Inventory of Chaos: Iconic Scenes That Shattered Everyone Instantly

Chapter 274: ICISEI Episode 260

Episode 260: I Am Invincible; Do as You Please『 "BANG—!" With a casual toss, the Lahmu effortlessly threw Ishtar heavily onto the ground.

With this strike, Ishtar was covered in wounds, clearly having lost the strength to fight further.

Just as Lahmu was preparing to deliver the final blow to the fallen Ishtar, a black figure appeared silently.

"Swish!"

A sound carrying such immense pressure that it tore the air, creating a sonic boom, echoed throughout the Underworld.

Appearing in everyone’s line of sight was a figure draped in a black cloak, wearing a skull mask, and holding a heavy black greatsword—the Old Man of the Mountain, King Hassan.

King Hassan’s arrival once again became the final salvation for Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others.

As he continuously swung the great iron sword in his hand, the terrifying energy released, capable of devouring everything, surged towards the Lahmu before him like a sky-piercing sword aura.

Even the Lahmu, with their astonishing combat prowess, were forced to halt their offensive at this moment, becoming as motionless as stagnant water in a pond.

Seeing Ishtar, who had managed to stand firm but remained extremely weak, the Old Man of the Mountain spoke in a calm yet firm voice.

"Retreat to the back..."

"If these are truly offspring created by Tiamat, then each one possesses power at a level capable of contending with demons themselves."

After saying this, the Old Man of the Mountain stepped forward a few paces and stomped heavily on the corpse of the Lahmu he had just slain.

"An enemy like a demon god is worth slaying... If I were to only cut off a horn, this sword might just rust."

At the same time, a ghostly blue flame gradually rose from the Old Man of the Mountain’s body, and he strode with resolute steps toward the remaining enemies.

His words were like the tolling of a bell in the distance, announcing the arrival of twilight, signaling the fate of death about to unfold.

"I promise. From this moment forth, my name, my sword, are bound to thee."

"Though the title of Grand has been offered to the Primordial Sea, my art of assassination has not changed."

"Contractor, if this is what you desire, until the end of time, this sword of death shall be yours to command."

Seeing this, Fujimaru Ritsuka, who had been pushing forward to face the Goddess Tiamat herself, finally relaxed slightly.

"Thank you very much...!"

After expressing sincere gratitude to this mysterious and powerful ally, Fujimaru Ritsuka once again unleashed the power of the Underworld they commanded and sped toward the target.

On the ground, Ishtar, having escaped danger, found a moment of brief safety.

She stood atop the ruins, panting, looking at the desolate, empty landscape around her, silently rejoicing in her narrow escape.

At this very moment, the Old Man of the Mountain raised his heavy sword again, locked in a fierce battle with the demon-god-like Lahmu above the Underworld.

Their clash was like thunder in a storm, echoing throughout the Underworld; every strike announced their determination and power.

For a moment, even Fujimaru Ritsuka, high in the Underworld, could hear the screams of the Lahmu below.

Those sounds seemed to come from the abyss, echoing in this dark space, chilling the soul.

"Clang!"

The Old Man of the Mountain, King Hassan’s attacks, struck the Lahmu solidly, each one filled with destructive force.

These attacks tore the bodies of the Lahmu apart, as if intending to destroy them completely.

This... was like ridding the world of pests, one slash at a time.

Every strike carried firm resolve, leaving no chance for any to survive.

His eyes flashed with cold light, devoid of any fear.

Watching Fujimaru Ritsuka moving further away, the Old Man of the Mountain’s low murmur echoed through the Underworld.

The sound seemed to come from another world, traversing time and space, reaching deep into every soul.

"My contractor, follow your vigil and continue forward..." The power and determination contained in these words made everyone who heard them feel an invisible encouragement.

Watching the Old Man of the Mountain grow more valiant with every fight, the Lahmu felt a trace of panic.

They had assumed this old man was merely a common assassin, never expecting him to be so powerful in such a situation.

The killing intent radiating from behind him was terrifying, the pressure so intense it felt as if the air were solidifying.

Clearly, this guy was just an assassin, and the killing intent radiating from behind him was terrifying enough, but what was even more exaggerated was that he stood there, holding a heavy sword, facing the attacks of six Lahmu head-on.

As an assassin, shouldn’t he be sneaking around behind the enemy to assassinate them silently?

But this old man before them... seemed entirely fearless of death, simply planting his black iron greatsword into the ground of the Underworld, exuding an aura of invincibility.

