The Return of Apocalypses Tyrant

Episode 144

“Threatening the status with a holy relic… Will it work?”

“If I’m right, there’s a good chance.”

The revelers were surprised by Namgung’s plan, which they received just before they parted ways on the island, but at the same time they were worried.

“The status is the same as that of a being called God. There are already countless gods in the world we live in. And people revere them as a religion.”

“Yes.”

“From God’s point of view, what do they want most?”

“Hmm… I don’t know. More people believing in themselves?”

“that’s right.”

Namgung nodded at her words.

“The status is also the same. They say they will give strength to humans with the sacred items of the pantheon, but in reality, all they want is to enjoy fighting among humans.”

“…This is a heartbreaking story.”

“okay. But no matter what, in the end, the winner has no choice but to summon the temple. The carnival is not over, and stronger monsters will pour in from now on.”

Watching the hellish world where humans kill and kill each other was actually just an appetizer.

The true purpose of the pantheon that Sang-gi is aiming for is after that.

“When the temple is summoned and the phase descends, the followers, including the Revelator, gain powerful power. Their power alone will be enough to stop the next few monster attacks.”

“Isn’t that a good thing?”

Roxanne asked him.

“Most people think so. And everyone will worship the power of the Aspect. “The idea that you can live with that power ultimately makes people prisoners of their status.”

“Hmm….”

The status is not on the side of humans.

Namgung experienced those words more painfully than anyone else, a phrase that cannot be exaggerated no matter how many times it has been emphasized.

“From the moment they gain status and can influence reality, they will treat humans like toys. “In exchange for dust-like power, he will manipulate humans to his heart’s content.”

“But… without the power of the phase, will we be able to deal with the monsters of the Hell Gate that will come in the future?”

“It must be difficult. When the pantheon is over, countless monsters that cannot be compared to before will come out.”

“Then how?”

“That’s why I’m going to do it now. A phase cannot descend into the world unless the holy relic is completed. That’s their only weakness. “I’m going to use that.”

“…Would it be okay?”

Erica looked at him with anxious eyes.

“well. Even if the future is so hazy that it cannot be seen even with foresight, the conclusion will be simple. “Whether you win or lose, it will end up being one of the two.”

They were unable to say anything as Namgung spoke calmly to Sang Sang, who was afraid to even look at them.

Because I knew.

What he is about to do now is something that requires risking his life more than ever.

* * *

Kwahiah Ah-ah — !!!!

Numerous lightning bolts began to fall from the sky.

A huge poisonous cloud slowly began to descend, as if trying to crush the people.

“Huh…”

Den Howl slowly put both hands together and raised his magic power.

As he recited the spell, dozens of magic circles appeared simultaneously above his head.

Crackling…! It’s so crazy…!!

When the magic circle and the cloud touched, acrid smoke rose, and as he applied force, the magic circle slowly began to push the cloud away.

“The particles in the clouds are similar to nitrogen. To break up clouds, the best way is to liquefy the particles. If that happens, the cloud will not be able to maintain its shape and will naturally separate.”

“…How much can I lower it?”

“Absolute zero.”

Den Howl frowned.

“It’s too dangerous. If it becomes extremely cold, not only the clouds but the entire area will freeze. Even if it’s us, other people…”

“It’s that child’s role to prevent that.”

Joo Ju-in pointed to So-min.

“If the amount of magical energy absorbed is not properly controlled, the cloud may explode from the inside.”

“It’s up to that guy to stop that.”

Next, Joo-in, who pointed to Namgung, said while holding Den’s shoulder.

“There is only one thing for you to do. Get rid of that poison cloud by melting it, freezing it, or making it explode. “Leave the rest to those guys.”

The chief priest said:

“You sure you can’t trust them?”

“…no. “Let’s do it.”

Den Howl thought he was foolish to worry, so he raised his magic power with all his might and gradually strengthened the magic circle holding up the poison cloud.

Creepy –

As soon as the magic radiated light, the surrounding air began to freeze as if winter had arrived.

“Seeing as no one showed up… I guess they’re not desperate, right?”

While the poison cloud and the magic circle were competing with each other, Namgung looked at the sky and said.

“good. If so, I will destroy all the sacred objects here. “I wonder what will happen if no one emerges victorious from the pantheon.”

[…Wait!!!]

That was then.

The moment I was about to insert my sword into the holy relic lying on the floor, I heard a familiar voice.

[Stop it.]

“It’s unexpected. I never thought you would be the first to step forward. “It looks like your butt isn’t as heavy as you thought.”

[Sigh… Of course I had no choice but to step forward. My revealer is causing this mess right now, so I don’t think the others will have my back.]

Yor scratched his head and walked towards Namgung.

Every time he took a step, the frozen air could be heard rustling and breaking.

“I… I really have a phase.”

“This doesn’t make sense… Is this even possible?”

Unlike the calm Namgung, the rest of the Revelators could not hide their surprised faces the moment they saw Yor’s appearance.

That’s because they have never seen Sang Sang’s appearance properly before.

At best, I could only hear voices.

