Episode 576

“Purgatory, my unique domain.”

Zeke stared at the mesmerizing crimson glow hovering above Satan’s hand. Within the radiant sphere, something caught his eye, and what he saw left him speechless.

Countless beings writhed in agony amidst the flames.

Zeke turned to Satan, his expression a mix of confusion and disbelief. “Is this your unique domain?”

Every unique domain Zeke had encountered before was a timeless, lifeless space. But Satan’s domain was a city eternally ablaze, filled with tormented souls.

Satan met Zeke’s gaze and spoke. “Zeke Draker, do you know what a unique domain truly is?”

Zeke pondered for a moment before responding slowly, “It’s the unique power of a being’s soul, optimized to its fullest potential within a specific realm.”

Satan chuckled at Zeke’s textbook answer. “A model response. But let me ask you again—do you know how a unique domain is created?”

Zeke hesitated, unable to answer. Even the system had no information on how to create a unique domain. He had absorbed beings who wielded such domains, but he could only acquire their powers, not the domains themselves.

“I don’t know,” Zeke admitted.

“Honesty is good. In truth, a unique domain is a higher concept, beyond human reach, accessible only to superior beings.”

“So, only the Celestials can manifest them?”

Satan nodded. “In a strict sense, yes. But transcendent beings or those with divine power can create their own unique domains.”

Even the chaos god, who had attained a demonic deity’s status, could manifest a unique domain using avatars.

Zeke recalled the barren wasteland that had been the chaos god’s domain. While beings with the power of the Zodiac could create entire cities as their domains, the chaos god’s power was limited to that desolate expanse.

As Zeke reflected on past encounters, Satan continued, “To create a unique domain, you must know yourself well. A unique domain reflects your inherent traits.”

Satan glanced at the glowing orb in his hand. “My domain, Purgatory, is no different.”

Zeke shifted his gaze from the orb to Satan. “Judging by your domain, you must enjoy burning things.”

Satan shook his head with a self-deprecating smile. “Not at all, Zeke Draker. My trait is regret and guilt. This is the moment I regret the most.”

A realization dawned on Zeke. “Is this… a record of Babel’s fall?”

Satan nodded. “I’ve witnessed everything from the birth of this world beside the primordial light. And this moment, captured in my hand, is my greatest regret.”

Satan looked solemnly at the suffering souls within Purgatory. Zeke felt a pang of sympathy but quickly shook it off. ‘Focus, Zeke. He’s the devil among devils. Don’t get distracted.’

Zeke addressed Satan. “So, what are you offering me? Are you going to tell me what my unique domain is and how to create it?”

Satan shook his head. “No one can create a unique domain for you. It’s something you must discover yourself. It’s one of the conditions to become a true Celestial.”

He looked at Zeke. “You haven’t received your Celestial name because you haven’t fully attained divine power.”

Zeke replied with a nonchalant expression, “I need to completely absorb you to fulfill the conditions and receive my Celestial name, but you’re still alive and kicking in my abyss.”

Satan laughed heartily. “Ha! You’re amusing, Zeke Draker.”

After his laughter subsided, Satan gazed at the Purgatory in his palm. “I’ll give you my unique domain, Purgatory.”

Zeke furrowed his brow. “Didn’t you just say a unique domain is a personal trait that can’t be given away?”

“Like everything in the world, there are always exceptions,” Satan shrugged.

“I found something quite useful in your memories.”

“Do you even know what privacy invasion means? Not that a demon would care.”

With a chuckle, Satan gestured, and something appeared between them.

It was an artifact—none other than the “Primordial Jar.”

Satan smiled at the pristine jar. “I didn’t expect you to have something like this. Zeke Draker, you must be blessed by karma.”

“I got it through sheer luck. But what does this have to do with a unique domain?”

Satan looked surprised. “You mean you had this without knowing what it is?”

“I couldn’t find much information in the Akashic Records, so I kept it. It said it could only be opened with divine power.”

Satan clicked his tongue at Zeke’s indifferent response. “This is likely the last remnant of the primordial light in this world.”

Zeke’s eyes widened. “The last remnant of the primordial light…”

“When I realized you had this after being absorbed, I was shocked. It forced me to revise my plans.”

“Hmm? Isn’t your power the authority of recreation? You could use karma to create it if needed.”

Satan shook his head. “Even with my power, creating this is impossible. If it were, the sun god wouldn’t be restricted by causality from intervening in the material world.”

A remnant of the creator god that even the power of recreation couldn’t replicate. Zeke looked at the Primordial Jar with newfound respect.

