Chapter: 88. The Betrayed Savior
The artificial academy island was shrouded in the realms of Mirrors, Storms, and Omega.
At this moment, an intense battle of fantasy monsters was unfolding.
Even the black dragon, known by the name “Omega,” found itself at a significant disadvantage against the joint assault of 11 god-tier fantasy monsters.
If its contractor had been a powerful individual with experience or abundant magical power, perhaps Omega could have unleashed even greater strength, but unfortunately, Nanjo was merely a temporarily designated contractor.
Omega found it difficult to showcase its full abilities under this contract.
On the other side, without Omega’s protection, Nanjo had to face Nagi-on in a one-on-one battle.
The strongest resonant soul Nanjo possessed was the highest masterpiece created by Mana.
In the world of mirrors, she was isolated from the world and unable to exchange positions with Mana in the realm of global cognition.
She could only attack Nagi-on by merging the elements of her masterpiece.
However, all her attacks were evaded by Nagi-on’s small and agile figure.
Even when previously taunted by taking on a dual-element fusion, Nagi-on could now evade by teleporting next to Nanjo using the mirror flower.
Being cautious, she feared that Nanjo would mix in Omega’s “deletion” power during her attack.
Although numerous details indicated that Nanjo, with her poor combat experience, didn’t know how to actively utilize her contracted beast’s supernatural abilities.
At this moment, Nagi-on had transformed into the Elemental Sovereign of yore, fully unleashing her combat mentality without revealing any flaws for her opponent to exploit and missing not a single opportunity.
“Is this all you’ve got? You fake artifact.” Within just a few minutes, Nagi-on had completely mastered the body of a roughly seven-year-old girl through her impressive ability to learn and adapt.
As she stepped with a cute gait befitting her appearance, she smiled and cornered Nanjo.
To the outside observer, Nagi-on appeared as an adorable young girl, frolicking towards the black-haired maiden while acting all coy and lively.
However, from Nanjo’s perspective, this cute smile and petite body represented the most terrifying existence she had ever encountered.
In the brief exchange of these few minutes, Nanjo had suffered severe psychological trauma.
She even reached a point where the sight of a little girl in the future might directly lead to her fainting.
If it weren’t for Omega’s presence bolstering her will, she would have long been defeated by the immense pressure emanating from this young girl.
“What’s wrong? Your magical energy is decreasing~” Nagi-on continued to provoke.
The childlike, tender voice echoed in Nanjo’s ears like a declaration from the Grim Reaper.
Under the influence of Garuda’s storm authority.
Nanjo could not replenish her magical energy, and the reserves in her body dwindled.
On the contrary, the magical energy fluctuations emitted by Nagi-on seemed endless.
An absolute gap.
“Cursed, cursed! Where are you, Omega!!!”
…
In the distance, Omega was dealing with the siege of several fantasy monsters while observing its contractor.
It couldn’t help but internally sigh.
“Shouldn’t I have chosen a more suitable individual?” Omega mumbled to itself.
However, it had been observing and analyzing the fantasy monsters before it and Nagi-on’s combat style since the beginning.
As a threat level 11 god-tier, Omega possessed far greater power than a typical contracted beast, such as—
Reading the memories contained within the contractor’s soul.
It compared the information before it with Nanjo’s memories and, based on the magical response emanating from Nagi-on, vaguely confirmed the other party’s identity—
“A special individual chosen by fate… is it?”
Omega’s exclamation reached not only the fantasy beasts in front of it but also echoed in Nagi-on’s and Nanjo’s ears.
The first to react was Nagi-on; she lifted her head, her youthful face looking towards Omega’s direction.
The two locked eyes from a distance.
Nagi-on’s gaze further confirmed Omega’s inner speculation.
“Truly deserving of being called the Omega fantasy creature… If we had met in a different manner, I would have genuinely wanted to recruit you…” Nagi-on replied indifferently, as if acknowledging Omega’s thoughts.
“It is my honor to be spoken of by you, Elemental Sovereign,” Omega said as it retracted its wings.
Before the fantasy monsters led by Garuda could realize what it was about to do.
“Host, lend me the soul connection.” After saying this, Omega’s massive form vanished in an instant.
Omega returned to Nanjo’s soul in a “storage” manner as a contracted beast.
The next second.
It was summoned back from Nanjo’s soul actively, its enormous form descending in front of Nagi-on.
“…Did you master the soul storage technique in an instant?” Seeing this, Nagi-on raised an eyebrow.
“After all, I was fortunate enough to witness you using it in your sealed state, Elemental Sovereign.”
