Chapter 135 - Inquisitor of Heresy 6 (1/2)
It was unknown how long he has been in this world.
However, it was estimated that he was at least a few thousand years old according to the appearance of his name in an ancient document about the chaotic period before the War of Gods and Demons.
As Lilith's minion, he definitely had a hostile relationship with Pronoia and Castineon, the groups Rosenkreuz belonged to.
What would happen if he faced him now?
He didn’t know, but it would be difficult to get out of here safely.
He would not be able to secure more information about the members of Eteria Rodinus.
As Rosenkreuz looked troubled, Aleister laughed happily.
“Hahahahahaha! You’re afraid, aren’t you? Well, that is normal since you haven’t received Lady Lilith’s revelation. Salvation! It can only be obtained through the destruction of this world! The god of Light you believe will be swallowed up in the abyss of the beginning when the hour of judgment comes!”
“…That is blasphemy, an alchemist who sold his soul to a witch. It is true that salvation will arrive, but the God of Light is the supreme god and will not be affected by the destruction.”
“The supreme god? Ah, you mean the first rank amongst the seven gods in the heavenly world. But even then, compared to Lady Lilith, who has reigned in the demon world since the Genesis, he is nothing. Just a small cog in the machine.”
“Bullshit. The one who led Genesis was the God of Light. The other sub-gods managed Paradise Lost under His direction.”
The two continued arguing because of their different beliefs.
Ibn Rusud intervened in their conversation as he couldn’t just stand on the side doing nothing.
“You guys really don’t know anything, do you? The being who oversaw the divine throne system is the Creator. So, Lilith and the God of Light were just dancing in the palm of the Creator. The conflict between the demonic faction and the heavenly faction is just for the balance of the world. The human world intervenes and acts as a buffer.”
The human world referred to by Ibn Rusud meant the Eeth continent.
The place where most myths, legends and stories took place.
The demon world and heavenly world were areas where the other faction could not enter, so they were safe in there, so the confrontation naturally happened on the Eeth continent.
However, the majority of the gods rebelled against the creator and were then confined, and the rest of them only watched the human world from heaven.
Rosenkreuz and Aleister shook their heads stubbornly at Ibn Rusud's speech.
“That is blasphemous. There can be no greater being than the God of Light.”
“Lady Lilith is nearing the origin of the system. Therefore, she can go against the destiny set by the Creator.”
Ibn Rusud sighed and spoke to Aleister.
“Aleister, are you here to intervene and benefit from our battle?”
”That's right. Those who preach the gospel on their own must be cautious. If you don't choose the correct stage and time to appear, you will not be able to achieve the will of the great being. Isn't that right, Rosenkreuz?”
“This damned alchemist...”
Rosenkreuz glared at Aleister with his flashing purple eyes.
He didn’t enjoy the fact that he had been used.
Meanwhile, Aleister kept laughing and showed a relaxed attitude.
“You must have been pretty intoxicated with the efficacy of the Clipport’s fruit. But you know yourself, right? After the effect’s duration is over, you will be incapacitated for at least one day.”
“…”
”Ha ha ha ha ha! The neutralizers you make will only prevent side effects on the surface. Now, how much time do you have left? 3 minutes? 1 minute? Or 30 seconds?”
“Urgh...”
Rosenkreuz trembled at Aleister's words.
Time was tight.
However, it was difficult to find a breakthrough.
'Should I also eat one more pill?'
If he took the Clipport’s fruit repeatedly, the duration of the effect would definitely increase.
But the problem would come after that.
As a result of the experiments with the pagans, very serious side effects were observed, such as intestines melting and death. Moreover their appearance had deformed even after being fed neutralizing agents.
And even if he took such a risk, it was unsure whether this obstacle could be overcome.
In the first place, it was Aleister who made the Clipport’s fruit, and he most likely had a plan in his mind.
When Rosenkreuz was unable to make a decision, spears of darkness began to rain on him.
“Hahahahaha! How long will you be worrying? Time is on my side!”
Booboobooboom!
Boobooboom
Booboobooboom!
The surrounding air shook, creating a crack on the protective barrier.
The reason behind the fissure wasn’t only the strong attacks, but also the fact that the Clipport’s fruit’s effect was disappearing.
“Urgh… !!”
Rosenkreuz groaned, frowning deeply.
He wouldn’t be able to withstand it.
There were only two realistic options left for him.
'Running away or taking him down with me.'
But in the latter case, there was the chance that he would fail and die alone.
Of course, there was also no guarantee that the former would always succeed.
However...
'I will never hand over Solomon's treasures to you.'
If he left here, Aleister would comfortably defeat Eteria Rodinus.
He had to stop the alchemist, even if he had to
Rosenkreuz urgently requested support through the disclosure of the informant.
[Rakius, accept my summoning orders!]
[Yes, Rosenkreuz!]
In time, Lakius appeared with a ray of light.
At his appearance, Aleister made an interesting expression.
“Oh, you brought a dog from the Holy See. Are you going to come and run away now? From those who sold themselves as heresy or social.”
“Racius, stop the author's attack while I am chanting the return spell!”
Rosenkreuz did not get caught in Aleister's provocation.
As Lakius nodded and obeyed the instructions, Aleister looked at Ibn Rusud.