Hero Creator: The Last Hero
Ch. 74 — Situation War
Kalkydras immediately released his grip on Petra from feeling a bad premonition. Other than his eyeballs turning red, his deadly aura was incomparable.
While the Legion army continued to try to shoot down the Kalkydras without the slightest pause, it was indeed annoying since the Kalkydras had to activate a bubble-like defense around its body.
“What happened to this human, his strength is very different from before.”
This was the first time he had seen something like this, despite having monitored the state of the Hero facing various calamities, Kalkydras had never seen this girl wielding such power. Then it means there is only one that can be caught.
“So, the curse series apparently. Your strength rose at the last moment.”
Only such a possibility could he deduce since Petra gave off a terrifying aura that no Hero like her should have. This makes the Kalkydras more alert and no longer have many options.
“Then I have to use it. It hurts that I use it to eliminate lowly creatures like you and others.”
He didn't plan on using his cards just to fight Heroes or Demon Pillars. From the beginning to the end of the war he intended not to use it before there was a certain situation that pushed him to death.
Although now was not the time but Kalkydras decided to use it, for the worst he had to be prepared to lose the most precious thing to him, and therefore there was no doubt.
The horn that had been sitting in his pocket was finally ejected, a golden aura enveloped him and immediately possessed his crystal, turning it completely clear.
“Now is the end of your life story, manu—”
Without ever finishing his sentence Kalkydras was bounced back by an extremely powerful blow. A blow from a Petra fan swing that simply hollowed out a tree in one swing.
Legion soldiers who saw the incident stopped providing assistance.
“Stop firing!”
Although small but not impossible that one of their bullets will hit Petra. To avoid a situation where they hurt the Hero on their side it is worth stopping shooting originally.
On the other hand Bellemere's fight with the demon lord was at its peak. The demon lord had lost his right hand but in exchange for an arm, Bellemere had to sacrifice his now-shattered left eye.
“Afronts who are not afraid of death and madness, are the most troublesome.” Bellemere muttered as he looked at his smiling opponent demon satisfied.
He had somehow managed to tear apart the angel with his previous four wings with some of the contributions made by the demon lord. It seems like the relationship of demons and angels never ends, the fact is that they are on the same ship to kill angels.
“That applies to you too, man. I didn't expect that rather than the previous angel, you were more troublesome than him. No one would imagine a subordinate like you using an Ancient Artifact.”
It is not without reason that a woman Bellemere was able to become a representative of the Spartan army under the command of the late Scythe Hero, Marcel. With a very strict assessment of the Rigel Hero, the position should be filled by a capable person.
Like Odin who filled the position of Hetairoi, at one time they sparred as a demonstration of strength but none came out as winners.
“The sword that cuts everything and will get stronger along with the determination of its user, Exterion.” Bellemere introduced his Ancient Artifact and aligned his blade with half of his face.
The demon lord smiled in agony, “Hehehe, what a troublesome sword. Gives a strange effect capable of stopping regeneration or any form of healing to the wounds he made.”
Even if it was Bellemere Hero's opponent, it was not that they would easily win against Bellemere. The Exterion's sword ability that stopped all healing was truly the worst opponent for anyone. In a sense, the person who was hit by the sword slash would have wounds that would never heal.
If the sword is in the hands of the wrong person then it is not surprising to oppose the Hero is very possible considering its ability to be troublesome.
“Look great but this weapon is not a Tampa deficiency. Although I can stop the effects of this sword, but in fact there are things that are beyond my understanding.”
One of them is the Creator Hero who inexhaustibly makes Bellemere question how much his presence in front of the man. It is rude but Bellemere regards Creator's Hero, Amatsumi Rigel as a monstrous monster.
At the first time he volunteered to join the battle and offered his sword for the Hero to use, Rigel who processed it at that time refused because it was useless to him. He knew the incredible effects of the Exterion and injured his hand, eventually healing himself even though Bellemere did not stop its effects at all.
“Things that are beyond my comprehension, fortunately are the greatest warriors of the humans I defended. There was never any doubt to sacrifice this life.” Bellemere pointed his sword at the demon lord and took a swing, “In the name of the late supreme commander of the Spartan army, the Crescent Hero, Lord Marcel. I Bellemere swore I would never stop cutting down all my enemies!”
“Bring here your head!” The demon lord crazed and jumped in, with the long claws of his left hand, remaining from it. He used a power called “Killer!” and let out reddish smoke.
Bellemere closed her eyes, she took one very quick step. Leaving behind the white light emanating from his sword, it cut off two parts of his opponent's demonic body.
“One more advantages of Exterion Sword ... That is able to absorb the power of the fallen enemy.” Bellemere did not open his eyes, he turned his blade and white light entered from the sword into his body, “Absorb.”
In a sense Bellemere will never run out of energy. Every time he killed a living being, his stamina and magic power would be absorbed by the Exterion, then transferred to his body. It is a great strength but the weakness is that there is a limit to where he can receive the benefits.
“There are only two more opportunities for me to absorb energy. More than that my body won't be able to survive.”
Absrob's ability from the Exterion was almost like drinking a poison that would become dangerous if he did it three times. The reason being that the body would be burdened when a foreign Power possessed the body, making it a power that would then be used to spend. Depending on the endurance of his body, one might be able to do it more than three times.
“Nona Bellemere!”
A Legion knight wearing a black hood and carrying a crystal ball in his hand ran over. There was no question who he was, only the Investigation team had such an appearance. Their existence is very useful to convey information from the other side of the war or receive the latest orders from the Heavenly Emperor who fought using the brain until the end of this war arrived.
“A-are you okay? The wound ..” He focused on Bellemere's left eye which had already been shattered and might no longer be helped.
