noveltune Chapter 387 The Tragic Truth
Chapter 387 The Tragic Truth
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Brian was fully aware of his alter ego. His purpose in forming the Oración Seis was to suppress it, because that alter ego's destructive desires were so strong that even he himself couldn't control them.
Brian really didn't want to release "Nothing" unless absolutely necessary. "Nothing" was the name of his other personality, meaning "nothingness of all things, destruction of all things in the world," which was quite exaggerated and would be very laughable if explained to others.
Especially now, with the "Six Demon Generals" tiger skin completely torn to shreds in front of Moen, this "nothingness" seems even more laughable, and Brian naturally won't say anything more and introduce himself.
"Buzz!!!"
Without time to hesitate, Brian immediately released the last seal, and the last magical rune on his body disappeared.
The markings on Brian's body represent the six members of the Oración Seis; one marking disappears when one of them is defeated.
This magic, called "Living Link Seal," connects Brian and the other five members of the "Oracle Seals" into six interconnected seals to seal Brian's other personality, "Nothingness."
When all six people are defeated, the six seals on their bodies will disappear, and then "nothingness" will appear, directly reversing the situation!
At this moment, it was clearly the most dangerous time, and Brian desperately needed to bring out "Nothing" to turn the tide.
"boom!"
With the seal broken, Brian's demeanor changed instantly. If he still had a bit of the aura of the former "Director of the Magic Development Bureau" just now, he had completely become an evil mage, exuding an aura of indifference towards everything.
"Brian, he actually let me out on his own. It seems the situation is quite serious."
Released from the seal, "Wu" stretched his body and looked at Moen, sizing up the handsome young man.
"So, your opponent was you all along."
Looking at Moen, "Nothing" spoke slowly, as if it had just received some information. Brian released this "Nothing" because his own personality was not sealed, so it could naturally share relevant information with "Nothing".
"A dual personality, one specifically for combat?"
Seeing Brian's changes, Moen wasn't particularly surprised. This setup wasn't exactly novel; two personalities...
Two forms or the like, "Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan" and "Demon Slayer" both have similar settings.
"But the body hasn't changed. How much stronger can a different personality become? It can't possibly only recognize the combat personality as its source of magic, can it?"
Moen wasn't too concerned about Brian's physical changes, since his body hadn't changed and he was still Brian's own body.
The human body has its limits. Even if Brian, this "second personality," can push his body's functions to the limit, his limits are there, and he can't cause any trouble.
If "nothingness" is truly invincible, then Brian wouldn't have sealed him away; wouldn't it have been even more satisfying to simply say, "I don't eat beef"?
But when Brian actually attacked again, Moen was surprised, because Brian's attack was stronger than before, as if he were a completely different person.
"boom!!!"
The eerie green light of dark magic continued to overflow, and "Wu" floated in the air, unleashing all his magical power. Although he acted arrogantly, he valued Brian's information and knew that Moen was not someone who could be easily manipulated.
"Genesis - Nothing!"
"Wu" stretched out his arms as if to open the gates of hell, and evil dark energy spread continuously. A sound like ghosts wailing and howling rang out, as if a large number of vengeful spirits were emerging.
"They're just doing all that fancy stuff."
Moen's assessment of "nothingness" was quite brief. He had thought that this "inner personality" would come up with some fancy tricks, but it turned out that it just looked a bit fiercer, had more magic power than before, and could use more and more cruel magic.
Against ordinary people and regular mages, this "dual personality" naturally has a great advantage. When one personality is defeated, the other personality takes over the fight and becomes even stronger, which will definitely make the opponent start to question their existence.
After finally defeating the "Oracles" (a powerful demon general), ding-dong! You're rewarded with Brian's alternate personality, which is even more powerful than the real Brian. Aren't you surprised?
But this tactic doesn't work against Moen. "Turning the tide"? Do you even have the ability to do that?
The Libra Gold Cloth appeared on his body, and Moen struck his classic pose. Dragon's might emanated from him, and as he threw a punch, hundreds of giant dragons surged forth, as if to devour everything in front of him.
"Mount Lu...Hundred Dragons Overlord!"
Countless azure dragons roared out from Moen's fist, devouring and annihilating all the ghosts and vengeful spirits that "Nothingness" had unleashed.
The terrifying magic "Nothingness," which would normally devour the target's body, memories, and existence, causing the target to disappear completely into the other side, was simply blown away like "a roadside creature" in front of Moen's "Lushan Hundred Dragons Overlord," without causing any waves or leaving behind any "ghostly wails."
Hundreds of ferocious and majestic azure dragons roared wildly, their cries echoing throughout the heavens and earth, before crashing headlong into "Wu," burying him completely in the raging magic.
"I thought it was a speed bump."
With a single strike, Moen clapped his hands. Even without those weapons, the Libra Gold Cloth still possessed formidable combat power. Moreover, he already possessed the "Dragon" constellation and had unlocked the "Azure Dragon Ink Cloth" and "Aura," which laid a solid foundation for the Libra Gold Cloth.
Using the Libra Gold Cloth was like adding wings to a tiger, and the "Lushan Hundred Dragons Overlord" technique was exceptionally smooth. He believed that unlocking the Aquarius Gold Cloth would be similar.
Moreover, it might be even more responsive to the Libra Gold Cloth, since he not only possesses the Cygnus Bronze Cloth, but also wields the high-level Diamond Dust Fist, which can perfectly complement the Aquarius Gold Cloth.
Before the system even popped up a notification that the mission was complete, Moen was already popping up champagne. There was no way around it; this "Oracle Seisakus" was really lacking. The "Nothing" that was released was somewhat skilled, but it only reached the level of the "Ten Wizard Saints," similar to the previous Jellal.
