Ch.9090. Remnants of the Past (1)

“Ugh…!”

The Constellation who had interfered with the Absolute One’s dream groaned in pain.

-Good.

“That fool has finally decided to stand beside the Source…!”

-How unfortunate.

Being by that madman’s side is like being on a sinking ship.

They expressed deep regret at the Absolute One’s choice, who would eventually walk the same path as themselves.

“That’s not all. He, he’s different somehow.”

-Different how?

“He seemed to have lived in a world different from ours. Everything was new to him. What kind of hell was that world—”

A world without Divine Power, and even lacking Magical Power.

In that world, the Absolute One had lived the same life every day and worshipped nothing.

He had lived a life of solitude, all alone.

Is such a thing even possible?

The Constellations could never understand a life without Divine Power.

-What if we fell into his trap?

“That’s impossible…! My divine status matched perfectly!”

-Then why.

-Trying to understand another Constellation’s mind was nonsensical from the beginning.

In the void space, the Past Remnants chattered among themselves.

Among them was one who had once risen to the position of Absolute One.

His dream of ascending to the highest position among Constellations and bestowing proper divinity and phenomena upon the world—

Had faded like a mirage when that abomination reset the world.

“Our plan remains unchanged.”

-We will reclaim it.

-It won’t be long. We must tear apart the hypocritical Absolute One and throw him to the Source of the World.

“That’s what will happen if he doesn’t share our cause.”

The Past Remnants let out wicked laughs.

Pure malice, devoid of justice or conviction.

They planned to slowly devour his vile religious order first.

They attempted to contaminate the Divine Power residing in chapels and sanctuaries to weaken his order’s power.

At the same time, the diverted Divine Power flowed to their own resources.

The Past Remnants were astonished when they first tasted the Divine Power of the original Absolute One, the Father God.

To think such sweet and captivating Divine Power existed in the world!

Once they had tasted it, they became gluttons who could never return to how they were before.

“The dungeon.”

The Constellation who handled dreams asked.

-We’ve almost finished the work.

The dungeon they prepared this time was on a scale that even the Source of the World couldn’t easily stop.

Each Constellation carefully concealed its true nature, while others invested Divine Power at the cost of their own life force.

As a result—

A world-ending dungeon was completed.

“The apocalypse will descend upon the world.”

The Dream Constellation, the god of an abandoned world, eagerly awaited that day as he prepared to resume his activities.

-Um, excuse me.

“What is it?”

-Isn’t that a Constellation?

Someone had visited their sanctuary, a land of death where not even magical power could enter, which they had kept carefully hidden.

Focusing their minds to observe, they saw a Constellation with an alien aura unsteadily pacing while using Divine Manifestation.

“Why is a vessel here?”

-Could it be? Have we been discovered?

“It’s too quiet for that.”

If someone had come to stop them, something would have happened by now.

-We must kill it.

-Have you forgotten? Even if we harm the vessel here, it won’t affect that Constellation at all.

Because it was merely the body of an inferior being.

Vessels could be produced in unlimited quantities.

After all, Constellations were beings capable of such feats.

-Then what should we do?

-We should try talking first.

-You’re insane, right now.

-Do we have any other options? If it discovers our presence while we’re like this, it could lead to other problems.

The Constellations fretted anxiously.

Approach or not?

“…Wait.”

The Dream Constellation, observing the situation, witnessed something unbelievable.

-What’s wrong?

“That power…”

-What are you talk— Gasp!

Following the Constellation’s shock, those watching the vessel inhaled sharply at the hidden presence they sensed.

The scent of Divine Power that provoked extreme anger upon encounter.

Traces of the Source of the World remained on that vessel.

-Have we, have we been discovered?!

-We must kill it now! We must eliminate it!

If they left it alone, things might go wrong.

“Wait.”

Amidst the chaos, a Constellation stopped the others from rampaging.

-What?! We need to take action right now…!

“…”

Ignoring the frantic Constellations, the being carefully observed the vessel.

-…!

A gaze trembling with anxiety, footsteps that couldn’t find their bearing.

Doesn’t it look like someone who has been abandoned?

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‘You, you bastard…!’

Forgotten Wisdom trembled as she walked.

Even though it was just a vessel, the psychological impact was fully transmitted.

Despite feeling suffocated by the absence of Divine Power, Forgotten Wisdom had no choice but to keep walking according to the Absolute One’s instructions.

Her target was the Past Remnants hiding here.

Forgotten Wisdom couldn’t easily imagine what kind of thoughts they might have.

