"But now that it's come to this, I can no longer do so, because I am a heretic god".
¡Heed the power of my words, let justice be revealed under the strength and eloquence of this spell, for strength always triumphs, for strength is the answer to everything!
The Word Spell sung by Verethragna amplified the light.
"You are guilty."
"Your resentment will flow into the hellish underworld."
"Your resentment is eliminated for you."
The three goddesses murmured indifferently.
In the next second, an endless golden light collided with the River Styx. The blinding light obscured vision. The sphere of light was absorbed by the River Styx, and it was flooded with vortices by the sphere of light.
This was a comparison of the power to seal divine authorities.
One was the Sword of Justice that hewed divinity, and the other was the Hellish Underworld that judged the sins of humans and gods.
The stagnant waters of the River Styx merged with the golden sphere of light, emitting a dazzling glow. The enormous impact destroyed mountains and created fissures in the underworld.
The River Styx roared, apparently angry at the resistance of the heretic gods!
The Sword of Wisdom cried out, fighting against the will of judgment!
Just as the Sword of Wisdom and the River Styx were at a stalemate, Kaido raised the True Longinus above his head.
"Return to the mythology, Invincible God of War!"
In the next instant, Kaido threw the radiant True Longinus towards Verethragna. The space shattered, and the young god, unable to concentrate his attention on resisting the True Longinus, was pierced by the Holy Lance of the Twilight.
"Liliana, let's take a look."
—Eh? But the King told us to stay here.
Erica and Liliana spoke in the midst of the wind and rain.
The war between the Godslayer and the Heretic Gods was devastating. Both sides were mobile natural disasters. The aftermath of the battle worried them, as they were far away, on the other side.
And now, although the distant thunder had weakened, Erica felt a growing sense of apprehension.
The King's battle has ended. Now it's our turn to appear.
Erica dispelled the blurry Remote Viewing spell, ignoring Liliana's hesitation, and began to chant the acceleration spell.
"Leap, Hermes' Sandals!"
In the next second, the blonde girl flew quickly towards the sky above the forest.
Liliana stomped on the ground, following her reluctantly. This King and Erica, one after another, were very worrying.
However, this Black Bronze Cross Knight, although not explicitly stated, was actually worried about Kaido's situation.
After all, the opponents were two Heretic Gods, and he was a newly born Godslayer. It wasn't impossible that he would be defeated and die.
Thinking of this, the worried look on Liliana's face deepened, and she quickly advanced towards the crumbling earth.
Soon, Erica and Liliana arrived at the original battlefield.
The two girls were so shocked by the devastation of this land that they couldn't speak.
This was a small island in southern Sardinia, Italy. Originally, it was a picturesque and very beautiful place, with a gentle sea breeze, tourists enjoying the beach, and beautiful cities with local customs and culture nestled in the bay.
At that time, all those who had ever appeared in travel magazines from various countries had disappeared.
They had disappeared completely, leaving only scattered ruins of buildings, which could remind one of the memory of a city that once existed here.
—Kaido! Where are you?
The shock of the young girl at the divine war only lasted for three seconds. Her delicate and beautiful face was then covered in panic and anxiety, and her voice trembled.
No, no, there was nothing anywhere!
Kaido's trail couldn't be found anywhere.
Neither the Heretic Gods nor her friend and Demon King, whom she served, could be seen in the slightest.
Storms and sandstorms continued to rage near the ruins. They were remnants of magical power. The sand and dust filling the sky didn't weaken at all due to the rain, just like the sandstorm that still continued in Milan, all thanks to the remnants of magical power.
Erica, what's wrong?
Liliana approached her side and asked.
—I don't know. There's no sign of the King anywhere. I can't even sense his magical power.
Erica's body was covered in rain and dust. Her cheeks were also smeared with mud. However, the elegant girl, who usually valued her appearance very much, completely ignored it at that moment, thinking only of one thing.
Her expression was full of anxiety. The normally calm and serene Great Knight now looked as pitiful and helpless as a child abandoned by her parents.
"Erica…"
Liliana engraved Erica's appearance in her mind.
Since she could remember, she had never seen Erica so distraught.
The current Erica and the Erica in her memory seemed to have become different people.
Calm down, Erica. Do you really think the King would die like that?
Liliana scolded her. She knew that Kaido had lived with Erica for half a year before becoming a Godslayer. Perhaps in Erica's heart, Kaido was not only the King she served but also her only lover.
Perhaps it was that feeling that left her so confused.
The King is not one of those fools who only know how to fight. Since he chose to face the two Heretic Gods alone, it means he must have thought it through carefully.
Liliana remained calm.
"If you only have a little confidence in the King, then you're not worthy of being his knight!"
After receiving Liliana's scolding, Erica, who was anxious and panicked, finally regained her composure.
The girl wiped her face, took a few deep breaths, and said in a low voice: "You're right. I was too rude. With his personality, he might be hiding somewhere, peeking at our embarrassing and ugly appearance".
"In any case, let's contact headquarters first".
Liliana sighed and said her thoughts.
She didn't expect to have a day to console Erica.
And Kaido, in fact, was just as Erica had said. He didn't return to the real world. His body was still under his divine authority, the "Hellish Underworld", but his spirit and consciousness had condensed into a spiritual body and arrived at a real space where the Earth didn't exist.
