Regressor Instruction Manual - Chapter 415. Joy to the World. Light Ki-Young Has Descended (6)

The Dragon Breath Potion was a potion that I couldn’t drink. After crafting a glass bottle that was in a similar shape as the organs that shot out Breath, I manage to create a potion that could make an explosion similar to Dialugi’s Breath by using her mana and blood as catalysts.

It wasn’t an exaggeration to say that the potion was created using various complex skills rather than the essence of alchemy. The item was made to explode, so of course, I couldn’t drink it, and I also couldn’t drink her blood, to begin with.

The Enhancement Serum was still waiting for its owner, but it had already told me that drinking Dialugia’s blood would be an incredibly dangerous endeavor, but the Light Bomb Potion wasn’t like the Enhancement Serum and the Dragon Breath Potion.

This brand-new item was bestowed upon me by the respectable Benigoa and that scum Elune, and it could differentiate between allies and hostiles. Moreover, it wasn’t really an item that was made to simply explode.

[Light Bomb Potion – Semi-Mythic Rank]

[Alchemist of Light Exclusive Consumable Item – Daily Usage Limit (0/3)]

[This potion can only be created by the Alchemist of Light. This potion was made thanks to the Goddess of Benigoa’s consideration and Elena’s sacrifice. Once holy power is poured into the bottle, it identifies and differentiates allies and hostiles, causing a huge explosion of light. It instantly heals allies while revealing the location of hostile units. This potion can be used up to three times each day. P.S. You piece of shit. This is really the last time. I can’t help you anymore.]

As described, it was a potion that would create a huge explosion of light, so what would happen if I drank it? Of course, I was curious, but I immediately found the answer, so I didn’t need to come up with assumptions because I had already drunk it before.

‘Salit told me more about it.’

To be exact, I couldn’t say that I drank it, but the potion was inside the monster. It struggled in pain, but the light coming from inside its body still managed to reach the allied forces, and it was actually pretty effective. Its effects would remain the same even when drunk, so it would injure hostiles while healing allies. Its range was limited, but the potion’s effects were pretty straightforward. Drinking it wouldn’t give me transcendent powers, and it wouldn’t cause any dramatic changes to me as well. Obviously, the goddess wasn’t really coming, and my holy power wouldn’t increase drastically after drinking it. The effects were the same, but it made me look completely different.

I could hear voices from everywhere, and when I opened my eyes, a dazzling light shot in all directions. I could also hear a continuous hissing sound coming from inside of me.

My stomach was rumbling just a little bit, but I was actually fine. Honestly, I felt pretty good. My wounds were healed, and my exhaustion disappeared. In addition, the dazzling light wrapping around the soldiers was a sight to see.

The soldiers who had fallen from exhaustion started standing up, and those who had been injured by arrows or magic were getting healed as well. The miracle caused by the collaboration between Elune and Benigoa made everyone’s jaws fall to the ground.

‘The light is blinding.’

I couldn’t help but feel proud at the sight of the light, which was still gradually expanding, and because it instantly lit the battlefield up, it felt like the fighting came to a halt at that instant.

It was the third time the dazzling light appeared today. The first time it appeared was when the meteor was falling, the second time was when the undead army appeared, and the third time was right now.

The battlefield went silent because the undead creatures were being affected by the dazzling light.

“She has descended! The Goddess of Benigoa has descended!”

Bullshit. She didn’t really descend, but I wanted to make them think that way.

I swept my gaze across the goddess’ mirror and saw Light Ki-Young completely enveloped by the light. The brilliant light also kept on flowing around Light Ki-Young.

The dazzling light definitely looked holy, and when I cast floating magic using my remaining mana, I gradually floated. It was kind of funny to see them looking at me with their mouths open. I thought I had to set things up beforehand, but it was ridiculous how some of them started crying while looking at me.

Of course, they could also be crying from relief because we were truly in a desperate situation just now.

“Goddess of Benigoa… Goddess of Benigoa!”

– I can hear.

“Heuuuk!”

‘Stop crying, guys. Let me talk. Stop crying.’

– I can hear your voices.

A deafening silence fell on the battlefield the moment I spoke. I couldn’t even hear Jin Cheong’s voice anymore. The undead creatures stopped moving as well, but it wasn’t because some kind of transcendent power had stopped them from moving.

Jung Ha-Yan was controlling them, so she simply stopped them from moving. Of course, the undead creatures were still acting to the best of their abilities. The undead creatures looked like there was a wall standing right before them.

It was a ridiculous sight, but they started acting like mimes while groping the invisible wall in front of them. The soldiers who saw this scene stared blankly at the undead creatures. It was understandable because I was also confused by what they were doing.

Eventually, I started speaking while hiding my satisfaction, and I saw them looking at me.

– I’m sure you have a lot of questions. Why I’m here, and why I descended when I haven’t really shown myself for thousands of years now. Unfortunately, I can’t explain all of it. I can’t tell you everything. However, one thing I can tell you is that the continent is currently in danger.

