The Power of a God
"Do you want the same reward as the Koneko? Did the Koneko tell you my reward?" Arthur's eyes narrowed slightly, his calm gaze fixed on Akeno Himejima, and he suddenly exuded an aura that was not something a human could possess.
"Yes..."
Sensing Arthur's change, Akeno Himejima instantly felt a strong sense of vigilance, but outwardly she nodded gently.
"... Then, come with me!" Arthur stared at Akeno Himejima for a long time, and Akeno Himejima met his gaze the whole time. Her beautiful purplish-red eyes showed no panic, but were filled with tenderness.
A moment later, Arthur turned and walked towards the bedroom door.
--Indeed, this is no ordinary person!!
Watching Arthur's retreating figure, Akeno Himejima shed the rare heaviness in her heart, and a glint of shrewdness flashed in her beautiful purplish-red eyes.
She followed Arthur slowly, her steps light and graceful.
The two left the master bedroom and went to the gym, which felt both familiar and unfamiliar.
"So, the Koneko must have told you that my training is very strict, right?" Arthur turned to face Akeno Himejima and took the initiative to guide the conversation.
At this moment, how could he not understand Akeno Himejima's main purpose for this trip?
They must have noticed the change in Koneko Toujou's strength, and thus set their sights on him, the customer Koneko Toujou would visit every day.
Besides observing his character, I guess the purpose of this visit was also to find out why Koneko Toujou has become stronger.
Arthur didn't seem to care about that.
Instead, it's time to go with the flow and begin integrating into this world.
The second main quest of this system requires obtaining the first and strongest Longinus, "Twilight's Holy Lance".
Arthur knew that the "Longinus" was in the hands of Cao Cao, a descendant of a hero.
But his location is unclear!
The only solution Arthur could think of was to have Rias and her group deliver the original and strongest "Longinus" to them as the story progressed.
Furthermore, Arthur also has a strong liking for the girls from Koneko Toujou.
In a familiar world, there are always a few female protagonists who Arthur develops feelings for.
The same applies to Koneko Toujou, and to Akeno Himejima, with whom she spent only a few hours.
Arthur wouldn't mind helping Akeno Himejima increase her strength!
"I am ready!"
After hearing Arthur's words, how could Akeno Himejima not have grasped the meaning?
She nodded seriously, looking at Arthur with curiosity.
What kind of training was it exactly?
Is training at this kind of gym even the way humans train?
Impossible!
The thought had barely crossed her mind when Akeno Himejima dismissed it, her mind involuntarily conjuring up the image of Koneko Toujou smashing the "Stray Devil" with a single punch and kick.
This training is anything but simple!
And just as Akeno Himejima had thought.
In the instant she was lost in thought, Arthur spoke in a cool, clear voice:
" --Reality Marble, " The Victory's Golden World-- ".
Chapter 385 The Power of God
" --Reality Marble," The Victory's Golden World "--"
Like the Word of Power resonated throughout the spacious gym.
A sacred golden light, like ripples on a mirror-like lake, emanated from the air and spread outwards.
In an instant, the world underwent earth-shattering changes.
The brightly lit ceiling transformed into a star-studded night sky.
The luxurious, solid floor has been transformed into a golden landscape.
The vast battlefield was bathed in a golden glow.
Like a dream, beautiful and exquisite.
This is an epic battlefield scene!
Just like Koneko Toujou, Akeno Himejima, who witnessed Arthur create this "world" with her own eyes, no longer had that calm and composed demeanor. Her beautiful face, which always wore a gentle smile, was filled with shock.
"Guest, who exactly are you...?" Akeno Himejima looked at Arthur with trembling eyes, her slightly shaking voice revealing the turmoil in her heart.
"Hmm? Didn't the Koneko tell you any of this?" Arthur asked, feigning confusion.
Upon hearing this, Akeno Himejima calmed her turbulent emotions, regained her gentle smile, and said in a slightly trembling voice, "Koneko said you were strong, but I never expected the guest to possess such incredible power."
"This is merely a means of materializing mental landscapes," Arthur said casually, folding up the cuff of his sleeve.
Then, Arthur green eyes fixed on Akeno Himejima, and he said calmly, "Before the training, let me witness your strength!"
"Use all your strength to attack me, Himejima!"
"Learn!"
Hearing Arthur's words, Akeno Himejima temporarily suppressed all her shock, a hint of shyness appearing on her face as she spoke.
'Snap--'
Immediately afterwards, a sound like clapping hands rang out.
A pair of black, demonic wings unfurled from behind Akeno Himejima.
A massive surge of Mana erupted, enveloping Akeno Himejima's graceful figure in a blinding white light.