"Thud... Thud... Thud...!"

The knell of the Underworld announced the fate of everyone present.

The dull sound was exceptionally loud in the silent air, as if reminding everyone that the outcome of this battle was a matter of life and death.

Whether it was the Lahmu, Merlin, or the audience, none could understand why this guy possessed such abnormal power.

They could only widen their eyes, watching all this happen in disbelief.

However, just as they were puzzled, the Old Man of the Mountain, King Hassan, who had been standing there motionless, vanished right before everyone’s eyes.

His figure merged into the darkness, without warning, catching everyone off guard.

Being in the Underworld, darkness was his veil.

To him, this place was a massive shadow, allowing him to hide within it at any time.

Before they could react, one Lahmu fell, without even the sound of a blade being swung.

At that moment, the entire battlefield seemed to freeze, only the sound of the Lahmu falling to the ground remaining clear in the silence.

"Crack!"

A few seconds later, the sonic boom caused by the sword swing arrived like a delayed echo, reverberating through the ears of everyone present.

The Old Man of the Mountain, King Hassan, had once again displayed his almost unbelievable power in this brief moment, performing a direct assassination that could be called a miracle right under everyone’s noses.

Such behavior was tantamount to a blatant provocation to everyone: "Even if I stand here acting in broad daylight, you will never figure out how you died."

Such an arrogant attitude was impossible to ignore.

However, for the Lahmu that had the misfortune of being the target, this was a tragic moment of utter defenselessness. 』

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〜Dimensional livestream, Chat Room〜

[ Keqing (Genshin Impact): "As expected of him, every appearance is so impressive." ]

[ Rimuru Tempest (Tensura): "How terrifying." ]

[ Rimuru Tempest (Tensura): "I don’t want to be turned into countless fragments." ]

[ Ainz Ooal Gown (Overlord): "..." ]

[ .....]

『 Even before it could understand what had happened, its head was already separated from its body, leaving a bloody and unsettling scene on the ground.

At the same time, strange, ghostly blue flames suddenly ignited on the surface of the Old Man of the Mountain’s body, this power seeming even greater than before.

Then, accompanied by the flickering flames, a strange weapon forged from black, mysterious iron, shaped like a saddle, was heavily slammed into the ground of the Underworld.

With every flash of light, the surroundings were shrouded in an indescribable, ominous aura.

When the Lahmu saw the opponent make such a highly provocative move, a sense of vigilance immediately arose in their hearts.

Thinking of how the companion just now had met a tragic end without even knowing how, it knew that, whether in reaction speed or attack intensity, the opponent before them was enough to inspire terror.

However...

It happened in the blink of an eye. Just as everyone was still shocked by what had just occurred, a blurry but exceptionally bright blue light flashed.

Following that, another unlucky soul was turned into a pile of gray-white fragments—another Lahmu had fallen to the ground without any resistance.

This time, it didn’t rely on a sneak attack.

Instead, even when the opponent was fully prepared and defending with all its might, this existence known as the Old Man of the Mountain could still easily kill it in an instant!

Facing such an overwhelming display of power, anyone present would feel fear: the first time might have been a lucky surprise attack.

But the second time, when the opponent was already focused and on high alert and still couldn’t withstand his offensive, this was no longer a matter that could be explained by mere coincidence...

This was a true one-shot kill!

Realizing this, one of the few remaining Lahmu to sense the danger immediately chose to retreat.

To survive, upon sensing the critical situation, it moved at top speed to put at least tens of meters of distance between itself and the terrifying enemy.

The other five kin followed suit immediately.

Because Ishtar had temporarily lost her combat ability, the previously deadlocked situation fell into a stalemate once more.

In response, one of the Lahmu, acting as a leader, naturally couldn’t sit still and wait for death.

Since waiting meant certain death, it was better to give it their all and launch a proactive attack, even if the odds of success were slim...

"CLANG—!"

In an instant, the tentacles that had looked soft and powerless, seemingly devoid of lethality, transformed into sharp, deadly blades and rushed towards King Hassan’s position!

Although this strike was firmly blocked by the opponent, the attacker clearly had no intention of letting the battle end there.

Almost at the same time, the two weapons collided, and another Lahmu that had been lying in ambush for a long time suddenly appeared behind the Old Man of the Mountain, intending to strike when he was off guard and end the opponent with a fatal blow.

