Simultaneous Travel: Becoming a Legend in the Heavens.

Chapter 576 Come at me all three of you!

"Remember what you promised. If you dare to break your contract with the witch..."

Lani spoke harshly with a blank expression, her eyes filled with cold killing intent, clearly quite angry at Luke's shameless behavior.

"But if something happens to me, your mother will be very sad, won't she?"

Luke smiled brightly, looking at her with a loving gaze that made Lani particularly uncomfortable. "Besides, you're not even a match for Ratahn, so what makes you think you can get revenge on someone stronger than him?"

"Sending that loyal dog to your doorstep and expecting your giant strategist to go to the battlefield, you wouldn't be planning to rely on that stupid mage who wants to turn you into a puppet, would you?"

Lani: "..."

Speechless, she was indeed a noble deity, the "Moon Princess" of the Kalia royal family, but now Kalia was almost finished, and she only had a few worthless people under her command.

On the other side, let alone Luke's own strength, the large number of lost knights and furnace knights from the now-revived city of Stoneville alone could easily crush her magic tower. It is said that the guy in front of her has also recruited a large number of talented and extraordinary people...

Lani was thoroughly bullied during the symbolic tough talk segment, and she felt more upset than ever before. She could only weakly glare at the bastard who "shamed the witch" before turning into starlight and disappearing on the spot.

The blue-skinned four-armed monster that delivers the Soul-Summoning Bell is quite cute.

Luke looked away, savoring the pleasure of bullying a small animal. If this continued, he might become a formidable creature.

Just as he was thinking this in a pleasant mood, a voice from his lower body suddenly rang in his mind.

I need to remind you that there's only half a day left until the world resets.

???

Luke was taken aback and his gaze turned wary as he looked at the exhausted and unconscious Renara.

Unexpectedly, the truck was so terrifying that even though it was an inexhaustible nuclear power generator, it still took two and a half days to subdue the people.

Even though Rakad and Mongot only wasted less than an hour of his time together, she truly deserves to be called the last queen of the Caria royal family and the originator of full moon magic. She is far superior to mere demigods!
"What's the situation on your end? Has anything changed about Preel?"

No, she's as energetic as usual, or rather, neurotic.

The voice on the other end carried a hint of helplessness.

Originally, his mission was to monitor Prell and use her "mechanism" to devour the dragons in the border area. However, after experiencing the superposition of several Lukes, such as Dragon Luke and Mysterious Luke, Luke's value has expanded to an unprecedented level.

Even if the "Dragon God" were to reappear now, it would probably be a matter of swallowing it whole, and it wouldn't do much to increase his size. The mission of devouring the dragons of the borderlands would be rendered meaningless, leaving only the main task of monitoring Prell.

However, players like Prell, who are born into the chaotic faction, can indeed be quite exhausting.

She likes to call any attractive character her "wife," and Millison is one of those characters she calls "wife."

"That's normal. For players, any good-looking NPC, regardless of gender, is their wife. This shows that she treats everyone equally and strictly adheres to the one-husband-one-wife system."

[What the hell is monogamy?!]

"On the bright side, if she and Millison get along well, then... cough, there won't be any problems when the three of them play games together."

[...Alright, has anyone chosen the King of Elden position? Should I step in?]

Luke naturally has no interest in self-fertilization... not at the moment, but if he were to become the god of the borderlands in an orthodox way, the most appropriate way in theory would be through the "Gate of God" built by the people of the Shadowlands, with the gods and the chosen king completing the ritual together.

“No need. I don’t intend to become a god in the orthodox way, so I don’t need a ‘king’ in the true sense to assist me. Or rather, I am both a ‘god’ and a ‘king’.”

Marika's path to godhood was ultimately just becoming a vessel capable of holding the 'Elden Ring', and Luke planned to replace the entire 'Elden Ring' directly.

His true size far surpasses the concept of "god" within the border region, whether it be a local god, an external deity, or even an supreme will.

Becoming a god is simply a gentler way of connecting with this world as a "god" of the borderlands, and of "devouring" it.

The boundary is just a small part of the world. Beyond it lies a much wider and more boundless realm, like the different worlds Luke saw when he passed through the Prell shell, and the world he finally arrived in, the world of "Cosmic Wonders Games".

