157. Apotheosis (1)
The moment when the lightsaber decided the reward to give in a voice soaked in joy.
‘…What is it?’
I couldn’t help but get confused in my head.
That would be the case too…
‘Suddenly, you’re going to give me some of your divinity?’
If you understood the meaning of these words properly, this was an insane reward.
Divinity is a power that is no different from spirituality.
Just because I had an individual divinity, the god of battle was angry and wanted to kill me
.
The more you polish and polish, the more you can hold an event that is closer to God.
That alone was enough to know the danger of divinity.
So it was natural to be wary of the reward that the lightsaber system would give.
‘It’s strange to accept and eat a part of the divinity suddenly.’
I thought that maybe we had different understandings of each other.
I don’t know exactly what it means to hand over some of the divinity.
I understood that he was going to pass over the total amount of permanent power accumulated as a godhead, but the lightsaber might not have meant that.
So I asked more precisely…
“…what the hell do you mean by giving away part of your divinity?”
Soon, the correct answer came back from the lightsaber.
[This is the literal meaning. It means that I will give you some of the divinity I have accumulated as a divinity. ]
Really…
[There will be no problems that will arise from transplanting divinity. The divinity that sleeps in you is too strong for my divinity to prey on your divinity. ]
It was an answer that defied common sense.
In fact, even the gods watching over me sent messages like crazy.
“The God of Proof warns you not to be fooled by the sudden choice of the Lightsaber Emperor.” “
The God of Darkness warns you that if something goes wrong with the Lightsaber Emperor, you won’t see anything good.”
It expresses strong disbelief, asking if it’s true.」
Of course…
[Noisy. ]
As the lightsaber muttered quietly, the gazes of the various gods immediately averted.
“The function of the divine realm is activated.”
“All divinities outside the divine realm become unable to observe and transmit their will.
”
“…I don’t understand. Why do you want to give me so much power?”
I couldn’t figure out what the hell he was trying to do with such a reward.
The lightsaber met me for the first time on the 17th floor ordeal, and at the same time, there is no reason to be kind to me.
So it was only natural that he could not readily accept the favor of the lightsaber.
Suspicion grew a little thicker at the answer that came back soon after.
[I can’t tell you that. ]
Maybe there is malice in this favor…
“Then I won’t accept divinity either. Please suggest an alternative reward.”
I had no intention of dying a dog by drinking poisoned alcohol at once.
[No. ]
However, the lightsaber refused the alternative reward, and Damcheonwu growled at that.
―What kind of trick is this again? No matter how much you climbed the top of the tower, you wouldn’t be safe if you touched this guy, right?
[I’m not cheating. ]
– Bullshit! You should know better what it means to give divinity!
[ Know. so i will give it No, on the contrary, if you don’t accept it, I will forcefully inject it. ]
―…Do not cross the line on the subject of mere tower dogs. Both this guy and I. I will not stand still.
In the increasingly heinous atmosphere, I was lost in thought for a moment.
‘What is the meaning of giving an alternate divinity?’
Dam Tianyu spoke as if giving divinity was a malicious act.
However, it was unknown what would happen when a part of the divinity was transferred.
As I was thinking about it, I heard Damcheonwu’s voice in my mind.
―Giving divinity means more than transferring power.
It was a tone as if he was answering a question about whether he had read my thoughts.
“…Please explain in more detail.”
-Simple. Divinity is the power of the divine. Giving it away means designating as an apostle or destroying the opponent with that divinity. Either one.
[Shouldn’t I be straight? Divinity doesn’t bring ruin, but if you can’t digest divinity, you’ll just be eaten. ]
At that, I asked a question as if I was in between the two.
“Are you being eaten by a divinity? What else is that?”
The lightsaber regained its momentum for a while and then spoke again in an explanatory tone.
[Divinity embraces ideas. The divinity of light has the ‘view of light’ of the god of light, and the divinity of darkness has the ‘view of darkness’ of the god of darkness. ]
“…what does that have to do with being devoured by divinity.”
[Divinity embraces opinions, and opinions are thoughts. In a word, it means that if you carelessly accept the divinity of another god, your mind can be eroded by such thoughts. ]
“….”
I knew how dangerous it was to be eroded by the thoughts of a god without even asking.
‘…they say it’s perfect for a mental death.’
No, maybe more than that.
It means that if you receive some of the divinity from the lightsaber, you can be controlled by him.
Knowing that, I understood why Dam Chun-wu came out so aggressively.
However, the lightsaber was still ready to hand over the divinity to me.
[But you don’t have to worry. You can fully overcome the divinity I will hand over to you. So let’s receive the divinity…]
However, he couldn’t carry on with his words.
It was because Dam Chun-wu snorted and immediately refuted the words.
―Do you think this guy will digest the divinity that has inflated its presence for hundreds of years?
[ Yes. Because it is a chosen one. Blood horse. I bet you know that too. A talent like this might be able to achieve the tower’s maniacal obsession. ]
-Ha! Do you have any idea how many of them were chosen by the tower until now! This has been repeated for hundreds or maybe thousands of years! But what happened? All failed! Everything without missing a single thing!
