Chapter 187 (2/2)
Unlike the Dungeons within the Boundary Mountain Range, which the evil God of labyrinths Gufadgarn had created intentionally, the Dungeons of the Dark Continent had all formed naturally or been created by the re’s areons of the city Thus, the continent’s Dungeons were located in a disorganized ed properly Thus, there were also discussions to i forces to help with these tasks would be useful for stabilizing the Dark Continent and providing training for Borkus and the others
As for Oniwaka studying here… This was an idea suggested by the Kijin king Tenma after he heard that the Kijin ancestor was present on the Dark Continent
“You have aided us soin return We will offer our support, as Oniwakdono studying here will be an opportunity for us to have a cultural exchange with our brethren ere separated froo,” said the leader of this city, a Kiryujin elder
The Kiryujin and Maryujin had been created when the Kijin and Majin ancestors mated with Tiamat, but they were apparently variants of Kijin and Majin, not a separate race altogether
“But they say that they do not need any gold or treasures that we offer, and even though he has multiple brides, the women are of such status that he turned down Tiamat-sama’s offer The women will likely refuse our proposals,” said a male Maryujin as also one of the city’s leaders
It see propositioned by Tiareat honor
To the point that one would assuive a second look at anyone asn’t a true beauty
“They’re , but it’s probably best to leave them to think that way for a while,” Pauvina whispered to Oniwaka
“Yeah, we’re not really of very high status,” Onihispered back
“Don’t worry about it I think we’ll be asking you for help when the ti Pauvina and Oniwaka’s whispers
“Us, helping you when the time comes… well, that is only natural I have heard that a Queen of our race is in Talosheilad to participate in an exchange,” said another leader, a Ghoul Airl but possessed a dignified aura
The few Ghouls who had escaped with Zantark a hundred thousand years ago had received Tia a tribe of only women It seemed that they were still a unisexual tribe, even today
“The young girls of our tribe are full of interest in the Ghoul men that have become extinct on this continent When will Queen Basdisa here?” the Ghoul Aht take soain even aro to his own devices here
I’ll try talking to the other Ghoul e aside… Is it decided?” asked one of the leaders, changing the subject
“Indeed We have already received permission”
“Then there is no other choice”
The ten leaders all nodded, stood and bowed simultaneously towards Vandalieu
“We shall join the empire, with Vandalieu Zakkart-dono as our emperor”
“From this moment forth, this city is under His Majesty’s rule, and we are His Majesty’s people His Majesty is our eood care of us”
“… No, wait a second,” said Vandalieu, hastily stopping the leaders “Are you sure you want to make that decision so hastily? Shouldn’t you hear the opinions of the city’s people, have some discussions and at least come to see Talosheim first?”
“No, there will be none ould be dissatisfied with this decision,” one of the leaders replied
This city was the Dark Continent’s sole cole “other nation” in existence here for the past hundred thousand years
There werein the city, such as the Maryujin, Kiryujin and Ghouls, but the Maryujin and Kiryujin were siblings bound by their cooing through es, as they had becoh the races did have their disagreements, they were o… until fairly recently to members of Vida’s races, they had been threatened by a powerful external enemy in the forh-Rank hting together
“And we have never understood politics and government,” one of the leaders continued
“We have not received a single king up until now,” explained another
The people of the city gathered at this feast were no more than ‘leaders,’ there were no chiefs orof the like because such roles had never existed in the first place
“We have run this city by obeying the Gods’ policies Of course, we have not asked for instructions on every single thing, but we have done so for anything concerning the entire city”
This city was a ious nation than the nations inside the Boundary Mountain Range… They could even be described as having been ruled by Gods
The nations inside the Boundary Mountain Range elected kings and queens, and these rulers had uardian deities
However, Zantark and the other Gods that protected this city continued to exist on the world’s surface, even now That was because the area around Zantark had half-transformed into his Divine Reale words with the to endure the heat
That hy there was no need to appoint rulers as representatives of the city; the Gods were the ones who governed this city’s people
“If the Gods do not mind, then it’s fine,” said Vandalieu
And that was hoas
“And as you are already trusted by the Gods as a champion, Master, I suppose it means that you are already worthy of the people’s trust,” said Luciliano
“Congratulations, Bocchan The nation’s land and populace has expanded!” said Sao well, Bocchan,” said Saria
Indeed, Vandalieu had no reason to refuse
He had intended to provide this city with all kinds of support froh it was far from Talosheim, it was possible to travel back and forth in an instant with his Dungeon Teleportation, Legion and Gufadgarn
And it wasn’t as if the city was suffering from serious problems or debt It was another nation with h the people had been surprised by Bone Man and the other Undead at first, they would soon become accustomed to them
“Well then, I elcome this city’s people as citizens of ,” said Vandalieu
And so, Talosheiainedto Talosheim, Vandalieu appeared before Zantark and the other Gods once rant Vandalieu their divine protections, but they were left disappointed
