Episode 1151 Turning Point (7)
Listing various concepts, Sheroel mentioned the transcendents since the thousand-year history in which the realm of transcendence was born.Because he loved exploring the ultimate, he also loved explaining it.
What is it to deal with concepts?
Since there was no one among the listeners who had not encountered the transcendent, they were able to understand the feeling of the phenomenon originating from the concept with just a brief explanation.
Above all, since there were officials like Frivalt who had learned the concept of waves as disciples of a transcendent being, the level of concentration naturally increased.
In the midst of that… … .
Creation and Destruction.
Isabella paid attention to the two concepts that Cheroel had mentioned at the beginning more than anything else.
As a result of reconstructing his body, the Head of the Family pioneered two paths of magic, unlike others. The Path of Infinity is the Head’s original path, and the Path of Destruction is… … the path he came to walk by destroying the Wheel of Destiny.
So, Verden stands at the opposite end of fate.
Regardless of his nature, it transcended the category of magic as perceived by the magical world.A concept specialized solely in destruction can obliterate a soul and completely erase an existence. It is simply that Verden does not do so.
I do not want to consider the enemy’s position, but I understand why ‘your’ apostle, the follower of fate, is wary of him, views him as dangerous, and fears him.
If such a head of the household is the concept of destruction, are ‘you’ the concept of creation?
Creation… … is a concept that doesn’t quite resonate.
Perhaps because Isabella was a sorceress who discussed reason, she had such a tendency. After all,the creation of all things or the creation of the heavens and the earth are stories that would likely appear in myths from children’s fairy tales. Concepts of that magnitude are something far too fantastical.
It is no different even if one is not creating something out of nothing, but rather making something entirely different from something that already exists. This is because,both physically and magically, there are limits to how constituent materials can change.
It is difficult to accept readily.This is because there are aspects that are incomprehensible.
In the Great Divergence that broke out in the distant mythical era, ‘You’, the first Demon King, and the World Tree waged war against the ferocious gods and emerged victorious.The World Tree and ‘You’ were gods even back then. From the perspective of the evil gods, they were essentially traitors.
The First Demon King and the World Tree were always strong. But ‘you’ couldn’t be like that. They said you were definitely a weak god before the Great Divergence.
I organized the information.
What Verden heard and what Isabella heard directly.
The source was the host of Hiante and Arcadium residing in Aisha.
In the distant past, ‘you’ were so weak that you could not even dare to be compared to Oldark. Though weak, you were the kindest, most benevolent, and purest ‘God’ in this world.
───{‘You’ were not born with overwhelming talent like Oldarc, nor did you possess an immortal body and soul like the Gray Dragon. You were merely one of many powerful individuals. In fact, if ranked, you were clearly in the lower tier. However, existence is fundamentally something that is perfected through the interplay of innate and acquired qualities.}
If he had been born with the concept of creation from the beginning, would he have been evaluated as weak by them? After all, Verden reached a remarkably high level in less than three years after pioneering destruction.
I never once thought that Verden was inferior to ‘you,’ but conversely, I never suspected that ‘you’ were lagging behind Verden either.
The Great Divergence is an intentional war… … .
It was said that ‘you’ acquired overwhelming power after the Great Divergence ended.In other words, your realm was perfected through war.With that power, you created destiny.
Something, something that seems within reach but just out of reach.
Isabella was lost in thought when she suddenly realized that the surroundings had fallen silent. Looking ahead, she saw Sheroel standing right in front of her.Her heart sank.Blue eyes and golden eyes met with only about two finger widths of space between them.
“Deeply contemplating phenomena and objects is an excellent habit. However, there are subjects in the world that one should not dare to ruminate on.”“…….”“Be careful with your contemplation.”
Sheroel walked away very naturally and added a thought without anyone knowing.
This world is not ours.
Sheroel’s sharp remark, imbued with the truth, pierced Isabella’s very core.
