I play a Evil God in Otome Game

Chapter 93 Infinity

As Virgo and Duke Alfred quickly escaped, the dungeon had already begun to disappear. As Virgo and the Duke fled the dungeon at an extraordinary speed, they managed to escape again in no time.

Duke Alfred quickly jumped and emerged from the lake. As the door completely vanished, Virgo soon found himself back under the sun, taking a deep breath and releasing the tension that had been on him.

Virgo sighed, and his eyes turned to the Holy Grail in the Duke's hand. The Holy Grail, unlike the one in the legends, was not designed with gold and silver.

On the contrary, it had a very simple appearance. It was made mostly of bronze, with a little bit of silver. Interestingly, the Holy Grail possessed an incredible amount of power.

Just like in the stories, if even a single piece could shake the entire region, then the Great Holy Grail, formed by combining all the Grails, must be unique.

"I still can't believe this is King Arthur's Sorrow," Duke Alfred carefully lifted the Holy Grail and said. There was a simplicity in his voice, but also admiration. "Many wars were fought over this Grail in history, and they all met their end because of it."

"Yes," Virgo smiled lightly and said thoughtfully, "It is truly incredible that something like the Holy Grail is hidden beneath this ancient castle."

Duke Alfred's thoughts shifted to the remaining six pieces of the Holy Grail. "If one piece is here, then where are the others?"

Virgo muttered and gently stroked his beard. "I don't know. But since it is definitely related to King Arthur, I think it must be in this kingdom. After all, we still don't know what Galahad did with the Grail after he took it. Maybe he scattered the pieces around?"

Duke Alfred became curious when he heard the name Galahad. "An old woman told me that something happened after Galahad took the Grail. Do you think Galahad is dead?"

Virgo shook his head and denied it. "Galahad was the best among the Knights. His reputation surpassed the others. If anyone were worthy of the Holy Grail, it would definitely be Galahad."

The Duke murmured, and his eyes calmly turned to Virgo. "If the Holy Grail is completed, will it truly have the power to control everything?"

"We can't know for sure," Virgo smiled. "We can only make some guesses about how powerful the Holy Grail really is."

"Whoever created the Holy Grail must truly be powerful," Duke Alfred said curiously. Virgo nodded as he began walking slowly. "The creator of the Holy Grail is the only one who possesses Infinity."

"Wait, are you saying such a quality exists?" Duke Alfred furrowed his brow in shock and doubt. When he saw Virgo's serious expression, his curiosity grew. "So, who is this Infinity mage?"

"The title 'Infinity mage' is a term coined by people, my Lord." Virgo stroked his beard and calmly continued, "We can generally refer to them as 'Infinity.'"

"There was one being before time and the universe. A being with no gender, no thoughts, and no identity. But with the creation of the universe, something changed."

Hearing Virgo's words, Alfred interrupted. "Doesn't that mean the creator of this universe is 'Infinity'?"

Virgo denied it, and the Duke raised his eyebrows again. Virgo continued, "If Infinity were the one who created us, then this world would be flawless."

"Isn't the universe and the world already imperfect?"

"No," Virgo replied. "If everything were flawless, then people wouldn't die from earthquakes, droughts, or hunger. There wouldn't be dry lands, deserts, or dangerous mountains. Everything would be so perfect that the world would be a Paradise, and Paradise would be an ordinary large garden."

"Do not forget this, my Lord," Virgo said seriously. "Essence always encompasses the entire universe. We cannot see it, but it is everywhere. The gods are proof of this."

"The gods only use higher qualities, called Divinities. While the qualities of ordinary people are simple things like fire or wind, the Divinities of the gods demonstrate their authority over those qualities."

"What do you mean?"

"I should explain this," Virgo said, pointing to a tree. "Think of this tree as an example. The roots of the tree are hidden beneath the soil, and these roots symbolize the divine qualities. The branches, on the other hand, represent the more worldly, mundane qualities. The tree itself is the connection that binds all of these elements together."

Virgo then pointed to the ground. "The soil, however, is the essence. It is the greatest factor in the tree's growth. You could think of it as the essence that exists everywhere."

"It should also be noted that essence exists in every living and non-living thing, in everything that has matter, and in everything you can think of. This essence is what allows us to control qualities, like manipulating flames. Similarly, whatever your quality is, we can control the essence."

Alfred, listening to Virgo's words, felt a headache coming on. "Can you explain it in a simpler way?"

Virgo shook his head and continued. "In short, essence exists everywhere, and it endures both in living and non-living things. The human soul accepts this essence from the moment of birth. Over time, this essence turns into a quality, and this quality gives us the ability to control the essence of magic."

"The gods are powerful humans who have established their small authority in the infinity of Essence," Virgo said seriously. Duke Alfred smiled. "When you explain it like this, they don't sound that powerful."

Virgo shook his head and accepted it. Then he continued, "Humans are dependent on the gods. Today, when a fire mage uses fire magic, the power can be enough to set a wall on fire and destroy it."

