Witch, Fireball and Steam Evil God

Chapter 237 Justifiable Defense
Flowing water has no shape, drifting wind leaves no trace, any case depends on the heart, and the only one who can see through the truth is Mr. Ethan, who looks like a suspect.

As the War Lord fell, the violent energy that was tearing apart the sky and the earth stopped.

The building was eerily quiet, and the demihumans were dumbfounded.

Although they have been skeptical about many of the War Lord's strategic lines recently, the War Lord is the nominal supreme commander after all. Once he dies, the war will end in an instant.

It was killed by a spear.

The murderer who stabbed the War Lord to death did not leave. He stayed where he was and tried to educate them on the difference between self-defense and intentional homicide.

This time Ethan is no longer a famous detective. If you have to count, he should be considered the murderer's accomplice.

He was the only one who could see the blue-haired girl, so he knew what had just happened better than anyone else at the scene. The moment he raised his spear reflexively, the blue-haired girl suddenly stepped forward and hit the War Lord in the chest with her elbow, and a penetrating wound appeared on his chest that could be seen straight to the other end.

Ethan increasingly felt that he had underestimated the wind elemental elf.

Although she usually looks soft and harmless, she is much more brutal than other elements when it comes to beatings. Previously at Wilson's mansion, this blue-haired girl slapped Mr. Wilson into a cube with just a light slap.

"Now, where do we go from here?"

A demihuman raised his doubts.

In fact, they were not interested in Ethan's theory of self-defense. They were trying to analyze the situation at hand.

McCarty arrives unexpectedly with shocking news.

This was a meaningless war, and all the deaths and sacrifices were to please Caesarus, the father of war.

Before Ethan could speak, the roar coming from outside the building answered their questions.

As the armor disintegrated, several cracks appeared on the earth and the sky. The demi-humans near the window saw the scene on the other side of the cracks, where an unknown black substance emerged. This earth-shattering scene once again confirmed the truth brought by MacAdrean.

This world is pieced together by the power of Caesaros.

"Not good."

After investigating, Kane said, "The collapse started ahead of schedule. Perhaps the death of the War Lord triggered some mechanism."

This is the test of courage left by Caesaros. Every time the trial is completed, the world will undergo a process of collapse and reorganization. All living things in this world will be destroyed until the "new world" is reshaped, and new creatures with the same appearance as them will appear to replace them.

The conditions for victory are obvious.

Take down Macad-Derlin's head and destroy the Weave.

But they had not carefully considered the conditions for failure of the trial. Even before this, no candidate had ever triggered the result of trial failure - after all, apart from them, no one would stab the war lord to death with a spear under the nose of Caesaros.

Its death meant defeat and sounded the clarion call of "Doomsday".

Ethan saw more through the darkness behind the crack. The unidentifiable energy was the real body of Caesaros. He remembered his encounter with Lao An and realized that their current situation was equivalent to being in Lao An's crystal ball.

And now, the cracking process allowed them to briefly see the scene outside the crystal ball.

They only have two choices before the world inside the crystal ball completely collapses.

One is to try to repair the rifts and make the world stable again.

The second is to escape to the area outside the crystal ball through the cracks. The price is that when the crystal ball is repaired, the creatures in the sphere will return to their original state.

Just as Kane was in a trance, the reshaped Spear of War was handed into his hands.

The heavy weight in his hand pulled him back to reality. He felt a completely different power from the reshaped spear. There seemed to be a breeze flowing through his fingertips. It was some ancient power that did not belong to this world.

"This is……"

"Spear of War +23."

Ethan named the new spear of war. The craftsman who recast and strengthened the spear was the wind elemental elf. She learned some ancient craftsmanship from some ancient books and was probably the most knowledgeable elemental elf. Ethan found many rare materials from the armory. Before Caesaros fell into "sleep", he left behind the materials for recasting the spear.

And now, this adventure story once written by Him has finally come to an end.

The collapsed world, the reforged spear of war, and the transformed human "hero".

"Open a door for me."

Kane's eyes firmed up a bit, he looked directly at McAdellin and told him about a place that had been seared into his mind since childhood.

