Campione!(カンピオーネ!) [Light Novel]

[bludvein]

Originally Posted by jheno13

Dsos if I remember correctly was platinum in color.

It was also said to be white multiple times. That's not really contradictory because platinum is a white-ish metal.

[Feng Lengshun]

Too lazy to check but IIRC it was white.

[bludvein]

Anyway, any bets on what new power-ups Godou will gain from the Wind God and Athena arc? I don't mean like a new authority, more like new uses for his incarnations and ama no murakumo.

I've got a feeling the [Youth] is going to come back into play for some reason. It's been a while.

[teejmo]

Gale/Wind and Goat also haven't been used in awhile. Perhaps he'll combine both to make a full-fledged storm. Fight the wind god with wind - kinda cliche, but I wouldn't be surprised.

[bludvein]

Originally Posted by teejmo

Gale/Wind and Goat also haven't been used in awhile. Perhaps he'll combine both to make a full-fledged storm. Fight the wind god with wind - kinda cliche, but I wouldn't be surprised.

He used both in vol 14 though. Not to say it won't happen, but it hasn't been that long.

There's not a whole lot more he can do with the Gale unless he somehow learns to make an avatar for it though, which admittedly would be pretty cool. That would probably give him some minor wind powers and intangibility in addition to a possibly unlimited teleportation. We already know from Alec that the form is vulnerable to counters though, and that whatever damage he can deal with it doesn't compare to an authority.

Only problem is, Godou has never won by playing to an opponent's strong points. Challenging a wind god that way would be kinda sketchy.

[belatkuro]

I want to see some improvement on the Bull. Until now it's just 'super strength' which is so basic. I have no idea how he'll improve this though.

[Feng Lengshun]

...how do you improve 'Super Strength' ? It's like asking for a better hammer, like it or not, it'll only be better at striking things. And that basic ability had been one of the most reliable and trustable ability Godou had, it didn't need any upgrade.

[Phoenix221186]

it actually had one .. its on vol 6 when godou discover that he could absorb part of the eart power into it
he was fighting luo hao

[bludvein]

Originally Posted by Feng Lengshun

...how do you improve 'Super Strength' ? It's like asking for a better hammer, like it or not, it'll only be better at striking things. And that basic ability had been one of the most reliable and trustable ability Godou had, it didn't need any upgrade.

He might be able to spike the strength output by pouring magical power into the limb like he did with the camel.

Plus, what if he aims at the earth itself with the bull active? Since the output rises depending on the weight of the target the result would probably be pretty extreme. Useful for destroying footing, though it might be sort of a self-detonation tactic depending on how its used.

[Feng Lengshun]

I still remember that it was said that absorbing essence from the earth had been the very mechanics of how it enhanced Godou's strength. I think it was from V4. Bull had been a symbol of the Earth after all. Plus, V-tan was a Steel and they gain strength from earth's essence so it made sense.

So, how about a Dreadnought-like ability? You know, Dante's ultimate Royal Guard skill in DMC4?

[teejmo]

Originally Posted by bludvein

He used both in vol 14 though. Not to say it won't happen, but it hasn't been that long.

There's not a whole lot more he can do with the Gale unless he somehow learns to make an avatar for it though, which admittedly would be pretty cool. That would probably give him some minor wind powers and intangibility in addition to a possibly unlimited teleportation. We already know from Alec that the form is vulnerable to counters though, and that whatever damage he can deal with it doesn't compare to an authority.

Only problem is, Godou has never won by playing to an opponent's strong points. Challenging a wind god that way would be kinda sketchy.

Dang, I completely forgot about that. Perhaps because neither were that instrumental in taking out Uldin. Plus, Goat is much more useful when the populace see him as a king rather than the enemy of their enemy.
And it would be nice to see Wind as something more than a means of transport. I mean, Verethragna could use it to actually protect his believers, right?

As to his opponents' strong points, didn't he take on both Doni and KotE using Ama no Murakumo no Tsuragi? Granted, he enhanced the sword with both the gravitation ability and the Horse, but he used the sword as a sword (or a bat, but still) and won. Same thing with Luo Hao (hand to hand combat). I mean, he may not have the same skills as them, but his ability to analyze the situation is truly astounding.

[Kadi]

Verethragna used the Wind to turn into a tornado, lift up his enemies, maybe pummel them and he materialized the Golden Sword at the same time, slashing away... or did he use the Sword afterwards? ... w/e.

And you seem to forget Godou already has an awesome way to use the wind: Ena's Wind Sword cheat.

[Phoenix221186]

what i remember is that veretraghna was able to dual wield the sword ( it took its tool yes but dual wielding ) he used it against prometeus and melqart will godou be able to achieve something like that at some point ?

just to clarify .. not like he has done that he was able to slice 2 gods ( kinda ) divinity but to have 2 swords for 2 different gods like veretragna

[Feng Lengshun]

No, he used it on Melqart twice. That's what scary about it, he can do what Godou did on V2 with it only somewhat weakening him a bit.

[Phoenix221186]

no you should go and check it actually is melqart that talks about it let me go find it

found it here it is

Spoiler for here:

Out flew two clubs.

