Chapter 289: With Five Sins

Without warning, Carlos suddenly felt dizzy and his body felt heavy.

He thought it might be a sudden illness, or perhaps he had been poisoned but that wasnt the case. He checked his Status to see that Rubicantes Divine Protection and Rodcortes Divine Protection were gone.

Understanding that he had lost something important that had supported him, he collapsed onto the ground with shock.

Ten days pa.s.sed. No matter what he did, nothing went well. His physical symptoms had quickly disappeared, but during battles and training, he couldnt help but feel that his skills had become unreliable all of a sudden.

When he still had the divine protections, he had truly felt that he was improving with each battle and each completed request. Although it was gradual, he was sure that he was climbing the stairs of progress. But now, he felt as if he were walking on the spot in front of a wall.

After that, Carlos fell, like someone rolling down a hill. His previously overflowing confidence was broken to pieces. He wanted to blame the loss of his divine protections for everything the weather being poor, him stubbing his foot painfully against a hard object, and even feeling terrible because he had been drinking too much even though reason told him that this wasnt true.

If it were only Rodcortes divine protection that Carlos had lost, he wouldnt have been so shocked. To him, Rodcorte was a G.o.d whose ident.i.ty he did not know; he had only prayed to Rodcorte because Rubicante had instructed him to do so through a Divine Message. He had been thankful for the divine protection granted to him, but if one were to ask whether he had respected Rodcorte and prayed to him every day, the answer would have been no.

The loss of that divine protection would have been a disappointment, but not such a shock that Carlos would start drinking himself into a stupor every day Ediria, who was also considered to be a potential hero by the G.o.ds, had also lost Rodcortes divine protection. But she had shown no signs of despair.

But it wasnt just Rodcortes divine protection that Carlos had lost; he had even lost the divine protection of Rubicante, whom he had wors.h.i.+ped.

Sitting in the bar inside the Adventurers Guild, Carlos knocked back a drink.

Im Im finished. Its over for me, now that Ive been abandoned by the G.o.ds. You guys should leave me and find someone better to team up with, he said.

Meanwhile, his party members were trying to console him.

Dont say such stupid things, Carlos!

Thats not true! You might have lost some divine protections, but it wasnt as if you were born with them. You gained those divine protections after you became an adventurer and partied up with us, right?

We were all just E-cla.s.s adventurers back then, but you pulled us together and did a great job as the leader.

And no matter what anyone says, its not your fault you lost the divine protections. That much is certain.

Carloss companions were all in agreement with one another. Indeed, Carlos had no idea why he had lost Rubicantes divine protection.

The G.o.d of Heat Hazes Rubicante, who was a G.o.d of the fire attribute, was not a strict G.o.d. His teachings were lax, at least to the point that one would not be going against them just by living a normal life as an adventurer. Thus, it was unlikely that Rubicante had given up on Carlos because Carlos had gone against his teachings.

So then, was it possible that Carlos had been abandoned because of a lack of piety? Had Carlos shown insufficient respect for the G.o.d who had granted him his divine protection?

But that was unlikely, too. Carlos was as devoted to the G.o.ds he wors.h.i.+ped as any other average person before he gained Rubicantes divine protection. He held an above-average amount of respect for Rubicante after receiving it.

He would always make short prayers before meals and before sleeping, and whenever he earned money from requests, he would give small amounts to the poor and make modest donations at Churches. He wasnt a fanatic by any means, but he was certainly a wors.h.i.+per.

And despite that, he had lost his divine protections.

That cant be right. Im sure I messed up somewhere without realizing it. Or maybe they figured out that theres no future for me even if I kept the divine protections, Carlos said in self-deprecation.

He would never have guessed that the reason for Rubicante removing his divine protection was because he had become obsessed with Kanakos idol concerts and been guided by her.