"But if someone worships the Fire God, their flames will be stronger. Because the god considers them special, and through the god's small authority over the essence, the follower can use stronger fire magic," Virgo explained. Then he continued, "Unlike gods, Infinity is completely unique."

"Infinity is so powerful and incredible that it can obtain its own consciousness. It is stronger than I can describe. It knows everything and can create anything. Because it is infinite. It can recreate itself over and over again, never dying or disappearing. It is unparalleled."

"So where is Infinity now?" Duke Alfred asked with a slight smile. He had heard some things about Infinity, but even Duke Alfred didn't know such deep details.

"Infinity both exists and does not exist. Because we have stopped feeling it, and we can't even make a single guess about what it's like. The only proof we have of its existence is the Holy Grail."

"Creating such a thing doesn't make much sense to me," Duke Alfred said, examining the Holy Grail. "Having infinite Mana and fulfilling every wish seems strange and intriguing."

"The reason the Holy Grail was made is still a question in people's minds," Virgo noted. "Some say that Infinity created it to bring about wars among humans, while others claim that the Holy Grail itself is Infinity."

"The Holy Grail is something so powerful and unique. Did Galahad use his wish to destroy it?"

"Most likely, it was shattered because of Galahad's wish," Virgo thoughtfully stroked his beard. "It's impossible to figure out why he did that."

"Maybe no one wants such a power to exist in anyone?"

"That could be," Virgo stated. "Someone like Galahad doesn't have a selfish wish."

"The first legends of the Holy Grail usually begin at the start of the Age of Gods. Once upon a time, there appeared a man among humans. It was said that in his time, he was respected and seemed sacred among all people."

"At least that's what would be said in the book 'Creation and End' by the God Slayer Gilgamesh," Virgo remarked. Mentioning Gilgamesh's name made Duke Alfred furrow his brows in curiosity. "Isn't this Gilgamesh the legendary King of Uruk?"

"Yes, he is. He ruled the City of the Gods, Uruk, where the Orc Empire is today, before it became a desert," Virgo explained calmly. "The Holy Grail is mentioned in 'Creation and Death.' It concerns the man I told you about, the one who was respected and loved."

"King Gilgamesh, disturbed by the fact that this man was called a god among humans, decided to question him. The pride of King Gilgamesh rejected the notion that anyone besides himself could be loved and sacred in the city and forbade the people from speaking with 'that' man..."

"So what do the people do?" The Duke asked with curiosity.

Virgo stared seriously at Duke Alfred for a moment. "For the first time, the people disagreed with Gilgamesh's decision and continued to speak with the holy man. The news of this eventually reached King Gilgamesh's ears..."

The Duke squinted his eyes and made a slight guess. Virgo continued, "It is said that King Gilgamesh, in one night, ruthlessly executed 700 people and tried to kill the Holy Man."

"The Holy Man, realizing the trouble he had caused, decided to leave the kingdom and flee. He took his 12 most trusted companions and left Uruk," Virgo said. "But one of his 12 companions betrayed him."

"Betrayal is the same everywhere," Duke Alfred said with disappointment. Virgo shook his head. "Betrayal has been part of our history since the beginning..."

"Then, the captured Holy Man wandered for 5 days, 5 weeks, and 5 months through what is now known as the desert and was finally crucified and executed in Uruk."

"So where does the Holy Grail fit into all of this?" The Duke asked, his brow furrowed. Virgo smiled. "The Holy Grail is the cup that holds the blood of the Holy Man."

"Then how did this cup gain so much power?" The Duke asked. Virgo immediately answered, "Because the Holy Man himself is Infinity. The blood of Infinity, a perfect human, is so powerful that it can transform even the most fertile land into a desert, and it can turn a simple cup into something omnipotent."

"But why are you so sure that the Holy Man is Infinity?" The Duke clearly doubted. Virgo responded, "Don't forget, my lord, that the first stories from the Age of Gods always describe someone called the Wizard of Infinity—whether they were a man, a woman, or even a child."

"So you mean—"

"Yes," Virgo said confidently. "The people called the Wizard of Infinity lived at the same time in the same era. Does that make sense to you?"

"I still don't believe it. The idea that the Holy Grail was created from a man's blood sounds ridiculous," the Duke sharply stated. "This sounds like a fairy tale. Even if there were an Infinity, no one on this Earth could do anything about it."

"You may believe what you wish, my lord. After all, these are my thoughts," Virgo said calmly with a slight smile. The Duke, when he finally returned to the soldiers, concealed the Holy Grail.

The first thing Duke Alfred saw was the completely destroyed Castle. A deep pit had formed where the castle once stood, and many of the Sun Knights were in confusion.

In some places, there were cracks on the ground.

"Get ready, we're leaving!" the Duke commanded quickly, and his army began to assemble. The soldiers relaxed when they saw the Duke and quickly started gathering.

"Where are we going, my Lord?" Virgo asked calmly. The Duke turned his head and replied, "We will meet with Miguel. One way or another, I want to destroy the Orkney armies."

Virgo said nothing and bowed slightly to show his respect. Then, the army was quickly gathered and set out on their journey.