Cosmic Ruler - Chapter 83

Chapter 83: Simon
In the world of fantasy metals, Adamantium stands above all others. It’s often described as the metal of gods because it’s incredibly strong and possesses divine qualities. Divine weapons are often made from Adamantium because of its unmatched power and durability. It’s basically the best of the best when it comes to mystical metals, representing the pinnacle of craftsmanship and divine might.

As for Simon, you could say he’s like someone born with a golden spoon, except in this case, it’s an Adamantium spoon.

Born into the Royal family, Simon von Prime never experienced hunger or the feeling of lacking anything. Every desire he had was fulfilled before he even expressed it. He never went without food; toys and the latest gadgets appeared without him needing to ask for them.

Despite this life of luxury, Simon didn’t become complacent. He remained dedicated to training and working hard. If there’s one challenge Simon has faced in his life, it’s the challenge of hard work to become strong. Despite his overwhelming privilege, Simon understands the importance of effort and perseverance.

Simon’s narcissistic personality was fueled by the constant praise he received for his looks from a young age. This constant adoration led him to believe he was superior to others. However, it didn’t make him complacent; instead, it drove him to train even harder to achieve perfection. This relentless pursuit of perfection made him formidable—a combination of talent and hard work that seemed almost divine. He became known as undefeated, a man who never tasted failure.

However, everything changed when he entered Celestaria Academy. During the Battle Royale, he was confident he would emerge victorious. Yet, to his shock and dismay, he was defeated by Dio Granvis, a child from a humble countryside family. This defeat shattered his perception of invincibility and forced him to confront the harsh reality of failure for the first time.

Experiencing failure for the first time plunged Simon into a deep trauma, causing him to miss the rest of the tests at Celestaria Academy. Due to his talent, he was eventually accepted, but his initial rank was at the bottom. This was a significant blow to his perfect self-image—a stark reminder of his defeat.

Determined to reclaim his former glory, Simon intensified his training efforts. His rank began to fluctuate every month, reflecting his relentless pursuit of improvement. In the first monthly rank battle after his return, he defeated everyone, eager to secure the top position once again. However, his triumph was short-lived when he encountered Jake, the Rank 1.

Jake, as the Rank 1, was exempt from the ranking match, leaving him to face the victor of the other contestants, who Simon presumed would be an easy opponent. However, this assumption proved to be a grave mistake. Despite Jake’s seemingly lazy demeanor, he swiftly defeated Simon in a matter of seconds.

This defeat dealt another blow to Simon’s ego, further cementing his reputation as a narcissistic freak. Obsessed with his own beauty, Simon became fixated on maintaining his status as the most attractive, seeking solace in this superficial achievement after his loss to the Rank 1.

Each month, Simon relentlessly challenged Jake, hoping to finally emerge victorious and claim the coveted position of Supreme One. However, his repeated attempts always ended in defeat, further fueling his obsession with defeating Jake.

“This time, I will win,” Simon thought determinedly as he clenched his fists. “I will surpass him in both beauty and power.”

His laughter rang out, sending shivers down Ethan’s spine as he moved away from Simon, perturbed by his unsettling demeanor.

“Why am I even on his team?” Ethan lamented to himself, feeling disheartened by the situation.

“Let’s go, he’s alone. We can defeat him,” Simon declared, rallying his small team of fifty men to confront Jake once again.

***

Jake, who had been resting peacefully, opened his eyes upon hearing the footsteps approaching from the direction Ethan had left.

“Are they coming with reinforcements now?” Jake wondered, glancing in that direction. With a slight lean, he prepared himself for what was to come, feeling a surge of anticipation.

As Simon and his group emerged from the trees, Jake observed them with a hint of amusement. “You’re alone, huh?” Simon taunted with a laugh. “I’ll defeat you today, Jake,” he declared confidently.

“The Freak is really here,” Jake muttered to himself, earning nods of agreement from those nearby who overheard him.

“Formation S,” Simon commanded, and his team quickly surrounded Jake in a specific pattern.

“It’s not Simon’s formation, is it?” Jake smirked, addressing Simon.

“It’s the Star Formation,” Simon retorted with a snort.

Jake glanced around at the arrangement and nodded in acknowledgment.

