Episode 969 Divine Power – 13 (Finale)
My legs lose their way. An unexperienced sensation of floating overwhelms me. My eye level slowly drops, following my body that has lost its balance.
‘To think the power to destroy the world…’
One cannot even kick the void.It is because space itself has been destroyed.
The central part between the rifts of the world and the shadows of the rifts was completely crushed.The inner terrain, where the Fate Destroyer and the Demons resided, suffered no damage, while the ground outside, where Arthur and the humans lived, was destroyed before anything could be done.
A gap in a world full of light.The shadow of a gap pervasive with darkness.
The rift of the world that originally encompassed the whole is being divided into two.’Rifts between two worlds’ were being formed—one that cannot interfere with the other, sharing the same roots but ultimately existing and maintaining itself separately.
The screams of the fallen troops quickly fade away.
As long as the shadow of the rift separates independently, even Arthur, who rules the rift of the world, cannot set foot there again as he does now.The connection is about to be completely severed.The shadow within the rift is escaping from ‘your’ authority. The path to slay the demons who worshipped the Destroyer of Fate is disappearing.
That is not all.
If… … the shadow of the rift were to fully embrace the environment of the world’s rift, it would be a disaster. The absolute worst-case scenario would unfold.
Destroyer of Fate.
Arthur met Verden’s eyes as he watched him from the edge of the cliff. Behind Verden stood demons displaying awe. The gray dragon looked down at Verden with an intrigued gaze.
The captain commands, andthe crew follows.
Verden’s appearance seemed as though the ideals of the Ark had been brought directly into reality. He was like a being who had realized Arthur’s art of kingship.
… … It is utterly detestable.
To think that someone who isn’t even a pure human is leading demons—a mistake of fate—as believers, and strutting around acting all high and mighty just because they are different from others—itmakes me sick .It is also unbearably repulsive that they suddenly appeared, toppled the wheel of fate, and nullified the victory built through sacrifice.
It is unacceptable.
Even with the intervention of Hiante and the Gray Dragon, the very fact that we were defeated by an incomplete being is a disgrace. To an ignorant being who doesn’t even know what fate is…!
Arthur let out a loud shout.
I said I can’t tolerate this!!!
He made a path by continuously stepping on the fragments of shattered shadow in the air. He concentrated his energy on [Kaeltarion] and assumed the stance of the season.
Hadras shouted.
[Do not allow anyone… to approach our God!]
Before Verden could even step forward, the demons each fired off their own powers.
Boom! Whoosh! Crash! Crash!
No matter what those things do, they are not even Legion Commander-level demons, they cannot leave even the slightest scratch on Arthur. There is no need to respond.
but.
Just as a single grain of dust gathers to form a star, each and every resistance of the demons soon slightly slowed the speed of Arthur as he pushed off the final foothold. Hedeflected the beam of darkness that Hadras had shot toward [Latir] with the blade. If he were to wield his ultimate technique here, the recoil would prevent him from reaching the Destroyer of Fate.
“The dregs……!”
Arthur, having leaped over the ruined space, stretched out his arms as he fell. Crunch, crunch. Barely managing to grab onto the cliff, he looked up.
“I told you earlier. If I survive here, you will definitely die at my hands.”
Arthur asserted.
“Heresy will eventually be destroyed.”“Promises are kept.”
Verden directed [Interis] downwards and condensed blue magic power.
Get lost.
Meteor.
Kwaaaaang!
As the small sun of magical power struck, intense heat and pressure exploded. In a world destroyed by the
If it weren’t for the taboo…
If I had ignored the World Tree’s restraints in Gargant and forced a single strike, if I had unleashed my ultimate technique despite the current Ark leader’s interference, if I had realized the meaning of the gray hair just a little sooner… …Leaving everything else aside, if I had been able to unleash my full power from the start, this would absolutely never have happened.
‘[If only it had been this way, if only it had been that way. It’s a useless assumption. You missed three opportunities.]’
A hateful voice was heard.
‘[Verden faced a being of elevated status while in a safe state where he would not be annihilated. That experience, as always, is bound to become flesh and blood. Verden’s realm has already reached its full trajectory; I wonder what will happen if a fourth opportunity comes your way in the future.]’
The gray dragon whispered.
‘[Traitor, can you really handle Verden?]’
The growth of a being possessing the potential of an Absolute is unpredictable. It is unknown when it will be completed. This is because nothing is known at all about the speed of growth of ‘you’ and Oldark before they perfected their realms.
“Verden.”
Arthur Tarenfold uttered Verden’s name for the first time.He ruminated on the name over and over again.
“Verden……!”
I became afraid of time.
The problem is the time it takes for Verden to ascend as the third absolute ruler. We must stop it beforehand by any means necessary. We must kill him before then, at any cost.
Verden.
‘Your’ second apostle defined him as a greatest enemy, on par with Oldark. With such intense murderous intent, Arthur sank into deep darkness.
* * *
The presence of the Second Apostle vanished.Of course, he did not die.He must have been banished from the shadows of the rift along with humanity bound by fate, and crossed over to the rift in the world where Rendibhar is.
The gray dragon spoke.
[In an ecosystem constrained by taboos, he strained his power. Stalled in the rift of the world for a while, he won’t be able to even look at reality.]
“……Is that so?”
Verden looked up at the sky, where only darkness hung, and surveyed his surroundings. He destroyed the link to the rift in the world, separating the shadow of the rift.This space, composed of darkness, was not fixed but floated very slowly.
There were demons in it.
