Published at 26th of December 2025 7:44 am

Chapter 540: No Matter How Much I Grow, My Master Will Always Be My Master

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This is my final parting gift! [Shattering Paw Fist, Punit Breaker!]

With a tremor, the pair of paws thrusted forward by Waffer sent a wave that obliterated the Modified Winged Ones blocking our path. After witnessing the result of his attack, Wafer wagged his tail slowly before dissolving into light and disappearing.

You may be strong, but we are stronger! We wont let you interfere with our future! Uraaaaaaaa!!!

With a fierce battle cry, Donatella charged at a Modified Winged Ones with her club. Unrelenting in her attack, she pressed on even as countless light arrows punctured her body. Until the moment she vanished, she continued to crush the enemies without faltering.

Our allies, the heroes, were dwindling in number. But despite these losses, we were steadily advancing toward our goal. We pushed through frustration and grief, driving forward with one singular purpose: to reach God. Finally, the end of our path came into view.

[Ship damage at 26%. Time to destination: three minutes,] Noah Bryne announced.

Were almost there! Just a little more, everyone!

The white wall before us was so immense that it filled our entire vision, stretching endlessly whether we looked up or across. If the God within this cocoon was as large as the structure implied, their physical size was beyond imagination.

I had always understood that God was an overwhelmingly vast existence in every sense, but to think they could also be this physically enormous No, now wasnt the time to think about it. There was no point in worrying over what I couldnt control.

Ed, in front!

Tch, again!?

At Tias cry, I looked ahead just in time to see another wave of white mist billowing out of the wall. Id lost count of how many times this had happened by now. I knew that if left alone, the mist would soon materialize into more Modified Winged Ones. But while it was still mist, my Power of the End could only affect the parts it directly touchedthere was nothing I could do.

This is bad, Ed. If this mist spreads at such close range Gou started, but before we could act, a booming voice rang out from within the ship.

Who the hell do you think I am!? Do you honestly think something like this can block my course!?

A small flame suddenly ignited at the ships bow. The light spread instantly, parting the mist in an instant. That light was it the power of the Sword of Light?

Captain! Captain Rebecca!

Hah. With that, the sea is free once more. Now, its all up to you, Rebecca said.

[Helmsperson lost. Switching to autopilot] came Noah Brynes automated voice.

Captain! Thank you, Rebecca! Noah Bryne, full speed ahead!

Choking back tears, I gave the order, and Noah Brynw surged forward unopposed. At last, we reached the shell that encased God.

[Destination reached. Autopilot disengaged] Noah Bryne confirmed.

Finally So now I just have to crack this open with my Power of the End, right?

Before me stood the ultimate wallan impossibly vast expanse of white. Whether I looked up or outward, it stretched endlessly, radiating a sense of absolute rejection. It was a barrier that divided the inside and the outside with finality. I couldnt imagine how to break through something so incomprehensibly massive

Well, no point in thinking about it. Ill just have to do it.

I raised the [Dawnbreaker] and pressed its tip against the wall. Pouring my strength into it, I activated the Power of the End. Slowly, I felt the blade begin to sink into the surfacejust a fraction. That slight give confirmed that this method could work but at what pace?

Seriously? This is going to take forever! Cant we use Noah Brynes drills or something?

[The targets Genesis Factor concentration exceeds measurable limits. None of this vessels functions are capable of damaging this object] Noah Bryne answered.

Ah, is that so? Well, thanks for the detailed clarification, I muttered sarcastically.

If it were a vase, Gou interjected, I could break it for you.

Even I cant analyze something this big, Anemo added.

If its a labyrinth inside, I might be able to guide us through! Margaret chimed in.

Chu-chu-chu, As a scholar, the chance to explore its interior is tempting, Zurich commented.

Shall I sing? It might lift everyones spirits, Riel offered.

Hey, dimwit! Bring me the next piece of metal, and hurry up! Master Dalton barked at Magna, who scrambled to carry yet another load.

Everyone seemed to have something to say, and while I appreciated their input, it wasnt exactly helping. And Master seriously, was he still ordering Magna around?

Sorry, everyone. I need you to hold off the enemies while I work on this!

