Truth (3)
A voice was heard.
All preparations must be complete. The seven souls, eight legacies, and nine powers.
Renee didnt respond.
Its an illusion.
She already knew this was one.
The reason she recognized this manner of speech directed at her was because her past self had prepared these words in advance for such a situation.
Everything leading up to this point must have been her plan.
Renee felt what could only be described as hope.
Theres a way.
There was a way to save Vera.
A way to defeat Alaysia.
Clenching her fists tightly, Renee focused on the voice she heard.
However, reality never flowed as one wished.
Youve done well. Now, I will tell you what must be done next.
The calm voice continued, conveying an answer completely different from what Renee had wished for.
You must make him the Tenth.
***
Once more, ti began to flow.
The thunderous roar, the tremors, the screams. They all shook Renees entire body.
She trembled violently as she endured them.
Tears she couldnt stop flowed down her cheeks.
The words left by her past self were far too cruel, leaving her unable to do anything but to sit helplessly.
The way she had shown Renee was this.
Alaysias existence cannot be erased from Providence. The only way to erase her soul is through an existence outside of Providence.
Alaysia was immortal.
To damage that immortality required violating Providence itself.
The Tenth. You must make him the Tenth, and have him pierce Alaysias heart.
Therefore, Vera had to beco the Tenth.
He must beco the Tenth himself, bring an end to Alaysia, and then perish.
Vera had to accept that.
Clench
Renee bit her lip.
It was a natural reaction to having to destroy the man she loved with her own hands.
However, she had no choice.
I have to do it.
If it ant being able to eradicate Alaysia after so many sacrifices, this had to be done. She could not let her personal feelings steer her in the wrong direction after coming this far.
Vera wouldnt want that, either.
Renee clenched her hand around a pendant.
It was the legacy Orgus had passed onto her.
Wooooosh
A pure white divinity was unleashed, enveloping Renees body and the pendant in her grip.
The battle ceased.
Alaysia, the Tenth cradled in her embrace, and the ones attacking them
All froze and looked at Renee.
For the first ti, Alaysias smile faded.
Dont do ittttttt!!!
Renees tears fell onto the pendant.
Right after, a blurry cluster of light arose around them.
This must be undesirable. Yes, surely it is.
As she prayed, her thoughts repeated the final words she heard.
So, I will tell you how to save him.
Renee activated what had been prepared as she was told.
Fortunately, we have the power to save him, dont we?
And prepared to part with Vera.
***
Vera stood straight, facing Ardain directly.
Did you avoid it? Did you give up because you couldnt stop her yourself?
[I cannot make excuses.]
Does that give you peace of mind?
[What can I do even if I feel uneasy?]
Did you co this far only for that?
Vera asked and awaited an answer.
Clearly, Ardain must have said sothing to Terdan, so this alone couldnt fully reveal his reasons for doing all this. That was why Vera asked.
When the Ti of Promise cos, our era shall end. This land will truly be free from its shackles, leaving only pure possibilities and the unknown. Prepare yourselves. On that day, my siblings, you shall finally see the end of this long nightmare. Welco the coming Shepherd, bearing only proof of my existence.
You still havent told everything.
If the Shepherd ntioned in his words was Vera himself, then Ardain had to answer him.
Ardain observed Veras expression.
His deeply furrowed brows, the tears not yet dried, and amidst it all, the light blazing fiercely in his eyes.
Everything about him was different from Ardain.
As he had peeked into the future, Vera was a truly upright man.
So, Ardain spoke.
[I wished for our era to end. I thought that this land has now blood so beautifully, so it should no longer be swayed by our will. I also believed that the remnants of the past should now step aside.]
He was revealing what he had been planning for a very long ti.
[I wished for my siblings and I to finally close our eyes at the end of this long, long duty.]
Vera could finally grasp Ardains intentions.
So you wished for to beco the sacrifice.
[Im sorry.]
Theres no need to apologize. No matter what you say, I wont accept it.
Vera turned his head to the side.
There was a cluster of light approaching from afar.
Gazing at the light, Vera let out the words.
Just be free. That was the revelation, surely.
At that, Ardain raised his head.
Still gazing at the light, Vera continued.
But, you dont look free at all.
The words criticized him.
Yet as he said them, Vera felt no regret.
As far as Vera knew, Ardain was the greatest creation.
He was soone who could grasp every possibility in his hands, and erase even his own karma with his power.
But the reason was that he didnt.
Vera thought.
This all happened because Ardain is a coward.
I dont revere the Gods.
The approaching cluster of light took shape.
It was an enormous door.