Isabella glanced toward where Sigril, Aldanis, and Cayman were. Their eyes met. He nodded as if he knew what Isabella was asking.
The reason Cayman does not reveal to Cardinal Serphania that he is a demon contractor.The reason he was able to access the truth of the world.The reason he was able to reside in the Sea of Evil.
Finder is an associate of Ifeakarn.
It is unknown whether or not he is a contractor of the Parasite’s Great Demon. However, it was certain that there was at least a deep connection. And Sheroel did not even try to hide it.
Sheroel smiled for a moment, then turned around and straightened his expression.
“Now that I have woken up this troublemaker, I will resume my explanation of the concept. To summarize what I have said so far, mastering the ultimate essence of this concept might seem like an innate talent, but in reality, that is not the case. After all, don’t we all experience it as we go through life?”
He stood before the structural diagram of the concept.
“No being is born with perfection in the literal sense. Even if one appears perfect, there is always something lacking and something weak. That is why I believe we live. To fill in the gaps as we go through life.”“…….”“Indeed, existence is completed by the innate and the acquired.”
Sheroel revealed his ideals.
I am here to see that completion.
The Demon Realm is a place where one can easily encounter primal concepts unfamiliar in society. Residing there, Sheroel delved deeply into concepts and existence,much like understanding a tree through its roots.As a result, he became able to conceptually explain most phenomena of the world, but it was insufficient. Even contemplating creation and destruction failed to satisfy his mind.
The only one without symmetry.The most perfect power in history.
Sheroel Will Ronos wanted to reach the end of the research and the ultimate point of the phenomenon.If necessary, he would not hesitate to turn to the devil’s hand.
“Now you must understand why I remain in the Sea of Magic. In the end, it is the stubbornness of a wizard who could not let go of his research. Then, let’s get to the point.”
Sheroel took a step in a space that had become solemn due to the most wizard-like presence. A low voice was directed toward Cardinal Serphania.
“Just now, while drinking tea, I referred to the Four Gates as the passage of the soul. Why is that? The answer is simple.”
The face got closer.
“For the countless undead currently rampaging across the continent originated from the souls of the dead.”“Souls? That is impossible…….”“The common sense notion that only humans possess souls is the claim of the Luas Theocracy. And the belief that one can go to the side of the Goddess of Light if one washes away the filth. Ah, how delightful.”
Sheroel shrugged his shoulders and gave a look as if he were looking at a fool.
“No magic, nor any natural phenomenon, can raise an undead creature of that magnitude.”
Cardinal Serfania was overwhelmed by the truth and could not push him away. Like the shadow of a cloud blocking the sunlight, a whisper tempted her.
Unless it is the power of God.
* * *
Western Continent───Arnac Empire.
Flames and screams erupt from the borders of the Empire. An undead legion, having destroyed numerous cities in neighboring countries, marched northward, leading a massacre. Because theattack did not come from the outside but rather emerged secretly from within another nation, the preemptive response failed.
The enemies began crossing the border.
The cities along the route fell, and hundreds of thousands more died. Some of the dead were skinned and absorbed into the legion.
[Ahhhhh──────!]
Although the World Allied Forces established defensive lines and prepared within the Empire, the morale of the grotesque undead army with their exposed red muscles was extremely high.
The wizards unleashed a barrage of bombs.
Not only the other magic towers, but the Bohemian Magic Tower also played a key role in the firepower.Lobelin, the acting tower master, formed a formation with the elders and elite mages and dived down to precisely strike high-ranking entities that had not been eliminated by the bombardment.
As the distance closed in an instant and high-level magic flew in like lightning, the guys who were hit directly by the elemental magic fell silent.
At that moment, Elder Spinel flinched.
“Ms. Lobelyn, excuse me.”“I’ve checked.”
An unharmonious rift was visible among the skinned red zombies.Light did not reach inside.
