170 . Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
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With Barub, we walked towards the shabby door that lead into the celestial plane .
I didn’t really welcome the idea of arriving there .
The reason why that G.o.d had created the pure white Gate was probably to summon me back to the celestial plane .
Even after I arrived, there wouldn’t be any changes to the Gate .
Nothing would come out and start causing a ruckus either .
Of course, this was a.s.suming that the negotiation with this G.o.d would go well .
Since I was aware of this, I continued talking with Barub while taking a leisurely walk .
“Do you remember telling me that we’ll meet again?”
“Yes . ”
“What did you mean by it when you said that?”
“I didn’t mean anything specifically by it . I’ve served that G.o.d for a long time . I know what they’re thinking to at least some degree . That is all . ”
“So you knew that they’d call me, the one who had pa.s.sed the test and carried an unprecedented strength, back to their side?”
“That is correct . ”
“So why does this G.o.d do this to us humans?”
“Didn’t I say this before . I am merely but a guide for time and s.p.a.ce . ”
“Of course you did . So you don’t want to get involved?”
“That’s right . My duty is to carry out tasks that are related only to time and s.p.a.ce of all dimensions, nothing more . ”
“Of course . I’m sure that you’ve been doing this work as long as that G.o.d has been doing their work, right?”
“Correct . ”
“When was that?”
“……”
“You’re not letting me know of something as minor as this?”
“I do not know . ”
“Are you conducting a hearing? You don’t remember?”
“It is the truth, human . ”
“Hm? What did you mean by that?”
“It is the same for all the G.o.ds in the celestial plane . No one remembers anything before coming to the celestial plane . From the beginning, I was a guide, and they were the G.o.ds . ”
“It almost sounds like there is someone above the G.o.ds?”
“Pfft . Humans have been given the right and freedom to think as they please… . . ”
“……”
It is as Barub had said .
It seemed that even G.o.ds had risen to their stations by someone else .
That was the only way for me to make sense of this right now at least .
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After all, these beings had forgotten all memories of who they were, what they did, and what they wanted to be .
It was almost as if they were pieces moved across a board of chess by some unseen hand .
However, I couldn’t help but find something odd in Barub’s laughter .
It was a short but strong laughter, seeming to come out unintentionally .
It was just a guess, but I felt as though that laughter meant a lot more than what I was catching on .
“My guidance ends here, human . Then… . . ”
“See you again, Barub . ”
“……”
I wanted to obtain more information through Barub, but making a promise for the future, I stopped .
After all, I wasn’t sure if Barub knew more, and the situation could turn badly if I had continued to push it .
Engaging in a fruitless conversation, I had arrived at the entrance without knowing .
This meant that I had to see the face of the evil G.o.d with the face of an angel .
“It hasn’t even been that long since I’ve left, but calling me back already… . Well, at least this place looks beautiful . It’s almost unfitting . ”
I briefly admired the scenery .
As expected, I heard that same voice .
It was that G.o.d again .
“Hehe . You came?”
“Was there any other options? It’s not like I can ignore the summons of a G.o.d . What’s your deal? And what’s up with the Gate created on Earth?”
“Hehe . It’s nothing much . Hm… . I guess a proof of my affection on how I’m especially interested in Earth?”
“I’m not sure why and what your reasoning is, but I’d like it if you stopped . Just what do you want?”
“What I want… . . Dunno? I guess when you pa.s.sed the test, I became a lot more interested in the mundane daily life . ”
“……”
“Is all this pointless murder amusing to you? Do you not understand that human life isn’t so light as for you to use like a consumable and toss them aside?”
“Eh… . . Why are you being angry at me! Still, couldn’t help it . ”
“What a selfish and narrow minded G.o.d . ”
“Isn’t this something you also wanted?”
“What… . Huh?”
“Didn’t you ask to be summoned by me!”
“That… . That’s… . . ”
With a question from this G.o.d, my head became blank .
It was because I couldn’t deny his question .
The thought that pa.s.s briefly through my mind had happened right after defeating the Demon King Jamon .
My life was now without purpose, nothing different from being dead, and was surrounded by futility and emptiness .
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There was a part of me that may have wanted this .
How pathetic of me .
You could argue that I could just live the life of a normal human being in peace, as I had been before .
I could live that way, but would I be able to find fun in that life?
Humans are animals that seek new thrills .
It was obvious that I would need greater simulation .
That was why it was true that I had looked forward to the summons of this G.o.d a little bit .
However, this was just my personal greed .
I couldn’t obtain satisfaction for myself by sacrificing countless lives .
I agreed to listen to what this G.o.d wanted from me .
Also, I was curious as to why this G.o.d wanted to spectate humans continue facing against dangers .
In this negotiation, I was definitely the one at a disadvantage .
It was obvious, since the one I’m making a deal with was a peerless G.o.d .
Steeling my nerves, I asked .
“Stop beating around the bush . What do I need to do?”
“Hahaha . How amusing . I even like your personality . ”
“……”
“I’ve been curious for a long time . ”
“What?”
“If a G.o.d dies… . what happens . Will someone else appear to take my place? Or will my position be vacant forever?”
“As a peerless existence, you should be easily able to sate the thirst for that curiosity though? There’s no way that you’re weaker than the other G.o.ds?”