This guy named "Nothing" is indeed able to suppress the other five members of the "Oracles Seis". Just as Moen said before, Jellal's level is also enough to defeat the other five.
[Ding! Mission complete.]
Mission Title: "The Six Demon Generals of the Balam Triumvirate"
Task progress:
Stop the Oración Seis's plan and defeat all of them. (Completed)
Mission Reward: Random Gold Armor or Skill.
Do you want to claim the task reward?
Just as Moen was about to check on Brian's situation, the system popped up at the right time to announce the mission settlement.
Looking at the mission reward, Moen couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement. If he could just draw one [Golden Cloth], he would most likely be able to truly unlock his Cosmo!
"Calm down...calm down!"
Moen took a deep breath. He couldn't just pop the champagne around like that, since there was a chance he wouldn't get the [Golden Cloth]. It wasn't a guaranteed reward of one [Golden Cloth].
"If I gain it, I am fortunate; if I lose it, it is my fate. I will not be arrogant or impatient, nor will I be discouraged or disheartened."
While reciting rhymes to accumulate good karma, Moen arrived at the center of the "Lushan Hundred Dragons" bombardment, which was Brian's location. It has to be said that Brian truly deserves to be called "Master," as he is much more resilient than his disciple, Dark Night.
Amidst the countless craters shattered by the Azure Dragon, Brian lay disheveled in the central crater, his clothes completely torn and his body limp, clearly battered beyond recognition, yet he still clung to life.
Of course, one reason for this is that "Lushan Hundred Dragons Overlord" is a group skill. It is a skill with a large range, not a precise killing skill, unlike "Lightning Speed Fist" which is a "single-target kill".
"You...have become stronger."
Seeing the outcome of the battle, Gerald, who had remained silent and motionless until now, finally spoke up, because he couldn't hold back any longer.
The current Moen is much stronger than when he fought him. Gerald could see that Moen was much more relaxed than when he fought "Nothingness," who was about the same strength as him. In fact, he could be said to be in complete control.
Despite the lack of any sense of tension, Moen clearly had the confidence to win and maintained a steady grip throughout the entire process.
Gerald already knew that Moen was an even more talented "prodigy" than him, but how much time had passed?
Even the most talented and privileged person should still be reasonable, right? Moen's growth rate is a bit too fast!
Although Gerald spent his days in prison recovering his mental state and repenting for his past in a daze, he could still keep track of the days. However, when he saw Moen again after several months, he was still shocked beyond words and felt as if he were dreaming.
"Do you really think he can win?"
Moen gave Gerald a strange look. If Gerald was really that eager, he could understand it. After all, if Brian couldn't win, Gerald would definitely have to go back to jail, and Moen wouldn't let him go.
"Of course not, I just didn't expect him to lose so quickly and so decisively."
Gerald shook his head and explained his reason for surprise.
"In fact, if you lose to him, I'll have to wonder if I'm dreaming."
Looking at Brian, who was barely clinging to life, Gerald gave a bitter smile. What kind of madness would he have to expect Brian to defeat Mohn? Besides, he had never even considered escaping.
"You're quite honest."
Moen glanced at Gerald, then ignored him and changed into the Gemini Gold Cloth. He walked over to Brian and punched him as Brian drifted away – the Illusionary Demon Emperor Fist.
Gerald realized that Moen's move was a mind manipulation technique, because Moen had used this technique to restore him to normal and free him from Ultear's control.
The mere thought of Ultear's name made Gerald grit his teeth. If he had to name the person he hated most, it would undoubtedly be Ultear. After all, if it weren't for that woman manipulating him, his life wouldn't have ended up like this.
"Moen, controlling Brian, began to explore the story behind him and the other two giants of the Balam Alliance. The more he learned, the stranger his expression became, and the more pity he showed when looking at Gerald."
"W-what's wrong?"
Gerald felt a bit uncomfortable under Moen's gaze, mainly because the look was so strange, like he was looking at an extremely unlucky guy.
"I have to say, you're really... pathetic."
Looking at Gerald, Moen couldn't help but sigh. In Brian's story, he saw the figure of Ultear, and the figure of Ultear, the master of Gray and Leon.
Before the "Oraclese," Ultear was also a child chosen by Brian, but they were not a good match.
Young Ultear encountered the same problem as Laxus: the magical power she inherited from her mother was too strong, and she went berserk when she was very young. In order to save her, Ultear handed her over to the director of the Magic Development Bureau for treatment.
This was truly a case of lambs to the slaughter. Brian had been looking for children with magical talent to use "Living Link - Seal," so naturally he couldn't let Ultear go. He directly deceived Ultear, making her believe that Ultear had died from a violent rampage.
Even though they weren't a good match, Brian didn't let Ultear go. Instead, he made her misunderstand and hate Ultear, and then gave her to another dark guild, "Heart of the Devil," which was another of the three giants of the "Baram Alliance."
This means that the one who manipulated Jellal to build the "Tower of Paradise" was not "Oración Seis", but "Heart of the Devil". It is unknown what Jellal did to have two of the "Baram Alliance Triumvirate" involved with him.
Gerald was also unlucky, being deceived and manipulated by someone who had already been deceived. The tragedies of these people are truly one after another.
The survivors of the Tower of Paradise didn't know how to face Jellal, because Jellal was also an unfortunate soul who had been deceived and manipulated. They could only direct their hatred towards Ultear.
As it turns out, the one who manipulated and deceived Gerald, Ultear, was also a hapless fellow who had been deceived.
"This is really..."
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Moen rubbed his teeth and looked at Brian. After considering it for a moment, he decided to spare the guy's life, since the truth of some things was only kept in Brian's mind.
When facing "Heart of the Devil" later, the information Brian provided can still be used as a trump card.
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