525. Encore (3)
One week.
It wasn’t a long time but it wasn’t a short time either.
The god of despair fall and madness. After clearly informing the worst enemy of the date of the final battle the necessary preparations for the final war continued.
[This is urgent breaking news. After the formation of the World Allied Forces after discussions involving top experts in each field the agenda for dimensional evacuation of all humanity was approved.]
[The ‘Qadir’ incident is only the first crisis. It is believed that incidents similar to the ‘Qadir’ incident that threaten the entire world will continue in the future.
[High rankers belonging to the Tower of Trials concluded that casualties will continue to occur as long as challengers such as Han Seong-yoon exist on Earth. Accordingly…]
The media of each country reported day after day that evacuation to another dimension was essential as a result of discussions by top experts from the world’s allied forces.
‘In reality the media is just working hard to convince everyone of my decision.’
It wasn’t wrong.
As long as Earth is registered as an official climbing destination in the Tower of Trials numerous crises will continue to arise in the future.
Well now that I am a planetary god no one dares to think of invading Earth…
If I hadn’t become a planetary god and been reborn as an absolute person who protects the Earth it would have been like that originally.
I have no particular remorse.
‘I can’t help it.’
It was worth it.
In the final battle there will be numerous onslaughts where destroying three or four planets is the default.
Fighting to protect everyone?
Bullshit.
There were not one but many ancient gods and it was nothing but an arrogant act of fraud to protect all life on Earth.
No matter how strong I became it didn’t mean I lost the ability to distinguish between confidence and arrogance.
‘It may not be a method I particularly like but the evacuation of all mankind is tantamount to the survival of all mankind. ‘I don’t need it.’
War of the Gods. In that ascension ceremony I saw the power of the ancient godhead. And then I realized.
‘No matter how much I fight to protect everyone in the final battle I cannot erase the aftermath of the fierce battle.’
If the same huge battle that occurred in the War of the Gods occurred on Earth as many as 8 billion humans would die.
Didn’t the higher deities and formal deities who achieved the hierarchy of divinity also not survive the war of gods and died like ants?
Then an ordinary person who does not even possess magical power let alone divine power has no chance of surviving the aftermath of that fierce battle.
It was clear that a lot of people were going to die like pouring hot water into an anthill.
‘A white lie. Or it doesn’t matter if this is all a sham. Because reducing casualties is the right thing to do.’
In the future it would not be much different if he continued to defend against external invasions as the god of Earth rather than the final battle.
Even if the invasion of Earth is prevented at a near-miraculous level there will be a large number of casualties at least once.
Evacuation of all humanity to another dimension was essential.
‘That’s all.’
You won’t regret it.
Planet God. Although I have become the god of Earth I am not an ideal god who listens to and carries out the will of mankind.
I wanted to become the god of Earth but wasn’t that because I was focused on becoming stronger?
Since I did not want to become a ruler or leader that ideal image was also outside of my interest.
‘I have become the god of Earth but even so I have no intention of ruling or reigning over anyone.’
Not long ago.
At the unofficial summit I was even asked if he wanted to become President of Korea but as expected his thoughts did not change much.
I became an ancient god transformed into divinity itself and was reborn as the lord of the universe. Now there is nothing to be interested in other than becoming stronger.
‘Well if I can get a hint to reach beyond the Gate of Ascension or gain the power to surpass the semi-transcendent I will think about ruling or reigning…’
of course.
‘Otherwise I don’t really want to worry about what happens.’
At the point when I got here the work of human society was really just a good thing to me.
However even so the Earth was a meaningful place to me in many ways.
It is my hometown but beyond that it is the place where Catherine Bennett Lee Ha-yeon Kim Seung-hoon Oh Chun-seok and many other challengers live.
I felt like I didn’t want to allow any more tragedy to happen in the place where my old friends lived and will continue to live.
Even if I disappear in the future they will continue to breathe and live in this world.
‘The Earth is a place where people have left traces of their lives and will continue to leave traces of their lives in the future.’
…This is especially true because my parents whom I can no longer remember also left traces of their lives on Earth.
It would be impossible to explain and convince all of humanity why they need to evacuate to another dimension.
Because I want to protect the Earth out of personal feelings rather than responsibility or obligation.
‘I can’t be with you.’
I closed my eyes while listening to the news filling the room completely blocking the light with a blackout curtain.
‘I’ll miss you.’
The day of the decisive battle.
A week later.
Wait until then.
‘…at last. Even if I win or lose I will no longer be able to live as an ordinary person on Earth.’
Final battle.
The day when the worst ascension ceremony in history disguised as the war of the gods is reenacted once again on the stage of Earth.
