Leveling Up Through Eating

Chapter 680: Divine Will

‘No matter what happens, I won’t leave your side. How about you? Is it the same for you?’

[Kronad’s hearts and thoughts were shaken by Obren’s pureness and naivety. However…]

“Tomorrow is ‘the day’.”

“The dish that we will feed Obren has been completed. Half a day later after Obren eats this dish, he would start to go berserk. This will be the ring that will contain the power that he would obtain by killing those people. This will complete Evangel.”

“…”

[Kronad had already crossed the line that should never have been crossed. Thousands of popes and strongest paladins and millions of priests, paladins and believers followed and believed in him. All of them comforted themselves that this was a small sacrifice for the greater good.]

The next day, Kronad looked at the dish that they had prepared. This was the dish that had the power to make the Evil God go berserk. Once Obren consumed this dish, he would lose his consciousness and kill millions of humans, perhaps even more.

“Kronad made this for me? Wow! I’m really grateful! I’ll make sure to savor it well!”

[Kronad did not even have the courage to give the dish to Obren himself. He asked another pope to deliver it to Obren.]

Kronad stared out of the window. When he turned around, he recalled the bright and pure smile on Obren’s face. Suddenly wavering, he left everything behind and ran to where Obren was as fast as he could.

“Thank you very much, Kronad. The dish was very delicious.”

“…”

However, it was too late. Obren had already finished eating the dish.

Obren looked at Kronad, his eyes conveying how sincere and grateful he was to the pope. That was when Kronad realized that the things that he did could no longer be undone.

On that day, the war between the gods and the humans began.

***

[Athenae was fully aware of Kronad’s plans. She knew that Pope Kronad was rallying the other popes to drive out the gods from their world in order to become the ‘gods’ of their own world. In the end, Athenae was left with no other choice but to gather the gods and her army.]

[Athenae was a very clever being. She had planned to eradicate the humans and retrieve Evangel just before they completed the temple.]

[With Athenae at the center, millions of divine troops and hundreds of gods advanced towards the border of the worlds. All of them were ready to cross to the world inhabited by humans.]

[However, a young man found out about their plans and set out to stop them.]

[This man was none other than Obren, the one that would become the Evil God and one of the Six Monster Gods.]

“Mother! Kronad is not that kind of person! He told me that the reason why he created Evangel is so he could strengthen and protect the Athenae Religion!”

“Stay out of the way, Obren. The humans had already fallen into corruption. They need to undergo reformation.”

“Mother!!!”

Of course, Athenae turned a deaf ear to Obren’s earnest and desperate cries. After all, Athenae was aware that Obren had been hoodwinked by Kronad and his men from the start.

The Absolute Gods, the Six Monster Gods, and the other gods tried to advance despite seeing Obren standing in front of them. But then…

“…!”

“…!”

“…!”

All of them watched in shock when they saw more than ten million books floating in the sky above Obren, who was preparing to attack them.

‘The one who was destined to become the Evil God… A being that no other Absolute God or Six Monster God could ever compete against.’

Athenae could only groan. She never expected that Obren could already use the Evil God’s Books to that extent.

“Our dear older brother Obren, are you thinking of forsaking us?”

“Do not be foolish, Obren.”

“None of you considered me as an older brother. However, these people have considered me as their family, their brother.”

Obren wanted to protect them, the only friends and family that he ever had.

Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang!

When the gods tried to advance, countless powerful attacks bombarded and overwhelmed them.

[Obren’s power was truly overwhelming. Even the Absolute Gods and the Six Monster Gods could not handle it. Obren killed countless soldiers of the divine army on the spot, making the gods tremble in fear.]

Stab, stab, stab, stab, stab, stab, stab—

The Spear God stabbed Obren’s shoulder with a spear, while the God of Archery’s arrow pierced through his thighs. The God of Magic’s gigantic meteor also descended and engulfed the god. But Obren never backed down. Even though his body was torn and bloodied, Obren did not run away. He stood there and confronted the gods.

[He was the only one that could protect Kronad and his dear friends.]

[To Obren, his friends were far more valuable than his own life.]

Athenae looked at Obren as he used his power to protect those humans and endure hours of assault just to save them. In the end, she could only sigh as she enlightened Obren with the truth.

“My child. See for your own eyes how Kronad tried, and is still trying, to take advantage of you.”

[At that moment, Kronad’s side of the story unfolded and played in Obren’s eyes.]

‘One of the Six Monster Gods, Obren… I think we can use him to complete the Temple Evangel.’

‘How should we approach him?’

‘I’ll approach him and make it seem like our meeting is a coincidence. From what I heard, he’s been alone for a very long time. We’ll take advantage of that loneliness.’

‘Obren will become the Evil God and slaughter millions of humans. Will that be alright?’

Kronad grinned and said, ‘It’s but a small sacrifice for the greater good. Whether it’s the humans or Obren, they’re all sacrifices for our future.’

“…!”

[Tears fell down his cheeks as Obren finally realized the truth.]

Obren lost the strength in his legs and collapsed on the ground, his body quivering while he sobbed. Then, at that moment, a mysterious voice rang in his head.

‘Kill them. The gods that mocked you and the humans that used you. Slaughter them all.’

Booooooooooom—

Suddenly, a powerful force exploded from Obren’s body and engulfed the entire area.

“Keuaaaaaaaaack!” Obren roared, his overwhelming power shaking the world that the gods lived in.

‘He’s been hiding his true power?’

At that moment, Athenae realized that Obren had been holding back the entire time. Athenae was appalled by the realization, while the other gods were all trembling in terror and fear.

Obren started to lose his rationality.

