* * *
Territory of the Five Kings of Black Sea.
Chiron’s expedition team and Kial had already been fighting for over twelve hours.
Ozdock was completely stunned and thrown far away from the battlefield in the aftermath of the battle, while Kial was constantly screaming and spraying the energy of chaos.
The chaos that Kial poured out was on a different level from Glyek’s energy. Unlike Glyek, Kial was fully awakened a long time ago and was able to use his full power.
Ha, ha...…!
Luna let out rough breath and glared at Kial. She was on her one knee and leaning on her ax sword, Krantel, and she was covered by former Black Knights.
"Just a little bit... please."
"Don't worry, recover your strength for a while, first flagbearer."
Even Vanessa Olsen's voice, as she answered, was breathless. Black chaos like bruises was visible everywhere on the bodies of the former Black Knights revealed through the shattered armor.
Without Chiron, they would have already been annihilated. Even though each one is no different from the strongest knight on earth.
'Did father fight these things alone?'
After the fight started, Luna couldn't count how many times she had been caught in the astonishment.
She heard some stories from Chiron in advance, but when she actually entered the battle, she felt dizzy all the time.
All of the expedition's attacks, except for Chiron, had never given Kial a single effective blow. Luna and former Black Knights played the role only to cover Chiron.
'Even that is confusing whether we are protecting my father or it’s other way around.'
Luna was feeling 'impatient' from her father's back while fighting against Kial. Of course it was a feeling that she had never experienced before.
In fact, Chiron is in the middle of fighting while controlling his urgent mind, and the reason is no different.
It was because, at this point, Glyek had awakened in human world, not in the Black Sea. Chiron judged that there was no means to stop Glyek in the current human world.
Had it not been for the situation facing Kial, Chiron would have returned without thinking for a second.
The inability to stop Glyek meant that the clan would also be destroyed.
Although there is a variable called Kinzelo and the possibility that they will go out to prevent the disaster of human world doesn't seem very high.
Chiron thought that Runcandel, Zipfel, and the rest of the forces, including the Empire and Hidden Palace, would eventually manage to stop Glyek.
It was the worst. However, it was impossible to leave Kial in front of him, and even if it’s possible, the problems that would arise after the return were difficult to deal with.
[Looks like you're in a hurry...… Chiron Runcandel.]
Kial's eyes narrowed like crescent moons. He was seeing right through Chiron’s heart.
“Looks like you still have time to worry about that.”
Whoa-!
As if a storm raged, the aura of genesis knight gathered in Chiron’s sword.
It wasn't just Chiron who was in a hurry.
Kial is also feeling burdened by the fact that Chiron’s power has become stronger than when he faced him in the past.
Monster.
Humans who experienced the King of the Black Sea all recognized them as monsters, but Kial had no choice but to view Chiron that way.
And the moment the aura gathered in Barisada was about to explode.
Kial sensed something that happened in human world and forced him to erase his leisurely smile. Chiron also stopped moving with his eyes wide open.
'This…!’
Just as they felt Glyek awake as soon as the battle was about to begin.
Chiron and Kial were aware of the fact that a new genesis knight had appeared in human world.
The only thing that could spread that energy to this distant subspace was the light of the manifested genesis knight.
Luna and the former Black Knights did not feel the light.
'It’s Ron Hairan!'
It wasn't the aura of Talaris or Rosa or the other superhumans he knew. Chiron felt the aura of the brilliant attribute, the path of righteousness unique to Hairan, as if it was right in front of him.
However, for some reason in the light of the genesis knight, Chiron could feel not only the energy of the righteousness, but also a weak shadow force.
‘Why is shadow force there…… Could it be that the youngest has helped in some way? There's no reason for the energy of the Solderet to be buried in the righteousness of Hairan.'
Chiron can't jump to conclusions, and it wasn't an important issue right now.
Anyway with that, Chiron came to guess the situation of human world.
‘The king of the Black Sea has awakened in the land of the Empire, and Ron Hairan has crossed the wall to fight against him. Otherwise, it is inexplicable.’
The person Ron Hairan, whom Chiron knew, was a knight who could reach genesis knight realm if he had an opportunity. Although Chiron thought that the possibility of falling into demonization like Smarion was much higher.
[T/L:- 마성화 - demonization/demonification/demonic nature]
In any case, there is no reason for Chiron to hesitate in the fight against Kial.
Of course, even if Ron reached the genesis knight, it doesn't mean that he can unconditionally subdue the fifth king of chaos, and it won't be the case that the subjugation will end without any damage to the world.
