Published at 26th of December 2025 7:44 am

Chapter 543: If You Say You Have No Weaknesses, Then I'll Just Make One Up and Attack That

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The last is written in third-person perspective

Kyahhhhh!?

Tia!?

The overwhelming aura bursting from the gods body caused Tia to fall backward out of her chair. I instantly grabbed her arm and pulled her behind me, shielding her with my body. Drawing the sword at my waist, I turned to face the god, whose expression exuded calm menace.

Hey, whats with the sudden hostility!? Didnt you say you couldnt kill me!?

To be precise, the god was incapable of completely erasing my existence, though he could technically kill me. For now, that small detail didnt matter.

As I questioned him, sword in hand, the gods voice rose in anger.

What nonsense are you spouting? Its trueI fear you. Thats why Ive tried to rid myself of you through indirect means. But now that youre here, so close, things are different. Even if I suffer a fatal blow in return, I will crush you right here, right now!

The gods sword swung violently, unleashing shockwaves that rolled through the air like a storm of destruction. The floor cracked and trembled beneath their feet.

I had already lost access to defensive powers like the [Invincibl] or the [Magisorb]. Even if Id still had those abilities, I doubt theyd be enough to withstand the gods onslaught.

Whoa! What the hell got you so dead-set on this!?

Silence! It all began with you! Youeverything started to fall apart because of you! If you didnt exist, I would not have been shaken like this!

Arrghh!

One of the shockwaves shot straight toward me. I barely managed to intercept it with the [Dawnbreaker], its blade infused with the Power of the End, deflecting the attack upward.

Crack!

Tch, again!?

The fissure that had formed in my swords surface earlier deepened slightly. Grimacing, I hurriedly switched to the [Duskbreaker] from the [Strangers Box]. However, the [Duskbreaker] resisted holding the Power of the End properlyit seemed calibrated for release rather than containment. That meant it wouldnt be able to block the gods strikes effectively.

Once, I felt nothing. I understood everything, but I felt nothing.

But then, you were born. For the first time, I, an eternal being, felt fearbecause of the concept of End that you embody! If only you hadnt existed! If only youd never been born I could have remained as I was foreverunchanged, complete!

The gods wild swings of his sword tore massive gouges from the floor, which I had assumed to be indestructible. The raw force of the attacks was beyond anything I had faced.

Yet, with Tia behind me, retreat was not an option.

Afraid. Afraid. Afraid! I am terrified of dying, terrified of ending! To be born in solitude and to end in solitudeterrifying! Utterly terrifying! If knowing this fear is part of becoming complete, then I would rather remain incomplete forever! I was fine just knowing and not feeling, managing the world in tranquility! THAT was enough!

How pitiful.

Amidst the relentless barrage of attacks, Tias soft murmur reached my ears, clear and distinct despite the deafening crashes around them.

What did you say, Tia?

That man Hes like a crying child.

A child?

Yes. You know how little children sometimes fear things that adults cant understand? Its strange, isnt it? We were all children once, scared of things we cant even remember now. And as adults, we cant figure out why those things frightened us so much back then.

Huh. Is that so? And when kids feel that way, what do you do?

I didnt entirely follow her reasoninghow could I, when I wasnt even sure Id ever been a child? But if the gods behavior really was similar, knowing how to handle it might help.

I gritted my teeth against the gods attacks and questioned Tia with a flicker of hope. She gently replied, her voice steady.

You tell them that its okay. That theres nothing to fear. You tell them, Its alright, youre not alone, and that everything will be fine. But

But what?

Tia hesitated, her face slightly somber as she finished her thought.

That might be a bit difficult to do in this case.

RAAAAAAGHHHH!

The god let out a primal scream, his attacks growing ever more erratic. Getting close enough to him to say such wordsto reassure himwas a daunting prospect at best.

More than that, I doubt the god would even hear me unless I could first prove himself as the gods equal, if not superior.

(What the hell am I supposed to do? Power myself up instantly? If I could do that, I wouldnt be in this mess in the first place. Maybe I could drag this guy down to my level No, thats no better. Whats left?)

