Volume 6 Chapter 20 Sahasrara Chakra Overwhelms
"'Brahma'"
As I chant, my second brain, Sahasrara Chakra, activates. Along with a tingling sensation, the decoding of the word information of Narcissistic Bard begins.
While maintaining the Alkaix Smile, Narcissistic Bard dodges Typhon's attack. Then, with a loud voice, he retorts to me, who had just shouted.
"Ha! Then come at me, you evil brat! I'll show you the favor of the gods and make you kneel before me!"
Evil. Favor. I somehow sense a contradiction and retort.
"You're the evil one, 'Narcissistic Bard' You're an invader who participates in aggressive wars under the arrogant king's rule! Does God love you? I'll strip off your fake skin!"
I say, and throw my 3 crystal swords. Narcissistic Bard doesn't dodge and looks up at me, saying.
"No way, Slow boy. The fact is, it exists as an undeniable fact. Since it exists, you can't deny it."
The crystal sword shatters in front of Narcissistic Bard. This is no good.
"But, you're a remarkable magician, Slow boy."
Without being affected by the lava pouring down from Typhon, Narcissistic Bard advances, looking at me.
"You're trying to reveal your hand without showing your trump card in this situation. That's terrifying. That's your youth. If my commander-in-chief were the same age as you, it would be a fair match."
"You're saying you can't win against an opponent who hasn't shown their trump card? That's quite optimistic."
"Yes, I'm optimistic. I'll despair only when my commander-in-chief becomes my enemy."
"Isn't it when Fist of the Dragon falls?"
"My commander-in-chief? Hehe."
Narcissistic Bard laughs.
"Slow boy, you don't understand anything about the great hero Fist of the Dragon."
'Don't ignore meeee!'
Typhon absorbed earth into his body, reaching a total length of about 70 meters (≈ 230 feet), and thrust his finger into the ground. And then, with a burst of power, he flipped the earth over, rocks and all.
Meanwhile, I was floating in the air, but the Narcissistic Bard standing on the ground was buried under the rubble. And then, the Typhon stomped on the ground, crushing it even further.
"Wade-kun, Typhon's not going to hold back. It's a spoiled brat, after all."
"I can see that, he's a total brat."
While I was exchanging banter with Clay, the ground was rebuilt. What a forceful way to do things.
'I've won, haven't I?!'
"Is that so...?"
I couldn't believe he was going to die like that. But then, the Narcissistic Bard emerged from the ground, brushing off the dirt.
'What the...?!'
"It seems I won't be able to win like this. Since I've constructed a 'poem' against the giant, I won't lose anymore... but it's tough to win againts your giant body."
―――Luckily, it's a famous monster I've heard of, so it's worth investigating.
From the Narcissistic Bard's words, I clearly understood that it was bad news. That means if he searchs for the original and gather information, Narcissistic Bard can easily defeat Typhon.
In that case, I need to take him down here and now.
I steeled myself, gathered my thoughts, and accelerated my Sahasrara Chakra even further.
And then, I said.
"Clay, Typhon! The competition is over! Let's work together to take down the 'Narcissistic Bard'! This guy is a stronger enemy than I thought!"
"Finally. We can't do this against a strong enemy, after all." 'Oh...! Alright! It's interesting to cooperate with this guy!'
After our respective reactions, the Typhon bent forward, split his fists into hundreds of pieces, and began a furious punching attack. What is this giant, anyway?
That being said, if he can corner Narcissistic Bard with a one-sided attack, that'd be perfect. I'll analyze what's going on by breaking down Narcissistic Bard's words.
―――It's clear that he's using word-based magic to create that incredible invincibility. He was initially shaken by Typhon, but now he doesn't seem to care, probably because he's already completed some kind of magic.
He said it was a "poem".
The truth is a harsh reality that exists. In other words, things that already exist or have existed in reality can't be changed because they've already been proven.
So, the crystal sword I used in the first attack is no longer usable. Luckily, I haven't used up all my other attack methods.
"..."
I break all the crystal swords, thinking that they are no longer of any use.
In the past, I need to approach him with a method I haven't used before. For now, a heavy gravity magic attack should do the trick. If he's just a human without magic, he should be easy to take down.
The problem is how to stop his "poem" from working. It's like a story of divine favor, evil, and good vs. evil. In other words, it's a story where he, the righteous one loved by God, can't lose to an evil person like me.
