Chapter 39

Could they truly travel to a genuine "Heaven" after the Age of Gods, or was it merely a legend that no Church personnel a thousand years later could definitively answer?

Perhaps, in the end, they simply died of old age somewhere, or maybe they successfully completed the mission given by God and decided to travel to another world.

Regardless of the outcome, there was no way to confirm it.

However, everything that he had created undeniably still existed in the Western European world that continued to this day.

Even though the world remained cruel, people shed tears, the rain of blood did not cease, and the earth was still plagued by death and suffering.

Yet, saving the poor, loving each other, caring for the weak, treating children kindly, viewing death calmly, and maintaining an optimistic outlook on the future were all principles that the Church continued to spread across the world.

This was absolutely—

As he himself had wished.

Novia (Lancer)

[Name]: Novia

[Class]: Lancer

[Alignment]: Neutral Good

[Strength]: B

[Endurance]: A+

[Agility]: A

[Magic]: A+++

[Luck]: C

[Noble Phantasm]: EX

[Class Skills]

Magic Resistance·Dragon Heart: EX

Because he was protected by a Pureblood Dragon, he could nullify the structure and concepts of many magic spells before him. Due to the complete communication with the Dragon Heart, his magic would be fully released. This trust granted him biological functions similar to a dragon, allowing him to possess vitality beyond his own limits even without it being transplanted into his body, but it would also create an effect akin to a 'stand-in'.

Riding: -

By rights, he could control everything from warhorses to modern vehicles. However, dragons were unwilling. But if faced with an emergency, he would likely permit riding something else.

Territory Creation: A (B+)

The Strongest Dragon excelled at building its own dwelling. This was natural for a supreme being at the pinnacle of dragons. While he hadn't yet occupied the Pope's throne, he would undoubtedly be the ultimate authority soon.

[Character Introduction]

In the first century, he was the one who greatly expanded Christianity (the Church) and an indispensable figure to the ancient Roman Empire. After hastily outlining the subsequent development of the Roman Empire and the Church, he mysteriously disappeared.

For many years, it was believed that the content described in the prophetic Book of Revelation was written based on him, and he was also used as inspiration for several novels and films. Not a few people believed him to be the legendary Holy Spirit.

His originally suitable class would have been Ruler or another special class, but due to certain reasons, he rarely manifested. He only appeared in the restrictive Lancer class before Christianity was established as the state religion of Rome.

[Possessed Skills]

Mortal Martial Arts: EX

This was a comprehensive embodiment of various martial arts, including the spear techniques taught by Lucius Longinus and the "limbs of Jacob," among others. It allowed him to perfectly utilize his combat skills regardless of his mental state and represented combat experience etched into his very body.

Man of Salvation: A+

Due to his immense contributions, he received a blessing, enabling him to freely release light imbued with protective and restorative effects. This also incorporated the ability of Leadership. With his undeniable communication skills, he could resolve the troubles of many individuals, and an additional effect was that people found him likable.

The 'Mystery' that enveloped him provided an extraordinary defense, making him immune to attacks below Rank A.

Vanishing Illusion: EX (B)

The illusions he had learned, enhanced by an unknown power, had reached an unobservable level, becoming a great illusionary power that humans should not possess.

[Held Noble Phantasm]

We Shall Go Together Before the Fallen Sanctuary

Rank: EX

Type: Anti-Nation Noble Phantasm

Book of Revelation·Pre-Apocalypse Scripture: "And there were voices and thunder and great voices from the altar, and from the four beasts and the elders had voices of thunder; and from the time that man began to exist, there was no such great, such powerful damage to the Sanctuary."

Whether a sublimation of legend or a reality that existed, this Noble Phantasm, once activated, could ignore any cost to bring about a three-minute revival of the Age of Gods within a designated area. During this time, his power would rival that of the Dragon's Crown, unleashed at its peak during his lifetime. The spear would shine with a dazzling brilliance of intertwined blue and darkness, erupting with the ultimate dragon might, as scorching as frozen ice and as cold as searing heat.

Any enemy who was merely designated as a "target" by the spear would be engulfed in darkness by the surrounding space, rendering their Noble Phantasms and skills unusable. Their Mystery would also be stripped away. It was a Noble Phantasm from which escape was impossible once locked on.

