R4STWH - Chapter 140
Chapter 140
From the moment he forcibly took over Leonard’s body, Zero had devoted all his energy to achieving only one goal.
Assimilation progress 87.312%…… 87.313%……
If he failed to achieve this goal, his soul would disappear without a trace, but he never regretted making that choice. Such a level of determination was needed in order to drive a world to the brink of destruction. He had wagered everything for the sake of the bet, pushing this world to the corner with everything he had.
However, even in the midst of all that, he wasn't optimistic about his victory. His opponent right now was Ilesha. And Baeksa, who didn’t lose to anyone in pure strength, was also on her side. They were completely different from Zero and Yumi, who couldn’t trust each other even though they had the same goal.
Therefore, even while running straight toward the end, Zero only cared about one thing. A contingency.
He kept in mind that if he failed, and Ilesha had to live in this world. That was why he made Princess Selena the Empress. After his soul disappeared, Leonard would regain his body. But no matter how much he thought about it, if that guy became the Emperor, he would want Ilesha for himself.
‘If it’s not me, then it’d be better to leave her with the guy she likes.’
Just thinking about that fool, wielding some ridiculous power as the Emperor of the Empire and bothering Ilesha, he wanted to bash his head in, even if he was about to die. That was why he had temporarily handed his position over to Yumi. He never expected Ilesha’s death. In the worst case, if he had to make that choice, it would be only after his victory was completely assured, without even 1% of an error. But why… why was Baeksa, who was swinging his sword at him, hesitating? Just by the fact that a decisive blow was not being delivered even as he was exuding bloodlust, Zero could tell that Baeksa was not sure whether he should kill Zero or let him live.
“You’re the one who drove her to her death!”
It looked as if he was regretting not siding with Zero to reverse Ilesha’s death. It was just like the guy who was so inflexible and righteous to be chosen as the owner of the Holy Sword. Which made his heart grow colder. It was as if the guy's claim that Ilesha had died was true. The fact that he cleared a quest to seal something and had even acquired the reward confirmed the unbelievable fact.
“Don’t talk nonsense. Get out of the way, you’re in the way!”
“Why should I leave you alone when I don't know what you'll do next? What are you trying to do by finding her? If she’s alive, you’ll try to hurt her again.”
“Why would I want to….”
“Don't you know that what you're doing will end up like that? You know she would try to protect the weak humans of this world with her everything, yet you kept pushing her, exploiting her weaknesses! Knowing she would throw herself into the fray!”
The sharp bloodlust in Baeksa’s clenched teeth seemed to cause a clear sword aura to rise from the blade. “I should have ended it sooner. To think the price of believing that you wouldn't cross the last line is this.”
In the end, it seemed Baeksa had made up his mind. “We’re just remnants of a destroyed world anyway. We should just disappear from this world.”
Baeksa had decided to remove not only Zero and Yumi, but also himself from this world. “Y-you… crazy bastard….”
The owner of the Holy Sword. It was a special title, where one’s beliefs became one’s power. If that was the case, then what had Baeksa been using as his belief in a world where God had disappeared?
‘If the leader wills it, then that's that.’
He had always nodded as if there was no reason to question it, once Ilesha had revealed her plans. From some point onward, Baeksa had begun to believe firmly that...
‘she would never make a wrong decision.’
That belief was always more important than his own wishes or opinions. Although the reason he had become so captivated was unclear, the belief that had never been betrayed was extremely solid. Therefore, even now, he decided to follow what she wanted in life, rather than his own desire to reverse her death. He would eliminate Zero and Yumi, who had already become a menace, and him as well, who could one day become a threat, so that this world could regain the peace before the disaster. Faced with Baeksa, who was wielding his sword more explosively than ever before, Zero had no choice but to change his mind as well. If it were true what Baeksa was saying, that Melder's goal was Ilesha, and that he succeeded.
‘Now, there's nowhere to retreat.’
This was not the time for weak words like ‘What if’ or ‘Maybe’. He had to use any means necessary. He had to end this world by using every means he could, and rewind the time of their world, E-20FUg. Because that was the only way to reverse Ilesha’s death.
‘Let’s finish this here.’
That was the only way, considering Baeksa's rage. It was different from the final battlefield he had planned, but he had no other choice for now. Zero opened all of the quest windows he had pushed to the side, selected the field, and received all the success rewards at once. As he and Baeksa collided with all their might, a powerful mana explosion engulfed the area. An ominous shadow was cast over them.
In 150 seconds, the Monarch of Deceit (SS) will be summoned to the field.
In 90 seconds, the Monarch of Famine (SS) will be summoned to the field.
In 110 seconds, the Monarch of Betrayal (SS) will be summoned to the field.
A total of three SS-class monsters were being summoned over the Amern Temple. Although the timing of the summons was different depending on their class, the outcome would be the same.
‘This is the end.’
This world, where the strongest shield—Ilesha—was eliminated by his own hands, would finally meet its end.
‘What is that…!’
I was trying not to get in the way of Baeksa and Zero, who were fighting to the death, and was quietly creeping along, suppressing my presence, when I was startled and looked up. Three things, as strong as the SS-class monsters that had appeared over Tenaclad, were about to appear in this place all at once.
‘I thought maybe, but it really is possible to set the location?’
I was glaring at them with the urge to rip out my hair, when I heard Elias's calm voice. “They're probably those guys, strengthened to their limit. They're being summoned as final boss monsters.”
“W-what?! Final boss monsters are suddenly appearing like this?!”
‘Normally, you would get a quest first.’
The moment I thought that, a translucent window blocked my vision, as if it had been waiting for that moment.
Proof of Qualification_Final
Despite your best efforts, the world is on the verge of destruction. Stop your former comrades or defeat the SS-class monsters and protect this world. Only then will you be able to fully belong to this world.
World Salvation (0/1)
Success Reward: Permanent removal of ability restrictions in World E-17ACEM, Acquisition of residency in World E-17ACEM, Acquisition of !@%#@$
Failure Penalty: Destruction of World E-17ACEM
Do you want to accept the quest? YES / NO
‘What the heck is !@%#@$?’
I wondered if the god of this world had become too flustered and made a bad typo. Anyway, I knew what I had to do, so I quickly selected ‘YES’ and closed the window.
‘Why did those guys suddenly go crazy….’
I sighed, but in truth… it was bound to happen eventually. What good would it do to drag this out? People in this world would only end up dying for no reason. Perhaps, it would be better to finish it all off quickly. Thankfully, I had found a way to deal with Zero, who was the biggest problem.
‘Yumi isn't here either, so that's good.’
I didn't know what she was doing, but once I finished things here, even she would have no choice but to accept the result. I lowered myself as much as possible and started heading towards Zero’s back.
‘That guy first.’
It was just as Yumi had always urged me: to be as ruthless as possible in order to win.
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