PAIN OF VAIN

Man_of_degenz
 PAIN OF VAIN
By Man_of_degenz
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 THE ROAD OF FANTASY

Glimpse Of Pain 4

#1: World of Known Era 17

#2: They Who Seek Meanings 73

#3: Convest 92

#4: Among Us 132

#5: Demon, Serpent And A Man 164

End Of The Temporary Pain 184

GREETINGS, MORTAL… 185

 Glimpse Of Pain

Every time I swing a sharp blade through their bodies…

I remember those days with him…
“Forward! Lord Egolas bless us!” shouted one of the
commanders of the Demon King's army.
So many knights of various races. The army of the
Demon King Egolas, the strongest ruler of the mortal world,
Theraz. I could see all the creatures fighting desperately
just to kill me.
They shouted, invoking the name of Egolas, as their
eternal protector. Even so, I didn't care and continued
swinging my weapon that could change at will at their
bodies.
"Oh, I see? Maybe next time you can come to my world…”
Jacker. Not. You said your real name is Jaka, huh…
I'm curious about the world you're from… is it quieter
than this place?
Even if I ask like that, what can I do?
"Die you! Ouroboros!” along with that shout, Arc
Nostram instantly slashed at my chest.
But, I didn't die. All the overflowing energy earlier
was just like the wind. Maybe I was born with too big plot
armor…
I spit out my spit while running toward the hero and
strangling him.
 "Is that all? I thought the hero's power could be
stronger than the gods." without hesitation, I tried to
tear his neck, but…
“Cheron!”
A light instantly hit us both.
"Are you okay?" asked one of the Hero's friends.
"I'm fine… but, now what should we do?"
“You'd better let me pass and go straight to Egolas.
If you still insist… all your struggles will only die in
vain.”
I could feel their increasingly cynical gazes.
Right. A sense of helplessness mixed with arrogance,
prestige, and anger.
Right now my emotions are really hard to control…
I shouldn't have killed the Hero Cheron, but at this
rate… I have no other choice.
“Ouroboros. We won't let you!"
Yes. The hero group is indeed filled with those who
are strong in their fields, but…
“Alright.”
My body is already heating up to fight again, but…
what's the point?
"If we already have a child... what name should we name
it?"
He was also exhausted at that time. Lifting one index
finger was already exhausting all her strength.
However, she still wiped the tears from my cheeks with
difficulty.
 "Maybe this is called destiny, huh? Even though we're
so far apart, I still can't let go of you… this love feeling
is too heavy, but I'm happy with it…”
I fiercely fiddled with my weapon, piercing their
bodies one by one. Gives a painless death.
I can still feel the scent of those lips… igniting the
ball of energy in my armor.
“Live… Ouroboros… because you are worthy of this life…”
Without hesitation, I destroyed all of their bodies.
Crush their faces. Eat them so that my energy is filled.
Until he bowed down in front of me, Cheron the Hero of
Theraz. The only human who was destined to release the
suffering of this world from the Demon King Egolas, but now
cooperates with him. Creating a peaceful world…?
“Why… why can't you allow this peace…?”
"Simple. It makes me sick.”
“I see, huh… then promise me, Ouroboros. Show me… the
peace you mean…”
His voice was getting hoarse.
Without another word, I immediately stabbed into his
body.
Now all of the Demon King's troops are slowly starting
to distance themselves from me. The fear slowly gnawed at
them, although there was still a little fire of courage
burning within. But… what's the point of advancing straight
towards death. Better to pit the two biggest powers in
Theraz head-on.
 Quickly, I immediately ran towards the castle. Past
all creatures.
As soon as I put the soles of my feet… the cold
immediately pierced my skin.
“So… Cheron is dead? Too bad… even though I still want
to talk to him a lot.”
There… a person sat with his chin on his hands. The
deep yellow eyes glowed brightly in the darkness.
“Tell me, mighty Ouroboros, is this peace that has
been attained so out of line with your expectations?”
Egolas looked at me coldly. It was to be expected from
the aura of the strongest Demon Lord.
During the centuries-old war with the gods, they
finally recognized the power of Egolas. In the end, they
called Egolas a protector and the closest inheriting the
power of The True One.
"I don't want to be small. I just want to rip your
head off and get out of here."
Egolas laughed. He laughed elegantly, without ruining
his image as an authoritative being.
"Oh, I see? What did I do wrong, that you are willing
to sacrifice your own peace?”
"Lots. And I don't have time to reveal it, so—”
I immediately lunged and aimed my blade straight at
his eyes.
Suddenly a huge explosion hit me.
Moving on instinct, I took a step back.
 I could see a sword of darkness flashing right before
my eyes.
I quickly held the sword with the blade and
immediately swung my other weapon to slash its head.
However, I didn't feel anything… once this smoke
cleared, only a blade of darkness floated and moved on its
own.
"You were fooled."
Attack from above. The energy was so great that it
shattered the castle floor.
What is this feeling? This energy is different from
most creatures I've encountered.
Now I'm floating before finally setting foot on the
basement floor.
“Ouroboros, you underestimate me too much.”
As soon as I turned my head, a shot of energy pierced
my stomach so hard it crashed into the wall of the long
hallway of the room. Grinding the layer until I finally
fell to touch the ground floor.
“Again…”
Now Egolas was standing right behind me.
“Ouroboros, I was still just toying with you. But… can
you feel it? Something seems to be eating away at you?”
I'm wide-eyed. It turned out that the feeling was
stuck in me. No. More precisely, every touch of his attack.
“I see, huh… looks like you have a title that isn't a
joke. That's great, each of your attacks slowly reduces the
body's resistance. Break through all mystical defenses,
soul and physical. No wonder, my physical body feels weaker
and weaker.”
“Finally you spoke at length. How? Have I met your
expectations? Like I said earlier, I'm still not serious."
Oh, I see. I cleaned myself up for a moment and turned
to face him.
He just smiled. Right. He deserved to smile proudly,
being aware of his limitless capacity. As for me? From his
point of view, a creature like me is nothing more than a
soldier's training sack. Reminds me of a demon that will
always be hated.
"Oh, I see," I said with a horrible smile.
"Of course."
We both looked at each other. The airflow around us
instantly changed drastically. Smash all the inanimate
objects that exist. Cracked the ground floor and the
pillars.
Not even a finger moves. This fight is… instinct.
No one moved their tongue even once until our hearts
beat against each other.
In a single breath, the space behind us hollowed out,
as if powerful energy had been shot straight.
"Hey! It seems I was in the wrong… for underestimating
you… Ouroboros.”
He coughed up blood.
“So… this is primordial power. In fact, maybe my full
strength alone can't keep up with you. You… don't even mean
it…”
 Egolas fell. Crawling past me, trying to reach its
shattered throne.
“During the conquest of Theraz, the Immortus always
mobilized their troops to destroy me, until finally, the
hero came. Cheron. I never forget what he told me… all of
his past experiences were the same as the ones I had when I
was a lowly demon. Maybe… I'm being too naive… but, what's
the point of this endless war…?”
“Then why did you follow the words of the gods? Was it
Oberius who whispered the idea? To spread their innocent
blood?”
Egolas just laughed with a cough. So ugly, as if he
was mocking himself.
“…that's why… Ouroboros… maybe I was too
naive—” “—Father! Father! Where's dad?!"
Female voice. From the long hallway. I can feel the
same aura as Egolas running, this way.
“Egaria! Get out of here!”
I paid no heed to Egolas' low cry and instantly
changed the shape of my weapon into a spear.
"Father! Wait! I will come to help!”
"Not! Go, Egaria!”
Without hesitation, I threw the spear straight at
Egaria's chest.
However, the tip of the spear never once touched him.
“F-father…?”
Her eyes widened in shock.
 Egolas with his remaining energy stopped the weapon's
movement with telekinesis.
The girl didn't dare move her finger one bit to reach
for her father.
“Egaria… go away—”
My hand grabbed her hair and dragged Egolas back down
onto the floor.
Forcefully, I plunged the tip of the spear even deeper
to prevent it from escaping.
“GET OFF!!!” shouted Egaria while casting a
heaven-level magic spell.
EUSDOM!
A huge torrent of dark energy shot straight at me.
But, without looking back, my Orb Gear instantly
formed a large shield from the void to protect us.
As a result, a powerful explosion further destroyed
the place.
“Father… please! Let go of dad!” his voice began to
weaken from using the magic.
His body began to feel excruciating pain.
BORDER!
A transparent barrier appeared and prevented Egaria
from moving here.
“Well… Ouroboros… are you going to continue this? It
seems that this is fate…”
I didn't say anything, only turning my weapon into a
large sword that was beyond the size of both of us.
 While holding up this greatsword, I gave him a chance
to speak.
"Any last words?"
"Yes. let Egaria hear it.”
I didn't care about Egaria, but I could feel the tears
flowing incessantly while trying to break the barrier that
Egolas had created.
“Remember… everything in this world is impermanent.
So, from that… fight, Egaria. Do what you want… that way…
you can feel proud of yourself… I love you—”
Just before he finished his sentence, the blade had
pierced the floor. Separating the two powerhouses from the
body of the strongest Demon Lord.
I just looked down at the dead body. Seeing Egaria
shedding tears non-stop while running to hug her father's
head once the barrier was gone.
Will he live again? Not. For his soul has been
swallowed up in eternal death in me.
Without hesitation, I walked towards the hallway
leaving the two of them behind.
“Long live, Ouroboros…”
Again… that sentence really frustrates me.
I quickly stopped my steps and turned to the two of
them.
While reshaping the large sword into a smaller size, I
stuck it on the floor.
 “When you feel strong enough to live in the shadow of
his vengeance, take out this weapon and bring it back to my
body. Kill me, that's if you have the courage."
After saying that sentence, I really left the two of
them.

***

“Damn Ouroboros…! We must act! It's time for us to

intervene”
Vanos, god of war from the Immortus.
All could only bite their own teeth. The gods of
Theraz are now devastated by the death of Egolas, the
strongest Demon Lord.
In their midst sat Oberius the supreme god of the
Immortus.
As soon as he opened his eyes, everyone fell silent.
“Vanos, Drop all troops. We will kill Ouroboros.”
That sentence really attacked them mentally.
“But, big brother… we shouldn't waste another life in
vain. We better stop this fight and live in peace.” said
Aurea, the Goddess of Love and Peace.
"No! I'm fed up. We are gods. The defeat of Egolas
would be the greatest humiliation for us, but I won't throw
this pride away." Oreas said. "We're going to war, brother!
Let me lead the main army!”
 Without another word, Oberius nodded and immediately
left Ruma, the meeting place of the gods, and prepared to
descend to Theraz.
Inevitably, the gods finally prepared for a terrible
battle. Prepared their best weapons and descended to
Theraz.

***

The sound of crying. I could see the number of bodies

that were being carried away for burial. Separated from
their family, without being able to properly greet.
Cheron, the Hero, was still lying with his friends.
The sky suddenly grew darker with thunder and lightning
flashing.
I could hear the sound of Vanos' war trumpet, the God
of War starting to descend into Theraz. It seems the gods
will come and do battle to kill me.
Looks like… this time there will be a very big mess.
Oberius… the supreme god of all the Immortus… however, I've
always felt a familiar aura from that creature. A very
strong hatred for someone…
I just stood there, watching the huge, terrible light
touch Theraz.
There, the ten figures of Immortus, whose legend is
believed to have been divided from the seed of The True
One's power to maintain life in Theraz, stood holding their
respective weapons.
 “I see, huh… looks like this will be my last fight
after slaughtering them all.” I said while forming a
medium-sized sword with a pointed tip to the side.
That's what I thought. But, it felt like my spirit had
completely disappeared… and again… this stifling feeling
resurfaced.
“I see, yes… you are sure of your choice. That's why
you're brave." I said while looking back.
Without further ado, a large sword directly pierced my
body. Cut off all my nerve connections.
While coughing up blood, I saw that face full of anger
and resentment. Terrible tears of hatred.
I just laughed…
While holding the weapon I made myself, I couldn't
help but smile.
“Keep it… until you are stronger than anyone.”
Slowly, my consciousness disappeared. My body began to
collapse and fell to the ground.
I'm certain. The Immortals were disappointed. Because
their enemy who could kill their greatest strength was
killed by his daughter who was not even wise.
Except… the one thing that bothered me was the slight
grin between the divine beings. I could feel it, something
was wrong.
But all my senses have started to die slowly. I can
feel, that the daughter of Egolas is walking away from my
corpse.
 The Immortus descended disillusioned, trying to
destroy these bodies with their strength and help the
inhabitants of Theraz.
In the end…
“I love you, Ouroboros…”
I'm just a horrible creature that no one deserves to
remember.
My eyesight had also died… until a light suddenly
engulfed my soul.
 #1: World of Known Era

“Hey, Ren! Get up!"

A smartphone screen slap kissed my cheek hard.
I struggled to open these sleepy eyes.
“Hmm…? Is the lecture over?"
“Sheesh… this person is very dangerous. You know,
don't you? That Jol-Crest gave us the task of finding out
about the ancient civilization of the dark ages just
because he was in a bad mood! What are you trying?!”
Surya, a red-haired dark elf, continued to chatter at
the end of the lecture.
"What is he mad about?" I asked.
"He said the salary where he worked was getting lower.
He continued to say, the magic institution Mello rejected
all his proposals. You imagine, yes! He kept speeding his
mouth while writing material on the board. I swear, the
most obscure magic teacher!”
"Well, that's that then. Let us go home."
“Hey, since it's time to go home, let's go to Mr.
khorul's tavern. The other kids said there was a new menu!”
I'm really lazy.
"Ugh, don't look like that on your face! Heh, you owed
a class absence, dammit! Today is your treat!”
It seems I have no other choice. I can only surrender
and sigh.
 Holding my shoulder, Surya could always say, "Stop
watching anime, let's go interact outside."
I really hate this guy.
We ended up walking off campus.
Suddenly…
“Heh, Weeb! Use your eyes when walking!" Our shoulders
bumped into each other.
William. College elite. His father owns the
world-renowned financial technology company in Indonel,
Corvorado Group. Their family is famous for being descended
from the first White Knight, Von Aldoos. And beside him,
are two college students who are loyal followers.
"Sorry, but you hit me." I said calmly.
Of all people, I dislike dealing with him the most.
"Hey! Poor people shut up! Can your mother even buy
clothes? it seems difficult!”
I consciously clenched my fists. The exact position.
Teeth, eyes, lips—everything I can beat.
“Ah, yes, our apologies, Your Majesty William
Corvorado… we were just standing there.” said Surya trying
to calm him with a sincere laugh.
Just sighing with his condescending gaze, William
crashed himself into Surya again and walked away from us.
“Buy branded glasses that's why… why would using the
cheap one! You're lucky I'm in a good mood today.”
I couldn't take it anymore. I feel like my emotions
are going to explode.
 I heard the laughter and greetings of the other
conglomerate girls and boys along with that person.
“Ha… never mind. Don't worry, he doesn't understand
anything after all! After all, we have an important
mission, my friend!”
The ending distracts me.
“Huh… what mission?”
"Oh? How are you? Yes, it's clear to Mr. Khorul!"
That is true.
Suddenly a woman's astonished voice could be heard
throughout the campus.
"Eh? What's wrong?" asked Surya looking back.
“Normally, Your Majesty Gilbert—Blizzard—pius. Girls
love to hear him talk about the history of the Immortus who
won the war.” suddenly a woman's voice heard from the back
of us.
“Oh, I see… uh! What are you doing here, Tia?!” Surya
shouted suddenly surprised to see Tia's figure in front of
us.
“What do I do? Yes, obviously pick up Reno. What else
do you want, my inattentive brother?” she said with a
straight face.
Surya can't stand it. He immediately pinched the
red-haired dark elf's long ears. However, the pinch did not
come, instead it was held in Tia's hand.
"Get out of the way." she said by throwing Surya away.
"Come on, Ren. I will buy food at Mr. Khorul's shop."
 "Oh, you don't have to. I just want to go home.” I
said.
Tia immediately turned around and was shocked. I know
that expression. Even though she seems like a strict woman,
but when it comes to our relationship, she always expects
more.
“Y-are you sure? I'll buy everything you want,
including the new menu." her tone softened.
"Certain. After all, our class teacher gave us
redundant assignments. It could be dangerous if I don't
start working on it." lie. I just want to continue sleeping
and watching anime.
Her face seemed to want to try again, but in the end
she gave up her intention.
"Okay. If that's what you want. See you tomorrow."
Her face immediately turned cold. Even though from the
outside it looks firm, she is sad because her plan failed.
I think I'm too harsh. Maybe now I should say treat
her tomorrow…
At that time, William suddenly appeared with two of
his followers while blocking Tia's path. a human and a
large orc stood behind William
"Is there anything you want?"
"You're Tia, right? From the Masters of Medicine
class? I've heard a lot about you from college people. I'm
here to see you in person to make sure.
Tia knows this feeling. That William would do a really
bad thing.
 "So? What do you think? Do I live up to your
expectations and what people say?'
William slowly smiled slyly.
"Not really. Honestly, you're not that attractive, but
your body does look ideal. Maybe we can test it at my
house.” he asked while holding Tia's shoulder and pointing
at his vehicle behind.
Honestly… I really wanted to punch that kid in the
face. But, the thing is… no. Actually, it would be better
to leave it to Tia.
With a slightly irritated face, Tia clenched her fists
to prepare to punch him as hard as she could.
But…
“Oh, I don't want to do it by force. But I'm
begging—never have I ever pleaded like this to anyone else
and you were the first to accept my kindness. And if you
refuse…”
In an instant, the hand holding Tia's shoulder turned
a whitish blue. Cold smoke came out and slowly changed the
temperature around them.
Right. The Corvorado family are experts in ice magic.
Over the centuries, they have found ways to apply it to
their own bodies without spells. Hence, they are truly
adored by the world.
With a smirk, William tried to suppress Tia even more
in fear. But, instead of being afraid, her expression
really seemed like she didn't feel anything. In fact, the
shoulder that should have been frozen earlier didn't freeze
at all.
"Eh? What happen?"
"Sorry to bother you." suddenly a hand grabbed
William's arm forcefully.
“You… what do you think you're doing, Blizzard?” said
William, frowning at Gilbert.
“I'm sorry, Corvorado. But I can't let you force a
woman just to fulfill your wish."
Behind him are also the women who follow the authority
of his majesty.
They stare at each other. Gilbert looked at William so
lowly behind that smile. I know. They were both born into
families that were hostile to each other during the ancient
civilization.
I know what kind of person William is. He believes
with power and money, he will be able to control
everything. However, Gilbert… that person is unpredictable.
"Tch! Okay! Let's go!"
The boy left with his two loyal followers getting into
the vehicle and leaving Tia and Gilbert behind.
"Are you all right, Tia?"
"Thank you. See you later."
Tia immediately continued walking, leaving Gilbert
coldly.
Seeing that, Gilbert immediately grabbed Tia's hand.
“Wait, I saw him touch your shoulder with his magic
power. Aren't you hurt?"
 "I'm fine. So goodbye." he replied as he stepped
forward.
However, Gilbert was still holding her back.
“Wait, I'm afraid you got some secret magic from him.
Do you know? The Corvorado family learned light
enlightenment magic that could attack from within. And if
you get hit, I don't know what will happen to you.
Therefore, let me check it out.” these words were
immediately greeted by cheers from the girls who followed
this boy.
However, they still made fun of Tia because they
thought she was trying to trick Gilbert.
Sighing in annoyance, Tia pulled her arm that was
still clasped.
“First, that creature didn't instill any secret magic
in me. Second, enlightenment is useful when the magic
target is considered an enemy by the user. Even though his
invitation is disgusting, he still doesn't consider me an
enemy, so there won't be any results.”
Gilbert who heard that was suddenly shocked. The grip
also became a bit loose.
Now maybe he felt insulted that someone else was
teaching him the history of magic, contrary to what he
believed.
"Tia." I said as I passed behind her.
She immediately looked at me in surprise.
“Let's go to Mr. Khorul's tavern. I treat." I said as
I continued walking.
 Tia who heard that without further ado immediately
removed her arm from Gilbert's grip. Running and finally
walking beside me.
Meanwhile, Gilbert's female followers tried to make
fun of Tia and encourage the boy. Now I know, Gilbert, what
kind of person you are. Pretending to be pious and wise,
but actually, you are also trying to deceive people,
especially women through history and other knowledge.
Even though I didn't see it anymore, I could feel his
face which was really shocked. And maybe, now he was
looking at Tia cynically from behind.
“W-what made you suddenly change your mind?” Tia asked
a little nervously.
"Who knows? I think I just want to eat. Besides,
there's nothing to do at home other than watch anime—” Oh
yeah, I forgot.
"Oh, I see?"
Wait. Why is she even smiling like that? Did she
forget what I said earlier?
"Wait a minute!"
Ah. this person must be like this because his pride
was damaged.
As soon as we turned around, it was confirmed that
Gilbert was looking at us with annoyance.
"Tia. then, you… who are you? What is your role in
Tia's life?”
Ha? Is this guy delirious or what? He was dreaming of
being Tia's prince, right?
 "Listen, I don't know what you were talking about.
But, I clearly think you're wrong. Do you understand the
history and knowledge of light magic?” he asked mockingly.
“Is it true that if I major in magistral medicine,
does that mean I can't study other knowledge? Of course I
have the right to do what I want right.”
“That… wouldn't it be better if you just focus on what
your lectures teach you? If that's the case, it's just a
waste of your time."
"Then how about you? Do you think you're teaching the
girls about history?”
"What?"
"Not. They are seeing how handsome you are, your
famous family, full of wealth in the world. And you think
they're interested in the histories being told with your
assholes' knowledge?"
The sentence immediately silenced them. Some girls
wanted to scold Tia, but for some reason, they stopped.
"And you. Even though you're being dignified like
that, you're actually no different from that arrogant
fellow. You plan to slowly fuck them.”
Suddenly, they immediately gaped in surprise. Of
course, Gilbert immediately fell silent with a shocked
face. I wonder what he had in mind.
“Y-you… talk on what basis—”
“I know. I can feel it. Even though I'm a medical
student, I can also feel the feelings of other beings."
Ah… yes. I completely forgot about that.
 Gilbert seemed speechless. The women one by one began
to leave him. Realizing this, Gilbert immediately begged
them to stay.
“W-wait… all of what he said wasn't true… I… I…”
They completely ignored him now.
“Y-you… you trashy dark elf! How dare you insult me!”
Ah. now its true nature comes out.
“Oh… it turns out I wasn't wrong. You do pretend to be
pious. Otherwise, you wouldn't have had such a black
negative aura."
Gilbert's hands then glowed blue.
“You really spoiled my pride. You may be acting great
now, but you'll be begging later. And I will kill you, poor
weasel!"
His hands glowed. Gilbert then shot an ice beam at us.
Even though she just stood still confidently, I
stepped forward and blocked the light with one palm.
Gilbert was shocked, even Tia was shocked. That is
true. This is my first time showing Tia my greatness. So
far, she's always been at the forefront of protecting me.
Even so, I don't really need protection from anyone.
“W-what the hell are you!? I'm Gilbert Blizzard! A
direct descendant of the ancient hero John Blizzard! This
power has been fighting the Xavieron empire for years!”
"Serious? That's all you can say? Let me be clear: no
matter how great your power is, ancient or the strongest in
history if you can't control it… it's nothing more than
hair.
 Then I grasped the light and removed it. Indirectly
deactivating Gilbert's ice energy for a while..
The man who lost his pride could only be confused. He
fell to his knees
“Come on, Tia. I'm hungry."
“Eh… yes…”
We left him. Leaving the man to contemplate alone in
confusion.

