Chapter 137: The Giant Destroyer (5)

Chapter 137: The Giant Destroyer (5)

TL/Editor: Rungir

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In the light's church branch within Agnes's royal capital, Serkia knelt before the statue of the god of light, hands joined as if in prayer, just like any other day.

However, she wasn't truly praying to the god of light. After all, there was no benefit in doing so, and she might even incur divine punishment.

Still, there was a reason she prayed before the statue: to avoid the watchers' suspicion and to organize her thoughts.

For some reason, Serkia found that her thoughts became clearer when she assumed a praying posture before the god of light.

After praying motionlessly for a while, a small sigh escaped her lips. The cause of her concern was Utekan, who had recently left for the giant's territory.

'Something feels off.'

The last time she saw Utekan, he was brimming with confidence and certainty. To Serkia, such confidence seemed well-placed, as Utekan's plan appeared flawless.Ne/w novel chapters are published at novelhall.com

The operation was to take place in the giant's territory, essentially Utekan's domain, where their forces were overwhelmingly superior, and thorough prior research had eliminated any potential variables.

'But still...'

The unease remained. They had always been confident in their attempts to kill Zion Agnes, yet every attempt had ended in disaster.

It wasn't that their preparations or attempts to block variables were insufficient. They were perfect. It was just that Zion Agnes had always far surpassed their expectations and preparations.

'I shouldn't doubt.'

Serkia shook her head to dispel her unease. After all, worrying now wouldn't change anything.

Then, she heard a voice in her mind.

-Lady Serkia.

It belonged to one of her subordinates, who had recently taken on the role of an informant.

-A message has arrived from the future sight.

The demon, keeping out of sight possibly due to the presence of others, spoke directly into Serkia's mind.

Of course, the demon was disguised as a human, but since they were unrelated to the church's branch, appearing in their true form could raise suspicions.

Serkia nodded slightly as if to say, "Go on."

After about a minute,

'Huh?'

Doubt began to cloud Serkia's eyes after she received the entire message.

'Why is there no mention of Utekan?'

Normally, messages from the future sight describe upcoming events and instruct each demon on what they should do. However, there was not a single mention of Utekan in this message, as if it was deliberately omitted.

'Could it be...!'

A sinister feeling suddenly overwhelmed her. There had been only one reason in the past for the future sight not to mention someone: could it mean that Utekan, or rather, Tarahal, is going to die?

"Who's going to die?"

Suddenly, a voice came from beside her. It wasn't the voice of her demon subordinate or the priests she lived with.

"!"

Startled, Serkia turned towards the source of the voice and saw a man with brilliant blond hair and a sculpted appearance. It was Prince Rubrious Agnes.

"Tell me again. Who is supposed to die? Did you receive some kind of oracle?"

The prince asked with his usual gentle smile.

"That is..."

Just as Serkia felt an indescribable sense of dread and was about to make an excuse,

"Ah, and..."

Before she could, Rubrious spoke again and simultaneously,

Snap!

He grasped the air beside him.

"Argh!"

A man appeared out of thin air, choked by the prince's hand. It was Serkia's demon subordinate who had been hiding.

"What relation do you have with this rat?"

Rubrious's eyes, now shining with the bright light of six stars, were fixed on her.

"I'm grateful you came out to meet me."

With that, Zion, who had sheathed his dragon-slaying spear, extended his right hand and grasped the air.

Swish!

The Eclipse Blade was caught as if it had been waiting.

Then, the blade of the Eclipse Sword grew instantly, starting to emit ominous darkness in all directions.

The atmosphere around it trembled as if weeping.

'A frontal clash would be proper for our first encounter.'

Zion knew that the power erupting from Utekan, with his giant blood and the power of the celestial sea combined, had long surpassed human limits.

To take Utekan's strike head-on might seem foolish, but Zion saw it as an opportunity to test something new.

Creak!

With the sound of a heavily rusted door opening, the darkness began to amplify endlessly.

Using 'Eclipse' for the first time since reaching the fourth rank boasted an effect incomparable to before.

The darkness grew denser, engulfing everything around it.

The overwhelming pressure made the nearby Twilight Swordsmen unknowingly step back.

In the space created, Zion took a stance with one foot back, ready to draw his sword.

Keen!

As the Eclipse Sword was tilted back, all the energy around it was drawn in, forming another blade.

The Eclipse Blade, unable to withstand the power, trembled, and the air screamed as if in agony.

"I'll smash you to pieces, leaving nothing behind!"

Utekan, who had closed the distance, extended his fist, filled with the condensed light of the celestial sea, towards Zion.

And at that moment,

Zion also swung the newly completed blade.

Moon Cut.

The sword technique Zion used to split the sun of Prince Enoch.

The technique, once aided by 'Chronos's Five Questions,' was now displayed again with Zion's own power, fully manifesting in the world.

As the recreated Moon Cut, amplified by a partial eclipse, collided with Utekan's fist.

The entire battlefield blazed with intensity.

It's said that a sound too loud can end up being unheard.

In a silence like a mute world, the view turned stark white.

Simultaneously, the clash's wave that engulfed and burst through the surrounding space began to shatter everything within its range.

Was it surprise at Zion's unexpected power?

In a world yet to regain sound, Utekan, with a twisted face, shouted something and immediately launched into his next attack.

Utekan's fist, shot like a cannonball towards Zion, failed to reach its target.

Thud!

As if caught by something, it stopped right in front of Zion and could not advance further.

Wrapped around his wrist was a chain, glowing with a dark blue hue.

Utekan's eyes filled with confusion.

No matter how much strength he applied, his hand bound by the chain wouldn't budge.

He, who had established himself in a realm unmatched in strength by anyone, couldn't break a mere chain?

Moreover, starting from his bound hand, strength rapidly drained from his entire body.

It felt like sinking deep into the sea.

"What the hell did you!"

"It's working better than I thought."

Zion interrupted Utekan's astonished outcry with a low voice.

As Zion's eyes curved gracefully,

Swirl!

The Giant Destroyer, fully released from Zion's arm, moved as if alive, wrapping around Utekan's entire body.