Episode 873 Blood Relations? (4)
Uh, tremendous magical power… … .
Vangelis’s magical power, cast upon Isabella’s eyes, reached the ceiling of the training ground. A tingling sensation surged through her, as if an electric current were flowing through her magic circuits.She was struck by the impression that he was similar to Verden in that the amount of magical power was impossible to gauge with her magical senses.
Adrian narrowed his eyes.
“Following the Provider and the Undersider of Death, there are the Seven Great Demon Kings. My Lord said these three would be at the pinnacle of the magical world of the times. So now I get to confirm the very last Transcendent.”
The sense of elevated presence experienced at the world conference stimulated my senses once again.
Crossed the wall of transcendence once again.
Waves of magical power resonate in rhythm with Vangelis’s regular heartbeat. The density of the magical power becomes so high that it resists his breathing and movement.
At that moment.
Kugugugugugu… … !!!
Verden also unleashed his infinite magical power to push back Vangelis’s. Subtly different shades of blue magic intertwined to form their respective layers.A scene unfolded that resembled two ocean currents of different directions forming a boundary beneath the sea.
Vangelis laughed.
“Pure and immense magical power that even I dare not measure. Truly outstanding. Excluding the Progenitor, there is no one who can match you among all the transcendent beings of the magical realm throughout history. No, perhaps even if they were all combined, they might not be able to measure up to you.”“Is that the insight of the 8th Rank?”“There is a landscape that becomes visible only when you ascend to a height that others have not seen.”
He placed his hand on the floor with the staff.
“After the General Assembly of the Magic World, I could not help but be astonished when I saw you again at the World Conference. In just a few months, you rose to the upper ranks of the 7th tier. No Transcendental Being has ever risen that fast. Of course, excluding the Progenitor.”“I know the First Demon King is unrivaled, so you don’t have to mention it every time.”“I apologize if that was offensive. However, when talking about you… the First Demon King is a topic that cannot be left out.”
Verden narrowed his eyebrows.
“What’s with the sudden noise in the middle of sparring?”“I can’t hold back any longer.”
The sound was blocked.
I have already finished preparing. You probably won’t understand it right now, but I hope you will listen for now.
Vangelis held up his empty hands.
“Beneath this skin flows the blood of the First Demon King. In the magical world, this is called the Great Bloodline. However, glory does not accompany this lineage alone. An inevitable curse. It is the disharmony between potential and the body.”
Since one cannot have children alone, it is only natural that the blood of the first Demon King should continue to dilute as it is passed down from descendants to descendants.
However, such common sense did not apply to the transcendent being of the ninth rank.
The blood was still powerful.On the contrary, only the body that supported it had weakened.
“The descendants who could not handle the potential of the bloodline ultimately died young. At best, they lived only a few years; at best, they did not live past forty. In contrast, the descendants chosen by the bloodline all emerged as powerful mages in their prime. From the second to the seventh generation. I am the representative among them.”“…….”“And for the most suitable descendants of the bloodline, like Medrail and myself, common acquired traits naturally manifest on top of their innate qualities.”
Vangelis stared directly at Verden.
“A magical energy quantity far exceeding that of the same tier, overwhelming magical manipulation abilities, close-combat skills defying the common sense of a mage, and diverse elemental magic. That is what you just mentioned that you and I have in common.”“So what is it?”
Verden acted as if he were dumbfounded.
“Surely you aren’t saying that I inherited that great bloodline… is that it? Just because we share that commonality?”“It must sound like nonsense. I know it well enough, without you having to say it. That is precisely why I intend to verify it now. Through Centrum and my magic. There is no need to go on and on explaining your past or your origins. That is not important at all right now. What I—and we—want is clear proof.”
Vangelis displayed a delicate madness.
“The Centrum, which only the Demon King can wield, possesses various functions. One of them is the creation of a special environment utilizing the magical power of nature. Just as magical power racing through a magic circuit causes magical phenomena, it alters the magical power within the Centrum through the flow of magic. Exposure to that flow results in a temporary, specific effect.”“An effect?”“There is nothing strange about that. It is only natural that even a Transcendent being cannot detect it. After all, I have merely tampered with the ‘water receptivity’ of the magical power’s properties.”
Vangelis turned his head toward the sky and slowly closed his eyes.
“Verden, do you know what kind of magic I pioneered?”
Verden answered a little late.
“I looked into it, but I couldn’t find any information.”“To be honest, I’m revealing this now, but I wasn’t trying to conceal any information. It was simply that I couldn’t freely unleash the Demonic Path; that was just exaggerated.”“Is there a restriction?”“A restriction, huh? Hmm, I suppose you could look at it that way.”
… … !
Verden flinched and stared at the walls of the training ground—no, the training ground itself. The magical energy flowing from within the Centrum was converging on this place.
If being too strong is also a limitation.
Vangelis’s eyes flashed.
Mado
Magic power without a clear owner… As the magical power of nature was being drawn into Vangelis moment by moment, changes began to occur within his own magic.Closer to the source.A distinctive green light faintly shimmered in his turquoise eyes.
Verden’s understanding reacted.
It absorbs external magical power, excluding the magical power bound to the being.
