"Long time no see, Dragon God."

About two and a half years, I was at the bottom of the Dragon Valley, relative to the Lord of the Dragons.

"Hmm, looks like it was a breath disaster."

As usual, my neck is raised almost directly above me to an unfilled length. It's like the mountain itself.

"So, what brings you here today?

"Two reports and three questions."

"Hmm, you have another problem? Come on, talk to me."

"Well, let's start with what I want to hear."

I took a breath and then threw a question at Dragon God.

"What is the nucleus of the soul?

"... the nucleus of your soul. Where did you learn such words? It's a good thing you don't even know."

For starters, I intended to select the lightest of today's requirements, but the dragon god's reaction was not what I expected.

"Would it have tasted bad if I found out?

"No... building knowledge is not a bad thing. But if you do, you have to get the right knowledge."

"That's true."

The dragon god's words were utterly sincere, and I snorted deeply.

"The nucleus of the soul is literally the nucleus of the soul. Everyone inherently has it, and memories from birth to death, experiences, etc. form a single soul and form together."

"I see."

It still seems to be just a nucleus, something that supports its backbone. Even now, they didn't have that nucleus. How precarious was I?

To imagine, it may have been like an atom that caused an atomic nuclear collapse. I often think of myself as something I couldn't help but collapse until then.

"... So, the next question is, do you know how to get to the capital of the dead?

"... I know. But it's impossible for your Lord to go there."

Dragon God affirmed. I can't go to the capital of death.

But the capital of death is not a thoughtless place for me to give up on just that.

To save the world, to settle my relationship with Reynolds, and Charstena in any way, I see it as a place where I have to get there no matter what.

"I really want to go there."

I know it's not easier than it was. By name alone, it is a place where it is said to be suspicious that it may exist.

The only place in the 7th generation secrecy where both former untouched and unconfirmed tags are attached. That's the capital of death.

Naturally I can't go. Naturally they say it's impossible.

But whether that's some kind of condition, or, in principle, where I can't go, the story changes a lot.

"Why is it impossible for me?

"Hmm... do you want to go that far to the capital of death? Well, let's start by talking about what the capital of the dead is."

Can I even think that the Dragon God has been there before to find out what kind of place it is?

No, is that early? Maybe he just knows it as knowledge and has never actually been there.

And the idea had hit me.

"The capital of the dead is a resting place allowed only by God"

"To God only......?

"Yes, death also exists in God, but it is physical death, not the death of the soul. It is said that only those of us who have given up part of our divine dignity as a protection, precisely, can live longer in the capital of the dead, even if our flesh has perished. I mean, you can't go to the capital of death if you're not God."

That's... who the capital of death is... but then why...

"Why would you question such a thing? But think about it. If we disappear, what happens to the protection we give?

For a moment, I was inclined to think, and I was questioned to bring my consciousness back to Dragon God.

"It's..."

But the answer won't come any time soon. Looking at me, the dragon god immediately said the answer.

"... disappear."

And I hear it, and I go to war. I can say that I finally understand what the capital of death means.

"Does that mean... the protection that's in us?

"Whatever. Therefore, this may be considered a safety precaution for this world from the time of the creation of the world"

"Safety measures…"

Indeed, it is a strange story that God dies and only shelter remains. Maybe the capital of death has a role like a stopper for what if. Connect the soul of the dead God to this world.

But my doubts have deepened.

How is it that Nord, the [God Killer Robber], is there?

What is conceivable is that he is also God. But it's a god no one knows.

Is that even possible?

"May I ask you one thing?

"What?"

"Is it possible that there is an unrecognized God in this world?

I don't know what God is. Maybe how can I be.

However, he asked the dragon god how it might not be strange to have an unrecognized god in some ways. But...

"None"

I was sure of it again.

"God means that we got the art of interfering in the management of this world. Once God shows up, there's no way we won't notice."

"Is that what it is?"

"That's what it is."

The power to interfere in the management of the world…? Whatever. Well, it's a godly force. Magic is also said to be something that rewrites the reason of the world, etc., but probably not its ratio.

In retrospect, the Spirit God seemed to have come, sensing that Charstena had lowered the power of the Goddess. Probably something like a stream of power that I don't know yet exists in this world.

