nChapter 223 – A Road has No Gate (6)

n“Kuaaaaaah──────!”

nKumarak rushed at the war god. Crockta tried to stop him, but Kumarak had already charged in anger. Crockta chased after him as Kumarak struck the grey god’s shield with Destroyer.

nHowever, there was no change. Kumarak hit the shield several times. Blood was flowing from his severed arm, but he didn’t seem to feel it. He screamed as he tried to smash the shield, “Kuaaaaak!”

nThere was a sound that was like his body breaking, not the shield.

n“Damn woman!”

nThe grey god used her power again and aimed at the target’s heart. However, before it could be shot, something flew out from behind and struck the grey god’s shield.

nPuok!

nThe attack, which consisted of an arrow, stuck into the shield. At the area where the arrow was stuck, black streaks spread out. It spread through the grey god’s shield and cracked it. For the first time, confusion filled the grey god’s face.

n“Now, Kumarak!”

nZankus. His arrow, which had even killed the sun, broke the grey god’s shield. Kumarak immediately brandished Destroyer. The shield shattered, and Destroyer didn’t stop as it aimed for the grey god.

n“Dieeeeee!”

nDestroyer hit the grey god. However, there wasn’t the sensation of anything being cut. The axe struck the ground and dug in deeply. Kumarak’s center of gravity was thrown off and he lurched forward.

nThe grey god stood far away.

n“I am impressed that mortals can reach this place.” Kumarak was unable to control his body and tilted down. “It is regrettable. It would’ve been nice if we met in a younger universe.”

nThere was a big hole in Kumarak’s chest. He grabbed the axe and tried to hold on, but he soon fell to the ground. Blood leaked out. The white ashes on the ground were dyed red.

n“Kumarak!”

nCrockta approached. Kumarak’s breathing was fading,

nCrockta shouted, “Goddess of Mercy!”

nShe raised her head from where she was lying down. It was a face that lost her spirit due to the grey god’s attack. Crockta couldn’t suppress his anger as he saw her face.

n“Recover your spirit! Wake up!”

nShe nodded at Crockta’s shout. Crockta moved away from Kumarak and held his greatsword tightly. The grey god was looking up at the sphere in the sky, showing no interest in them. It was like she was confirming the progress.

nThe sphere in the sky kept growing.

n“Where are you looking──────!”

nCrockta pursued her using everything he had.

nThe world accelerated and causality reversed. His body used the most efficient movements to swing God Slayer as the greatsword moved in an extraordinary manner that nobody would understand. However, the grey god’s fighting method was on another dimension.

nCrockta’s attack was destroyed in front of the grey god.

n“……!”

nThe grey god’s power was pointed at Crockta. Crockta struck it with his sword, but some of it slammed into Crockta. He managed to withstand the attack, but dozens of fragments still managed to pierce his body.

n“Kuaaaaak!”

nCrockta soon became riddled with holes and cuts, with streams of blood flowing down the sides of his body. However, he didn’t give up and gave strength to his crumbling legs.

n“Shit!”

nThe scattered blood turned the ashy ground red. The grey god was once again standing far away. Crockta met her eyes a bloodshot glare. He squeezed God Slayer in his hand and stepped forward again.

nDefeat could be seen. It was always like this. However, this time, there was definite defeat in front of their eyes.

nCrockta smiled and approached again.

n“…Everything.”

n“What?”

nCrockta muttered something as he headed towards the grey god. It was like he was singing. The grey god frowned as she listened and as the words of the song entered her ears.

n“A warrior doesn’t attack unarmed people. Warrior…”

nThe bloodied Crockta was smiling as he muttered the warrior’s laws. His footsteps didn’t stop.

n“…Vengeance. A warrior protects the powerless…”

nThe grey god was right in front of him, a protective shield appearing between her and Crockta. It was the shield that Zankus had barely managed to break, but it had appeared again as if nothing had happened.

nThe great magic, the enormous power that would restart the world again. She was using it freely. It was the difference in power.

nCrockta stood before the grey god’s shield. He didn’t stop. He brought his face to the shield separating him from her. The bloodshot eyes were blazing. The iron helmet came in contact with the protective film and scratched the surface.

n“Prove your honor.”

nAt the end of the words, Crockta’s God Slayer struck like a thunderstorm

nKakakakakakak!

nSparks flew. Crockta didn’t stop his attacks. The greatsword struck downwards.

nThe fire of the sun god emerged from God Slayer and wrapped around Crockta. Crockta brandished his greatsword without stopping. Fire splashed from the iron. God Slayer struck the wall like crazy.

n“It is pointless. Crockta.”

nThe grey god whispered from beyond. He wasn’t able to break it. Crockta had to deal with the impact from his greatsword hitting it. But he didn’t care. He cut at the shield hundreds of times.

nIt was a sad sight. The grey god had a sad expression on her face. “I will end it quickly. There will be no pain. For your sake.”

nShe raised her hand to the sky. The grey god reached for the power in the sphere in the sky. She focused her mind on gathering power. At that moment.

n“Crocktaaaaaaaaaa!”

nSomebody yelled. The grey god opened her eyes.

n“Avoid it dottttttt!”

nCrockta rolled sideways.

nNext.

nA golden breath poured out.