“…”

“…”

– This is just the beginning. The force threatening this world hasn’t shown itself yet. The servants of demons who have orchestrated all this and are currently watching these cursed creatures in glee are still hiding. They will still continue to threaten you. The hardships you’re experiencing right now will be nothing compared to the hardships you’ll experience in the future.

‘Nice.’

Even I couldn’t help but feel nervous about spouting this kind of lie. I was worried that I would say something wrong, but I continued talking despite my worries.

– Children of Elune. Children of Varian. And children of all that exist on this continent. The reason why I borrowed the body of this holy and pure man is that I thought I had to deliver this message again.

I slowly looked around before continuing.

– There are people who are a threat to the safety of this continent.

Pause…

– Even now, they’re trying to paint this continent to match their colors, and it’ll be difficult for you to fight them with your human bodies. However, I’m sure you’ll be able to overcome them. Unite as one. If the living beings of this world united as one, it would be more than enough for you to overcome this threat. I’m sure you can do it. Unite as one in the name of light and overcome the upcoming hardships.

I ended my speech with a strong tone.

– Please be prepared.

Those words seemed like they were also targeting Demon Summoner Jin Cheong, but I didn’t have to keep mentioning him. I just had to mention the existence of servants of demons, and our lovely priests would surely fill in the blanks.

“Ah, Goddess of Benigoa…!”

“Goddess of Benigoa. Goddess of Benigoa!”

I answered with a calm smile to the ones calling out her name, and that was the end of my role. I raised my hand slowly and extended it toward the cursed undead creatures, and I saw them writhing in pain.

“Kryaaaaaah!”

“Grrrrr, grrrrr!”

– You will be granted salvation.

I slowly swept my hand across them, and the undead creatures started to break down.

“A miracle…”

“Oh, Goddess…!”

“Kryaaaaaaaaah!”

– …

“Grrrr.”

Fwooooooooosh!

I drew a circle with my other hand, and the other undead creatures that couldn’t be encompassed by my other hand started to break down as well. Of course, all this wasn’t because of my holy power. I was simply deceiving their eyes by emitting light.

Honestly, the light I was emitting wasn’t strong enough to kill these undead creatures. It had to be nothing more like a prickling sensation to them, but the undead creatures started falling like dominos because Jung Ha-Yan was releasing them.

Jung Ha-Yan started releasing them in sync with my hand movements, and everything was going according to the well-written script. Since we managed to come this far, I could already see promising results.

I also squeezed a tear out of my eyelid to show everyone that Benigoa didn’t want to do all this, and obviously, the Light Bomb Potion that I drank made my tear sparkle and stick out like a sore thumb.

I felt refreshed to see the undead creatures that had been causing trouble on the battlefield turn into ashes, and I knew it would seem like I had gone overboard, but I was sure that what I had done could be considered a miracle.

Soon enough, the priests started praying, and they created a solemn atmosphere.

– Those in pain will be blessed.

I was starting to find it difficult to move my hands, but I was smiling without realizing it.

‘It’s over.’

I was sure that the war had basically ended at this point.

No one would be able to give any more excuses after this. Even if the real Benigoa descended, the people here looked as if their belief in the fake Benigoa was strong enough for them to drive the real one away.

There was no need to differentiate between the two nations. The priests of Varian looked at me in case I mentioned Varian again, and the elves serving Elune showed respect toward the goddess.

– I’ll leave whatever happens afterward to you since you are the owners of this land. I don’t have much time. I borrowed this body without permission, so please take care of this holy human. It will be difficult to see you again, but please remember me.

“Goddess of Benigoa…!”

– You are not alone. We are always listening and watching over you. Please remember that.

“…”

– You are not alone.

Once my speech was done, the brilliant light around me dispersed. Obviously, I started falling to the ground. I wasn’t really scared because I knew that someone would catch me, but I didn’t expect that instead of Kim Hyun-Sung or Park Deok-Gu, the ones who caught me were the soldiers.

They raised their hands up as if they were trying to catch a singer who jumped into the crowd in the middle of a concert. The only difference between that and my current situation was that this one felt solemn and religious.

I closed my eyes to show everyone that I fainted, and amidst the cries of the soldiers, their weapons made an audible clang as they simultaneously dropped their weapons to the ground.

“Heuuuk…”

“Mother…”

The war was over, and even though no one spoke first, I was sure that everyone felt the same thing. I slowly opened my eyes and saw clouds covering the sky and dazzling rays of light shining down on me.

“It’s over…”

“Yes, Father Lee Ki-Young… it’s over.”

I mumbled to myself, but a soldier’s answer made me smile a bit.

“What… happened?” I asked.

“You don’t remember?” asked the soldier.

“I remember being enveloped by light—no, I don’t even remember… what happened after that. Did that really happen? My mind is fuzzy…” I muttered.

“You’ll find out soon.”

I raised my head and saw soldiers of the Sacred Democratic Country and the Republic bowing toward me. It was funny to see them looking at me with disbelief, and they looked like they had no idea what to do. They also seemed like they were waiting for me to speak.

In the end, I had no choice but to speak in a low voice. “The war… it’s over.”

With that, cheers erupted all over the place.