Episode 1087 Expansion of the Front Line (2)
True to his muscular, hulking boxer image, Gareth looks very unintelligent, but contrary to his appearance, he is rational. He has a keen eye and is even calculating.
The fact that he activated
The beast is facing the mad ancient emperor, the gloomy magic tower master is facing the undead in robes, and the extermination legion is facing the wall of undead.
Given the situation, not only was there no force capable of immediately entering the Gate of Death following Gareth, but the continent and the Gate of Death could not know what lay beyond the rift serving as the boundary unless they crossed it directly.
The outside, that is, the space beyond the gaze of the Luas Church.
The minimum requirements have been met.
Moreover, the former king knows exactly who is behind Gareth, and with those corpse bastards of the Xerion Empire acting all cocky and shitty, what reason would there be to keep his background hidden until this very moment?
Shaking up this situation even a little while no one is watching is in the best interest of both Gareth personally and the World Alliance.
But… Verden, the Alliance Leader who declared he would keep the Old King in check without performing a long-distance
anyway.
Was he Ipeakarn’s contractor?
[ah.]
Gareth is flustered.
[Ah, fuck.]
There wasn’t even a moment to make excuses. There is no way to smooth things over now as if nothing happened. If I kill Verden here, I might get through this momentary crisis, but I have no idea what kind of backlash will follow.
Above all, killing Verden in the midst of this chaos made no sense.
Super-level magic that devastated the Fortein Plains.
Verden’s peak power clearly surpasses the peak of Gareth’s Great Demonization. No matter what is done, it is impossible to deal with that guy in a short amount of time.
“Ifeakarn, you son of a bitch. You said you were right that Verden couldn’t enter the Gate. That’s why I went ahead and said it while excluding Verden’s intrusion.”
Gareth, who had been hurling insults at Ifeakarn, paused.
“But… how were you so sure that I am Ifekarn’s contractor? You didn’t actually see through the enigmatic presence of the Archdemon of Parasitism? Unless you are a god of the Luas religion, that shouldn’t be possible with just the insight of a transcendent being.”
Suddenly, I recalled being rebuked by Verden for creating a hostile atmosphere at the summit. The strange pressure from that time flashed through my mind.That indescribable sense of intimidation.Crunch, the sharply honed fingers of a devil dug into my palm.
Whatever. The fact that we’re screwed remains unchanged.
As countless thoughts crossed his mind, Gareth searched for a way to overcome the predicament, but naturally, there was no way he could find a suitable answer.Cold sweat poured down from within.He could not think of a way to silence Verden at all.
At the sight of Gareth, who was stiff as if he had been hit by a petrifying beam from the 6th-tier enchantment magic system, Verden’s thought logic circuits accelerated in an instant.
“So this is why he survived even after his homeostasis was destroyed by the Beast King and he fell into the Abyss. With regenerative power on the level of a Great Demon, he would be more than capable of fully recovering, no matter how much his heart was torn or how severely his nerves were damaged.”
Adrian had defeated Gareth in the southern part of the Eastern Continent, but he had said he felt that the guy hadn’t drawn out his full power.Behind Gareth was none other than one of the Three Great Demons.
A transcendent being born of the concept of resistance.An archdemon resisting fate.
First Layla, then Gareth. Surely these two aren’t the only ones under the influence of the Great Demon of Parasitism. Just as the Followers of Fate or the Seeds of Resistance do, it seems the Demon has a sort of henchman scattered across the continent.
Verden is unequivocally on the side of the demons. However, not all of the Archdemons are on Verden’s side.The Archdemon of the Legion is dead, and while the Archdemon of Darkness is highly likely to stand by Verden’s side, the Archdemon of Parasitism has not revealed his position.
Ipeakarn.
At the time of the Pledge of Truth at the World Conference in Gargant, the Master of the Magic Tower of Lefragium hinted that Ifeakarn was living in seclusion in the Demon Realm.This information was revealed through a question asked by Serendia, one of the guardians of the World Tree.
It is arrogance to think that all demons will worship me, just as not all humans worship the goddess Luas.
To an intelligent being that does not need faith, the existence of God is nothing but a stumbling block.
Verden asked inwardly.
Noxias longed for a god that the demons abandoned by the world could rely on. Then… … Ifekarn, what about you? Are you also seeking a god like Noxias? Or have you already replaced a god?
I indirectly learned what kind of dream Noxias was having, including Legion Commander Hadras.
In comparison, Ifeakarn’s inner self was like a deep sea teeming with the unknown. An abyss where nothing could be discovered unless one sank deep.
The host once despised the arch-demon of the parasite as a “non-thinking being.”
but.
Even so, Verden had no intention of adamantly rejecting him first. Because he was a god. As the god of all the abandoned, he would willingly extend a hand.It was up to Ifeakarn to decide whether to take it or reject it.
Verden said.
“I will keep quiet about the demon. I will talk about it with Ifeakarn later.”
[……what?]
Focus on the present, Gareth.
