The doll's expression shifted from a bright, cheerful smile to a stern, serious look. Eren, still radiating divine power, stood with a commanding presence. A gentle wind ruffled his hair, the moonlight casting his figure in a cool, angelic glow, as he stood above the nearly vaporized remains of the monster.
"Host gains strength by conquering monsters, increasing the duration and power of the omniscient halo," the doll said, her expression reverting to its usual cheerful smile. "Ugh, dammit," Eren retorted, clicking his tongue, his face twisted with dissatisfaction. "Why make things unnecessarily slow? Why can't I just gain full power now and destroy those so-called demon kings?"
"Two minutes remaining before omni-H is deactivated," the doll chirped. "Whatever," Eren said, his frustration mounting, "Can you connect me to the goddess or send a message to her? What are you even supposed to be, anyway?" His annoyed voice shook the night, startling the nearby monsters.
"I'm the host guidance system, only modeled after the goddess's figure, with no divine communication with the goddess..." the doll began, before abruptly cutting herself off to notify Eren, "Detecting multiple A-level mutated beasts in the surrounding area."
"Why won't these creepy bugs stay far away from me?!" he yelled, his frustration erupting into a raw, divine rage. He looked up at the lone moon, distant from the stars in the sky. "You really want me to play the hero?!" he roared, as if addressing the goddess directly. "Well, then, why don't I put on a spectacular show? Within these remaining minutes, I shall cleanse this forest of these vermin!" His deep voice reverberated through the night, causing thunderous claps as rays of light rained down from the heavens, illuminating the darkness.
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The monsters' confusion and disorientation were evident in their faint, mumbling cries. Alas, it was their last utterance. Without hesitation, Eren channeled all the energy he could muster, swinging his palm in a 360-degree arc around him. Instantly, the world fell silent, the dramatic, illuminated light fading as quickly as it had arrived. A gentle breeze caressed the trees. Within a 200-meter radius, the trees fell silently, their leaves stained with the blood of the monsters whose lives had been abruptly extinguished. Exhausted, Eren collapsed, falling into a peaceful slumber.
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Meanwhile, Alex, Ru, and Bu were already present on the meticulously crafted stage of flames, alongside the demon kings: Beezelbub, Geto, Kael of the Frozen Blizzard (known for his ultimate freezing ability, his mastery over ice elementals, and his control of human emotions), and Moloch, who was eager to lay claim to the title of "Great Devourer" alongside Beezelbub. Though Beezelbub only consumed to fill his bottomless stomach, Moloch was capable of devouring the souls and strength of his prey, adding their abilities to his own. Beezelbub despised being compared and belittled by Moloch, while Moloch came hoping to witness Beezelbub's defeat. Kael, invited by Geto to serve as a witness, was primarily interested in gossiping with the other demon kings, rather than paying attention to the spectacle.
After the long-awaited time and after all the so-called training but rather hardship and torture he had been put through, Alex stood on the stage, at the center with Ru and Bu to his left and right. He likened his situation to that of a gladiator in Olympus, and for the first time, felt truly human as he was putting on his garments. These garments distinguished them from the handful of naked demons gathered at one end of the arena, who were there to cheer and witness the exhilarating match about to begin.
