章節 408: CHAPTER 567
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'What is this...!'
No matter where he looked, the surroundings were filled with oppressive darkness.
The sharp roar that occurred when the Great ice field was broken, the voices of those who shouted in response to the sudden change, and the sound of debris, sword, and magic clashing—none of it could be heard.
Jin couldn't hear anything. The sense of being separated from the world without any time to recognize or resist made him nervous, but all he felt was the unique empty energy of this black space.
Jin even felt the illusion that he had died, but he held onto his composure.
'It looks like I was dragged into Glyek's subspace.'
Jin raised his hand and looked at his sword. The only thing that did not lose its original color in the pitch darkness was Jin's body and his belongings.
Jin had entered a space almost similar to this before.
'It's almost identical to Solderet's subspace. Certainly, there is a strong connection between shadow force and the chaos energy that I do not know. It's uncomfortably similar.'
The darkness formed by Glyek resembled a subspace of shadows. It could be said that everything was the same except for one thing.
Does the space have favor or hostility toward him?
In the subspace of Solderet, there was a strangely unfamiliar and comfortable feeling, but this darkness was full of indescribably huge hostility.
Moreover, this hostility wasn't content with merely staring at Jin.
Jin began to feel that some invisible, eerie, cold energy was penetrating his whole body.
"Ugh!"
The frozen blade felt like it was cutting through his flesh and piercing bones.
Jin's fist was reflexively shrunk and a groan escaped from his clenched teeth.
Chaos.
What tormented Jin was the chaos imbued with Glyek's will.
This power surpassed the various types of physical and mental pain Jin had endured so far.
If it weren't for his robust mental fortitude, honed through countless challenges and trials, Jin wouldn't have lasted more than five minutes and would have collapsed.
"Huuk, Kahaak...."
Jin couldn't help but be terrified. It was because there were no allies who could help him in this dark space, and he did not think he could escape this place alone.
Emotions that he had never experienced even when dealing with the imperial army as well as the great army of Zipfel were trying to dominate Jin.
'Damn it, my hand…!'
Suddenly, Jin took a step back, feeling a chill down his spine.
It was because he saw his hand holding the sword, and the tip of his fingers was tainted black by the chaos.
He could immediately recognize things that he had never experienced. The fact that this terrible discoloration was the result of being eroded by chaos.
A shiver ran down his spine, and it felt like his blood was turning cold.
As he looked closely, he could see that the chaos energy that dyed his index finger was getting bigger and bigger like a creeping caterpillar.
In addition, erosion did not only begin at the fingertips.
The places where the pain was particularly intense, like the fingers, were all points where the erosion was taking place.
What would happen when the encroachment was over?
Jin intuitively came to a conclusion that he would become part of Glyek. Just like Dante did.
He had to overcome this.
'It's only different in size and depth, but it is not fundamentally different from the despair I've always overcome. I will somehow prevent encroachment and find a way out of here.'
Jin raised his head and struggled to get up.
But he fell down as soon as he took a step, and it happened five times in a row. Jin concluded that walking in this condition was impossible.
Just as no one could walk with severed legs, Jin, in his current state, couldn't move forward. He couldn't resist with willpower alone.
So Jin sat down. He didn't sit down, but sat down to focus.
Shadow force release.
First of all, it seemed that he had to push the chaos that spread through his body with it. Shadows trapped in chaos were rising along with Jin's shadow force release.
Fortunately, it worked. The released shadow force was washing away the chaos like clear water.
There was hope. For those who did not have the power of genesis knight, only the shadow contractor could glimpse the possibility of escape in this way in the subspace of Glyek.
But there were two problems.
The first was that he could not release his shadow force as stably as usual due to the pain. It was necessary to pour it like a waterfall to completely end the erosion, but the power of the shadows was only reacting weakly.
The second was another phenomenon that occurred as soon as the shadow force release began.
The chaos that has not been pushed out was trying to 'mix' with the shadow force. It was like a water current reverting to its source.
'There's nothing easy in this damn war and struggle from the beginning.'
Shadow force mixed with chaos was getting out of Jin's control.
Moreover, it was getting stronger. Except for the Solderet's will that manifested during the first battle, Jin had never seen the shadow force more intensely fluctuating than now.
It was like when the shadow force was mixed with aura and mana to strengthen them. It was just difficult to control, like an enraged beast.
The shadow force release was weak, and the shadows mixed with chaos were explosive.
