Chapter 634: Critical Point of Fate (2/2)

What Fate has done was, whether it's the limits of the physical body as a species, or the time of training which would normally take them many years to reach….. ignoring all these factors, she would temporarily make one grow to the limit of their natural talent…… And as if Chronois had also reached such a conclusion, someone popped into Chronois' head.

[But someone! Anyone! ———–”Stop Lilia!”]

Immediately after that, a number of glowing trails appeared in the sky. Those glowing trails didn't mean that she was there. Those glowing trails mean that ”she passed through there”.

As that trajectory of light carved through the battlefield multiple times…… The Gods were being slashed apart at a speed that Life's revivals couldn't catch up.

In this world, it was perceived that the Humans, especially the humans, are inferior to other races in terms of individual combat power. In fact, there are probably only a few humans in history who are capable of fighting against High-ranking Demons.

(T/N: Human(upper-case) = The beings living in the Human Realm. humans(lower-case) = the human species itself.)

In that case, are humans inferior to other species? No, that's not the case. It was just that they have a ”different special characteristic”.

Indeed, the humans have a short lifespan and aren't as physically strong as other species.

However, if a human and a Demon with the exact same level of talent are raised in the same environment with the same training…… It would be the human who will become stronger first.

The humans grow at a rate that leaves Demon children far behind, and even if you were to pit them against each other, the human would dominate until the human begins to age and their physical capabilities deteriorate.

Yes, what makes the humans superior to other long-lived species is their growth speed…… Compared to other species, humans mature quicker. While they have overwhelming growth potential and speed, they also have a short lifespan.

So, what if a human is freed from the physical limitations of their race and from the deterioration of her abilities due to aging? And what if a human with superior growth potential was born with a talent unparalleled in all of history…… a genius who, in less than 20 years, has stepped into the realm of Peerage-ranks, which the Demons only reached after hundreds or thousands of years of training, is freed from all of these shackles?

After she bestowed her True Blessing, Chronois once taught Lilia the magic of manipulating time. Hence, she knew…… how she is too much of a genius.

In just a month or so, Lilia mastered the magic of time, which Chronois had predicted would take decades to learn. And now, such a person with bottomless talent is……

Magic power like thunderbolts gushing out, Lilia Albert knocked down the gods with her impermissible talent. A single swing of her sword sliced through several High-ranking Gods, while the space shook with just a single step.

How many beings exist in this world that can stop her now? With such overwhelming power, the rare genius laid waste to the Gods.

[……Well~~ That's quite spectacular, isn't it? With everyone getting super power-ups, the power-balance is completely broken~~]

[……Hey, Shall-tan? Why are we drinking tea and going into relaxation mode? I'm working hard for Kai-chan, you know……]

[Guess you would. However, it's better if you don't push yourself too hard. That state ”probably doesn't last that long”, right?]

[……Well, holding this state out hurts a bit.]

Alice, watching the fierce battle while drinking a cup of tea she took out of nowhere, and Fate, looking at the battlefield with sweat dripping from her forehead. Both of their states were in contrast with each other.

Fate has indeed risen to a higher stage as a God. However, it is difficult for her to continue to exercise her enormous power when she was still growing up, and thus, the Critical Point of Fate wouldn't last very long.

On top of that, she wasn't used to her new state yet, and was unable to use her powers well.

That's why Fate was desperately hoping that the battle would be settled as soon as possible, as she fought to keep her body from collapsing from exhaustion.

[……I mean, Shall-tan, doesn't my power work at you? I can't see any change in you at all.]

[Ah~~ No, it's just simple. Me, you see…… Simply speaking, I've already reached max level and had even done sidequests to bulk up my status even more, so I wouldn't grow anymore. That's the case ”even before I came to this world”……]

[Eh? B- But Shall-tan, compared to 20,000 years ago……]

[Ahh, well, that has something to do with my special characteristic. The way I am now is quite peculiar, and I can only grow ”under a certain condition”. Well, putting aside refining various skills and techniques, my physical abilities and magic power wouldn't grow outside of that condition.]

[So, you're saying that from the last time you fought 20,000 years ago, you've met that condition and became more powerful?]

[Yes, it happened just before we had that passionate fistfight under the sunset. Well, my opponent at that time is seriously freaking annoying, but I guess I'm grateful for the growth I've had back then, because it has helped me a lot for this battle.]

[Unnn?]

After saying something that somehow contained some meaning, Alice quietly looked at the battlefield without saying anything else.

(Now then, thanks to Fate-san's hard work, this had led to one of the pretty good developments that I've had expected. However, hmmm…… I don't think this battle would be settled before Fate-san reaches her limit. The Gods still have one more trump card left after all…… and we'll probably end up ”losing even if we defeat the Gods at this rate”~~)

After thinking that much, a small smile appeared on Alice's lips before it was covered up with the tea she brought into her mouth.

(Well, it looks like I'll have to make my move in a few moments, so let's just enjoy our tea time while we can.)

<Afterword>

~~ New Authority Used by Fate ~~

Critical Point of Fate

Range : Everyone Fate recognizes as an ally

Duration : Until Fate's magic power runs out

Effect :

Temporarily breaks through Upper Level Limit + reach Max Level

Status increases to the respective limit

All skills that can be learned in the future can be used temporarily

When the effects wears off, the target of this skill will be unable to act for a while