Player 10,000 Year Later (Chainsaw Man / The Boys) Multiverse later

(1500 words , I've been incredibly busy lately, likely tackling the most demanding schedule of my life. However, to make up for it, there will be a double chapter release soon. Thank you so much for your continued support and for reading!)

( next chapter will be 5000 words )

Makima and Kobeni found themselves traversing the surreal, blood-red sea that rippled like liquid despair. The sky above twisted with chaotic spirals of crimson and black, while the waves beneath them surged unnaturally, each one imbued with demonic essence. The atmosphere was suffocating, an oppressive weight pressing down on their bodies as though they were intruding on something far beyond mortal comprehension.

Kobeni glanced nervously at Makima, her voice trembling. "Ms. Makima—"

Makima interrupted gently, her tone calm. "Just call me Makima. What is it, Kobeni-chan?"

Kobeni hesitated, looking out at the endless expanse of the red sea. "The Falling Devil... one of the primal devils... she screamed like a madwoman once. She said Kang Woo wasn't supposed to exist here. That he's a world threat itself."

Makima's yellow-ringed eyes softened for a moment, but her expression quickly returned to its usual composure. "Don't say it like that, Kobeni-chan. Kang Woo is our husband. He saved you from your family, didn't he?" Makima's voice carried a quiet reverence as she continued. "He saved mine too, in his own way. As the Demon King himself, he lowered himself to give me the familial love I've craved for centuries. But…" Her tone darkened slightly, and she cast a sharp glance at the horizon. "You're not wrong. Kang Woo has something inside him, something deeply wrong that he doesn't want to share. And it's tearing him apart."

Suddenly, their attention was drawn upward as a haunting voice echoed from the sky above. The voice was deep, powerful, and chillingly familiar.

"Ye who passes by me. To the city of grief."

The words reverberated through the air, and the sky began to shatter like fragile glass. Meteors, burning red and black, rained down from above, each impact sending shockwaves through the blood-red sea. The once-chaotic waters became even more turbulent, the waves rising higher and higher as if responding to the ominous chant. ( img Here)

Makima's eyes narrowed. In her thoughts, she recognized the voice immediately. That's Kang Woo's voice. But that speech… it's not good. It feels like a chant to unleash something horrifying. Her heart sank as realization dawned upon her. This is worse than I expected.

Without hesitation, Makima reached out, grabbing Kobeni tightly by the arm. Her single wing of darkness unfurled behind her, casting a protective shadow over them both. "Hold on, Kobeni-chan," she commanded, her voice steady despite the chaos erupting around them. With a single thought, she activated her Darkness Manipulation, creating a shield that enveloped them in an impenetrable cocoon of black energy.

Kobeni clung to Makima, her thoughts racing as they soared through the air, dodging falling meteors and the erupting waves. Even the Demon King has problems with himself, Kobeni thought, her expression softening. But… I'm glad. It means we're not so different after all.

Suddenly, another chant resounded from the stormy sky, the deep voice reverberating across the demonic sea:

"Ye who pass me. To eternal suffering."

The vortex ahead grew darker, its swirling mass now resembling a storm of universe-sized proportions. The lightless sea churned violently beneath them, meteors continued to fall like harbingers of doom, and yet Makima and Kobeni remained silent, their resolve fixed. The vortex was their goal. Whatever awaited there, they knew that was where Kang Woo resided.

A third chant echoed, its tone heavier, almost malevolent:

"Ye who pass me, to the land of the dead. Malice dyes the sea black, creating me with endless desires. Only those eternal may precede me, for I am eternal."

Makima's wing suddenly vanished, and the cocoon of darkness around them dissipated as if suppressed by an external force. She braced herself, preparing to cushion Kobeni as they began to plummet toward the hellish sea below.

But Kobeni, surprising even herself, called out, "Don't worry, Makima, I can help! I think… I think I'm starting to understand the ability Kang Woo gave me."

Makima's eyes widened slightly as Kobeni stretched out her palm, her expression determined. Kobeni's thoughts raced. I've been thinking… this ice ability isn't magic. It's natural, like a phenomenon. Please, let this work!

The air around them shimmered before freezing entirely. The space surrounding them solidified, forming a crystalline platform that suspended them mid-air.

Makima gave a rare smile. "Amazing, Kobeni-chan. I didn't expect you to freeze space itself and make us float. You've exceeded my expectations."

