98 - The Gods Failed to Seal the Brave

I thought I saw Gaius bowing his head.

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Saber's tone was normal.

However, his voice was a little bouncy.

I sensed that he was pleased.

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Huh, what's that?

Did you hear my heart?

It seems I was unconsciously sending telepathic messages.

<<< What, what, what? >>

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Was that ......?　Gaius says.

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I laugh and open the door to my brother's room.

"How are you, little brother?"

"Brother ......"

"I made breakfast. Eat this and cheer yourself up, and good luck in training."

I put the food on the table.

"Well, you take care of the rest, Saber. Make sure Gaius eats his dinner.

"What?　Don't embarrass me like that!"

You're not at your best yet, so take it easy. Then do me a favor.

"Leave it to me, Master Julius."

I wave and walk away.

"Hey, bro!　Wait for me!

"Gaius, sit down. Come on, your breakfast is getting cold."

"Oh, I can do it myself, you stupid sword!"

I was happy.

My brother and his partner got to know each other a little better.

It's a beautiful thing when you get along.

A few days after Julius the reincarnated hero took care of his brother.

One day near the end of summer.

In the heavenly realm.

The gods were gathered in a circular conference hall.

It's finally completed.

The highest sealing technique created by the combined power of the gods.

Eternal Prison.

A square pyramid of crystals floats in the center of the hall.

It is literally a crystal of divine power, a combination of tremendous magical power and the power of the gods.

It contains the most powerful sealing magic.

Why did they make such a thing?

The answer is simple.

The reincarnated hero Julius von Carlisle.

He alone shall be banished from this world forever.

For that purpose alone... the gods gathered their power and created this thing.

It took us so long to develop a containment technique for this evil being that even time stops.

It was a good idea not to stop the time of the world, but to prolong Julius' sense of time.

In other words, in this sealing technique, one second in the world feels like a hundred years to Julius.

The gods murmured in admiration.

It was a brilliant idea. Who invented it?

It's Satan.

Abomination. ...... Well, okay. Now that we've activated the formula, how do we lock Julius in?

I've got the bait ready.

In the center, there are three boys and a girl.

Elise, Sakura, and Michael.

I've gathered together the least powerful of his associates.

We've informed them that they must give their lives for ours if they want it back.

I'm getting attracted to the bait.

Then Julius teleports in.

His expression is ...... unreadable.

He looks like a puppet, devoid of any emotion.

Julius, if you care about your friends, enter the ward.

"............"

Julius does nothing in particular, but touches the crystal.

At that moment, he disappears.

The sealing technique is activated, and the body and soul of the reincarnated hero are locked in an eternal prison.

What a simple ending!

I didn't know bait could be so effective. I'm surprised they didn't leave him to die.

Julius is only human. That's what happens when you play on human emotions.

The gods are laughing their heads off.

What shall we do with this mocker of ours?

It would be appropriate to throw them into the galaxy.

Yes. Not a chance in hell, but we risk breaking through the wards.

Yes. Then so be it.

The gods will invoke their most superlative transfer power.

The floating pyramid crystal is banished from the planet forever.

We've won. We've won.

A formidable foe... but he's only human. Our creatures.

We cannot defeat our creator.

That's right.

That's right.

Yes.

The gods basked in the afterglow of their victory.

For the past month or so, all they could think about was the annihilation of Julius.

They gathered all their wits, all their skills, and put all their energy into just trying to get rid of Julius.

The moment their efforts came to fruition.

It was inevitable that they would be intoxicated with the wine of victory.

...... but, no, that is precisely why they forgot.

The next generation of brave men and women were babbling on the ground.

Now that Julius has been banished for good. What's next?

After all, shouldn't we show our divine authority to the mortals once and for all?

Yes. Mortals have underestimated our gods a little too much.

The reason why Julius was born a foolish man is that he didn't pray to God anymore.

Instead of gods who may or may not exist, we should pray to the one who can save the world: ...... savior.

The people looked for a ray of hope, and Julius the reincarnated hero was born.

So, with the power of the gods, let's destroy the earth once and for all, shall we?

The gods nod.

At that moment, countless lasers rain down on the earth.

It is the "Heavenly Spear.

It is a super-powerful laser attack used by angels.

They rain down from the heavens in torrents.

It has the power to shatter the earth with a single blow.

It rained down like a drizzle.

...... somewhat.

The humans on the ground will now be almost completely destroyed.

Let's see what's happening on the ground.

...... The gods could only get carried away so far.

Are you crazy?　The ground is ...... intact!

The gods turn their eyes.

They look to the ground and see the same stars as before.

The ground will not be a hole in the ground, nor will the sea be stained red with the blood of humans.

Why?　What is going on!

That's when.

"I'm not going to let you do that!"

The grotto of the gods, the holy of holies.

A mere mortal has entered.

That's impossible!　There are impenetrable wards!

"That's nothing compared to your brother's wards."

There was a boy with blond hair.

Behind him was a tall butler with purple hair.

"You cut through the wards with the void sword and transferred here? I'd say that's a good score.

"You're still a disgusting sword, you know that?"

What are you talking about? ...... the most annoying ones are the old men there who challenged my beloved Julius, aren't they?"

Geez ......!

The gods certainly sensed it.

From those two there, an overwhelming wave of murderous intent.

What the hell are you people?

Get out!　This is not an area that should be invaded by humans!

