Ch.209209. Fusion

The terminal was merely an entity that carried out commands. Their god had already grown old. The side effects of continuously turning back time had finally taken away his lifespan and put him to sleep.

In essence, the god had appointed a proxy and gone to sleep for their eternal life.

That’s why the terminal, disguised as the leader of the Apocalypse Cult, created a necessary evil to extract the energy they desired.

When kaiju appear and Jaegers grow stronger to fight against them, the energy possessed by humans becomes even more powerful.

In this way, they cultivate humans like livestock until they reach the desired level.

Of course, the “first” attempt was a great failure. Humanity perished before growing to the energy level they desired.

And now, in the second attempt (actually the third), humanity was growing to the level they wanted.

If things continued this way, it would be just as they desired.

But something unexpected happened. Growth speed beyond their standards and the appearance of interferers.

Especially surprising was the appearance of those who were their own kind but with different intentions.

Flowing Milky Way gazed at the devastated Hanoi, Vietnam.

“The day of judgment is approaching. This world will end, and humanity will be reborn.”

Flowing Milky Way’s heart was swelling with pride. He had worked hard to nurture the Apocalypse Cult and create revolutionary warriors worldwide.

Though it was just a nominal pretext, it had been effective in brainwashing many people.

Additionally, numerous research materials had been provided as needed.

“Perish quickly. Hurry!”

It was time for Flowing Milky Way to finish things.

Fortunately, the enemy entity seemed exhausted, collapsing and gasping for breath.

And now the terminal, possessing power beyond that of a mighty ancient species, had come to strike from behind.

‘The terminal’s power is so great that even Mahanaga would be cautious. If it wanted to…’

With that small body, it could obliterate this entire city.

Suddenly, Flowing Milky Way narrowed his brow.

Park Tae-sang had approached from behind him.

“Hmm, your kaiju friend is in danger of dying right now, isn’t he?”

“You’re a high-ranking official of the Apocalypse Cult? You’ve been targeting us for a while.”

“Ah, I know. Well, I guess there was an informant among those you’ve been manipulating. But while you’re attacking me, your kaiju will collapse.”

Flowing Milky Way had no chance of defeating Park Tae-sang, who had already reached the level of an avatar.

At best, he could buy some time.

But during that time, the primitive species that was a thorn in their side would die.

Soon, destructive energy was erupting from behind him.

Victory was at hand. Flowing Milky Way calmly prepared for Park Tae-sang’s attack.

“?”

But Park Tae-sang didn’t charge at him.

He was looking somewhere else. Not at him, but right behind him.

As Flowing Milky Way turned his head, his eyes widened.

“No?”

A golden aura was violently ascending into the sky.

“What on earth?”

The two enemies focused on the golden aura rather than being wary of each other.

Soon, a kaiju emerged from that spot.

*

It was Jiho. What I saw before me was the perfect Jiho.

But the atmosphere was strange.

From his gaze to his actions, he was hostile toward me.

Brainwashing? No, I didn’t have time to worry about that. His attack had begun.

I wouldn’t be able to win in my current state.

My mind and body were telling me so. That it was dangerous.

But I, with a body that wasn’t even fully recovered, had no strength left to fight.

Only this.

The precious opportunity that Aerial and Seol Yu-hwa had created for me.

I had no choice but to use the point I’d gained after defeating this stag beetle.

A gamble. A gamble for one last belief.

And that belief granted me a silver card.

[Silver Card]

-Replace 10 cards with Golden Cards.

The moment all this was completed, Jiho tried to blow this place away with powerful magical energy.

When the Golden Card appeared, I activated it without even reading it.

As the golden light activated, my body transformed.

[Fusion]

-Humanoid form

-Characteristic combination

-Stat combination

All I could see was this status window.

This is enough.

The golden light had repelled the enemy’s attack.

My viewpoint lowered, and I could see Aerial. Looking down is the same no matter what kaiju I transform into, but she’s particularly small.

Aerial usually has to look up at me a little.

[Stats]

-All abilities: SS (over)

There was only one stat. All abilities exceeded. It means I’m an incredible being.

-Characteristics: Evolutionary Savagery (Increases skill power when facing enemies, identifies and nullifies their characteristics), Golden Radiance (Nullifies enemy debuffs for 5 minutes and seals enemy magic power), Special Output Increase (Identifies enemy attacks to take less damage and makes your own attacks stronger), Life or Death (Removes all armor to move very quickly), Avatar of Endurance (Stats concentrate according to specific techniques and cards used), Characteristic Adaptation (Stats and power increase according to terrain, characteristics, and attributes. Converts debuffs to buffs)

-Skills: Spatial Cutting Blade, Insect Wave, Impact Shot, Venom Shot, Radiance, Cursed Powder, Super Barrier, Skill Sealing, Interference Ignoring Propulsion, Heavy Armament

[Sub Cards]: Annihilation Energy Bullet, Attribute Cannon, Weather Manipulation, Ground Manipulation, Overload, Single Point Focus, Special Killer Weapon, Maximum Output, Camouflage

All of this came into view at once. My body now was a fusion of the advantages of each entity.

Steel gauntlets mounted on both hands with sharp blades over 1m long, spikes embedded in my knees.

Mechanical devices on both shoulders, a bone helmet on my face.

My appearance is that of a fusion. Everything from tail to face combined into one.

