r18novel Chapter 14 God-King Mercator and the Undefeated Winner
Chapter 14 God-King Mercator and the Undefeated Winner
"He is the magician who deceived the gods, and the hero who bestowed fire and wisdom upon mankind, Prometheus."
"This stone tablet contains his power, the power to steal the authority of the gods and make it his own—this authority is the great power of the gods!"
"At this very moment."
"Imprisoned within the stone slab is one of the ten incarnations, the White Horse."
The secret of the stone slab was finally fully revealed, and Baron Zeppelin's voice echoed. Pepper chased after Erica all the way out of the manor, but his steps were stopped by the fierce rain.
Why is there such heavy rain?
Not to mention Sardinia, even in Pepper's travels around the world, she has never experienced such a storm.
The sky seemed to be covered with thick ink, with lightning flashing and thunder roaring, and the whole world seemed to be submerged in a curtain of rain.
"God!"
Erica's cries were right in front of him, but Pepper's attention was entirely focused on the incredible giant's body.
hiss……
She couldn't help but gasp.
Like a moving skyscraper, a towering figure that can only be looked up at, a burly man with a thick beard and long, bushy hair, wearing a helmet with huge double horns.
This was the first time Pepper had ever seen anything like it.
The true God, the truly powerful, the true embodiment of strength... an absolutely incredible, disobedient God!
He was dressed in very rough clothes, dirty rags and a leather breastplate, and was also wearing a tattered cloak.
Yet, amidst the torrential rain, an unparalleled sense of majesty emanated from it all, even from just that one glance...
That alone is enough to make humans want to worship.
"Please wait, God!"
Erica's voice rang out.
It sounded no different from usual, but Pepper still managed to pinpoint the barely perceptible tremor in his voice.
original……
Even a young lady from a prestigious magical family, who stubbornly comes to confront a rebellious god and calls herself a great knight, feels fear?!
Do not!
It is precisely because we are still human that we act this way when facing God!
"How dare these insignificant beings, destined for death from the very beginning of their lives, obstruct God's progress! How audacious!"
The rumble was like thunder.
The giant was indeed attracted by Erica and turned his head slightly.
"Please forgive my rudeness, you must be the god-king Mercator whom the Phoenicians worshipped in the past."
"Hahaha, it's commendable that people in the present world still remember the former Emperor!"
"That's right, I am Mercator, the king who was once known to all on this island, no, throughout the world!"
They declared the true name of God without any hesitation.
In that instant, accompanied by Mercato's voice, even the rain curtain seemed to shatter.
"So, you little people who don't even know the proper etiquette towards the king, here's a task for you: hurry back to earth and proclaim to others that the ancient king has been resurrected."
"And as a reward, I will personally smash this island to pieces and throw it into the sea!"
What?
Pepper's pupils dilated in shock at this arrogant attitude.
But even so...
Even Erica, who was standing beside him, did not believe that the giant was lying.
Because he is the king.
King of Kings, King of Gods.
In Mediterranean legends, the ruler of the heavens is permitted to destroy the world and all of humanity.
This is the God-King who possesses absolute power and can act recklessly and arbitrarily!
"Snap!"
A bolt of lightning suddenly struck across the sky, illuminating most of the inky black sky. Pepper saw a pair of golden vertical pupils flash by in the churning dark clouds.
"Hmph, still the same bastard who knows how to change his attitude flexibly. I'd better hurry up."
Mercato snorted and walked away.
"...Crackling, crackling, crackling, crackling."
The next second, a rustling sound that made your teeth ache came from afar. Pepper and Erica looked over instinctively, and both of them trembled at the sight before them.
There were probably hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands, no, far more than that, with countless locusts stirring about.
The locusts, darkening the sky, came braving the storm, constantly emerging from every possible crevice, their flapping wings creating a continuous chorus, leaving nothing but barren land in their wake.
"How disgusting!"
Pepper was stunned; she had never seen anything so physically and psychologically disturbing in her life.
"Locusts, they are the servants of Mercator."
"He is the god of storms, the god of the sea, the god of the sun, and also the god of life who governs harvest and waste."
"The locusts that devour crops and leave the land barren are a symbol of his majesty!"
……
In the midst of a raging storm, a red Opel Astra with the accelerator floored was speeding down the highway.
"You despicable magician."
"I won't save you no matter what, so you'd better run now."
Erica's tone was returning to normal; only by seeing the true God could one understand fear.
Only by understanding fear can one truly grasp what courage is.
Fleas are not afraid.
Only humans, who knowingly face fear yet still move forward, are true heroes.
"As a knight, it is my duty to protect my people."
Erica, holding the Lionheart Sword, was on the roof of the car, ready to fight to the last breath!
"Don't worry, young lady, I'll be done talking soon."
Baron Zeppelin smiled slightly, looked at Pepper sitting in the passenger seat, and continued.
"During the previous war of the gods, Mercator used a club, while another god used a golden sword. They delivered the final blow to each other, and both were severely injured in the battle. Mercator turned into lightning and flew away, while the god with the golden sword shattered on the spot."
"Shattered?"
Pepper wondered if she had misheard. What did she mean by "shattered"? That was God!
"His body split into ten pieces, each of which took on a new form: one a wild boar, another a camel, and others such as horses and goats. Finally, these clones flew off to the ocean or the sky."
Having heard this, the answer is quite clear.
"So, the boar god we encountered after arriving in Sardinia was actually an incarnation of this god with the golden sword?!"
"That's right. In order to observe closely, I must use ripples that exceed my own limits."
"Unfortunately, my strength is completely depleted. It will take about three months to recover. I cannot use much strength for the time being, and even moving my body is difficult."
Baron Zeppeli spoke slowly, confirming Pepper's guess and revealing the identity of another god.
"Although I am seriously injured, the gain I have made thanks to this is..."
"The true name of the god who wields the golden sword is the ancient Persian god of war and the god of light."
"Strong wind, divine ox, white horse, camel, wild boar, boy, phoenix, shepherd, goat, and warrior wielding a golden sword."
"The invincible war god who possesses these ten incarnations, the eternal victor."
"Vereslana!"