Vengeance of the Returner

Chapter 217: The end of war (3): past life

"What is happening?"

Nix asked sitting on the bloodied ground whilst panting heavily.

Along his side were a few of his members. Needless to say, they all suffered severe wounds.

For some reason, sirens echoed throughout the battlefield which was like an announcement of some ill omen and defeat. Moreover, it came from the Corrupted army.

When Nix adrift his eyes to the distance, he saw the nightmare soaring towards the sky. Possibly it was ascending to ether as it fulfilled its purpose.

Felishia didn't risk fighting and escaped using a portal. It was the same for the demigods. They were nowhere to be found. Rosalie hid in Nix's shadow and as usual, her soul was untraceable that they couldn't find her.

The only thing that made Nix perplexed was the purpose of gods and Heredia. What did she get in this? What did both sides of the gods achieve in this war? Chaos mainland has crumbled. The balance has been lost. 

"Is this what they had in the plan? Then what's my purpose?"

Nix muttered and stared at the enemies. Who once again began to swing their weapons.

Nix was surely fatigued and need rest. Physically he can go on and on but, his mental fortitude has been broken. The recoil of using Nova manifestation which forcibly manifested had surely used his soul.

Transcendence is something that relies on one's soul and its strength. However strong he might be, his soul was something that needed to be strengthened if he wants to reach transcendence. For now, he cannot surely take on numerous enemies at one go. 

He just gave a warm smile at Rebecca. He was satiated that he finished the mission he was given.

This was his teammate's time to shine since he was in no position to fight. Cinzia came forth holding her sky piercer looking at Nix with a smile. Then came Rebecca and Camila wearing a smile.

He was a man who had kept his words. He had faced dangerous situations. And yes, he was stronger than all of them but, he needed some time off.  And his members knew this full well.

"Buddy, you did well... But, let us handle this from here on."

Reegan said with a smile and jumped onto his enemy and stabbed into his gut with his hidden blade.

The War hasn't stopped. Well, it cannot be stopped unless those who lead the battalions have been killed. 

Nix peered at his inventory. The Neon explosive was still there. He did have thoughts on using it at the same time he didn't want to end his member's lives.

***

"My knights! Scatter around! Subjudcate those who still lead the armies to continue this war."

Grendon said in a loud voice holding Raes henil's head. Unlike one could expect Grendon killed him by destroying his soul that his existence has totally perished. 

He cannot go to ether world, Primeval cosmo nor the Underworld. He was no more. It was the punishment for abandoning the Treaty of vehement peace.

Grendon's men climbed onto their mounts and raced in search of the commanders who were leading the armies.

Yamamoto who's been swinging his sword like a demon was stopped. The same went on with both sides. Bageran was stopped from attacking. They all knew damn well that if they ever made the slightest blunder they'd lose their lives as such. they quietly complied.

This continuously happened throughout the battlefield where the strongest ones were located at.

Finally came a knight. Precisely in front of Nix as he looked down on Nix sitting atop his Sarabam. His expression showed that he was seeing Nix as nothing but a mere worm.  Indeed he witnessed him using Transcendence. But, surely it was not the complete version or well controlled.

If it was compared to the true Transcendents like Grendon or Raavan's, his something like a stream of water flowing out of tap compared to their's, which is like a waterfall.

Their power comes from a peak and something that had been learned through hardships that they had become transcendent whilst Nix's was something forced. To put it simply, his was drawn out through force and did not come out naturally.

"Hop on"

The Knight ordered. 

Everyone was baffled and it seemed unreasonable for them to take Nix.

"Why should he comply with you?" Asked Cinzia pointing her spear.

"Lady, don't make me unnecessarily injure you." The knight warned. 

"Mr. knight, why should he come along?"

Asked Reegan.

Suddenly, the land grumbled again. Similar to the one that had happened before when they were approaching the Barani.

"The fuck is happening?"

Nix questioned.

In the next second the blue mist covered the whole battlefield.

This time a change occurred in Nix.

[Alert! Nova manifestation is reacting with the nova pillar!]

"Nova pillar?"

Nix uttered.

The next second almost several people fell. One by one the entire army began to fall unconscious except himself and the knight.

"Hmm, seems like you lowly shit does have some resistance over this occurrence." 

"Astaroth who the hell is this knight and what's happening?"

{I've been in slumber for half a millennium how would I know. I didn't know that humanity has reached the potential to achieve the power level of the demigod. However, I advise you to comply with this man.}

Astaroth advised Nix.

"Hmm, looks like that Demon has some perception."

