Cosmic Ruler - Chapter 267

Chapter 267: Gemini

Gemini looked at Aiden and laughed, seeing his reaction as she mentioned another trial. “I was joking, there’s no more trial. You’re inside the space of your Champion Spirit, the Gemini World.”

Aiden glanced around at the cosmic expanse. “It doesn’t look like one,” he said.

“Well, it depends on the host of the spirit, and since the spirit was incomplete, it was based on my imagination,” Gemini nodded and replied. Suddenly, two chairs that looked like they were made of nebula appeared.

Aiden sat on one of the nebula-like chairs as Gemini sat on the other. “So, you’re the sentient spirit of my swords?” he asked.

“No, just the white one. You can call me Light for that matter. The Black Celestial Sword spirit is my twin sister, Dark,” Gemini—or rather, Light—replied.

“Hmm, so where is she?” Aiden looked around, unable to find her. “Or is this actually the trial you meant—getting her approval?” Aiden asked, glancing at Light.

“No, you already have her approval, long before you even awakened me,” Light shook her head and replied.

“What do you mean?” Aiden asked, confused.

“The Panso Princess, Ramon von Panso, she’s the sentient spirit of the Black Celestial Sword. After Raven acquired her, she didn’t acknowledge him. But Raven sacrificed an entire world through a forbidden ritual to gain ownership of her, forcing Black to abandon her body and move to a host that was dead but alive at the same time,” Light explained.

“Dead and alive at the same time?” Aiden asked, intrigued.

“A dead baby in a living mother’s womb,” Light clarified. “My sister inhabited the baby, reviving it and essentially being reborn as a human.”

“Hmm, so I have to…” Aiden was about to ask when Light interrupted him.

“No, let her enjoy her life, short as it may be. She will automatically return to the Black Celestial Sword after her mortal shell passes,” Light said, shaking her head.

Aiden nodded thoughtfully, and then Light added, “But do make her your wife. She is unconsciously attracted to you because of your mastery over us. She can’t imagine any other man in her life due to this bond. It’s both a curse and a blessing. If any other man touches her, she will kill him.”

“So, I have to marry my own Martial Spirit?” Aiden asked, amused by such a bizarre revelation.

“She’s human now, not just a Martial Spirit, so what’s the problem?” Light asked, tilting her head innocently.

‘Right, why did I even bother asking a sentient spirit?’ Aiden thought, then sighed and said, “I can’t promise, but since it’s partially my fault she can’t find anyone else, I’ll date her first, and we’ll see.”

“That will be enough. Though she is beautiful and powerful, I’m pretty sure you two will click together,” Light Gemini said innocently, looking at him.

Aiden just nodded, knowing a sentient spirit who has spent all this time inside his sword can’t truly understand human or any other intelligent being’s emotions.

“I’ll see what can happen between us,” Aiden said, as Light nodded in approval.

“Good,” Light said, then suddenly looked around. “This place isn’t stable. One of us is missing. I’ll call you again when the Gemini World stabilizes once more,” she added, and before Aiden could respond, he found himself back on the battlefield.

“[Congrats, you are now complete],” Nexus’s voice reached him as Aiden exited the mirror dimension and reappeared on the battlefield.

Aiden nodded, then looked around as he declared, “Raven is dead. Kill all the Black Chains bastards!”

Upon hearing his command, everyone unleashed their full power. Meanwhile, the Black Chains members fell into disarray, mirroring their leaders’ demise. Panic spread through their ranks as they began to flee, desperately trying to escape, their earlier determination crumbling as they realized their end was near.

As the chaos unfolded, Aiden stood amidst the battlefield, his gaze cold and unwavering. His allies pressed forward with renewed vigor, cutting down the remaining Black Chains forces with ruthless efficiency. The ground shook beneath the onslaught of powerful techniques and clashing energies, as desperate screams and the sound of battle filled the air.

Aiden watched the carnage for a moment, his mind elsewhere. He had already set his sights on what lay ahead. The death of Raven marked the end of one chapter, but new challenges would undoubtedly arise. His focus shifted back to the battlefield, noting the energy signatures of the fleeing enemies.