If youre asking me to guard you, it wont come cheap, Alexis replied with a smirk. How about the restoration of the worlds future as payment?

Hah! Thats quite the bargain! I chuckled back at him.

Gripping my sword tighter, I focused all my energy on the task at hand. I poured everything into ensuring the Power of the End seeped into Gods shell. No distractions, no hesitationI drowned out everything else and worked with absolute precision.

All around me, the battle between the Modified Winged Ones and the remaining heroes grew fiercer. But I didnt allow myself to think about their sacrifices. My only goal was to finish the one task that only I could do.

Gah! But you wont shatter the bond between comrades! Gous voice rang out, followed by a sudden eruption of flames as his presence vanished.

A life once consumed by vengeance if it can end in protection, I have no regrets! Harris shouted, as a storm of snow and ice swirled briefly before fading completely.

I didnt flinch. Allowing myself to waver now would waste the precious time my comrades had bought with their lives. I narrowed my focus, pushing all my resolve, all my strength, into breaking through the wall.

And then, at the last moment, something I couldnt ignore happened. Something I hadnt accounted for. Something that no amount of focus could keep me from acknowledging.

Crack!

What!?

My trusted companion, the [Dawnbreaker] which had journeyed with me for so long, developed a small fracture. This sword, forged by Master Dalton back when I didnt even recall being the Demon Kingwhen I was still just a humanhad traveled with me through countless trials.

But even something as well-forged as this sword had its limits. It was, perhaps, a miracle that it had lasted this long.

Was this the end of its journey? A wave of frustration welled up inside me, clawing at my chest, threatening to burst out. Instinctively, I tightened my grip on the blade, but

Hey, you idiot apprentice!

Master!?

A thunderous voice snapped me back to reality. Turning around, I saw master throwing a sword toward me. I caught it with ease. Its design was strikingly similar to my [ Dawnbreaker] but the new blade had a fiery red spine that darkened into a deep, quiet black edge.

Wait could this be!?

Its name is the [Sword of Twilight, Duskbreaker!] You know it, dont you!?

Well, yeah but Master, whats the meaning of this!?

Shut up and listen, idiot! The key is balance! Its not just about pouring out your poweryou need to circulate it, turn it into zero! Isnt that what you exist for!?

I was stunned into silence, unable to respond to his gruff but instructive words. But despite my lack of words, I understood what he meant. Without hesitation, I gripped the [Sword of Dawn, Dawnbreaker] in my right hand and the [Sword of Twilight, Duskbreaker] in my left.

Bringing both blades to bear, I pressed their tips against Gds shell.

It wasnt enough to simply unleash the Power of the End. The energy I projected outward into the void had to be recirculated. As the darkness seeped through the shell, it would be retrieved with the dawn, flowing endlessly in a loopa perfect cycle.

This was eternity. The unbroken circle of balance. With no wasted energy or distortion, the Power of the End coursed through Gods shell as naturally as blood coursing through veins.

Crack crack

Little by little, the cracks in the shell widened. I could feel itthis was working. If I kept this up

Master! Thank you so much for

Turning around to thank him, I realized master was no longer there. But I could still see his satisfied smile in my mind, as though burned into my memory.

Thank you, I whispered, bowing my head deeply.

Hiding the tears threatening to spill from my eyes, I poured all my strength into the twin swords, letting their power flow together seamlessly. The cracks spread further and further until finally

Shatter!

Tia!

Ed!

A massive hole opened in the shell, and an overwhelming force began sucking me inside. Letting go of the [Sword of Twilight, Duskbreaker] with one hand, I reached out toward Tia. She immediately began running toward me, but the intense pull made every step a struggle.

At the same time, light arrows streaked toward both of usone aimed at my back and the other headed straight for Tia.

Just for this momentgrant me the strength of the phantom hero!

I wont let anything happen to my comrades!

Magna, clad in the gear he wore during the first loop, shielded Tias back, while Alexis deflected the light that was about to pierce me.

Alexis! Magna!

Were fine here!

Heh, this time, its my turn to send you off. Go without worry!

You two Lets go, Ed!

Yeah, Im ready, Tia!

I grabbed hold of Tia as she leapt toward me, pulling her close. Together, we were drawn into the shell, disappearing into the light.

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