Chapter 186: Reversal of the Law (6)
wzVvkkgThe Vortex Serpent split its shadow into dozens of tendrils, attacking Shirone from all directions.uGKy
CTpTCaught off guard by the tentacle assault coming from all sides, Shirone was momentarily defenseless.8kfCugl
HTjgRIn that instant, his laser scattered, splitting into multiple beams.RD4KZX
ERtYVLmDispersing the energy to destroy each tentacle individually was a wise strategy, but it inevitably reduced the damage per second.TSQr1V
gAlD8fThe shadows, thicker than a giant’s thigh, surged towards Shirone’s proximity.7QtM1D1
2Wx02Onlookers screamed, imagining Shirone’s body being torn apart any second.
One tendril, unable to withstand the accumulated energy, exploded. Subsequently, all the tendrils erupted simultaneously.lqs
kGoSThe chain of explosions surged towards the main body.DnapR2G
ozwPzThe Vortex Serpent extended new tendrils, but Shirone already knew that the time it took for the tendrils to reach him was shorter than the time it took for them to reach energy saturation.8hMtw
wEhyoAs Shirone’s energy dispersed, so did the Vortex Serpent’s durability.sXeu
TKfrThe ensuing battle was a clash of light and darkness.TNz
j9hVCIt resembled two fleets at sea, maintaining their distance while exchanging massive bombardments. Every time the dozens of tendrils left afterimages, Shirone’s light followed, causing them to explode.zDI
8m344DThe tempo of attack and defense was so rapid that it was impossible to follow the shadow’s movements with the naked eye.6zw0P
bFUShirone relied on his Spirit Zone’s omnidirectional sense for 70% of his perception, continuously firing lasers.vjU16ID
0iidLThe firing points were numerous, and the hyper-spatial trajectories dominated the space.v93F
wUPyaIt was now a matter of who would tire first.oepr
imFyVhShirone felt defeat approaching. He felt like crying from the tension, but his battle-focused mind wouldn’t even allow a change in expression.puqyKu
iWsI1w2As Shirone’s mind began to blur, the Vortex Serpent howled. It too was fighting with all its might.fVp6
nME2Realizing this gave Shirone a sense of kinship.FzN9uG5
PorIThe Vortex Serpent thrashed as if sensing its impending death, but there was no space left in its shadow to absorb energy.6Osd
48xV7The laser’s energy reverberated through the entirety of the Vortex Serpent.D7nhAty
51w4A powerful explosion blew its body apart, scattering fragments of shadow.9mcni
0Ud1The gradually thinning laser disappeared in droplets before Shirone’s eyes.xPgoqD
l5dSlEveryone watched the situation unfold in silence.vOnr
lTyiMfShirone, too, held his ground, glaring at the Vortex Serpent’s avatar.bPgu
5lskNThe light faded from the salamander-like body, returning to its original jade-like state. Then, its color faded until it seemed to merge with the air and vanish.dgO7jN
q1i“Is it… dead?”KLN0Tpy
J5BTess asked, though no one could answer.tPcoh
m9H2This creature, which had lived here for ten thousand years, had been analyzed by numerous subjects and heretics, but its death remained an unknown realm. No subject had ever defeated, let alone cornered, the Vortex Serpent.LZdIF
XcODIlRian stirred the spot where the salamander had been with his sword.9WyN
eH5soKGardrock inspected the canyon fissure. The essence of light had regained its brilliance.CS47
LtK8Gardrock spoke with certainty. “It’s dead. Or at least, it’s no longer here.”i9e3j
oqXXPOnly then did Shirone collapse to the ground. The others stared at him in stunned silence.sOVdb
zm5Lh0A human from the earth had erased a law.zy8KS
J1FKanya, Rena, Gardrock, and Clove understood what this outcome meant.loi
pwxThis boy was dangerous.AS7es
pnhrP3A law existed because it was indestructible. Only a god could change divine will. Shirone had infringed upon an inviolable domain, one that allowed no changes by any being.CtjGop
ukzj2fw“What… are you? What kind of magic is that? How did you learn such magic?”DuU
sryaCThe group remained silent.eHKi1G
6F6KTEven they didn’t fully understand. The principles of magic were the same, but Shirone’s magic was impossible to replicate.9qIEp
RWUgyUnique magic created from divine particles had its pros and cons.t1H
