Chapter 60: Chaos and a Promise Fulfilled.
The Lordsoul in my hands felt so incredibly powerful, but it also gave off the vibe of being twisted and corrupted. Unnatural. Yet the power it held and its potential were undeniable.
I know I have to collect these to open the door to the first fireplace of whatever but...
What if I absorbed it?
From personal experience, I know that what happened in the game isn't absolute by any means, I can kick doors down with ease and "sequence break" with relative ease.
Sure it may be horrifyingly difficult considering this wasn't some door but more like a barrier of sorts but I have done far harder things with far less. The worst comes to worst I can just wait for the flame to die out and deal with the consequences like an adult.
Now that I think about it...
Since Lordran exists...
Does that mean other worlds could theoretically exist?
I mean earth does, that I'm sure of. But what about some world like DxD? It isn't too farfetched. Hell, maybe if everything dies and goes to shit, I probably launch myself into space and propel myself to another planet.
An image of the smiles of two girls passed before my eyes. One with emerald green eyes and the other with ash-like skin.
I shook my head. This world wasn't simply about me anymore, I wanted. No, needed to make them happy. They at least deserved that from this twisted joke of a world. If I'm going to leave forever then I at least need to leave them a future.
Preferably one that doesn't even remotely resemble this one.
Then I can rest in peace knowing I left at least something decent behind.
More power means more possibilities. Maybe even discovering a method of true death.
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< Lordsoul of the Bed of Chaos >
Soul of the Bed of Chaos and the mother of all demons. This Lord Soul was found at the dawn of the Age of Fire.
The Witch of Izalith attempted to duplicate the First Flame from a soul, but instead created a distorted being of chaos and fire. Its power formed a bed of life which would become the source of all demons, and is more than enough to satiate the Lordvessel.
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<Subsume the Lordsoul: Bed of Chaos ?>
I felt the darksoul within me trying to form bonds with the soul in my palm as a response to my desires and thoughts. Begging me to let it feast. I obliged.
The raging flame within my palms got covered up by black indecipherable smoke and disappeared into my body.
< ERROR: Conflict. >
Pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain, pain,
I felt my very being getting incinerated, the hands of god taking my soul into their palms, twisting and kneading it like dough. My body and soul felt like millions of white hot knives were dancing inside of them. Pain indescribable as darkness and flame wrestled for dominance.
<ERROR>
<ERROR>
<ERROR>
<SOLUTION: Temporary sealing of *//*/*//*/**/*// >
I felt the incinerating heat inside my soul recede into the void. Chains shackling it into the deepest depths of my soul. I collapsed into a sigh but realized I couldn't.
I couldn't see either. I felt around a bit and yep. My eyes have melted off, and so did most of my organs. But since I was too exhausted to fight against it from the mind-breaking pain that I simply let death claim me.
[YOU DIED]
...
Wow, that was VERY fucking stupid. Do I really have 99 intelligence? Of course, I can't just absorb another lordsoul like a few days after I got my first one, that would create a very big imbalance within my vessel and probably cripple me somehow.
I think. These are just wild speculation I made from the messages.
So for balance, I just need to absorb the other 2!
You have acquired the title genius.
This is what the system should say but it seems like the system got a bit shy. But anyway from that HORRIFYING immolation, my armageddon blade's level rose to 4. And the Lost Izalith along with the demon ruins looked even more like a wasteland so I made my way back up. And as I got inside Qulaan's home I noticed another visitor.
Quelaag.
Immediately my body went rigid as it subconsciously tried to turn into attack mode. ENEMY KILL. My body associated her as an enemy. I had to try hard to stop any physical signs of danger. Noticing my entry she and her sister turned to.
I tried my very best to act casual.
''Sup.''
''Soup?''
Quelaan looked confused while Quelaag still observed me. I just shook my head and approached them. But before ı could say anything Quelag did something unexpected.
She bowed her head.
''Thank you for healing my sister. I cannot thank you enough for this.''
As my posture relaxed Quelaan looked panicked as she didn't know what to say to her sister bowing her head to the man that saved her life.
''Nah, don't worry about it. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth when I see pretty girls suffer(at least ones with actual morality). You don't need to owe me anything, besides the chaos blade's already enough.''
At the end of my words, I threw a wink at Quelaan who turned into a tomato and Quelag smiled at our interaction. She tried to retort but.
