On the Giant's Shoulders

When humans begin to pay attention to a flying insect or a goldfish in a fish tank, that creature is destined to be caught in the crossfire. The absolute disparity in power means that the passive party has no choice but to accept the option. Similarly, this applies to God's influence on humans.

"Ophelia, why did you do something so pointless? The moment I met your gaze, I already knew everything about you. I knew you had a man you admired, the captain you longed for. I also knew you had friends you cared about, but in the end, it was your personality that mattered."

Being unwilling to take initiative will ultimately lead to nothing, and this is nothing to be reprimanded for. You and I are very similar, feeling helpless in the face of failure, but your own character has shaped your destiny, just as you cannot disobey your parents.

In that case, why not join me in burning this world to ashes? Let all the troubles vanish in my flames.

Surtr patiently spoke to Ophelia, Ophelia replied somewhat blankly:

"That's true..."

"Hahahaha." Surtr burst into hearty laughter, while the crowd below looked on with disdain. Such behavior filled them with deep disgust for Electric Eye and Bai Mo.

"This thing has definitely been influenced by that old dog Landao Tianwu's ideas. He takes a liking to it and directly controls it with Magnetic Field Power. He's a real menace."

Electric Eye spat and turned his gaze to Bai Mo's forehead beside him, looking at the three Sea Tiger Battle Mark, but he was mostly using Oga's moves.

What happened to Sea Tiger after he got together with Mizuki Hitomi?

Now that he doesn't think about the ghostly events of his past life, Electric Eye has only one goal: in this second life, the moment he met Landao Tianwu again, he decided to take revenge on his adoptive father who controlled and manipulated his life.

Looking at the massive giant, Electric Eye felt that this challenge seemed a bit too high. But it didn't matter; since he dared to stand here, he must have some confidence.

But I don't know why, or where does this vague unease in my heart come from?

"Bai Mo, right? You seem to know me. Although I don't know how much you really know me, at least for now, we're comrades-in-arms, aren't we?"

"To be honest, I really want you to leave here, but judging from your expression, you won't give up so easily, will you?"

"Of course. Alright, enough with the small talk. I have a plan. You seem to have something related to this Underworld, right? Communicating with him might allow him to read your mind. I wonder if you..."

Before he finished speaking, Bai Mo casually took a lantern from the Gate of Babylon, and immediately a cluster of black flames appeared inside.

"Your credibility is still much higher than Landao Tianwu's, but you must return intact, both of you."

"Of course not. I'll create an opportunity for you, but I don't know the specifics. Hey, I also worked with a man who had the same battle markings as you back then, and I never expected to run into him again. Fate is truly mysterious."

As soon as he finished speaking, spells in the sky began to rain down on Surtr. Ophelia was on his shoulder, Surtr raised his sword to protect her.

"Another outsider soul? What's Hela doing? She can't even handle this? If you continue to obstruct my agreement with Ophelia, you'll lose even your chance to enter the Underworld!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Mo sneered and mocked:

Even the most foolish Magnetic Field Power wouldn't use their power to manipulate others to gain respect and understanding. Are you like Marisbury, thinking that looks are all that matter?

But thinking about it carefully, it's understandable. After all, someone locked up in that kind of place for thousands of years would surely have a mental breakdown by now.

"Ridiculous! Can't you hear what she's saying right now? Can't you see the joy on her face?"

Bai Mo followed Surtr's gaze to Ophelia. He couldn't see the joy on Ophelia's face, but at this moment, Ophelia's expression matched Bai Mo's imagination—the expression of someone preparing to commit suicide by lying on the train tracks.

As for words, Bai Mo could indeed hear Ophelia's thoughts at this moment; rather, it was more accurate to say that this was the only way they could communicate.

"If I could master the Fifth Magic and start over, I wish I had never joined Chaldea..."

Ophelia thought to herself.

"Don't fool yourself, you look rather pathetic."

Surtr was enraged, grabbed the Sword of Flame and began to fight Bai Mo, roaring:

"Deceive yourself? Ridiculous! I communicate with her soul; I naturally understand her true thoughts. Can't you see these tears of joy?"

Sure enough, this guy's soul is messed up, and his brain is definitely not normal.

Electric Eye adjusted the parameters of his left eye. He was a step slower than Bai Mo, so Bai Mo went first to attract the attack. Just as he took a deep breath and prepared to unleash his power to get closer to the terrifying monster, a golden figure grabbed the back of his clothes.

"Tell Gullfaxi about the target, and we'll take you there!"

Ortlinde glared with her Electric Eye, her steed deftly dodging all the fiery meteors. Above, Bai Mo's words seemed to draw Surtr's attention to him, and a chilling blade of energy crisscrossed, carving a path through the deadly heat.

"Hey, looks like I'm lucky; I always seem to run into reliable guys."

Dongni gripped the lantern tightly, his scalp ripped open to reveal a sophisticated instrument. Magecraft circuits and Runes light surged forth, and seeing the Runes radiance, Ortlinde immediately realized that this was Runes left behind by Odin.

"I was worried I'd die, so that old guy left me an insurance policy that involved my soul. I never expected it to be used here."

Upon reaching Surtr's chest, the Electric Eye leaped down, and Runes surged into the lantern in its hand. The lantern burned fiercely, resembling a blazing meteor hammer. From this position, Surtr could no longer ignore the insect.

The ice spikes on her left arm continued to spread, and Ophelia's Mystic Eyes shone brightly once more; her Mystic Eyes were nearing overload. Her eyes were directly connected to her brain, and the heat caused by the surge of magic made her head feel like it was about to split open.

But she has no say in her own health now.

The Mystic Eyes of Postponement erupted again, postponing events detrimental to "her," but this time, she saw only emptiness. Bai Mo Lightning flashed past Ophelia like lightning. While it was impossible for Surtr to succeed, the Illusory Demon Art could deceive Ophelia's eyes and mind.

Since it was no longer effective, there was naturally no reason to continue using the Mystic Eyes. The heat from the Mystic Eyes dissipated, Ophelia breathed a deep sigh of relief.

"Got it! Old ghost, get out here!"

The lantern fell heavily, and the technique used by the Electric Eye was strikingly similar to that of the giant snake that Bai Mo and the others encountered when they rescued Brynhildr. In this world, Landao Tianwu, who had abandoned his physical body and entered Surtr's body, was undoubtedly dead.

The flames burning in the lantern acted as a gateway, and then several figures emerged from Surtr's body.

Forcibly tearing apart souls that have already merged will inevitably cause enormous consequences. Just like trying to separate conjoined twins, bloodshed is bound to occur.

Sure enough, Surtr was momentarily dazed; the opportunity that the Electric Eye had spoken of was now.