Chat Group: Anime Girls are Moist-Chapter 496: Verethragna (Bonus - )

Is Melqart ugly?

It's not exactly "ugly."

But you wouldn't associate him with divine holiness, that's for sure.

His hair is wild and disheveled, and his beard covers the entire lower half of his face—quite a striking image, exuding a primitive sort of savagery.

He wears a rough robe, basically just ragged cloth and scraps, with a tattered cloak draped over him.

His bulging, powerful muscles alone are overwhelming to behold.

You'd never guess he was a god; rather, he looks like a wandering butcher.

...

Yukinoshita Yukino: "@Rei Ao, there must be a reason why you're not taking action right away."

Rei Ao: "Yukino, you always get me."

Rei Ao: "If you look closely, you can tell that if he really wanted to destroy the island, he would've done it already."

Kasuga Hijiri: "That's true. It looks like the storm has been fully formed for a while, but it hasn't struck."

Erica: "Huh? What do you mean?"

Erica was confused.

Erica: "But Heretic Gods are all supposed to be chaotic and insane. All they know is destruction."

Fubuki: "But that big guy is just standing there in silence—he doesn't look mad at all."

Rei Ao: "A Heretic God isn't always insane from the start. They're trapped within the earth, slowly losing their reason until, in the end, they become mindless heretics."

Rei Ao: "Which means this Heretic God still retains his reason right now. He must have a purpose for all this."

Megumi Kato: "What's his purpose?"

Rei Ao: "You'll see soon enough. Just watch."

Right after he said that, a crimson glow lit up in Melqart's eyes.

His mouth curled into a broad grin.

He laughed aloud:

"Hahahahaha! How long are you going to hide like a turtle?!"

He was shouting at what appeared to be empty air.

But the air seemed to respond.

A breeze, different from the raging winds around him, swept by—bringing with it a voice:

"Ah, warrior... You've been waiting and longing for this battle."

That breeze also brought with it a person.

In front of Melqart's storm, a small figure appeared abruptly—a seemingly fifteen-year-old boy with purple hair, dressed plainly.

Upon his arrival, Melqart sprang into action.

A hefty wooden club appeared in his hand, pointed straight at the boy.

"So you finally decided to show yourself, my mighty foe!"

"Mighty foe?"

Erica was stunned.

"A Heretic God's 'mighty foe'... Could that be...?"

"That's right: he's another Heretic God—the The Invincible Warrior, Verethragna."

"Huh?"

Rei Ao spoke the boy's name, and in that instant, the boy's gaze shifted toward him—because the wind had carried the sound of his name.

That's one of his ten incarnations: the power of the "Gale."

Whoever calls his name—be it a real name or an alias—if they're aware of his existence, he can instantly move to their location via the wind.

Verethragna, also known as the Invincible Warrior, has a name derived from Greek.

In Persian mythology, he's the war god Bahram.

His power lies in Ten Incarnations, each representing a different ability:

1. First Incarnation: Gale

Can teleport instantly wherever there is wind.

Can manipulate natural winds to conjure storms.

2. Second Incarnation: The Bull

Grants him monstrous strength and enhances his divine body beyond limits.

3. Third Incarnation: The White Stallion

Summons the white horses that carry the sun, raining solar flames upon enemies.

4. Fourth Incarnation: The Camel

Enhances kicking power and grants powerful regeneration and near-immortality.

5. Fifth Incarnation: The Boar

Summons the divine beast Wild Boar that crushes enemies completely, giving Verethragna a powerful charge attack.

6. Sixth Incarnation: The Youth

Offers protection to humankind, compelling them to obey, and strengthens those under his blessing.

7. Seventh Incarnation: The Raptor

Provides godly speed surpassing all else, negating disasters and curses. (Note: Depending on some versions, the Ram might differ slightly in ability, but let's go with what's written here.)

8. Eighth Incarnation: The Ram

Consumes a large amount of divine power to resurrect; even when grievously wounded, he can revive.

9. Ninth Incarnation: The Goat

Controls thunderclouds to unleash powerful lightning and influence human minds.

10. Tenth Incarnation: The Warrior

Uses knowledge to create the Golden Sword, which can slice through and seal divine power.

Right now, this fifteen-year-old boy is Verethragna in his Sixth Incarnation: The Youth.

Hearing Rei Ao speak his name and appearing in this place all stems from his First Incarnation: Gale.

Verethragna's eyes were on Rei Ao for a moment, flickering with surprise.

"How interesting," he muttered, then turned his focus back to Melqart.

"King of Gods Melqart, I thought you were the most interesting foe awaiting me in this world, but I was mistaken."

"What did you say?"

That was like smacking a bear in the nose—Melqart bristled, his beard quivering in anger.

"You can't call someone your true foe until you've fought them!"

He swung his wooden club, and a blast of fierce wind hurtled toward Verethragna.

Verethragna inhaled slightly, his eyes sharpening.

"Even if you're not my greatest foe, a battle still demands the utmost respect."

He raised both hands as his fighting spirit flared.

As War God, he declared:

"I am the strongest, the one who holds all victories. No matter whether my enemy is human or devil, I shall crush any who stand in my way!"

At that, the two collided in combat.

In an instant, lightning flashed and thunder roared; shockwaves reverberated in every direction.

Erica paled.

"This is bad!"

Sardinia... is in danger!

When a Heretic God battles another Heretic God with all their might, the aftermath alone could destroy Sardinia many times over.

If things continue unchecked, the island is doomed.

She could only turn to Rei Ao with a plea for help.

"Rei Ao-sama, please stop them at once!"

"Stop them? Why?"

Rei Ao was standing with his arms crossed, watching the fight with interest.

It's like watching two crickets in a cage match—who wouldn't be fascinated?

Especially when both are Heretic Gods.

"But..."

Erica was visibly anxious.

"At this rate, Sardinia will be destroyed!"

"Hold on, their battle doesn't seem to be affecting the island."

Utaha spoke suddenly.

"What?"

Erica froze in confusion.

"Look,"

Following Utaha's gesture, they saw that the raging winds and lightning spawned by Melqart and Verethragna near the skies above suddenly seemed to collide with some invisible force the moment they threatened to reach Sardinia—only to be rebounded away.

Beyond Sardinia, a massive tsunami loomed, easily tens of meters high. Yet it never advanced beyond the shoreline.

"This..."

It was as though an invisible protective field was shielding Sardinia itself!

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