Episode 481
“What do you expect me to do, gods?”
The apostles who remain on earth now do not have the strength to deal with themselves.
No, not exactly….
‘I guess you don’t want to do that.’
Logan’s ascended eyes saw soul threads extending from the Apostles’ monstrous bodies and connecting them to a higher dimension.
Something you’ve never seen before.
I had a vague idea of the size of the main body connected through that passage. This was because there was a dimensional wall between the apostles and the main body that felt completely inaccessible.
However, it was also possible to roughly guess how much damage was suffered to divinity when the gods crossed the wall and forcibly transplanted part of the soul into the body of the apostle.
‘To deal with me now, I would have to descend a part of my body like the gold dragon above, and if that happens, the damage will be even more severe.’
As long as he knew that fact, Logan’s attitude had no choice but to be relaxed.
“Help Ageron and sort out Jibrik. He seems to have that much power.”
“Then we will make you our common representative and allow you to enjoy power for eternity.”
From being the opponent of the 9 Great God to being his representative.
Laughter naturally leaked out at the sudden change in character.
“Accept your souls and become food for yourself? Do you think I’m a fool?”
“Ruthless!”
“Do you look down on God just because you have reached a certain level?”
“It seems like the human race is so foolish that they can’t think about the future!”
Wooooow.
The force of the five apostles was pressing on Logan’s entire body, but it was not the slightest threat to him right now.
‘Half-stepped’ to the level of a rookie and ‘completely surpassed’ it.
That small difference created an unassailable gap.
And the apostles, whose original state was higher than Logan’s, also quickly realized the situation.
“…I guess you can guess the process of increasing divinity. But that doesn’t mean we can’t come to an agreement.”
The blue dragon, Aion’s Apostle, caught everyone’s attention.
“In the realm of godhood, even lifespan is infinite, so you must become the eternal ruler of this world. All you have to do is exist as our agent.”
“Aion! What are you talking about!”
“A person who changes fate. A time returner!”
“If this guy becomes the ruler, the fate of all humans will change! Our work will no longer work!”
“I wonder if I don’t know that.”
A word that immediately dismisses the objections of the other apostles.
The blue dragon apostle looked into Logan’s red eyes with a vague gaze.
“You just need to lead that change to us.”
“what?”
“As representatives of the Nine Great Gods, emphasize our divinity and use yourself as a symbol to recruit the power of your wish. And if you offer it to us, the flow of fate you have created will also eventually lead back to us.”
“Hoo.”
“Indeed…”
“…That makes sense.”
“Then one day you too will ascend to the status of a god and stand shoulder to shoulder with us.”
Aion smiled at the other apostles’ reactions and stared at Logan with slit-like snake-like eyes.
However, a retort that the apostles had never expected came out of Logan’s mouth.
“What if I refuse?”
The reaction was immediate.
“You’re crazy!”
“Are you sane?”
“You have to know the topic!”
“Now, someone who has barely reached class 9 dares!”
As the apostles poured out their anger all at once, a hand covered in blue scales blocked the commotion. The bright yellow eyes looked particularly calm.
“If you refuse, all of your blood will become our food after death. If you die, so will you.”
The apostle of Aion coolly drew a line.
“…It would be the same even if I took care of all of you here, right?”
“The body of the apostle is not your true body, so you will only incur our great wrath.”
“If anything happens, I could beat you to death right here, even if it means breaking a thousand-year enemy attack.”
The huge red orc snorted and added a bloody threat.
Yes, I guess so.
Even if you are at the level of a rookie, in their eyes, you will be at a mediocre level.
“If you accept, what are the other conditions?”
Logan pretended to take a step back and looked at the apostles.
OK.
“There is no need for other minor conditions…”
“No. We have to deal with those who were abandoned.”
“Ah, I see. Before we write a new destiny, we must cull the lives born in the changed history. That is the only condition.”
As expected, there were conditions that were unacceptable.
“Well, I don’t want to follow the words of those who think of people as food in the first place.”
“what?”
“You!”
“It looks like you forgot the subject of the law of promotion!”
“Someone step forward and rip that arrogant bastard’s soul apart! I will preserve a part of his divinity!”
The blue dragon shouted so loudly, but they only looked at each other and no apostle came forward willingly. No one wants to take any losses.
Logan couldn’t help but burst into laughter at that strange silence.
“Fuhahaha!”
How could it not be funny?
No matter how clear the difference in rank is, humans sometimes jump into reckless fights. It means making sacrifices for your family, colleagues, or loved ones.
