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Martial God Chiyouthe strongest Absolutewas rarely silent. This situation was just that strange.

Chiyous weapon was a divine object that repeatedly responded to the will of its master and achieved its current form. It shouldnt have been influenced by external forces. Yet surprisingly, it was significantly bent.

It is like having an arm amputated.

The disfigured weapon was released from Chiyous grasp. After spending eons with its master, it reached the end of its usefulness and fell to the distant ground.

I didnt know your true potential.

Clear eyes contemplated Gridat first glance, the orange divinity looked like a hammer. He thought that the dragon that appeared on the outside was nothing more than a pattern engraved on a hammer.

I shouldnt have attacked you carelessly.

Grid ignored Chiyous admiration and asked, Where are the Old Dragons?

[Ultimate Martial Art]

[Passive.

There is a high probability of it occurring when attacking an enemy or defending against an enemy attack.

It unconditionally destroys the item that the target is equipped with. At this time, it inflicts a stun that has a normal probability of being unable to be resisted or released.

This effect doesnt distinguish between the targets status, race, or rank.

The duration of the stun is from a minimum of 1 second to a maximum of 8 seconds.]

In fact, Grid was very surprised by the effect of Ultimate Martial Art that suddenly evolved, but... there was no reason to show it outwardly. It had been a long time since Grid started perceiving Chiyou as an enemy. It was a foolish thing to do to reveal his true feelings to his enemies.

As you can see, the Old Dragons are gone. Your first apostle sent them away. You should talk down to me.

......?

Chiyous response was gentle but he added nonsense. He looked like a lunatic to Braham.

If it wasnt for me... the Old Dragons wouldve already... eliminated Chiyou and left... Braham opened his mouth with difficulty and explained, but it had no effect.

Grids gaze toward him was still chilly. He seemed to have completely believed that Braham was trolling. Braham felt it was unfair, but he also felt it was something he deserved. He decided to receive his karma rather than explaining in detail.

To be more precise, he was exhausted. He was using blood magic to stop the bleeding, but he had suffered too many serious wounds. He didnt have the physical strength to open his mouth while he was dizzy.

How did you just do that? Of course, Grid was also aware of Brahams condition. This was a place where the gaze of a God of the Beginning, who exerted a huge presence like he was the sky, was focused on. Additionally, there was Martial God Chiyou in front of him. He was an invincible man even with no weapons. The situation wasnt good. Grid had to figure a way out.

Ma... gic... Braham barely swallowed down his blood and replied. Every time he opened his mouth, he felt cold air blowing directly into his heart. It was the aftermath of the huge hole in his chest.

Magic...? Grids eyes widened. The reason why Chiyou walked around with only a dopo was because he didnt need armor. He was a monster who tempered his colorless divinity so it was like the Absolute Defense and scales of a dragon.

However, Braham simply destroyed the Martial Gods divinity with magic. It meant one thing.

Have you finally become a complete Absolute?

Not... yet.

Why? Grid was taken aback and immediately retorted.

Just now, Braham destroyed the self-defense of the Martial God. He had accomplished an unprecedented feat, so it was natural for him to attain the supremacy of an Absolute. However, he didnt get it? Grid didnt understand it.

I also dont know?

It was the same for Braham, who was unconvinced.

Grid didnt know it, but Braham had caused a major incident by destroying not only Chiyous self-defense, but also the magic of the Old Dragons. Moreover, there were the countless achievements he accumulated through his life. It made no sense for him to not become an Absolute.

Yet he was still incomplete. It felt as if the whole world was denying him, so Braham was resentful and angry. However, he didnt have time to explain it in length...

Im going to die soon... you might be isolated, so leave me here... hurry... escape from here."

Grid wondered, Cant you use that magic again?

I cant use it... for me, now... I dont have... even a handful of magic power left."

Chiyou had figured out how to kill a magician. He pierced Brahams mana core with the first hit, so Brahams magic power wasnt recovering and was dissipating.

......

You never help when it is important.

Grid murmured in a very small voice. They were scolding words that linked seamlessly, just like his fusion sword dances.

Braham choked up again, but the pain was so intense that he couldnt say anything.

This scene was very interesting to Chiyou. You are treating someone who brought trouble to me and the Old Dragons so many times in an unpleasant manner...

I have also suffered due to him many times.

Grids relationship with Braham had started off as a bad relationship. Since they both aimed for pavranium, incidents such as the Golem Invasion War occurred. Grid went through several crises. Above all, Braham committed trolling like eating meals even after being on the same side as Grid.

......

Braham had many things he wanted to say. In fact, it was Grid who broke his promise first when they initially met. Originally, Grid didnt even know what pavranium was. It was purely thanks to Brahams teachings that Grid took everything he needed. Now Grid tried to place the blame on the person he tried to stab in the back. This crossed the line a bit.

Da... mn, the stunned Braham finally cursed. He failed to maintain the etiquette that a person of noble status should keep. It was already the third time today.

He has a very dirty mouth. Chiyou greatly misunderstood Braham and clicked his tongue.

Just then, Grid held Brahams waist and leaped. His stats were still invested all in strength. Thanks to the fact that he stepped on the God Hand he secretly moved under his feet and used it as a propulsion face, the distance he managed to jump was enormous.

We have to escape from here quickly.

The space created by Chiyou had a blurred part to it. It was difficult to activate Shunpo due to poor visibility. Therefore, Grid accelerated by continuously kicking off from the God Hands.

Chiyou chased after him. Are you going to leave like this?

