NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1513: Growing Stronger
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After having given Divine Blessings to his friends and allies, Blake discovered that this is how Divine Beings grew stronger too, by blessing mortals with a piece of themselves and, as the mortal grew, their power would also grow.
This was the same thing, Blake felt the powers that were having a hard time progressing were not rapidly growing.
Especially because all the vessels of this power were already super strong!
[Your [Divine Spirit Halo Authority]: [Apocalypse (SS)] has absorbed the growth that your Blessed Ones have achieved, increasing its Rank to SS+!]
[You can now control the power of Apocalypse much better, its all-destructive power can be manipulated better and infused into both abilities, spells, skills, and weapons.]
[Your [Divine Spirit Halo Authority]: [Creation (S+)] has absorbed the growth that your Blessed Ones have achieved, increasing its Rank to SS!]
[You can now control and manipulate the power of Creation much better, allowing you for the manipulation of matter, space, and even time to an extent.]
And that wasn't all, as he could feel other benefits through all of this.
A connection.
He felt connected to his blessed ones like never before, and this connection was a power, a power he could control and strengthen, or even use on his own.
Meaning that with enough growth, he could channel a part of their power into himself, growing even stronger as he channels the unique abilities, skills, and elemental powers they possess.
"This is incredible, and it's much more than I ever imagined..."
Blake rejoiced, as he faced the gigantic gate in front of him.
"It's done."
FLAAASH!
The gate overflowed with rainbow light, celestial, spiritual, and demonic powers merging together and refining the entire Demonic Treasure, becoming Blake's property.
Now, he felt connected to this gate, like a small golden thread that connected both permanently. The power of Lucifer instantly tried to refine it back, but it was futile, being pushed back.
He was too far away to exert his full power and refined this gate now, even more when Blake was so strong.
"Is it done?" Erika asked.
"Yes, it's done," Blake nodded. "We can finally go... to Hell."
"It's time, huh?" Elizabeth said. "Good thing we've prepared well... our resistance against Demonic Elements are very high, and we're now also wearing Armor and Equipment blessed by the Holy Spirits and the Morning Star's blessings. It should allow us to walk even in Hell itself."
"Indeed," Blake nodded. "Now, we must go... let's end this. Is everyone ready?"
"More than ready!" Chris said. "Things have been going faster and faster lately, but once we're done here, we can finally rest!"
"Indeed," Elfriedden sighed. "We have faced many challenges... but I know that today, we'll be able to finally end this war, and free Spiritias from the demons- no, from Lucifer."
"Yeah," Erdrich nodded, smiling confidently. "I wish Patricia could have come with us but our difference in power was too big, and I needed her protecting this world instead."
"The same reason why Dylan stayed too..." Eric said. "Well, we're here though!"
"Yes! From the beginning that you've all showed me so many amazing things and helped me so much!" Alberta nodded. "Blake, you saved my home... and my family, I owe you more than you can imagine. I'll help until the very end."
"Yeah papa, let's go!" Saphira said, raising her arms. "I wasn't there in the first battle... but now that I am here, I'm sure that I will be able to make a difference!"
"Me too, we left you before you could even get this far, but not anymore," Woo said, crossing his burly arms. "We're here for you, son."
"That's right master! Awoooooo!" Fang howled.
"You freed my planet, it's the least I could do to finally help you free yours, master," Eriant said.
"It has been quite the long journey, hasn't it been, master? Spanning two whole lives at that..." Hendrick laughed. "I can say for certain that... I've enjoyed myself thoroughly. And I shall continue serving you until the day I die a second time."
"Let's do it, Blake! Full power! We're going to bring justice to that Lucifer guy!" Braveblitz roared, glowing with golden light, having made his golden form his default form now after so much training and upgrades.
"It appears that everyone is ready, master," Eleanora said. "Or should I say... my love now?"
"Yeah, it's much better that way," Blake nodded, kissing her. "With you at my side, I can do anything... I love you Eleanora."
"A-Ahh... I love you too!" Eleanora smiled, crying a little tear. "This time... we'll do this together, alright?"
"Of course..." Blake held her hand, as Eleanora felt fulfilled and happy, happier than she had ever felt before.
"It's finally time!" Erika said. "I'm fired up! But... we can't be reckless either. let's go inside with caution! We don't even know what could be inside."
"Wow, Erika is not being reckless? She sure has grown, huh?" Chris wondered.
"Hey!" Erika pouted angrily.
"Hahah, he might not be wrong there, I'm glad you've grown so much as well, Erika," Blake said. "Thank you for being with me since the beginning of my second life in this world... I really love you."
"Uwah... Saying it out of nowhere..." Erika blushed. "I love you too, hehe!" she kissed his lips and hugged him tightly. "There, a big hug to get you all fired up too!"
"Hm," Elizabeth nodded, hugging Blake from behind. "No matter what, don't fight him alone, we'll do this together, alright?"
"I know..." Blake said. "Thank you for being here with me too, Elizabeth. Since the day I met you that I knew you were very special... I love you dearly." He caressed her beautiful face, making Elizabeth blush cutely.
"I love you too, my beloved hero..." Elizabeth smiled with enamored eyes, kissing him. "Let's go."
"Yeah, let's do this."
Blake and everyone else faced the gate as it opened, its dimensional energies spiraling and rapidly shifting, distorting space and time...
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