265 – Thorns of the North Pole
People have known for a very long time that the world is round.
There, the magicians and other wizards contributed greatly. Unless you are someone whose job it is to explore mysteries, not many people are interested in how the world came to be.
So even now that the truth has been revealed, there are people who believe that the world is flat.
There are people who believe that this world, which is inherently round and endless, has an end.
But there was no place like that anywhere in the world. Numerous travelers have proven this fact through their own explorations. If someone were to discover the end of the world, they would receive more honors than they could possibly enjoy in their lifetime, but no one claimed to have discovered the end of the world.
Of course, that wasn’t a big blow to those who thought the world was flat.
There was simply no end to the world where human steps reached. They just thought it was a place no one could go. They believed that the end was in a place they had not yet entered.
A forbidden space where no one has yet set foot.
A place where no one could confirm what was there.
It is a place where even the name ends with the word 極, which means the end.
This place full of unknowns and ignorance, the North Pole, the center of the North Pole, was the most convincing location among the candidates for the ‘end of the world.’ Many people assumed that this place, hidden behind a curtain of snow and ice, was the end of the world.
One of the pieces of evidence they presented was, surprisingly, the ancient Demon King. There were people who assumed that the Demon King was actually a being from another world, based on the fact that his strength was not at the level of this world.
The border between this world and another world. That place must be the border of the world, that is, the end. Isn’t this story more persuasive than you think?
That’s why there were quite a few people who believed in the hypothesis that the world was flat.
-After seeing it in person, what should I say…
“I feel somewhat disappointed.”
And now that I have actually reached this place and seen the North Pole with my own eyes, I can confidently say that. There is no such thing as the end of the world here.
“Still, I thought there would be something great about the North Pole.”
However, it is not really that there is nothing.
The expectations were so high that disappointment followed, but what we found here was great enough. Should I call that a thorn or an awl?
Standing tall with the power to pierce the sky, it looked like a pillar supporting the sky. Why something like this is at the North Pole is something that no one, including me, knows.
It’s not the end of the world, but it’s not an ordinary thing at first glance. If this had been discovered not at the North Pole, the most secret place in the world, but at some ancient ruin, and if the world were not in this state, we would have been amazed at the sight of that ice pillar.
[It is an item imbued with the power of an ancient god. It’s a great item, but what on earth can it be used for? If you came all the way here just to see that one thing, it was a complete waste of time.]
But to put it another way, it is just that much.
That thorn, which is so foreign to be of this world, is certainly greater than any treasure we have ever seen, but on the contrary, it is useless.
-The divinity contained in that ice pillar is so amazing that it is unprecedented, but that is only if you have the ability to use it. Where on earth do you use something like that? No, can I take it with me before using it?
At first glance, that thing that is stuck in the ground and rising high through the sky does not look like an object that a person can lift and swing. Let alone humans, even dragons are shaking their heads.
“It’s fascinating, but I guess I should say it’s frustrating.”
Yanid, who was looking around, also gave a harsh criticism. Something mysterious. Those ice thorns really only have that much meaning.
“It’s not a big deal, but I don’t think it’s a big deal.”
There is no way for humans to use those thorns or the terrible cold they contain. Therefore, no matter how powerful a treasure may be, it is merely a good attraction that can be used only for ornamental purposes.
-It’s not that I don’t have greed, but a person needs to know the subject.
The evil spirit stretched out his hand toward the ice thorn, then lowered his head in resignation and took it back. The divinity that filled it seemed like something any god would be greedy for, but Oberta only showed a little lingering regret and did not show any greed.
-It’s not something I can swallow. If I tried to force myself to swallow it, I would end up being swallowed. Should we really call him an ancient god? It’s just a trace left here, but it easily overwhelms my power. This is the great chain of existence. I guess it’s a standard that cannot be surpassed from the moment of birth.
Worshiped as a god,
An object of reverence to humans,
Although she is an evil spirit, she is one of the five main deities on the continent, and she just tasted her bitterly.
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-If I had been born as an ancient god instead of a human, I wouldn’t have wanted anything more. Even if the spoiled woman stubbornly builds up strength and climbs up the ladder, this is what ends up happening.
Objects of different specifications.
