Chapter 305

Episode 305 . Praying (8)

A dusty place, unused for centuries, laid deep beneath the Hebrion Academy’s basement . Though no one born today knew how the broken devices operated, Priscilla sat before them, with her eyes closed in a reverent manner .

Suddenly, a brilliant splendor rose up into the sky, forming a huge pillar . Priscilla, despite being in critical condition, put her full might into repairing the machinery before her .

The light gradually restored the broken devices that had been languishing in this underground location for what must have been a very long time . Numerous cables wriggled out in all directions, as if they were alive, and soon covered half of the vast floor space .

However, the device that hummed in resonance continued to grow in size without showing any signs of nearing full restoration .

Its identity? It was the culmination of high-technology from an ancient civilization whose prowess neared the realm of God . It was the A . R . T . E . M . I . S . system’s primary access point . Priscilla muttered to herself after finally opening her closed eyes .

“Isn’t it beautiful, Desir?”

*Spark*

As soon as she finished speaking, a triangle of lightning began to form over her head . It was a high-level, Sixth-Circle, parallel invocation spell, Trinity Lightning .

*Rumble*

A downpour in the form of electricity poured down on Priscilla like a waterfall . But just before it swept her away, it dissipated in an instant, as if it had only been an illusion . The thunderstorm and the immense heat it generated had disappeared without a trace .

“At this point, it’s better to just give up . ”

Priscilla’s voice was perfectly at peace .

As she rose up, a silver cable had connected to the stump of her left arm . The cable connected to the main system of Artemis: a huge device that had nearly been restored in this underground room .

“The restoration of the Artemis system is almost complete, and I’m already connected to it . The fight is over, Desir . ”

“Is it everything you hoped for? Was it worth the lives you so mercifully crushed?”

The phenomenon that just occurred was something that defied the natural order of the world . Instead of analyzing the magic and blocking it or offsetting it with the same force, it seemed that the existence of it itself had been literally erased .

“Why do you want that power so desperately?”

Desir had no intention of understanding whatever reason her actions had, but he could not stop himself from asking . Without figuring out the reason why Zod had to die, he could not control his anger .

“With this power, I can erase sin from this world . It can be reborn anew, and no one will have to suffer ever again . ”

*Kyiiing*

A massive gem was embedded within the center of the access point, and as the system continued to whirr to life, it began to glow a deep red . Both it, and a pocket dimension on the floor, reeked of concentrated mana . This must have been the power source that Pierrot Mask seized after betraying Skull Mask . If he had access to this much mana, the fact that he had lived for so long began to make sense . It was akin to how Zod used mana to retain his youth, but taken to an absurd degree .

“I knew it… what a joke . You’re just trying to rip off Skull Mask’s plan all over again!”

“Are you naive, Desir? He and I are very different . His plan was selfish . He wanted to repair the system to restore some dead empire; I’m going to save the people who are around now . ”

Desir’s anger flared up again at the fact that Priscilla’s delusions had cost the lives of many good people, including Zod . However, he kept his cool and managed to reign his emotions in while looking objectively at this situation .

‘Is she gradually assimilating with the Artemis system?’

The machine, which had dug into her left arm, has now begun devouring her healthy flesh . She was giving up her body to the Artemis system, forcibly enduring the pain of losing her flesh and bone .

Desir looked at her with a stiff look .

“So what, you want to become God?”

“Yes . I will enact God’s will, with this power that was granted to me . This is something only I can achieve; this is my destiny . ”

Priscilla’s eyes flashed dangerously, the heat of madness leaking from just below the surface .

“I will save all mankind . ”

*Fwip*

Wings of brilliant splendor rose from behind her back, and the light softly illuminated their surroundings . At the same time, her terrible appearance from the numerous burns she had suffered completely restored themselves . Her power, the power of restoration, now worked on her body . The wounds that she could not previously restore were healed within the blink of an eye .

Priscilla’s lips curved upward .

“Don’t you want to see Zod Exarion again?”

*Boom*

Without any forewarning, an explosion occurred in the front of Priscilla . Desir had invoked a spell without leaving her with a single moment to react .

“Lashing out? Is that your choice? So be it, Desir Arman . ”

Priscilla put her hands together silently in the rising dust .

[-Confirming the existence of an enemy . Reactivating self-defense functionality . ]

[-Error . Self-defense functionality damaged . Transferring a portion of system power to the first-degree executor who is assimilating with the system . Executor, please remove the hostile presence . ]

[-Current rate of assimilation is 62% . ]

“Then I’ll give you the suitable ending you desire . ”

At that moment her wings spread wide and glowed brighter . The light that gathered then took on the form of a huge sword .

[Dream of a Contradictory World]

Witnessing this change, Desir immediately invoked the strongest defense magic he knew . The moment he finished invoking the magic, the scenery around him distorted and twisted . Soon after, a huge sword of light was fired at Desir .

*Kriii*

And at that moment, Desir felt a chill . Every one of his senses, honed after countless battles of life and death, were screaming at him .

