Chương 9: The Storm Awakens

…Yeah. I'm in trouble. To put it simply, I got carried away. I'd been moving recklessly through the dungeon, cutting down every demon I encountered, when I made a rookie mistake— I got surrounded. Front, Sides, Back. Demons everywhere. Even with the [Gate of Babylon], dealing with this many enemies at once would be risky unless I pulled out a high-tier Noble Phantasm. Which left me with only one option.

"… Guess it's time." Time to awaken my Sacred Gear. I could've tried earlier, but Sacred Gears don't respond to logic. They respond to emotion. I closed my eyes and focused inward—on the faint presence I'd felt since my reincarnation. A dormant power, quietly circulating through my body. The moment I touched it— The world vanished. I stood in a vast, endless void. Then— Light. A single spark, expanding violently. What I saw next was nothing short of nature's wrath. Tsunamis devouring continents.

Tornadoes tearing the world apart. Blizzards freezing deserts solid. Infernos burning as hot as the sun itself. Storm clouds unleashing endless lightning. Earthquakes splitting continents in half. This wasn't chaos. This was authority. When I opened my eyes— Power surged through my body. The dungeon screamed. Ice erupted outward, freezing demons mid-motion. Moisture condensed instantly, forming tidal waves that crushed everything in their path.

The earth roared, jagged pillars bursting upward to impale anything standing. Thunderclouds formed beneath the dungeon ceiling, lightning crashing down relentlessly. Flames danced around me like loyal servants, incinerating all that dared approach. Fear filled the demons' eyes. I smiled.

"…This is going to be a massacre."..... Some time later. I was sitting against a stone wall, breathing steadily, staring at the massive door leading to the dungeon's boss room. This content has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found elsewhere. Behind me— Total annihilation. Spears of ice and stone jutted from the walls. Pools of water reflected flickering flames. The stench of burnt mana lingered thick in the air.

"…I might've overdone it." [Quest Completed] Nice timing. [Quest: Demon Hunter] Progress: 100 / 100 Rewards: • 100, 000 Gold • 1, 000 EXP • Skill: Eye of God [You received 100, 000 Gold.] [You gained 1, 000 EXP.] [Skill acquired: Eye of God.]"Good."

"Explain." [Skill: Eye of God] Level: 1 / 10 Type: Active Rarity: Rare MP Cost: 0 Allows the user to perceive enemy level and attributes. At higher mastery, the user may view history, abilities, and hidden traits.

"…That's absurdly useful." [Secret Quest Completed] Oh? [Quest: My Sacred Gear] Objective: Unlock your Sacred Gear Rewards: • 100, 000 Gold• 500 EXP• Item: Special Summon Card [You received 100, 000 Gold.] [You gained 500 EXP.] [Item acquired: Special Summon Card.] I smiled.

"Later."

"Status."..... Status Name: Gilgamesh Lineage: Demigod Title: King of Heroes Sacred Gear: Zenith Tempest Level: 9 HP: 9, 000 / 9, 000 (+1, 000 every 20s) MP: 9, 000 / 9, 000 (+1, 000 every 10s) STR: 900 VIT: 900 I NT: 900 DEX: 900 LUCK: 900 Gold: 200, 000.....

"…Level nine already."

"And my Sacred Gear…" Zenith Tempest. The second-strongest Longinus.

"System, details." [Sacred Gear: Zenith Tempest] Type: Active Rarity: Ultra Rare MP Cost: 0 Also known as Prison of the Bright Heavenly Thunder, Zenith Tempest is one of the thirteen Longinus created by the Biblical God. Ranked second only to the True Longinus, it is considered a critical flaw—or "bug"—within the Sacred Gear system. Abilities: Absolute control over weather and natural elements—fire, wind, lightning, water, earth, and ice. Artificial skies can be created even underground.

[Balance Breaker: Locked] [Secret Conditions Required].....

"…So it really is Zenith Tempest." In the original timeline, this Sacred Gear belonged to Dulio Gesualdo. Now— It's mine. And honestly? It suits me far better. Other Longinus might have greater raw output, but none match this range, this authority. If I'd had the Boosted Gear, my body wouldn't have survived that earlier situation. Zenith Tempest doesn't overwhelm its wielder. It responds. Every call is answered by nature itself. This thing— Could destroy the world. I stood and faced the boss door.

"…Before that."

"I need more preparation."

"System—do you have weapon-handling skills?" [Searching…] [Skill Found: Weapon Proficiency — 50, 000 Gold] Expensive. Worth it.

"Buy it." [-50, 000 Gold] [Purchased.] [Learn Weapon Proficiency?]"Yes." [Learning…] Information flooded my mind. Every weapon. Every grip. Every angle. It felt like my brain shattered and reassembled itself with absolute understanding. [Skill Learned.] [Skill Evolution Detected.] Spear Mastery → EXP Absorbed [Weapon Proficiency leveled up.].....

Weapon Proficiency Level: 2 / 20 Type: Passive Rarity: Super Rare The user instantly achieves mastery with any weapon upon wielding it—mundane, magical, alien, or divine......

"…Perfect." A flawless match with Gate of Babylon. One more thing.

"If I'm fighting demons…"

"System, show me Slayer Magic." [Available Skills:] • God Slayer Magic — 100, 000 Gold• Dragon Slayer Magic — 100, 000 Gold• Devil Slayer Magic — 100, 000 Gold Pricey. Necessary.

"Buy Lightning Devil Slayer Magic." [-100, 000 Gold] [Purchased.] [Integrate Lightning Devil Slayer Magic?]"Yes." [Integrating…] Pain exploded through my mind. Knowledge forced itself in. My body was struck by lightning—again and again. But instead of pain— Power. My cells adapted. Strengthened. Lightning roared within me. I exhaled slowly.

"…Now." I turned toward the boss door.

"Let's finish this."