When the white light dissipated, Akeno Himejima's Kuoh Academy uniform had transformed into a white shrine maiden's robe, and her short skirt had turned into a long red skirt.
'Sizzle sizzle...'
Golden currents swirled around her, and the smile on her face was no longer that of a gentle Yamato Nadeshiko; instead, it was flushed with two rosy hues, subtly revealing a hint of excited thrill.
"Oh dear... Well then, guest, I apologize for my intrusion!" Akeno Himejima, now dressed in a different outfit, had a layer of golden electricity wrapped around her five fingers on her slender, jade-like hands.
With a casual wave of his hand, a red True Magic circle appeared above Arthur's head.
A massive golden bolt of lightning, like a thunderbolt brewing in a thundercloud, struck down.
Having witnessed Arthur create such a fantastical "world," Akeno Himejima knew without a doubt that the boy before her was an invincible being.
The difference in strength was like an insurmountable chasm, and Akeno Himejima unleashed her most powerful attack from the very beginning.
However, the lightning bolt she unleashed appeared incredibly fragile in Arthur's eyes.
Arthur stood there, looking up at the lightning bolt that was striking down at incredible speed.
Suddenly, Arthur raised his fair right hand and casually struck out.
It contained no Mana whatsoever, and it was done with the back of my hand, which just happened to hit the very tip of the lightning beam.
'Snap--'
The crisp cracking sound was like a mirror falling to the ground and shattering into pieces.
Arthur's seemingly shoo-away attack actually shattered Akeno Himejima's powerful attack.
This scene caught Akeno Himejima's eye, and the excited smile on her face was instantly replaced by a stunned expression.
Her beautiful, purplish-red eyes rippled with emotion.
It was a shock that shook my very soul, and a despair I could hardly believe!
The gap—is it really that huge?!
"Not bad, much better than the Koneko." Arthur scratched the back of his other hand and looked at Akeno Himejima with admiration.
However, the words she uttered, coupled with the gesture of scratching the back of her hand, dealt a severe blow to Akeno Himejima.
Does this mean that one's own attacks are like mosquito bites?
"... Guest, I almost actually believed you before." Akeno Himejima couldn't help but smile bitterly and said self-deprecatingly.
It seems that his probing had already been seen through.
That makes sense... How could someone capable of creating such a fantastical "world" not know about the existence of demons in mythology?
I was completely manipulated!
"I'm not lying to you..." Arthur smiled, remaining motionless. "I've indeed never seen a demon, a creature from mythology, before. But I'm not an ordinary human either!"
Upon hearing his words, Akeno Himejima rolled her eyes, something she never did before.
Nonsense!
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How could such Monster be human?!
"Let me introduce myself, my name is Arthur." Arthur smiled and introduced himself.
"Descendants of heroes?"
As expected, just like Koneko Toujou, Akeno Himejima immediately misunderstood.
"I guess so," Arthur replied, still offering that ambiguous answer.
Having received confirmation, Akeno Himejima finally showed a look of realization.
No wonder the difference is so big!
I never expected the other party to be a descendant of an ancient hero!
In other words, he...
"Then, as payment for today!" Arthur interrupted Akeno Himejima's thoughts, saying with a faint smile, "I'll show you the true power of lightning!"
"..."
Akeno Himejima, brought back to her senses, looked on with a mixture of confusion and curiosity.
Suddenly, Arthur emitted a golden glow, making him even more mysterious and unpredictable. The already unreachable distance between them seemed to be separated by several dimensions.
"--Guardian of the righteous, I invite and dedicate myself to you. Guardian of the righteous, I praise you and make my wishes to you. One who rules the sky and expands the earth, one who grants victory and grace, I will act with justice; grant me the right path and the light! With the power of Word of Power, I will punish the unjust and the wicked! This is the law of victory!"
The Word of Power representing "Thunder" echoed like a sacred hymn throughout the golden battlefield.
'Rumble--'
'Call--'
'Splash--'
The starry night sky was obscured by a thick celestial curtain.
The rumble of thunder, the rolling of lightning, the howling of the Gale, and the torrential rain.
The epic mythical battlefield was transformed into an apocalyptic scene in an instant.
Amidst the Gale and Thunder, Akeno Himejima felt as insignificant as a small boat adrift on a vast ocean, like an ant.
"Divine Judgment-- "
Arthur's cold voice rang out as he unleashed the lightning strike, a power he had once wielded with skill, now transformed into true divine power.
'Call out--'
A massive beam of blue-white light, like a pillar of light reaching the heavens, struck a spot several thousand meters to the left of Akeno Himejima at a speed of one-thousandth of a second.
A beam of blue and white light blew out, illuminating the world!
At that moment, Akeno Himejima experienced the legendary power of the gods.