Demonic power was poison. If he died in Blackening state, there was a possibility of being forced into hell. There was also the possibility of his race changing to a demon, becoming a demon in Satisfys world view, and many other possible side effects. A typical example was Baals gaze.

Grid had already experienced that the higher his demonic power, the greater the chances of being exposed to Baals gaze. This made him feel scared. However, he never wanted demonic power to be extinguished, nor did he avoid the accumulation of demonic power.

Blackening and the Rune of DarknessGrids favored abilities were closely related to demonic power. Blackening was a skill that couldnt be used without demonic power. Additionally, certain skills attached to the Rune of Darkness would have fewer penalties in the Blackening state. Even the prerequisite for having Noe as a pet was demonic power.

Demonic power was a poison that could be deadly but it was also one of the forces that formed Grids foundation. Grid was in a position to fully control it, rather than fearing and avoiding demonic power.

Damn, whats going on?

[The effect of Duke of Virtue is purifying your demonic power.]

[Demonic power is purified and Blackening cant be used.]

[A new skill is created using the effect of Duke of Virtue.]

Was he going to lose demonic power? Grid was greatly flustered. First, he wanted to check his condition. However, he wasnt allowed this time.

Your face is changing frequently.

...!

Grid, who was trying to bring up the skills list, hurriedly pulled out his sword and held it. A man of great beauty was right in front of him. It was Garam.

[An unknown person is writing the fourth epic.]

Lips that stretched out coldly and dark eyes. Garam, who he met again after a long time, still boasted a pleasing appearance. Even so, Grid knewthe man in front of him was one of the most arrogant, cunning, and cruel beings in the world. He couldnt be fooled by appearance. He couldnt forget the vicious slaughter of the residents who remained in Pangea and the blacksmiths...

Grid swung his sword viciously. He used Blacksmith's Rage, Quick Movements, and Blackening out of habit but the absence of demonic power prevented him from using Blackening. At the same time, Garams short spear moved quickly enough to cut apart the dozens of energy blades coming from Grids sword. It was a stabbing attack that directly penetrated the center of Link, which had spread out like a net, and Grids sword stopped helplessly.

Slow. Garams words were short. He had been training using his anger toward Grid as a springboard and he was much stronger than the last time they met.

No matter who you are, you cant go against him! Run away! Tosun shouted as she jumped and kicked at Garam with an amazing lower body power. Garams short spear stabbed at Tosun but Tosun was nimble. She wasnt a normal existence. She was someone who once served the Four Auspicious Beasts but Garam was even greater.

The sword hanging from Garams waist was suddenly unfurled and wielded. It twisted its trajectory like a living creature and wrapped around Tosuns ankle.

...!

...!

Changing the direction of already released sword energy? Grid and Tosun were stunned by the incredible sight and Garam declared, All things in Heaven and Earth will move according to Gods will.

A godGaram called himself a holy being without any doubts. Did he build up even more divinity? His pride that soared into the sky seemed to have gotten even higher.

Ugh! Run away! Ill buy you some time. Tosun urged as she stood in front of Grid and took an unfamiliar martial arts stance. She had great strength in her lower body but she seemed unstable due to her injured ankle. Nevertheless, she seemed to have no intention of backing down. Like the blue tiger, she was determined to protect Grid at her own expense. She didnt want Grids Red Phoenix Bow to return to the yangbans.

Please! Please run away safely...!

[The beginning of the story comes from the desire of the fleeting people who have been forgotten.]

Protect the red phoenix on our behalf!

....

[He saw an unchanging faith in the face of the coming disaster.]

[He revisited the meaning of a god through those who worship the gods, despite losing everything because of the failure of the gods they believed in and served.]

...?

The emergence of Garam. A new epic. Tosun and the rabbits who were making sacrifices. In this dire situation, Grid got a strange feeling.

....

....

Grid and Garams eyes met in the air. Grids eyes swirled with confusion and fear while Garams eyes were still. Grid realized the identity of the strange feeling. Garams attitude is different from usual.

