Chapter 196: Fake Fate

Weekly chapters (2/2)

Sorry for the wait. Here is the long-awaited Glutton Berserker chapter.

Enjoy and stay safe everyone!

Sparks scattered as the black bayonet clashed with the black greatsword.

I could read the fake Fates strange movement. But the opposite was also true.

Youll die if you dont master me quickly.

[..]

Envys provocation didnt bother me either.

I wonder Why am I looking forward to fighting this fake Fate? Is it the feeling of finally having found an opponent I really need to fight?

I think that the fake Fate feels the same.

Under that face full of hatred, was a slight smile.

With each blow exchanged, it became more obvious that it enjoyed fighting me. Anyway, its blows were actually quite heavy.

The spiritual world did more than just reflect the real-world power of level, status, and skills. What Greed and Luna taught me there was no physical body, only the strength of the heart that dwelled herea world where the heart was tested.

In the real world, it was easy to misunderstand because there was a physical body. It meant that level, status, and skills actually resided in the mind, not the body.

Greed and Luna were trying to train my mind in the spiritual world in order to gain more endurance against eating skills. I don't know how much I've met that expectation, but just for this guy I can't afford to lose to this fake Fate.

I pushed back the black greatsword and pointed the muzzle of black bayonet at the fake Fate.

This is..what is going on

Envy yelled in surprise, but theres no time to explain. The black bayonet had already started to change shape.

To me, the more support oriented black bayonet did not suit my fighting style. I cant fight to my maximum capacity with it.

But this was my spiritual world. I can do something like this.

[The shape I prefer]

Impossible. Unlike Greed, I shouldnt have this kind of ability..

[Change.]

I have no need for a support weapon. My preference was a total offensive weapon.

The black bayonet Envy shapeshifted into a more edgy and warlike form.

The muzzle became larger because I needed more shooting power. The bayonet blade turned longer and sharper to increase the cutting power.

Now its large enough to hold with both hands. About the same size as the fake Fates greatsword.

Its weight had also increased. With this, I wont be defeated so easily.

[Whats wrong? Are you surprised by this?]

Someone like you actually..is this the power of Gluttony..no, this cannot be just Gluttonys power..

[Its coming.]

Well, who cares. Ill put up with it for now.

It seemed that even Envy didnt clearly know about its new power. However, I understand the specifications of this weapon completely. Is it because I made this form? Or maybe there was another reason?

Envy didnt particularly care, and its better to think about it after defeating the fake Fate that is approaching in front of me. Now I better concentrate on the fight.

I directed the muzzle at the incoming fake Fate, and muttered the word that crossed my mind.

[Catastrophe Rain.]

Each part of the black bayonet begins to emit light. I could feel a huge amount of energy build up inside it.

The charge was completed in an instant. I pulled the trigger in no time.

A large amount of blood red colored shots were fired. It was a myriad, almost like rain.

Normally the black bayonet can only shoot one bullet at a time. But this time, its shooting countless bullets in a cone shaped area. Giving fake Fate no time to dodge.

Its face was distorted. In other words, I made the right call.

[You faker!]

It still managed to react even in that state and tried to surpass the Catastrophe Rain by using its black greatsword as a shield.

[GUAAAAaaaa.]

But in the end, it was nothing but a makeshift shield used in an emergency. No matter how wide the greatsword is, its not a shield. Not enough to guard against all my bullets.

The unguarded shining red bullets pierced the fake Fate in its shoulders, arms, and legs.

Every time I dealt any form of damage, I could feel my strength increasing. So thats how it gained power by forcing me into only defending. A slight miscalculation on my part.

[Ill devour all your power.]

[Impossiblewhy even though youre the fake]

Youre too noisy, this fake Fate.

[You are the fake one!]

Shaking the black bayonet to apply centrifugal force, I struck at the fake Fate. The black sword was raised to meet my attack, causing a high-pitched metallic sound. This time I managed to overpower the fake Fate.

[I am the real one. Go back to sleep in the Gluttony skill.]

And I slashed again in a row.

The fake Fate attempted to dodge that by stepping back,

[GUAAAAaaa.]

My attack still hit it either way. It seemed to be only one swing

But numerous gashes appeared on the fake Fates body.

Even it seemingly couldnt figure out what actually happened. Until recently, we were equally matched and were able to read each others movements.

But once I changed Envys form, that scale had seemingly tipped over to my side. I think I understand why.

I gain power by dealing damage to the fake Fate.

[Still not enough power. Still not enough time. Even though it's a little more]

The fake Fate, sensing that its in disadvantage, attempted to flee by turning into a black lump and seeped into the white floor.

But I wouldnt have any of that.

[What!?]

The white floor under my feet began to sway. I thought it was the fake Fates attack, so I stopped the attack and made some distance.

Not just below. This pure white space itself was shaking.

The black stain disappeared leaving a few words behind for me, who was tired of fighting.

[The door has been opened the time has come. Next time IllKillYou.]

Kuh! Did it manage to escape?

Even after the fake Fate disappeared, the shaking would not stop. It didn't seem to be the cause.

And, didnt it mention that the door has been opened no way!?

[Envy, what is going on with the world outside?]

As youve guessed, the situation had spiraled down after you defeated Gemini.

[Why didnt you tell me!?]

If I did, and you became upset, would you still be able to fight properly?

There was no rumbling sound. This was the spiritual world. If I was upset, I wouldn't have won against the fake Fate.

The Imperial City has begun to operate in earnest. It has regained its original function. Machine angels and defense systems are just the beginning.

[Is everyone safe?]

You should know better about your friends. In fact, we are in a deeper trouble here.

The pure white space was distorted and was on the verge of collapse. The world left by Luna to protect me from the Gluttony skill was about to disappear.

Now its the best time to get out from here.

[But how do we get out?]

How would I know? I thought youd know how but I guess I was wrong to expect anything out of you.

The white floor shattered in places, shaving available footholds. I moved to the scaffolding that looks like a stepping stone one after another to earn time.

[Usually, I would be out automatically.]

The black world is flowing in It's just a slump in the dark clouds.

[Guess theres no choice but to proceed.]

I held my breath. Instinct told me that I dont want to fall into that dark abyss below.

Seeing me like that, Envy laughed.

Are you actually scared? What a surprise!

[Its only natural!]

The abyss within the Gluttony skill..even having lived for so long, its the first time for me to see it with my own eyes.

[Sorry, we may not be able to get out of here]

I am nothing but a weapon. In the end, its all up to you. Youll have to brave the unknown yourself if you want to get out. I am merely a bystander.

[.bystander]

Those words brought me a sense of loneliness. It wasnt the first time I heard something similar.

Before he squeezed the last of his own power out and disappeared-Greed also said something similar.

Even with their tremendous power, there are things that mortal sin weapons couldnt achieve on their own. But what if they met an unfortunate end before they could achieve what they set out to do?

Maybe, just maybe theyd end up in a similar world as what Im about to jump into?

Still scared?

[Arent you?]

I feel no such thing. Even if the world where the dead are struggling spreads below me. It's not a big deal, the location is different.

[.lets return to where Eris is waiting for us.]

If you can actually pull that off, Ill tip my hat off for you.

When Envy finished saying that, the last remaining scaffold shattered.