– Volume 22, Chapter 17
542. The Pantheon (8)
“It’s not to the point of being robbed. It’s a very small part that didn’t even come close. Even that will perish before long.”
[But it is clearly extortion. My area is slightly reduced, but it is definitely reduced.]
It was not so uncommon for the Transcendentalist’s area to permanently decrease.
The realm was lost just through a series of trials and rewards given
to mortals .
However, that was a choice made by the Transcendentalist himself.
Now Taishan has robbed a part of that realm regardless of the transcendentalist’s will.
“I don’t know either.”
The last spiritual usurpation. Through some process, he robbed Rakiratas’ territory and treated it as his own.
Thanks to that, Taesan was able to block Rakiratas’ attack.
However, Taesan himself
did not know what he had done. It was different from boundaries or physical force. The two of them were still immature and hadn’t seen the bottom, but they were able to dominate, control, and manipulate them.
However, it was not a spiritual usurpation.
Rather than understanding and acting, his body moved naturally. It was something reflexive that dwelled within him.
[You don’t know how to handle yourself either.]
“At least for now.”
I wouldn’t know if the same conditions were given again, but at the moment
I couldn’t freely deal with the usurpation of the spirit.
[Sorry. I wanted to try it again.]
Rakiratas had a truly pitiful face.
Even though testing meant that the territory of Rakiratas would be robbed, he didn’t seem to care about that.
[Yes, that power robbed my territory. Should I call it a steal? It is a completely different concept from polluting or staining. The process was so natural that even the Transcendentalists didn’t notice.] Rakiratas
himself, who was being robbed, didn’t even notice that his power was being taken away by someone else.
Vigilance was clearly powerful and a force beyond their comprehension.
Still, I was able to accept and recognize that it was foreign and dangerous.
However, it was not a spiritual usurpation.
That wasn’t dysentery. Very naturally, it intervened between them, like a conception of the world that originally existed. [
Is that a set built up by your pure self, unlike physical force or boundaries ?
It’s fun. Curious.]
Rakiratas leaned back on the chair.
[You did well. The insignificant adventurer I met for the first time has disappeared without a trace. It has become strong enough to stand against me.]
“There is still a long way to go.”
Taesan was in denial at the over-praise. I knew it now that the battle was over.
Rakiratas looked after him.
Of course, that didn’t mean that they dealt with it roughly. Throughout the battle, Rakiratas
was sincerely trying to kill Taesan.
But it wasn’t power.
If I had rushed in with all my might, I would have tried to kill him before he could do anything in the first place. If he made the universe itself his own and attacked before matching spirit and body, Taesan would have no way to deal with it.
Even if it wasn’t necessary, I just had to fight head-on. Taesan couldn’t handle his authority perfectly yet, so whenever there was a gap, it overflowed. He would have been able to win against Taesan easily if he just took advantage of that opportunity
.
However, Rakiratas dared to deal with the inexperienced Taesan’s attack from the front.
The power was also brought out when Taesan was able to respond.
In fact, it was no different from matching Taesan’s strength.
[Even so, I was also sincere. Just being able to deal with it proves your strength. I don’t know what will happen if you become more familiar with your authority.]
Rakiratas
had a really happy face.
[I wonder what you can reach. What will be at the end of your struggle? How will death come to you? Watching it must also be an entertainment.
“thank you.”
[Thank you. I also had a lot of fun. Then you should repay the entertainment.]
The battle between Rakiratas and Taesan was an ordeal for Rakiratas.
And Taesan successfully cleared the ordeal.
Then Rakiratas had to give him a suitable reward.
[I was thinking about what to give… but this would suit you.]
Rakiratas waved his hand. Some of his territory has been cut off.
[Rakiratas’ interference area has decreased.]
[You have obtained death through struggle.]
It was death through a struggle to kill all things.
Rakiratas had given away part of his power.
“…Are you okay?”
Taishan had been given authority before. The exclusion of Mary’s choice and the forced fall of the god of fall were among them.
However, that was only one of the ways to use authority.
Now, Rakiratas gave the power itself. The level of compensation itself was different. I expected
a holy relic as a reward,
but I didn’t know that it would give me some of the power.
[You have passed my ordeal. so brilliantly. It’s a law that deserves a reward.]
Rakiratas smiled as if it was not a big deal.
[We will call you. It’s because I need you in the war ahead.]
“I know that.”
[But that doesn’t mean you have to join us. Even if you cooperate temporarily, you
don’t have to be on our side.]
You don’t have to be on their side. It was unbelievable that the words of a transcendental ruler who controls the universe.
Taesan looked at Rakiratas. Rakiratas said calmly.
[You go your way. don’t mess with us Seeker. Your own way, which is different from us and them. That is my simple advice to you.]
“Okay.”
Taesan nodded.
Rakiratas smiled contentedly.
[Then goodbye. I’ll see you again soon.]
* * *
Blame it.
Taesan returned to the Labyrinth.
“Whoa.”
Taesan sat down first.
The wizard did not appear. Before returning to the labyrinth, he said that he would take care of what he had to deal with before returning, so it wasn’t new.
Until then, I had nothing to do.
In the meantime, Taesan suddenly thought of the community.
Since returning, I haven’t been able to check the community properly. Taesan opened a community after a long time.