Even if it was dangerous, there was no reason not to use it.
'Perhaps this is another trap of Glyek, but there is no other option. I can slow down the encroachment only with the pure shadow force release.'
Jin's choice was nothing more than throwing himself into the turbulent current without knowing where it was flowing.
But for some reason, he felt confident. An attribute of chaos that enhances shadow force.
It occurred to him that this might also be the arrangement of the existence that created the principle. Perhaps that was the will of God, Solderet.
I have to make this power mine.
Shadow force started to move according to Jin's will.
Instead of resisting chaos just vaguely to survive, the flow was speeding up when the milestone of "struggle" was created.
Jin suppressed the shadow force that had become too rough, and grabbed onto the lumps that had only grown stronger.
Blood flowed nonstop due the backlash of chaos, and sometimes his consciousness was blurred, but Jin was confident.
The fact that his body was trampled on by pain was getting better.
No, it wasn't just that. It was unstable, but a power beyond his limits seemed to burst out at any moment.
Around that time, Jin noticed that another power within him, not the shadow force, was reacting to the chaos.
Blood.
The only Runcandel who had gone beyond recognition and made a part of his human physical essence akin to his brethren, the blood of the battle god was driving the chaos out fiercely.
'It seems that you are not the only one allowed to devour, Glyek!'
Zzzzzzz..…!
Lightning bolts mingled between shadow force and chaos. As if Vahn's blood wasn't afraid of encroachment, rather, it was pulling all the chaos that was caught into the illuminating heart.
Soon, Jin stood up and straightened his body.
His shoulders were heavy, as if he was still trapped in the water, but the pain subsided as he walked slowly.
Every time he moved forward, the shadow force, which was mixed with chaos, fluctuated and returned to its place.
When he took seven steps like that, Jin could feel that he had overcome the first trail of this subspace.
The encroachment stopped, and Jin was no longer in pain.
The chaos that had run so wildly, mixed with shadow force, twitched faintly like a telegraph wire.
And his body, which had been exhausted from the long battle, was now full of stronger force than before the war began. To the point where Jin feels like there's nothing in the world that he can't cut.
'Did I achieve temporary growth by overcoming chaos? Or... Is it some kind of side effect?'
Jin couldn't figure it out right away.
Seeing traces of discoloration throughout his body, it was clear that there would be consequences regardless of which path he had taken.
Jin also realized that his fighting spirit was burning too much. It was the opposite of his intention to remain as calm as possible.
'It's a dangerous power if it can't be completely mine. Since the encroachment on my body has stopped, it seems that it is trying to destroy my mind this time.'
Jin judged that the chaos was trying to erode his body first but now it was targeting his mind. Just like his youngest sister Yona had experienced.
However, he couldn't guarantee that he could overcome it. Neither the shadow force release nor blood of battle god could directly protect his mind.
Jin had to find a way out while maintaining as much rationality as possible.
The outside situation was one of two things. Either everyone trying to save Jin, or fighting Glyek.
Jin was worried, but he tried not to let it preoccupy him.
He couldn't afford to just suppress the fighting spirit and killing intent that was rising like crazy.
It was still dark ahead, and all he could hear was the sound of his own breathing and the small noise caused by the lightning spreading from battle god blood.
He swung around the Bradamante stained in shadow force. Despite his strong conviction that nothing could resist it, the subspace showed no reaction.
No matter how many times he tried, there was only one choice for Jin. He just has to walk until something else comes along.
And Jin faced something different from the darkness faster than expected in the vast subspace.
'A person...!?'
It looked cloudy and dark, but he could see the shape of a person crouching on the other side of the darkness in the distance.
Jin rushed towards the figure, and soon he could identify who it was.
"Sir Ron!"
Jin didn't think that someone else would have been caught in this subspace. In particular Ron who was the furthest away from him.
'Then other people...!'
The moment Jin thought that far.
Ron raised his head and looked at him. As soon as their eyes met, Jin couldn't help but abruptly stop walking.
Crazy hostility.
The intense and deep-seated hatred emanating from Ron was as palpable as the resentment Jin first felt from Glyek, and it was directed straight at him.
"Sir Ron! I am Jin Runcandel. You may not recognize me..."
"Why."
Ron interrupted Jin.
At that moment, Jin noticed that Ron's eyes were as black as oil. Because Ron was encroached by the chaos that had been crushing Jin before.
Ron got up and said.
