Chapter 141

The curtain draws back.

There he was, Cadvolgr, appearing at just the right moment to break through the impending danger. The pitch-black darkness that had been dominating this twisted space was engulfed in golden flashes and vanished in an instant.

Though my body moved without issue, the unpleasant sensation that had been bothering me with my spiritual sense was completely gone now.

“How could this happen?!”

I gritted my teeth, actively denying the situation before me. A foul energy began to rise from the transcendent being’s body, trying to twist this space once more.

“There’s no use, but attempting it anyway is even more foolish…”

With a calm voice and an unsettling expression, Cadvolgr bellowed at the transcendent being. Golden light flared from his fingertips, and he declared firmly,

“Don’t waste your strength on unnecessary things.”

He launched the flash towards the transcendent being, similar to how Failord had compressed hostility into the form of a blade and hurled it at the creature.

Despite the technique, the power was overwhelming, much like what Failord had used. When a siege weapon’s projectile hit its target properly, something emerged amidst the dust and debris.

“Cough! Cough! …You wretch, you deliberately aimed to miss!”

The transcendent being, unable to even shake off the dust, coughed furiously and glared at Cadvolgr with rage. They interpreted the deliberate miss, which could have inflicted a fatal blow, as mockery directed at them.

Even though the sight was somewhat comical, the transcendent being, who could manipulate physical laws at will, made their anger seem threatening.

“Huff… I don’t care if my sister doesn’t, I don’t enjoy stealing delicious things arbitrarily.”

Cadvolgr, while releasing energy and blowing on his heated fingertips, displayed a composed demeanor despite the fear. His eyes held a mix of contempt and curiosity towards the disheveled transcendent being.

“I thought so, given the foul aura I sensed from afar… It was you, after all.”

Recalling how Failord had treated this transcendent being with disdain, it wasn’t hard to predict Cadvolgr’s reaction.

“In this world among countless others, why did you end up here? Your luck seems to have run out. You were banished after experiencing a ridiculous fate in the world you originally intended to settle in…”

When the transcendent being seemed to recognize Cadvolgr through blatant actions,

“What a strange thing… A girl I just met knows about two of us.”

Shaking his head lightly, Cadvolgr strongly denied knowing who he was, but midway through,

“…The golden light… Indeed…”

A statement of agreement rather than denial escaped his lips.

“Those hateful beings’ creations! You are them!!”

Roaring as if they had just risen, the transcendent being blasted hostility.

“Two hateful swords born from those hateful hands! Today, fortune favors you!”

Pointing at Cadvolgr with a fierce resolve, they raged as if embracing all the hatred in the world.

The lazy yet curious look they had when facing me, the confusion I felt seeing Falord, and the hatred and anger that erupted upon meeting Cadvolgr.

It was clear that this unnamed entity, who had descended onto this land, had formed a poor bond with some of the most famous swords in this world.

One regrettable point: Even though Dominus was expressing a murderous intent as if tearing apart Cadvolgr’s flesh, it didn’t change the fact that…

“Flash-!!”

“…Grr!”

“Luck is with me and my sister. After twisting countless worlds to achieve our goals, we managed to completely eradicate this wraith, who had lost even the tiniest shred of holiness.”

Firing off flashes of hostility from her fingertips, Cadvolgr’s helpless stance and powerless groans made her look truly weak.

While she couldn’t respond effectively to Cadvolgr’s skills, she was still powerless.

“Andymion.”

Cadvolgr called me softly, his gaze fixed on the transcendent being.

“Even now, I can hold this one for quite some time. So, take care of my sister and the little master during this gap.”

This was the task he quickly assigned me in this situation.

“Hey! You mean I don’t need to be taken care of?”

“You knew I would stay silent? If you’re sorry, then please take care of our little master.”

“…”

Weaponless, enraged, spoke with a furious tone, but pouted and took care of Asulin, as Cadvolgr rebutted without taking a breath.

…I clearly saw Asulin frozen and unable to move when the transcendent being controlled this space. Was that all an act?

“…If you don’t want to break your vow not to fight, you should at least pretend.”

Weaponless muttered grumpily as I realized my suspicion was correct.

—

During this time, Asulin regained her footing with Weaponless’ support.

“…Sorry. I got too carried away and overstepped my limits.”

Before I could help, Falord stood up, blushing and looking embarrassed, coughing repeatedly.

From someone who previously only expressed arrogance towards me, hearing such embarrassment was unexpected.

Given the mysterious aura that made me feel a strange closeness to my sword,

“You worked hard.”

I said honestly, giving her shoulder a pat as encouragement.

Following her gesture of encouragement by patting my chest,

“…This was never something I should have done. Don’t praise me too much.”

Falord looked very embarrassed, lowering her head, and fell silent.

Only then did I feel satisfaction, realizing her reaction resembled what I initially felt about Falord’s appearance.

“…Andymion.”

My calmness vanished instantly with Asulin’s slightly cold voice from behind.

Why? Why do I feel compelled to turn my head at her call, even though I haven’t done anything wrong?

Sharp reason told me not to turn, but instinct had already turned my head before reason could stop it.

What I faced was…

“……”

Her mouth jutted out, her eyes narrowed as thin as possible, and her cheeks puffed up, fiercely asserting her displeasure.

“Exactly what happened while I was caught?”

She demanded an explanation, looking around at Falord, Cadvolgr, and Weaponless, who were still confronting the transcendent being.

Hmm… How should I explain this?

Aslin’s gaze grew increasingly piercing and cold, watching me struggle to find words.

“…How envious.”

Weaponless commented from a distance, making it unclear whether they were mocking or admiring me.

This situation felt dire, as I feared Asulin might resort to physical punishment beyond mere nagging.

“…”

The transcendent being, who had been suppressed until now, suddenly shouted in anger,

“Stop this nonsense!”

With a sound like ice cracking under pressure, the rift widened, and a flood of foul energy poured out.

“Having toyed with us in this world, I shall condemn you!”

The transcendent being declared with a bloodshot glare, each word intensifying the instability of this space.

“Ahh!”

Asulin, whose body had weakened from prolonged captivity, stumbled due to the tremor. I quickly reached out to catch her.

“Thank you…”

Her gratitude, which had replaced the coldness earlier, echoed in my ears, but now was not the time to simply feel relieved.

“Come forth! My eternal loyalist! In recognition of your undying loyalty, I bestow upon you rewards here!”

The transcendent being’s voice, which had been subdued, suddenly came alive with vigor.

Though Dominus’ body was involved, the voice should have been clear, but instead, it transformed into a woman’s voice, commanding and arrogant.

“This is bad…”

Weaponless muttered, approaching me with a serious tone.

“Still keeping such holy power in your artifact? This sudden turn makes it seem we’re in more danger.”

Despite the calm tone, the explosion of hostility from the transcendent being’s hand, turning into a sword-like shape, intensified the distortion of this space unrealistically.