54QvN32The laser had the potential to subdue strong enemies but was ineffective against fast-moving targets. Photon Explosion required precise timing, and Photon Cannon consumed significant mental energy for a basic spell.K78e
BpAEBut Shirone compensated for these flaws with light scattering, the invincibility of his indestructible durability, and the infinite mental strength drawn from the Immortal Function.vnNTASZ
qx4Currently, Shirone couldn’t be classified as any specific type of mage.P2yDc
4gqCanis realized why the term “Unique” was used to describe Unlocked mages in the magical society.SGksFT
b7PsFunUnlocking the Immortal Function wasn’t the end. It was about how harmoniously one could balance their unique abilities.KZwz
JrXIrIn this sense, Shirone was becoming Unique.dq7
tH6Clove looked at Shirone with mixed emotions.PMp
MH1RWhile he didn’t want to harbor ill feelings towards the one who saved their lives, the potential consequences of Shirone integrating into Nor society worried him.RfL
QdBcfvjBeing dominated by an imitation was unacceptable.haHdQMZ
QPYUnable to overpower Shirone, the only option was to undermine him from the start.kxWZoe
2Oqe“Don’t get too full of yourself. If Master hadn’t been injured, we could have escaped. Removing laws recklessly is dangerous, even for heretics. Now that the Vortex Serpent is gone, a new law will form, and we can’t serve as guides here anymore. This time was an exception, but be careful in the future.”UUDpBy
7XBShirone wasn’t listening. He was staring intently at something that had fallen from the sky.WkuawFr
HhAv03TIt was a jewel, glowing transparently like a droplet of water.CFNZx
84fM“Hey! Are you ignoring me?” Clove shouted.pIwsV
F1LOznJShirone finally turned his head and pointed at the three jewels before him.xH2Pfu
nzmYb6“What are these? They seem to have fallen when the Vortex Serpent exploded.”YOwOVQI
vO2Vfy2“What? These… these are…!”Mqz
yp23WClove’s eyes widened in disbelief.LR8sQ
oxdfWhite Elixirs.CQ5XK
4gQEClove had first encountered White Elixirs at the ‘Nor Shop’ in the large community on the mainland.bvfa8
ZooJsCkAt the time, a unique Nor group outside the community had purchased the highest-priced item at auction: a Spirit of the Droplet, for 23 White Elixirs.1S1H
sykEUnlike Water Spirits, Spirits of the Droplet were hard to come by. While seas and rivers often produced spirits, droplets weren’t consistently formed.vYvf
USebCWDespite this, Spirits of the Droplet were magically weaker than Water Spirits.QQX
u75However, contracting with a Spirit of the Droplet made one’s skin smooth, prevented aging, and provided minor healing abilities, making them popular among women.KuD1
3BZBClove knew the value of a Spirit of the Droplet was equivalent to about 4,600 Red Elixirs or 670 Green Elixirs.G5UX4w
GC0rqIYou would have to hunt about 7,000 One-Horned Devils to obtain an item of such value, yet it was worth only 23 Elixirs.JAxz1DV
ddd“White! White Elixir!”eZ1Uj
oDWClove lunged like a flying squirrel, reaching for the Elixir.dD3kt
gKUbe7nAs he was about to grab it, Shirone swiped it off the ground.eYjk
9UmFeeling a sinking sorrow, Clove turned with a scowl.XjKEqK
CaThNaturally, since Shirone had obtained it, it belonged to him. But it was hard to let go when someone else’s possession seemed bigger. Especially since Shirone didn’t even know the value of the White Elixir.Xs7pI
DMVJA“Ahem, why are you looking at me like that? I just wanted to take a look.”IiXI
9Aclcf“What is this?”7HRS2Z
IQMuCne“It’s nothing special. An Elixir, used by heretics for trading. To assess its value, I need to examine it closely. Could you let me take a look?”EDQz
GL5kxy“Sure, here you go.”pepPuZq
1fd23VShirone handed the Elixir over without hesitation. Clove quickly snatched it up, fearing Shirone might change his mind.splzHx
9hTARealizing the situation, Kanya approached with fiery eyes.wkkkqn
3g0oAUL“Hey! Why are you taking it? Even heretics must have rules. Isn’t it common sense that the hunter gets the Elixir?”7Dg
qD8t9O“What did I do? Besides, we hunted it together.”MBSMXS
WlFI7“What did you even do? The only one here who deserves the Elixir is Shirone. Hand it over.”GtzkAh
B9KE“Tch! Suddenly acting all friendly because of an Elixir? I guess it doesn’t matter if you’re a mimic or a subject when it comes to treasure. Trying to curry favor for scraps, huh?”ppTFhl
