Part 2, Episode 162.
Overcome.
The only trait among Dohyeon’s six that was shrouded in mystery.
The moment it bloomed, Dohyeon could feel it.
‘ah.’
Something has changed.
It is not an exaggeration; I felt the difference simply because the characteristics had blossomed.
In fact, it was only natural.
If the skills used by users are active, the trait is a passive effect.
Since it is a passive ability that applies even just by breathing, it is only natural that you can feel the effect.
At the same time, I was able to realize it once again.
‘I’m sure… …it hasn’t even been activated at all all this time.’
In fact, until now, it had been operating with five characteristics, not six.
However, this thing called overcoming was a bit subtle.
[Expression conditions were not met.]
[Please satisfy the conditions for full manifestation.]
Is it about fulfilling conditions for the passive theme?
That is possible. Even though they are uncommon, there have been quite a few conditional characteristics.
but,
You’re saying this isn’t a manifestation?
I can definitely feel the difference, but what is this?
Unlike signature characteristics, these characteristics lacked any proper explanation, which was frustrating.
It was Lucia who gave him at least a small answer.
Of course you would feel the difference. The fact that overcoming has blossomed means you have surpassed your limits. Wouldn’t it be strange if you hadn’t grown?
“ah…….”
I can guarantee it. No matter how talented or outstanding you were in the past, you are at your prime right now.
“……okay.”
“I see… Hehe, that’s funny. Judging by your expression, it looks like you think so too.”
Dohyeon did not answer. Nor did he refute it.
Dohyeon is also feeling it.
Kaiser during the Demrok era?
‘Definitely surpassed it.’
That we have achieved growth that is incomparable to that time.
It was a different issue from increasing ability stats or upgrading specs through rewards.
Pure physicality… … No. Rather than that.
I suppose you could say it’s a bit more of a mental issue.
The venom of that time.
The spirit to overwhelm anyone, no matter who they were.
After starting God of Worlds and obtaining the Eye of Truth, the spirit of that time, which had faded and is now gone, was re-equipped.
And that enabled tremendous growth.
It was only by re-imprinting the gaze he had harbored in the past that his eyes were finally opened.
I feel like I can win against anyone.
That is why I was even more curious.
It is this good with just the experience of surpassing limits, which hasn’t even manifested yet.
If the overcoming is fully manifested… … .
What happens then?
It is impossible not to have high expectations.
If there is a problem… … .
You don’t know how to manifest it? Well, Dran did say that at first, too. Though he eventually managed to manifest it in just a few days.
“Then how….”
I’m sorry, but I don’t know either. Just as everyone has different limits to overcome, the strength they gain also varies. So, naturally, the conditions that must be met are different as well.
“…….”
The fact was that they couldn’t even find a clue to manifest their abilities.
There is only one way. Just dive in headfirst.
“……Tsk.”
Don’t be disappointed. There’s a stage that fits the bill perfectly, you know?
More than anything… honestly, I’m curious too. I wonder what kind of power of overcoming you will show. Your character… is the most special and unique among all the people I have ever seen.
Her gaze, as she smiles broadly, is warm.
It felt as if I were looking at someone through Dohyeon. But that was only for a moment. Soon, her face hardened, and she spoke in a rather serious tone.
There won’t be any more time. So please leave. And save Elanis. Please, Dran… … T… … the unfulfilled… … .
After that, they said something more, but unfortunately, I couldn’t hear it properly.
Just as a bright light burst forth and enveloped my vision, the world changed.
Master! Why are you so late! It’s absolute chaos right now.
-Lizariza!
Welcome back, my lord. The situation is not good.
Guardians welcoming him, and a giant eye floating in the darkness-covered sky.
And when Dohyeon saw the burning village and the musty smoke visible beyond the forest, he could instinctively sense it.
As Lucia said, if I go there, I will be able to blossom through overcoming.
And that intuition was spot on.
[We are drawing closer to the manifestation of overcoming.]
After meeting Astra and explaining the situation, I entered the elf village and was fighting Batan.
