Chapter 962 Completely Liberated

Chapter 962 Completely Liberated

Struggling against the insidious mind games of the guardian, Maximus found himself ensnared within his own memories, confronting his deepest regrets and failures.

The guardian's power aimed to exploit the chinks in his mental armor, dredging up moments of vulnerability and regret to sow chaos within his mind.

Yet, even amidst the overwhelming flood of emotions, Maximus managed to break free from the cycle of despair. It was a memory of immense significance that provided him the key to escape the clutches of his own mind. You can trace the roots of this content at n0v@lbin

The guardian had manipulated his emotions, focusing on the failure he felt when he was unable to protect his homeland despite sacrificing himself. However, the true power to dispel the illusions lay in his memories of his grandfather.

Maximus' resilience and strength of character were deeply rooted in the teachings of his grandfather. The values and lessons imparted by his elder had shaped him into the honorable and virtuous man he was today.

When faced with the guardian's attempts to manipulate his emotions and exploit his vulnerabilities, it was the memory of his grandfather's teachings that ultimately became his anchor, guiding him through the tumultuous storm of illusions.

Maximus' realization that his memories and the wisdom of his grandfather held the key to breaking the nightmare showcased the profound impact of mentorship and familial bonds on an individual's development.

His ability to emerge stronger from the ordeal also highlighted his capacity to turn adversity into an opportunity for growth.

By confronting his past, both its triumphs and regrets, Maximus harnessed the strength to overcome the illusionist guardian's assault on his psyche.

This triumph was a testament to his resilience, inner strength, and the enduring power of the values he had inherited and internalized from his grandfather over time.

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Meanwhile at the same time... just like the others, Kahn was also brought into a nightmarish world where he faced his fears and shortcomings.

Kahn now stood in his old apartment in his previous life. The metaphorical cage he had trapped himself in his previous life.

In this nightmarish realm, Kahn was forced to confront the isolation and loneliness he had experienced in his previous life on Earth.

The apartment that had once provided him solace now turned into a symbolic representation of his self-imposed cage, a reflection of the emotional walls he had built around himself.

Being the antisocial person Kahn as Elric was on Earth, after checking out of his office, he always directly returned to this Fortress of Solitude instead of mingling with his colleagues or creating any friends in the outside world.

The peace and quiet were so addictive to him that he would rather stay cooped up in his apartment for months than have a single human interaction.

And now, this enemy had brought him inside that Comfort Zone which was also one of the factors for his lonely and pathetic life on Earth.

The enemy had exploited Kahn's past insecurities and choices to create this mental landscape, drawing him into the very place where he had hidden from the world.

Woosh!

At the same time, a slim man with brown hair and blue eyes materialized out of nothingness.

It was a confrontation with the consequences of his actions, as well as an exploration of the fears and regrets that had influenced his decisions. So the past Kahn, known as Elric had also materialized in this place.

"Remember this place? Remember how it felt being left alone?

You had no one to worry about. You had no one who expected anything from you." spoke the manifested Elric, his words dripping with a mix of nostalgia and bitterness.

"All you used to do here was watch Animes, read Mangas and Manhwas as soon as it was available.

His words hung in the air, heavy with the weight of realization and regret.

"The current me is completely liberated of my past life." he declared sternly.

Then Elric responded to Kahn's thoughts with a challenging tone...

"Do you believe you're superior now that you've achieved the strength you so desperately sought?

Do you think you're finally courageous enough to break free from the mindset and limitations of your past?" asked Elric dauntingly.

"Then why not prove it?" he continued taunting Kahn.

In an instant, Elric's form morphed into that of Atreus. The only difference was the replacement of the usual glowing blue eyes with pitch-black ones.

Swoosh!

However, Kahn's reaction was swift. He hurled a small orb towards the duplicate Atreus.

Grasp!

With rapid reflexes, the other Atreus seized the orb without hesitation. Not taken by this surprise attack.

But before he could comprehend the situation...

BOOM!

The orb detonated, releasing a cloud of green smoke.

Cough!

Caugh!

Choking and struggling, the imposter Atreus collapsed to the ground, weakened by the gas.

His desperate coughs filled the air as he gasped for breath.

"Breathe in. That's fear." spoke Kahn in a domineering voice.

Swing!

The fake Atreus stood up at attacked Kahn with a powerful swing.

Bang!

But Kahn blocked it effortlessly with his left arm.

"You're not brave."

The camera's focus shifted to Kahn who revealed a stoic and tyrannical expression as he declared...

"Men are brave."