BhYHj“Ridiculous! Subjects don’t need Elixirs! And Shirone, if you’re going to live with the Nor, remember this! Elixirs are food, water, air, and life. Especially the White Elixir; it’s incredibly valuable! Don’t just hand it over carelessly.”dMAX
zxzjzx4“It’s fine. He just wanted to take a look.”1UXXSA
WfKBt“What if he runs off with it? What will you do then?”Wz9wrS
ATPxShirone leaned back and planted his hand on the ground.6an
lsdErE“Haha! How would he run off?”DufY
rciSOg“What do you mean, how? Obviously…”o4eC
NlxF30Kanya blinked, realizing the absurdity.TYF
DKAnWhat could Clove do with the White Elixir without any skills?zjj5j
FgEiSyShirone’s friends were also keeping a close watch on Gardrock’s every move. They weren’t tense either.O911q
o4U8Shirone could subdue Clove in less than a second if he wanted to.AVuaW
y19pClove seemed to reach the same conclusion, showing evident embarrassment. His judgment had been clouded by greed. It was fortunate he hadn’t fully revealed his intentions.VUY
MrQZ0Gardrock, looking at Clove with disdain, spoke up.dZAaL
dDdUgR“Clove, return it. It’s not something you can handle.”nXcW9yd
owKnVvrFlushed with shame, Clove handed the Elixir back.3Vwvgim
G7jf“I just wanted to take a look. Here, take it back.”EDFW
M3koxfVShirone caught the Elixir. He tossed it in his hand, watching the light reflect off it, and asked Gardrock, “What’s this for? You called it an Elixir, right?”Wej3
GFq4WdQGardrock checked the essence of light. Judging by its rapidly strengthening glow, they could leave in about five minutes.Ff7
XrIK“To survive in the Abyss, human strength alone isn’t enough. The environment is harsh, and food is scarce. Some places have rampant diseases, and others have sulfur fires that burn the air, making it hard to breathe. Elixirs help humans survive these conditions. There are five colors, and all are essential. The White Elixir is the second rarest. Its properties of regeneration and purification make it a key ingredient in air production and healing medicines.”ecR0
A62T“I see. Can I use it to buy something?”HufACT
LahSbl“Of course. The Nor Shelter we’re heading to has merchants, so you can trade for what you need. For something as valuable as the White Elixir, you’d need to go to the Nor Shop on the mainland, the most active market.”VZyh9
H06UsShirone had another question.xaaWV
6iS6IYDThe three Elixirs from the Vortex Serpent.vABFd
owmHThe fact that these items were traded so commonly meant someone was hunting creatures of similar caliber.mcOR
jmcGardrock nodded in agreement.bZlFb
sJ8bIu“The Abyss is vast. Immensely so. The Nor have built an independent society, but many communities existed long before us. We’re heading to a place closest to Heaven. Beyond that, we don’t dare venture. White Elixirs come from beyond that boundary. From those who travel far beyond us.”WBlkK1A
wr9WxbHoping the Nor Shelter had many merchants, Shirone stored the Elixir.9Mi
7D9Even in his original world, if you couldn’t trade an item, it was just a mineral. No matter how valuable the White Elixir was, if he wasn’t setting up a home in the Abyss, it was best to trade for needed items.JSi2t
DK0MvAs everyone gathered by the canyon fissure, Gardrock grasped the essence of light. His body glowed, and as the ancient magic Elizer activated, a white radiance spread through the fissure.4W3xtvQ
AllThe scattered light’s edges dulled, revealing the original landscape.y0ZoL
gHCk7cWhere people had vanished, a desolate wind swept in.QjiR
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odWgd1The field was littered with ruins. A shallow stream flowed, and wildflowers bloomed along its banks.ycG
ssHro5wThe ruins, aged with time, felt more comforting than desolate. Butterflies fluttered between tilted arches, and a few people were resting.y3JZJu
nEuWSj4Arriving at Nor Shelter, Shirone surveyed the landing spot.Skn
ieDwNWKLight beamed down like a spotlight. On closer inspection, the essence of light flitted up and down the beam.MYMJ
9Q4NGjThe ancient magic Elizer seemed to be a spell for moving through light.0P2
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