Chapter 246 (2/2)
“So, it's Botin after all, not Peria?” said Vandalieu
He wasn't surprised that the sluh she was the one who had given Juliana her divine protection and sent her a Divine Message
He had iht be a Goddess other than Peria herself, as the Divine Message had said 'a Goddess' rather than 'I' He hadn't mentioned it up until now because it had been possible that Juliana had e hadn't co
“Yes,” said Ricklent “I visited the place where Peria sluo Alda has deployed a force to protect her,as Fitun”
“Are you sure they're not there to keep an eye on her?” asked Vandalieu
“I am sure that her protection is their intention, at the very least”
“I see So, is there a force guarding Botin as well?”
“When I investigated before in the past, Gods of war allied with Alda were gathered there Even in the 'jaws' e But there are several other Gods sealed away on the De's continent, as well as relics of Ganpaplio, Marduke and Zerno There are also evil Gods of the De's army and powerful monsters Thus, Gods and their servants are stationed in other locations as well And Alda is already aware that Zuruwarn and I have allied ourselves with Vida It is likely that he sent these Gods and their servants as part of a plan to keepof the location where Botin is sealed”
“Also, some of , and are now living underground, so Aldafor them… but that's unlikely He probably hasn't even realized that they exist,” said Vida
It seemed that some of Vida's races, who had not existed a hundred thousand years ago, were now living underground on the De's continent Surely none other than Vida's races would think to live on a continent that even Bellwood had given up as hopeless, one whose very existence people had forgotten
“The one protecting the seal directly is the Boulder Colossus Gorn, the God of Soldiers Zaress and the like… but it is unclear as to whether that is still the case, as I cannot easily approach the area,” Ricklent continued “I have recorded this information here As you have acquired 'Perfect Record Technique,' you will be able to retain it in yourthis Divine Realm… but do not trust it too much,” he warned
“A God views things fros to be seen alking along the surface on the ground even if there appears to be nothing when looking down from above,” said Zuruwarn
“Thank you,” said Vandalieu, accepting the book that Ricklent offered hie
With that, Vandalieu bowed and turned to leave the Divine Real for an opportunity, stopped him
“Wait! We also wish to speak with you!”
“Vandalieu, we shall lend you our power –”
“Hear our request!” said Fidirg, cutting the others off
“You are being too straightforward, Fidirg,” said Vida
“U around in bewilderment
Zozogante's countless eyes sparkled “To put it concisely, we are jealous of your Gyubarzo staff”
“Huh? You want it?”
“No, it is not that ant your staff, it is that ant to become your staff”
“… So that's what you mean”
Vandalieu was a little perplexed by a God who took the for a desire to become a staff He had destroyed Gyubarzo, the Evil God of Dark Seas, and turned some of his bones into a staff
It would be reasonable to want the staff, but considering these past events, Vandalieu couldn't understand why one would feel envy towards it
“Fidirg and Lioen, all of you feel the same?” Vandalieu asked
Both of them nodded
“Yup,” said Fidirg
“Yes,” said Lioen
“… I don't think you need to give up parts of your own bodies, do you?” said Vandalieu
Zozogante was a God with the forle sturdy branch would suffice But the staff- process seemed like it would be painful for the other Gods, as it would require their bones
“Zozogante, Fidirg You should explain the i the two chidingly with a thick tentacle “In summary, this is a request for you to create Artifacts Ordinarily, we Gods would forge Artifacts with our own hands, then place our own spirit clones or fa them upon our believers However, it would be possible for you to create Artifacts suitable of being a vessel using roughly the same process hich you create transformation equipment We would simply need to place our own spirit clones into them to complete them”
“I see If I create the arms that will act as vessels, that would reduce the burden required from you,” said Vandalieu
“To put it bluntly, yes, that is correct Even Gods have things that they are good at and things that they are not so good at… though great Gods are apparently able to skillfully acco”
After beco a God, Bellwood had left many Artifacts named after himself, such as Nemesis Bell, and there wereArtifacts upon heroes as well Although the Goddess of Life and Love Vida hadn't necessarily created any Artifacts, her creations included things such as her resurrection device and Orichalcuon
But it would be a treante and Lioen to create Artifacts
And what kinds of Artifacts Gods could create was affected by their authorities and characteristics For exaante would need a relatively short ah-quality wooden Artifact that aranted the power to control plants
But if he were to try and create an Artifact in the forht attribute, it would take hi product would be an Artifact only in name, inferior in function to ite adventurer
However, if Vandalieu were to create arms that could serve as vessels for spirit clones, the Gods could produce Artifacts at no cost other than the spirit clones themselves
“But why do you want to create Artifacts so badly?” Vandalieu asked “I would certainly find them helpful, but I'm sure it's not easy for you to create even familiar spirits, let alone spirit clones”