Of course, Grid didnt answer. This time, he leaped while using the Wave sword dance. However, Chiyou easily disturbed the wavelength of the sword dance with a hand gesture and kept chasing him.

Trauka will have to rest for at least a few hundred years. Bunhelier is only obsessed with the Goddess. The only ones I can count on are Nevartan, Raiders, and you guys.

You guysChiyou was referring to both Grid and Braham. It was a clear testament to Brahams growth.

Grid suddenly felt very moved. He was filled with greater joy than when Ultimate Martial Art evolved.

A being who was originally far ahead of himthe development of Braham, who was a friend and teacher, was what Grid had been longing for more than anyone else. It was just that the situation wasnt suitable for caring about this.

Grid unleashed the six fusion sword dance and Chiyou struck it with the back of his hand. It was a method of blocking the sword attack before it reached full power.

Your potential has finally blossomed. Unfortunately, no matter how great it might be, it isnt very good against me and the Old Dragons.

Weapons and armorthey werent very important concepts for Chiyou and the Old Dragons. Grids martial ability, which didnt allow the enemy to be armed, was actually inferior against the strongest Absolutes.

Lets compete fairly. Stop running and face me squarely.

Chiyous right fist struck Grids side. He shook Grids entrails with his skill that made armor meaningless. Then he stretched out his left hand, intending to use a grappling technique to grab the back of Grids neck and spin him around.

...You dare. Braham bit his lip and swapped positions with Grid. It was the overlapping utilization of Blink. He squeezed out the minimal magic power barely remaining in his dying body. The target of Chiyous grappling technique changed from Grid to Braham.

The two of you are a good match. Chiyous eyes met Brahams, only to let out a feigned laugh.

In the place where Braham used to be, Grid swung his sword. Once again, it was a six fusion sword dance. Chiyou failed to fully react to the first two strikes. It was because he was caught off guard by Braham.

However, he escaped major damage thanks to his self-defense and he smashed the remaining linked parts of the sword dance with his hand. It just wasnt a complete defense. This was right after Chiyou had fought the Old Dragons. Additionally, he was hit by Grids six fusion sword dance a little while ago.

His body didnt move as he intended. Above all, the mistake of losing his weapon against a swordsman was huge.

...Hah.

In the end, Chiyous chest was cut and he was pushed backwards. He became somewhat dumbfounded. This was the first time he had been so purely overwhelmed, even if it was only for a moment. Therefore, he was overwhelmed with joy and other unfamiliar emotions.

Grid picked up the unconscious Braham and spoke coldly, We will decide when to kill you.

Chiyous eyes widened and he slowly smiled. You are finally speaking down to me. You deserve to do this.

A lunaticthis was Grids sentiment. The words didnt come out smoothly. He took out King Daebyeols Bow and quickly fired it.

Be respectful to me the next time we meet.

...You are acting to this extent? Chiyou cocked his head as he snatched the arrows made of divinity. Then he soon shrugged as if he liked it.

It is a great spirit.

Grids choice to confront the madman with madness was excellent.

Ill give up todays flimsy opportunity for the sake of future joy.

Chiyou stopped pursuing him. In the first place, the distance had widened considerably when Grid fired his bow.

Please make me bow to you. Chiyou made a sincere request.

Grid could only give one answer to this. He raised his middle finger. He soon left Chiyous domain and used Shunpo repeatedly.

Thank you for your hard work. Additionally, congratulations, Grid said his belated greeting to Braham, who was in a daze. The reason he previously scolded Braham wasnt out of resentment. He wanted Braham to shut up while he was dying.

Meanwhile, the guild messages he hadnt been able to check were constantly being updated.

***

I think they are being pushed back again...?

On Reidans outer wall, the crowd roared. All of them had magic telescopes held up to their eyes, except for the archers with advanced eyesight. They were watching the battle in the desert. The elite members of the Overgeared Guild who dragged the Trauka raid to the brink of successthey were pushed to the limit when angels came down from heaven and attacked them.

People thought that the Overgeared Guild would suffer devastating damage today.

This was when the world messages appeared. The rapidly strengthened Overgeared Guild started to fight back against the army of angels. The one-sided battle changed and became more intense. This was until iridescent magic rained down from among the angels.

What is that monster...?

Among the angels, there was one existence that particularly stood out. He seemed very adept at strategy and tactics, using unprecedented forms of magic to isolate Zeratul and the apostles at the right time and place. It felt like he was adjusting the flow of the battlefield.

Thanks to this, the movements of the angels were organically linked. The members of the Overgeared Guild were gradually put on the defensive.

Judar is the God of Wisdom for a reason. Vantner clicked his tongue.

Judarit was clear that he even calculated that the members of the Overgeared Guild would become stronger after receiving the settlement rewards. The proof was that the hundreds of angels in the army were maintained at a level that properly overwhelmed them.

The fact that they had no time to rest was fatal. Resources such as health, mana, and stamina were on the verge of being depleted. There was absolutely no solution to this unless the colleagues who were forced to log out came back using a bug...

Lauel also seemed to have realized this.

We have to make every effort to open the way for the tower members.

Dont carelessly seek victory.

It happened at the moment when Lauel made the well-being of the tower members his top priority...

[Only One God Grid has appeared.]

The sky turned red. At the same time, waves of sword energy poured down and crushed all the spears of the angels. The sight of scattering metal fragments spreading like snowflakes was unrealistically beautiful. It made people forget that this was a battlefield.