System vs Rebirth

A moment earlier.

While Noel was meditating, Ardagan actually called him back to the white space.

"This is…" Noel was quite surprised that he was back here again after that long conversation with Heisk.

However, his doubt soon disappeared when Ardagan was floating right in front of him.

"Ardagan… Are you the one calling me here?" Noel asked while looking around, not finding Heisk.

"Yes. I'm here for one last discussion about the Spirit Link."

Noel remained silent, fully knowing that they didn't have much time left.

Ardagan continued, "My Spirit Link is different from Heisk for one big reason. If her Spirit Link allows you to measure temperature as well as heighten your sense of Spiritual Energy, my Spirit Link allows you to fully utilize my fire. Do you know my fire?"

"Yes, Undying Fire."

"What do you think about its origin?"

"If I'm not wrong, it's the element you received from the Spirit God when he created you."

"That's not the entire story. It's true that this Undying Fire is something that I receive from the Spirit God, but this is actually a part of the Spirit God's element."

"What?" Noel widened his eyes. But when he thought about it, it made a lot of sense. The fact that Ardagan received a part of the Spirit God's power explained how Ardagan knew a lot of things about spirits as well as his connection with the Spirit God.

"The Undying Fire's original name is Absolute Flame." Ardagan paused for a moment. "Do you know what it means by absolute?"

Noel had a few answers, but because he was unsure, it was better not to interrupt Ardagan and waste their precious time.

"It means normal can't hold a candle. In the presence of absolute flame, all fire shall kneel."

"!!!" Noel shivered from the words alone. His confident and overbearing tone made him feel like he was being oppressed by that 'absolute.'

"And a part of that absolute flame is concealed within me for one reason. The Absolute Fire is one of the Spirit God's powers, meaning that it will follow him anywhere. That's why he sealed a portion of that power within me, so that it can be used anywhere, anytime. Thus, comes the name Undying Fire.

is the reason why I want

a few seconds before giving the best answer he got.

"Freedom?"

can stand in your way. If you have absolute authority, you can do everything. If you have that 'absolute,' you will be unrestrained

happy with this answer. "Unfortunately, this is just a part of that

grim. Ardagan's fire was Undying Fire, not Absolute Fire. That was why Ardagan was still restrained by the

called Undying Fire. What kind of fire will last for eternity, never to

restriction, still continues burning to free itself from the constraints." Noel closed his

my path, even

brightly, reducing all those coming

his allies shall be embraced by warmth. I shall accompany him until the end of his life as the third Ardagan…" Ardagan released

right hand toward the handle. Without opening his eyes, he grabbed

to do whatever you want with my power. Burning your enemies, turning this world into ashes, or sealing that very flame will be entirely your choice. Are you ready to accept this

will use your power responsibly and strive to become a better person every day." Noel replied

fire that can burn this entire world." Ardagan was satisfied and asked one last question as the trigger. "Call

deep breath and said his

Noel could feel the fiery energy from Ardagan

started sparking all around his hand

felt like his organs were charred, his blood evaporated, and his

Noel had expected this kind of pain beforehand, so he gritted his teeth, trying his best to

pain continued increasing as the fire reached his body, stimulating all

had spread her power to cool down Noel's body, but the flame was so strong that it almost

the flame reached his heart, the Spirit Heart began pumping

arrived at his

"Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh!"

the unimaginable pain, what he got surpassed

body was melting down. If Noel wanted to imagine the torture in Hell, he would

endurance, the fire erupted from his body. And that action was reflected

"Aaaaahhhh!"

only come from one person, so

him. The grass instantly turned to dust, and the

temperature increased rapidly as a wave of

and the soldiers had their skin reddened just

about stopping him, worried