The Player that Can’t Level Up

Chapter 170: The Three Tests (7)

What do you think youre doing?! El screamed.

Gi-Gyu looked down and found the pure white tip of a sword poking out of his chest. As blood poured out of the wound, Gi-Gyu realized that this wasnt Raphaels sword.

This man has blasphemed against God. He has impersonated God during a holy ritual. Does anyone object to his immediate execution? the voice from behind Gi-Gyu announced.

Gi-Gyu grabbed the sword poking out of his chest and slowly turned his head. The culprit had a familiar voice, so he had to see who had stabbed him from behind.

Gabriel! El shouted the culprits name. Gabriel smirked as he looked down at Gi-Gyu.

El seemed confused, but Gabriel protested, I cant understand you, Michael. You suggested the ritual and were leading it, so how could you defend this interrupter?

Gabriel looked up at El and repeated, I cant understand you at all.

But! This man just used the power of Life on me! El yelled.

Before Gabriel could respond, Raphael shouted, What?

Raphael was slowly standing up, but El ignored him. Instead, she continued to face Gabriel and explained, Gabriel! You saw this man using the power of Life just now! But you still stabbed him from behind!

W-wait! Raphael yelled in confusion, and chaos soon took hold of the area. Thats not possible! To be able to use both Death and Life Thats

Raphael and the other archangels whispered in surprise, but Gabriel remained determined. He yelled, Why does that matter?! God is dead! Everyone knows this, right? So are you claiming that this man is our dead God? Have you all become so corrupt that you cant even recognize our father?!

A heavy silence fell, but Raphael broke it hesitantly.

But Only God can use both Death and Life. Death was given to the hell king while Life was granted to our king. Each king could only use one of these godly powers, so if this creature can use both

Raphael touched the handle of Gabriels sword. The sword was still stuck in Gi-Gyus chest. Gi-Gyu thought that no one could remove the sword from his body; surprisingly, the white sword slowly left his body.

Raphael gently placed his hand on Gi-Gyus back. The warmth streaming from his hand lessened Gi-Gyus pain, and Raphael announced, This creature must have a close relationship with our father. That must mean!

El wept as Raphael continued, Perhaps our queen may not have to sacrifice herself.

Father Our father El sobbed. After treating Gi-Gyus wound, Raphael walked up to El. It appeared that he wanted to remove the seven swords stuck in her as well.

But

You cant undo what we have started. The other archangels who had been watching silently until now stopped Raphael.

W-what do you mean?! Raphael asked in confusion.

Ignoring him, the other archangels surrounded El and called out to Gabriel, Gabriel!

Gabriel declared, Whatever happens, the ritual must continue.

Stepping past Gi-Gyu, Gabriel continued, Hear me!

He raised the white sword covered in Gi-Gyus blood and shouted, Raphael has betrayed us angels!

Gi-Gyu, El, and Raphaels eyes widened.

Gabriel continued, He has sided with the hell king to interrupt our ritual! He has sinned, so we shall execute him immediately!

Gabriels dazzling wings opened, but they didnt look pure to Gi-Gyu.

They are dark, Gi-Gyu thought in surprise. Two of Gabriels wings looked cloudy.

As if time had stopped, Lou spoke slowly,

-I see. This is the ritual of the holy sword. It was the first one Michael carried out to seal away something. Afterward, many other angels followed Michaels footsteps to become holy swords. They then scattered themselves inside the Tower.

After a brief pause, Lou continued,

-I didnt know the exact details, but Im surprised to learn that it was Gabriel who betrayed the angels. I guess the others cant see it, but I certainly can. Those black, corrupted wings Only angels who have betrayed their father have them.

Disgusted, Lou muttered,

-Wings of a fallen angel.

Gi-Gyus eyes widened.

Meanwhile, Gabriel rushed toward Raphael as he screamed, Kill Raphael and continue the ritual!

The other archangels simultaneously attacked Raphael. Although shocked, Raphael still had the sense to throw himself toward El to protect her. In the blink of an eye, dozens of cuts appeared on Raphael, but El remained unhurt. Like a shield, he stood before El and protected her.

Gabriel yelled, Even you cant last long, Raphael.

Gabriel! Why?! Why would you betray us like this?! Fury filled Raphaels eyes as he asked.

Because God acted like a fucking bystander.

What?

