Volume 5 Chapter 118 Forces That Destroy the World, Forces That Save the World (2)

Every time she took a step, she felt as if she were in hell. Setting fire to bare skin was a pain indescribable by words. Especially for an untrained human like Laosa.

However, the physical hell she was currently experiencing was far better than the mental hell she had been putting herself through. She believed that she was finally doing something as the prophet.

As Lord Jin said, even if my body becomes a pile of ash, I will serve my people.

He had many opportunities to escape, but Jin chose to help those around him.

Laosa responded to Jins sacrifice with her transcending will.

Their commitment moved Laosas heart.

Jin! Last a little longer. Laosas going on her own! Ill take care of the shards behind you, so just move forward!

Jin nodded.

Bradamantes fading glow began to shine once more. From Syriss reliable words of having his back, Jin trusted her and mustered up the rest of his strength.

In the storm of flying energy shards, the three slowly moved forward.

And the Twilight Magicians could only watch this sight. They thought there was no way that the children would succeed without the Master of the Hidden Palaces help.

Increase the cannons strength! We will erase this land off the face of the earth!

Chiiiiiiing!

The cannon that had forced clans and empires into extinction emitted an even stronger light.

If it werent for the cold aura of the Myriad Ice, the entirety of the Kollon Ruins would have melted.

When the kids are achieving something, the adults shouldnt just slack off, right?

Although she spoke in a carefree manner, her limit was being reached. Pressuring the Twilights without killing any of them was a tiresome task.

Syris and Jin, there really is no time. Just finish the job!

Thirty steps.

Twenty steps.

And when there were only ten steps left

Ah

The excruciating pain that encompassed Laosas body forced her nervous system to shut down.

Her feet burnt to black, and the white of bone was exposed.

Her two hands that were flailing in the hot air faced the same senseless fate. Her eyes were open, but her vision was dark. It was hard to say whether she was even alive.

And of course, her feet no longer moved. Her entire body started to die.

If I had come back a little earlier No, if only I never ran away in the first place

She felt sorry.

Sorry for Jin who risked everything to free the Kollon natives from their misery.

Milady!

Syris shouted towards Laosa, who had stopped moving.

The prophets body did not budge, and Syris couldnt even check up on her as she was too busy deflecting all of the energy shards.

Jin! Lady Laosa is!

She didnt want to say that she was dead.

Because she knew how hard Jin was trying to keep them safe.

In the continued explosions, Jin didnt notice Laosas death, and he continued forward.

Are there only five steps left?

Jin, too, was not in his right mind.

Jiin Jiiiiiin!

Syris caught up to him and shouted his name in his ear. Her voice sounded so far away; Jin didnt even look back at her.

His fading vision caught a glance of her face before fading to black.

Ffff-thunk.

One long shard pierced his chest, yet not a single groan of pain came out.

Is this it?

Without Numerouss Tear to save the dead, Jin had no way of escaping death this time.

Should we have escaped after killing Myuron Zipfel? Or when Midor Elner came here? Did we have to escape with the natives? Maybe the moment when the Kozak revealed itself over the horizon?

Should they have never come in the first place?

Where did it all go wrong?

Jin thought as he exploded into laughter.

However, even if he could go back to the time before he came to the Kollon Ruins, he wouldnt have made so many different decisions.

Because every time he was given the choice with the consequences of death, he refused to ignore the Kollon natives.

Of course, he would make better plans and allocate stronger allies in order to evade failure.

However, it was all pointless at this point.

How could I be such an idiot? I couldve just turned down the job. But why couldnt I?

In the first place, saving these people was such an unimportant side quest.

Would it help surpassing his father and his goal of becoming the strongest knight in the world? Would it help him have a hold on world politics by becoming the patriarch of the Runcandel Clan?

All of his goals did not line up with this request that he took.

Then why?

Why couldnt he just walk away?

If the natives face their end here, then thats my fault. I basically forced their untimely death.

He realized that he couldnt overpower the Zipfels and that the world went how the strongest wanted it to.

