Chapter 249.1

Chapter 249.1 Chapter 249 : The Sword Emperor of Agatha

After my showdown with the Goddess of the Future Naphta concluded, the holy knights around us looked utterly astonished.

“Wh-... What in the world...?” (Holy knight A)

“To think that a mortal could surpass the Goddess of the Future...” (Holy knight B)

“...Are all the Selected Eight so far beyond the bounds of reason...?” (Holy knight C)

“Impossible... Ahid and Gazel were among them too, but they could never hold a candle to that man... The Pope displays an immeasurable amount of power when he summons gods, the likes of which no one has ever seen... But to think this man is just as powerful on his own...” (Holy knight D)

“... He’s a monster... To think that such a man exists in this world...” (Holy knight E)

As the holy knights reeled in confusion, Bishop Mirano spoke in a calm tone.

“What is there to be surprised about, honored holy knights? Indeed, he is a person who can command even the Heavenly Father without the need for a Pledge Jewel.” (Mirano)

“Whaaat...?! Y-You mean...!? He commands the Heavenly Father, the order that creates order, the radiance closest to the Almighty Radiance Equis without a Pledge Jewel?!” (Holy knight A)

“Indeed. Were you not aware of this?” (Mirano)

“Are you certain of this, Bishop Mirano!? Is it truly the case!?” (Holy knight B)

“I swear upon the Almighty Radiance Equis. I witnessed it with my own eyes. Ah, but if I was the first to know him here in this Underground World, perhaps that would explain why no one else knows of this feat.” (Mirano)

“What a miracle you have witnessed...” (Holy knight C)

“B-But if that’s true, then this goes far beyond mere abnormality! He’s transcended everything! Is that man truly a mortal? Or is he a god in the guise of a mortal? No, no, perhaps he’s...” (Holy knight D)

“...C-Could it be... that he... that man is...?” (Holy knight E)

“Well, who can say for sure? He’s been given the rather ironic title of ‘Misfit,’ though maybe he even chose that name for himself. He might be a being so exalted that we cannot even begin to fathom his nature.” (Mirano)

Sighs of amazement escaped from those who listened.

Though this had started as a contest to see how long each of us could hold out against the other’s Selection God, now that I had defeated my opponent, I couldn’t possibly lose.

“Haa, this is beyond belief. To think he could defeat Naphta... The one you chose as a candidate is far beyond your average prodigy.” remarked Diedrich, facing Arcana.

In an instant, Arcana vanished from Diedrich’s sight, moving at the speed of light, slicing through his armor and freezing him.

Even with the power of <Angered Dragon Glow Nojiaz>, he couldn’t fully defend against Locoronotto.

“Whoa there. I’ve got you now, Miss Selection God.” (Diedrich)

As Arcana gritted her teeth, Diedrich grabbed the blade of Locoronotto with his phosphorescent left hand.

“Nuoohhh!!” (Diedrich)

Concentrating the energy of <Angered Dragon Glow Nojiaz> into his glowing fist, he swung it down hard onto the snow sword.

The impact shattered Locoronotto into countless shards.

“One touch of the dragon’s wrath, and you won’t get away unscathed.” (Diedrich)

Without hesitation, Arcana summoned another wave of Lunar Snowdrops, creating a new Sword of Divine Snow as she faced Diedrich head-on.

“Snow scatters and takes form as a blade...” (Arcana)

The Sword of Divine Snow Locoronotto glowed the color of snow. Diedrich was slower than Arcana. Before his fist could reach her, she ran the radiant blade through the dull glow coating him, piercing straight into his abdomen.

“...freezing you as it impales you.” (Arcana)

A cold blast spread from the wound in an instant, and Diedrich turned into an ice statue.

But if this had been enough to defeat him, Arcana wouldn’t have been at a disadvantage to begin with.

As proof, a faint voice echoed from beneath the ice layer.

“...I’ll take that too...!” (Diedrich)

A dull phosphorescent glow leaked from the ice statue, and Diedrich suddenly moved.

The raging energy of <Angered Dragon Glow Nojiaz> shaped itself into a dragon’s maw, biting into the ice and the snow sword.

When I focused my Magic Eyes, I noticed the dragon’s jaws breaking down the ice and the Sword of Divine Snow, literally devouring the magic power in them.