Dont be too discouraged. They say that if theres a G.o.d who throws you away, theres a G.o.d who will pick you up. Im sure there will be a G.o.d who sees your potential, Carlos, said Vandalieu, who was consoling Carlos along with his party members, having guessed the reason as to why Carlos had lost his divine protections.

Vandalieu was doing this because Carlos, a potential hero apparently a

former

potential hero now, had joined his companions but the real reason was because he felt pity for him.

He didnt believe that he had done anything wrong, and he didnt think it was because Kanako had awakened to become a Guider, so he felt no guilt about it.

Vandalieu just felt sympathy for him.

Of course, he remembered that Carlos had tried to invite Doug to join his party, and that he was always following Kanako and the others around. However, he didnt have a bad impression of him.

After all, it was only natural for exceptional individuals to draw attention. And although Carlos had been rather persistent in trying to recruit Doug to his party, the two had already settled the matter on their own.

Those who had used malicious recruitment methods had been dealt with by the Starving Wolf Michael, also known as Miles. As for the crafty ones who had tried to recruit people by holding their friends and relatives hostage, they were currently being managed and educated by Luciliano.

If you keep drinking on an empty stomach, youll get drunk faster, so please eat something as well, said Vandalieu, wanting to cheer Carlos up. Chef, could you prepare something, please? Ill pay for

Wait! We should be the ones paying! interrupted one of Carloss party members.

Were not going to let a child pay for our drinking snacks! said another.

And it seemed that Vandalieus attempts to comfort Carlos were not really working. Perhaps the words of comfort of a twelve-year-old were not very convincing.

Master Carlos, it might seem that youve hit rock-bottom in life, but that isnt true. I thought the same when I lost my good arm, but Ive managed to make a comeback as an adventurer, said Simon.

Even when I lost all of my limbs, I never thought its over. I was desperately thinking about what I needed to do to keep on living somehow, said Natania.

If you do your best to think of every desperate way you can live on, I suspect things will work out, said Simon.

It seemed that Simon and Natanias words in addition to Vandalieu seemed to strike a chord with Carlos.

R-really? Do you really think so? Carlos asked.

Of course. Your whole body is still intact, and youve got your friends with you, said Simon.

Even if your divine protections are gone, its not like your Attribute Values or the Levels of your other Skills have decreased, is it? So things will work out as long as you dont give up, said Natania.

Well I mean, it seems that my Attribute Values have actually increased somehow, said Carlos.

Indeed, it wasnt as if Carlos had become weaker. The loss of his divine protections had reduced his room for growth and the efficiency of his progress. However, the strength he possessed remained as it had been before. And if one only considered his Attribute Values, they had actually increased due to being guided by Kanako and Vandalieu.

In the first place, Carlos had been chosen by Rubicante as a potential hero because he had potential. If he shaped that potential rather than let it rot away, there was still room for him to grow.

Maybe youre right? Do you think I can become stronger even without the divine protections? said Carlos.

He still seemed to only half-believe what he was being told, but he was beginning to get himself together.

With this, Im sure this guy will be fine. All Im concerned about now is whether my main self is doing well,

Vandalieu thought.

The wobbling noises of Khl accompanied his thoughts.

This Vandalieu was not the real one. It was Khl, who had disguised himself as Vandalieu, with a voice-projection-type Demon King Familiar inside.

As proof of that, Gufadgarn was not lurking in the shadows behind him though there were not many who were capable of realizing this.

As for the real Vandalieu

Five s.h.i.+ps were sailing across the sky above a blue ocean whose waters reached as far as the eye could see.

On the bow of one of those s.h.i.+ps was Vandalieu.

There doesnt seem to be any movements, he murmured.

The s.p.a.ce behind him distorted as Gufadgarn appeared out of thin air.

Great Vandalieu, shall we begin things ourselves? she asked.

No, lets go around one more time. Cuatro, please keep sailing in a circle, said Vandalieu.

Yes, sir! Maintain a turn to the right! said one of the Undead sailors.