He was the weakling once more.

I couldnt say any thanks or apologies to many people.

He threw up a clump of blood before falling to the floor.

No!

The energy shards in the air suddenly increased in number. Was it because Bradamante stopped moving?

You were deflecting this many of them by yourself, but its not enough for you to die just like that!

Syriss eyes began to water. They werent lovers like her mother insisted, but he was someone she didnt want to send away so easily.

Give me a response. You have to survive and duel me again!

That was the last thing Jin heard.

Soon after, he died.

Syris already knew that fact, but she still continued to protect his corpse.

Chang!

Kerk! Krak!

Syris! Stop that and come over here, dammit!

The Kozaks cannon glowed with another golden light.

As the spread of the laser got smaller, the destructive power increased.

The airship had immense destructive power, urging the journalists to attach a phrase to its name.

A force that could destroy the world.

We have said it time and time again. You will not achieve your goals!

If my daughter gets hurt, not a single one of you will make it out alive!

You are definitely stronger than us, but the Hidden Palace is not stronger than the Zipfel Clan. Isnt that why youve stayed hidden even with this much strength?

The moment Talaris tried to answer, something else revealed itself from the horizon. The Twilight Magicians smiled.

Kadun?!

Our last reinforcement has arrived. Now, we cannot guarantee your daughters survival. Yours as well.

Fire Dragon Kadun.

Kelliark Zipfels guardian dragon and the King of the Fire Dragons. Kadun let out a roar, and the Myriad Ices cold aura was immediately extinguished.

[Long time no see, Talaris Endorma. The one chosen by the Myriad Ice.]

Talaris did not answer. She only gritted her teeth.

And in these hopeless moments, even though he was dead, Jin was watching all of it.

What the hell? I should be dead Huh? Shit, I can see my own corpse!

His body felt light. Jins body was high in the sky, translucent, looking as if it were a mirage.

He could see the entire battleground, but no one else could see him. He watched Murakan as he changed into his true form from mourning at Jins death. He even saw Syris, who fainted from protecting Jins corpse.

The natives who continued their ritual. Talaris who completely unleashed the Myriad Ice to fight Kadun

Everyone fought at their best.

And for a second, Jin thought that seeing this sight may be some kind of purgatory. Gods punishment for attempting at the impossible whilst being a weakling.

It was a horrible sight.

He had to watch his allies die. He felt as if he couldnt breatheas if his heart was going to explode.

How does it feel, Solderets chosen one?

Then, he heard a voice.

Surprised, Jin turned his head and saw someone else standing and looking at the massacre. He couldnt tell if the person was a guy or a girl.

You are?

Ive been waiting for you for a while now.

Youve been waiting for me? What do you mean?

I am Kullam. The one who sealed himself inside the mirror with Solderets help.

As soon as he heard the others name, Jin felt a surge of anger. He was about to ask why he didnt do anything, but Kullam spoke first.

Im sure you want to ask why I showed up so late.

Well, no shit.

Answer my question first. How do you feel watching this sight? The ones who fought for you and the ones you tried to protect are all dying.

He wanted to unsheathe his sword and slash him, but instead, Jin took a deep breath.

I just think that I was weak and stupid. Crazy, even.

Kullam smiled.

Dont forget that.

Click!

Kollons god snapped his fingers, and Jin opened his eyes.

As if a page was being turned, his surroundings started changing.

His light, floating body gained the weight of his bones and flesh, and he was standing on the ground again.

And the god that he was talking to took the form of Laosa.

I responded to Laosas call the moment she realized something while looking at you. The death that you face, and the death that you have witnessed.

Kullam gently placed his hand on Jins head.

Its a small lesson. You showed your will even at the verge of failure. The thousand-year contractor, you must get stronger. Incomparably strong. Strong enough that the gods cannot budge.

Jin looked at their surroundings.

The Myriad Ice calmed down. The darkness slowly took over the sky.

The Kozak was split in half, spewing smoke into the sky. The Twilight Magicians twitched and shook on the ground.