Epic Of Caterpillar

As he smiled at the two Giants, Truhan stopped for a moment, while admiring his gaze.

”Heʼs a real warrior…” He said.

At this, Celica remained silent, and then, the Fiery Oni raised both of his arms, raising his axe towards the heavens.

”You fought well. Now rest, human” These were the last words from Truhan that Gustav heard before blacking out.

However, as Gustav immersed himself in the void of death, a strange spark of light appeared. Although he had accepted his death and had lived a long life for this worldʼs human standards, he still wanted to hang on whatever hope for the life he had.

He didnʼt know what was that spark of light, but perhaps, it could be something else than just death… As he swam his consciousness through the endless void, he pursued the spark of light, which seemed to become further and further as he followed it.

Gustav was a strong and stoic man; he wouldnʼt give up so easily. He pursued the light until he finally approached it and with the phantom resembling a hand, that came from the very deeps of his soul, he tightly grabbed it.

Flash!

As the sparkling light enveloped his vision, he suddenly awoke in the middle of the battlefield, he saw as his body had completely regenerated and even a new set of equipment that he has never seen before in his new and youthful body. He saw as his skin was completely healed of all those old scars, his old and tired face was rejuvenated and he resembled a handsome adult man with a gray mustache, and not the tired old man that he always saw in the mirror.

It was as if he has born again. Such thing, was it even possible?

As Gustav admired his new body and equipment, he saw what seemed to be his old [Legendary Relic], [Earthʼs Anguish], which suddenly evolved into a next tier, and became a [Phantasmal Relic], [Heavenʼs and Earthʼs Anguish].

He felt as his equipment was also of [Phantasmal] rank, and that was bounded to his very soul, strengthening beyond his beliefs.

Suddenly, a system notification blew away everything he knew or considered possible in his life.

[You have successfully met the requirements for [Awakening]

[Due to the severe damage in the userʼs body, and the awakening of its [Epic], the userʼs body has been regenerated and rejuvenated]

[User has received a new Title; [Hero of Earth-Shattering Might]

[All stats have been increased accordingly]

[All skills have been strengthened accordingly]

[A small portion of the [Worldʼs Truth] has been granted to the user]

As he saw these notifications, Gustavʼs mind was overwhelmed with an immense amount of information, telling the story of the world and the origin of this Realm, alongside the catastrophe that led to the original world, Genesis, to break apart into hundreds of different Realms.

He also learned his destiny, and the mission he was given by the gods and the [Worldʼs Will]. His mission was simple, he was awakened for the sole reason of defeating the Realm Menace of Lust, and its servants and subordinates, alongside its family.

Since he was a child, Gustav has never known his real purpose in life, after finally avenging his family, he felt empty. And perhaps, he always felt empty. He never knew his true purpose, his true mission, the reason he was left alive, the reason why he didnʼt die…

And now, everything was as clear as water, from his mission to his purpose, to even what to do afterward, each step was on his mind, all the knowledge he needed to see life in a new way, was given by a divine decree.

He was truly awakened.

However, to accomplish his goal, he needed to go through one last trial, and that was defeating the two Giants, Truhan and Celica, who were direct subordinates of the Realm Menace of Lust, Kireina.

With a confident smile and brilliant golden eyes, Gustav released his immense aura all across the battlefield, which seemed to resemble an immovable fortress.

As his aura expanded, it took the properties of a domain, granting him new strength and superhuman capabilities.

When Truhan and Celica thought to have killed Gustav, they were distracted by enemy soldiers and didnʼt manage to grab his corpse into their Item Box, after defeating the army of enemies, they went in their way to support their comrades.

However, as the couple was chatting while wondering what they would eat for dinner, an immense pressure quickly filled their backs. By instinct, Truhan quickly released his Inferno Domain to counter the invading presence, which was completely ominous.