Episode 1158 The Predetermined Order (5)
Akhand shares all the information experienced by the Reaper’s family.
Did it turn out that way?
The Apocalypse of Famine was destroyed by Verden.
The Apocalypse of Conquest (Plague) was defeated by Adrian.
The Apocalypse of War was beheaded by Bendie Caenard.
The Apocalypse of Death disappeared from the continent because it was trapped in a closed gate, and as a result, its connection was severed and its existence became unknown.
I don’t care.
Since their death was destined from the very beginning, the role of the retinue has ended, and now it is time for them to fulfill their duties as apostles.
‘Verden, whether you can personally bring the great war to a grand finale with your body──’
Akand raised his dragon sword vertically.
I will be waiting at the Citadel.
The Empress’s fierce martial arts, the Saint’s noble miracles, the Great Calamity of Light’s intense magic, and Adrian’s lightning-like sword energy descend.Watched by modern weaponry, the World Tree Elf concentrates her magical power.
Akand broke through the Alliance’s offensive single-handedly as if it were the most natural thing in the world. It did not matter what the Last Resistor had prepared through the Blood Empress.
Everything is set in stone.
Destiny will be rebuilt starting from the descent of the Sixth Apostle.
‘but.’
In the process, Arkhand truly pursues only the ultimate victory.
* * *
The second hottest flame in all of creation reduces everything it touches to ashes.Losing its original color, a reddish-gray rain mixes with the heat haze and scatters, distorting even the insight that pierces through concepts.
With one breath, the earth melts away.With two words, the sky turns red.With three breaths, the sea boils.
A crimson nightmare that forbids the existence of the weak covered the blue land.
Life burned.
There was only one living sentient being within tens of kilometers. With the exception of him, all natural objects had their essence burned away, losing their very existence.It was a terrifying yet mesmerizing scene reminiscent of the rugged volcanic terrain where dwarves lived.
The rest of the area was indirectly affected and transformed into a tropical climate.
Just as the entire Kingdom of Maren was tainted with poison and evil spirits in the battle against the Four Dragons, the Free State of Formene reached a point where it had to redraw its maps.
It’s seething.
The Red Dragon Sarkandra let out a ferocious laugh and slammed its hand on the ground. Hiss! Dragon blood, brimming with superheat, flowed down its red scales like a waterfall in an instant. Themere drip of blood caused the ground to bubble and sink rapidly and deeply.
The twist of providence stretching from the massive shoulder blades to the lower back… … .
One of her eyes temporarily closed as she was struck by magic that manipulates causality. Even if one lived for billions of years, it would not be easy to encounter a being capable of damaging an ancient dragon’s resistance to this extent.
[Cruelty, heartlessness, mercilessness.]
The eyes gazing at Deus Wieden were filled with primal ecstasy.
[As expected, modern resistors are no match for the resistors who fought the battle of destiny in the past. That is a good mindset. I like it. I am extremely satisfied. Yes, since the opponent has crossed the line, isn’t it only right that I cross the line as well? Not to babble the excuses of a loser claiming that I couldn’t walk the same path as ‘you’!]
Boom!
The territory of the Free State, which Sarkandra had gripped with bent claws, warped as it could not withstand the heat pressure.
[The principle that the winner decides all choices is the true value of violence!]
It’s noisy.
[Stop the games.]
Sarkandra twisted his body as if restrained by something, then soon shook off the oppression. The invisible chains, that leash, shattered.
One of the two will reach the ash dust.
The speech has begun.
As Sarkandra began to exert its full power, countless pillars of lava erupted from the earth’s crust.The concept of flame, which had long ago created a volcanic zone on one side of the Western Continent upon colliding with the Host, began to alter parts of the Central Continent’s topography.
As expected, you can’t suppress your innate nature.
Deus Wieden exhaled calmly. His breath remained lukewarm, even in the heat intense enough to alter the molecular structure of the constituent materials.
During the fight with Sarkandra, there were clear marks on his forearm from being bitten by the dragon fangs, and on his right side and shin from being torn by the dragon bird.
As you can see, the bleeding stopped, but the distinctive burning sensation did not cease and continuously increased the level of pain.
As planned.
I did not approach the fight against Sarkandra with a complacent mindset.I had thoroughly anticipated the situation.Even the level of injury and the amount of blood loss were precisely within the calculated range.
The match of destiny has not resumed yet.
Due to the long-standing machinations of the First Demon King, none of the Apostles of Destiny are able to act immediately. Above all, this was something ‘you’ did not want either.Since the two knew each other well, they realized that his will could not be eradicated by ordinary means.
A period for the cycle… … a battle of wits for him.
While there may be differences in advantages and disadvantages, ultimately, it is the same for everyone to need sufficient time to see things through to the end and realize their respective ideals.
