Epic Of Caterpillar

Chapter 716 - [Scripted Event: War Against Gods] 2/?: Hephaestus Prowess!

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Kireina glanced as her surroundings changed, becoming that of land covered in fire, volcanic earth, and lava… There was even a large volcano firing enormous quantities of lava everywhere.

For some reason, such a technique reminded her of the Fire Salamander Empressʼ Fire Zone Skill, which she had used against Kireina when she was still a Butterfly to put her at a complete disadvantage.

Thinking about such an old fight, Kireina had grown incredibly strong since then, and such restrictions that the Fire Zone Skill would have caused over her should not work anymore over her body.

However, this was not a Fire Zone Skill, Hephaestus had carefully created a Divine Formation by employing several resources, skills, spells, and divine techniques together, carefully setting them around the area, all to activate a special space that resembled his Divine Realm.

”This place… a domain? No, from Apolloʼs memories, I can recall that Gods are capable of constructing ʼformationʼs which can be used for a variety and wide array of uses, such as creating special spaces to entrap other beings, create special places where only they can enter, to seal things in certain areas, to hide things from others, and so on… This Divine Formation seems to… imitate Hephaestus Divine Realm. But even then, it should not be able to affect me, as I have immunity to fire and lava- Eh?”

Kireina then realized that she was passively taking fire and lava damage, right into her physical body and soul!

This was because this was not a simple Skill, it was a powerful formation made with several divine techniques, charged with the Divinity of a God, completely different than a measly mortal skill that ʼrestrictedʼ her!

Alongside the passive damage effect, she felt as if her Skills were weakened… except those that were related to Fire.

”What a sense of Deja-Vu… This really does reminds me of the Fire Salamander incident now…” said Kireina as she sighed, just after provoking Hephaestus and moving a bit away from his group.

Rimuru immediately realized what Kireina meant, as she was with her in such a fight.

”Ah! True! This is like the Fire Salamander Empress Fire Zone Skill, guu! This is quite troublesome…” said Rimuru.

”I even feel a bit weakened…” said Zehe.

”My power is also lowered, and I am taking constant damage…” said Brontes.

”So this is the true power of a well-prepared and resourceful god, isnʼt it?” asked Nesiphae.

Hephaestus was able to clearly hear Kireina and her wifeʼs complaints, as it laughed.

”Do you like it? Welcome to my world! This is how gods fight, Kireina. This technique is called a Divine Formation, and it doesnʼt even compare to the stupid Domains that you can create with your Divine Aura… Now, met your end!” roared Hephaestus, charging with his two wives at his side, although both of them didnʼt seem to be part of his attribute of fire, they were being unaffected by the Divine Formationʼs effect, seemingly due to a certain accessory that Hephaestus has given to them and also to Apollo and Cyrene, which is where Kireina got this info from.

Apollo and Cyrene glanced at Kireina, winking at her.

Kireina smiled as she knew that she had two allies within the enemyʼs group, bearing her powers and skills for the battle to come.

Jorgrakog who had been entrapped inside of this place roared, however, interrupting the scene.

”Is this the famous Kireina you talk so much about, Hephaestus? Her power is indeed admirable! Let me fight her!” roared Jorgrakog, leaping towards Kireina.

However, a barrier of flames stopped him.

”No, sheʼs mine! Fight her lackeys!” said Hephaestus in anger.

”Tch!” said Jorgrakog, directing its glare towards Kireinaʼs wives.

”How do we do this, masta?” asked Rimuru through telepathy.

”Separating will be a terrible idea, stick to me! Letʼs transform!” said Kireina, as she glanced at Hephaestus and his wives flying towards her while charging Divine Techniques.

”You wonʼt get anywhere in here, Kireina! This is your end! Blazing Divine Hammer Barrage!” roared Hephaestus, as he wielded his legendary hammer, increasing its size and covering it in flames.