Chapter 988 The Parting Gift

Chapter 988 The Parting Gift

In an unexpected and dramatic twist of events, Kahn found himself in possession of the divine key belonging to none other than the Necromancer Hero, Marcus Brutus. This unexpected parting gift left Kahn grappling with a mix of emotions. The only plausible explanation was that Marcus, in a moment of remorse and gratitude, had chosen to entrust Kahn with this powerful artifact. The first reveal of this chapter happened through B1nN0v3l.

It seemed Marcus had come to realize the flaws in his actions and appreciated Kahn's role in helping him confront the stark differences between his delusions from his past on Earth and the reality of his failures as the Hero of Nature in Vantrea. The divine key now held in Kahn's hands marked a significant turn in their dynamic, leaving Kahn with a potent symbol of an unexpected twist of fate amid the chaos of their conflict.

With a sense of awe and realization, Kahn held not just any saint's core but the divine key belonging to a chosen hero—a peak 6th stage saint at that. The significance of this artifact was profound, representing the culmination of Marcus Brutus's power and the essence of his conviction despite waiting for 700 years just to leave Babylon.

If the God's Domain hadn't put the restriction of 6th-stage saint rank being the highest in these lands, Marcus Brutus of today would have already been at least a 9th-stage saint.

[WARNING! System Overload!

The influx of world energy is too substantial for gradual assimilation. The host is scheduled for a forced breakthrough to the next Saint rank in approximately 1 hour. This timeframe allows the system to efficiently assimilate and create a secure pathway for the immense world energy in the host's own core, mitigating any potential negative impact on the host.] informed the system out of nowhere.

Kahn found himself stunned by this revelation.

As Maximus and the others inquired about the sudden development, Kahn began to explain the extraordinary events that transpired.

"The 7th Hero of Nature attempted to take over my body by linking our cores in his final gambit." Kahn revealed, his tone carrying a mix of gravity and explanation. "However, he failed in this endeavor because his life force had already been extinguished when I ended him within the illusion world, sealing his fate and preventing any further intrusion into my being." he elaborated sternly.

Kahn saw no reason to divulge the complete truth, refraining from sharing the details of how he exposed Marcus Brutus to the memories of his past in Rome and Caesar. There was no need to invite unnecessary questions or risk the revelation of his true identity.

In his pragmatic approach, Kahn didn't feel compelled to narrate the apologetic demeanor of Brutus in his final moments. Real life, he believed, was not a drama series where one might sympathize with a villain merely because they expressed remorse in their last breath. Kahn recognized that not everybody deserved or needed a grand or impactful closure to their story.

Finally, they departed from the battlefield, making their way back to the imposing black castle. After some time, they reached the throne hall where they had initially encountered Marcus Brutus.

Following a dozen minutes of settling arrangements, Maximus ventured into God's Altar crafted by the God of Nature. Meanwhile, Kahn implemented several security measures before creating a doppelganger to occupy his place.

A few minutes later, with the creation of a Legendary Rank isolation barrier, Kahn entered the Tablet of Arcana, gearing up for his next objective...

To become a 6th-stage saint.