I can feel insect wings fluttering behind my back.

[Awakening Card conditions have been unlocked.]

Information about the Awakening Card appears, but I had no time to check it. Silver Jiho had broken through the radiance right in front of me.

He’s fast.

Even though I had become stronger, his speed was extraordinary.

[Characteristics]

-Special Output Increase

-Evolutionary Savagery activated

-Golden Emblem

As my characteristics activated simultaneously, I moved to counter.

[Skill]

-Spatial Cutting Blade

The blades on both hands grow larger and begin to merge with magical energy.

[Avatar of Endurance]

-Magic stat increases while other stats decrease.

The blade filled with magic extended outward. A blade of amazing magical power shot toward the sky at a slightly lowered angle.

Jiho, who had been charging, was surprised and retreated at its size. The magical blade, over 10m long, feels incredibly light?

I can see it. I can see his movements.

The moment I swung it, Silver Jiho hurriedly rotated, but I amplified the magic of this blade even more.

I could see Silver Jiho screaming and being thrown back as soon as this swollen magic touched him.

Turning around, I saw the surprised Aerial.

It’s too dangerous to fight here.

Using my wings, I quickly carried her to where Seol Yu-hwa was.

For the first time in kaiju form, I opened my mouth.

“Get as far away as possible.”

“You can talk?”

Strangely, this entity can speak. Even I was surprised by how remarkable it was.

As Seol Yu-hwa winked and left with Aerial, I sensed a powerful killing intent approaching from behind.

Next, I activated a sub card.

[Ground Manipulation]

Though simply stated, everything was already in my mind.

Massive earth infused with magic rose up in front of Silver Jiho who was charging from behind me.

My power now allows me to freely control magic. I just need to extend magic to control the ground.

[Skill]

-Insect Wave

-Cursed Powder

I emitted magic along with my wings.

The moment it collided with Silver Jiho’s magic, he was thrown back.

My vision was precisely locked onto Silver Jiho.

My body was gradually changing, and that magic was extending endlessly.

[Die!]

“Jiho!”

Though I called out, Jiho wouldn’t listen. I won’t kill him until I talk with Silver Serin.

I’ve decided to reclaim Jiho and talk again.

That means I need to win here.

“Winning without killing. That could be quite difficult.”

[How arrogant. Whatever you do, you can’t change the tide. Foolish one!]

“Really? Your manner of speech is different from the Jiho I know. You sound like someone older. In other words, you’re not Jiho’s will.”

He said something in response, but I didn’t listen. In short, it’s a matter to think about after defeating Jiho.

As Jiho charged, I dodged backward.

At the same time, I moved the cannon mounted on my shoulder.

[Sub Card]

-Attribute Cannon: You can fire by setting an attribute.

The power Jiho showed was destructive force using pure magic.

I’m similar, but I add attributes. Especially using the water attribute.

Setting the attribute to water and firing, Silver Jiho tries to dodge.

But it won’t be easy to avoid?

The moment Jiho’s magic and my attribute cannon overlapped, I carefully observed the flow of the resulting wave.

Using skill propulsion, I caught Silver Jiho at the end of that wave.

[Sub Card]

-Doppelganger

And as I reached him, I deliberately sent a doppelganger while hiding my body with camouflage.

Jiho will definitely react here.

Right when the doppelganger was attacked, I deployed Super Barrier.

As the power of destruction extended and eliminated the doppelganger, Silver Jiho hurriedly turned his hand toward me.

As the Super Barrier and destructive power began to cancel each other out, my blade received another concentration of magic.

I deliberately didn’t move further.

The stiffness that naturally occurs after an attack. I was exploiting that.

Silver Jiho’s side was slashed, and he was in shock.

I quickly grabbed Jiho’s neck and threw him to the ground.

“Jiho! Do you recognize me?”

[You bastard!]

I gritted my teeth and broke Jiho’s arm.

“Arghhhh!”

Jiho’s body began to change again. This is dangerous.

I want to reunite him with Silver Serin. Peacefully.

“Silver Serin! Your mother is waiting for you! Come to your senses!”

[This body is mine…]

“Silver Serin wants you to come back! You don’t have to hide anymore! You can proudly play together!”

I don’t know how much my words got through.

But in front of me, a hand with forearms twice as large was flying toward me.

[Shut up! Shut up! I serve the orders of…]

Silver Jiho stopped at that moment.

And looked at me with an expression incomparably sadder than before.

“Brother?”

Tears flowed from one eye.

“Jiho! Yes! It’s your brother! Since then…”

Just as I was about to speak again, lightning struck from the sky.

“No?”

The lightning, very large and thick, swallowed Silver Jiho.

Looking up at the sky, space was distorting within the dark clouds.

A giant snake with red eyes was revealing itself from within. I know all too well what this snake is. I’ve fought it before.

“Mahanaga!”

[How foolish, that’s why I said you were stupid because of this kind of risk. I’ll help you.]

“You think I’ll let you?”

I tried to rush to Jiho, but the air around was ominous.

And lightning and magic began to strike everywhere at once.

[I’ll blow this place away. All of your comrades too!]

A massive explosion, no, lightning began to strike down across my entire field of vision.

[You might be able to block it. But if you retreat, you can save many people.]

“…”

Is this bastard threatening me? But I had no clear means at the moment.

And so Mahanaga disappeared with Silver Jiho.