"Why is this monster targeting you...… Why, why did my grandson become his prey instead of you? Tell me why my grandson was sacrificed and not you...…."
When Ron finished speaking, the blackened blade of Rashid was already at Jin's throat.
章節 409: CHAPTER 568
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In that moment, the reason Jin was able to avoid having his throat severed by Ron's blade was likely due to the shadow force strengthened by chaos.
Even Jin himself couldn't believe how fast his reaction was. It was obviously impossible for him to widen the distance even after he was ambushed by Ron, who rushed at full speed.
A stream of hot blood ran down his neck.
Finally, he met the most reliable and strong ally in this subspace, but Ron tried to kill him without thinking for a second.
That fact was far more shocking than the sense of danger that he was about to die. Besides, what did Ron say?
"Why was it Dante who got devoured and not you!"
Ron's voice, as if screaming once again, was colder than any dagger and scratching Jin's inside.
Guilt, an emotion that has plagued Jin ever since the sword emperor castle was began. The guilt that he had hidden so hard to focus on the fight welled up like vengeance.
'Sir Ron must not be in his right mind right now. No matter how desperate he may be, he could never say such things....'
Jin himself had just suffered his body and mind being consumed by chaos. After the torment of physical pain had passed, he barely managed to suppress the raising madness.
'Just by looking at the eroding eyes, Sir Ron went through the same process as me. I'm sure...'
Ugh!
The moment Jin thought so, he felt sick to his stomach. An unbearably disgusting lump seemed to clog his throat.
It was because of 'doubt'.
Despite being consumed, what Ron was saying now was probably the truth hidden deep inside him.
Considering the recent tragedy Hairan suffered, it was quite possible. Anyone would want to resent Jin.
And what was even more difficult for Jin to endure was the madness of chaos that began to infiltrate his mind, and the killing intent that arose from it had begun to turn toward Ron.
Whether Ron's resentment towards Jin was sincere or not.
Jin thought he was unworthy of holding grudges against Ron. After all, it was Ron who had continued to try to save him even after Dante disappeared.
The tip of Ron's sword, which took its position, was directed towards Jin.
Somewhere on the now blackened edge of Rashid's blade, there seemed to be the true essence of Ron that once shone so brilliantly before Glyek awakened.
That invisible light was guiding Jin.
If Jin hadn't seen the effort Ron made to save Hairan and to keep him alive. Jin would have just given into the fighting spirit and fought against Ron.
Jin also slowly lifted Bradamante and centered himself. The madness that had been swirling in his mind was gradually subsiding.
Jin began to perceive that the current Ron was no different from the shadow force or Battle God blood that saved him from encroachment earlier.
Just as the shadow force and Battle God's blood helped him to control the shadow force strengthened by chaos, the light called Ron Hairan was causing another significant leap within Jin's inner self.
He overcame the encroachment of the body and shaken off the madness of the demon heart.
In other words, Jin achieved growth and transcendence in this subspace. Perhaps even the suspicion that this was all a trick by Glyek was fading away.
Going over a wall means being able to see beyond it. In the new domain, Jin couldn't feel any of Glyek's intentions.
Jin saw it clearly.
When Glyek dragged Jin into the subspace, he had expected that the dirty power of Solderet would soon come to an end.
That's why Glyek said that all the opportunities given to Jin were gone. No matter how much it was Solderet's power, it was so feeble that it couldn't resist him.
Furthermore, what exceeded his expectations was not just that.
Glyek did not bring Ron into this place.
'Now it's my turn to help Sir Ron.'
Jin couldn't think of anything to help. However, Jin decided to accept Ron's anger. Now that Chaos has strengthened his shadow force, he felt he could properly engage in a sword fight with Ron.
Jin made up his mind to fight him. Until Ron's rage subsided even a little.
Shuk-!
Ron's sword rushed in and landed on Jin's forehead. Still, there was no hesitation at Ron's sword tip. Jin was no longer sad with this, and he firmly swung his sword.
"Why wasn't it you!"
No matter how heartbroken and sad he was. It couldn't compare to the pain Ron was going through. So Jin can't show more sadness than that.
It would be an insult to Ron's suffering.
Punishment, blasphemy...…! The battle commenced with clashes and strikes. Both knights stood their ground without giving an inch, swords locked in a fierce duel.
However, even though Jin persisted in swinging his sword, had not managed to land a single successful attack. Not because he couldn't bear to cut or stab Ron, but he couldn't afford it.
