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Tsk. Raon clicked his tongue briefly as he observed the grayish aura obtained from Rage.
‘It’s not a large amount.’
The aura obtained from the black-haired, black-eyed man wasn’t very substantial, as if Wrath had taken the majority of the power.
‘However…’
The quality is exceptionally high. Although the black-haired, black-eyed man had already disappeared, it wasn’t clear what abilities this grayish aura possessed, but it was certain that it contained tremendous power.
‘It would be better to convert it into Glacier.’
The aura left behind by the black-haired, black-eyed demon wasn’t Cold Energy. Although it could be transformed into Ten Thousand Flames Cultivation, it seemed better to fill Glacier, which was relatively deficient. With a resonating hum, Raon operated Glacier to its extreme to absorb the grayish aura left behind by the black-haired, black-eyed demon.
‘It’s completely different from the Cold Energy I’ve obtained so far.’
He bit his lip as he felt the movement of the grayish aura, which roared as if it were going to break his mana circuit.
‘It’s fiercely resisting, like a beast with a leash around its neck.’
The Cold Energy he had obtained on his way here had become his aura and had accumulated in his energy center the moment he operated Glacier, but the aura left behind by the black-haired, black-eyed man was fiercely resisting inside his mana circuit as if it would never become his.
‘I don’t understand why it’s causing such a ruckus when I didn’t even take it by force.’
In truth, it didn’t matter what he did. Glacier was a cultivation technique that Wrath had created and still used. Because it was the power of a top-tier demon king, it didn’t matter how strong the aura left behind by the black-haired, black-eyed man was, it would eventually be absorbed.
‘I might be a bit of a bad guy, but…’
Thinking that it couldn’t be helped for the greater good, he forcibly controlled the grayish aura using Glacier’s magnificent Cold Energy.
‘Now it’s starting to stabilize.’
The aura left behind by the black-haired, black-eyed man, overwhelmed by the powerful Cold Energy, began to seep into his energy center, following the flow of Glacier.
‘Now that I’ve controlled the grayish aura, should I look for Wrath?’
Certain that Wrath had fought the black-haired, black-eyed man in this space, he looked around for traces of him.
‘There are many traces of the decisive battle.’
Seeing the remnants of powerful techniques like Silver Aurora scattered about, it seemed that Wrath had fought with all his strength.
‘That guy from before…’
Raon narrowed his eyes as he looked at the dust remaining where the black-haired, black-eyed man had died.
‘Was he that strong?’
He had subdued him immediately because he seemed dangerous and had only extracted his aura, but if he had known it would be like this, he should have gathered some information.
‘No, it probably wouldn’t have mattered much.’
This space was created based on Wrath’s memories. Since that guy had emerged from his memories, there probably wouldn’t have been much to learn even if he had asked.
‘But I don’t see a way to pass to the next level.’
Is he still taking the test? It seemed that Wrath was also undergoing the final test in a separate place from here, just like when he had obtained the power of the golden sun.
‘Then it would be better to wait here.’
Instead of returning to the exit, it seemed better to stay here until Wrath returned. Raon sat on the scorched ground, leaning his back against the frozen World Tree.
‘I don’t need to obtain more aura than this, so it would be perfect to practice cultivation.’
He had unexpectedly obtained many rewards while chasing Wrath. Since he hadn’t completely absorbed the aura received from the black-haired, black-eyed man, it seemed good to practice cultivation here. In fact, before coming here, he had considered taking a little—no, very little—of Wrath’s reward, but now it wasn’t necessary.
‘Overeating can make your stomach burst. And…’
Wrath also needed to regain his strength. Although it would be quite troublesome if Wrath became stronger, he had received so much help from him that he wanted to see him smiling arrogantly.
‘Since it’s come to this, come back stronger.’
Because I’ll grow stronger too. Raon briefly licked his lips and closed his eyes. The gray aura emanating from his shoulders slowly began to turn silver.
* * *
“Did I hear Raon entered the Room of Self?”
Alice leaned against the door of the audience chamber, moving her finger.
“You keep saying ‘our nephew, our nephew’, but didn’t you even know that?”
Glenn snorted, complaining that he only talked.
“Living in the mountains, I forgot.”
Alice clicked her tongue in annoyance, saying she had forgotten.
“You went to the mountains? Again?”
“Seeing Raon and Karoon fight, I couldn’t contain myself.”
She clenched her fist, saying that when she saw the duel between the two, her blood boiled and she couldn’t stay still.
“I understand what you mean.”
Glenn nodded calmly.
‘Both Raon and Karoon poured the beliefs they’ve built since childhood into their swords.’
Karoon held his affection and nobility for Zieghart, while Raon ascended to Transcendence with the unyielding sword he had committed to from the moment he declared he would elevate Sylvia to the Direct Line. It was natural for the hearts of those watching to ignite as these Transcendent swords, each imbued with different will, clashed.