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n***

nTiyo barely survived the explosion. His head shook. His hands didn’t move well. General was heavy in his arms.

n“Kuock…Anor, are you okay dot…?”

nHe touched his forehead and asked Anor, who was beside him. However, there was no reply.

n“Anor…?”

nTiyo shook Anor’s body. Anor breathed weakly. Blood was flowing from his abdomen. The blood was quickly filling the surroundings.

n“Anor, Anor!”

nTiyo hit his cheek. Anor’s eyes slightly opened. However, he couldn’t say anything.

n“Anyone, help dot! Any…!”

n“Calm down.”

nA green hand touched Anor’s wound. Light shone from the hand. It was the shaman Tashaquil.

n“Anor is okay dot!”

n“He isn’t okay. If this fight continues…”

nTiyo looked around. Kumarak was assaulting like crazy. He knocked on the shield of the grey god. Then it was broken by Zankus’ arrow. Kumarak’s axe descended towards her. But he was the one broken instead. He was bleeding from the chest. The grey god’s eyes were calm. Crockta became furious.

nTiyo looked around. The gods realized the difference in power and lost their fighting spirit. The orcs lost their momentum and were like dogs without tails.

nHe felt furious.

n“What are you doing dot?” Tiyo yelled, but the gods didn’t respond.

nA mutter was heard, “Whether the grey god’s cause is wrong or not…at this rate, the world will perish.”

nTiyo closed his eyes. It was to soothe the feeling in his chest. Otherwise, he might fire General at them. It pressed heavily on his shoulder. This was a battlefield of the gods, but they were scared.

nHow did he come to this place?

n“Huhuhu. Yes, that was it dot.”

nHe was a soldier of the Quantes’ Gnome Garrison. At a young age, he became captain and commanded his unit. He didn’t doubt that he was the best soldier and a wonderful man of Quantes. Then he met Crockta. When the curious thing called the Demon’s Mouth almost destroyed Quantes, he appeared and saved the city.

nSomething hot filled Tiyo’s chest. Crockta was more reckless than anyone Tiyo knew. More than himself.

nTiyo stood at the crossroads of choice. He was walking on a path that he knew well. However, now the path split in two. There was a strange path that he didn’t know. Beyond that, something was glittering.

nHe wanted to check it out. At the crossroad, he decided to take a step towards the unknown. Then everything changed. Another world.

nHe met the great hunter Shakan. The north was opened and he explored an area that no one else had. He met Anor and they killed the great chieftain to save the north. He returned to the continent and fought with the empire. Then he came to know hidden secrets of the world.

nNow he stood on a battlefield where a god was trying to destroy the world, while an army gathered to stop her. There were no regrets. Who could’ve expected? There was a spot for a little gnome on a battlefield involving the fate of the world.

n‘The artifact that you are using has no limit on its power.’

nGushantimur’s voice popped into his head.

nIn front of him, Crockta was wielding the greatsword like crazy. In a stationary world where no one else was moving, he was fighting alone. A much better man than all the gods sitting down in helplessness. This was the man Tiyo had decided to follow.

n“Now it is this Tiyo’s turn dot.”

nHe raised General. There was the sound of iron snapping as General started changing from the form of a rifle. The muzzle was expanded. General depended on Tiyo’s will and energy. It was rapidly swallowing his body.

nIt squeezed Tiyo’s brain and ate all the energy in his body. His body gradually tilted. His life force was shaking. However, he gritted his teeth and ignored it. He didn’t know how much he was losing because of this. But it didn’t matter.

n‘Crockta.’

n‘Huh?’

n‘I want to go to the north with Crockta dot.’

nEverything was decided in that moment. There were two paths. The decision he made changed everything.

n‘General is a dragon slayer weapon. It is a dragon weapon designed to kill dragons.’

nCrest collectively saying towards himself, when Timur left. Tiyo didn’t understand the words at the time, but now he did. General had no limit. There was no limit for the one who held General. If he wanted, he could do this.

nNo matter what price he had to pay, he could do it.

n“Hoo, hoo.”

nGeneral’s transformation ended. At that moment, something was completely sucked from his body. There was no energy remaining in his body. It would probably never be regained again. It might be his life, his flesh. Maybe something even more valuable.

nHowever, he shouted.

n“Crocktaaaaaaaaaa!”

nGeneral, who finished its transformation, looked like a piece of art instead of a gun. Two wings spread open and the golden dragon, instead of a muzzle, opened its mouth. The dragon’s eyes stared straight at its enemy. Light emerged from the dragon’s mouth.

nTiyo squeezed out all of his strength and yelled, “Avoid it dottttttt!”

nA golden breath filled the world.

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