Chapter 296: Blessing of the Miracle (2)
fRSjPeople in this world grow up listening to myths from childhood.3nV
jtajrThey dream as they hear tales of those who carry out the judgment of the gods.qkvp88w
rAf‘I want to be like them, like the angels!’cSxd
CtatQkBInnocent children feel a pure admiration.hah
6gJYfVThey liked the angels more than the gods themselves.JzF3mX
q2nAfter all, angels had more elements to spark the imagination.JbQL
d6Mq1eGWith wings as white as snow, they soar freely through the skies and annihilate evil. They bring justice.0EZb
YCRTyThey shatter the night and announce the dawn. Ivory feathers fall as if embracing those seeking salvation. The morning sun casts its light, hiding their facial features.RDJ
46tOBut beneath the shadows of that face, their eyes emit a sublime glow. They extend a warm hand and speak to humans.7sP
j4IMOVO— Do not fear the darkness. We have come.TGApayn
PY8NogURomanticism. It is the essence of heroes and the legacy of angels. Even if they were once irreconcilable enemies to the ancients, the modern world doesn’t know those stories.jjhHk
1a9ltwHistory is written by the victors. And the angels always were. That’s why they are the protagonists of myths. They are the symbol of the sacred. People revered them.r50Hn0Q
t9i3Among them, Metatron was called the most radiant. He was an angel in a league of his own, considered almost a demigod. Speaking of his power and nobility tired the tongue.fHb
ApYjtSLThat was, at least, until he broke the coffin and appeared.6VCU
YMPWe“Grrrrrr…”GcG
EfPDmE8Metatron bared his teeth fiercely and drooled uncontrollably. His growl was more like a bear’s or a beast’s. And it wasn’t a metaphor. The man truly seemed like a wild animal.bnH
Jqqt7“Let me present! This is my older brother, Metatron!”r9DPd
P2MKuarne spread his arms as he introduced him. He openly declared that this man with clouded eyes and inhuman growls was Metatron.sXUnJ3I
ULAE6cThe crowd was baffled. Thousands of eyes shook.WQvuLeN
hLA‘Metatron…?’yaq
2caIt was a figure entirely opposite to the one they admired in childhood. Metatron had shackles on his ankles. They’d been there so long the skin had torn, leaving bloody scabs.1vSbxj5
8ZsThe air grew tense. Heroes and demons swallowed hard.vl6A6VQ
iYAWhooooooosh.43pfyr1
3MqFFThe energy Metatron radiated weighed heavily on their shoulders. Their hearts beat so hard the left side of their chest ached. The being they so respected as children now resembled a god of death.63z
sxhMMetatron turned half his body. His right shoulder trembled. A storm erupted instantly. And it wasn’t a metaphor, but a true storm.B62
VkIWvA sonic boom. The leader of the dark elves, Rog, only moved his eyes. His pupils shrank. It was a bodily reaction to an incredible spectacle.Gv5Q93F
DkLQ“T-this…”jnt3E
tnpA punch. A simple punch. With just one blow, dozens of demons were annihilated. And they weren’t even in direct range.NPPqU
AcH0It was the air pressure. The whirlwind generated by the punch tore through the enemy formation like a train through a tunnel.zr1
zKJ‘…Is this even possible through brute strength alone?’9KiG
HiHEfRog glanced sideways at Kuarne, who smiled sweetly. His half-hidden eyes glinted mischievously.1eE2
mUmzV4q‘Kuarne did something strange.’iLYu7
VIaWAnd indeed, he had. Kuarne had manipulated the air to make it lighter, amplifying the power of the blow. It was a technique the brothers used when they were both angels.XD5whY
l7d“Just as I expected… you’re amazing, brother.”kMnL
E5SivKuarne said with admiration. Although he had supported with his magic, in the end, it was only auxiliary. The true destruction was purely Metatron’s doing. If an ordinary hero had thrown that punch, it would have been just a breeze.C9a
ARWvSyLTime, which had seemed frozen, resumed its flow. At the same time, heroes and demons aligned precisely. The demons conjured magic shields, while the heroes raised steel barriers with their shields.hfkUCZV
r6sMetatron’s bare feet crushed the ground. The earth sank like clay.Uf4
Yu8oKfBoom!c4UvI
nECSJHe charged at full speed. A battle of one versus many—a war between man and army—had begun. One attacked, many defended.KtnLA
iNsvrp“Damn it. What kind of strength is this?!”Xp4
QXDJBfThirty tanks held up their shields with all their might. They were warrior-class heroes. All were renowned experts, even blessed with multiple boons.aEhvO1