And it's likely that being loved by God is a fact. Love is a concept that doesn't exist in Transformation Magic. Transformation Magic has the concept of "likeness", but not the word "love".
I thought that far, and Sahasrara Chakra suddenly gave me the answer.
"Alright, let's do this!"
I laughed mockingly and landed on the ground. I raised my hand to stop Typhon's continuous attacks and called out to Narcissistic Bard.
"It's on, 'Narcissistic Bard'. I'll teach you why I'm stronger than you!"
"―――Oh, that sounds fun. Please do tell."
From the rising smoke, Narcissistic Bard appeared, unscathed. Not even his clothes were dirty. It's amazing that Typhon could even manage to slow him down in that state.
I said.
"Narcissistic Bard. You're loved by the gods, aren't you? You're receiving their divine protection, and they're guarding you. Isn't that right?"
"Yes, that's right. That's why no one can touch me. Not even the giant's hand can reach me"
"There's a reason Typhon can't win against you. Isn't that right? You constructed that reason. That's why Typhon's attacks can't reach you"
"..."
The Narcissistic Bard's Alcaix smile stiffened. He replaced 'no one can touch me' with 'there's a reason the giant's hand can't reach me', and that was a reasonable line.
I'll continue.
"Typhon is a monster. There's no myth where a monster wins against a god. So, if it's a god versus a monster, the god wins. The winner is justice, and that's the god"
"Yes. That's right. And I'm loved by all the gods. In this world, I'm protected by the strongest gods. So, I won't lose to anyone except the Commander-in-chief!"
I smiled wryly. I saw the flaw. The logic was breaking down at the expected point.
So, I said, piercing through that point.
"You're strong because you're protected. That's understood. In other words, you don't lose because the strongest gods are protecting you, right?"
"Yes That's right. Therefore―――"
"But that's not your own strength, Narcissistic Bard. It's the gods' strength. You're only strong because of the gods' strength"
The 'Narcissistic Bard' was at a loss for words.
"...Slow boy, that's something I can't ignore"
"Ah, don't ignore it. We're fighting on your turf, after all. Let's have a battle of wits"
I exhaled, inhaled. From here on, it's my turn to speak.
"You're being protected. You're just a fragile existence that thinks it's strong because it's being guarded. You're not strong. The gods protecting you are strong"
"Ugh...that's something I can't deny. If I deny it, the gods will get upset"
Is there such a thing as currying favor with the gods? That's some interesting magic.
"So, instead, I'll tell you about the Transformation Magic I've mastered."
"Huh...?"
I started talking, gesturing with my hands.
"Transformation Magic is when you carve a magic seal on your skin, just like the gods. It's a tattoo. And by accumulating experience and training, you can 'become like the gods.' The gods are incredibly great beings. You aim to grow and become like them. That's Transformation Magic."
"That's... quite a difficult magic, isn't it?"
"Yeah, it's tough. But that's what makes it strong."
When I said that, the Narcissistic Bard changed his expression.
"That's not necessarily true! Saying it's difficult means it's not suitable for humans! It means you're forcing yourself! Aiming to become like the gods is blasphemy!"
"Blasphemy? That's not true. Anyone would be honored to be told, 'I respect you and will work hard to be like you.' It's definitely a good feeling."
The Narcissistic Bard had no comeback. I continued talking, matter-of-factly, based on obvious facts.
"The essence of Transformation Magic is that. By training yourself, you can grow and become like the gods. That's Transformation Magic. In other words, the goal is to 'become a god.' Literally, to transform into a god. That's the path of Transformation Magic."
"That's blasphemy, isn't it? Saying you want to become a god or something..."
"Who said that? Stop twisting my words, Narcissistic Bard. Don't make it sound like I said something I didn't."
"Ugh, what's with this... This is..."
'Oooh... This is...'
The Narcissistic Bard muttered to himself, looking frustrated. Typhon let out a sigh of admiration. I took a sharp breath and prepared to deliver the final blow.
"Narcissistic Bard. You're loved by many gods, aren't you? But I'm going to surpass you with a single god. You're satisfied with being protected by a great god, while I'm striving to become a god myself. Who do you think is stronger?"
"That's just a clever excuse! You don't know what kind of god you're trying to become, but it's just one god, isn't it? All the gods love me And that's..."
"Lie."
