Prologue: The descent of chaos

''When you stare into the abyss, the abyss stares back at you...''

A man hailed as the source of evil, one whose malicious intent never left his eyes, stared at Grid with a regretful face.

''You can never see the end ...''

as he witnessed the change in grid's eyes while his body gradually dissipated and as his hostility vanished and a melancholic gaze occupied his eyes, there were no ashes, no body, only the image of a little boy who dreamed of thanking his savior, his hero.

''...Unless you become blind.''

It was time for the eternal rest of the first great demon, the source of evil, an innocent boy, torn apart by the thorns of life, Baal.

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'I wonder where I am... Have I been forcefully logged out?'

The noise and cheers around Grid had suddenly vanished while his eyes were still closed. His fatigue stopped him from doing even the slightest movements.

*Step Step*

'Huh?'

Despite logging out, he heard the sound of footsteps approaching? At the same moment, a warm liquid reached his cheeks while he was lying on the ground. Grid pushed himself as hard as he could and was finally able to open his eyes and turn his head. In front of his eyes, countless corpses were on the ground.

''What...?''

He couldn't understand the current situation, why were there corpses all around him if Bunhelier was dead, is it a dream?

''I guess I should thank you for presenting me such a gift.''

A spine-chilling voice ringed in his ears, he couldn't forget who this voice belonged to.

''BAAL!!!''

Baal's laughter filled the capital which reeked the smell of corpses. His smile could send chills down the spine of any person, even gods.

''Who would have thought you would succeed in killing Bunhelier... Well, thanks to your fight the energy of the abyss began to leak and I was able to use a good portion of my power so I am not complaining HAHAHAHA''

''I will kill you!!! WHAT DID YOU DO TO BRAHAM YOU FUCKER!!''

Baal's eyes who met Grid's for a short moment soon turned towards Bunhelier's corpse, his wicked smile disappeared and was replaced by a dark gaze.

[The evil energy of evil dragon Bunhelier is seeping out of his corpse]

[All things converge towards the source without exception]

[The evil energy of Bunhelier is being drawn to Baal]

[The supreme demon is on the verge of being born]

[A world quest has been generated!]

[Chaotic ascension]

[The first and strongest great demon, Baal, has acquired enough energy to manifest on the ground after absorbing the energy of the evil dragon and using the mist of the abyss as a medium to exert his power. The source of all evil will become absolute if not stopped, in which case the age of chaos will unfold once again.

Your task is to choose your path, however, choosing to fight evil does not mean your intentions are pure, sometimes the most corrupt of all are those who hide the evil that hides behind their facade. Choose wisely as your path is irreversible, guide the world toward the ideal you find fitting.

Quest clear conditions:

1)Help Baal ascend and bring back the age of chaos or Fight against Baal and stop the order of the world from collapsing.

2) You may follow another path if you find one.

Quest completion rewards: ????

Quest failure penalties: ???]

As he pushed his body forward with all the energy he had left, Grid's sense of pain was gone, all he could focus on right now was one thing, eliminating Baal before he absorbs Bunhelier's energy.

'FUCK FUCK, How did it turn out like this...FUCKKKK'

the empire's soldiers and dukes were all dead, even the players were nowhere to be found.

'Braham, piaro, mercedes, hayate....DAMN IT ALL'

As his eyes swelled with tears he rushed faster relentlessly. He knew what he had to do, use everything he had left no matter what.

''Open potential. Beyond.''

[Error. The latent potential of 'Beyond' is too high for the use of open potential]

'Damn it! DAMN IT!'

Anything, he had to use anything to reach Baal, no matter what it took.

[System suggests the use of Grid's 'Dragon' which has been completed after defeating Bunhelier.]

Without hesitation, Grid pulled out his sword and started dancing as he accelerated towards Baal, who was standing with his eyes closed and a grin on his face.

''It seems you humans tend to underestimate me, I am Baal, the first great demon, the ruler of hell.''

As he slowly opened his eyes, directly facing grid's attacks with no resistance.

[The eye of the abyss have detected your presence]

[All the energies in your body are running rampant and are unstable]

[Your racial status is too low]

[You can't resist]

[All skills have been temporarily sealed]

[Your racial status is too low]

[You can't resist]

[The core of beyond that originates from chaos has denied the seal]

[Beyond is the only available skill]

[Baal's eyes cause unsurmountable fear, Your body does not move as you want]

[The power of the absolute has denied the effect of Baal's eyes]

As grid's sword was about to reach Baal's neck, he was suddenly stopped in his tracks. All his sword energy and mana had disappeared and only a sword that was blocked by Baal's skin remained next to the unscathed neck.

A massive amount of demonic energy surrounded Baal and took the shape of a dragon.

''Abyss flames.''

As Baal released the flames of chaos from his hand, his expression was unchanged, it was a sign that he didn't feel threatened by Grid's presence, a sign that he was beyond him.

''Beyond''

Nonetheless, he had made one mistake, the current Grid was not the same as the old one, he was reborn. Reborn as an avenger. As the hero of humanity. As an absolute. As a true slayer.

[The effect of the 'Avenger' Title activates, All debuffs will be removed in exchange for continuous health loss]

[The effect of the ''Yellow emperor candidate'' activates, You show unwavering might before a being who transcends the gods, Something special is happening]

Yellow emperor candidate, it was the title that evolved from ''One who met the martial god'' after grid displayed beyond for the first time and surprised Chiyou. Although its effects were mostly unknown, grid knew that a title related to Chiyou was bound to be useful.

[Transcend is a sword dance that helps you express yourself, however, you have grown and the sword dance can no longer show your real might]

[You are not a mere transcendent, You are an Absolute, Display your ''Absolute'' might]

[The sword dance 'Transcend' has been reshaped and has changed to 'Absolute']

[Express yourself freely, you are the brush and the world is your canvas]

''BAAL!''

For the first time since genesis, Baal's face showed fear. It was not the fear of death, but the fear re-enacted by a memory of the past, a past unknown to anyone but him.

''Rebirth...''

As Baal's distorted face showed extreme anger and nervousness, his explosive power covered the whole area and collided with Grid's attacks. It was the beginning of a fated clash. One that would be witnessed by the survivors of the lifeless world.

[The roots of the age of chaos have been repaired and are preparing for the cataclysm]

[The finale episode has started]