“…What are you going to do about it?”
‘It might not be such a bad thing for him. Isn’t it better than being trapped in a statue? If he becomes the Master of the Altar, there will be much he can do.’
“Do you really think they’ll just let him be?”
Ku-gu-gu-gu-gu…!
The space where the thought resided trembled.
As the space slowly crumbled, Intio’s thought started to fade as well, and he shook his head vigorously, saying,
‘It’s useless. Even if you destroy the thought, the succession has already begun a long time ago, so it’s pointless.’
“You just need to break this and stop it.”
‘I don’t get it. Isn’t it just a clone created by those midday administrators? Is there really value in it that you, the one carrying the great bloodline, would obsess over?’
“Well, certainly.”
I was the one who had even rescued the Celestial Race, whom I once found so repugnant, for another me.
Despite being foolish, there was no reason to suddenly pretend not to know.
“Messing with the Celestial Race’s affairs is certainly a worthwhile endeavor.”
‘…Then.’
Ku-gu-gung…!
‘Do as you wish. It may be a useless task, but.’
“Actually, I was already thinking that…”
‘For the Impossible Being to breach the “Armor of the Impossible” containing thousands of years of research… This should also be quite enjoyable.’
“……”
‘I can only regret not witnessing it myself.’
With Intio’s final words, he waved his hand lightly, and the space completely crumbled away.
The thought that made up Intio had vanished entirely, and before me, back in the original place, stood a little kid surrounded by the Power of Clone.
A little kid in impressive black-and-white armor, holding a spear with dignity.
The little one wore a stylish helmet with a Y-shaped opening through which blue hair peeked out.
[The new Master of the Altar opens their eyes.]
[The Master of the Altar is staring intently at you.]
“Lily?”
[?]
[Eh?]
[What? Lily stopped again.]
[???]
[Waaah, why is Lily like this?]
[Lily has been frozen for about 10 seconds again.]
[Lily are you okay?]
[Lily, rewards are pouring in!]
“Ah. I’m fine. I’ve received enough rewards to be satisfied.”
Although additional rewards came in, the last level I saw was 138.
Experience points must have already reached near the four-digit range, so even with more added, reaching 139 would be unlikely.
The transcendental title had also been properly applied.
[The Master of the Altar greets you.]
The problem lies here.
Is it already ‘succession’? Baby Lily, who is sending messages as the Master of the Altar.
Sending Baby Lily.
The bright eyes peeking through the gaps in the helmet were fixed on me.
At first glance, it seemed like a young child in cosplay, but the armor surrounding this child was no ordinary item.
‘Armor of the Impossible.’
A product of the research mentioned by Intio, it could grant Intermediate-level power to even the most mundane life form simply by wearing that armor.
Moreover, the most threatening aspect is the power of the ‘System’ contained within that armor.
I doubt anyone would dare to touch it as long as the System is protecting the armor.
“Excuse me?”
[The Master of the Altar tilts their head, looking at you.]
[The Master of the Altar feels a peculiar closeness to you.]
“Please say something.”
[The Master of the Altar says that if they speak carelessly to challengers, it could affect their own True Words.]
[The Master of the Altar insists on indirect communication for the sake of the challengers’ safety.]
“You spoke earlier, didn’t you?”
[The Master of the Altar…]
[“Did I?”]
Tilt.
[?]
[Ha ha ha ha ha]
[Did you really just say that? LOL]
[That head tilt is so cute.]
[Why is the armored baby Lily so adorable?]
[For real, LOL.]
[Right?]
[Let’s take her home.]
I slightly bent my knee to make eye contact with the new Master of the Altar.
“Yes. So you can talk.”
“…Is that so?”
“Yes.”
“Got it, then. Speak speak.”
The helmet, which was about 1.5 times bigger than her head, bobbed up and down.
Although it was large enough to potentially hurt her head, she seemed to have a balance that prevented her head from bouncing around too much.
The armor was somewhat fitted to her size but still on the larger side.
They must have been planning to dress that gigantic 5-meter statue in it.
To transfer the title and duties of the Master of the Altar, both power and ability had to be handed over, and the medium for that was the armor.
Thud.
“Ugh?”
‘She probably didn’t even know she was inside the statue.’
Pat pat.
As I patted the helmet, Master Lily seemed to dislike it, shaking her head side to side.
In any case, when I continued to pat the helmet, she eventually backed away and stared at me intently from behind a pillar.
[Ha ha ha ha]
[Does she seem a bit different from Lily?]
[So cute.]
[There’s space behind the pillar.]
[Her personality seems a bit different, right?]
“Hmm… I wonder. Perhaps being reincarnated makes a difference.”
The reincarnated Lily retains her appearance and powers but is said to be born anew in mind.
It wouldn’t be strange for her to have a different personality or disposition from mine.
The problem is that she became the Master of the Altar before she could even use her hands…
“That’s a bit troublesome.”
