Haha! Based on your expression, it looks like things arent going your way? Count Ferenc laughed loudly at Allforone, finding this situation to be rather entertaining.

The world was so white, as if everything was covered with snow. However, for those living in it, it was a prison.

Allforone finished his meditation and slowly opened his eyes. The first thing he saw was the laughing Count Ferenc, and he stayed silent. His expression was hidden by the blinding light, but he still tried not to show any emotion.

However, Count Ferenc, who had watched Allforone for a long time and continuously rebelled against him since being trapped in this world, knew that Allforone was feeling defeated. He said, I saw that there are a lot of people attempting transcendence or excavation after looking through the screen. The king of the One-horned tribe who got on your nerves multiple times, and the one called the Head Elder, and the ones who seemingly hid from you have caught onto something.

The one who worshipped your father just transcended too. Did you see?

Count Ferenc didnt miss how Allforones breath caught. Although Allforone was very indifferent to matters, and was even the one who caused the Dragon Massacre, Count Ferenc knew that Allforones weakness was his father.

To Allforone, his father was a symbol of both love and hate. Allforone was grateful toward his father, who allowed him to be who he was today. But at the same time, he hated his father for forcing him to live this hell.

What a shame. You did everything to stop itand you forced yourself to do it at the cost of all those peoples tears, but it will all go to waste. I would feel frustrated and mad too. Tsk! Count Ferencs words of comfort were filled with laughter. So what are you going to do now?

Allforone still didnt say anything. He just sat there like a robot.

Count Ferencs sneer finally went away. Say something! You used to speak arrogantly all the time, so you should say something this time too! He became angry, showing the rage of a man who had been trapped here away from his wife and the rest of his family. However, even when he cursed and shouted until he was out of breath, panting roughly

Allforone just looked at Count Ferenc silently.

Count Ferenc realized that it would always be his loss if he continued to be angry. He thought that it was difficult to move that stone-hard human. Plopping to the ground, he quietly watched Allforone. His mouth curved into a sneer again. Youre reaping what you sow. From Kronos, who once bested you, multiple other gods, and ###...what will you do then?

IAllforone slowly began to speak in a low voice. His voice was scratchy, like he hadnt spoken in a while.

will do the same as always.With that, Allforone closed his eyes and started to meditate again. His consciousness fell deep within him. When he opened his eyes again, he was greeted by a world filled with golden rays this time. Then, he stretched his arms out in front of him as if trying to grasp something.

Creak, creak! The golden world was filled with various-sized cogwheels and springs. It was similar to the inner mechanisms of a machine This was the space where Allforones subconscious was synchronized withthe place that was called the worlds backend. Idea. All the small and large cogwheels spinning in this place were the laws that composed the world. They were physical and natural laws, as well as laws of concepts that led to the creation of civilizations.

The gods and demons called the cogwheels conceptual gods or elder gods. The cogwheels were created with the universe, and they didnt have any ego over that long time of existence. They only remained as conceptual beings. Still, they were the ones who enabled the universe to continue expanding and developing.

Mother Earth had also begun from a small cogwheel out of the many. Although she was now gone, this mammoth world wouldnt stop functioning just because a small part disappeared. The world was living and couldnt stop. Once it did, it would die.

But Allforone was holding the conceptual gods, and turned the necessary parts as he wishedwithout anyones assistance Alone, he was demonstrating an impossible feat. Perhaps the Heavenly Demon had done something similar during the worlds genesis.

The fact that Allforone was spinning the Ideas himself was surprising enough to the gods and demons, but he was doing it alone. However, it did take a toll on him. A few days would have been fine, but even Allforone would be exhausted doing it over all those years.

[Warning! The system is being overloaded with excessive data processing. Please remove yourself from the problematic area.]

[Warning! Part of the systems functions is paused due to the unrestrained amount of information. It is advised the system is restarted.]

[Warning! This location is not sufficient for the systems functions to]

Warning messages continued to pop up, but Allforone intentionally ignored them.

From a few years ago, the conceptual gods and elder gods had awakened from their slumber and were attempting to descend to the heavenly world to turn the Ideas. Allforone didnt know exactly how they had woken up or had the desire to turn the Ideas, but after the turn of events, Allforone always had to focus fifty percent of his consciousness at this location to prevent their descent. And this was the reason why he hadnt been able to use his full strength when Yeon-woo escaped Persephone in Tartarus, or when he had tried to exuviate in the Changgong Library.

But now, the situation was worse. It certainly didnt help that Allforone was always kept busy here. Moreover, there were hindrances that tried to tie him to this place and exhaust his strength.