"...Huh?"
I sneered triumphantly.
"I learned 8 new magic spells in one year, including Transformation Magic that takes 5 years to master. I achieved in one year what would take 40 years of practice."
"...You're right, Slow. That is a good description. You're a monster..."
I completely ignored the Narcissistic Bard's protests and reached a conclusion.
"Such a talented person, who is single-mindedly pursuing themselves, knows that there is someone who is loved more than anyone else. Without a doubt, I'm loved more by the god of gravity magic than you are."
So.
"You're a liar. There is a god who loves you. But not all of them. The god of gravity magic loves me, not you."
So!
"My attack, empowered by the god's authority, will hit you, who aren't protected by the god of gravity magic!"
I declared. The Narcissistic Bard scowled, unable to find a comeback. I burst out laughing.
Now, from here on out...
It's just a fight.
Before the Narcissistic Bard could say a word, I quickly closed in and punched him in the torso with a fist infused with gravity magic.
The Narcissistic Bard stumbled back, lost his divine protection, and offended the god's favor. That's why gravity magic worked.
And once my attack landed, it was a done deal.
Even so, the Narcissistic Bard still had considerable toughness and didn't fall. He stood up, gritting his teeth, and clenched his fists.
"Ugh! Then I'll crush you head-on!"
"Clay, Typhoon! Flip the ground over! Let's put on a show!"
"What a pain, you're really thinking about your friends..." 'A show is just about going wild!'
Typhon flipped the ground over again, crushing it, and wouldn't let the Narcissistic Bard do anything. I used my Ajna Chakra to accurately recognize the debris and dodged while getting close.
"Aah! You're so annoying! God, please protect me with a shield!"
"Shut up!"
I use gravity magic to push aside the steel shield that has grown out of the ground and jump into his arms. "Huh...?" The confused 'Narcissistic Bard' got hit with a full-power [Weight Increase] uppercut.
"Gahh!"
"Hey, hey! It's not over yet! Object Point Shift!"
I used gravity magic to change the Narcissistic Bard's center of gravity, making the falling debris around us hit him mercilessly.
It seemed that under the influence of gravity magic, physical attacks could connect, and the Narcissistic Bard was torn apart, his clothes in tatters, and covered in wounds.
"Guu... This can't be! I won't lose to this extent! I won't let the commander-in-chief become the leader of a defeated army!"
Despite being battered, the Narcissistic Bard still glared at me without giving up.
"Oh God..."
He shouted.
"Please help me! Punish my enemy with divine retribution! Grant me victory for my general!"
The wind started to blow strongly. Dark clouds rapidly gathered in the sky. A torrential rain poured down, combining with the debris to try and sweep me away.
"Oh! Thank you, God! Please bring about a catastrophic change to destroy this guy ———— 'Slow'! This is your end!"
"What are you talking about, you idiot? Fine, I'll teach you a lesson!"
Thunder rumbled loudly in the dark clouds. I shouted loudly so I could be heard over the storm.
"There's no way other gods can compare to me! Gravity magic is the strongest magic, and it's the strongest god, after all!"
The moment I said those words, I realized that the output of my gravity magic had greatly expanded. I couldn't help but laugh with a sense of omnipotence.
"I see. So this is what it means to be loved by God."
Well, I guess it's all over for him now.
I pull the Narcissistic Bard that I had been beating up, and as he flew towards me, I swung my fist at him.
The magic I used was [Weight Increase], [Weight Reduce], and [Repulsion]. I accelerated my fist to the limit with [Weight Reduce], increased its power just before impact with [Weight Increase], and amplified the shock with [Repulsion] at the moment of contact.
"I won't lose! I'll contribute to the Commander-in-Chief! I'll defeat you and bring victory to the Commander-in-Chief―――!"
And then I threw my punch.
"Bring it on!"
The fist that hit his face made a loud, explosive sound, and sent the Narcissistic Bard's consciousness flying. The Narcissistic Bard was flipped upside down by my punch, and crashed to the ground headfirst.
And with a grand, triumphant smile, I left my mark on his face, and he lost consciousness. I looked down at him and declared,
"Narcissistic Bard, it was great fighting you. You've got God on your side, and you can even increase your magic output. I got stronger because of our battle."
If I keep going like this, I'll definitely reach it. The pinnacle of the Fist of the Dragon. The strongest.
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