Descent (1)

Manakirass body twisted.

Her whole body was chained to the darkness. Growling was all she could do.

Grrr

Kibie gestured gently.

Sleep, my child.

The giant Black Dragons eyelids slowly began to close.

The effect of the Draco Imperium Staff, which had restrained her soul, was gradually disappearing.

When you wake up, youll be out of that devils grasp.

Kibie raised her right hand with the sleeping Manakiras behind her.

Her untied black hair was fluttering in the wind. The Goddesss fingers pointed to the surrounding Alien monsters.

I forbid you from entering my domain.

The night opened its mouth, releasing black fluids.

Darkness was pouring down the basin, filling it up and becoming a black swamp.

Grrrr?

Ugh!

Tens of thousands of monsters began to struggle in the swamp. Soon enough, they hardened.

Statues stood tall amid the black seas in their stead.

The overflowing murderous spirit disappeared, almost like they had been washed away.

All the invading Alien monsters had been neutralized.

After the raid had ended, the knights from the Kaldris and the Mado Kingdoms looked around.

What the hell is this?

Whats going on?

Did your Majesty do something?

Everyone was still panicking.

On the other hand, the Upper Draconium Ancient Dragons were in a state of shock.

Oh, my God

This power

Kibie didnt even subdue the Ancient Dragons.

She just let them know.

She was the true Kybriel of the Darkness.

What would they dare do in front of the Goddess who had created the Dragon race?

Ahhhh!

Darkness has fallen!

Dozens of Dragons landed simultaneously.

They folded their wings, bent their knees, lowered their heads, and bowed to the fullest.

Kibie smirked.

Ill put off your punishment until later.

Her left hand pointed to the sky. Darkness spread its wings.

Close the door to the Alien world.

The rising darkness covered the night sky. The cracks that seemed to break the world were gradually closing.

The missing moon and stars returned.

The clear night sky reappeared.

Eventually, the crack disappeared as well.

Only faint traces of light raindrops remained and hung across the black dome.

Everythings gone back to normal

In the silence of the night, the Goddess of Darkness proclaimed, Let Kybriels will to nurse the world be known.

* * *

Ryu Han-bin burst into admiration.

Wow

The situation that had been so chaotic was quickly cleared up.

Is this the true power of a Goddess?

They could see why the devil Omphalos had deliberately used Dungeons to invade Latna.

With the world under their control, the Goddesses were close to omnipotence.

In front of such magnificence, Han-bin looked at the beautiful woman with black hair.

Watching her approaching, Ryu Han-bin carefully spoke.

Kybriel?

Im still an incarnation. Just call me Kibie.

Shaking her head, Kibie gently smoothed his severed left arm.

Han-bins eyes widened.

Huh?

He didnt feel any more pain. His energy had been rejuvenated. There were no traces of the wounds that covered his entire body.

Even his left arm, which had been cut off, was reattached to his shoulder in good shape!

How is this possible?

Ryu Han-bin smiled as he moved his fine left limb.

Now you look like a Goddess.

So thats what you think of me.

Kibie glanced at the gleam. Han-bin teased her.

Honestly, you havent done anything credible in the meantime, have you? What? The Descent of The Thunder God would last ten minutes at most? I almost died after believing that!

Im sorry, man.

All was well that ended well. Grabbing Gigant, Han-bin lifted himself.

He then asked a question.

Whats going to happen to Garhan now?

Hollien, who had died once, was revived in Latna.

Is he falling from the sky naked? I dont want to see a guy naked.

There was a bigger problem.

At that time, Hollien had become an incarnation with Complete Omphaloss Blessing, Prana, and the divine power of the darkness. And all that was lost to the effect of the Lord Throughout Heaven and Earth.

That was why she had been completely incapacitated and resurrected.

But Garhan had died as a human being.

The stolen strength had returned to Kibie, but what Force or Guidelines did he have?

Isnt he going to be resurrected here with all his strength back? Ill never win against that monster twice.

Kibie grinned at Han-bins rapidly darkening complexion.

Dont worry. Hes already with the flow of the world.

She wasnt powerful when they fought Hollien. All she could do was watch the situation unfold.

But now, she had regained her strength.

I took everything from him to be sure. Han-bin, you didnt get any experience, did you?

Huh? Come to think of it

Only then did Ryu Han-bin realize.

He didnt feel it because he was so busy, but although he had killed Garhan, there was no response from the Guideline.

Thank God.

He had already had quite a bit of experience because of the unexpected night raid.

Wasnt that the same thing you did when you were handling Hollien?

Looking up at the dark sky, Kibie murmured.

Those who sin must pay.

When she returned to full Kybriel, she would then punish them properly.

So youre not fully Kybriel yet, are you?

Ive only gained Garhans divine power so far.

Pointing to Genovia, she continued.

