Chapter 749
"Ah, this brat... Even though he insists on fighting alone, I can't help but feel uneasy for some reason."
The strength regained through Numerus' blood must have bottomed out again, and the evil god could still be a hidden trump card for emergencies.
However, watching Jin confidently advance toward the Evil God, there wasn't a trace of anxiety in him.
It was unimaginable that Jin would lose to the Evil God.
The reason is unknown. It’s just an inexplicable certainty that stems solely from intuition. Jin's Runcandel shines brighter than the evil god.
"He's grown so much since the last time I saw him."
Murakan turned around, exhaling his breath into the storm of chaos.
The breath tore through the storm like a piece of paper, creating an exit for Murakan to leave.
[When we finish this battle, I probably won't be around. But we'll meet again soon, so wait for me while you take good care of Strawberry Pie.]"Go confess your feelings in person. Gilly is also in the middle of the fight."
[A confession is childish... No, this crazy kid! Did you bring Strawberry Pie here? To this dangerous place?]
"She said she would definitely participate in the battle."
[Well, even so! Ah, I should leave quickly!]
In reality, Gilly had not fully recovered from the injuries she suffered in the previous battle, so she couldn't participate.
Without seeing Jin's smile, Murakan hurriedly escaped the storm of chaos.
[Oh, Strawberry Pie!]
In response to Murakan's voice, which shook the entire battlefield, everyone present looked up at the sky.
And there, with both wings spread wide, Murakan was staring intently at the ground.
Both enemies and allies had no choice but to be overwhelmed by him.
[Anyone who harms my Strawberry Pie will never set foot on this earth again! No one, Murakan will never let them live.]
"W-What are you saying?"
"Who is Strawberry Pie?"
"Why did he come out alone, where is the Twelfth Flagbearer?"
The sudden confession in the middle of a life-or-death struggle would confuse anyone.
The companions, who quickly understood the situation, awkwardly touched their foreheads, while the allies were mentally stunned, trying to grasp the meaning of his words.
However, Murakan's power was real.
With overwhelming strength, he rescued the allied forces that were on the brink of defeat and mercilessly crushed the enemies.
When Murakan let out another roar full of anger, the knights of chaos fell to their knees, clutching their heads in agony.
Although their bodies no longer felt pain, they were still crushed under the wrath of Murakan, the Black Dragon.
Among the allies, those who lacked sufficient mental strength were struck down by Murakan's roar.
There were allies who fell, blood pouring from every pore of their faces.
However, it was not an act that put the allies in greater danger at all.
Rather, it was more akin to a type of shock therapy. All the fallen were losing consciousness due to the mental attacks of the evil god until they heard Murakan's roar.
As painful as it was, the roar was waking them up from the mental assault.
[So powerful... has he regained his primordial strength?]
Zephyrin spoke in a trembling voice.
She was excited by Murakan's energy.
[No, although he has approached it, he is still far from what he was a thousand years ago.]
Orgal's response left Zephyrin astonished.
[...Really, Master?]
[Yes. Do you now understand why I told you never to fight Murakan at his peak?]
[I understand.]
[Go and assist Murakan, Zephyrin. It doesn't just mean adding strength but rather using your power to protect the allies so he can fight more freely.]
Zephyrin's pupils widened.
With just that, Orgal was implying that the war would end in victory.
[Understood.]
Zephyrin flew to Murakan's side, and on the Zipple's side, Beradin, who had reopened the Demon God Orb, stepped forward.
He too thought the same as Orgal when seeing Murakan's power.
Thanks to the insight derived from Solderet's divine power, Murakan immediately recognized that he was facing Beradin, not Kelliark.
Knowing how Jin regarded Beradin, Murakan addressed him with brief yet heavy words.
[You can return to normal, Beradin Zipple. So, before that, don't commit too many sins.]
Beradin did not respond and extended a protective shield, spreading his magic widely.
‘After this battle, I must quickly confirm the conditions for the manifestation of the Goddess of Battle and Murakan and prepare for war...’
It was unsettling.
Even when the Goddess of Battle had already manifested, it was shocking enough.
But if Murakan gained all his strength, there was no doubt that Zipple's fate would be in danger after today.
[More importantly, what about Strawberry Pie?]
[If you mean Jin’s nanny, she was never participating in this battle from the beginning.]
[Damn, that brat tricked me, and I lost my composure. Well, no matter. Actually, it’s better this way. Now that I know Strawberry Pie is safe, I can calmly crush those things.]
From Murakan's two wings, black chains made of Shadow Energy extended.
Countless chains, easily numbering in the thousands, waved in the sky like ominous tentacles.