But isn’t it so ugly that the behavior of these so-called gods is at this level?
“Even if it hurts my pride, I will never bow down to insignificant servants like you.”
Logan mocks the gods and draws a clear line.
“How dare you…!”
“Do you do something you will regret forever just out of pride? I thought you were someone who cared about the people around you?”
“I don’t care. That’s why I’m doing it like this.”
“what?”
“Why was I continuing this useless conversation, you idiots?”
“…what are you talking about?”
“It’s time to get out of this world, gods.”
Logan increased his strength with a cold word.
“This guy!”
The apostles all unleashed their power in response to Logan’s surging momentum.
However, Logan paid no heed to their anger and focused only on himself.
Soon, in my infinitely accelerating consciousness, I felt the ’10’ force cores located in my heart interacting and emitting tremendous power.
‘But this alone is not enough.’
What I want to do now is a method that I have only tried in my vague imagination.
Now that I have reached a new level, I can see the outline of the possibility, so I am trying to implement it for the first time, but I am still somewhat lacking in power.
So, with the power of a Class 9 rookie…
‘manipulate cause and effect.’
It wasn’t anything grand.
All it does is reset once again a trait that can only be used once a day.
However, perhaps because of the result it would lead to, an enormous amount of wishful thinking power was consumed in an instant.
But it’s still okay.
That’s how destructive it is.
Ugh.
‘Because it’s going to be even bigger.’
As the ’11th’ force core popped out from my heart, I felt as if my soul was expanding endlessly.
No, it wasn’t an illusion.
The feeling of the entire world coming within the scope of one’s senses in an instant. The feeling of omnipotence, as if I had truly become a ‘god’, made my soul tremble.
And in that moment, Logan was sure.
It is truly possible to turn vague imagination into reality.
“dare!!!”
Kwasik.
Logan, who had risen to another level, first dealt with the noisy flies around him.
The blue dragon, red orc, green elf, brown dwarf, and white dragon were torn apart in an instant with a surge of golden light.
– You will definitely regret it.
– Be cursed!
– How dare you oppose us!?
-You will never ascend to the divine realm.
– Mortal, I will happily await your end!
Those who had a status greater than their current status disappeared, leaving behind warnings.
But Logan wasn’t afraid at all.
[Get out of here too!]
At the cry of the soul, the golden dragon, which was competing with its might in the sky, instantly broke its neck and fell.
– Yes, you…!
Ageron, whose power was felt to be weaker than that of other gods, was expelled from this world before he could properly utter the words of curse.
at the same time.
“How dare you?! What even I couldn’t achieve!!”
Seonjo, whose hair and eye color had suddenly turned dark red, began to struggle and emit black energy as if he had not realized that the opponent he was fighting with had disappeared for an instant.
But at that moment.
“Disappear, fallen ancestor.”
At Logan’s next word, Zibrick disappeared without even leaving a scream.
The absurd end of a hero who saved humanity in ancient times and an ancestor who tried to use all of humanity as a stepping stone.
But there was no time to get lost in sentiment. Because the most important thing still remained.
‘To the souls who brought me to this time, I will now permanently cut off your resentment.’
It was like a promise I was saying to myself, but at that moment, my exceptionally uplifted spirit felt like their answer.
At the same time, the 10th vision of the new sword, which even the creator could not reach and left only as a dream, was easily understood.
‘Goes!’
Wooooow.
From Logan’s hand, as he took a deep breath and made up his mind, the sword, shining as intensely as the sun, soared high as if it would pierce the sky.
A golden sword so large that it can be seen from anywhere on the continent.
‘Your legacy of trying to save humanity even if it meant changing fate. I believe that the wish lies in this, Geomshin.’
Construction attendance.
Flashing.
A sword piercing the sky illuminates the world.
At that moment, the power that can only be expressed through the complete power of God, cutting through time and space, touched the walls of the world.
* * * The huge golden pillar was clearly visible from all over McLane.
[Grand]
“Young Master…?”
No, it’s abolished now.
‘Me too…’
Rick blamed himself for the title that kept popping up out of habit even now that he became the royal chamberlain. It was because the moment I saw the golden pillar suddenly rising from a distance, someone came to mind.
A person who used the brilliant golden light as a symbol.
The Archduchess of McLane’s own master…an old friend.
And now he is the ruler of the continent’s most powerful nation and a proud king.
When I thought of that person, I was able to calmly accept that surprising event.
It’s been a while since no one is watching….