‘I have to avoid this at all costs . ’

But the Dream of a Contradictory World was a spell that could be called invincible; distorting space and blocking all unauthorized contact should be enough to block her attack . Desir calmed himself, confident in his defense’s capabilities . There was no reason for him to take action . As he reassured himself, he noticed something .

‘Light… ?’

A subtle light began to permeate his distorted space .

[Teleport]

Desir, who judged that this was not an attack he could defend against, hurried and moved out of its path . Soon after, a huge sword of light passed through the spatial distortion he had erected as if it had never been there .

‘I need to figure out what that power is . ’

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The spatial distortion had been ignored, so it could not be an ordinary light . Desir fled back towards the streets, with Priscilla desperately in pursuit . Hoping to stall or finish her, Desir invoked one spell after another .

[Disengaged Chaotic Beings]

[World’s Mistrust]

A moment later dozens of Desir mirror-images appeared .

They were not just clones, but clones that possessed their own mana . In addition, he had also invoked a spell to paralyze the five senses, so even a King-Class swordsman should be incapable of discerning the truth . It would take an army many hours to destroy every single one of these copies of Desir if they engaged them one at a time .

But Priscilla’s actions were simple . When she clasped her hands together, the sword of light was disassembled and burst into a flash of light . The now scattered light flooded all over the area in a flash, and he could not help but be astonished at the sight that followed .

“… … !”

As the speckles of light passed them, the clones that existed were easily destroyed .

Desir, who was positioned the furthest from Priscillia, felt sweat begin running down his back . He almost died before proper battle had begun .

Desir glanced towards the edge of the wave of light . Everything it touched disappeared without exception, leaving no trace, as if these things had never existed in the first place .

‘Is this attack twisting causality?’

Artemis functioned by manipulating causality to change history, which Skull Mask employed to create powerful homunculi . His final products were capable of near-infinite regeneration, and even had minor time-bending powers .

Desir guessed that the light must be another manifestation of such force .

‘I can’t believe that this is only part of its power… ’

The system was still being repaired, so this wasn’t even its full power . Priscilla would soon have even more strength .

It boasted an absolute attack power that erased everything it touched and this attack moved near the speed of light . It was incomplete, but the power she had already gained was beyond the range of force that humans could ever contend with .

‘If Artemis’s main system is fully restored… ’

It was impossible to predict what kind of power Priscilla would soon wield . He had to prevent this at all costs .

*Kii-ying*

As Desir lifted his cane, countless spell arrays developed .

[Supernova]

*Flutter*

A great amount of heat was gathered in the air, and a white flame appeared . The extreme heat swept through only the surrounding areas where Priscilla was located .

However, Priscilla remained silent, clasping her hands together again . A crowd of light sparks appeared and gathered in front of her, a new pillar of light rising above her in response . Desir felt the heat of his spell begin to rapidly subside, so he began invoking another spell .

[Stream of Stardust]

The heat, which had dispersed over the surrounding area, gathered and formed a bullet; a vast expanse of splendor that would cover the entire field of vision . The attack was reminiscent of a number of stars floating in the night sky .

‘You may be able to reverse causality, but you won’t be able to reverse this . ’

Each of Desir’s three attacks thus far had allowed him to narrow down what limits her power currently had . The clones revealed that she could not automatically distinguish her target . The supernova proved that she could not alter a large area, but could affect a large area by reversing one source . Once the next multi-projectile attack hit, Desir would be able to ascertain the range and scope of her defensive capabilities

*Boom*

The light around her began to shine even more brilliantly, and wiped out the pouring splendor as it approached her from all sides . Though she was defending without much effort, Desir had all the pieces he needed .

[Burn up, howl, yearn for, and… ]

*Sparkle*

A super high pressure current of mana began to swirl around around Desir, the magical substance roaring like a wild beast trapped inside a cage . The spell he was about to unleash held overwhelming power, and he was the only human being capable of using it . Desir did not hesitate to unleash the magic, which well deserved its mythical name .

[… bite off, Fenrir!]

Blue-colored thunder rippled out, swarming Priscilla . It absorbed the heavy mana-laden air, growing in size and intensity as it surged forward . Attacks of different timing, strength, and direction all focused in on her, creating one single attack that she would not be able to dispel .

[-Current rate of assimilation is 80% . ]

The wings behind her back suddenly grew a size larger, and speckles of light surged towards the originating cloud . Just before the first attack could land, the spell disappeared without a trace .

Desir clenched his fist tightly, his nails breaking the surface of his skin .

‘Damn it, if I had been a moment sooner… !’

However, he was not allowed even a moment to vent his grief . If he relented for even a moment, the light which erased everything was going to pour down on him too . He had no choice but to engage in a war of attrition until he found a suitable solution .

“Damn it… !”

Desir, sweating a lot, exhaled deeply . His face was pale . Due to the constant consumption of massive quantities of mana, he had to lean into his cane in order to stay upright .

‘At this rate, I’ll lose . No matter how effective the magic I create is, if it just gets dispelled, then… ’

Priscilla was growing stronger with time, while Desir continued to consume mana and stamina .

‘… … Wait a minute!’

A smile came to Desir’s lips, the inexorable despair that plagued it finding reason to leave .

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