Therefore, it has no meaning whatsoever.
Just as you cannot take stars from the sky and use them, they are fundamentally not something that humans can use. However, the person who led us here is also not human.
It is not an object created by my Lord, nor is it a consecrated relic.
Something created by an ancient god for unknown reasons. Why did the Lord lead me here? Does that object have more meaning than I thought?
Now it’s time to find out.
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Amine. Amin!
Do you know what the most unfortunate being in this world is?
That is us.
You are of the same race as me, whom you call the ancient gods.
You look confused.
Yes, I guess so.
You can never understand us.
It has nothing to do with the bigness or smallness of existence.
Fixed from the moment of birth,
Without any possibility of change,
Living under the pressure of something big called the universe
You will never know the woes of our cursed race.
We can never overcome our own ends.
I cannot reverse or prevent the universe from swallowing me up.
Even though I know that an insurmountable moment is approaching, I can’t do anything.
Doing something only makes the day go by even longer. Even slowing down is impossible.
A life where you have to face the end from the moment you are born.
A lantern born as a parasite on the law, exists for a very short period of time and then disappears.
We are not as omnipotent as you think.
That may be why I become attached to small things like you.
My saint. Lift your head and look at me.
I am willing to give up the rest of my life and do your favor.
Stop shaking your head with that expression anymore.
The lives of people like us were wrong from the beginning.
The ego of the original law should not exist in this world.
The universe always corrects its own errors, even if it takes time.
I was also destined to disappear at any moment, so don’t feel guilty.
This is an unavoidable karma that was decided from the moment I was born.
I am the cold of the universe.
The opposite of heat.
It governs silence, one of the most basic principles of the universe.
I will stop the apocalypse that is approaching you with my power.
Although the pause will not last forever
One day, that lump of flesh will swallow your world,
At that time, you and everyone you knew would have already reached the end of your life.
You will be able to protect your world and be called a hero.
Are you not satisfied?
Do you expect more from me?
You may give up your body and soul,
Are you just trying to ask me for the future of eternity and eternity in return?
It’s not that I don’t do it.
You can’t do it.
It is impossible no matter what price you pay.
This is because it is not something I can do even if I completely consume myself.
This universe is dynamic.
Even in the most static moments, everything does not stop.
Even if I force the laws of the universe to stop,
It can’t be like that forever. Opposition can never last forever.
Do you still want to stop destruction forever?
He’s a guy who speaks the truth.
But it’s not bad to hear those honest words
I have chosen you as my believer.
I don’t want you alone to survive,
If you really want to save everyone,
If you want to save not only the present but also the future,
You, my believer, will also have to pay a corresponding price.
Can you still maintain that mindset?
The price is beyond your imagination.
Is it really worth it?
Open the possibility of uncertain salvation through your own sacrifice.
Is that what you think is best?
…You are mistaken. It is not something as light as death.
Honey. You will be punished by enduring my body.
Even I, who was born as a god, groan under the weight of this gigantic body.
The laws of the universe will punish you directly.
You will be split into a million pieces and scattered,
The spirit will become so pale that even the most miserable specter will sympathize with it.
You, who were born as a human being and have a human spirit, cannot handle this.
You can never handle the karma of being this ancient god.
Nevertheless,
Will you really become one with me?
In order to do what you asked,
I must choose the path to eternal rest a little sooner.
You will take over after him, leading this body,
Try to hold onto that piece of flesh until you yourself disappear.
If you could do that, you could save your future,
Know in advance that this is not a recommended route.
No matter how strong your will and persistence are,
I guarantee you that you won’t be able to last even a moment.
Remember. To become one with the laws of the universe.
That is no different from you being swallowed by the universe.
The fact that humans inherit the power of the ancient gods and become new ancient gods is
That it is absolutely not a blessing.
That I, my saint, should be given a cursed fate.
My heart also hurts as if it were being torn apart.
I want to dissuade you from quitting now.
Yes, I said that stubbornness was useless.
You are ultimately trying to give up yourself for someone in the future.
You will definitely regret it.
So, Amin, please don’t blame me.
If you can maintain your sanity amidst the bonds that tear you into a million pieces,
I hope you remember that I stopped you until the end.