## Chapter 278: Consciousness
Darkness, endless darkness. When my consciousness was swallowed by that Berserk Power, I was in this Dark Void, boundless and empty of anything else, as if I were the only solitary Existence in the entire universe.
"This is..." I looked at my slightly glowing hands, my Brain a little muddled. Could this be the legendary Sea of Consciousness, somewhere between awesome and incredible?
I moved my limbs slightly and felt nothing amiss, just that my Body felt a little light, as if I could fly freely. But then again, I was already floating in the Void, with no fixed reference point, so I had no idea if I was actually moving.
"So, I'm in a Soul State now?" I touched my Body. It didn't pass through like in the Legends; it felt warm, the same temperature as touching Little Ghost, but Little Ghost's Body was softer. Could it be that even Souls have distinctions of gender, beauty, and ugliness? Seriously, I oppose gender discrimination.
After letting my thoughts wander for a while, I sighed helplessly. What exactly was going on? Could I even go back? Just then, my Body, or more accurately, my Soul, suddenly produced a strange Feeling, as if it was suddenly entangled by countless thin threads, connecting with another "thing".
I carefully experienced this magical Feeling. Suddenly, my eyes lit up, a strong Light flashed, tearing through this endless darkness and Void. My Line of Sight widened. Lush and lovely Forest, not bad, not bad. Blue... uh, Dark Clouds filled the Sky. Still okay, still okay. And... before my eyes, a super-sized Scorpion Mantis Fusion. Alright, alright...
Uh...?! Scorpion Mantis Fusion?!!!
I was so scared I almost sat on my Buttocks. Angelic Beast, oh my goodness, if I don't run now, I'll be trampled to death.
But no matter how I struggled, my perspective didn't change. The Angelic Beast still stood in front of me, silently watching me. Its Gaze seemed a little uneasy, but it didn't charge over. Only then did I gradually Calm down and look closely. Eh, something's not right. Although it looks exactly like the Angelic Beast, why does it feel so much smaller?
Trying hard to keep myself Calm, I recalled the sequence of events. My Brain, which had been somewhat muddled by that Berserk Power, finally became completely clear— Light Snow was injured by that damned Monster while protecting me. To avenge Light Snow , to Become Stronger, I finally activated that forbidden Strength.
Is this the Demonic Bear Kashya mentioned (my main Consciousness was in a coma during the last Shapeshifting)? So it wasn't that the Angelic Beast became smaller, but that I became bigger. It's incredible. I never thought I could turn into this kind of Monster. At this moment, my surprise was even greater than Lars's.
A thought stirred in my mind. Since this Giant Bear was myself, could I Control it? If I could master this Strength, then even without relying on Light Snow and the others, without relying on the Bug Amulet, I could confidently say—I am a Strongest Expert.
Thinking of it, I did it. I began to Control the strange Feeling in my Body, trying hard to stuff "myself" back into the Body.
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"Damn it, these damned Energy!" I held my breath, trying hard to Control it while cursing loudly. I found the Feeling again, but the Berserk Power in my Body came to cause trouble, not giving me a chance to connect with the Body at all, as if there were two Souls in one Body fighting for Control.
"How can I lose to you guys, Strength without Consciousness? I want to Become Stronger, ahhhhh!!!" I roared in Wrath. Strength, what I want is Strength that belongs to me, not Strength that I am Unable to Control.
In Reality, the plot where characters in anime can burst out infinite Strength and turn the tide when they become serious or angry is simply not applicable in Reality. Although my desire for Strength has reached its highest peak ever, and my determination is incredibly firm, I still couldn't do anything about that Berserk Power. This guy had quite the Expert's demeanor, like a gentle breeze brushing a mountain ridge, no matter how I urged it, how I tried to burst forth, it remained absolutely still.
While it didn't move, my Opponent did. At this moment, the Angelic Beast charged up. Before I could react, its two Scythes came down, the blades sinking directly into my shoulders. Although I couldn't feel Pain, I still felt a surge of fear. This was my Body!
*&*%￥%...
In my anxiety, I started trying to appeal to its emotions and reason, and when that failed, I started cursing. But no matter what Method I used, that Berserk Power remained unmoving, displaying a magnificent Magnanimity in the face of danger. Magnanimity my Buttocks! The Body is mine, not its, of course it's not anxious.
