Chapter 37:
My Near-Death Is A Blessing!
(As the Triple Ghoul sitting on it's throne once again grips both sides of the throne, ripping them off as he realized obtaining Godhood was not going to be as easy as he realized. Ticked off at the results of the doomsday attempt, Saul would attempt to calm him down.)
"Saul: T-Take it easy, my lord... I know things seem dark, but we'll get through this...!"
"Triple Ghoul: With as much work I've put into my Ghouls and for it all to be taken down by those damned Mercenaries. They leave me no choice..."
"Saul: ...! Sir, you don't-"
"Triple Ghoul: When they arrive in my lair, they will make a grave mistake challenging me in my own home."
(As the Triple Ghoul then hustles toward his chamber pods of 1,499 Triple Ghouls, forcing open all pods within the spacious room as the Triple Ghoul began to release a powerful vacuum, absorbing many of his powerful clones at once. Meanwhile outside Ferry Point, Jiia then stomps her boot onto the cracked concrete as the group has arrived at the exact hole Bai Zhen has created when he was first blasted into the area.)
"Jiia: Here it is."
"Hu: I will lead the charge with Global Ascendancy Front."
"Geng Lei (G.A.F's 4th Commandment | Power: Gravity Spirit): We'll follow you."
"Feng Mo (G.A.F's 8th Commandment | Power: Blessingless): Lets do this!"
(As the GAF then enters first, alarms within the networks were blaring within the halls as Zheng Cui immediately hacks the systems with a twirl and a snap of the fingers, silencing all alarms and disabling all technology the Ghouls have, leaving only emergency lights on.)
"Zheng Cui (G.A.F's 6th Commandment | Power: Hack Blessing): Done! They won't be able to know where we're coming from!"
"Hu: We're moving in!"
"Jiia: Good!"
"Jikouji: Enough waiting around, I'm going in!"
"Goto: Jikouji, are you sure you're ready for a fight?"
"Jikouji: Of course I am! I won't rest until every Ghoul down there is wasted!"
"Yumiko: Oh I'm ready to end these Ghouls once and for all!"
(With the 4 Pillars of Japan jumping in next, Ghouls within the hideout were in a panic at the immediate kill count within their networks in a matter of moments.)
"Saul: OHHH NOOO!! THEY'VE GOTTEN INN!!! M-MY LORD, WHY DID YOU ABSORB YOUR CLONES..?!"
(With an evil aura eroding off of the skin of the Triple Ghoul, nothing but the sounds of labored breathing would exit his very mouth, showcasing that he is no longer himself but rather feel more violent than before but in control.)
"Triple Ghoul: ...To assert dominance, to those who OPPOSE!"
(With the roar of his very voice, the network of hallways would rumble slightly, letting the Mercenaries and all remain aware that the Triple Ghoul is in the halls, somewhere... With the 4 Pillars of Japan separated with their own paths, explosions were heard through every passing corridor, Ghouls of the weaker caliber were being obliterated as the 15 Ghouls were separated, now on the defense for their own home. Meanwhile for Bai Zhen, his resting body would be surrounded by Sakura leaves as the sounds of trickling water along with the smell of a lightened incense and the sound of soothing flute music would eventually awaken the damaged Bai Zhen. He then emerges from his slumber with bandages around his body and his head, knowing he's exhausted too much power.)
"Bai: ..Ngh... Where..- What.. happened..?"
"???: You shouldn't be moving too much, it already was a hassle to handle your injuries without the use of scrolls."
"Bai: ...Wait, who are you..?"
(Bai would then noticed the nine pink tailed Kitsune in front of him, she would then introduce herself formally.)
"Qiae (Mythology Spirit | Power: Kitsune Blessing | Fulmina's Familiar): Well considering you've just woken up, I won't smite you for being disrespectful. I am Qiae of the Mythology Spirits of Japan."
"Bai: M-Mythology..? ...! You're a Kitsune..!"
(Qiae with a chuckle then places her flute down and answers Bai.)
"Qiae: That's right, did my fluffy tails give it away?"
"Bai: Yeah... They did. Where am I, Miss Qiae?"
"Qiae: Ah! Much better manners! We're actually in my humble abode above the sea of clouds in Japan, the Yamane Shrine."
"Bai: I only heard legends on your shrine... "A Nine-Tailed Deity who have blocked the entryway to her very abode with her power also forbids even the most ordinary of humans from entering!"
"Qiae: My my, you've certainly done your homework. Actually, I might keep you up here personally..."
"Bai: Huh..?"
"Qiae: Dress you into all kinds of scrumptious outfits, tease you with even the slightest acts..~"
"Bai: Wh-.. H-Hang on now...W-What acts...?!"
"Qiae: That's for me to know... And you to find out..."
"Bai: M-Miss Qiae.. As.. intriguing as those sounds, I don't think this is the right setting for that..!!"
"Qiae: Oh boo~ Can I not play with you any longer? But unfortunately, you're right... With Fulmina and the others at war, it's certainly not the right time to play with you."
"Bai: Wait.. Fulmina- !! THE OTHERS! Where are they?!"
"Qiae: Relax, Zhen. You're in no condition to fight, at least for about a few weeks."
"Bai: But- They need me..! They'll die without my Blessing...!!"
"Qiae: I have faith that things are going to become more worrying for the Triple Ghoul rather than the others."
"???: That's actually bold of you to say, Qiae."
(As Bai looked around to find that voice, Qiae then chuckles flirtatiously as she then turns her head the opposite direction to see Xu, Bai's master and six-tailed Kitsune has returned.)
"Bai: Xu..!"
"Qiae: My word, already cheating on me, Zhen..?"
"Bai: WH-"
"Xu: This is no time for jokes, Qiae. Could you tell him the truth?"
"Qiae: All I tried to do was at least make him feel less scared... But I suppose. The Triple Ghoul is near into entering Godhood and the only person who's actually ascended to Godhood out of everyone on our side is Fulmina."
"Bai: But.. What does that have to do with the Triple Ghoul ascending Godhood..?"
"Qiae: Ah right, you were unconscious so you didn't hear much. The Triple Ghoul's biggest weakness is anything that can harm a full-blooded God or an ascension into Godhood."
"Bai: But that means-"
"Xu: Everyone, even Negan are nowhere close to ascending into Godhood. Fulmina and you is their only chance of victory. But knowing that you're nearing your limit, Qiae's right. You're in no condition to keep fighting, even with my regeneration."
"Bai: ...I don't care."
"Qiae & Xu: ..?"
"Bai: If it means dying on that battlefield, I do not care... I just want my heart back, I want to be human again and not a walking corpse...!"
"Qiae (Thinking): He's quite dedicated to go back out there and fight despite being at such a disadvantage, I like this boy...~"
"Xu: ...Sigh. What am I gonna do with you, Zhen?"
(With Xu then using her own abilities to restore Bai's body once again at 100%, Qiae stepped in to assist as well, both Kitsunes using their powers to give Bai the boost necessary to cause permanent damage onto the Triple Ghoul.)
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