[Understood. I'll keep a close eye on Preel while you become a god.]

Prell is a "player," the "protagonist" of the borderlands, destined to become the faded one of the "King of Elden." Once Luke gathers all the Great Runes and devours the "Elden Ring," the story will be over.

In a form outside of the established rules.

It's easy to imagine that things might change at that point.

"Thanks for your hard work."

Luke nodded slightly, ending his somewhat serious conversation with the other half. To prevent any accidents, he hurried back to Stoneville and went to his and Melina's room.

As expected, the cold-faced Little Wooden Head let out a cold laugh upon seeing Lu Ke's figure, speaking in a sarcastic tone.

"Isn't this the faded one that Toret and I chose, the new city lord of Stoneville, Lord Luke who said he would 'clear the border in a day'? What brings you here in person?"

They promised to deal with the "Full Moon Queen" and be back in no time, but they ended up being gone for two and a half days. Regardless of what happened during that long period, simply leaving her unattended and causing her so much anxiety is unforgivable.

"There was a slight accident on the way, but it's been resolved now."

Luke chuckled, pretending nothing was wrong, and leaned in, ignoring Melina's objections, he kissed her until her brain was oxygen-deprived and her IQ plummeted, then patted her head reassuringly.

"There are three more runes. I hope you will be there to witness my final moments, just as you were when you were still a spirit."

Melina rolled her eyes. When she was still in spirit form, Luke took advantage of her under the pretext of "upgrading". Her current body was created by Luke under the trick of him when she was fighting Monger. Looking back, there was not a single good thing about it.

However... it's not too bad.

"Hurry up."

Luke smiled, took out the "Pureblood Badge," took Melina's hand, and once again went with her to the Blood Dynasty underground.

Unlike the scene when we first met, although the false starry sky was still beautiful, the lush trees below, the jagged rock walls, the blood pool filled with blood mist, and the countless Blood People, Platinum Children, and mutated Blood Birds and other monsters—everything was frozen at the moment of "goldenification".

The crimson land that was once covered in blood has been completely transformed into "gold." It would be more accurate to call it a "golden dynasty" than a "blood dynasty."

What are we doing here?

"There's going to be a slightly intense battle later, so it's important to find a place where we won't be disturbed and where we can vent our frustrations as we please."

Since the Blood Dynasty needs to be eliminated anyway, it's a good opportunity to make use of its resources.

Without lingering, Luke led Melina directly to the Cocoon of the Fallen God, the place where Michaela slumbered. His seal was still preserved here, with three layers of sturdy barriers protecting the cocoon, and the "1408 Doorplate," a sealing artifact from a strange world, completely sealing off the interior.

Luke retrieved the barrier and sealing artifacts he had set up, allowing the Cocoon of the Fallen God to reappear in the mortal realm.

This is the sealed entrance to the Shadowlands, where there are many interesting characters, such as Melina's brother Messermo, the Lord of Mad Fire, the Mother of Fingers, the Mad Dragon Bel, and so on. However, these are characters who will not have a significant impact on the "story," and you can explore them at your leisure later.

"Are we going to the Shadowlands to find Michaela?"

"Let's visit my brother-in-law another time. Let's skip today and make this quick."

Lu Ke reached out and grabbed forward, pausing slightly before slowly pulling out a female body. She had beautiful long purple hair, a stunningly beautiful and pitiful face, and a sincere expression filled with pity and tenderness.

"Lord Luke, is there something you need me for?"

Michaela's upper body, Saint Torina, raises her gentle and pure eyes.

"It's nothing, I just need to borrow your connection with Michaela."

Luke clenched his fists around Torina, and an unimaginable "aggregation" emanated from her, forcibly pulling a hidden figure from the Shadowlands through the Cocoon of the Fallen God.

The person who was fished out was small in stature, resembling a child of about seven or eight years old. He was none other than Michaela, the god-man who was closest to the position of "god".

His appearance was clearly inherited from "Eternal Queen" Marika, with thick, long golden hair braided into intricate plaits. His pretty and cute face was the complete opposite of the deformed men in the border region, making him the ultimate weapon for luring priests. He wore a pure white robe with gold thread embellishing the edges.

