Chapter 794
In this world, there are beings born with inexplicably strong powers.
The most famous are Runcandel, known for their "blessed bodies," and Zipple, the purebloods with exceptional mana affinity.
These two clans have ruled this world as the victors for a long time, relying on the characteristics of their blood.
And then there are those who possess potential that far surpasses the average of such clans, emerging into the world.
In other words, humans who are born with bodies distinctly different from others.
Most of them come from humble lineages and suddenly display their prowess without receiving any special education.
Vanessa Olsen, who awakened her powers while trying to rescue her kidnapped younger brother.
Smarion Proch, who was born as the son of ordinary farmers but suddenly became an unmatched great assassin.
Hedo, who lived a monstrous life due to his incredible strength, alienated from human society.According to Ameris, the source of the mysterious power these individuals possess is the essence of the Sun God, Kinzelo.
[The essence of Kinzelo, the Sun God, is the will to deny his own death and annihilation. Therefore, those who possess the essence unconsciously destroy the Earth and seek to awaken the Sun using the altar.]
Hedo nodded indifferently, as if he found it fascinating.
Even if Ameris's words were true, he had already decided the direction and purpose of his life, so he had no reason to be moved.
"Are you saying that simply by reaching the altar, anyone can resurrect the Sun God?"
[Simply reaching is not enough, but the resurrection of the Sun God is indeed possible. And when he returns, it will mean that this world will disappear without a trace. The entire order of this world, which you and I enjoy, will be destroyed, and all coincidences and inevitabilities will vanish.]
"A god named Sheenu said that the outcome depends on how the Sun God is resurrected."
[Regardless of the outcome, when the Sun God is resurrected, the world as you know it will cease to exist. Mortals will be bound by destiny again, and immortals will all converge and become part of the Sun God. This world will be complete again... But well, is that really the right way? A world filled with nothing but dry, obedient fulfillment]
Jin and Hedo couldn't imagine such a world because they had never experienced it.
Moreover, they weren't curious about it.
The world they had to protect was the land they stood on at that moment.
There was nothing they wanted to gain by despising their loved ones, the land they grew up on, and all the memories of this world they fought for while pursuing their dreams.
Only those who have no attachment to this world can desire the resurrection of the Sun God.
[That's a fortunate thing. From what I've heard about you, it seems that the followers of the Sun God aren't as active on the surface as they used to be. Back then, there were too many. I had to face them every day.]
"Weren't there other allies besides Mrs. Ameris and the good heads?"
[There were, but I don't remember them well. Solderet was someone who adhered to the new order, so he probably cooperated with me. Klam, also known as Kallum, was an obedient individual, but he... was destined to destroy the surface with the power he controlled, his mana.]
-[I was once a god who ruled all the mana in the world. However, unable to bear my own power, I almost brought about the destruction of the world. With Solderet's help, I sealed myself within this mirror.]
-[What this seal is blocking is the source of infinite mana, my own essence. And the mana that endlessly expands can erase this world in its entirety at any moment...]
Suddenly, Jin recalled what Klam had said in the ancient ruins of Colon.
"Klam was sealed by Solderet, but could it be that he also possessed the essence of the Sun God...?"
[That is correct. The power he possessed can annihilate the entire surface world and extract the underworld if he falls prey to the Sun God's essence. He is also an unfortunate immortal, bound by an unwanted destiny.]
Unwanted destiny.
The "weight of immortality" that Ameris mentioned meant that they couldn't escape that destiny.
Ameris had to safeguard the boundaries of the world until she died.
Jin and Hedo briefly reflected on her role and felt a sense of melancholy.
Her solitary struggle was far from over.
Ameris smiled as if she could read their thoughts.
[Ha, the more I see you, the more adorable you look. It seems you consider the destiny bestowed upon me excessive.]
"Yes."
[Someone has to do it. And sometimes, you can receive gifts from destiny. Meeting mortals like you is a gift for me.]
Ameris had gained companions whom she could "remember" from now on.
She spoke as if Jin and Hedo, strong humans like them, were preventing the resurrection of the Sun God.
[Jin.]
"Yes, please speak."
[Fortunately, the essences of the Sun God are not exclusively filled with the denial of his own death. There is also the opposite case.]
Essences that uphold death.
Four of Ameris's nine heads, including herself, possessed such essences.
Among the essences left by the Sun God, she was convinced that the greatest will was embedded in her.
