Chapter 24: The Final Collision, The Authority of a Goddess!
Clang—!
Kacha—!
In a single, brief exchange, Quetzalcoatl's weapon was shockingly shattered by Cao Cao's Holy Lance.
The sight left Quetzalcoatl momentarily stunned. Although her armament wasn't a Sacred Gear, it was still a powerful holy weapon equivalent to a mid-tier Noble Phantasm. To see it destroyed so effortlessly was unexpected.
"I don't know who is backing you, but I'll make you all regret this. The first step is cutting you down right here."
"Cutting me down? How interesting. Tell me, human, do you truly believe you're capable of such a feat?"
"Without a doubt!"
Boom—!
The tip of the Holy Lance collided with Quetzalcoatl's fist. The Holy Lance, which in legend was said to have pierced 'God,' was surprisingly unable to break through Quetzalcoatl's defense, even with the release of the Truth Idea.
Divine Core of the Goddess: EX.
This EX-rank skill granted Quetzalcoatl levels of strength, defense, and physical endurance that defied belief.
In the records of the Seventh Singularity, Babylonia, the Great Axe of Marduk was a weapon she swung with ease—a massive tool of war that no ordinary human could even hope to lift.
Now, having undergone a Spirit Foundation expansion and gaining the 'Sun God' divinity of this world—coupled with her status as a contractor in Shin Akira's new world—her true power had become difficult to even estimate.
"O Sun, shine upon the earth! Illuminate the distant lands—!"
Boom—!
A miniature sun manifested in the sky. The surrounding air felt as if it were about to ignite, and the temperature skyrocketed within seconds.
In this environment, Quetzalcoatl held the absolute geographical advantage as a Sun Deity. Conversely, Cao Cao found himself in a dire position.
"Holy Lance, lend me your aid!"
Cao Cao took a deep breath, preparing to stake everything on this next move. Activating the Truth Idea placed a massive burden on his body, which, in terms of physical quality, was still only at the level of a human.
"Haha! Let's keep this going! Round two!"
Quetzalcoatl's fighting spirit was soaring.
Wisdom of the Benevolent God: EX.
This skill pushed her combat capabilities to a terrifying degree. As the battle raged on, Quetzalcoatl only grew more energetic, while Cao Cao's complexion turned increasingly pale.
"Sacred Holy Lance... pierce my enemy..."
Hum—!
A holy aura began to boil over. Looking like a saint descending upon the mortal realm, Cao Cao gripped the Holy Lance and prepared for his final strike. His stamina and mana were nearly depleted.
"Such immense pressure. The strongest Longinus, indeed. If that's the case, I shall offer a fitting response in the name of 'God.'"
Hum—!
Instantly, Quetzalcoatl began to burn through her own mana.
The entirety of Kuoh Town was feeling the aftershocks of this clash. Mana of such terrifying proportions couldn't possibly go unnoticed. As the overseer of Kuoh, Rias Gremory couldn't just sit idly by, and Sona Sitri arrived on the scene shortly after.
Standing beside them, their respective peerages looked on, every single one of them paralyzed by the sheer scale of the destruction before them.
"Rias, do you have any idea what's happening here?" Sona Sitri asked. She knew Rias's fiancé was a literal monster who frequently caused massive commotions.
"I'm sorry, Sona. I'm just as much in the dark as you are," Rias replied, shaking her head. She truly didn't know.
It was then that Akeno, standing by Rias's side, spotted Quetzalcoatl in the thick of the battlefield, as well as General Ika and General Zola watching from a distance.
"Rias... that's Quetzalcoatl..."
"What? Quetzalcoatl is here?"
Rias was well aware of the Goddess. Since they lived under the same roof, it was impossible not to know her.
"Hmm?" Sona Sitri caught the name immediately. She realized this was yet another person connected to Shin Akira. "Rias, who exactly is this Lady Quetzalcoatl?"
"To be honest, I don't know the full details myself. But according to Akira, she is the Feathered Serpent, the Goddess Venus, and the Sun Goddess of Aztec Mythology."
"The Feathered Serpent? Venus? A Sun Goddess? She holds that many divine authorities?"
"Yes. She is incredibly powerful. Perhaps no one but Akira knows the true extent of her strength. He mentioned she possesses power at the Transcendent level."
"Transcendent..." Sona breathed out.
In the entire Underworld, there were only two known individuals at the Transcendent level. Even Sona's own sister had been stuck at the Maou level for years, with the Transcendent stage still being a distant dream. And yet, a Transcendent-level Goddess was standing right in front of them.
"Holy Lance—!"
At that moment, Cao Cao launched his final attack. The holy mana condensed into a devastating strike that seemed capable of judging all creation, hurtling toward Quetzalcoatl.
"PIEDRA DEL SOL!"
Vwoom—!
Fire, raging flames, and molten lava erupted from Quetzalcoatl's hands.
Within a radius of nearly three kilometers, the area was instantaneously transformed into a realm of lava. The intense heat incinerated everything—trees, buildings, and anything else in its path.
The onlookers could only stare with wide eyes. If she wanted to use a big move, she could have just used it—why did she have to turn the entire neighborhood into a volcano? Cleaning this up was going to be a nightmare.
Clink—
The searing mana gradually began to subside. In the sky, the True Longinus fell, stabbing into the center of the cooling lava. Despite the extreme heat, the weapon remained completely unscathed.
As for Cao Cao, there was nothing left. Under the weight of such an attack, he had been reduced to ash.
"Ah, letting out some mana really does feel great!"
Quetzalcoatl looked positively delighted. To her, this battle was little more than a light workout to stretch her limbs. Still, since she hadn't fought in quite a while, her mood was excellent.
Swoosh—
"Lady Quetzalcoatl, I will be taking the True Longinus now," General Ika stated, appearing nearby.
"Go ahead. And take this one back with you as well," she said, tossing over the Variant Detonation. General Ika caught it and vanished into the shadows.
"Oh boy... I should probably wrap this up, or Rias-chan is going to be really mad at me~"
"If you were truly afraid of me getting angry, you wouldn't have made such a mess, Lady Quetzalcoatl."
Rias approached with her peerage. Looking at the surrounding lava and the lingering fires, they felt a chill of dread. This woman was a walking natural disaster.
"Oh, Rias-chan! You're here too~"
"Lady Quetzalcoatl, Kuoh Town is my territory. You've caused a massive scene here; how could I not show up?"
"It wasn't intentional, really! They were terrorists from the Khaos Brigade. There were three Longinus users among them, so things got a little loud."
"What did you say? Three Longinus users?"
"Yep!"
"I see..."
Both Rias and Sona fell silent. Since when had Longinus-class artifacts become so common?
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