The s.h.i.+ps were not over the coast of the Demon Kings Continent, but over the ocean area where Peria, the G.o.ddess of Water and Knowledge, slumbered.

The reason for that was that if Vandalieu and his companions kept fighting only against the force that defended Botin, there was a risk that the force that defended Peria would send reinforcements to the Demon Kings Continent.

In order to prevent that, Vandalieu had made his way to the ocean where Peria was sealed away, according to the spirits of Repobilis and Zvold. This would give off the impression that he was after both.

Van-sama! said Tarea, calling out to Vandalieu. The fact that there are no battles is a good thing. They say that guards having nothing to do is a sign of peace, after all.

Tarea had often been separated from Vandalieu recently, so she thought that coming out here with him wasnt bad.

However, she still wished to avoid being on a battlefield where Vandalieu and his allies would be crossing swords with G.o.ds of Rank 13 and above, the kind that were only spoken of in mythological tales. After all, she was a craftsman who created arms, not a master in magic and combat.

And the weather is so nice. I think we should go and play at an ocean somewhere far away from here! Im sure it will be very fun for us to put on swimsuits, play songs, dance, and drink tropical juice! she said, suggesting that they engage in the leisure activities that Vandalieu had once told her he believed celebrities often indulged in.

Vandalieu had a luxury complex, so he had a strong desire to do what the celebs of Earth and Origin probably did.

Though it was years ago now, hed once had Basdia, Zadiris, and Eleanora wear bunny-girl costumes at the publicly operated casino in Talosheim so that he could pretend to be a celeb gambling at a casino while being waited on by beautiful women. That was how much of a complex he had.

But Tareas ploy was unsuccessful.

I dont really agree, said Eleanora, looking at her through half-closed eyes.

W-what?! Tarea exclaimed.

I mean, think about it. I was singing and dancing up until yesterday, so dancing again wouldnt really be much of a break, said Eleanora, who had been continuing her lessons with Kanako up until the previous day.

And swimsuits, you say We are in the sky, Bellmond pointed out.

They were about a thousand meters above the ocean. It was very different from being at a beach. Of course, Cuatro was capable of flying at a lower alt.i.tude, but that would mean an increased risk of being attacked by monsters from the sea. Well, they would be able to repel ordinary monsters, but

It would be very troublesome if demiG.o.ds were to attack from inside the sea. Cuatro may be fine, since the bottom of the s.h.i.+p has been rebuilt to be very st.u.r.dy, but the other four s.h.i.+ps that are just imitations will not hold even for a moment, said Zadiris.

Theres no signs of demiG.o.ds coming out now, but even if we wanted to show them some openings to draw them out, that would be going too far, said Basdia, voicing her opposition to Tareas idea as well.

Thats how it is, so there will be no leisure. Lets enjoy ourselves next time, said Vandalieu. And you say you dont like this, Tarea, but youre quite fired up, arent you?

Tarea had already activated her transformation equipment.

This is not me being fired up; it is a sign of apprehension! I am wearing this because it provides protection! said Tarea.

But Tarea, if you see us fighting against demiG.o.ds, you might get some ideas for developing new transformation equipment, you know? said Vandalieu.

I mean, thats true, but

And Ill keep you safe.

Alright!

Tareas bitter expression turned into a radiant smile in an instant. Since she was guaranteed to be protected by Vandalieu in the event of a battle, she had no more complaints.

But Danna-sama, would it not be pointless for us to continue sailing in circles while the enemy stays in their positions like turtles? How about using

that

? Bellmond suggested, pointing at the fake Cuatros.

Inside the fake Cuatros was a trump card for provoking the enemy.

If this was used, it would enrage the enemies protecting Peria and possibly drive them to make a move.

But that would be pointless if the enemy ignores it. We dont

have

to fight, so its fine if we just go back without fighting, isnt it? said Eleanora, making the exact opposite suggestion.