A clear hope arose. In addition, if Glyek was destroyed thanks to Ron's sword, then one of his missions would be reduced.
'If he succeeds in stopping Glyek, I must thank him.'
Smirk, this time Chiron smiled.
“Don't you think it's better to keep smiling, Kial? If you reveal your true feelings so easily, I don't think you deserve to be called the king of anything.”
In that moment, Luna realized that her father's sword was stabilising...… she was sure.
This fight will end with the victory of the expedition.
***
Has there ever been a time when I wasn't so anxious at the crossroads of life and death?
Even as Jin stopped breathing and lost consciousness, he felt a strange sense of relief.
He himself did not know why is that, but in fact there was one reason.
It was because the first thing a great man, who had newly entered the realm of the 'demigod', had done is bestow his blessing to Jin.
The light of the genesis knight floating in the air was slowly approaching Ron's chest. The scattered light only he could see, spoke something in a language only he could hear, and revealed meaning only he could understand.
At the point of overcoming his death, Ron had turned against fate only by his own will.
Therefore, the size of the pure power he possessed was no different from that of genesis knight at that time. That's why he was able to fight for such a long time with the sword of overlord.
But after that. Ron's mind suddenly collapsed. He was buried in sorrow and chaos targeted his mind.
As a result, he became a monster just like the former ghost mercenary leader Smarion Proch.
He was able to get out of the abyss thanks to meeting Jin.
All those who have the power of genesis knight are in danger of becoming monsters like that, and even after becoming a demigod, that danger does not disappear. It always remains like a disease that may explode at any time.
It was because, he was essentially human and could not fully handle the power even if he is a demigod.
If Jin and Ron had not met in this subspace, Ron would never become a genesis knight. After the war started, Ron's demonization was progressing uncontrollably.
Therefore, it was Glyek who gave the final push to his demonization, and it was Jin who kept Ron from crossing the line until the very end.
Ron slowly reached out his hand towards the light of the genesis knight that stopped in front of his chest.
It was like a roaring fire. As he grasped it with his two hands, the light flowed through his fingers and repeatedly going back and forth, telling Ron his last enlightenment.
Then, Ron gently scooped out a lump of light with his hand, and bent down to let the light flow into the fallen Jin.
As if there were ripples on the calm surface of the water, the light of the genesis knight scattered and penetrated into Jin.
However, that single beam of light could not be absorbed by Jin. Only less than 10% of the power could be absorbed by Jin from the lump of light. The rest of the energy will be scattered somewhere and disappear forever.
Ron didn't mind that. Rather, he was just grateful that he could heal Jin's wounds at this price.
The light of the genesis knight that remained in Ron and the energy that flowed into Jin were becoming one with two people, respectively.
Ron's ruined body, which had turned black, regained its original color, and the blood pouring from Jin's affected area turned red and subsided.
And the subspace was vibrating.
Glyek is angry. It was impossible for Glyek to understand why a single human being was messing things up, not the shadow of the terrible Solderet that he had been so wary.
Above all, he never allowed that human to come here in the first place. If he had stayed outside, he would have become close to the King of Chaos like himself. Glyek thought it must be. Since he judged that Ron’s mind was completely subjugated.
Both men were seeped into the light of genesis knight.
Whoa....
Then, breath escaped from Jin's lips.
It was not the dark and damp breath of death, but a breath so clear and pure, as if a new life was being born.
All wounds have healed. Since the light of the genesis knight is fundamentally different from the legacy of god Numerus, so the internal wounds have not been completely healed, but Jin feels that his body has become very light.
All the chaos that strengthened the energy mixed with the shadow force was gone. Therefore, his battle prowess also returned to its original state, but it did not matter at all. Because it was the power that he had no choice but to use to deal with Ron.
There were a few traces of chaos that remained black like spots all over the body, but that didn't become a problem right away either.
Jin didn't see the moment he was healed.
Still, he felt like he could figure out what was going on without having to listen to Ron's explanation.
"Jin."
Jin grabbed Ron's outstretched hand and stood up. The light of the genesis knight, which Jin couldn't see directly a moment ago, was creating a subtle glow on Ron's body.
“Lord Ron.”
The two looked at each other without speaking for a while.
Just like comrades who have been fighting together for a long time, it felt like they could clearly see each other's insides.
“If it weren't for you, I would have ended up becoming a monster and killing Dante with my own hands. And I wouldn't even feel the sadness and pain caused by it.”
At those words, Jin's eyes widened.
Because Ron was talking as if Dante was still alive.