FGLToiBEven so, it was overwhelming. The shield wall deformed under the pressure of the punch. The impact penetrated not only the shields but also muscles and bones. They couldn’t relax a single muscle. Their bodies remained tense, sweat and blood flowing equally.0tgTQ
yrGlVAnd the demons were even worse off. Unlike the heroes, they were taking the punches directly.hGx
AI2“Why are we the ones doing close combat?!”c49x
UdnWuM9Metatron’s muscles were etched with runes of annihilation. Perhaps his brutality toward the demons was part of his very nature.4ol
ZRPCrash!E9Mv
3PHjNThe barriers were continuously shattered. Many demons who tried to counterattack instead of defending exploded on contact.blIhKiE
VKGMetatron rampaged wildly among the dust clouds. He moved at subsonic speeds, alternating punches between magical barriers and steel shields. His drooping arms swung like scythes, reaping lives. The muscles in his arms, layered and visible, moved clearly.sMaumn
uaYY6oGroups of hundreds fell with a single blow. The back of his fist crushed the demons. His hands were soaked in blood. The blood that hadn’t yet dried dangled like whips from his fists. It was a violent dance with no intent to defend.htf
MzEFMetatron was strong. His mythical strength was felt vividly. That he had massacred Gregory alone was no exaggeration. And even so, he was weakened. Both feet were chained, so he was only using his fists.yn2
tCTJust punch, crush, and destroy. Metatron’s attacks were destruction incarnate. They had no name. They weren’t techniques.wGh6Kh
mdNbCraaaaack—CWBuhh
ZPkSThat alone made him invincible. Not even elemental magic could pierce his hardened muscles.PGK
N1BXgsFire, which should burn like lava, barely singed his skin. His strength and endurance were off all charts.fpCL
wJcctN‘To face this guy, you’d need at least a Corps Commander.’l8yf9
AgLwHtChangseong gritted his teeth. He was holding the shield with his back alongside the tanks. He couldn’t resist using only his arms. His feet were sinking deep into the ground.XL1S
eSp8n‘Kuarne…’i8e8tn
SOAzwEThrough the narrow gaps between shields, he observed him. That bastard was just watching the chaos from afar.e36P
Q0PUhy“Why isn’t he joining Metatron?”7NYff
DKBIf Kuarne joined in, the balance would shift instantly.zIn0y
GAfGFBoth heroes and demons had already lost many of their top fighters after the previous battle.bNHJJUE
Y40OwWhile they were still standing as best they could, the survivors were exhausted.Zc1j
lLtt6‘If Metatron and that guy work together in this situation…’HOyYP
ptPJust imagining it was chilling. But Kuarne merely cast spells to support Metatron.w3B32wZ
fZBpPC‘Something’s off. Even if he used a massive spell, just watching like this… something’s definitely going on.’3ySXx5y
BKgUgFKAfter watching him for a while, Changseong made a decision. He shouted at the Swordmaster with all his might.cRFBD
bkjUB“Nibelung!”uaJ
jUFSoZEven amid the uproar, his voice reached the Swordmaster’s ears. Upon seeing him, Changseong smiled.xaCoj
aiRh“Wanna dance a sword dance with me?”ZkW
fJcogRKLeaning on his shield, Changseong raised his spear. A fierce smile spread across the Swordmaster’s face.8jpw
7l6“Sure. My hands were itching anyway.”y4lu
l46ZxAdWithout hesitation, he drew his sword. The sound of metal was crisp.OmUk
LXNOK“The best defense is a good offense, don’t you think?”F2uEpZZ
Br2f“Exactly. That definitely sounds like something a friend of mine would say.”qlb
fBpChangseong stepped away from the shield. A gap just wide enough for one person opened in that wall of steel.jUp9ez2
VzxjHe inhaled deeply as he saw the battlefield before him. His chest swelled.4pYixzA
uf34‘Metatron is fighting the demons for now.’31RzP
T8aHis heart pounded hard. Oxygen sped up his brain activity. He began to read the overall picture.VbO8
F4xvl‘Meanwhile, we need to get to Kuarne.’eIt
WXhBh7Changseong was the first to charge. The Swordmaster followed. Mid Sage, Meian, Mao Lang, and All Mute joined too.HkYg88B
Mo3As soon as they left, other tanks closed the gap with their shields.jk1s1Nf
hN8MFrom between the shields, the tanks watched the backs of the six heroes.MnxBZ7E
ggii“They’ve offered themselves as bait.”ujo
vIEvThe moment they crossed the defensive line, they accepted their possible death. In the most dangerous situation, they chose sacrifice. The mark of a true hero.gCT
6BsGI“Yaaah!”DkXr3
14HJeOne of the tanks roared. The shout, legless but full of strength, spread quickly. The tanks, who had only been retreating, began to advance. The dealers pushed them from behind, sharing the burden.cLA
O5Do2EThe heroes advanced slowly but steadily.Hhl6