Indeed, there was no need for Vandalieu and his companions to defeat the G.o.ds defending Peria right now.

The one they were trying to unseal was Botin, Mother of the Earth and G.o.ddess of Craftsmans.h.i.+p, not Peria. The reason for sailing in circles above the ocean where Peria slumbered was to mislead the G.o.ds of Aldas forces to believe that Vandalieu was after Peria as well, not just Botin.

Eleanora is right. Theres no need to force a fight here, said Vandalieu.

The provocation trump card was for nothing more than provocation. It was likely to be effective at agitating and angering the enemy, but it was not so important in actual battle. However, enough work had gone into making it that Vandalieu was hesitant to waste its use.

Keeping it and waiting for the next opportunity was an option.

Indeed. Unlike Botin, who is sealed on the Demon Kings Continent, Peria slumbers inside the sea. With the G.o.ds in defensive positions, too, said Zadiris.

In order to approach Peria, we would need to enter the sea. The water-attribute G.o.ds and demiG.o.ds would have an advantage if they waited to ambush us, Vandalieu agreed.

The G.o.ds defending Peria were likely confident that they would be able to protect her even if Vandalieu were to fire World Piercing Destructive Hollow Cannon from above the oceans surface. There was also the possibility that Peria was slumbering inside a special s.p.a.ce that could not be affected by external attacks.

The difficult part was that Vandalieu could not afford to test whether this was true or not.

Well then, lets go back, shall we? But lets leave fake Cuatro number four behind and make it self-detonate if anything happens, said Vandalieu.

There was a risk that the enemy would attack as soon as Vandalieu and his companions turned their backs, but the exploding fake-Cuatro wasnt a trump card or anything. The only thing needed to make it was wood and the Demon Kings fat, so it was a low-cost investment.

Thus, it was a convenient choice to leave behind to keep an eye on things.

Now then, once were some distance away from this place, lets open a Teleportation Gate and Vandalieu began.

But he was interrupted by an enormous, towering pillar of water rising from the sea towards the heavens.

Go! Defeat them! a voice roared.

From within the pillar of water came six demiG.o.ds Elder Dragons, Colossi, Beast-Kings but that wasnt all.

They are holding Colossi No, they seem to be Golems, said Eleanora.

The demiG.o.ds were flying forth, carrying Golems that were just as large as them. The Colossi were humanoid, but the non-humanoid Elder Dragons and Beast-Kings looked quite awkward as they flew with the Golems on their backs.

It seems that they intend to make these Golems fight us, said Bellmond.

How can you be so calm?! Those Golems are made entirely of Orichalc.u.m! Tarea screamed.

The strength of Golems changed with what material they were made of and their size. These Golems were a hundred meters tall like the demiG.o.ds. If it was indeed made of Orichalc.u.m, a material that only G.o.ds could refine, then it would be a minimum of Rank 13.

It would certainly not be weaker than the smaller, half-smashed Dragon-shaped Orichalc.u.m Golem that Vandalieu and his companions had once defeated beneath Talosheims castle.

Captain, begin our counter-attack, Vandalieu ordered.

Aye, sir! Begin counter-attack! shouted one of the Four Dead Sea Captains.

The enormous cannons made of Demon King fragments, installed at the bottom of Cuatro and the fake Cuatros, roared as they fired a volley of cannonb.a.l.l.s, and enormous eyeb.a.l.l.s and lips began firing beams of light and sound wave attacks. These rained down on the Golems and the demiG.o.ds carrying them, but

Use the Golems as s.h.i.+elds!

The demiG.o.ds used the Golems as s.h.i.+elds to avoid direct hits from the beams of light and cannonb.a.l.l.s. The fragments of the Demon King were the body parts of the Demon King Guduranis, against whom only Orichalc.u.m had been effective. Thus, even after these fragments had been absorbed by Vandalieu, they would not provide a one-sided advantage against an Orichalc.u.m defense.