This Noble Phantasm was forged from the deeds of the Antichrist King who sought to distort the principles of heaven and earth and occupy the Sanctuary of Jerusalem.

It is worth noting that individuals who struggled, fought, and battled for their own survival would not be included within the scope of this Noble Phantasm's lock-on.

Albion's Immaculate Pulse

Rank: EX

Type: Self-Targeting Noble Phantasm

Centered on himself, an unparalleled amount of magic was emitted, forming the phantom of the Dragon Albion. Its entire body was composed of magic, unleashing overwhelming power. It was a wide-area destructive weapon, with attacks and defenses comparable to a Primarch. Unless it was an attack truly capable of destroying the world, it could not truly harm it.

During its activation, although the range of actions is limited to within the dragon, it serves as the core and can be perfectly controlled. Numerous magic circles deploy simultaneously around it, allowing for the multi-projection of enemy information from different times and domains. Using its body as a medium, it observes and determines the unfolding of near-future events.

Though a destructive Noble Phantasm, it also possesses the power to heal all.

Novia (Ruler)

[Name]: Novia

[Class]: Ruler (?)

[Alignment]: Order · Good

[Strength]: C

[Endurance]: C

[Agility]: C

[Magic]: C

[Luck]: C

[Noble Phantasm]: C

[Possessed Skills]

Magic Resistance · Bible: EX Possesses Magic Resistance comparable to the Sovereign of the Age of Gods. Any magic utilizing the 'Bible Foundation' as its primary means is nullified. Other foundation magics and anomalous magics are weakened based on the local prevalence and renown of the faith. Anything connected to the planet will be suppressed and become its possession.

Should one battle it, beings that have existed since after the Age of Gods in the West will be unable to approach, while beings from before the Age of Gods will have their mystery greatly weakened by local faith, and will be forcibly afflicted with numerous negative statuses.

Special Note: EX is not the user's limit.

Greco-Roman Authority: EX Empowered by the authority of the entire Roman pantheon, he in this situation is precisely the supreme god-king of the Greco-Roman pantheon that shared dominion over Age of Gods Europe with the Norse pantheon. He is a potential existence that Greco-Roman history has always anticipated within the scope of human history. Regardless of the realm, he can undoubtedly reach it.

Furthermore, with the faith born over thousands of years, if he can obtain wreckage from the machine god's former body, he can instantly repair numerous machines, directly bypass willpower control, and unify their permissions. His power reaches a state of complete compulsion, and he can even establish a degree of contact with Creation.

Independent Action: EX Requires no mana from the Master. Originally, no existence on the surface of this planet could bind him... or so it should be. His mana source stems from the Church's faith, his own renown, the extent of Roman cultural dissemination, and the people who use the Bible Foundation—the superposition of these factors.

[Character Introduction]

Once the Age of Gods completely ended, it was the age of man. From this point forward in the mortal world, the great powers of the Age of Gods would no longer be needed.

He once said this to Osiris's Divine Body, the Sovereign of Egypt:

"However, that statement isn't entirely accurate. There's no era that truly doesn't need it, right? If threats to peace and tranquility still exist, then occasionally it's still necessary, just like now."

The first Pope who ascended to heaven amidst divine light. He was also the one who, through investment, turned Byzantium into a great city and thereby firmly controlled the eastern part of the Roman Empire. He subsequently enacted a series of reforms, restoring the Roman Empire to its former glory. Ultimately, he mysteriously disappeared. He was the teacher of Nero, the second Pope.

Note: After Nero, there were no instances of a Roman Emperor and the Pope being the same person.

[Possessed Skills]

Holy One · Pope: A+++ Possesses numerous special attacks such as 'Demonic Nature', 'Divine Nature', 'Extra-Planar Being', 'Threat to Humanity', 'Beast Trait', 'Beast'.

As the first Pope, in the historical records of the Holy Church, every subsequent Pope considered themselves his successor. Therefore, upon manifesting, they all exist in the form of a Saint Graph that supports the concept of "Novia." His magical power level has long since surpassed conventional limits.

Faith Founder: EX The person who single-handedly perfected the doctrines of early Christianity. He is the one who shaped the formless into the tangible, and could be called the person who went from zero to one. Some even claim he was Christ Jesus's shadow on Earth, the second Jesus Christ.

