"Is this the power of the Golden Fruit?"
Raven felt a profound sense of awe. So-called godhood didn't necessarily mean the end of evolution. At least in the Rider world, there were beings no less powerful than gods, and some even capable of slaying them.
Raven wasn't satisfied just yet. His body was primarily Amazon, capable of devouring any kind of energy. The power of a god was merely one type of power among many he could absorb.
Yoko Minato was completely speechless, staring blankly at Raven. It was as if she was witnessing the birth of a supreme King.
Raven noticed her and walked over. "Yoko-san, thank you for taking care of me earlier."
"I am willing to dedicate everything to you. Please allow me to serve at your side." Yoko immediately knelt down, swearing her fealty.
"Get up. Those beautiful legs of yours shouldn't have any blemishes." With a thought, vines grew out of the ground to gently lift Yoko's knees. At the same time, he channeled a power that made her body completely refreshed. Her stamina and minor injuries were all healed.
Raven now commanded the power of creation, allowing him to manifest almost anything he desired. He circled Yoko Minato a couple of times. He snapped his fingers.
The clothes on her body suddenly vanished.
"Ah!?" Yoko reflexively crossed her arms over her chest, utterly shocked. How did her clothes just disappear?
Raven snapped his fingers again. Her naked body was instantly clad in a set of underwear, followed by a short skirt and a pair of suspender black stockings.
"Interesting. This saves money on shopping forever." Raven's thoughts were novel. He then continued to use Yoko as an uninhibited human mannequin, exercising his power of creation by constantly changing her clothes. He finally settled on an outfit resembling a black-stockinged secretary.
Yoko was also thoroughly stunned by Raven's new ability. To create things out of thin air—wasn't that the same as a god?
However… why did he keep changing her into various stockings and lingerie? Did Raven-sama have that kind of idea about her?
She quickly put on a smile and said, "Raven-sama… if you want me, I'm available anytime…" She took a step toward him.
"Cough, cough. Enough playing around. Now isn't the time to eat you." Raven restrained himself. He wondered what the situation was like outside.
He closed his eyes and used his godly power to glimpse into Zawame City.
First, he checked the café. He naturally had to confirm his woman's safety. For now, with Touka's protection, everything seemed fine.
Raven then shifted his gaze toward the Yggdrasill Tower.
Redyue, currently inside, was using some of the tower's equipment to broadcast a message to the entire world.
"I hereby announce to all humans of the world: I am the King of the Femushinmu, Redyue."
"I am your new master, you monkeys."
"I meant to greet you sooner, but learning all the Earth's languages took a little extra time."
"We have the ability to freely manipulate the plants of Helheim. I will now activate the Cracks all over the world and transform the entire Earth into Helheim within one year."
"Resistance is futile. Surrender immediately."
"That will ensure you humans have a future."
"Of course, a future as my playthings… Hahaha."
With that, the broadcast ended.
Inside the Yggdrasill Tower, Mitsuzane, standing beside Redyue, was extremely worried.
"What are you doing? Didn't you just declare all-out war?" he asked urgently.
"But saying hello is very important, isn't it?" Redyue looked completely calm. In his mind, with Rosyuo dead and the most threatening humans, Raven and Kouta Kazuraba, gone, he had no equal in this world. As soon as he found the Woman of the Beginning and retrieved the Golden Fruit, he would be the new God.
"Don't worry. Humans cannot resist me with their current means," Redyue stressed. He had learned much human knowledge over the past two days and was aware of weapons like nuclear missiles. But, sadly, even the best weapon was useless if it couldn't hit him, as he could instantly retreat into Helheim.
Mitsuzane, however, was still greatly worried. He thought that missiles from various countries must be on their way. Zawame City would surely become a ruin.
"No, I have to find Mai-nee and bring her here to hide." Mitsuzane realized the danger and quickly left the Yggdrasill Tower.
Elsewhere, Raven processed everything that had happened during his unconscious state. Mitsuzane, that backstabber, had indeed become a human traitor. And Kouta had been thrown off a cliff.
In the next moment, Raven instantly appeared at the cliff edge where Kouta fell. He saw the barely clinging-to-life Kouta Kazuraba. Luckily, the Kachidoki Arms' defense was sufficient; he had absorbed most of the damage. Otherwise, he'd be dead now.
Raven immediately used the power of creation to restore the dying Orange Rider's injuries.
"Raven… Raven-san?" Kouta opened his eyes and saw Raven before him, completely stunned. "Didn't you… die?"
"You brat, are you cursing your own brother-in-law?" Raven knocked him on the head, annoyed.
"Ow! That hurts! That's great, Raven-san, you're okay! It's not a dream!" The Orange Rider frantically rubbed his head.
Then he remembered something. "Wait, didn't I fall off a cliff…"
"I was attacked by that white Rider and the Over Lord King."
"That's right, it was Mitchy… that white Rider was Mitchy…" Kouta muttered to himself. "No… it must have been an illusion. I must have seen it wrong." Even now, he refused to accept the reality.
Raven had seen enough. He hauled Kouta up from the ground. "It's about time you woke up. Mitsuzane Kureshima betrayed you long ago."
"Raven-sama is right. The plan to capture your sister to blackmail you—that was his idea, too." Yoko, having followed behind, chimed in.
"Impossible… how could Mitchy…" Kouta still couldn't believe it.
"Since you won't believe it, I'll just have to take you to see for yourself what he's doing right now," Raven said flatly.
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