’This metal is utterly terrifying coming from another universe. But it’s still something naturally created by nature, thanks to the queen’s interference. We have the method to destroy everything, even a deity, let alone a metal,’ said Alm, sighing coldly.
Bruno replied seriously: ’We don’t have the autonomy or power to use that. Are you suggesting...’
’Yes, it will kill Zaimo. And it will certainly wound his soul to a point where reincarnation will be impossible for him. It will be a fair trade, we will end the war and fulfill his wish,’ Alm spoke, emotionless.
Bruno sighed heavily. ’We will gain more than we lose, his life and everyone else’s are much more precious. But we have no other way... indeed, this is the best course. To be fair, we have to reward him and pay off this karma created.’
It all took a few seconds, so the duo on the ground was already preparing for a new move. Currently, their souls were at one-third, while Rehvka’s life force, naturally low due to her physical condition, was now hanging by a single thread.
’Mr. Mephistooge...,’ Zaimo began, gripping the knife, but stopped upon sensing seriousness emanating from them.
’Zaimo... the situation is much more complicated than anticipated. Those tattoos they possess are the same as the ones I placed on your body. I know that power and can assert with conviction: they can definitely come out alive from here. But, I can still resolve this,’ Bruno said slowly, telling a lie reluctantly.
Only Alm and Bruno could sense their souls fading; after all, Rehvka had a divine cultivation incomprehensible to them. Everyone else only knew that they were weakening slightly, but had no idea that they would die in the end.
’I have a self-developed technique that we can use. It was the same technique that killed me in the past. If we use it, both you and I will be destroyed, but my contract with you was to win this war. Are you willing to sacrifice everything?’ Bruno asked.
The dwarf clenched his fists determinedly. ’If I put an end to everything, I don’t mind. I’ve always been useless, only causing trouble for my brother. I have no wife or children; winning this war and stopping the killing is all I desire. Please, allow me to prevent everyone here from continuing to die and end it all.’
’We were bound by the heavens and will die together in fairness. But as I told you before, my soul was sealed in the sacred mountain so I could recover... as you may imagine, my technique destroys everything, even myself. You’re not just losing this life of yours. You’ll lose everything, you’ll never reincarnate with a destroyed soul.’ The diabolic voice sounded calmly in the dwarf’s mind.
’Are you really willing to give up your existence just to save everyone’s lives? You know that eventually, one side of the war will prevail, and then it will all end. Those who died will eventually be reincarnated. Even if suffering and death persist for years, the end will come. But you...’ Bruno inquired.
Zaimo replied calmly, ’The celestial laws are just. The heavens bound me to you, I’m sure everything has a purpose. How could someone like me have done anything before? I should have simply died in that city before. If everything was guided, the Heaven’s Will has greater plans for me. Even if I’m wrong... all souls and lives come from the heavens... I must sacrifice myself to repay for all that I’ve received, and then I will return to the heavens.’
Alm and Bruno sighed. Indeed, everything would eventually come to this point; only someone like Zaimo could be their partner. It was almost impossible to find someone willing to sacrifice so much for others. It was impossible, in the current condition, to force someone into it; Zaimo being with them was essential. Without him, his disciple would never have any chance of survival.
People often complain about all the evil that happens but rarely remember the things they’ve been given. Repay for the new day, be grateful for the sun and the good people around. Repay for having a kind brother and a family; this dwarf, despite all the problems, knew how to see things in a positive light. He was a rare individual... and the Heaven’s Will hoped they wouldn’t abandon him. Leaving someone like him under the queen’s domain would be a waste. If there was a chance to create another missionary, Zaimo would be a good candidate.
’Alright, just let me take control. If the heavens permit, we’ll see each other again.’ Mephistooge spoke slowly, then Zaimo just took a deep breath. That would be his last time mastering that body.
At that moment, a new wave of power exploded from the two women. However, their power was already greatly weakened, killing only a small portion. Still, everyone was frightened. Of the eighteen elite dwarves, half had already died.
Alm and Bruno focused completely. The dwarf was in the midst of the Body Destruction Realm; that was the last mortal realm. Because of this, even without cultivating the mind, being a natural energy given by the heavens at birth, the dwarf had a certain amount to be used. It was very little, but his pure bloodline and physical cultivation were given to them. Adding to his soul also at a high level due to his cultivation; all were useful fuels.
Alm received half of Bruno’s soul power, using half of himself in conjunction. With the tattoos, he converted everything he could into pure Yin. Everything the dwarf had was withdrawn and focused on the rusty kitchen knife. That terrifying metal would have to prove itself now.
