<Episode 226: The Power of the Demon God (3)>
The battle became increasingly fierce.
"Become a single force and crush the author."
Every time the Dragon Lord's words resounded, magical energy and magic clashed, creating a sharp sound.
Kaaaaaaaaaang!
A loud noise rang out between the holy sword and the demon sword wielded by the heavenly god and the demon god.
“······You’re annoying.”
Masin frowned.
Anyone who saw it would see the face visibly irritated.
“That’s nice to hear.”
On the other hand, the expression on Cheonshin's face was quite bright. The fact that Mashin was feeling irritated meant that things were not going his way.
It's natural to be happy.
Kaang! Kiing!
The swords of the Heavenly God and the Demon God clash dozens of times per second.
The sword of the god was as heavy as the sea.
The sword of the demon was as strong as a typhoon.
A spectacle that looks as if natural disasters of equal power are colliding.
'The cathedral's bell tower… how annoying.'
If things were as they were, it would be normal for the demon to be overwhelmed.
But now, the cathedral's bell tower stands on this site.
The power of the gods is usually incomparable.
Big eagle- Big eagle-!
The cathedral's bell tower rang again.
At that moment.
Dozens of chains rose up from the bell tower.
A chain that rushes towards the demon according to the will of the god.
The one who drinks those chains of light kicks them all away.
“Dragon Lord!”
Cheonshin took advantage of the gap and immediately distanced himself from Masin.
“Yeah!”
The next moment.
The Dragon Lord's chest puffed out, drawing all the magical energy in the air into his lungs.
Clang! Clang!
Masin couldn't process all of the chains of light.
It was impossible from the beginning to completely block the strengthened heavenly law due to the cathedral's bell tower in an imperfect state.
'······It's dangerous.'
For the first time, an alarm bell rang in Masin's head.
It's not like we can't break these chains right away.
However, it would take at least 5 seconds to release this chain of light. No, it would take 3 seconds.
'And in this battle, a 3-second gap······.'
Masin glared at the Dragon Lord while his limbs were tied up.
'It means the completion of breath.'
The magical power felt is extraordinary.
It's already a strong dragon breath, but the caster is not an ordinary dragon, but a dragon lord.
If you get hit directly by that breath, no matter how strong you are, you won't be able to avoid fatal damage.
'······There's nothing I can do.'
Masin's decision was quick.
An unknown quantity that has not yet appeared.
I was trying to save my 'fate power' to deal with the Heavenly Demon Tribe.
There's nothing I can do.
'SYSTEM COMMAND······.'
Masin recited the command in his mind.
And at that moment.
Kwaaaaaaaaaaah!
The red breath that best embodies the characteristics of the red dragon.
A breath of flame rushed towards the demon.
Looking at the red breath that was getting closer and closer, Masin repeated the code in his mind.
'CREATE. Nullify Chain of Light.'
And the next moment.
Ching! Clang!
The chains of light that had bound the demon's limbs were instantly broken.
The demon who regained his freedom left the place immediately.
A top-speed evasion that maximizes instantaneous acceleration using magic.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!
In the end, the Dragon Lord's breath failed to pierce the machine.
“······As expected, I avoided it.”
"yes."
However, the Dragon Lord and the Celestial God did not seem to regret it at all.
Rather, I can only assume it is because the expression on his face shows that he was expecting me to avoid it.
“Doesn’t it seem bitter?”
“Yes. Based on the analysis of the destruction process, it seems certain.”
The Chain of Light was not physically destroyed. The structure itself was completely shattered by the action of some supernatural power.
And the process was so clean.
As if he had used a skill that was created solely to completely destroy the Chain of Light.
“Skill creation is certain.”
The two exchanged glances briefly.
“Okay. Then let’s move on to the next one.”
Now that we know that we have the skill creation, it's time to move on to the next step.
『Polymorph』
Ini used polymorph again to transform into the form of an incarnate body.
It was also a saving measure to cover the magical power consumed greatly due to Dragon Breath, but the main reason was to achieve harmony with the Heavenly God.
"let's go."
Ini stretched out her right hand towards the god.
"yes."
The god likewise raised his left hand towards Ini.
The palms of two people overlapped.
And at that moment.
Dang- Dang-
The cathedral bell rang.
“Don’t make a mistake, it’s been a while since we last matched up.”
“You take care of yourself.”
The two of them laughed and each raised their magical and holy powers.
Blue magic and white holy power flowed through each other's palms.
Two forces of different nature collide and rub against each other.
There was a spark of rejection, as if to assert that they could not mix.
"stabilization"
"tuning"
With Ini's words, the two forces slowly subsided.
The two forces that did not mix, like oil and water, began to gradually assimilate.
Of course, it's not completely mixed. White didn't mix with black to make gray.
Should we say that white and black are mixed in each other's areas to create a pattern of white and black?
“Hammer of the Divine Demon.”