That place is located on the top of a snow-capped mountain, a place where you can overlook the world.

The "old steward" said he would return to the throne and take back everything that belonged to him.

A dark door opened to everyone.

Kane walked in first.

Ethan supported the "weak" Winter and followed closely behind. As their sight turned, they were greeted by a magnificent castle at the other end of the portal.

The castle is located on top of the mountains, and the cracks caused by the collapse have not yet spread here.

Almost at the same time, an echo appeared in Kane's heart, guiding him to somewhere in the castle.

There is a throne there, waiting for its owner.

"You're finally back."

The castle "came alive" with Kane's return. The one who greeted them was the first old butler in a black tuxedo with horns on his head. Several servants in maid uniforms followed the old butler obediently. When they saw the Spear of War in Kane's hand, their eyes were full of admiration.

"They are my guests."

Kane revealed the identities of Ethan and Winter to the butler.

Upon hearing this, the butler and maids entertained them with the highest etiquette.

Different from this ancient and backward world, this castle, both in style and structure, seems to be a product of several eras later. If we trace back history, it was in the early Third Era that human civilization gave birth to this gorgeous but somewhat dark building due to the evolution of the religious beliefs of the old gods.

The same is true for the craftsmanship of food and drink.

Exquisite desserts filled the table. The scene inside the castle formed a sharp contrast with the collapsing world outside the castle. The butler and servants each performed their duties and turned a blind eye to the cracked sky.

After witnessing the dark energy behind the crack, a question has been lingering in Ethan's heart.

Is it really Caesaros who is outside the "crystal ball"?
Kane mentioned that after separating part of his consciousness, Caesaros fell into a deep sleep. Now the Father of War only has the energy to maintain the normal operation of this world.

Ethan suddenly thought that since coming to the Abyss, all he knew about Caesaros existed in rumors.

"Teacher, have you seen Caesarus?"

He and Winter were the only two guests in the huge banquet hall. After preparing the desserts, the servant lifted her skirt, bowed gracefully to them and left. Cain, holding the Spear of War, went to the throne room. He was ready to rewrite the story.

All they have to do is wait.

"I haven't seen it, why are you asking?"

Lin Dong was in a good mood, holding a cup of Earl Grey tea, and the table was full of her favorite desserts.

"What is the energy signature of Kesaros?"

So far, every old god that Ethan knows has their own unique energy characteristics. Lao Ba's characteristic is red flesh and blood creations, representing his unique artistic aesthetics. Lao An is fond of various mechanical creations, and his energy form is as blue as the sea.

Only Caesaros's creations always seemed a little strange to Ethan.

The black energy surging under the War Lord's armor was too familiar, and too similar to the mark of the Demon Lord Xinkalo.

Especially when the "crystal ball" cracked and revealed a scene, the energy was similar to that of twin brothers.

However, Ethan had seen the lines on the faces of the elders of the War Council in the dungeon, and they were obviously not in the same "artistic style" as the Xinkalo believers.

"I have seen how the followers of Caesaros fight. Half of their strength comes from various weapons."

Winter savored a bite of velvet cake carefully and squinted his eyes in enjoyment. "The elders of the War Council will summon the weapons they forged by themselves when defending against the enemy. There is a large furnace under the War Council. That is where they forge weapons."

Armor and weapons are the inherent impression people have of the followers of Caesarus.

"What about the black energy?"

"It should also be their symbol..."

This time, Winter's tone was no longer firm, "At least it has been like this since I first saw them."

She knew what Ethan was thinking. When she first arrived in the dungeon, she also felt that the fighting style of the followers of Caesaros and the sinister dark energy were quite inconsistent. But since the followers of Caesaros had no objections, she, as an outsider, could not comment on it.

In fact, she didn't intend to meddle in these matters.

"That means this situation has lasted for at least two years."

Ethan studied the ripples of the black tea in the cup, his blurry face reflected in the cup.

The roar outside the castle weakened a bit, as if some force was intervening in the process of the world's collapse.

Did he think too much?

No, this is the territory of the old gods after all. Among these three old gods there is a demon king who is famous for his conspiracy and trickery.

Ethan didn't think it was a coincidence.