[Not only me, but most of those who seek to prevent the resurrection of the Sun God are like that. And in my opinion, your Family, the Runcandels, seem to have a connection to the power of the Sun God. Something about the 'blessed body'? Your Family's characteristics that have continued for over a thousand years. It's not something a mortal can acquire on their own. Of course, the potential of mortals is infinite, but... it remains within the realm of individual capabilities. No matter how remarkable a mortal is, they can't single-handedly strengthen an entire lineage for over a thousand years.]
Ameris believed that the inherent blessing in Runcandel was related to the Sun God or something equivalent.
"Could it be Solderet's blessing? After all, my Family didn't exist when the Sun God was present."
[The blessings of the Sun God can exist beyond space and time. However, even if it's not from him, Solderet might be able to bestow a similar blessing. In any case, the immortal beings who are capable of bestowing blessings that last for over a thousand years are limited, like the Sun God, myself before I slept, and Solderet and Heluram. But it's not the witch, and I doubt it's me, so it must be one of them. It could be both.]
"Whatever it may be, my Family won't oppose you, Mrs. Ameris."
[Indeed, perhaps those Zipples who possess similar blessings are already my enemies. Even if their goal is not the resurrection of the Sun God, but rather the reproduction of the Origin Orb, it doesn't seem different. Moreover, they utilize the residual energy of the Sun God and even the priestess, so their crimes are quite severe.]
"Mrs. Ameris, in that case, what do you think about joining our alliance?"
Surprisingly, it was Hedo, not Jin, who made the sudden recruitment proposal.
[Do I need any special blood oath or something like that to join?]
"No, there's no need for that."
[Then let us join forces. It seems it will be an enjoyable game.]
Ameris accepted the offer immediately.
It was a moment when a reliable ally was added to the Vamel Alliance.
[But Jin, you mentioned that someone is bringing demons from the underworld to the surface. It was Orgal, right? I'm not familiar with this demon.]
From before, Ameris had felt curiosity about that aspect.
As far as she knew, the custody of the boundaries had never failed since she fell asleep.
Jin and Hedo were the first to awaken her on the surface after her slumber.
[There is only one entrance to the underworld, and it is only here. But someone, without my knowledge, is bringing mortals from the underworld to the surface... That's quite cunning. I don't know what trick he has used, so I'll have to find him, ask him about his methods, and deliver punishment. How many demons has he summoned?]
"We can't know for sure, but we estimate it doesn't exceed ten thousand. However, there are less than ten who pose a real threat."
[It seems they gathered dust. Did he avoid my vigilance like a stealthy thief? Using that steel dimensional portal ability you mentioned.]
"Probably."
[Hmm... If such a person possesses the ability to connect the surface and the underworld through dimensional travel to such an extent, it's unlikely that I wouldn't be aware. I need to recover my memories quickly.]
"By the way, Mrs. Ameris, about 500 years ago, there was a war called the Holy Kingdom Protection War on the surface. During that time, countless demons appeared, and it was the greatest war in human history until the current Evil God War. We were able to find this place thanks to the memories of my ancestors who were active at that time."
[Back then, the witch was involved in the war, so anything could have happened. Since there was even an object of the Immortal Zito, the witch might have used it to secretly bring mortals from the underworld to the surface. But they didn't open the gate directly themselves.]
"I see. Do you have any memories of the Immortal Zito? Our alliance is currently investigating Zito as well."
[Zito was an immortal who desired to become a new order. He perhaps tried to control the world through suffering... I would say he is a lunatic you shouldn't get involved with. When I had nine heads, back then, I couldn't guarantee victory against that monster. I don't remember how he died]
As the conversation continued, Jin felt things were becoming clearer.
Although her memories were incomplete, he was sure that as Ameris's memories returned, it would be easier to understand the intentions of his enemies.
"Honey!"
Suddenly, they heard Sandra's voice.
She had come here first out of curiosity while waiting from a distance.
"Oh, Honey, who is this woman again? You keep acting like a flirtatious person..."
Hedo instinctively covered Sandra's mouth, and Jin introduced his companions to Ameris.
"Valeria Histor and Sandra Zipple of the Vamel Alliance, and Shuri, the ruby cat."
[Valeria Histor. You are the record Magician Jin spoke of.]
"Yes, from now on, Valeria will be of great help in finding Mrs. Ameris's memories."
When Valeria slightly bowed her head, Ameris felt the intense energy of the Sun God that still remained within her.
It was an energy that none of the Sun followers, including Orgal, had been able to recognize.
[Oh... You possess a type of essence that even I have never encountered, Valeria Histor.]
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