That power takes one form with the words of the gods.
Hammer of light.
A sacred weapon that seems to contain some alien power.
“Power boost.”
『Giant』
The Heavenly God and the Dragon Lord simultaneously recited the incantation and the dragon language.
The hammer of the new demon grows larger.
“Let’s see if we can stop it as easily as we did back then!”
A fusion device of sacred power and magical power that was once destroyed in the land of extreme cold.
The technology has resurfaced.
“······.”
The hammer of the giant demon comes down, aiming for the demon god.
Masin's expression became distorted.
He looked as if he had never expected me to bring out that technique again.
A strange light flashed in Cheon-shin's eyes as he noticed the subtle changes in Masin's expression.
“You’re slow.”
The demon god, who had escaped the path of the divine hammer's attack in an instant, sneered.
It was laughable that the Celestial God and Dragon Lord were trying to accomplish something with such slow attacks.
“Idiot.”
Ini twitched one corner of her mouth while looking at the drinker.
“Does this look like a technique that can be avoided so easily?”
It was laughable that the demon thought he could avoid this attack with such a simple evasion.
“What nonsense······.”
It was when Ma Sin-i frowned like that.
Kwaaaaaaaang!
“Ugh…ugh!”
The right side of Masin's body was distorted.
It looks as if it was hit from the side with a giant hammer.
“This···is···!”
Masin gritted his teeth, barely able to withstand the shock.
“I gave it the unavoidable property.”
“You should have blocked it rather than avoided it.”
Two sullen faces came into view.
A sharp light emanated from the demon's eyes.
My pride was hurt by the fact that I got beaten up by those two.
Paaaaaaaaaaah!
An even stronger magical energy emanated from the demon's entire body.
Tsk tsk tsk-
The hammer of the new demon exposed to that magic began to crack.
It starts as a crack and gradually expands.
And then.
Clang!
The hammer of the new demon was completely shattered, disintegrating into particles of holy power and magical energy and disappearing.
“Climbing up······.”
The demon growled fiercely.
“It’s really good that it can’t be evaded. But the strength and power are too weak.”
“That can’t be helped. I expected it.”
The two smiled brightly as they looked at the drink.
“Well, the important thing is that he didn’t ‘nullify’ the Shinma’s Hammer. He ‘destroyed’ it.”
"yes."
The fusion machine that was instantly rendered 'ineffective' in the frigid land worked this time.
This means that.
“It seems that skill creation is a one-time thing… or a limited-time skill.”
The current demon cannot use the nullification of magical power and holy power that was used in the land of extreme cold.
“I thought it might have been like that since I stopped using Death Parade.”
“My prediction was right.”
Kang Seo-yool's words were right.
The power of the demon was not omnipotent.
“I think there is some hope.”
“Yes. I think it will work if we just follow the plan.”
The two smiles deepened.
* * *
If it's long, then it's long.
My impression after hearing all of the short unknown words was 'This is crazy.'
“Why are you making that face? Do you still not believe me?”
Unknown looks at me with a creepy expression.
“I’ll say it again. The ability of the machine god, skill creation, is a one-time skill. The proof is me this time too. Just like when I checked Death Parade last time, I confirmed the disappearance of the machine god’s skill, ‘Lion’s Remnants’, from a close distance.”
Unknown suddenly pointed to the sky.
It was pointing to the place where Masin, Cheonshin, and Ini were fighting.
“Well, now even that battle will serve as evidence.”
Just a moment ago, Masin failed to destroy the fusion device of Cheonshin and Ini, 'Shinma's Hammer'.
This means that the current demon god does not have the means to release the fusion of holy power and magical power.
In other words.
This means that the skills used by the current Demon God in the land of extreme cold do not exist.
“There is a high probability that all the skills created in the land of the bitter cold have disappeared. Is that right?”
“Yeah. That would also be one reason why we don’t use Death Parade.”
I nodded.
'It's encouraging news that skill creation is a one-time skill.'
The omnipotent power of the demon.
Because there is a huge weakness in skill creation.
That's not the problem.
“Let’s talk a little more about fate.”
“Hmm. Was it fate that surprised you? Why be surprised by a three-syllable word that no one can guess?”
Unknown glares at me with meaningful eyes.
“Does anything come to mind?”
Tch.
Because you're quick-witted.
“I don’t know either. So explain.”
I pressed for an explanation, trying to be moderately blunt.
“Say no more. That’s the end of what we just discussed.”
Unknown said with a smirk.
“When I took a peek into the system of the machine, I only caught a glimpse of something called ‘Fate’. I don’t know anything more than that.”
“······Are you sure it was written like that in Masin’s system?”
“Yes, that’s for sure.”
“······That’s right.”
Fate power.
It's not like nothing comes to mind when I see these three letter words.
'It's not that hard to guess, considering the times when Masin has behaved strangely.'
