#295
295. Incarnation (3)
Golden flames obliterated the wheat fields, covered the horizon, and set the sky on fire.
In the center of the flames, Prios stood with his cloak fluttering. Each time the flames passed, a new place was drawn between the vanished landscapes.
‘Here… … .’
I said it was a span of land.
Is it really the place prepared for Freea?
“The throne of the Empire… has been empty for eons.”
What the wheat fields had disappeared and appeared was a vast plaza.
An outdoor plaza decorated with marble was lined with rows of marble columns.
At the end of the pillar was a magnificent throne of gold and silver.
“It’s finally time to fill the empty spot.”
Praios stepped on the red carpet and walked to the throne, then sat on it.
The coffin on his head was glistening in the sunlight. The prince opened her mouth.
“What do you think, pledgers?”
Four monsters wearing robes stood upright behind the prince.
The man on the far right took off his hood. long black hair. A pitch-black crown is placed on top of his head. The young man with a fierce impression grinned.
“Let’s say that. If not that cheeky bastard, who else deserves it?”
A name tag floated above the young man.
[Dragon King]
[Halgion Siraos Lv.999]
The woman next to him took off her hood.
[Wave King]
[Delta Assinis Lv.999]
A woman wearing a white coffin with hanging gray hair looked at me with a cool expression.
「It’s late. I waited long.”
The girl next to him took off her hood.
[Cheongik King]
[Stenberg Elstadt Lv.999]
“… … .」
Her sapphire blue eyes were hollow, but I could clearly sense that she was looking at me.
Finally, the boy standing on the left took off his hood.
[Red Beauty King]
[Lantia Nior Lv.999]
four in all.
They looked at me with clear eyes.
As if seeing through the inside of the body.
“then…….”
The prince looked around the square.
A delightful smile came to his lips.
“What do you brothers think? Can we really entrust everything to this man?”
I narrowed my eyes.
A large square decorated with marble.
Golden particles gathered, and numerous shadows rose between the pillars. Each title floated above their heads.
[Blind Saint]
[Leane Lv.99]
[God Dragon]
[Ktaart Lv.99]
[Beast King]
[Kiadni Vikshaby Lv.99]
[Patriarch of Stenberg]
[Persene Liddell Von Stravern Lv.99]
[Seeker of Magic]
[Krushach Lv.99]
[President of the Order of Holy Knights]
[Dosmech Karda Lv.99]
[Heir of Asinis]
[Delphine phone… … .]
The light flowing through the plaza sometimes converges and sometimes scatters, filling the vast plaza with crowds.
Hundreds of pairs of eyes turned to me.
These guys… … .
‘Heroes of the past.’
They were the monsters I encountered while climbing the tower, sword-to-switch, and suffocation.
From the head of the four major families to the leader of each race, from a valiant warrior who made a name for himself to a great wizard who reached the end of a lineage.
“Why isn’t it the prince? I have to entrust the Taone language to such a thunderclap.”
The blue-haired sorceress glared at me.
Persene Riedel von Stravern.
He was the head of the Stenberg family, and the mage who fought me.
“Kyahahaha! What can I do, this is what happened!”
Beast King, Kiadni laughed heartily.
The boy’s eager eyes turned to me.
“This body knew you would become this, mighty warrior!”
I laughed out loud.
It was a situation where I couldn’t help but laugh.
To say that the men I had killed myself appeared in front of me and offered to lend me strength.
“If this is also for Taonier, then it must be accepted.”
A girl in a white robe walked out.
The two closed eyes softened.
She was the leader of the Tel Icar religion, a saint.
“If you really have a chance… I won’t hesitate.”
“Kakakakaka! Ignorant human being, destroy them like you destroyed my masterpiece!”
The crooked Lizardman waved his staff.
This guy… … Was he a magician who controlled a giant golem?
I looked away.
The golden fire spread across the plaza, filling endless fields with illusions.
Thousands of soldiers, massive monsters, unknown ancient races to mythical animals. Everything I could have imagined and could not have imagined was embodied in the existence of Taoni.
“Brothers.”
Prios, seated on the throne, opened his mouth.
Silence hung over the field.
“This man wants to set out. The road we had to walk, but couldn’t. In the past, I promised you liberation. But, to my shame, I am powerless to bear the burden. This He, like me, inherited the lineage of gold, and was a prophet who witnessed the end of fate. Also, he went through countless trials…”
“I’m sorry I cut you off.”
“hmm?”
I raised my hand.
“Finish it quickly. I don’t have time.”
“…”
“You talk too much.”
The prince opened his eyes wide, and immediately burst into laughter.
“Aha! Ahahahaha! I’m sorry for this! I wanted to get in shape at least once at the end.”
“I just need to know.”
“Then let’s start right away.”
Praios rose from his throne.
Then, in front of everyone, he pointed his finger at me.
“This man, Islatio al Ragna! He is said to bring Tao Nier back to life!”
“…”
“Liberate the souls of your brothers!”
Saint Irene bowed her head to me.
Her body, which had turned into a ray of light, shot at me.
thud!
I took a step back.
A shock like being hit in the stomach with a huge log.
‘This is a bit… … It hurts.’
I’ve been through synthesis many times so far, but the pain that couldn’t compare to that time came.
In a way, it’s natural It is not through synthesis. Their data was directly plugged into me without any intermediate process.
“Hold on!”
He took out the bifrost and slammed it into the ground.
At the same time, hundreds of heroes scattered throughout the plaza oxidized into light all at once.
I gripped the hilt tightly.
The heroes who became huge waves of light poured into my body.
‘entire… … Level 99.’
not one or two
Thousands minimum by catching less.
A tidal wave of unfathomable information began to burn my brain.