Release of Shadow Energy - Black Chains
Like a downpour, the Shadow Energy chains simultaneously plunged into the upper bodies of the forces of Chaos.
Despite the torrential descent of such massive chains, there was no sound of impact.
Only the thunderous sound of the bodies of the forces of Chaos being struck from above by the chains and exploding.
The chaos troops collapsed in an instant as they tried to dodge the chains.
[Oh, those are the resurrected ancient patriarchs.]
Among the numerous chaos forces, only four managed to deflect or repel the black chains.
The remaining four ancient patriarchs had managed to dodge the chains with their swords.
However, the effect was minimal.
They had only managed to deflect one chain each out of the countless chains that fell on their side.
[Boy... No, since there is no young patriarch and the Twelfth Flagbearer is not here, let me speak in his place. I will strip you of the privilege Runcandel granted you.]
As soon as Murakan finished speaking, the Shadow Energy on Ram’s upper body began to boil. Bubbles of energy surged from the embedded chains.
[Those who follow the Twelfth Flagbearer, do not evade the Shadow Energy.]
The allies, who reflexively tried to avoid the bubbles, stopped in their tracks.
Even when the Shadow Energy touched them, they suffered no harm.
On the other hand, the enemies trapped in the bubbles melted. It was as if the sand sank into the sea and transformed into mud.
The release of Shadow Energy marked the beginning and the end of shadow manipulation.
Murakan was now demonstrating a part of the ultimate shadow manipulation.
It was the ability to make the opponent disappear into their own shadow without any form of struggle or battle.
The extreme power of Black Chains possessed such an ability.
Among the Chaos forces trapped in the bubbles, those who could be called elites resisted the Shadow Energy and maintained their form.
But it was only a matter of time.
The Chaos forces would soon be buried in their own shadows and reduced to nothing.
It seemed as though the massive barrier was filtering out impurities like chaos.
[Listen, Runcandel Flagbearers. It is your duty to end the lives of the ancient patriarchs. Move quickly.]
The Tona brothers and Mary raised their swords to the sky.
"We will obey!"
"Hehe, can I join, Mary unnie?"
"Then, Yona, take down that guy. Tona brothers, cover the left and right. I'll take the center."
"Heehee."
The Flagbearers who reached the ancient patriarchs didn't need to engage in a fierce fight.
The ancient patriarchs were already trapped in Shadow Energy and couldn't even use their powers properly.
Murakan ordered Runcandel’s children to kill them as a symbolic act.
He wanted to show everyone that the current Runcandel could cut off its rotten roots and move forward again.
The Shadow Energy showed no signs of stopping.
On the contrary, it deepened and seemed endless.
Additionally, Murakan had even unleashed another ultimate Shadow Energy release technique.
Suddenly, the central core of Ram's upper section opened like an eye and revealed the main cannon, seemingly destroyed.
Without any sign of recharging, Ram's hidden main cannon unleashed a fierce flame toward Murakan.
Its power was similar to that shown before Ram was destroyed by Vahn.
But Murakan gathered all his strength and received the impact indifferently, exhaling his breath.
Murakan's breath split the shot in half, deflecting the massive black ray fired by Ram.
Ram's shot shattered like rotten wood, scattering fragments across the battlefield.
Zephyrin, Beradin, and the heroes of the human world shielded their allies, protecting them from the fragments.
Murakan's breath not only shattered the shot but also forcefully split the protruding cannon, creating a massive hole in the upper part of Ram.
However, Murakan didn't seem satisfied and thought to himself:
'I unleashed all the power I have, and that's all that broke? Damn it, I'll look weaker than the God of Battle. He even destroyed this battleship when it was intact.'
Of course, contrary to Murakan's thoughts, the allies were in awe, staring at the hole like an abyss.
[Now, my time is almost up. Rise and fight again, all of you. Prove that even without the Black Dragon Murakan, you can end this war safely.]
The immobile allies once again gripped their swords and staffs.
Spitting out the clotted blood, aligning their broken bones, and hastily bandaging their torn wounds.
Even before Murakan gave the order, they were already moving.
All the allies had a mix of hope and determination on their faces.
Murakan finally looked toward the sky, where Bale and Padler were fighting.
The reason their battle was taking place far from the central battlefield was due to Padler’s manipulation.
'Padler Runcandel, I wanted to save that guy if possible...'
It was visible in Murakan's eyes.
The chain of chaos bound to Padler’s heart.
Padler was now aware of the existence of the chain bound to his own heart.
He thought it was too late and preferred not to reveal that fact.
'...Say hello to Sarah for me, Padler.'
Sadness was evident in Murakan's two pupils as he began to return to the realm of the gods.
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