The Crazy Battle God Has Returned - Chapter 364

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A Mad Swordsman Returns – Chapter 364

A scene I had witnessed once before.
The starting point of everything that unfolded.
The catalyst that brought me back through time.
A final chance granted to me, who had awaited the end in a world consumed by ruin.

[You have vanquished Achiros, the Lord of Justice, one who would sacrifice everything to become a ‘God’. You have defeated an exceptional powerhouse.]
[You have proven yourself.]
[You have acquired the item, ‘Qualification of the Lord (EX)’.]

I gazed silently at the approaching item.
Qualification of the Lord.
The value this item possessed was beyond words.

[This is an item imbued with the power of ascension. You may use this item to ascend as a new Star Lord.]

An item that would elevate its user to become a Star Lord.
It was granted only to those who had earned the qualifications to become a Lord, and likewise, only those with the proper qualifications could use it.
In my previous life, I had obtained this item and gained the opportunity to become a Lord.
But I had chosen regression instead of becoming a Lord.

‘At that time, becoming a Lord held no meaning.’

Around the time the world perished in my previous life.
I had accumulated power through every means available and succeeded in vanquishing Lee Su-ho, who had betrayed Earth.
But I could not lay a hand on Achiros. At that time, he had already transcended the realm of Lords and entered the domain of Gods.

‘Even if I became a Lord, there would be no way to face Achiros.’

That is why I chose regression.
I am confident it was the right choice. Through that decision, I gained power greater than my previous self.
And I obtained the opportunity to vanquish Achiros.

‘Then….’

Han Yu-sung gazed quietly at the Lordship.
Regression was no longer necessary for him now. What he needed was to acquire the strength to prepare for what lay ahead.
If I became a Star Lord, I could obtain such power.
But.

‘I’m reluctant.’

The reason was unclear, yet it was undeniable.
A fierce rejection welled up from the depths of my heart.
It was not solely my own rejection. It was a rejection emanating from the 【Divine Fragment】 within me.

‘Is the fragment inside me refusing this?’

The Divine Fragment—the fragments contained within it—were rejecting this.
Simultaneously, they were warning me. Do not accept that item, do not seize this opportunity.
He exhaled slowly.

“A Star Lord, then….”
[Why are you so indifferent! This is, no… you’re not even surprised.]

Kakasha, who had been reproaching Han Yu-sung, let out a bitter laugh.
When he thought about it, it was entirely natural.
How many transcendents had Han Yu-sung slain thus far? He had defeated the major ones—the Lord of the Dead, Geomson, and even Achiros with the support of the Gods.
It was an Achievement impossible for a player to accomplish.
And a feat no human could ever reach.

[If you do not qualify, then who would? It is a natural reward, certainly, but hmm. Judging by your expression….]

Kakasha studied Han Yu-sung’s face.
An expression subtle beyond measure.

[You do not seem to regard this as a reward.]
“The power contained within this is welcome enough.”

Han Yu-sung tapped the Lordship with his finger.

“But becoming a Lord itself is not so welcome.”
[Indeed. Given your current circumstances, it is only natural. The Gods oppose you, and should you become a Lord and enter the system, they will surely attempt to hinder you in every way.]

It was a concern that weighed on Kakasha as well.
She had resolved to stand alongside Han Yu-sung. The Gods would view her as an enemy, just as they did him.
There was no telling what penalties might be imposed in the future.

[Becoming a Lord may not serve your interests. If only I could extract the power contained within this….]
“That would be ideal. The problem is, there’s no way to do it.”

Han Yu-sung and Kakasha locked eyes.
To wield the power of a Lord while remaining outside the system itself.
There was only one option that came to mind.

“The Wanderers.”
[The Wanderers are the only path.]

Those who had refused to become Star Lords.
They shared many connections with Han Yu-sung in various ways.

“For now, let’s set that aside.”

Having refused to become a Lord, the “qualifications of a Lord” held no meaning.
All that remained was to find another way to utilize this artifact.
And there were other matters that demanded attention.

[The God Slayer has absorbed the Divine Blood.]
[A transcendent being of immense power has been vanquished.]
[Through the effect of God Descent, the power possessed by the Lord of Justice is seized.]

A fierce aura erupted from Han Yu-sung.
That aura touched the remnants of Achiros, just as it had with Geomson before. And from him, a tremendous power flowed forth.
That power settled into Han Yu-sung once more.

[All stats have increased by 1,000,000!]
[The Godslayer stat increases by 1,500,000!]
[Authority: Divine Punishment has been acquired.]

It was the moment of acquiring a new authority following the Heart Sword.
Yet this authority possessed a rather peculiar characteristic.

[Divine Punishment]
· Classification: Authority.
· Enforce one’s own justice and annihilate evil.
· Summon a blade forged of justice upon the Battlefield, ‘Divine Punishment’. This blade weakens enemies according to the weight of their sins while simultaneously strengthening allies. Furthermore, colossal blades that pass judgment upon foes rain down like meteors.

It was the Scales of Justice that Achiros had once wielded.
Though the name had changed to ‘Divine Punishment’ and it now summoned a blade instead of scales, the effect itself remained similar to the Scales of Justice.
I couldn’t fathom why such a transformation had occurred.
If I had to speculate.

‘Perhaps it’s because Achiros and I envision justice differently.’