Gabriel explained, Do you really think that they could have completed the Tower by themselves?

Are you trying to say Raphael gasped.

The angels have the duty to scout the world and maintain order. So how do you think they built the Tower without being discovered by us? The Tower that killed God! Gabriel seemed to believe he had already won the battle because he gave up the information easily.

El seemed to have lost consciousness from losing too much blood. Disbelief filled Raphaels eyes as he whispered, Y-youre saying that you helped them build the Tower?

Thats right. And thats enough info for someone about to die. Think of it as a farewell gift. Now die, Gabriel replied and prepared to attack again with the other archangels. Raphael seemed ready to accept his death as he grasped his sword with both of his hands.

Da dun.

Suddenly, a loud noise echoed in the area, yet nothing physically changed. His legs shaking, Gi-Gyu rose and mumbled, This is ridiculous. How dare you underestimate me like this?!

Everyones eyes turned toward Gi-Gyu. Pointing his finger at Raphael, Gi-Gyu yelled, Hey!

Raphaels eyes widened in confusion. Up on his feet, Gi-Gyu announced, Im going to save El, so stop acting all gallant. Got it?

Suddenly, Gi-Gyus eyes turned gray.

***

Fwoosh.

With a flash, Gi-Gyu disappeared and reappeared before El. Then, he lifted her gently in his arms.

Fwooosh.

The others couldnt see it, but Gi-Gyu was connected to El with a fragile link. Slowly, this connection became stronger and deeper; simultaneously, Gi-Gyu felt strength filling his body.

El, Gi-Gyu called out to her quietly.

Shocked, Gabriel and the other archangels rushed toward him to attack, but Raphael stood in their way. Even if they managed to pass Raphael, they quickly realized it would be impossible to reach Gi-Gyu and El.

Bright light formed a barrier behind Gi-Gyu, preventing them from moving forward.

A halo Gabriel whispered in disbelief. This cant be

The other archangels seemed just as confused. They whispered, Its a halo.

A halo.

The angels had only witnessed the halo twice despite having lived seriously long lives. The first time was when Michael was appointed the queen of all angels by God himself.

The second time was

Father the angels whispered in awe.

When God, his form hidden, talked to the angels directly.

All the angels kneeled, but Gi-Gyu didnt seem to even notice. He only kept whispering Els name, El

After a while, Els condition changed. The swords stuck in her slowly fell out of their own accord. Her injuries healed, her face regained color, and her lips turned pink and shiny.

All the angels were kneeling on the ground except for oneGabriel. Still standing, he screamed, This doesnt make any sense!

Gi-Gyu grinned and murmured, Of course.

Nothing in this simulation made sense anyway.

Master El finally opened her eyes and whispered.

Looking down at her with a gentle smile, Gi-Gyu replied, Dont worry. I will protect you.

Gi-Gyu placed El down on the ground. She recovered enough to move but still sat down and gasped. Her injuries had mostly healed, but she appeared to be mentally exhausted.

Gi-Gyu turned around and asked, So youre Gabriel, huh?

The halo behind him was gone, but the angels didnt get up and remained quiet.

Its time for you to get punished, dont you think? Gi-Gyu rushed toward Gabriel.

***

Haa Haa Covered in blood, Gabriel panted on the ground. No one stopped Gi-Gyu when he grabbed Gabriels head. The other angels were still kneeling on the ground respectfully.

Gabriel continued to mumble, But God is dead God is dead. Im sure of it

Shut up. Gi-Gyu put more pressure, but not enough to crush Gabriels skull. Instead, he placed a piece of Death between Gabriels opened emotions.

When Gabriel stopped breathing, Gi-Gyu turned around and walked away. All the angels maintained their kneeling posture except for two.

El and Raphael.

Ignoring Raphael, Gi-Gyu walked up to El and murmured, El Im sorry you had to go through that. Are you okay?

El nodded and replied, Thank you.

A mysterious smile appeared on her face as she whispered, Master.

[You have passed the test.]

Gi-Gyu smiled, and a barrage of system announcements flooded his head.

***

[You have passed Els test.]

[You have completed the hidden mission of stopping Gabriels treason.]

[You have acquired Els data.]

[You have acquired the remaining piece of Els physical body.]

[There is data left in Els physical body.]

[You will be given a reward.]

[You have obtained Gabriels Holy Grail.]

[A short rest will be granted.]