[So now is the time to succeed. ]
After replying like that, the lightsaber urged me to make a choice.
[It will be a choice you will not regret, so it would be better not to reject it. ]
But…
“I refuse.”
I immediately grabbed the twin swords in both hands and rejected the offer of the lightsaber system.
He would be like that too…
‘Why would I accept something that might control my mind just by accepting it?’
Even though it was an offer that I would have accepted, the risk was too great.
It’s okay to experience dying.
Because it can be overcome.
But is it surmountable to stand sober against a divinity that has been cultivated for hundreds of years?
It wasn’t.
I don’t know if it’s a little more time later, but my conclusion is that I can’t handle it now.
[You also touched my arrangements. So, wouldn’t this be acceptable as well? ]
However, the lightsaber said that as if questioning whether or not that was the case.
Of course, the answer was fixed.
“Although I am greedy, I do not covet punishment without a choice.”
[ …Right. Did I receive my arrangement because I could throw it away in case of emergency? ]
Only then did the lightsaber act as if he understood, but he still didn’t seem to have any intention of backing down.
‘Then there’s nothing you can do about it. I have no choice but to leave this place.’
I prepared to activate the myth by drawing out the magical power in my body.
The blood in your body heats up and your thoughts run fast.
‘What can I do? Even with the tower’s protection, it’s the first time I’ve faced a godhead as it is…’
Can I really succeed in escaping against a god?
I heard that question for a while, but it wasn’t a question of whether I could do it in the first place.
It’s what you have to do.
Having come to that conclusion, I immediately raised my
magic power and prepared for battle.
It was worth it.
Until just now, the lightsaber, who was in the mood to inject divinity even forcibly…
[In the end, is it the ‘choice’ that matters? Then I’ll do whatever you want. ]
It is because he immediately came up with a compromise that transcends imagination.
[Island skills. ]
“…?”
[I will put my divinity in the relic, so take it when you think the time is right. ]
“….”
[This is the ‘option’ you want, right? ]
“…Are you serious about that?”
[ Yes. ]
I laughed at the absurdly simple compromise.
‘This is not a hukou…’
If you have an idea to absorb divinity, then you put your hand on it?
It’s not enough to set the table for them, so it’s like scooping and feeding them.
I even asked Dam Chun-wu for advice, thinking that there might be a hidden intention behind this method.
―…You’re crazy. I don’t know what you’re thinking. However, from the point of view of me, there would be no problem at least in offering to hand over the divinity.
Even the former veteran contender, who could be called a contender, admitted that he had no ulterior motives.
So, I became more suspicious.
“Why are you doing this to me?”
I can only understand how important the concept of being a candidate is in the Tower.
But beyond that, what did it mean to him that I had achieved this level of growth on the lower floors?
I expressed my doubts about him, but the lightsaber didn’t tell me in detail.
[Because I have to. ]
“….”
[I can’t tell you the details, but it would be better to think of it as a contract with the tower. ]
“That’s a very convenient explanation.”
It was his argument that it had to be this way for some reason related to the tower.
Of course, it was hard to believe it right away, but in the end, the choice was decided if you didn’t want to fight each other.
“I will accept your offer. But please keep what you swore to yourself.”
[ do not worry. Having given Top a leash, it is next to impossible for me to play tricks on you. ]
After those words, the island magic skill in his bosom suddenly radiated light and vibrated.
“The lightsaber transfers part of his divinity according to the contract with the tower.
”
「Conditions satisfied.」
「The special effect ‘sacred storage’ is created in the island magic skill (S+).」
「The sacred < harmony > is stored in the island magic skill (S+) and can be absorbed by the user’s will.」
「In order to store a new divinity after the dan, the existing divinity must be emptied.」
Then, a new ability was added to the seomin skill, and a soft light was imbued with it.
I was also able to know because I am a being with divinity.
This was…
“
.
―The divinity of harmony. I really didn’t know that the light sword festival would receive the divinity like this… but I really don’t know what that guy wants.
It was a sympathy.
I could never have imagined that I would be handed over a divinity with such a mighty deity.
Even the ability granted to the island skill technique is a situation where the Tower of Trials has directly put public recognition…
So, there is a divinity that can be obtained without any cost.
[ …This is the end of the matter. I’m dizzy. Now you will have to go through the ordeal again. ]
However, the lightsaber said so in a weak voice, as if he had been seriously hit by it.
It was worth it.
‘Because he suddenly passed on even a part of his divinity.’
It’s strange that he doesn’t mind after giving away some of the dignity he’s built up as a god.
「Passed the Jincheon-ro of Cheonmu High School
.
」
Looking at the portal that was created in the center of the cave, I mumbled for a moment.
“…”
I don’t know why, but since I handed over my divinity, shouldn’t there be something more to say?
The hesitation stemming from that level of thought soon disappeared as if snow melted at the words of the lightsaber.
[I have nothing to say. I only achieved my wish and you only took advantage of yours. ]
“That’s right, but…”
[If you want to solve your curiosity even later, reach my arrangement. Then I will be able to tell you the truth. ]
“…I see.”
I neatly gave up on getting information from the lightsaber.
