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Episode 233
God’s Way (2)
Strange.
The first thing I felt was the degree to which I came to my senses. A strange, unknown sensation was tickling me. In the end, I had no choice but to lift my heavy eyelids.
‘… … ‘Where?’
It was dark everywhere and I couldn’t see anything. Front, back, top and bottom, everything was dark. Only after realizing that much did I realize that I was floating in the empty space of dark space.
‘How did I end up in a place like this?’
There was no reason to come to such a strange place. He said he was definitely dead? No, no. Is it true that he is dead? Even that was difficult to be sure of. She felt frustrated, as if there was a fog in her head.
‘If it’s true that he’s dead… … ‘Is this the afterlife?’
I never thought the afterlife would exist. Jeongdo briefly expressed his admiration, then quickly shook his head. When I thought about it, I didn’t think it was that surprising.
In a situation where there are monsters, dungeons, other universes, and even gods of the underworld, what is the afterlife? At most, the religious side would be horrified.
While thinking such dull thoughts, I laid down comfortably. She felt quite good floating in the air.
No matter the degree, I had no choice but to admit that the afterlife was very comfortable.
Just the right temperature and soft feel. As my body became drowsy, it naturally stretched. I wanted to forget everything and leave my body like this.
But unfortunately, the universe did not allow it. Suddenly, in the darkness, a notification window appeared in front of my eyes.
Tiring.
<Talent <Communication-lv.4> is activated. Those who possess <communication>, the miracle of the beginning, never forget their communication with others.>
<The river of lethe gives up amnesia. The river of Lethe is fearful of its untouchability.>
The river of Lethe?
When Jeong-do narrowed his brows at a word he had heard before, his mind suddenly became bright and clear. It felt like all the haze had cleared away.
‘I was wondering where I heard that before.’
Yes, it is definitely one of the rivers of the underworld that appears in Greek mythology. Along with the River Styx, it is the two most famous rivers of the underworld.
– I expected it, but it didn’t work either. What kind of monster did it become… … What a waste. Even if they can only erase memories, they can just close their eyes and use them as warriors of the underworld.
As my mind became clearer, I heard a voice in my head. It was a familiar voice I had heard recently. Jeong Do asked reflexively.
“Hades?”
– Yes. You seem to have come to your senses.
“yes. “Where are we?”
– It is in the river of Lethe, which exists a little further from the entrance to the underworld. This is the place where all the dead pass through.
“… … “As expected, I’m dead.”
– Accurate.
He said in a somewhat dejected voice. The last notice she saw saying “He has passed away” was not a lie.
“Then what happens to me? Are we going to live here like this? “Can’t you go back?”
– With very few exceptions, one cannot return to this world from the underworld. Even if he is Zeus, the king of the gods, he must go through the underworld procedures like other dead people. First, wash your body in the river of Lethe to erase the memories of this world, then enter the river of Phlegethon to purify your soul. After that, he ends up living as a resident of the underworld.
“… … But my memory is fine, right? “Is it okay to do this?”
– Is that okay? You monster. The rules of the underworld don’t work. This is more absurd than the legend. Are all miracles from the beginning like this?
“… … .”
No, something new.
It is a miracle from the beginning that even the rules of the universe are chewed when bored. It was not surprising that the rules of the underworld, which was at best only a part of the universe, were being ignored.
However, for Hades, who was seeing talent outside the standard for the first time, he couldn’t help but lament because it was ridiculous.
– Even if you throw it into Phlegethon, instead of purifying your soul, it will actually eat Phlegethon. shit. The prestige of the Underworld… … .
A talent that makes even the gods of the underworld have no choice but to utter curses. That was the miracle of the beginning. It wasn’t even his intention to do so, but he was stung for no reason, so he changed his mind.
“What should I do? Is it possible for me to return with my memories like this? Or should I just force myself to go to the Underworld?”
-What nonsense? Why are species that disrupt the ecosystem put into the underworld?
“then?”
– Of course, there is only one way.
For a moment, I felt like someone was grabbing me by the back of my neck. My body was pulled by a powerful force that I could not resist.
– It’s deportation. Calm too. Funny human being. It’s a shame, but this place is too narrow to hold your vessel.
And Hades’ solemn declaration followed.
– As the master of the underworld, I will deny you entry. I swear on the River Styx that you will never live in the Underworld.
With those words, Do-do’s consciousness rose to the surface.
* * * * * *
“Kwaek!”
Black dead blood soaked the floor. Although he vomited a bowl of blood, his complexion actually got better than before.
“What, how?”
<It’s a simple thing. you are dead And survived. And I gained a lot.>
“He died and came back to life? Is that possible?”
<What else can’t be done? Although there is a limit of 1 minute, you can revive the dead with just magic. Much less bringing back a dead soul in front of the god of the underworld is not a task.>
“and.”
stylish.
To a certain extent, I almost fell in love with Hades’ cool-smelling words. It was a literal lifesaver.
“But what do you mean you got a lot? “You mean you got life?”
<You can do that with your own eyes. Honestly, I don’t know exactly. I just vaguely feel that you have become more of a monster. But one thing is certain.>
“which?”
<It means you have earned the qualifications to become a god. Congratulations.>
“… … uh?”