Simon then placed his hands on the ground while the others utilized elemental chains to bind Jake in place.

“Really?” Jake mumbled with a hint of amusement, appearing as though he were wearing oversize clothes made up of colorful chains.

[You’re not going to free yourself?] Nexus inquired as Jake remained bound by the chains.

“I want to see what he’s doing,” Jake replied quietly, choosing to observe the unfolding events.

The magic circle gradually formed around Simon as its center, its intricate lines weaving like serpents before coalescing into a beautiful white Magic Circle.

With keen focus, Jake used Akashic Insight to analyze and replicate Simon’s magic, an ability exclusive to the Prime family lineage due to their special core.

[The Prime family is the only human family with Divine-related cores,] Nexus informed Jake.

Acknowledging this, Jake maintained his concentration on the Divine Summoning circle. As the circle completed, a figure emerged – a lady adorned in medieval priestess attire, resembling a saintess with flowing golden hair, azure eyes, and pristine white garments adorned with golden Divine patterns and Glyphs.

“It seems he summoned an Ancient Spirit,” Nexus remarked, prompting a restrained smile from Jake.

“Is it intentional, or was it a fluke?” Jake pondered as he observed Simon’s puzzled yet admiring expression.

Deciding to intervene, Jake utilized the Void element to shatter the chains binding him before incapacitating everyone, including Simon. However, just as he moved to subdue Simon, the Ancient Light Elemental intervened, shielding him within a golden barrier.

She looked at Jake and opened her mouth. “Fight me, leave him,” she commanded. Saying so, she snapped her fingers, and the barrier protecting Simon swelled, pushing Jake back.

[She is strong,] Nexus said, and Jake nodded.

“What’s with that golden barrier?” Jake asked Nexus, who later, utilizing Akashic Eyes, answered Jake.

[It is Absolute Protect. It won’t go down unless the caster is dead. It keeps working even if the energy supply is cut off,] Nexus explained.

[The only way to destroy it is to defeat the caster,] Nexus added. Jake clicked his tongue and thought, ‘No wonder Sword Aura didn’t even leave a mark.’

“What a cheat-like ability,” Jake mumbled as he looked at the azure eyes of the Priestess.

“Do you have a name?” Jake asked.

The Priestess nodded and replied, “I was called Myne before I became a Spirit, protected and sheltered by the world’s will.”

“It means your deeds were really great,” Jake smiled and said. Becoming a Spirit in Celestaria is akin to achieving immortal life, which not even Monarchs could obtain. However, a human or any other denizen of Celestaria can only become a Spirit with the help of the world’s will.

“Lady Myne, why are you protecting that idiot?” Jake asked.

Myne tilted her head and replied, “He called me. His heart was pure, filled with a desire to defeat you.”

“It was pure desire without any malice, so I responded. Besides, it has been centuries since someone utilized a Divine magic circle. I thought I might get a tour as well,” Myne said with a smile.

“[In essence, she was feeling bored],” Nexus remarked.

“I have a request as well,” Jake stated.

“What might that be?” Myne inquired.

“Enter into a contract with me,” Jake proposed.

Myne arched an eyebrow, questioning, “But don’t you already have a spirit contract, and isn’t it even stronger than mine?” She gestured toward Jake or inside his soul.

“He does, but he refuses to heed my words,” Jake replied with a bitter smile. “Whenever I try to communicate with him, he banishes me from my own soul sea, claiming that I am weak.”

“This is something new,” Myne chuckled and remarked, “Let’s fight, and I’ll make my decision afterward.” With a confident smile, she conjured various golden swords around her and launched an attack at Jake.

Jake leaped to avoid the swords and countered with his own barrage of spears.

“The Light Element, so pure. Now, I’m intrigued,” Myne commented as she observed the incoming spears. With a wave of her hand, another set of golden armaments materialized, forming into golden shields that protected her. Then, golden swords emerged and launched an attack towards Jake.

Jake observed the barrage of swords, realizing that dodging wasn’t an option this time. Boosting himself with lightning, he suddenly appeared at a distance, wielding a golden sword with a purple handle. Myne sensed danger as she looked at the energized sword in Jake’s hand, and her intuition proved correct as she heard his voice.

“Warp Edge”

Slice!