Chapter 250
Chapter 250
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Translator: Ryuma
Chapter: 250
Chapter Title: To the Heavens
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[World Announcement: The forgotten race that sought to destroy the world, the Titans, have fallen. Peace has returned to the world once more.]
[The names of those who achieved this great feat are praised by all in the world.]
[The name of the human Rage Berserker Rokan is etched into history.]
Just as it had with the casting of Armageddon, the system praised Rokan's feat with a world announcement.
[You have leveled up.]
[You have leveled up.]
[You have leveled up...]
His experience bar filled multiple times in an instant. It propelled his level up by five in one go, bringing Rokan to level 349.
[You have met the conditions for the class change quest.]
[Promotion proceeds automatically.]
[Miraculous feat! You are the first to reach the High Master realm.]
[You have acquired the High Master title.]
[You are the first to acquire this title.]
[First][High Master][Epic]
The world marvels at your effort and skill in surpassing the Master realm.
You are the first to acquire this title.
[Effects]
- Master skill slot +1
- Creation, combination skill slots +2
- Combination skills can be created without skill books
- All stats +100
- All attribute resistances +20
[First][Giant Hunter][Legendary]
Your martial prowess, having single-handedly hunted the strongest forgotten race, the Titans, has reached otherworldly heights.
We bow before your abilities that transcend limits of race and technique.
You are the first to acquire this title.
[Effects]
- All stats +300 against giants
- All attack power and defense +50% against giants
- Opponent's stats -10% when fighting targets smaller than yourself
- All stats +300
On top of the automatic promotion and title acquisitions!
As befitting Epic and Legendary grades, both titles boasted tremendous effects.
The High Master title first allowed "combination skill creation without skill books" thanks to its first-acquisition bonus, boosting its utility immensely. Giant Hunter not only worked against giants but also forcibly debuffed smaller targets, making it nearly universal.
After all, who could be larger than Rokan when he activated Gale Incarnation?
But more satisfying than anything was the level itself.
Level 350.
High Master!
Achieving it unlocked free use of the Lion King's sacred gear and Unyielding Awakening.
The automatic stat boosts from reaching High Master were impressive, but these were on another level entirely.
"Ha, haha..."
He couldn't reawaken the Sealed Gale Chain Battle Axe, but this power alone was truly otherworldly.
Truly, he had no equals.
Even surviving Goblin Grand Masters—could they stand against him? Endless confidence welled up.
"Wait."
Then, something flashed through Rokan's mind.
He hurriedly manipulated his interface to open the quest window.
[Quest: Tracing the Gale's Trail]
You have found traces of the Gale that once scourged the world long ago. Follow the remaining traces to inherit the Gale's will.
-Advanced Training Grounds cleared (Complete)
-Undersea Tunnel first cleared (Complete)
-Kill 5 Class Masters as Class Expert (Complete)
-Acquire Sealed Gale Battle Axe (Complete)
-Hear the legend of the Gale (Complete)
-Defeat Titan (Complete)
The quest Tracing the Gale's Trail, once filled with question marks, was complete!
As Rokan confirmed it, the quest window dissolved into particles like a mirage, then updated.
A new quest appeared.
[Secret Quest: Tracing the Gale's Trail completed.]
[Updated to Gale's Footsteps.]
"..."
[Gale's Footsteps][Quest]
Having found all traces of the Gale, you are qualified to follow in his path.
Follow his footsteps to find him.
He will gladly welcome you, who has surpassed his own feats.
-Acquire wings (Complete)
-Craft Celestial Cannon 0/1
-Enter the Heavens 0/1
-Converse with the Gale 0/1
"Crazy."
But that wasn't the end.
The newly updated quest demanded he chase his footsteps and meet him in person.
"The Gale is alive?"
A human whose era dated back thousands of years was still alive? Beyond the quest's difficulty, it was shocking.
To be precise, he was a human-Titan hybrid, but even in a game, it was hard to believe.
"Heh, the Heavens, huh."
After a long moment of disbelief, Rokan let out a hearty laugh.
It was fateful. The 'Heavens' the quest pointed to was a place even his past-life self had only heard rumors of.
Even in his past life, only a handful knew how to reach it, including the King of Genesis, Odin.
No one had ever actually entered.
Of course, by defeating the Titan, Rokan had already reached realms and quest stages unknown even in his past life. It was surprising yet thrilling.
"This'll be fun."
Just as he felt there were no equals on the ground, news of a new field filled with beings on another level entirely set his blood boiling.
Naturally, he'd planned to reach it in this life too someday.
Moreover, the first condition for reaching the Heavens was already met.
"With this, it'll be even easier."
Wings. The Gale Wings were top-tier in the 'wing system'—perhaps the pinnacle.
Mounts alone couldn't reach it; at minimum, Unique-grade wings were needed.
Higher-grade wings allowed faster, safer ascent, or so it was said.
Ambition stirred.
"First, time to head down."
After collecting the spoils dropped by the Titan, Rokan descended the Frost Mountains at once. The battle had drained him greatly; he had no energy left for more fights on the way.
Fortunately, monsters sensed his overwhelming power and didn't dare attack the low-flying Rokan with wings spread. He reached base safely.
But he didn't head straight to the Emperor.
The Dwarven capital.
Rokan went there first and met the Dwarven King. Word of his Titan slaying had spread, making the meeting easy despite the King's status.
"The Celestial Cannon, hmm. I know of it."
