Part 2, Episode 247.
Meanwhile, the Sword Emperor, the Empress, the Sword Saint… … .
When the opponents, including them, are active from their respective positions.
Cardium slowly looked around and opened his mouth.
… … I didn’t expect this.
Contrary to the belief of those who thought it had disappeared, Cardium was standing exactly where it had originally been.
However, it was clearly the same space, but it was different.
It is as if two spaces coexist in a single dimension, unable to invade or communicate with each other’s space.
There is only one technology capable of exhibiting this phenomenon.
I never thought I’d use space separation.
Space separation.
This is not the realm of magic or barrier magic.
Something more fundamental.
Spiritual arts practiced by the rarest spiritists.
It is a technique classified as being in the top tier among them.
An absurd ability to twist space and split it into two.
That was the reason ‘those’ who brought Cardium here were standing as comfortably as on flat ground even in the sky.
[The Beast King, Lokante Herkan, manifests the Beast King Awareness.]
[Contains the energy flowing from the caster’s source to perfectly conceal the prelude to the spell.]
“Haha, if you expected that, I’m actually more disappointed.”
The Water King, Lokante Herkan, answers while glancing open at his eyes that appear closed.
[Uses Cheonmagunrimbo.]
[I employ footwork that reigns over everyone.]
“I have been aiming for this moment and preparing from the beginning. Your arrogance will be your downfall.”
Heavenly Demon, Heavenly Jia.
And the very person who cast this spell… … .
[Great Spiritual Art – Spatial Separation]
“So, do you like the gift?”
A middle-aged woman with a cynical impression, distinguished by her ash hair and sharp eyes.
Spirit King, Saital Gridna.
Cardium nodded at her calm question.
-Right. It has been a long time since I have seen spatial separation this perfect. Orvision would have liked it if he had seen it. However… … .
For a spell of this level of sophistication to be activated, there must be warning signs.
The same goes for Orbision, the God of Dimensions, one of the mythical gods.
Since spatial separation itself is such a technique. However, it was covered for that reason because the power of dimensions was used… … .
“-Suwangjigak… … You have concealed your power with this. Indeed, you are the one closest to the final throne.”
It was the Beast King who took that role.
Beast Sensitivity controlling the realm of the sixth sense.
Among them, the one that displayed an unrivaled sense for manipulating energy was none other than the Beast King’s Beast Empathy.
Squeak-
“Is it because he was once a god? He has such a keen eye.”
finally.
A hulking man approached, dragging a rough object—whether it was a massive mace or a rock—with both hands.
Ast twitched his scarred nose and flashed a hearty smile.
“I really didn’t want to use this if I could help it. No matter what I caught, the efficiency was so low that it resulted in a loss of at least 500%.”
-… … .
“But it’s a different story if it’s a doomsday war where the losing side loses everything.”
As he raised the huge weapon with a groan, a dazzling light, as if containing a rainbow, flashed and brilliantly colored the surroundings.
At that, even his own allies let out a laugh of admiration bordering on a hollow laugh.
“……Huh, I’ve never seen anything like that before.”
That punching bag, who has nothing but money, ended up throwing money away as much as he could.
Even Cardium’s complexion hardened for the first time.
There was no other choice.
The problem wasn’t that it was the only weapon you couldn’t obtain simply by pouring money into it.
Surprisingly, that brilliant rainbow light was not a special skill or option effect.
[Transcendent Unique Ability, ‘Limit Release’ activates.]
[Resonates with the special option of the unique weapon ‘+15 Iron Mace of Babylon’.]
[+15 The special option ‘Power of the Golden King – Golden Law of Doubling’ of Babylon is activated.]
[Weapon damage and enhancement levels increase by 2x.]
[The Transcendence Unique Ability ‘Limit Release’ resonates with the Golden King’s Power – Golden Rule of Doubling, applying it while ignoring the maximum enhancement level.]
… … .
“I couldn’t show you last time you were wreaking havoc because I was on cooldown. So I’ve really turned things around this time, man. You don’t even need to dodge our attacks, okay?”
It is just that the weapon’s color became too bright due to the overwhelming enhancement level.
[‘+30 The Noble Iron Hammer of Babylon’ has been born.]
“Then let’s see if you can endure this one too.”
It was the moment a +30 enhanced weapon was born, which would go down as the first and only case in the history of God of War.
* * *
The known ceiling for enhancement in God of War is +15.
However, that is only the systemic ceiling; the story changes when temporary enhancement values are included.
– Limit unlocked.
Because there was a case where someone reached +20 enhancement using Ast’s unique transcendent ability.
There has never been, and will never be, a figure that surpasses it.
While the unique weapon upgrade ability itself might be obtainable by spending astronomical sums of money, the unique transcendence ability ‘Limit Unlock’ required taking a hidden route during the transcendence process.
Even that is the only route, so now even if you know the way, you can’t get it.
That was the reason why Ast was the undisputed strongest among countless money-driven noodle makers when it came to his ‘one-shot’ power.
and…….
Flash-!!
At this very moment, that record was being broken anew.
And that too, as the only weapon.
“Isn’t it interesting? This weapon was found in ‘Baharon’s Vault,’ obtained from the Empire’s hidden secret dungeon. According to the description, it’s a relic of a figure named Babylon, who was said to be the ancient Golden King. Its grade is also immeasurable.”
And by the time Ast obtained this weapon, he had already established the Babylon Guild.
It wasn’t even the early stages, but the point where I had risen to the top 10 guilds.
As soon as I saw this fraudulent option, I knew it was bound to cause trouble someday, but I never brought it up no matter what.
