The Death Mage That Doesnt Want A Fourth Time 147 (1/2)

The races created by Vida and the races of monsters orshi+pped evil Gods who had left the De to join Vida’s side, except for the Pure-breed Va place, had each created their own nation that worshi+pped their God in the southern region of the continent

The Zanalpadna Kingdom was named after its God as it was the only nation to be ruled by two races – the Arachne and Empusa – but the other nations were all named after their races

Only the noble Orc e aside the rue, it really was an empire

As for why only the noble Orc nation was an empire, that was because it was the leader that united all of the other nations in the Boundary Mountain Range

“In other words, returning to a kingdo that role of leadershi+p,” said Vandalieu

He was proceeding through the Great Flesh Den, a B-class Dungeon in the depths of the Church of Mububujenge, as he had these circumstances explained to him

“Yes As a result of h Goblin nations in particular suffered great losses And the power of our nation has decreased drastically as well In this state, it is impossible for my nation and I to fulfill the duty that is expected of us as an e, Budarion, as he walked along with light steps

During the battle against Ravovifard, his Rank had increased and he had beco, the saih of the past He had obtained enough strength to be called one of the e other than the Pure-breed Vampires, but it seehting ability of a single ruler was enough to solve the problems within the nation

“I a this, however,” Budarion continued

Following his announcement of his nation’s new title at the feast, the nations’ representatives that were present at the feast had tried to talk him out of it In a heartfelt, earnest, desperate way

If these were hue, this would be a chance for thereat advances Each of them would try to wrest themselves free of these relationshi+ps of power that had remained steadfast for over fifty-thousand years and try to establish dominance over the other nations

Even if the rulers of those nations didn’t have such thoughts, there would be soreater rights and more land for themselves and their heirs; there was no doubt that some would try to spur the nation into action

There would also be nations that would take action because they thought it would be bad if the position of leadershi+p was taken by a nation that they had a bad relationshi+p with

However, the circumstances were different for the nations within the Boundary Mountain Range

The ruler of each nation also acted as a priest for the God that their nation worshi+pped, and they would be reprimanded directly by their God if they were to take unreasonable actions The Gods worshi+pped by the nations considered the flourishi+ng of their own people to be i this land from Alda and his subordinates washarm to other nations that would weaken the Gods of those nations

And in this environerous Devil’s Nest, the benefits of being dominant over the other nations was minimal

Most ireatest nation after the noble Orcs to begin a struggle for power, the races that lived in that nation had a sense of values that were different from those of royals and nobles in human societies

“Queen Donaneris is troubled It is likely that the duty of leadershi+p will fall onto us,” said Gizania, as proceeding through the Dungeon under Vandalieu’s protection, as B-class Dungeons were still difficult for her with her current abilities

“Indeed,” agreed Myuze, as also being protected by Vandalieu “We people of Zanalpadna are flourishi+ng plenty as it is… and ill likely flourish more from now on”

Arrangements had already been er sister Gizania and Myuze as related to the previous queen would et by just fine even if it did not rise to the position of being an empire

In fact, the nation was likely full of those who thought that the duties that came with that position would be troublesome

“By the way,on the back of the large-build Arachne Gizania, touching her lower body half’s fur, which was stiffer than its appearance suggested

“… I don’t mind, but I would like you to leave it for later,” Gizania replied with flushed cheeks, covering her eyes

“Vandalieu-dono, what about me?” said Myuze

“Myuze, you don’t have any fur… s and sickles?” Vandalieu suggested

“Oh, please do!” Myuze looked delighted

The Majin king Godas listening to this conversation fro in a time of crisis like this…”

Godas a e as a titan with tisted horns, blue skin and a tail with a triangular tip Every nation knew that he was a powerful warrior

But right now, his face looked very thin and haggard

“I thought that I’d be able to toss my successor onto my throne the year after next and return to the sweet days of drowning in co the emperor,” he muttered

“… Godwin-dono, I do have to question your choice to speak such words while I and the others are listening,” said Budarion

“Budarion, if you wantan emperor,” Godwin said in response

Godwin seemed to be a selfish, stubborn oldthe Majin race

The Majin race was a race of strong individuals whose lifespans were unlireat s at their own pace and followed their own paths… or rather, prioritized their own hobbies and interests