“So, what’s inside this jar?”

Satan grinned. “That’s what we’re about to find out.”

Zeke shook his head. “I can’t open it without divine power…”

Suddenly, the Primordial Jar emitted a brilliant white light and began to vibrate.

Satan turned to Zeke. “Zeke Draker, you already possess sufficient divine power. You just haven’t realized it yet.”

“What? I haven’t fully absorbed your soul yet. How can that be?”

Satan gazed at Zeke intently. “Do you truly believe that?”

In an instant, Satan’s appearance began to change. His face morphed into an exact replica of Zeke’s, save for the fiery demonic eyes.

Zeke stared at the doppelgänger, realization dawning on him. “So, your soul has already been fully absorbed…”

“Yes. The only thing preventing it was your own refusal to accept it.”

Zeke had unconsciously separated Satan from himself to protect his identity, unable to fully integrate the soul of a being who had lived for eons.

Now aware of the truth, Zeke looked at the other self, Satan’s projection.

The Primordial Jar shone brightly between the two Zekes.

Satan’s projection spoke. “Zeke Draker, accept me completely. Only then will you truly become a Celestial.”

Satan’s projection placed a hand on the Primordial Jar.

Zeke hesitated for a moment, then reached out with determination.

As his hand touched the glowing jar, its lid opened, releasing a torrent of light.

Messages appeared before Zeke’s eyes.

[The soul of a powerful divine being has been unlocked.]

[Your incomplete divine power is stabilizing.]

[The Elder Dragon’s seal stone has been fully absorbed due to divine power stabilization.]

[All special skill proficiencies have increased to expert level.]

[The Immortal has attained complete divine power.]

[The Primordial Jar has been opened as the conditions are met.]

[Your soul is exposed to the power left by the primordial light.]

[An indescribable power permeates the Immortal’s soul.]

The light from the jar enveloped Zeke, and Satan’s projection was absorbed into him.

The warmth of the light embraced Zeke’s soul, tempting him to surrender to its comfort.

But then, Satan’s voice echoed in his mind.

―Zeke Draker, do not be swayed by the light.

Zeke resisted the light’s allure, focusing on accepting the power’s essence into his soul.

Another message appeared.

[The complete recovery of unique authority reduces the impact.]

[The unique authority of Infinite Breakthrough accepts the indescribable power.]

The light from the jar intensified.

[The Immortal’s unwavering will activates the power of fortune.]

[Under the influence of fortune, the optimal outcome for the user is determined.]

[The power left by the Primordial Light, the glory of the Sea God, the Companion of the Forest, and the Guardian of the Earth all respond.]

[The power left by the Primordial Light, the title of the Radiant Successor, the Blessing of the Fairies, and the Blessing of Theia all react.]

The titles and divine connections Sieg had received from the dragons he had unsealed began to resonate with the light emanating from the jar.

Vroooom!

The light, which seemed like it would last forever, completely merged into Sieg’s body.

At that moment, new messages appeared before Sieg’s eyes.

[The Primordial Jar grants the Immortal the primordial power ‘???’ as a unique ability.]

[Through the unique ability ‘???’, the power of the mighty spirit ‘Satan’ is fully absorbed.]

[According to the will of the spirit ‘Satan’, this power is transferred to the Immortal.]

[You acquire the unique power ‘Recreation’ from the spirit ‘Satan’.]

[You acquire the unique domain ‘Purgatory’ from the spirit ‘Satan’.]

[You have fully inherited the power of the spirit ‘Satan’.]

[You have completed the mission of the final scenario (Chapter of the Fallen Constellation).]

[As a reward for the final scenario, a constellation name is bestowed.]

[Karma designates the Immortal’s constellation name.]

[The new constellation name ‘The One Who Surpassed the Wall’ is updated in the Akashic Records.]

Vroooom!

In an instant, with a massive explosion of light, the Primordial Jar vanished.

As the light faded, only Sieg remained in its place.

With the mysterious power granted by the Primordial Jar, he had fully inherited Satan’s strength.

Then, Satan’s voice echoed once more in Sieg’s mind.

―Sieg Draker, savior who defies fate. May my power aid you, even if just a little, in the dire destiny that lies ahead…

With those final words, Satan’s voice was no longer heard.

Having attained complete divinity, Sieg absorbed Satan’s soul, feeling the weight of the eons it had endured.

“I may not be able to wield all this knowledge and power just yet.”

He turned his gaze to the sealed twin angels.

“I think I know what to do with you.”

Sssssss—

Shadows flowed from Sieg’s body, enveloping the twin angels.