“It seeive you our divine protections after all Even though, despite this appearance, I aons,” said Tiamat
“If it is impossible even for Tiamat, then it will be impossible for reat Gods,” said Deeana
But Zantark roared and waved his arms
《You have acquired Zantark’s Divine Protection!》
Vandalieu heard an announcer’s voice in his head, notifying him that he had received Zantark’s divine protection
At that moment, he became able to understand Zantark’s words, which had only sounded like roars and groans up until now
“Were you able to receive my Divine Protection?” said Zantark
There was still so it difficult to hear what he was saying, but Vandalieu could understand his words’ an, intending to interpret
“Ah, it’s alright I’ve received his divine protection, and I can ,” said Vandalieu
“Wow, really?! There have been several people who have received Zantark’s divine protection, but none of them have been able to understand his words”
“Then it’s about ti the shocked Gods “I think you’ve already heard this froain I want you to wait until after the war against Alda before you strike me”
It seemed that Farmaun had decided that it was the best ti services were no longer required
“If you’re talking about the thing about striking you a hundred tie for the truce, I refuse,” said Vandalieu
“I’ you! I can’t afford to be destroyed yet!” he said, bowing his head
As a former champion as now a heroic God, Farmaun was a God far above the likes of Gyubarzo He had confidence that he could not be destroyed so easily
However, not avoiding and relying only on his defenses to withstand a hundred serious blows froerous If he went all-out, he would attack a hundred times with Death Cannon or Hollow Cannon There was plenty of time to recover his Mana and rest his body fro these spells After all, there wasn’t any time limit by which all hundred attacks had to be used up
Even if Far destroyed, he would certainly be severely wounded
That was precisely why Vandalieu shook his head “No, Ito fight for us against Alda’s forces, of course”
Vandalieu had no intention to attack Farmaun
“What? Are you sure?” Farmaun asked incredulously “When I was alive, I didn’t believe you… Zakkart and the others In the end, I ended up leaving thereat losses suffered because of my actions in the war that took place a hundred thousand years ago If I hadn’t joined that war, Vida’s faction would be in a far better state than it is now The Adventurers’ Guild that I founded because I thought it was right, it’s hard to say that it’s been a good organization towards you as an individual There’s no shortage of reasons to strike me”
Several of the Gods nodded in response to Farmaun’s confession, and Zantark frowned deeply
“Well, I suppose that’s true,” said Vandalieu, nodding as well “But I just have a soul ments of the souls of Zakkart and the other champions I don’t have any of their memories of the past, so I can’t feel any direct hatred towards your actions As for the Adventurers’ Guild, you’re nothing more than the one who founded it in the distant past I think it would be strange to hold you accountable for what became of it tens of thousands of years after you died”
Farmaun was the heroic God who had founded the Adventurers’ Guild, but he did not control it Each branch had a s his holy symbol, but it wasn’t as if every Guild worker was his follower
Thus, it wasn’t reasonable for Vandalieu to place the bla that he had experienced on Far you one strike Back when I was listening to Dalton’s story,” Vandalieu added
“So, what made you decide not to?” Far the way you’re treated by those around you now… You know”
After co Farmaun’s current situation, he now felt pity and sy this, the Majin ancestor… the one who had been blaroan
“But I’ to really defend you The Gods in the southern region of the Boundary Mountain Range – Xerxes, Mububujenge, Zozogante and Vida herself – If they want to strike you, I don’t intend to stop them,” said Vandalieu
His pity and sympathy for Farmaun had made him lose the will to attack him, but that was all He didn’t really think that Fariven
Thus, he would not stop the Gods who did feel a direct hatred for Fareance upon hih Thank you,” said Farht just be forhis head to Vandalieu oncehis head to were his fallen comrades who had now become parts of Vandalieu’s soul
The Majin and Kijin ancestors watched hihed
“Old Kijin… Now that Alda has e aside?” said the Majin ancestor
“Old Majin, I was thinking the sao as far as to defend him, however,” said the Kijin ancestor
The two of them had detested Farmaun ever since he came to the Dark Continent, but as time passed, they had become unable to tell whether they really still hated hi to abuse hi him
Farmaun had taken far too o; his actions could not siiven However, his current actions were too admirable to deserve such continuous hatred
The Majin and Kijin ancestor had been hating Farmaun half-heartedly, but it seemed that they had finally drawn the line
“Sorry…”
With their backs turned towards Farized Vandalieu couldn’t understand the inner thoughts of the Gods that he had only justup in a good way
And so, Vandalieu and his co Oniwaka behind for her exchange
Skill explanation:
De Fusion Skill It is awakened by absorbing a certain nu able to activate the the ability to activate the Dements as if they were a part of the owner’s own body They can be activated as reflexively as blinking in response to a clap right in front of the eyes
It is thought that there are other effects as well, but they are unclear at this stage
As a side-effect, the effects of Artifacts designed to be used against the Dements also affect the Skill holder’s body directly
This Skill cannot be awakened froree, even if it reaches the maximum Level