The Return of Apocalypses Tyrant

Episode 268

[What a terrible guy… The inside of my body is like a dimension that has not yet been completed. You probably don’t know that imperfect dimensional power can destroy the soul.]

A phase’s voice was heard in the red vortex.

[This puts not only you but your colleagues in danger.]

“Danger? “This cannot be called a risk.”

Namgung, still not letting go of his sword, answered him with a sneer.

“I will do whatever it takes to end this war.”

Churrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr…!!

At that moment, the airflow emanating from the vortex surrounded Rin’s soul.

[If I eat this, I will fill in the last piece that I was lacking. Becoming a full phase… As you said, the war may end soon.]

Wagjak – Wagjak –

The center of the vortex split and swallowed Lin’s soul that was hovering around him.

The vortex that voraciously devoured the soul, like chewing an apple, began to rapidly swell.

[Is it okay? Even if I just let Rin’s soul be eaten like that…]

Leoric asked anxiously.

However, Namgung still just watched the change in status without any response.

‘That’s what Rin wants.’

[…What?]

He looked puzzled at Namgung’s words, which he spoke in his head so that only Leoric could hear.

‘His power can definitely cause damage to the Aspect. However, with that level of power, it is too weak to call it hope. In the end, not even Rin’s power can kill Sang-sang.’

Nevertheless, why did Rin remain intact?

‘I knew the full status. Because his status considers it to be his only shortcoming.’

[yes. But it’s true, right? Ran and Wu’s perfect phase, which can be said to be the beginning of the beginning, has been separated, and what they are into is Rin.]

‘But can they really become perfect just by eating Rin?’

[What does that mean?]

Kugggggggg….

A sound that seemed to be somehow distorted was heard from inside the phase vortex that had consumed Rin.

‘What do you think is the most important thing in existence?’

[Uhm… well.]

‘I think it’s will. Something that exists rather than simply being alive. That is only possible when you carry out your will.’

[It’s definitely not wrong. The reason you were able to endure that hell and return was probably because of your will to return.]

‘Yes. That doesn’t happen simply because you have power. Because compared to the revelers, I was insignificant in my past life.’

But it was he, not them, who survived.

The will to see my daughter again.

A desire to save her daughter.

That was what allowed Namgoong to endure and survive through hell.

‘It is not something that can be achieved with strength. That also means that even if you reach full status, it means nothing the moment you lose yourself.’

[Losing myself… really?]

Namgung nodded slowly.

‘Ran and Wu can be said to be a collection of desires that have been separated from each other in their entirety. They crave everything.’

[I guess so. Because they are beings that even humans are jealous of.]

‘So they probably think they need Rin to become perfect…’

They were caught up in desire and didn’t know.

Rather, if you eat Rin, you will simply return to your full status.

Crumbling… Crumbling….

The body of the phase that swallowed Rin began to twist.

“It has begun.”

Namgung muttered in a low voice as he looked at the dangerously swaying whirlpool.

[Did greed make you swallow poison yourself? I think it would be good for Ran and Woo to disappear and return to their normal status like this.]

But Namgung shook his head at his words.

‘no. Even if it becomes a full phase, it must also disappear.’

[why…? The intact phase created Lu. I think it’s a being that loves humans?]

‘It’s not Luge’s full status to love humans.’

[…What?]

Namgung closed his eyes.

When the spirit of his wife, Lu’s revealer, infiltrated him, he was able to see the memories of Lu that his wife had.

‘Lu is said to be the watcher of all mortals. He created many beings, including humans. But on the other hand, they also have to play the role of a punisher who punishes them when they commit unconventional acts.’

[A punisher…]

‘But after Lu was born, his entire status was split into Lan and Wu, and everything that restricted him disappeared. That’s why we were able to create the eight phases.’

Namgung still did not loosen his grip on the sword.

‘No god… can love a creature that rebels against him.’

[It’s a mountain beyond a mountain.]

Sigh…!!

Leoric raised his soul power.

A bluish film covered the armor Namgung was wearing.

[I’m sorry, but this is all I can do.]

‘Stop it. There is no need to melt your soul into armor. ‘You know very well that if all your soul power disappears, you will not be able to maintain your spiritual body.’

[It’s a dead life anyway. It can’t be more important than the life of a living person.]

‘Stop talking nonsense. Did you forget that Lattea is waiting outside?’

[It is also for my daughter. I will let you live no matter what happens.]

Kwakagagagang…!!

As the soul power surrounding the armor exploded, Leoric’s power rushed into Namgung’s body.

[It is the power of an insignificant dead person, but it is still the power that left a mark in an era.]

‘…Your power is insignificant?’

Namgung smiled bitterly as he accepted the power rushing through his veins.

‘I’ve never seen anyone stronger than you.’

[It’s an honor.]

I’ve been a soul soldier for a long time, but this was my first time accepting Leoric’s power.

Leoric’s soul was as heavy and solid as he knew.

[It reminds me of the old days.]

Ironically, in this situation, I actually felt calmer.

[The memory is hazy… but I feel it clearly.]

In the pitch-black darkness, Namgung ran towards the vortex of phases as if he were swimming.