And at this moment, a hint of ferocity in the Angelic Beast's Gaze entered my view. Those Scythes seemed to be pressing down. Damn it, you're really pushing your luck! If I don't show my Power, do you really think I'm a sick cat? Watch this...
I immediately reduced the Control intensity. That Mad Strength instantly became like a wild horse that had broken free, eagerly starting to act. Seeing "myself" finally move and hold up the Angelic Beast's double Scythes, avoiding the Destiny of being cut into pieces, I breathed a sigh of relief. Although one must first pacify internal troubles before dealing with external ones, the Opponent is already holding an atomic bomb and planning to wipe us out. If we keep fighting among ourselves, we'll definitely end up like the fish and the clam. No choice, who told me I'm more sensible? I'll yield this time.
Having gained Control of the Body through my concession, the Berserk Power began to display its Power. It was like a tireless machine, launching fierce Attacks against the Angelic Beast. I watched on the side, my heart pounding. I said, buddy, can't you be a little more careful, use your Brain, and make good use of this Body's flexibility? Do you really have to charge forward like this?
Seeing my Body being batted around like a ping-pong ball by the Angelic Beast, my heart ached. Fortunately, the recovery Ability was strong, otherwise, I would have fought it desperately long ago. However, what surprised me a little was that this Berserk Power, aside from being a bit inflexible and not paying attention to Tactics, only knowing how to charge forward blindly, was completely an Expert. Especially its Combat Awareness, which was astonishingly strong. Every time it was knocked away by the Angelic Beast, it would seize the gap to leave a Claw Mark on the Opponent's Body. Seeing the Wounds on the Angelic Beast's Body gradually accumulate, my heart fell silent—if it were me, even utilizing the Body's flexibility, could I really achieve this Degree?
Another point that worried me was that after gaining Control of the Body, this Berserk Power seemed to be gradually strengthening, and my suppression of it was getting weaker and weaker. On the other hand, the Angelic Beast's Strength was also increasing. This way, I had no choice but to let this Berserk Power run rampant, otherwise, before it could erode me, the Angelic Beast would have already killed us.
However, the Berserk Power's charging Tactics finally fell victim to a calculation, and it was a very fatal calculation. Watching helplessly as those two Tails pierced my chest, my Brain went blank—was I going to die like this?
No, that's not right. Another Voice in my heart told me that if I stopped suppressing it and allowed that Berserk Power to be completely unleashed... After pausing for a moment, I sighed helplessly, finally giving up on suppressing that Berserk Power.
Unable to Control even my Body, I really couldn't do anything, completely useless. I curled up, staring blankly at the scene after the Berserk Power was completely unleashed, my Emotions utterly dejected and lost.
Just then, a fair little hand reached out from the endless darkness behind me and gently patted my shoulder. At the same time, a clear call, carrying a clear sense of mischief, rang in my ear.
"Wow!!"
"Wow~~~~~~, Holy crap!!!"
"Woo~~"
Alright, let me explain the source of these sounds. First, there was the short, mischievous call. Then, not expecting any other Unidentified Object to appear in my "Sea of Consciousness", I was instantly scared Soul Scattered, letting out a scream and scrambling back as I turned my Head.
Logically speaking, having successfully played a prank, she should have been happy, but she seemed not to have anticipated my reaction being so extreme. Instead, she was startled by my exaggerated reaction. At this moment, she looked at me with teary eyes, looking like the villain who cries first, as if saying, "You scared me to death."
Underneath a head of moon-colored Long Hair was a sacred and pure face. Her silver eyes shimmered like rippling waves. She wore a simple white Robe, and her two crystal-clear little feet that were exposed made one want to hold them in their mouth. Looking at the glowing Unidentified Object before me, I couldn't help but feel helpless and amused.
"Our Little Squirt Saintess Highness, why are you here?" I extended my thumb and index finger, pinching her soft cheeks, and then gently pulled.
"Don't call me Little Squirt!" Under my highly skilled kneading, our Saintess Highness kept changing into various cute and funny Expressions, yet still refuted me indistinctly.
"Alright, our majestic and imposing Saintess Highness with sharp Gaze, may I ask why you are in my Sea of Consciousness?" I released my hand and continued to ask.
"I somehow feel like that wasn't a compliment..." Little Ghost keenly detected the Weakness in my words. Rubbing her cheeks, which had turned red from my rubbing, she showed a troubled Expression. After a pause, her Gaze towards me turned to pity.