Ch.58Ep.58 It Was Bound to Break

“Are the disciples of the Outer Gods all like this?”

Radios couldn’t hold back the laughter that escaped his lips.

More accurately, it would be better to say he didn’t need to hold it back.

From what he had observed, Namgung Ihyun on Earth was nothing more or less than a typically pure woman.

She had a slim, smooth figure, but he could tell it wasn’t built through exercise.

It was simply her natural physique, genetically inherited.

But when she picked up a sword and began massacring people in the streets.

Three police officers arrived to stop her, but instead, she cut off all three of their heads.

Three adult men, police officers at that, killed by a single woman who didn’t even exercise?

Doesn’t that sound impossible?

Radios had known from that moment. That Yog-Sothoth had clearly intervened.

He had been waiting for Yog-Sothoth to appear, but who would have thought he’d show himself like a god descending at the moment before death.

“No wonder she became a fanatic… impossible not to worship after that.”

Someone who saves you at the end of your life and grants you immense power.

For Radios, it was like being betrayed by Serena and then being reincarnated by a complete stranger.

Radios, who had killed countless otherworlders, no, Earthlings until now.

This was somewhat of an opportunity to understand why otherworlders became fanatical about the Outer Gods.

“Well, I should keep listening.”

Deciding to think about this issue later, it was time to listen to the conversation between Namgung Ihyun and Yog-Sothoth.

But Namgung Ihyun seemed to already know who Yog-Sothoth was.

“Yog-Sothoth… the leader of the Outer Gods from the Cthulhu Mythos?”

[Hmm, I don’t appreciate the mythology being named after my child, but that’s correct.]

“Then why appear now? The Outer Gods clearly…”

[Despise humans and see them as less than dust. That hasn’t changed much.]

Namgung Ihyun tilted her head as if she didn’t understand Yog-Sothoth’s words.

Isn’t it obvious?

The Outer Gods and Great Old Ones have always viewed humans like insects.

Why do we humans want to kill flies and mosquitoes when we see them?

To them, humans are exactly like what flies and mosquitoes are to humans.

When such a being suddenly appeared, Namgung Ihyun was bewildered.

But as the emotion of calmness returned to her body, she could roughly figure it out.

“I see. So I was able to massacre people because you helped me?”

[Yes. Originally, you would have been subdued by citizens after killing about two people.]

“I thought something was strange while killing those people. This wasn’t my normal strength.”

She could be called weak if that’s the right term.

Namgung Ihyun had never properly used her strength before.

Yet she had killed over ten people and even police officers.

She was aware that she was in an abnormal state, but she didn’t care.

She had heard that people sometimes exhibit superhuman strength, so she just assumed that was what happened and moved on.

Now she could see that Yog-Sothoth had done something to make this happen, but what did it matter?

“You must have a reason for coming to me?”

[Oh, quite perceptive for a woman. Most humans would have fainted just seeing me.]

“The Dweller at the Threshold revealed himself because he was confident I would remain composed, right?”

[…Impressive. Truly, impressive.]

Yog-Sothoth expressed excitement as if looking at a satisfying subject.

He was shrouded in mist, so Namgung Ihyun couldn’t see his expression.

But anyone could tell that Yog-Sothoth was pleased.

[Then let’s get to the point. What do you think about killing?]

“Well, I don’t feel any value in it anymore.”

[What if in a war. And in that war, you could be the leader?]

“Stop beating around the bush and speak plainly.”

Everyone knows where this kind of boldness comes from.

People are most fearsome when they have nothing to lose.

Though aware of how horrifying the Outer Gods from the Cthulhu Mythos were.

Namgung Ihyun, with no attachment to life, was in a situation where she didn’t care about consequences.

Yog-Sothoth knew this well and let out a mild laugh.

[Yes, good attitude. You’re exactly the talent I’ve been looking for.]

“…”

[There’s a trend on Earth. Something about an unremarkable person in this world becoming a hero who saves another world?! That strange meme.]

“So, you want me to become a hero who saves another world?”

[The opposite. Become the great evil that destroys another world.]

Namgung Ihyun’s eyebrow twitched at Yog-Sothoth’s words.

So to summarize, instead of doing this on Earth, go to another place and enjoy killing to your heart’s content?

If that’s the meaning.

“I welcome it. I’ve already… learned how joyful it is to kill people.”

[Kekeke, HAHAHAHAHA! Excellent! Namgung Ihyun, I designate you as my apostle.]

Giiing.

The mist briefly rippled, forming a finger that pressed firmly against Namgung Ihyun’s forehead.

Simultaneously, bright light spread along with Yog-Sothoth’s magical power.

By acquiring the new concept of magical power, Namgung Ihyun captured a world of a completely different dimension in her eyes.