Judging by his tone, he seemed unwilling to provide more information.
You must be tired of transferring your divinity.
At that, I nodded, and the lightsaber circled around the Blood Heaven Demon Sword in the form of light.
[ …and the blood horse. You have been “qualified” once before, so if you find my arrangements later, then I will give you the qualifications to succeed as well. ]
successor.
In other words, it means that I will give you a chance to lead a new life as an apostle of the lightsaber festival, but… -You
are talking nonsense. I have no intention of living as someone’s dog. It’s the same for the tower and it’s the same for you.
[…to say the least, there’s nothing I can do for someone who has rejected the qualifications given by the tower. That’s it. Looking forward to the future, I will watch your journey. ]
Damcheonwu refused without hesitation, and the lightsaber did not bother.
[ Now that the ordeal ends with the next gateway, you will have to be careful. ]
After those words, the small light disappeared as if it were immersed in darkness.
To that, I stood there for a while, smiled, and thanked him briefly.
“…thank you for telling me.”
It is because I felt a little grateful for providing information in various ways until the end.
After saying that, I immediately crossed the portal that appeared in the center of the cave and entered a new space.
The place they arrived at was a stone corridor between the gateways.
‘I don’t think I arrived at the gateway right away.’
Seeing that no separate message came to mind, it seemed to be a place close to the entrance to the gateway.
Immediately after that, as we started walking to the point where the last gateway would be, Dam Chun-wu suddenly spoke up.
―…There must be a lot of questions, but why are you not saying anything?
Should I say it’s the feeling of glancing at me while pretending not to notice?
When asked about my intentions, I answered honestly.
“Because I won’t tell you anyway.”
―Can you still ask?
“Why do I have to ask now when I could have asked in the waiting room?”
―….
“You even said that. In this ordeal, there is a powerful enemy like the Heavenly Demon or something.”
-It was.
“Then I thought I should put my heart and soul into it as much as possible, so I just postponed my priority.”
Certainly, the test of the lightsaber was also extremely dangerous, but…
Most of the Moorim people had an unexpected unexpected variable, so they couldn’t relax.
It’s also the fact that in this ordeal, the fighter called Jeonggak delivered an imperceptible blow.
‘It would be good to be careful in various ways.’
The best decision is to pay as much attention as possible.
At that, Dam Chun-wu said something a little sudden, wondering what he was thinking.
―…Don’t die. Even if it’s a little ugly, if you survive anyway, you can promise later. You guys only think about surviving.
I smiled at my sincere concern and replied lightly.
“Don’t worry, I will.”
For some reason, Damcheonwu kept his mouth shut without even smirking.
At that, I didn’t say anything more and walked in silence in the hallway.
And…
the moment we move on to the entrance of the last gateway.
Kwajik-!
Suddenly, I felt a strong shock around my neck and the world shook.
「The nameless god’s protection bracelet (S+) exclusive effect, ‘pre-defense’ is activated.」
「The bracelet handles an unstoppable blow instead.」
「The remaining number of uses is 3.」
On the nameless god’s protection bracelet It was a threatening blow to the extent that even the inherent ‘pre-defense’ was activated.
‘What the hell is this…!?’
The bracelet immediately absorbed the shock that spread to my neck, and I was able to regain my balance.
The feeling of bewilderment in my heart was only momentary.
I immediately began to take stock of the situation quickly, taking care of my disturbed emotions.
“….”
The headless corpses piled up at each entrance that existed everywhere let me know that this wasn’t just happening to me.
「Chunmugo (天武庫) has entered Chongtian Road.」
「Only one person can learn the martial arts left by the lightsaber.」
「Deal with all enemies approaching Chong Chun Road and survive to the end.」
The system message that came to mind then made me realize why this phenomenon had occurred.
「Currently, there are only two survivors left in Cheonmu High School.」
It was nothing else…
“…I never thought I could withstand the sword. You’re a talented person who doesn’t fit in this trivial place.”
The mysterious beauty in the center of this cave was the culprit behind this massacre.
An arrogant atmosphere that doesn’t match the appearance of just coming of age.
I was overwhelmed by the empty eyes that seemed to contain black pearls.
“I’ve never heard of a person so young among the 10 priests of the right or left faction…”
But that was only for a moment.
“Who are you if not the Ten Zones?”
I came to my senses right away, gripping my twin swords tightly and replying with a growl.
“Isn’t it polite to say who you are before asking who others are?”
“Be polite… It’s as if you don’t know who she is.”
“It is self-conscious to think that you can instantly know someone you see for the first time.”
“hmm. It’s too self-conscious. Judging from the fact that he uses quite interesting words, he’s not a political faction.”
But she chuckled at what was fun.
“I like it.”
Soon, she smiled coolly, put her hand on her chest, and introduced herself.
“I will answer your question.”
and.
Hwaaaak-!
Then, as momentum reminiscent of jet black radiated from her…
only then did I realize.
“You (余) are the best in magic and the best in the world, and in the future, you will be the best in all ages…”
Why did Damcheonwu tell him to focus only on surviving?
“…you are every thousand.”
Heavenly Demon.
The most heinous existence among the Murim people I have ever seen appeared.