8eXLISix heroes were running. Changseong led the front. To his right were the Sword Master, Mao Lang, and All Mute. To the left, the Poison twins.psMJxdn
EWe“I think Metatron is being controlled,” said Changseong, not looking back. Meain added, “Which means Kuarne is the parasite. Got it.”ZClh
OVz4YMeain signaled to her sister. Media nodded.tuw
aCQThe twins split to either side, as if one had turned into two. That’s how twins are.YgYcE
DHb“All Mute, come with me. All you need to do is disrupt Metatron’s five senses with your blessing. Even if it’s just for a second.”psUo
XinOSYAChangseong said. Instead of replying, All Mute opened her hand, then clapped loudly.GJicL
0MNFsMA buzzing sound echoed outward like a shockwave.w6vqJ0
LQTJhMetatron’s fist faltered. He raised his clouded eyes and started glancing around, as if he had just awakened. All Mute’s blessing had temporarily robbed him of vision.k9Mo
HW2fWith that, they gained time to approach Kuarne.IYDTgoH
BEO8Changseong shifted his gaze from Metatron, bracing for any emergency.L7tV
Pu3zA“Mao Lang, you’re with me. Kick that model face of his, I’ll stab him in the gut.”XWBkh1y
dPr66JSaid the Sword Master. Mao Lang flexed her calves.dX7
6LjMx“I’m gonna turn that pretty face real ugly.”YOcZ3
kdiQzLegends of the past and the new generation understood each other perfectly. The distance to Kuarne closed instantly. One of the Poison twins struck first.alk
dReleX“How useless.”WHkM4Ra
9kLEnKuarne frowned and deployed a barrier. It was a slimy membrane like a soap bubble that deflected the point of impact.RCl
qs5sBut it burst. The Poison twins ripped through it with their claws.nFIdm
Mr9jIt was Media’s [Blessing of the Poet]. It allowed her to foresee the immediate future. Seconds earlier, she had predicted what kind of barrier Kuarne would use and informed her sister.uXfzBQI
Su1eAt that moment, Meain provided the solution. She was the only mage among the heroes, deeply versed in sorcery. During the fight, she had been analyzing the weaknesses in air-element magic. She finally found a breach. Now they could respond flexibly to barriers.Ulxzt1
lGVOoThe barrier was broken. The Poison twins moved to the sides. It was the next group’s turn.HNi2PJd
pt8eSblThe Sword Master’s blade left his hand and flew freely. A supreme technique of telekinetic sword control.5ap
qhDBIts hum carved a chaotic path before plunging down like lightning. The edge targeted Kuarne’s face.fbBo
TkuUKv5Kuarne turned his head. A bloody line drew itself across his left cheek.DlrKOAv
8a96TTOn the right side came the metallic sound of Mao Lang approaching with a kick to the temple.rLR
EjDrU0Kuarne caught his leg and flung him away. But Mao Lang landed without issue. Kuarne’s martial arts level wasn’t very high. He was manageable.XR7VeqM
0N77Kuarne’s face didn’t look good. He was pouring his magical power into mentally controlling Metatron. Just maintaining control of his brother was already exhausting him.N7AK7aT
hBakS“…Now that I think about it, this is your fault.”ySXMAri
rQgXKuarne looked up with a hardened expression. A ray of light burst from the corner of his eye.bn4Pvyq
RKkZg“You were the one who corrupted that being.”Ne8MzO7
mUOHe laughed coldly as he muttered.ZNyzzO
cVaQz“This all… ends here.”J3N
Yp4Kuarne’s skin began turning black. Two horns sprouted from his forehead, and his pupils slit vertically.pczMql
0AYqaj0Ten pairs of bat wings emerged from his back, covered in blood and mucus.1HGya7
IFSZA demon.ihe
eQpNvlThe six heroes paused. Kuarne gave a twisted smile and declared. His appearance was more monstrous than any demon.bkyhwI
KVL0M“With your skin, I’ll weave an offering for Him.”KwMM
oA7PQBAt that moment, a comet descended with a trail toward the ground. Gazes split between Kuarne and the falling star. Two phenomena occurred simultaneously, confusing everyone.9Rm
TkGEekt— Fear not the darkness.7gq6t
nXRcDA voice echoed, as if to calm them.u4bzNt
6Lh7I— I have come.7z4kgYc
FSLzvQIvory feathers touched the ground. A young man with radiant blue eyes.NfdSa
HYomlc[The Blessing of the Miracle manifests.]aTunJi
YMqMyE…Leon van Reinhardt. Heroes, demons, and even Metatron were left speechless at the sight of the hero.9C4
dr8rAFrom a blind spot on the field, Kang Geom-Ma smiled in satisfaction.FSVs
OD9KdThen closed his eyes.IcTaTVk
acBCHo‘The protagonist always appears at the end.’IBBK7
FYDAnNow it’s time to look toward the abyss. The true protagonist is still there.oE1
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