The knight said looking at Nix and Astaroth.

"He can see you? That explains."

{Nothing surprising}

Both Nix and Astaroth talked between themselves. They did come to the conclusion that the man had honed his powers that he can literally see souls.

Nix was able to see him only because the dagger had attacked him and accepted him. Meaning Astaroth had made a unique connection between them. 

Nevertheless, Nix was feeling uneasy for some reason as he continuously felt energy seep through him. He was conscious of his soul since a while back but, now he was clearly able to feel something enter his body.

[Private ability: Nova manifestation activated]

[Private ability: Doom Prediction activated]

'I see... I gonna see some shit.'

He thought. He was surely not surprised about this phenomenon since it's been happening for a while now. 

He was quickly attacked by a migraine, a pain Nix have already gone through. This meant he was going to experience his past.

He blinked his eyes a few times and found himself in the white space.

[You are experiencing one of your past life's future]

[You cannot control your body]

"This explains."

He muttered as his environment spun.

This time Dark Nix seemed very similar to the time when he fought in the war. Possibly this happened after a few days since the end of the war. He seemed to have gone through some trauma and sorts. The only difference was the hair. This time Nix possessed more grey hair than Dark Nix.

It was a bright sunny day and there was a pungent smell of a fire burning immensely and the dark smoke-totally invaded his nostrils and covered the vicinity. He was even able to feel the hot air hitting his back.

He was on a ship sailing through the sea to somewhere. But, it seems like they were attacked by some group.

'What happened?'

Nix thought.

That's when dark Nix took his hand towards his cheek. Nix didn't understand what was happening but, he was able to feel everything he was feeling. His cheeks were moist though his face didn't show any emotion. That's when he noticed that his eyes were pouring tears.

His heart was beating wildly. Before Dark Nix was an unrecognizable corpse fully burnt by the flames. It was very similar to Waltner as Nix observed the corpse.

Nix didn't have much of a bond with him at the moment. But, his past was different. He was a mentor and a father for Dark Nix.

"You thieves dare try to steal our goods!" Frowned a man.

He was like a mountain, Tall, muscular, and intimidating. Someone normal folks wouldn't dare to mess with. That was Grendon.

Until Now Nix has never seen this man. He didn't know why but he was able to feel the wrath of Dark Nix.

He did respect Waltner. But, going as far as to challenge the man in front of him would be nothing but, foolery. The difference was huge just from merely judging at first glance. He knew damn well, Dark Nix was nothing but a lean kid compared to a full-grown man. The immense pressure he emitted was comparable to that of the Nightmare If not, more.

His tongue was dry but, it was a taste of aged wine, a taste similar to dark elixirs he tasted in the forest.

'Did this guy try to steal dark elixirs, in order to become strong?' Nix thought to himself.

Yet, he couldn't blame him as well. He was weak and needed supplies in order to grow stronger, unlike his present self.

He could indeed sense the grief and frustration in him. The man before him was the sole man who lent his hand to Dark Nix after the war.

After losing in the war. Chaos mainland was grumbled.

"Tch, you cowardly little shit! Your comrades have died.  "

Grendon uttered and spat on Dark Nix's face.

The Humiliation made him act up. He was ashamed of himself. He grabbed his dagger and tried to stab him. But, Grendon easily grabbed his arm and broke it. 

Nix could even sense guilt from Dark Nix. Unlike Nix, Dark Nix survived sheerly due to the only fact he ran. He was weak. He didn't have cheats to get him out of his way. He had to hide.

From what he can see. Waltner had sacrificed himself for him. Grendon grabbed Dark Nix by his neck and looked at his eye.

"You little shit... If I punish you I'd even lose my honor. You are nothing but a coward. At least that man faced me."

He said and threw him on the floor.

Once again Dark Nix stood up and rushed towards him. This time Grendon didn't even glance at him.

'Fuck!'

Nix cursed. 

As the utter sense of defeat, Dark Nix felt.

One of his men kicked him and made him stumble. The men didn't care or respect him in the slightest.

The ship he was in was slowly sinking as well and Dark Nix decided to sink along with it.

But, unfortunately, he couldn't even able to come up to suicide. He swam up and looked at the ship of Grendon gritting his teeth.

"One day, I will fight you!"

Dark Nix muttered gritting his teeth.

Soon, the vision fade and when he opened his eyes he was in the back of the Sarabam as the knight flex them somewhere.

[Sychronization complete]

[You have temporarily gained the Nova energy]

[New mission: Fight Grendon]

"Fight Grendon?"