Chapter 217 The Zeroth Form

Libra said that Greed was a bad weapon.

Nevertheless, the black spear that he imitated with his black cube was the new form I inherited from my fatherthe sixth rank.

[What you saidmight be true. But even with such a bad weapon, with the souls that gather here I can turn peoples feelings into power. Through my gluttony skill!]

Its the first time. The Gluttony skill that had been tormenting me so muchactually reversed. Its leading me in a better direction.

From the time of my birth, its been with me, bringing various misfortunes and causing people to despise me. But now, I can actually proudly say that it was a good skill.

Gluttony skill was very important here.

[Feithere is a drop of tears on your cheek.]

I didnt notice it myself. A single tear was running down my cheek. But, its not due to sadness.

The various emotions and memories of the souls I took in flowed into my mind. Im sure its because of that.

Its giving me the drive I need.

I called upon the name of the 6th form once more so that it reaches Greed.

[Revolt Brionac!]

As if responding to me, Greed pushed aside the number of black spears and showed himself. That alone surpassed Libras power of annihilation.

We pushed forward while erasing the fakes one after another. Libra furrowed his brow and turned a black cube into the black shield to hinder Greeds progress.

While destroying all of them, he single-mindedly went straight towards Libra. To the extent that it seemed impossible to stop the progress.

It was as if the souls in this place had stopped the flow and were watching over it.

[Impossiblesomething like this]

The Revolt Brionac that I launched pierced through Libras chest, leaving a large, gaping hole. But even with the power of annihilation, it wasnt enough to erase his existence completely.

Libra could still move even after taking damage that would be fatal to a normal human. And the sacred stigmata engraved on his face was shining even redder. He still had the will to follow the revelation and fight.

Most of the black cubes had been totaled. The few that were left still mostly intact seemed to be malfunctioning, making crackling noises while flying around in erratic orbits.

[Fei, you did it.]

[No. it seems like it has only just begun.]

I shook my head at Roxy who was leaning towards me. Four large souls flew from the direction we came from.

The four newly arriving souls floated around the wounded Libra. From what I could sense, those souls belonged to the sacred beasts that stood guard in front of the Door to His Land.

It appears to me that Myne and Eris both won their battle against the sacred beasts. Erisshes finally able to surpass her trauma. It relieved me and Im happy for her.

But at the same time, it created an opportunity for Libra to gain new powers. I wonder if he left them outside as insurance for this kind of time.

[Hahahahahaha.]

He laughed heartily. Maybe it was because of the impression I received from his gaping chest but it was as if Libra was laughing at his own terribly empty self.

[Come. Beholdmy ugly form.]

Libras face rotted away, turning distorted. The pure white clothes discolored and crumbled, and rotting body fluids flowed out from the cracks.

If that was how he appears as a sacred beastthen just Libra himself said, its ugly.

If my father was the black angel who governed over death, Libra was a foreign object that spreads death. An existence that has been forcibly formed from packing together all the ugliness in this world.

I felt like I understood why he was fascinated by Roxys Valkyrie appearance.

[Together we are five sacred beasts. The time is running out.]

The flow of returning souls that had been revived was slowing down. Libra probably wanted to say that once this is over, it will begin harvesting souls from the living.

There is no time for hesitation. I turned my attention to a sphere that shines like the sun. Alright, its okay. Its not too late yet.

[Roxy, this is the end.]

[Yes.]

[Greed, too.]

Youdont tell me

Even though Roxy didnt notice Greed figured it out. As expected of my partner.

Even so, he didnt say anything more. Its too late, right Greed. We both knew it.

[I will hold Libra down. Fei will do the decisive blow.]

[Please do]

Libra waved his hand and tried to splash his bodily fluids on us. Both of us managed to dodge it.

[This is..]

[What in the world]

I got chills down my spine when I saw what happened to some souls that had been bathed in Libras bodily fluids.

They turned purple and rotted away. His attacks corrupted anything. The corrosion magic I possessed was childs play in comparison. It might be enough to corrode even the weapons we had.

After absorbing the four sacred beasts, his power has increased significantly from before. Its as you expected. Even I cant say Ill go out unscathed if I get hit by that.

[..Greed.]

Dont worry. I always say it. I am a weapon. Did you forget, Fate?

[Even so, for me, you are]

Im sure youll tell me something that makes me happy. But hey, Fate. ..I know.

[.yeah.]