***

“Sir, there is a report regarding this matter.” said

an Assistant Rector, handing him a hologram screen.
Agus, the Rector of Convex, observed the data
displayed on the touch-air screen.
While exhaling, “do the other branches know about
this?”
"Yes. Mr. Shotaro Aburashi has also contacted us. The
Axiom Cathedral emissary also requested for a one-on-one
conference and meeting.” he explained while adjusting his
glasses.
Agus is now confused. No one know what problem they
actually face.
“Ha… war, eh…? It looks like the Czechratovs are
really going to have a war. Even though we have succeeded
in becoming independent from the era of Xavieron's empire.
But, it looks like this is still not enough…” he mumbled.
 “Honestly, maybe if the revolutionary forces had lived
in times like this, then resistance would have been easy.
But, the truth is… I'm not sure about the current
generation. The world is too peaceful that no one wants to
do military service.”
Agus could only laugh bitterly as he agreed.
Right. Due to the peaceful state of the world without
war, all creatures in the world enjoy this comfort so much
that they forget that a threat will surely come. Sooner or
later, the peace could be broken by either side if they
wanted to.
Suddenly while sounding "Nit!" the automatic door of
the room opens sliding.
"Sire, he is already here." said a staff member while
pointing his hand at a man in elite military attire.
"Alright, make room for us."
As soon as he invited the guest to sit on the bench
provided, Agus offered him a cup of hot tea.
"Are you thirsty? Sorry to ask like this despite
knowing you can travel fast.”
The guest just laughed a little.
"Oh, it's okay. Besides, I'm thirsty too." he said as
he started sipping the tea.
“Sir Verdi, this is honestly on the verge of breaking.
Several countries have already started to take decisions to
discuss this issue.”
"Yes I know. That is true. Currently Czechatov is
really heating up. The appointment of a new emperor there
was horrendous enough. Even my Intel still can't get any
information about this.”
“Tsar vietkoveich should have been healthy yesterday,
but…”
Verdi took the transmitter and showed Agus a number of
hologram screens.
“W-what is this if I may know?”
“This is an incident 8 centuries ago. Simply put, this
image shows events that took place 800 years ago before
civilization became what it is today.”
Agus also tried to observe each picture carefully.
"You mean, the artifacts on this screen tell the story
of what happened 8 centuries ago?"
"No. This picture I took 8 centuries ago. But this
artifact actually tells the story of 7 million years ago.”
“E-eight centuries?! You've had countless experiences,
haven't you? Maybe I should also seek more experience.”
With a smile, Verdi took one of the pictures.
"You know what this symbol is?"
“This… isn't this an ancient royal crest… wait! This
was indeed the emblem of an ancient kingdom that was lost
seven million years ago in legend. What do you want to
say?” asked Agus still in confusion.
“As you said. This is the emblem of the Vea Darf
Kingdom, in the Boreal continent. And if you take a look at
the picture that Intel gave me…” Pointing to a symbol,
Verdi pointed Agus at the comparison of the two pictures.
 “Th-this… the same symbol… your intel… means this
symbol…”
“Yes. is in the new Czechatov Empire.”
“B-but… how can a long-lost symbol like this be
there?”
Verdi leaned back in his chair. Folding his arms, he
sighed.
"I don't know, I also want to know. To be honest, my
intel says that they can't sense any magic energy. It was
as if the Czechratovs had no more life.”
"But that shouldn't be possible. Every creature there
must have energy.”
“Indeed, this really bothered me. Until finally there
is a conclusion on this question."
Agus' back suddenly shook. All the hairs on his neck
stood up. He knew what Verdi's answer would be, but he
never expected the truth.
“…the magic energy is bigger than we thought. Even…
maybe right now the earth is covered in his magic energy.
This new tsar…”
“His l-level has reached… God…” His legs suddenly
trembled.
"Right. If this is true, then Czechratov can eliminate
his opposition countries with just a snap of his fingers.
But… what kept him from doing it directly?”
Agus began to press his forehead. He tried to calm
himself.
 "To be honest, I didn't expect something like this.
However, an inter-state conference of the opposition must
be held. Are you going to tell the other countries too?”
"Oh, no thanks. I don't want to spend time in meetings
and conferences. It would be better if my group and I
continued the investigation.”
Agus just said yes.
After he finished sipping his tea, Verdi said goodbye.
"Oh, yes one more thing. When I recall the last time I
visited the northern region, we found something
interesting."
"something? What kind of thing?”
“Just an empty silver cup. Last time I gave it to the
Convex foundation if I'm not mistaken.”
Agus was a bit confused.
“You mean… that thing is here?”
"I also do not know. That day is a long time ago. Hm…
about a hundred years ago? Who knows. Yes, if you found it,
please contact me.”
Verdi also disappeared from the room and Agus now has
many burdens on his mind. The task of being a rector alone
is hard and now there are other country that want war.
The existence of a power so great, that it could cause
chaos…
“We… have to start right away.”

***
 Hmm. To be honest the new menu is pretty good. I even
asked for more three times.
However, Tia didn't seem to enjoy it that much.
"Why have you been silent all the time? Is the noodle
not that good?”
she just shook her head slightly. Even though her face
was gloomy like that.
"Well that's that then. I want to go home. Bye." I
said as I walked away.
Before I could go far, suddenly a hand grabbed me.
“It's not that it's not bad… it's just that the
portions are too much…”
Ooh… that's how it is. Yeah, that's okay, anyway.
In the midst of this awkwardness, the air around us
suddenly turned cold.
What is it?
“Reno, stand behind me.” she said with her back to me.
Are you serious? I just showed my strength.
"It's great that you're still having fun after such a
huge insult to me."
This voice… Gilbert.
The man who used to look so authoritative with all his
stories, is now walking in front of us coldly.
"Are you still not babbling enough?" said Tia pointing
her fist.
“Shut up, dark elf!” he snapped. "I'm still not done.
My strength is not only that much!” he then reached into
something in his pocket.
 I have bad feeling.
He took out a jet black object.
I couldn't see it clearly because it was night. But… I
can feel the power of darkness from there.
While laughing he gripped it with all his might. “Now
you will know the true power of our family!”
Suddenly squeaks and screams echoed around us. So loud
it's deafening.
“Ren, are you all right?” Tia asked while covering her
ears.
"I'm fine. Besides… it doesn't seem good to leave him
like that.”
Sure enough. As long as this echo continued, purple
energy light began to radiate from him.
“I am the successor to the hero John Blizzard! None of
you have as much power and knowledge as I do! There isn't
any!" his voice began to turn heavy and loud like a barrel.
His eyes became sparkling purple. All over his body
began to appear enveloping ice armor. Making him look like
a knight in terrible armor.
That thing… what really happened? Why did it suddenly
feel familiar?
Without saying much, Gilbert immediately lunged.
Without hesitation he floated the ice sword he had made.
Tia didn't budge. Instead she ran towards it while
also swinging a sword made of dark energy.
Wait… dark energy?
The two weapons clashed with each other.
 The clinking caused a wave of air that pushed
everything around.
Great.
But… more and more I realized that Gilbert was getting
ahead of Tia's power.
"Tch!"
"What is it? Where is your arrogance that insulted me
earlier? Now you will know the taste of my strength!”
At the last clink, Gilbert forcefully threw away Tia's
weapon and kicked her.
I swiftly caught Tia's body and jumped away. A jet of
jet-purple icy energy arrived and made anything hit by the
explosion freeze instantly.
"Shit.” Tia cursed as she stood up.
"Wait. Not that I want to advise you, but if we
continue there will be problems. One of you could die."
"But he started it." Without thinking about what I
just said, Tia went straight ahead.
This time she started to awaken her fighting senses.
While jumping, her hand made another sword, but from fire.
Gilbert unhesitatingly shot the icy energy towards
Tia.
There was an explosion when they met each other. But
strangely Tia came out of the icy smoke and immediately
lunged at Gilbert.
"Very interesting! Looks like you're no ordinary
college student! Do you know? You are famous because of
past rumors of you being a gang leader!”
 Laughing, Gilbert pushed Tia away. Puts some distance
between the two of them and creates a surface full of large
ice crystal spikes.
His reach was so wide that Tia also pushed me back.
"Very funny. The leader of a street gang—a street
person who dreams of becoming a doctor?”
It didn't stop there, Gilbert also created a magic
circle instantly.
"But, because I'm kind. I'm trying to appreciate you.
At first I just wanted to show how smart I am in front of
women with stories and historical knowledge. But, it's
useless. The only thing they see is my physical
attractiveness to them.”
As soon as it touched the surface, the huge crystal
spikes fell off and rose into the sky. Gradually all the
ice chunks coalesce and create larger crystals.
Tia then fired fire magic at the three crystals.
However, nothing happened at all.
"My fire isn't strong enough!" she said while
recharging energy to fire.
“But, you are different. You know that? I just
realized that you're more attracted to people with no
background like him. Bookworms like those who like to watch
cartoons are really disgusting. But, if you want to be in a
relationship with me—I guarantee you, you'll have
everything! So how? Choose me and throw him away!”
As soon as Gilbert's sentence was finished, I myself
had my doubts. Everything he said was true. To be honest,
maybe if I could I really didn't want Tia to feel burdened
for continuing to protect myself…
“What are you talking about? Is that how you express
your feelings to people?” While chuckling, Tia smoothed her
bangs up. “Ridiculous.”
The cold stare that this woman gave instantly sparked
Gilbert's anger.
While shouting, the ice crystals that were already
quite large began to glow and came towards us quickly.
Tia immediately fired the fire energy that she had
gathered.
The collision of the two elements produced thick smoke
and icy fog. Succeed.
However, two other crystals appeared and immediately
shot.
"Shit, there won't be time—"
The explosion finally occurred. Freezing the
surrounding environment filled with icy smoke.
Gilbert laughed happily. He walked over to see the ice
sculpture of the two of us.
"Now you know the consequences of insulting me,
right?" while trying to remove his ice protective helmet.
But, it didn't go away. Even though it had struck with
its own sword, the helmet still hadn't shattered. Instead,
he felt sick.
"What's this?!"
Suddenly a hand came out of the thick smoke and
immediately grabbed his neck.
 "Are you satisfied?" I said as I lifted Gilbert up.
Right. I—we didn't freeze.
When I was about to be hit by the two ice crystals, I
immediately grabbed Tia and held her with my own body.
“What are you doing?! How could you still be alive?!”
"Weird, huh? I also want to know why.” although I
actually know why.
Without further ado, I immediately slammed Gilbert
down. Causing his ice armor to start to shatter.
Then picked him up again and punched him hard in the
back.
Immediately I shot towards Gilbert who fired another
massive icy energy. However, I managed to break through and
hit Gilbert's body.
While coughing, this man tried to punch me with all
his strength.
"What are you doing? How can a human be this strong?!”
“Earlier you had trouble removing this helmet, right?
Here, I'll teach you how to do it." I just punched this
thing in the head.
Fist after fist, the headgear that was created from
ice and dark energy began to crumble.
Once I punched again, I could finally see some of his
battered face.
"Shit!!!" Gilbert immediately stabbed his ice sword
into my stomach.
It really hurts. I almost fainted.
 “If you still want to punch, your blood will start to
clot and you will die in a ridiculous position!” he
shouted, laughing with satisfaction.
"Reno!" shouted Tia who then ran and stabbed Gilbert
in the chest with her fiery sword.
While screaming in pain, Gilbert cursed us with harsh
words.
"You die!" said Tia coldly.
"Wait, Tia. don't!" I said forbid it even though it
was too late.
But when I looked again, this man didn't die.
What is this?
"Damn it! It hurts so bad, damn it!”
Suddenly his body glowed. In an instant, the two of us
were blown away by the blast of darkness energy that
radiated from Gilbert.
While groaning in pain, the man tried to get up.
Gilbert turned Tia's fiery sword that pierced her
chest into ice.
"What is this?! I C-CAN'T MOVE MY BODY…!!!”
As soon as I looked, something seemed to be
controlling his body.
A dense and great demonic aura.
It was so strong, I had to hold back the burst of
energy with my elbows.
"AAAHHH!!! IT'S HURT!!!" he shouted.
Unbeknownst to us, this fight actually attracted the
attention of the people around here.
 Some have even started recording these events live.
They also not forget asked for help to call the security
forces to come here.
Too bad. If so, it could be dangerous.
I don't want myself to be exposed in the media like
this.
However, Gilbert also did not remain silent. Under the
devil's influence, the boy started to create an even bigger
magic circle.
Crazy. this was no longer the level of a novice
sorcerer, but rather a grandmaster.
Gradually, the shattered ice crystals began to fly.
All of them began to merge back into the sky.
And once I realized, instead of creating bigger
crystals but smaller and more numerous shapes.
Right. He intended to flood this area with blood.
“H-HEEEEELLLPP MEEEE…. I-I… it feels…. It's
soooooooooooooooo…. HUUURRTTT!!!”
His tears really flowed.
There seems to be no choice, I have to—
FLAME: Cognition.
Suddenly the ambient temperature immediately changed
drastically. The ice started to melt.
As soon as Gilbert turned around, Tia was already
standing there snapping her fingers.
With a groan, his demon-controlled body then showered
Tia with all the ice crystals.
 However, it hasn't arrived yet, everything evaporates
into the air.
With shock and panic, Gilbert rushed forward without a
second thought. Shooting Tia with ice energy continuously.
"Tia! Watch out!"
But her eyes just got sharper.
All those energy shots also evaporated instantly.
In the near future, the two of them will be fighting
each other. Gilbert created a large, thick ice sword.
“AAAGHHHH!!!!”
FLAME: Hell Judge.
I was surprised too.
It's a glimpse, but I can see it. A gigantic hand made
of fire appeared and touched the blade.
In an instant all the gear and ice armor protecting
Gilbert evaporated. Leaving his body still controlled by
the devil.
“HOOOOTTT!!! Please… h-help meeee…!!!”
Damn it. If this goes on, he would actually burned to
death. Tia, you have to…
FLAME: Purification.
Tia came forward and touched Gilbert's forehead.
Withdraw the demonic aura and grip it tightly.
Such a great and deafening moan. Everyone fell
unconscious because of the energy released by this
creature.
 "AAAKHHH!!! Y-you… what creature…?! N-no way…. A magic
s-as strong as this can not b-be controlled by a lowly
being like you….!!!”
"Oh, I see? Then disappear." Tia squeezes him harder.
In an instant, that demonic energy burned to ashes and
dissipated into the air.
Here there is only Tia who stands proudly. But, a
power of this magnitude was truly beyond expectation. And
again… those eyes… sharp and cold… intimidating like a
demon lord.

***

"Are you awake?" said Mr. Rinegerald, Advisor for

Medicine at Convex.
While trying to get up, Gilbert held his head. The
pain still lingered from last night's battle.
"Yeah, he's awake. You can take a look. Just be
careful, the impact of the devil's influence is usually
stronger."
The two of us started walking towards Gilbert's bed
after thanking Mr. Rinegerald.
“Y-you guys… what exactly happened… w-why am I still
alive…?” his voice was really shaking.
Of course he was confused. The terrible feeling he
experienced after his pride was humiliated must have
damaged his mentality.
 "You're lucky. I really wanted to kill you. But, since
you're screaming like that, I don't think there's anything
wrong with giving you a little forgiveness." Tia said
intimidatingly.
Gilbert lowered his head languidly.
"Yeah, the important thing is that you're still alive,
right? And you've also escaped from that demon's
influence…”
Tia's words were right. And again, Where did the demon
appear from?
I've been looking closely at what happened last night.
In the end there is only one answer that I can conclude.
That thing.
"Well that's that then. Come on, Ren." ask Tia to ask
me out.
"Wait." I approached Gilbert. “Gilbert, if you wish,
could you tell us what thing you used yesterday?”
Instantly his face changed. With his trembling, the
man tried to lift his lips.
“I-I… I don't know… my brother… who gave it to me.
H-he said h-if it could help me become the best student in
Indoneal… b-but… I never thought…that…” he started having
trouble putting his words together again.
I can't force it.
"Okay. Thank you Get well soon." I said as I walked
out.
“W-wait… I remember stabbing you—”
 Without a pause, I immediately turned around and
showed the stabbed mark he gave me in the stomach.
“I… I'm sorry.”
"No need. Thank you for your concern." I left it.
Gilbert's attitude changed. Maybe because of what
happened last night, he started to introspect himself.
I walked while looking at Tia's straight back.
Seeing this woman's firm posture reminded me of her
figure last night. Then that power… I never knew about it,
as if it reminded me of someone.
“Tia…”
She turned around in confusion.
"What is it?"
“… are you…”
I suddenly stopped myself from asking.
Of course she was getting confused.
"It doesn't matter. Let us go home."
Actually I hesitate to ask this, because if it's true…
I… am not the only one who reincarnated into this era…

***

“You see this show? Ha! Really stupid. Now everything

can be done using technology and green screens. These
stupid kids… absolutely ridiculous.” exclaimed the orc
while showing his smartphone.
Meanwhile, the friend next to him did not care. He was
busy looking at his own cell phone screen.
 "Hey! Did you hear, Bram? What do you think William
thinks? Wasn't this the person that William often bullied?
It's totally out of line just to get attention."
“Krusnik, can you be quiet for five minutes? You're
really interfering with my work."
Krusnik and Bram, known as William's most loyal
followers. With Krusnik's physical strength and Bram's
intelligence, they became William's group's most difficult
accomplice to defeat.
"What exactly are you doing?"
“Things like this wouldn't be understood by a muscle
brain like you. And if you want to know what I thought of
the video—it is not film effects and green screen.”
"Wait. You mean it's real?" asked the orc in surprise.
Bram was silent again while continuing to fiddle with
the screen.
“…Reno. That person even though he seems to be just an
introvert who likes cartoons, but it seems to be just a
mask.”
"You mean? How about that girl? Ti… uh… that Tia.”
“Shut up Krusnik. I'm talking about this Reno."
"What, the hell do you want to talk about from a
weasel like him?"
Bram was silent again, until he seemed to find
enlightenment.
“Krusnik, did you see that?” said Bram while pointing
at the people outside the room.
“Eh… people are going home?”
 "Take a closer look. At the end of the corridor."
Krusnik followed Bram's direction until his eyes fell
on the two people at the very end.
“Eh, that's right…”
“Krusnik.” Bram started to adjust his glasses. "Who do
you think will win if you fight that Reno?"
Having been silent for a while looking at Bram,
Krusnik finally laughed loudly.
“Bram, are you serious? You're thinking who will win
between the two of us? Hey!" Krusnik banged on the table.
“I am an expert in martial arts and physical enhancement
magic! He's just a human who knows little cartoons!"
Krusnik started to feel insulted by Bram's attitude.
“Bram, don't you just want to test how strong I am by
comparing my strength to that weirdo! I have pride too!”
Bram closed his holographic screen while watching Reno
walking past the campus cafeteria.
“Krusnik, sit down. You're embarrass me. I'm not
underestimating you. However, sometimes the adage that says
don't judge people by looks is true." standing up and
walking towards the toilet, Bram adjusted his clothes.
The confused Krusnik couldn't help but follow him.
“At Convex, no. In this world there are many things we
don't know, such as the hidden power of the people we often
meet. I'm honestly quite surprised that Gilbert actually
used that thing. But, with this he is no longer a member of
us. After all, William and him are not compatible."
Krusnik was even more confused.
 Once inside the toilet, Bram put his palm on a scanner
under the sink.
After the device successfully scanned Bram's palm,
suddenly the wall between the urinals split open and
created a dark hallway filled with thumping sounds
accompanied by music.
“So… just straight to your conclusion, okay? Don't
play riddles with me!”
“Krusnik, get him into a fight. Maybe all this time he
was just hiding his strength in order to have a safe life.
But, if William finds out that he has powers, then we won't
let him live in peace. As much as possible we should find
out his hidden potential and force that Reno to become our
slave.” Bram started walking down the stairs in the dark
alley.
Krusnik seemed to think for a moment. In the end he
seemed to understand Bram's plan and started to follow his
partner.
Instantly, the secret door in the toilet closed and
disappeared along with the scanner.

***

The ticking sound is followed by the rhythm of the

club music.
Dim lighting adds to the atmosphere in this room. So
are the people in it.
Gambling. Alcohol. Betting. Intense battle arena.
 "Have you given the results? Don't let anyone know the
meaning of the text. Okay. Do it carefully! You know the
consequences if this fails, right, Goht?”
William turned off his smart phone and started to
touch the woman next to him.
“Boss, they are both here.” said one of his
subordinates.
The automatic door shifted and revealed two figures
who began to enter the room.
“Today it feels very crowded, huh? What's with the
kids, Wil?" asked Krusnik as he inhaled the smoke in the
air,
“Today is quite important. Since the Blizzard is out,
our costs are reduced. Moreover, his subordinates also
rejoiced. So I might as well have a party today."
Krusnik suddenly laughed loudly.
However, unlike this burly orc, Bram immediately took
a seat opposite William.
"So? What did you get? Honestly, I don't want to
believe it. The person who appeared here was in that dark
elf. And I'm more attracted to him, makes me want him even
more."
Bram raised his glasses. “This guy can break the
helmet protecting Gilbert's head. He also endured a stab in
his stomach. My analysis is that no ordinary creature can
withstand a demon's attack so easily.” Bram explained,
staring intently.
William didn't seem to want to believe it.
 "My suggestion is clear. Send this muscle-brain to get
him into a fight. Or… at the very least, annoy those
closest to him.”
"Close related person? You want to harass the dark
elf? You are crazy?"
“Wil, you think I'm that crazy? Think again, he still
has other people we can take advantage of.”
Instantly William had an epiphany. His lips began to
expand with pleasure.
"Do it, Bram."
Bram nodded with a serious face.