Battle of the Cold Lands.
The destruction of Riffel.
The resurrection of the seven evils.
What these three incidents have in common.
That's because these things happened because of a twist of fate.
'A demon appeared to block the variables that occurred in the land of extreme cold.'
'The demon moved because the Ripley, who should have been destroyed long ago, survived.'
'Demon God has come forward to fill the positions of the Seven Evils who should not have died during this time.'
And one more thing in common.
'Demon God used [Skill Creation] in all three incidents.'
It is presumed that various counter skills were created in the land of extreme cold to block the Heavenly God and Ini.
In Reperiel, there is [Death Parade].
And in the final resurrection of the Seven Evils, it appears that [the remains of the Lion] were created.
'If we put all this information together and organize it······.'
It is concluded that the power of destiny is a power related to [skill creation].
'Whenever fate twists, the power you gain has a higher probability of being the power of destiny.'
And by using that fateful power, you can use [Skill Creation].
'And perhaps [Skill Creation] can only be used to resolve the twist of fate.'
If so, then everything makes sense.
One-time skill creation.
The reason why I couldn't use skill creation at will.
Even the reason why 80 million people could be killed in an instant.
'Then my guess that the purpose of the drink was to return fate to its original course is also perfectly correct.'
A tear escaped from my eye.
Joy welled up inside me.
It was a joy and delight that came from the fact that he had accurately grasped the power of the Demon God that had been unknown to him.
'Now, if we just figure out a way to deal with this information······.'
It's worth a try.
It was at that time that I was secretly rejoicing.
Kugugugugugugugugu!
The heavens and the earth trembled.
At the same time, the sacred energy that had been coiling throughout Alfheim began to dissipate rapidly.
'This is······.'
I quickly raised my head and checked the cathedral's bell tower.
As expected, the cathedral's bell tower had completely lost its light.
“Hmm. It seems that Masin’s patience has run out.”
Unknown frowned.
In the sky, the demon was making an expression like an evil spirit.
In that state, he raises his hand toward the bell tower.
“You finally started using skill creation.”
Unknown's eyes glowed with a mysterious color.
“Skill name: Light Severance.”
Is that the new eye of the unknown that figured out Masin's new system?
“The effect is to neutralize the cathedral’s bell tower.”
“I have eyes too. I know without you having to say anything.”
I expected this to happen.
I looked at the cathedral bell tower, which was completely motionless and dyed gray,
He took out the artifact of the Celestials and held it in his hand.
“Are you planning to fight?”
Unknown asked as he looked at me who had transformed into the form of a high-level celestial.
“Fighting Masin now is tantamount to suicide.”
“What? Are you worried?”
I chuckled.
“If you die, won’t it interfere with my plan to [devour] the demons?”
“Oh. Is that so?”
Well then, that's right.
I thought Unknown had changed his ways.
“Don’t worry. I’m not going to rush in blindly.”
“Hmm. It looks like there are some possibilities.”
"uh."
I smiled in conversion.
“I had originally expected that the spirit would disable the cathedral’s bell tower.”
“······Hoo. Is this situation all going according to plan?”
Unknown let out an exclamation.
“Child. You join the Golden White Tiger side.”
“Yes, yes. I know. I have the plan all figured out in my head.”
The child gathered strength and transformed into the form of a dreamcatcher.
A much more evolved version than last time.
Should I say it has become a bit more alluring?
The level of energy wrapped around the body is different.
“Then, Seo-Yul. Take care.”
“You too.”
After saying those words, the child disappeared without a trace.
Then I should move right away too.
“Unknown. First of all, I’d like to thank you. Your information was very helpful.”
I crouched down to jump.
Unknown shrugged.
“What. It was all for my own good.”
“······Are you saying that this side should also keep the terms of the deal?”
“You know a lot.”
Unknown chuckled.
“Okay. I’ll keep that in mind.”
I took out the mask I had put in the subspace in advance and put it on.
“Then see you later.”
With those words, my body soared high into the sky.
'Go in one breath!'
An emergency occurred while Masin was looking away.
After a while.
In an instant, I arrived at my destination, in front of the cathedral bell tower.
'The axis of the heavens. The supreme sacred object that contains the story of the birth of this world.'
I immediately raised my hand to the [cathedral bell tower] without any hesitation.
'An artifact that holds the power of the world.'
The gray color of the bell tower began to fade from the place my hand touched.
Ding- ding- ding-!
The bell tower, which had regained its original color in an instant, rang its bell again.
“······!”
Masin, startled by the sound of the bell, looked up with a start.
'Because it holds the power of the world, there are enormous restrictions on its use······.'
I looked down at that drink and chuckled.
'Usage restrictions mean nothing to me.'
Paaaaaaaaaaah!
“Heavenly manifestation.”
With my starter.
All of Alfheim began to tremble.
<Episode 226: The Power of the Demon (3)> End