Just as a transcendental structure called the Tower of Trials appeared at the end of the War of the Gods a transcendental person who has reached ascension will appear at the end of the final battle.
***
Time passes.
Is this because they took advantage of the rampage of apostolic gods named the ‘Kadir’ incident as an opportunity to join forces with high-ranking hunters and high-rankers from each country to create a global joint force?
Those who knew the most about the current situation as well as the Tower of Ordeals advocated evacuation to another dimension with the full support of each country and everyone seemed to agree.
Well there were some people who refused to evacuate to another dimension due to conspiracy theorists or personal reasons.
‘Okay let’s see.’
There is less than a week left until the final battle and it is impossible to persuade each and every one of the opponents.
Those who were preoccupied with useless conspiracy theories were forcibly evacuated to another dimension using the power they gained by becoming planetary gods.
Well from our point of view there were quite a few people who refused to evacuate to another dimension for understandable and understandable reasons but they did not change their minds.
It was right to minimize casualties for any reason.
‘doesn’t care. Because I can handle the resentment and curses of those who survived. ‘For now the priority is to evacuate and protect all humanity.’
If this side succeeds in becoming a transcendent beyond the Gate of Ascension everyone’s wishes will come true.
The concept of divinity achieved by ancient deities as well as higher or formal deities is only a unique supernormal ability that can handle only a small portion of the conceptual definitions of objects and phenomena.
Those who have achieved the hierarchy of divinity are called gods but even the ancient godhead is nothing more than a true name for an absolute being.
However this is not the case with virtual absolutes called ascendants or transcendents.
‘Transcendant. An existence that is completed at the end of ascension. Realize everything and handle everything… When you become the god of gods everything returns to the way it was.’
The power gained as an ascendant and even as a transcendent can change the past present and even the future.
‘I just have to endure what I have to endure.’
Everything went according to plan without any deviation from the plan.
***
Time passes.
Following Catherine Bennett Lee Ha-yeon was made an apostle as a deity and both achieved the power of a higher deity.
Well unlike Lee Ha-yeon Catherine Bennett was worried a lot about whether to erase it or not because the dark god left behind a great trace of divinity…
Even if the God of Darkness descended on Catherine Bennett in the final battle it seemed unlikely that anything would change.
‘There is a high possibility that the three ancient gods will become allies. However it cannot be of much help in the final battle. ‘Because we are bound by the chains of causality.’
In the end I erased the traces of divinity left behind by the Dark God and made Catherine Bennett her apostle.
The same goes for Lee Ha-yeon.
Unlike the two managers who made a name for themselves as strong men in their lifetime the two challengers could not easily adapt to the power they gained by becoming high-ranking gods.
It wasn’t until two mornings later that Catherine Bennett used the concept of divinity which is the basis of godhood and by the end of the evening Lee Ha-yeon did the same.
The Lord of Iron Blood and the White Crane Sword watched the series of events and were proud as if they were showing off.
Eat.
‘Have we become that close already?’
Contrary to what we had feared the four women developed a remarkable intimacy over time.
Sometimes when I watch them secretly talk among themselves without me it almost feels strange.
Every time that happened no matter who among the four of us spoke first he showed a strong possessive desire for me.
…Somehow I didn’t think that eavesdropping on what they were talking about would be particularly beneficial to my mental health.
I decided not to pay any attention to the conversation between those four women.
‘…Well I guess we’re just having a pleasant everyday conversation. ‘If only I had paid attention.’
…Because it was ominous.
***
Time passes.
Jump and jump….
Sixth day.
After Catherine Bennett Lee Ha-yeon barely got her hands on the power of a higher-ranking deity and began to wield it.
An unexpected guest came to the training center of the Seoul Hunter Association and expressed his firm determination.
“…at that time. I thought. Even if one is an absolute powerhouse it is a separate realm to regard and serve him as a god. “I used to believe that.”
He continued his words implicitly exuding a completely different energy from when I saw him a few days ago.
“…It was a foolish thing to do. I discussed the existence of God on a subject I knew nothing about. Even though in reality it wasn’t like that at all. …Han Seong-yoon.”
black mask. An enormous battle hammer strapped to his back. Next a gray coat that seemed to touch the ground.
“…The fact that I am now changing my mind may seem like unpleasant foolishness or shameless shamelessness. But I would like to ask you nonetheless.”
Seunghoon Kim.
Before the Tower of Trials appeared a strong man who was called the Emperor of the Thunder and had been active as a high-ranking hunter came to visit.
Standing in the middle of the training ground he knelt down on one knee bowed his head to me and continued his words reverently as if he was offering his prayers.
