Chapter 143

Let’s head out.

The voice of the Failord rang in my mind with determination as I stared blankly at the twisted space, bombarded by the combined blue aura emitted by Asulin and Kradbolg.

Was it competitive spirit that stirred within me as I watched Asulin infuse a small miracle into this distorted space while holding Kradbolg in its sword form?

—I can’t let my sister see me dawdling like this. As I muttered to myself, pride on my lips, I couldn’t help but feel a bit playful towards her fiery determination.

“Let’s go.”

It was absurd to be concerned with such trivial matters when a great task loomed ahead, so I readily accepted it, steadying my breath and igniting my hostility.

My feeling that my total energy was increasing with every breath wasn’t just an illusion.

Uuung—!!

Even though I was the one gathering the hostility, the resounding resonance that made me slightly startle came from the hostility rising like a mirage from my body.

“Toot!”

…The Failord, even as he leaped into the air, transformed his body once again into a white, chilling coldness that he unleashed into the twisting space.

—I swear you won’t show any of your previous disgraceful behavior.

The moment he transformed into a sword, her words echoed only in my mind.

Listening to her voice, which seemed embarrassed and humiliated after suddenly losing energy in the middle of a fierce battle, allowing a transcendent entity to land a single blow.

She seemed to have hurriedly changed her form into a sword to avoid showing her master, me, her disgraceful behavior, not wanting others to hear it.

Perhaps I could use this as an excuse if things ended smoothly later?

In any case, after sorting out these thoughts, I smiled lightly at the Failord’s words and gripped the sword, responding to her resolve.

The moment the Failord transformed into a sword, her faintly emanating aura caught me, growing stronger over time.

As Asulin held Kradbolg, emitting a bluish lightning, their auras blended in a peculiar harmony, carving out another domain made of cold air in this twisted space.

Though it was a strange combination of lightning and cold, both incredibly powerful, instead of clashing, they resonated harmoniously, expanding their domains.

The Failord and Kradbolg seemed more focused on restoring this twisted space to its original state rather than competing.

From how they referred to each other as siblings, despite their outward differences, it seemed they were trying to reveal their bond.

Regardless of the distance between them and the significant differences in their auras, their breathing was perfectly synchronized.

This seemed to render the plan of the transcendent entity, who had tainted the space with its presence, futile.

“Do you dare refuse the sacred power granted by the Creator!”

Even though the transcendent entity was clearly agitated, it declared its defiance.

“Even if we are on the verge of collapse, we won’t be toyed with by mere weapons!”

Clearly hurt by pride, the entity degraded the Failord and Kradbolg as mere weapons, pouring even more of its tainted energy into the sword.

However, the energy that seemed capable of distorting everything it touched upon release did not fare well against the lightning and cold from the two swords.

I had expected either overwhelming dominance or at least a stalemate, but the outcome surpassed my expectations.

“Grr… Even the proud race falls short… now even the creations will turn against us!!”

Seeing no progress despite the exertion of power, the transcendent entity tried to twist the space again, drawing in its own energy.

Uuung—!!

Despite the increasing tainted energy, Kradbolg continued to resonate, releasing its power.

—As I said before…

The Failord, who remained composed even in the face of the transcendent entity’s power, sighed and spoke.

—Even if it’s futile, the attempt can seem foolish or pitiable depending on who does it. But there’s no pity in this one.

With a sharp remark, the Failord negated the transcendent entity, channeling my hostility to counter its tainted energy.

This must be what it feels like to completely subdue an opponent beyond mere dominance.

The transcendent entity, who had been pressing down with overwhelming force, seemed to be pushed back more and more with each passing moment, the fear it exuded vanishing completely.

…Fighting is about overpowering the opponent until their life or will is exhausted, and I had hoped to defeat this transcendent entity that had manifested through Dominus’s body, even if it was a slim chance.

If this situation remains unchanged, the transcendent entity might soon be subdued by the Failord and Kradbolg.

The entity had declared its intent to use its twisted powers to overwhelm us, but the prospect of facing such a being felt daunting.

—I apologize for the inconvenience, but I need a bit more strength. Even though it’s decayed, subduing a transcendent entity is no easy feat for me.

With the Failord’s plea, I tightened my grip, sending more hostility coursing through my heart and into the Failord.

Uuung—!!

The hostility, originating from my heart and transmitted through my fingertips to the Failord, mingled with the clear, cold energy she emitted, adding power to Kradbolg’s lightning.

Empowered by the Failord’s cold, Kradbolg’s lightning grew even more potent, pushing towards the transcendent entity.

The tainted space, which had been expanding with the entity’s power, was now limited to its immediate surroundings, and Kradbolg’s lightning tore through its feeble reach.

Just as the lightning began to tear apart the transcendent entity’s borrowed body, Dominus’s flesh, a crimson glow surged from the entity’s eye.

“Aaaaah!!”

With a desperate cry, the transcendent entity swung its sword at the incoming lightning.

Kwaaang—!!

The resounding explosion echoed through the space, where distortion and purification alternated.

I expected to see the transcendent entity thrown off by the blast, but…

“Don’t get cocky!”

The entity’s relentless voice roared as it rapidly approached the source of the lightning, which was near Asulin.

Asulin, anticipating this, stood her ground with unwavering resolve.

“Where are you going?!”

She had already recovered all the powerful lightning released from Kradbolg.

Such immense power, gathered before it could even be properly harnessed, was overwhelming.

“Let’s see you regret your arrogance when you find yourself within my range!”

Her bold movements and resolute declaration allowed her to slip into the transcendent entity’s reach effortlessly.

Not only did she manage to catch the entity off guard, but she also inflicted a deep wound, similar to the one she had previously left on the entity’s unhealing scar.

Whether this was intentional or a result of the entity desperately dodging Asulin’s attack, one thing was certain.

“…Guh… Gaaah… Gweeeek!!”

The transcendent entity suddenly doubled over in pain, clutching its face.

The cooperation between Asulin and Kradbolg had made them formidable enough to challenge even the transcendent entity.

Yet, the hope that the situation would easily resolve itself faded when I heard the Failord’s words.

Uuuuuuunng—!!

The alarming resonance from the Failord’s sword filled my hand.

—Crazy…

Despite seeing the same scene, the Failord’s reaction was entirely different.

—It seems the entity is being forced to leave Dominus’s body.

This optimistic prediction brought a mixed feeling, but the subsequent statement raised my tension to its peak.

—If the entity escapes Dominus, this world might end.