Read Novel Full Book 2 Chapter 652
Book 2 Chapter 652
His consciousness did not return easily.
Residue thought his body felt like a pot. It seemed as though boiling bubbles were filling his insides, replacing muscles and organs.
In short, it meant he felt stifled, uncomfortable, and overall, filthy.
That wasn’t exactly short.
‘…Damn it.’
Had the connection with his body been severed again?
It was fortunate, in misfortune, that his consciousness hadn’t been completely cut off… but in the current situation, if he couldn’t control his body, it was meaningless.
Was it because he was weak, or was the body itself frail?
Residue let out a sigh as he asked himself this pointless question.
At any rate, the reason he lost consciousness was because the power absorbed into his body had reached a supersaturated state. Unless that was stabilized, it was impossible to regain consciousness.
In that case, he first had to separate the powers.
The reason the power became supersaturated was because different energies with conflicting properties couldn’t harmonize and were rampaging in all directions.
Residue’s Thunder Power, the external force of the Absolutes from the Top Universe, and finally, the power of the Sun God.
He had to separate these three forces into distinct streams and proceed with the process─
‘…….’
Strangely, he didn’t feel like doing it.
Unraveling each thread of power tangled like a skein of yarn, sorting them out one by one, and settling them inside the body. It was the textbook response and the most correct choice.
But it wasn’t fun.
Well, yes.
Given the situation, fun wasn’t the priority.
It was simply too time-consuming. He didn’t know what was happening Outside, but there was no time to be dragging things out.
‘Then I’ll have to do it in this body’s way.’
Residue, having completed his rationalization, manipulated the Thunder Power.
He subdued the rampaging external force of the Absolutes as if conquering it. It was a troublesome process, but there was no choice but to hunt them down one by one and make them kneel. There was no other way for this, so it was unavoidable even if it took time. ɽ𝘈Ｎ𝔬ВĘs̈
A smooth but tedious process.
Well, that was natural since these were just side dishes. If he had only absorbed the external force of the Absolutes, he wouldn’t have lost consciousness.
After a short while, Residue confronted the main enemy.
—The Sun God's power.
It had the form of a massive planet, and though it was on the verge of death, it blazed intensely, shouting in all directions, “Here I am!”
Its appearance annoyed him.
How dare this arrogant bastard show off its presence inside someone else's body?
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[Who are you?]
Residue flinched.
A voice had sounded at a completely unexpected moment.
Moreover, it was familiar.
The giant?
[Who are you?]
When the voice spoke again, Residue was certain that the owner of this dull voice was the giant.
Residue felt more astonishment than joy.
‘Do I have to introduce myself to someone who’s trespassed illegally? I don’t know what kind of law that is in your universe.’
Even while thinking this, his mouth moved on its own.
A hot silence lingered for a moment. Just as he was feeling disgusted by the sensation of a scorching tongue licking his entire body, the voice spoke again.
[Are you the Lightning God?]
‘I was once called that.’
[You are…….]
The Sun God fell silent again.
‘This bastard……!’
Immediately after, Residue felt the unpleasant sensation of his memories being read unjustly. It was like being completely naked and observed, and naturally, it made him feel filthy enough to curse.
Stop. Stop it, you asshole.
Breaking in on your own and then reading someone’s memories without permission? This level of rudeness was unacceptable.
[…The Lightning God’s residual thoughts. I see. So that has come to dwell within Lukas Trowman’s body… and has now become you.]
The giant began mumbling to itself as if everything made sense now.
What the hell is this bastard so satisfied with?
Residue shouted, feeling a splitting headache.
‘Hey. Focus on this body. Who the hell are you? Are you really the giant?’
[Do you not understand my state? It is the state you once experienced.]
The state I once experienced?
…Residual thought?
[That’s right.]
‘…Unbelievable. Don’t tell me… did you implant a part of your consciousness into the heart you gave?’
[…….]
The giant did not respond at all, but Residue was convinced that his guess had hit the mark exactly.
And he also understood why so much power still remained in a heart that had already been removed.
In other words, this was the truth of the matter.
Residue had fired his power into the Sun God’s heart, which was imbued with residual thought. Then, as the shattered heart began to spill power that would have otherwise scattered in all directions, Residue absorbed it. In that case… damn it. Was it only natural that the giant’s residual thought came along with it?
It wasn’t an entirely far-fetched notion. However, from a certain point onward, Residue had completely ruled out that possibility.
The reason was simple. Before using the final One Step Through Time and Space, Residue had interfered with the Sun God’s heart by letting his Thunder Power flow into it. He had first dyed the heart with his own color to match the wavelengths precisely.
If residual thought had remained in the heart, it would have been able to stop that act. No, even before that, if it had only willed it, the Absolute could have easily avoided or endured the attack fired at its body.
But everything went according to Residue’s plan.
Without a single hitch.
In other words, this bastard had remained silent even as Residue blatantly toyed with his heart...
What the hell was your purpose?
[There was no particular purpose. If I had to say, it was a final curiosity I held before committing suicide.]
‘So you really committed the foolish act of taking your own life.’
[I don’t wish to hear anyone’s opinion about that matter.]
The giant spoke with a firm voice.
Residue clicked his tongue, but said nothing more. Instead, he changed the subject.
So then, why did you accept this body’s interference without any resistance? What were you so curious about?
[You seemed confident, even while making enemies of two of the Four Knights. I was curious how you would use the ‘Heart of the Sun God’. And the result you showed… honestly exceeded my expectations.]
