Chapter 47 (1/2)

The One Who Fights Against G.o.d

“Ri—”

The one who moved, the only one who could move, was Maal.

“Ria-chan!”

She pointed the already-loaded crossbow from her waist at Valis. Right, at a G.o.d.

She could kill her with just her gaze. Everyone believed that. However, Valis was tolerant.

An arrow was let loose. It struck Valis’ clothing before falling down in place.

“Don’t panic, little one.”

Of course, Valis looked gentle as she expressed a smile.

A vast amount of magical power arose from Ria’s collapsed body, obscuring it.

Maal could see the phenomenon.

Among them, only Maal and Serge were aware of what was happening.

Magical power was materializing, covering Ria’s body. It took the shape of an egg with a black l.u.s.ter.

So that she could gain new power, she went into a chrysalis stage.

It was Labyrinth City all over again.

“Now then, I’ll give my blessings to all of you as well.”

Valis waved her hand. At that moment, everyone felt an explosive surge in their power.

According to Serge’s Identify, everyone was granted various Skills and ten levels in one go.

“Too much power would bring destruction after all. Just this much should be fine.”

‘Just this much’ she said. Like it was trifling.

All Resistance, Ability Value Enhancement, Healing and Recovery Rate Increase。 Abilities like that.

As expected of a G.o.d.

Compared to this, Labyrinth’s strength was just a tiny insect.

“Umm, I’m sorry.”

Maal bowed. She was flexible to the point that her forehead touched her knees.

Though she was reflecting on it, she had shot an arrow at a being equal to a G.o.d.

“Don’t mind it.”

Valis returned to her seat. Though she was the same as a G.o.d, the G.o.ds from Greek mythology couldn’t be compared to her generosity.

“Well, what will you do? I could return you to the surface if you have no further desires.”

The group looked at each other. They all looked puzzled.

In front of a G.o.d, what would you request?

Any kind of wish could be granted, but now that it came to it, they couldn’t think of anything.

“Excuse me.”

Timidly, Lulu raised her hand up.

“By some chance, could… Valis-sama revive someone from the dead?”

“I can.”

Valis’ tone made it feel like it would be no trouble to her at all.

“Though if it isn’t meaningful, the compensation is great. It depends on the conditions.”

“My grandfather died four years ago, can you revive him?”

“I can. Something like that isn’t difficult.”

“T-the price?”

“Come here.”

Valis beckoned for the timid Lulu to approach.

The fingertips that touched her forehead were cool.

“Your grandfather has already reincarnated. From here, tearing out his soul, replanting his scattered memories, regenerating his body, all are necessary to revive him. Do you wish for that?”

What Lulu wanted was nothing like that.

But she wanted to see him again. To meet him, and thank him for everything.

“No…”

Souls reincarnated.

Even civilians believed that, and Valis said it was true.

To bring back her grandfather from his new life for her own selfish reasons was something she wouldn’t do.

“U-umm…”

Pushed forward by his neighbors’ elbows, Gates stood up.

“My wife is sick, her condition has gotten back, so… could you… heal her?”

“I can. Come here.”

She said the same thing.

After returning, Gates would find that rather than recovering, his wife was even returned to her youth, but that was a story for another time.

In a similar fas.h.i.+on, everyone had their humble wishes granted.

Or they would be told what to do for them to come true.

Even things like immortality and perpetual youth would be trifling with Valis’ power.

But sooner or later, those who asked for it would also come to beg for death.

So what they wished for was for wounds that wouldn’t heal to be healed, or for their health to be restored.

No one sought money or fame. For these utilitarians, they thought it would be a waste.

Only Serge desired nothing.

No, his desire would be after this.

“Then, I will send you all back to the surface.”

“Umm, could you send us to the town at the base of the mountain?”

Valis generously accepted Vargas’ request.

“Umm, Ria-chan is…”

“For now, she will remain here. When she hatches, I will send my child to deliver her.”

“Is it no good for me to wait here?”

Maal wanted to wait for her. Serge persuaded her last time so she returned by herself. This time she had to stay near her.

“That’s fine.”

“Then I’ll stay too. You’ll need food and water.”

Serge gave a good reason, but there was something he still wanted to ask.

The still slightly dazed group of people were teleported out of the area.

“I might… be a little hungry.”

“Here.”

Maal started eating the bread Serge took out. Valis began to gently caress the horn of her child, who had snuggled up to her.

Thinking about it, since it was her genuine child, she would be as charming as her mother. Though the G.o.d Dragon’s emotions could clearly be called cute, that much was expected from the love towards her child.

“Now then, young human.”

Still looking at her own child, her voice was directed at Serge.

“You still have business with me?”

He was seen through. That much was a matter of course. Or maybe she could read peoples’ minds? No, maybe it was natural to see through his thoughts?

“Yes, but I have a question first.”

He wasn’t as afraid as he was before. He was getting used to her, but that may have been due to him gaining resistances regarding abnormalities that influenced the mind.

“By some chance, are you a reincarnated person?”

“What is reincarnation, young human?”

Continuing, Valis spoke calmly.

“It could be called a robust soul transferring between frail bodies and minds many times over. Us Dragons remain in the same body until our souls wear down.”

[Then, why can you speak j.a.panese?]