***

Canteen noodles are the best.

Even though I wanted to eat it again, the money wasn't
enough.
Even so… I'm still thinking about yesterday. Tia, that
girl can actually use such high-level magic.
There was something that felt very familiar, but I
didn't know what it was.
“As if I knew her before we met each other.”
Besides… where is Surya?
The guy just disappeared after being punched by Tia.
While I was pensive with many things that started to
make no sense yesterday, I suddenly felt like I hit
something very hard.
"Hey! Use your eye, mate!"
 Instantly my eyes went up. As if I was about to touch
the sky, but immediately realized that my body hit the
surface of the campus field very hard.
A head popped up and looked at me cynically. He
smirked and then spat right over the glasses.
"Pathetic." He walks away. "If this is how the story
goes, the guy Surya will not survive." he laughed.
Hearing Surya's name being called, I suddenly stood up
and grabbed this person's shoulder.
"What do you mean?" I asked annoyed.
"Oh, you can still wake up."
Suddenly a super lightning fist hit my stomach. It was
so strong, that I had to vomit blood.
"Hey, don't die just yet. Who would you want to bother
with in a condition like this? Your poor parents?” with a
scornful laugh, this person immediately grabbed me and
slammed my head on the ground floor.
Strong.
His monster-like power even caused a copy of my head
on the floor of the field.
Suddenly the sound of the smart phone rang.
“Ah, this guy…. Hello, yes?”
"Krusnik, how are you?"
"I told you: you were just trying to test me, right?"
"Oh, I see? Looks like you won."
“That's why I told you that I'm the strongest person
in Convex. Then, what about that Surya? Are we going to
take advantage of it?”
 "The matter has been arranged by William. Just focus on
taking care of that person.”
"Eh? What else do you want me to clean up—”
Suddenly a hand gripped Krusnik's arm tightly.
“Hey… I said: what do you mean?”
My gaze became very cold and intimidating.
I could see this person called Krusnik was full of
confusion.
While swallowing his saliva, he immediately launched a
super lightning fist and his force hit my face.
Unexpectedly, my head did not budge an inch. In fact
his attack caused my glasses to shatter even more.
I looked at the pieces with annoyance.
"It's expensive. Do you have the money to replace it?”
Instantly, I immediately threw out a lightning fist
that exceeded his reflexes. Boosts it and leaves a punch
mark that will be difficult to remove.
“Y-you…!!! Are you really this strong?!”
“Krusnik! Quickly retreat!” shouted the person on the
phone.
But, he quickly destroyed his cell phone.
"Huh, it's okay. I'll just buy another one later.
Well, now the problem isn't over." he grin.
I spontaneously took off my shirt. Leaving the heat of
the sun exposed to my upper body.
With an excited laugh, Krusnik also tore off his
shirt. "Good! It turns out that you do have hidden powers,
huh? I like your spirit, but I need to remind you: I'm a
physical enhancement magic user! So…”
The current of the wind started to turn towards me.
“...don't scream in pain!”
In an instant, his fist was already smashed into my
face.
Unprepared, I had to feel excruciating pain and let my
back drag on the somewhat rough surface of the court.
As soon as I wanted to breathe, I immediately forced
my body to jump away from my current position.
A second later, something powerful hit the floor and
blew away everything around it.
"Where are you going? Why just dodge? Where is your
face that can withstand my punch?”
Behind the smoke from the collision, I appeared and
tied his neck with my arm.
"Are you seriously doing this?"
Turns out it didn't have any effect on him.
He grabbed my arm and slammed my body so hard it felt
like it was going to burst.
"Get ready!" with a stance, he began to lower his fist
that was so heavy just to crush my face.
“Live…”
However, I immediately caught and held the fist.
"Ho, it still survives apparently..."
Without a pause, I immediately bent my legs as a
support, grabbed his head and slammed the big body hard.
Standing up, I prepared to launch my next attack.
 But suddenly he stood up and punched me in the chin.
"Are you getting serious? Good!"
He was getting excited.
I grabbed his face and hit him with a hard knee.
"Ah! Shit!"
Because of the pain, he grabbed my leg and took me
running towards the trees in the garden. When it was about
to arrive at a giant tree that became the symbol of Convex,
he swung my body until it hit the living creature's body
strongly.
I immediately held this swing with both hands that
were about to break.
But he was persistent too and smacked me in the face
instead.
“Great, you're the one who made me tick for the first
time. But, it turns out you're still just an ordinary
person. I don't even have to bother using special magic."
My body aches. My head felt like it was going to
explode. Surya is also in danger…
“Live… because you deserve this life… Orb—”
Instantly a hand that was aligned directly hit
Krusnik's forehead.
Unprepared, Krusnik bounced back onto the field.
As soon as the man stood up, he could feel an
excruciating pain in his head.
I walked away with blood flowing from my head.
With a cold and intimidating stare, I wiped the blood
that wouldn't stop coming out.
 “You… will tell me what happened to Surya and where he
is.”
"Ha! Don't act too much! I haven't been serious
before!"
“… even now… I'm not serious yet.” I reply.
Instantly Krusnik's face filled with extreme tension.
It was as if the aura around him was starting to go out.
"Tch! Don't be arrogant just yet!” Krusnik instantly
sped up after pushing his body.
The attack is coming. A super powerful fist was
launched at the speed of sound.
However, I was able to dodge it and immediately
grabbed his head.
Knowing things had turned out like this, Krusnik
started to sweat.
Without further ado, I slammed his head against the
surface.
However, he didn't take it for granted. Instantly, he
twisted his body and launched a powerful kick right at my
face, creating a gap between the two of us.
“H…! What is this?! There seems to be no other
choice!”
BODY: Burst On!
Within seconds, an aura resembling flames began to
appear around his body.
The orc now looked even more sinister.
It was as if each of his bodies had energy that could
burn his opponent.
 “I'm the strongest physical magic user on campus! My
family and ancestors are those who joined the war centuries
ago! So… you better give up!” he said, grinning proudly.
“War, huh? Then I want to feel it, that power of
yours.” I started running towards him.
"Kh! Get rid of you!”
With that shout, the surface around us immediately
began to shake.
He stepped forward and stomped his feet.
As soon as I realized, my feet were no longer touching
the floor.
Krusnik pumped energy into his hands.
Time seemed to slow down as he started pounding his
fists into my stomach.
PHYSIC ART: Doom Recoil!
Instantly a burst of powerful energy shot out and
exploded.
“How about that—”
His eyes widened.
As soon as the smoke from the explosion began to
dissipate, his fist was caught.
Our eyes met each other.
“I have to admit, it's a tremendous power. For
ordinary people, they will surely die… but…”
I squeezed his fist until he was in pain.
"Your opponent, me."
I immediately pulled his arm and in one breath, a
powerful fist was sent that crushed his face.
 Krusnik fell down half-consciously.
His body was not strong enough to stand up, even move
his index finger.
I approached him furiously.
“Now, tell me. Where's Surya?"
“…I-I… no…”
“If you still want to dodge, I will destroy the magic
core in your body. You will forever be unable to use your
pride magic and you will live as an ordinary burly orc.
It's not over there, maybe you will also be ostracized by
your family and group."
Horrified.
That was the only expression he could make in this
state.
Despite my unconvincing appearance, he can sense an
aura that is capable of all that.
Clearly. This has already been proven in our fight
just now.
It was at this point that I didn't realize that
someone had been watching us from the start. Maybe now he's
grinning slyly.

***

His cheeks are plump.

His eyes were only half opened along with his
consciousness that was about to disappear.
 "How's it going, Bram?" William asked, wiping his
hands of blood.
Bram could only shake his head doubtfully.
“Honestly that person is hard to catch with my magic.
Of all the creatures in the world, that person is the only
one whose data is unclear.”
William just rested his chin on his hand.
“What about that Tia? Looks like she has amazing
magical energy too.”
"Yes. The main element is fire. Overall, the total
energy it can store exceeds ours. Plus, she also knows
medical magic which is very useful in combat.” said Bram
giving his analysis data on the holographic screen that was
displayed.
William smirked.
"Did you hear that? Your own sister has extraordinary
powers… but, what about you, Surya?”
Despite his badly battered condition, Surya was still
able to laugh.
“Y-you seriously still want to do this? To me, you
might still be able to keep up with that scary witch…
b-but…”
Suddenly the automatic door shifted.
"Boss!!! Krusnik has arrived!!! He brought that Reno
too!!!” shouted one of William's subordinates.
The three of them were shocked.
William and Bram looked at each other.
 Even Surya became confused. Now he feels hope has been
lost.
"Send him in."
After his subordinates agreed, a burly orc appeared
that dragged the male's body and threw it in front of the
three of them.
“R-ren…? No… i-impossible, right?”
“Wil… this is the person. He was quite strong, but I
managed to beat him.” Krusnik's breath hitched.
"How did you do it?"
“I was pretending to lose like I was going to die, as
soon as he approached me—I just broke his arm and knocked
this arrogant fellow out.” Krusnik also pointed at this
man's arm which was already broken.
William smirked and started laughing with
satisfaction.
“Good job, Krusnik! You are my strongest hand. Now, we
can take advantage of this guy. Well, Bram! Start
brainwashing it!”
William sat back on his sofa holding Surya's head
tightly.
“W-what are you going to do?! Y-are you crazy?”
shouted Surya while agitated.
“Shut up and see! From today onwards, that weasel will
be my subordinate and obey any orders given!”
Bram began to show his magic skills.
MIND: accelerating.
MIND: Purification Process.
 A kind of magic holographic screen appeared in front
of them.
Bram seriously aimed his magic at Reno's head and
fiddled with the writings inside.
In an instant a dazzling light appeared on Reno's
body.
Slowly the body began to support itself.
Reno wakes up with empty eyes looking at William and
Surya.
"It's finished? Good. Come over here!” William grinned
happily.
The soulless looking man started to walk and stood in
front of the two of them.
"Wow, look at this. His body was really badly injured.
Bram, try to fix his broken arm.”
Bram followed William's instructions and used body
reconstruction magic.
CONSTRUCT: Body Assambling.
Instantly the arm that had been crooked began to twist
and was in its proper position
William was standing with a satisfied grin.
“Weeb—ah, I mean Reno. now you are my subordinate. You
are a follower and guard who will do whatever I command
indiscriminately. Do you understand?”
"...Yes sir."
The tone of the man's answer, which was so flat,
saddened Surya even more.
 His best friend is now a tool that other people can
use as they please.
"Good. If you understand, now I have one task for
you." William then brought his mouth close to Reno's ear
and started whispering. "Kill Surya now."
Without hesitation, Reno walked over and started to
grip Surya's shoulder.
“R-ren…? You're really lost, aren't you…?”
No answer. Just a blank stare so cold.
Surya surrendered himself by closing his eyes.
However, everyone was surprised to see that Surya was
instead thrown into Krusnik's grasp.
“W-what are you doing?” William asked confused.
"You'd better start running, Krusnik."
Reno turned around and faced William and Bram.
This is where, suddenly their whole bodies goosebumps
because of the cold gaze accompanied by a terrible smile
from the man.

***

Sweat began to flow from every inch of their bodies.

Our eyes met each other.
“N-no way… I've changed your way of thinking. The
magic just now worked well!” Bram was getting more and more
confused.
I just smiled. Allowing them to start drowning in
their imagination makes no sense.
 "Bram! What exactly did you do?!”
"I swear! This is not me! The magic itself is to
change people's minds! I can't be wrong!”
"Unless you're wrong on one thing, Bram." As I walked,
I wiped the blood and sweat from my head. "Your target is
me."
William grew furious.
“You're just a person with no future who loves
watching children's cartoons! The existence of people like
you is truly disgusting!”
"That is true. This is our first time doing something
like this. So far I've just let you do what you want.
However, after I felt the demonic energy getting stronger,
I became certain… something wrong was going on.”
Right. Devil. After the Gilbert incident, I started to
feel something strange. It was as if the dimensional gates
of hell had begun to merge with the mortal world.
William slowly realized something. Things he might
have regretted standing in front of me.
Suddenly a burst of ice energy immediately sprayed at
me.
Instantly my whole body began to freeze, covered by
extraordinarily cold ice.
“Call everyone! Don't let him get away!" William
shouted as he ran outside.
Bram also built a metal chamber that could hold
William's ice energy longer with his reconstruction magic.
 Footsteps clattered together. The automatic door began
to slide. The chanting of the seal magic sounded outside
this cage.
They thought they had managed to hold me back, even if
only for a second. But…
My hand easily penetrated the two seals, tore them
from the inside, and started to walk out.
Long-range elemental magic shots were chanted
repeatedly.
I carelessly continued to lunge and immediately beat
them.
Throwing them at the game machine, punching them into
temporary unconsciousness, and slapping them so they need
time to work out their teething problems.
As soon as the exit is in sight, suddenly…
BAM!
My head was so dizzy that I had to fall to my knees on
the floor.
When I tried to see the culprit, it kicked so hard
that my gums bleed even more.
“I have to admit, I was a bit scared after hearing you
reincarnated into this era… but, it seems like for now I
can live in peace while you're still weak…”
This voice… was soft and quite melodious.
“Hello, Ouroboros… we meet again.” she licked her
glossy lips.
This woman glared at me with her bright yellow eyes.
 “You… Uoloc. What are you doing in the world without
your title in hell?” I said while spitting.
“Hm… what am I doing, huh? Definitely for fun.”
Her hand stabbed my stomach which was still hurt.
Causing a groan of pain that I can't stand.
“Don't… think anything careless, Uoloc… I know you're
behind the Gilbert Blizzard incident. It resides in the
thing that he inserted into his own body and gave him demon
essence to awaken the peak of his strength in an unstable
state.”
This female demon just smirked.
“It is what is expected of the ruler of The Void. But…
now what do you want? This physical body of yours has too
many wounds, plus you don't have your full strength yet…
meaning, it's useless for you to know that you're going to
die here.”
"Who ordered you? That 'Son of Dawn' couldn't have
done it, he was too shriveled.”
“Ohoho… what's the point of telling you? You will also
die here.” she laughed and hissed like a snake.
Without bothering to serve him anymore, I strangled
this demon's neck.
"You're still talking as much as usual."
I got up. While he started repeatedly stabbing and
kicking me.
"Because of that ..."
I even tightened the squeeze on her neck until she
seemed short of breath.
 "Please shut your mouth up."
Blood was sticking out after the demon's head fell
from her own body.
Without a long wait, I immediately walked toward the
exit.
Wait for me, William Corvorado. I will show you my
true self.

***

The orc is breathless.

Krusnik who finally showed all his wounds was now
completely exhausted.
“Y-you… what are you doing?”
“Shit… if only I were stronger, there's no way it
would turn out like this…”
Surya was really confused.
Krusnik who previously tried to catch and beat him now
saves him instead.
"Do not take it wrong. That Reno threatened to kill my
magic core.”
Now Surya understands.
However, Krusnik slowly got up with a smile.
“But… seems like enough of that here, right?”
Krusnik kicks Surya. Prepared his strong fist.
“His body has also been badly injured, so there's no
way he wins against William and Bram. So, why don’t you die
too…”
 The horror returned to his face.
Suddenly his hands froze from a shot of ice energy out
of nowhere.
“Krusnik… let him go!”
“Y-you…!?”
A man coldly looked down on this great orc.
"Ha. What are you doing Gilbert? You have nothing to
do with anything like this anymore.”
"Of course. But, I still have business with them.”
“Now you're showing your true nature, aren't you?
Usually, you only care about the stories and knowledge that
you are proud of. But, still… can this ice of yours really
stop me?” Krusnik easily broke the ice and started running
towards Gilbert.
Seeing the large drill that was about to hit him,
Gilbert immediately dodged.
BODY: Overheated!
Instantly heat energy radiated from the orc's body
which made the ambient temperature high.
"Shit!"
“I told you: you can't possibly beat me. I'm sorry,
but I'm the strongest tank out of the three of us."
Krusnik stomped his feet until the surface shook.
“Woah… an earthquake…!?” Surya could only lie down so
as not to lose his balance in the heat.
Gilbert tried to adjust his posture, but suddenly a
large shadow appeared and punched him hard.
 Even though he had created a thick wall of ice in
between these durations, this high temperature instantly
melted it.
He had to be pushed while dragging on the ground.
“Krusnik! Damn you!" suddenly a hard slap flew
directly to the orc's cheek.
William angrily shouted at Krusnik who had committed
treason.
“You dare trick me, you brainless orc! That person can
still stand!”
"Wait, Will. looks like Krusnik has no other choice,
he's being threatened." Bram tries to intercede.
"That's right, Will. That Reno… he's not like what I
thought…” Krusnik showed all the cuts and bruises he got.
As if accepting both of their explanations, William
tried to calm himself down until he saw Gilbert trying to
get up.
“Wow, well…look who is this? Gilbert Blizzard… what
are you doing here? Lost? Your brain has started to
paralyze, huh? because of your defeat?”
Gilbert felt insulted.
“Corvorado! We've never had a real fight… how about we
do it now?” challenged Gilbert while gathering energy in
his hands.
William could only laugh because he felt this was
ridiculous.
“You want to fight me in your condition like that? Do
not dream. I'm in prime condition, your parents might
cry—oh, I forgot.” his lips began to expand, "They've
ignored you."
Gilbert was wide-eyed. In a fit of rage, he shouted,
"Shut your mouth." and instantly dashed while shooting
tremendous icy energy.
William casually blocked the energy blast with the ice
wall he created.
"Don't get emotional, Blizzard. Later your magic won't
work properly." he broke the walls and turned them into
pillars which Gilbert pointed at.
ICE: Pillar Bombard.
Instantly all those ice pillars bombarded every aspect
of the space around Gilbert. Created a field where the man
could neither attack nor defend.
“Even with that thing, you still can't match my
strength. Pathetic… just die there—”
Before he launched his pillar attack, Surya
immediately hugged William to distract him.
"Run!"
"Tch! Get out of the way, you scum!” Surya fell again.
However, this time it wasn't Krusnik's fist that would
hit him, but rather the pillar that William had prepared.
“I really feel disgusted by the existence of people
like you, you know. So just die."
As soon as the pillar was about to fall on him,
suddenly it seemed as if there was a magnetic force pulling
him. Hold the pillar so it doesn't fall.
 William also realized that Gilbert was trying to
control his ice pillar.
“Ho… so that's it. You think you can control my ice
pillar? Sorry. Even though our magic is the same, our
family's destiny will always be different. So…” William
also let go of the reins, but pushed them quickly towards
Gilbert. "Here, I grant your wish!"
The ice pillar instantly exploded, creating icy smoke
as soon as it hit Gilbert who was already struggling to
move.
The man smiled proudly.
William also lifted Surya's collar with ease.
"Bram. change the plan. This person is Tia's older
brother, right? Make him obedient to us."
"Okay." Without further ado, Bram immediately
understood the intention of William's desire.
However, as soon as he had cast mind reconstruction
magic, suddenly the words 'ACCESS DENIED' appeared.
Bram was surprised.
"Why?" asked Krusnik, pouting.
“This… why can't I access his mind at all?”
"What?! What do you mean?"
"I don't know. This has never happened before—”
“You guys are really disgusting… I'm also tired of
pretending to be real, but what can I do…”
Behind them, Reno walked with blood still pouring from
his head and stomach.
 The three of them stared. A human couldn't possibly be
alive after receiving a fatal wound like this… but, he…
“Y-you… should be dead…!” said William frightened.
Reno wiped his forehead and glared at the three of
them.
"Ha? Dead? I will only die if I allow it. Besides…”
His fists were clenched and ready to fight again.
“...give me back my friend.”

***

Our eyes met each other.

