Reborn as an Extra Chapter 743: You can change this world, Rio! Part-1.
Previously on Reborn as an Extra...
A figure enveloped in a greenish aura plummeted towards the lunar surface. The impact was so tremendous that the entire northern polar region of the moon fractured, nearly destabilizing its orbit!
Molten lava, dormant for eons, erupted onto the moon's surface as the colossal impact sent countless tons of debris hurtling into space!
From the epicenter of the immense crater, the green-aura-clad figure flickered, vanishing momentarily before reappearing in mid-air, fully healed as if untouched by the violent collision.
"Do you not grasp it? It's futile trying to kill me, no matter how many times you attempt it. Just surrender already, won't you?"
Raika spoke in a taunting tone, feigning a gesture of brushing dust from his attire.
As if in direct response, a figure cloaked in a purplish aura, crackling like lightning, materialized on the moon with astonishing velocity.
However, this figure halted its descent mere meters above the surface, demonstrating absolute mastery over speed and power, avoiding a crash.
"Don't get overly arrogant... I'm merely using you as a training tool. If I wished to depart, I could do so at any moment."
"You lack the standing to compel me to give up."
Indeed, Rio wasn't an SS-ranker and therefore couldn't manifest a 'world authority' as Raika could. Yet, he was far from weak.
Aside from the absence of 'world authority,' his base stats were nearly on par with an early SS-ranker.
Furthermore, with 'Sword Intent,' 'Imperfect Sword Heart,' and 'Imperfect Sword Body' all synergizing, Rio possessed significantly higher resistance to the effects of world authority compared to others.
"But, you are correct. Continually fighting you is pointless, as this charade won't conclude if I merely keep obliterating this mere projection again and again..."
Rio sheathed his sword, crossing his arms over his chest.
Rio closed one eye, dedicating half his soul to meticulously contemplating various strategies while keeping the other half acutely focused on Raika, prepared for any shift in the circumstances.
As a virtuoso of soul manipulation, Rio could effortlessly perform intricate 'soul surgery' on himself within milliseconds, entirely free from any adverse effects.
Consequently, Rio felt no apprehension about Raika exploiting his momentary lapse in concentration.
Rio was the kind of formidable being who could fragment his soul into thousands of pieces, executing thousands of tasks simultaneously, then seamlessly reintegrate his soul as if it had never been divided.
"Tell me the nonsense you wish to impart while I devise a method to target your true body..."
Upon hearing Rio's words, a smile graced Raika's lips, and he nodded immediately, appearing utterly confident that Rio would never be capable of locating his real body, regardless of his efforts.
"I'm pleased you've agreed to hear me out..."
Raika expanded his newly formed realm, engulfing Rio within its confines. This time, Rio offered no resistance, allowing the realm to successfully teleport him inside.
Once within the realm, both figures materialized on an asteroid orbiting a planet violently fractured into two halves by some immense force.
"As you've likely surmised, I am aware you are an 'Anomaly,' Rio Flash. You are not human, nor are you even meant to be a creature or a physical entity..."
"You are a manifestation of something far more potent than a mere human being! You represent an 'Anomaly' within the very essence of reality!"
"If you choose, you can achieve anything, Rio Flash. You can reshape the world according to your desires, and don't attempt to claim you are unwilling to alter it..."
"I know you defied the natural world order to preserve the life of your companion, Elisia Mistiltienn! You've conceived abilities like 'soul merge,' which no one in the universe had ever conceived of before!"
A look of fervor dawned on Raika's face as he continued speaking with palpable excitement.
"An anomaly can become anything it desires, and nothing can impede its aspirations! In essence, you possess infinite potential, Rio Flash!"
"And that is precisely why you are the ideal candidate to serve as the 'hero' capable of saving this world and revolutionizing its established natural order!"
"You can ensure the world ceases its discrimination against ordinary beings and demons! You can liberate the demon race from the suffocating grip of miasmic corruption!"
Despite absorbing Raika's effusive praise and flattery, Rio merely offered a shrug.
"So, you want me to complete what Alverto initiated? Gather the 'Fragments,' erect a new spire of ascension, and harness the world's fortune to revise the natural world order?"
"No, thank you. I’m not interested… And I dislike taking such uncertain risks." Miasma wasn't something easily dealt with. That power was primarily known as miasma and corruption because it possessed the ability to constantly adapt and corrupt all things, defying any form of resistance. Even if the natural world order were altered, rendering everyone immune or resistant to miasma, it would inevitably find a way to resume its malevolent work. This is because miasma evolves alongside any changes in the world's natural order! Alverto’s proposed solution was merely a gamble, far too perilous and fraught with danger, which is why Rio intervened. "Furthermore… you undoubtedly harbor some hidden agenda… Explain that first… stop speaking in riddles."