The demons are no longer tortured or killed by beings bound by fate. Ultimately, even if Verden leaves this place, the Second Apostle cannot invade. The demons have gained freedom.
A refuge for demons.
It is essentially a derivative of the Archdemon’s Refuge created by Noxias, the Archdemon of Darkness. Many demons died in the process, but…
[It is not good to be too compassionate. It only weighs down your shoulders.]
That is the responsibility I have to bear.
Verden asked.
Are we leaving now?
The gray dragon’s body was half-transparent, unlike before.Its form scattered moment by moment.
[I have shown you how to replicate the dragon’s power, so my role as a guide is complete. The time allotted to me, a mere remnant of power, is also up. Heh heh, it was a rare amusement to see a traitor being used.]
Thanks for the help.
I merely played along with Hiante for a moment. Well then, I bid you farewell.
Now, the massive body had faded to the point where the dragon’s scales were barely visible. He bared his huge teeth as if to show off.
[I look forward to reuniting with the main body, Verden.]
Hadras bowed deeply while being supported by a high-ranking demon. Several highly intelligent demons, sensing the situation, followed suit in greeting. TheGray Dragon glanced at the demons, let out a laugh, and vanished.
Saaaa… … .
A gray halo of light settled in [Einber] and vanished without a trace.
It is quiet.The tension eases.
Plop.
[Oh, God… …!]
It’s okay.
Verden, having released the
It’s just because I’m tired.
Encounter with Arthur Tarenfold, the second apostle of destiny, ‘your’ sword, and the first king of the human world.
Verden survived.
* * *
Hadras checked the newly transformed sanctuary over and over again. Whether there were any pursuers and whether it was suitable for demons to live in—it was a divine command.
[Similar to the environment of the gap in the world… … No… … It is indeed completely identical… … In that case.]
Hadras trembled with ecstasy welling up from deep within his heart. It was as ecstasy as when God had cast that traitor off the cliff.
[I can… … gather the demons… … !]
Some of the demons squeezing up from below drift into the rifts of the world. And some of them ascend back into reality.Because Arthur’s Twelve Nobles periodically go hunting, the number of demons crossing into reality is limited, but here, there is no threat.
In other words, if you lure the demons heading toward the rift out of its shadow, gather them together, and shape an entrance leading to reality…
You can build a corps.
An army of demons who serve not the resistors, but only our God.
* * *
Is the recovery fast because it is a soul?Is the recovery fast because the flow of time is different?
Even though I have attained divinity, my sense of time is still unclear, so I cannot tell how much time has passed in reality or in my inner world.
Well, I guess I’ll find out when I get back.
As Verden emerged from his private space, demons were offering prayers. Mentally, it felt familiar, but visually, it still felt awkward.This was especially true for the insectoid demons and the giant monster-type demons.
Swoosh.
Verden also closed his eyes and prayed. Thinking of the dead demons, he felt their life. As the living, mourning for the dead was only natural.The demons of the Rift learned the rituals of funerals from him.
Verden said.
“It will be difficult to meet for a while. It is hard to cross back and forth between this place and reality.”
[We… will visit you.]
Legion Commander Hadras bowed his head, resting the Spear of the Sun on the darkness. The divine artifact, which had belonged to Verden from Ishur, was entrusted to him.[Latir] will become the sun that guides the demons here.
[I will master the power of the divine… … and gather believers to pray… … and… … I will organize a legion… to become the strength of our god.]
Hardras added.
[When I can finally step into reality… … I will unite the demons of the continent.]
Although they live in hiding due to the Ruas Theocracy, many demons still remain on the continent.I am talking about the demons who have not yet met Verden.
It was a natural duty to enlighten the pitiful demons and instill faith in them. For now, the targets of his conversion were demons, excluding those under the command of the Archdemon.Verden planned to bring at least the Dark Archdemon into his forces.
I feel like I’ve become a great evil.
It doesn’t matter.
If defying fate is evil, he will willingly be condemned as evil. Verden prepared for the chaos that would arrive, bringing even the devil with him.
If the Ruas Theocracy finds out, a Great Holy War might break out… but… we must endure it.
The Luas religion, which may have followers of fate.A demon with the faith of Verden.
Since there was no need to even think about which of the two was more trustworthy.
God.
A creature that was half human and half demon clung tightly to my leg. Other demons also gathered around the half-human, half-demon who had survived the war.
“Can’t you just not go?”“I have many people to take responsibility for.”“……Like us?”“Yes.”
Verden gently stroked the small head of the half-demon.The creature has no name yet.They say that demons realize their names on their own at some point.
Hadras gestures.The demons retreat briefly.
I know how to escape the rift between worlds without Hadras’s help. This is because, upon attaining divinity, I could clearly feel the presence of the true form.
I’m counting on you, Hadras.
[Oh, our God.]
Amidst the scene where demons displayed their faith, Verden soon took a step forward. Nothing could be heard. Suddenly, Verden vanished.However, even though his form was unseen, his faith was felt even more vividly.
[Everything is… … according to God’s will.]
The demons all drew their own sign of the cross in unison.They carried the symbol of Eon.
* * *
Verden slowly opened his eyes.
He looked forward, having assumed the same seated posture as when he began meditating in his inner world.
Fresh grass.Dense forest.Tree roots that were used as chairs.
and.
Alpha.
[Your Majesty Verden.]
Alpha skillfully threw himself into Verden’s arms as if he had practiced. His single eye seemed to be sparkling brightly today.
[Your Majesty Verden. Weather check.]