'Yagrush the Chaser! Ayamur the Driver! Pursuers, the pair of weapons acting on my behalf, chase and drive out the eastern warlord! Show him the power of my wrath!'

"Ch...! That King Melqart!"

Verethragna's handsome face was once again distorted by vexation.

Godou's eyes had allowed him to strike and send innumerable fastballs flying in the past. But at a height beyond his sight, two clubs—Chaser and Driver were rising up in the sky.

One of them approached like lightning from the front, while the other attacked from behind like a flying bird.

Verethragna jumped high and became [Wind], however, the two clubs coordinated as if they knew the precise locations, chasing after the strong wind.

"—Godou! Hurry and use the [Secret Tome of Prometheus]! Before Verethragna chants the spell words to conquer King Melqart!"

Sprawled on the ground, Erica frantically called out.

Godou hurriedly raised the grimoire high, and the diagram depicting the bound Prometheus suddenly sent forth grand blue flames. Probably because it was his third time using it, Godou found it much easier to operate.

"Ooooooooooh!"

The strong wind prepared to use the [Sword], and returned to the form of the youth in midair.

As the blue flames approached, they were instantly intercepted by the golden spheres of light.

However, one of the clubs came flying and directly struck Verethragna on his thin chest armor.

"Ooh!?" Verethragna gave off a painful grunt, and the brilliance of his light spheres dimmed.

'Do you have the power to use the [Sword] simultaneously with other incarnations? Of course the answer is no! Just as you saw through my powers, I too, saw through yours! You broke my barrier just now, and your power is not at full strength! Continuing to consume your divine powers this way, your existence will become precarious! Just like the brat said, you are overconfident, Verethragna!'

"No, this has not ended! My defeat has not been sealed, King Melqart!"

Verethragna yelled at the divine king's thunderous voice.

"The pursuers of Chaser and Driver! These were the weapons given to thee by the god of craftsmen, Kothar-wa-Khasis! As Baal, thou used them to lure the dragon king Yam[4] away from his throne, and slew him! Through this victory, thou ascended to the throne of the divine king!"

Could these also be spell words—incantations produced by the golden [Sword].

Godou held his breath.

Was Verethragna currently exchanging the [Sword] against Prometheus to a sword for Melqart? Even if that happens, the situation is unchanged. There was only one way to reverse the tide of battle, yes.

Dual wielding.

Just as Godou predicted, the golden light gathered upon Verethragna's two hands.

The light gradually concentrated, forming long swords with golden blades, one in each hand.

'Ha, a desperate attack! Haha, that's the renowned Verethragna! Rather than choosing defeat through overconfidence, it is better to fight beyond one's limits. This spirit is excellent, now let me have a good fight against you!'

Melqart's voice bellowed thunderously with glee.

On the other hand, there was already a deep red trail of fresh blood on Verethragna's forehead. His lips still chanting spell words sonorously, the elegant and handsome face had become pale.

Even so, he was still flying in the air wielding two swords majestically.

The two clubs Chaser and Driver flying back and forth, and the blue flames of the [Secret Tome of Prometheus] dancing in the air like a comet.

The battle between gods, was still undecided.

what i see is that the way veretragna uses the sword is really completely different from how godou uses it =/

[Feng Lengshun]

Well, he's a god who owned it originally. Though he can't use more than one incarnation at the same time, he mastered all of them regardless. Though, wait, shouldn't he be able to separate them somehow? I mean, he did became separated just a few moments before and he should also be able to do it and assign some of them against one enemy while he took care of the other, similar to what Athena did. Is it a PIS or something?

[kazzuya13]

Originally Posted by teejmo

Dang, I completely forgot about that. Perhaps because neither were that instrumental in taking out Uldin. Plus, Goat is much more useful when the populace see him as a king rather than the enemy of their enemy.
And it would be nice to see Wind as something more than a means of transport. I mean, Verethragna could use it to actually protect his believers, right?

As to his opponents' strong points, didn't he take on both Doni and KotE using Ama no Murakumo no Tsuragi? Granted, he enhanced the sword with both the gravitation ability and the Horse, but he used the sword as a sword (or a bat, but still) and won. Same thing with Luo Hao (hand to hand combat). I mean, he may not have the same skills as them, but his ability to analyze the situation is truly astounding.

They don't really need to see godou as a king in order for them to give the Goat a boost. Just for example in volume 2 and volume 6 where he just contact the vicinity throught psychic sensing and order them to give him support or else.

[teejmo]

In his fight again Sun Wukong, the people still saw him as a king - just a devil king who would curse them into being monkeys. In other words, Godou was simply being his true self.

[kazzuya13]

Originally Posted by teejmo

In his fight again Sun Wukong, the people still saw him as a king - just a devil king who would curse them into being monkeys. In other words, Godou was simply being his true self.

He saw him as a "Tyrant" than a king cause he was threatening them to support him or else they will have to revert back into being a monkey. Cause the curse to turn them into a monkey was from Sun Wukung's authority and not by Godou.

[Awrya]

After rereading Godou's Duel with Doni, I have been wondering whether the tip of Ama no Murakumo no Tsurugi that Doni sliced off will grow back. It is a sword of divine origin after all and if Godou keeps damaging it in future battle, it may become unusable if it's too damaged.