Before Luke could speak, Michaela knelt down decisively, gently picked up the "Great Rune" that exuded a sacred aura, lowered her head, and spoke in a soft, childlike voice.

"I offer my runes here as a sacrifice."

"Seeking forgiveness and understanding from the great being."

He had previously given half of his body, Torina, to Luke as a trophy, but secretly used his "charm" ability as a test. So now, upon meeting him, this clever god did not take any chances and directly expressed his submission in the most humble manner.

Torina sighed almost imperceptibly as she looked at Michaela's posture, but she didn't speak up for him. She simply turned her head away and stopped looking at him. Melina, on the other hand, had a strange expression and was speechless for a moment.

Isn't her city lord a little too capable?

Not only are they capable, they are incredibly capable!
Luke ignored Michaela kneeling to one side, raised his head slightly, and looked into the distant horizon, his eyes piercing through the limitations of time and space.

Then, he gently opened his palm.

…………

Holy tree.

This is a gathering place for all the rejected and ostracized beings from the borderlands. Countless powerful beings reside here: royal ghosts, rotting tree spirits, little golden trees…

There are countless beings who are more beastly than the last in the eyes of those who have faded away.

The most powerful and unforgettable of them all is undoubtedly the "Valkyrie" in the small room deep within the roots of the sacred tree.

Marlenia leaned quietly against the chair, her divine body decaying day by day. "Crimson decay" eroded every part of her body, and she remained motionless for years, as if she had lost all vitality.

Suddenly, she trembled slightly and stood up straight from the chair. Although her eyes were corroded and she could no longer see, her keen senses remained.

The air in the room seemed to freeze. Something strange was happening. She suddenly felt her body rising, and a huge outline was faintly appearing in what should have been a dark world.

The next moment, she sensed a familiar presence.

…………

Galid, the Red Lion City.

A joyous and lively banquet was underway. The Red Lion soldiers had laid out plenty of wine and meat, humming powerful war songs, and the hall echoed with the laughter of warriors from all corners of the border region.

They were warriors who originally intended to defeat "General Shattered Star" Rataen, but as Gailid was purified, "Crimson Corruption" was wiped out, all of Corruption's followers died, and General Rataen, who had gone mad, regained his senses, shifting the battlefield from the Weeping Plains to the Feast.

Ratahn, who sat in the main seat, was taciturn and his "scarlet corruption" was too deep to be completely purified. Although he still had some rationality, it was not particularly clear.

Even so, Ratahn took the initiative to toast each of the others. He did not blame the warriors who came to attack him, but instead admired their courage.

Suddenly, Ratan paused in his toasting motion, sensing a change. He stood up, walked to his beloved horse, used gravity magic to lighten his body, mounted it, and prepared for battle.

The crowd at the banquet continued to laugh and drink, as if nothing had happened, but Rataen, with his astonishing eyesight, spotted several white, columnar objects appearing at the edge of the city wall.

The top features a huge, reflective sequin, while the other end has a swirling, winding pattern, and a nearly 100-meter-long ravine that appears at intervals.

These are fingers.

A huge finger, big enough to hold up the entire Red Lion City.

When Ratahn realized this and was momentarily stunned, the enormous hand rose up and passed through the city as if by magic, but it did not forget Ratahn and his warhorse, carrying him higher and higher into the air.

Rataen looked around and saw a familiar figure being lifted up by a giant hand at the other end.

Invincible wings, legs and right arm replaced by metal limbs, corroded eyes, and an unforgettable prosthetic sword.

Valkyrie Malenia!
As if by telepathy, Marlenia on the other side also looked at him at the same time.

The two looked at each other and then simultaneously raised their heads.

Unlike the blind Marlenia, Rataen saw a being the size of his palm, a colossal creature that was thousands of times larger than the "Fire Giant" and still unreachable, like a "Sky Giant".

Its size and shape are beyond comprehension, and just looking at it is awe-inspiring.

He and Marlene were being pampered.

Even the valiant Ratan felt an indescribable fear instinctively arise when he realized this.

The next second, as if protecting something fragile, the hand placed them on the ground, and the "Sky Giant" disappeared along with them.

Luke smiled as he looked at Rataen and Marlene, who were still somewhat dazed.

"To save time, you should all come together."

(End of this chapter)