Ill have to take what that kid stole back so I can go return to my true form.

Then dont you have to deal with her first, not caring about me?

The black-haired beauty shook her head slowly.

Theres nothing more urgent than taking care of those who bleed for the world.

The eyes of the night looked straight at Ryu Han-bin.

Thank you, Han-bin. This wouldnt have been possible without you. As expected, Kybriel was right for choosing you.

* * *

Leon Hart, Effir, and Artis were amazed by their states.

While Kibie healed Ryu Han-bins injury, she also cured them.

My wounds are gone!

My Manas fully recovered?

Only Effir, who was covering herself with a mosaic ring, was slightly disappointed.

It wouldve been nice if I was given a dress.

Genovia stood in the darkness with a dark expression.

She couldnt even try to escape. On the surface, there seemed to be no restrictions, but invisible power was binding her.

Thats what its all about, Archmage.

Leon Hart shook his head, looking at her.

You shouldnt have hoped that it would be a fair result.

It was hard to understand with her heart even though she could understand with her head.

How did they make such a stupid choice?

Genovia, the hero of Latna, and blessed by the Goddesses.

Leon Hart asked her a question with sorrow in his voice.

Is death such a huge fear for people like you?

It was natural for the criminals to fear death.

But the Top Three were heroes.

Honors and achievements built up throughout life, the reverence of the public Did they all reach the point where you have to defile all logic?

Genovia smirked.

Yes, Leon Hart.

If anyone else had asked like that, she would have ignored it.

You deserve an answer.

But Leon Hart was blessed like her. Like her, he was wearing the Goddesses curse.

As time goes by, you will realize the true meaning of death.

She tried endlessly.

She had tried hard to pursue her goal.

In the process, she earned wealth and honor. Power and strength were also gained. The awe of the public and innumerable achievements had also been attained.

All of that goes away. Thats death.

Death was like an immortal robber.

It came without sound, and it took away everything anyone had ever worked hard for.

Genovia looked pitifully at the blonde young man who still had half of his life left.

You dont understand death yet. Thats you we have such questions.

Just as she had done decades ago

You will be like me, the third Blessed by the Goddesses.

He would avoid death by all means, and he would pay anything to let it happen.

You will realize the absurdity and unfairness of death.

Artis and Effir, who were standing together, trembled.

Genovias voice was calm, but it was imbued with a strange eerieness. It was as if she was casting a curse.

Yes, I might have become just like you.

But Leon Hart laughed instead.

If I didnt see you now.

Death was a fear.

But it was even scarier to lose himself.

Even if you had succeeded, you would have been dead, Genovia.

She threw away the beliefs and values she had pursued all her life and just stayed alive.

A life that continued to exist in exchange for countless blood spilled and beings slaughtered.

Can you call that living?

The answer came from behind, not from Genovia.

Its no use talking to her, Leon Hart.

The owner of the voice was Ryu Han-bin.

He was approaching with Kibie.

If a few words had persuaded her, she wouldnt have come this far.

* * *

The blonde black beauty smiled bitterly at the Goddess of Darkness.

Kybriel.

Kibie squinted her eyes.

Have you accepted your fate? Thats surprising. Youll still have some power left in you.

She referred to the power to suppress divinity extracted from the sword against the Goddess and the Guidelines used by the Top Three when they had raided Kibriel.

Genovia shook her head.

I am going to fail. Itll just be pathetic..

At that time, Kybriel had been completely off guard, so it worked. It couldnt work in a situation like this.

She slowly closed her eyes, seemingly accepting death.

Kibie raised her hand.

Genovia, a hero once blessed.

Darkness rose from the fingertips.

Ill take back what you stole.

The immortal Goddess sentenced the mortal sinner.

Darkness swirled around Genovia.

The divine punishment didnt last long.

In an instant, the Archmage disappeared from Latna.

Effir and Artis muttered among themselves while watching.

Its so quick compared to what weve been through.

Yeah. Its ridiculous.

Dark air currents remained in the air in the location of Genovia, which disappeared.

It was the last piece of Kybriels strength, which had been divided into three, that they had stolen.

Thats it.

Sighing, Kibie reached out and grabbed it.

No, she grabbed it.

!

Her fingers passed in vain through the darkness.

Kibies expression hardened.

Why couldnt she take the darkness for her own?

How come?

Suddenly there was a sound in the air.

You said I could not be convinced, didnt you?

Dusted and scattered

Youre right, Baotolts disciple.

It was already the voice of the dead.

Ive already made up my mind.

Dismay ran rampant.

Dust rose and burst, reaching all the way to the night sky.

The cracks that had disappeared opened again.

Brilliance radiated all over the lands.

-Latnas mortal.

Beyond the rift, a thunderous voice echoed.

-The contract has been established.