[Why?]
“The fact that I’ve become the Master of the Altar means it’s become difficult to extract myself.”
Baby Lily is caught up in a situation bound by the ‘System’ known as the Master of the Altar. Just like Myeosin, who became the representative of Kiki Island due to a contract with the Administrator, this Lily also needs to unravel the system surrounding her in order to escape from this place.
But the energy radiating from that armor is at least on par with the power surrounding Myeosin.
It’s certainly not an easy task, since binding an upper existence requires a power that is even higher—a ‘supreme’ level of strength.
I pondered for a moment before recalling something Intio had said.
“I’d interpret it as the administrator managing this place has either ignored me or is in a situation where they can’t pay attention. There could be a special purpose behind it…”
“Perhaps…”
Under normal circumstances, there wouldn’t have been a chance before reaching level 140. Even if I were to hit level 140, I wasn’t confident I could break the supreme contract without any hindrance.
“? What do you want?”
But this place is different. This is where even the former Master of the Altar, Intio, who left a successor behind, ran away.
If the administrator’s eyes can’t reach here, I might be able to use something much bolder.
I slowly relaxed my vigilance and called out to the wandering Master of the Altar, Lily, outside the pillar.
“Hey.”
“Huh?”
“What’s your name?”
Not the ‘newly reincarnated’ Baby Lily, not Lil’ Lily, or Master of the Altar Lily, but her ‘real’ name.
The child tilted her head for a moment, then seemed to seriously ponder, lowering her head and resting a hand on her chin.
Squeak! The helmet, which had plenty of space, wobbled downward.
[Lololololololol]
[So cute!]
[Aw baby Lily!]
[Let’s just call her Lily.]
[Take her away, take her away!]
“Um… what was it again…”
“Did you forget?”
“No, um… I had it… but the armor was like this and like that.”
Swish! The Master of the Altar Lily waved her arms, which were 1.5 times bigger than her body, trying to explain.
She seemed to think she was explaining earnestly and seriously, but to those watching, it was just an adorable display.
“So… Li… what was it?”
“Li?”
“Li… Li… Li… aa…”
“Is Li-aa your name?”
“No. That’s not it…”
[Lolololol]
[Lolololololol]
[Is it Li-aa-aa?]
As Master of the Altar Lily pondered for a long time, I analyzed the armor and her.
The armor was tightly fastened onto Master of the Altar Lily; it was more of a spiritual bond than a simple physical attachment.
Since it touches the soul, it’s something impossible to break with clumsy techniques or powers.
Naturally, shattering the entire armor would be a difficult task.
“There’s no need to necessarily destroy the main body.”
Bzzzz…!
I invoke the holy power.
The holy power of destruction slowly seeped between Lily and the armor, beginning to shatter the “bond” that connected them.
True to a system wielding supreme power, it wasn’t easily broken, but the situation was also one where this side was strengthening as power continued to amplify.
With just a little more effort, the bond could be fully unraveled.
“Surely, there’s no administrator.”
Even while the system was under attack, there was no intervention from anything else, like the raccoon or system messages.
No matter how much the administrators’ guidelines suggested inaction, going by what was experienced in Blodia, it wasn’t exclusively passive.
If something were to seriously impact the system, they would have intervened right away, as was the recent case.
Darn it…
“Huh?”
“Got it.”
Thud, thud, thud!!
The impossible armor and the altar master Lily were completely separated.
Before I realized it, Lily was wearing only a pure white saintess robe, while the armor lay scattered on the ground.
All that remained was the helmet left awkwardly on her head.
I quickly retrieved the armor and tossed it into the space, just in case she might try to put it back on.
“Why isn’t that coming off?”
Is the helmet a separate item from the armor?
I approached the startled altar master Lily and pulled the helmet up…
“Huh?”
“Ah?!”
[?]
[Why won’t it come off?]
[Hahahahahaha?]
[But it’s so loose!]
[???]
“Why isn’t this coming off?”
“Let go of me!”
“Just a second. It seems like it’s coming off.”
Clunk! Clunk!
Even though they were already spiritually separated from the armor, why wouldn’t it come off?
I pressed down on Lily carefully so that the holy power wouldn’t affect her, but it still wouldn’t budge.
The altar master Lily, who was now free from my grip, gasped for breath and glared at me intently.
“This… is bad!!”
“Strange, isn’t it? The bond should’ve been broken, yet the helmet remains. Moreover, it seems to be subtly still connected to the altar…”
“Get off!”
Vwooom!!
[The Master of the Altar expels you!]
As the power of the clone enveloped me, my body was hurled out of the altar.
Normally, with the power of the system, I would’ve been helpless, but the authority of the altar “master” was nearly cut off.
No matter how much that child pushed me, expelling me in this state was impossible—
Then suddenly!
The helmet burst forth with light.
“Huh?”
Before I knew it, I was outside the altar.
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