[When it was just you and Namgung.]

Leoric said.

‘Don’t talk nonsense.’

Namgung thrust his sword toward the whirlpool.

‘We’ll go back together.’

* * *

Kaaaang—!!!!

The sword was broken.

Due to the shock, Namgung’s body stumbled and part of the armor he was wearing shattered into pieces.

The bluish film covering the armor was also broken in some places and became even more blurred.

‘…are you okay?’

The one who was attacked was Namgung, but he actually asked.

It was directed at Leoric.

‘…’

But unfortunately, there was no answer.

The remaining film proved that he had not been destroyed, but that was the end.

It’s just a situation where you can barely breathe without the ability to have a conversation.

[It was both more than expected and less than expected.]

The whirlpool had one shape.

The body shape was that of a sturdy man, but the face was like that of a beautiful woman.

The voices ringing in my head were two overlapping voices of different genders.

[It is full of power. It’s a power so perfect that it can’t even be compared to before. Is this the full power that a phase called Lin can have when filled?]

It was not the voice of the phase where Ran and Wu were combined.

The status standing before Namgung’s eyes was of a completely different status.

“Whew…”

Namgung held his broken sword tighter and let out a low breath.

“I ask you one thing. Are you of perfect stature?”

[Maybe so, maybe not.]

“What do you mean?”

[Because we do not have memory transference. There are no memories before the split. All I have are memories of Ran and Wu. I just feel it. That’s why I know this power is real.]

“…You have the memories of Lan and Wu? “It looks like Lin’s plan went awry.”

Namgung bit his lip without realizing it.

In fact, it was hoped that when Lin, the last piece, was combined, the memories of Ran and Wu would disappear and a new personality would be born.

But unfortunately, the enemy in front of him had all his past memories.

[It was an abominable thing, but thanks to it, it was able to become perfect. I have to express my gratitude to you.]

Sang Sang nodded and slowly walked towards Namgung.

Pot-!!

Namgung hurriedly took a step back.

But at that moment, Sangyang slowly waved his arm in front of him. It was just that, but Namgung felt like everything had slowed down, as if time had stopped.

Except for one aspect of the hand.

Pow—!!!

Sang Sang’s fist hit Namgung’s abdomen.

It was so fast that I couldn’t even feel the pain.

“Cough…”

It was only after being pushed several meters that Namgoong felt his internal and external organs being twisted.

[Honestly, it’s surprising. I thought you were a great human being… but I never thought you could withstand this strength to this extent.]

Namgung fell to the floor, spitting out a series of dark red blood.

Jeok- Jeok- Jeok- Sang-

sang walked towards him.

[You did your best. For a mortal like you… it’s probably worth it. Don’t worry. I won’t destroy humans.]

I felt like my mind, which I had barely managed to hold onto from the blow just now, was becoming more comfortable.

“Hahaha….”

Namgung fell to the floor and wanted to close his eyes right away.

How long did they fight for?

The dark space, where the passage of time was unknown, slowly rusted Namgoong’s steel-like will.

[It’s seven days. The time you were here.]

Sang Sang looked down at the fallen man and said as if he had read his mind.

[You rebelled against me just as the day the world was created. Excellent.]

Slurp –

the statue lifted him up.

Namgung’s weak, limp body was lifted up with such ease that it was pitiful to see.

[Your death will sustain the rest of human life. Rejoice! Among all dimensions, only you humans will survive and you will remain a hero.]

The phase spoke to him.

[And the festival will continue forever.]

Grinning –

the corners of his mouth rose.

[Only one representative clan will continue this festival forever.]

The torn corners of the mouth extended all the way to the ears, like a hideous monster, not a human.

[You are human

.

]

The sound of laughter rang out in the darkness.

The strange voice of unknown gender was eerie.

[You will suffer forever! And humans will forever blame you for giving them that horrible life!!]

Sang Sang shouted at Namgung as if pouring out his words.

[dare…!! Did you think that you would easily kill those who dared rebel against God?!]

Puuk –

That was then.

A very small sound that can be heard through Sang Sang’s laughter.

Namgung, who was struggling while being held by the collar, stabbed the broken sword he was holding with difficulty into his wrist.

Quick-!!

Sang Sang’s face distorted at that sight.

[How dare you…!!!]

Sang Sang roughly threw Namgung, who was holding him.

Quad deuk—!!

He was thrown down and pushed back, bouncing on the floor several times.

[You still haven’t given up! You are truly a terrible person!! What can you do now…!!]

Ironically, it was Sang Sang who shouted in front of the dying Namgung.

[…Why don’t you despair! Why aren’t you crying?]

“Because… I can still fight.”

I wanted to see the status.

The sight of the person who tormented him so horribly grieving.

But in the end, the person in front of me did not waver.

That made Sang Sang’s emotions twisted.

[Can you fight? Don’t be funny…! There’s something you can do with that body…!!]

“You know.”

At that moment, Namgoong lifted his arm with difficulty. The broken arm was painful just by applying strength.

At most, the only thing you can move is your fingers.

But that was enough.

“this.”

He raised his middle finger toward God.