Level 0 Master

On the opposite end, Kapitle's camp was peaceful.

"The enemy will fall before Gungnir's might."

"Yes. What else could the enemies do when they were forcibly dragged here?"

"Please punish them gently."

At his servants' pleasing words, Kapitle smiled. "I will do so."

"But I've got some unsettling news."

At Pilate's words, the most cautious and worried out of all the Dukes, they turned to look at him. "What?"

"The head of our enemy has gained a level. I'm worried that will become a variable."

At his words, everyone laughed. "He earned a level. Hahaha. What would he do with that?"

"Level 1 or 0, same thing."

"He barely got a footing. How could that be a variable."

But Kapitle thought differently. "No, that can be a variable. Lowering our defences even a little is dangerous, and being wary is always a necessity."

"Then…"

"I will end this battle before the variable can even act up."

"That is a wise decision."

And with Kapitle's declaration, the fight began.

[You will enter the battlefield in 3… 2… 1… 0.]

Everyone entered.

This time, the Dukes once again became crystals for Kapitle. And Kapitle did not advance towards Sungjin camp slowly as he had last time. Although the Level 1 issue was a variable, he was more concerned about Sungjin's plans.

Although I do not believe he has an answer to his problem right now… There could be something that was outside the realms of his imagination.

So instead of giving Sungjin an opportunity to win, Kapitle planned to end the battle while he still had the advantage. He was a careful person despite his overwhelming strength.

"I will end you immediately." Kapitle raised his hand. A shimmering golden crop appeared in his hand. It was the sacred object Odin used to call out his beloved steed Sleipnir. However, the terrifying part was that the sacred object was not Kapitle's ultimate skill, yet people were incapable of defending against it.

The cry of the sacred steed echoed through the sky. Eight legs ran forth thudding on air.

The speed which broke through the sound barrier left echoes of power exploding in the air.

The shining attack fell forth on Sungjin's camp.

Although he knew there would be an attack following this show, if the sacred steed wasn't stopped, they were going to be trampled.

"The Shield of All People! Aegis!" Even if she didn't want to, Ereka had no choice but to pull out her barrier.

A golden shield wrapped around everyone aside from herself. The protection was ultimately unbreakable.

But Ereka, who was not enveloped within the light herself, was stamped on by Sleipnir, and Rachel tried to heal her the best she could, although they were running out of time.

"Durandal!" Jenna and Eustasia had no choice but to activate their ultimate skills, too. Without aiming for Sleipnir, Ereka would collapse.

"Wandering Desert." Zakiya's spell helped resist against Sleipnir.

And in that brief lapse, a sacred sword flew in and aimed for the sacred steed. A huge impact resounded. After the steed and sword collided, the sword fell back once, then twice.

"Great earth, help me." Rachel's prayer strengthened Eustasia's attack, and her sacred sword finally pierced the neck of the sacred steed.

The sacred steed finally disappeared, but everything seemed to be only a re-enactment of what had happened before.

Even when Sleipnir disappeared, Kapitle looked quite at leisure, because his true power Gungnir was beginning. Compared to that, Sungjin's teammates had already exhausted their skills.

This was the end.

"Perish." Kapitle stretched out his hand. In response, Gungnir revealed its form once more.

The atmosphere trembled. The earth trembled. The three components of the world succumbed before the king's order. Runes alighted on his staff, and blades of light started to rise.

What could stand against this power? Who could resist? There was only annihilation. Everything was according to the Wisdom of Mimir's prediction. This was where the god's powers slayed the traitor. Kapitle made a face of victory.

Suddenly, Sungjin shouted. "Now."

"Roger."

Zakiya grabbed Sungjin. "Into the mirage."

The two immediately closed in on Kapitle's location, appearing right next to him.

"Ha." Kapitle snorted in laughter despite seeing them approach.

"Here!" With a shout, Sungjin raised his sword. The speeding sword suddenly accelerated, and Sungjin pushed the sword even further. It was a good attempt, but it was a human's attack. The sword immediately lost its power before Gungnir's trembling force. The weak attacker immediately began to bear scars on his entire body and couldn't take a single step forward due to the pressure. Those who dared to approach god's powers could only be stopped, even if the executed martial arts had reached its pinnacle. Before a god's power it was but a mountain under the vast skies. The command of the king proclaimed that undefeatable power right then and there. In that moment. In that distance.

Sungjin stepped towards his victory, relying on his connection to the girl he had built a trusting relationship with. "Stat Exchange."

At the same time, Ereka gathered her hands in a silent prayer. My everything, for Sungjin. Her shining armour disappeared, and her clothes were exchanged for a simple dress. Instead, a shining golden armour wrapped around Sungjin.

The hard, formal and weightless armour invigorated his movements and at the same time it shone a confident light, protecting him from all kinds of danger. The emblem of a lion engraved on his chest was his symbol. Here, the girl and boy exchanged their powers dependent on their long-time trust and relationship.

[Stat Exchange]

The sword accelerated again. It accelerated beyond the speed a human could produce. The wind couldn't catch up. It was a speed the highest level heroes could easily produce, but a speed Sungjin was incapable of producing, and that was why the sword could move beyond the speed allowed within Kapitle's determined area.