Unlike the ancient kings and the gods of the desert, Sarkandra is not an apostle rebuilding destiny. He is the supreme force for the full-scale war of destiny that must not be lost.Therefore, now is not the time to step forward, but dragons are a race faithful to their own desires, and once Sarkandra’s impulses flare up, they are uncontrollable.
Thus, the first apostle—the light—set a separate limit on Sarkandra’s activity, but that control was broken by a last-minute struggle.
The international community finally witnessed the Red Dragon and experienced its presence. Furthermore, as the price for destroying the power of the First Apostle himself, Sarkandra was no longer protected by fate as an Apostle.
Deus manipulated the blue magic with his right thumb, index, and middle fingers.
It is the perfect time to kick him out.
The Red Dragon is an Apostle of Fate, but he formed a certain relationship with the Great Demon of the Parasite in the Demon Sea.
Sarkandra and Ifeakarn.
I do not know the full story, but whatever it may be, I have absolutely no intention of just standing by and watching. If I pull her off the stage right now, it will put a brake not only on fate but also on Ifeakarn’s insidious schemes.
Eliminating Sarkandra right here is one option, but… doing so would come at a considerable cost.Doing so would severely hinder all future endeavors.
Now is not the time to subdue the Elder Dragon.And that role is not his either.
Since the entire sequence is predetermined.
Red meteorites composed of pure flame heated the atmosphere and exploded irregularly on the ground accompanied by faint piercing sounds.
Phew─────────Kwagwagwagwagwagwang!
Waves of flames rising from the point of impact surged and covered the area.
Purgatory swallowed even Deus’s space, but soon a blue radiance burst forth from within, pushing back the concept of flame.
Kuoooooh.
Every apostle of God is granted the concept that God represents as power.The power can be one, two, or three or four or more, but regardless of the number, the rank of the apostle is determined by how close they are to God.
Power of Magic
Deus Widen is the favored disciple and apostle of the Absolute Ruler of Magic, andthe pinnacle of the modern ‘magic’ world, leading the resistance forces in the absence of a god who voluntarily abandoned freedom to choose a single ideal.
[That format is… … .]
“This is the first time I have shown my power to a minion of fate, but whatever you have seen here, you will not be able to reveal that information to anyone.”
As the flow of the magical circuit itself was projected outside the body, a vortex formed. Even Sarkandra’s flames became entangled and became part of it.
Now, even ‘your’ eyes do not reach the Free State of Formene.
“I won’t be able to go back for a while.”
Deus twisted his fingertips. He guided the concept of Providence, which forms the basis of the magic
The granting of new causality beyond manipulation.
[It’s to the point where it’s indistinguishable from fate. To think you would stop at nothing to achieve this───!]
Sarkandra spat out Roar to counter the magic, but the cause and effect were determined at the moment the power manifested.
It was a predetermined sequence of events.
As the entire Free State of Formene trembled, the vision of every being affected even slightly went dark for a very brief period.
* * *
Verden created the Great Magic by re-tuning the original Reverse Heaven Magic Circle into its third form.It was no exaggeration to say that the mages of Eon truly had Verden as their ‘root’.
However, paradoxically, Verden was unable to embody great magic power because he had completely adapted to the First Demon King’s
Above all, there were virtually no special magical advantages to be gained by using Great Magic Power instead of
It was an entirely natural result, considering that Verden designed the magic manipulation method known as Great Magic for Eon rather than himself.
“I have trapped the runaway demonic energy… inside my body. As long as that flow continues… it is impossible to calm the demonic energy in the short term.”
A cave somewhere in the Principality of Liviant.
Verden continued speaking in the temporary space where Enette and Zenia were standing guard at the entrance.
“I will amplify that flow in reverse… and stop the runaway through overload.”“Divinity.”“Homeostasis will collapse… but it is alright. The magic hindering all functions will be shut down in an instant… and the damaged body can be restored with an elixir.”
Verden closed his eyes and caught his breath.
“But if the magic runs wild again, it will eventually revert to its original state. Therefore…… the moment my magic is temporarily closed, I will counteract the rampage with my Great Magic…… However…… it is difficult for me to do everything simultaneously by myself.”
With homeostasis destroyed and the magic path forcibly shut down by the shock, activating the magic circuit normally to generate high magic was practically a gamble.It would not be much different from walking a narrow path in the dark with cliffs on both sides.
That is, if Verden cannot receive help from anyone.
I’ll take care of the signpost.
Even if his entire body collapses, he can still emit magical power, but because his physical body does not cooperate, he lacks the capacity to manipulate it in the desired direction.For a user of great magic like Melad to stand by his side and guide him to the very end… Verden described this as a ritual.
It was only after hearing about his current condition from Verden that I could clearly see with my own eyes how much he had pushed himself in this war.
Melad twitched the corners of his mouth, carefully choosing his words, and then pulled his lips away.
