SWDnovel Chapter 505 - chapter 505 - Reaction
Chapter 505 - chapter 505 - Reaction
"System…" His voice did not travel through the air, but through existence itself. "You've been sleeping for too long"The wings behind him expanded further.
Light and shadow interlocked like grinding galaxies, twisting together in a silent cosmic struggle.
"Now…" The primordial forces surged toward the blade. "IT'S TIME TO WAKE UP"
*Whoosh!*
The wings behind him suddenly bent forward, as though drawn by an invisible gravity toward the katana hovering before him. The first pair of wings dissolved, breaking apart into countless particles of pure Creation and Destruction.
They flowed into the blade like streams returning to an ancient ocean.
The katana trembled violently as the two primordial forces were pulled into it.
Reality itself seemed to hold its breath.
Then...
*BOOM!!*
When the two forces met within the blade, a shockwave burst outward.
It did not explode like normal energy. Instead, it spread silently across existence itself.
In a single instant, the shockwave swept across the entire planet.
Every being on Earth felt it.
Humans.
Demi-humans.
Legendary creatures.
Even the gods.
The weaker humans and demi-humans collapsed instantly, their bodies unable to withstand the pressure pressing against their souls. Only the stronger ones managed to remain conscious, though even they struggled to keep their balance.
High above the mortal world, the gods felt it as well.
In Sanctum Aeterna, where the pantheons gathered, the Throne of Aletheia trembled faintly as the shockwave passed.
And far beyond the visible heavens, in the forgotten corners of reality where they concealed themselves… the Outer Gods slowly turned their heads.
Some felt shock.
Some felt fear.
Some felt amusement.
And a few… felt curiosity.
Across the Earth, panic began to spread.
Rumors exploded like wildfire.
Many believed the Second Coming of the Calamity had begun.
Cities fell into chaos. Stronger Warriors rushed into the skies. Kingdoms activated their defensive formations.
Yet none of them knew the truth.
The one who caused the disturbance... Was the very being who protected their world.
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- At the Sanctum Aeterna.
The shockwave reached the divine realm almost instantly.
Although it lasted only a moment, its impact was undeniable.
Zeus, who had remained within the Sanctum, stiffened the moment he felt it.
A bead of cold sweat slid down his temple.
He knew that presence.
He knew it far too well.
Running a hand down his face, he muttered under his breath, "…It's only been a day since you returned, and you're already causing this kind of commotion"
He sighed heavily.
"Are you truly Earth's Aboriginal Being… or the one destined to destroy it?'
Before long, the massive doors of the Sanctum burst open.
The first to arrive were the Olympian Gods.
Poseidon rushed forward with a face filled with alarm, the other major gods of Olympus following closely behind him.
"BROTHER!" Poseidon shouted the moment he reached the center of the hall. "WHAT WAS THAT SHOCKWAVE?!"
His voice echoed across the chamber.
"Is the Null-Pantheon finally making their move?!"
"Calm down," Zeus said, raising a hand.
Though his voice sounded composed, the tension in his expression had not completely faded. "... Sit first"
Before Poseidon could respond, another figure stepped forward.
Hades.
His expression was far more controlled, but his eyes were sharp.
"Zeus," he said slowly, "you felt it as well"
He paused briefly.
"The moment that shockwave reached me… my soul trembled," A faint crease formed on his brow. "Whatever caused it is no ordinary existence"
His gaze swept across the hall.
"If that being intended harm, we would not even have the chance to resist," Then he asked the question lingering in every mind."…Where is Taufik?"
Zeus exhaled slowly.
"…I believe he is the one responsible"
Silence fell across the hall.
The Olympian gods stared at him in disbelief.
None of them immediately knew how to respond.
A few seconds later, the air inside the Sanctum began to distort.
Portals opened one after another as the main gods of the other pantheons arrived.
Norse.
Egyptian.
Celtic.
Shinto.
And many more.
As the final gods took their seats upon their thrones, Zeus stood.
His expression hardened.
"…Everyone," he began. His voice carried across the vast divine hall. "Inform all of your champions immediately... Prepare them for further action"
He paused briefly.
Because even he was not entirely certain what had just happened.
But one thing was clear.
"…I believe this will not be the last"
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- At the Saranjana Kingdom.
The moment the shockwave rippled across the world, Mathilda, the Spirit of the World Tree, sensed it immediately.
Without hesitation, she activated the massive barrier that surrounded the Saranjana Kingdom.
An emerald light spread outward from the World Tree, forming an invisible dome that covered the entire island. The barrier stabilized the surrounding mana and absorbed the majority of the shockwave's pressure.
Thanks to her swift reaction, the kingdom remained largely unaffected.
While chaos erupted across the outside world, Saranjana experienced only a minor disturbance.