But then there seems to be no mistake that Nord is not God. Even if we are just face-to-face in the spirit, we feel the same overwhelming difference in power as the dragon gods, but the alias for [god killing] is not Dada?

But the truth is, Nord is in the capital of death. You're not supposed to ask me to get you out of there and tell you it's a lie.

In other words, the only way to get to the capital of death is not what Dragon God says.

"If... if so, assuming there were people who went to the capital of death, how do you think they got there?

".................. Hmmm"

The dragon god thought rarely and shut his mouth. Maybe in that head, knowledge I don't know runs around endlessly, exploring possibilities.

I quietly waited for the Dragon God to come up with an answer.

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"Genesis God?

"Yes, if you have created this world, or it may be possible. But I've never met you either."

That's a surprise. When I become a dragon god, I guess I'm not even a god anymore. But if Nord did, maybe we could have met.

I just don't know why I can't get out of there anymore...

"How can I see Genesis God?

"The Genesis God is said to be in heaven, which is not the world, but the Tower of God that leads there is opened for the first time as a God. In the Lord, I still can't. Even if you go with me, you can't go into heaven."

This was unexpected again, and I got good information.

It is the Tower of God that connects the heavens to the earth. I heard it does turn into a tourist attraction, but is it a non-offensive place for something that is not God?

"So what do you mean, ask someone to come down?

Then even if I can't go, I can see God of Genesis. If you ask Charstena or Spirit God, isn't it impossible?

That's what I thought, but I hear what you're saying was people's shallow wisdom. The dragon god shook his big head to the side.

"That will never come true. The Genesis God is in heaven because his power is too powerful. Just being there doesn't destroy the world's cuisine."

I thought that was stupid...... but if you think about it, Genesis God is a heterogeneous God in a different way than Evil God. A presence that can also be said to be the root of the world. Maybe he's not really a good being in bulk with God.

"That's all I can think of."

"... Really?"

God...? Is that something I can be, too?

Dragon God adds to me thinking about the way it was left.

"But the world of men may be different. All I know is the world of God and dragons."

"That means..."

"There will be one possibility in all cases"

No, that's probably about one in a hundred. I have one real example.

Maybe there's still a way to do that somewhere. Well, it doesn't change the fact that I'm going to have to look for it in the end.

"... One last question, can you tell me more about the reign of the Evil God?

"The rule of evil gods? That's what you asked me about, but what I wanted to report to you was also about evil gods."

Also, I laughed bitterly when I was told that the Dragon God had taken care of me unilaterally since the King's Capital proceeded.

"Yeah, well. It's not a very good story, so I put it behind me."

"Well... well, let's just say I'm ready to ask. But first, we must show the Lord the answer."

"Thank you"

When I said thank you, Dragon God said a word and then began explaining it in the abstract.

"Let's say I mixed a drop of red liquid in the water I put in the glass. Here the water is the soul, the red liquid is the protection of the evil god."

I thought of the dragon god talking in my head.

"The more red the glass of water, the more red it stains. However, even if the same amount is added, the larger the cup, the more transparent the water will remain. As you already know, the more red the water you put in the glass, the stronger the rule of the Evil God."

In other words, the more water you have, the less affected you will be by the protection of the Evil God. If you think about it together, it probably means that there is something called the strength and size of the soul.

"But let's say you mixed in that liquid with a color that opposes red, for example blue. This blue is the nucleus of the soul. If blue is normal and red is imprisoned by evil gods, blue and red are mixed into purple - that is, states that are not sealed of their own will but cannot contain their urge to hate or destroy are collectively called demon kings."

I see, it's easy to understand when you color code.

In other words, if red is mixed or blue, he is a warcraft, or a man who has kept reason. But on the other hand, souls that have become red lose their reason by becoming demons and demons.

And the purple, which is neither, is the demon king who gained mighty power?

But then...

"Well, what if the soul that was red from the beginning..."

"Yes, if you do poorly, a true demon king will be born who will not surpass the evil gods"

"Huh...!

I understood with my own head and realized the danger for the first time.

There were two things I wanted to talk to Dragon God about. One of them is exactly this.

I was going to report that a new demon king was born in the empire and called to the true demon king and Nord.

But I never thought that was such a bad thing.