The thing that they all had in coth to be is of their nation were elected through a tournament or battle royale between the candidates This was true for both the Drakonid and Majin nations, but the Majin nation had a broader definition of strength, so they so competitions and contests of wit as well

Despite that, the Majin felt a firm sense of companionshi+p with each other, with bonds between those who shared hobbies and interests being particularly strong

That was the kind of race the Majin were, so the position of king waslike that of a class representative on Earth, keeping everyone unified

“If we’d left that fool Gerazorg alone for any longer, he would have brought dishonor to the Majin race,” said Godwin “That fool… we sent hi that he would at least gain some shred of decency”

“… What did this Gerazorg person do?” Vandalieu asked

“So suitable for a child like you to hear,” Godwin replied vaguely with a deep frown “The kinds of crime he committed were all minor, so eren’t able to keep hi periods of tiood care of me in the past, so I tried to rehabilitate hie one”

Godwin’s tone was so bitter that Gizania and Myuze looked at Vandalieu with eyes that said, “Don’t ask any more”

It see was so despicable that news of him had even reached Zanalpadna, which was distant from the Majin nation

Leaving aside Bugitas, the other two that Ravovifard had chosen as his priests, Gargya and Gido, had both been quite the problem children as well Not only in their abilities, but in their personalities in particular as well

It seeive his divine protection to, the important factors were not the individuals’ talents or abilities, but rather whether they had the kinds of personalities that would easily lose their reasoning and release their desires if he were to grant them his power

“And beco disagrees… I’d be able to provide reinforcements in times of need, but even then, I wouldn’t be able to dispatch our army to multiple places Unlike the Kijin, we Majin are few in number, after all,” Godwin continued

The Majin race had long lifespans Perhaps because of this, their birth rates were extremely low… their reproductive ability was not much different from Elves and Dark Elves, but it see descendants behind

Like Vampires and Ghouls, they had a ritual to turn humans and other races into members of their own race, but apparently it was troubleso that was conducted proactively

As a result, while , there were only a thousand or so of thee; they were the race with the smallest population

However, the Majin outside the Boundary Mountain Range lived in groups of about a dozen or so, so a thousand Majin were roup

“Godwin-dono, the Gods will likely deliver their oords on this matter,” said Budarion

“Muh… I always thought you were a proster, but you’ve really settled do that your arm and eye have turned black, haven’t you,” Godwin re as the Gods don’t say anything strange”

Why were Budarion, Godwin and the others going through the Great Flesh Den immediately after the feast? That was because they had received Divine Messages from the Gods

“Corounds”

And the closest holy grounds were the deepest chamber of the Great Flesh Den that existed inside the deepest part of the Church of Mububujenge

Generation after generation, the noble Orc edoth to solo-clear this Dungeon and the acknowledgeeon’s treasure chamber for audiences with the Goddess and hear her words of wisdom

This was an arrangement that all of the nations on the inside of the Boundary Mountain Range had in common, but… norrounds of another nation

Though Godwin had lived for several thousand years, even he could not re It was possibly the first such event since the founding of the nations

“While it is true that Queen Donaneris is not present in this nation, I wonder why it is us that have been summoned?” said Myuze

“Princess Kurnelia is here as well, but leaving that aside… does Zanalpadna have so in mind?” Gizania wondered

Perhaps because this was unprecedented, Myuze and Gizania had been bewildered as well There had been cases of those other than the king challenging this Dungeon, clearing it and stepping foot into the holy grounds But in these cases, the Gods would almost never descend upon the world and show themselves, so it seemed that Myuze and Gizania couldn’t erase their doubts Why had they been suo?

“If all of this is athat we havethat we have received a Divine Message… would we not be very out-of-place?” said Gizania

“Gizanidono, I would like you to not say such terrifying things!” said Myuze “And I think it is quite unlikely that both of us would havethe case, there is likely no es”

“But even though it was a Divine Message, I could only hear, ‘come’… What about you, Myuze-dono?”