I had seen this before, too.In the manager’s memory.
It was very similar to the phenomenon in the mythical age when there was no concept of a magic circuit… when the first Demon King cast incantation magic against hostile ancient gods, his surrounding magic was consumed instead.
and.
The eyes, blooming with a green light, resembled the Administrator’s when he opened the Source of Magic.
The public’s evaluation was woefully inadequate.
It was only then that Verden realized what alias suited Vangelis. Not the being closest to the First Demon King… …
The first Demon King of the 8th Rank.
Goooooh───
Immediately after Vangelis opened the magic, the training ground fell into an endless silence. Amidst the overwhelming stillness, he manipulated his magical power in a specific way.For the first time in a long while, the Seven Great Demon Kings unleashed
“Since
Vangelis declared.
“Verden, from now on, I will direct the magic flowing through your magic circuits into the flow of
Vangelis’s magic can draw out the flow of the source—that is, the flow of magical energy—andVerden, who was exposed to Centrum’s magical energy flow for a long period under the guidance of the Director of the Investigation Bureau, has partially increased his receptivity to magical energy as a result of that influence.
So, it is to check whether Verden’s magical power is drawn to Vangelis’s
Failure if magical power does not react.Success if magical power forms a specific flow.
This was Vangelis’s plan.
“Is this how you treat a guest?” “I sincerely apologize for not seeking your permission in advance. As the current Demon King, I could not risk the danger of you refusing. I will fully apologize for this mistake once the verification is complete. Of course, I promise that this will have no adverse effects on you.”“My Lord.”
Although the story did not leak out, Adrian, sensing something strange, raised his voice in a display of dignity.Verden pretended to think for a moment, then gestured to Adrian that it was fine.
Vangelis looked pleased.
“Ah…! Are you understanding?”“Never mind that. I know this is a bit sudden, but there is only one thing I want.”
Verden’s magical power changed.
Seeing how great the 8th-tier transcendent being is.
Madou
The jade beam extending from Verden flashed irregularly. The sound of thunder shattered the silence created by Vangelis’s magic.
“So let’s each figure it out on our own.”“……So you’re saying we should do what we want, regardless of what the other person does?”
Vangelis twisted the corner of his mouth.
“This is the best offer of my life.”
Arcane: Magic Fusion
Vangelis’s staff pulsates. As magical power concentrates on the staff itself, a thin green membrane covers its metal body.
Vangelis’s new model has disappeared.
The sand in the hourglass, which had stopped while we were talking, is falling again. Faster than before. The remaining sand is approaching half.
Verden thought and acted simultaneously in a fleeting moment.
“True to a fortress built personally by the First Demon King, it possesses features I never even imagined. However, as I understand it, any potential issues have completely disappeared. In fact, this situation couldn’t be better for me.”
All I had to do was discreetly follow the flow Vangelis was leading. The feared possibility of my mastery of
He experiences the realm of the 8th rank,demonstrates the possibility of mastering
The policy has been decided.
Hyunroe – Gyeongcheon
Verden, now able to focus on the duel comfortably, cast his unique magic. A dark red lightning bolt struck Vangelis, who had approached right beside him.
The staff clashed with each other.
A weight heavy enough to momentarily stiffen Verden’s forearm struck him. This was because the density of the opponent’s magical power was too high, preventing him from completely destroying the impact.
… … !
Magic power surges.
Vangelis’s hand blocked the path Verden was trying to avoid first. A sensation of being guided in action, as if drawn by some source.
As expected, Rank 8.
Verden, realizing anew that Vangelis had mastered the concept of magic, focused on destruction. If he could not escape that flow, he would simply destroy it.
The problem… … occurred then.
Kwaaaaaaaang!
Suddenly, a shockwave exploded, sending both Verden and Vangelis flying. Slowing down by rubbing their staffs against the ground, they raised their heads simultaneously.
“What…….”“How can magic power act on its own… but wait a minute.”
Verden was momentarily flustered, andVangelis slowly became astonished.
Clearly, that flow.
The magical power of destruction flowing within Verden’s body operated along a specific grain. That is correct. It happened automatically, even though Verden had not intended it at all.
Vangelis continued speaking only after ruminating on his previous memory over and over again.
“Arcane: Impact?”
Verden wore a look of genuine bewilderment, not feigning it. Without giving Vangelis a chance to answer, he immediately interpreted the magical phenomenon that had just occurred.
Just before the second contact, the magic of destruction spiraled out of control. Even Vangelis’s magic lost his control… …!
It is not just a matter of being swept along by the flow.
For a very brief moment, the two magical energies of Verden and Vangelis nearly became one, operating
Verden, after repeated attempts to understand, provisionally defined this unknown phenomenon.
Agree.
Or.
Resonance
It would be closer to the latter definition to be precise, but that was not an important issue right now. An indescribable silence weighed heavily on my shoulders.
As Verden cautiously shifted his gaze straight ahead… the figure of Vangelis, standing there blankly with his mouth agape, was reflected in the blue eyes.How much time had passed?Vangelis, having gathered his thoughts, composed his expression and asked.
“Verden.”“…….”“Where did you learn
I got caught.
