บท 61: Explanation, Twist and Campione

Long Tian's POV:

I then continued, "5th. That is a secret. I found this world contains Gods and God-slayers. They contain some kind of divinity that might help us reaching the emperor rank easily. In this way, we can also slay Gods and take their powers for us in the form of authority. The Gods in this world are known us Heretic Gods. They leave their resting world and immortality to cause mayhem in the earth. This is recorded as a natural calamity by normal people. But for those who associated with supernaturals like magicians know the truth. Now we are going to confront the gods present in this region to slay and become Campione or God-slayers.".

Long Yuyin was flabbergasted. She never knew that there are Gods and god-slayers and this world was new to her. I looked at her and said, "There are things we thought it was just a fairy tale. Like the deity realm and Emperor level or the other world. Yet here we are, proving them and reaching them. Just follow us and you will understand and widen your horizon. I then looked at Xiao Ning'er and said, "Ask the locals for Sardinia. In the meantime, I will keep an eye on the people. Who knows, maybe magicians or Gods may keep an eye on us.".

Suddenly, the sky darkened and time stopped. Only three of us were able to move due to our cultivation. I looked at one direction and my mouth formed a small smile. The direction which I looked at, was a boy who looked like a middle school student, wearing light purple clothes with a weird symbol of his forehead. He just released a boar which started to trample some buildings. I thought, 'It seems that the plot has started'. He then felt something and looked at our direction. I just waved my hand and he was surprised. He then came to our place and looked at us.

He looked at us and asked, "Who are you? You have magic nearing to that of the gods and containing laws impossible to comprehend and yet you are human. You, who can end the world with a flick of your finger, yet you are humble. I never saw you in this place, yet you appeared out of nowhere. You, who sit in front of a god, yet you are not afraid. Are you a fool or are you a warrior? Looking at you all, it is latter. So, what is it that you desire?'.

I looked at him and smiled. Long Yuyin was flabbergasted and was slightly wary since the magic of heretic gods was too high and the one who is standing before us is an unbeatable god. Xiao Ning'er was smiling and looked at me with a knowing face. I looked at him and asked, "Verethragna, general of Mithras, the sun god of Persia. The unbeatable among the heretic gods. Looking for a fight to taste defeat. Resurrected many but defeated all. Now you are resurrecting Melqart to fight in Sardinia. Did I got it right?".

Xiao Ning'er continued, "Your authority contains a golden sword, which can cut the divinity of any gods. With ten power of Gale, Bull, White stallion, Camel, Boar, Youth, Raptor, Ram, Goat, Warrior. With these 10 you became undefeated. You are also the God of steel, wind, and Sun". Hearing these, he started to laugh. He then said, "Oh, so you know my origin and my power. So what is your mission.". I looked at him and said, "To become Campione. For that, I aim you. Also, there is one, who contains the grimoire of Prometheus. I will leave him for Melqart. In a way, there will be two Campione born in Italy.".

He looked at me with a glint in his eyes. I know that glint too well. A good fight with a great opponent. He said, "Finally an opponent. Will, you provide me a fight of life or will be slewed by my sword?". I said, "Only one way to find out. Let's go to the beach in Sardinia. Our fight will draw the attention of Magician and the next to be Campione along with Melqart. Thus providing the flow of fate with minor turbulence.".

We then went to the beach in Sardinia. I looked at him and said, "Do you have all your incarnation or do you need them to be collected?". He just raised his hands and called Raptor and Goat. He then immediately summoned the lightning to hit me but I dashed towards him to hit him. He then used raptor to escape and used a bull to hit me. I used my 'Titan Physique' to receive the fist with my own. Our fist collided creating shock waves pushing the seas and uprooting the trees.

We then traded blows in a way where our movements became a blur to others. We reached a stalemate for a while, so I coated my hands with haki and blasted him by punching his face. He flew for a few meters and stopped. A small amount of blood was trickling from his mouth. He swiped it and laughed. He said, "Worthy opponent at last. You made me bleed just with your bare hands. You overpowered me in power. Now I will show my true power and slew you with my sword.". Saying that he drew the golden sword.

I smirked and drew my two swords. I dashed towards him and traded blows. I coated my tessaiga with death law, thus decaying the attacks and killing it literally. He used the ram to revive the sword and then upped the attacks. I then sent the death slashes to Verethragna. He escaped many slashes but one got a hit in his arm and it started to die. He immediately severed it and shot me a glare. I just smiled and then sensed three lifeforms coming towards us. I looked at him and said, "It seems that Melqart and magician along with the owner of the grimoire are coming towards us. Thus I wish to end it in the next move.".

He became angry and started to say, "Human! Don't get too con-". Before finishing his line, a sword plunged through his heart with the handle in my hand. He was shocked and asked, "H-how?". I just said cryptically, "Time.". He then gave a hollow laugh and said, "You are the greatest warrior I have ever seen. Thank you for the fight and for giving me the taste of defeat. I will give you my authority for now. But I will be back to get it what is mine.". Saying that he died. Too bad that I won't be there for that.

When the divinity passed through me, my brain felt like short-circuited and I fainted before hearing my name from two girls. When I opened my eyes, I saw a petite woman with purple hair with purple ear beads with white gown and ribbon. She had green eyes who was looking at me from the top. It seems I was in her lap. I looked at her while she smiled at me and before introducing herself, I said, "Pandora, Goddess of earth and wife of titan Epimetheus, brother of titan Prometheus. Goddess of earth far longer than the birth of Greek gods. You opened the Pandora box and released the evil and hope at the same time out of curiosity and yet you call your husband a fool. You consider the Campione as your sons. But due to your height, I will call you loli mama.".

She was flabbergasted but in the end, she was pissed. She said, "H-how? And what do you mean by loli mama? I am your mother, treat me with respect.". I returned, "Even though you are loli?". She was sulking with rain clouds over her head. I just went by her side, brought her to a hug and patted her head. She wrapped her hands over my hips and was slightly crying. It seems that she was happy that someone accepted her as a mother. I can do at least this much for her. After that, she woke up and asked, "How?". I simply tapped her forehead and passed the information. After digesting it, she gave me a small smile and said, "Go, break a leg.".

When I woke up, I was in the lap of Long Yuyin, where Xiao Ning'er confronted Erica Blandelli and Melqart. I gave a small smile to Long Yuyin and patted her head. When I flexed my body, my joints sounded like firecrackers and my cultivation reached the Emperor realm officially. I looked at the people fighting and blasted my will at them. Xiao Ning'er was unfazed and Melqart was slightly shivering but Erica and Godou were on their knees, trying to breathe.

I looked at them and said, "Will you guys keep quiet. I am having a moment here.". Ning'er immediately tackled me to ground with a hug. Melqart then asked, "Are you the-". I interrupted him and said, "I killed Verethragna and became Campione. Pandora herself said that. And if you want a good fight then fight him.*pointing at Godou*. And you magician *pointing at Erica*, help him to slay Melqart.". Saying that we left, leaving shocked Godou and Erica and fuming Melqart. While leaving, I thought 'It seems I can remember my conversation with pandora. That is good. At least, It can give solace to her, that her son remembers her.".