At that instant, the skies darkened. The light and sound of the world evaporated. Soon, all the remaining golden power trembled and stagnated, being suppressed.
Everyone felt the Qi in their bodies refusing to obey their commands, and their bodies could hardly move an inch. The only thing they managed reflexively was to turn their gaze upwards.
Rehkva and Thea looked at the dwarf, who was the center of all celestial power in the world now. A divine presence capable of eclipsing the world pressed down on everyone mercilessly. It was as if the end of the world had begun.
Rehvka’s entire body trembled violently, but it wasn’t just because of the overwhelming power around her. It was something deeper, something that reverberated in her soul. She saw in that moment the tattoos on the dwarf’s fists... and then looked into the eyes of that small man... and there, in the core of her being, she felt an instinctive and overpowering connection.
She tried to open her mouth to say something, anything, but the words caught in her throat, suffocated by overwhelming emotion. The dwarf’s eyes met hers, and a subtle smile curved his lips. It was as if the veil of time dissipated, revealing a familiarity that echoed from the depths of what she felt. Rehvka received that clear confirmation, and tears instantly welled in her eyes. Joy enveloped her, at least in the end, she could reunite with them.
The dwarf, in silence, pointed the rusty kitchen knife forward, directing it towards them. The will of destruction emanating from him was palpable, a force capable of shaking even the gods themselves. It was the imminent end, an inevitable conclusion.
Rehvka, resigned, slowly closed her eyes, accepting her fate with serenity. Her feelings overflowed in a whirlwind of indescribable emotions. This was a clear sign of his intentions. She trusted them; if they wanted her life, she would surrender it. Dying for them was the best outcome; just being able to glimpse them again was a distant dream. She couldn’t find a more perfect end; with them there, everything would be resolved.
Crack!
On the blade of the knife, small cracks appeared, that metal was so dense it resisted the contained power for a moment. Alm and Bruno narrowed their eyes, facing the challenging resistance of that material. All the power was concentrated in the blade, ready to be unleashed. Then, with a roar, they unleashed everything without care.
"Eclipsing Divinity!"
Everything went dark... there was no sound... just a silent oppressive power. It was as if a primordial creature of infinite size had opened its mouth to swallow all life in the universe. Slowly, cracks began to spread across the blade of the knife until it finally exploded.
Almost all the force of the blow was directed to destroy the blade. Now they were finally free! Alm and Bruno turned downwards, unleashing a divine descent upon the earth. The ground began to transform into nothing more than particles under the overwhelming impact.
At the same moment, Thea’s body began to disintegrate, and the soul gem that once belonged to Alm and Bruno also shattered, marking an obvious end. As death approached, her consciousness dimmed. A feeling of sadness enveloped her. Although she had never recovered her memories, Thea knew her past through Rehvka. Her only wishes and ambitions in life were to stay by Rehvka’s side and repay the divine kindness she had received... now, neither would be fulfilled.
Meanwhile, Rehvka felt her body easily cracking, her life force and soul dissipating. She experienced it lightly, without caring. If those two hadn’t appeared in her life, she would have died long ago. She lived to fulfill her final words, but if she was no longer useful, then so be it.
Their consciousness plunged into darkness. Almost all of their life force was extinguished, their souls nearly completely destroyed. However, strangely, the impact seemed to affect mainly their interiors. Rehvka’s body was still functional, and the remnants of the android were not completely annihilated. Then, everything was swallowed by the void of space.
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The devastating power vanished along with them.
On the ground, only a small dwarf remained. He was kneeling, his body completely intact. However, there was no longer any sign of life there.
At that moment, Alm and Bruno retrieved a small fragment of Zaimo’s remaining soul. Then the dwarf’s body was placed in the inventory alongside him. A lifeless body could retain only a few recent memories. Over time, it would deteriorate along with the body. When the Divine Inquisitors arrived, there would probably be almost nothing left to read. But they didn’t want to leave any opening for the Divine Inquisitors; who knew if they had some strange method to do something with it.
Everyone still had completely inert Qi in their bodies, not understanding how they were still alive. They looked at the center of everything, and there was only a huge crater; the dome and the formation had collapsed long ago. But in the center, there was nothing visible to the naked eye anymore. Without the Qi, obviously they couldn’t see two souls there.
[Congratulations, main mission completed.]
The message on the green screen appeared, bringing instant relief to Alm and Bruno. Everything froze, and thousands of celestial runes sprouted around them. They multiplied into hundreds of thousands, then into millions and millions.
They quickly checked the condition of everything inside the inventory. They didn’t have much time to keep the two of them there; but it should be enough. Their consciousness dimmed and both faded completely, as if they had fallen into a deep sleep.