Grab—

“I’m sorry, Obren.”

Someone hugged the berserk Obren tightly. When Obren turned his head to look at the man that hugged him, he saw Kronad’s face.

Kronad finally realized that everything that they did was wrong when they saw Obren protect them, to the point that he was bloody and bruised. But by that time, everything was already too late.

“Dieeeeeeeee!!!”

Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang!

Hundreds of explosive attacks rained down on Kronad. Obren’s wrath was too much. Although Kronad tried to stop him, his rationality had already disappeared after going berserk.

Athenae, who watched her son turn berserk, made the most rational decision.

[Athenae knew that Kronad would collapse even if they did not make a move. So…]

“…Go, Obren.”

A bright light engulfed Obren and Kronad.

[Athenae sent them to the world where the humans lived.]

After watching them disappear, Athenae turned around and said, “Let us return. They will destroy themselves.”

A bitter and helpless expression appeared on Athenae’s face as she and her army returned.

***

[Obren and Kronad had been sent to the land of the humans. However, Obren’s wrath was greater than he expected. Kronad could tell that if things continued at this rate, the entire human race would be wiped out on this day. So, he tried to stop and restrain Obren.]

Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang!

One attack from Obren and tens of thousands of paladins disappeared without a trace. Tens of thousands of priests prayed and prayed for the ‘wicked one’ to be driven out from their lands but it was to no avail. The mindless slaughter continued for days on end.

More than a month had passed, yet the battle between the humans and the Evil God was still underway.

“I will kill all of you, treacherous and lying humans! I will kill all the gods! I will kill everyone until I’m the only one left in these lands!!!”

Thousands of humans died with every swipe of Obren’s hands. It was literally the descent of the Evil God.

At that point, Kronad, the popes and the paladins realized that they could not, and would not be able to kill Obren. All of them reached a consensus and decided to ‘seal’ him.

Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang!

When Evil God Obren slaughtered and wiped out another human empire, and mankind was left on the edge of despair, Kronad gathered all of the popes and strongest paladins. They quickly went to find Obren.

As Obren spiraled further into his madness, his once pure and naive eyes now sought only slaughter and destruction. The moment he caught sight of Kronad, he unleashed countless powerful attacks.

Baaaaaaaaaaaaang—

With Pope Kronad at the vanguard, the popes, paladins, priests and saints, together with the volunteers and representatives of each empire and kingdom, fought hard to stop Obren.

On this day, the largest number of people that died on the battlefield was recorded in the annals of history. The gods refused to listen to the earnest and desperate cries of the humans. They had reaped what they sown. The gods did not spare them any mercy.

Staaaaab—

Fortunately, Kronad was able to successfully stab Obren in the abdomen. Then, he grabbed whatever item he could grab first, which turned out to be a seasoning jar.

“I’m sorry, Obren.”

Shwaaaaaaaaa—

Obren’s body was sucked inside the jar.

“I… loathe… you…”

With Obren’s body sealed inside the jar, Kronad, the popes, the paladins, the saints and everybody else thought that the war was finally over.

[You have received the Evil God’s Curse!]

[The paladins, saints, saintesses, priests and popes that survived this war will be cursed to live a life of immortality. You will live beside Evangel, the temple that you have been greedy for, for all eternity!]

[Obren’s curse will bring suffering to you for all eternity!]

“…”

Kronad looked at the seasoning jar helplessly.

Flaaaash—

Then, the seasoning jar disappeared in a flash, flying to someplace unknown to them.

At the same time, Kronad, the popes, the priests, the paladins and the saints all disappeared in a flash of light. The place where they were brought to? The Papal Wall.

They all paid tribute to those that died.

“We will never forget those that have died because of our sins.”

“We will always remember Obren and receive punishment for what we have done to him for all eternity.”

“We were Obren’s friends yet we turned our backs on him and betrayed him. We have to find a way to awaken him.”

[Now, thousands of years later, Kronad, the popes, the paladins and the saints finally found a way to awaken Obren.]

***

Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaang—

“Mot**rf*cker! Is this the friendship that you were talking about?!” Minhyuk shouted as he punched Pope Kronad in the face. However, the man’s head was just bent at an awkward angle from the blow.

Normally, those that received Minhyuk’s punch would have already been sent a few meters back. However, Pope Kronad was a very powerful being. Such a blow meant nothing to him.

Kronad looked at Minhyuk and said, “I know that we cannot turn back time and reverse what we did. That’s why we will be paying for our sins. We have found a way to awaken Obren. I hope that you will bring him comfort and console his wounded heart.”

Minhyuk, who was looking at Kronad in rage, soon calmed down.

“Please take care of him once he awakens, so that he will no longer suffer from grievances and be hurt.”

Then, a quest window popped out in front of Minhyuk.

[Hidden Quest: Furious Obren]

Rank: SSS

Requirements: The One that Received Kronad’s Recognition.

Rewards: Unfinished Evangel. Obren’s revival.

Penalty for Failure: You will not be able to leave this place for a month.

Description: Obren’s power, which lay slumbering inside the Puzzling Seasoning Jar, has weakened by a lot. Thankfully, Kronad, the popes, the paladins, the saints and the priests have found a way to awaken Obren. They will bring the furious Obren of the past and kill him here.

The awakened Obren will be furious but he will be severely weakened. However, the only way to kill Obren is to use the ‘Sacred Papal Sword’. To use the Sacred Papal Sword, the inhabitants of this land have to willingly enter ‘hell’ to pay for their sin and suffer for all eternity.

Help grant their ‘grave punishment’ and revive ‘Obren’.

Minhyuk finally found a way to meet with ‘Obren’ once again.