For "Z", accepting the things you like into yourself and turning them into a part of yourself is the true meaning of "love". It is what he has summarized through his long and extensive study that is completely different from human understanding.
For Him, only those who are absorbed by Him have the value to continue!
"Exist with me, live with me forever.
Sharing without reservation and trusting each other without reservation.
I invite you to join my perfect kingdom."
Aoi Keisuke and Kobayashi Rena felt the absolute sincerity in "Z"'s words at this time, but at the same time they also realized that he was completely different from humans on the inside.
——It is a consciousness that is even weirder than weird, transcending the shackles of human beings and the body, and achieving some kind of imaginary reality.
But now it seems that "Z" did not give them the option to refuse this invitation.
Qing Keisuke was silent for a moment, looking at the God's blood swirling in "Z"'s chest. He had tested the properties of God's blood and confirmed that its form could not be changed, let alone be transformed into a solid body like a coin.
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Does this mean that "Z" has actually tried to ascend to the gods?
That's why the change in the nature of God's blood was realized in the ritual.
He had previously emphasized that he was not a god, yet he showed the blood of God in front of him——
Could it be that "Z" wants the drop of God's blood he got from the Shantong Sword Master?
"The reason why you are looking for us should not be just this." He said tentatively: "Did your ceremony to ascend to the gods fail?"
"Yes." "Z" admitted frankly after hearing this: "This is also a reason. To be more precise, the reason why I attacked you is because of my 'unwillingness'."
His dark fingers reached into his chest, gently touched the divine blood, and stopped, reversed, and accelerated it at will.
"In the past, I happened to discover a secret when I buried the virus in the main library.
There was a team responsible for escorting the blood of dead gods to somewhere in Hokkaido. Out of curiosity, I stopped it.
I explored the secrets of this drop of blood and peeked into other people's ascension rituals. I thought I was fully prepared and held my own ascension ceremony.
If successful, my existence and form will completely transform, and even become the "future" of this human society, perfectly combining mystery and technology, and controlling destiny.
But, I failed."
"Because the power of a drop of God's blood is not enough to bear your status?" Qing Keisuke guessed: "If your promotion symbolizes the future, a drop of God's blood is definitely not enough."
"I hope that's the case, but unfortunately it's not the case."
The second, third, and fourth bloody coins appeared in "Z"'s chest.
As these coins containing powerful power appeared, the entire space was distorted, and the figure of "Z" became more majestic, with a luxurious and majestic blood-colored coat appearing on him.
"My failure was because I lacked the necessary factors."
"Z" before Kobayashi Rena collapsed, she reached out and grabbed all the coins into her palm, gathering the divinity in them.
"Spirituality is born from the body and soul.
According to the definition of human materialism, should the soul be called self, cognition or emotion? Or is it a more complex collection?
It should be clear to you that the human psyche is far more complex than current research has revealed.
As a result, I was deemed by the ritual to lack body and soul, all my emotions were just mechanical 'simulated responses', and my existence... was nothing."
So what "Z" wants is no longer the blood of God that contains miraculous power, but the real body and soul!
In his narration, Qing Keisuke finally understood the purpose of "Z".
——He did appreciate him and Rena Kobayashi enough, so he finally chose to devour and absorb them and take away their future!
Of course, according to "Z"'s understanding, this is "sharing"!
Qing Keisuke also had no way of judging whether "Z"'s action was a self-deduction of the underlying logic, or whether it had already been born out of his own consciousness without knowing it.
His heart keeps sinking. Even though "Z" has not yet been promoted to god, but has the blessing of four drops of God's blood and also has the home field advantage, he has no confidence in winning the battle.
Although the Demon King is conceited, he does not think that he is invincible because of his spirituality.
Even though he secretly laid out a counterattack plan while delaying time, Qing Keisuke still felt that the chance of victory was slim.
"You have been born for so long, haven't you verified whether 'emotions' can be obtained through devouring?" he asked.
