[Warning!]
[Hero ‘Han (★★★★★★★)’ has reached the level cap!]
[Error Code 0413 – Further growth is impossible.]
「Han Israt!」
From behind the throne, Halkion threw off his robe, revealing his full form. His body was encased in pitch-black armor, and his crimson eyes glowed ominously.
「Surely, this isn’t your limit, is it? We haven’t even started yet!」
“You think I’d stop here?”
I spat out blood-streaked saliva and adjusted my grip on the sword.
“It’s not enough. Give
more.”
[Warning!]
[Error Code 0413 – Further growth is impossible.]
[Error Code 0413 – Further growth is impossible.]
[Error Code 0413 – Further growth is...]
Ignoring the system’s constant warnings, I drew my sword.
Snap.
Sothing inside my head seed to break.
[Unknown Error!]
[Unknown Error!]
[Unknown Error...]
Once again, waves of light surged toward .
By now, the heroes and the overwhelming presence of the ancient beings in the plaza had long since vanished.
High above, four ancient entities ascended into the sky. Each shone with a different hue—black, white, blue, and red—before rging into a singular beam of light.
「Han Israt,」 Assinis spoke, her voice echoing.
「Shutenberg and Rantia are already corrupted. If you wish, I can annihilate them and—」
“I’ll take that too.”
「There is a risk of corruption.」
“Doesn’t matter. Sooner or later, I’ll have to overco it anyway, won’t I?”
There’s a limit to devouring heroes and NPCs.
To achieve true ‘infinity,’ I’ll have to consu the fragnts themselves.
「Kahahaha! Of course! Assinis, Han is far stronger than you give him credit for!」
「Why are you boasting? I should’ve been his first contractor, not a fool like you.」
「Hmph. Insolent. Not a chance, even if you begged.」
I sighed.
Are they bickering even now?
「In any case, I’ll proceed. Brace yourself!」
“Don’t worry.”
「It’s been long... far too long. Finally, I can rest.」
The four lights began to spin.
I closed my eyes. Soon, an imasurable wave of power slowly seeped into my body.
The strength was overwhelming, but strangely, there was no pain. It felt like soaking in a warm bath. I exhaled slowly, ensuring I wouldn’t lose a single fragnt of their energy.
“.......”
That was Halkion’s parting ssage to .
And then, when everything was over—
I opened my eyes.
“How does it feel? Do you sense anything?”
From the throne, Phryos looked down at .
I clenched and unclenched my fist. I could feel that sothing had entered , but I couldn’t discern any noticeable changes.
“You’re like a chick freshly hatched from its egg. It will take ti for you to get used to this power. Spend that ti wisely.”
“Is it over?”
“Yes. Now, only I remain.”
I surveyed my surroundings.
The plaza, once filled with a teeming crowd, was now eerily empty.
The countless heroes and the imposing presences of the four ancient beings had vanished without a trace.
“What happens to the ones I consud?”
“Their very existence is erased. Even if Townia is restored, no one will rember them. They will be forgotten by all.”
“.......”
“Don’t let it weigh on you. It was their choice. Every one of them was prepared to give their life if it ant saving Townia.”
“You’ll be forgotten by Pria too, won’t you?”
Phryos didn’t answer. He simply smiled, his expression unwavering.
‘Is that so.’
Even if I succeed, and everything returns to normal...
There will be no place for these fools in Townia.
‘Idiots.’
I smirked bitterly.
“Do you have one last request?”
“What is it?”
“Please, Pria...”
Phryos spoke in a whisper, his voice barely audible. His body began to radiate light.
“Save Townia.”
“.......”
“Can I trust you?”
Phryos’s voice trembled.
For the first ti, his steadfast gaze wavered ever so slightly.
That was undoubtedly fear.
‘What’s with the sudden vulnerability?’
It doesn’t suit him.
After all the gas he played with , couldn’t he at least leave with so dignity?
It’s annoying.
“Coincidentally.”
“Coincidentally?”
“I was going to get revenge on those bastards anyway. They’re a real piece of work. If I have the chance, I’ll do it.”
“...Thank you.”
Phryos closed his eyes in satisfaction.
His body, now enveloped in light, lted into .
And with that, I was left alone in this place.
“.......”
Before the throne, the dinsional gate leading to the waiting room swirled.
‘So, it begins.’
Once I step through that gate, there’s no turning back.
Either I die, or they do.
There’s no other outco.
“Haa.”
I exhaled deeply.
No matter the task, it always starts with taking the first ?? NоvеIight ?? (Original source) step.
Slowly, very slowly, I sheathed Bifrost, hanging it on my belt.
I rolled my stiff shoulders and stretched briefly.
‘Where should I start?’
Things will probably get busy once I step out.
With a steady pace, I walked toward the dinsional gate.
A faint voice.
I turned to the side.
Rustle.
I reflexively caught the object thrown at .
It was a cloak, woven from pure white wolf fur.
“.......”
That guy’s figure was nowhere to be seen.
I let out a small laugh and draped the cloak over my shoulders.
‘The waiting...’
Is over.
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