Esper Harem in the Apocalypse

Chapter 959 Omniscience

With the battleground in ruins and their epic battle momentarily halted, Rudy landed gracefully in front of George, his gaze piercing as he locked eyes with his adversary. The air was thick with tension as Rudy began to speak, his voice carrying a somber weight.

”I know everything that will happen. I know what you will do next. I know what you will say next,” Rudy intoned solemnly.

George, though taken aback by Rudyʼs claim, was quick to retort, skepticism in his voice. ”Thatʼs impossible. Even if you have all the powers, thereʼs no way you have the power to see the future!”

Rudyʼs expression remained stoic as he replied, ”I am not going to convince you to believe that.”

The very notion of someone possessing the ability to foresee the future was beyond Georgeʼs comprehension. He clung to the belief that knowledge of the future could be altered, that countless possibilities existed, ready to be shaped by his actions.

”And even if you are telling the truth,” George asserted, his voice firm, ”there are always thousands of possibilities. I can change the future if I know whatʼs going to happen!”

Rudyʼs response was unwavering. ”I am not doing a parlor trick where you will be given possible outcomes of the future. I only saw one future, and that is certain. It will happen. You canʼt change it, no matter how hard you try... because the change you try to bring might very well be the future I saw.”

Georgeʼs laughter rang out, a mix of defiance and desperation. ”Then so be it! You said you saw the future where I created my world, right?! Doesnʼt that mean I killed you?!”

But Rudy, ever the enigma, anticipated Georgeʼs response. With a smirk that sent shivers down Georgeʼs spine, Rudy concluded Georgeʼs thought before he could even speak it. ”And now you will say—ʼLooks like you werenʼt as strong as the book of prophecy mentioned.ʼ”

Georgeʼs jaw practically dropped in astonishment. Rudyʼs insight into his thoughts and words cut through his defiance, leaving him disoriented and vulnerable. Rudyʼs claim about knowing the future was no longer a mere assertion; it was a chilling reality that George could no longer deny.

In that moment, George realized the immense power and knowledge that Rudy possessed. He was pitted not only against a formidable opponent in terms of physical strength but against someone who seemed to hold the very strings of fate in their hands. It was a revelation that left him with a sinking feeling, as he grappled with the unnerving idea that his every move, every word, had already been seen and accounted for in the tapestry of destiny that Rudy controlled.

The revelation that Rudy possessed the ability to foresee the future had left George in a state of perplexity. He couldnʼt help but wonder why, if Rudy truly had such knowledge of future events, he had not been aware of Georgeʼs true identity as an enemy and a member of the clandestine facility. It was a nagging question that gnawed at Georgeʼs mind, sowing seeds of doubt about the authenticity of Rudyʼs claims.

As George weighed the implications of Rudyʼs powers, he found himself at a crossroads, torn between belief and skepticism. Rudyʼs accurate prediction of his thoughts and actions was undeniably disconcerting. The creation of an empty, precise replica of the galaxy stood as a testament to the veracity of Rudyʼs claims.

Yet, George could not ignore the possibility of deception. The thought that Rudy might be using this claim of clairvoyance as a psychological tactic to undermine him lingered in his mind. Trusting Rudyʼs words meant relinquishing a degree of control, and George was not one to surrender easily.

However, something had shifted within George. The revelation that his vision of a perfect world could indeed come to fruition, even if it meant Rudyʼs demise, filled him with an unprecedented sense of purpose and determination. The prospect of achieving his dream world, where he could mold humanity according to his ideals, was intoxicating.

With newfound conviction, George abandoned the pretense of hand-to-hand combat, violating their agreement, and summoned his energy beams once more. The rules of fair combat were disregarded as his attacks surged toward Rudy with unrestrained force. Georgeʼs intention was clear: to obliterate Rudy, the one standing in the way of his perfect world.

The battleground became a chaotic arena of clashing powers and titanic forces. Buildings crumbled, landscapes shifted, and the very fabric of reality seemed to tremble under the weight of their clash. The destruction was colossal, a reflection of the intense battle raging between two beings of immeasurable power.

After launching his devastating attack, George couldnʼt contain his victorious laughter. He gloated at Rudy, his voice tinged with arrogance. ”Did you foresee this too, huh?!”

However, Rudyʼs response was far from what George expected. Instead of being affected by Georgeʼs assault, Rudy remained eerily calm. His gaze bore into Georgeʼs with an unsettling intensity, and he slowly raised a finger into the air.

George watched, curiosity mixed with apprehension, as Rudyʼs finger moved. It didnʼt take long for George to realize the horrifying truth. The moon, Earthʼs faithful companion, was now descending perilously close to the planetʼs surface. It was an act of power beyond comprehension, a testament to Rudyʼs cosmic abilities.

Terror gripped George as he comprehended the gravity of the situation. He turned to Rudy with panic in his voice, urgently pleading, ”Rudy, you canʼt be serious! If that moon crashes into Earth, it will obliterate the entire planet, possibly even the nearby planets in the process. Weʼll both be killed!”

In response, Rudy merely offered a sardonic smile, his demeanor unshaken. ”Donʼt worry, George. I already know what youʼll do next. Youʼll run away, trying to escape Earthʼs atmosphere to save your own skin.”

As George looked back at Rudy, he realized with a sinking feeling that Rudy had indeed seen through his intentions. Panic flooded him as he hastily retreated. He propelled himself away from Earth, leaving the atmosphere and entering the chilling expanse of space.

From this vantage point, George bore witness to the catastrophic collision. The moon, now mere moments from impact, collided with Earth with cataclysmic force. The once-beautiful blue planet shattered into countless fragments, like a fragile eggshell, and a deafening explosion reverberated through the cosmos.

The shockwave from the collision raced after George, obliterating even neighboring celestial bodies in its path. George fled further into the depths of space, unable to shake the image of Earthʼs annihilation from his mind. All that remained in his vision were the distant stars, devoid of any hint of the once-vibrant cosmos that had surrounded Earth.

Georgeʼs voice trembled with disbelief as he muttered, ”Did he commit suicide?”

Rudy, who had reappeared seemingly unharmed, raised an eyebrow. ”Why would you think that?”

Baffled and incredulous at the sight of Rudy standing before him, George couldnʼt contain his questions. ”How did you survive that?! The shockwaves of the explosion obliterated nearby planets, and you were right in the midst of it. How can you possibly be alive?”

Rudy couldnʼt help but taunt, a smirk playing on his lips. ”I thought you knew a way to kill the Lord, huh?”