CIATB Chapter 505: I have no regrets
Chapter 505: I have no regrets
The ground shaking grew stronger. Deep in the mountains, where not even animals remained, mounds of dirt and rocks began to tumble down from the summit.Warren and Stellar, who noticed a large rock falling from the front, quickly jumped to the side.
The rock, rolling down, hit a large tree and split in two. The tree broke and fell.
Warren watched with weary eyes as broken tree trunks and shattered chunks of rocks poured down.
“Is it normal for a dragon to wake up so noisily?”
“No. This is what happens when you force yourself to move when you need more rest.”
Stellar answered stiffly.
“Nikephoros is an old dragon. Recovery is bound to be slow. Furthermore, it seems he’s been spending his days on and off sleeping, so he’s struggling to lift his eyelids and they keep closing.”
Originally, it was a dragon meant to sleep for hundreds or even hundreds of years. Unlike Lexion, who was injured and put into a slumber before the war ended, Nikephoros had endured months, even weeks, of slumber.
It was a side effect of suppressing one’s own instincts just for God.
“Originally, it’s normal to fall asleep quietly and then wake up. Nikephoros is trying to overcome the sleep phase with mental strength.”
“What a vicious bastard…”
Ignoring Warren’s cursing, Stellar concentrated on the scent in the air.
“There is not much time.”
“Are you sure it’s okay? With the dragon out of the way, it’ll be easier to find the ghoul’s base.”
Warren frowned slightly.
“If we send our forces to the battlefield, we can’t guarantee the safety of the people there.”
The last time they shared information, there were already signs of a major battle brewing in the Imperial Capital…
By now, the imperial capital would have been engulfed in battle and reduced to ashes.
If even the awakened Nikephoros were to join in, even Arendt and the hero would be helpless.
“I told you before.”
Stellar replied bluntly.
“That part isn’t our concern.”
“So, you’re saying something like that now…”
Warren, growing frustrated, started to retort but then stopped himself. No matter how indifferent Stellar might be, he wouldn’t just sit back and watch the capital fall into danger.
Stellar added briefly.
“I don’t want to get scolded by my master again.”
Only then did Warren realize why Stellar had been looking strangely upset all along.
Warren, who had been silent for a moment, blurted out.
“…You really are a puppy.”
“Do you want to die?”
“…”
An instinctive rejection stirred within them.
That which imitated the beauty of God aroused in them a sense of unease and disgust that they had never felt before.
Even the battle-hardened knights froze on the spot.
“Ah…”
A dazed sigh escaped Arthur’s lips. He didn’t want to admit it, but his palms had been soaked with cold sweat ever since he’d faced the gigantic god.
An indescribable sense of rejection twisted his insides. Some of those who had participated in the battle collapsed to their knees, vomiting their guts out.
‘That’s not a homunculus…’
It seemed closer to a culmination of divine power, a fragment of God. This must be the ultimate homunculus the enemies were trying to create.
The faces of the elves, especially those sensitive to strong auras, turned pale. Their bodies trembled, swaying as if they might faint at any moment.
But then…
“Get a hold of yourselves! That thing is nothing more than an enemy!”
Everyone suddenly came to their senses at Diana’s shout.
“What’s the point of imitating the image of God!”
Diana, who had regained her composure, was the first to begin advancing towards the homunculus without hesitation.
Richt, who had come to his senses, ordered hastily.
“Second Knights, hold your ground! Third Knights, follow Captain Diana!”
“Yes!
A resounding response came from all sides. Before following Richt, Arthur unconsciously glanced at Arendt.
Arendt and Laius looked unusually small in front of the giant monster.
The two who most openly defied the gods seemed utterly unfazed by the divine figure before them.
And yet…
Arthur saw it.
Arendt’s hand, unconsciously clawing at the scar on his neck.
But that was only for a moment.
Arendt quickly grabbed his sword again and entered a fighting stance.
‘You vicious bastard.’
Arthur couldn’t help but click his tongue.
It was absurd to see him act so calmly while being under enough pressure to wound himself.
“Arthur, focus!”
Arthur suddenly raised his head at Rider’s cold words.
Rider who met his eyes spoke briefly.
“The Captain will take care of it.”
“Yes!”
Only then did Arthur regain his composure and nod. He then followed Diana and his seniors, who had just begun their fight, onto the battlefield.
“Those who can move, follow me! Your opponent is not a god, but a homunculus. There is no need to fear!”
Zakar, accompanied by a group of elf warriors, set out to confront the remaining homunculi. Shekhinah’s warriors and soldiers remaining in the rear were naturally tasked with providing cover and keeping the ghouls in check.
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“Yes!”
At Shekhinah’s command, the elven archers regained their senses and took up their arrows again. The Chernion priests and ghouls continued to surge toward the Luce priests.