With this skill, he can imbue form and personality onto intangible and tangible things, making difficult-to-understand existences easier to comprehend. In other words, before him, nothing can hide. Even the highest-level barrier magic cannot completely rewrite the scenery in his eyes. Insubstantial attacks, such as illusionary black magic, become invalid due to being seen through.

Mysterious Call: A+++ Within three minutes, he can autonomously choose to assimilate the environment of a designated location into the Age of Gods. In the assimilated area, he possesses the highest level of leadership, a terrifying power sufficient to compel even inanimate objects or conceptual laws into obedience.

True · Bloodstained Saint: E- This skill is similar to the Innocent Monster skill. However, unlike that skill, people did not thereby stigmatize him. Posterity believes there were indescribable hidden circumstances. Whether Empress Messalina was indeed killed by Emperor Claudius's order, or if he commanded the extermination of Judaism, a brutal act, or if Nero's mother died by his hand... but overall, his deeds completely overshadowed these dark aspects.

Yet, this is also the very aspect that people discuss with great interest, having been used as the creative material for several novels and films.

Primal Dragon · Albion: EX If summoned as a Lancer-class Servant, he will manifest as a merged entity of both.

A lifeform that existed since the birth of the Earth, possessing nearly 4.6 billion years of life data. Unlike gods who are materialized through human cognition or faith, it is a primal super-being. It will appear as his summoned creature, unleashing feared natural disasters upon the battlefield of the Holy Grail War without restraint.

[Possessed Noble Phantasms]

Owner of Sacred Secrets Rank: EX Type: Anti-Person Noble Phantasm Possesses all Holy Relics with sanctity within Christianity, the remains and blood of numerous saints, the True Holy Grail, the nails from Jesus's crucifixion, the 30 pieces of silver Judas received, Lucius Longinus's Spear, and so on. Furthermore, if he so chooses, he can create "Holy Relics" of all angels and demons and manifest their original power.

All saints who have received the Church's blessings, God's grace, and even angels and demons can be continuously summoned as independent Servants.

Nay, Annihilation of the Firmament

Class: EX

Type: Anti-God/World/Annihilation Noble Phantasm

Although unknown to most, the act of rebelling against the One God has already been established within the records of the world.

The sword held in the left hand was transformed from the staff once possessed by Jesus Christ, manifesting the angelic power that floats in the heavens, displaying the glorious might of the Heavenly Kingdom. The spear held in the right hand is the full embodiment of the planet's strongest dragon, emitting a brilliant light akin to the celestial aurora.

Both are divine artifacts of miracles as interpreted by myself.

Furthermore, due to the numerous legends derived from the Book of Revelation in later generations, it can be said to have gathered the concepts of many legendary, and even non-existent, weapons, further enhancing the radiance of miracles.

It is equivalent to the final strike before the recreation of the Sanctuary and Jerusalem in the final chapter of the Book of Revelation.

It can shatter all things, inscribing inevitable joy of death upon everything in creation.

Words of Revelation, Holy Spirit

Class: ???

Type: ???

Although the New Testament was not written by myself, it was compiled under my guidance. Therefore, when people mention the author, they often think of him, and the Holy Spirit described in the final Book of Revelation.

Once this Noble Phantasm is activated, it is a pilgrimage to becoming the Holy Spirit. The three beasts of revelation will appear as sustenance, initiating the end of the world, a Noble Phantasm capable of causing world-altering natural disasters on a scale that humanity cannot cope with.

By continuously enacting the process of the Book of Revelation, the scale of the spiritual foundation will steadily increase, eventually reaching a scale comparable to the Savior class.

This spirit, residing in the hearts of all things, will gradually surpass the authority of the Heroic Spirit summoning system, overriding the Counter Force, which is the ultimate divine authority that holds absolute dominion over all creation.

Earth-shattering, world-destroying, world-creating, manipulating the flow of all things, reversing time – all at a whim. In other words, as a spirit, I am the Trinity, wielding the sole authority of the One God.

However, for certain reasons, before reaching the final stage, I will voluntarily choose to destroy this colossal spiritual foundation, preventing it from reaching its conclusion.