Chapter 171 - Heavenly Conquest – 2 (1/2)

Heavenly Conquest – 2

[Kuooooh!]

A terrible scream rang out from the heavenly beauty. Gabriel’s voice shocked all who listened with heavenly mana. It only raised in pitch as I twisted Annihilation roughly inside her, expanding the hole in her body as milky blood gushed out.

[Kgh…Heaven…shall…]

“Devour everything.” I ordered Annihilation to do so as I infused it with  Predation. The outcome was decided the moment she visited the underground alone, regardless of whether Heaven’s power was concentrated on her or not.

“It makes no sense. You came to tell us news of a war we already knew about, laying your neck bare to me.”

[That doesn’t make sense…!]

Having absorbed the black moon, I was a tough enemy for Heaven. Gabriel said she was a messenger, but maybe she wasn’t the person who would gauge my strength. It was a bit sad that they couldn’t send a worthy opponent. Heaven made a mistake in that regard.

[Kahak!]

A short and faint flurry rang out. Gabriel’s body was transformed into particles of light, leaving only the dagger that absorbed her.

“He killed the heavenly messenger so easily…”

“Damn, he’s gotten stronger…”

I infused more mana into Annihilation, ignoring the demons’ whispers. It grew stronger as light gathered around it to form a small sphere.

“Halpas.” As I called out his name, the voice in the sphere replied to me.

[I am here, my master.]

I clenched my fist. Even though she was now dead, it was clear that Gabriel’s power was extraordinary. I was sure that if I had enough magical power, I would be able to revive Halpas. All I needed was heavenly mana. I wasn’t convinced I could utilize it properly since I had only just reclaimed my power.

“I’m jealous.”

“I would’ve been satisfied with just one bite.

“Is that dagger Halpas?”

From the start, my worries were pointless. Even though Gabriel’s body was made up of a part of Heaven, it was no different than Lucifer or the black moon. I poured it all into Halpas, smiling at the other demons.

“Your turn will come soon. I can’t grow you all up at once, so the leftovers will be yours.”

“Let’s decide the order, sister. Rock paper scissors!”

“Shut up, it’s me.” Halpas slowly emerged from within the dagger. He was no longer a giant monster like he was in the basement under the castle, but a crow small enough to sit on my palm.

[Long time no see, my master.]

“I’m glad you’re back safe.” He was the one who gave everything for me, despite not knowing he would survive. He trusted me that much. I was fortunate to be able to repay his faith.

[I feel stronger than before. For us, the suffering was just a preparation for this.]

“It was quite the gamble.” He smiled at me.

[Please inform me when you need a sword in the future, I am always ready.]

Halpas had become the centerpiece of the blade Annihilation, which only became stronger. He would make for an irreplaceable weapon. I nodded at him and turned towards the others.

“You must’ve seen and heard their declaration. They have decided on an all-out war. There is no way to avoid it, or to prevent them from invading us. And, I have no intention of avoiding it.”

“This’ll be fun.”

“I’ve been waiting for this.”

“Hoo, there’s nothing to think about. What should we do?”

The demons all had different responses and appearances, but I knew they were reliable when the time came.

“We won’t wait.”

“… I’m sorry?”

“It doesn’t make sense to wait. We’ll attack first.”

“Yeah?!”

“Exactly two days from now, we will conquer Heaven. Get ready.” I dismissed them. Various emotions warred among them, ranging from joy all the way to horror. Gremory tilted her head and approached me.