The tense atmosphere coupled with the hot air made me
even more smoldering to beat them.
Their teeth chattered.
Their heartbeats seemed to echo throughout this area
of ​
magical energy.
“You… there's no way you can still live…!”
I understand what they mean. Because all this time
they thought I was just an ordinary person that live like
an insect that easily died if stepped on like that.
But, I don't want to talk about it.
I immediately went forward and prepared a fist.
Krusnik also came forward and blocked my fist with a
fist as well.
The collision of the physical force then created a
powerful airwave.
 However, instantly Krusnik let go of his fist and let
me punch him in the face until he bounced off.
"What the hell…!?"
“Wil… you don't want to believe this, but…”
“But what?!”
“His physical strength has increased. Even with all
those wounds… there are no signs of fatigue at all.” Bram
explained as he then created a magic wall to slow down my
movement.
William was getting more and more confused. Fear began
to grip him.
“I… I won't let something like this happen!!!”
The man stretched out his hand.
Instantly huge icy energy shot straight at me.
Because I still feel pain, I find it difficult to
dodge. But, inevitably I have to punch that energy.
ICE: North Rain!
As soon as I was about to punch, a rain of ice
crystals immediately fell and grabbed my whole body.
Blood. The friction of the ice piercing the flesh made
me vomit blood.
“Die, die, die!!!”
Damn, if it continues like this, my physique really
won't be strong enough to hold it.
But, I don't want to give up just like that.
Without bothering to worry, I just broke through the
rain in this icy fog and ran right up to them.
"Will! He's here!”
 While shouting, William held up his hands.
ICE: Chambers!!!
As soon as I was out of this fog, suddenly walls of
ice appeared. Covering me with layers of ice walls that are
so cold.
“Krusnik! Lower the temperature!” William shouted as
he then channeled magical energy into the multi-layered ice
prison.
Right. The more I understand the synchronization and
coordination of the three of them. Bram is the brain that
analyzes all situations. William was the one who gave the
orders and Krusnik became the executor as well as the
supporter.
Mind, magic, and physical attacks.
Like a unit.
But… what if I damage one of them?
I also penetrated these walls with ease to astonish
them.
Immediately ran towards Bram while passing all the
shots of William's magic energy.
Krusnik then appeared to protect Bram while swinging
his super powerful lightning kick.
As I expected.
I quickly caught him and broke his ankle.
Before he even groaned in pain, I immediately silenced
him by slamming his face into the surface.
Suddenly, William came and stabbed me with the ice
sword he created.
 Fortunately, I still managed to hold the blade at the
expense of my hand.
The blade pierced my arm and felt so cold.
These aches and pains made me have to fall to my
knees.
"Seriously! Do you think you're strong? Just because
you beat Krusnik doesn't mean you can beat me!”
He immediately swung another ice sword which I also
managed to hold with my other hand.
I was really cornered.
William laughed happily. “You… I will make you into an
ice sculpture from the inside!”
shit! He's right! Slowly I could feel my hands
starting to freeze and would break if I tried to move them.
Grimacing, I tried to find a way to get out of this
state completely, but I couldn't think of anything.
“Enjoy your arrogance as a statue!” sneered William
arrogantly.
Suddenly I could feel a different air. Slowly the
temperature around us began to rise.
Krusnik? No. Under such conditions, it was definitely
impossible for him to control magic.
It turned out that the figure I was thinking of next
appeared right behind me.
William and Bram who saw it seemed unable to move.
FLAME: Cognition.
Tia appears and passes me.
 She lightly kicked William in the face so that guy was
thrown far away.
Her hand was then filled with a fiery energy that was
burning brightly.
"Are you going to stop or let me burn you alive,
Bram?" Tia's eyes were sharp as if they had stabbed Bram.
The bespectacled man understood his position. He also
cast construction magic to transport Krusnik's large body
on a flyboard.
They went in the direction of the thrown William and
immediately left this field.
Tia once again stood proudly after displaying an
astonishing strength. But, somehow I firmly believe that
it's only a small part of its overall power.
Suddenly this dark elf girl approached and grabbed my
hand.
HEAL: Full Recovery.
Immediately I felt no pain, but everything seemed
black.
"Reno? Reno? Re...? …no?”
Tia's voice grew fainter and fainter.
Everything is dark.
I can't feel anything.
I can't hear anything.
The thing I know is… I can still think.
“…Ouroboros…”
…
 #2: They Who Seek Meanings

Pile of corpses.
The pool of blood almost devoured the lifeless bodies.
Among them sat a woman with her hands tied to a water
pipe.
Suddenly a loud slap woke her up from the slumber.
"Hey. I told you not to sleep. We are still kind… but
we also have a limit to our patience.” said a goblin
pointing a dagger engraved with runes.
The woman coughed.
She seemed to be trying to close her mouth even though
she had to accept the various kinds of pain that was
happening now.
"Gardyk, it's useless. We won't get any information if
we use this method." said a female dark elf in the corner
of the room.
She sat looking at the data they had taken and
displayed holographically through the transmitter.
"So what do you want me to do? Oh… yes, right. Why am
I only thinking about it now…?”
Gardyk looked back at this woman.
Slowly he began to grin as he watched the entangled
dark elf's body.
"You're sure about this, are you? After all, she's
also your kind, Loselyne."
 "Just do it. His Majesty needs that information
urgently. Have some professionalism, goblin.” Loselyne said
sarcastically.
Gardyk laughed with satisfaction. "Okay! Are you still
not going to talk, sister? Well… like it or not… you'll say
it. So… here it is!” The goblin immediately plunged his
dagger into the nun's stomach.
Instantly, the dark elf's eyes shone with darkness.
She started moaning in pain and gasping for air.
She grimaced. Slowly she started to say “P-please
stop…!”.
Screamed and then started begging for forgiveness.
However, Gardyk plunged the dagger deeper.
The woman screamed more and more, rebelling.
“W-wait… W-I,,,I deeelll…fouuuu…! P-please… Stop
it!!!” tears, snot, and spit flowed as if her body was
filled with water.
Loselyne started walking towards the two of them.
She gripped the nun's cheek roughly.
"Where is he? Where is the person who is the
reincarnation of Ouroboros, your God?”
Grimacing, the nun tried to answer.
“…U-univvverzidiiiyy… Coongbbbeeexxx…!!!”
"Gardyk. Turn it off." Loselyne then left them.
"Serious? It's still fun though!"
Suddenly Loselyne's smartphone rang.
"Huh? Is it that person?" asked Gardyk.
 Loselyne immediately showed an uncomfortable face. She
hasn't even opened her cell phone yet, she just kicked the
wall beside her until it crumbles.
"Hey, do you want to answer it or not? He keeps
ringing, interrupting my fun here!”
Regardless of Gardyk's intentions, the woman finally
answered the call.
"What?"
"Whoa! Don't be like that, please! I just wanted to
say hi to you guys…” His voice was a little hoarse, but
then it also became heavier.
“We don't have time! Quickly say what you need! His
Majesty is waiting for us!” Loselyne clearly hated the
person in this cell phone conversation.
It was as if the veins were visible all over her face.
However, the figure only laughed.
“Okay, okay… calm down. I have good news for you. Now
it would be a good opportunity if you came straight here.”
“Just straight to the point!” snapped Loselyne.
"Ah, you're such a jerk. Yes alright. Currently,
Ouroboros is in critical condition. He's in the Convex
medical clinic."
Loselyne immediately glanced at Gardyk.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" of course the
goblin was confused.
"How long will it take for him to recover?" Loselyne
asked back at the person on the phone.
 “Hm… let's see… an estimate with such a severe wound…
yes, a day.” he explained casually.
Loselyne immediately widened her eyes.
She immediately turned off the phone without further
ado.
The communication between them and the figure was
finally cut off.
"Gardyk! I told you to turn it off! We don't have much
time!”
"Did you really understand what he was saying? I just
don't understand, lol! Also, what did that person say?"
“Convex. Medical clinic, at Convex University."
Loselyne immediately rushed to leave the two of them.
Gardyk begin to understand, but he was still
disappointed to have end his entertainment here.
"Okay! Goodbye, sister…”
Instantly the rune alphabet on the dagger lit up
brightly. Dark energy appeared that began to eat away at
this woman's body.
Gardyk immediately went to follow Loselyne and they
left this place.
The secret monastery, the Circle of Ouroboros is dead.

***

Bright ceiling.
Instantly I can breathe fresh air again, plus the
window opens directly into the garden.
 “Wow, you… recovered quickly, didn't you?” said Mr.
Rinegerald.
Nodding, he then did an analysis of my health with his
Observe ability.
"Yes. you're really getting better. I wonder… even
though there is nothing in your body that can heal itself.”
“But, I remember Tia cast a Full Recovery spell.”
“Still, that magic can't completely heal a creature.
Full Recovery only restores stamina, eliminates wounds and
injuries on the outside. Yes… there is, it can get to the
inside, but… it's high-level magic. While Tia has not
reached that level at all. That means… there is your
metabolism that helps make that happen.”
I'm not surprised to hear that explanation.
Right. Indeed, the mechanism is on me automatically
and cannot be detected with even the top ranked Observe
ability.
Besides… yesterday's fight was kind of crazy. Due to
my condition that doesn't have full power yet, the
regeneration is slow.
"Oh yes. Where's Surya?" I asked directly.
"Oh, Mr. Surya? He lay there. There's also Mr. Gilbert
Blizzard over there." Mr. Rinegerald also showed Surya fast
asleep on the medical bed and Gilbert on the bed next to
him.
"Gilbert? Why with that person?” I asked confused.
 “Yesterday, it seemed that Mr. Blizzard had also
participated in the bullying. I don't know why, but we
found him unconscious and injured."
Is this Gilbert still not tired yet?
"Yeah, but I'm thankful you're all still alive."
Well, maybe it's best if I don't get it wrong just
yet. I hope that person has come to his senses.
“Reno, I want to ask you a few things, is it okay?”
Instantly his face became serious.
What is this bad feeling?
Despite my doubts, I finally agreed.
"Okay. You don't have to answer if you don't want to,
but… it's very much related to you.”
"What do you mean?"
“I saw your fight against Krusnik. To me… it's a bit
out of line. I mean… Krusnik was skilled in physical magic
which allowed him to be both a shield and an attacker.
Physical magicians are indeed special among other magicians
because they can also control the temperature of the
environment, attacking without fear of dodging. But… you
aren't, are you?”
“Y-yes…?”
“During registration, what did you write about your
magic on the form?”
What did I write then?
I don't remember myself.
 "You forgot? Hm… yeah, you didn't write anything down
either, anyway.” he said, showing the holographic screen of
the transmitter.
There is also some data from Convex students. Right.
Mr. Rinegerald also holds an administrative position for
prospective students who wish to enroll in this campus.
"Oh. Is it mandatory? I don't think it was recommended
at the time."
"Required. This helps the campus to monitor students.
However, there seem to be some exceptions, so you are not
obligated.”
“You mean, when analyzing magic through the crystal
ball?”
Mr. Ringerald nod.
Before entering any magic university, it is mandatory
to do magic analysis through magical crystal balls. That
way, the campus can find out the status of the strengths,
weaknesses, and abilities of the students. Fortunately, the
education system in this world is no longer racist to those
who do not have magical energy, such as Surya. So that they
can still get the same education guarantee according to
their interests.
Mr. Rinegerald took off his glasses and looked at me
seriously.
"Reno. your magic…no. Your power comes from The Void,
right?” he whispered.
Wow. I don't know how to express myself.
"Can you be more specific why do you think like that?"
 “The Voids. it was a very rare power and could not be
possessed by ordinary beings. Yes... you can't, really.
Because the only ones who can control the power itself are
the primordials, gods.”
Hmm.
"What does the magical crystal ball analysis read
about me?"
“Unknown. It means that it is indescribable and
unreadable by even the most sorcerer.”
It is true. The power of The Void cannot be read in
any world and universe. If it is finally readable, the
analytical media will immediately shatter into pieces
without anyone having time to read it.
"If I answered correctly, what would you do?" My face
also turned serious.
Unpleasant auras. I don't know why I have to be wary
of him.
"Oh. Okay, if that is the case."
What?
"You mean?"
“Well, that's that then. What can I do? I'm just
curious, because after your fight against Krusnik, you can
still move freely.
This… isn't what I expected.
“Oh, that explains why you recovered so quickly. The
Void instantly 'empties' all the impact it had on you!”
explained this man.
“You…are acting?”
 "Woah! I know why you think I'm acting in order to
take advantage of your power, right? Seriously. I don't
care about taking advantage of someone's power like that.
Instead, I strongly advise you to keep your power hidden so
that no one can take advantage of it."
"Why?"
Actually I already know the answer. If other beings
can harness and use the power of The Void, even though they
are not the rightful owner… then, they will…
“If they manage to take full advantage of you, then
your power will be taken away. You are replaced by them.
Correct.
However, in order to do that, the being must
completely achieve one 100% synchronization. Even if it’s
already 99 percent, the sync will be fail.
"Understood.”
"Well, that's that then. You can still rest. Take good
care of your body." Mr. Rinegerald then left the clinic.
Yesterday's events were starting to make no sense.
Demon. Uoloc is also present and appears from hell.
Then… even though it's faint, I can smell the same aura
from William during yesterday's fight.
And… Tia.
The longer I can smell the powerful demonic aura from
her.

***
 "This is your favorite noodle." she said as she put a
box of chicken noodles on the table beside the bed.
"Thank you. How about Surya?"
"Don't worry about him. He deserves a beating like
that.”
"Eh, Oi! Why don't you feel sorry for your brother?"
Surya shouted from behind the patient curtain.
"Why would I waste my pity on you?" Tia replied as she
put down a cup of warm coffee.
Surya was getting angrier and angrier. He grimaced as
he continued to curse.
"Hello, everyone... are you all right?"
Suddenly Gilbert appeared with a stick and bandages
covering almost his entire body.
At once Tia and I were alert.
This person yesterday was said to have been involved
in Surya's bullying. If so... I don't think threatening him
is really enough.
"Ah, you! Thank you. thank you for your help
yesterday. Because of you, I have an extension of life!"
Surya immediately greeted Gilbert while doing fake crying.
So... he helped Surya?
"Ah, no. Only now I realize because of you, Reno."
Me?
"For sure, from now on I don't want to be an asshole
anymore and that's thanks to you, Tia. I'm sorry for my
attitude at that time."
Tia just put on a smug face while nodding.
 "So? What would you do? Now you too have been dumped
by William's group. I don't know what they're going to do
now, but the problem is you.”
His image was damaged yesterday. The womens may have
turned away from him, even though he is still 'handsome'.
Now he can only 'wander' alone. But, I don't want him to be
a problem anymore.
"Then… may I be your friend?"
Uh?
"Of course-!
“—Why should we make you our friend? How can we
believe that what you did yesterday was just a gimmick?”
said Tia spicy.
"Oh my holy ear! This guy really saved me, you know!
He even really made enemies with that Corvorado Lord and
was hit by his attack!” explained Surya.
But, Tia was right. It's also possible that he was
just acting.
His pride at that time was also damaged because he did
not accept what Tia said.
“I… don't know how to get you to believe me either.
But, from now on I don't want to just give up. After I felt
lost to you two, I realized that… I don't know everything.”
Gilbert Blizzard, born into a famous family. John
Blizzard, the hero of the revolutionary struggle against
the Xavieron Empire. Maybe because he felt he carried his
great-grandfather's name, he thought that he was the chosen
one. As if he knew about history.
 "That's why, even though I haven't been accepted yet,
from now on I will try to change my way of thinking."
Then he turned to Tia with a serious look.
"And, Tia. Even though you have rejected me, my
feelings for you are true. So, I don't want to give up on
you."
Wow…
I didn't expect that.
Did he just say he liked her?!
For a moment, Surya was surprised. While glaring at
Gilbert, he put his arm around the boy.
“You… like this demon girl?! ARE YOU SERIOUS?!"
unexpectedly he laughed with satisfaction, until a fist
flew straight into his head.
Surya fell asleep again in his bed.
"Sorry. But I'll be honest with you, now I have
someone."
Gilbert was surprised. “Wh-who…?”
A finger had touched my cheek.
Tia pointed at me shamelessly in front of Gilbert.
Oh…
Don't be like that, he'll be disappointed later…
“Is that so, huh?” Gilbert just laughed bitterly. "As
I thought, even though you guys have been close all this
time, I'm not sure because there's no romantic closeness
between you two..."
"We're romantic." said Tia confidently.
“Even so… can I still hope?”
 "I suggest not."
Tia's words clearly hit Gilbert hard.
Slowly he started to get sad. However, suddenly a
positive aura emanated from him that might almost dazzle my
eyes.
“Huh… geez. So this is what it feels like to be
rejected outright.” the boy laughed bitterly again. "Thank
you, Tia. I'm so relieved. Reno, thank you too!”
"Yes."
I didn't do anything though.
But, I'm happy because the positive aura is not
acting. He had just come to terms with the harsh reality of
his life.
Gilbert Blizzard, the man who was reborn. Looks like
he really has accepted himself as he is. I think from now
on we will often greet each other.

***

I yawned widely.
Today was really tough. I have to study subjects that
I don't like.
"Why did they include the concept of alchemy in this
major, anyway?"
I just don't feel like walking towards the campus
building.
 With eyes trying to open their lids, I suddenly bumped
into someone. We both fell and there was a sound like rocks
falling hard so my eyes immediately popped out.
"Oh, Eka! Are you okay?" shouted a woman behind him.
As soon as I saw it, a lot of rocks fell.
Not ordinary stones, these are runes.
"Ah, yes I'm fine Marlene. Ah, are you all right…?” he
tried to pull me up too.
"Oh, yeah I'm fine. Sorry for bumping into you."
He just laughed bitterly as he said, “Ah, no problem.
It's natural to be sleepy when you wake up in the morning."
That's right.
"Eka! Quick! We have to prepare this first!”
"Oh, that's right!" this man named Eka immediately
took the box and put all the rune stones into it.
“Okay… er….”
Why?
His face seemed to expect something from me. Smiling
vaguely and slightly suspiciously.
"By the way, my name is Eka. I'm majoring in master
magical medicine."
"I'm Reno." reply me.
"Okay, Reno. Sorry for bumping into you and see you at
Convest tommorow!”
He went with Marlene.
Even though it's a bit far, I can hear Marlene say,
"Eka, you shouldn't be the one apologizing for crashing."
Unique human.
 Earlier, he said from magical medicine. Does that mean
he's in the same class as Tia?
"What are you daydreaming about?" suddenly Tia has
appeared beside me out of nowhere.
Of course, my body was immediately shocked.
"There isn't any. Oh yes. Tia, is there a guy in your
class named Eka?”
"Eka?...hm."
Besides… that's right, it's going to be Convest
tommorow.
An annual festival that is always held by Convex to
show the development of all majors with their respective
expertise. Or, as a ceremonial festival to welcome those
newcomers in this education facility.
"Ah, if it's true that Eka is who you mean, there
really is. He's the head of my major. In addition, he will
also be on the medical committee at Convest tommorow.” Tia
explained.
Oh, I see. No wonder he looks busy.
"I just ran into him."
Tia with a cold face, a bit surprised to hear my
words.
"Reno." she immediately grabbed my shoulder with her
strength. "Are you okay? Did he hurt you?”
What happened? Why is this girl so serious?
“W-why so? Not really. We just bumped into each other,
then introduced ourselves and just walked away. Well… it
was my fault too, I bumped into him.”
 She just blinked.
Instantly she was back to normal.
Although she always seems cold and serious, Tia is a
caring person. So, I'm not surprised.
"What is going on?" I asked again slowly.
“Eka is famous for the 'Smilling Killer', even though
he smiles at you every day, but in class, he is always
serious. When it comes to medical, he always tells us not
to mess with other people's safety."
"Well, good, right?"
“The problem is when he says that… with a cold smile.
Even though his tone is friendly, we in the same class know
that behind his bright face there is a 'killer air' when we
play games.”
Hmm. I don't see anything wrong, really.
"Of course. We can't play with people's life.
Especially your major is medical. Of course, I think… he
wants all of you in class to be the best.” I think I
understand what Eka means.
But, the smile I received earlier felt didn't have any
bad intention, really.
I think it's a genuine smile.
"Wait, why did he get a nickname like that?"
Tia thought hard again. But, in the end, she also
didn't know why Eka could be like that.
Suddenly we fell silent.
With full glances as we walked, Bram past us alone.
 We stared at each other seriously, until finally he
actually passed us.
What was the guy doing?
He did not go to the campus building for lectures, but
to the administration room.
"Reno, come on." said Tia while pulling my shoulder.
I hope this problem is really solved, even though I
know the reality is not that easy.
William comes from a famous family, of course it will
not be easy to accept a bitter defeat.
I have to prepare for the worst.

***

“P-please… I really don't know…” said a man who was

already covered in blood.
Even though it looked like he was about to die, Gardyk
still played with the dagger that had been stuck in the
person's body.
Loselyne stood between the two buildings that formed
the doorway of a small alley.
Her eyes scrutinized every movement of the people
walking around happily, sadly, and drunk.
“Hey, dark elf! We're in the right place, right?"
"Convex is up there north."
“Then why don't we attack now? Are you relaxing?!”
 Loselyne licked the blood that had been splashed on
her finger. She raised her hands up while looking at the
stars.
“Look at these people… walking leisurely as if nothing
happened… even though they will soon become slaves.”
"Hey! You're deaf, aren't you?" shouted the goblin.
Instantly the woman glanced at Gardyk.
“Hey, goblin. It's admissions month, what do you think
will happen?"
Even Gardyk couldn't understand a word from Loselyne.
He could only answer 'What?'
“Every year, educational institutions will hold
registrations to accept new people whom they can enslave
with the system. Convex is no exception. After the
registration period is established, there will be
celebrations and festivals to welcome the new semester.”
she explained.
The goblin still doesn't understand.
"Can you just get to the point?" he said, pulling his
dagger from the man.
“Tomorrow, Convest will begin. New students will start
arriving and campus seniors will participate in the
celebration. The person we are looking for will be there.”
"What's that got to do with the freshmen?"
Loselyne glared.
“Think about it, stupid goblin! My magic is blood,
your magic is a devourer. What's the point if we come there
under unfavorable conditions?”
 Although a bit late, Gardyk finally understood.
“Oh, I see… well you have a point.
Loselyne is now walking towards the man who had almost
lost his life.
She grabbed his cheeks and brought her face closer to
the man.
"Dream of tomorrow like your happiest day, goblin."
With her ghastly gaze, Loselyne frightened the man
even more.
Without further ado, the woman kissed the lips of the
human she was holding.
The longer the kiss turned into a suction.
Slowly, his body wrinkled. It dries, leaving traces of
bone at each end.
Finished. Blood was imprinted on the dry lips.
“Think of today as the last day of your life…”
 #3: Convest

“Wow! Look at that! A lot of people are already getting

ready!” shouted Surya.
Yes. today is Convest.
The committees have started to build booths.
Food stalls, ticket booths, magic crystal balls,
medical clinics, and more.
Extraordinary. Honestly, this is the first time I've
experienced this festival after two years of college.
In previous years, the campus never thought about this
because of the severe crisis in the country.
“Reno, I will go first. Medical departments are
required to work.” Tia said while holding my hand.
"Oh, yes. Be careful on duty.”
Instantly the woman's face turned a bit gloomy. She
let go of my hand and left saying, "Okay."
"I think my answer is wrong."
I went around with Surya while watching the committees
who worked hard to decorate their booths.
Until we arrived at the sports building which was used
as a medical room.
I could see Tia and her friends were having a briefing
led by Eka. There was also Mr. Rinegerald who was preparing
the clinic's equipment with his magic.
"Maybe we should take a look at the food section."
Surya advise.
Yes. I think we should look at that part.
 We continued our journey to explore places that were
still affordable for the festival atmosphere.
Halfway through, Gilbert summoned the two of us to
assist in lifting large and heavy items.
We continued to be additional workers without pay all
day, until late in the afternoon.
All preparations are complete.
We have prepared in our respective places.
Tia and her friends were already standing guard at
every booth and medical room.
Gilbert is now part of the history club on campus.
Surya and I were already getting ready in front of the
food stall.
As soon as the giant holographic screen at the top of
the Convex building opened, the rector of the campus, Mr.
Agus, was already standing there.
His appearance is neat. It is appropriate to be an
authoritative person.
“Ladies and gentlemen, tonight will be a ceremonial
celebration for us entering the new semester. Don't forget
that this will also be a celebration for prospective
students who will eventually become part of us. So, without
further ado, I hereby announce, Convest is open!”
Along with that greeting, the campus gates were
opened.
From here, we can see a group of new students who are
so enthusiastic.
Yes. Finally, Convest has started.
 Unbeknownst to me, this was not the celebration I had
hoped for.

