## Chapter 1286 – Capital

While slowly recovering my strength and flying at a moderate speed, I soon reached the capital. I organized my thoughts as I flew.

That Lich bastard is trying to become a god.

What would happen if that guy ascended and became a god with his power? This world would be screwed. Yeah, that was his goal.

Certainly, if he wanted to destroy the world and kill all humans, that would be the fastest way.

If not, maybe a nuclear bomb.
Or an asteroid collision.

Anyway, if that crazy Lich has been fighting for ages to become a god, it fits the bill. He must be that crazy to become a Lich. He’s been fighting since ancient times.

He’s preparing like crazy right now.

But.

I’m one step ahead.

No matter how much he tries to create a vessel to contain the power of a god, it’s just a replica of me. That Lich bastard must be jealous of me. Because I’m doing what he couldn’t do so casually.

“Lich, you’re not fit to be a god.”

Trying to become a god to destroy humanity?

“Your vessel is too small. You’re a nobody.”

That’s such a trivial goal that it can never reach me.

—Kwaang!

Having landed in a suitable place, I went straight home.

* * *

I had been away from home for about two weeks, so I received a passionate welcome from my girls. I was dying to see them too. I can’t feel at peace if I don’t see my women. Anyway, I was slightly scolded with affection for being later than expected, but even so, they noticed the change in me just by looking at me.

After enjoying the joy of reunion to our hearts’ content, I explained to them what had happened in the meantime.

How I went to investigate this incident, met a monstrous undead knight who claimed to be a hero, and what happened with the gate and the Lich after killing him. My women knew everything about this situation, so it didn’t take long to explain.

“I did all that and came back. That’s why I was a little late.”
“Hmm… a giant gate and a hero… this is no ordinary matter…!”
“That’s right.”

It’s definitely no ordinary matter.

“But more than that, honey? You split the sky with your sword and killed him?”
“Yeah.”
“I don’t quite understand, what does that mean?”

I chuckled at Karin’s cautious question. I grabbed Vügal, which was tied next to my luggage. And I unwrapped the black cloth that covered it.

“Look at this. Vügal’s color. It’s white now, right?”
“Oh my, it really is.”
“Vügal has turned snow-white!”

Liztina and Hilde said so, and I held it up appropriately.

“Realmsword Aura.”

I deployed Realmsword Aura.

—Chwaaaaaaaaak!!!

A sword aura gushed out like a waterfall. Not made of ordinary mana, but a supreme Realmsword Aura composed purely of my power. It emitted a brilliant flash, illuminating the house.

“Oh. Oh…”

Then everyone gasped and stared at my sword aura. I felt quite good showing it off like this. I could finally show the power I had reached with my sword aura.

“I have awakened the extreme of the sword. I have put the ultimate in my sword, so I could split the sky. Karin? Do you see? This power of mine?”
“…”

Karin was focused on my sword aura as if she were mesmerized. Then she tried to reach out, but as if horrified, the other women made a surprised noise and grabbed her arm.

“Karin!”
“Unni!”

It was almost a reflexive reaction, but.

“No. It’s okay to touch it. It’s okay for us.”

At my explanation, everyone made an ‘ah…’ sound and nodded. Karin swallowed and grabbed the blade.

“What kind of power is this… Keuheuk.”

Then she looked at me, slightly teary-eyed.

“You’ve risen this far now. When did you grow up so much?”

Karin put her hand on my head and gently stroked my hair. I turned off the sword aura and quietly received her praise.

“Just a nobody a few years ago.”
“It was fast, though. But that’s what a hero is. At some point, they become aware of their talent and run endlessly until they reach the ultimate. That’s what a genius like me is.”
“Just listen to him talk. Anyway, well done. I’m just touched. I think I’m going to cry.”
“You’re already crying. Well, it’s all thanks to you teaching me well.”
“Yeah. Don’t forget that grace.”
“I’ll never forget it.”

—Cheoeok.

I put Vügal back down.

“Katt… congratulations, really.”
“Wait, Cloudi. It’s too early to be impressed. There’s one more thing left.”
“One more…?”
“Yeah.”

There’s one more thing to show.

“I’ll show you. Me splitting the sky.”
“…!”

At those words, Cloudi covered her mouth with her hand and gasped.

“N-now?!”
“Of course, I have to show you now. Everyone, come out!”

I wanted to show them the omnipotent Realmsunder Severance, so we went outside together. I had to show them this first so they could properly realize my level.

Feeling like we were going on an outing for the first time in a while, we headed outside the capital.

And when we arrived at a suitable place.

“This should be good enough.”
“Blackie? Are you really going to split the sky? How?”

Winia asked questioningly.

“Winia. Don’t you believe me?”
“It’s not that, but. I know everything because I’ve seen it so far. But the act of splitting the sky itself is hard to believe…”
“Winia-nim! Just watch and feel! I have already realized that everything that comes out of Katt-nim’s mouth is the truth!”
“That’s right. Just watch, believe, and accept it, as Hilde says.”
“Really…”

That’s Kim Katt.

“Splitting the sky. Where. Shall we take a look then?”
“Hehehe, this humble one is also looking forward to it.”

Liztina and Risha, holding fans, said, covering their lower faces with them.

“Aria.”
“Yes?”
“I’ll show you Realmsunder Severance.”
“Yes. Please show me.”

Aria didn’t show any particular reaction to the keyword Realmsunder Severance. Well, that’s to be expected. The Alaune from then and the Aria from now are separate people.

“Then here I go.”

I grab Vügal.

Having used it twice, reaching that ultimate mystery was even simpler than before. The casting time was greatly reduced. Omnipotent power dwelled in my entire body.