Kobeni blushed faintly but remained focused. "I… I have no idea how I'm doing this, but I think you're right. The sea isn't safe anymore."

Below them, the once-red sea was now visibly cracking apart, glowing with veins of molten lava-like energy mixed with blood. It was as though the sea itself was tearing apart reality.

Makima narrowed her eyes at the vortex in the distance. "Kobeni-chan, can you freeze another step? At least close enough to reach that vortex."

Kobeni nodded with determination. "I'll do what I can." Then, hesitating briefly, she asked, "Makima… am I worthy of being the Demon King's second wife?"

Makima's gaze softened. "Yes, Kobeni-chan. You are. But hurry—things are becoming far too chaotic now."

Kobeni nodded again, focusing on her task. She reached out, freezing another patch of space ahead, creating a path toward the vortex. One step at a time, she continued, the air cracking and crystallizing under her will, as Makima stayed close, her sharp eyes ever watchful of the chaos unfolding around them.

As they reached the edge of the swirling vortex, something changed in Kobeni's demeanor. She grabbed Makima's hand, pulling her back slightly.

"Makima," Kobeni said softly, her voice trembling with both determination and fear. "Give my parting words to Kang Woo... Tell him I love him so much."

Before Makima could react, Kobeni placed her hand on the vortex. The world around them twisted and churned, and for a split second, everything went black. Then, as if breaking through a barrier, they were transported again, landing on another blood-red sea. This time, the sky above them was shrouded in darkness, illuminated by a glowing, ominous red moon.

Kobeni blinked, looking down at herself. "Eh? I'm… still alive?"

Makima, unfazed, placed a hand gently on Kobeni's head. Her lips curled into a faint smirk. "That's a good joke, Kobeni-chan. The situation is incredibly tense, and we needed a little ice breaker."

Kobeni's face flushed as she covered it with her hands, groaning in embarrassment. I'm so ashamed! I delivered parting words, thinking it required a sacrifice, but I was completely wrong. Her thoughts raced with self-criticism, yet there was a small relief knowing she had survived.

Makima's expression softened even further. She stepped closer, her voice calm and understanding. "Don't worry, Kobeni-chan. We all make mistakes. I've made my share as well. I lashed out at Kang Woo once, even though he's been nothing but kind to me." She paused, her gaze distant for a moment. "That's part of why we're here now—to find him and make things right."

Before Makima could fully process their surroundings, her sharp eyes caught sight of Kang Woo in the distance. His figure loomed ominously above the red sea, his face obscured by a shroud of darkness, like a shadow that defied light itself. He held Dormammu by the throat, though the ruler of the Dark Dimension was already unconscious, his limp form a testament to Kang Woo's overwhelming fury.

Behind Kang Woo, three massive wooden doors towered like titanic monuments to chaos. Two of the doors were wide open, torrents of crimson waters spilling forth and flooding Kang Woo's inner world. The eerie red ocean stretched endlessly, pulsating with energy that felt like the heartbeat of destruction. ( img here ) 

Makima froze, her breath catching in her throat. Kobeni, however, didn't hesitate. Her instincts screamed at her, and before Makima could stop her.

Kobeni dashed forward with incredible speed. She shouted over her shoulder, "If the third door opens, it'll be the end—not just for us, but our world as well !"

Kobeni extended her hand toward the third door, her ice ability surging forth with a desperate intensity. The freezing power enveloped the massive structure, layer upon layer of thick frost forming over it in an attempt to seal it shut. The temperature plummeted, and the air around her crystallized with shimmering flakes of ice.

But Kang Woo, consumed by his berserk state, paid no heed to his wives' presence. His aura was darker and more oppressive than ever, and the energy radiating from him felt suffocating. Still gripping Dormammu with one hand, he continued his ominous chant, his voice echoing through the void:

"Ye who pass through, abandon all—"

"THERE IS STILL HOPE!" Makima's voice cut through the chaos like a blade, firm and unwavering.

Kang Woo's chant faltered, his shadowed face slowly turning toward Makima. The intensity of his presence remained, but something shifted. For a moment, everything seemed to pause.

Makima stepped forward, her yellow-ringed eyes locking with the faint outline of Kang Woo's crimson ones beneath the shroud of darkness . It was reminiscent of the first time they had met, a silent exchange of power and understanding.

But this time, Makima's gaze was different. It wasn't a challenge, nor a display of dominance. It was a plea—a plea to save him from the Unknown that threatened to consume him entirely.