Chapter 442: Yuri's [Instruction]
Altering a myth was not something that could be done casually.
It required reweaving the existing foundation, not designing an entirely new one from scratch.
Given this, Renji believed the likelihood of failure was extremely high, and his current power was insufficient for such extensive rewriting.
After altering Susanoo's myth, degrading and nullifying it while allowing him to survive, the reason lay in his possession of a second divine persona—a second mythological narrative.
And which figure was connected to this second divine persona?
It was Yamato Takeru, a legendary figure in this country also known as Takeru.
The reason for this identification was a shared trait between them: both wielded the Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi.
"So, the next step is to alter the legend of this Takeru?"
But as for this Takeru, Athena knew almost nothing about him, and Renji himself had limited understanding of this identity.
Therefore, with incomplete information, altering his mythology would be troublesome and laborious.
Moreover, Susanoo's current actions—destroying half the country to eliminate those he had influenced—would proceed faster than Renji's myth alteration.
His myth alteration wasn't as simple as directly transmitting information to all infected individuals; it also required some degree of cognitive change, like subconscious hypnotic suggestion.
This would take some time and consume considerable power.
Thus, the best way to deal with Susanoo now was to obtain detailed accounts of his mythology and draw him into the stage for a reenactment.
However, Erica and the others were also unclear about the detailed deeds of this divine identity. Even Lucretia, who had once studied this country's myths, didn't know the specifics in great detail.
So, he set his sights on this Hime-Miko, one of the individuals who had previously spied on his information.
Although he hadn't been able to capture her figure, he could confirm that she was one of them.
In other words, this Hime-Miko possessed exceptionally strong so-called Spirit Sight ability. Even if she herself wasn't familiar with certain mythological figures, this Spirit Sight ability could analyze and reveal their origins to them.
"Huh?"
Yuri was dazed, struggling to process what was happening.
The Heretic God before her was demanding that she provide information about Susanoo's other divine identity?
What was he planning? She grew tense.
After all, in a way, this knight was also one of the masterminds behind the current situation.
Moreover, she and Princess Alice had witnessed that horrifying scene—this knight might be one of the culprits bringing about the end of the world.
Ah, that was right—he was the Apocalypse Knight.
In the Bible, it was described that when the Apocalypse Knights descended, it meant the world would face its doom.
So, Yuri bit her lip hard and remained silent.
"Tell me about Susanoo's other divine identity, and I can kill him before he destroys half the country."
These words made Yuri waver, but could she really trust them?
"If you don't tell me, I'll end the remaining half of the country!"
These follow-up words engulfed Yuri in a chill of horror; tendrils of fear instantly climbed around her heart, nearly suffocating her.
The knight in silver armor before her seemed like a demon shrouded in dark energy.
"Well? Hmm, keep hesitating, take your time to think—just wonder if there's enough time for you to ponder slowly."
After saying this, the knight's seemingly gentle laughter felt piercingly cold to Yuri.
His gaze turned toward the erupting black light, and she followed his line of sight, watching as the spreading black light expanded. Once the Netherworld domain covered the mortal world and touched ordinary people, it would effortlessly take their lives.
"I—I understand."
Yuri replied in a tearful voice.
Beside her, Kaoru dug her fingernails deep into her skin.
She could only watch helplessly, unable to intervene, feeling utterly powerless.
"Waaah."
Yuri let out a flustered cry as black mist suddenly swirled around her, pulling her right before him.
Dark fog rose all around, obscuring everyone's vision.
And then she was caught in his embrace.
Huh? The Apocalypse Knight's helmet before her eyes was vanishing, about to reveal his true face.
But before Yuri could see clearly, her eyes widened in shock—her lips were captured.
Wh-what is this? What is he doing?
She couldn't process what was happening.
Then, they parted slightly.
"Hurry and teach the information."
"Eh?"
"Isn't it true that you witches can transmit information through kissing? Can't you do it?"
So that's how it is.
"I..."
"Can you or not?"
"I can~"
A very soft reply.
"Then teach me. The later you transmit the relevant information to me, the faster this nation will fall into the abyss."
These words made Yuri's pupils contract violently, her delicate body trembling.
Now was truly not the time for shyness.
"I-I understand."
Thus, in her anxiety, she actively pressed her lips against his.
At this moment, her heartbeat accelerated wildly.
She never expected her first kiss—no, this was the second time—to be with a god.
Ah, now wasn't the time to think about such things. She needed to quickly transfer the information she knew.
The next second, her delicate body trembled again because he had deepened the kiss. Was this really necessary?
It seemed so?
No, she couldn't afford to be distracted.
[Takeru, also known as Yamato Takeru, originally named Ousu...]
Relevant information began flooding into Renji's mind, so his stage for mythological reenactment began constructing.
But the key actor hadn't arrived yet—wasn't this somewhat useless?
The other party would come voluntarily!
Because if all the information constituting his divine authority was leaked, it meant his weaknesses would be exposed. Especially for someone with the ability to alter myths like him, this would allow targeted modifications.
Therefore, to prevent his legends from being exposed, Susanoo would appear proactively.
And to make Susanoo aware that his Takeru divine authority was being leaked, those people infected by Renji were simultaneously chanting incantations like spirits.
It was the myth concerning the second divine authority!
Oh, he's coming!