LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 22: New Discoveries in the Other World
Return to the Other World
Once again, the entrance to the other world opened, and Loki (Satoru Koizumi) and his companions stepped into the light. As they stood once more on the soil of this strange land, surrounded by unfamiliar landscapes and ancient ruins, they realized a new adventure had begun.
“This place… I’ve been here before,” Loki said, looking around as memories suddenly resurfaced from deep within. “I remember… we found something here.”
The other companions began to retrace their memories as well.
“Yes, I remember being here before. But everything after that is still hazy…” Minerva (Tomomi Koizumi) said, staring at a stone tablet she held.
“Exactly. We had forgotten about coming to this world, but now that we’re here, it’s all starting to come back,” Asclepius (Masato Matsuda) nodded in agreement.
As soon as they entered this world, they knew that their lost memories of it would return. But they also understood that once they returned to the real world, they would lose those memories again. Thus, they had to find a way to record and bring back the knowledge they would gain here.
“When we return to the real world, we might forget everything again. We need to find a way to bring back what we discover here,” Minerva said, her voice tinged with urgency.
Preparing the Ancient Ritual
The group moved toward the center of the ruins, where the site for the ritual was located. They carefully examined ancient books and the inscriptions on the stone tablets to determine the proper steps for the ritual. This ritual was essential to ensure that the memories they gained in the other world could be brought back to the real world.
“If we fail, we’ll lose everything again,” Minerva said, reading the inscriptions on the stone tablet.
“That’s why we must succeed, no matter what,” Loki called out to the others.
Following the tablet’s instructions, they drew a magic circle and began preparing for the ritual. Minerva carefully placed the ancient artifacts, and Asclepius made sure the group was ready, coordinating the ritual’s steps.
Interference from Zeus
Just as the ritual was about to begin, dark clouds gathered in the sky, and thunder rumbled ominously. Zeus appeared suddenly.
“Taking the memories with you will not be allowed,” Zeus’s voice boomed coldly across the ruins.
“Zeus… why are you stopping us?” Loki shouted.
“You are not worthy of knowing the reason. Cease the ritual,” Zeus commanded, his gaze merciless.
Zeus unleashed his power to disrupt the ritual. Lightning struck the ground, and a fierce storm began to rage as Loki and his companions prepared to face him head-on.
“We need to focus on defense first!” Loki shouted as he scanned the surroundings, trying to form a strategy for the group.
Vishnu (Wenqiang Li) instantly used his time manipulation powers, slowing down the area around them. “Zeus’s attacks are powerful, but if we set up defenses in time, we’ll find an opening.”
Gaia (Misa Morino) summoned the earth’s power to create a defensive wall, enveloping the entire team. “This should hold for a while,” she said, bracing herself.
“Let’s make our next move!” Loki commanded, and the group quickly fell into their respective roles.
As Zeus’s lightning bolts crashed into the defense wall, Gaia reinforced it with more power from the earth, each time barely holding the barrier together.
Hephaestus (Yoko Sorano) analyzed the situation and began creating a new weapon that could absorb Zeus’s lightning. “If we use this, we might be able to turn his lightning against him!”
“Of course, use the lightning to our advantage!” Loki exclaimed as he realized the potential.
Loki took the newly forged weapon, bracing himself to intercept Zeus’s next strike and redirect the energy back toward him. He absorbed the lightning strike, then reflected it as his own counterattack.
“Prometheus (Kagaya), analyze Zeus’s movements!” Loki instructed. Calmly, Prometheus gathered data and began predicting Zeus’s attack patterns.
“The next strike is coming from the right!” Prometheus shouted, and the group immediately adjusted their positions based on his warning.
“Now’s the time to attack!” Minerva cried out as she summoned a magical circle, generating a sword of light. The entire team charged Zeus, attacking in unison.
The battle escalated, with Zeus unleashing even more powerful lightning strikes, illuminating the sky with blinding flashes. “You cannot defeat me with such weak efforts!” Zeus sneered, his cold laughter echoing through the storm.
Loki’s group narrowly avoided each attack, with Gaia continuously reinforcing their crumbling defenses. But with each strike, their energy was draining.
“Gaia, we can’t hold on much longer!” Asclepius shouted as he wiped the sweat from his brow. Despite trembling from exhaustion, Gaia summoned more strength from the earth, fortifying the barrier once more.
“We won’t give up!” Gaia cried, her determination unshaken as she rebuilt the defenses.
In that moment, Loki and Minerva concentrated their energy for a decisive blow. “Everyone, focus your power!” Loki ordered.
The team channeled their energy together, launching a final, concentrated attack against Zeus.
But just as their attack struck, Zeus disappeared without a word, leaving only his cold, lingering presence in the air.
“Did he vanish…?” Minerva murmured, her expression filled with confusion.
With Zeus gone, Loki and his companions exhaled deeply. Exhaustion and relief swept over them as they realized the battle was over.
“We did it… He’s really gone…” Minerva’s voice trembled as she spoke.
Asclepius rushed over to Gaia, supporting her exhausted body. “Don’t push yourself too hard. It’s over now.”
Gaia managed a faint smile, nodding in acknowledgment. “Thanks to all of you… I managed to hold on.”
Success of the Ritual
With Zeus defeated, the group was able to complete the ritual, ensuring that they could retain their memories of the other world once they returned to reality.
“Now we can bring the knowledge we’ve gained here back to the real world,” Loki said confidently.
“But there’s still more to be done. There’s always the chance we could lose these memories again,” Minerva warned, her voice still cautious.
“You’re right. We don’t know what challenges lie ahead, but we’ll face them in the real world,” Asclepius agreed.
With their memories intact, the team prepared for future challenges, resolved to grow stronger and deepen their knowledge for the next adventure.