***

Lively.
The new students immediately visited the various
booths and shops that had been prepared.
However, the first step to enter this festival is to
register themselves.
Through the vision and analysis of the magic crystal
ball, the campus can record and find out the amount of
energy capacity of each person, including the elements they
use.
Furthermore, these new students will be directed to
the administrative counter, which consists of ten. The data
collection of majors is carried out as well as
specialization in the use of magic.
Once finished, the group immediately participated in
enlivening the festival.
"Hm ... it turns out that there are also many students
who enter. Do you think the same applies elsewhere?” asked
a man in a black robe.
"Yes. Even though it's not the same campus, this has
become an annual ceremonial event in every country."
On the side there is a woman in the same dress who has
been glancing here and there. No one know what she looking
between this group, until finally, it was their turn in
front of the magic crystal ball.
The woman pointed her hand at the object and a screen
appeared. a holographic display that shows the number ten
thousand and blood.
No one notices it, because no one can see it. The
holographic display can only be seen by the status owner
himself and the campus screen.
"Come on." she said coldly.
They walked towards the administration counter.
"Welcome! Please choose the direction listed—"
As if frozen, suddenly the administration woman
couldn't move.
"This is what you are going to tell us: Please have
fun. ”
Instantly her body moved back to normal, but her gaze
was blank,
"Please have fun."
As soon as the two figures left, the woman was
cheerful again, as if she had been hypnotized.
"What happened just now?"
Ignoring the administration woman's confusion, they
walked casually.
However, the woman's eyes kept glancing back and
forth.
"Isn't this too much? How can we know his whereabouts
among this many people?"
“That person said that he had someone like a lover.”
 "So we're going to lure him by holding his girlfriend
hostage?"
"No. In fact, that woman is much stronger.”
The man was a bit surprised.
“Ha, so weak. So what are we going to do? We don't
know which one anyway."
But the woman just stayed silent and walked with her
back to him.
"I know how."
They ended up walking towards the back of the Convex
administration building. There is an exercise room that
becomes a medical ward.
"Now what?"
Without further ado, a hand directly touched the man's
back from behind.
Instantly he was sucked in.
"Ah! Y-you!...Damnnn… You... Lose…” the man finally
fell and passed out.
"Excuse me! Please… my friend…!”
In a state of panic, she dragged the man's body.
Medical personnel immediately directed her to the
patient's bed at the end.
"What happened?"
"I do not know! Suddenly he fell!”
They also began to check his blood pressure which was
very low. Even the heart beats very small.
 Various ways were carried out with medical magic, but
the results were always to no avail. Until finally they
decided to call someone else.
"Bet! Call Tia! Looks like she knows what to do! Can
you wait a moment?"
"Yes, that's alright."
Finally two people left the medical ward. Leaving
someone in charge of guarding this place.
As they left, the woman then removed her touch from
the man's body. Unbeknownst to them, someone who guard the
room had approached them.
"Sorry, What major are you taking?" she asked
carefully.
“Ah, that… magical medicine too.”
"Wow, that means you'll be my junior! Let me introduce
myself, I'm Marni!” the girl offered her hand lightly.
The woman finally joined in greeting Marni.
"I'm Loselyne."
“Wow, what a name!”
"Yes. this is the only name my parents gave me.”
“Hm… is there anything else? Aren't our names the only
thing our parents gave us?"
Loselyne looked somewhat surprised.
"Hmm? Why?"
"Ah no. It's just that in my hometown, we got a lot of
nicknames, including parents."
"Oh I see. I just knew that. Where did you come from?”
She was silent again.
 Her lips seemed to want to speak, but she didn't.
"Ah, if you don't want to talk, that's fine. Don't
force it. At first it was hard for me to say because the
place where I came from was so isolated.”
Loselyne looked at her with a somewhat pitying look.
“Sorry, but… why are you asking me wirh softly talk
like this?”
The question suddenly silenced Marni.
With a small laugh, Marni said, “Why? I just wanted to
talk to you! I'm bored anyway. During college I didn't have
really close friends, only Tia. Tia was the one who invited
me to meet new people. She was the first time to talk to me
like this!"
She was like smoldering.
Her dark past has now become bright.
“Aren't you afraid because your races are different?”
asked Loselyne somewhat doubtfully.
"Different? Who cares? I'm happy to be friends with
Tia, because she is willing to help me at any time! In
fact, when she said she was dating Reno, Tia still often
confided with me.” her face now looks red with those
glasses.
As if she was hit by something very new. Loselyne was
no longer as cold as she should have been.
“Oh, right! How about we just be friends? From now on,
you, me, and Tia will be friends! It doesn't matter just
because you're a dark elf! Tia is the same! We can be
friends forever!”
 That shining smile seemed to start to eat away at
Loselyne. Although not clearly visible, her cheeks seemed
to be red.
"Then, I—"
Before the dark elf finished speaking, she suddenly
saw blood flowing from Marni's mouth.
However, she still smiled. Her eyes were closed, but
her body didn't fall once.
“Ah, how troublesome! Damn you, dark elf!” shouted the
man lying down.
As soon as Loselyne looked back, this goblin had
returned to normal.
"So this is your plan? Make me sick first, so I can
get the prey? What a sly woman! You made me bait, you
idiot!”
Loselyne returned to face Marni, who had died with a
dagger drawn.
Her warm face instantly turned cold again.
She stood looking down at Marni.
"Gardyk. We have to hide."
"What? Why—"
Without further ado, Loselyne pulled Gardyk to a
hidden place in the room.
Before long, someone entered from the direction of the
door.
"Marni, where is the person?" Tia walked towards the
corner of the room.
 In her view, Marni just sat quietly without taking her
eyes off the empty bed.
"Marni?" Tia grabbed Marni's shoulder and turned her.
Her eyes widened at the blood-smilling face. Her eyes
didn't open anymore.
"Marni? What the..."
Instantly her body froze.
From behind her, Gardyk appeared, walked over to
Marni, and took the dagger that had been stuck in her body.
Tia was getting angrier. However, she couldn't do
anything about it.
"The plan has changed a bit." said Loselyne.
Then she twisted all parts of Tia's body with her
magic, until she died stiff.
"What has changed?"
"Take the silver cup in the secret room."
Gardyk was a bit surprised.
"Oh? What are you going to do? This is the first time
you've ever wanted to use that guy's weapon."
"Tch! We'd better use it since he stupidly told us
that himself."
Loselyne also recalled the events of last night when
they were contemplating a plan to infiltrate Convest.
In the midst of their contemplation, her smartphone
rang.
As soon as she picked it up, an annoying laugh sounded.
"So what? Have you guys thought about what you're going
to do?"
 "Tch! We already know. Now, what do you want? Our plan
is perfect." snapped the dark elf in annoyance.
"Wow… calm down. It's not that I want to spoil your
plans, it's just that… I have a little help in launching
your plans ..."
Gardyk immediately became curious compared to Loselyne.
"What help do you mean?"
The mysterious figure laughed around and said, "My
silver cup is in a room that almost no one ever touches.
However, a human boy named William Corvorado uses it as a
base for his friends. Well… now they don't visit it again
after being defeated by Ouroboros.”
"Silver… cup? Where is it located?" Gardyk asked
quickly.
Loselyne wanted to get rid of this goblin too, but it
seemed like it would be a good thing if they heard it a
little more.
"All you need to do is go to..." That night, just as it
was raining in the city.
They listened to the location and directions to the
silver cup treasure that the person on the phone was talking
about.
"How? It's an addition to my help with your plan. This
will make it easier for you to find Ouroboros..."
Gardyk smiled, but Loselyne acted otherwise.
"No need. Just go to hell." without further ado, she
immediately turned off the communication network with the
figure.
 "What are you doing? This will be a golden opportunity
for us!”
"Tch! Do you realize that person is using us too? Using
that cup is tantamount to worshiping it!”
"Ha?! You think I care? The most important thing is
that I want to be able to torture them to my heart's
content! Only that! And again, this guy's plan is even more
brilliant! Just imagine! Don't you want a lot of blood?"
Gardyk's words felt even more true. Loselyne also
became a little hesitant even though she was annoyed. But
her stance remains. She refused the figure's offer.
Until now…
“Hurry up! I will start taking care of all those
creatures slowly.” Loselyne walked out of the medical ward.
Gardyk smiled before he finally disappeared, leaving
also the gym room which left two helpless female figures.

***

Looks like someone's tired already?

Tia was immediately called by her friends to take care
of a new student.
Dunno what happened.
But… why do I have a bad feeling?
Also… is this just my feeling or are there some
students who seem weak? Some were even as silent as
statues.
This packed crowd was limiting my view.
 "Maybe we should try playing at the booth over there."
Gilbert suggested while pointing in a distant direction.
I couldn't even see the booth clearly. Moreover,
Gilbert is taller than me.
"Is your shift over already?" asked Surya.
"Now it's my turn to rest. But, I'm grateful… people
in history are still willing to accept me after that
incident.”
Gilbert had really changed. Now he no longer boasts of
knowledge.
But… it's actually troublesome to bring these two
people along.
“Wait… did you guys smell this?”
I suddenly tried to smell the odor that Gilbert said.
"Smell what?"
“This smell… I… I know this smell… like the fishy
blood…” His face became a bit gloomy.
Blood? The more I smell... the odor is indeed like
rusty iron and fishy blood.
When I looked again, the person in front of us didn't
even move a muscle.
“Besides, we have really stuck here a long time ago…”
Gilbert said while observing.
Surya was also confused.
What is happening?
"We have to get out of this crowd first." I said as I
barged into the less crowded field.
“Sigh… I feel like I'm about to die from that crowd.”
 Surya is right. The cramped space plus a pungent smell
like that really makes me dizzy.
"Ouch! Damn, I need to go to the toilet first!” Surya
immediately left while holding his pants.
The atmosphere was still lively but somehow filled
with an irritating aura.
“Reno, I don't know how to put it. However, right now
I recognize this energy… like dark magic.”
Gilbert's words seemed to wake me up.
If you look closely, people's eyes are like drooping,
their skin is somehow pale. They became like the undead.
“Gilbert, on your guard. Something's not right."
We both turned our backs on each other until finally,
Surya came back.
"Whoa! This is really weird! The people in the toilet
are like corpses!”
Surya's words strengthened our instinct to be
vigilant.
BOOM!!!
What explosion was that?
Suddenly, Convest's condition became very chaotic. The
Convest statue exploded and collapsed destroying the
surface.
Suddenly the people who seemed to be still fresh
immediately ran.
"What really happened?" Gilbert asked confused.
Where's Tia?
 “Ren, looks like we should get out of here.” said
Surya.
"You see Tia?"
“Wait… she hasn't finished yet? What's really going
on, anyway?"
The fire had also devoured the ceremonial statue of
Convest like a burning giant.
Suddenly a woman appeared in front of us.
The whole body is dressed in black. Her face was
covered by a hood and mask like an assassin.
"Who is that?" Gilbert began to be wary.
Surya automatically took cover behind us.
“College brats, do you guys know where Ouroboros is?”
He's looking for me?
Of course, the name was less familiar to Surya and
Gilbert. They didn't even understand what she meant.
"We don't understand. Are you looking for someone?”
“Ah, you must be Gilbert Blizzard, right?”
Instantly Gilbert was taken aback.
“Your family really puts a heavy burden on us.”
"W-who are you guys?"
Instantly a dark aura emanated from the woman.
As soon as she started pointing her palms, I
immediately came to my senses and pulled Gilbert and Surya
to run away.
But, we were late.
Suddenly our bodies could not move.
 Even though I really wanted to move my feet, but still
can't.
“Interesting, you seem to have good instincts, glasses
boy.”
She… can freeze her opponent? No… it's like a
different thing…
“How? Shall we just kill them?" someone came again
from the other direction. This time it was a rather short
and stooped man.
I'm not sure, but his eyes are glowing yellow.
"Wait. I'm curious about this boy with glasses. Look
at how fast his instincts are to dodge my magic.
"You mean this one?"
Damn. I just realized that this woman also does the
same thing to lecturers and students.
Their bodies seem to freeze from the inside.
Blood? Can she manipulate blood?
"Hm... but if you look at him he's normal."
“Hm… that's right. It's actually dangerous if he turns out
to be as strong as we think, it can be troublesome.
Luckily, we managed to kill that dark elf girl while she
was weak.”
Girl.. Dark elf?!
Could it be… Tia didn't come because of them?
"Hey! You guys!"
This shout... Eka!
two of them turned to face the back.
Eka stood there breathlessly.
 "Wow... is there anything you forgot to freeze?"
"No. I'm sure I've frozen everything, meaning I
haven't met him since."
They look at the guy menacingly.
“Gardyk, immobilize him.” this woman ordered.
This short man quickly disappeared. Instantly he was
behind Eka holding a dagger that glowed green.
"Sorry, it's just business."
Shit! Eka will die at this rate, I should be able to
break free—
However, I didn't expect that Eka would block the
attack with telekinesis.
Eka… have magic too?
"So you guys like playing backwards, huh?" he quickly
threw the man at the ceremonial statue of Convest.
I could tell that this woman was stunned.
“Strange… I can feel that you're already under my
control… but, you can let go easily. Are you Ouroboros?”
Eka was just confused by the question.
“Sorry, but I don't understand your question.”
“Hm… that's right. I couldn't feel the ferocious aura
from within you… so you were careless too.”
Eka was wide-eyed. As soon as he came to his senses,
his feet had fallen to his knees.
"What's this?"
“You think I would just let myself be thrown off
without a fight?” said the short man.
 "Well, now..." this woman finally came forward and
pointed her hand at Eka.
That's where Eka really didn't move. All of his face
and body, were stiff and frozen.
"Gardyk."
"Yes I know! If someone like you is allowed to live,
it could be worse our job later," said the man with a
shrill laugh.
The dagger's eye was ready to be stuck in Eka's neck.
Consciously, I immediately kicked the woman with a
strong force. But the kick didn't hit her at all.
It turned out that the man named Gardyk by reflex
immediately took his friend away from me.
“What are you doing, Gardyk?!”
“Hey… you with the glasses. You just break free from
the spell, right?”
He pointed at me with his dagger. The woman was
surprised.
Eka was automatically released from the influence of
the woman's magic and immediately rushed to my place.
"Reno, you're great too, huh?" asked Eka amazed.
"There's no time to think about that now. Somehow it
looks like we have that woman's magic antidote so it can be
released.”
That's right, I just activated my temporary magic
antidote. But different from other students and lecturers.
They are just ordinary creatures. However, what is even
more surprising is that Eka can also set himself freed from
the influence of her magic.
Well that's that then. Now is not the time to think
about that.
“You guys… actually ruined today's festival just to
look for an obscure person? Even trying to kill us all?” I
said.
"What the hell is he?!"
“Loselyne, how long ‘till your abilities last?”
"One minute, why?"
"Okay, that's enough time." the man removed the cover
of his face.
As I thought, that man is a goblin. His face smiled
horribly.
He licked the dagger with his snake-like tongue.
I am ready to fight.
“I will finish him off quickly. Left alone, these two
humans seem to have some unusual magic.”
Gardyk disappeared in an instant.
As soon as he appeared behind me, I immediately turned
around to throw a fist. But instead, he stabbed my fist
with his dagger.
With a grin, he disappeared again.
Instantly was next to Eka and swung his weapon.
Eka knows that and uses his powers. However,
unexpectedly the goblin actually appeared below and stabbed
his thigh.
“Too slow!”
 Then he turned to stab me. This time I'm not silent.
While trying to keep up with his speed, I kicked Gardyk's
wrist. But, he disappeared and kicked me back from behind.
Along with that kick, he swung his dagger at Eka's
crown.
Learning from his mistake, Eka immediately grabbed
Gardyk's hand and slammed it to the floor.
Before his back touched the floor, Gardyk disappeared
and stabbed him in the back.
However, the stab never touched Eka's clothes.
“You guys are assassins, huh? No wonder you often
plays from behind." Eka turned around and restrained
Gardyk.
He lifted and tried to squeeze the goblin's body.
But, Gardyk just laughed.
“Your magic is amazing, but unfortunately I am your
hard counter!” instantly the goblin disappeared and gave a
different attack than before behind Eka.
"Eka-!"
The dagger shone a little brighter.
In one swing, a hot scar was engraved almost covering
the man's entire back.
He finally fell because he could not bear the pain.
Gardyk laughed with satisfaction.
"Sorry, but we're the experts. Now you, the glasses
boy. Haven't seen your magic since earlier, but your
physique is amazing! Even though I haven't used my true
magic just now, but your friend has fallen. Truly
Disappointment."
I stood breathless. Damn, even though it's invisible
but it hits the vital point of breathing.
Of course I realized it. Although I haven't seen the
women in the back fight properly, but this Gardyk is indeed
different from William and his group. They were truly
professionals
“You… I'm really curious about your true power—”
“—Gardyk, hurry up and don't talk too much!” snapped
the woman.
This goblin was silent while looking at me with a
smirk.
"All right—" he disappeared again in an instant.
Definitely behind!
As soon as I turned around, there was no one.
I was wide awake. Not even looking up, a hand had
grabbed me and slammed my head on the floor.
“Too bad, this will be our last meeting… goodbye!”
I could feel the dagger being swung and aiming for the
neck up.
However, that didn't happen.
Suddenly the body that was pressing on me seemed to be
lifted.
“You said you were my hard counter? Don't dream too
much, I was still trying to read your fighting style." Eka
was already standing there.
His hand reached up and gripped Gardyk firmly, but…
 “Ha… you still haven't learned, have you? That
telekinesis of yours is useless—!”
As usual, Gardyk now emerged from his opponent's blind
spot.
But, Eka did not budge. Instead, he smirked.
"You're the one who's too arrogant."
Instantly a hot energy aura appeared like a giant
pillar protecting him.
The shocked Gardyk didn't have time to dodge and
allowed himself to be hit by the overflowing energy.
“You… a fire magic user? Wait… did you use runes too?!
I didn't hear you chant!"
Eka turned around with a cold look.
“Runes? Chant? What do I need it for? I alone am
enough to create magic with my will.”
Without further ado, Eka raised him hand and quickly
burned Gardyk's entire body.
"Kh! Damn it!”
He tried to release the fire, but it was too hot.
“Bah! Then…!”
Instantly a black liquid appeared from his dagger
which then began to cover Gardyk's entire body.
"Do you see? Your fire has been swallowed by the
DEVOURER. It's gone!" slowly his body began to appear
again.
Gardyk who is now free from Eka's fire immediately
tried to attack him again.
 But, as soon as he did a shadow walker, he couldn't
penetrate Eka's energy lump at all.
"What is it? I thought you were going to attack me.”
"Okay! You asked for it, kid!” Then Gardyk took out
the DEVOURER from his dagger.
The black liquid immediately swelled and tried to
crush Eka.
Without further ado, Eka advanced towards Gardyk while
throwing his fists.
"Kh! Crazy boy!” DEVOURER currently seems to be moving
slower than Eka who has already thrown a fist at Gardyk.
“Interesting magic. But, you yourself are too weak to
use it.” With telekinesis, Eka gripped the goblin tightly.
However, suddenly he couldn't move anymore.
Wait, this means…
“Enough playing around!”
The woman's hands glowed red.
Now Eka's body is paralyzed by the dark elf's blood
magic.
"Good!" Gardyk laughed happily, because now Eka was
completely helpless.
“Kill him now, Loselyne!”
Following Gardyk's words, the woman then really tried
to break all of Eka's joints and turn him in an unnatural
direction.
“W-what are you doing? Crush him!"
Wait…
 Why hasn't it broken yet? As if Gardyk also
represented the question in my mind.
Why is Eka's body still the same as usual? It was as
if something was holding back the effects of Loselyne's
blood magic.
“I've done my best! But something seems to be holding
him back!”
Then, this is my chance.
Without saying much, I immediately kicked Loselyne's
body.
But the kick immediately stopped because it was within
her reach.
"You're an idiot, aren't you kid?"
With the ability to temporarily dissipate the effects
of magic, I managed to continue the kick just now. But, of
course, this woman had already jumped away.
Suddenly a dagger once again grazed my neck.
Gardyk stood up while preparing to launch his attack.
“You guys are really troublesome brats!”
I just smirked
"You too."

***

His movement is getting faster.