Just like when humans accepted God, the status was just a distant and fearful being.

[Sigh, you planned this without even consulting me. I told them to gather the holy relics and descend on the Temple of the Aspects, but instead they threatened the Aspects with destroying the holy relics?]

He

picked up his holy relics that were standing on the floor and threw them like a ball and said to Namgung.

[The power of the phase is powerful. Just by completing the relic, the winner can gain the power of the phase. That’s it? How grateful I was that I could gain all seven powers with just one victim.]

“….”

[You couldn’t understand the thoughts of those high-ranking people and instead threatened them to make a deal… I’ve never met a person like you before. It must be the first among the Revelators.]

“Anhamuin? The guys who arbitrarily opened the gates of hell are now lending their power and telling us to kill each other and kill each other? “What kind of bullshit is that?”

[Don’t be too sad. Because that’s the rule. Think carefully. When the temple is completed, there are only two followers at first, but you can have another follower under them.]

Yor tried his best to coax Namgung.

[As the number of believers increases, the power of the phase becomes stronger and it becomes easier for those under its protection to deal with monsters. It will never be a loss to you.]

However, Namgung felt strange when he saw Yor speaking as if he was pleading.

[This is your first and last opportunity to gain the power of the Aspect. Go ahead and choose. If you want, you can call the Daesh commander and ask him.]

“That’s enough.”

[…Does this mean you really gave up?]

Namgung answered Yor’s question to him without changing his expression.

[Are you seriously planning to destroy the holy relic? Because of your decision, other Revelators will also be unable to receive the power of the Aspect.]

“If you don’t like it, come down. “If there’s something we both want, we should talk face to face.”

[Sigh, such a crazy revelator. This is why I can’t help but like you.]

Yor smiled at Namgung.

[Honestly, the guys up there are still in doubt. You are threatening me with the sacred relic, but do you really think you will destroy it?]

He held out his sacred relic to Namgung.

[But if it were you, you would be the one who would destroy it and remain.]

Sigh—!!!

It was then.

Yor destroyed his holy relic he was holding.

[I agree with you. Help humans? Helping is a piece of cake… Do you know who was the happiest when humans were mutated by the poison cloud just a little while ago?]

Yor spoke as if he was excited.

[This is Breeze’s mother. He is a madman who delights in human death more than anyone else.]

“….”

At his words, Eira Michel could not hide her embarrassment with a pale face.

[Now that the relics of the Seven Serpents have been destroyed, I, Yor, abstain from the pantheon. Everyone, come out now. Either they are still greedy for victory or they want to get a chance to descend even if they have to bow down.]

Passyuk…!!

Yor shouted as he stepped on the broken relic.

[If not, from now on I will destroy all your sacred objects.]

That was then.

[…What a crazy guy!!]

[Are you out of your mind? I sent them to mediate, but they ended up complaining!!]

[I was a fool to believe you!!]

People looked around with bewildered expressions as loud voices poured in from everywhere.

“quiet.”

[hey…! The Pantheon is an arrangement prepared by the Aspect for the upcoming battle. But are you ruining it on your own?]

[You are the one who is creating chaos in the world!!]

Fluttering lights began to shoot at Namgung.

“…I can’t figure out who is who.”

Namgung sighed softly as he watched the spheres flying wildly around him.

“Who is the Aspect that spoke first?”

Yor whispered in response to his question.

Kwaang-!!!

At that moment, Namgung kicked the sacred objects that were standing up. As the holy relics flew in all directions, the lights of the phases flickered as if in confusion.

[Now wait…!! What are you doing!!]

[Do you even know what you are doing?]

[…that crazy guy!!!]

Broke—!!

Namgung rubbed the remains of the shattered sacred object with his foot.

Only then did the loud voices of the Aspects become dead quiet.

[Whose is it?]

[It can’t possibly be mine….]

[I’m going crazy.]

The owner of the sacred object was an observer of the sun and moon.

[why…!! Why are you doing this! I am for you humans…!!]

He said in a devastated voice after seeing his sacred object shattered.

“For humans? “What did you do?”

[…What?]

“You threw me a sword and encouraged me to play hero? Is swallowing what is sweet and spitting it out when it is bitter what you are doing for humanity? “Why did Alec Traman’s stigmata disappear?”

[….]

There was no response from the group of lights to Namgung’s words.

“But since the holy relic must be completed and the temple must be summoned, the Revelator must exist. “I don’t know who that is, but if you want to have any influence in the human world, you’ll have to put Alek Traman back where he belongs.”

[Didn’t you compete with him? It would be better for you without him.]

“Competition? Competition must be at the right level. Do you think a kid like that will fight?”

[You really are a man. If the Revelators are not of the same level, who is the competitor of the same level as you?]

“Who is it?”

Namgung raised his sword and spoke to the group of lights flickering in front of him.

“It’s you guys.”

[Now… do you mean to fight us?]

The watcher of the sun and the moon said to him in an angry voice.

“then. “That’s how it becomes a pantheon.”

Rather, Namgung was waiting for that anger.