—Paaat!

The ultimate sword draw followed.

“Realmsunder Severance.”

The ultimate sword strike aimed at the sky was fired.

That.

—Kugugugugugugugugu!!!

Severed the firmament.

Thunder exploded and lightning scattered. A roar echoed as the sky was split in two. The severed gap was white. The giant slash endlessly spread towards that high place. I severed the sky with a single slash.

—Patsuchut.

By now, anyone in the capital could see it just by looking up. I checked Aria’s face first. Aria was just staring at the sky blankly.

“…Uh.”
“Uhh…”
“Th-th-th-th-th-th.”

The other girls just gaped and pointed at the sky. No one spoke first.

—Drizzle.

Only Cloudi was endlessly wiping her eyes with a handkerchief.

“Heuk… Heueuk… Katt… you’ve grown up well. Yeah. You’ve really grown up well!”
“Hehehe, I’ve been hearing that a lot lately.”
“Keep hearing it!”

I stood next to her and put my arm around her shoulder.

“Yeah. Cloudi will keep telling me forever.”
“Yeah!”

I looked up at the sky again.

“Yeah. How is it, everyone? This ultimate of mine. I used a lot of power, though. This is my power.”

Insane confidence.

“W-we have to… worship you now… Oh my god… to sever the sky like that… that’s impossible…”
“At this point, wouldn’t world domination be possible…?”

Liztina and Risha dropped their fans and said so. In fact, they seemed to be expecting what I would show them before they saw it, but what I showed them seemed to have surpassed their imagination.

“Ruling this world. It wouldn’t be difficult.”

But not now.

“Katt-nim…! You’re a god after all! Katt-nim is really a god! Katt-nim is a god!!! Now it’s okay to build a temple for Katt-nim and worship you!!!”

—Pultjak! Pultjak!

Hilde jumped up and down in joy.

“Hehehe, that’s only natural. Anyway, Winia. Look. The severed sky.”
“…I’m still looking.”
“Look and look again. And feel it.”
“Yeah…”

Winia was also looking up at the sky like someone mesmerized. She must be feeling my greatness deeply.

“Isn’t this level beyond the sword itself?”
“Transcendence. But it’s still not enough.”
“You’re saying it’s not enough after doing this?”
“Of course. Because I pursue a higher level than this.”
“Ah…”

Karin, who had been gaping at my words for a moment, smiled and nodded.

“That’s our husband’s greatest strength.”

That’s me.

“The best thing I ever did in my life. Yeah. Was asking you to take responsibility back then.”
“Ah, that’s right. Hehehe, that’s right.”

Liztina agreed with Karin’s words. When you think about it, Karin’s life bloomed by sleeping with me.

“Father… to have risen to this level.”

Then Aria said, looking at me.

“Hmm?”
“Please don’t forget that my milk contributed to it.”
“Of course.”

Alaune’s breast milk was a kind of elixir. So Aria’s contribution was also great. I can’t count how much help my women have given me to get to this point.

There was my personal effort and genius, but in the end, there is the current me thanks to their love and positivity. Help with elixirs, etc. Party hunting and focused guidance.

“Ah, then shall we go in and rest a bit? I’m a little tired.”
“Katt? Tired?”
“I used a lot of power at once. Now I have to rest until I recover my strength.”

Let’s rest at home now.

“Th-then Katt-nim doesn’t have any strength now… We have to go quickly and lay you down on the bed…”

Hilde, with a flushed face, said in a sweet voice and reached out to me.

“U-uh, yeah… that’s right.”
“Blackie has been out for two weeks…”

At that sight, everyone avoided my gaze and blushed. It looks like I’m going to be compensated for the two weeks I couldn’t do it from now on.

* * *

All day long after showing Realmsunder Severance. I played with the girls at home, resolving my pent-up lust and receiving extreme love.

While doing so, I could feel very well what they meant when they said they would ‘worship’ me. It was a really satisfying return and achievement. That’s why I can’t quit being strong.

Anyway, the next thing to do was to see Kadia.

It was only natural, but there were a lot of witnesses because the sky was split near the capital. Naturally, the rumor reached all the influential people in the capital, and that was the same for Kadia.

“Hmph, I knew it. It’s a Paladin after all.”

Kadia smiled and smoked a cigarette.

“There’s no one but the Paladin who could split the sky. As soon as I heard the news, I knew it was the Paladin. And when I checked the sky… it was really amazing.”
“Hehehe, Kadia. Is that just an amazing level?”

When I said with a smile, Kadia also smiled and said.

“Is this the time to laugh? Do you know how noisy it has become because of that?”
“Well. How noisy has it become?”
“It has become so noisy that the Pope and this Saintess are busy in many ways. Thanks to you, I was up all night yesterday. The nobles and the royal family are in a state of emergency. It might become annoying.”

Annoying?

“Kadia. That’s meaningless to me now.”

Restraints and pressure are all useless.
I am free to live as I please.

From the moment my power transcended the country, it was only natural.

“Haa… that’s true.”

Kadia, resting her chin on her hand, looked at me with eyes as if she were looking at a treasure and continued to speak.

“Still, the royals seemed more surprised than I imagined. If you live in the kingdom, you will inevitably get involved in some form.”

Power holders do not welcome the emergence of such a strong person.

“Power is like that. Don’t worry. Everything will be solved if I just say the word now.”
“Hmph, that’s true too. I don’t know how reassuring it is. Thanks to the Paladin, this Saintess doesn’t really care about those things anymore.”

That’s right.

Just as I have become free from the power of others, so will Kadia.