Isn't it an exaggeration to say that we can't surpass the Evil God in the Empire, that is, a new Evil God has been created?

But I just figured it out, what can I do now?

Nord told me to figure it out and leave it alone. Not yet, not completely.

But then I have no doubt that beating is Better now. So I used to look for him to rely on Reaper.

But then we don't know what happened. If Shinji Maida had escaped from Reaper, he might have made his powers complete by now.

Honestly, I can only see the future of death. Perhaps once the power of Shinji Maida is complete, it becomes a threat that even God cannot easily retreat from.

I can't beat you right now. But you can't just leave it.

Well, the only option I have right now is...

"... I was born. The other day, the true demon king. It probably resonates with the protection of the evil gods."

"What? Is that true?

"Yes, I guess. And one more thing."

I reported it so I could fold it.

"The demon kings are trying to create a new evil god, not a resurrection of evil gods. Maybe this is what they're after..."

In other words, the purpose of the demon kings has already been accomplished - so guiding thought guided the spearhead of the power of the dragon gods, and hence the gods, to Shinji Maida, not the demon king who planned the resurrection of the evil gods.

"... ugh! Not like this."

With that said, the dragon god hit the cave ceiling, hitting the growl.

Graaaaaa!

The whole cave rocks violently and soil smoke falls. Wake up your body, its body approaching the first cup of cave ceiling.

This is what the roar now means in dragon language.

'My family. Respond to my voice. The time has come for us to use the power of dragons. Beat the wings, fly. And tell the world. The dragon god, in his name, makes all gods alarm. "

The roar of overlapping dragons echoes. I lost my voice to the rest of the power. As if the Great War of the Monsters were to begin now, the earth sounds fiercely with only a growl.

"I have to go. Sorry, but watch your head."

At that moment, a storm blew through the cave. Slowly scratching that blast, the Dragon God's body floats in the universe. The wings cutting the wind, along with the fierce crushing noise, broke through the cave ceiling and a hard rock bed fell into rock.

"Leave it to our God later, but it's good. Bye."

The voice of the Dragon God strikes the eardrum hard even in the midst of storms and collapses. The blue sky glimpses through the cracks of the rock and the sunlight plunges from it.

The large and successful wings illuminated it raised a large body like a mountain outside the cave.

The cave is already devoid of traces, and several large rocks fall from the sky. Even in that, the giant body that floats in the sky spreads all over the heavens, and the sight of dragons of various colors accompanying them is a sweeping word. Is the pale dragon weary, following the great dragon god?

I looked up into the quarantine and accidentally leaked a laugh coming from excitement.

"Ha ha, that was something awesome"

What the hell does it mean to start?

I'm sure there's no room for a tiny presence like me to interrupt, but that's all I can say.

─ ─ God moves.

It goes without saying how urgent that would indicate. Those who stand at the top of the world have moved.

"Apparently, I'll never see you again, Shinji Maida."

That's why I vomited so sure. And as the collapse subsides, I exhale.

"I can't believe I cheated on God, maybe one day I'll be punished. But..."

Vengeance does not give way to anyone. Even if that is the act of deceiving the world, this feeling alone is not willing to give way to whoever it is in this world.

So now... dance with my palms.

Exit the hole warehouse after the dragon god leaves and head for the valley. Usually there were dragons in the sky or in the valley. There, only now, was idle, and there was a strong wind, whether it was the effect of the dragons flying at the same time.

I was in light condition with a ton, and as I jumped up towards the valley, arguing, I crossed two or three steps and overlapping cracks, and eventually when I was able to cross to the other shore with a single leap, in the majestic nature, playing with my acrobatic decisions, I went back to the entrance.

"Sure, it was this way."

The village where Saila lives is the tip of her legs and her memories. I have promised to return to the King's Capital by the end of the day, so I run lightly and head to the village.

"Is that it? Is something wrong?

The village I finally see. But for some reason there were disturbing signs there. People wearing noisy swords and armor at the entrance to the village.

Seems like a dying thought is sticking to your cramped face.

I wonder if something happened, and when I think about it, that one earlier comes to my mind.

I slowly approached him there, waving the big hand deliberately to avoid being alarmed.

"What can I do for you in this village?

