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All Chapters of The Divine Core: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50
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CH41: "THE DARK COVENANT"
Kekkai…The original Konkyuu, the technique invented by Owari Kurogane himself. Constructing a barrier with the user's technique, with the sole purpose of trapping a target within its selected range, Yukina set the conditions to trap only her and the creature within it, leaving all others away from harm.‘The Banshee,’ Yukina began analyzing. ‘The mythical spirit of death. If its technique has anything to do with its folklore stories, I would be in serious trouble. By the looks of it, it needs an activation process as it probably doesn’t have a mind of its own.’A victor’s smile blessed the face of Yukina, forging a different handsign as she chanted:"神核術・全開"(Shinkaku-jutsu: Zenkai)After a speculation based off of a gamble, Yukina saw to it to end the mythical being before all else, especially the activation of its technique.The earth beneath them trembled. Banshee sensed the impending doom, and wailed louder than before. Her cries echoed louder than usual, almost loud enough for Y
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CH42: "THE DIVINE SPARK"
A final sigh of relief was let out by Yuka after a job well done. She could not help but think, ‘I hope the others don’t run into as much trouble as I did.’Cosmos, with a determined stride, entered Kyoto, the city steeped in history and tradition. The winding streets held a mysterious silence broken only by the occasional unsettling growl.Deep within a forgotten open shrine, he encountered an abnormally colossal chimera beast. On instinct, he could tell it was at least fifty feet tall. He had a phoenix head, lion scaled body and the tail of a snake.“So this is the legendary Chimera Beast, huh?” The face of expectation could not have manifested more in the face of the Daemon, adopting a stance in the hopes of a pleasing battle. “Let’s see what you’re all about, yeah?”In the dimly lit shrine, shadows danced on ancient walls as the two prepared to face off. Cosmos eyed his opponent, who seemed to grin with malicious intent.‘It seems too confident about squaring off with me…’ He thou
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CH43: "LIFE'S GREATEST GIFT"
A picture perfect look of surprise registered on the face of Cosmos. The Strongest Daemon had come to his rescue, igniting a smirk from the young Daemon."You know, for someone who is hailed to be the Strongest, you sure do know how to swoop in and steal a win." Cosmos joked around, rubbing his head in dissatisfaction."Oh? Steal a win, you say?" Owari was quite surprised by his choice of words. "For someone who was quite literally on the brink of death, your confidence in carrying the matchup is quite alarming.""Yeah, yeah. He had an impenetrable body, so I had to forge a dark covenant mid battle. It was the first time I achieved this feat mid battle whilst on instinct. I had him, old man."Owari chuckled, visibly displeased by his persona. "Really? Then I suppose you should get your ass up and heal yourself. The serpent's bite is said to poison the life force of any that lives: A phenomenon greater than the blood that goes through our veins, and the heart that pumps the blood. Come
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CH44: "THE REAPER'S CONVERGENCE"
••• ‡ •••Centuries had passed since he was a student of Shinjutsu High, but not a day passed that Cosmos and I didn't have the cause to catch up on life with one another.He too had gained immortality, studying the mechanics of my technique. We were one heck of a team, and he soon climbed up to the top of the ranks, becoming second only to myself.Yeah, no friendship was perfect. We had some ups and downs here and there. For Daemons who were so attached to one another, we sure did come across as beings with opposite ideals. From our personalities to our techniques, we were polar opposites.But, opposites attract, right?I could tell as the years went by that Cosmos was pissed off by his inability to surpass my strength, despite knowing the workings of my technique in and out.I, on the other hand, had no idea what his technique was. He sure did derive pleasure in ceiling it. A dark covenant of some sort? Oh well, it didn't bother me anyways. Plus, I didn't want such petty issues to b
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CH45: "EMERGE, REAPER!"
