Chapter 296 - The Godslayer Kurtz is still alive!
Doesn't he know the consequences of doing this?
If this emperor were killed, the unified empire in the south would likely fall into internal strife, and the hard-won unification of humanity would be completely shattered.
Kurtz seemed to sense Serie's confusion. His gaze remained fixed on Leggett as he explained in a low voice, "He must die."
He paused, his tone unusually resolute. "Whether the Southern Unified Empire will fall into internal strife as a result, or whether the human race will be temporarily destabilized, these costs are... perhaps acceptable compared to the threat of leaving him behind."
His gaze shifted to Serie, his eyes filled with undisguised killing intent. "From the moment he drew the Holy Sword and locked his target on you, his fate was sealed."
Upon hearing this, Serie was at first pleased, then a warm feeling welled up in her heart.
So that's why.
This man, who always considered the big picture and had many concerns, was so resolute this time because Leggett had touched his sore spot, her own safety.
A smile unconsciously crept onto her lips. She said nothing more, simply stepped back a half-step, and handed over the decision-making power entirely to Kurtz.
She knew that once Kurtz had made a decision, he would never change it.
Leggett, slumped on the ground, heard every word of their conversation.
When he heard Kurtz's chilling word "kill," his body trembled violently. He looked up and saw Kurtz walking slowly toward him.
There was no exaggerated aura emanating from the other party, but the calm gaze was more terrifying than any action.
Leggett knew he was finished.
He was neither a powerful mage like his teacher nor a valiant warrior in the army. Faced with these two beings who could easily destroy his strongest legion and break through the capital's defenses, he had no chance to resist.
Beg for mercy? His dignity as emperor would not allow it.
Curse? That's meaningless and only makes it seem more ridiculous.
However, under the shadow of despair and death, a resentful and sinister thought suddenly surged from the depths of his heart.
He stared intently at Kurtz's excessively youthful face, which remained untouched by the passage of a thousand years.
'Magic that can grant humans immortality is truly amazing.'
Kurtz came up to him, and the two were so close that they could see each other's reflections in their pupils.
Just as Kurtz raised his hand and the magic circle at his fingertips unfolded, Leggett took a deep breath, used all his magic power, and cast an extremely simple, fast-casting, and wide-ranging amplification spell.
His frantic shout, like the final roar of a dying beast, echoed through the capital, reaching everyone's ears.
"Kurtz the Godslayer! He's still alive—!!!"
This shout was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up a storm in the hearts of countless people in the capital.
Kurtz?
That legendary god-slayer?
A hero who saved the world a thousand years ago?
Wasn't he long ago lost to the annals of history? How could he possibly still be alive?!
If he's still alive...what does that mean?
This means he has broken the limits of human lifespan! This means he may possess—? Magic that could grant humans immortality!!!
After shouting those words, Leggett seemed to have all his strength drained away, and he collapsed like a limp rag doll, but a twisted smile appeared on his face.
He stared intently at Kurtz, his eyes filled with smugness.
I succeeded!
He will not escape death today, but the shocking secret he revealed before his death has already been spread far and wide.
As long as humanity's greed for life and power persists, and as long as there are people who fear death and yearn for immortality—
Therefore, the news that "the god-slayer Kurtz is still alive and may possess the magic of immortality" will become a sharp blade hanging over Kurtz's head!
Endless troubles and conspiracies await him in the future. Even though he was once a hero who saved the world and a powerful being who killed gods, he will ultimately be unable to resist the dying people of the entire human race.
This is the true Leggett Ottoman, the final gift he gave to this god-slayer.
Kurtz paused slightly as he looked at Leggett's crazed smile. His lips twitched slightly. Then, the next second, a beam of energy pierced through the other man's body.
He truly hadn't expected Leggett to pull such a stunt before his death.
Although he had no intention of continuing to conceal his identity, it was indeed a bit troublesome to announce it to the world directly, as Leggett had done, and he should have chosen a more appropriate time.
His actions immediately made everyone wonder why he could live so long, leading them to believe that he possessed some kind of magic that granted him immortality.
That's absolutely disgusting.
Unless he completely destroyed the entire capital, this news would inevitably spread throughout the entire continent at an alarming rate.
But Kurtz obviously wouldn't do that.
Serie frowned as well, instantly understanding Leggett's malicious intentions.
If this news gets out, the consequences will be unimaginable.
She instinctively clenched her small hands and looked at Kurtz, knowing she wouldn't mind taking his place if needed.
She can still use the Divine Strike Magic twice more. Although it cannot completely destroy the capital, she still has Athos, who can raise a barrier to encircle it and prevent anyone from escaping.
This way, the news can be blocked entirely. Otherwise, it would spread rapidly throughout the entire continent at an unimaginable speed.
Kurtz was silent for a moment, then shook his head at Serie, calming the elf's extreme thoughts.
Leggett's words did give him a slight headache, but it quickly disappeared.
After all, the power is in his own hands.
Kurtz is very strong, stronger than anyone else in the world. Therefore, he is not afraid of any challenge.
If necessary, he wouldn't mind killing any fools who didn't know their own mortality, thus completely dispelling their thoughts.
"Spring Fool."
Kurtz looked at the lifeless corpse on the ground, which still wore an eerie smile, and uttered two words. He then activated the magic circle again, and a beam of annihilation light fell, completely erasing everything remaining of Leggett.
The palace returned to deathly silence.
But the capital, the entire Southern Unified Empire, and even the entire continent, were destined to be no longer peaceful because of Leggett's dying cry.
The news that Kurtz was still alive, and the possibility of immortality it implied, began to spread like an unstoppable plague.
Serie walked over to Kurtz. She looked at the charred remains on the ground and sneered, "Even in his dying moments, he still manages to disgust people."
"It's alright," he said calmly. "What's meant to come will come."
[End of Chapter]
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