Son of the Hero King

Chapter 737: This is who am I

The air froze under Echidna’s words.

The Twelve Chakra Openings. This was the name of the hypothetical technique that the three of them came out with long ago.

Their goal back then had been to create one single technique that could open the road to Godhood and allow everyone practicing it to reach that insurmountable goal.

Obviously, they failed.

“You still think about it?” Anubis sneered as if Echidna were childish, but his expression changed once he noticed her gaze. It was perhaps the most earnest it had ever been.

“Every single day.” She said. “There is not one moment I do not think about the wonder the three of us could have created had you not fled. We were unbeatable. We were legends. Three geniuses born in the same era yet following different paths of power.”

She then turned to Ambrosia. “At our current level, even if we cannot create a technique that can lead to godhood, we can definitely create one that will revolutionize the world, and that will just be the beginning. The twelve chakras are just the foundation that needs to be built.”

She chuckled, “I have been theorizing again and again and again and again. Far, far more than any of you might even realize. Until now, I lacked crucial data to finish all my calculations. But thanks to Sol completing the Seven Chakra Openings, I was able to see the way forward and know about the true culmination of our power. For now, I will call it The Three Pure Ones. A technique that can only be created by reaching the perfect balance between Energy, Body, and Soul.”

She hissed the last few words.

“As much as I hate to admit it, I have reached my limit. The body of this little girl is great, but it’s simply too weak. My calculation and analytical abilities cannot even reach one thousandth of what I had in my peak. That is the sad reality. But…” She looked at her two old friends, “You two are different.”

“In this mundane world filled with nothing but ignorant meatheads, only you two are my equals. Only you two can see the same world as I and match my abilities. Finally, no one in this world can match us in our respective fields of expertise.”

There was pride and arrogance in her words, but neither Ambrosia nor Anubis rejected her words.

They might act in a certain humble way with people they cared for, but they held an undeniable pride carved deep in their bones. The belief, nay, the knowledge

Anubis closed his eyes, his thoughts moving as he analyzed Echidna's proposal. As she had said, the three of them were very different from the past. Creating the Twelve Chakras would not be impossible. But the Three Pure Ones, as she seemed to imply, would be another beast.

“You do know that you are basically asking us to hand forth and share the results of a thousand years of research we conducted with nothing really to get in exchange,” Ambrosia asked.

“I do.”

“You also understand that even if we managed to create this technique, there are chances that Sol decides that you have no more utility and immediately executes you.” Ambrosia continued.

“There are indeed high chances of that happening, yes.”

“You know that even if you are not executed, once Sol seals your power, you will never be able to become a God. Even if they succeed, all you will be able to do is watch in regret. Are you sure?”

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“This is where you are wrong, my dear friend.” Echidna interrupted Ambrosia. The madness in her eyes lessened as she gave her old friend a soft smile. “My purpose, the reason for my creation, is to create the Path to Godhood. The only reason I craved power was that only a demigod would have the computational power necessary to decipher such a mystery.”

A smile formed on her face, a sad smile that seemed closer to tears than anything else. “For me. My greatest regret would be to die without accomplishing this goal. This is all I have.”

Anubis averted his eyes. Seeing Echidna look so vulnerable was new to him. Ambrosia commented as such, but Echidna shrugged, “A young body and all those hormones are affecting my emotions. I am unable to modify this body as I wish, since Sol would most certainly erase my soul if I did any such thing.”

She clearly did not wish to dwell longer on this unexpected show of weakness, but Anubis saw things differently.

In his mind, Echidna had never changed. She was supposed to be the same dangerous, crazy woman he had fled from so long ago.

But now, he realized that people could indeed change.

It might be nothing more than a small change.

And she literally had to die first before starting to change.

However, she was indeed changing.

Once he realized that, his decision was made.

“Let’s do it.” He declared. “A new alliance created for the sake of achieving godhood. One where we will share all our knowledge with no fear or hesitation. Whatever the final result may be, let there be no regret.”

He stretched his hand.

Ambrosia hesitated a little. Clearly torn between what to say. To accept would be to recognize that she needed them and that she could not accomplish her goal alone.

Her pride was clearly wounded.

But…

As a seeker of knowledge, not accepting this proposal would be the greatest sin known to existence.

The three of them once collaborated to develop the prototype for the entire Chimera race.

What kind of miracle would they be able to accomplish now?

“I accept.” Ambrosia nodded and also stretched her hand.

Seeing this, Echidna felt so giddy she thought she would scream. She brought her hand forward and placed it atop Anubis and Ambrosia’s own.

“I, Anubis, Sovereign of Death and Ruler of the undead, solemnly swear…”

“I, Ambrosia, Seeker of Knowledge and Ruler of witches, solemnly swear…”

“I, Echidna, Shaper of Flesh and Ruler of Chimera, solemnly swear…”

“… to relinquish all pride, to lay bare our knowledge, to forge a path not for ourselves alone, but for all who seek the truth of ascension,” Anubis spoke.

“… to walk this road without fear, to accept the price, and to leave behind a legacy greater than our names,” Ambrosia added.

“… to create a technique beyond divinity— one that balances Soul, Mind, and Body, and awakens the Twelve Chakras in harmony.” Echidna completed.

Their three voices became one.

“We swear, before the Heavens, the Earth, and the World Beyond— this oath shall not be broken. Even in death, our vow shall stand.”

They did not swear to the goddesses but to the world itself.

And with that, the pact was sealed, one that held their very soul as collateral.

“Since we are now all on the same side. Sol, why don’t you join us?”

He spoke to empty air, but neither Echidna nor Ambrosia appeared surprised, and soon indeed, a form materialized above the three of them. It was nothing but a projection, but it was undoubtedly Sol.

“Hi, everyone. Seems like you reached an understanding.” Sol smiled at them, his expression unbothered.

“For someone who had been spying on us, you seem quite nonchalant,” Anubis observed, but Sol snickered, clearly amused.

“Trust me, Anubis. You will soon learn that in this tower, privacy is a very hard currency to enjoy.” He gave a meaningful glance to Ambrosia, who at least had the decency to blush. She knew very well that she had spied on Sol in many, let’s say, embarrassing moments.

“If this is any consolation, I only passively observed this place. You should understand that I could not let three powerhouses like you unsupervised in my Tower.”

Anubis nodded.

Sol, satisfied, made a chair appear and sat on it. This was nothing but a projection of himself, as his true body was still downstairs in his room. However, this discussion could not be pushed further any longer. “Well. Now that we are done with the niceties. Why don’t we talk about more important things?”

“Such as?”

“Oh. Many things. Talks about the angels. Talk about the Cult of the Old Father. Talk about life and talk about death. But more importantly…” He paused and smirked,

“Talk about Godhood.”

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“See. Currently, I have so much knowledge that I do not even know what to do with it. But I am no researcher. My wisdom and experience are too limited. But behold! Here are the first three mortals to become Demigods. Living legend in the flesh. The sharpest mind in all the worlds. Wouldn’t it be a shame not to use you guys to the fullest?”

He grinned and looked at his father-in-law.

“Anubis, you told me that I should not bear all the burden alone, right?” He continued, not waiting for Anubis' answer. “Then let me tell you this here and now. I… am the reincarnation of this World’s Creator.”

For the first time in their life, the three greatest researchers in the world realized that some truths were beyond their wildest understanding.