“It is an individual distinct from the others. Could it be a special entity?”“It seems difficult to believe that a mere special-class individual could command a force of this magnitude. It is likely a commander who has not been identified until now.”
5th Commander of the Xerion Empire.
There is only one commander whom the World Alliance has not defeated or witnessed.
“If it is the Commander, we alone cannot handle him. Waiting for the main force of the Empire…….”“Lady Lobelin!”
At the sound of the elders’ voices and the sudden approach, Lobeline immediately turned her head. The rift that had been on the ground had somehow moved in front of her.Countless arms stretched out from the rift and struck Lobeline from an inescapable gap.
Unique Magic System: Ember.
A red flame exploded.
A belated explosion pushed back the air. The members of the Bohemian Magic Tower scattered in the aftermath, and Lobelin, emerging from the flames, landed forcefully on the ground.
The deception worked, but my firepower isn’t enough.
The rift descended silently to the ground once again and stared at Lobeline. As if paying no attention to anyone else, it focused solely on her.Several arms slowly crawled out. They bore no wounds from Lobeline’s flames.
Crackle.
Lobelin was unable to advance to the front lines. It was not due to Verden’s protection. Even without protection, she purely lacked the necessary skill level.
Merely lower 5th rank, middle 5th rank as long as
Whether born with unique traits or having mastered a unique magic system, she falls short of the required stature. Yet, despite this, her status is high as the temporary Master of the Bohemian Tower.She declared to Verden that she would become stronger, but crucially, there was not enough time. The resentful world did not wait for Lobeline to reach her full potential.
It will be different later.
The crack flickered and burst in.
“I thought it would be different.”
You will change.
Kwaaaaaaaang!
The earth shook at the heavy resonance.
The crack was pushed back.
A single sword guarding the Arnark Empire stood before Lobeline. The rift soon reacted at the sight of him gathering his waves.
[Arnark Sword]
[grandee.]
[Roderick Leevandale.]
Grand Duke Rivandale did not answer this and aimed at [Etes].The Imperial army was approaching from behind him.
Who covets the empire?
The transcendent being who remained as the defensive force of the Western Continent stood on the battlefield.
* * *
The massive canyon of the central continent located between the Kingdom of Maren and Gargant───Scalum Fault.
The fault line, twisted by time, had a deep sinkhole in the center.A dark human shadow fell over the canyon.At first glance, he appeared to be alone, but a considerable number of people were waiting for him.
Did they read my movements?
I don’t know who it was, but it seemed there was a strategist in the Alliance who could foresee the future.
Akand placed the dragon sword on his shoulder.
I have no intention of taking a roundabout route. Since an invitation has been given, it would be proper to accept it. Just as Verden faced the Empire’s full power, Akand intended to confront the Allied forces head-on from the very beginning.
I’ll give it a try.
Akand charged forward.
The Alliance’s weapons uncloaked as if they had been waiting and unleashed their firepower. Alpha designated the Scalum Fault as the tomb of Arkhand.
Kwag
The inside of the canyon was devastated.
* * *
Eastern Continent, Principality of Liviant.
Zenia Deiros, who had crossed the continent as ordered by Ifeakarn, stood on the mountaintop and looked toward the territory where she had heard the city of Martes was located.
A world dyed in dark red.
The mere sight of a space that seemed to embody the apocalypse was enough to take her breath away. She could not approach any further. Xenia’s body rejected it.
That’s… Brother-in-law Verden’s power…
I don’t know how Isabella managed to catch someone like that, but the scene of destruction, which overwhelmed even the fear given by Ifeakarn, evoked a strange emotion.
Several shadows are cast at the edge of the field of vision.
The Transcendent One and the Undead Legion.
Whenever the two clashed, the number of identical undead decreased significantly. An undead wielding a sword that emerged from among the legions approached Verden.
The blows crossed.
[─────────────!]
At the same time, a terrible scream echoed throughout the Principality of Liviant.It was the scream of the Apostle’s familiar.
