Transformed into Cosmic Horror in a Sci-Fi Universe

Chapter 40: The Fire Spirit God, Cthugha

Transformed into Cosmic Horror in a Sci-Fi Universe – 40

In the vast multiverse, there exist eternal beings known as Outer Gods. Among them, some, like Nyarlathotep, take a keen interest in living beings. Others, like Ubbo-Sathla, savor the life energy of the universe as a delicacy. However, most of the countless Outer Gods living in the infinite void have little interest in the universe. Having lived for eons, they had already experienced everything they wished to enjoy.

Beings like Nyarlathotep and Ubbo-Sathla, who indulge in their hobbies for eternity, are the exceptions. The rest either exist without any particular thought or, having lost their sanity over the endless ages, follow only their instincts, wandering through the universes and leaving destruction in their wake.

Among these beings, there are those whose sole purpose is not gourmet delights or re

[Ah… Ah…]

Cthugha, forgetting his usual terse speech, bowed his head. To fight? Such an option did not exist. Confronting this being was an inconceivable concept. He wondered why it appeared as a mere Outer God, but even questioning that was taboo. He had no choice but to accept it as it was. After all, even Outer Gods could not fully comprehend its will.

[Return. I, go back.]

Attempting to burn the universe where this being resided was a grave mistake. Cthugha did not wish to be annihilated. He conveyed his intention to leave without causing any harm.

[What?]

The being, seemingly unimpressed, opened a part of the space, allowing him to exit.

The exit led to a distant part of the void, far from this universe.

[……]

Without uttering a word, Cthugha extinguished his usual blazing flames and energy. He reverted to his original form—a massive, winged, tentacled monstrosity—and trudged away.

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Phew… I thought we were in serious trouble with that crazy cosmic arsonist showing up, but he left more quietly than I expected. I was worried we might have to fight, considering he seemed almost as powerful as Nyarlathotep. Thankfully, he was more reasonable than I thought.

Wow, he appeared so suddenly. If something like that entered the universe, the elf planet and everything else would have been incinerated. The energy that can burn the very concept of space itself… It wasn’t just the elf planet at risk; the entire SF universe could have been obliterated.

Outer Gods are truly terrifying. Just passing through can annihilate the very fabric of the universe. As someone who was once human, with a fragile heart and limited abilities, it’s hard to endure such encounters. So scary.