Chapter 337 Beelzebub, Valeris' Demise
'A young man ran desperately down a stone-paved road, his eyes filled with despair and helplessness. Before him loomed a massive demonic creature, a hound-like beast devouring the city and a few people he cared about.
The demonic creature's monstrous growl echoed as the city was consumed, leaving only destruction in its wake.'
Instantly, Beelzebub's eyes snapped open. Bloodshot and wild, his expression was one of sheer hysteria, as though he had descended into madness.
"Y-you're the same boy who escaped... You're the Heir of Ruination?" Beelzebub stammered, his voice trembling and incoherent as the relentless torture continued.
One of Aengus' clones stood over him, ensuring the torment was both brutal and unending. Beelzebub's body was stripped bare, tendons severed with precision knives, knuckles torn apart, and his skin peeled back, leaving raw flesh exposed. Salt was rubbed onto his wounds, eliciting sizzling sounds as it seared his exposed flesh, amplifying his agony.
"The Heir of Ruination? Interesting! Let me see your memories," Aengus said with a cold laugh, placing his hand on Beelzebub's bloodied head.
Instantly, Beelzebub's grotesque tongue rolled out of his mouth, foam spilling from his lips. His body convulsed violently, as though his brain were being fried from within due to the overwhelming intrusion.
"So, Lucifer has something connected to the Ruination Extremity... I must seize it from him," Aengus said, letting Beelzebub's lifeless body fall to the ground.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Only now did things begin to make sense—why Lucifer was able to interfere with the Barrier of Ruination in Dwarvania.
MANAS NOTIFICATIONS
• You have gained 3 levels.
• You have acquired a new skill: Deadly Sin: Devour (SS); Capable of Increasing raw Strength through consuming materials.
• You have gained a new bloodline: Beelzebub (Royal). It had been assimilated to Fiend-Celestial bloodline.
After devouring Beelzebub, he asked mentally, "Manas, have you regained your memories? Any information on the Ruination Extremity?"
Manas responded, "Yes, Master. I've regained some of my memories, and my abilities have improved as well. However, the memories I have are not about the Ruination Extremity but rather about certain future events likely to occur in the Primal Realm."
"Oh? You mean my future? What happens in the future?"
"The future looks grim for you and It's related to someone close to you, Master. Should I reveal it now? Or not? Because speaking of it might make you suspicious of me," Manas said seriously.
Stay tuned to empire
Aengus furrowed his brows, disliking the ominous news.
"Show me your stats first. Then, you can tell me about it," he commanded.
[ MANAS STATUS ]
Description: A unique intelligent entity from an unknowm higher dimension.
Type: Assist
Rank: World Dominator
Abilities:
1. Future Predictions
Capable of foreseeing certain events with varying degrees of accuracy based on available data and timeframes.
2. Extreme Comprehension Speed
Processes and analyzes information at an extraordinary pace, allowing swift adaptability and strategy formulation.
3. Records of Worlds (Primal Realm)
Holds comprehensive knowledge and records from the Primal Realm, offering insight into its history, entities, and mysteries.
4. Skill Creation
Capable of creating new skills by analyzing and combining the structures of current and past skills. Limited to creating skills up to SSS Rank.
5. Skill Thieving
Able to replicate the structure of a person's skill through detailed observation, effectively copying and adapting it for use.
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Aengus was pleased with Manas's improvement. Her pixie form had now grown slightly, diminishing her cuteness a bit. But he intrigued by the information about the next rank.
"World Dominator? Then what comes next? Star Dominator?" Aengus speculated.
"You're correct, Master. It aligns with the ranking system of Primal Realm Seekers," Manas confirmed.
"I figured as much. Now, proceed. Tell me about my future and who I need to be cautious of."
"Yes, Master. Brace yourself..."
In the dimly lit space, their secret conversation unfolded, and the revelations struck Aengus's heart to its core. It was news so unsettling that it shook his beliefs and made him question the very fabric of his reality.
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"What's wrong, Ethan?" Aria asked, sensing his sudden pause.
Aengus, still shocked by Manas's revelation of his future, found it hard to believe.
His gaze briefly fell on Aria, a hint of doubt in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. With a small shrug, he chose not to worry her.
"It's nothing. Let's get this over with. I'm sure the Demi-Human Emperor must be on his way here now."
Aengus masked his inner turmoil, focusing on the next step of his plans. They had already conquered most of the Demi-Human Empire. Out of 29 kingdoms, 25 were conquered simultaneously, though it took two days. His Imperial army had grown to 320 million.
In the Demon World, the situation was similar. While the Demon Lords were occupied in their Council meeting, over 20 domains were forcefully claimed, making the Liberation Army even stronger with an additional 300 million minions.
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Soon, the Demi-Human Emperor arrived through the air, his old face haggard as he tried to defend the other kingdoms where Aengus was not present using his Strategic mind. Despite that, he faced overwhelming defeat multiple times. Every time he took action personally, Aengus appeared magically and blocked his path. The strength gap was enormous, the old elf understood.
Then, he understood—the young Rebel Emperor was toying with him.
This drove him mad, his face flushed red with anger.
"I can't believe it! A young fledgling dares to dream the impossible. It is indeed a grand goal, I must admit. But like everyone, I must hold my ground until my last breath. I will protect the legacy I built, even if I face death," Emperor Valeris declared thunderously.
"You're not going to surrender?" Aengus said with surprise. He didn't expect the old Elf to be so stubborn. Previously, he had fled from the Void like a cowardly rat, and now he was ready to face his death, fully aware that the odds were against him.
To the Old Elf Emperor, it was now a matter of self-esteem to extreme level. He couldn't accept being toyed with by a young man who was still wet behind the ears.
"As you wish, old man. I will not show mercy to a fool."
Aengus extended his hand in a grabbing motion, instantly catching the Old Elf as if grabbing a chick.
"Mother Tree, lend me your strength!"
The Old Elf Emperor, in despair, prayed to the Mother Tree, the Tree of Eternity, for strength from the center of Imperial rule. But it didn't respond, striking his heart with even deeper despair.
Why didn't it respond?
Perhaps, it also knew that Aengus was out of its league.
"Be free from all burden, old man."
Without hesitation, Aengus crushed Valeris' soul instanly, saving the body for later use.