Descent (2)

Whats this sound?

Whats going on?

Bewildered, Han-bin and his group looked around.

On the other hand, Kibies expression was stiff.

Genovia, you

Dust was flying.

It fluttered to form a beautiful human-like figure.

Arc Mage!

Artis shouted in amazement.

Ryu Han-bin lifted the Gigant.

Didnt she die?

Kibie shook her head.

Im sure shes dead.

She just never went back to the flow of the world.

Something was holding her soul down.

Ghastly particles ran through the air. They heard a faint laugh.

Hohoho

The dark laugh of someone who let go of everything resonated.

Oh, I thought it was over!

What the hell is that?

They didnt know, but they felt something unusual.

Raising their guard, Han-bin and his group prepared for combat.

But they didnt attack right away. They werent foolish enough to behave frivolously even though they hadnt completely grasped the situation yet.

Leon Hart raised a question with Prana in both hands.

What have you done?

Genovias apparition spoke.

We also had a last resort.

Leon Hart was surprised.

Neither Holliens story nor Kibies Shadow-Reading skill had that information.

That was because Genovia figured it out after Hollien had been beaten.

Its the last resort I didnt want to choose, and it started with death.

There was nothing to be desired in the past. She had just committed herself to being divine.

But after Hollien was beaten, there was a need to be prepared for the worst. She studied the Guidelines deeper and seized the power of indirect acquisition of experience.

The problem was that Genovia was overly competent.

She had dug too deep, reaching something she shouldnt.

She heard a voice that she shouldnt have heard.

It was filled with temptation. Even though Genovia knew she should not be swayed, she had no choice.

Garhan seems to have finally given up and chose death.

Genovia didnt do that.

Life was too precious to let go of.

Death didnt have enough value to give up her life.

So she chose the other option.

At the very moment the Goddess of Darkness regained her strength, she made a devils contract related to her death.

Kibie burst into lamentation.

You have sold your soul to yourself.

Even if Genovia didnt become a Goddess, the possibility to gain eternal life didnt completely disappear.

If she had the necessary skills, she could get it. It didnt matter who had the divine power.

I cant die politely anyway, can I? What have I got to hold back now?

Pity filled Kibies eyes.

So you chose to live as an enslaved soul instead? Did you think thats better than death?

She looked sympathetically towards a fool who would never be in the world again.

Genovia responded unwaveringly.

You never know which way is right until you walk down the paths.

Despite becoming an apparition, she still had a strange heat in her eyes.

Once you take a road, you cant stop until you reach the end.

Bam!

The night sky cracked with a roar. Light shone on the world through the gaps.

The basin was full of darkness, while the sky shone down radiance as bright as daylight.

Gasp!

Oh, my God!

It wasnt normal light. It was transcendent and sacred, pure and holy splendor.

Han-bins party had their knees trembling under the pressure of light.

In particular, Ryu Han-bin was the most astonished.

This is!

Decades later, it was as if he had experienced it just yesterday. That day when he was suddenly thrown into the pits of hell.

Its them! Its them!

Soon, a man appeared from the pillar of light.

It was a gentle and handsome young man. There was no sense of hostility coming from him.

Like an old friend, the man with a comfortable impression smiled brightly at Kibie.

Im confused whether I should say nice to meet you or long time no see.

Kibies expression became even more distorted.

They had never seen and never met before, but they knew each other.

The perception of deities transcended that of mortals, after all.

Both of us are incarnations, far from our true selves.

He bowed politely.

But it would be polite to introduce me first.

He put his hand on his chest and bowed gracefully. There was no deviation from Latnas manners.

Im Omphalos of the Kaldera divine race.

And yet, the eyes of the man were indeed shining insolently.

Kybriel of the Ars divine race.

* * *

Han-bins party was shocked.

They couldnt help but be shocked.

Omphalos?

D-devil?

Oh, my God

What their predecessors instilled upon them while growing up all their life was the fear of the devil Omphalos.

He wasnt without substance, like a monster in a closet. He was the real terror that ruled the curse of Latnains life.

Plater found it hard to stand properly.

No matter how high his level was, he was just a scholar.

Oh, my Goddess, my Goddess

Genovias apparition spoke with an extremely conservative, awe-inspiring voice.

Dear Omphalos

The incarnation of Omphalos looked back at her with a surprised look on his face.

Oh? are you using honorifics on me? That wasnt the title you gave me when I whispered into your ears.

Then he rested his chin on his hand and pretended to be thinking.

I thought you said, Get out, Omphalos, you son of a bitch!

Well, thats

The dust shook as if embarrassed by the blatant sarcasm.

Relax. I keep my word.

Omphalos grinned.

Its quite reprehensible to change your attitude only after you regret ignoring me so hard.

Light soared behind him.

Feeling reprehensible is also a mortal feeling.

Strands wrapped and interlocked to create an angelic madman out of him.

The contract has been made.

Sacred language flew through the air as a word of power.

You will not be old or ill, and you will escape the curse of life. Ill do that for you.

Omphalos flicked his fingers from side to side.