Verden showed only a brief reaction of surprise and displayed no particular agitation.Gareth was instead increasingly bewildered by Verden’s attitude, which was even more nonchalant than expected—specifically, his refusal to reveal to the outside world that he was the Great Demon’s contractor.
Verden read the flow of space.
The ancient king’s objective is the source body of that sect.
Various spatial waves are detected emanating from the undead mages surrounding the inverted cone crystal.I wanted to hear a detailed explanation from Gareth, but I do not have the luxury to do so. Furthermore, whatever the Old King’s plan may be, now that its true nature has been recognized, Verden’s response is predetermined.
The fleeting moment is coming to an end.
Take charge of the escort.
Rakdion, pushed back by the instantaneous power of the Eye of Evil, surged up from the sand beneath his feet. A chill swept through. A blade of cold preempted the path Verden was moving along.Just then, a massive forearm rushed in from the side and grabbed Rakdion’s sword.
[Tsk, fuck.]
Gareth didn’t know how to interpret the situation, so he just muttered curses to himself. I don’t know. For now. It’s better not to think when your head is a mess.
[A slave controlled by the byproducts of fate. To think you follow a fate destroyer.]
[It’s been ‘fate, fate’ for a while now. What the hell is this fucking corpse talking about?]
The ice covering the devil’s hand splits.
Strongness – Shocking
Gareth’s first strike shattered a section of the desert that Rakdion was standing on.
The sand scatters violently.
Verden heads toward the source body of the Four Gates.Rakdion pursues him.Gareth chases after him.
The physical abilities of a transcendent being of the martial arts world are imbued with the powers of the Three Great Demons, and the combined power through the contract is truly comparable to the pinnacle.
The soft arm of subordination
Ifeakarn’s tentacles ensnared Rakdion’s ankles and dragged him along, and Gareth brought his fist down from above toward him.The Great Demon of Parasitism is synonymous with sealing and encroachment.A massive storm raged across the desert, centering on the plummeting Rakdion.
[Ipeakarn, I know you’re watching this. Tell me what you’re going to do—]
Shhhhh!
A massive iron mace spun around Gareth, and in an instant, chains wrapped around his entire body. It was the 7th Commander of the Xerion Empire who had been knocked back by a single blow.As the creature pulled at his arms, excruciating pain pierced through Gareth.
Crunch, crunch.
Lachdion twisted his sword and thrust it in, tearing through Gareth’s spine.Cryogenic cold that destroys bone and organs.
[You, who dare not stand against the great power of destiny or the mighty power of resistance, are nothing but a worthless race.]
[You’re spouting nonsense again.]
The moment Gareth scoffed and attempted to break the restraints, a presence pulsated from his forehead. A straight rift opened, revealing the eyes of the Archdemon.
What arrogant speech!
Giant tentacles bursting out of the air covered the surrounding area. Gareth and Rakdion were dragged down, and the 7th Commander was also swept away by the flow of the tentacles.
Kugugugugugugugu… … !
The desert terrain is constantly shifting.
A vortex of the earth originating from the underground floor surged around Gareth.Sand was pushed outward.The twitching ground rose up.
At first glance, a sea of tentacles.
A dark green mollusk world swarming with all kinds of demonic parasites manifested.
Crunch.
Gareth shattered the frozen body part and regenerated immediately.
What were you doing coming out now?
Ignoring Gareth’s complaints, Ifeakarn gazed at the sky for a moment. He showed intense curiosity as he met the eyes of Verden, who was rapidly
[It was discovered early, but this is not so bad.]
Ifeakarn stared directly at Lachdion.
[The retinue imitates the apostle.]
[The parasite… … !]
Rakdion sliced through space, freezing every tentacle that touched his feet. Frozen space followed the grain and surged in as fragments.Anticipating Gareth’s direction of movement, the 7th Commander swung his chain mace.
[My family.]
[Shut up. All you have to do is stall for time. You just need to figure out how to shut Verden up.]
A demonic figure rose behind Gareth. It was a change that occurred as Gareth began to fully mix the energy of the Great Demon with his own.
I’ll handle this myself.
The Great Demon’s power, imbued with rotational force, struck the air.
Mujeon – Taeryun
The space rippled, then a loud explosion erupted, and the cold air and mace were blocked by an invisible wall. Reacting to this, the sea of tentacles turbulently sealed off the surroundings.
Kwaaaaaaaang───!
The commanders of the Xerion Empire and the commander of the Delharun subjugation corps clashed head-on.
* * *
‘Ipeakarn. Is this the first time I’ve faced him since the Bone Dragon incident?’
About two years ago, after defeating the Bone Dragon in the Republic of Beldirn and forcibly drawing out the power of the demon, the demon inside Layla asked Verden this.
───[Who are you?]
The present is an extension of the past.
Verden straightened his head after confirming the true nature of Ifeakarn. Sensing the waves of power spreading from below, he accelerated even further.
[Drop it.]
[Metastasis. Block.]
[Crash it.]