There was still one option: Using the [Limit Break] in combination with the [Blood Engine]

A power multiplier like that might boost my strength a thousandfoldbut even then, it would only reduce the gap between me and the god by the width of a fingernail.

As for outright destroying the god? Not only was it unlikely, but even if it were possible, doing so would doom the world. If the god wasnt drawn out of his shell, everything would collapse in the end.

Then a thought flickered in my mind.

(Wait Didnt Sheena mention something else?)

Something about me stealing the gods power? And becoming the god myself?*

My mind raced as fragments of a long-forgotten conversation resurfaced.

I turned to Tia with a hint of hesitation.

Tia I might have an idea. A strategy.

Im ready. What do you need me to do?

The stage was set for the next move.

Arent you going to ask what it is?

Its fine. Because if I ask, itll just be something Ill want to beg you not to do, wont it?

I couldnt turn to face her, but I could sense Tias faint, wry smile behind him. At the same time, I felt her soft hand gently touch my back.

Thats why Ill believe in you, Ed. And if you fail hehe, then please take care of the next me, okay?

Sorry, but Im not making that promise.

It was just like what the god had been talking about earlierno matter which Tia I might meet, every one of them was likely the real one. But the Tia who had stayed with me, who was here with me now, existed only in this moment.

There would be no next time.

To ensure there wouldnt be I resolved to bet everythingon this final gamble, in this life that the god had made him repeat billions, trillions, quadrillions of times.

Alright, listen up

Damn it, Im going all in!

With that shout, the Demon Lord abruptly vanished. Using a combination of acceleration and power-enhancing abilities, he reappeared in an instant behind the god, red mist swirling from his body.

But the god didnt even flinch.

Naive.

Guh!?

Even if a slug moved at the speed of a turtle, it wouldnt escape the gods sight. Without so much as blinking, the god turned and swung his sword, sending a storm of slashes raining down toward the Demon Lord.

But this time, the Demon Lord didnt falter.

Ignoring the pain, bleeding heavily, he charged forward, pushing through the gods attacks. He got closeso closeand at the very last step

The gods blade struck directly.

The glowing sword of dawn in the Demon Lords hands shattered into pieces, and a heartbeat later, the gods arm pierced straight through his abdomen.

Urgh gah

Hmph. In the end, that was rather anticlimactic. Though I suppose it was always just a matter of time.

The Demon Lord was still alive, even with his stomach impaled. Yet at the same moment, the god felt the Demon Lords power surging into himself.

The Demon Lord had lost all his strength. eft as nothing more than a weak human, death would claim him soon enough if left alone.

Still, I have no use for this power. Ill return it to youstart over from the beginning. And this time, make sure to

The gods words cut off sharply.

Blood dripped from his mouth as his voice faltered.

Bewildered, he lowered his gazeand saw a blade protruding from his own stomach.

What is this?

You let your guard down, didnt you, God?

Even without turning, the gods omniscience should have allowed him to see. Yet there, behind him, stood the insignificant small one who had always been by the Demon Lords side.

She was fragile, easy to overlook unless one focused on her intently. But in Tias hands was the [Duskbreaker], its tip now buried in the gods body.

Impossible How can a small one harm me? Even if I could be wounded, this pain!?

Ed told me. He said you and he can exchange power. Now that youve killed Ed and absorbed his strength the Power of the End resides in you. Which means I, too, can now bring you to an end.

What!? That cant be!

The god had always been immortal.

Because for him, the concept of ending didnt exist.

But by defeating the Demon Lord, he had inherited itthe very concept of end.

For this moment alone, the god could now die.

But but how can this be!? If I die, the world will perish too!

Yes, thats true. So

Lunariatia stepped closer to the god, wrapped her arms around him from behind, and whispered softly into his ear, as though consoling a dear, beloved friend.

Lets go togetherone more time, shall we?

Wha

At that moment, the hourglass that governed the world flipped over.

Time reset.

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