They must harbor terrible malice.

According to a Constellation who had lost their religious order, it was truly miserable and horrific.

‘…Me too.’

If this mission goes wrong, Forgotten Wisdom might end up the same way.

‘Is this what satisfies you..?’

Forgotten Wisdom muttered resentfully, thinking of the Absolute One who must be watching from somewhere.

-Rustle, rustle.

She continued walking, stepping on grass that had already withered.

-Whoosh…

Ominous Divine Power rippled around Forgotten Wisdom’s feet.

“…Huh?”

She hadn’t realized it.

That she had been walking through fog for some time now.

“Ah, when did the fog get so…?”

She raised her hand to brush through the energy drifting lazily in the air.

“…!”

Immediately sensing something, Forgotten Wisdom manifested her Divine Power.

“Who’s there!”

-Constellation.

A deep voice responded, as if it had been waiting.

-I don’t know what purpose brought you here.

-However.

-If you value your life, you’d best leave immediately.

“How, how insolent!”

-Hehe.

The suddenly appeared being let out a low laugh.

Forgotten Wisdom momentarily forgot how to breathe in the face of this being on a completely different level.

“Huff, huff…!”

-Constellation. I know the fear consuming your heart. Are you afraid of ‘us’?

“Show yourself! Stop hiding behind Divine Power like a coward and face me!”

-Be grateful that our mercy allows you to stand on two legs.

“…!”

‘Is, is this right?’

Forgotten Wisdom instinctively searched for the Absolute One’s presence.

-….

‘You, you bastard…! If you sent me here recklessly, you should at least give me some answer…!’

But frustratingly, the Absolute One took no action.

He didn’t ensure Forgotten Wisdom’s safety, nor did he check the beings that had appeared.

He simply observed the situation while concealing his presence, taking no action whatsoever.

-Why are you silent? Have you lost your will out of fear?

“I, I am Forgotten Wisdom. The owner of the library that holds knowledge of all things in the world, and a god who knows truths beyond your imagination.”

-Oh? Then is our existence recorded in that knowledge?

“…”

-Your confusion is natural. Past ghosts weren’t even qualified to be recorded.

-Forgotten Wisdom. Do you know the hell called oblivion?

They too were once Constellations who ruled religious orders and worked to create a just world.

Suddenly, it was the Source of the World who took away their efforts and countless lives.

-Why have you come looking for us? Did the Source of the World send you?

“Don’t, don’t associate me…! With such a lowly being…!”

-Hahaha.

The beings let out low laughter at her scathing remarks about the Source of the World.

It was quite pleasing to them, as they harbored hatred for the Source.

-Then, why are you here?

“I heard that outcasts abandoned by the world gather here! Those who were defeated by the Source of the World, lost their religious orders and existence, and fled—”

-Watch your words.

The Constellations were irritated by Forgotten Wisdom’s subsequent words.

-Boom!

Under the immense pressure crushing her vessel, Forgotten Wisdom involuntarily groaned.

-Foolish Constellation. Never come here again. Next time, you won’t just lose your vessel.

Sharp Divine Power aimed at Forgotten Wisdom’s neck.

With just a little force, they could erase the vessel from existence.

“Li-listen to me until the end!”

-…?

“I’ve been abandoned too.”

-What…? Hahaha!

How ridiculous.

It was truly amusing that she would tell such a blatant lie while covered in the presence of that disgusting being.

“It’s not a lie!”

Forgotten Wisdom pulled something out.

What flickered in her hand took the form of a glowing sphere.

-That is.

The being looked curiously at what Forgotten Wisdom held, then suddenly inhaled sharply.

They reacted to the immense Divine Power flowing from inside the sphere.

-Where did you get that?!

“I risked my life to obtain it. If you’re not a fool, you know very well the power of this sacred object…!”

A sacred object.

In other words, an object equivalent to part of a Constellation.

Plant it in the ground and it becomes a sanctuary; whisper to the stars and it becomes a phenomenon with absolute power.

Though too weak to fulfill wishes, it was unmistakable.

‘What is this?!’

Forgotten Wisdom knew nothing.

She had simply accepted it when the Absolute One handed it to her.

‘What is this thing..!’

Forgotten Wisdom silently screamed while holding the attention of the Past Remnants.

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“She’s doing well.”

«’Source of the World’ claps.»

“It’s true that once you fall for it, you’ll fall for it again.”

Ron smiled with satisfaction.

Just a little.

If Forgotten Wisdom provoked them enough, they would surely reveal their presence completely.