Chapter 68 Chapter 68: Judgment of Shamash — Unsheathed!
Chapter 68: Judgment of Shamash — Unsheathed!
"That's... a Honkai Beast? But how is that possible?!"
Far away on the Astral Express, Welt was the first to recognize that colossal figure drifting in the planet's upper atmosphere. Even from the vantage point of outer space, that terrifying form was easily discernible.
Even though its body inevitably bore the crystallized characteristics of Fragmentum creatures, Welt, who had fought against the [Honkai] his entire life, would never mistake it.
This scale... it's completely beyond anything that could be measured by Emperor-class or Judgment-class, right?
But how could traces of a Honkai Beast appear on Jarilo-VI? The only thing possibly related would be...
Welt suddenly turned his head to look at Kevin beside him, and only after clearly seeing the other's expression did he show a look of "as expected."
"To think I'd be careless in a place like this... truly unexpected..." Kevin sighed softly.
It was mentioned earlier that the Fragmentum possesses a certain property of replicating objects within it. But for that level of analysis to instantly imitate Kevin, who bears the 'Hundred Beasts of Brahma,' would be far too fantastical.
Yet who could have guessed that the obvious surface-level erosion was merely a deception by the Stellaron? It's highly likely that it had long ago, in another more hidden dimension, already begun fully utilizing this property on Kevin.
Although a few days of brief contact were completely insufficient to truly imitate the essence, it was enough for the other party to piece together a 'chimera' using similar characteristics.
Leaving aside everything else, just this terrifying size and the energy that almost converges all the roots of the Fragmentum are already enough for it to destroy an entire planet without any further issues.
"The trouble I caused, I'll solve it myself... I'll have to trouble you with this favor, Welt."
With just one glance, Welt understood Kevin's meaning, and a helpless expression immediately appeared on his face.
"You said something about not interfering with this civilization, but what you're about to do is harsher than anyone else... Forget it. Judgment of Shamash, take it."
"But remember, with my current [Mimicry] ability, I can only maintain it for one attack."
Handing over the blazing greatsword condensed in his hand to Kevin, Welt's face immediately showed traces of fatigue... Having lost his Herrscher core, he's completely incapable of such delicate work. Otherwise, why would he always only use his most familiar Star of Eden in battle?
"One attack... is more than enough."
Gently brushing his palm over the surface of the greatsword, Kevin's heart was actually nothing like the calm he displayed.
The 7th Divine Key — Judgment of Shamash.
This is a Divine Key forged by Dr. Mei 50,000 years ago based on the core of the Herrscher of Flame. Representing 'Flame,' it possesses destructive power almost capable of annihilating everything.
In the Previous Era, Kevin was this Divine Key's sole suitable wielder. It accompanied Kevin through battle after battle, defeating enemy after enemy —
It could be said that this is almost the only weapon Kevin is proficient with besides a baseball bat.
And in Kevin's hands, this Divine Key, already renowned for its destructive power, can unleash destructive force unmatched by anyone.
"Come then, let me see just how much you can achieve—"
Standing inside the train, Kevin took a step forward and instantly appeared in the outer space beyond. Weightlessness and lack of oxygen — such things were no hindrance whatsoever to him.
Immediately after, Kevin raised the greatsword in his hand high into the air, and even in an environment devoid of any oxygen to aid combustion, vigorous flames ignited upon it — that was entirely a form condensed from pure energy.
"Judgment of Shamash — Unsheathed!!!"
That immense, indescribable energy made Kevin, standing amidst the starry void, resemble a blazing sun. And this sun, in the next moment, plummeted straight down from hundreds of thousands of meters above, crashing like a meteorite directly towards that massive Honkai Beast —
Piercing through the planet's outer atmosphere, tearing through thick cumulus clouds, cleaving apart the snow curtain that had shrouded Belobog for a full seven hundred years...
Not only March 7th and the others standing on the mountain peak, but even the Silvermane Guards fighting desperately on the front lines awaiting dawn, and the people of Belobog who had just awakened... they all saw this incredible sun at the same time.
For most of them, it was their first time witnessing what a 'sun' should truly look like.
And that colossal creature, painstakingly nurtured by the Fragmentum and the Stellaron, naturally noticed this as well. It attempted countless methods learned from various things to halt this unstoppable attack... but without exception, all failed.
"————————!"
This creature, whose appearance defies description, let out an indescribable roar. This was its first time since being born into this world, and also its last.
After all, it was never meant to be a creature existing in this world. Once separated from the Fragmentum, it would disintegrate on its own.
BOOM————————!
[No... we cannot fail... impossible...]
That chaotic will echoed for the last time in Stelle and Bronya's minds alongside the deafening explosion. The seemingly monstrous creature in the sky dissolved within the flames at an extremely rapid pace, like a punctured balloon.
The terrifying shockwave from this attack occurred entirely at an altitude of several thousand meters, so those on the ground were able to suffer minimal impact.
But from the perspective of the Astral Express, that terrifying heatwave shock was almost visibly spreading from the central point, gradually devouring the clouds and snow curtain covering Belobog's sky — finally clearing out a vast expanse of empty, azure surface.
There is absolutely no doubt: if such an attack had landed directly on Belobog's surface, the continent's crust would likely have undergone irreversible changes, and most life probably wouldn't have survived.
But at this moment, it is undeniable — it is all over.
The Stellaron's final counterattack was utterly reduced to nothingness under Judgment of Shamash's single strike. Along with it, the gloom that had shrouded Belobog's skies for seven hundred years was completely dispelled.
At the front lines of the restricted zone, not only had more than half of the Silvermane Guards originally holding their ground here become casualties, but even the members of Wildfire who arrived later after receiving notification had also paid a painful price.
"What was that... Uncle Oleg?"
The surging horde of Fragmentum monsters suddenly lost their fierce desire to attack at this moment, instead wandering aimlessly in place. This gave this young Wildfire member a chance to catch his breath and ask the tall figure beside him.
"That was the sun, child. And also... no, it is the dawn for all of Belobog."
Those fortunate enough to witness the full spectacle would probably never forget the scene as if the sky itself had been split open. Nor would they forget how dazzling the dawn sun was beneath that azure sky...
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