A faint energy enveloped my body, and a message emerged.
As the fight continued, the phrase appeared more and more frequently, and now that the guy’s Abyssalization has begun in earnest due to Myeolsal’s exploits.
[Conditions have been met.]
[The trait ‘Overcome’ is manifested.]
‘at las.’
A faint light bloomed from the body, and the long-awaited characteristic was manifesting.
“Huh? Look over there.”
“That’s… Kaiser? What is it? It looks like something is glowing from his body, am I imagining it?”
“It’s a bit faint, but the atmosphere seems to have changed somehow… Oh! It’s getting darker and darker.”
“What? Wasn’t what you’ve shown so far the end? What else are you planning to show us?”
Is this what it means for the atmosphere to change?
Aside from the faint light leaking from the body, the users whispered about the distinctly changed momentum.
“Ho…?”
Myeolsal also let out a gasp of interest for the first time.
The users might not know it, but Myeolsal, who was right beside him, could definitely feel it.
Kaiser, something has changed about him.
… … to be precise, it is changing.
It is exuding an increasingly peculiar atmosphere in real time. There is no way Batan, facing that subtle difference right in front of him, would not know.
[Th-that’s…!! Ah, no!]
However, Bataan’s reaction was even more violent than expected.
There is a time when, intoxicated by the sweet power gained from approaching the complete abyss, one acts arrogantly as if possessing the whole world, only to be terrified almost as if having a seizure.
‘… … Reacting like that? Does he know the true nature of this change?’
Myeolsal’s gaze became mysterious.
I became curious.
I wonder what Kaiser will be like when this change stops.
“Show me, Kaiser.”
Thus, prove that you can be his only rival.
Was it because of that thought?
[Do you think I would just sit by and watch? It is bound to be defenseless while it is first blooming. I will kill you first before that happens! Die!]
Taat- Kaang!
Myeolsal blocked Bataan, who was charging at him as if possessed like a madman suffering from PTSD, without a moment’s hesitation.
“I’m sorry, but I don’t think I can just leave it like that. I’ve become curious about this side, too.”
[Hey, hey!! Get out of the way!]
“Hoho, the more you say that, the more curious I get.”
[Aaaargh!!! Fine, if you won’t move aside, I’ll kill you first.]
However, even for Bataan, who has become stronger, now that the scythe that severs the source is blocked.
It was difficult to easily break through Myeolsal, who wielded the Egi-eo Sword with six magic swords.
What if it’s an Extermination that is determined to hold out?
Even if they do not suffer fatal injuries, conversely, they are also unable to inflict proper damage themselves.
Saaaa-!!
[Aaaah!!!]
A situation where one is completely stuck.
As anxiety, fear, and anger combined and let out a roar, a dark energy swept through the surroundings like an exploding bomb.
“Ugh!”
“Ugh!”
“Damn it, what the hell is this? Is this some kind of war of the gods?”
Even the users watching from quite a distance were terrified, but Myeolsal was simply standing firm in the way.
While Myeolsal bought time like that.
Dohyeon closed his eyes tightly, feeling the changes inside him.
I hadn’t even checked the explanation yet, but I could feel it.
Why this characteristic takes the form of the name ‘overcoming’.
Also, why does it manifest only in the human species?
Why she said that her vessel was uniquely special even among humans.
– Overcome
Jumping over and overcoming something.
When I heard the explanation from Lucia, I thought it was something like her own limitations or the limitations of her race… … .
… … The ‘something’ to be overcome implied by this characteristic was not merely such an area.
This is less of overcoming and more… how should I put it.
The feeling that something invisible that was binding my inner self is cracking and shattering.
An indescribable pleasure was conveyed, just like an egg breaking its shell to come out into the world.
Right, this is… … .
‘……ah.’
The expression “liberation” would be more fitting.
The reason for feeling such a deep sense of liberation was simple.
It was because a new sensation, never felt before, was nestled deep within me.
Dohyeon could guess what it was.
Words that some people of extraordinary stature always said whenever they saw him.
