Chapter 17: The Joining of the Dragon God Mother and Daughter!
Upon seeing the figure, Kuroka was instantly stunned. The newcomer looked completely identical to Ophis, as if they had been cast from the exact same mold.
However, unlike Ophis, who seemed to lack any emotion toward the world, this newly born Dragon God had a pair of large, clear eyes that sparkled with doubt and curiosity about everything.
"Father..."
The moment she saw Akira, she flew straight toward him and threw her arms around him.
The sight left Kuroka frozen in place. Someone who looked exactly like her boss was hugging Akira and calling him "Father." What on earth was happening?
Akira himself was equally stunned. Incredible—he had suddenly gained a daughter. However, seeing this cute little girl hugging him and calling him father, something deep in Akira's heart was touched. Every man has a soft spot in his heart for a little daughter.
"Well then, my daughter. Do you have a name yet?"
"Uhm~ I don't. Father, please give me a name."
"In that case, your name shall be Lilith."
"Okay! Thank you, Father! Now I have a name. My name is Lilith!"
In stark contrast to the emotionless Ophis, Lilith was her total opposite. One didn't care about anything, while the other was curious about everything.
And this reaction made Akira realize one thing: she wasn't a clone created by Rizevim using three-quarters of Ophis's power like in the original story. She was a massive portion of Ophis's power that had been born as a new life within the Chaos Tide. In a sense, she had already become a new lifeform, no longer just a scattered fragment of power.
"Eh?"
At that moment, Lilith also spotted Ophis in the distance. The identical face and the fact that their power and aura came from the same source made Lilith feel an immediate sense of closeness.
She let go of Akira and flew toward Ophis. This immediately made Akira feel a bit uncomfortable. He had just gained a daughter, and before he could even share a few more words, she was already off to find someone else?
In this moment, Akira finally understood why so many fathers-in-law had such bad attitudes toward their sons-in-law. When your precious little girl is taken away, what man wouldn't feel emotional?
Lilith, having flown in front of Ophis, examined her from head to toe. After sensing the aura and power that were exactly the same as her own, a realization dawned in Lilith's heart.
"Mother..."
Shocking words. Lilith had just acknowledged her father, and now she was acknowledging her mother.
"Ha? M-Mother—?!"
Kuroka was floored. Events were moving far too fast. Even Ophis was slightly taken aback. Although she was confused about where this identical figure had come from, the source-identical aura and nearly identical power made her realize that this girl was the embodiment of the power that had just been taken from her. If that was the case, her own power gaining a new life and calling her mother didn't seem to be a problem.
"Uhm..."
Without rejecting or arguing, Ophis nodded slowly, accepting this daughter. This left both Akira and Kuroka speechless. What was the meaning of this? She just accepted it just like that?
"Hehe, Mother..."
With the same height and build, Lilith immediately hugged Ophis. The two little girls hugging each other looked no different from twin sisters—one the emotionless type, the other cheerful.
"The world is changing too fast... I can't keep up anymore..."
Kuroka felt completely mentally exhausted. Weren't you two just fighting? Why did this suddenly turn into a family reunion? And also, if you're called 'Mother,' you just accept it? You're way too easygoing!
Ophis, who had never felt the warmth of a family, had gained a cute daughter today. Akira also felt a bit strange; Ophis hadn't been captured, but instead, he'd gained a daughter, and looking at the situation, it seemed the fight wouldn't be continuing.
"Lilith, come here..."
"Yes~!"
Hearing her father's call, Lilith immediately flew back and crashed into Akira's embrace. Once his little daughter was back, Akira's mood became exceptionally bright.
Conversely, Ophis frowned slightly. She had liked the feeling from a moment ago, and now that it was gone, she felt a bit dissatisfied.
"Ophis, you have now lost a large portion of your power, and you've lost the possibility of defeating Great Red. So, would you like to join my side?"
"No. I am invincible, and I will definitely defeat Great Red."
"Lilith is over here, you know..."
"I agree."
Without a moment's hesitation, Ophis nodded. The sight left Kuroka dumbfounded. Truly incredible—was this the charm of a daughter?
Akira laughed. Although the process had been a bit winding and unexpected things had occurred, in the end, everything was moving in the direction he wanted.
"Eat this..."
"Uhm."
Accepting a "leaf" from Akira's hand, Ophis could feel a mysterious power radiating from it—a power that even she couldn't fully comprehend.
"Father, I want one too!"
"Alright, everyone gets one."
Looking at his adorable daughter, Akira's heart softened. He also took out a leaf from the World Tree for her. His own daughter naturally had to go to his world; in the future, she would be the princess of the "New World."
The pair of Dragon God mother and daughter swallowed the World Tree leaves simultaneously. Instantly, Akira felt a massive amount of World Essence flowing into his world.
After the World Tree devoured and absorbed that Essence, the tree immediately grew taller. And as the ruler of the world, Akira naturally received feedback; Akira gained the power belonging to Ophis—the Infinite Power.
The boundless power that symbolized an infinite cycle was now also held by Akira. Unlike those who merely received a "Snake," what Akira had obtained now was the power of "Infinity" itself.
From now on, Akira could be considered a half "God of Infinity." Under the influence of "Infinity," Akira's own strength had also become limitless.
"This is a new power... very strong..."
As Ophis joined him, the World Tree, having gained so much World Essence, naturally provided feedback to Ophis as well.
She received a portion of World Power. However, unlike Akira, Ophis could only borrow the World Power and did not truly own it. As long as the World Tree or Akira wished it, that power could be retracted at any time.
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