Naturally, to craft the Celestial Cannon.
Dwarves came to mind first for crafting, so they might make it.
Plus, the Dwarven King was the finest craftsman among them, raising the odds.
"Can you make it?"
"In theory, yes. The blueprint has been passed down. But the materials..."
"Tell me. I'll get whatever it takes."
His hunch proved right. He'd half-expected it.
Odin had made one in his past life.
So they could too. He'd worried about outdated materials, but luckily not.
"Simple enough."
Hearing the full list from the Dwarven King, Rokan smiled in satisfaction.
None were minor, but all were within his grasp.
Skip purchasables for now.
That left three major materials.
First: World Tree root ash. Easy—claim it as his reward for securing the World Tree.
Second: Epic-grade metal or higher. Normally tough, but solved easily.
[Millennial Cold Iron][Legendary]
Dropped by the Frost Titan—in large quantities.
"This is the issue..."
Only the last material troubled him.
Divine Protection Barrier.
A defense to dissipate forces when crossing the 'boundary' as the projectile itself.
Gale Incarnation's immortality might approximate it, but certainty was better.
And it resided in the Imperial Palace's armory.
Alternatives existed, but why settle when the best was available?
His recent feats qualified him for entry easily, so acquisition was no issue. But Rokan's concern was elsewhere.
"Usurping the throne..."
He already held the highest rank possible. The Three Dukes were either fallen or dwarfed by his power, and imperial authority was similar.
The Emperor's guard included many High Masters, but could they stop him? No chance.
If he wanted, Rokan could claim the human throne first.
That's what he pondered.
Ascend the throne or not?
"Troublesome."
Becoming Emperor would grant a fitting title—likely [Emperor] with first-acquisition.
But planning to leave, was it worth it?
Frankly, hassle. Money overflowed from his territories already.
Emperor's Aura buffed allies—nice, but he soloed strictly.
It'd buff him too, but his Duke title had similar, so no need to force it.
"Guess I'll go see."
Once cooldowns and penalties ended, Rokan headed to the palace.
He met the Emperor.
"Ahem, you've done something incredible. So... back to the front lines?"
The Emperor's expression was odd upon their reunion.
Naturally—Rokan's power could unseat him inevitably. He had to tread carefully.
'That settles it.'
Rokan, undecided till then, made up his mind.
"I intend to become Emperor."
"I see."
The Emperor paled instantly.
As if expecting it—no rage, just shock. No fleeing or calling guards; he shut his eyes, awaiting judgment.
"What are you doing?"
Rokan called out calmly.
The Emperor opened his eyes, brimming with question marks. Rokan grinned.
[Impossible feat! You are the first visitor to ascend the Emperor's throne.]
[You have acquired the Emperor title.]
[You are the first to acquire this title.]
[First][Emperor][Legendary]
You are the first visitor to ascend the Emperor's throne.
You are the first to acquire this title.
[Effects]
- Can bestow all types of titles
- Instantly summon 10 designated nobles to your side
- Command all beings in the human empire
-[Emperor's Aura] usable
Rokan used a peaceful method. He'd ascend, but reform power via regency.
Emperor's authority intact; regent handles rule.
He appointed the current Emperor as regent.
Bestowing any title meant creating new ones too. He made the position and granted authority.
He just wanted the title—no intent to rule and headache over it.
"Here it is."
Naturally, he accessed the armory and got what he wanted.
Divine Protection Barrier.
Limited to 10 uses, but sufficient for now.
Securing it, he gathered the rest and commissioned the Dwarven King.
War?
With Rokan who felled even Titans, who dared continue?
The Golden Lion faction pushed to end it, but Rokan had no such plans.
Hold the defensive line, and truce persists. None would reignite until surpassing him.
The Goblins with Grand Masters were the aggrieved ones.
Thus, enforced peace lasted another month.
Rokan received the awaited Celestial Cannon.
"Finally, time to go."
He took it and moved. The spot where an ancient Emperor met death long ago.
Gazing at the Heavens as he died.
He could ascend anywhere, but this was most efficient.
[Celestial Cannon installed.]
[Set usage permissions. Can limit up to 1 year.]
Naturally, only for himself. Why let others benefit?
Ownership vanished after a year inevitably, but he maxed the limit, loaded World Tree root ash and materials like gunpowder.
They'd propel him skyward explosively.
"Divine Protection Barrier, activate."
Becoming the shell, Rokan entered the cannon and wrapped himself in the barrier.
All preparations complete.
Now, someone to light the fuse—easy enough.
"Begin."
He had NPC mercenaries, the Gnome Five Brothers, clones—plenty.
Sizzle.
An NPC soldier, by Imperial order, lit the specially made fuse with magic flame.
Countdown began.
[Celestial Cannon firing. 10, 9, 8, 7... 2, 1!]
[Firing!]
Boom!
In that instant, the heavens parted.
Rokan shot toward them with unseen force and speed.
Zzzzt!
Like Earth's atmosphere. Fierce resistance hit at some point, but the cannon's thrust pierced it.
[Divine Protection Barrier forcibly released.]
Crossing the boundary opened a new world.
A cosmic vista unfolded; zero gravity buoyed his body.
"Wing mode."
From there, wings were needed.
Shedding past life's and earth's tales that bound him, Rokan flew anew toward the distant Heavens.
The King of Violence, absolute ground sovereign, advanced toward untrodden lands, new fields.
To pen new legends.
-Part 1 Complete-