“..Uh 9”
And Taesan was taken aback for a moment.
Taesan thought that there would be many stories related to the labyrinth in the community. Now that the return was over and they had to go down the labyrinth, it was only natural.
But no.
The community was full of stories about Mount Tai.
[Yoo Young-seok [Easy]: Uh… what should I do with this? Something happened.]
[Kang Dong-jun [Normal]: When will Taesan-nim show up? I don’t know what to do with this?]
[Oliver Kahn [Hard]: Calm down for now. ‘Cause we’re in a state of bewilderment, too. What should I do with this?]
I could see confusion and bewilderment. But it wasn’t fear or fear or confusion about the unknown. Rather, it was just pure bewilderment.
[Oliver Kahn [Hard]: Do you know anything? Amelia. I know you and Kang Jun-hyeok as his apostles.]
[Amelia Aerin [Alone]: That’s right, but… I
can’t say anything unless Tae-san says it. Just wait.]
“…What’s going on?”
Taesan frowned.
After looking at the community for a while, Taesan posted a post.
[Kang Tae-san [Alone]: What’s going on?]
When Tae-san’s post went up, the reaction was enthusiastic. In an instant, thousands of articles covered my view.
Conversation was impossible.
Taesan, as always, moved to the chat window with key members of each country.
[Kang Tae-san [Alone]: What’s going on?]
[Amelia Aerin [Alone]: Tae-san!]
[Daniel Darmont [Hard]: I’ve been looking for it.]
[Kang Tae-san [Alone]: What’s going on.]
[ Taeyeon [Alone]: A system window appeared.]
[Taesan Kang [Alone]: System?]
[Taeyeon [Alone]: Wait a minute.]
After a while, Taeyeon opened a system window.
[The person you serve has reached the right stage alone. Your
faith approaches him more directly.]
[Also, he can grant his power to those who serve him and pass down part of the concept.] [
Lee Tae-yeon [Alone]: Other than that, it was long, but important The part is like this.]
[Kang Tae-san [Alone]: I can see why there was such an uproar
.
And that fact couldn’t help but affect those who worship Mount Tai.
All players on Earth believe in Taishan. It was okay to be his follower.
And so far, the followers of the god Taesan saw often used some of the god’s power.
Now it was possible to descend Mount Tae like that.
“I can’t call it God, but is something like this possible?”
After thinking for a while, Taesan posted
.
[Kang Tae-san [Alone]: Shall I drop you off?]
[Oliver Kahn [Hard]: Huh?]
[Kim Hwi-yeon [Hard]: No. I’d appreciate it if you could drop it off… Really?]
People were dubious. But Tae-san didn’t care much.
[Kang Tae-san [Alone]: Wait.]
[Geum Joong-geun [Hard]: …Really?]
[Daniel Darmont [Hard]: Wait. I haven’t prepared my mind yet.]
[Kang Tae-san [Alone]: I’m giving it to you, what do you guys have to prepare?]
Tae-san focused his mind.
Powers gather. strong and firm.
And the power gathered in this way spreads out to the world according to the owner’s will.
He escapes from the labyrinth and
spreads his power beyond space and time to the followers who serve him.
[Isan [Izzy]: …uh’?]
The community instantly becomes noisy. After checking their reaction, Taesan realized that it had come true as he had hoped.
[Lee Tae-yeon [Alone]: Oh. Taesan. This one.]
[Kang Tae-san [Alone]: Did it go to you too?]
[Lee Tae-yeon [Alone]: Either way, I am the one who serves. But this is…]
[Amelia Aerin [Alone]: Physical control? What is this?]
[Kang Tae-san [Alone]: Is that a name
?
Taishan has now granted it to all players on Earth.
[Kang Tae-san [Alone]: Try it. I
‘m curious too.]
Taesan gave it to me, but even Taesan didn’t know how it would help ordinary players. There was silence for a while in the community.
Meanwhile, Taesan confirmed his strength.
What he has given you now is the authority of physical force.
And the power of the transcendent is permanently consumed when given to mortals or when trials are given.
If so, how much was the power of Taishan
exhausted?
Dropped on all players on Earth. That number exceeded a billion. It was clear that it would consume quite a bit.
It was something he had been determined to do, so Taesan calmly confirmed it.
“….hmm?”
And I was surprised.
The consumption value was not large.
It was because it consumed too little.
It felt like a pot of water had been scooped out of the Great Sea. It is by no means a small amount when viewed by ordinary humans
, but it was insignificant when viewed from the sea as a whole.
Even if you give 100 million won, if you are an individual, it will not be at the level of a drop of water.
“What did you cherish so much?”
Taesan let out a laugh. The transcendentalists he had met so far were extremely reluctant to consume their realm. That’s why he didn’t want to give anything to someone he didn’t really approve of.
So I thought it would cost a certain amount, but it was not even a speck of dust
.
‘I didn’t have to worry.’
I thought of a certain amount of loss, but this was not enough. not bad.
Taesan waited quietly.
And it wasn’t long before the posts began to come in one by one.
[Lee Tae-yeon [Alone]: Um… Tae-san.]
[Kang Tae-san [Alone]: Why.]
After a moment of silence, Lee Tae-yeon posted.
[Lee Tae-yeon [Alone]: What is this?]
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