The surrounding world was completely gray. The gray space stretched out before Kaido's vision until the horizon.
We should have met like this a while ago, shouldn't we? My dear child, come and give mom a hug.
When Kaido's consciousness returned to complete clarity, a soft voice similar to a breeze also reached his ears at the right time.
He lifted his head to look forward, and what appeared in his sight was a two-tailed loli with a slender figure and small stature.
Judging only by her appearance, she was a girl who looked like she was only twelve or thirteen years old. Her noble face wore a sweet smile, and her figure was quite slender, to the point where no large curves could be seen on her chest.
A flat and pathetic chest.
Kaido thought in his heart.
However, just as this thought assaulted his mind, the girl in front of him approached in a huff. With her cheeks puffed out, she extended her small hand, stood on tiptoes in front of Kaido, and tried to touch his head as much as she could.
However, Kaido was over 1.8 meters tall, and this girl was at most 1.5 meters tall. Even with her toes stretched out, she couldn't reach his head.
—Hmph... Mom is getting very angry. You must have been saying bad things about her just now, right?
The girl, who had tried several times without success, crossed her arms over her chest with her cheeks puffed out and said, tilting her small head backward.
Despite having a loli figure that wasn't particularly striking, the girl possessed a special charm that made even Kaido, who preferred more voluptuous figures, find her very attractive.
Moreover, instead of calling her beautiful, it would be more accurate to say that she had a lovely baby face. Her golden hair, with a parting to the left and right, reached down to her calves. Dressed in a fine white dress, every movement seemed adorable.
However, alongside this innocent and lovely temperament was an unusual and radiant maturity.
"Mmm... Why aren't you saying anything? Is it because mom scolded you? If so, mom won't be angry anymore, so how about you talk to me?"
The blonde two-tailed girl clasped her hands together and opened her mouth as if praying.
And Kaido naturally didn't remain silent because he was angry.
Although the hair color wasn't exactly the same as in the anime, he still recognized the true identity of this blonde girl.
Pandora.
The wife of the undead Epimetheus, who directs the reincarnation ritual of the Godslayer. All humans who fight against the gods and achieve victory will be protected by the Dark Christmas ritual and receive a new life.
The power of the defeated Heretic Gods and the body that resisted them will be transferred to the Godslayer. For all Godslayers, Pandora, who helps them reincarnate, can play the role of "Mom".
You should be Miss Pandora, right? I already know the details.
The change in the Godslayer's mindset had no effect on Pandora.
This also prevented Kaido from questioning Pandora in a superior posture.
Even his communication with Pandora reminded Kaido of the relationship between relatives.
Purely mundane communication, without any ulterior motives.
"Although this is our first meeting, I still want to thank you, Miss Pandora, for making me a Godslayer".
The Godslayer reincarnation ceremony is controlled solely by Pandora, and Kaido's use of the Godslayer equipment's power to become a Godslayer without Pandora considering it a violation of the rules is truly something worth celebrating.
"Hmm... Why is Little Yunyun being so distant? Mom is suddenly feeling a bit sad."
It was evident that she was still trying to feign affection because she was concerned that Kaido would get angry, but now she had taken on the role of a mother. Not only did she give him a cute nickname that made his skin crawl, but she also used her slender fingers to gently tap his chest, drawing circles as if she was scolding him.
Is she drawing a circle to curse me?
"Can you not call me Little Yunyun?"
Kaido asked helplessly.
This nickname made his skin crawl all over his body.
"It's okay, but Little Yunyun also has to call me mom, or else mom won't talk to Little Yunyun".
Pandora crossed her white arms, and her lovely appearance with her cheeks puffed out made it impossible to associate her with the image of a goddess from mythology.
She was completely a loli who loved to throw small tantrums.
"Okay... Mom".
Kaido had no choice but to give in and whispered.
He didn't resist calling Pandora Mom. After all, he had always been alone since childhood, living with his grandparents, and struggling to make a living until now, as an adult.
Moreover, Pandora was hundreds of times older than him, and she was also a goddess who managed the Godslayer reincarnation ceremony.
As a Godslayer, it was understandable to call Pandora Mom.
"Yes, yes, as expected, you're an obedient and well-behaved child. Little Kaido, you're much cuter than my other children... Hehe!"
Pandora revealed an innocent and childish smile, but the temptation mixed with this smile made Kaido feel a sense of discord.
However, the goddess didn't notice Kaido's expression, but instead extended her tender white arms and gave Kaido a loving hug.
Kaido knew that the other children she mentioned were the other six Godslayers.
With the personalities of Luo Hao and Marquise Voban, even if they were beaten to death, they wouldn't be willing to call Pandora Mom, would they?
While sighing, Kaido didn't forget the main issue.
"The authorities of Verethragna and Melqart have been transferred to me, right?"
—Yes, even mom can't help but want to reward you for resolving three disobediences in such a short time. Hold mom.
After Kaido did as she asked.
Pandora showed a lovely smile, as if she really wanted to give Kaido a reward, and gave him a kiss on the cheek.
Then, Pandora felt a bit embarrassed by herself, and an attractive blush appeared on her face.