Chapter 63: Godhead Fusion
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 63: Godhead Fusion
While he didn't know how the gods were feeling, Charon knew he felt absolutely terrible.
He felt as if he’d been cursed today; nothing was going right.
He had been surprised when he first received the invitation from the Supreme Court, thinking they had finally buried the hatchet and decided to recruit him. Who could have guessed that the receptionist wouldn't believe the invitation was real and would reject him outright?
Fortunately, he had a trick up his sleeve. Relying on his minor talents, he eventually managed to sneak in.
His original plan was simply to steal a few Curios and leave. After all, they were just unwanted trinkets; Charon didn't think the gods would actually lift a finger over them.
But who could have predicted his "luck" today? He had run into a mysterious peer.
The Godhead of Void—the very center of attention for the entire banquet—had been stolen by some unknown person at this exact moment. And as luck would have it, he had just happened to sneak into the vicinity, making him the perfect scapegoat.
Damn it, which bastard is trying to screw me over? This is a death sentence. And that person’s thieving skills are actually higher than mine... I didn't even notice when the Godhead vanished just now...
Thinking of this, Charon looked at the surrounding gods again.
In a situation like this, he feared that no matter how he explained himself, these gods wouldn't believe a word. If he didn't find a way to escape, he’d likely be hacked into minced meat by these gods who were already looking for someone to vent their frustrations on.
I’ll admit my skills were inferior this time. Of all the times I’ve struck, this is my most pathetic showing. If I don't go all out now, I’m never making it out of here alive.
Finally, Charon decided to use his ultimate trump card.
"Um... respected Lord of Light and Holy, no matter how audacious I am, I wouldn't be so arrogant as to steal a Godhead. Besides, you know my strength and my courage; I never do anything I’m not certain of. Someone is definitely framing me..."
Hearing this, Gliese laughed. His thoughts transmitted directly into Charon’s mind.
"I don't care who stole the Godhead. What I need is a reason to deal with you and settle our old scores."
Charon’s brow furrowed instantly.
Crap, I’ve been set up.
Seeing Gliese staring at Charon in silence, one of the True Gods below finally couldn't help but speak up.
"Gliese, why are you hesitating? Just take this kid and—"
Before he could finish, the gods suddenly felt their vision go black.
[Divine Authority of Theft: Use for Myself]
[Successfully stole "Mirror of Imprisoned Light." Replication successful. Activating additional effect: "Lightless Cage."]
[All existences within range, centered on the user, lose all light. A private space is formed, remaining independent from the outside world for the duration.]
Seeing the gods trapped within the pitch-black cage, Charon breathed a long sigh of relief.
"I didn't expect that I could actually steal and mimic Gliese’s power now. That’s a stroke of luck. Now, while they’re trapped, I need to get out of here. This place feels incredibly ominous; something else will probably happen if I stay any longer."
Just as Charon was about to seize the chance to flee, his gaze was suddenly drawn to a scene in the very center.
"Why is there another Lightless Cage over there? Could it be that the real culprit hasn't escaped yet and got trapped too?"
Charon hesitated.
Normally, he should flee this den of trouble immediately. But in this situation, the person trapped in that cage likely had the mysterious Godhead of Void on them. Since the opponent was trapped and unable to move, he only needed to sneak over and activate his Divine Authority of Theft to claim the most valuable treasure of the banquet.
"Should I... take the gamble?"
As the world-renowned God of Theft, Charon never let a sure opportunity slip by.
As Charon stealthily approached, a sudden movement occurred within the central cage.
At that moment, Xie Bai was inside that very Lightless Cage.
I didn't expect some God of Theft to pop out halfway. I remember sneaking in earlier was thanks to him, too. Now he’s not only taking the fall for me but even created this independent space. He’s actually quite a nice guy.
With that thought, Xie Bai looked at the Godhead of Void in her hand.
[Would you like to merge now?]
I was worried that merging with the Godhead of Void would cause a massive disturbance and alert the gods, but with this Lightless Cage masking me, that problem is solved.
After confirming everything was in order, Xie Bai selected the merge option.
Wring—
Unlike what she had expected, the entire fusion process was exceptionally smooth. No accidents occurred; it was as mundane as drinking a glass of water.
It feels a bit different from what I imagined. There isn't really any special sensation, but that’s fine. At least I don't have to worry about anything going wrong...
Just as Xie Bai thought this, the Godhead of Void merging into her chest suddenly extended a patch of pitch-blackness, enveloping the space around her.
Xie Bai: "?"
By the time Xie Bai reacted, she had arrived in a space even darker than the Lightless Cage.
Is this... the space inside the Godhead?
She could see nothing. Reaching out, she felt a terrifying emptiness. There wasn't even the slightest hint of an air current. It was as if nothing existed at all.
Just as Xie Bai was feeling confused, her vision brightened slightly. More accurately, she sensed that another person had appeared.
"Oh, a visitor has arrived~"
Xie Bai couldn't perceive the other person's presence; she could only vaguely hear a voice.
"Who are you... the Void King?"
"Hmph... good children shouldn't be so blunt. You didn't even try to be subtle. But it’s fine; after all, you only guessed half right."
"Only half? That means you have some connection to the Void King. Are you a remnant of her thoughts..."
Suddenly, Xie Bai felt her mouth covered by a cold finger.
"It’s one thing for a little one to be this cute, but being this smart too? That’s not very likable..."
Once the voice fell silent, Xie Bai heard a soft chuckle.
"Heehee~ Alright, big sister will stop teasing you. But before we talk properly, can you tell big sister your name?"
Xie Bai thought for a moment. "Can you tell me your name first?"
For a moment, the other person fell silent again. After a while, the voice spoke once more.
"Alright, big sister has finished telling you her name. I wonder if you’ve remembered it, little one?"
Finished?
A look of confusion appeared on Xie Bai’s face.
I didn't hear anything at all.
Before Xie Bai could speak, the voice rang out again.
"It seems you’re quite confused. You probably didn't hear anything just now, did you? Well, my name has been erased for who knows how long. Aside from myself, no one can remember it anymore."
Xie Bai detected a hint of regret in the speaker's tone.
"Um... you can call me Bai. As for your name, I’ll find a way to learn it in the future."
"Oh? Really? You’re quite confident, little cutie. But big sister believes in you."
A moment later, Xie Bai felt the person move behind her, gently lifting her left hand.
"Alright, I’ll look forward to the matter of the name. Since you’ve come here, you intend to inherit the Godhead of Void, right?"
In the next second, Xie Bai felt the person lean down slightly, resting her head next to hers.
"Now, please walk forward. Don't look back. With every step you take, a piece of your shadow will die behind you..."
Under the other's guidance, Xie Bai felt herself slowly moving forward in this space devoid of perception. There was no concrete awareness, only the sensation of moving forward. It was very, very slow, as if she were about to touch something yet remained forever out of reach.
After an unknown amount of time, Xie Bai, who was still immersed in the ethereal void, suddenly heard a voice of confusion from behind her.
"Strange. Does ascending to godhood in the Void usually take this long?... Wait, why isn't there a single shadow behind you?"