“The risks and instability are… too great. Wouldn’t it be better to take our time and aim for a safe and complete recovery instead?”“Melad, you must know we don’t have time.”“We do have time. It is simply that the Divine is impatient because we believe that if we do not act immediately, the damage to the people will be even greater.”
She did not give Verden a chance to answer.
“Cain’s death is not the fault of the Divine.”“…….”“It is the Divine’s right to consider every outcome its own responsibility, but killing itself in the name of taking responsibility is actually an insult to Cain. That was a decision Cain made, and a sacrifice Cain chose. Cain saved Junia of his own accord. It was something the Divine could never have controlled.”
Melad held his hand.
“The freedom derived from the power that the Divine desires is not like that, is it…?”
It was the right advice.
Freedom by force is freedom achieved under the immense rule of Verden. It is not about oppressing all existence like fate and determining its causality.
“If you constantly invite danger upon yourself, a moment will eventually come when you can no longer endure it. If the Divinity goes astray, Eon will collapse along with it. Therefore, for the sake of everyone, please reconsider the ritual; I earnestly beg of you.”“I share the same sentiment as Lady Melard. Please reconsider, Your Majesty.”“Your Majesty’s permanence is the future of Eon.”
Following Melad, the two wizards of Eon who accompanied her earnestly pleaded.
Verden slowly opened his eyes.
“Always… even when I made meticulous plans, unwanted developments always followed. Variables I hadn’t anticipated… that’s what always led me.”
When Verden reconstructed his body through the Reverse Heaven at the Bohemian Magic Tower, revenge was important to him, but… at its core lay a desire to overcome his innate limitations and learn the magic he truly desired.On top of that, unimaginable variables became his very bones and flesh, shaping the Verden of today.
“I know the danger better than anyone. But if I had hesitated in its face, turned away, and ignored it entirely, I would have walked a different path long ago, or my life would have ended before I even reached this place.”
Melad squeezed his eyes shut as if in pain.He could not break Verden’s will.
“Nothing is set in stone, so I move forward to the end and eventually overcome. That is how I have lived.”“…….”“Now, and in the future.”
If Melad and his party refuse to the very end, Verden has no choice but to do so. Nevertheless, Verden did not force them by order.Whatever choice they make, he will respect the freedom they have decided.
“Shinseong, may I hit that stubborn head of yours just once later?”“As much as you want.”“……I promised.”
Melad adjusted his posture.
What should we do?
Melad Tastain, who founded the Black Hour and the Society.Maufel from the Black Hour.Ciel from the Society.
The three people, each engraved with the third Reverse Heaven magic circle, took their places in their designated positions.It was a composition in which Verden, who was sitting in the center, was largely surrounded by a circle.
“Then…… let’s begin.”
Verden concentrated the magic of destruction suppressed throughout his body. Then, releasing the restraints all at once, he infused his magical power to its maximum.Under the unbearable pressure, the floodgates of the magic circuits collapsed in an instant.
Blood flowed backward throughout the body.
Pfft!
A portion of the organ was left in a state where natural recovery was impossible. It was a complete loss. The amplified dark red magic only managed to shatter Verden’s homeostasis and failed to affect anywhere in the vicinity.Due to the collapse of the magic circuit, the lost magic path was soon shut down.
‘now.’
Verden was so preoccupied that he could neither speak nor send a signal, but Melard seized the precise opportunity with incredible concentration.
Great Power
A flow of great magic, starting from Melad, surrounded him.
Crunch crunch… …!
Verden strangled himself to suppress the coughing up blood, making his heart race.The purest magical energy flowed out, directing its power and direction. This phenomenon was possible because great magical power had originated within Verden.
Cerebrum, cerebellum, heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, pituitary gland, spinal cord, eyes, thymus, blood vessels, nervous system, bone marrow, skin───
Verden recalled each organ one by one, directing the magical energy to pass through them. If he failed, he forcibly connected them in the next cycle. If he failed again, he waited for the cycle after that.
A light of magical power emanated from the entire body, illuminating the darkness of the cave.
and.
──! ──! ──! ──! ──!
The light glowed heavily.
The blue radiance drove away the darkness, and the dark red glow stole all the light, repeating this cycle. Melad, Maufel, and Ciel closed their eyes completely and immersed themselves solely in magic, even as their entire bodies trembled from the pressure.
Then, when the light shone again, a shadow appeared on the cave wall. Darkness came, and when the light returned, another shadow manifested.
A praying ‘woman’.A one-eyed ‘giant’.A ‘man’ holding a sword.
While no one noticed, three shadows were encircling the entire cave in a large circle.
Eventually, as light and darkness intersected for the fourth time, a shadow fell once again. To be precise, a figure with a shadow had deceived Inji and was infiltrating between them.
Did you reach here by your own power?
The first Demon King said.
Excellent