Yes thats fine. Thats why youre my partner. We both know it

I knew that itll eventually come to this. Whether we cry or laugh, itd be our last.

Were running out of time. We couldnt afford a prolonged battle.

Roxy deployed a protective barrier with the power of refusal. But against a power that rotted everything, it wore away at an astonishing speed.

Its even more obvious the closer we are to Libra. Not just bodily fluids, even the air surrounding him was polluted to the point it turned into a corrosive stench.

[I will purify the odor.]

Roxy prepares her holy sword and activates an art. I thought it was the Grand Cross, which is the special technique of the holy sword mastery skill.

The scale of the sparkle emitted by the holy sword was inconsistent. The technique that was unleashed was not a cross of light, but an asterisk-shaped blade of light.

Perhaps this one should be called Sacred Cross, as the technique surpassed any other that the holy sword mastery skill could perform.

The amazing purification was effective against Libra. Libras rotting body blazes with holy light. Its an ironic story that even though its called a sacred beast, its weak to holy power.

[Fei, now!]

[Yeah, thanks for the assist.]

I thanked Roxy for helping me get rid of the stench Libra emitted. I flapped my black wings and flew to Libras bosom. Black gauntlets and black bows, which are long-range attacks, would probably have their firepower reduced due to the odor that remains on the surface. Besides, there is not enough time for small attacks.

As expected heretheres nothing but the black sword that Im most familiar with.

I swung as hard as I could, my sword a flash that cut down the enemy.

There was a responsebut Libra didnt even move. Is it not working? Its the same as when I used Revolt Brionac.

An attack of this magnitude doesnt make sense to him.

[Greed!]

No worries

The jet-black blade, which had never been damaged before, was sizzling as it slowly corroded. As expected.

Dont stop

Roxys Sacred Cross was released once more to remove the corroding stench. I took a distance quickly, dodging so as not to get caught in it.

Libra couldnt help but find Roxys restraint a hindrance. Without pretending to care about my attack, he started moving towards Roxy.

But she wasnt going to stand still. Making full use of her six wings, she launched techniques in succession while evading. On the other hand, I was lacking firepower.

Even the 6th forms secret technique Revolt Brionac, empowered by the souls, didnt manage to kill Libra. Not to mention that he has now assumed his sacred beast form.

But amidst all that, I felt like I had grasped something.

A little more, just a little more. When I received the assistants of the souls, I was in a strange state as if Greed, who had left my hand to execute Revolt Brionac, was immediately by my side. It was a sense of unity that transcended even the Crossing.

At that moment, I am Greed, and Greed is me.

The souls of this world were still helping me. While repeatedly assimilating with me, they continued to give me strength through the Gluttony skill. I feel it getting closer and closer. Greed and I still had a long way to go.

Surpassing the sixth form that I inherited from my father. There should be a new form that is only meant for the two of us.

Nothing. We have our own strength here.

The souls began to assimilate not only on me, but also on the Black Sword Greed. Responding to our hearts

This is Fate, do you feel it?

[Yeah, I feel it all the time]

That sphere that shines like the sunthat thing called God. The Gluttony skill was born from the desire of people seeking salvation from the absolute law of God. Our vision must be the same.

But I cant reach it with this black sword alone. Now is the time to transform into what we need.

Libra, who had turned into a holy beast, was trying to corner Roxy. But there was not a single cloud of fear on her face.

[Roxy!]

[Fei!]

I tightened my grip on the black sword Greed.

[Connecting my gluttony and your greed. Can we do it?]

Just as I want it

Skills fusion. Bringing together mortal sin skills that would otherwise never mix together. A mortal sin skill born in search of salvation. So what will happen if we combine the two unorthodox skills? Thus I poured the power of gluttony into the mortal sin weapon that governs greed.

Only we cansublimate it into a new mortal sin weapon.

Its not a matter of whether we can do it or not. Without these two powers, nothing else was possible.

The black sword shone brightly. I flapped my black wings with all my might and headed towards Libra.

The light grew stronger and enveloped me. Furthermore, the light was so bright that even Roxy, who was far away, could see it.

Libra let out an anguished voice. It seems that the light was irresistible for someone who didnt care at all until a while ago.

I cut off Libras left arm before positioning myself in front of Roxy.

[Behind me.]

[Fei What is that sword?]

The true form of the Black Sword. It was a black twin sword of the Zeroth form.