To think he had let someone freely tamper with his heart out of simple curiosity. Was this guy really the giant?
Residue had such doubts, but since his own values had greatly changed after falling from the throne of Ruler, he didn’t bother arguing about it.
He didn’t show it outwardly, but he figured this guy must have had a lot on his mind too.
Fine. Good. Now that the mystery’s solved, go die peacefully. I’ll make good use of your power.
[…….]
‘Why aren’t you answering? Don’t tell me, now that it’s time to hand it over, you’re having second thoughts. You’re already dead.’
Even at Residue’s sarcasm, the giant didn’t open his mouth right away.
There was no time, so that silence began to seriously boil his insides. Why was he even having a conversation with this guy in the first place? He could just subjugate him. Even if the residual power left by the giant was strong, the inside of this place was Residue’s domain. It was only a matter of how long it would take, there was no changing the fact that Residue would win in the end.
[Residue. Do you not sense an ominous sign?]
‘Hmm. I do sense something ominous… like your tongue is about to get even longer.’
[Destruction is strong.]
‘…….’
[Just before the heart was taken, I fought it directly. That’s how I know. Destruction… is stronger than a Ruler.]
Residue fell silent.
[If not now, then soon. It is steadily growing stronger.]
‘What are you trying to say?’
[I peeked into your memories. You are making many preparations to stop Destruction. Crude but radical plans. And your trademark boldness and quick thinking… up to this point, it’s all good. One could even call it perfect. But it’s not enough.]
At that, Residue couldn’t hold back and burst into laughter.
Yeah. Even in death, you act so superior, giant. Are you criticizing this body’s plan as garbage just because you peeked into some memories?
[I never said it was garbage. I only said it’s lacking. I know that now, unlike a Ruler, you are able to receive help from others. Also, you now look down upon the world while keeping in mind the potential of all beings, and you even consider their usefulness. This is undoubtedly a positive development overall, but… because of that, you’ve become negligent in your own strength.]
‘Did you really see this body’s memories? If you saw One Step Through Time and Space, you wouldn’t be spouting nonsense like that.’
[It’s a magnificent technique. But so what? Can that one technique eliminate all of Destruction? What about the Half King? You’ve only just reached the level of the Four Knights and the Ruler. You can’t even say with certainty that you’ve surpassed them.]
‘…….’
There was nothing he could really refute. Not that he intended to agree either.
Residue shrugged his shoulders.
It couldn’t be helped. This body could no longer use ‘Thunder’. The fact that he had found another means of combat at all was already an impressive feat.
[No, that’s not it. There is one more way for you to grow stronger. Why have you not realized that? Because, unlike when you were a Ruler, you no longer place yourself at the center of all thought.]
‘What method?’
[Mark Trowman.]
‘…….’
[The origin of us all that he spoke of. All Rulers were originally one, and as such, were a single complete weapon…]
Residue’s brow twitched.
Don’t tell me this guy...
[Whether intentional or not, you now possess the power of two Rulers. The Lightning God’s power, and the power of the Giant.]
‘…….’
[And by your side are others connected to the remaining two Rulers.]
The Seven Fanged Dragon God, Beniang Argento.
The Black Thorn Demon King, the hunter Kran.
[Do you not feel the ominous signs, Residue?]
The Sun God repeated what he had said earlier, but this time Residue couldn’t respond with sarcasm.
He needed time to think, so he remained silent, and once again, the voice returned.
[There is no time to waste. The situation Outside is extremely hectic.]
‘…You can see the situation Outside. What happened to the Four Knights?’
[They were seriously injured, but not to the point of being unable to move. Both of them seem intent on killing you. The Red Knight has just defeated Yang In-hyun, and the Blue Knight… her situation is a bit ambiguous, but I don’t think she’ll stay that way for long.]
‘Then shut up and submit to this body.’
[I refuse.]
This son of a bitch?
[Accept my request. Then I will give you all of my power.]
‘What request?’
[Obtain the power of all the Rulers and recreate the ‘Weapon of God’. Then, infuse that weapon with my power.]
It was a proposal with absolutely no downside for Residue.
Creating the ‘Weapon of God’ ultimately meant that Residue himself would grow stronger, and it would add one more method by which he could fight Destruction.
And yet, the reason he didn’t want to accept it so easily was probably because of his twisted nature that hated being swayed by others.
…But if he delayed any longer in the current situation, it really felt like his life might come to an end, so Residue spoke.
‘Fine. I accept. I’ll accept your offer.’
Then, Residue felt as if the Sun God, shaped like a massive sun, smiled faintly.
[Thank you… brother.]
At the sudden remark, Residue’s face stiffened.
Damn it. This bastard must have peeked into even the memories he wasn’t supposed to see.
[One more favor.]
‘What now.’
[I have a daughter.]
‘Whose?’
[Mine.]
The Sun God’s daughter?
No, a daughter of a Ruler?
In the past, Residue had, from time to time no, rather frequently engaged in physical relations while in a mortal body and spread his genetic material… but he had never once considered any resulting being to be his child.
The Lightning God’s mortal form was merely an intricately crafted puppet. In the first place, it was nearly impossible for a being sturdy and strong enough to inherit the traits of a Ruler to be born through mating.
He also never thought of the Absolutes he had granted powers to as his children. If that were the case, then Retip would’ve been the eldest son.
That was why the sudden declaration of a daughter’s existence by the Sun God was shocking.
But what followed was even more so.
[Meet her… and produce a child.]