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These are fragments that occurred at different times, in different dimensions, in different worlds, and in different places.
Why do these things appear?
Because the presence of God has appeared here.
As Edward's voice grew louder and his words became more and more sacred, the images revealed by the light and shadow also changed wildly.
All of this made Otto feel dizzy.
Otto instinctively covered his head, forcibly ignoring the sensations coming from his brain, and stared wide-eyed at the center of the magic circle.
God, if you truly exist, then please, resurrect my beloved!
Otto continually prayed in his heart to that ineffable god.
How many years has it been? How long has it been since he last heard Karen's voice?
He once prayed frantically to God, to the divine.
However, nothing works.
He had spoken with the archangel Michael, and only then did he learn that God was dead.
How absurd, how illusory, how hopeless.
Is a god who can die still a god?
Such a god is worse than the Honkai.
At least, the Honkai has existed to this day.
After that, he removed all the statues and murals of God in the Destiny.
What's the point of believing in a god like that!
Even though he held the title of archbishop, everyone knew—
Archbishop Otto Apocalypse was a non-believer.
But now, he seems to have rediscovered that same piety he had back then.
Time passed, and Otto had forgotten how much time had gone by.
It might be a minute, or it might be an hour.
In short, he has lost his sense of time.
In his daze, the light and shadow faded, and the sacred words fell silent.
"......"
"Alright, Your Excellency Archbishop, come here. We're just one step away from completion."
Edward's words startled the dazed Otto, who walked over in a daze.
“Listen up, Archbishop. This is the final step. It’s very simple, so stay calm, stay calm, stay calm. Come on, one, two, deep breaths.”
Seeing Otto's expression, Edward knew what had happened to him.
Following Edward's instructions, the dazed Otto took another deep breath. Just as he exhaled, Edward poured a puddle of cold water on his face, bringing him back to full consciousness.
"Haa, haa... Alright, I'm awake now. What's the final step, Edward?"
Otto, disregarding aristocratic etiquette, hastily wiped the cold water from his face and asked the question.
"It's very simple, just call her by name. Although I could do it myself, I think it's better if you do it. Also, call her in her native language."
"I understand. Then—"
"Kallen Kaslana"
As he spoke, the girl's eyes flickered slightly, and then her sky-blue pupils reflected Otto's ecstatic face.
"Ooh... Otto? Is that you calling out—ah!"
Before Karen could finish speaking, Otto hugged her tightly.
"Hey, Otto, what are you doing? Why did you suddenly hug me? Hey, why are you crying? Don't cry."
"Waaaaah~~ Karen, I've finally seen you again."
Tears kept welling up in Otto's eyes.
For so many years, he hadn't shed a tear.
Edward, on the other hand, quietly left the room.
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I originally intended to gloss over this plot point, but I ended up writing so much more...
This part also serves as foreshadowing for the protagonist's future mischief.
Chapter Seventy: Here I bear witness to my power! (Part 1)
(To answer a question from a reader of Broken Soul's Lament: Why doesn't Changyu use the Annihilation Eye to absorb You's magic power?)
(Because Yu's magic power is theoretically infinite, or nearly infinite. Leaving aside whether Yu would allow a stranger to absorb his magic power, the protagonist would be instantly overwhelmed if he dared to absorb it. Keep in mind that the Annihilation Eyes are constantly absorbing magic power from the air, meaning their ability to absorb magic power is unstoppable.)
twilight
"Hey, Kiyohime, isn't your dish... a little off...?"
Looking at the dishes in front of him, Chang Yan swallowed hard.
This isn't just food, it's a work of art!
Moreover, it's the kind of artwork that glows.
Moreover, it is a very fragrant work of art.
(I'm so glad I got to see glowing food in my lifetime.)
(But speaking of which, when did Kiyohime learn to make glowing dishes?)
"What's wrong, Master Changyan? Is the food I cooked not to your liking?
Changyan stopped Kiyohime, who was about to rush into the kitchen, and made her sit down.
"That's not what I meant. I meant, why does your food glow?"
"Because I'm Chef Dragon!"
???
Dragon... Dragon Chef?
(I remember, Chef Long, that was the position of Little Master's mother.)
"Um... Kiyohime, when did you become a dragon chef?"
Upon hearing Chang Yan's question, Kiyohime touched her cheek with her finger and tilted her head slightly.
"Because I'm a dragon who can cook, isn't that what a dragon chef is?"
What you said makes so much sense, I'm speechless.
Faced with Kiyohime's reply, I can only say that I have no F♂A to say.
"Okay, I'll take a bite and try it first."
Just as Changyan reached out his chopsticks to pick up some food, he and Qingji both looked up at the sky outside.
In the sky above, there was this one—
A giant whale dressed in a suit is flying in the sky?
What the hell?
What is this thing?
Wait a minute, this bizarre style of dressing is definitely Megalo's...
I really don't know what those underworld people are thinking. They keep creating these weird and strange creatures, and their aesthetic sense is so bizarre. I'm speechless.
(Never mind, Ayumu Aikawa and Rias will handle it anyway, it's none of my business.)
Just as Chang Yan was about to continue eating, the system suddenly gave him a task.
(Task issued)
(Task 6: Witness my power here!)
(Use the life of this giant Megalo to prove to everyone—your power.)
"Hey, you're making me cause trouble again? And you want me to be so conspicuous. I don't want to get noticed by those people."
Without considering Kiyohime beside him, Changyan complained for a while, then put down his chopsticks and went out.
"Kiyohime, wait for me, I'll be right back."
"Yes, sir."
Kiyohime replied with a smile, just like a wife seeing her husband off as he leaves for the holidays, watching Changyan's retreating figure from the doorway.
Just as Chang Yan's figure disappeared from her sight, Kiyohime's face immediately turned extremely gloomy.
"Although I don't know what you are, how dare you disturb my intimate time with Lord Changyan? You truly deserve to die."
His fists were clenched tightly, but then he relaxed them.
His expression returned to calm.
"Ah, that won't do. In TV dramas, women like that are usually villains who lose. Hmm, let's keep the food warm first. We can't let Master Changyan eat cold food, otherwise it would be a dereliction of duty as a wife."
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Gazing at the giant Megalo flying in the sky, Chang Yan stood on the roof of a tall building, pondering how to complete the mission.
(Although the mission says I have to demonstrate my power to the world, I can't even touch Megalo right now. What should I do?)
Although Chang Yan wanted to give up the mission, he didn't dare.
Because these tasks do not specify what the penalties will be for failure.
If not, that would be best.
But what if the punishment is to take away the wonder?
It is common sense that no matter which of these wonders is taken away, it is unacceptable.
Not to mention, we don't even know how many the system will take away.
And then there's a punishment that people usually can't even imagine.
Eliminate the host
In most infinite flow games, the main god and the system in system flow games are used to incentivize reincarnators and system holders.
Faced with the thrill of death, everyone can unleash their potential.
They were ruthless, unethical, bloody, brutal, and cold-blooded in completing their missions.
Because what they want is the same as the common saying goes—
Live!
(Since the system has given me the mission objective, I should be capable of completing it. Excluding that strange mask, the only power I can still demonstrate is—)
(He granted me the power of shadows. So I have no choice but to give it a try.)
Looking at the shadow beneath his feet, Chang Yan closed his eyes, recalling the feeling of manipulating shadows for the first time.
What does it feel like?
I didn't feel anything.
It's like being touched in the hand or foot; you feel nothing at all.
(So, I should be able to do this.)
"In the name of God!"
After shouting a nonsensical, cringeworthy line, Chang Yan swung his arm down.