“Please come back safely, Grand Duke. Rick will prepare a grand feast. And Laila is pregnant. I will become a father before you. Please come back safely and bless my child.”
Rick looked around once again and carefully whispered,
“Will you do it…brother?” I
called out to my lord like I did when I was very young and didn’t know the difference in status. The moment I saw it.
[That’s right.]
“Huh!?”
It felt like I heard a voice that couldn’t be heard.
Startled, Rick looked around with a puzzled face.
[Ruspelheim]
“…Son?”
A golden pillar rising from the northern sky. When Padric saw this, he suddenly thought of his eldest son.
The son who left his hands at some point.
And now he has grown so much that he can’t even guess what he is carrying.
The story of his past life, which is said to have come back in time, is heartbreaking. Not long after stabbing him painfully,
my son said he had thrown a heavy stone at my still throbbing chest.
– I’m going to end everything.
There was nothing I could say despite the words spoken with a stiff face and heavy voice, so I just left with my heart. I couldn’t help but cheer.
‘God… no, no, if he’s a god that’s against my son, fuck him.’
Shaking his head hastily, Padric looked at the golden pillar and earnestly clasped his hands together.
‘I will repay the debt I owe to you, even to your children. I will repay all the debts I owed you for being indifferent in the name of protecting me. So, return safely. Come on please!’
Of course, there was no way I would hear an answer.
[I will.]
For some reason, Padric seemed to have heard his son’s voice, so he continued praying even more earnestly.
[Taren]
“Oh, sir. I can’t get my hands on it at all.”
Hamar grumbled to himself and put down the knife he was using to carve Noir.
He heard that the war had ended in victory.
Naturally, the work at the magic workshop was drastically reduced and he also had a lot more free time.
So. I was enjoying a hobby for a long time, but I thought,
‘Why am I so anxious?’
Feeling disoriented, I opened the window and saw the towering golden pillar that had been waiting for me in the distance. It was an
unexpected surprise, but for some reason I wasn’t that surprised. Not only was it not surprising, I even felt a vague sense of longing and familiarity.
Hamar was that person. At the moment when I was rather embarrassed by the incongruous feelings, I suddenly thought of the owner who was organizing the battlefield nearby.
‘Now Taren is becoming a city of dwarves, owner. You kept your promise perfectly. And my promise still has 10 years left. .’
Huh.
I’m a little shy talking to myself, but no one is watching.
“Let’s have a beer when I get back. I will give you everything you want even for the remaining 10 or 20 years, so just come back safely.”
[Is that what you promised?]
“Huh!?”
Hamar was startled as he suddenly heard a creepy voice and hurriedly looked out the window. There was nothing to see.
And the nameless mountain range in the northwestern part of the Empire… No, in the forest a little away from the wasteland that has now become a field.
“Your Majesty!?”
“Brother!?”
“Honey!!!!”
“I’m glad everything!”
Logan said. The superhumans of McLane, who were moving quickly towards the mountain range in the distance, cheered all at once when they saw the golden pillar that suddenly rose.
The mountain range itself disappeared like dust and a terrible storm raged in the battlefield.
How hard had they run to save the monarch who was there? .
But that tremendous energy that seemed to pierce the sky clearly belonged to their lord Logan. Although it was unbelievably powerful.
“What are you doing again?…”
“Anyway, I hope you’re safe!”
“Please!!”
How dare you? They had no choice but to desperately put their hands together in the face of the enormous, uncontrollable energy wave.
At that moment.
– Ahhhhh!
With a sudden roar, a golden light similar to a pillar of light erupted from Tyr’s body, which had become huge. Soon, it was brilliant. A golden ray of light shot out as if being sucked into the pillar.
* * * ‘It cuts off the divine world from this world.’
That was the only thing that Logan was aiming for. But even though he poured out all the power he had, the wall of the dimension remained strong.
Moreover,
– Hahaha, you fool!
– You did something so difficult… ..
– It’s a trivial struggle.
– After all, humans are pathetic.
– Risk everything and fight against
each other, human. – Let your soul pay for the disrespect you committed.
– If the nine of us tear it apart, we’ll make up for the loss. .
– Foolish human.
– Just break down.
From beyond the dimensional wall, I heard ‘nine’ voices pouring curses.
Is that because of that?
At first, the confidence that I had in believing in the possibility seemed to be fading little by little.
Just then.
– Aoooooooo.
Along with the familiar roar, a wishing power slightly different from Logan’s began to flow in.
‘Tir!’
The moment that power was delivered, people’s hearts poured in like a tide from all over.
