Goddess Collector: Every Hole is a Goal

Title: Eternal Coffin

Currently, Nik was in a state of constant inspiration. At first, he thought of using ice to create indestructible weapons, then he thought of changing and fusing the state of matter, and then, he managed to do both of them using his own body. Riled up by his words, Hela absolutely wrecked his body. Her sword stabbed into Nik and the strange energy of death and decay that constantly torments the living filled his physique like a tsunami. Once again, he lost a major half of his body but once again, his body was able to instantly reforge itself.

'This is the second time I have become a Grandmaster. And this time, I achieved it in the concept of water and ice... But, achieving this stage on my own is clearly different from using the Exotic Escort. This sense of inspiration was not relevant when I copied Morgan's understanding of spellcasting.'

This time, instead of shards of ice reforming his body, Nik deviated a little and a gush of clear water was shaped into his body parts and organs that began to freeze but strangely, a stream of blue, viscous liquid flowed through his veins.

'Yeah... in this state, even losing a head will not hurt you but that's only because I've reached at a realm of understanding probably equal to Hela.'

Nik's gaze narrowed.

"Well, thank you," Nik smiled at the slashing Hela and instantly reforged his body once again.

'How are you feeling Pickle?' Nik inquired.

'Stunning!' Pickle squealed happily.

"What do you mean?" Hela narrowed her eyes, extremely frustrated. Her green eyes seemed to glance towards Poole and Spider on Morgan's shoulders.

"I mean, thank you. I'm grateful."

"Then hand me those two," Hela demanded.

"Really? Even at this point you're asking for those two?" Nik wasn't hurt physically but he was emotionally damaged. The woman could demand him and he would happily satisfy her needs however, she glared coldly.

"None of this would have occurred if not for those two. Hand them, surrender yourself to my honor, and I will let these girls go."

"How about I surrender in your honor first?" Nik inquired.

Since Hela resorted to talking, it meant that she had no way of effectively dealing with Nik, or even if she did, she didn't wish to reveal it.

"Hand me those two. They should not even be present here." Hela replied.

"This isn't going anywhere, then. This conversation, I mean," Nik smiled and from the frozen floor, a thin sword slowly grew up like a tree. Holding the hilt of the sword, this time, Nik took the initiative to attack first.

'For people like me or Hela... who have amazing bodies and even amazing supernatural abilities, why would we still resort to swords, blades, and other weapons?' Nik thought carefully. Back then, he needed a weapon to fight battles but right now, even if he didn't, he would unconsciously use a weapon against stronger opponents.

*Clang*

Hela's and Nik's swords struck. With his physique deteriorated due to such extreme changes, he clearly was no longer Hela's match in a physical confrontation but as the strong force hit his arm, Nik easily let his hand, elbow, shoulder, and even his sword crack apart.

"Not so fast!" Hela's eyes grew sharper and the flames covering her sword instantly filled those cracks and crevices, enlarging Nik's 'wounds' as his entire body was soon filled with cracks that leaked with green flames.

"If you don't stop now, your entire body will shatter," Hela called out coldly but Nik only snickered.

"Why would I stop? I don't feel too rusty now. It's getting fun!" With a cackle, another sword emerged from the frozen ground while much to Hela's shock, her flames were slowly being snuffed out by the constantly emerging ice!

"You won't have enough energy left at this rate. Surrender!" Hela couldn't directly attack Nik's body now and all of his injuries were build-up by the sheer force of the blow and the green flames running amok in his body.

"Energy?" Nik sneered.

He didn't use energy any longer.

Is Eternal Ice really that simple?

Nik finally realized how the concept of 'Eternal' can be so frightening in an element.

Aside from the initial energy required to build this body, he no longer used any more energy. The ice would grow while communicating with the surroundings. And slowly, it will infect the surroundings and turn a piece of land into icy hell!

'This is the real strength of a grandmaster, huh... unlike the realm of master where the elements just looked pleasing to the eyes, right now, I'm part element myself.'

Nik's smile grew more devilish and his cracks would be filled with ice that would soon turn into pale white skin. His dark hair looked more contrasting and his violet pupils were simply crystalized into looking like amethyst.

"I figured you'll feel numb by now," Nik pointed out with a sneer as Hela stopped and looked her fist clenching the hilt of her sword.

Her undead heart clenched as she looked at the thin layer of frost gathered over her knuckles.

"You!" With a furious bellow, Hela suddenly created a door of flames from which an army of undead flooded out. However, the moment they stepped on the ice, all of them were frozen and the cold spread through the door, freezing up Hela's stock for future use.

"Let's try this again, I've got a new move in mind," Nik licked his lips as he crouched, raised his hand a little, and pointed the tip of the icy sword towards Hela.

'Breath of Ice,' Nik exhaled as Hela finally felt a sense of danger after such a long fight.

'Eternal Coffin.'

Nik slid through the ice with an astonishing speed while the icy sword was dragged through the frozen floor and following behind him was a wave of ice.

Janet, on the other side from the girls, yelped and quickly flew away now. She didn't know if Nik knew of her location but she knew that sparkling ice tumbling like a sea wave was anything but simple.

Everywhere the wave passed through, it would leave thick layers of ice and as Hela created a wall of flames to tackle the issue with a cold gaze, the wave of ice covered her completely.

---

"I've missed you," Angela saw the woman's smile as if the surrounding screams of the tortured souls did not matter to the woman.

"You didn't answer me," Angela frowned.

"Sigh, I don't know. I think, when I was transformed into my current body, I felt that in this life, I will always remain a woman. I don't know why I still remain in this form," the woman replied as she looked towards Xiphos in Angela's hands, "You both took good care of each other."

"Yes," Angela raised her sword before belting it, "What is this place?"

"Hel? Oh, you mean this in particular? A section of hel reserved for the beings of Heven— Angels. We go through specific kinds of tortures because something happened in the past."

Sera sighed deeply once again. But as she looked at Angela, her eyes grew bright and she stepped forward to hold Angela's hand, "I... you need to leave this place. You didn't die, right? The moment Hela finds out you infiltrated this place she... she will," Sera bit her lips.

Angela shook her head and began explaining the situation, not even hiding her possible origin.

"So... now I plan to negotiate for your life, too," Angela added after explaining everything. Her words made Sera tremble as she nodded.

"Well, anything would be better than the torture we go through in this section of Hel. Angela... there's something more, isn't it?"

"Yes, I am with someone else now. Remember Nik? He's... my new mate. Possibly the last one."

Sera looked a little surprised but soon sadness filled her gaze.

"But... you can be together with me if you try to seduce Nik? Believe me, he's much looser than he lets others on," she smiled, making Sera chuckle.

"I may be a woman in the body... and soul, now, but I have always been a man," Sera shook her head, "But, despite my conflicting feelings, this Nik really seem to be good to you. And, I'm dead. Can't really blame you for moving on, right?"

Sera's infectious smile made Angela smile, too.

However, a strange sound echoed and both of them looked over at the sky.

Under their stunned gazes, the greyed clouds cleared up as a dome of ice covered the sky. On the other hand, an indescribable chill spread throughout the floor of Hel as the screeches of the tortured souls came to an end!

---

"My, my... is this your doing?" Meanwhile, on the other section of Hel, Angrboda inquired with a mischievous grin while Loki gazed at the beautifully carved dome of ice.

"I should hope so... if not, we just are in some deep trouble," Loki licked her lips unconsciously as a sense of fear emerged in her heart.