The most noticeable effect was the sudden rise of the sea. Massive waves crashed against the distant shoreline, roaring loudly before settling back into the ocean.
But that was all.
Meanwhile, in the garden behind the royal castle, where Taufik's wives often gathered, the atmosphere was much calmer.
Gaia was the first to realize what had happened.
She slowly lifted her gaze toward the sky, her eyes looking past the invisible barrier protecting the kingdom.
The faint remnants of the shockwave still lingered in the air like ripples across space.
"…That," she murmured quietly. Her expression grew thoughtful. "What exactly is he trying to do?"
One by one, the others began to sense it as well.
Maharani rubbed her forehead and sighed deeply.
"…What does our husband actually want to do?" she muttered. "It's only been a day since he came back…"
She shook her head slightly.
"…I don't understand him anymore"
Jenn chuckled softly.
"Well~ it wouldn't be Taufik if he didn't do something like this," she said casually, leaning back in her chair. "That's just how he is"
Her smile softened slightly.
"Honestly, I'm just relieved he's finally back"
"I understand that feeling," Anugerah added with a warm smile. "In fact, something like this only proves one thing…"
She looked up toward the sky.
"That he's really here"
Kaela let out a long sigh.
"…I just hope our children don't inherit this particular trait from their father"
Tina folded her arms, her expression carrying a hint of concern.
"I just hope this doesn't affect our kids at the academy right now"
Maharani waved her hand dismissively.
"What are you worried about? Alice and Nāgāntaka are there with them," She smiled faintly. "Even the gods themselves would struggle to touch a single strand of their hair"
Tina paused for a moment before nodding slowly.
"…You're right. Maybe I'm worrying too much"
Not long after that, the rest of the family gradually joined them in the garden.
However, unlike the outside world, which had fallen into panic, the atmosphere here was completely different.
Instead of fear…
Many of them looked excited.
Whispers spread among the members of the family.
Eyes sparkled with curiosity.
After all, whenever something this outrageous happened… There was only one possible reason.
Taufik had started something interesting again.
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- Back with Taufik
As the shockwave gradually faded, Taufik examined the katana floating before him.
Fortunately, there were no drastic physical changes.
However, one thing was different.
The blade now radiated a strange aura that subtly distorted the surrounding space, as if reality itself bent slightly around its edge.
"…One pair of wings is done, si-"
'Morec
Taufik paused.
"Hm?"
'…I want more, master'
The voice was faint but clear.
Hearing it, a small amused smile appeared on Taufik's face.
"So you've finally decided to talk, huh?" he said, his eyes resting on the blade. "Took you long enough, Loo'tong"
'I want more, master… Give me more!'
Taufik laughed softly.
"Haha~ you're a greedy one, aren't you?"
He folded his arms while looking at the katana with interest.
"Don't worry. That was only the first pair"
Behind him, the remaining wings of light and shadow, creation and destruction still stretched across the sky.
"There are six more to go," A grin slowly spread across his face. "I just hope you can handle it all, Loo'tong"
After saying that, Taufik's gaze drifted downward.
The ocean stretched endlessly beneath him.
The small islands that had once been visible below had disappeared completely, swallowed by the enormous waves created by the shockwave.
A gentle wind passed through him.
It carried something deeper than air.
A whisper.
The voice of the Earth itself.
Taufik listened quietly for a moment before letting out a small sigh.
"…The impact was that strong, huh?"
He already understood what had happened across the planet.
Cities shaken.
Warriors alarmed.
Gods disturbed.
Even ancient beings stirred.
"…Good thing I chose a place without any signs of life," he murmured. Then he glanced at the blade again. "But it looks like I don't really have a choice now"
Taufik raised one hand.
Dark energy gathered instantly within his palm.
"…Dark Form: Absolute Defense"
A small black cube appeared above his hand, hovering a few inches above his palm.
It was completely silent.
Completely still.
Yet the moment it appeared, the surrounding space seemed to dim slightly.
"Expand"
The cube responded immediately.
It began to grow.
At first slowly.
Then rapidly.
Within seconds, it expanded to the size of a football field, forming a perfect geometric barrier around Taufik.
A massive black construct floating high above the clouds.
Everything inside it became isolated from the outside world.
Sound.
Energy.
Even the flow of space itself.
Nothing could escape.
Nothing could enter.
Taufik glanced around the enclosed space and nodded in satisfaction.
"With this, it won't affect the outside world anymore"
He turned his attention back to the katana.
The blade was trembling again, almost impatiently.
A faint grin returned to his face.
"Now then…" His aura began to rise once more. "Shall we continue, Loo'tong?"
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# A/N: "[Loo'tong] is a word from the Bugis language, one of the regional languages in Indonesia. It simply means [black] Nothing complicated, just black"