Clatter, clank! Chains that flew out from black lumps in the air bound Allforones hands and feet. The chains became taut as they tried to pull Allforone, but he resisted them.

Darkness is coming. You must know better than anyone that light will be covered by such darkness, but will you continue repeating this meaningless struggle?Just then, one of the black lumps opened to reveal Harmonias eye. The one who awakened the sleeping conceptual and elder gods, and wore him out with the chains after connecting to Ideas, looked at him.You were the one who desired twilight the most, and this is an opportunity for you to let down that heavy burden, so why do you insist on staying here?

Allforone looked back at Harmonias eye. Under the white light, although weary, his face was still void of emotion.Thats my karma and duty.

Didnt you detest and despise this duty more than anyone? Didnt you hate your life having to repeat the same actions that you didnt wish to do?

If people neglected their duties because they didnt like it and turned their backs on it, the world would be filled with self-indulgent and reckless beings. There needs to be an idiotic fool like me for the world to function normally, dont you think?

Harmonia almost felt nauseated from Allforones steady voice.Arent you also steadily carrying out your duties without any complaint? Everyone is like that.

Even if your burdens are ones that your father left behind after escaping from this life?

My opinion doesnt change with that.

Its difficult to understand you.

Theres nothing difficult about it. You and I are just walking the paths we believe in. Conflict that arises from it cannot be helped. Even if I become weary as you said, I wont stop walking this path. Isnt that what penance is?

Harmonia smiled bitterly.You shouldve been born as a monk. Then you wouldve become a renowned ascetic and made the world a better place. You wouldnt be hated as you are now.

From where Im from, theres this saying.

At that moment, Harmonia thought she saw Allforones eyes flash behind the light covering his face.

If you meet Buddha on the road, kill him, and if you meet your teacher, kill him.Allforone emphasized his words.If I dont go to hell, who will?

As expected. You shouldnt have come to a place like this. Someone who can be a hero has dirtied his hands with bloodHarmonias voice turned solemn.So, out of respect for you, I will lead you to sleep.

That wont be easy. I am All For One. I am above all in everything. I am Vivasvat. The father of my mother, who is the mother of all humans, gave your name to you.Dududu! Ideas whirled around Allforone and he roared.Who can stop me? Go ahead and try, if youd like.

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[This is the seventy-seventh floor, the gate of light.]

[The trial of the seventy-seventh floor is beginning.]

[Trial: The truth is nothing but the shadows of images. Everything has a universal appearance that cannot be changed, and the world also contains an invariant change.

This place is an imitation of the world that contains that invariant change. You will not be able to feel any senses or discern things properly. Your consciousness must be looking toward the white light.

Perceive the light and obtain the something that is beyond it. Then, your soul will also obtain something.]

When Yeon-woo entered through the shortcut, he saw a white world which was the location he had seen in Kronos memories. The world was purely filled with light. Once exposed to it, his soul was seemingly becoming purified and all complicated thoughts were disappearing.

However, this displeased Yeon-woo. He was being forced to experience this sensation that he didnt want. This could be a strategy to relax anyone who entered the state.

[An unidentifiable power has canceled the effects of the stage!]

[The condition ataraxia has been aborted.]

Yeon-woo felt like he was abruptly awakened.

[Warning! This is player Vivasvats great holy territory, where his power is in effect. Trespassers may be penalized. It is advised that you return.]

[Warning! You are currently trespassing on someone elses great holy territory. Various debuffs are activated.]

[Your immunity has decreased as a result of the debuffs.]

[Your resistance has decreased as a result of the debuffs.]

[The system key (snake) has activated and canceled the warning messages.]

Beyond the endless warning messages, Yeon-woo could see bursts of light exploding with sonic booms.

Dududu!

The gods of the heavenly god had all descended and were attacking the great holy territory wanting to waste no time finding Allforones true body. The supreme gods who quickly entered the world of light shined the most.

Son.Just then, Kronos spoke up. Before coming here, Kronos had asked Yeon-woo for a favor: to save Count Ferenc, who was trapped somewhere here.

Count Ferenc was the savior who had helped Kronos when he was pulled here from the Tutorial. Yeon-woo also knew that he wouldnt have met Kronos and ultimately gotten here if it wasnt for Count Ferenc, so he agreed to save him. Most importantly, he was the Vampiric Lords husband. Its been a while since Ive been here.

Ssssss Black haze floated up behind Yeon-woo and gathered into a human shape. The Vampiric Lord Bathory then looked at the world of light with narrowed eyes. All kinds of emotions wavered in her eyes.