Achiros’s conception of justice manifested as scales, while mine took the form of a blade.
I couldn’t quite recall what that justice truly meant.
Though it hardly mattered in the end.

[Ah, there it is. This one as well.]
“A blade that Achiros once used.”
[Indeed. Was it called Solitary Supremacy?]

Kakasha, who had been surveying the surroundings, showed me what he’d discovered.
A blade named ‘Solitary Supremacy’ that Achiros had wielded.
It was a World-tier item.

[Solitary Supremacy (World).]
· Exists alone, with only oneself holding true nobility.
· All that exists in this world exists merely to offer its strength to the wielder, thus this blade shall grant you the will of ‘Solitary Supremacy’.

Like the Primordial Blade, the description was remarkably brief.
The difference lay in that the effect remained quite clear nonetheless.
I had already witnessed how Achiros wielded it after all.

“I think you should use this one.”
[An item crafted by that wretch Achiros leaves a bitter taste, but… if such is your wish, I shall not refuse.]

Kakasha took Solitary Supremacy with a displeased expression.
There was no reason for me to possess two World-tier items, and I lacked the strength to wield them simultaneously.
Having her use them would better serve our overall power.

“Then….”

Han Yu-sung stood before Achiros’s remains, focusing his consciousness.
And then.

[You have activated ‘Grand Devouring Technique’.]
[You absorb the remaining qi from the Transcendent. The Grand Devouring Technique alters the nature of the qi and stores it within your body.]
[Demonic qi is accumulating in your heart….]
[Congratulations! Your Demonic qi has increased by 2,000,000!]
[You can now wield Primordial Unity more effortlessly, and its power has been enhanced.]

Tremendous energy infused my body.
I had experienced this many times before. I drew the energy I had absorbed from Achiros and spread it throughout my body.
And the moment I exhaled in satisfaction.

WHOOOOSH!

[…Why are you suddenly glowing?]

Intense light erupted from Han Yu-sung’s body.
Kakasha, who stood nearby, shielded his eyes and grumbled, but Han Yu-sung was equally bewildered.

‘I don’t know? No, this is….’

Han Yu-sung furrowed his brow.
The energy absorbed from Achiros was reacting with something.
Things that existed within Han Yu-sung’s inner self.
Specifically, the ‘God-Slayer’ and its fragments.

SHHHHIIING!

The light Han Yu-sung had unleashed enveloped the ‘Lordly Qualification’.
And then consumed it entirely.

“….”
[….]

A bewildered Han Yu-sung and Kakasha exchanged glances.

[Why did you swallow that? Spit it back out! Now!]
“I didn’t want to swallow it in the first place. How am I supposed to spit it out?”
[A precious object imbued with the power of ascension!]

Of course, this wasn’t something I had chosen to do.
It was the ‘Deific Form’ dwelling within me that had acted on its own. I suppose you could say the energy I’d absorbed from Achiros had become the driving force.
And moments later.

[‘Lord’s Qualification (EX)’ is shining.]
[This item contains the power of ascension. You who have seized qualification through your own strength—make your choice here and now.]
[Will you ascend as the ‘Star Lord’?]
[If you refuse, the power of ascension contained within this item will perish.]

An unwelcome message appeared before me.
A false choice. No, it was essentially coercion. Become the Star Lord immediately, or abandon this item.
I was being forced to pick one or the other.

[…How strange. When I obtained my qualification, I chose to become a Lord shortly after, yet I was never pressured in such a manner.]
“So you’re only forcing me to become a Lord?”

Others had been given time, but I was not.
I could sense someone’s will.
A will desperate for me to become the Star Lord immediately.

“….”

I gazed at the Lord’s Qualification bathed in light.
If I didn’t become a Lord, I would lose this item. So, should I become one? Should I become a Lord simply because I didn’t want to lose this item?
A faint smile crossed my lips.

“I refuse ascension.”

There was no need to deliberate—my answer was already decided.
If I had wanted to become a Lord, I would have used the qualification the moment I obtained it.
Regardless of the rejection my Deific Form expressed, I too had no desire to become the Star Lord.

From my past life to this very moment, I have witnessed countless Lords.
Those who lost themselves to greed for Coins and ascension.
Those who abandoned their titles, their original purposes.
That was not the path Han Yu-sung desired.

A soft, ethereal hum echoed through the air.

Han Yu-sung refused to become a Lord.
With that answer, the qualifications of Lordship began to fade away.
Conversely, the radiant light enveloping those qualifications grew ever more brilliant.

[What a shame to let such power slip away.]
“It’s unfortunate, but what can we do? This is how things turned out.”

There was nothing to gain from belonging to the system of Lords.
It was regrettable to lose such power, but I would simply have to find another way.
Han Yu-sung tried to shake off his disappointment with that thought.

A brilliant flash erupted across the sky.

“…What?”

The qualifications of Lordship vanished completely.
Yet the light enveloping those qualifications did not disappear. Instead, it blazed with even more resplendent radiance, shining with intensified brilliance.
The moment Han Yu-sung and Kakasha harbored doubt about that light.

[Han Yu-sung, you have proven yourself to be the most worthy bearer among those who possess ‘Fragments’.]

The light tore through the void, creating a Portal.
Or rather, a tiny ‘crack’ far too small to be called a Portal.

[Opening the ‘Portal’.]
[The consciousness of the ‘One Who Lost Existence’ awaits you.]

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