"Of course I'm leaving. When you're done. Isn't that right, Gaius?"

Gaius nods at the butler's words.

He disappears for a moment.

And Michael and the others also disappear.

Where did they go?

"I've returned them to the surface. It's not safe for you to stay here ......."

Gaius was back in the same position.

The steward nods in admiration.

"A combat application of shifting, [shrinking ground]. You're getting good at it."

Thank you very much. ...... Well, let's see. Let's do it, Sabre.

Suddenly ...... and Gaius extend their arms.

"I'm going to punish these idiots ...... on behalf of my brother."

"Awe, yes, my Lord."　

At that moment, the butler glows and transforms into a pair of twin swords.

The red sword and the azure sword.

What are you doing!　Pierce the earth with the heavenly pike!

At that moment, countless lasers rain down.

They pierce every living thing on this planet.

Gaius raises his blue sword.

At that moment, the lasers are ...... frozen.

That's impossible!　How can you freeze a super-dense laser?

Next, he swings down his red sword.

It became a huge heat wave, vaporizing the frozen lasers.

A fire of terrifying power!　What the hell?　I've never seen such a divine weapon!

"It's not a weapon. This is a Warriors' Sword. My beloved made it just for me ...... and it's the best partner I've ever had!"

Angel!　Kill! Kill! Kill!　Kill that human!

At the command of the gods, angels from all over the heavens gather here.

They rush toward Gaius with their sacred weapons in their hands.

Arrows of light, swords, and axes come to kill.

But Gaius does not avoid them.

The moment the sacred artifact almost touched him, it was ...... vaporized.

The sword in Gaius' right hand emitted a red flame that consumed everything in its path.

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Magic!　Kill them with magic!

The angels attack Gaius, each with their own supernatural magic.

Flames, thunder, and storms assail Gaius.

Kiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin!

At that moment, all magic freezes in mid-air.

The blue sword in his left hand emits cold air.

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That's impossible!　Physical and magical attacks, all of them are nullified?

What the hell?　Who the hell are these people?

"I am Gaius. I am Julius von Carlisle's brother!　...... I'm going to get my brother, and everyone else, back!"

d*mn!　Don't get carried away!

Yes!　I'm only human!　We are far from the gods!

Yes!　Mortals can never touch the gods!

The assembled gods surround Gaius.

Gaius crosses his swords in front of his body.

"I made a promise. I promised ...... that I would never let anyone's life be taken from them again."

Close your eyes and focus your mind.

It takes a lot of concentration.

"It doesn't matter if it's God. I will not allow anyone to destroy this earth where I live and work with the people I love."

Don't get smart with me, you human!

Kill him!　Kill me, kill me, kill me!

The gods attack the humans (Gaius).

It's a one-sided blowout.

Yes, because humans can never touch the gods.

"I will protect you all. That's why I got the power. Let's go! ...... Saber!"

The God of Swords who resides in the Sword of Warriors lends his power.

The only way for a man to reach God.

That is, .......

"Deploy [spiritual armour]!"

At that moment, like a supernova, an enormous amount of light envelops the area.

Eventually, the light subsides into a small body.

There was Gaius, clad in a ...... spiritual costume.

That's ridiculous!　A spiritual outfit?

It's the ultimate and final secret that only the brave god Eugene could attain!

Why?　A mere mortal!　You can get to it!

The gods feared.

They know the power of the spirit.

It is the power that Julius once demonstrated by destroying the heavens in half.

"It's true, if you think I'm just a human being, you're wrong. I'm Julius von Carlisle's brother, remember?"

The gods flinch.

But what of it?

You are nothing more than a poor copy of Julius!

And if you look closely, you'll see that the spiritual equipment is still incomplete!

Yes, the original spiritual attire is supposed to be completely integrated with the spiritual being.

Gaius's current spiritual attire is not yet complete.

It is only about 20% complete.

What can you do with such immature power?

"We can save everyone. But ...... I can't take on all of them by myself right now. I can't ...... do it alone."

Gaius wields twin swords.

Swords of the void.

It is a sword technique that literally cuts through the void.

It rips through space and out of it comes the sealed crystal that holds ...... Julius.

Gaius ripped open space and summoned it from the far reaches of the universe.

It's no use!　No matter how much spiritual clothing you wear, it is absolutely impossible to shatter the crystals!

There is nothing in the world that can break the seal!　If there were, it would be against the laws of the world!

But Gaius laughed with real glee.

"You fools, you don't know your brother well enough!"

Bikki......!

"Impossibility and reason...... are the two top things that are not in that person."

Bikibikibikibikibik!　Bak-bak-bak-bak!

"Right, brother?"

Bakiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin!

The crystals that had trapped him shatter into pieces.

There he is: .......

Julius, the reincarnated hero.

He returned to the earth in one piece.

"Thank you, Gaius. I knew you'd save me."

I told you.　He'll protect you, too."

Gaius thrust out his fist and the older brother met it with his own.

"So you're able to do this now, huh?"

It's still a work in progress, though."

"It's great if you can do that well as it is. ...... Well, let's see..."

Julius also deploys his spiritual equipment.

......There were two brave men.

One is the mightiest of the mighty with the Sword of Sacred Light, the absolute peerless hero. Julius.

The other is an incomplete newcomer with a counterpart, the Sword of Warriors. Gaius.

The two heroes point their swords at the gods and say in high spirits

"Are you ready for this?