Chapter 42 Part3 (1/2)

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'It's not over.'

Lee s.h.i.+n Woo narrowed his eyes. Although the Garuda's corpse had disappeared, it hadn't dropped any loot yet. He had a hunch as to why. Since a snow-white light rose from within the Garuda's body as it disappeared and was sticking to the t.i.tan's body.

When the greatsword melted away, Zenon immediately left the blade and entered the t.i.tan. This peculiar phenomenon probably had something to do with Zenon... His a.s.sumption was completely correct. Zenon was busy speaking with the Garuda's final remaining will.

[Young spirit. Could you inherit my will?]

[L-Lord Garuda. I'm just a regular spirit following this human...]

Zenon was conversing with a part of the Garuda's consciousness. When it had realized that its body and soul were being eroded by the undead curse, the Garuda had torn a piece of its soul off and stored it away; its soul was incredibly pure.

Of course, not everyone could do this just because they were a high level. It was only possible for the Garuda because it had developed its innate element, the s.h.i.+ning Flame, and the light element to near perfection.

[The fact that I was able to meet you, one who wields the same fire energy as me, before I died in vain must be due to G.o.d. And if you've chosen that human as your contractor, then I will respect your decision.]

[Is that so...]

The Garuda spoke amicably, but it just made Zenon feel a sense of awe and break into a cold sweat.

It probably didn't understand Zenon and Lee s.h.i.+n Woo's relations.h.i.+p in the least. If that's not it, then it wouldn't be so calm! Zenon thought about it faintly, but he didn't say it out loud.

[If you have something you want from me, then... Please say so.]

His short interaction with Lee s.h.i.+n Woo was drawing attention to him. Right now, the right move was to just listen to what the Garuda had to say!

[This human, who you've entrusted your soul to, is incredibly strong. Moreover, he's realized part of the truth of this world at such a young age, so if he doesn't tread down the wrong path, then he should be able to correct the chaos of this world.]

[Chaos...]

[You should already know. That curse, which was able to corrupt even I, who had transcended death, came about due to mankind's unending greed... If left unchecked, the world is doomed. So long as your contractor... a hero doesn't correct it.]

That's right. The Garuda possessed some divinity, albeit weak, so it knew that Lee s.h.i.+n Woo was one of G.o.d's heroes! Hearing that, Zenon slightly tilted his head.

[Then why aren't you telling him this yourself?]

[It's related to what I'm about to tell you. I will give you the power to erase anything, so... if that hero treads the wrong path, then I'd like you to destroy him with your own two hands.]

Zenon could tell how earnest the Garuda was being and just laughed inside. He doesn't think that that's actually possible, does he? However, the Garuda maintained its serious tone and continued.

[Your contractor's ability is exceptional. At such a young age, he not only reached level 8 but also possesses the ability to distort the truth. In my long life, I've never seen someone like him. He should be able to correct the chaos that plagues the surface and the underground. However, if he were to go astray, then it will result in unspeakable disaster...]

[Yes, that's true.]

Now that Lee s.h.i.+n Woo was level 8, he considered life and death the same. And with his Wild Card skill, he could distort reality in a limited s.p.a.ce. The Garuda probably didn't know this, but Lee s.h.i.+n Woo's innate element, Dark Shadow, was incredibly dangerous (The Garuda thought that Lee s.h.i.+n Woo's innate element was something like the Fiery Sand's Dark Flame Ghosts' Dark Flame).

And if he were to advance even further? What if he were to use that power for evil? The world would become even worse than it is now. He was right of course. He's right, but...

'But I don't think this human will do something so troublesome. Moreover, contrary to the Garuda, he hasn't been affected by the curse, and can actually use the curse for himself...'

Zenon couldn't imagine Lee s.h.i.+n Woo straying from his path. If he had to be wary of anyone who had a dangerous ability and was talented, then there were so many more that he'd have to be worried about. After all, even the Garuda, who had obtained divinity, had caused a lot of trouble!

Yet, he had the gall to say something like 'exterminate the hero', so Zenon was speechless. Regardless of the why, Zenon thought it just wanted vengeance against the one who'd killed it...

'What would Lee s.h.i.+n Woo... The contractor of the Spirits' Spring, say at a time like this...'

Lee s.h.i.+n Woo would keep his mouth shut and get what he could first. If he retorted, then the Garuda might leave, which would be such a waste! Zenon nodded his head and the Garuda continued in satisfaction.

[Of course, you do not possess the power to oppose your contractor. So I'll give you what you need. I will instill my power into this golem that you currently reside in, so if the time comes when you must put him down, you just need to come into this golem. It will cause the giant to ignite the acc.u.mulating s.h.i.+ning flames inside itself, and even your contractor won't be able to avoid death.]

[...I understand.]

[And I'll give you my power as well. You will become my successor who wields both light and flame, so if you continue to train both, then you will one day be able to use my innate element... s.h.i.+ning Flame! I grant you this authority for the sake of all spirits, so if you're in a situation where your own power is insufficient, then you should borrow their power to overcome it!]

So the Garuda did have an underlying motive for bestowing his power. He was giving him one of the Garuda's abilities, the power of light which could sever all! It thought that if he was given this power, which could sever all connections if need be, then he wouldn't be controlled by Lee s.h.i.+n Woo.

[Then, young spirit. I hope you make the right decision. I hope that you use this power that I leave behind for the betterment of this world...!]

The Garuda's remaining consciousness emitted a bright light and split into two. One went into Zenon, and the other was absorbed by the t.i.tan. It forcefully raised Zenon's 'level' and raised his body and soul to new heights. To be more specific, Zenon's karma exploded and he leveled up!