Chapter 292 Obtaining The God Stone
Lyra looked hesitantly between her mother and savior, uncertainty etched across her face.
Aengus observed her closely, sensing the conflict within her. He knew what was on her mind—her thirst for power.
"Mother, how do I get it out? I can't even feel it inside me," she asked, her voice a mixture of frustration and determination.
Amarian responded calmly, "Just meditate deeply, dear. I'm sure it will respond to your command if you focus enough."
"Oh, okay," Lyra said, nodding as she sat down cross-legged and began to concentrate. She inhaled and exhaled slowly, attempting to center herself.
Aengus waited patiently, but as time passed, it became clear that she was struggling to summon the mysterious stone. Her lack of focus and inexperience hindered her progress.
Seeing this, Aengus stepped closer and lightly touched her little head to increase her mind power.
"Focus, Little girl," he said softly but firmly. "Feel it within you. Command it to reveal itself."
Lyra suddenly felt a surge of overwhelming willpower coursing through her, a strength so profound that she felt unstoppable, as though no challenge was beyond her grasp.
Harnessing this newfound power, she delved deeper into her meditation, concentrating with unwavering determination to do as Aengus had instructed.
Moments later, under Aengus' intensely focused gaze, an extraordinary object materialized before them.
It was a radiant, triangular stone, its design mesmerizing and otherworldly. Both its upper and lower points formed perfect symmetrical triangles, and its surface was etched with intricate, unknown symbols. The carvings pulsed intermittently, glowing with brilliant flashes of white light that seemed alive, as if the stone carried the essence of creation itself.
Aengus' eyes gleamed with curiosity and hunger for knowledge. "So this is the God's Stone," he murmured as he activated Appraisal.
[Appraisal:]
[Item: Core of Divinity; Grade: SSS+]
[Description: A fraction of the world's core of Mythraldor. The will of the Mythraldor world requires new controllers, thus it shed these fragments to be protected by the chosen ones.
[Effect:
1. Upon consumption, Capable of upgrading one skill of your choice to God Level upon reaching level 1,000.
2. Grants a Divine Body, shedding your mortal limits.
3. Extends your origin Mana Capacity and raw stats by unimaginable numbers according to your potential ]
Aengus stared at the information, wide-eyed.
This is it.
This was what he had been searching for.
With this, he could finally stand against the gods and take his revenge from Beelzebub.
He would have the power to turn the tables of this world and establish a prosperous rule before disappearing from it.
But for that to happen, he needed to reach level 1,000 first.
Amarian and Lyra sensed the greed in his eyes and became frightened, feeling the chaotic, fiendish aura emanating from him.
Aengus stared at the God Stone with unrestrained desire.
"Give it to me. Give it to me… I will give you everything you want. Money? Power? Protection? Or a world free of oppressors? I will give it all," he declared, spreading his arms to the sky and laughing maniacally, exhilaration coursing through him.
"Y-Yes, please calm down, Lord," Lyra pleaded desperately.
With her words, the stone finally landed in Aengus' hand, instantly calming him down.
"With this, I will rise," he thought, his gaze fixed firmly on the glowing stone. "And when I do, the heavens themselves will tremble."
Upon safely storing the Divine Stone, Aengus' manic grin vanished instantly as he suppressed the wild emotions inside, regaining his calm and indifferent demeanor.
This change made the mother-daughter duo sigh in relief.
Aengus glanced at them, a flicker of guilt crossing his features for having scared them unnecessarily.
He realized his image might have already been tarnished in their eyes.
Clearing his throat, he said, "Ahem! I can't take this precious thing for free. In return, I promise I will ensure your safety and help you find your husband with all my might."
Amarian and Lyra's faces lit up with happiness at his words.
Amarian sighed in relief, feeling reassured that Aengus wasn't an ungrateful man consumed by greed.
"Thank you, Lord... We would be happy if you can find him for us. But please don't take unnecessary risks. You seem to be a great man with big aspirations. I hope you can truly change the world for the better once you become a figure of worship," Amarian said sincerely, sitting still and composed.
Aengus nodded, then turned to Lyra with a softened expression.
"Come here, little girl. I will give you the power you want," he called out gently, his generosity emerging as he resolved to help them after receiving such a special gift.
"Give me power? How?"
Lyra cautiously stepped forward, her curiosity tempered by unease.
Amarian, though equally curious, remained on guard.
Suddenly, a series of loud thuds echoed as Aengus pulled out several massive corpses of aquatic S-Rank creatures from his pocket space.
"Thud, thud, thud!"
The sight of the enormous lifeless creatures and even a few human corpses among them left both Lyra and Amarian astonished, and horrified.
"What's this?"
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Lyra froze in place, her eyes wide with bewilderment as her heart pounded rapidly in her chest.
Amarian instinctively grabbed Lyra's small hand, her grip firm, as she stared at their savior with growing caution.
Aengus noticed their reactions but remained calm, gesturing toward the corpses. "These will serve as the foundation for your strength, little girl. Step forward if you want to receive the power, and of course I won't force you accept it. It's your wish, but don't regret it later on."
He gave them a choice, but whether they would accept it or not was entirely up to them.
Lyra and Amarian felt the weight of the moment pressing down on them.
After a tense silence, Lyra took a deep breath and resolutely stepped forward, her small fists clenched in determination. Amarian, on the other hand, stood back, her heart heavy with worry. She could only pray that their savior would honor his word and place her full trust in him.
"Buzz..."
Without wasting any time, Aengus activated Universal Synthesis.
A faint hum filled the air as a radiant aura enveloped Lyra. Aengus focused intently, ready to imbue her with as much power as her soul could withstand. He would push her limits but remain cautious not to overwhelm her entirely.