Published at 25th of April 2022 03:25:53 PM

Why did you do such things? The divine skills, Gods Voice; what exactly are they?

I ask Lilixira. In the end, I want to know the answers, even if its just for these. There shouldnt be any other monsters in this world superior to me. I want to know if Gods Voice will be in contact with me after this.

Is Gods Voice the Evil God Foren?

The Evil God Foren is, from what Eldia said, a mysterious abomination once considered to be bent on destroying the world. Eldias words were second-hand information from the Demon Lord. Its credible.

Most likely, that is the last of the Creators.

Creators?

Maybe thats referring to the Six Great Sages from the discussion about Foren, who combined their six worlds into the current one.

As you are the last one remaining, that will probably explain everything to you, reluctant though it may be. Theres already nothing more that I can tell you.

Already?

After all, this world is completely and overwhelmingly advantageous for it.

Dont tell me At the start, did you honestly plan on working together with me?

When I met Lilixira on the island at the edge of the world, she mentioned her intention to invite me to the underground sanctuary of the holy country. That might even be the answer to the question thats been bugging me. Its strangely specific for a bait.

And, that place is probably linked to Gods Voice. Its reasonable to imagine that there could bemore such relics hidden in various places around the world, like the carvings hinting at Gods Voice in the ruins where I found Eldia.

It was only one possibility. At that time, I was already planning to betray you.

Lilixira murmurs with a lonely expression.

This is enough. You should kill me quickly and head towards your companions. Aruane and Howgrey are unmistakably the strongest humans, excluding those with divine skills. One of them may perish if youre too late.

My breath stills upon hearing those words. I understand. This isnt the time or place to be dragging my feet. However, is it really alright to kill Lilixira here?

Before the battle, I hadnt expected at all to be worrying about such a thing. After all, with my thoughts occupied by the fear of losing any of my companions and the hatred from losing my partner, what Lilixira was like as an individual wasnt at all an issue to me.

Will I be able to oppose Gods Voice?

You wont be able to. That is an existence that is clearly and unquestionably described as a god. The scale is entirely different to us. There were a number of people possessing divine skills who planned to slay it in the past as well. However, it does not fear any attempts to take its life.

Lilixira declares, without a moments hesitation. Her answer is the complete opposite of Hero Miias, who believed it should be possible to take Gods Voice down.

You must fight that. With how gentle you are, it will surely be a harsh battle for you.

Fight Gods Voice? Yet Lilixira just said herself that I wouldnt be able to do so.

Thinking for a bit, I extend my foreleg out to Lilixira.

What are

Lilixira, join me. I know nothing at all Gods Voice. Besides, Im not nearly intelligent enough to be able to fight against Gods Voice.

Lilixira gapes a little as if surprised, and then giggles slightly, an action befitting a girl of her age.

I cant do such a thing at this stage. Theres too much that I must take responsibility for. Besides, if you just want to know what I know, you will probably learn it all soon enough. Your mind isnt that dull. In this fight, how many times have I had my expectations broken?

But!

If you want to persuade me, Ill hear you out again after this. Ive said this earlier, but you havent got much time.

Thats right. Aro and the others might still be fighting. I need to rush to their aid. I cant kill Lilixira right now, but I also cant leave her here by herself, or she might escape and plot something else against me. In the end, I still dont understand the slightest bit about her.

Could you indulge me just a little?

What is it?

Please, bring Alphiss to my side.

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I nod silently. The cliff bottom is dim, but I know the rough direction where she fell. She should also be near the dead zephyr. With my abilities, Ill immediately be able to find her.

I take off, searching for the zephyrs corpse. I spot it right away. On top of the crumpled zephyrs corpse, Alphiss body is miraculously in pristine condition.

I gently pick her up and immediately return to Lilixira, laying her on the ground beside Lilixiras fallen body. Noticing Alphiss, Lilixiras stoic gaze breaks for the first time. Tears stream down her face.

Im sorry, Alphiss,

Lilixira sobs, stroking Alphiss cheek.

I dont want to doubt her words after seeing this side of her.

I might be doing something foolish, but Ill trust you just one more time. Ill let you live for now, and come back after ending the battle. So, dont take one step from here.

By the time I return from ending the battle and gathering Aro and the rest, Lilixira would definitely have recovered her strength to some extent via passive regeneration. If she thinks of escaping, her only likely options are to flee from this land. Not only has she lost her divine skills, but there also shouldnt be any more resources left in the world she should be able to find to use against me. However, I know I shouldnt really be doing this. If she still betrays me, theres no way Id be able to face Aro and the others, or my partner.

You really are a good-natured person. Alphiss is a little bit like you.

Lilixira mutters, tilting her face slightly towards me.

Please dont let that do whatever it wishes. Youve become a valuable existence to it. It shouldnt act to kill you meaninglessly.

Turning my back to her, I nod slightly. I dont quite understand what she means, but Im sure what shes saying is important somehow. And then, I face away from her and kick off, taking to the skies above the cliff.

Yet, when I exit above the cliff edge, I sense Lilixiras magic activating from the floor deep below. No way Things having come this far, shes playing me for a fool once again?!

Frantically, I spin around and prepare to dive back down the cliff. However, at that moment, a faint black light appears from below.

Thats probably Lilixiras [Gravillion]. Gravity magics highest-ranked skill that pushed Eldia to the verge of death. It encloses the target in a cube of black light, and compresses down to crush it to paste. Just what exactly is!

With a squish, the dreadful sound of flesh being pulverised echoes faintly.

59250 experience points have been acquired.

Due to the title skill [Walking Egg: Lv-], an additional 59250 experience points have been acquired.

The level of [Oneiros] has risen from 109 to 124.

I hover in place for a moment, gazing at the cliff bottom. However, I quickly turn away, and head to find Aro and the others.

Lilixira Are you deceiving me once more?

Alone, I direct a [Telepathy] outward, no longer having any conversation partner. Naturally, theres no reply.