It was a long wait, and the repair process lasted from morning to night. As the collapse stopped and the last crack was repaired, Kane on the throne finally opened his eyes.

He saw Ethan at a glance.

"congratulations."

After all this, there is no more relaxing sight than receiving the blessings of old friends.

Kane has been wandering around the imperial capital for so many years, but it is difficult to find someone who can be called a friend, and he has always been reluctant to interact with others.

The fate he shoulders can only bring disaster to others.

But now, he has rewritten the story written by Caesaros and finally escaped from his predetermined fate. From today on, he lives only for himself.

"How does the power of the Old Gods feel?"

Ethan asked with a smile.

At the reminder of his friend, Kane closed his eyes and carefully felt the changes in his body for the first time. It was a wonderful feeling that was difficult to describe in words. He felt that every move of the world was under his control. This was unprecedented freedom. When he needed a fire, the world would meet his expectations.

Almost immediately he thought of Mecca-Dellin, humans, and the demihumans caught in the middle of a war.

They were all puppets given life by Caesaros, and now, with just a thought, he could break the strings hanging on them and let them be free like himself.

they are the same.

Kane tasted the feeling of freedom and decided to share it with everyone.

The old gods are dead, and from now on will be a new era of freedom!
And he is the controller of this world. He can build this world and guide all living beings towards a completely different future. From this moment on, this world will no longer collapse and reorganize, and everyone will go to an unknown future with him.

Suddenly, an idea came to Kane's mind.

This sudden thought was so strong that it was like a flame burning in his heart.

A person's power has its limits, even the old gods do. This is the truth that Ethan helped him understand. The biggest difference between him and Caesaros is that he has two trustworthy friends.

The same two people, but they are different from Bazatos and Xinkalo, whose minds are filled with only themselves.

So, if Kane wanted to change the world into what he really wanted it to be, he felt he needed more help.

And at this moment, the person who can help him is right in front of him.

"Old Sen."

Kane responded to the burning flame in his heart, "How about staying? You know how to change the world better than I do."

He was in a nervous mood, and when he asked, he was mentally prepared to be rejected.

"I'm just waiting for your words."

"Is that so? I...eh?"

Kane was stunned by the unexpected answer. He looked at Ethan and his smile widened. He responded to him with a positive attitude, "Let me lend you a hand!"

Such a straightforward answer even seemed ambitious.

Is it...

Is this also the power of God?
When he needed a fire, flames appeared before his eyes, and when he tried to keep Ethan and Winter, the power of God was activated again.

Kane's heart was beating violently, the fire in his heart was growing stronger and stronger, and he realized that he was becoming more and more greedy.

This is a story he rewrote.

The fate written by Caesaros was overturned. He was not eroded by power and retained the human mind. "Greed" just proved the human side of him. This was a beautiful ending like a fairy tale. He should have no complaints.

But Kane saw another opportunity.

A chance to make the ending better.

As long as he nods and keeps the fire in his heart going, the beautiful vision in his heart will become a reality.

What's more... Ethan's face is full of joy, and he seems to be very happy, right?

Perhaps this is the only chance in life to be "greedy".

……

Kane came up with a solution that had the best of both worlds, or at least that's what he thought.

As long as they work together to change the world into what they expect, Ethan's wish will be fulfilled.

Why not?
The facts responded to Kane's expectations.

In this state, the flow of time becomes blurred.

The gods have endless lives, and the human life is just a blink of an eye to them, but it is also thanks to this that Cain has witnessed the changes in this world.

Ethan is a natural builder and an unparalleled preacher.

A year later, he brought humans and demihumans together closely.

The truth of the world was revealed, and the creatures of this world soon had a common goal.

Time in Kane's eyes was accelerated countless times, and every time he opened his eyes, the world would undergo changes that he could not expect.

He saw tall buildings rising from the ground, and countless things that he could never imagine in his dreams were born in this world.

Ethan always comes up with new ideas in his plans.

New energy and new technology perfectly fit Kane's vision for the development of civilization.

When he came to his senses, he once again appeared at the entrance of the castle.

There have also been earth-shaking changes here.

The castle was carefully decorated and it was very bustling. He saw many familiar faces in the crowd.

