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Chapter 33 - Chapter 033 The Essence of Victory, Divine Core Research

"The effects of the ten incarnations are all quite good. However, if I had to say which is the most crucial core, it should still be the Warrior's Golden Sword, right?"

After thinking for several seconds, Pandora gave an answer that most people would give.

The effects of other incarnations could be achieved through other authorities, but only the Golden Sword, this god-slaying armament, was a unique power.

If even the Golden Sword couldn't be called the most crucial core, then what would qualify as the core?

"No."

For this seemingly flawless answer, Ryuga chose to shake his head.

"Actually, none of the ten incarnations are the core of this authority."

He directly overturned his own question.

"What do you mean?"

Pandora was slightly stunned, then puffed out her cheeks.

Was this child deliberately teasing her?

"The Golden Sword's power is indeed very strong, especially in the god-slaying domain - it can be said to be a unique killing technique. But have you ever wondered why such a powerful ultimate move wasn't formed into a separate authority but exists on the same level as other incarnations?"

Ryuga asked in return.

"I haven't thought about it."

Pandora honestly shook her head.

She wasn't familiar with this War God after all.

"The reason is simple. For Verethragna, the Golden Sword, like other incarnations, is merely a tool to assist him in battle. Perhaps the Golden Sword is sharper, but compared to other incarnations, there's no distinction of superiority."

Ryuga patiently explained.

"Verethragna is the War God of Zoroastrianism, not a god who specializes in god-slaying. For a War God, all his power serves only one goal, and this goal is Verethragna's essence!"

Speaking to this point, Pandora, who also had considerable knowledge of the Persian pantheon, finally realized.

"You mean... victory?"

That's right!

As a War God, all of Verethragna's power served the same goal.

Whether it was the White Stallion or the Warrior, these were merely means to achieve victory!

The power of the ten incarnations was too complex and too powerful, so much so that most people were blinded by these flashy surfaces and forgot the essence of this authority.

Just as in the original naming, Verethragna's authority was officially called the Eastern War God, not the so-called Ten Incarnations.

And just as Verethragna had always called upon and emphasized in his spirit words.

His essence was "the strongest who holds all victory"!

"Correct."

Ryuga nodded slightly.

"At the moment when Melqart erupted with all his power, Verethragna's authority reminded me through intuition of the method to achieve victory. That's when I realized the true face of the so-called true power!"

This was a power that, no matter the situation, would guide its master toward victory as much as possible.

Thinking back, if Verethragna hadn't descended with the single-minded pursuit of defeat, he might have lasted a bit longer under Ryuga's hands.

However, if examined carefully, Verethragna's defeat might not count as complete failure.

After all, in the goal of "pursuing defeat," he had successfully achieved victory!

The various victories of Kusanagi Godou in the original work might not have been without the protection of this essence of victory.

"Hmm, it sounds quite amazing!"

After listening to Ryuga's explanation, Pandora pointed at her own cheek with her finger, then tilted her head.

"But my dearest child, what use is this essence?"

In the end, don't you still have to use the ten incarnations to achieve victory?

"Of course it's useful!"

Ryuga said with absolute certainty.

"The ten incarnations are merely ten incarnations, but the essence of victory is not limited to this."

"Besides the stacking of incarnations, even the power of divine cores can be brought under the control of victory's essence."

Hearing Ryuga say this, Pandora was slightly shocked.

"You want to bring other authorities under victory's grasp too? Wouldn't that require rewriting the divine core?"

Even ordinary Earth Mother Goddesses wouldn't dare to do such self-interference with divine cores.

"I haven't reached that level yet, but I do have this plan."

Ryuga's tone was light and breezy.

"Don't you think that whether it's Campiones or Heretic Gods, their way of using authorities is too crude?"

"Using various different authorities completely independently, without considering efficiency and power combination at all, completely abandoning wisdom and relying on intuition and luck in battle."

"This unsystematic approach is simply too amateurish. Not only does it contribute nothing to productivity, but even in the combat field, it's just the work of outsiders."

"..."

Pandora was speechless for a moment.

She really hadn't thought that other Heretic Gods and Campiones used authorities crudely, and did Ryuga's mention of Heretic Gods include herself?

After two seconds of existential doubt, Pandora chose to give up thinking.

"Ryuga-chan is right! Mama supports you!"

She clapped her hands and unconditionally agreed with Ryuga's viewpoint.

Although she didn't quite understand what Ryuga wanted to do, it was fine - she'd just mindlessly agree.

After all, this child was very smart and his strength was reassuring, so there definitely wouldn't be any danger!

Just as she thought this, she heard Ryuga make a request.

"To weave divine core-level techniques, I need to conduct further research on divine cores. So, could I borrow the facilities here?"

Upon hearing this, Pandora immediately became excited.

"No problem! My room is your room - you can stay as long as you want! Mama can also provide knee pillow and massage services!"

Thank goodness!

Finally, a child was willing to stay with her and keep her company in her loneliness. As an empty-nest mother, how could she possibly disagree even slightly?

"Thanks! But I'll pass on the knee pillow and massage."

Ryuga nodded.

Pandora's place was not only quiet but also had a knowledgeable Earth Mother Goddess to answer his questions - it was perfect for divine core research.

"Eh, why? Isn't cuddling with a loli mama something many humans dream of?"

Pandora was slightly disappointed, but seeing that Ryuga really didn't plan to accept, she didn't continue to pester him.

Either way, Ryuga being willing to stay here and keep her company was enough to make her happy!

To be continued...

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