“So I’m going to start again.”
Alice exhaled calmly and hit her chest with her fist.
“You mean you’ve finished preparing your body and mind?”
Glenn narrowed his eyes as he examined Alice.
“It’s not perfect.”
Alice frowned as she looked at her slightly trembling fingers.
“But I’ve raised it to about eighty percent.”
She licked her lips, saying she was almost ready to accept the mana of the Dragon Heart.
“I see. It’s evident that you’ve diligently prepared yourself.”
Glenn nodded as he looked into Alice’s calm eyes.
“In the past, you would have only prepared your body in a rudimentary way and then accepted the mana of the Dragon Heart. You’ve changed a lot. Probably because of Raon.”
He murmured that it was amazing and let out a slight smile.
“That’s right. It’s because of Raon.”
Alice nodded without the slightest hesitation.
“My dear nephew gave me a treasure he obtained after overcoming a near-death experience, without asking for anything in return. I can’t waste it senselessly.”
She bit her lip, saying she would absorb all the mana inside the Dragon Heart even if she had to chew it to the bone.
“You’ve thought well.”
Glenn calmly closed and opened his eyes, saying that was obviously the right thing to do.
“But you know? That you’ve also changed a lot, father.”
Alice looked up slightly at Glenn.
“Me?”
Glenn lowered his eyebrows as if asking what she meant.
“The old you would never have told me that I prepared diligently.”
He frowned, saying he would have just gestured for her to leave without a word.
“Hmm…”
Glenn briefly licked his lips, his gaze lowered.
“You’re not wrong.”
When he was immersed in demonic energy, he had no interest even in his son and daughter, let alone his grandchildren. It was a time when he only thought about his own strength, so Alice’s words weren’t incorrect.
“Your change is also thanks to Raon, right? He really is a fortune pack.”
Alice attributed her own change to Raon’s influence and smiled subtly.
“Ahem! It’s not just because of R-Raon, but thanks to all the children!”
Glenn shook his head, seeming embarrassed, saying he was able to change not only because of Raon but thanks to all the children.
“Whatever, it’s okay. Much better than when you were surrounded by ice.”
Alice nodded, saying she liked his current self.
“I wonder if our nephew is alright?”
She looked at the door to the right leading to the Room of Self with worried eyes.
“What did you see in the Room of Self?”
Glenn shook his head as he looked at the door, following Alice’s gaze.
“I was in an underwater arena, constantly fighting. It was fun, with endless interesting opponents.”
Alice let out a long laugh, saying she wanted to enter the Room of Self again.
“Then there’s no need to worry.”
Glenn shook his head calmly.
“There’s no way Raon can’t follow the path you’ve passed.”
He smiled, saying there was no need to worry.
“I know! Can’t I worry a little?”
Alice snorted defiantly.
“Now, tell me the reason you came.”
Glenn briefly licked his lips and placed his hand on the throne’s armrest.
“Don’t waste time with other stories.”
He raised his chin as if to tell her to get to the point.
“Did you know?”
Alice’s eyes trembled slightly.
“Because you’re someone who shows it on your face.”
Glenn nodded, saying he could see it all.
“Phew, you’ve really changed a lot.”
Alice let out a deep sigh, saying she could talk since it had come to this. She looked at Glenn with her hands clasped in front of her.
“Please, help me a little.”
* * *
The moon, which had been emitting silver frost as if it were going to freeze the world, was falling closer and closer to Wrath. Just as Wrath was about to receive the frost of the silver moon with his entire body, a black crack appeared before him, as if blocking his path. A deep rumble echoed.
The ink-black crack erased the Cold Energy emanating from the moonlight, as if to tell Wrath that it wouldn’t allow him to obtain more power.
Tsk. Wrath slowly opened his eyes, as if he were frustrated. He clicked his tongue briefly as he looked at the huge moon still shining blue.
“As expected, there’s a limit.”
When he entered the State of Enlightenment and tried to accept all the frost of the silver moon, the black crack appeared and cut off the path connecting him to the moon. As he had felt when he first came here, it seemed there was a limit to the power he could obtain due to two souls being present.
‘I knew this would happen, but it’s disappointing.’
If he had come alone, he might have managed to break through the barrier. If he had accepted all the power of that moonlight, he could not only have regained his lost strength but possibly ascend to the next level. It was frustrating not being able to climb the last step.
He had expected there to be a limit to power from the beginning, but actually losing a new level right in front of his eyes was frustratingly disappointing. To the point that he almost resented Raon, who had entered with him.
‘No. There’s absolutely no reason to resent him.’
If it weren’t for Raon, it would have been impossible for him to enter this place. He should be grateful, not resentful.