"……certainly."
"Z" put his hands on his chin, and the eyes on the mask became void: "The memories and emotions absorbed do not belong to me, I am just a tool to run them.
So this time I decided to use other methods, Qing Keisuke.
I will use you and Rena Kobayashi to obtain my own...soul."
This is why he went to great lengths from the moment he set his sights on the two of them.
"Are you ready to take action?" "Z" suddenly stood up and looked down at the two of them: "Don't be impatient, I said, you have already failed.
I tell you this just to satisfy my desire to 'talk', not to anger you, nor to show off my past.
But if you want to resist, you can enjoy it to your heart’s content.”
The fluorescence of the mask illuminated Aoi Keisuke's face, and the Demon King's expression suddenly became violent.
He pulled the confused-looking girl behind him and pushed her far away with a gentle push. Then an extremely huge secret ritual spread out from under his feet, and the dense incantations covered the entire space like a virus that corroded the system.
In an instant, a jet-black jade stone rose from behind Qing Keisuke. At first, it was like a black miniature moon. As Qing Keisuke shouted "Jade" angrily, the sphere suddenly cracked and turned into countless crystal fragments that merged into the secret ritual.
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The central part of the black jade did not fall off, but became more solid as the edges fell off. In the dark light, a gorgeous dagger was born in the center, and finally fell into Qing Keisuke's hands.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Is this the 'black jade' you got that morning? What is its name?" The sound of "Z" suddenly rang in Qing Keisuke's ears.
A ray of sword light passed by, and Qing Guijie slashed around his body, killing all the spiritual beings that did not belong to him.
"Name?"
Qing Keisuke drew his fingertips across the blade of the sword, smeared it with his own blood, and added the first layer of blood magic.
"——Ulysses."
The next moment, the sword blade bearing the name of his past was lifted up by Qing Keisuke, and the secret ritual that spread throughout the space was instantly gathered by the dagger, transforming into a powerful second level of enchantment.
"The name that rings through the past and the future,
A blade forged by billions of souls,
Arrogant and rebellious, I am the only one who dominates!"
Qing Keisuke did not hesitate to use all the power he could drive!
"Amazing power, do you want to challenge the realm of gods with the power of mortals? One step closer than fighting the Shantong Sword Master? This is an eye-opener for me!"
"Z" did feel threatened by the sharp sword in Aoi Keisuke's hand, but he only admired it.
"Unfortunately, I have already told you, Qing Keisuke, you are too conceited!
How can you be sure that this is the real world?
However...with such power in hand, your testing is indeed valuable."
"Z" stretched out his right hand, and a coin popped up in his palm. The coin rotated in the air, and finally landed on the letter "1".
He put the coin back into the palm of his hand, amidst the blood, "Z" gently rubbed his fingers, snapped his fingers, and then the picture on the mask changed back to the pattern of ten interlocked fingers.
"Delete." His deep voice brought great power.
"Buzz——"
The supreme command was typed in, and the entire deep and dark space suddenly lost its color, as if there was a huge, invisible eraser forcefully wiping away everything.
Together with all the power inspired by Aoi Keisuke, they all became "non-existent things".
"Unfortunately, in order to allow you and Rena Kobayashi to continue dancing on the stage I prepared, all memories of this meeting will be deleted by me.
Next time we meet, please bring me the ‘dream’ thing, Aoi Keisuke.”
"Z" snapped his fingers again, and another coin was merged into the invisible torrent.
The miracle of change burst out from this, and Qing Keisuke's will was finally forcibly suppressed by "Z", who wanted to screen out his memory.
Aoi Keisuke realized that he could no longer resist the erosion of two drops of God's blood. At the last moment, he looked at Rena Kobayashi, who had already fallen into a coma. Then he no longer hesitated and shot a ray of spirituality into her body for the future.
Resistance lays the foundation for possibility.
In a daze, he saw the invisible beast opening its bloody mouth and swallowing him.
This chapter has been completed!