* * *
Territory of the Five Kings of Black Sea.
Chiron’s expedition team and Kial had already been fighting for over twelve hours.
Ozdock was completely stunned and thrown far away from the battlefield in the aftermath of the battle, while Kial was constantly screaming and spraying the energy of chaos.
The chaos that Kial poured out was on a different level from Glyek’s energy. Unlike Glyek, Kial was fully awakened a long time ago and was able to use his full power.
Ha, ha...…!
Luna let out rough breath and glared at Kial. She was on her one knee and leaning on her ax sword, Krantel, and she was covered by former Black Knights.
"Just a little bit... please."
"Don't worry, recover your strength for a while, first flagbearer."
Even Vanessa Olsen's voice, as she answered, was breathless. Black chaos like bruises was visible everywhere on the bodies of the former Black Knights revealed through the shattered armor.
Without Chiron, they would have already been annihilated. Even though each one is no different from the strongest knight on earth.
'Did father fight these things alone?'
After the fight started, Luna couldn't count how many times she had been caught in the astonishment.
She heard some stories from Chiron in advance, but when she actually entered the battle, she felt dizzy all the time.
All of the expedition's attacks, except for Chiron, had never given Kial a single effective blow. Luna and former Black Knights played the role only to cover Chiron.
'Even that is confusing whether we are protecting my father or it’s other way around.'
Luna was feeling 'impatient' from her father's back while fighting against Kial. Of course it was a feeling that she had never experienced before.
In fact, Chiron is in the middle of fighting while controlling his urgent mind, and the reason is no different.
It was because, at this point, Glyek had awakened in human world, not in the Black Sea. Chiron judged that there was no means to stop Glyek in the current human world.
Had it not been for the situation facing Kial, Chiron would have returned without thinking for a second.
The inability to stop Glyek meant that the clan would also be destroyed.
Although there is a variable called Kinzelo and the possibility that they will go out to prevent the disaster of human world doesn't seem very high.
Chiron thought that Runcandel, Zipfel, and the rest of the forces, including the Empire and Hidden Palace, would eventually manage to stop Glyek.
It was the worst. However, it was impossible to leave Kial in front of him, and even if it’s possible, the problems that would arise after the return were difficult to deal with.
[Looks like you're in a hurry...… Chiron Runcandel.]
Kial's eyes narrowed like crescent moons. He was seeing right through Chiron’s heart.
“Looks like you still have time to worry about that.”
Whoa-!
As if a storm raged, the aura of genesis knight gathered in Chiron’s sword.
It wasn't just Chiron who was in a hurry.
Kial is also feeling burdened by the fact that Chiron’s power has become stronger than when he faced him in the past.
Monster.
Humans who experienced the King of the Black Sea all recognized them as monsters, but Kial had no choice but to view Chiron that way.
And the moment the aura gathered in Barisada was about to explode.
Kial sensed something that happened in human world and forced him to erase his leisurely smile. Chiron also stopped moving with his eyes wide open.
'This…!’
Just as they felt Glyek awake as soon as the battle was about to begin.
Chiron and Kial were aware of the fact that a new genesis knight had appeared in human world.
The only thing that could spread that energy to this distant subspace was the light of the manifested genesis knight.
Luna and the former Black Knights did not feel the light.
'It’s Ron Hairan!'
It wasn't the aura of Talaris or Rosa or the other superhumans he knew. Chiron felt the aura of the brilliant attribute, the path of righteousness unique to Hairan, as if it was right in front of him.
However, for some reason in the light of the genesis knight, Chiron could feel not only the energy of the righteousness, but also a weak shadow force.
‘Why is shadow force there…… Could it be that the youngest has helped in some way? There's no reason for the energy of the Solderet to be buried in the righteousness of Hairan.'
Chiron can't jump to conclusions, and it wasn't an important issue right now.
Anyway with that, Chiron came to guess the situation of human world.
‘The king of the Black Sea has awakened in the land of the Empire, and Ron Hairan has crossed the wall to fight against him. Otherwise, it is inexplicable.’
The person Ron Hairan, whom Chiron knew, was a knight who could reach genesis knight realm if he had an opportunity. Although Chiron thought that the possibility of falling into demonization like Smarion was much higher.
[T/L:- 마성화 - demonization/demonification/demonic nature]
In any case, there is no reason for Chiron to hesitate in the fight against Kial.
Of course, even if Ron reached the genesis knight, it doesn't mean that he can unconditionally subdue the fifth king of chaos, and it won't be the case that the subjugation will end without any damage to the world.