“Pfft . For some reason, that’s not possible for me, you know? Hehe . I can’t cause any harm towards them . That’s why I need you… . . ”
“As expected, you’re insane . That’s what you want? To kill your fellow G.o.ds?”
“Why are you being like this . You killed your fellow humans without blinking an eye . ”
“That’s… . . ”
“Is it because they’ve sinned? Is it because they’ve killed countless humans? Pfft . But what authority did you have to judge them? Are you a G.o.d or something? You won’t be able to give any answers to my question . ”
“… . . ”
“Look at this . All humans are the same, you know? They’re generous to themselves, but treat others as they please . It’s amusing, isn’t it?”
Look at this d.a.m.ned G.o.d preaching at me .
I was upset and angered, but there wasn’t anything false in what this G.o.d had said .
I was ashamed, but I had to accept what was the truth .
“I’ll acknowledge that . ”
“Pfft . The first target is the High Yanta . ”
“High Yanta? Who is that?”
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“He’s here . A gloomy old man who likes to hide . He’s in charge of darkness itself . With the G.o.d of Light, Lai Yanta, they rule over all the light and darkness of all dimensions . Since they don’t get along, the chances of the other interfering with you should be next to nil . ”
“So I just have to defeat him?”
“Yep! That’s right!”
“Let me ask you one thing . ”
“What?”
“The reason why you want me to defeat a G.o.d . And also the reason why you want the other G.o.ds dead . ”
“Idiot! I told you . I just want to see what happens to a G.o.d when they die…”
“No . I want to hear the real reason . ”
“Oh! I’ll cancel that insult . ”
“Why? Why are you making me kill the G.o.ds?”
“Listen well so you don’t forget later, okay?”
The G.o.d kept their bright expression .
They kept a childlike smile that no one could hate, even though what they said next didn’t fit that expression in the slightest .
“Each time you kill the G.o.ds, you should be able to obtain their abilities . And if you keep adding up the gains, you should be able to eventually arrive at a point where you have more power than me, right? Wow! Even thinking about it makes me excited . ”
“… . . ”
“And if that happens… . Once you obtain a power beyond me, the peerless existence, I want you to kill me . ”
“Huh?”
“Idiot! I told you to listen well . ”
“No . I heard it clearly . ”
“Hehe . Then it’s fine, okay?”
“…… . ”
“Why is there no answer? Was my explanation too difficult?”
“Nope . ”
Was it just because of my emotions? Despite how bright their expression was, I felt pity .
Just how long has this G.o.d remained on the seat of a peerless existence .
Also, this being must’ve felt the emptiness that I’m feeling right now, but thousands of times greater all this time .
I could somewhat understand their hatred for humans, and also the intense desire to find new amus.e.m.e.nt .
The G.o.d spoke .
“What is that sullen look for? If you don’t do as I say, I could make the dimension you reside in disappear!”
“Okay . ”
“Hm? You’re telling me to destroy it?”
“No . I’ll do as you say . But you know, do you really think that I can face off against a G.o.d? Don’t you have you to give me some advantage?”
“Nope . ”
“……”
“I don’t like seeing a movie when I already know the ending . Hehe . And that won’t be fun for you too . ”
“So I have to defeat them with the abilities I have?”
“Yep! That’s right . No one can know the conclusion . You could die, or you could kill all the other G.o.ds and defeat me, the peerless one . ”
“All of my abilities . Alright, let’s do that . ”
“Oho? I didn’t expect you to agree so easily! Are you sure that you’ll be okay without any help?”
“As I already said, yes . But what happens if I fail?”
“Pfft! Why do you ask such a question with an obvious answer . It’s oblivion with you . ”
“I thought so, but you’ve confirmed it . I don’t have to start right away, do I?”
“Of course! I’ve been waiting for this moment for so long, so it won’t be a problem if I wait a little longer . When would be a good time?”
“Pus doesn’t become flesh with time, so it’ll be best to squeeze it out as soon as possible . One week should be plenty . ”
“Hehe! I like it . I like it a lot! Alright, I shall call for you in a week’s time . Don’t worry about all that difficult walking to reach here . I’ll bring you here myself . ”
“Sure . Then I’ll be going . ”
I returned home .
I just had taken dominance over the demonic realm, but now had to prepare a fight with the G.o.ds .
Just like last time, this fight was going to be my burden alone .
After all, Jong Ho and Karin would not be able to partic.i.p.ate in this fight at all .
After returning home, the G.o.d’s words kept ringing in my head .
They had asked me to kill them . All sorts of thoughts filled my head .
However, I had to first put out the fire .
Since I had mastery over mana and magical energy, I did not need anymore skills .
And I didn’t need additional artifacts to increase my physical stats either .
The reason why I needed this week laid elsewhere .
Currently right now, there weren’t many who could face me due to my King’s Marbles .
I had offensive capabilities that would allow any attack to land on anyone .
And it would be an attack that uses 100% of my mana and magical energy .
If I was able to obtain more King’s Marbles to cover my defensive capabilities, I should be able to win this fight easily .
Despite much time having pa.s.sed since I parted ways with the commander and headed for the celestial plane, the day wasn’t over yet .
After all, time would’ve stopped the moment I met with Barub .
Entering the room quietly, I opened a portal to demonic realm .
“Hopefully I don’t get reported by the worker union . I did promise that I wouldn’t set foot in the demonic realm ever again . ”
With the path opened, I headed to the demonic realm where Belkoseu was probably working hard .
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