I had a desire to keep it as a symbol of the guild, but it also served as a reliable mechanism.
It is the same logic as feeling safe just by possessing a nuclear weapon.
Moreover, what if it is a nuclear weapon that only you possess in the entire world?
I really, absolutely didn’t want to use it…
It was a shame, but there was no other way.
No matter how much I thought about it, now was the perfect time.
I have been thinking about it ever since the revelation came down to Brion.
Why am I a person of interest?
I am someone who has no advantages other than having good gear and an exceptionally strong one-shot attack because I poured a lot of money into it.
Of course, it’s at a level that easily puts most high-rankers to shame, though.
There is no way to compete with the real deal, such as the Annihilator, the Empress, or the Sword Saint.
Now I’ve even been caught up to by that guy, Kaiser.
That is why I’ve been wondering all along…
The moment I faced them again, standing on God’s side, it came to mind.
The Grim Reaper, Demisus.
The way that guy looked surprised after taking damage from his own blow.
He expressed his bewilderment and anger to the fullest, asking how the apostle could have harmed God.
The weapon back then was only +20 enhanced.
‘then…….’
What would happen if you used this weapon?
What kind of power would a single blow unleash from a +30 enhanced weapon that even the protagonist has never seen before?
I’m pretty sure they won’t be able to brush it off as easily as before.
[Party member ‘Ast’ activates the Legendary Skill, ‘Blessing of the God of Destruction’.]
[Unleashes a powerful ‘Strike of Destruction’ every 5 hits for 90 seconds, with damage proportional to weapon attack power.]
[The first attack after skill activation applies ‘Destructive Strike’.]
[Party member ‘Ast’ activates the Legendary Skill, ‘Weapon Gamble’.]
[Explode weapons to gain a random buff effect. The level of the buff varies in proportion to the type and number of weapons exploded.]
[Explode 5 Legendary Weapons to receive the maximum buff.]
[With the effect of Weapon Gamble, Attack, Defense, and Speed increase fourfold for 20 seconds.]
Because I really went all out and threw every weapon I brought with me.
[The special effect ‘Extraordinary Presence’ of the Noble Modifier is activated.]
[If the equipment is of a special type, the opponent’s defense is weakened, and the caster’s attack power is also increased.]
[Signature ability ‘Smash’ is activated.]
[Strikes the air to deal area damage proportional to attack power.]
[+30 The special effect ‘Ten Thousand Destructions Gathered’ of Babylon’s Iron Hammer is activated.]
[Amplifies power by focusing area damage on a single designated target.]
—–!!!
Although Ast was so certain, the sight unfolding before his eyes was utterly shocking.
It is difficult to even open one’s eyes to the brilliant rainbow light that covers the entire separated space.
Everything was silent as if the world had stopped, but the power tearing apart Cardium’s body was truly beyond the realm of humans.
It was the result of concentrating the damage solely on Cardium.
Is it really this bad?
Behind Ast, who was stunned by the power that far exceeded his expectations, a voice was heard gasping for breath.
“oh my god.”
“……What unbelievable power.”
“Hmph. If they launch something like that as a surprise attack, half the empire will be wiped out.”
“Then at least four of the Seven Rivers will die.”
“Are the strong humans really that strong? I don’t think I could withstand that.”
Not only the Spirit King and the Heavenly Horse, but even the Water King shook his head in disbelief.
If we were to scale down the Big Bang happening in the universe, wouldn’t a scene like this unfold?
For a moment, such a thought even crossed the mind of Cheonma and Cheon Jia.
“… … So you weren’t showing your true feelings in our match. How arrogant for a mere punching bag… … .”
Unlike her, who thinks that way even in the midst of this.
The others were so shocked that they looked dumbfounded, as if they had forgotten how to even think.
The time they came to their senses was.
It was when the aftermath of the shockwave had subsided, after seconds that felt like an eternity had passed.
However, this time they had to be shocked for a different reason.
“……He’s dead.”
I see…
Cadium was dead, its insides completely blown up as if it had swallowed multiple bombs.
Not even bones remained; all that was left were blood-soaked flesh scattered on the floor.
It is incredibly pathetic for the end of such a majestic man.
“……Is there any chance it is a fake, King of the Beastmen?”
Is that why?
At the bewildered question from the Spirit King, who seemed unable to believe it, the Water King shook his head after closing his eyes and manifesting the Water King’s Sense.
“……It’s not here. It’s Cardium’s.”
Since it is the judgment of none other than the King of Water, there is no room for doubt.
Because his Water King’s perception grasps all sources.
“Hmph, to think it ended so anticlimactically.”
“I suppose enduring that makes even less sense… but somehow I feel strange.”
“……Is this the end?”
“…….”
At their words, Ast, the very person responsible for this mess, stared at the traces of Cardium with a stiff, rigid face.
He looked as if he couldn’t believe what he had done.
… … No, it wasn’t simply because of that reason.
Something… … doesn’t feel right, why?
In the past, everyone from the Empress and the Sword Saint to the Kaiser used to go around causing trouble.
Having hung out with those troublemakers for so long, at some point Ast began to feel a chilling sensation more acutely than others…
‘Sigh.’
That ominous feeling was swirling strongly right now.
And they say ominous premonitions are never wrong.
Squirm
“……!?”
“just now……?”
“Good heavens. What is this…….”
The traces, filled with blood and flesh, suddenly began to writhe as if alive and breathing, and soon started to form a single shape.
The one who showed the most intense shock was Suwang, and it was visible to him.
-The end.
The source of that, which is practically the very thing itself.
What a terrible sight…!