Omega did not immediately attack Nagi-on; instead, it stood before her with a carefree demeanor.
This behavior caused the surrounding contracted beasts to pause their pursuit.
The scene fell silent once more.
And this time, it was Nanjo who broke the silence first.
“Omega, what are you… calling her…”
“Host, by now, you should have realized,” Omega replied with a courteous royal demeanor.
“You, you really are… the genuine Elemental Sovereign?!”
At these words, Nagi-on’s brows quivered slightly, a sign she was rapidly thinking.
Omega noticed this detail but chose to remain silent.
“If I affirm this statement, what impact will it have?” Nagi-on once again revealed a mocking smile.
Nagi-on also noticed that Omega was letting her proceed with this plan.
Was it because, with its ancient wisdom, it determined it could not achieve victory through normal means in the current situation?
At this moment, Nagi-on, Omega, and the fantasy monsters present were all waiting for a variable.
And the one controlling that variable—
Nanjo, in shock, raised her hand and stammered out a few words:
“Elemental Sovereign… is really a girl? Or rather, a little girl?”
“…….”
Silence engulfed the surroundings.
—Is this what you care about?!
Nagi-on couldn’t help but ridicule in her heart.
—At this tense moment, does it matter if the Elemental Sovereign is male or female!!!
“No, that isn’t the original body of the Elemental Sovereign.” At this critical moment, Omega took the initiative to clarify for Nagi-on.
“That is more like… the manifestation of a soul echo, a consequence of the will from a higher rank.” Omega squinted its golden dragon eyes, offering its insight.
Could it be said that it truly lived up to being the final boss of “Stellar Nexus 2”?
The wisdom and insight Omega possessed even surpassed that of Nagi-on.
In response to what it said, Nagi-on once again confronted the question of “why did she become Nagi-on from the Stellar Palace.”
“How much do you know about what happened to me?” Nagi-on tentatively began.
But Omega did not seem inclined to answer.
Instead, Nanjo’s voice interrupted Nagi-on.
“Ahhh, so what’s going on? The Elemental Sovereign… turned out to have never died from the very beginning?” Her voice became astonishingly firm at that moment, as if a stronger emotion suppressed the fear in her heart.
“If the Elemental Sovereign did not die… and if the protagonist still exists in this era… then what are we—!!!” Nanjo’s face twisted in anger.
“If you didn’t die… then why, why not show yourself?! With the powers you possess, you should not have to fear the Special SEMA and the Three Great Academies—” Nanjo raised her head to look at the fantasy monsters floating in the air.
“Why, why hide your identity! As long as you are here, we wouldn’t have to suffer such pain—”
“Ahhh, it’s all your fault; it’s all because of you that we experienced this meaningless suffering—”
The final words from Nanjo seemed to strike a sensitive chord deep within Nagi-on.
“What do you know about my past?”
“—Of course I know! I am well aware of your experiences, which are etched into our souls like torture, tormenting us day and night, even until death cannot be forgotten!” Nanjo screamed in response, her delicate and beautiful face contorted.
“So what, our lofty savior… Pfft, hahahaha! Savior, what a grand joke! Doesn’t the Elemental Sovereign remember what you went through?”
“If you want to know so badly, I can tell you, oh hehehe—”
Faced with Nanjo, who looked as if she had lost her sanity, Nagi-on could not help but show a serious expression.
Meanwhile, in the sky, Garuda felt a twinge of pity and turned his gaze away.
“Elemental Sovereign… Our beloved savior…”
“You were betrayed by the very Special SEMA and the Three Great Academies you established with your own hands…”
Nanjo’s words seemed to evoke certain memories in Nagi-on’s mind.
A sharp, painful sensation surged in her brain, forcing Nagi-on to clutch her head.
At the same time.
She noticed the traces of her memories that had been influenced by authority—
—This is… Storm… Garuda, why?
“Elemental Sovereign! You were betrayed by the world you saved, and in the end, they united to kill you!”
“Did you really forget?! The world you cherished viewed you as the greatest threat!”
“The subordinates, comrades, and even friends around you believed you should not exist in this world!”
“Your body was treated as an experimental subject, and your power consumed; the Stellar Association, the Church of Blood, the Saints… these organizations, which acted against those with exceptional abilities, could never have touched the noble corpse and power of the Elemental Sovereign without the aid of the Special SEMA and the Three Great Academies!”
“I, I am…” As Nanjo’s deranged narration unfolded, memories flashed rapidly through Nagi-on’s mind.
“Ah, my beloved Elemental Sovereign, do you remember now?”
“You are—”
“—killed by this world.”
Starry eyes shone.
