NOVGO.NET Chapter 3927: Quintessential Tyranny! II
Chapter 3927: Quintessential Tyranny! II
Even as the terrifying Living Elemental advanced upon him, Noah maintained his position with the unshakeable composure of someone who understood the true mechanics of power.
His stance remained relaxed, hands still clasped behind his back in a pose of casual confidence that bordered on the absurd given the circumstances.
And why would he be bothered by this display of theatrical intimidation?
The weavings of his situation were crystal clear to anyone with the wisdom to perceive them.
Beside him stood Sigrid, a Living Origin and the Living Order herself in the process of reclaiming her power!
She was someone who could stand against any normal Living Existence with confidence. She was bound to him, which meant that when calculating his True Power, her capabilities were included in the equation!
The concept of raw and true power remained even now!
But even if she were somehow removed from consideration, there was still Altheon observing from his elevated position.
The Prime Living Origin might harbor his own agenda, but his protection of Sigrid extended to anyone she chose to stand beside.
And beyond even Altheon’s watchful presence, there was the mysterious sponsor who had provided those obsidian coins- a being powerful enough to maintain anonymity even in the heart of Aeternitas Concordia itself!
The simple truth was that nobody here possessed the authority to touch them without facing consequencesal!
His true power had never been as high as it was right now when everything was put in the picture.
And Noah knew it with the certainty!
So rather than displaying any concern for the approaching elemental fury, he gave Pyrion Aureus only the most casual of glances before allowing a yawn to escape his lips.
He looked around the immediate area with the bored expression of someone whose attention had already moved on to more interesting subjects.
But his apparent disinterest masked a focused observation of something far more significant than the posturing of an offended Living Existence!
Deep within his being, the Refined Early Living Existential Glyph of Loot had begun its silent work, its authority radiating outward in waves that touched every conscious entity within its considerable range.
His eyes took on a golden glow as he observed something that only he could perceive, countless infinity symbols connected by streams of pure authority, flowing toward him like tributaries feeding a mighty river!
And he...was a quintessential river!
The Glyph operated with surgical precision, drawing minute portions of authority, including Living Existential Authority from every being within a mile of his location.
It made no distinction between power levels or affiliations.
Fold Dwellers and Living Existences alike found themselves unknowingly contributing to his advancement, their energy siphoned away in quantities so small they might not notice the loss for days or even weeks.
What seemed unfathomably minuscule to beings of their stature was, when accumulated across hundreds of sources, a treasure trove of advancement!
The golden bubbles that flowed toward him carried more than mere power too!
|+3 Weavings of Living Origin Authority.|
|+2 Weavings of Living Spiritual Authority.|
|+1 Scattered Knowledge of the Daeni Passageway towards the Loom.|
|+1 Scattered Records of types of Inevitabilities.|
|+1 Scattered Records of Aeternitas Concordia.|
The diversity was staggering!
Pure authority flowed alongside crystallized memories.
Noah smiled and nodded with genuine appreciation for the elegant efficiency of his new capability, though to external observers, his reaction appeared to be nothing more than the casual acknowledgment of something amusing in his surroundings.
But to those watching this confrontation unfold, his behavior painted an entirely different picture.
Here was a Fold Dweller so daring, or so foolish, that he refused to even look at the Living Elemental approaching him with murderous intent.
Instead, he glanced around the area and smiled as if he found something entertaining in his impending destruction.
Further back along the golden pathway, Seraphina Valorheart’s expression had grown heavy with concern as she leaned closer to Alexander Asmodeus and whispered, "That is a friend of yours? He seems about to die..."
She had witnessed enough battles to recognize when someone was about to be obliterated by forces beyond their ability to resist. Yet the Peacemaker simply shook his head with calm certainty.
He might not know much about Noah’s capabilities or resources, but there was something in those nonchalant eyes that reminded him of his own expression when he was utterly confident in his plans.
The look of someone who had calculated all variables and found them acceptable.
"He won’t die," Alexander replied calmly.
Kaedric Voss raised an eyebrow at this declaration, his youthful features showing skeptical amusement at what appeared to be either supreme confidence or complete delusion.
Pyrion Aureus had finally closed the distance, his golden flames crackling with Living Elemental Authority as he loomed over Noah’s still form!
"You seem to be good at talking, so the first thing I will do... is take away your ability to talk."
...!
The threat was booming! But as Pyrion began to gather his terrifying pressure and Living Existential Authority, all of the surrounding existence itself seemed to take notice of the impending violation!
HUUM!
An undoubtedly complex pressure descended upon the surroundings like the weight of judgment itself, accompanied by a voice that carried the chilling brilliance of absolute authority.
"Fighting is discouraged in Aeternitas Concordia."
...!
The words struck the assembled crowd with heavy force, causing the eyes of Living Existences throughout the area to flash with recognition and shock!
That voice, that unmistakable weaving of power refined...belonged to an Honored Living Existence!
An Honored Living Existence moved to protect him!
Noah continued to act as if he had heard nothing at all, his attention apparently focused on observations that existed entirely outside the current confrontation.
But his apparent indifference only deepened the mystery that surrounded him as...was an Honored Living Existence actually protecting this Fold Dweller from Paradoxical Folds?
In the distance, both Kaedric Voss and Seraphina Valorheart turned to Alexander Asmodeus with expressions that had shifted from casual concern to profound seriousness.
When Seraphina spoke again, her tone carried entirely different implications.
"That...IS a friend of yours???"
Alexander watched the unfolding scene with calculating eyes but chose not to reply immediately!