Ivy, Otherside, Rowena, Queen Margaret, and Ethan's human friends.

They sent an invitation to those who were far away in another dimension to attend this extremely important day.

Kane's gaze passed over the crowd and stopped at Ethan, who was wearing a white suit. He was facing Lin Dong, who was also dressed in white, looking at Ethan with rippling eyes.

This was a grand wedding, and it was also a gift he carefully prepared for Ethan.

"Master, everyone is waiting for you."

The old butler of the castle interrupted Kane's thoughts, and many people's eyes were focused on him.

He calmed himself down and walked towards the platform.

A smile appeared on Kane's face. This was the best ending to the story he could think of.

He walked along the red-carpeted path when suddenly an idea came to his mind.

Too much time has passed since the Trial of Courage.

If he had the chance to do it again, would he make the same "greedy" choice again?

……

……

……

Ok?
Kane stopped and time seemed to stand still at this moment.

The fire in his heart fluctuated, and besides "greed", he suddenly felt a sense of uneasiness.

He has gradually lost the concept of time.

After that, he should have experienced a long time, but everything that happened before his eyes seemed to be chopped into countless fragments of time. He just happened to pick up one of the fragments and saw the image in it.

So much so that Kane had a question.

Did they really happen, or were they just fantasies in his mind?
The moment this thought came into mind, it was as if a bucket of water was poured onto the flame.

The world had responded to his expectations time and again, ever since he had sat on the throne.

Perhaps, this is how the world looks like to Caesaros.

They are doing the same thing.

Just like now.

Kane looked at the flowers in his hands. He was the best man of this wedding and the owner of this castle. Holding the bouquet, he should give a speech to the guests and send his most sincere blessings to the newlyweds. He even thought of the blessing for his speech. They built this world together and there were so many interesting things to share with the guests.

"Master, everyone is waiting for you."

The old butler urged him again, using the same tone as before.

wrong.

Kane's eyes became sharper as he looked at the old butler. He vaguely saw that there seemed to be something twisted hidden under that gentle face.

"who are you?"

The moment he asked, the bouquet in his arms changed.

Became cold and heavy.

The Spear of War was back in his hand once again, a weapon that should never appear at a wedding. However, his behavior failed to cause panic among the guests. The castle was silent, as if the system had crashed. Even Ethan and Winter on the stage were waiting for him to make a decision.

"This is the world you expected, isn't it?"

The old housekeeper said.

Kane saw the changes that took place in the old butler. He grew black horns and devil wings. These features all revealed his identity - a follower of the demon lord Xinkalo.

Sinkalo was never invited to the wedding, and certainly not Bazatos.

Kane suddenly realized some details that he had overlooked.

after that……

How were the last two trials?

How did they deal with the "neighborhood relationship" between Bazatos and Sinkalo?

What about Doomsday?

These matters seemed to have disappeared from this world out of thin air, and were completely taken out of this world before he could see the old butler's true face.

"Kane, you know how to make all this real. This is your power."

The old housekeeper patiently and persuadingly.

There were noisy sounds all around again, and he could also hear the guests cheering.

This is a festive day.

This was the third time the old butler urged him, "Master, everyone is waiting for you."

Kane responded by swinging his spear.

The spear pierced straight through his body, but the old butler, who should have been dead, still stood there, staring at Kane with his dark pupils.

"Remember, it's your choice."

He spoke slowly, and the familiar roar once again entered Kane's ears. It came from a farther place, somewhere outside this world, "You could have made all this real."

Kane saw the crack.

It was everywhere and swallowed up everyone in an instant.

Behind the cracks was a scene of debris. He saw a ruined castle with scorch marks everywhere. Standing on the scorch marks and ruins was a familiar figure.

The bodies of demons can be seen everywhere.

Their bodies were covered with wounds caused by cuts, including the well-behaved old butler who was dressed in a tuxedo.

"How does the power of the Old Gods feel?"

Ethan's question made Kane feel as if he were in another world. Seeing Kane standing there in a daze, Ethan took the initiative to explain the situation, "Don't get me wrong, these demons attacked first."

——"This is legitimate defense."

(End of this chapter)