“Eat this!” he shouted as he continued to scratch my
body.
What an incredible speed for a goblin.
 The runes he had were really a problem.
"How? Am I too weak for you now, stupid brat?!”
Xonos!
The black liquid then formed a large lump and exploded
in front of me.
As a result, I had to bounce off the Convest field and
hit the trees in the garden.
Not even breathing a sigh of relief, suddenly the
goblin aura has come again.
He disappeared and swung his dagger swiftly.
From now on, every swipe of his dagger seemed to have
been coated with DEVOURER. Every time the weapon left a
wound, my body seemed to be gnawed away.
The black liquid appeared around and entangled my
movement.
Suddenly he changed course and stabbed me hard in the
back.
"Pathetic. Pathetic! Pathetic!"
Gardyk repeatedly stuck the dagger's eye and always
avoided my counterattack.
“You'd rather die than be entangled in this dark
world, brat!!” his dagger smoldered a dark green light.
He quickly slit my throat.
Coughing up blood. Even this red liquid flows faster
through the door on my neck.
CHRATOS.
 Instantly all the blood that came out of my body hole
flowed profusely. Formed a monstrous hand that then stabbed
me back.
It didn't stop there, as if all the liquid was holding
me back.
“That arrogant face of yours is gone by now, brat.”
said Loselyne irritably.
“Should we torture first…?”
But, Loselyne didn't want to know. Her face was
already filled with emotion because she had to take care of
other things before getting their main prey.
"Shut up, Gardyk. Now I'll suck you dry, boy!"
I tried to hold it in, but the blood continued to flow
until I could no longer feel my vision.
My body fell.
Even so, my heart is still beating.
“Ooo… are you going to give up now? Well, If you keep
moving, you're going to die even more." Gardyk had aimed
his dagger to pierce my brain.
All my red liquid was literally almost sucked out.
Loselyne stood there trying to control it.
Then she managed to make enough blood sword to search
my head.
"Any last words?"
Before I finished taking my last breath, the blade of
the sword had split my head.
Instantly the red solid broke away, returning to its
proper form.
 “Huu… I really can't help but wonder, how can a
college human like this almost overwhelm us?” asked Gardyk
somewhat doubtfully.
"Even a great magician, if his blood runs out, then he
is finished."
Loselyne turned and started to open her smartphone.
“We still have to confirm with that annoying person
first.”
The dark elf girl opened her smartphone and called the
mysterious figure they hated.
"So? How?"
"This troublesome fellow is dead. Now, tell me where
Ouroboros is!" he urged.
The figure then just laughed loudly.
"You guys are stupid, aren't you? Didn't you realize it
all this time?"
"Ha? What do you mean?!"
“That person is Ouroboros!”
As soon as she heard those words, Loselyne slowly
turned away.
Unexpectedly, all the blood was flowing back to the
body that was formless.
“Loselyne, what are you doing?!”
"I do not do anything!" while quickly turning her cell
phone back off, Loselyne quickly controlled the red flow.
However, it's uncontrollable. As time went on, the red
liquid reentered the bodies of the corpses they had killed
just now.
 While sitting on my thighs, I got up and glared at
them.
"Is that all you're capable of?"
“Y-you… who are you?!” shouted Gardyk.
Grinning, I replied “Ouroboros.”
They glared.
“You were… faking it?!” Gardyk was furious.
“The power of the runes that you guys possess is truly
extraordinary. But, to be honest it's still too weak for
me.”
So far they felt the best after hunting down and
killing rune magicians. However, never thought of the right
strategy, or accurate information. They don't care who
their opponent is, the only thing that matters is to
satisfy their own desires.
"Then, it's my turn to show strength." I form a chain
from the void.
Each circle is made up of dust grains and compounds
from this environment.
Bleeding with blood, I twisted the chain.
Slowly, the environment around us began to stir.
“Hey, dark elf! Freeze him!” snapped Gardyk.
“Shut up, Goblin!” Loselyne immediately raised her
hand, freezing my movement with her blood rune magic.
"Kh! This sucks!”
ECLIPSE!
Instantly the black liquid appeared again from the eye
of Gardyk's dagger blade.
 This time, the liquid covered my entire body. Creates
a black ball which then sucks everything in it.
"I do not care anymore! I'll finish it now!"
In his panic, Gardyk then tried to draw all the energy
that was sucked from the ball. Allowing himself to be
filled with the energy of The Void.
“I-I can feel it… this power…” he laughed so happily
at the new thing. However…
JLEB!
A hand had pierced his chest.
“L-loselyne…!? What are you doing?!"
"I'm sorry, Gardyk. But one thing I came to understand
after working with you for a long time made me realize… you
are a tactician destroyer.”
Loselyne instantly ripped out the goblin's heart.
Letting the creature fall down helplessly.
"I'll take all your abilities too."
The energy from the black ball continued to flow into
Gardyk's heart, until it finally formed a smaller energy
ball.
“L-loselyne, you bastard! You are also the one who got
this information wrong!”
Carelessly, the woman stepped on Gardyk's face.
Started eating everything that the black ball had extracted
from the creature inside.
Slowly, her skin changed. Her beautiful face is now
covered with scales. Her eyes glowed yellow like a goblin.
Her body also then became taller. Her fingernails were long
like a witch's.
"I now have the power of a god." she laughed in a
slightly hoarse, heavy, and sometimes shrill voice.
However, the black ball then started to break apart.
I chained Loselyne's neck as soon as I got out.
"What did you say earlier? real power? Let me show you
what true power is!” This dark elf immediately grabbed my
chain, her hands glowing.
There appeared the rune alphabet that had fused with
her.
DEVOUR ARMOR!
Before the armor finally formed from the chant, I ran
and punched this obscure creature until it retreated.
As soon as the chain that was strangling her neck was
released, she immediately hit me back.
I tried to fend it off, but the longer it went on the
stronger it got.
As soon as I was about to throw a fist, my body
suddenly stopped.
Super hard kick directly hit my face until it bounced.
“What is it, Ouroboros? Don't you recognize your own
strength?"
Just now she used his blood rune magic. Without the
need to cast it, she can manipulate the blood in her
opponent's body at will. Really troublesome.
No wonder She could take care of Tia without a single
wound.
 Suddenly I couldn't move my own body.
“I've always wondered… what if I completely destroy
your physical body? Wouldn't it be faster and more
efficient? But, the problem is that the only magic I have
is bloodbending and Gardyk has a devourer of everything.
However, his DEVOURER's speed is too slow… hence, this is
what I thought. This way I can set the rune magic
requirements myself!”
So that's how it was… she utilized The Void's energy
that could generate an infinite source of power, mixing
blood-control and devourer rune magic to increase
effectiveness. Great.
“And now…”
ANTI-LIFE!
My eyes widen. My body aches a lot.
As if something was ripping from inside, I began to be
unable to feel my hands and feet.
“You’re dead, Ouroboros!”
As soon as it was about to annihilate my head, I try
to hold it in.
This magic that devours everything from my own blood I
immediately turn it off.
Loselyne was surprised by her ultimate magic that
could be neutralized just like that.
“You still think you can use rune magic and my power
properly? Yeah… you still need a hundred trillion light
years to do that.”
 I quickly reshaped my body. Creates an
anti-destruction magic barrier within it. Not forgetting,
ordering all the blood in the body to resist control magic.
“Y-you…!? Impossible! This makes no sense!”
"Yeah, it's all nonsense. Against me with your
strength like that is also unreasonable. Do you think
harnessing my power will help you get better? You are
wrong."
"What do you mean?! Here's the proof! Proof that I can
have two different magics!”
"Not. You're not growing. Even with the existence of
two different extraordinary powers, if the user still
doesn't fully understand their potential, that power will
just go to waste."
"Then, what about that dark elf girl?! I managed to
kill her! I can even feel a very thick demonic aura within
her! However, I managed to kill her!"
Her eyes reddened. This obscure creature didn't want
to accept what she didn't understand and continued to
choose to defend what she only saw and believed.
"No. You only paralyze her when she's weak. It wasn't
strength, it was just a coward's self-defense. Making them
lose in a weak state won't make you stronger." I explained
while re-creating the same chain.
To be honest, with my current strength, I can only
pull out this weapon of mine.
She is getting darker. Her face wrinkled and grimaced
in annoyance.
 “Didn't you learn from your mistake, Ouroboros? Your
weapon is useless! You too now will be as well as being
shackled from my rune magic!”
"No. Instead, I have learned from the mistake earlier.
With the remaining strength, I have created an anti-magic
of destruction and control. With this, I have more
freedom..."
The circles of this chain moved by themselves.
"... but now you will see.”
As I threw the chain at her, this thing suddenly moved
against the ground. Creating enough vibrations to make her
start to lose balance.
Then it headed back towards Loselyne and hit the
creature's body hard.
Before the creature touched the ground, I was
immediately right on the spot.
Adding thrust downwards with my elbow. She coughed up
blood.
Without hesitation, I tied her up and slammed her
repeatedly.
As soon as I was about to slam again, DEVOURER liquid
appeared and pierced my body. However, it turned out to
have no effect at all.
Loselyne then formed a scythe from Gardyk's body blood
and fused it with the DEVOURER's liquid
“I’m not done yet!”
She managed to break free from the bonds and
immediately slashed my body.
 Luckily I managed to hold it while jumping backward.
She also unceremoniously swung that terrifying weapon
skillfully.
Although it seemed to be restrained, my instincts told
me to step back gradually.
Each swing scraped the ground, polluted the air, and
devoured the surrounding energy.
"How about it, Ouroboros? This is my new innovation!"
As time went on the scythe grew bigger and smoked with
energy.
When it started to slash again, ten meters of ground
had disappeared. A tree's head started to fall because its
body was gone.
Even though I knew there was an anti-destruction magic
shield, with the current state I'm not sure can withstand
it.
As a result of all the energy consumed by the weapon,
the attack power is getting stronger.
As soon as it is about to withstand the attack, my
chain disappears by half.
This is bad. The effects of The Void's energy have
begun to fuse with her.
If left undone, she might devour a city.
“Come here, Ouroboros!!” she created a giant hand of
black liquid and blood to grip me.
But, I managed to hold it.
 Damn. I was actually making my position look stupid.
The scythe will come in less than a second before it
finally devours my whole body.
Thinking.
What should I do—?
Wait. What should I do? Of course, that's obvious!
Being in a human body allows me to limit myself to match my
opponent. But… I also have the freedom to do as I please.
Once the scythe is near My head, I also immediately
held it back.
She widened her eyes.
"W-what the...—"
"Your name is Loselyne, right? I've forgotten myself
because I've been a human for too long. My way of thinking
is different too." Grinning, I shattered the large hand and
the scythe.
Everything happened because of my will.
She used The Void, which is me.
So, I also took back the bit of my power that she
took, creating a distortion between the two rune magic.
"My body…!!! My body feels like it's about to
explode!!!”
"You fused two rune magic with the medium of
primordial power. Without that medium, you yourself cannot
withstand the impact of the fusion. Hence, your body
resists it."
“N-no way… I-I…!” she groaned so loudly.
 It was pathetic… but in reality, she didn't learn the
basics of using magic at all.
“I-I can't die like this…!!! Yo-Your Majesty is
waiting for me!!!”
Your Majesty? That's right, I heard about it earlier.
Who is ‘Your Majesty’ they're referring to?
This dark elf then turned around and crawled away with
her turbulent body. Slowly Loselyne began to transform into
herself.
She cried trying to endure the pain of the magic
distortion.
"Your Highness …I…”
Her words suddenly stopped.
The howling of the wind disappeared as well.
The puddles of water could not be seen running under
my feet.
As soon as I looked at Loselyne, a shadowy figure
appeared there. He stood while scratching the dark elf's
neck with his fingernail.
“Are you Another demon? I told you, stop disturbing
the lives of me and my friends!"
His breath was heavy. The figure then broke Loselyne's
neck with one hand.
"Ouroboros… so, you're the other one, huh?"
I was instantly taken aback. Why did I feel as if he
knew me, but at a different time.
Then he chuckled.
 "This is interesting. If you were at this age and
maybe, he would also be here. Can you imagine? The two that
are one meet each other..." His grin grew louder and
louder. It echoed in my mind.
"What do you want!?" I also tried to walk toward him,
but for some reason, there was no change in the distance at
all.
Wait. Could it be that this figure…?
"You're the highness they mentioned earlier, right?
stay away from my friends or you will die.”
But, the figure was silent.
As if to pick him up, suddenly the sun shone very
brightly. It was so bright that I had to take cover in my
own arms.
And, when I looked at it again... everything returned
to normal. Yes, everything seemed to have returned from the
cessation of time, except that the figure had disappeared.
Leaving the two bodies of the goblin and the dark elf
behind.

***

I returned to the Convest area which had been a mess.

Eka slowly seemed to be free from the influence of the
blood magic.
"Reno, are you okay?" he asked as he started walking
toward me.
 “Yes, I think.” even though I said that, I immediately
fell limp.
Eka immediately grabbed my arm.
"You... what happened?"
I couldn't help but laugh bitterly. "It's nothing,
just teaching those two a lesson..."
Suddenly we heard the sound of two tremendous energies
colliding.
so intense, that we could see the sparks of energy
produced by the collision.
"What happened?" Eka immediately supported me as we
both rushed towards it.
As soon as we saw Gilbert panting against William.
Behind that person was Krusnik and also Bram watching.
"What exactly do you want from me, Wil? You're still
not satisfied after removing me from the group?”
"Shut up! All I need is one thing: you die, Blizzard."
William also seemed to be preparing to launch his
attack again.
"For what? So that you can be recognized by brother?
That's what you think? If that's how you want to be
acknowledged by him, just do it! but, I ain’t planning to
do this shit anymore. I’ll do whatever I want without any
restraint from anyone!”
His face was gloomy.
Beneath the darkness, his eyes were burning with
emotion.
 "Do you think your words can change my mind? Do you
think that changing your personality can scare me? Big
mistake." William immediately shot out the ice energy that
had accumulated in his hand.
ICE: COUNTER WALL!
ice energy crashed into and stuck on the ice wall that
Gilbert made.
However, as time went on the wall started to crack.
"Is this all your new magic power is? Are you can only
learn defensive magic? Being part of a noble family doesn't
require defensive magic! You just need to attack!" William
shouted while laughing happily.
However, the ridicule was not taken seriously by
Gilbert. On the contrary…
"No. You didn't learn anything just because you were
royalty, Wil. My magic isn't just about defense, it's…
strategy."
Instantly the ice wall seemed to absorb the restrained
energy. Turning the solid molecules into more elastic so
that they concave.
William was suddenly shocked.
"Didn't you understand my chant earlier? This is no
ordinary defense magic."
ice energy was spinning faster and brighter.
COUNTER!
The wall instantly returned William's shot of ice
energy with incredible speed.
 Krusnik who just realized it immediately advanced into
a shield with his physical enhancement magic. Likewise with
Bram who strengthened their defense.
But, it was too late until finally, the energy ball
exploded violently before they even got into a defensive
formation.
We saw it. Gilbert now really proved to have become
strong, even without the black thing back then.
Gilbert won. I was proud of that in my heart until
finally he just fell exhausted.
We went over to Gilbert.
"Wow, you really are great." Eka even praised him
"H...is that right?"
"Yeah, to be honest I've been watching you all along,
Gil. You're getting better."
Gilbert could only breathe a sigh of relief as he
laughed bitterly.
However, this was not over yet. Behind the icy smoke
created by the explosion earlier, William stepped out.
This time the expression on his face was truly grave.
His eyes were still burning with revenge.
While laughing, he said, "You're also here, weeb?
Good! Too bad but, I haven't used all my strength just
now!" he also reached into something from his pocket.
Don't tell me he will also use the same thing as that
time.
"Wil, don't... you won't be able to withstand the
effects!"
 However, Gilbert's warning was heeded as William
gripped the black object with all his might.
"Haha… I’ll kill all of you—"
Suddenly a hand pierced out of his chest.
His eyes widened in surprise.
Even… I couldn't understand what was going on anymore.
"Ouch, I don't want you to cause trouble like those
dark elf and goblin did…”
Behind the noble boy appeared a figure I never thought
would do something like this.
“Surya… you…”
Surya stood there with a ghastly grin.
 #4: Among Us

William fell while trying to catch his breath.

"No need to bother ... want to breathe like no matter
what the result is still the same. You’ll die, Wil..." said
Surya smirking.
I was having trouble speaking.
My emotions are messed up too.
“Surya! What are you doing?!" I shouted.
Fire everywhere.
All I could hear was the students running in panic
after being released from the blood magic.
"He's not Surya, Reno."
"Ha?" this time Eka was acting strange.
What the hell happened?!
"Oh… are you going to tell him, Egolas? The truth
should be upheld, right?" Surya licked his bloody hands.
Egolas? Egolas?
I turned to Eka who smiled bitterly.
"Sorry for hiding myself, Ouroboros."
“Oh, mighty Ouroboros, did you think you were the only
one who was reincarnated.” Surya's way of speaking also
became different from what I usually know.
I backed away confused.
"Why don't you just stop this madness, Oberius? I'm
fed up. From the start, we also know each other. But
because their senses are not fully functioning, I also
refrained from killing you directly.”
Oberius he said? Wait... what is this?
Surya laughed horribly.
"Ha... oh Egolas... I never thought that you could use
your senses like that."
Eka is now standing in front of me firmly.
"Ever since I was in this world. I can feel your
essence, Oberius." he said while squinting.
Surya, no, Oberius just smiled coldly.
“Ha… did your strength and self-esteem drop
drastically, so that you are willing to become a college
human whose life is all over the place?”
Oberius just clapped his hands.
“Really pathetic…”
“I don't have a problem with that. By living like
this… I'm also able to monitor your actions. I can watch
Egaria too.”
Egaria…?
“Egaria… you say? Wait… could it be…”
Egolas looked deeply at me. He nodded as if confirming
my guess.
Right. Tia… is Egaria.
Slowly I looked again at Oberius in Surya. The longer
I feel the holy aura emerging from him.
“I know all your actions Oberius. You planned all of
this. Pretending to be an irreplaceable friend to Reno,
acting silly, and luring him to where you've been
expecting. In the first place… the dark elf named Surya
never existed, Ouroboros.” His words seemed to have pierced
my heart. It hurt so much that I almost forgot to breathe.
I really can't say anything. All the events we had
together… all those memories in the past… were just acting.
“T-then… all the events we went through…!”
"Oh, that's right. Looks like I'm too smart or you're
getting dull with all your senses.”
I…
“Looks like, ever since you lost that elf girl, your
instincts have started to dull. Your mind goes insane, so
you disturb the peace in Theraz. How pathetic… on that day
I should have killed you, but that demonic girl took the
opportunity instead. I should have been the one and only
almighty being, but that demonic girl took everything and
became supreme.”
My chest is hot.
Now I understand. That smile… Oberius. He was the one
who smiled at my last moment in Theraz.
“And now, you can't even sense the two of us.
pathetic…”
“Shut up, Oberius. You better tell me why you're in
this world." said Egolas, pointing at him.
Oberius just laughed. His sly smile really didn't
describe him as a god.
“Ouroboros's death has calmed the Theraz community.
However, leaving scars on the departure of Egolas who had
been their protector. When the new demon lord has been
enthroned, slowly people's trust is restored."
Casually, he formed a throne out of the rubble.
“However… that's not what I wanted.”
Egolas became more and more alert.
“I lost a devotee. The Immortus were slowly getting
weaker, I was the only one who survived. So… I decided to
seize the throne of the strongest power in Theraz.”
“So you challenged Egaria.” guess Egolas.
“Hmm… no. Of course, I'm not that stupid. In fact…”
Oberius licked the blood on his hands again.
“I did the same as this time.”
Suddenly I was surprised.
“Long story short, at her weakest… I stabbed her in
the neck… with my bare hand” Oberius grinned, laughing
horribly.
Egolas looked even more furious.
Me, too.
Now I realized, that all this time I didn't really pay
attention to Tia—Egaria. How cruel creatures like me are to
let them suffer so bitterly.
“Why, Egolas? Are you angry that I did something
inappropriate?”
"You really don't deserve to be a god!"
"Shouldn't as a god I have to exterminate the demons
and create a peaceful world?"
 "That's not peace! All you do is create chaos
everywhere! You sly Oberius. You will never once get the
title of the strongest being.”
For a moment the words of Egolas made him speechless.
It was as if his gloomy expression had given the answer.
“Ah, yes… that's right. Maybe you're right, that I
won't be able to get that title… because you know why?
Because there is always someone above us.”
Oberius then stood up and walked away from his
artificial throne.
“You might think that the title of the strongest Demon
Lord and your strength is enough to rule one world… but,
once you meet a person—no, that being… you will feel
endless despair.”
He… was talking about someone else.
"Do you know? Czechatov is now led by the Great Tsar.
I myself have met with His Majesty. And you know what? once
you meet the person—no, that thing… you will feel a
tremendous amount of power and horror.”
My hunch became bad.
“Do you know Ouroboros? Those dark elf and goblin you
fought were elite special forces to carry out the Tsar's
orders.”
I didn't expect this. However, they also use runes and
in Czechatov… runes are still cultured.
Oberius laughed bitterly before he finally stood right
in front of us.
 If this Tsar he spoke of was so great, even surpassing
the Immortus and demon lords… it might be that his level
was nearly as close as…
“That Tsar… there are no other words to describe him,
other than…”
Primordial…
“God.”
If true… then, this would be a serious problem.
"God? What do you mean that you are not a god right
now?”
"Not. The god I'm referring to is an actual being. An
entity that is truly on the same level as The True One,
primordial. The first time I met him… I realized more and
more that my power was truly as small as dust. So are you.
There's no chance for you to even touch his hair's head."
My legs are shaking more and more. Primordials are
troublesome creatures, even for fellow primordials. But…
it's different if it's at the level of The True One who can
wipe out the universe at any time.
But, Egolas doesn't care. I can feel the demonic fire
burning within him.
"Well , there's no point in me telling you anymore…
because you're going to die here.”
Suddenly the air moved so fast. All the debris of the
former Convest began to fly and get away from us.
"Well, let's begin..."
Our eyes met each other. Oberius, the king of the
Immortus has now arrived. Egolas, the former Demon King
Even the strongest are ready to unleash their demonic
powers.
But… what about me?
Am I…
“Long live… Ouroboros…”
I finally stepped forward while glaring at Oberius.
“It seems you have made your choice, Ouroboros.”
Surya. Now the silly dark elf named Surya is no more.
No. He never existed in the first place. I'm too weak to
use my senses properly and let everyone fall into Oberius's
scheming plot.
This time… I'll throw it all away the false memory and
kill Oberius.

***

The sky immediately darkened.

