Chapter 467.1, To Embrace the Past and Seize the Future Scene 1 (Split Part 1/4)

Chapter 467.1, To Embrace the Past and Seize the Future Scene 1 (Split Part 1/4)

The darkness was all-encompassing, stretching endlessly.

Asley knew nothing not when or where he was, or why he was here.

The blast of arcane energy unleashed by Lucifer had swallowed him whole.

And yet, here he was, trapped in an endless void.

Despite being battered and worn, he was still breathing.

Ugh!

When he opened his eyes, there was nothing before him.

Such was understandable, considering there was no light in this abyss.

However, Asley, in the midst of a battle against the Devil King just moments ago, knew otherwise. He did not perceive this as darkness; rather, he considered it as a temporary blindness from the shock.

R-rise! Middle Cure!

First, the recovery magic was directed at his eyes, and then his other wounds.

It brought a little bit of calmness back to Asleys mind.

W-what the hell!

He tried touching his face, and now knew for sure that he still had his senses.

His voice echoed, and the burnt scent from his mantle lingered.

Im Im alive?

Soon enough, he realized that darkness was indeed enveloping this space.

Rise! Torch!

He finally opted for a light source spell.

The surroundings were illuminated, revealing his location.

What caught his eye first was a floating beaker.

Hey, thats! Pochibitan D!?

Without hesitation, he grabbed it something he thought he had lost along with his memories and gulped it down.

With his strength restored, he tried surveying his surroundings again.

Minerva Blue Minerva Minerva?

When Asley mentioned those two names, it dawned on him Had Minerva, who had promised reinforcements, ever actually been present on the battlefield?

Asley had headed to Lucifers location right after the war began.

If Minerva had come with the cavalry, that would have been fine. However, Minervas arcane energy ranked among the most potent, even among mages. Even in the midst of battle, Asley could not have missed Minervas arrival.

Trying to recall, Asley realized he had no memory of sensing Minervas arcane energy.

..Why?

Minerva had been a sympathetic ear for Asley, offering advice and aiding in the restoration of his arcane energy blockage very much a benefactor. As Asley pondered why Minerva could not participate in the battle, he found no answers.

However, a certain message from someone close to Minerva resurfaced in his memory.

It was a message relayed by Minervas disciple, Sayaka, to Asley.

[Ah, I almost forgot I have one last message from my master.]

[You dont say]

[The final battle is an inevitability. If you find yourself in trouble, remember what you have been doing]

When Asley recalled the message, his sweating, tears, and runny nose all abruptly ceased.

W-was that not the final battle? Was that why she didnt come to our aid? Why did she not show up, anyway? Wait, no, thats not the important part. If I find myself in trouble, Im supposed to remember what I have been doing Well, I am in big trouble right now, so Theres only one thing I must do!

Remember.

Asley retraced his memories the best he could all the steps he had taken throughout this journey.

Before long, he realized it and when he did, he promptly straightened his curled-up body.

! Not yet the right time! Thats it!

What Asley remembered a certain sentence a minute fraction of the message conveyed by Shishichou from Chappie.

Im the only one who knows about the Storeroom! Only I can open it! In the past, throughout my memories, theres no record of me coming out of the Storeroom because if there was, it would alter history! But I know there IS someone who showed interest in my Storeroom! Someone with the ability to create it by himself! Someone who taught me!! So thats it. Thats it! Thats what it is, Miss Minerva!! Haha ahahaha!!

Asleys face brimmed with joy.

It doesnt take long for Asley, who would have solved all the mysteries, to assume a determined expression.

Okay, I dont have much time But once I overcome the initial obstacle, the rest will be easy! Wait for me, Pochi! Wait for me, everyone!!

And so the Eternal Fool set forth once more Towards the end of the seemingly endless path.