“Ray! Go to Shekhinah and restrain the enemies! Luna! Help Llewellyn!”
Salem commanded the spirits, holding the magic stones that he’d lost count of how many by now.
As new magic stones were supplied, the spirits each took their places, emitting a brighter golden light.
A hot golden gust of wind swept away the enemies all at once.
“Kwaaaaak!”
The spirits’ unique, vibrant magic was like a hot torch to the priests with dead bodies.
As the priests quickly covered their eyes, the skin on their arms, which had absorbed the spirits’ magic, began to melt away.
The same was true for the ghouls. Those who relied on their eyesight found their eyeballs melting away in an instant, leaving them in disarray.
“Fire!”
At Shekhinah’s command, the elf warriors fired arrows simultaneously.
Arrows imbued with powerful magical power accurately pierced the heads of their enemies. This didn’t mean they died immediately, but the loss of their heads left them disoriented and disoriented.
It was the job of the knights and soldiers to completely finish off the struggling enemies.
Meanwhile, Laius and Arendt also took action.
“Just try to block it with as much strength as you can!”
At Arendt’s shout, Laius rushed towards the homunculus alone.
“You shouldn’t talk to your captain like that!”
The beautiful upper body, resembling a god, was looking down at the world with black eyes.
On the other hand, the lower body, still unable to escape the monster form, wriggled on its own and tried to devour its enemies.
Fortunately, the summoning circle that was pulverizing everything in its path had stopped, but that didn’t mean they could let their guard down.
A stem grew fiercely from the homunculus’ lower body.
Instead of avoiding it, Laius blocked it head-on.
The two opposing divine powers collided, causing a huge explosion.
A huge gust of wind blew from where Laius stood. The ghouls trying to rush at them lost their balance and fell.didn’t budge.
The black stem split into several pieces, and the homunculi continued to attack Laius.
“Huh…”
Red blood burst out of Laius’ mouth.
His feet were pushed back, leaving a mark on the ground where he was.
Meanwhile, Arendt approached the homunculus from behind.
The homunculus, who belatedly noticed Arendt’s presence, moved its writhing body and launched an attack.
The spot where Arendt had just stood was completely reduced to dust. With a light leap, Arendt used the homunculus’s body as a springboard to leap even higher.
Just then, its torso which had been motionless, began to move.
“…!”
As Arendt reflexively raised his sword, a crimson streak flew straight towards him.
It was impossible to suddenly change direction in midair. Moreover, if he evaded now, he could harm those fighting on the ground.
Arendt, who made a quick decision, chose to take the attack head-on.
!
The moment Arendt’s sword and the condensation of divine power touched, a huge explosion occurred.
Pure white frost scattered everywhere. Along with it, black divine power, like clumps of dust, fell like snow.
It was a bizarre sight.
Arendt landed quickly and rolled to the side.
At the same time, a black stem tendril from the spot where he had landed.
“Oh, why it is so fast?”
Arendt finally lost his temper. Quickly getting up, he tried to lunge again, but was forced to change direction to avoid the attack flying towards him.
“Everyone, be careful! its reaction speed is completely different from that of a normal homunculus!”
Just then, a similar cry erupted from Diana’s side.
This homunculus was literally a ‘miracle soldier’, having overcome all the weaknesses that had been exploited so far.
“Kneel before the power of God!”
The head of the Chernion cult priest, struck by the knight, rolled on the floor, giggling.
“Isn’t this a being truly like an incarnation of God, created by Lady Jin and completed with Lady Iris’ grace?”
An arrow flew in and completely shattered his skull.
It was Llewellyn’s work.
Arendt licked his bleeding lips and let out a frustrated sigh.
“Isn’t this guy crazy? Do you really want to worship that thing as a god? It’s you guys who are blaspheming, not me!”
Arthur, who was fighting another homunculus, got annoyed.
“You’re the crazy one, you idiot! How can you say something like that in the middle of all this?”
The elf warrior, who had been concentrating on fighting, let out a weary voice.
“Those people are still the same even in this situation.”
“Don’t worry about it. You’ll just get involved for nothing.”
It was Zakar’s serious advice.
In stark contrast to the bustling Great Temple, the Imperial Palace was simply quiet.
Only the scars left here and there indicated that a fierce war had taken place here not long ago.
As most of the people fled or left for the battlefield, the palace was plunged into a silent silence.
Only the servants and a few other people remained here, quietly cleaning up the mess.
Meanwhile, no one paid attention to the training ground the Crown Prince used as a child.
This area was especially gloomy.
This was especially true because the traces of the fight between Roger, Arendt, and Laius remained intact.
In this place where not a single rat dared to venture, a huge, quietly crouching being was slowly stretching its legs.
“…”
With a faint sound, the translucent barrier that Stellar had laid out began to crack.