“…Apostle Godhood. Please make me your servant. “If I can fulfill my responsibilities and obligations I will do so.”
Unlike me he was bound by the responsibilities and duties of a strong man and longed to gain new power.
It’s about giving your heart.
To protect.
chin.
At that I put my hand on Seunghoon Kim’s shoulder with a light smile and gently closed my eyes.
Unlike his personal feelings about protecting the Earth for him protecting the Earth is a matter of fulfilling his responsibility and duty as a strong man.
From the beginning until now.
Since ancient times Kim Seung-hoon has believed that he has responsibility and duty for everything he has enjoyed as a hunter and challenger and has hoped to give it back to the weak.
Was it because of that?
‘Is this the responsibility and duty that we have and will bear as the powerful…?’
An image of a higher godhead seemed to pass through his mind through the gaps in his thoughts.
God of proof. A being who went out of his way to prove his own beliefs rather than his survival instinct or desire.
yesterday. He who died in the war of the gods would have been nothing more than a fake and not real. However even so the belief in the proof was real not fake.
‘That’s not bad.’
I opened my eyes with a soft smile on my lips and my thoughts as they were.
“no. Please raise your head. It’s not at all shameless or shameless. “It seems amazing to me.”
“….”
It was a good thing.
Even if all mankind were evacuated to another dimension the god of despair fall and madness would be able to make a move through his minions.
God of Earth. In order to destroy the power of that planetary god his worst nemesis could have come up with an extremely evil plan.
However if I make the optimal move against the enemy there is no need to worry.
“I’ll say it again.”
“….”
The correct answer was fixed.
“Please raise your head.”
“….”
I faced Kim Seung-hoon’s determined eyes and smiled deeply revealing my divinity and spirit.
“You can put down the burden on your mind. You lack nothing. Qualifications talent and even faith.”
Goooo───!
“therefore….”
It’s no different….
[The God of Transcendence and Death looks down at the protector of humanity who sacrificed everything and shows a deep smile as if he is looking forward to it.]
[All you have to do is become the god of transcendence and death and the god of the earth and protect everyone until the end. ]
It was the moment of creating a new apostle godhead and protector of humanity.
***
Time passes.
When I saw Baekhakgeomseon standing alone at the training ground of the Seoul Hunter Association holding a wooden sword I felt playful.
“Baekhakgeomseon.”
“…?”
“Lady Snow White.”
“to? …Ugh! …What is it? Go go suddenly? You were surprised! Ugh!”
“That’s because I was just joking. “It’s a joke but if the other person isn’t surprised wouldn’t you be a little disappointed?”
“…That’s how they called me at my secretariat. I feel strange calling him that even though he is not my family’s bodyguard. “Don’t do it.”
“hmm. I don’t like it what should I do? “Lady Snow White.”
“…Ugh.”
Eat.
I let out a light laugh and Baekhakgeomseon also smiled in surprise and a slightly pleasant smile.
‘Let’s get to the point and talk about it.’
But that too for a moment.
“Baekhakgeomseon. …no. There is not much time left Lady Snow White. “Please join us.”
“?”
“Did you forget? I should have told you then. “Due to the nature of the Law of Presence you must spend time with me before the final battle.”
“ah!”
“That is now.”
I lifted up a wooden training sword lying around at the Seoul Hunter Association’s training site and flashed a mischievous smile.
“ruler. So let’s get started so please prepare your mind. “Lady Snow White.”
“…that. Seongyoon I’m sorry but can’t we do it a day later? “I don’t have the confidence to hold on.”
“no. Miss you’re from the martial dimension but you don’t know? “Anything can be overcome if you endure it with effort and spirit.”
“…no. That’s something Seongyoon just made up on his own. “There is no way such a saying can exist in Gangho.”
“That is true. Ah more accurately I should say that it is what will happen.”
chuck.
“Because this is a proverb that I will spread widely throughout the world from now on.”
“….”
Grinning.
“Don’t worry. I will control my strength. “I know that holding on as long as possible is more efficient.”
“….”
“Do you have any questions?”
“….”
“I guess there isn’t one.”
“ah.”
With a deep smile I took a stance imbuing the wooden sword with the status of divinity and soul.
“Then let’s get started.”
From now on until the day of the final battle Baekhakgeomseon and I will have a hot time(?).
Violently.
***
Time passes.
Gooooo…!!
“Ha ha ha…! No more! Really! “I’m not tricking you!!”
“It seems so. …also. I’ve seen it several times but it’s amazing every time I see it. “Let’s try one more time.”
“yes? What is that… I told you I knew it was no longer possible! “But you’re still going to do more?”