Its not difficult for me at all

A myriad of glowing threads emanated from his fingertips.

I dont even have to care about the balance of the world like the cruel Goddesses.

Genovias apparition turned to dust.

Scattered, it then began to twirl around the thread of light, turning into a giant cocoon of light.

Brilliance exploded and covered the basin.

Pazizik!

Han-bins group stepped back and covered their eyes.

Ugh!

Ugh!

Before they knew it, the cocoon of light had disappeared. Genovia also did.

Youre all pretty aggressive, arent you?

Shaking his head, he looked back at Han-bin and his group.

You dont have a chance, but you are always eager to take advantage of the situation.

While Omphalos cared for Genovia, Han-bin and his group did not just stare. Under pressure, everyone tried to move somehow.

However, invisible energy overpowered them.

Feeling pressure on both shoulders, Ryu Han-bin gritted his teeth.

God damn it, is this divine power?

Only one person was free before him. Kibie.

Do you want a friendly title, Omphalos? Then Ill do it.

With disgust and hatred, she pointed the finger.

Get out of our world, you filthy devil!

Omphalos mumbled as if sulking.

I think thats too unfriendly. Isnt the title devil too much? Like you, Im just conforming to my natural destiny.

If I dont call a man who covets others, slaughters and plunders, the devil, what should I call him?

Humane?

Omphalos had remained calm throughout, compared to the fiery Kibie. He showed blatant ridicule and composure.

Trying to calm down, Kibie spoke.

You dont have long anyway, Omphalos.

They were in Latna.

It was a world under the protection of six Goddesses.

This world doesnt accept your existence. How long do you think you can remain as an incarnation?

On the surface, the Omphalos seemed to exist here, but he didnt.

The light did not shine on him, and the darkness did not cast a shadow.

The wind phased through him, and the earth did not accept his steps.

There was no blood or warmth in his body. There was only power.

Yeah, there was no need to get carried away.

The incarnation of the devil was just a reflection of the world of Latnas essence.

Although the invasion was allowed for a while, it could be resolved soon.

Omphalos asked Kibie a question.

Didnt you ever wonder, Kibriel?

It was a question that felt ominous.

The final mission of the Guidelines.

* * *

All Earthlings who fell into Latna were given a common mission.

[Final Mission: Slay one of the six Goddesses of Latna.]

Why one of the six Goddesses? Why not all of them?

Ryu Han-bin frowned.

Whats wrong with that?

There didnt seem to be anything strange about it. Han-bin accepted it as is.

Isnt it because the odds of success are low if they were told to kill them all?

That mission wasnt the only thing he left to the Aliens.

Omphalos also prepared an obvious trap.

Now you know, dont you, Kybriel?

The person, who took their divine power, would go back to Omphalos by blowing himself up, regardless of his will.

It was a passive skill behind the Guidelines, the Gods Possession.

It seemed to be natural at first glance.

If they killed any of the Goddesses, their essences would be used as consumables in the most efficient way possible.

But if the purpose is to acquire the power of the six Goddesses

The voice of Omphalos followed.

Its a stupid thing to do.

The existence of a suitable person powerful enough to kill a Goddess was nothing short of a miracle.

None of the Earthlings that had fallen into Latna had succeeded in killing the deities.

In the first place, to get the power of six Goddesses under that condition

Six miracles should happen, right?

Unlike Earthlings, who were expendable, the absolute power needed to remove the Goddess was different.

Why waste such precious resources in vain?

Are you afraid that the fitter who gained strength will escape the influence of the devil?

What was the difference between saying that if they didnt make mistakes, they wouldnt make anything?

The premise was wrong in the first place.

Goddesses of Latna,

Staring at Kibie, Omphalos twisted his lips.

I dont need your power.

There was no need to take all the power of the six Goddesses.

Even the power of one Goddess was not entirely necessary.

Because what I want is not power. Im strong enough. Hahaha.

All he needed was information included in the divine power.

He decomposed and deciphered the Goddesses skills. By doing so, he could steal the credentials of the transcendent who had created this world.

The power of a Goddess, or a part of it, is enough.

Omphalos glared into space.

But before my eyes is a part of you.

There was a black current in the air.

It was the power of the devil and Kybriels divine power that had fallen from Genovia.

Kibie turned pale.

No way

Omphalos reached out.

Such beautiful darkness.

His fingers grasped the black current.

Darkness quickly permeated his entire body.

No way!

The light of Althea illuminated the incarnation of Omphalos.

Kybriels darkness became a shadow and hung at his feet.

The fire of Yessen warmed his body, and the water of Rhamniana served as his blood, coursing through his veins.

The man exhaled.

Preleus air entered his lungs and began to circulate.

The man took a step forward.

Sorondis earth accepted his movements obediently.

Hahaha

Standing with his feet on the ground, Omphalos laughed.

Its a good world. I can feel that youve worked hard.

What?

Kibie trembled, her expression stiffer than that of a corpse.

He was no longer an Alien or an out-of-touch presence.

This beautiful world.

Looking around, the new god of Latna thanked her with all his heart.

Thank you for the meal.