[The trait ‘Overcome’ manifests, and the vessel awakens.]
[The potential inherent within the vessel of destiny awakens.]
[The vessel is forcibly awakened and its rank rises.]
[You can unleash your full potential only in fields where you have surpassed your limits.]
‘bowl.’
Something that exists in common among all living beings.
One human vessel is different from other races.
Five stars. The master of Abtartel.
A tragic race whose full potential was sealed away, despite being descendants of ancient humanity, the most brilliant race among the masters of the five thrones.
Because that is what a human being is today.
Huh, so that’s how it was.
Escaping from the grasp of God that bound that vessel and overcoming the predetermined fate.
Thus, obtaining the potential that should have been fully possessed.
That was the identity of the overcoming characteristic.
And in Dohyeon’s case, it had to be applied a little differently.
[Error! The restraint of the vessel that should be on the ‘Human’ race is not visible.]
[#!%!#%!#%]
Unlike other users or human NPCs, Dohyeon is also a vessel of an Apostle.
Because they did not inherit the blood of human NPCs whose ancient human blood had become infinitely diluted, making them indistinguishable from the users.
[I have identified the existence of a heterogeneous vessel.]
[Wakes up the sleeping vessel.]
Flash-
“That is…?”
“and.”
“Crazy, what is that?”
“Holy shit.”
“oh my god…….”
The red light that surged along with the message soared high, as if to reach the edge of the sky.
Grr… …? Grr
-What on earth is that… … .
At that, not only the users but even the hostile forces looked up for a moment.
And the same was true for Astra and Alterion.
“What on earth is this energy…?”
“Huh, I can’t believe it.”
An aura that cannot be felt from a mere apostle.
They had seen a similar energy before.
To be precise, I had heard about it.
Folktales about ancient history that I read as a child.
It is said that a red light emitted by a man who was the protagonist of that legend shot up through a hole in the sky, and the gods, fearing him, spoke as follows.
-Suicide… … Has he come… … !
But to think I’m actually seeing something I considered nothing more than a legend?
They were utterly astonished, but there was someone else who was more shocked than the two elves… no, more shocked than anyone else here.
[Could that be… … No, that’s impossible. Could that be ‘that man’ that ‘he/she’ spoke of… … But the prophesied day hasn’t come yet, so why… … ?]
Are you looking away with me right in front of you?
He was so confused that he forgot he was in the middle of a battle with the Annihilation, and was standing there muttering in confusion.
Swish-!
Thanks to that, because I allowed the attack, my left arm, which had just regenerated by becoming an abyss, was severed again.
“It’s your turn now, Kaiser.”
Yeah, thanks for buying me some time.
In the meantime, the surging red light stopped and scattered like a mirage.
The scattered light dust settled on the ground and was gradually absorbed by Dohyeon.
A mysterious sight, as if fireflies were being drawn to the light.
Dohyeon approached like that, raised his sword high, and brought it down lightly.
[iced coffee…….]
Batan looked up at it and let out a sigh.
An alien energy felt from the downward-slashing sword.
The moment I saw it, I was convinced. That the apostle was the incarnation of that man.
And when I realized it… … .
Kwaaaah-!!!
A massive slash had already swept through Bataan.
“Oh my god, that startled me.”
“crazy…….”
“W-what? Is it Sword Aura?”
The effect is similar, but… isn’t it too big to be considered that?
Leaving behind the commotion of users shocked by the tremendous impact, Dohyeon’s expression was somewhat meaningful as he finished his strike.
A thick dust storm sweeping across the front, making it impossible to see an inch ahead.
It was because of the only message that stood out clearly inside.
[The trait ‘Overcome’ changes into the correct form to fit the awakened vessel.]
[The trait ‘Overcome’ blossoms into ‘God of Fighting’.]
[You have gained abilities related to the job ‘Heir of Kasiyar’.]
[You have acquired the ability that is the source of your profession.]
[A job quest will be created.]
… … .
I never imagined it would be an ability like this.
It was the moment we took a step closer to the main quest in an unexpected direction.