However, one of the Orichalc.u.m Golems crumbled under the barrage of cannonb.a.l.l.s.

Th-this isnt working! This Golem cant withstand the Elder Dragon carrying it shouted, before screaming as he plummeted along with the broken Golem he had been carrying.

Orichalc.u.m was indeed an exceptional metal that was capable of opposing fragments of the Demon King. But in the end, it was nothing more than a material. It was only natural for its performance to depend on the skill of the one who had refined it.

Oh no. They were too confident in their Orichalc.u.m Golems. All that precious food and Orichalc.u.m said Vandalieu, disappointed that he had made his attacks too strong.

Danna-sama, there are five more demiG.o.ds with five more Golems on the way, so do not be too disheartened, said Bellmond, trying to cheer him up.

Indeed, the remaining five Golems were being damaged by the beams of light and cannonb.a.l.l.s, but they were still s.h.i.+elding the demiG.o.ds effectively.

Gah! To think that great Orichalc.u.m Golems crafted by the great G.o.ds would break The repairs were insufficient! one of the demiG.o.ds shouted.

The Orichalc.u.m Golems that the demiG.o.ds were carrying were ones that had been used during the battle against the Demon Kings army a hundred thousand years ago and broken during battle; the G.o.ds who protected Peria had repaired them.

A large number of demiG.o.ds had been gathered to defend Botin, who was sealed away on the Demon Kings Continent. That had left fewer demiG.o.ds in the force that defended Peria, so they had brought out the broken Golems to make up for their lack of forces.

Of course, since theyre Golems, they are immobile. Even though they are able to float in the air, they cannot fly at high speeds. If we didnt carry them like this, they would serve as nothing but targets in an airborne battle though they are nothing more than s.h.i.+elds now. When they were being repaired, I should have suggested adding flying capabilities!

thought Zabak, the Sea Serpent Beast-King, cursing his past self as he carried his Golem forth alongside his companions.

They had not expected Vandalieu to come with a fleet of flying s.h.i.+ps.

Once they got the Orichalc.u.m Golems close, Zabak and the demiG.o.ds with him intended to take some distance and regroup with their allies.

Their allies that werent present were currently warping s.p.a.ce as quickly as they could in order to protect Peria so that even if Vandalieu were to fire World Piercing Destructive Hollow Cannon from above, it would be diverted away before it reached Peria.

Seeing Vandalieu and his companions stop flying in circles, Zabak and those with him had taken action to buy time until that task was complete.

The truth was that Vandalieu was trying to retreat rather than attack, but the G.o.ds had not been able to withstand the pressure of his presence.

Just a little further!

Thought Zabak, who was now less than a hundred meters away from the fleet.

But Vandalieu and his companions had been waiting for this to happen for the forces defending Peria to come and attack them.

If they get any closer, Cuatro might get some scratches. Van, is it about time for us to go out? asked Basdia.

I dont mind, but all of you should target one pair one Golem and one demiG.o.d, said Vandalieu.

Alright! Everyone, were aiming for that unagi! said Basdia.

Basdia, thats a sea serpent! said Eleanora, correcting her.

Well, serpents and unagi are similar, are they not? Both are delicious when prepared using kabayaki, said Zadiris.

I do not believe that argument makes a lot of sense, said Bellmond.

With that, Basdia, Eleanora and the others leapt from Cuatros deck in Zabaks direction. As a result of improvements that Vandalieu had made to Basdia and Zadiriss transformation equipment, they now had the ability to fly. Eleanora and Bellmond were capable of flying on their own.

Now then, lets get rid of the fake Cuatros except the self-destructing one. Lets use our trump cards one by one, said Vandalieu.

One of the fake Cuatros began breaking apart and falling to pieces from within, revealing a Colossus with cloudy eyes and ashen skin.

Radatel, the Colossus of Lightning, who was now a Colossus Zombie, let out a roar and scattered lightning into his surroundings as he intercepted the Colossus and Golem that had been traveling towards him.