Garams eyes always looked down on others. His disdain and disgust toward lower-class people always offended Grid. It was Garam who hated Grid more than Grid hated Garam. Garam showed passion every time he faced Grid. He expressed extreme joy or anger. Sure enough, Garams attitude was as usual when they met in the toothless tiger community a few hours earlier.

Now it was different. Grid didnt read any emotions from Garam. Garam was controlling his emotions.

This jerk... hes serious now.

The reason why Grid survived every time he met Garam was due to Garams arrogance. It was the belief that humans wouldnt dare bare their teeth at him and the conviction that he wouldnt be defeated even if they did...

Due to his life experience, Garam looked down on Grid and experienced bitterness twice as a result. However, this time was different. Garam had learned. He witnessed Hangyeols death. Today, Garam wouldnt make any mistakes. Grid noticed that the dark shadow of death was covering him.

Garam declared, I wont miss you this time.

Flap.

Garam swung his arms out wide and his blue dopo flapped. Dozens of talismans poured out from his wide sleeves.

[A powerful enchantment has been installed.]

[Space transition has become impossible.]

Lets get rid of the disrupters.

!

Garams soft sword silently drew a circle. As sword energy expanded along the circle, it stretched out to the chest of Tosun and the rabbits surrounding Garam.

Avoid it!"

Tosun hurriedly shouted as she jumped and all the other rabbits jumped as well. However, the sky became Garams limbs once the sword energy expanded enough to accommodate all of them and spun violently. The majority of the rabbits, except for Tosun, were devastated by the sword energy whirlwind they couldnt escape from and crashed down disastrously in a puddle of blood.

Hahat, those who were insignificant have become even weaker. Garam laughed. No malice could be felt. It was the pure laugh of a child enjoying it as he tore off the wings of a dragonfly.

Was this a god...?

Grid felt like he had been struck in the head with a hammer and was in shock. It was as if he had seen something that shouldnt be seen. Yatan and Rebeccait occurred to him that the way that the two absolute gods destroyed and recreated the world wouldnt be much different from the current Garam.

[He was reminded of the other side of the world that he had neglected.]

[He faced a fate that couldnt be resisted despite knowing he would be sacrificed to providence.]

[He knew that the screams of the fleeting people couldnt be the only future of those who served him.]

An epic was written along with Grids thoughts. The contents of the epic were likely to incite Grids thinking. Still, one thing was clear. Grids choice wouldve been the same even without the epic. The epic was merely writing down Grids story. Morpheus just made him aware of the future that would come without even a 0.01% variable.

The whirlwind of sword energy kept slaughtering the rabbits. Garam painted a tranquil forest of death.

200,000 Army Crushing Sword. This was crushed by Grids interference.

You...!

Tosun avoided the whirlwind of sword energy and gritted her teeth as she exclaimed. She resented Grid, who didnt use the short gap created by her sacrifice to escape.

Grid spoke in a mysterious manner, If you are a god, shouldnt you at least live up to the expectations of those who believe in you?

...Eh?

Tosun didnt have time to understand. Grid was charging toward Garam. Garam shook off 200,000 Army Crushing Sword after suppressing it and spoke while facing Grid, Its light.

It was an honest feeling. Compared to Garams sword, Grids sword was slow and weak. On the way to this place, Garam had been greatly surprised when he sensed Hangyeols death but now he was fully calm. He once again confirmed that Grid, who inherited Pagmas power, could hurt him but not defeat him. He was pleased with Grids self-destructive attitude. He felt great joy that he could finally cut off this annoying guys head.

Now, come! Garams sword aimed at Grids sword. He intended to blow away Grid and his sword. He identified Grids power through a few exchanges and determined it was possible. I understand the target. Now I will trample on it slowly and thoroughly.

Two sharp points were aimed at the same point. Just before Grids sword and Garams sword collided, Grid was undergoing a change.