Vandalieu's total Mana had decreased by a total of 100,000,000 as a result of creating Banda, his spirit clone – another version of himself The only reason it had only cost him this much was because his soul was unique or because it had an abnormal form; for other Gods to do this, it would require not only their Mana but a part of their own flesh as well
Why would the Gods go through all of that to create an Artifact just because they were jealous of Gyubarzo? This was the question that Vandalieu had
“In the parade, we felt the people's interest gathered upon Gyubarzo due to the fact that you are using the Gyubarzo staff,” Merrebeveil said in answer to this question “In terms of the people's worshi+p, it is an attractive prospect for us”
It seeer motive than Vandalieu had initially suspected
“Vidsaht be able to accept this, but Gyubarzo was a re's army, an old enemy of us and our children, and he is now destroyed with no hope of resurrection We cannot help but feel that the people's attention is wasted on him,” said Tristan, God of the Seas, father of the Merfolk and guardian deity of their nation
The other Gods nodded in agreement
“Of course, we do wish to be of aid to you and your coainst the heroes of Alda and his subordinates is important for the victory of us Gods of Vida's faction Thus, ould like you to create Artifacts for us”
“We do not ask that you create theht this instant You do not need to use every Artifact yourself We would be pleased if you could create them when you have time, as equipment for your companions”
The Gods' eyes were fixed on Vandalieu as they waited for his response
“If you do not mind what kind of weapons they will be, who uses theirl costumes – I will accept your request to create vessels for Artifacts,” Vandalieu said
Lioen gave a s anticipated the ave an ah But nobody refused these terms, so it was decided that Vandalieu would accept the Gods' request
The holy sanctuary of Taloshei in order to visit the Gods It was the place where the Sun Giant Talos had sluht But as Vandalieu opened his eyelids, he found that his surroundings had beco fluffy, so wobbly He could also smell a pleasant scent
He heard a variety of yawns, groans, squeaks and wobbling noises
“Have you returned, My Lord?” said Bone Man's voice
It see his meditation, Darcia, Maroru and her sisters, Quinn, Knochen, Pete and Kühl had all for ball around him
Bone Man, who had left just his skull nearby, went on to explain that Darcia had sat next to hi up to him The three-meter-tall Quinn had then taken them all into her arms, and then the Undead assembly of bones Knochen, the enorathered around them Everyone had then fallen asleep
“I'et crushed,” said Vandalieu
From the outside, all that was visible was a , curled up centipede
“Knochen possesses the 'Construction' Skill, after all And it see as a buffer zone,” said Bone Man
“You all didn't really have to go that far… Well, I suppose I made everyone feel a little lonely,” said Vandalieu
Quinn and Kühl, o out in the open – never mind Knochen, whose appearance human societies would consider to be a natural disaster Thus, the amount of time they spent with Vandalieu had decreased lately There were a countless nu Familiars in Talosheim, but they certainly preferred Vandalieu himself
“Jyuuh, Eisen is sending her flowers' scent fro for you,” said Bone Man
… It seemed that there were others outside this mass around Vandalieu as well
“And Kanako was here earlier She realized that there was quite literally no gap for her to get inside She clicked her tongue in displeasure and declared that she 'would not lose next ti,” Bone Man continued
“… I see,” said Vandalieu
“And your friend Matthew and the others were booing before they left as well I a with Pauvina, Luvesfol and the others now,” Bone Man said, finishi+ng his report “Now then, My Lord, there is so that I wish to inform you of My Rank increased just yesterday, and ed from 'Emperor!'”
“Ah, that's good”
Bone Man had always been displeased with the fact that he was a Skeleton Blade Emperor, as he considered this to be disrespectful towards Vandalieu Vandalieu didn't care at all, and had said asto be done, as it had still bothered Bone Man
The fact that this had changed was unood news
“Henceforth, I am a Rank 13 Skeleton Blade Kaiser JYUOOOOH!” he shouted in triumph as he announced his new race title
… Didn't 'e?
“I' Bone Man's happiness and deciding not to point that out
To begin with, it had been a problem that nobody other than Bone Man hi resolved for Bone Man ood
Indeed, Vandalieu didn't care whether Bone Man was an 'emperor' or a 'kaiser' He was sier
“Jyuh, Talos-dono is currently peeking inside with a troubled expression,” said Bone Man
“At this rate, there's going to be … wait, did you say Talos?” said Vandalieu
“Vandalieu Zakkart, great savior of my children I currently do not possess the ability to speak directly to your soul when I cannot see you, so I shall speak to you while taking ut around you,” said a lowered but still rather loud, echoing voice from outside
It see his best not to wake Darcia and the others
But the Sun Giant's voice was still loud despite being suppressed, and Pete and the rat sisterssounds as they blinked and opened their eyes
Darcia, however, let out a quiet
“Yes, I can hear you Do you have some business with me?” Vandalieu asked Talos
“Yes I apologize for speaking to you when you have just returned fro with your fa it difficult to find the deter it up to you, but… I wonder, would it not be possible to change the na like 'The Vandalieu Great Empire' or 'The Great Vandalieu Deressively s
Vandalieu put his hands together as if begging “Please, spareto do that”