What does that mean… … Right before he said that, Jeong-do rolled on the ground.
bang!
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The leg of <Eternal Life> crashed into the place where Jeongdo was. The tiles on the floor broke and flew into the air.
“I thought I fainted for a moment… … “Why are you muttering like that all of a sudden?”
“Tsk.”
Yes.
Although he forgot about it for a while due to the shocking experience of death and rebirth, he was in the midst of a desperate struggle. Jeong-do jumped up from the floor and looked around. This was because she felt something strange in the words of <Eternal Life>.
There was a pause.
It was an extremely simple statement, but one that did not fit the current situation. For someone as strong as <Eternal Life>, being defenseless for ‘a moment’ meant enough time to die dozens of times.
Jeong Do looked around and soon realized why he was able to survive in the hands of <Eternal Life>.
Not far away, Cheok Jun-gyeong, Musinma, Yu Seon, and Raine had collapsed.
There was no movement, as if he was dead.
“you!”
“You made a good relationship. Calm too. Everyone truly risked their lives for you. Would killing those people bring out your anger a little more?”
“… … .”
The expression disappeared from Jeong Do’s face. And then, intense mana began to burst out of his body.
Growling.
The black mana flowing out one after another resonated through the air. <Eternal Life> burst into maniacal laughter at the energy that made even the skin feel numb.
“Hehe. Feel so good. more. “Spit out some more anger!”
Jeong Do did not respond to the words of <Eternal Life>. However, it was expressed through action.
The left hand takes the form of a hand blade and is held out in front of the chest. Then he clenched his right hand into a fist, turned his palm toward the sky, and placed it on his right waist.
chuck.
Left foot forward. Right foot back.
Focus your center of gravity toward your tailbone and slightly bend your knees. With that, his posture was complete.
It was an extremely simple stance to govern.
“after.”
Jeongdo let out a short breath. And as if it were a signal, <Eternal Life> rushed towards Jeongdo.
Pop! Yeongsaeng jumped into the air. And a kick filled with mana was aimed at Jeong Do’s left temple.
Huh.
Jeongdo looked at the kick with indifferent eyes. It wasn’t that I couldn’t react because it was so fast. Quite the opposite. For Jeong Do, who was in a state of extreme concentration, the kick seemed too slow.
When <Eternal Life>’s kick was almost within reach, the scale finally moved.
Suddenly.
Jeong Do’s left arm moved smoothly and caught the flying leg of <Youngsaeng>. However, the enormous force in his kick was so real that he broke his elbow and shoulder bones and was thrown off the spot.
But it’s okay. Because the muscles that delivered the force were still safe. He grabbed the leg he was holding with all his strength.
Phudduddduk.
With a painful sound, the bridge of <Eternal Life> was compressed. It didn’t end there. Without wasting any time, Jeongdo pulled his hand that was holding her leg back. <Youngsaeng>’s body naturally ran.
And towards the clearly exposed chest of <Eternal Life>.
puck!
Jeong Do’s right-handed government exploded as is.
Flash!
Intense black light began to burst out of <Eternal Life>’s chest. <Eternal Life> wanted to perish due to the terrible pain, but his cursed talent did not allow his death.
As has been the case for the eons of time I have lived, when I received a fatal wound, <Eternal Life-lv.3> was activated again.
However, this time it was not so easily allowed.
Quad deuk.
When a fist of such force completely shattered the breastbone of <Eternal Life>.
Pop.
For a moment, I thought time had stopped. It wasn’t because my concentration was extremely high, but it felt like when Winry appeared and time stopped.
However, Winry did not appear. Something much more serious than that was happening in real time.
In a state where time had stopped, only notification windows were pouring in front of Jeongdo’s eyes.
<Talent <Extinction-lv.3> and Talent <Eternal Life-lv.3> collided. The two talents have a polarizing relationship.>
<For the first time in the universe, a direct collision between primordial miracles occurred!>
<Warning. warning. It’s very dangerous. The miracle of the beginning is the foundational talent of the universe. The stored information cannot be measured. Even the universe cannot know what kind of aftermath this collision will cause.>
Crackling.
However, Jeongdo did not hesitate. In a space where time stopped, only Jeong-do’s hands slowly dug into the heart of <Yeongsaeng>.
Once again, notification windows rained down.
<The match between the Miracles of the Beginning is completely determined by talent proficiency. The one who uses his talents more skillfully and achieves more miracles wins.>
this.
This phrase was not good. The <Annihilation> he obtained was like a newborn baby that had just been born. On the other hand, <Eternal Life> is someone who has lived for such a long time that we cannot even guess. Of course, their skill levels could not even be compared.
Defeat.
When Jeongdo judged that <Eternal Life> could not be destroyed.
A reversal occurred.
Takujin, the owner of <<Eternal Life-lv.3>, is extremely suppressing the talent <Eternal Life-lv.3>. <Eternal Life> is neutralized for a short period of time.>
Kwasik.
And <Annihilation> did not miss that opportunity. A fist just like that broke the heart of <Eternal Life>.
Cooung.
The huge body of <Eternal Life> fell to the ground and time began to pass again.
Takujin, the master of the miracle of the beginning, <Eternal Life>.
He could never get up again.