With a flick of his wrist, Aiden summoned his Golden Sword, its blade gleaming with radiant power. He raised it high, releasing a wave of energy that swept through the air like a storm, cutting down the Black Chains members attempting to flee.

“There is no escape,” he said, his voice calm yet filled with an icy edge.

Aiden slashed through the air, the movement seemingly random, yet the results were devastating. His newly unlocked perk, Locking, caused his attacks to defy the laws of physics, bending through space itself to hit his intended targets. The energy from his strike moved in all directions, an omnidimensional assault that made it impossible for his enemies to escape.

Black Chains members who thought they had evaded his strike found themselves disintegrating as the attack warped toward them. No matter how far they ran or what direction they tried to hide in, the energy from Aiden’s slash curved through space, homing in on them like a predator stalking its prey.

Each strike grew more precise and deadly. With every foe he felled, Aiden felt the power of his Celestial Swords—both Light and Dark—pulsing within him, granting him new abilities. His attacks were no longer constrained by direction or distance; they followed his will, making him nearly invincible in close combat.

Aiden’s eyes glowed with a cold, determined light as the last remnants of the Black Chains forces attempted to flee. He raised his sword once more, this time channeling the full potential of his Locking ability.

“There’s nowhere left to hide,” Aiden whispered, and with a flick of his wrist, his blade sliced the air in the opposite direction of the retreating enemies.

Yet, despite the seeming misdirection, the strike curved through space, chasing down every last one of them. Screams echoed through the battlefield as bodies were torn apart, and a blood mist filled the air. In mere moments, the remaining Black Chains forces were wiped out, leaving no survivors.

Aiden stood tall amidst the carnage, the battlefield littered with the remains of his enemies. His swords hummed with power, the connection between him and the celestial blades deepening with each moment.

“Impressive,” Nexus commented, watching the scene unfold. “You’ve truly mastered the power of your new swords.”

Aiden gave a small nod, his gaze still fixed on the battlefield. “This is only the beginning. There’s much more to unlock.”

‘Not to mention, it’s still incomplete,’ Aiden inwardly sighed. Champion Spirits were indeed powerful, but they placed an immense burden on the user’s mind and body. To balance this strain, most Champion Spirits had sentient spirits that helped share the load. In Aiden’s case, Gemini was even more unique—its power was split between two spirits: Light and Dark. Until both were united, his Martial Spirit would remain incomplete.

Without Ramona, who used to housed the spirit of the Black Celestial Sword, Aiden couldn’t access the full capabilities of his Gemini Champion Spirit. The alternative was… unthinkable. Sacrificing a world, as Raven had done, entrap its souls, and forcefully unlock the sword’s full potential through unimaginable torment.

That was something Aiden would never consider.

He knew Raven had chosen that dark path to wield Gemini’s full might, and while it had made him powerful, it had also led to his downfall. Aiden had seen the cost firsthand—Raven’s soul, twisted and corrupted, had been a warning.

‘I’ll find another way,’ Aiden thought resolutely.

Completing Gemini without resorting to such horrific measures was crucial, but it would take time and patience. Aiden knew that Ramona’s connection to the Black Celestial Sword was still strong, and when her mortal life came to an end, the twin spirits would be reunited.

Until then, he’d have to rely on his current abilities and trust in his path.

“One thing’s for sure,” Aiden muttered under his breath as he surveyed the battlefield. “I’m not going down that dark road.”

After killing all the Dark Chain members, Aiden lifted the veil, but not before trapping all their souls—each one meant a potential Saint King for him. However, just as he raised the veil, an unexpected attack came his way. It was so fast that even Aiden couldn’t react in time.

The assailant closed the distance, wielding a Scythe-like Martial Spirit. Before Aiden could defend himself, the scythe pierced through his back and emerged from his chest. The attacker laughed sinisterly as a book materialized in his hand, looking at Aiden with malicious intent.

Aiden’s eyes darted to the book, an ominous feeling surging through him. The man grinned wickedly and said, “Thank you.”

Before Aiden could comprehend the meaning behind his words, he felt the book press against his chest. A sudden chill ran down his spine as if something was being drawn from him, leaving him vulnerable.