Instead Ron, who was attacking one-sidedly, also could not break through Jin's defense.
"Return my grandson back...!"
As if suffering, Jin endured the resentment of a man named Ron Hairan. In the abyss, their lonely battle continued.
It was impossible to know how time had passed since entering the subspace.
Still, not much time had likely passed, yet Jin felt a sensation akin to aging. To embrace the sorrow of Ron, the giant, he had to become even tougher than that, inevitably bringing about a strange sense of aging.
Ron, too, must have needed someone at some point. Someone to allow him to cry and unleash his anger without bounds, someone he could go madly rant to, whether it provided relief or not... just to try it.
Someone should have told Ron to unleash his wrath purely for himself, not to save Jin or for revenge.
Hot tears flowed down Jin's cheeks more fervently than the blood from his neck.
Ron overcame death for his grandson and his friend even after losing everything because his duty was too heavy.
Similarly, Jin had no choice but to resurrect Ron with the detestable Demon God's orb.
In this war, neither of them had made a choice for themselves even once. They had only wielded their swords for others.
And the reason Jin still fights for Ron, not for himself, was because he suffered less than Ron.
As a result, Jin was comforting himself. He seemed to genuinely sympathize his own suffering with Ron's pain. He couldn't hold back the tears that were running down his eyes.
Humans are born to be able to see themselves in others. Now Jin was looking into the sadness that he didn't know from Ron.
But that doesn't help in the battle.
Ron's sword, which was narrowly blocked, was getting closer. At this rate, Ron's sword would soon cut through Jin.
There were residual scars.
Perhaps because the chaos that stained Ron's sword intensified during the battle, the cut made by Rashid vomited black blood as if it had been poisoned.
Shadow force and Battle god's blood could not suppress Ron's chaos. While it was poisonous, the thousand-poison antidote didn't respond to it.
Death was imminent. However, what Jin feared was not death. Jin feared that Ron might not return before his life ran out.
Thud!
'Ah…!'
Suddenly, Ron's sword pierced Jin's abdomen.
Jin will die the moment Ron twists the sword or cuts it to one side.
'No, perhaps I'm already... in trouble.'
Even residue of chaos on scars caused severe toxic reactions. Needless to say, the chaos energy penetrated his abdomen.
Ron stopped moving and kept his head down.
If Jin had the strength to move even once, he could easily stab Ron with the sword he held.
However, Jin only managed to hold onto the sword, unable to move a single finger.
Soon Ron raised his head and Jin was able to face him.
Black tears flowed from his eyes, stained with chaos.
"Sir...Ron…."
There was no answer and Jin only heard his sobbing sound.
Ron's hand holding the sword trembled.
It was because he was resisting the chaos energy that whispered to him to twist his sword and kill Jin.
Jin didn't say anything like, you have to overcome it, or stop it, or he shouldn't.
Jin just waited. So that Ron can climb the last step of the abyss.
The reason Ron deferred the death he so longed for until the last moment was the same as Jin's.
Just as Jin gained enlightenment after seeing the light of a human named Ron Hairan, Ron also learned from Jin, who swung the sword for him until the end.
He became a monster because he was buried in sorrow.
"It's alright even if you…. resent me."
Ron's eyes twitched. He was slowly pulling out Rashid, which was penetrating Jin.
Ron's darkened eyes began to return to their true colors, and as soon as his sword was retrieved, Jin sat down and vomited blood.
Chaos spread throughout his body like poison, and the bleeding and internal wounds were so severe that he surely died.
But Jin felt as if he wouldn't die.
Ron was staring into the void without looking down at Jin.
In that empty space, which was invisible to Jin's eyes and even if someone else was here on this battlefield, they couldn't see it...… there was something.
There are only two humans in the world who could see it.
Chiron Runcandel.
And another was Ron who just entered the domain of genesis knight.
A pure white light that only Ron Hairan could see filled the air. Ron remained motionless for a while, fixing his gaze on that light.
If you go beyond the wall, you can see what was beyond it.
As soon as Ron faced the light of the genesis knight, he realized a few things he hadn't even thought of, or just barely hoped for.
Jin couldn't see the light directly, but he felt it. The fact that Ron had finally taken the last step to defy fate.
The murky energy of chaos was no longer transmitted from Ron.
'... I can see hope.'
Ron reached out to the light of the genesis knight, and Jin smiled and lost consciousness.
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