novelzi Chapter 135: Divine Beast’s Awakening! (1)
Chapter 135: Divine Beast’s Awakening! (1)
Chapter 135: Divine Beast’s Awakening! (1)
The Holy Nation of Gayami had been reduced into a sea of flames by those wretched crocodiles.
My children...!
“Stop! That’s enough, you bastards!”
I punched the crocodiles reflected on my phone screen, almost shattering it.
[Your attacks were blocked by Achilles Armor.]
Clang!
However, a powerful rutilant force repelled my reddened fist.
“Ugh?”
The crocodile scratched its head, looking up in the sky.
-Did someone hit me just now?
Tzzz!
The crocodiles’ armor shone golden, making them look like armies from Ancient Greece.
I activated my appraisal skill.
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[Achilles Armor Set]
Purchased at the Hunter Shop, blessed by Guardian of Fire and Blacksmith.
Special note: The armor is blessed by a semi-immortal Greek hero, Achilles. It blocks out most attacks, with Achilles’ strike being an exception.
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[Achilles Spear, Baptized by Fire]
Purchased at the Hunter Shop, blessed by Guardian of Fire and Blacksmith.
Special note: Bears the powerful blessing of Fire Shining in the Highest Skies, a god that the Empire serves.
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That’s the Birdhead!
Fire Shining in the Highest Skies was the Sun God I’d been fighting earlier.
The crocodiles we were facing weren't only armed with legendary equipment, but also blessed by a High-tier God. Naturally, the soldiers of Gayami Nation stood no chance against them. If only Il-ho were around! But he was currently stuck in the Tower of Warriors, battling another apostle.
-Aaaah! God Yu Il-Shin! Save us!
-Aaargh! Hot! It burns! God Yu Il-Shiiin!
The screams of my people rang all too clearly in my ears. What should I do? How do I best destroy those crocodiles and save my precious Gayami Nation?
The evolved Gayami soldiers, Skull Chickens, and even the Yaksha Soldiers led by Lilith were no match for them.
-Krrr...
Just then, I heard something amid the chaos. It was a pitiful groan, resembling the cry of a beast. The voice was tinged with fear, despair, and above all, anger at its own weakness. I turned in the direction of the source and found a small beast lying in a burning house.
-Krrr...! (Anyone, please. Save mommy—no, Anty!)
The dying Akdol sniffled. Though his end was near, he wished for nothing but Anty’s salvation. Tears welled up in my eyes. Did he think of Anty, who raised and took care of her, as his mother?
Ding!
Just then, God-Maker responded.
[All conditions for race evolution have been met!]
[Almighty God Yu Il-Shin, do you wish to evolve your temporary Divine Beast Akdol into a true divine beast? (Yes/No)]
“True... Divine Beast?”
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Aah... No...
The bloodsoaked Anty caught a glimpse of the burning Gayami Nation. It reminded her of the time before she encountered God Yu Il-Shin. They were powerless against the empire’s invasion, mocked, and even slaughtered like livestock. A life full of misery.
Tears streamed from her emerald eyes, evaporating in the flames' heat before they could touch the ground.
Aah, God Yu Il-Shin... Please grant us mercy and salvation...
She prayed fervently, yet didn’t receive any response. Even though she could feel his lamenting gaze from the skies, something prevented him from descending.
As she wallowed in despair, a tall shadow loomed over here.
-Kahaha! I found you! Now you are my prey!
The crocodile monster drooled, scooping Anty up with his fingers.
The other crocodile monsters beside it pounded their chests, gnashing their teeth.
-Krrr! No! It should’ve been me!
-Keke, just be satisfied with what you have.
-A promise is a promise! There’s nothing we can do!
Lilith, Yi-Ho, and Cheon-Ho were also captured by the crocodile monsters.
Pow!
Just then, a dull noise rang, and the head of the crocodile holding Anty snapped to the side.
Akdol vomited his innards out from the impact. Yet, he remained unflinching, his gaze unwavering. Instead, it became blood-red like Anty’s.
-Krr... It’s my last warning... Don’t touch... Anty, Brother...
-Huh?
As the crocodile gave a sinister look, he popped Anty into his mouth.
Gulp!
The crocodile monster swallowed Anty, looking down at Akdol with a sneer.
-Kahaha! There, I ate your precious bug! What are you going to do about it!
-...
Not a single word came from Akdol, his mind turning blank.
“Hehe. Akdol, is it delicious?”
The cute Anty patted him as she fed him delicious trout.
“You can’t fall asleep Akdol? Shall I sleep with you tonight?”
Suddenly being thrown into a bizarre world, Akdol was terrified. However, the motherly Anty would embrace him warmly as they spent the night together.
“Gosh, stop rolling and come here! I want to show our people how nice and cute our Akdol is!”
Nagging, Anty tugged on Akdol’s tail as he resisted going for walks. She kept urging him to follow her...
Anty, Anty, Anty, Anty! His Anty was gone!
-Krrr! I said, what are you going to do about it?!
The crocodile monster continued mocking Akdol. Then, he grabbed him by the throat and lifted him up.
Drip drip!
Tears streamed down Akdol’s face. Anger and regret washed over him like a tsunami. If only he were much stronger, then he could’ve protected Anty!
-...Do you need more power?
Akdol’s eyes widened. A deafening voice had resounded in his mind—one that he could never forget. It was his enemy, the cruel, evil god Yu Il-Shin!
-If you need it, I’ll give it to you.
Akdol roared, opening his mouth.
It’s too late, Anty’s already been eaten!
-It’s not too late. My Saintess is still alive.
Crack!
Akdol wavered.
At the same time, Yu Il-Shin’s voice changed.
-You don’t have to pledge allegiance to me, but you must protect Anty. If you’re willing to do so, I’ll give you all the power within my disposal!
The majestic, fearsome voice was mixed with the voice of an ordinary, weak man who wanted to protect his precious child. Right there and then, Akdol felt a sense of kinship with Yu Il-Shin.
-Can you protect Anty?
Protecting Anty was all that he wanted. His tears refused to stop.
-Krrr...
So please give me strength, O’ great and merciful God Yu Il-Shin!
-I’ll leave it to you, my divine beast Akdol!
Kwaaaa!
Then, Yu Il-Shin’s power poured down on Akdol like a huge tidal wave.
Ding!
[Akdol has become Yu Il-Shin’s follower.]
[Yu Il-Shin’s temporary divine beast Akdol has evolved into a true divine beast!]
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[Divine Beast: Akdol]
Attribute: Chaos
Race: Dead Dragon
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[Having embraced true faith and realized its mission of protecting the Saintess, divine beast Akdol is a divine being equivalent to 20 S-ranks.]
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-Krr? W-what’s that?
The crocodile monster’s face hardened.
Clack clack!
The smashed Skull Chickens, who had been scattered all over the place, began moving in a rampage, as if praising their king!
Flash!
Akdol’s eyes flung open in an instant.