“yes. If possible I’d like to quit but it’s fun and I’m curious so I want to try more. Let’s start again.”
“….”
Baekhakgeomseon was covered in sweat and shaking but regardless of its appearance it was far from being able to see its limits.
“Do you have anything to say?”
“….”
Eat.
“Then I’ll go one more time. Please get ready.”
“Trash… I’m going to hate Seongyoon… Haruna…!! Oh no. Because that’s too harsh. About half a day? “I’m going to hate you anyway!”
“Go ahead.”
“….”
With a smile full of joy rising from within I was certain of one thing.
‘also. That exceeds expectations. The outcome depends on when and how Baekhakgeomseon intervenes. ‘I’m sure.’
Final battle.
In that great war comparable to the war of the gods she will become the strongest joker card that will overturn everything.
***
Time passes.
Coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo co!
“Whoa….”
“It exceeded my expectations.”
Tuk.
After throwing her wooden sword on the floor of the training ground I smiled as I watched the intangible force radiating from the White Crane Swordsman.
“Well… I think I might see something more interesting than I thought. “If you use it well.”
She also succeeded in preparing a top-level Joker card that could overturn everything in the final battle.
***
Time passes.
[This is breaking news. The World Allied Forces announced that as of today all humanity will be completely evacuated to another dimension. It is said that problems with facilities and food have also been completely resolved…]
The entire human race was evacuated to another dimension and everyone disappeared from Earth.
***
….
….
…….
Time goes by.
***
It’s time.
***
The day of the final battle has come.
***
Hwii───!
USA.
New York Empire State Building.
Standing with one foot on the pointed television antenna mounted on top I looked down at the big city.
….
It was quiet.
The city where countless people passed by not long ago is tinged with silence.
The rays of light that brighten the city were also unable to dispel the darkness that had gripped every corner of the city because the electricity supply had been cut off.
“….”
step.
That too was only for a moment.
As the sun began to shine the darkness of the city receded further and as time went by the sun’s light colored the heavens and the earth.
“It’s late.”
In response I frowned as I looked at the scenery of the big city changing from dawn to morning.
Because I was bored.
But…
“under.”
Is it a coincidence?
“That’s fun. They say that even tigers will come if I say so… I guess that wasn’t a mistake.”
An earthquake occurred.
Dudduddu───!
The ground splits the building cracks and bends and a loud roar continues giving an ominous look.
Swish!
Hearing that I turned my head to look in one direction and had a big smile on my face as if I had expected that to happen.
bodily sensations. The equivalent of divinity and soul. Furthermore it even reaches the feeling created by magical power.
All of them pointed to one result and told one thing.
Tension arises.
‘Is it there?’
Divine power is flowing out from the sky above the mountains of Montana USA along with the distortion of space.
maniac. The divine power had the properties of a madman. It distorts and pollutes everything.
It is the power that causes all things to despair fall and ultimately sacrifice everything to madness.
───.
A fortune.
Instead of running away in flocks birds fall off and die one by one and the processions of insects also die before they can land on the ground for long.
The mountainous region lost its luster of life and became desolate turning black and polluted.
However the madman’s divine power that caused all things to despair and fall did not stop in Montena but reverberated further afield.
Even to Canada.
“You’re here.”
in the end….
Ugh───!!
Due to a huge space crack in the sky space and time become twisted and distorted forming a small passage.
Beyond the great hall formed by the distortion of space and time something made of black and white appeared.
…It was the pupil. Black eyelids. white eyes. The red pupils dyed the entire area red and gave out negative emotions.
The black eyelids go up the white eyes open wide and the red pupils radiate intense enthusiasm. I repeated that several times.
The great hall was filled with dozens of evil-eyed people their hostile gazes focused down on them and colorless waves rang out.
[ ───. ]
no.
[ ───. ]
It wasn’t.
[ ───. ]
It means resonating through the medium of divinity.
These are the words of a being who has been reduced to madness due to all the despair and fall of objects and phenomena existing in the universe.
….
[ my ]
Slurp slurp-.
[ go ]
Slurp slurp….
[came]
wow wow wow….
[ all ]
Puhwaak-!
Jet-black raindrops scattered all over the world and beyond the Great Hall a gigantic face with hundreds of pupils appeared.
[I…I…came….]
Kick─
[The God of Despair Fall and Madness begins his epiphany and grins.]
[Challenger. ]
The god of despair fall and madness.
The first candidate judged by the Tower of Trials to have the talent and qualifications of a transcendental being and a being called the worst ancient god…
For the final battle he came not as an incarnation or as an apostle but as his original body and began to manifest his gigantic body on Earth.