– Brother.
– Son.
– Master.
Starting with the voices of Rick and father Hamar.
– Our Majesty is a hero given by God.
– There is no more war. Probably not.
– As long as Your Majesty is safe, our kingdom is healthy.
The voices of everyone within their walls were heard.
The reasons were various, but everyone was hoping for only one thing.
…So, please, our Majesty. I hope that my brother, son, and husband are safe.
I corrected Logan’s mind, which was shaken.
‘It wasn’t a lack of strength, it was a lack of will. I can’t believe I was shaken after reaching the level of a rookie.’
It may be because the pressure from directly defying providence weighed on his soul.
But that pressure has now been pushed away by another mind.
So now…
‘Let’s finish it!!’
The golden sword struck down with such complete confidence.
– No!!!!!!!!!
The dimension of the gods was separated from this world.
On that day,
the divine power disappeared from the continent.
Epilogue
“Apappa.” Tap,
tap, tap. .
“Uh, okay. Dad, Dad, I’m here. “You can’t hit dad
, woo-jju-jju.” As I
gently removed the hand that was pressing down on my face and kissed his plump cheek, the red-haired, blue-eyed baby, who looked exactly like his mother, burst out in laughter.
Just looking at it was heartbreaking. The smile rose and became proud.
However, as he was enjoying the happiness completely, a worried voice was heard.
“Oh, Your Majesty! “Leave the princess to us…”
Chamberlain Laila, who was standing next to her, said that with a look of confusion on her face. Logan smiled and waved his hand.
“No, it’s okay.”
“Leave it alone. “I’m so happy these days.”
Even Queen Eilen tried to stop her with a smile, but Lila was still restless. Even the world’s safest cradle made by Golem Master Clayton and the embrace of the continent’s strongest man seemed unable to stop the nanny’s worries for the baby princess.
No, not exactly…
“Well, he still has the dignity of His Majesty the Emperor… Yes, well. Do whatever you want.”
As Lila shook her head as if she had given up and retreated, Dwayne, who was next to her, sent a silent protest with wide eyes.
However, seeing the chamberlain turn his head away, ignoring him, Dwayne sighed deeply and looked at the monarch. He bowed his head.
“Your Majesty, but you must go to Daejeon now.”
“Why?”
“Well… the petitions are pouring in like a flood. His Excellency Duke Ronian and Duchess Luisa are responding on your behalf, but it is difficult.”
“Is that the case again?”
“Yes. The kingdom is in an uproar these days with talk of the Emperor, the Holy Hero, presiding over a prayer ceremony to hope for the return of the departed gods.”
“What do you want the saint to do?”
“You’re a saint, break the rules and join Victor… hum hum. You lost a lot of your say after marrying Sir Victor. “You know….” Yes
,
that’s right.
“Tell them that prayer rituals are meaningless.”
“Yes!?”
“If humans live righteously and wash away their vices, God will always return.”
“Ah…”
“That’s right. Tell him.”
“…Yes.”
In the end, he said he wasn’t going.
Dwayne, unable to hide his sullen expression, turned around helplessly. It
was more pitiful than funny to see that big, hairy boy making such an expression, but it was unavoidable.
Even I don’t know where the gods’ dimension that was cut off and thrown away due to construction is. It is impossible to turn back even if I turn back.
‘Of course, even if I knew, there would be no way to return it.’
Thinking like that and smiling, Logan’s hands were once again filled with the power of wishes gathered from all over the Macline ‘Empire’.
Of course, most of that power was passed on to the representative of the Nine Gods rather than Logan himself.
– Disappointed with humans. May the gods who left come back.
That too was useful.
“Phew.”
As he blew once, an energy that only he could see spread throughout the world. That energy soon became the source of those who fell into despair due to the absence of God or, more precisely, the absence of divine power. It will infuse a little bit of strength into their hearts.
Although they may not really feel it.
And as time goes by like this, one day,
‘There will be no need for regression or God, but it will be an era where humans pioneer their own future.’
I will make sure to do so.
– I pray to His Majesty Logan. May our family be happy…
– Food for tomorrow…
– I hope business goes well…
– So that we can have children. ..
Even now, if I expand my cognitive field just a little bit, I can hear countless voices, big and small.
“At first, I just wanted to protect my family…”
But somehow, the fence around that ‘family’ grew too big.
But I had enough to endure. I can.
And again….
“I will protect it.”
Forever.
With red eyes and a young, determined will, another day has come to an end in the era when God disappeared.
– Returner of a ruined family.
