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Turning Chapter 838
🕑 Added 2024-01-24 04:54:53 +0000 UTCChapter 838
"In fact, I only realized I could apply my power to things that are invisible thanks to you. If it weren't for that, I might still be using this power only on visible things."
Yuder remembered distinctly when Kishiar first applied his power to the invisible. It was during an experiment when Yuder had inserted a part of his Awakener power into Kishiar’s body.
"Why would that be my doing? It was all due to your own attempts and achievements, Commander."
"Not at all. Do you know what I felt was most crucial in developing this power?"
"...No, I don’t."
"Whether the target of my power is visible or not, tangible or not, turned out to be not so important. The real difference came from whether I believed I could do it or not. In fact, that was the hardest part for me."
Believing in oneself is a difficult task, especially for a man who grew up learning to always doubt his strength, his body, and the path he was on.
Yuder recalled how many times Kishiar had said something similar.
"What I needed then was not to forget that there was someone who believed in me with more certainty than I ever could. So, this is indeed all thanks to you."
Yuder remained silent. From experience, he knew that anything more he said would only lead Kishiar to further embellish his argument.
'But truly... it's remarkable. Back then, it was merely about barely pulling a faint flow of an intangible power.'
He had felt the power leap forward when healing Emperor Keilusa, but even then, it wasn’t to this extent. If it's to the point where even Nahan’s abilities can't get caught in or escape this power, one can't even imagine how far Kishiar will develop this ability in the future.
Perhaps a new method of breaking mental abilities will be created, likely only possible by Kishiar himself. If he becomes able to influence other intangible things as well...
'This is even more than Kishiar in my previous life...'
Yuder, lost in his imagination, suddenly paused, led by a voice that unexpectedly emerged from his memory.
“...It will soon end. Pushing it until every connection is forcibly severed... And then…”
Had Kishiar in his previous life really never used his ability on an intangible target?
At least in Yuder's vivid memories, that seemed to be the case. But then, he remembered that in a dream he had while in the West, Kishiar had faintly uttered something similar in his final moments.
'Yes... definitely, he did.'
Why had he half-forgotten it again? He had a similar experience before, but this time it felt particularly suffocating. Was it because he now clearly understood the content of those remembered words?
Pushing it until every connection is forcibly severed.
Pushing.
If 'pushing' referred to his ability, then the connection Kishiar was pushing away must naturally have been something like the golden thread between them.
If you stretch a thread to its limits, no matter how strong, it will inevitably break.
But what happens after that?
Did Kishiar really use that power then?
Had the connection, the thread, been severed?
What happened. What happened next?.......
Just as he felt the gaping voids within his chest stir, about to speak out.
"…Yuder?"
Startled by the hand on his shoulder, Yuder lifted his head.
"I thought you had fallen into a trance again since you stopped suddenly without a word. Are you alright?"
"Uh..."
Only then did Yuder realize he had unknowingly stopped walking. His blurry focus finally sharpened.
"I'm fine. Where did you leave off in your story?"
"I was saying that when we almost caught Nahan, Hosanna arrived."
Hearing Hosanna's name nudged Yuder's cloudy mind back into motion.
"Ah... I saw that too when Hosanna arrived."
"...Yes."
The man, who had been watching Yuder, slowly began to speak again. Despite discussing something important, Yuder's mind was haunted by the thought that just occurred to him, chilling him like a sudden shiver. The voice from that dark time remained...
"..."
Yuder lifted his head again, expecting Kishiar to continue speaking, but found him silently observing him instead.
The red irises, sinking into the silence, disappeared behind the eyelids and then reappeared.
"It seems there's a reason you suddenly can't concentrate. Is it something difficult to discuss with me?"
After a moment's hesitation, Yuder spoke up.
"You might find this question absurd, but... may I ask you something?"
"There's no way I'd find anything you ask absurd. What is it?"
"About your power, Commander. Do you think it could apply to the... indescribable thread-like thing that connects us?"
It must have been a completely unexpected question for Kishiar. Yet, instead of questioning why Yuder asked it, the man pondered, tilting his head as if weighing his thoughts, then inquired about something else entirely.
"Well... I'm not sure, but is it something we need to try right now? If so, I'll make an effort."
"No. That's not it."
Yuder quickly shook his head in denial. Just the idea of trying it made his heart chill for a moment.
"I was just curious if you could. You could even block Nahan's power. Just an answer will suffice."
Kishiar, with his arms crossed, faintly lifted the corners of his lips and then let out a thoughtful hum.
"I could block Nahan's power because I had once suffered under that man's ability and spent time thinking about and practicing countermeasures. But with this, it's hard to be certain. It sometimes appears like a thread, so it might not be impossible with effort......."
"...."
"Still, if you asked me to try it right now, I can't guarantee success. Let's leave it at that."
As expected.
If the current Kishiar deemed it not impossible, then Kishiar in his previous life could have reached that point too. The answer after attempting it remained unknown, but... hearing this response somewhat calmed Yuder's heart. He breathed deeply and nodded.
"I see. Understood."
"Is this enough for you?"
"For now... it seems so."
"Alright, then."
Uncharacteristically for Yuder, he accepted the man's vague reply with a refreshing answer, and soon, the man softly shifted his approach.
"I'll start again from the part where Hosanna arrived. Is that alright with you?"
The skillful change of subject, a hallmark of Kishiar, always brought a sense of relief at the moments it was most needed. This time, amidst the surrounding darkness, was no different.
Yuder swallowed his appreciation for this quiet consideration and nodded.
"Yes."
"In fact, none of us expected Hosanna to appear there, and I was no exception. I was a bit late in responding, and Hosanna almost got away with Nahan in the chaos."
Had Hosanna been in full condition, perhaps he might have succeeded.
But just like Nahan, who was vomiting blood until his front was soaked, Hosanna was not in a good state either.
Before anyone could react, Hosanna had managed to grab him and use his ability, but when they reappeared, they were only a few trees' distance from the original location.
“They're over there!”
Gakane shouted quickly. Simultaneously, Hosanna used his ability again, but this time too, they flickered into view not far away.
Nahan's fellow Awakeners chased after them, with Kishiar, Gakane, and Kurga following in pursuit.
The sleet grew denser, and the sky darkened. Despite knowing Hosanna's ability was not being fully utilized, locating them immediately was not easy.
Still, Kishiar opened his exceptional senses as a swordmaster, focusing intently on his hearing. From the temple's dark backside, near the forest, faint crying sounds were heard.
“...Young Master. Please, come to your senses. It's me. I've come, I'm here....”
"..."
Comments
Shrak Prince
I feel so bad for hosanna, he cares so much for nahan, is forced to keep his origin's a secret, and nahan is brainwashed into forgetting all his sacrifices 😭 like damn, his awakening wish is itself to run away but he just can't do that
Ayotli Kestrel
I might have been wrong about Hosanna's escape being planned, but I also feel like the author has their reasons. Mistakes were made, but people are still learning and the major plans had enough failsafes included Yuder and Kishiar can deal with a few unexpected variables. (Honestly without a few hiccups along the way, we don't get to see the true power of our boys and their allies). Variation in skill and temperment is what keeps things interesting when you have two extreme powerhouses as leads.