As I approached the position where my voice reached, I rang from the other side.

"I'm here to see Saila in this village inn. And since that dragon roar was a conversation between the dragons, there's nothing to be alarmed about."

"Ugh, lie! I've never heard such a horrible scream since I was born!

"That's right! He did something to the dragons! Don't do anything unnecessary!

Is that it?

Have I made you extra vigilant?

I scratched my back of the head.

Villagers turning a rugged gaze. There's no glimpse of a willingness to exchange words or anything.

When the men with the weapons spread forward at some intervals, they pointed all their cuts at me.

"Get out! Stay away from this village!

"Yes, you punitive bastard! For what purpose,

"No, that's why I just came to see Saila..."

"Huh...! That's what she's after! You're willing to kidnap that kid even though he's finally back from a hard journey!

No, wait.

Are you out of your mind that I'm getting tailored by the bad guys more and more?

No, it's not your fault, is it?

"So I really just came to see Saila. What? Because I don't want to kidnap you."

"Shut up, shut up! Can you believe what the kidnapper said!

Nor could the repeated persuasions make the villagers good at whether they were too concerned or anxious.

It may be quicker to return here once and bring Charstena, who sent us to this village.

I thought about it, and when I was about to go home,

"Brother Kitchick!

I heard such a nostalgic call. When I turn my face in the direction of my voice, I see a girl running by with a vigor that doesn't make me feel sick or anything.

I immediately get my indescribable face mixed with relief and self-blame and make a smile.

"Hey, how you doing, Sarah?

"Yeah!"

Through the villagers' gap, I caught Saila jumping, slowly down to the ground.

"I'm glad you look good. I'm sorry...... saila. I made Sarah taste the extra pain because of me. I'm really sorry."

…… I don't know, but I get it! I forgive you. So, come here! Your mother missed you, too!

Oh, one nod, and Sarah pulls my hand into the village. The villagers who were trying to get me into the city noticed a mistake and never stopped it. Instead, he apologized to me for doubting me verbally.

Running through the village as Sarah pulled me, I was coming to the Nostalgia Inn.

Then, the dame who welcomed me first.

"Alama! This is amazing. I thought I might never see you again."

"It's been a while. The general seems well and above all."

"Above all, if this kid comes back, you're in a hurry. I'm just running around the village."

As always, the wide-ranging general zeroed her stupidity for Saila, saying that she was in trouble with her mouth, but her expression seemed very bright and delightful.

"Isn't it nice to be a child? I've been running around the village since I was five."

"Boulder, you're a rumored tournament winner. Well, stand up and talk, so let's talk slowly in the back then."

In the favor of the general, I was allowed to go through the back room, eating the tea and sweets served, flowering in memorabilia with Saila and making the general listen to it.

Thus, when I had finished speaking to her alone, the general accidentally bowed her head.

"I can't thank you enough. Thank you for saving this girl."

"No... I just made Saila suffer for nothing, and I didn't do anything to be thankful."

That word, which can also be taken as humble, is sincere. I just gave her unnecessary suffering and made it in time.

Perhaps if any of them were crazy, Saila wouldn't have helped.

If something unexpected had happened on the road in a land I don't know, in a place I don't know, and I've never been, I wouldn't have made it. The fact is, I'm not going to be able to forgive myself if there were more horrible dangerous demons out there, not Kraken.

"Is that why? Because you were there, this is how this child can live now. I told the kid who sent me this kid, but I don't blame him for what happened during the journey. I gave up this kid's life once. But you didn't give up until the end, and you saved this girl. That's enough. The important thing is that this kid can laugh and live right now. Didn't you?"

With that said, the general was stroking Sarah's head. Suddenly she was stroked in the head, her eyes closed and her face blown open, but after a while, Sarah came up to me with her body.

"You know, brother Kitchick! There's something I've been meaning to tell you when I met my Kitchick brother!

Saila said so, with a full smile on her face.

"Thank you for helping me!

That's what I said.

Saila laughs a little shy of herself. Looking at that gorgeous, then innocent smile, it felt like my heart was melting.

"... this way, thank you. Saila."

I was saying thank you again.

On my way to the World Tree, I made many mistakes, even before.

It wasn't just a mistake to try to help Saila.

Yes, because I thought so.