Chapter 155: Dawn in the Realm of Gods

The dawn of a new day had come in the Realm of the Gods. Gathered in Snow Sky-Dog's room were his closest friends: Utakami no Kami, the God of Poetry; Hinokagami no Kami, the God of Fire; Asahi no Megami, the Goddess of Dawn; Raiden Hayato, the God of Thunder; Shirogami Takeshi, the God of War; Hagane no Kami, the God of Metal; Kaiyo no Kami, the God of Sharks; Seiryu no Hana, the Goddess of Youth; and "White Dragon" Ryushi Yukinaga. Accompanying them were the five beautiful ladies, his girlfriends: Fujinomiya Amaterasu, the Goddess of Wind; Amaterasu Yumi, the Goddess of Secrets; Aika Takara, the Goddess of Fortune; Mizuchi Haruka, the Goddess of Spring and Flowers; and Seraphina Frostwind, the enchanting human girl. They had all gathered around him, their presence filling the room with a comforting warmth.

Snow Sky-Dog's health was nearly fully restored, and the wounds from the last battle almost completely healed. Yet, at times, he was still plagued by sharp, hammering pains in his head. These pains intertwined with the vivid memories of Lilith Nocturna's flawless body, stark and naked, hauntingly beautiful. The unforgotten recollection of their first night together, a night that was far from the innocent encounters he was accustomed to, lingered in his mind. For someone as pure and innocent as Snow Sky-Dog, the primal, intimate experience of that night, filled with the raw physicality of touching another, had imprinted deeply into his psyche. Lilith's ancient magic, coupled with her spellbinding beauty, had left a profound mark on him—a mark impossible to erase.

The curse she had placed upon him, woven with the most potent ancient magic, brought his mind to the brink of collapse. His innocence, and his lack of experience in the affairs of love and intimacy, only deepened the impact. Unlike the seasoned Ryushi Yukinaga, who embraced his desires as a natural part of his being, Snow Sky-Dog struggled to suppress them, viewing them as a source of shame, a taint on his purity.

But perhaps today, his closest friends and his kind-hearted girlfriends would help him break free from these tormenting spells. All they needed was for the Giant Fire Serpent Boitata, an ally of Mizuchi Haruka's family, to defeat Fulad-Zereh, the Ironclad War Fiend guarding the Fountain of Wisdom. If they could overcome this monstrous sentinel, Snow Sky-Dog would be free from Lilith Nocturna's dark magic that had entangled his mind and spirit.

"Let's go, everyone. We'll use Instantaneous Teleportation Magic to get there!" declared Hinokagami no Kami, his voice firm and resolute.

They clasped hands, forming a circle. A brilliant, searing flame erupted, enveloping them in its intense heat. As the fire subsided, they found themselves standing before the Fountain of Wisdom.

Guarding the sacred fountain was Fulad-Zereh, obeying the command of his mistress, Lilith Nocturna. He let out a terrifying roar upon seeing the intruders, brandishing his colossal sword, and charged at them with overwhelming ferocity.

Mizuchi Haruka remained remarkably calm. She conjured a magic portal, summoning her formidable ally, the Giant Fire Serpent Boitata. Boitata emerged through the portal, and without hesitation, lunged at Fulad-Zereh, ready to battle at Haruka's command.

On the wild grasslands, under the soft glow of the morning sun, the two mythical creatures faced off, preparing for an epic clash. Boitata, with eyes blazing like twin torches, moved with lethal grace, while Fulad-Zereh, armored in impenetrable steel, stood as a towering embodiment of raw power.

Fulad-Zereh roared, a sound like thunder across a clear sky. His massive sword gleamed with cold menace as he gripped it tightly, his eyes dark with ruthless intent. His steel skin rendered ordinary weapons useless, a product of ancient dark magic, ready to crush any who dared oppose him.

Boitata, a mythical guardian of the Amazon, slithered with fluid motion, its scales shimmering like living flames. The air around it grew hot, burning with the intensity of its breath. Although a creature of water, Boitata wielded the power of fire to protect the forest from threats. Its body, covered in fiery scales, blazed brighter as it braced for the coming battle.

"Fulad-Zereh, you will not stop us!" Mizuchi Haruka's voice rang out, filled with unwavering determination. Boitata echoed her resolve with a fierce roar, encircling its opponent in a ring of fire. Each breath stoked the flames higher, a scorching barrier meant to incinerate the foe.

Fulad-Zereh swung his enormous sword with all his might at Boitata, but the serpent dodged with incredible speed. Flames erupted from its body, attacking from all directions, but they glanced off Fulad-Zereh's impervious steel skin. Undeterred, Fulad-Zereh advanced, slashing at Boitata with unyielding fury.

The battle grew more intense as Boitata coiled around Fulad-Zereh, forming a blazing ring. Fire surged from its body, mirroring the fierce determination in its fiery gaze. Fulad-Zereh, with immense strength, broke free from Boitata's grasp, swinging his sword in a powerful arc that sent sparks flying.

But Boitata was relentless. It hissed, unleashing a ferocious roar, and breathed a searing flame directly into Fulad-Zereh's eyes, his only vulnerable spot. The fire, hot enough to scorch the air, created waves of intense heat. Fulad-Zereh fought back, but his eyes could not withstand the fiery assault.

In that critical moment, Fulad-Zereh faltered, his roar turning to a weak groan. Boitata seized the opportunity, tightening its fiery coil. The surrounding air glowed with the heat of the flames, consuming everything in its path. Boitata let out a victorious hiss, ready to deliver the final blow.

"You cannot withstand the fire!" Boitata roared, turning into a massive fireball and crashing into Fulad-Zereh, engulfing him in an inferno. Fulad-Zereh cried out in agony as the intense heat overwhelmed him, his steel skin failing against the blazing onslaught. Finally, he collapsed, vanquished by Boitata's unrelenting fire. The flames devoured him, leaving nothing but ash.

With Fulad-Zereh defeated, Boitata emerged triumphant, its fiery scales gleaming with victory. The group rushed towards the Fountain of Wisdom, its waters sparkling like diamonds in the firelight. Snow Sky-Dog, heart pounding, approached the mystical waters, their shimmering surface promising relief and clarity.

He bent down and took a sip from the Fountain of Wisdom. Immediately, a radiant light burst from his body, shattering Lilith Nocturna's dark enchantments. The pain in his mind dissipated, and the haunting memories dissolved like mist under the morning sun. He felt a profound sense of liberation, a peace he had not known in many tormented months.

"Finally… I am free," Snow Sky-Dog sighed, a deep relief flooding his spirit. His friends gathered around him, their eyes shining with hope and joy.

In the glow of victory, Boitata slithered back, its massive form glistening under the dawn light. Mizuchi Haruka approached it, gently stroking its scales, thanking it for its bravery and strength that had saved them all. Boitata gazed at her with its fiery eyes, a silent promise of unwavering loyalty.

As the new day dawned, the friends stood by the Fountain of Wisdom, ready to face whatever future challenges awaited them. Strengthened by their triumph and the courage forged in their epic battle, they knew they were prepared for any trials to come.