The high-ranking undead protecting the source body of the Four Gates attempted to intercept in unison.
Disruption of spatial movement.Arrows and bolts overflowing with morale.A barrage of material world black magic.Undead knights flying in mounted on undead wyverns.
That’s systematic.
Verden’s evil eye flickered.
Burning
Pitch-black flames physically obliterated everything within sight. Immediately afterwards, Verden passed through four-dimensional spatial coordinates instead of three-dimensional spatial coordinates.
Unlike the existing
widely.
As soon as Verden reached the platform near the source body of the Four Gates, he drew a flow with [Interis]. Blazing annihilation engulfed the entire staff.
Eon-style spearmanship, Berkaelum.
The storm of flames triggered at the tip of the spear spread in an instant, devouring everything in all directions.A massive sphere of black flame, its surface undulating like waves, engulfed every object within its range. As the sphere dissipated, all beings except Verden were stained pitch black.
Saaa… … .
The high-ranking undead turned to black ash and scattered in the wind without a single death scream. The undead mages surrounding the source of the Four Gates also vanished.
The lower-ranking undead, having lost their leadership, dared not confront Verden’s presence and merely filled the void from a distance without even approaching.
With this, the obstacle disappeared.
With the sound of Gareth, with a blade embedded in his throat, striking Lachdion’s face as background music, Verden observed the source body of the Four Gates.
“The outer layer was significantly chipped away, but the flames did not reach the interior at all. That is considerable resistance. Without Transcendents or specialized siege weapons, it would take a massive national-level military force pouring their power into it simultaneously just to break it.”
He enhanced his vision and displayed extreme insight.
‘This gold… … is a trace of self-destruction. Was it artificially damaged to connect the Four Gates world and the continent? And… … .’
It was evident what trick the Xerion Empire had tampered with the Four Gates, their ultimate weapon. Countless spatial coordinates were set within the Source Body.Amidst this indiscriminate nature that spared no continent, Arkhand’s intentions were discovered.
“I will collapse the Four Gates and scatter their fragments over the cities of the continent. I see.”
Verden frowned.
Is the objective to expand the front?
If Arkhand’s plan is realized, the entire continent will effectively turn into a battlefield.About half of the plan has already been carried out.Since the Four Gates and the continent are now connected, even if the Source Body is completely annihilated or destroyed, the scattering of the fragments cannot be prevented.
In that case, invert the input spatial coordinates.
The Xerion Empire’s scheme was clearly pointing toward the skies above the cities. Verden intended to intervene in the process and change the target.
If the city is a subset, reversing the direction to the complement that excludes that subset.
So that the undead army falls outside the castle walls.
Verden extended his palm.
The flame ignited.
Destruction is not used. The magic of destruction, enhanced by the current rampage of magic, is concealed and hidden, for it shall become the dagger that crushes the old king’s schemes.
Whoaah… … .
Verden quietly took a deep breath and accurately perceived the source of the Gate of Death and the countless spatial coordinates surrounding it.Just then, pitch-black flames flashed from within the crystal of the inverted cone.
Extinction
There was no loud rupture.
Flames that evoke silence.Evaporating death.
The end came to one of the nine gates.
and.
A world where the source had disappeared surged forth.
* * *
How much time has passed since the radiance of the Holy Spear entered that massive elliptical rift?
quiet.
Screams, shouts, screams.
Aside from the noise of battle that tormented the eardrums, there was no change.
“Archbishop…….”“Wait.”
The Archbishop of Yeonghwan purified the spirits with faith and healed the wounded. His eyes were toward humanity, but his heart was in heaven.
It was then.
Crack.
A crack appeared in the oval itself that had held the desolate landscape of the sect. A sharp, deafening roar, like shattering glass, pierced deep into my ears.
“Ah, the Gate of Death…!”“The Gate of Death disappears!”
As the ellipse shattered into countless fragments, the gate located in the center of the encampment gradually shrank and vanished without a trace.
The aura of death weakened noticeably.
Is it a victory?Did I win?
While the punitive force was in disarray, Miracel looked around and then raised her head. Four shadows were visible in the sky.Two went north, and the other two fell toward the punitive force.
thud.
“……Phew.”
Gareth let out a gasp as he swiftly released the
Magic Intimidation
An indescribable amount of magical power overwhelmed the entire region of Delharun. So thatno one could doubt the true nature of Verden.
The low-level undead were crushed, andthe World Alliance was stunned.
The elder of the Zentir Magic Tower opened his mouth.
“H-How could the Alliance Commander do this?”“The Delharun Gate has been destroyed. Finish it off.”
Verden stared north.
I’ll be right back.
* * *
Rakdion, who was flung out of the gate where the source had collapsed, landed in the wasteland with the 7th Commander.
[I apologize. Because of the intervention of the Destroyer of Fate… … .]
It is done. The objective has been largely achieved.
Akand held his dragon sword at an angle and sat back down on the rock.The dimension rippled, and Verden appeared.
King Antias laughed heartily.
A killer entrance.