“I… could only hear ‘holy grounds’”

It seemed that Gizania and Myuze didn’t have es

“Well, that’s how it is for your first tiht nored it My predecessor then received a Divine Message froed rounds, and then Xerx hih

These words didn’t seem to make Gizania and Myuze feel any better, however

“Godwin-dono, I believe that if ere to receive such a punishment, ould simply die,” said Gizania

“Our bodies would break in an instant,” said Myuze

“No, what I was trying to say is, even if it was a ry…” said Godwin, his words beco incoherent

“I have heard that Xerx was a subordinate God of Zantark, the war-God of fire and destruction, so he has a violent personality You are unlikely to be punched by Zanalpadna,” Budarion said, unable to let the conversation end like this, and Gizania and Myuze looked a little relieved

“If it is a iven,” said Vandalieu, taking over the conversation in a carefree manner

The Divine Message that he had received fro that I would like to speak with you about, so I would like to request for you to come and meet me”

“If a fist comes your way, I’ll object to it,” he said

Violence wasn’t good Violent people should be fought with violence

“Thank you… but please be gentle,” said Gizania

“Indeed,” said Myuze “This only applies if it was indeed aSo please be calm”

“Yes, I ask this of you as well,” said Budarion

The three of them proceeded as they tried to pacify Vandalieu, who seee trauma

Perhaps reflecting the personality of the one who had created it, the eon called the Great Flesh Den didn’t proactively search for and attack those trying to clear it Instead, the vast uised the to ambush their foes

Thus, with Budarion leading the way, as he already knew the correct way to go to reach the end as quickly as possible, the party was able to keep the nuht to a minimum

And as for the traps and ah theer Sense: Death spell, so even the few battles that they did need to fight were easily won

Of course, this Dungeon had been designed to turn away those ere below Rank 10, so there were no difficulties with Budarion present, as he had already reached Rank 12

Even the Dungeon boss on the bottole instant

The party would enter the place beyond the boss charounds for Gods to descend upon, but before that, Budarion explained the rules of the holy grounds

When a God descended upon the Great Flesh Den, the Dungeon would becoranted an audience with the God would be in a state si them to appear before the Gods

Thus, they must not look up under any circumstances The minds of those with mortal souls would not last if they looked upon the Gods They had to kneel on the ground and look down for the entire duration of the audience

“Muh, as expected of the forrounds is special as well,” Godwin murmured

Without any particular doubts, Vandalieu obeyed Budarion’s instructions

He had already directly ante, but there was no guarantee that he would be fine after looking directly at Mububujenge

And Vandalieu was currently in a position where he was intruding on another land It was true that he was the one responsible for suppressing the coup d’état, but that didn’t give him an excuse to disrespect the rules of Budarion’s nation

Thus, he kneeled on the ground and looked down, but he then noticed that Budarion, Gizania and the others ere supposed to be next to hi at, there were people, sh to be placed in the pale of his vision

The silhouettes appeared to be Gizania and the others He couldn’t see their faces, as they were on their knees as well (with Gizania being in a posture siround But it was likely theh Vandalieu didn’t knohy they had become smaller

And he didn’t recognize the strange being entering his field of vision The silhouette rese doith their chin in their hands

But its body surface was covered in writhingand contracting, and there were enormous lips shaped like those of hu could not be called a human

In fact, it wasn’t even clear whether this could be called a person, but Vandalieu could see that this ‘thing’ was looking at hi for some reason

“Thank you for co, Vandalieu,” said the familiar voice of Merrebeveil

“Yes It is an honor to be invited here,” said Vandalieu in greeting, still keeping his eyes pointed doards

“Not at all, it is ho are grateful to you for responding to our impudent summons,” said Merrebeveil

“I-indeed”

“Welco”

“M-make yourself at home”

It see was here as well With his face still pointed down, Vandalieu looked around hie of his vision It seeante, the evil God of the dark forest, the God of the Ghoul nation, was here as well

Vandalieu could relax, knowing that many of his acquaintances were here, so that was convenient

“Please look up Of course, only Vandalieu may do this,” said Merrebeveil

“The rest of you, please ensure that you do not look up”

“Also, it would be best to not look behind you”

“Don’t ever look And especially directly above you, don’t look there”

“Is it all right for me to do that?” Vandalieu asked Merrebeveil “I’ve been told that this is the rule of these holy grounds”

Merrebeveil tapped the ‘thing,’ which had remained completely still this whole time, with the tip of a tentacle “We do not e?”

It seee

“Bujuh… Y-yes Please e, startled Her lips, the only attractive part of her, were tre