Chapter 1188: The War Has Ended!
Chapter 1188: The War Has Ended!
Orion's eyes perked up at the question. He, too, wondered who would be teaching the method directly. The most practical answer seemed to be Zera. Still, given the situation, he felt a lingering sense of doubt and unease.
"It will be handled by goddess Morgona," Zera responded.
The tension in the room rose again.
Orion's expression became solemn. 'Is this really a good idea?' he thought. If it were an ordinary person, they wouldn't hesitate to learn directly from a goddess. However, for Orion, who was aware of the dangers of the situation, it was a difficult choice.
Aerialia's expression became pensive.
"If the goddess of Malevolence and Witches wants to instruct you herself, then I think you should accept the reward as long. They will think before thinking about harming you. But that's just my opinion-it's still your choice," she said, looking at Orion. Only he could hear her voice at this moment.
Orion nodded, contemplating.
Zera observed them with a curious gaze.
"Wouldn't Goddess Morgona, instructing me, alert the divine mysteries again and lead to another invasion of monstrosities?" Orion asked, turning to Zera.
"Your first encounter with the goddess ended that way simply because she was being cautious. We can ensure that doesn't happen, so you don't need to worry," Zera responded calmly.
Orion nodded in understanding. "In that case, I will gladly accept the reward. Please help me thank Goddess Morgona for offering such an amazing gift," he said.
"She's already heard you. She said she'll ensure no one, including 'her', interferes with her decision. And if you're still cautious, you can bring your goddess to ensure your safety, as long as she doesn't cause unnecessary trouble," Zera replied.
Orion nodded again.
"You all seem so confident she will be able to create an elixir like that," Aurora said, her gaze fixed on Zera.
"She is confident she can. And if she says so, I trust her judgment," Zera responded seriously. Aurora nodded. "I hope Goddess Morgona lives up to your praise."
"Since we're done, I'll leave to check on the other sections of the fortress and their assigned corps to see how well they're doing. I'll be returning to my manor afterwards, as I'm certain there won't be any need for me to intervene with you both here," Zera said, standing up from her seat, her gaze fixed on Orion.
Zera bowed towards Aurora and Aerialia respectfully.
"We should get going, too," Orion said. They stood up from their seats and exited the room. They walked out of the building.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Zera nodded at them before stepping forward and vanishing into thin air.
"She's fast," Orion said. Knowing that Zera was born as a demigod, he wasn't surprised by her astonishing speed.
"Those two goddesses have worked hard to train her well," Aurora nodded, following Zera's movements until she withdrew her gaze.
Despite Zera being much stronger than the average demigod, she was a goddess, so following her movements was easy.
They soared into the sky, returning to the fortified walls.
The battle against the monstrosities lasted one and a half weeks. They fought around fifteen million monstrosities, five million more than they had initially estimated. The war was expected to last several months, but thanks to Orion's intervention and Morphic Puppets' drawing the attention of the monstrosities attacking other sections of the walls, the war ended much sooner.
If it hadn't been for the fact that Orion could only utilize his energies for three hours a day, the war might have ended even faster. At this point, Orion's name had spread throughout the Sanctuary. Rumours circulated that he was on a path to godhood, destined to achieve demigodhood due to his astounding prowess.
However, because the Priestess was the only recognized demigod within the Sanctuary, such rumours were whispered from person to person for fear of incurring her' or the goddesses' wrath. Many people believed the rumours because Orion was soon expected to receive the inheritance of their goddess.
This belief gained considerable traction among the residents. The northern gates had become a gathering place for soldiers and other corps members to witness Orion's phenomenal battle against the advancing monstrosities.
Whenever Orion returned to the battlefield, the monstrosities attempting to surround the fortress would sense him and attack, turning it into a battle where Orion faced them alone. Yet, within his formidable lightning domain, he dealt with them effortlessly.
During this time, Orion also conducted his required checkup with Zera whenever he took a condensed Vylkr essence rebirth elixir. He would begin after the war ended when the preparation was done.
