I headed to Ukraine, quite the jump, I know.
But I need to face this thing Avalon was talking about. Oh, right. After I shot them, they have been fairly quiet.
War Symphony is just that strong.
Currently, I'm having tea with one of the most evil saints in history, Olga of Kiyv. They are a Jury of the Pale Court.
They bought a cabin in a remote location, quite cozy to say the least.
"There is a monster that can destroy souls that not even the Records of Beast can see or retaliate.", I put down my teacup.
The person in front of me was a Saint with curly short bck hair and an intense gaze. Olga nodded.
"So, for the sake of humanity, I request you as well as all Juries of Earth to help me fight it."
"That is an interesting proposition, but what is in it for us Juries?", she sipped her tea, "Something that the designated protectors of Earth cannot handle, what do you think we, the ones who were blessed by The Pale Court, can do?"
True, even I have to admit. If Avalon can't fight it, then I have no chance. I would like to defeat whatever this is... but it seems like I have to make a compromise.
"I have this.", I put a pendant onto the table, it bears the Celtic Knot, emanating a faint blue glow from it, "Rias Trad, for the price of their body and mind, anyone can become a weapon of mass destruction."
"For Heralds who only need their Soul intact, what better way to use you all.", I spread my arms out, "Think about it, hundreds of Juries, all rushing toward a single monster."
"Isn't that your oath? To protect Earth and all of its inhabitants?"
She closed her eyes for a moment, letting out a deep sigh.
"Here.", she took out a key from her jacket, "This is the key in case something the Juries cannot handle."
She crossed her legs and arms, smiling at me, "You know, most of the Juries are not fighters. We are all maniputors, the fighting force you are looking for isn't here."
They are not fighters, but I know for a fact that all Juries of the Pale Court have killed before. Judas Iscariot, he killed Jesus Christ. Adolf Hitler caused a war that scarred humanity forever. Genghis Khan is the greatest murderer in history. Cyrus the Great stood on the frontline, sughtering his enemy with his men. And the person in front of me, Olga of Kiyv, destroyed an entire kingdom in the name of vengeance.
Out of all the Juries I had met, only three were fighters, including the Dino King.
I turned to the ashen key in the middle of the table.
"What is this?", I asked.
"A beacon of sorts, it can summon the most powerful entity in the system besides The Pale Court and the official protector of the four living worlds. Mellum, the Ego of Jupiter.", she stares at me, her eyes a gleaming gold.
I tried to take the key, but Olga grabbed my hand...
"This is a st resort, using it means Life on this pnet isn't worth it. Mellum will directly wipe out mankind.", she trembled a bit.
What should I do—
!!!
I touched my chest, transforming Incognito Zero back into its shield form— standing in front of Olga, I blocked an incoming creature—
BOOM!!!
The rebound destroyed half of her cabin...
As the smoke cleared... I spotted a golden ape creature lying on the ground, wearing red armor and... carrying a staff.
Why the fuck is Sun Wukong here?!
"Why are you here...", I frowned. Wasn't that Giant of Light handling this issue?
"It's the first time I've been thrown around like a ragdoll...", he rubbed his head, "That thing... seriously..."
"[I suggest you stop your futile attempts, Primate of Emptiness.]", Utopia suddenly spoke through my phone, "[A Giant of Light is a unique existence. Each of them can destroy a pnet with ease. Be gd that they are a force of righteousness.]"
Hoa said once before she fought a Giant of Light to a standstill. That is a testament to their powers.
"Tch, as if I didn't know that already!!", the Monkey King hopped back up, "I've killed all of my brothers since I awakened after a long nap—"
Oh, here is the star of the show. The martial artist with a burning head like a torch, Reilin.
"I am sorry for ruining your house.", he spoke to Olga behind me.
"Don't worry, I just have a great restoration expert with me.", she joked, looking at me.
"Hey! Monarch of Humanity!!", Wukong called out to me, "I'm humanity's ally!! Could you please tell this thing off?!"
Huh. Right, Sun Wukong is someone who gained love for humanity after the journey to the West. And I cannot sense any lies coming from him.
"That cannot do.", there was a regretful tone to Reilin's voice, "This is a command from my Star and Light... I cannot decide on this matter."
It's obvious that he hates it.
"Olga, can you get away from here or commit suicide? Things are getting messy.", not before I swiped the key and pocketed it.
"I'll just leave.", she calmly got up from her seat and left the cabin.
I turned to the two dudes in front of me, crossing my arms.
"Now, I know men become bros after punching each other, I am the sa—"
The monkey cut me off, "People call you a natural disaster, kekeke! You don't count much as a human."
Tch, I know. I am inhumanly perfect.
"Anyway... Reilin, can you talk to your Star about this situation? I heard a lot from Utopia about how kind Mard Awan is. A compromise can be made.", I proposed.
Reilin just stared at me, "You don't know the full extent of Order, changing their mind is... practically impossible."
I closed my eyes.
Really... I know about that. But I have to try...
I gnce at Sun Wukong. He's a useful asset. For some reason, The Pgue Garden wants him dead, someone wholely unreted...
Unless...
The Pale Court is involved.
Yeah... I feel kinda hopeless.
"Then if you can't do it. Could you postpone this matter for another day? And...", I look toward the East, "There is a monster somewhere—"
Cng!
Reilin blocked a golden sword that was thrown at me...
"We have some uninvited guests.", he muttered.
I just stare at him. You are one too.
But back to the situation... this is going to get messy.
I summoned Quirinus and Marmyadose to my side. Stepping out from the destroyed building... an army of Angels.
Too many to bother to count. But if I have to estimate... over a million. How could they approach the capital of Ukraine without being noticed—
Ah, I look up at the sky. There was a different Angel there, projecting some kind of barrier... no, another dimension was erected. They just arrived.
"Sun Wukong, Reilin. Would you mind assisting me?", I grinned, "These things won't just go away... I need to find a way to send Lughz Dustur back."
That bitch is too much of a danger to me.
"Utopia, deal with the barrier for me..."
Just before I can continue, Sun Wukong and Reilin begin their assault.
Reilin transformed into a true Giant of Light, towering over 80 meters tall, he alone destroyed countless soldiers with a single punch, burning with fme enhanced under the light of the Sun. He crushes Angels under his feet, his light burns all under his own justice
Wukong meanwhile, extends his staff to an incomprehensible length, sweeping the Angels in front of him. Riyu Jingu Bang, the staff said be able to grow rge enough to cover the whole universe, but in reality, it can only lengthen to the size of China and bigger than a rge city. He pushed himself upward, standing on top of his staff with a mischievous expression. A swarm of his clones appeared, pouring down onto the battlefield.
Well... it's my time to shine. I closed my eyes, inhaling a deep breath.
I csh my sword and nce together.
'Against Many, you Shall be Immovable against all.'
'For your Honor, you Shall be Swift in your actions.'
Two sapphires glowed.
"I am the Anchor of the Present.", I let out a long sigh, a halo flickered into existence, the weight of my Soul slowly comes into existence, "Splitting Time into Past and Future."
I opened my eyes, shining brightly with the symbol of the Compass Rose.
"Argent Overdrive."
Let the show begin.
Rhaps