Volume 16 Chapter 14 There Is Only One Winner
My [Enhancement Bestowal] is not magic, but the power of a fundamental existence called 'heaven'--.
After hearing this explanation, I remembered the time I went to get the Refaid Sword before.
The monster sealed in the ruins where the sword was kept said the following.
'Th-this is absurd... Your power... transcends the realm... allowed for humans... it's reaching... the realm of gods and demons... guuh...'
The power that reaches the domain of gods or demons.
Or maybe the power that lies beyond that domain.
Is that what it means to be a 'Relic Holder'?
"How about it? Starting to have some fun, Rain?"
Goldred raised both hands, with a theatrical tone.
"Our power exceeds human understanding by far. With this power, we can do anything. Even becoming a king would be easy. Right?"
"I... have never thought about things like ruling a country or anything grand like that. I have never desired--"
Yes, what I wish for is something smaller.
"If I could go on adventures with the members of 'Blue Crystal'―― those nice people, I would be completely satisfied. If I could have peace, calm, and a simple happiness, that would be enough for me."
"You lack ambition. I am different."
Goldred said.
"I feel that gaining more power than anyone else is my own destiny. Accepting that destiny, I want to follow it and further my power..."
"Further it...?"
"If you reach 'The Heart of the Stars,' it will be granted. Even as I am now, a 'Relic Holder' holds a power that can be called that of gods or demons... but there exists a 'further domain' of power."
Goldred's eyes gleamed.
"So, are you aiming for 'The Heart of the Stars'? To gain even greater power--"
"Yes. We all have different reasons for seeking power, but we have one goal. To reach 'The Heart of the Stars' first."
Goldred nodded in response to my question.
"You can only gain power if you are the first to reach 'The Heart of the Stars'."
"The first..."
"That's what I heard from the stars. This star is very weakened. It's only possible to give power to one person -"
"Weakened...?"
I furrowed my brows.
"That's exactly why, from here on out, it's a competition - a fight to the death without rules."
I swallowed hard.
It felt like the air around us grew heavier.
"I won't forgive those who have oppressed me. I won't forget the humiliation of being exiled. To cover up all the stains of my life so far - I will rise above everyone else. Even if it means fighting to the death with the other possessors."
This person is dangerous.
At first, I felt like he was intelligent and rational.
He might have high intelligence and reason.
But inside him, he holds a terrible darkness.
What we seek and desire in life must be completely different.
"After the battles between holders, the only winner gains power from 'The Heart of the Stars,' and the 'Relic Holder' moves on to the next level."
Goldred explained, almost singing.
"This is probably the final stage for a 'Relic Holder.'"
Rumble, rumble, rumble...
Suddenly, everything around me shook.
Was it an earthquake?
"It's almost time for the 'time limit'... Well then, as much as I hate to say it, the lecture ends here, Rain."
Goldred said.
"Let's settle this. Either you or me. To reach 'The Heart of the Stars,' we have to eliminate other relic holders. Until we find the exact location of 'The Heart of the Stars,' we cooperated with other relic holders... but that's no longer necessary."
"Huh?"
What does he mean?
"――'Do you mean you found the location of 'The Heart of the Stars'?"
"Thanks to you all, Rain――'now, all that's left is to go to Victor."
Goldred grinned.
"After that――'defeat all other 'Relic Holder' holders, and I will reach 'The Heart of the Stars.'"
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