Blasphemy (5)
Basically, Sarah is a multi-root game, so there are many variables as to what the final boss will be.
In other words, several candidates can be considered.
Sengche is a final boss on its own, and Beophwang is also a final boss on its own. The destructive power of the two combined would undoubtedly be at an incomparable level.
“…Did Sanghwang Country take that as their savior?”
Gideon, who had taken off his robe as if to show off, questioned with an air of doubt.
Not only does it look suspicious, but to attach the title of “savior” based on that appearance alone seems strange, anyone can see that.
“It seems as if its purpose is solely focused on killing.”
“Well, it was originally created for the purpose of purifying the earth.”
Such words are accompanied by an unusually dense and powerful energy emanating like shock waves from Sengche. It is not quite like Liru’s blue magic, but rather, unlike Liru who uses it as a clear ability, this one seems to just be constantly and widely dispersed around the area, feeling more like a basic, passive installation.
What’s even more terrifying is that,
“…it’s not fully revived yet, is it?”
…
At my words, I heard someone swallow their saliva.
If anyone hears that there is a guy who effortlessly wields powers comparable to a mage, they would likely have a similar reaction: he’s not yet at his full potential.
“Then, before he fully resurrects, shouldn’t we start by killing the ‘power source’ over there?”
Gideon said so, staring at the Vajra embedded in the center of the entity.
With a severed body, it looked like a vital organ resembling a heart, surrounded by a barrier-like structure.
But for now, let’s put a stop to that.
“It would be difficult to have such an easy solution.”
“…What do you mean?”
“It’s probably in a state where it’s interacting with the entity.”
In other words, attacking separately, killing the Vajra separately, and killing the entity separately wouldn’t work. It would be more accurate to say they share the same HP value.
Merely killing the Vajra alone and considering it a strategy would be nonsense. The proper way is only through conventional methods.
[But you’re saying you’ll do it in 5 minutes?]
“If someone makes a promise, they should keep it.”
[…]
They said they would finish it while having a meal. So they have to finish it within that time.
[No, but it looks like that damn thing won’t die easily, how can you finish it in 5 minutes using conventional methods?]
“I only said conventional methods are the solution, I never said I’m using them.”
[…Are you playing with me right now?]
“No, if it doesn’t work, we have to make it work.”
[…]
That Vajra embedded in his body gives me a feeling closer to malignant tumors than a heart.
And malignant tumors are supposed to be removed.
“I’ve prepared everything for a situation like this.”
“What on earth did you prepare?”
As Lucien mutters, I rummage through my pockets, ignoring him.
Though I say that, since I haven’t presented a solution up until now, he has high expectations.
“…What is that?”
His expression changed from expectation to bewilderment as soon as he saw the item I took out.
In my hand are short rods.
Their lengths vary slightly, but they are essentially meaningless sticks without any abilities.
Setting them roughly at a similar height in my hand, I offer them to the humans next to me.
“Take one by one.”
“…”
“The shortest person wins.”
“What’s the meaning behind that…?”
“It’s a lucky draw.”
What kind of lucky draw is this all of a sudden?
Has this guy finally gone crazy?
Though everyone’s attention was focused on one place, I irritably ignored them.
“No, do it quickly.”
If I let it drag on, Law Huang and Sengche will completely merge and give me a massive headache.
At my urging, eventually Gideon and Lucien reluctantly approached, picking up the sticks I prepared one by one.
The winner is…
“Hmm.”
Gideon stroked his chin, examining the noticeably shorter stick.
“So, what exactly am I supposed to do?”
How should I explain this?
“Well, you see… To extract something like a tumor, you have to accurately identify its location by injecting some sort of substance or medication, you know?”
“…I wish you could explain it in a way that’s easier to understand.”
Despite speaking awkwardly, Gideon calmly replied, but explaining this is actually quite difficult.
The task itself is simple. It’s convincing this person that’s the real challenge…
“…Don’t think of it as being so complicated.”
Gideon said calmly as he watched me struggle to choose my words.
“As long as I can kill that guy, I can do anything.”
Hmm.
If he says it like that…
Sighing, Gideon immediately explained the “task at hand.”
“…You want me to really do that?”
“…”
No.
Until just now, you said you could do anything.
“All-powerful energy is felt.
The voice of God, the will of the angels is felt. The overwhelming strength to fulfill his purpose of eradicating impurities and reconstituting the world with pure and innocent things, filling the world with it!
Feeling the density of miracles coming into oneself through the holy body, the spirit of the Emperor was filled with euphoria.
But, separate from that.
Another part of his mind was bubbling with anger.
‘I shouldn’t have awakened this body like this…!’
If he had put the Ho`o`Moku`Rusu sisters as fuel and devoured all the vessels of the demons to maximize his output, he would have been several times, tens of times more powerful than he is now.
The cost for it must be surely brought upon!
Perhaps that’s why I’m moving much more aggressively than before.
-…
It was difficult to consider the incomplete body as fast, but the body, with an overwhelming output, thumped while moving, unaffected by such circumstances.
In response, attacks flew from the other side as well. The combination that had been annihilated in one blow even though he exhausted his power was put together again.
A blow containing divine power, magic, and an invincible level of power.
However.
‘-Foolish!’
Even though it had been an attack that had shredded him earlier, with a smirk, he faced it head-on.
The part of the body ‘face’ that he is handling gapes. And nonchalantly ‘swallows’ it.
“…?!”
“What…?!”
Hearing the horrified voice from the other side, the Emperor chuckled inwardly.
Even those guys could hardly have imagined this outcome.
If instead of causing harm, the attack they had created is absorbed by the holy body and is instead used to increase his strength, it would be beyond demoralizing.
All energy flowing in this world is converted into energy that purifies the holy body and increases its strength just by making contact. The ‘attack’ itself is just an act of inflating the power of this side. It is an ability that renders the act of combat meaningless, rather than merely at the level of defense and offense!
[Shall we fight with more vigor, then?]
Even if that would only benefit him.
With a mocking tone, the Emperor moved the holy body again.
Everything that followed was just the same pattern of combat.
The attacking opponent. The holy body, absorbing it and turning it into its own energy.
In fact, the atmosphere of the battle is embarrassingly awkward. It’s nothing more than him playing one-sidedly.
Approaching closely is impossible due to the waves that are constantly emitted, and all long-range attacks are absorbed.
Seeing the opponent’s expression being pushed into a corner, I can even feel the excitement.
“…?”
Of course, even if he is cornered, I couldn’t have imagined he would do such a thing.
“…What could be the intention behind this?”
Thinking so, Hwabeom looked at Gideon, who was coming closer with his sword drawn.
Could it be an act of desperation? Even if his body is slightly injured, it seems like he is willing to close the distance and deliver a decisive blow.
But if he continues with such arrogance, he will only pay a heavy price.
With a bitter smile, Hwabeom moved his body. Once again, the part of his face opened, but this time he didn’t just absorb the attack, he openly moved towards Gideon.
Not only telekinesis, but the entity can easily transform its energy into ‘organic matter’.
A human of this level should become quite a decent nutrient.
No matter what kind of attack he throws, ignore it and devour it whole-
“…?”
While continuing that thought, Hwabeom looked at Gideon rushing towards him with a bewildered expression.
That’s right.
“…I’ll definitely make use of this opportunity later, son-in-law!”
Gideon.
The human with this monstrous swordsmanship.
If anyone witnesses him being swallowed by the entity without any resistance, they would probably have the same reaction.