I dont believe in the faith they bestowed upon , either.
Vera instinctively knew.
If he opened this door and moved on, he could return to reality.
So I wont hesitate to do what I believe is right, no matter their common sense.
Vera placed his hand on the door.
As far as I know, this is more fitting for the word freedom than what you imagined.
He opened the door and walked through.
Ardain stared blankly at his fading back, repeating the words Vera left behind.
[Freedom]
Had he ever truly been free?
Had he ever properly faced the Parents revelation?
At the questions arising, Ardain gave a belated answer.
[Indeed.]
Perhaps he hadnt really been free, Ardain thought.
***
A hazy cluster of light threaded through the space, an intense brightness that seed to dye everything a pure white.
When it faded, those present held their breaths at the revealed form of the Tenth.
Sir Vera?
As Albrecht muttered, the Tenth bore Veras appearance.
It wasnt exactly the sa as before.
Ten jagged horns still sprouted irregularly from his head, and the aura he emitted was unholy.
The six faces on his body were gone, but from where they had been, a black impurity had blood to cover him.
It was impossible to tell if this was the completed Tenth, or Vera who had broken free of the Tenth.
In that tense mont, the voice that flowed out fortunately brought them joy.
Alaysia.
The hostility-laced words revealed that this was indeed Vera.
Vera looked at Alaysia.
He regarded the evil with a look of disbelief.
Then he bent down and picked up the Holy Sword at his feet.
Buzzzz
The Holy Sword cried.
Despite the corruption flowing from his body, the Holy Sword that knew the righteousness of his intent readily offered itself to Vera.
Vera smiled slightly.
Yes, lets end this.
Whoosh!
The unleashed divinity had a form that was reminiscent of black oil.
It enveloped Veras body and the Holy Sword.
Vera accepted it.
Beyond Providence.
A power beyond the rules the Gods used to create this land.
The possibility they had engraved into this land.
Vera sensed this would be the blade that was forged to end Alaysia.
Dont make laugh!
Vera raised his head.
What entered his vision was Alaysia, her face twisted grotesquely as she glared at him.
Give back Aru.
Tears of blood stread down Alaysias face.
Her torn body exposing her organs now looked pristine again.
Furious that the plan she had spent ages preparing for had crumbled, Alaysia charged at Vera.
She reached out to grab his neck, but failed.
Swish
With a clean slicing sound, Alaysias arm fell off.
As she then tried to strike out with her other arm, Alaysia halted, noticing sothing off.
Huh?
Her body wasnt regenerating.
The severed arm remained as it was when it should have regenerated during the ti she extended her other arm.
The belated realization struck her.
That sword is dangerous.
You rotten bitch.
Vera uttered those words and swung his sword once more.
Alaysias legs were then chopped off.
Thud
Her body collapsed onto the pool of blood.
Without stopping, Vera swung down again, bisecting Alaysia at the waist this ti.
Ah Aaaah
Alaysia couldnt comprehend what was happening.
It was only natural.
From the mont of her birth, she held immortality in her hands. She had an eternal existence that could never be threatened.
As such, she had never felt danger or pain.
The emotion welling up now was incomprehensible to her.
It constricted her breath, heated her head.
It was an emotion that shredded her thoughts to pieces.
What Alaysia felt was fear.
Swish
Her remaining arm was sliced off.
Aaaahh!
A wretched scream echoed across the room.
Clear tears ford in the corners of Alaysias eyes as she rolled about, dragging herself across the ground and trying to get away from Vera.
Vera watched her every move intently.
He slowly walked behind her.
Then, as if to observe her pathetic struggle until the end, he murmured.
I will not pity you.
The ones present could only watch the scene with chills running down their spines.
With all the evils you have commited, I will never sympathize with you. Not even your longing for freedom, nor the desperation of your love, nor your endurance over that long period of ti. In the end, you fulfilled all of that through evil, so I will curse you for eternity.
Alaysia couldnt hear his words over the unceasing pain and the terror of the looming shadow of death nearing.
Like a child, she cried out a single na.
Aru!
Hes gone. You tore him apart, you bitch, so he will never exist before you again.
Vera knew.
The man he had unconsciously confronted was rely the lingering vestiges of a consciousness, now entirely powerless.
Now that he himself had awakened, Ardain was truly erased.
Aru!
Alaysias wails echoed as she left a trail of scarlet behind and ca to a stop.
She had run out of strength.
Just die already.
Vera held the Holy Sword that was stained black in reverse.
And thrust downwards.
Pierce
The sword pierced through Alaysias skull, digging into the ground.
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