You are Radatel?! the Colossus shouted, his face twisting in anger as he recognized the Zombie. So, your corpse was turned into an Undead What a vile deed!

He released his Orichalc.u.m Golem and prepared to take Radatel down in a two-on-one battle.

And then Sam, Knochen, and Pete appeared from another of the fake Cuatros.

Sam let out a wild laughter. I would never have imagined I would fight an Orichalc.u.m Golem in a place like this! he said, having not taken part in the battle against the Orichalc.u.m Dragon in Talosheim.

Knochen, who was previously several separate Undead and had fused into one being as a result of that battle, let out fierce roars of excitement.

Now then, well be aiming for the Elder Dragon thats carrying the Golem over there! We wont lose to Father, Hof! said Rita, who was riding Hof.

Lets go, Mhne! Pete, please come with us, said Saria, who was riding Mhne.

Accompanied by Pete, the Living Armor sisters moved towards the Elder Dragon that was carrying a Golem.

Pete snarled fiercely as they charged forth.

As a result of devouring the Great Vortex Dragon G.o.d Zvold, his Rank had increased even further, and he now had the majestic appearance of what one might describe as an emperor of centipedes. He was likely capable of taking on an average Elder Dragon on his own.

Mhne and Hof, who were carrying the Living Armor sisters, were considerably out of place in terms of their fighting strength, but they were using Familiar Spirit Demonfall so they would likely be fine.

One demiG.o.d-Golem pair had fallen, and three of the remaining five had been prevented from advancing any further. Radatel had become weaker after being turned into a Zombie, but he made up for that by wearing armor made of Demon King fragments, so even a Colossus and Golem tag-team couldnt defeat him easily. On the other hand, Sam and the others were likely capable of defeating a Golem and an Elder Dragon, given enough time.

As for the other two pairs, the trump card that Vandalieu had prepared was heading in their direction.

It was Fidirg, the Dragon G.o.d of Five Sins, an evil G.o.d with the appearance of an enormous hand that was covered in scales, with each of its fingers replaced by the head of a one-eyed snake.

A complete recovery!

It feels good to look down on you fools that have sided with Alda!

Truly exhilarating!

This is payback for a hundred thousand years ago! Take this!

Ah, come to think of it, was this guy there a hundred thousand years ago?

Fidirg laughed as he looked down on the demiG.o.ds of Aldas forces, spitting b.a.l.l.s of light from his mouths.

Impossible! Alda destroyed four of your five heads! You recovered from that and created a vessel in just a hundred thousand years?! one of the demiG.o.ds shouted.

Dont lose your focus! shouted one of the Colossi. Hes a small-fry among the enemies in Vidas faction! Hes just a weakling that clings onto Vida. Well defeat him quickly!

Indeed, Fidirg had been among the weaker evil G.o.ds in the Demon Kings army. His survival of the battle that took place a hundred thousand years ago was more due to luck than due to his valor.

His complete recovery was indeed surprising, and it would be foolish to underestimate him. However, he was about as much of a threat as the high-Rank Ghouls, the Vampires, Knochen, and Pete.

I shall use my Golem to crush Fidirg! You hold Vandalieu back! ordered the Colossus.

Hmph, there is no other choice! said Dolstero, the Sea Urchin Beast-King.

He closed in on Cuatro, where Vandalieu was, while holding his Orichalc.u.m Golem between his spines as a s.h.i.+eld.

In their original plan, they were supposed to throw their Golems at the enemy once they got this close, then evade further attacks. But one pair had already been taken down, and two of the remaining pairs were stopped in their tracks and were now forced into a close-quarters battle while being aimed at by cannons from above.

At this rate, they couldnt buy enough time. Dolstero steeled his resolve; he and the other demiG.o.ds were ready to fight themselves rather than rely just on their Golems.

But that resolve was not enough.