A clear hope arose. In addition, if Glyek was destroyed thanks to Ron's sword, then one of his missions would be reduced.
'If he succeeds in stopping Glyek, I must thank him.'
Smirk, this time Chiron smiled.
“Don't you think it's better to keep smiling, Kial? If you reveal your true feelings so easily, I don't think you deserve to be called the king of anything.”
In that moment, Luna realized that her father's sword was stabilising...… she was sure.
This fight will end with the victory of the expedition.
***
Has there ever been a time when I wasn't so anxious at the crossroads of life and death?
Even as Jin stopped breathing and lost consciousness, he felt a strange sense of relief.
He himself did not know why is that, but in fact there was one reason.
It was because the first thing a great man, who had newly entered the realm of the 'demigod', had done is bestow his blessing to Jin.
The light of the genesis knight floating in the air was slowly approaching Ron's chest. The scattered light only he could see, spoke something in a language only he could hear, and revealed meaning only he could understand.
At the point of overcoming his death, Ron had turned against fate only by his own will.
Therefore, the size of the pure power he possessed was no different from that of genesis knight at that time. That's why he was able to fight for such a long time with the sword of overlord.
But after that. Ron's mind suddenly collapsed. He was buried in sorrow and chaos targeted his mind.
As a result, he became a monster just like the former ghost mercenary leader Smarion Proch.
He was able to get out of the abyss thanks to meeting Jin.
All those who have the power of genesis knight are in danger of becoming monsters like that, and even after becoming a demigod, that danger does not disappear. It always remains like a disease that may explode at any time.
It was because, he was essentially human and could not fully handle the power even if he is a demigod.
If Jin and Ron had not met in this subspace, Ron would never become a genesis knight. After the war started, Ron's demonization was progressing uncontrollably.
Therefore, it was Glyek who gave the final push to his demonization, and it was Jin who kept Ron from crossing the line until the very end.
Ron slowly reached out his hand towards the light of the genesis knight that stopped in front of his chest.
It was like a roaring fire. As he grasped it with his two hands, the light flowed through his fingers and repeatedly going back and forth, telling Ron his last enlightenment.
Then, Ron gently scooped out a lump of light with his hand, and bent down to let the light flow into the fallen Jin.
As if there were ripples on the calm surface of the water, the light of the genesis knight scattered and penetrated into Jin.
However, that single beam of light could not be absorbed by Jin. Only less than 10% of the power could be absorbed by Jin from the lump of light. The rest of the energy will be scattered somewhere and disappear forever.
Ron didn't mind that. Rather, he was just grateful that he could heal Jin's wounds at this price.
The light of the genesis knight that remained in Ron and the energy that flowed into Jin were becoming one with two people, respectively.
Ron's ruined body, which had turned black, regained its original color, and the blood pouring from Jin's affected area turned red and subsided.
And the subspace was vibrating.
Glyek is angry. It was impossible for Glyek to understand why a single human being was messing things up, not the shadow of the terrible Solderet that he had been so wary.
Above all, he never allowed that human to come here in the first place. If he had stayed outside, he would have become close to the King of Chaos like himself. Glyek thought it must be. Since he judged that Ron’s mind was completely subjugated.
Both men were seeped into the light of genesis knight.
Whoa....
Then, breath escaped from Jin's lips.
It was not the dark and damp breath of death, but a breath so clear and pure, as if a new life was being born.
All wounds have healed. Since the light of the genesis knight is fundamentally different from the legacy of god Numerus, so the internal wounds have not been completely healed, but Jin feels that his body has become very light.
All the chaos that strengthened the energy mixed with the shadow force was gone. Therefore, his battle prowess also returned to its original state, but it did not matter at all. Because it was the power that he had no choice but to use to deal with Ron.
There were a few traces of chaos that remained black like spots all over the body, but that didn't become a problem right away either.
Jin didn't see the moment he was healed.
Still, he felt like he could figure out what was going on without having to listen to Ron's explanation.
"Jin."
Jin grabbed Ron's outstretched hand and stood up. The light of the genesis knight, which Jin couldn't see directly a moment ago, was creating a subtle glow on Ron's body.
“Lord Ron.”
The two looked at each other without speaking for a while.
Just like comrades who have been fighting together for a long time, it felt like they could clearly see each other's insides.
“If it weren't for you, I would have ended up becoming a monster and killing Dante with my own hands. And I wouldn't even feel the sadness and pain caused by it.”
At those words, Jin's eyes widened.
Because Ron was talking as if Dante was still alive.