“Y-yah! I want to pass on the latest information from every side of the battlefield.” The Investigation Team adjusted her breath for about a minute before returning to speak, “On the west side, where the Fan Hero, Miss Petra was facing off against Seraphim, Heaven Singer, Kalkydras.”
Bellemere was a little sweaty when he heard the situation in the western part. He was too long faced with the demon nobles to be unaware of the situation in other parts so as not to give help to the Hero, because anyway the army of demons and angels will not be a spectator.
He wanted to move there immediately, but the soldier from the Investigation Team as if understanding his intentions started to continue with the information he had.
“For the west you do not need to come, because King Regulus and the firing squad have provided assistance. But the situation is unrelenting until there, Hero Petra appears to use the power of curses when Seraphim Kalkydras intends to use his trumpet. Somehow he seemed to be trying very hard to make sure Seraphim Kalkydras did not blow it.”
Bellemere thought a little over the information that might seem messy. He was quite clever and in a short time found the reason for Petra's actions.
“If Hero Petra tries that hard, then only one possibility. Whatever happens don't let Seraphim Kalkydras blow his trumpet. If his previous singing was able to affect us, then undoubtedly the trumpet is worse.” Bellemere does not want to take big risks but there are things worth trying, “Send the witches who are able to influence the sound to it. They should know how to stop the sound!”
“Yes! For more information, from the Southwest where the Heroes of Palu, Mr. Aland fought against the Pillar of Satan, Capella. Situation there ... difficult.” The soldier seemed hesitant to say it for sure, Bellemere immediately urged to make him talk, “How should I explain it, Hero Aland, he seems to want to flatten the earth.”
Of course, these words are absurd and not immediately understood. But Bellemere was able to guess it to some extent.
“Hero Aland keeps dropping giant hammers to attack the Demon Pillar of Capella and get away from the war. The power that the Demon Pillar of Capella possesses is the influence of the sense of taste, lust. He is the worst opponent for our squad.”
The soldier explained that previously Capella used his power on a large scale and left thousands of Legion soldiers dead instantly. This time Bellemere began to break out in cold sweat as the scale of power in this battle was beyond his wildest imagination. Immediately he asked the soldier to pass on the other information, which made the previous two info like a joke.
“From the East, the worst possible thought happened. The great clash between the Demon Pillar, Seraphim and Hero really happened!”
“What?!! Who fought there? Hero Rigel, or maybe Hero Takumi?” Bellemere was shaken by it.
Of the various possibilities, Heavenly Emperor Asoka said that there was the worst possibility that a great clash of the three great powers would occur. When that happens, the instructions given are to monitor the situation and provide help only when the Hero is really desperate.
“B-not from both ... The one fighting is, Hero Ozaru!” Rather than fear or worry, the soldier was more confused, “The situation there was terrible, also strange. In addition to the destruction of a mountain and the chaos of nature there, there are thousands of monkeys similar to the Hero Ozaru appear suddenly!”
Bellemere was able to guess how devastated the environment was due to the clash of the great powers, after all he had already visited the places that became the great fight of the Heroes and nothing was fine.
But the situation where thousands of apes appear is very strange of course. Whether it was the Summoner's strength or not, it was clear perhaps only Ozaru understood it. But none of them knew that Ozaru had such amazing powers.
“How about the state of Hero Ozaru himself?”
“It seems that he is fine, even he seems to enjoy his fight very much.”
“If so there is no place for us to help. Forcing to come is sure we become a barrier. Keep an eye on his condition and tell me if anything happens!”
“Ya!”
Bellemere started walking and wanted to give orders to the soldiers who finished fighting angels or demons, but the soldiers from the Investigation Team called him back.
“Nona Bellemere, the information is not finished.”
“What's more, quickly say, no time to waste!”
“About that, I brought news from the Southeast and news from the Hero Rigel delivered by the Heavenly Emperor. Of the two there is probably arguably good, and also very bad news.” His face looked bitter and his body trembled slightly.
Although Bellemere wanted to scold him because the moment before he came down to the battlefield they vowed to have no fear, there was only madness. But for now he can close his eyes to her.
“Well, for now how about starting from a little good news first?” Sighing in tired breaths he began to prepare his heart first.
“From the Southeast, adjacent to the place where the Giant Tree was planted as planned by the Fairy Queen, Priscilla. The Eternal Ice that froze Hero Ray and Demon Pillar Regulus had cracks. King Alexei who was there said that Hero Ray was most likely still alive and was having an inner fight against the Demon Pillar Regulus.”
The good news is that Ray is still alive and just trapped inside the Eternal Ice. There was still hope to save him from there and the Legion soldiers would not be so desperate either.
But if Ray is still alive, it's the same as Regulus. They were having an inner fight, which was in a place where there was only the awareness of the two of them. If it followed its occurrence then the possibility of coming out of the Eternal Ice was to defeat Regulus inwardly.
But it is still gray and there is never any guarantee that it will work. The soldier also said that despite defeating Regulus, the problem would not be solved as long as his consciousness was elsewhere.
“For this matter Mr. Alexei is doing something to save Hero Ray. Not sure whether it works or not, but he asks us to continue to hope for the safety of Hero Ray.”
Whether for what his purpose is but Alexei has his own thoughts, as the highest minister of the world religion then there must be something that will be useful from expecting Ray's return.
“It was a relief but also a dizzying armpit thinking the Pillar of Satan will also come off once Hero Ray is saved.” Bellemere massaged his forehead with exhaustion of the complicated things that happened at one time, “Then, what's the worst news?”
The news that Rigel delivered to Asoka and passed on to the entire team. In a sense, if Rigel conveys it, it could be worse than expected.
“For that ... He said, the third wave will come.”
Of all the possibilities he had thought, not once did Bellemere imagine another wave would come this fast at a very inappropriate time.