Overcast clouds accompanied by thunder and lightning
were present.
At the same time, the two of us advanced toward
Oberius while preparing to attack.
Even though our condition was not perfect, what can we
do? If we let that creature win here, he could be a serious
problem later.
Oberius gathered energy in his raised hand.
"You guys really want to fight me in such a state?" he
also threw the energy bomb until it exploded violently.
 We couldn't help but dodge. However, Egolas
immediately lifted himself up and fired fire magic which
then split up like large meteorites. The
magic caused an explosion that destroyed the surface
of Convest.
"That's great… even if you're in that state you can
still bring out incredible power!” Oberius immediately
returned Egolas's attack with a barrage of lightning from
the sky.
The attack was so strong, the wind blew so hard that
it almost shook the campus buildings.
But Egolas managed to protect himself with an
invisible barrier.
I immediately lunged at Oberius from his blind spot.
With In my emotions, I threw fists at his face many
times. However, he easily choked me and pierced my body.
“Kh!” dammit! It hurts so bad.
I had to fall helpless first in order to regenerate.
"You've become so weak, Ouroboros." he formed a
lightning sword and a typhoon.
Before long, the weapon was immediately swung to cut
off my head. However, that never happened.
As soon as I turned around, Egolas lifted Oberius with
all his might.
"You brought me closer to my power? Are you joking? ”
"No. You're the one joking." the clouds turned dark
red.
 Instantly a rain of blood fell covering the entire
reachable surface.
Then all the red drops changed their descent and
gathered to charge at Oberius.
"This…!"
Grinning, Egolas held out his hand and all the blood
exploded. Burning endlessly the body of the Immortus
Leader.
Egolas is great. Even in such a state, he can still
give off extraordinary power. He deserved the title of
Demon King. Although it seems the word 'Strongest' is
overrated.
Even though it was like that, the flames that devoured
Oberius slowly disappeared. The clouds also strangely
gathered to form a large ball in the sky.
It is so large that one country can see it with the
naked eye.
"i am god. Is it really that easy to be defeated by a
lowly demon?” Oberius indirectly lifted the cloud ball and
made it shine like a star.
Grinning, he also planned to throw the cloud that had
turned dark towards Egolas and blow it up together with
Indoneal.
But Egolas remained calm. He used his strength to
block Oberius' throw indirectly with his hand.
It was as if they were colliding with the power of
telekinesis.
 The part of the sphere that was facing Oberius began
to turn dark red again. This time, it burned like the sun
that could scorch anything if it hit it head-on.
Lightning also began to coat on the reverse side. So
powerful, the lightning seems to be able to do the same
thing.
“Aren't you going to give up, Egolas? After all, our
throne in Theraz is no longer valid in this world!”
"Give up? Are you joking? This power is still not one
percent of my whole being.” Instantly the fire began to
spread to other parts. Causes an explosion due to the
contradiction that occurs between two different elements.
They don't want to give up. Due to the intense
pressure of each power, the ball then exploded in the sky.
Created a powerful wind wave and knocked down several
campus buildings.
Shit! I couldn't escape the ruins either. Luckily
Gilbert's position was further away from the surrounding
buildings.
As soon as it fell, a thick fog of dust immediately
flooded the main courtyard of Convex. I tried to get rid of
the debris that fell on me.
“Ugh…! Are they still fighting?”
Slowly this dust fog faded.
There was seen Oberius who was still standing while
lifting Egolas.
“I was impressed… but it stops here.”
 As soon as he was about to insert a wisp of energy
into Egolas's weakened body, his legs were bound in chains.
Oberius fell to the ground and was pulled along with the
current of the chain.
I immediately lunged and punched Oberius as soon as
this god was seen.
Even though my body is also getting weaker, but I
don't care.
“H…! Damn it!”
The longer the fist I hit the harder it was.
Oberius tried to catch my hand again. But, I quickly
immediately replaced my attack by elbowing his chest.
He got even more angry. While shouting, Oberius
ordered thunderbolts to strike my body.
The flash eventually grabbed us both, but I still
didn't stop. He then gathered energy in his hands and was
about to smack it against my face.
It's useless. I immediately grabbed the clump of
energy that was about to explode and tried to push in the
opposite direction.
“Ugh…! You…!"
BOOM!
The energy finally exploded between the two of us. I
bounced away from his still lying body.
Tiredness was eating away at me again.
“Did it… work?”
Of course not. Oberius was a god, a counterattack like
that would definitely not work.
 I started to stand up again while approaching Egolas
who was also trying to get up.
“Ouroboros? Did we win…?”
"Of course not, because he—"
The bad feeling came back again. However, the longer
it goes on, the more annoying it gets.
I turned towards Oberius who was walking with half his
body scorched from his own burst of energy.
“You really are an annoying serpent, you know that
right?”
Instantly I could feel a drastic change in energy.
This aura…! His energy is no longer like the Oberius I
know.
My eyes widened when I realized it.
I never thought this day would finally come.
“I feel sad, Ouroboros… I thought our relationship was
special. But, you forget me so easily.” his voice became
lighter.
I hate it. I hate this voice.
My fangs seemed to pop out and while grimacing, I
clenched my fists.
“Y-you…!” Egolas also finally came to his senses.
He seemed to freeze for a moment.
“My efforts to involve Egolas in that matter were not
in vain. Thank you, my apprentice… I will treat millions of
human lives at the end.” Oberius is now tearing his own
face.
 The charred body was now covered in armor. The same
protector as mine. His gray eyes, a sly smile, his hair
neatly cut. His hands grip the waist.
“Oh, yeah… I almost forgot because those dark elf and
goblin actually used my weapons.”
His hand seemed to be looking at something.
Suddenly, from the direction of the garden where I
fought Gardyk and Loselyne earlier, something slid out.
In an instant a shiny object passed us and was in his
hands.
"Long time no see, my friends—my brothers!" he said,
offering a silver cup in his hand.
He is…
“MENOTH!!!”
Menoth, the God Of Humanity.
Right. He's the one I hate from all my dreams about
Theraz. The bastard who has taken Fidelia's soul from my
grasp.
And… right now, he was laughing. He giggled with a
condescending look.
“Oh, Ouroboros… why don't you give a warm welcome?
Isn't this our family reunion since from Theraz?”
"Go to hell!"
My anger can't be contained. The feeling of wanting to
kill slowly started to return on me.
“But, I have to admit… the damage you did in Theraz
was horrendous… to the point that I don't want to take the
souls of any other creature besides Egaria. But,
unfortunately, it's too risky."
“You… you've been planning that battle all along?!
Then… you lied to us under the guise of Oberius?!” said
Egolas in disbelief.
"Oh, Egolas. Do you still not understand? Oberius The
strongest Immortus never lived… oh.. Wait. Actually, that's
my real name… so I don't think I ever lied to all of you.”
“You wasted life in vain! Human… shouldn't you be
their protector?!”
“Hmm… no. Why should I do it? Isn't that boring? The
peace you say… but why I don't see peace at all in your
reign? Isn't that what you think too, Ouroboros? The
Strongest Demon Lord? Peace? Nonsense. As long as a demon
rules the world… it's not heaven, it's hell.”
His smile grew wider.
Egolas was really confused. I understand. A teacher
who he considered a role model, now shows his true nature.
“Ouroboros… is it really in your view that my power
doesn't mean peace just because a demon is in charge?” he
asked, glancing.
Is that really what I thought? As I regained my
composure, I answered "no."
He is getting confused. The 'demon' excuse was
probably the answer he wanted the most, but I thought it
was too childish.
 “The reason I attacked Theraz was because of the
relationship you have with that bastard. Only that." I
answered briefly.
I could see he was surprised too. Right. That's my
only real answer and reason.
"Relationship?"
“Anyone who comes into contact with Menoth, nothing
ends well. If you really are his disciple, then all the
deaths of a mother—friend—lover… and everyone you know are
because of it. That's why… I'm sure that you used to be his
pathetic errand boy. Killed all my friends on his orders.”
I answered with narrowed eyes.
Egolas froze. He couldn't believe what I just said.
Looking down, I could hear him whispering a bitter laugh
and saying 'I've been too naive'
Now everything was clear. My reason…against one
Theraz. The reason I kill people and beings with titles,
powers, gods and protectors… is because of him.
Menoth, the Human God.
"Are you done with the story? It's boring. After all
we have to let the past stay behind, right?” he said as he
drank the ancient wine from the cup.
“Egolas, I won't ask you. Me and this bastard have
some personal business to attend to. If you still want to
be on his side… I'll do what I have to. Or you can go take
Gilbert away from here.” I said as I took off my glued
glasses and put them in my pants pocket.
 His head, which had been hanging down, slowly rose
again.
“I don't care what your race, your title, whatever.
The only thing I want is the peace I wished of, nothing
more—”
“—I'm in.”
What?
“I am the Strongest Demon Lord. I should have
protected Theraz—my domain of authority from threats like
this. But I'm too naive… because I've been with Cheron for
too long, and I'm too consumed with his humanity to forget
myself. His kindness doesn't always lead to good things.
Then, allow me to tear his face as well as you would seek
your lover's soul from his body."
I can't refute Egolas's words at all. The two demon
lords have now become close to me. A father, a daughter.
Now I really see the great determination of the two of
them.
And, I couldn't help but chuckle. “Heh, better prepare
yourself. Remember… our strength hasn't fully returned yet.
Our opponent is a being whose level is almost on par with
the primordials. do not be careless." I said while
preparing the horses to fight physically.
"Heh, better worry about your own life." His hand was
directed to prepare to issue a magic attack.
Menoth smiled. In an instant, those gray eyes were
right in front of us.
 Along with his laughter, an object swung at the speed
of light and nearly split the two of us apart.
"Tsk. tsk. tsk. Reflex test passed. You guys still
have instinct… good… next…!”
With a grin, Menoth unleashed huge energy that blew us
away.
“Ouroboros… that spear…”
Yes. The spear that Menoth just swung was one of the
most powerful holy weapons.
"I know."
Right. Longinur Doom, a spear said to pierce the
stomach of a god. It was one of Menoth's combat gear, just
like me who also had gear.
“Hm… why are you daydreaming?” Quickly the tip of the
weapon was directly pointed to pierce our bodies.
Without hesitation, our instincts told us not to
dodge. I boldly grabbed hold of the spear shaft and lifted
Menoth with all my might.
Of course, he could still stand up just by being
tossed around.
I threw a fist against his temple. As he bent down, I
rammed the joints of my palms from under his chin. Then
kicked him in the stomach until he bounced back.
Egolas who saw the opportunity immediately pointed at
Menoth's figure and with a little effort, he opened his
palm. Trying to break the creature's body, until finally
Menoth scattered.
Success!
 Or so I thought. For a moment I saw Egolas' breath of
relief caught in his throat again.
of course. Such a method will not work.
The creature's body parts floated and re-formed
Menoth's figure.
While sticking the tip of the Longinur, he laughed
mockingly.
“You really think that way would kill me? Oh, my… I'm,
I'm not human.”
To be honest, I'm also in a difficult position. Since
the two of us weren't at full power mode yet… it seemed
like there was no other way to keep spreading the blood.
But… then what?
“Alright… then it's my turn!” grinning, he stepped
forward and swung his spear.
Egolas immediately dodged. Leaving the surface of the
field floor he was on was crushed with holes due to the
impact of the spear.
However, directly Egolas clenched his fists and fought
hand to hand with Menoth.
Great. During his time in Theraz I only saw him
destroy things with his mind alone. However, this time he
was able to keep up with Menoth's movements quickly. In
fact… empty-handed.
“Ho… you're getting smarter, Egolas.”
"Hmm. Thank you. But, I still don't like it when
compliments come from a lowly being like you."
 Simultaneously, he gathered strength in his legs and
kicked Longinur up. Glides into the sky, slipping from
Menoth's grasp.
Without hesitation, I immediately punched him in the
back until there was a cracking sound.
His body that was now soaring forward provided an
opportunity for Egolas to stab his hand inside Menoth's
body and blast him with dark energy.
Soon we both walked away. Egolas made an energy shield
to protect Gilbert.
"This will give us time. “
What time?”
JLEB!
I'm wide-eyed. His hand, which had survived the
explosion, managed to strike at our rear. Stabbed Egolas in
the back and threw him back.
“Egolas!” I shouted.
Slowly the hand began to regenerate with other body
parts.
He stood up. That sly smile really never left his
face.
"Troublemaker. Even though I just want to talk to you
my brother… but, why are there so many obstacles?”
"We were never brothers." I replied.
The tip of the Longinur pierced my chest. I can feel
his strength after so long without seeing him.
However, I also don't want to lose. Quickly, I stabbed
this sword from the chin to pierce his head.
 Once we let go of each other, the ends of the weapons
clashed again. We didn't move too far. We just stabbed each
other, splitting, decapitating in small circles.
Blood covered both of us. As if to create a red area
between the Convex buildings.
Those are his eyes!
I quickly stabbed my finger into his vision.
Penetrating until I could feel the air behind his head.
I also realized, that he just stabbed my neck and
gripped it until it broke.
We both kill each other and destroy ourselves.
I don't know how the superior beings cause such a
large explosion area outside of their fight. But, this is
clearly how the two of us have fought for centuries.
We suppress our strength to the minimum. Take it out
gradually by launching melee attacks.
This time, the Longinur and my weapon clattered
violently.
Every direction of the swing makes the surface we walk
on more and more holes.
"It's fun, isn't it? We haven't done this in a long
time." he laughed as blood trickled between his teeth.
I didn't answer. I just glared at him. Still
accumulating my hatred for him.
Slowly, memories and memories of the past came back to
mind.
“Sar'en… live in peace. Live with a smile… for me…
huh?”
 The voice… finally stopped when a spear pierced her
chest.
I can't do anything… my body is still a child's body
which can only record all the events.
I remember, smile like a devil. Even worse. That smile
really enjoyed the misery I got.
He left, leaving me and this woman. Slowly I walked…
wiping the tears that were no longer flowing. Her body
slowly cooled down… the hole in her chest wouldn't close.
There's nothing I can do.
I can only mourn it… hoping someone would come and
take us both out of this ruined house.
“Pathetic, huh? Even if I can get more lives… I can
have your life core. But, sadly you took it all…”
His words were absolutely disgusting.
I have to end it.
With all my might, I held Longinur down. Trying to
grab hold of his head and end it all.
But, he quickly held my hands and was about to strike
my head.
This will be even more difficult, because we both know
each other's weaknesses. I haven't fully recovered, all I
can do now is buy time. But how?
Suddenly a dark energy enveloped him. It quickly
exploded and eliminated Menoth from before me.
What?
Never mind, it doesn't matter. Now I must approach
Egolas.
 As soon as I turned around, the presence of someone in
front took me by surprise.
“Tia…”
No. I think he knows who I am now.
“…Egaria.” I said to her face that looked like she was
about to get mad.
Right. Even though she had just been freed from the
effects of Loselyne's blood magic, she was already standing
tall and seemed to be preparing to raise her hand to chop
off my head.
Her gaze was sharp and cold.
'…no time to explain, what's important now is—”
“—I see.”
For a moment I stopped my lips.
“What I don't understand is… why are you… of all
people…” her face contorted. The expression of regret that
she showed made my heart feel like it was stabbed.
But, that's not what's important. I don't care how
much I'm hated.
“I can't choose… neither can you. You and I both lost
our instincts, so we didn't realize each other's
existence."
Her face was still grim.
I could also see Egolas who was also feeling
disappointed with himself behind.
But, I don't want to waste time. There are only two
options.
 “Look, you could now chop off my head, kill me. But,
You will let your big brother—Menoth have your power. Or…
you can keep the energy and take Gilbert and your father
away.”
Right. This is the choice I can offer.
“I will give no mercy. I don't care who you are… if
need be…”
I…
“…”
“Is… I'm just a tool to you…?”
The voice was so soft. Small and husky.
Slowly I could see the water running down her cheek.
"I've always been holding back. Trying to be someone
you want to admire with my cold demeanor. but…”
A dark light shone on her right palm.
From there slowly formed an object. A sword covered in
demonic power.
Yes. fate seemed to bring that thing back to meet me.
The sword that forged from my power and had stabbed me in
the center back then… now I see it again in flesh.
Egaria was now wiping the water with only her thumb.
Now his gaze is cold on me again.
"How about you add more options. I take this sword and
draw it at Menoth?”
I am surprised.
Rather than running or fighting me, she prefers to
fight her own 'brother'.
 She walked while giving off her demonic force aura. It
was as if all the areas she passed were rotting and
rotting.
With her cold gaze, she pointed the sword at me. "Why?
Are you in doubt now?"
"Our opponent is different from any high-ranking demon
or god. Are you ready? Once he hits you with his weapon or
body… I won't be able to heal you—"
"—Heh. I'm here to fight. Not to play. Whoever the
opponent is, I will kill him. If he still rises, I will cut
off his head. If he is still alive 100 times, I will chop
off his head. So stop babysitting me." she said.
I was silent for a moment.
Right. This is not the time to worry about this girl.
I only show this feeling to a Tia who is sometimes rash.
However, it's different from the demon lord.
"Okay. Better prepare yourself, because he'll be back
soon."
As soon as I turned around, a dark red portal opened.
Menoth appeared from the shadows. Grinning, he licked
his lips.
“Tia… ah, no. Egaria… you betrayed your brother? I
feel like my heart hurts. I thought you would side with me,
but it seems I misunderstood.”
I clenched my fists. Egaria's demonic force is now
getting bigger. Without further ado, we threw a kick at his
head.
The thing connected to the body instantly shattered.
 However, Menoth quickly parried and did a cross kick.
While twisting the body, his hands shot out energy.
This feeling. Wait… that energy!
“Egaria, dodge!”
I quickly grabbed Egaria's hand and held the energy
with my body.
No more mistakes. This energy is not just any kind of
power that god or a demon can withstand.
“What are you doing, idiot?! Why don't you dodge
too?!”
I can’t.
“If I dodge, Egolas and Gilbert will be hit.”
Right. This energy…
“Hoo… Ouroboros… what happened to you? Now you
sacrifice your own physical body to protect other beings?
You've really changed."
"What's really going on in your head, huh?!"
Egaria was still emotional. But, I also can't just
leave it like this.
“Listen, Egaria. The power just now was the energy of
my 'home'… in other words…”
Yes, this was…
“Void.”
The source of the void.
“Even if you are the strongest demon lord, even a god.
If you are careless, your body and soul will instantly
disappear.”
Her face wrinkled. Egaria chuckled.
 “Ouroboros, if you're still that doubtful about
others, you'd better keep quiet.” her eyes are burning.
The thing that surprised me was that the sword in her
hand suddenly shone.
What's this?
My powers perfectly synchronized and awakened Egaria's
potential?
Instantly, from her hands to the entire body covered
in orb armor.
Without hesitation, Egaria advanced while drawing her
sword.
"This will be fun, won't it?" Menoth immediately
served her.
Those murderous maniacal eyes and broad smile signaled
Menoth's seriousness.
I myself… for some reason didn't want to move.
I want to see… potential…
Suddenly the sound of two guns clanging loudly.
Egaria gracefully wrapped around Menoth and stabbed
him in the neck from behind.
The creature immediately aimed its hand to fire
another Void.
However, Egaria quickly cut him down.
Menoth didn't want to lose. He quickly punched Egaria
until a cracking sound could be heard from the black armor.
Instead of retreating, Egaria stabbed him in the face
with the blade of the sword.
 However, Menoth immediately parried it with a grin and
prepared to stab Egaria back with his goblet that turned
into a blade as well.
Both of them hold each other.
As a result of their colliding powers, they formed a
layer of energy that began to shift everything around the
two beings.
“Oh, poor Egaria. Your life is now full of
disappointments, right?” he said, grinning.
“The boyfriend you have now turned out to be the
monster that killed your father in his previous life.” Now
his smile is even wider. “A threat to the world that
shouldn't be allowed to exist…”
I couldn't see the look on his face. I also hesitate
to get involved in their battle.
As far as I know, Menoth is trying to provoke her. If
he succeeded, then there would be no other way but to kill
Egaria.
“Can you imagine how many lives are already in that
body? What a terrible creature, like the entrance to
eternal suffering. Now he has just told you the truth.
Why?"
Suddenly her head lifted slightly.
I had a bad feeling. While preparing, I took out a
small blade that I can only make with my current strength.
"Are you curious about what he has been thinking about
you in your romantic relationship? Benefit."
 I felt like I was being stung by a shock. I slowly
looked up and focused only on the back of Egaria's head.
The atmosphere was getting worse. I crossed my arms
and prepared to throw it right through Egaria's head.
"Are you done?"
Suddenly the blade of her sword lit up and cut
Menoth's palm like butter. It continued to pierce his face
and seemed to burn from within.
"My personal affairs have nothing to do with you.
Besides, there is one thing you must understand."
I couldn't help but be silent.
I never expected this.
But…
"He struggles to do what he thinks is right, but you…
you just love to play!"
Egaria immediately pushed the blade through Menoth
"H...! What the hell...?!"
I can feel it. Menoth's power is starting to fade.
Egaria… that demon girl managed to fully synchronize with
the orb gear. With my power.
By concentrating energy on the other hand, Egaria
swept away Menoth and suppressed it with the greatest force
of gravity at one point. his body was completely gone.
Now the Demon Queen fell. Her legs felt weak. The
tremendous energy that was scattered due to synchronization
also began to fade.
I immediately approached and held her shoulder.
"Egaria. "
 I just realized this. soft and small. Her slender…
tiny helpless body really reminded me back to the day
Egolas died.
“I…”
Killed just for my selfishness.
“…I don't expect you to forgive me. But, I
will.honest.."
She was silent. Her eyes were still staring at the
surface that was no longer unkempt.
"You can respond to anything. You can kill me again,
just like time. you killed me..”
I've been looking for it. And finally, I found it.
“All this time I killed many beings just for the sake
of my ego, to keep the Imaginary peace. But…”
Someone who truly deserves that peace.
“…all that peace focused only on me. So… when I felt
something was bothering it… I put all my energy into ending
it. But… it just blinded my eyes to the lives of other
beings…”
Egaria… this girl, for the first time in her life,
managed to synchronize with the Orb Gear.
“The point is… I…”
That way… I could pass on all of my power…
“… I'm sorry… I'm sorry for taking your whole life
away. For taking your peace, all the love and affection you
deserve. "
Sorry, Egaria.
"Sorry."
 Menoth will be back again. Even though I've killed him
many times, it's still useless, if I don't directly target
his weakness.
But with conditions like this, it's hard to leave.
I looked up, preparing myself to be killed again by
this girl.
"I won't forgive you. Hence, I will punish you.”
Exactly what I expected. In a moment… the tip of the
blade will be on my neck.
“Fight with me to the end. When all this is over…
marry me.”
I see… finally… I'll…
“Ha…”
…
Her hand this time immediately drew my gaze to her.
Suddenly I immediately saw the line in the girl eyes.
"My name is Tia. remember it well."
She stood up and started walking backward to approach
Egolas.
While I… still silent here.
I can only smile. After all the things I've done…
there's still someone who wants to be with me.
“Live… Ouroboros…”
I'm getting more and more clueless about what you're
saying Lydia.
Before this feeling of relief was finished, suddenly
void energy began to appear in front of me.
Stunned, I immediately ran backward.
 "TIA!"
The void energy shot instantly pierced Tia's thigh.
Dropping her to the ground, groaning in pain.
"So pathetic. My patience has also reached its peak.
If you don't take me seriously… I will make them all die in
misery.”
Menoth reappeared while slowly rising into the sky.
“Ouroboros…”
Lifting the silver cup, he licked his lips,
“Don't let me down.” he said with a sinister smile.
Then he began to gulp down every drop of liquid from
the cup. Each gulp meant only one… he would…
“Ah… it's time for the party to begin.”
Turns into his original form.
I'm ready.
But, something is strange. I didn't feel any energy
surge.
Menoth, who closed his eyes because he was sure that
he would change, began to open the lids in amazement.
“What… what happened…?”
Impossible. The original transformation should have
happened right away… but…
“What the hell? Why haven't I changed?! What is it…”
Except…
“No. It's nothing… who would dare…”
Unless a stronger being took that power.
Menoth slowly realized. His face, which had been flat,
wrinkled again.
 “He… he…!!! Truly… thaaattt bastardddd!!!"
Oh, I see. I think I understand now.
“Menoth, looks like you were stolen. So pathetic."
"Shut up, you!"
“Unlike you, I never relied on that power. That's why
I'm going to be really serious now.”
Menoth grew furious. He started aiming the Longinur
and started sliding at me.
“Fight me, Ouroboros! You Wretch!”
I have to end this fight. I had to quickly help
Gilbert, Egolas, and Tia.
With a smirk I also went forward confidently, because
right now…
“Access is opened. Ouroboros. Full control. Orb Gears.
Active."
 #5: Demon, Serpent And A Man