[400 points have been invested in agility.]

[Your strength and agility stats are exactly the same.]

[The golden ratio effect of the fourth stats awakening will strengthen your normal attacks.]

[Normal attacks will deal 20% more damage and there is a normal probability of the high speed and destruction effect occurring.]

[The effect of Duke of Fire infuses your weapon with the flames of willpower.]

...?! The moment their swords collided, Garams eyes widened. He was supposed to blow away Grid but instead, his right arm was rising in the air.

...What?

Flames travelled along Grids sword and smashed into Garams nose.

You!

Garams eyebrows were scorched and he tried to suppress his boiling anger. He ignored the unidentified force that pushed back his right arm and sped forward, cutting at Grids waist in the gap when Grid couldnt respond. At the same time, he attempted to use the intangible winds to smash Grids head into a mess. The sharp energy that rose around Grid tore the wind apart.

Ah...!

Garam was continuously shamed and his face was red. Even so, there was no light in his eyes. He suppressed his feelings because he knew he would forever regret it if he was overcome by his anger. In order to avoid creating variables, he calmly started to target Grid.

There were no more variables. The intangible winds kept disrupting the actions of the God Hands. Grids sword dance was broken. The four fusion sword dance was never completed. Garam thoroughly destroyed Grids strengths. It was as if he felt no more humiliation as he avoided a power struggle with Grid and made all of Grids efforts useless.

This is it.

The only thing left was to wash away the shame.

The end.

It was the moment when Garam peeked at the tired Grids face.

Flash!

A light as brilliant as the stars filled the high expanse of the sky. A sword flew toward Garam. It didnt hit but Garam was nervous. It was because a person powerful enough to throw a sword from a distance that was hard to grasp couldnt be underestimated by even Garam.

However, there wasnt only one. One weapon, two, ten... 100, 200...

Hundreds of different types of weapons continued to descend from the sky, bombarding Garams enchantment. Most of the weapons scattered into dust, unable to penetrate the enchantment, but some were exceptions. A large greatsword that resembled a predator of the sea started to crack the enchantment. Then the enchantment collapsed. Two swords with the breath of the white tiger and a bow with the breath of the red phoenix were particularly irritating to Garam.

What is this?

He couldnt understand it. What type of incomprehensible scene was this?

What type of trick are you playing? Garam roared angrily as he moved backwards to avoid the rain of battle gears falling toward him.

Grid told him, Pant... Pant... You... you cant be a god.

Blood flowed from Grids eyes and nose. It was the aftermath of using the Duke of Virtue skill that he checked during the rabbits sacrifice. He was mentally exhausted but he continued in an upright voice, I will stop you.

...!

[He soaked the land of the old gods with the rain of battle gears of those who believe in him and serve him.]

I.

[He declared in the presence of the murderer dreaming of being a god and the fleeting people watching.]

I will become a god.

[My myth will lead the world in the right direction.]

[The rain that falls now proves my qualifications.]

You...! What sophistry is this?

Garam couldnt bear it and showed his power. He opened the four powers of the sacred creatures simultaneously and slammed into Grid, fiercely breaking through the rain. It was the final blow and Grid died. Grid had lost his immortality before Garam arrived and had no way out.

However, Grid hadnt be beaten in silence. Thanks to the help of the rain of battle gears, which was now beginning to die down, Grid fought against Garam with all his might. There was Noe, who stayed with him despite him losing demonic power, Randy who had always been with him, the Overgeared Skeletons still dancing in the midst of this, and the light elemental.

Run away! The red phoenix... Kuk! Dont worry and run away!

H-Human...! N-No! God...! God...!!

Run aw...ay!

Ugh...! Kuock...! You must...!

[He hopes to sustain the world that will perish.]

[A tree that has grown up with the help of many.]

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[An unknown person has completed the fourth page of the epic!]

[Special compensation will be paid to all players who have contributed to the completion of the epic.]

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