To summarize all of that, yes, should we say she saw ecstasy?

“Ah… this is…”

The first emotion Namgung Ihyun felt after the ecstasy disappeared was one thing.

An absolute faith in Yog-Sothoth and an endless desire for murder.

“Apostle of the Dweller at the Threshold, Namgung Ihyun! I pay my respects to the Dweller!”

[Go, my apostle. Annihilate everything that stands in my way.]

“I receive your command!”

With the final scene of Namgung Ihyun prostrating herself joyfully before him.

The video that had been playing before Radios’ eyes ended.

Or so he thought.

[Did you enjoy the video? Apostle of my father.]

“..!”

Yog-Sothoth, who was thought to have stopped in the video.

The eyes of the real Yog-Sothoth, shrouded in mist, pierced directly through Radios.

Then his status window began to violently act up.

[You have encountered a being with Divine Order! Your soul is beginning to erode!]

[Escape from this place immediately!]

[Escape from this place immediately!]

[Ability: Outer Devouring fails for unknown reasons!]

[Divine Fragment: Presence of intervention is sensed nearby!]

[Connection with the Blind Idiot God is unstable!]

What was happening?

Radios fell into a state of mental breakdown from the series of messages appearing on his status window.

Even if he wanted to say something, his mouth wouldn’t move as if it had been sewn shut.

He could also feel the gravity gradually intensifying on his body.

[This seems to be our first direct meeting. However, I have been watching you.]

[I didn’t expect father to form a relationship with you… but this too must be fate.]

[Let’s end here for today. If I stay longer, even Olympus will notice something strange.]

[So, Radios Magnum… look forward to when I descend directly upon Kadinant.]

[I will take your life then.]

Hahahahahahaha.

As Yog-Sothoth’s presence began to disappear with roaring laughter.

Only then could Radios breathe properly again.

“Huk… huuuk…”

Cold sweat dripped to the ground.

‘The dimension was different… A mere human… cannot handle such a being…’

It wasn’t his first encounter with a being possessing Divine Order.

Kraud, Hades, Zeus were all beings with Divine Order.

But it was Radios’ first time encountering someone who deliberately didn’t hide their Divine Order.

He literally felt like he was in the presence of a being from another dimension.

Just like when he first realized the concept of Order.

“I’m… still lacking…”

He thought he had become strong enough over the past month, but it was impossible.

At this rate of growth, he couldn’t stop Yog-Sothoth.

Moreover, considering what he said at the end…

“The Outer Gods… will eventually descend upon Kadinant in full force…”

Let’s say Kraud handles Yog-Sothoth, and Radios and Rin somehow stop Nyarlathotep.

Then what about Idraa? What about Millia and Fujiwara Ren? The Great Old Ones?

“We can’t stop them… absolutely not…”

Unless another being with Divine Order is born.

When the time comes for the Outer Gods to descend, Kadinant will certainly face defeat.

Especially since they’ve already made enemies with Olympus.

“I need to get stronger. Much, much stronger than now.”

With the power to protect the world, he would destroy the Outer Gods and Olympus.

Perhaps he should be grateful for facing Yog-Sothoth now.

It gave him an even more intense motivation.

***

“…He’s gone.”

The woman who had been meditating in prison, Poseidon, suddenly opened her eyes.

The opportunity she had been waiting for had finally arrived.

Yog-Sothoth’s presence had completely disappeared from the Olympus palace.

If she didn’t attempt escape now, she wouldn’t get another chance.

“Domain declaration.”

Kurururung.

As the restraints binding Poseidon all shattered, a golden trident appeared in her hand.

It was Triaina, one of the three great divine artifacts of Olympus, the trident that parts the seas.

“Poseidon is escaping!!”

“The Dweller is temporarily absent! Stop her!”

Yog-Sothoth’s minions were startled by Poseidon’s rampage and quickly began to move.

But they were shocked to see the Triaina in her hand.

In fact, Triaina had been broken in the battle with Yog-Sothoth.

Or so the forces of the Outer Gods believed.

But what even Olympus didn’t know was:

“Triaina and I are one.”

When Poseidon recovered, Triaina would also return to its complete state.

“Without Yog-Sothoth, that damned bastard, none of you are a match for me. Get lost!”

Kwaaang!

When Poseidon thrust her trident into the ground, a powerful tidal wave began to sweep through the Olympus palace.

The Great Old Ones, including Yog-Sothoth’s minions, were swept away by the tidal wave.

Eventually, she opened a gate heading to Kadinant.

At that moment, Idraa and Nyarlathotep, who had detected the disturbance, rushed to restrain her.

But Poseidon left them with advice, smirking:

“One should never let their guard down, even after killing an opponent. Remember that.”

Hwaaak!

By the time they arrived, Poseidon had already disappeared.