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.

host this fire. This is the reason why I want you

before giving the best answer he got. "Absolute is

"Freedom?"

Noel nodded with a serious expression. "If you have absolute power, no one can stand in your way. If you have absolute authority, you can

Ardagan muttered the answer as if he was happy with this answer. "Unfortunately, this is just a part of that absolute.

you." Noel's expression turned grim. Ardagan's fire was Undying Fire, not Absolute Fire. That was why Ardagan was still restrained by the definition Noel had been searching for this

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

restriction, still continues burning to

my path,

you will still continue burning brightly, reducing all those coming into your way to nothing."

his allies shall be embraced by warmth. I shall accompany him

Without opening his eyes, he grabbed the handle, feeling

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

of mistakes. But I promise that I will use your power responsibly and strive to become a better person

world." Ardagan was satisfied and asked one last

and said his name.

Spirit Seal shone brightly. Noel could feel the fiery energy from Ardagan rushing

black fire started sparking all around his hand

like his organs were charred, his

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

just the start. The pain continued increasing as the fire reached his body, stimulating all

down Noel's body, but the

his heart, the Spirit Heart began pumping rapidly, circulating all that energy into his

his Spirit Mind, Noel suddenly

"Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh!"

what he got surpassed anything that could come

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

endurance, the fire erupted from

"Aaaaahhhh!"

only come from one person, so their gazes immediately fell on Noel sitting on that

his body, burning everything around him. The grass instantly turned to

rapidly as a wave of intense heat rushed in

Raincart and the soldiers had their skin

Is he…" Raincart thought about stopping him, worried that Noel couldn't