‘… … .’
My eyes went white.
What emerges beyond the blurry vision is their past.
Mixed up in a mess, I couldn’t tell who was who.
like a whirlpool.
Like dirty muddy water.
Like distorted chaos.
‘Is this why it broke?’
Awesome.
I clenched my teeth to the point that my molars broke.
Let go of the strings of reason, even for a moment, and the ego itself will perish.
[Hero ‘Han (★★★★★★★)’, level up!]
[Hero ‘Han (★★★★★★★)’, level up!]
[Hero ‘Han (★★★★★★★)’, level up!]
[Hero ‘Han(★★★★★★★)’, level… … .]
Next to the blurred vision, countless level up messages came to mind.
Since he was level 99 before coming here, he must have reached his limit.
‘But to this extent… … .’
not enough
It’s ridiculously short.
to deal with them.
It takes a lot more strength to tear off their heads, squeeze out their entrails, and tear apart their corpses.
bang!
I rammed the bifrost into the ground.
A large crack spread between the stuck scabbards.
[Warning!]
[The hero ‘Han(★★★★★★★)’ has reached the critical level!]
[Error code 0413 – Further growth is not possible.]
“Han Israat!”
After the throne, Halgion threw off his robe.
A jet-black armor wrapped around the body. The man’s eyes glowed red.
“I hope it doesn’t end there, right? We haven’t even started yet!”
“That… is that what you call it?”
I spat bloody saliva and straightened my sword.
“Not enough. Give me more.”
[Warning!]
[Error code 0413 – Further growth is not possible.]
[Error code 0413 – Further growth is not possible.]
[Error code 0413 – No further growth… … .]
I drew my sword
Tuduk. There was the sound of something breaking in my head.
[Unknown Error!]
[Unknown Error!]
[Unknown Error… … .]
Once again, waves of light poured out.
The heroes standing all over the square and fields have long since disappeared.
Four ancient servants floated into the sky. They merged into one light, each emitting a black, white, blue, and red glow.
“Han Israt.”
Assini’s voice.
“Stenberg and Rantia are already contaminated. If you wish, these can be removed… … .”
“Bring that too.”
“There is a risk of contamination.”
“Anyway, aren’t you going to have to overcome it someday?”
There is a limit to eating heroes and NPCs.
To become truly ‘infinite’, the shard itself must be consumed.
「Khaha! Isn’t it obvious, Assinis? Han is a lot stronger than you think.”
“Why are you proud? This guy’s first contractor should have been me, not someone like you.”
“joy. erratic guy. If so, I won’t change it.”
I sighed.
Did you come all the way here and complain?
「Anyway, I will go. Take it well!”
“Easy.”
“It was long. I can rest now.”
The four lights began to rotate.
I closed my eyes. Before long, a wave of immeasurable power slowly penetrated my body.
It was more powerful than anyone else, but I didn’t feel any pain. The feeling of being immersed in a warm bath. I exhaled slowly. Don’t miss even a single drop of interference.
<Goodbye. It was fun.>
“…”
<Playing in the water with you was quite fun.>
Those were Halgion’s last words to me.
and after everything is done
I opened my eyes.
“How is it? Can you feel something?”
Prios, seated on the throne, was looking down at me.
I squeezed and opened my hand.
I could feel that something had entered my body, but I didn’t really feel that it had changed.
“You’re a chick that just hatched from an egg. You won’t be used to it yet. Take your time and get used to its power.”
“Are you done?”
“Yes. I was left alone.”
I looked around.
The square, which had been filled with crowds, was empty.
Numerous heroes, as well as the four ancient species that had an overwhelming presence, disappeared.
“What about those who have been eaten by me?”
“Existence itself perishes. Even if the Taoniers are resurrected, no one will remember them. They will be forgotten by everyone.”
“…”
“Never mind. They did it because they wanted it. All of them were prepared to throw at least one part of themselves for Taonier.”
“Are you going to be forgotten by Freea too?”
Prios said nothing.
without smiling.
‘is it.’
Even if I win, even if everything goes back to normal… … .
There will be no place for these guys in Taoni.
‘They are fools.’
I laughed bitterly.
“Can I ask you one last favor?”
“What.”
“Please, Fria…”
Prios whispered.
Then, his body began to be surrounded by light.
“Taoni… save me.”
“…”
“Can I trust you…?”
Prios’ voice cracked.
Those eyes that had never wavered were trembling weakly.
That was definitely a feeling of fear.
‘Now that I’m here, I’m weak.’
doesn’t fit
If you play with me like that, go shamelessly when you go.
because i’m annoyed
“Compassion and honor.”
“Come and join?”
“I was going to get revenge on them anyway. They’re very dog-like things. On the way, I’ll do it if I can afford it.”
“Thank you.”
Prios closed his eyes in satisfaction.
Subsequently, the prince’s body became a small light that permeated me.
With that, I was left here alone.
“…”
in front of the throne.
The dimensional door leading to the waiting room was swirling.
‘Is it starting now?’
Once you leave this door, there is no turning back.
Either I die or they die.
There will be no other ending than one of the two.
“ha.”
I took a deep breath.
Anything starts with taking the first step.
slowly. very slowly
After putting the scattered bifrost in a sheath, I hung it from my belt.
I turned my stiff shoulder once and did some simple stretching.
‘What should I do first?’
I’ll be pretty busy when I leave.
I walked leisurely toward the portal.
<friend.>
faint voice.
I looked around.
<You are missing something.>
flutter.
I accidentally received the flying object.
A cloak made of pure white wolf fur.
“…”
The guy’s face is nowhere to be seen.
I smiled and wrapped the cloak around my shoulders.
‘Wait… … .’
finished.