“There's no way in hell,” Yahata exclaimed.“Your confidence right now is frightening. You know that, right?” Cosmos pointed out.“That's because I've tackled so many oppositions in my days and…”“None of them was particularly designed and hardwired to eliminate the Core of Final Judgment!” Karen clarified.“She's right, bro.” Cosmos sided with Karen. “This isn't your usual show up, flex and leave schedule. We're talking about the whole world potentially being in danger. And, assuming your confidence has its reason, mind enlightening us on how you intend to dodge the bullet?”“Yeah. Or is there another side to the story where our ancestors defeated this anomaly in the last millennium?” Yahata questioned.“There isn't. But, I'm sure our ancestors were smart enough to prevent the predicament before it ever started. I guess by now you should be thinking what I'm thinking.” Owari concluded, a devious chuckle taking control of him.“The Blood Pact,” Cosmos realised. "You want to destroy th
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CH46: "HELL ON EARTH"
The Reaper, once attaining the size of Godzilla, shrunk into a more mobile form of nine feet to track the location of the said Queen.Owari, Karen and Yahata stared down the impending mission's target, quite unsure of what to do now that the entity had now been unleashed."Karen, Yahata," Owari called out. "Take selected Daemons and keep casualties to its absolute minimum. I reckon this won't end up to be a pretty fight. If Cosmos does show up, let him join in the protection duty. We need all hands to be on deck. Protect the Queen at all costs!""And what about you, Owari?" Yahata questioned. "You sure you can take him on all on your own?""It's my destiny he's trying to destroy. I can't just sit down waiting idling by for it to be taken right before my very eyes. It's my fight, Yahata, and I intend to make the best out of it. Let's just hope Cosmos has already gotten to the Queen."With a calm reserve, and a deep breath, Owari mustered up core energy within his legs, and pressured it
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CH47: "HELL'S GATE"
The surreal cackles of the reborn Reaper echoed throughout Japan. The country had just met its new ruler, and he wasn't just going to stop at that. He wanted it all. The continent. The whole planet. The universe. "Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!" His never ending cackles reigned as lava erupted from the earth below him. The night did not seem like it would see the light of day anymore. This was the dawn the world will have to embrace. He was just getting started. "Now, where to start?" His malicious grin proposed a variety of malevolent ideas. "Konkyuu." The world was at a standstill. Time stopped as the final chant reverberated. The earth's globe transitioned from her natural hue to a darker shade of crimson red. The air became thicker. Nature's plants were fast fading, turning to ash. The animals gasped for air. It was a sight that even alarmed the Reaper himself. "Oh?" The Reaper smirked. "Could this be?" An orchestral sound of infinite cries echoed as the technique's effect reache
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CH48: "EYE FOR AN EYE"
"You want to show me the value of life?" The Reaper questioned hilariously, the blood reinforcing his body's vitals and overall durability as he got back up to his feet, embodying the persona of a true final boss. "Look at yourself. I could barely even tell if I was talking to the King of the Daemons or the King of Hell, and you want to preach to me of the value of life? Look around you, Owari! Everything you've known and loved is all gone!"The growing crescendo of psychotic cackles reverberated. "Only one King left, huh? Let's see who will rule the new world! Teach me, Owari! And save your world before I take it all away.""Take everything, Reaper!" Owari roared. "And rot in hell with it.""Open."Owari chanted the second time. The burning wind drifted at a quicker speed. The cracks of lightning resounded in grand ovation. Emerging from nothingness, the gates of hell appeared.In all its demonic majesty, the gates opened, Owari at its centre levitating. Demons roamed the earth, and
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CH49: "THE NEW WORLD"
Owari Kurogane beheld the aftermath. It was a war unprecedented for, but needed as an eye-opener to the Strongest being alive. But, he appeared gloomy. The realisation had dawned upon him. Everything and everyone he had ever cared for was all gone, the consequences of the solitude that comes with godly strength."I guess this is what it means to be lonely, huh?" Owari soliloquized. "I did promise it will all be okay, so it’s about time we celebrated my victory, don't you think?"The air became thicker. His Core shone in epic fashion. Forging a hand sign, he commenced a chant."Shinsei naru Koa no Enerugī, michi o Kizame!Uchū no kokuu o kagayaku hikari ni kaeyo!Chikyū no seimei, arata ni hajimare!"In mystical fashion, the core of the earth manifested. With the power of his Divine core energy, the devastation began to rewind. The crumbled continents straightened, oceans calmed, and fractured skies healed.Celestial threads manifested, resurrecting forests, cities and the delicate bal
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CH50: "DRACO'S LAW"
In the King’s Court: “Are you kidding me, Owari-san?” Yahata exclaimed, his voice echoing through the grand hall. “This is Cosmos we’re talking about here.” “Maybe he should have been more subtle in proving the point that he can’t be rescued. You nearly died the other day, man,” Owari retorted, his brow furrowed in concern. “But, we’re still living, Owari,” Karen chimed in, her tone tinged with optimism. “And still, you can’t say that our Daemons can take him down. He literally can’t die, remember?” “Then, I’d seal him within Hell’s Gate to suffer for eternity,” Owari suggested, a hint of desperation creeping into his voice. “You know trapping the Reaper made you tap into dark forces you nearly lost control of. Do you really think Cosmos is worth the time of our King? You’ve fought for us. It’s our turn to fight for ourselves,” Karen preached, her words resonating with conviction. “And what exactly do you have in your arsenal that can eliminate an immortal and his freaks of natur
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