For these monsters, their goal was clear—they absolutely could not let this person have the chance to swing his weapon.

Because just stalling him was enough; once that was achieved, their dear mother would have the chance to return to the earth.

By then, it wouldn’t matter what kind of strong enemy arrived here.

Precisely because they knew the importance of this, the remaining Lahmu chose to launch a relentless, storm-like offensive against the Old Man of the Mountain from all directions.

"BANG—!"

The Old Man of the Mountain, at the very moment the Lahmu’s attack was about to arrive, turned with astonishing speed, grabbed the Lahmu that had attempted to sneak attack him from behind, and tossed it away without hesitation.

This scene shocked everyone, as such reaction speed and power were indeed incomparable to ordinary people.

From any angle, this guy’s strength could be called terrifying to the point of being unrealistic, even reaching an almost abnormal level.

The Lahmu couldn’t help but wonder in their hearts: Had this person really activated some special ability?

Otherwise, why could he toy with them so easily, like helpless pawns in a game?

Despite this, as the children of the mother, the Lahmu did not change their original intent.

Even if it meant sacrificing their lives, stalling the opponent for a moment was enough.

For the Lahmu, this was the highest duty and honor.

So, they quickly withdrew from the state of confrontation with the Old Man of the Mountain, their bodies leaping back fiercely, and then several purple-black beams of light emitted from behind them, shooting straight at the Old Man of the Mountain like sharp swords.

"Zzzzzzz!" The sound of the beams tearing through the air was piercing, striking the target with great penetrative power.

When these beams touched the opponent’s body, they incredibly pierced right through.

According to common sense, an attack of this magnitude shouldn’t have been able to harm such a powerful existence, and he was clearly fully capable of avoiding this sudden attack... 』

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〜Naruto World〜

"This... what is going on with this old grandpa... could it be that he was distracted just now?"

Naruto looked at the video with unease, seeing the Old Man of the Mountain covered in fatal wounds, and he felt a bad omen.

Of course, even the knowledgeable Jiraiya couldn’t answer this question at the moment.

Just as Naruto said, Jiraiya also didn’t understand why an old man with such power would lose to such a small trick, especially a move he should be most familiar with.

Could it really be... distraction? Jiraiya stroked his chin, shaking his head, thinking it wasn’t the case.

"Could it be... because his own power reached its limit... or did his power disappear?"

Jiraiya couldn’t help but speak, thinking of the old man’s appearance and his consistently powerful strength. Jiraiya felt puzzled.

Could it be... that someone could really be that powerful all the time? Does such powerful strength really exist?

Even in that world with such high combat power, excluding the creator goddess Tiamat, this strength was already beyond the standard.

Such questions appeared in Jiraiya’s mind one after another.

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〜Tokyo Ghoul World〜

Anteiku—

The equally knowledgeable Ghoul, Manager Yoshimura, was momentarily bewildered by the video before him.

Almost everyone felt incredible and began to worry for them, but high-IQ individuals like Lelouch, Hachiman Hikigaya, and Kiyotaka Ayanokouji had already seen through it.

Regardless of all actions, everything pointed to that development.

No matter how incredible, the scene before their eyes was indeed happening.

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『 That’s right, the reason for taking this hit head-on was precisely because the Old Man of the Mountain, Hassan-i Sabbah, possessed an almost invincible skill.

And this skill was...

Invincible!

That’s right, it was invincibility! Even after being pierced by the Lahmu’s purple beams, his body didn’t react at all, just standing there.

This guy... this guy is the Grim Reaper!

However, standing there, still motionless, the Old Man of the Mountain appeared even more eerie, silently watching the enemies before him like the Grim Reaper.

On the surface of his seemingly injured body, the wounds caused by the Lahmu didn’t show any signs of healing; instead, they transformed into clusters of ghostly blue flames that burned slowly on his body.

When the onlookers witnessed this, they saw the eyes of Hassan-i Sabbah—The Old Man of the Mountain—suddenly flash with bright and scorching underworld fire, as if declaring that the impending fate was about to descend upon the Lahmu and the others.

Facing such a scene, the Lahmu, realizing the opponent’s immense power, didn’t continue to tangle and chose to retreat decisively.

After all, even if they had a spirit that disregarded life and death, they weren’t stupid enough to fight head-on when they knew they couldn’t win.

It would be wiser to wait until this old man tries to help Fujimaru Ritsuka again before taking action. 』

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