Book 11: Chapter 5: Part 2

Book 11: Chapter 5: Part 2

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Part 2

W-what happened? How could the [Omni-Sword] be repelled?

The man was right; it was inconceivable that the [Omni-Sword], which was said to cut through everything, would be repelled.

The other man swung the [Omni-Sword] at me many times, but for some reason, all of them were repelled before they touched my body.

As I was stunned by this impossible scene, I suddenly became aware of a faint aura of something being emitted from my body.

It was not magic, not Holy or Evil power, not even that divine authority.

I looked down at my body and saw that my entire body was enveloped in a dark purple aura of misery.

W-what is this?

What is that power? Tell me!

The man asked in an intense tone, but I myself had no idea what was going on.

I had never seen such power before.

The shimmering purple aura was so bewitching that I was horrified, and yet it radiated an ominous presence.

I was surprised by a power I didnt remember at all, but there was something else that caught my attention even more.

My body is getting lighter!

After this aura was emitted, I felt as if my body had become lighter than before.

It was not a feeling as if I had been strengthened by magic power, but purely as if my body weighthad been reduced.

The mans expression was bitter as he was stunned by the unknown situation.

It aint possible. Your power, whatever it is, was given to you by the sage. Thats why you should have no power in this space. Its supposed to be that way! And yet, what is that power? Are you saying you were born with it?

..

While the man was saying all sorts of things, I was staring at this purple aura.

I have no idea what this power is.

But somehow, I understood how to use the power.

I could move it as if it were my own limbs as if it were a skill I had used for many years.

Apparently, this aura, like magic, not only strengthens me but also allows me to shape something.

As I checked the purple aura, I unconsciously formed a sword with it.

In response to me, the man said something as if he had regained his composure.

Hah! Do you want to fight me with that strange sword? Do you really think you can win?

..

I dont know what this power is, but it would be difficult to defeat the man who has been enhanced with all kinds of power, including divine authority.

Even if Im enhanced by some mysterious aura, the difference must be obvious.

But

No matter what happens, I will stop you.

Ah, I see. Then Ill kill you quickly and mess up your precious things, just as planned!

!

As soon as the man finished saying that, he instantly took out the [Absolute Spear] and threw it at me with all his might.

After coming to this space, the spear, which had pierced my body many times, was coming at me again.

I am really scared.

But I am more afraid that the people I care about will get hurt.

Then, in my unconsciousness, a violet aura appeared in both of my eyes.

At that moment, the approaching [Absolute Spear] slowed down.

Haaaaah!

Not missing that opportunity, I caught it with my aura sword and let the impact of the [Absolute Spear] escape before it pierced through me.

But then the other man took advantage of the opportunity and slashed at me.

Its impossible for you to beat me, you foooooollllll!

The man smiled victoriously.

He was right; it would be impossible for me to win.

At that moment, the image of Zenovis-san appeared in my mind.

The great man who changed my life after I came to another world.

If Zenovis-san were here, what would he say?

Its obvious.

You can just cut the impossible!

What I clung to was the Idleness Strike that I learned from Zenovis-san.

In an instant, I entered a state of extreme concentration and slashed through the mans [Omni-Sword] with my aura sword.

Ah, I-Im fine! Im fine!

As I was telling this to Iris-san, who was touching my body and checking me over and over again, Master Usagi came over to me.

(You were the last one.)

What? I-is that so?

(Yeah. Iris and I came back here at about the same time, but at that time, only Akatsuki had already passed the trial.)

Eh?

Buhi.

Akatsuki was somewhat proudly puffing out his chest. In other words, Akatsuki was the first to clear the trial.

(Then Odis, Yuti, Night, and the others came back, and finally, you.)

I-I see

Thats how tough Yuuya-donos trial was, huh?

Yes, thats right?

I was about to answer Odis-sans words when I realized that I couldnt remember the details of the trial.

H-huh? I am sure that I had the trial, but I cant remember what it was about

As I thought, you too, Yuuya-kun

Eh? T-that means you all are also

Affirmative. I dont remember either.

Woof.

Apparently, none of us remember what the trial was about.

No surprise you dont remember.

Gwen-san!

Then Gwen-san quietly approached us.

What do you mean by no surprise?

In order for you to attain divine authority, you must be outside the human frame of reference. And that requires the awakening of the soul.

Awakening of the soul?

Yes. The soul is the most important power in your world and in this [Heavenly Realm] as well. The soul can exist on its own in that space, where it is refined and awakened to obtain divine authority. So this is the outline of the trial.

I-I see.

The soul stores all kinds of information about your past lives. But you will never know or remember it. Am I right?

Yes

You mean that the records imprinted on our souls will not be remembered by us?

Thats what I mean.

The contract between Zenovis-san and me was also supposed to be a contract through the soul. That is why the strange situation occurs that Zenovis-san forgets about me, but his soul remembers me?

Anyway, even if you yourself dont remember it, your soul remembers it. As proof of that how about it? I believe you are now able to use your divine authority?

Yes.

Saying this, Iris-san erupted a rainbow-colored aura from her palm.

Following that, everyone activated their divine authority.

I tried it myself and was able to activate it without any problem.

Mysterious. I dont remember it, but I can use it.

(Well, its just like training, isnt it? Its similar to being able to use a technique unconsciously.)

I-is it really so? Well, since I can use it like this, I have nothing to complain about.

While each of us was manipulating the divine authority as we wished, I had the feeling that I had forgotten something crucial.

I dont know what it was, but something must have happened during the trial

Then Gwen-san continued.

At any rate, you have gone through the trial and attained divine authority. The process of that trial must have helped you a great deal. Even if you dont remember it now, your soul will remember it. And you will remember it at some point.

According to Gwen-sans words, I will remember what I have forgotten in due time.

I felt a little queasy, but I forced myself to accept it.

Good. Anyway, you guys received divine authority. The rest is up to.

That was the moment he was about to say that.

As if knocked off his feet, Gwen-san looked up and stared off into the distance with a startled expression on his face.

R-ridiculous!

? What in the world is wrong with you?

We were alarmed by his unusual reaction, and he raised his voice.

That guys here!

That guy?

The false god!

It seemed that we were going to have a real battle with the false god.