“Father…”
I have no strength… suddenly my knees go weak.
As soon as the creature pulled the sword from father's
head… I didn't even react.
The first thing I realized was… the figure of this
being who is even stronger than the demon lord.
I'm scared.
However, as soon as I turned around, the sword was
again in front of me. The creature also said something that
made me even more confused…
But… for some reason that just triggered emotions in
me.
Full of anger… I wasn't even sure I was who I was at
the time. The next thing I knew…
“I see, huh… you've made up your mind about your
choice. That's why you're brave."
That sentence… came from the being who destroyed
Theras. I don't know what to call it… god. An evil god.
That's what I believed at the time.
After the big battle was finally over, I just sat
there staring at my father's body.
The energy was completely gone. It was as if it had
been sucked out.
 My thoughts were still not correct. Until finally the
priests and father's subordinates came and enthroned me as
lord of the Theras land, and so the underworld.
Their reasoning was quite simple. Because I had killed
Ouroboros.
Without any sympathy in words of condolences, they
don't care about my feelings.
The gods even leave the surface just like that.
This power and authority doesn't fill my empty heart
at all. Even though I rebuild Theras and those creatures
life... I still feel empty
I threw that weapon far away. Lose it from the sight
of my eyes. I would never want to keep the thing that
killed my father.
Until one day...
"What is it, Borlen?" I asked Borlen the librarian.
"Ah, this? Oh my… this is an old book… let me check it
out."
He briefly checked the contents of all the sheets in
the bundle of papers.
“Oh… my goodness…”
“What is it?”
"Your Majesty, maybe this can be an additional insight
for you about events of the past."
"What do you mean? Explain to me briefly."
At first, Borlen was a little hesitant because of our
difference in status, but I dared him.
 "In the past... humans and serpent were eternal
enemies. Humans are symbolized by beings who will reach the
process of perfection, while serpents are symbols of
demons.
For hundreds of centuries, human and snake have fought
each other while supervised by the Truest. The battle is
never-ending, until one day, the Supreme True decides to
change.
The Supreme Truth changes the concept in life for both
of them. In the process, the self asks, do serpent really
have to be demon and human to be perfect?
From there, the serpent said it opinion, that it only
wanted the peace that the Most Righteous gave to this
universe. On the other hand, the man said that he liked it
when the world was no longer inhabited by the serpent and
he was alone with the Truest.
Finally, The True One decided to give each of them a
meaning in life. The serpent was finally given a home,
which resides with the Truest and is given the task of
maintaining peace in the entire universe. It is given
endless life and will continue to serve the circle of life.
Its name became Ouroboros.
Just like the serpent, the man is given a home in
every stars and moons, and surfaces. He must maintain peace
and thus man can achieve the perfection he desires. He will
continue to produce unlimited offspring and they will
worship the One by various names. For himself, he would be
known by one name, Menoth.
 For hundreds of centuries, universal life was finally
realized. However, it was never thought that most of the
human descendants actually deviated from their proper
duties.
Menoth apparently still couldn't let go of Ouroboros.
With that, he kept trying to disturb the peace of
Ouroboros. Killing creatures that are not human.
Knowing this, Ouroboros finally served Menoth. For
hundreds of centuries, they fought again, until they
finally understood how to kill each other.
Ouroboros cut off Menoth's head and ate it deeply.
Removes Menoth's life essence from the universe. However,
the Most Righteous One actually resurrected him in the hope
of fulfilling his duty. In the end, the two creatures
fought each other in different forms.
All the disasters that occur in this universe are
finally imposed on Menoth as one of the causes of chaos
fragment. And that is only for fighting Ouroboros.”
I can only be silent. Borlen also became difficult to
say words.
What's this?
I've never known anything like this…
Did father know?
"Since when did this story exist?"
“Hm… judging by the cover… this book was written since
the time of the Primordial Devil's reign. More precisely
when Azazel's name is still reverberating throughout the
underworld.” Borlen explained.
 "What?"
Since the time of the Demon King Azazel? But… that
means 600 million years ago… wait… then this book…
“Borlen… didn't you feel anything when you opened this
book earlier?”
“Oh, when Your Majesty is talking about seals, the
energy was already transferred in the time of Demon King
Morax. Hence, now it can be found in libraries like this.”
I was surprised. But thankfully the magic has been
transferred.
Notes. The problem now wasn't about the magic that
sealed the book, but…
Suddenly the library door slammed loudly.
A shot of dark energy was fired at us. Luckily I
pushed Borlen away, so he survived.
“Wow, well… what is the Demon Queen Egaria doing in a
place like this? You didn't come to read did you?" said the
figure who then appeared in front of us.
"Jah'im! Do you realize what you have done here?” I
growled.
“Ah, Your Majesty, I'm sorry. That's how I realized,
that your government is now really threatening all life in
the underworld!”
Suddenly, three shadows of other figures appeared
behind him. Zahab, Musrik, and Fitana.
That's right, they were no ordinary underworld
higher-ups. They were the former djinn kings under the
reign of the Demon King Bhemoth.
 “We are really keeping an eye on you, father and
daughter. You both stupid!" Zahab said.
“Peace with Theraz? It's ridiculous." chirps Fitana.
“Therefore, Demon Queen Egaria… today is the day for
new powers in the underworld.” said Musrik while pointing
his palm at me.
"Today, you will die and be reborn as the new
government's pet dog." After declaring his revolution,
Jah'im immediately swung his silver spear here.
I quickly dodged. Leaving the library wall split and
then replying to the swing with a snap of a finger.
Instantly, Jah'im was blown away until almost his
entire body fell into the wall.
Then, reflexively I pulled my head back slightly,
waiting for the energy shot to pass me.
Glancing at Musrik, I gripped his body with my astral
hand. Crush him so he can't move. Now only Zahab and Fitana
are left.
As soon as I looked at the two of them, I was
wide-eyed.
Even though it wasn't visible, I could tell that
Borlen's lips were touching each other's with Fitana's. My
only demon librarian friend was sucked up by one of the
genie kings.
I didn't scream, even though I wanted to. But…
“Ah. it's really delicious. So this is what it's like
to be a librarian of the underworld. Now that I know, how
to touch you Demon Queen, Egaria…”
 Her body suddenly disappeared.
As soon as I realized the energy of her existence, I
immediately swung my palm with the highest level of
sharpness.
“Huh… you missed!”
My body stopped. Can not move. Leaving only my
eyeballs looking down.
“Oh, how unfortunate and ridiculous is your fate, O
Demon Queen. Died just because I tried once to take your
heart. It's really sad."
As soon as she squeezed it to pieces, my legs went
limp. I feel like I'm starting to lose consciousness.
In front of the view, I could see four pairs of legs
standing.
“Seems like this is the end of your reign… congrats on
being our pet dog…” I could feel Zahab having lowered the
tip of his sword above my head.
In this moment, time seemed so slow. I also remembered
the words of my father.
“One day you will rule this world. Being a lord alone
is not easy. What you need is strengths as your strengths
and weaknesses as motivation to expand your strengths. If
you understand this, one day you will truly become a great
Demon Lord.”
What are my strengths and weaknesses? I've been living
in my father's shadow all this time. I wanted to be like my
father, unconsciously the thought locked me in an invisible
prison.
 What does it mean that thought becomes my weakness?
Instantly, I felt tremendous energy from within. It
was so great, it brought me back to my senses. And quickly,
I threw the four of them up hard.
Right… that thought limited my potential. Now, I can't
do that.
As soon as I realized, my hand was already gripping
Ouroboros' weapon. Although a little reluctant, there seems
to be no other choice.
“W-what happened… I crushed your heart…!”
“You think I need something like that? I am the Demon
Lord. I alone is the heart.”
This weapon then glows. As if channeling it energy to
me.
Quickly, I raised my index finger up.
While staring coldly into their eyes, I smiled.
“Disappear into soulless dust.”
With that, I bent my index finger and quickly torn
their body apart. Their entire limbs fell off and began to
disappear into dust grains. And their souls also began to
crumble, until in the end leaving only a grain of dust that
would disappear in one blow.
I… really did it.
This weapon also began to extinguish.
My body went limp again. While lying on the floor… I
could only stare at the beautiful sky of Theraz.
Oh, I see. I guess dying while looking at a scene like
this isn't bad either.
 Though… even though I finally found out the truth. But
I had to pay a heavy price… so much that I couldn't share
it with anyone else.
And again… this Ouroboros weapon that I'm holding…
slowly turns to dust as well.
“Father, I will join you soon…” With that… I gave up
and started to close my eyes.
"Join? Where to, O Demon Lord?” Suddenly a man's voice
was heard clearly beside me.
The eyes immediately widen. Silver eye, grimacing
menacingly. In front of me is a human figure holding a
silver cup in his right hand.
“You look beautiful, but you also seem pitiful to a
ruler of the underworld and Theraz. Hmm… did you know? It's
true you've reached the truth and that's a very high price,
that you can't tell anyone else. Your philosophy is
awesome!”
His smile is so sly. This is the first time I have
felt such horror. What is this feeling of fear?
“But… if you want to catch up with your father… you'll
have to die at the hands of Ouroboros… too bad you killed
him… you're so cruel…”
I gasped. Suddenly his palm had penetrated my neck.
“That's why… let me own your soul…” while laughing, he
brought his face closer.
“Have fun… Egaria… in the new world…”
Darkness slowly began to envelop me.
 Slowly lead me to a strange hole of light. As soon as
I realized… I was already in a clear place. The air is so
strange… fresh…
…
Noisy voices. I could only hear the sound of crying.
The voices of two people calling “Tia” repeatedly in a
language I don't understand while showing their smiles.
And…
“Surya… this is your sister, Tia.”
A red-haired dark elf boy then came over to me. Slowly
his lips began to curl up and show his teeth.
“Welcome… Tia.”

***

I immediately threw a fist to break Menoth's shield.

It had created a void between us.
Menoth quickly swung Longinur to behead me. However,
the tip of the spear was instead blocked by the blade I
made from the void and dust.
“Kh! Ouroboros!!!”
While putting all his strength into the spear's tip,
Menoth repeatedly tried to break down my defenses.
But, it's uselss. Every time another weapon is
destroyed, there will be more things blocking Longinur's
blow.
 Now his furious teeth are starting to show. An
expression of annoyance because now he didn't have a slight
chance to touch even a hair of my body.
“AAAARRRGHHHH!!!!” Concentrating all his strength on
his wrist, he immediately split the space horizontally.
The power was so great, that buildings and air had to
separate.
Command Confirmation. Connect the thoughts of the Void.
Synchronize The Void.
My hands immediately formed chains from the void,
threw them and bound Longinur. Makes us compete with each
other in a tug of war.
“What do you think you're doing, huh?! The Righteous
One gave this weapon to me! And now you want to take it?
Absolutely despicable, Ouroboros!!!”
Longinur's body turned red. Released itself and broke
my chains. But, regardless I went forward.
From behind Menoth, a large spear directly pierced
him.
I had to receive the blood right in front of my face.
My hand then tried to grab his face, but Menoth
quickly grabbed my face first.
"Feel this!"
In an instant, my head shattered, leaving a body that
immediately retreated backwards.
Menoth didn't waste this opportunity. He quickly threw
the Longinur right at my chest and stabbed it into the
surface of the field.
 “Kh…!” I tried to free myself once the head had
returned, but the energy was too strong.
“You really need to be finished immediately, you damn
snake!”
Just as he was about to detonate the energy in his
Longinur, suddenly Egaria appeared and swung her sword
steadily, despite being badly injured.
However, Menoth easily withstood the devastating
attack with only the blade of the sword that emerged from
within his silver cup.
He then summoned Longinur so that this weapon was
forcibly removed from my body. However, he allowed his
restraining energy to keep holding my body.
“You, annoying little demon…!”
Once Longinur was grasped, he attempted to decapitate
Tia.
Desperately, Egaria grasped the spearhead with her
hand. She also tried to burn it, but only partially burnt
the weapon.
"You…!" The creature immediately grabbed Egaria's leg
to make her fall.
However, the girl was still standing on her knees.
"Why don't you just let me eat you?"
With a smirk, Egaria tried to get her energy out.
FLAMES: IGNITION!
Menoth's body was gradually burning.
 “Ah! This sucks!” with the force in his body, he
retorted with more intense energy, thus bouncing Egaria
away.
The burst of energy temporarily numbed the nerves
connected to the magic core.
The girl tried to stand up again and aimed her hand at
Menoth. However, nothing came out
“What happened…?!"
"Egaria! Run!" I shouted as I kept trying to unshackle
Longinur's energy.
She just sat there. Stuck while looking at Menoth who
was carrying Longinur.
"Damn... you guys make it even more difficult! ...
with this... you won't be able to go anywhere" Longinur's
tip was pointed at her.
Instantly tremendous energy gathered and shot a divine
beam at Egaria.
Damn it! I won't make it in time…!
I thought I had failed, but it turned out that my
guess was wrong.
The divine beam shot for so long, that even Menoth
shook with anyone who held it back.
Sure enough, Egolas had stood before Egaria blocking
that powerful energy shot.
With all his remaining strength, the former demon lord
blocked the beam from the spear that was said to have
stabbed the god's stomach.
"Father!!!"
 Menoth was full of emotion.
“Get out of the way!” now the energy that is being
fired is getting bigger.
Egaria tries to pull Egolas away from the energy shot.
However, Egolas doesn't let it go. He pushes Egaria away
and locks himself in a huge invisible barrier.
"Father! Let me help you!”
The light gradually removed some of Egolas' hands.
Menoth, who was impatient with Egaria's strength,
finally walked over.
With the spearhead already right in front of Egolas's
eyes, Menoth didn't hesitate to stab him. Allowing Longinur
Doom's energy to burst forth from within.
“Egolas!” I shouted.
“You really are a bother! You should still die there,
O Strongest Demon Lord!”
However, Egolas smirked instead.
“Precisely because I'm a demon lord, I can influence
anything I want…” he held Longinur's neck with the remnants
of his hand. “…Including death.”
Menoth's eyes widened. Now Longinur's body is slowly
becoming charred. It slithered and devoured all the energy
within the spear.
Annoyed, Menoth immediately restrained and kicked
Egolas' body to release his weapon. But, it's useless. Now
Longinur was nothing more than rusty and charred old metal.
With uncontrollable emotions, I immediately let go of
Longinur's energy shackles and ran toward the two of them.
 “How dare you, Egolas! Your soul will be my temporary
source of power—”
ICE: FORST REIN!
Instantly part of his body was covered in solid ice.
Gilbert with his remaining strength in the midst of
his powerlessness was still able to rise and withstand
Menoth's movement.
“You damn brat—”
—BANG!
The sound was so great that it pulled the creature
away from Egolas with a huge hole in its head, as soon as
it turned around.
While straightening his skull, Menoth got up again and
glared at me angrily.
“OUROBOR—”
BANG!
BANG!
BANG!
His head was completely drained from the gun shot I
made from this dust.
While approaching the regenerating body, I reshaped a
sharp thick wand and stabbed it right at Menoth's neck.
“Ah!... Ou…ro…bor..ros…! Y-you…”
With full control, I ordered the tip of the wand that
pierced his neck to stick out to restrain his physical
brain.
"It is over. You're done, Menoth. And from now on I
will follow your game to the end of the hereafter!”
 I gripped his head tightly. Made him look at me
properly.
“Listen to me, Menoth. You can attack me, torture me,
and kill me. But… once again you touched a friend, love,
children… mother…”
Sweat was dripping down my five fingers.
"...I will kill you. I will fucking kill your physical
body and soul—and every time—no matter how many times The
True One revives you—I don't care—because I will eat your
fucking soul until you never hope to be born again!”
His eyes are now glassy. His mouth could only gape
like a receipt.
“W-what are you really?! W-why I-I can't beat you!?”
I was silent when I heard the question. But I was
ready to answer it.
“I… am a tiny speck of dust beneath all existence. An
endless circle of serpent. I am the eternal nothingness of
the void. It is I, Ouroboros.”
And in the mirror of his vision, a huge mouth was
ready to devour his face.
Finished. Remove that body from this world once and
for all.

***

“You know? I used to be just an ordinary demon who

always imagined how beautiful the stars up there were. The
dark blue sky that was probably filled with other life…
very… “
“Wonderful?”
“... yes. Even though I was just full of those
thoughts… however, they insulted me…”
Egaria continued to emit healing energy slowly into
Egolas's chaotic body. Even so, the hole due to The Void's
wound did not close.
“Back then, once I learned the name 'Ouroboros' and
its stories… I always wished I could make such a peaceful
world. I… always dreamed of achieving a relationship with
that creature… but it turns out…” His voice was getting
softer, weaker.
The Void Energy not only bore holes in his body with
anti-regeneration abilities but also absorbed all other
powers, including the soul.
“Egaria… I'm sorry. So far can't give you the best…
let yourself into this cruel world…”
“What do you mean? You have guided me to a world where
there is so much diversity… thanks to you I know everything
in Theraz, in Convex…” comforted Egaria while shedding
tears.
Everything became so quiet. The battle that just
happened seemed to have disappeared into dust.
The sound of footsteps dragging the ground and the
road slowly approached the two of them. A stout figure with
his eyes blazing coldly, Blue, yellow. As if staring at the
two of them with tremendous intimidation.
 “Ouroboros… looks like this is the second time I've
tasted a ridiculous bitter defeat…” Egolas couldn't help
but laugh mockingly at himself.
Shame, but peaceful. Without envy and hatred.
“Egolas, son of Morufa and Hexon, soon you will die.
In the laws of The Void that The True One had laid down,
all offense inflicted by Primordials on other Primordial
descendent beings would not be able to be healed and
treated. In this way, your soul will enter into the
dominion of Menoth 'The Human God'. Are you ready to die?”
Egolas who heard that was momentarily surprised, so
was Egaria. This girl would not let her father into such a
cruel world. She immediately shielded her father while
glaring angrily at Ouroboros.
However, Egolas knew this. He immediately laughed out
loud.
"Oh, I see? I've always wondered what our fate will be
when we die at the hands of primordial entities, but I
never thought I'd hear an explanation directly from you."
Ouroboros was silent. As if he was muttering and
contemplating something.
"Okay, I'm ready—"
"—Wait! Is there no other way but to let his soul
enter such a world?! A cruel world ruled by that monstrous
creature?! Never will I'll let you! What made you
primordial beings decide things like this for us, huh?!
What?!" shouted Egaria while gripping Ouroboros's neck
until it was about to break.
 Her head slowly lowered into Ouroboros's chest limply.
"What did he do to have to accept such a terrible
fate...?"
"Egaria."
Her eyes also glanced back at Egolas who was trying to
make himself sit back against the rubble.
"Of course there is a way. Yes, right?" he said as he
looked at Ouroboros calmly.
Her face was confused. What did her father mean?
"As long as the descendents still have their last
breath left, if they are killed by another primordial,
their soul law soul will transfer to that primordial realm
of authority."
She start to understand, but there was still doubt
that kept haunting her.
"How would I know if you weren't any different from
him—?"
"—Egaria. It's okay, everything will be fine."
Egaria still couldn't calm down. Realizing that she
was about to lose something precious again, made her
immediately hug Egolas.
"I love you father..."
"... Me too..."
Although it was heavy, Egaria tried to let go of the
embrace.
Hold the man’s hand and put them on her cheeks.
Egolas then looked back at Ouroboros.
 “I just regret, that we will never be able to share
each other's stories and misery in this world. But, I'm
glad to be able to feel the peace you provided then again."
Looking up, he prepared to accept a different death
gracefully.
Ouroboros slowly knelt down. Raised hands while
forming palms like blades ready to draw.
“May you succeed in finding the peace you seek,
Egolas. The True One is with you."
On that day, three students walked through the chaos
of the Convex campus. The festival, which was supposed to
be lively, ended up in an unexpected disaster.
The sound of sirens began to come rushing to this
place. Seen a group of sector officers entering Convex to
secure people who have awakened from blood magic.
The sun had also shone in the sky, revealing the blood
and corpses that had been scattered. The terror from the
gods may not be completely over, but at least we now have
some time to rest.
 End Of The Temporary Pain

“He failed, sire. He completely failed to do his job.

The God Of humanity died at the hands of Ouroboros
instead.” said an adviser.
There sat the figure of the Tsar who continued to be
talked about.
He was drinking a glass of white wine with a silver
cup.
“It's natural for humans to not be able to fight a
god. Primordials were not creatures that could even be
equated with gods. Their existence as an aspect in every
life”
“But, sire. What's our next plan? We can't just sit
around like this."
The Tsar put down the cup and stood up.
He walked while looking at the artificial world globe.
“Of course… we have to attack.”
At that moment, a magnificent castle was seen from the
outside. There were hundreds, no. thousands of soldiers
ready to attack the world.
The Mysterious Great Tsar who presided over Czechatov,
seems to be a problem Ouroboros will have to deal with…
 GREETINGS, MORTAL…

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