He didn't know how the goddesses planned to construct Aerialia's divine embryonic seed simultaneously. Still, he wasn't in a hurry to find out, as every moment they spent here was of critical use to him.
.....
At the mountain's peak,
"After today, the war should end," Orion said, gazing at the scorched, desolate expanse below him.
There was no snow, even though it continued to fall from the sky. On a few standing jagged rocks were the burnt remains of four-star Vylkr vines, gigantic tainteds, and magical beasts.
In the distance, several monstrosities were still relentlessly advancing towards his position, though their numbers were few. Despite that, they would still give an elite corps a challenging time before being entirely eradicated.
Orion stood up and glanced in the direction of the northern gates before refocusing his gaze ahead. During this time, he had uncovered that the ravaged ground would slowly heal after each war, and the trees and vegetation would regrow as though nothing had transpired.
Initially, he was curious about how it worked, but he soon discovered that the ever-falling snow was the reason. It ensured this realm always remained pristine, just as its creators had intended, no matter what transpired within.
After thoroughly investigating, Orion confirmed that the snow did not affect him.
Orion refocused his gaze forward and controlled his mountain to soar ahead, reaching the edge of his lightning domain. He halted and activated the Thunder Moon Tyrant Symbols, making a series of intricate hand gestures with one hand.
Combining all seven symbols, he could unleash a devastating, unparalleled lightning explosion capable of obliterating his enemies. This was the Thunder Moon Tyrant Symbols'
most potent and final skill!
The Symbol of Shock!
The Symbol of Surge!
The Symbol of Destruction!
The Symbol of Precision!
The Symbol of Conduction!
The Symbol of Tempest!
After completing the final gesture, Orion watched as the stormy blue and purple clouds above became eerily still. The icy winds transformed into a warm breeze that tingled the skin. Sensing the power of the Thunder Moon Armor technique reduced by 50 per cent, Orion recognized one of its weaknesses.
"The two techniques were created to complement each other. However, utilizing the final skill of the Thunder Moon Tyrant Symbols expends a considerable amount of energy and lightning force, which, in turn, weakens the power of the Thunder Moon Armor technique. But it shouldn't be much of a problem for you," Aerialia said.
Orion nodded in understanding and unleashed his gift, causing the lightning domain to
regain its ferocity.
The purple lightning and thunder gathered before him, forming a single streak. Despite sensing the immense power surrounding him, Orion remained composed. Without hesitation,
he sent the streak of purple lightning forward.
It shot ahead without pause.
CRACKLE! BOOM!
An explosion of unimaginable proportions erupted, muting all sound in its trail. A dome of purple lightning radiated an intense, blinding light as it slowly expanded, sending a powerful gust of wind that even stirred the stormy clouds overhead.
Orion had anticipated the devastating effect of combining all seven symbols into one attack, so he had positioned himself at the edge of the lightning domain to observe its magnitude. However, he realized that even if he had stayed in his previous position, he would still have been able to see and feel it.
The purple lightning dome continued expanding for thousands of meters, obliterating
everything in its path until the world turned white.
BOOOOMMM!!!
When Orion's vision returned, he saw debris clashing against the lightning domain, only to be incinerated instantly. He surveyed the massive swath of land that had been completely erased —an area large enough to fit several mountains. He scanned his surroundings, finding no
trace of any monstrosity.
The final skill of the Thunder Moon Tyrant Symbols was too powerful!
The war had finally ended!
"It's over. Let's return-" Just as Orion was about to finish his sentence, he froze. He couldn't
move. The world around him had suddenly become still. No sound, no movement.
Suddenly, a voice echoed in his ears.
"What a surprise. I didn't expect you to be that formidable! What did the Priestess promise
you to participate in this war?" a mature, masculine voice asked, filled with curiosity and
solemnity.
"... Who is it?" Orion, struggling to move his body, discovered he could still speak. He immediately tried to uncover the stranger's identity.
Contrary to his expectations, no response came. The voice remained silent.
Realization dawned on Orion, and he took several deep breaths, exhaling slowly to calm his
racing heart and trembling body. After regaining his composure, he asked, "Are you the
Divine Mysteries?"