CHAPTER 701

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Shortly after returning to the Tikan launch pad on a red owl, Bale explained that the sword Jin had obtained had the characteristic of being 'indestructible'.

"Indestructible?"

"Well, I thought you knew that already, but you seem clueless."

"I've perfected this sword technique while facing you for several days. I had a feeling that once I unleashed its flames, I would be able to easily subdue you."

Jin still hadn't given a name to the new magic sword technique.

While he had added his name to secret techniques and decisive killing moves passed down to him by others, this was the first sword he had created on his own.

That's why naming it felt awkward. It was his first self-made sword, and naming it something grand and magnificent like Runcandel's decisive killing moves, secret techniques or Sarah's flames of hell, and Plutonian Swordsmanship felt even more embarrassing.

"The fire you possess doesn't extinguish once it touches a target. It probably won't even go out if you die."

"Really? How do you know something I don't?"

"Well, I have divine insight due to my divine status. Ever since you had defeated me, I've been contemplating the nature of that flame. If you had cut me that day, I would never have been able to extinguish that fire on my own."

Bale possesses the power of the Sun God.

And according to Orgal's explanation, the Sun God is undoubtedly a being with a significantly higher level than other known gods in the present world.

If Bale couldn't extinguish Jin's fire, it was highly likely that even those who use lower divine powers would be helpless.

Of course, Bale's power as the Sun God was only a small part, but even with that alone, Bale possessed a level that surpassed most lower-ranking gods.

"It's interesting, but it's hard to believe."

"I don't believe it myself that you managed to complete such a flame. It belongs to the realm that Sarah wanted to reach... You're her successor, so I don't feel too bad about it. Sarah would have definitely liked it. Cut me with that fire once."

"Suddenly?"

"You said you can't believe it unless you see it. And you need to know the effect of that fire well so you can use it effectively when seeking revenge on Sarah in the future."

Bale opened up his power and extended one arm to Jin, as if urging him to cut.

"It's a bit awkward. If, as you said, the fire doesn't go out..."

[You reached the realm that Sarah desired, and you can't control your fire, how could that be possible? Cut me! Just a little!]

Without hesitation, Jin ignited his blade with a flicker of fire and lightly grazed Bale's forearm. It was so light that even an ordinary person wouldn't need any ointment.

[Ah, it stings and burns!]

Bale quickly withdrew his injured arm, grimacing. Jin instantly realized that Bale's words were true.

'He really can't extinguish the fire that remains in the wound…'

Bale showed Jin by continuing to exert a golden aura in his other hand and pressed it against the injured arm as if to stop the bleeding.

However, the faint shape of the fire still remained, despite Bale's attempts to cover and smother it with his powers.

[You see? Even a being of my caliber can't even erase it. So, that Orgal guy is probably the same. The power of the Sun God he possesses doesn't seem to be higher to mine. Unless beings like your Phoenix or the God of Fire himself personally intervene, there's no way around it.]

"Here you are, Jin."

As the two were talking, Hedo and Euria entered the sortie area.

"Yes, Sir Hedo."

Unintentionally, Jin glanced back and forth between Hedo and Euria.

It felt awkward to see Hedo standing with Euria instead of Sandra. There was something off about it.

But strangely, Euria didn't look cheerful.

"Hello, Euria too?"

"Yes… Jin oppa."

"Is something wrong? You seem a bit down."

As the contractor of Azmil, Euria had experienced various tragedies and indirectly witnessed many hardships since she was young. Her friends had always made special efforts to ensure her mental well-being.

Thanks to that, Euria has always been cheerful and lively. She was also well aware of her role as a princess and was loved by the people of the Tikan Kingdom.

"Oh, it's nothing. I just feel a bit down for some reason. That's why Sir Hedo is trying to cheer me up."

"Well... Did you know? Because of the power of Truth."

Hedo awkwardly spoke, and Euria smiled.

"Thank you for thinking of me, Sir Hedo. Thanks to you, and seeing Jin oppa safely return, I feel a little relieved."

Euria suspected that the sudden dizziness she felt was due to Jin's condition. She had been getting a sense of unease since he headed to Kinzelo's headquarters.

"It's good if it helps. By the way, why does Bale keep twisting his body? Is he in pain somewhere?"

[It's because you guys appeared, and he's keeping the fire burning!]

"Fire?"

Jin explained the nature of his self-made sword and retrieved the remaining fire from Bale's wounds.

As Bale had anticipated, Jin's will was conveyed, and the fire was extinguished.

"I was aware that you crossed that wall that day. But to think that your new sword possesses such power... Test it on me as well."

Jin performed the same sword stroke towards Hedo.

Similarly, with his iron-like hand, Hedo lightly touched the small and faint flame on his wound, but it didn't go out.