See whether you can crush me or not! Fidirg said tauntingly.

I shall test whether I can! declared the Colossus.

He blocked the light projectiles being fired from Fidirgs mouths using his Orichalc.u.m Golem as a s.h.i.+eld, and the Golem didnt appear to take any significant damage.

It seems that weak snakes do as much barking as dogs! the Colossus shouted, ridiculing Fidirg. The projectiles being fired by the s.h.i.+ps are more effective What?!

He cut his sentence short as Fidirg began radiating a black aura.

Familiar Spirit Demonfall!

Fidirg allowed his own vessel to become a body for a split ent.i.ty of Vandalieu.

If I cant give divine protections or familiar spirits, Ill borrow a familiar spirit myself! Fidirg said.

Y-you fool! Do you have no pride as a G.o.d?! the Colossus shouted, astounded at how pathetic of a G.o.d Fidirg was. And you dont even have a Status! How is it even possible for you to do that?!

Its called the wisdom of the weak! one of Fidirgs heads replied immediately.

You guys can use magic and martial skills even though you have no Statuses either! another pointed out.

There was no point in pointing out how weak someone was when they were already aware of it. The Status System was made for mortals, so G.o.ds did not possess Statuses, but that didnt mean that G.o.ds could not use their experience, skill, and mastery in the form of magic and martial skills.

I mean, I think youre the first G.o.d in history to summon the familiar spirit of a mortal onto yourself, said the split ent.i.ty of Vandalieu inside Fidirg.

In other words, Im a trailblazer! one of Fidirgs heads said.

Now then, take this! said another.

In the mouths of Fidirgs five heads, spheres of condensed black energy appeared instead of the projectiles of white light that he had been firing before, and the moment they reached their limit, five black beams of light erupted forth.

IMPOSSIBLE! shouted the Colossus.

The five black beams pierced through the Orichalc.u.m Golems that had deflected the projectiles of light, creating five holes in the Colossuss body as well.

To think that a G.o.d would be willing to accept power from a mortal, even if that mortal is the Demon King! Dolstero muttered in shock as he continued dodging incoming projectiles, unable to stop Gufadgarn from retrieving the remains of the slain Colossus and his Golem.

The actions that Fidirg had taken were equivalent to abandoning the reason for a G.o.d to exist. G.o.ds were wors.h.i.+pped because they were incredible, great beings that granted their divine protections to mortals.

It was true that the faith of a G.o.ds believers acted as their source of energy, but they were never directly empowered by a mortal to this extent.

It was possible that actions like Fidirgs would cause a G.o.ds believers to abandon them.

Thats not how it is. Fidirg and I are equals, said Vandalieu, appearing on the bow of Cuatro, the s.h.i.+p that Dolstero was trying to approach.

He was holding a staff and it was not the Gyubarzo staff that he had used in the past.

Transform. Staff of Five Sins, activate.

Five pipes emerged from the staff and fused with Vandalieus arm, and five protrusions that resembled the heads of snakes emerged from the staffs tip.

I-it cannot be! said Dolstero, letting out a terrified noise.

Obeying his survival instinct that was screaming at him to flee, Dolstero cast his Orichalc.u.m Golem away and attempted to escape. The Golem floated in place and let out a groan as it tried to get closer to Cuatro in order to protect Dolstero, but Dolstero had not thrown the Golem far enough. It would not make it in time.

Dark Peak Death Flash.

A new Dark King Magic spell, which condensed the life-absorbing Death Cannon into a single beam of light, pierced through the Orichalc.u.m Golem and Dolstero and killed them instantly, not even giving them the time to scream as they died.

The Levels of the Constant Mana Recovery, Super Strengthen Subordinates, Murder Healing, Self-Strengthening: Murder, Divine Alchemy, Greater Multi-cast, Staff Technique, and Soul Devour Skills have increased!

You have acquired the Strengthened Magical Power when equipped with a Staff Skill!