‘No, no! There’s also no reason not to resent him!’
There was no need to see favorably that weasel who threatened him with Nadine’s bread every day. If he had found him here, he would definitely have punched him.
‘Threatening with food is the ugliest thing in the world!’
Honestly, eating Nadine’s bread was more irritating than giving Raon stats and traits.
‘Besides…’
It’s not difficult to eat Bead Ice Cream and delicious food! Raon is rich enough to spend money like water. He doesn’t understand why someone who has accumulated more money than he could spend in a lifetime is so frugal. His hands trembled with anger every time Raon ate cheap food, claiming he didn’t have money.
‘However, since he definitely created an opportunity for me to recover, I’ll let it slide this time.’
Thanks to Raon, he had regained a considerable level of Authority and the realm of the soul, if not his original power, so he decided to forgive him just this once.
“Phew…”
Wrath let out a long sigh as he looked at the blue moon separated from the space where he was.
‘It’s unfortunate, but I should go back now.’
Although it was disappointing not to be able to absorb all that energy, he couldn’t stay here forever. It was time to return. As soon as he thought about returning, a circular dimensional gate made of blue flames opened, just like when he first entered this place.
“It would be nice to be able to come here again.”
Wrath looked at the moon emitting vivid blue light as if to say goodbye, and then exited through the dimensional gate. The feeling of his body floating returned. However, the Cold Energy he had obtained from the moonlight began to slowly flow towards another place.
‘What is this now?’
It was the first time his Cold Energy had moved beyond his control. He opened his eyes in confusion, but he could only see darkness.
‘How frustrating.’
It wasn’t a large amount of energy. Although it could be considered trivial, it felt unpleasant that some of his property was being extracted somewhere.
‘I hope I arrive as soon as possible…’
As Wrath was tapping his feet in the air while biting his lip, he felt the sensation of his fingers touching the ground. When he opened his eyes, he saw the Snowfield where he had fought Rage.
‘Surely here… Huh?’
Why is Raon here? Raon, whom he hadn’t expected, was leaning against the World Tree with his eyes closed. As he tilted his head in confusion, he saw his blue Cold Energy flowing from his heart towards Raon.
“You again! Greed pack!”
He audibly gritted his teeth as he looked at Raon.
‘This can’t be. If I leave it like this…’
I’ll lose all the power I’ve gained with so much effort! Intense killing intent gleamed in Wrath’s blue eyes.
‘I must protect this at all costs!’
Even if I have to beat that demon!
* * *
“Hmm?”
Raon opened his eyes with furrowed eyebrows. As he was absorbing the grayish aura, some high-purity Cold Energy from somewhere was helping in his cultivation.
‘What is this…?’
Not knowing what was happening, he turned his head and saw Wrath standing to his right.
“Is it over?”
Unlike his expectation, he wasn’t in the cotton candy form. It was the original form, neither clearly male nor female, but he had seen it several times before, so he didn’t feel particularly repelled.
“You again!”
Wrath gritted his teeth as he looked at him. He was trembling all over as if he were extremely angry.
“Uh…?”
Raon’s eyes widened as he looked at Wrath.
“What are you saying suddenly?”
He had only been waiting for Wrath, so he didn’t understand what he meant by “you again.”
“Not content with controlling my meals, now you’re also devouring the power I gained here!”
“No, I only took what you left behind…”
Raon quickly moved both his hands. He had only taken the remains of what Wrath had gained and left behind, so he was baffled by Wrath’s anger.
“I had been harboring some gratitude towards you. But!”
Wrath raised a terrifying Authority of Wrath above his blue eyes, as if he were truly angry.
“I can’t stand by and watch you steal even the power I gained here! I’m going to correct that dirty habit of yours!”
He emitted an aura so powerful that it felt like Raon’s heart was sinking.
“You enemy of Nadine’s bread!”
“W-why am I the enemy of Nadine’s bread!?”
Raon blinked. Being called the enemy of Nadine’s bread was even more confusing than Wrath’s anger.
“Didn’t you give me Nadine’s bread every day!?”
“Then I’m not the enemy. The word enemy means…”
“Shut that demon mouth!”
As he tried to explain the word “enemy”, his vision suddenly changed. The world spun rapidly, and he saw his own body standing on the ground.
‘Why is my body… Gasp!’
Raon’s jaw dropped as he saw his own body crumbling, having lost its head.
‘Did I just die?’
By Wrath!? As his mind went blank with disbelief, he heard Wrath’s bewildered voice.
“D-demons! I used all my power in anger!”
He cried that he couldn’t control the power he had gained after so long.
‘That crazy demon king…’
Raon gritted his teeth inwardly as he watched the world darken.
‘He definitely did that on purpose!’
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