"What?" The unexpected speed ultimately cut into Kapitle's arm.

That was no longer a Level 0 sword. That was not a Level 1 sword. That was a Level 7 sword, a sword created from the girl's power entrusted in Sungjin.

"Kuuhk." Blood splattered, and Gungnir's blades of light dimmed slightly. "You… you b*stard…"

Sungjin's sword attacked once again. Before the attack, which aimed for his neck, Kapitle immediately raised his spear and blocked it. Blade clashed against blade, but the force created a fissure in the ground and a crack in the nearest boulder. It was a speed the average eye couldn't follow.

Although Kapitle was strong and fast, Sungjin was accurate and sly.

Gungnir's powers were undefeatable. Once activated, no human could stand against them. But, in a different light, if it were to be stopped before it was activated, it was like a nuclear bomb that was yet to self-explode. It wouldn't matter how much power it contained. Their strategy was to distract Kapitle from ever setting it off.

"Bastard!" But all Kapitle needed was a fraction of a second. That was all the time he needed to activate Gungnir and annihilate everything, but Sungjin's sharp sword didn't even allow for that moment.

With just a glimpse of a chance, Sungjin's sword would be faster in cleaving through his heart, neck, or head than the time he took to activate Gungnir.

The old Wise King was cornered without a moment of reprieve from the young lion.

Sungjin smiled in relief. Good. Gungnir's trembles have died down. Then there was no reason to continue protecting his body. What he needed was an attack that could gain him the victory with accuracy and speed in one go.

"Stat Exchange."

"Huhu, it's my turn." Eustasia smiled at Ereka, as if to emphasize that she also had a connection with Sungjin.

"It's all of our turn." Ereka smiled, saying everyone should be of help.

Eustasia's protection disappeared. Instead, Sungjin's body was covered in a new sort of protection: shoulders, arms, and knees. The white-silver guards placed around his joints made his movements more soft and fluid. The boots, which had wings attached to them, stepped on the wind. The arm braces, which held the engraving of a pegasus, erased any resistance from his movements. Finally, the blade, which had gained a speed surpassing the wind's, dug into Kapitle without hesitance.

"Ugh." Kapitle's arm was separated from his body. The arm with the undefeatable spear in its hands fell to the ground. The spear, which had not been activated, rolled onto the ground. At the next moment, the sword pierced Kapitle's chest.

With that, the battle was over.

The power that had been wrought between the boy and the girl ended Kapitle's life without a single forgiving chance.

"A piece of trash like you dare to touch my body…" Kapitle shouted in anger, but there was nothing to be done.

"Do not underestimate their support. They can easily overcome you." Sungjin pronounced Kapitle's overconfidence and cleaved his head from his neck. His body shattered against the ground.

[Blue Team gains the victory.]

The Valkyrie's voice echoed crisply, and light poured down from the skies onto Sungjin.

"Hooray, oppa!"

Rachel ran to him, bouncing, and leapt into his arms. "You're amaaaazing."

"Haha, it's nothing. After all, it wasn't only me." Sungjin looked at Ereka and Eustasia. They were the two girls who had given him their powers. Everything had returned to normal, but they had definitely felt the moment a connection was established between them. It had been a very special experience. It had felt as if the girls had been in his arms despite the distance between them. It was a sort of satisfaction, hard to describe, that filled the air.

Ereka smiled calmly. "I'm glad I could be of help."

Eustasia smiled more confidently. "Huhu, now you understand why you need me by your side, don't you?"

Jenna shook her tail. Hmph. It would have been better if my Queen was the only one who had helped. But victory was more important. Although it's inevitable that the conqueror of a continent would gain so many… But, well, my Queen was the first. She lowered her tail as if to express that she was holding back.

Zakiya looked at Sungjin enveloped within the light. He really did it…

She had thought Sungjin might win, but even while she had believed it, she had been uncertain. This man, who was too kind compared to Kapitle's coldness, was unsettling.

But perhaps… his kindness is his true weapon. Because of this man's kindness, other women were willing to give their everything for him. She had also decided to entrust her revenge to him and give him her everything.

He had a strength that was different from Kapitle. It was different from what was common in the world. It seemed weak but… This man is not strong simply because he coped with his weakness, kindness. He had become so strong because he was so kind. A person needs to have a high goal to reach high places, after all. Huhu, it doesn't matter either way. Sungjin has already won, and Kapitle has been overpowered.

What further consideration of his strength was necessary? The only thing that mattered was how to celebrate the wonderful man's victory.

Ah, if he was a little bit of a rough character, I would have enjoyed the afterglow of the party and spent a hot night in his bedroom.

She wanted to be embraced by this strong and nice guy, and she wasn't the only one who felt that desire.

Huhu, he said he wouldn't hug anyone for strength…

But now that he had conquered the continent, there was no reason to be bound by his own rule anymore. He couldn't use the excuse of concentrating on the game anymore. Then couldn't she have some hopes for the night?

Should I make a move this very night?

Revenge was complete. All that was left was love.