rose's tail stiffened, and her ears twitched ominously as she slowly turned toward Kai. "What. Did. You. Just. Say?"
Kai's confident smirk faltered instantly. He raised his hands in surrender, stammering, "Wait! I didn't mean it like that! I was joking!"
"Joking?" Rose's voice dropped to a dangerous low. "Oh, I've got a joke for you."
With a sudden burst of speed, she leaped across the chabudai, tackling Kai to the tatami floor. "Say it again, four-eyes!" she yelled, shaking him violently as his glasses flew off.
"Rose, stop!" Kai croaked, flailing in her grip. "I'm sorry! You're not fat! You're terrifying! Please let me go!"
Aika calmly took another bite of takoyaki, watching the chaos unfold. "Poor Kai. He really brought this on himself."
Arnik sighed, shaking his head. "RIP, Kai. Gone too soon."
Kai groaned from beneath Rose's grip. "Stop narrating my death and help me!"
After a few more shakes, Rose finally let him go, brushing off her hands as if nothing had happened. She returned to her cushion by the chabudai and grabbed another takoyaki. "That's what I thought."
Kai, sprawled on the tatami, reached for his plate and froze. "Wait... where's my takoyaki? Did you seriously eat mine too?!"
Rose gave him a toothy grin and belched unapologetically. "Oops."
"You're impossible," Kai muttered, fumbling for his glasses.
Before the banter could escalate, the house suddenly shook. A low rumble reverberated through the walls, causing the plates on the chabudai to clatter. Arnik steadied himself against the counter. "What the hell was that?"
"Is it an earthquake?" Aika asked, her tail twitching nervously as she glanced at the ceiling.The group of friends rushed to the window, their hearts stopping at the sight that greeted them. Hovering above the city was a warship, colossal in size—spanning over 500 meters. The sheer magnitude of it blocked out the sky, casting a chilling shadow over everything below.
Markus, drawn by an inexplicable feeling, stepped closer to the train window. He squinted through the glass, eyes widening as his gaze locked onto the warship. The once-familiar cityscape now felt distant, surreal, as if the reality he knew was crumbling before his eyes.
A cold shiver ran down his spine, and the bustling noise of the train platform faded into nothing. All that remained was the massive warship, hovering like a silent omen in the sky. The danger was palpable, creeping ever closer.
"What the hell is that?" Arnik muttered, his voice filled with confusion and dread.
Rose, her voice shaky, said, "That... that's no ordinary warship..."
Kai adjusted his glasses, skepticism clear in his voice. "That's a warship alright, but why is it here? They wouldn't be that reckless. There's a logical explanation for this."
Aika, her tail stiffening with nervous tension, looked up at the ship, her voice uncertain. "Maybe it's some kind of test? A new weapon or tech?"
Arnik's gaze darkened. "Test? In a place like this? It's a damn bad place for one."
Kai frowned, tone sharper. "They wouldn't be that reckless. There's a logical explanation for this."
The group fell silent, dread seeping into their bones, as the enormity of the warship pressed down on them. The stillness of the air was broken only by the distant hum of the ship's engines.
As everyone's phones buzzed, a sudden message flashed across their screens. The voice of the President, Lionel, echoed through the speakers, chilling and foreboding. "Good day, fine people of Earth. Doing good?" Lionel's voice rang out across the broadcast, eerily calm, masking the fury simmering beneath. "Sorry for the sudden startle. Just have a quick announcement for you all."
He slicked back his hair, the motion almost nervous. "Ugh, man, this has been so hard..." He placed his hand on his nose, trying to compose himself, but it was clear his patience was wearing thin.
"Uh... screw it," he muttered, and his tone shifted, turning venomous. "I hate every single one of you fools. Flesh bags. Scum. Dirt. You're nothing but garbage..."
His words became sharper, each syllable laced with disgust. "Man, I've kept this in for so long. I hate all humans."
He raised his arms dramatically, his anger now fully unleashed. "Release me from this fleshy form!"
His body trembled, distorting as if struggling to contain his true self. The transformation was monstrous—his skin cracked and stretched, revealing the demon beneath. His eyes twisted into something unrecognizable, his clothes shredded apart, revealing wings and horns as his true form emerged.
"Day after day, I waited," Lionel growled, his voice dripping with contempt. "I suffered, tolerating every single one of you pathetic, worthless creatures! Each of you walking around like you matter, as if you're more than just a pile of rotting meat and bone!"
He clenched his fists, the air crackling with the intensity of his rage. "I've seen enough of your ignorance, your stupidity, your self-righteousness! You're nothing but insects, crawling around in your filth, pretending you're kings of this world. I've had enough of your pathetic existence!"
Lionel's voice roared, filled with venom and madness. "Let the Second Coming of demons start now!"
The warships hummed with a terrifying screech, their engines roaring to life as the sound echoed across the city. The air vibrated with the sheer power of the ships as they began their assault.
"DESTROY everything, my brothers!" Lionel's voice became an unholy bellow, commanding his forces to ravage the world below.
Markus gripped the edge of his seat, his breath quickening as his mind raced. "I need to get back..." he muttered under his breath, his eyes flickering with panic. He thought back to his conversation with his mother. "Is this what she meant about Dad being wrapped up in something big?" His chest tightened with the weight of the situation. The realization hit him like a punch. This was no ordinary crisis—this was the beginning of something far darker.
Before he could process any more, the ground beneath him shook violently. The city outside erupted in chaos. Pods slammed into towering skyscrapers with explosive force, shattering glass and crumbling entire structures. People screamed in panic as the buildings around them collapsed, sending debris raining down onto the streets below.
Markus's heart dropped as he saw the destruction unfold. Three-meter-tall humanoid machines, glowing with a terrifying magical aura, stormed across the streets, their movements relentless and destructive. They tore through anything in their path—cars, buildings, and people—all crushed beneath their feet.
The air was thick with the sound of screams, the sounds of destruction, and the acrid scent of smoke. People rushed through the streets, trying to escape, their faces twisted in fear. Markus's eyes widened as a mother tried to shield her children from the destruction, only to be impaled by one of the demonic machines' long, jagged arms. The sight made his stomach churn.
Demonic figures, glowing with dark magic, emerged from the wreckage, casting spells that sent waves of destruction over the city. Fires spread rapidly, engulfing entire blocks in an inferno of flames. The once-vibrant city was now nothing more than a hellscape, consumed by the brutal forces descending from the sky.
Markus's hand clenched into a fist, his eyes burning with determination. He had to get back to his family, to ensure they were safe. As the train careened off the tracks, his thoughts only intensified. There was no time to waste.
Get down!" A man's voice pierced through the chaos. Markus whipped his head toward the shout, seeing a man pull out a magic gauntlet and raise his hand. "Barrier!" the man commanded, and a shimmering magic wall appeared just in time to intercept the pod that hurtled toward the train.
The force of the impact sent the train careening off its tracks, slamming into the ground with a deafening crash. Markus's thoughts raced as the chaos around him intensified. His heart pounded. I have to get back to them... There was no time to waste. He needed to find his family, to make sure they were safe. His body tensed, his instincts screaming for him to move.
Everything went black for Markus.