''ASDFQTWEFYQGKDSJGIONHGOĞENNUQ!!!!!!''
It seems like she bit her tongue in embarrassment. How cute.
''Though I do have one request.''
''Please voice it. I try my very best to fulfill it, whatever it is.''
As we were having this conversation Quelaan was out of earshot as she started dashing off after biting her tongue.
''Can I get rid of your demon half? If you are wanting of course.''
''*Chuckle* You are a strange man. Thousands of mortals would fight among each other for the chance at a favor with the chaos witch. Yet you disguise your charity with selfishness. But I would be incredibly grateful if you could do so. I may not show it in front of my sister but I am also affected by chaos.''
Not exactly mortal at this point but ok.
''Then please assume the position and relax. This probably won't hurt.''
I got her spider half to sit on the ground as I laid my hand on her bare chest and got to work. Sorting out the malicious parts of the chaos in her body and the transformative parts. Removing them with microscopic precision.
The mental drain was real considering I had just fought over several hundred demons and the bed of chaos an hour ago but I powered through with all my might. The moment I absorbed all of the harmful and transformative chaos I faceplanted into her breasts.
Partly because of exhaustion and partly because I am a man.
She started thanking me in her brand new human form which was about 182cm tall but it fell to deaf ears as a different voice filled my ears.
/Disgusting./
/Do you think your charity absolves your previous sins?/
/You are irredeemable./
/Irreparable. You are a human broken beyond fixing. Throwing your sad empty shell of a self around while pretending to be a human is unsightly. No amount of charity is going to change who you are./
Thank you for the motivational speech but it is highly unneeded. For any complaints about my attitude you can refer to the HR department I don't have to see if they could give the shit I don't have but the one you are looking for. And if the lack of an HR department bothers you then make one yourself you fucking freeloader.
Anyway, I think I will take a nap now.
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I woke back up to familiar softness, yes I was shaken awake while my head rested on Quelaan's lap. Strangely though she was stroking my helmet. Even though people don't really feel from their helmets. The moment she felt me stir up she immediately went silent as her mouth formed an x shape.
''Good morning Quelaan how's your sister?''
I shifted around a bit to force the molten rocks out of my back that formed from my nightmares as she answered me. Apparently, her sister went out to test out her body. Though she seemed incredibly embarrassed to be talking to me but I shrugged it off.
I got up(much to her dismay) and went to blighttown to fulfill a promise I made. I waded my way through shit and poison as I reached the little island with Quelana whom I hadn't seen in months. The moment she saw me it was like a mountain was lifted off her shoulder. The relief she had was visible.
''I see you are back my foolish disciple, I am relieved you haven't gone hollow. It would've been a shame if you were to depart so early despite me having taught you myself.''
''I did it.''
''What are you talking about my foolish disciple?''
''I wasn't able to save your brother or your mother but I laid them to rest at least. I managed to cure the rest of your sisters though.''
Her mouth gaped open as she looked at me bewildered. But after a whole minute of processing the weight of my words and seeing that I wasn't lying her eyes watered up. Just before I could console her or apologize she shot up from her spot and hugged me.
''Thank you, thank you, my disciple. Even though I may have been a horrible teacher to you, thank you for bringing peace to my family.''
She was barely holding herself back from sobbing.
''I am sorry, my disciple, I cannot give anything of worth to you. The power of your flame far outstrips mine. But ask of me anything and I will do it.''
I wrapped my arms around her in response trying my best to console her. I know what I wanted from her. I have simple desires, I just want the best ending.
''Then, I have one request. Go to Quelaags domain and spend some time with your sisters.''
She looked at me with bewilderment.
''Are you serious?''
I nodded.
''It would mean more to me than anything else you could give.''
*Chuckle*
''You truly are foolish my disciple. But, since this is the dear request of my disciple I cannot just refuse right? I did say anything. Alright my dear foolish disciple, no matter how unworthy I am I will try to reconnect with my sisters.''
Although she feigned confidence I felt the shake in her voice. She let go of me and started heading toward Quelaags domain with shaking steps. Luckily I already made every other being in blight town extinct already. But before advancing any further she stopped and turned to me.
''Thank you for everything my dear foolish disciple, you are truly the best I have ever had, and ever will.''
With that, she left.
I looked up at the faraway sky as I closed my eyes.
'Happy endings huh?'
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