We finally reached the Divine Realm, where the gods dwell, by dashing through the uncanny path that Adams had opened. It was a place like the White Wing Land, a floating continent, and the atmosphere was exactly the same. According to Adams, there are such aerial continents or floating islands scattered everywhere. It seems that the climate and seasons vary from continent to island.
While I thought it was a good place for sightseeing, I also felt a bit fed up thinking it would be difficult to find Eva, our main target, and Sora, our sub-target, today. I wished they would come to us instead, such convenient thoughts crossed my mind, but everyone knew that reality wasn’t that sweet. That’s why we move our feet to fulfill our wishes. Now, let’s search for our prey!
“Kuhfufu, you’ve finally arrived, Adams and your faction! I, the ‘God of War,’ foresaw your revival and arrival here long ago! What a shame, Hah hah hah hah HAAAAAA!”
“Wait, did they really come?! And why are they so strangely hyped up…”
The moment we were about to start acting with each party, a mysterious group appeared before us. Well, he’s saying that himself, so they’re probably gods from here, but their appearance isn’t quite fitting. The one with the loud voice, who seems to be the commander, and everyone else are dressed in full armor based on military uniforms. I wonder where they left the mystery of the gods, honestly, it feels too close to modern times.
“They’re leading the charge, so I guess they’re confident in their skills? Honestly, they don’t look like it, and my intuition is… uh, hmmm…? But that’s just how it is!”
“Sera, don’t let your guard down just because of that. They might be the type who are good at hiding their strength. Adams, is that the ‘God of War’?”
I recalled the top 10 most targeted gods I was taught before. I’m sure the ‘God of War’ was listed among them. It is said that during a war, Rion fought fiercely against the forces controlled by Rem’s ‘Dominion,’ and despite being at a disadvantage, he defeated a considerable number of them. Also, Patrick, who was in a bad timing situation with unfavorable authority rolls, happened to cross paths and managed to land a blow, severely injuring him. …Well, the latter part is just an episode of good luck. But he did that against ten authorities in his prime. His strength is doubtless.
“Indeed! …Indeed?”
“Eh, which one is that? Not an affirmation?”
“No, you see… They are a little, no, quite different from the one I remember. Not only the appearance elements like their waistline, but there are also differences in their mental state. Rem and Patrick, what do you think?”
“…Who?”
“Was there someone like that…?”
“Fuhuhahhaha! What’s wrong, what’s wrong, evil gods! Why have you been silent since earlier! I can read your agitated hearts as if they were in my hand! You never dreamed that the ‘God of War’ himself would show up!”
It seems that not only Adams but also Rem and Patrick are not convinced. Towards them, the ‘God of War (provisional)’ is getting carried away. Well, they are indeed agitated, but…
“Older Kel, don’t you think we’ll know if we just fight? It will also be a benchmark for how strong the current gods are, don’t you think?”
“Yeah, Rion’s right. Adams, as you can see, they’re eager. Unfortunately, battle seems unavoidable. We would have preferred to resolve this peacefully, but we’ll have to resort to force.”
“Hmph, your face is grinning? But I, merely myself, also agree. Maria and Kuon, what do you say?”
“Hmm, I’ll pass this time? It seems like excessive force.”
“I’ll be watching from here while having tea~. Floating continents are not something you see every day~.”
“Fuhuhuhahaha hah hah! Are you so terrified in front of me that you can’t move!? Then, I’ll make you move! My long-standing grudge will be settled nowwwwwwww!”
Following the commander’s order, the group of soldier-like gods attacked us all at once. There are no unclear points, and I’m very happy that they are motivated. Therefore, we eagerly plunged into battle.
…Hmm, hmm, hmmm? How should I evaluate this? The ‘God of War’ who uttered so many villainous lines was by no means weak. He can still fight us to a certain extent, having overcome ten authorities and Adams. To a certain extent, to a certain extent—what do you mean, to a certain extent isn’t good enough!?
I want to ask them. Are you fighting with your true bodies, not golems? Yet, you’re only this level, it’s far beyond disappointing!? Well, I can fight them to some extent, so it feels a little above a letdown, but still, you’re far below the ten authorities who used golems in terms of evaluation!? What is this, it’s so different from what I heard!? Adams and the others are also fighting with puzzled expressions!
“W-what in the world is going on!? We have the strength of our elite selves, and our equipment is the latest model! We are in an unprecedentedly advantageous situation, so why is this happening!?”
Yeah, I want to shout “What in the world is going on?” too. Thus, the battle reached its predictable conclusion, and we succeeded in restraining everyone without killing them.
“I’ve heard that the current gods in the Divine Realm are extremely lazy, but it seems to have affected their combat power. Or perhaps, this is a fake claiming to be the ‘God of War’?”
“Don’t make me laugh! I am the one and only god who governs all battlefields, the ‘God of War’!”
“You’re energetic. Being able to say that while restrained is, in a way, impressive, but… Sera.”
“Too!”
“Ugh!?”
It’s just annoying to leave them as they are, so Sera silences him with a tap to the neck.
“Tch! Even if this is truly the ‘God of War,’ Eva and the others have fallen further than I imagined. Did we lose to such fools? Don’t make me laugh!”
“Kelvum, calm down. I’m just as disappointed, but the reason we lost is mostly Adams’ fault.”
“Indeed, I, merely myself, am reflecting thoroughly.”
“A-are you sure you’re shifting the blame to Adams!? M-more importantly, though! To let go of them without using any traps or schemes, even if they are incompetent pawns, is unlike Eva or the ‘God of Order’ until now. There must be something more to this…!”
He’s obviously changing the subject. But I agree with his opinion. Even if they were assigned for defense, this is too much. No other gods seem to be attacking after them. Now, what should we do?
” ” …Hmm? ” ”
While I was pondering our next course of action, Sera and Maria suddenly turned their attention in the same direction simultaneously. What? I have a very bad feeling about this…
“What is it?”
“Hmm, it might just be my imagination… right?”
“I had a hunch, like a ‘general feeling’… right?”
“No, stop communicating with each other and tell me more specifically.”
” ” It’s that… the strong presences we felt in the depths of the Divine Realm seem to have disappeared all at once. ” ”
“…Everyone, let’s dash! Full dash!”
Please, just this once, I hope your intuition is wrong, the two of you…!