"Oh... It really doesn't go out. It may not be as painful as Bale's reaction, but if it cuts deeper, it would be hopeless."

"It would be difficult to endure if it cuts deep?"

"Well, I can't say for sure until I experience it myself. But it will be incredibly painful, like burn victims who couldn't receive timely treatment. Have you given the sword a name?"

"Not yet."

"What about 'Eternal Flame'?"

"Eternal Flame?"

"Yes, a fire that never goes out. Everyone who has faced you until now, including myself, probably felt that you were an unquenchable fire. The actual effect of the sword matches that as well. I think it suits it well."

"It sounds too grand and embarrassing."

Somehow, Jin was reminded of the moment when Cosmos gave him the nickname 'Black Crown Prince.'

"It's customary to give names to techniques in this way. I'm sure the techniques you've learned were also named in a similar manner. If you're okay with it, it seems like a fitting name."

And so, the name of the technique became Eternal Flame.

Hedo, being a fellow martial artist, took satisfaction in having given a name to Jin's sword. He took out his cigarette to admire it, but then realized that Euria was still by his side and hastily put it away.

"Did you have any successful meetings with Kinzelo?"

"Let's go to the conference room and I'll explain step by step."

As they made their way to the conference room, Jin cautiously observed Euria.

Her expression seemed slightly improved, but the atmosphere around her was still heavy.

'I hope Azmil's power doesn't imply a dark future for Euria…'

As they arrived at the conference room, their companions were already gathered.

For a while, Jin discusses the information he had received from Orgal about the roles of the Sun God, Demon King Zito, and Joshua. Most of his companions shared Jin's feelings of concern and deepening worry.

Despite the already overwhelming burden, the deepening worries added to the weight.

"Phew, the thought that eliminating the evil god is not the end is becoming increasingly suffocating. But what can we do? Eventually, we must deal with the temporary alliances after dealing with the evil god." Kashmir spoke first.

"If we can't handle all of them, the world will eventually become something we no longer recognize. Whether it's Kinzelo's proposed purification, or turning into hell due to the arrival of the Demon King, or Zipfel manipulating history to become the sole god, or the evil god causing destruction. No matter how burdensome it may be, we must continue with what we've been doing." he continued.

Although he was stating what everyone already knew, there was something about Kashmir that exuded the regal dignity of a king. He possessed a kingly charisma.

"As King Kashmir says, we should continue to solve things step by step, just as we have done so far. Therefore, for now, we should set aside issues like the Sun God or the Demon KIng and focus on Rosa." Jin added.

"Yes, my lord."

"As you all know, Rosa is growing stronger faster than Orgal expected, and the reason behind it is presumed to be the despair generated by Joshua. Orgal has taken charge of investigating this matter, so let's coordinate and eliminate Joshua as soon as we receive any updates. And..."

Jin looked intently at his companions.

"It would be best to advance the battle with Rosa as much as possible."

Strengthening Rosa is not only due to Joshua's despair.

Chaos is spreading, corroding ordinary humans worldwide.

The Vamel alliance and the temporary alliances are doing their best to contain the contamination in various polluted areas around the world, but there are limits.

Especially in the Huphester region, the situation is so severely eroded that even they cannot intervene. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that half of the world is already immersed in despair.

"Of course, the longer the fight is delayed, the more despair will be generated. It's just my intuition, but I think Rosa... is waiting for the right moment when we believe we are fully prepared. She needs to defeat us when we are at our peak, so that despair can be maximized."

If it weren't for that reason, then Jin could not be convinced that Rosa is not leaving the Garden of Swords even with that much power.

"Of course, it doesn't mean we should rush into it. However, we need to find an unexpected moment for Rosa. We must not be more desperate than Rosa wants us to be, and we must seize the moment when Rosa remains incomplete..."

Although it was somewhat abstract, understanding Rosa's ability to "use despair" was difficult from the beginning.

Jin and his companions had to make difficult inferences like this, and they couldn't be certain of the results.

They were not facing humans but beings turned into evil god.

"Starting today, we will work with the temporary alliances to verify these expectations to some extent. If we can roughly confirm the relationship between the speed of Rosa's completion and despair, then we will set the date for the final battle."

As Jin finished speaking, a seven-colored bird member hurriedly entered the conference room.

"Your Majesty, Lord Jin! Lady Mary has just returned!"

"Escort her immediately!"

Mary had recently embarked on a rescue mission within the Huphester area to save survivors, along with Tona brothers and the others.

Her body was covered in wounds as she returned with some rescued survivors.

As soon as she saw Jin, she tightly closed her eyes, seemingly in pain.

It was because she had encountered Diphus while inside Huphester.

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