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[Vol. 5] Chapter 324 - Come to Me
[Vol. 5] Chapter 324 - Come to Me
[Vol. 5] Chapter 324: Come to Me
The descent of [Chaos] twisted the dimensions of space and time. Although it had not yet fully emerged into the real world, its presence still disrupted Violet’s long-distance teleportation.
This was the power of [Chaos], devouring and disorienting everything. Wherever the storm spread became the Divine Realm of the [God of Chaos].
“The strongest demon lord of [Chaos], Kanrfis, let me witness your power.”
Snow-white six wings unfolded behind the girl, as she grasped the immaculate holy staff in her hands.
Whether it was responding to her provocation or merely drawn to the overwhelming aura of light she exuded, the chaotic storm, like a black hole, began pulling everything in the void toward itself, surging toward Violet.
She felt it.
It was [Law]— The truth of Chaos, the law named [Devouring].
In that instant, she understood.
“The [World-Eater Serpent], Jörmungandr… No, something similar, but not the same. I see now… there’s more than one.”
“So, while you are considered equal to the other three Demon Lords, you are actually their complete antithesis, aren’t you?”
Chaos offered no response, for it could not communicate, could not be reasoned with. It was the ultimate vortex that devoured all existence, a terror so profound that even demons feared and fled from it.
Violet glanced around her.
“Hmm…”
In this pure void of interdimensional space, there was no need for restraint.
In that case, she decided, it was time to unleash her full power and end this quickly.
“[Divine Realm, descend.]”
Endless light shone into the boundless void and became the ruler of this world.
[Oh…]
Only after the “Divine Realm” was fully established did Violet realize just how enormous the storm named [Chaos] truly was.
What she had previously known and seen was merely the “tentacles” of [Chaos]. Its true form still resided beyond this void, at the infinite boundary between worlds. Even the [Chaos] that rampaged within the Demon Realm was merely a branch of the true Kanrfis, extending into that world.
Its existence, in itself, was a world, like the [Tree of Creation], but completely the opposite. A chaotic black hole that absorbed and destroyed all, much like a hunter traveling between stars, drawing sustenance from each world it passed.
However, in its passage through the Demon Realm, it had been temporarily blocked by the other three Demon Lords.
Now, it was facing another god named [Radiance].
In the void, the [Divine Realm of Radiance] expanded infinitely outward.
A completely opposite force advanced to devour the power belonging to light, and they engaged in a battle befitting gods, unfolding in the void.
Supreme powers intertwined, creating a silent clash more intense than any physical combat.
It was the collision of laws, the roar of divine realms. A scene that mortals could neither witness, understand, nor touch.
Endless light was devoured, only to be replenished again and again.
The black hole of Chaos consumed all, its total energy almost surpassing that of the world itself. Yet, light continued to flow ceaselessly, its power slowly worn down by the infinite light.
This was a battle without meaning or hope of victory. Although [Chaos] could not communicate, it was not without the ability to avoid unnecessary risks.
Thus, at some point, the storm began to retreat.
Under the radiance’s illumination, the [Chaos] that had been devouring everything began to dissipate. Its extending tendrils were severed and purified by the Divine Realm of Radiance, and the chaotic storm began to shrink.
It sought to return to its more boundless, eternal, and indestructible form, but the light severed its retreat, leaving no opportunity for escape.
The battle, [Light] versus [Chaos], was akin to a trapped beast’s struggle.
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These were not sounds that could be called combat, more like the roars of ancient gods, fierce winds slamming against jagged, treacherous rocks.
In the end, the victor hovered in the void, while the chaotic storm was completely eradicated.
Violet sensed the anger emanating from the even more vast and boundless existence beyond the void, but with its external tendrils destroyed and suffering severe losses, it could no longer mount a substantial retaliation.
[This is just a small lesson. Understand and leave now. If you dare return next time… it won’t be so simple.]
The will of Chaos transformed into divinity and retreated from the shattered divine realm.
Violet slightly tilted her head, feeling the silence descending from the distant, infinite Chaos source, as if it had fallen into a slumber due to its wounds. Yet, it made no further moves.
Gods are eternal and indestructible.
Kanrfis, the God of Chaos, more powerful than any god the priestess had ever seen, was a true embodiment of the supreme god, a complete form.
While the God of Radiance could drive back its tendrils, it could not destroy it completely.
For now, this will suffice.
Although the battle seemed like a light and incomprehensible struggle, the energy levels involved in the divine battle just now were so immense that they exceeded ten times Violet’s usual MP. Without the method to summon a divine realm, it would have been difficult for the priestess to repel such a vast, turbulent storm of chaos.
After such a blow, Kanrfis would likely be much more subdued for a while. If we calculate this according to a god’s sense of time, it probably wouldn’t stir up trouble for at least a few hundred years.
Feeling the void space that had gradually settled after the divine battle, Violet withdrew the divine realm, ending the special state where she controlled everything.
“Mm…”
She thought of something.
By the way, where exactly is this…?
She had just acted on a whim when coming here, thinking it would be faster, but she had forgotten to consider how to leave.
The void space is a special zone detached from the world. It’s even more vast and grand than reality, and the exits and entrances are not the same. Since the teleportation was interrupted, it wasn’t as simple as just going back the way she came or pushing forward without thought.
Although there are several hidden space portal coordinates left in various places in the real world, it’s impossible to open a space portal here. If she forcibly used the [Blade of Hollow Mark] to carve out a passage, it would damage or even destroy the blade itself, which would be a shame.
After all, Violet is not skilled in, or rather completely unfamiliar with, space magic. That blade is a precious, irreparable resource.
Just as Violet was thinking about the right course of action, a completely unexpected voice suddenly reached her perception in the void space, a place where it should have been nearly impossible to receive outside messages.
[Violet… Violet! Can you hear me?]
“Mm…? Hm?!”
This voice, though long absent, was not unfamiliar to Violet at all. It should not have appeared, it was impossible for it to appear, yet its arrival felt entirely reasonable and natural, causing waves of long-forgotten emotions and excitement to stir within the girl’s heart.
“……”
The girl opened her mouth, but no sound came out.
That was her once closest friend, the companion she had trusted the most in her past life. The two of them had met due to fate when they first entered the game’s boss domain, supporting each other and growing together.
Violet had more than once wondered if her friend had also come here for some unspeakable reason, just like herself. She had often imagined how joyous it would be if they were to reunite again.
But she never expected that day to come so quickly, so suddenly, so unexpectedly.
So much so that, for a moment, she couldn’t even think of how to respond to this long-awaited miracle.
Thousands of words turned into a hesitant single phrase…
“Hen… is that you? Where are you?”
But the one on the other side didn’t respond to the anxious call. Instead, as if delivering a one-way message, her voice reached from afar.
[Violet, I’m not sure if you can hear me, but if this voice reaches your ears… listen to me, there’s no time left. You must come to find me as soon as possible.]
[You need my help, and I need yours. If you’re willing to trust me, then pass through the door, come to my side… find me… as long as… sizzle… ascend… to Spirit Veil Immortal Island…]
With some kind of interference disrupting her voice, Hen’s words abruptly stopped. However, an incredible silver door slowly opened before the black-haired girl.
“Hen…”
Feeling the long-awaited and familiar aura from the door, Violet was silent for a moment before suddenly breaking into a relieved smile.
“Idiot, what kind of foolish thing are you saying? I’ve always… believed in you.”
She stepped through the door.
The wheel of fate began to turn once again.
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Volume 5: Sacred Hymn
End.