309 We will meet again (1/2)
The Soul Forging existences of both sides were shocked when they saw the condition of Andras after being hit point-blank for Zatiel's attack.
A third of his head was destroyed, and you could even see part of his brain exposed. The right side of his body was completely pulverized, as was the left arm he used to protect his head at the last moment.
No blood was leaking from Andras's body despite the gravity of his injuries. The reason was that most of his blood was incinerated, and the heat in the attack cauterized his injuries.
However, the most shocking thing was that, despite the fact he was missing a big part of his brain and that most of his vital organs were incinerated, Andras Dragonstone was not only still alive, but due to the light in his left eye, you could see he was still conscious.
This was the might of a body of a Law Engraving existence!.
The moment you engrave the laws into your body, the reality that it can not work properly with a broken heart or brain does not apply anymore.
If the body of a Soul Forging existence were in such a state, they would be forced to discard it and escape with their True Soul. Of course, no Rank 4 life form would have survived a point-blank attack that had the might of Zatiel's Apocalypse Blast.
Andras' stared at Zatiel with the only eye he had left. Despite the extremely deplorable condition of his body, there was no anger on his broken face, only peace, and calmness.
”I must say, you are impressive, a truly unique existence. The physical might of my body is almost two times larger than those at the Peak 1st Engraving Stage who follow the body refinement path. Despite that, you, who entered Rank 4 less than a year ago, were able to surpass me without the need of activating your Law Avatar.” Andras could not use his mouth to speak, and there was a problem with his consciousness, but it was very easy for someone with his power to manipulate the vibration in the air and produce sound.
Zatiel did not say a word and only kept looking at the Magus. The raging purple energy in his Rebirth Eye rotated faster and faster.
A small smile appeared on Andras' face when he saw the attitude of the Neo-Demon, and although he did not mean to, due to the condition of his face, it was truly terrifying.
Even after awakening your True Soul, your consciousness is very important due to its connection with your personality. Damage like the one Andras described would slowly erode your ego until you were nothing more than a vicious killing machine that could not distinguish friend from foe.
The expressions in the faces of the warriors of the Dragonstone Kingdom displayed the rage and sadness they were filling in their hearts right now.
”Fusing with my Law Avatar will only delay the inevitable. Do this old man a favor and use your Law Avatar to land the final blow in me. I hope to reach The Eternal River of the Afterlife, knowing all the power that your laws can achieve.” There was complete peace in Andras' face when he spoke those words.
Zitra, Nero, Totto, and all the other Rank 4 life forms in the Daybreak Magic Tower were surprised by the incredible temperament of this man. Any other Law Engraving existence would have gone mad with rage if they were in his situation and would try to extend their life by any means, no matter the cost.
The group in the magic tower could not help but feel respect for a man with such a will that could remain strong even in death.
However, when Zatiel heard those words, he only sneered, and the coldness in his eyes grew.