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28. Ah, is that so? (8)
This is truly my responsibility, isnt it?
Youre absolutely right; its your responsibility.
Iron Bats response was uncharacteristically composed.
Hmph! I attempted to unveil the worlds secret, but my efforts were dismissed!
No, this predicant stems from my usual behavior.
Had Iron Bat possessed a more serious disposition, he might not have dismissed my words.
Yes. All of this
Is it your fault, Master?
Yes.
I suppose its my fault.
I pondered this matter before its occurrence. Why did the god entrusted with maintaining the worlds balance unseal the evil?
I feel as though I should be acquainted with the reason, given who I am addressing.
If its this person
Just because I felt like it?
The individual who erged from within Iron Bat, taking on a female form, replied nonchalantly.
Is that all?
Is there a need for further justification?
Indeed, there is.
The unsealing of this seal nearly led to the worlds annihilation, and even afterward, the being known as the Demon King relentlessly sought to bring about destruction.
The damage inflicted upon the world is too substantial to be dismissed as a re whim.
When I was a deity, my dominion was that of avarice and desire. I unsealed the evil in accordance with my creations intent, for the sake of greed and desire. Whats amiss with that?
It appears there is much amiss with that.
For an instant, there was an audacity that nearly compelled to laughter.
Did this individual comprehend the magnitude of the catastrophe they nearly unleashed upon the world?
Master Even as a deity, there are occasions when one must act according to their desires, even if it ans knowing that the world might be imperiled.
Are you not of the sa mind?
I acted diligently in the na of avarice and desire!
Ahem!
Observing them place their hands on their hips and puff out their chest, I felt as though I could perceive the gods tribulations. Even prior to becoming a demon, this individual must have conducted themselves in a similar manner.
I acted in accordance with my desires
Hearing them repeat the sa assertion, it seed that even the Demon King was taken aback by Iron Bats words.
Excellent.
Huh? Did I hear that correctly?
You are genuinely knowledgeable.
Iron Bat regarded as if to say, See?
What is with that self-assured expression?
No, hold on, how did the Demon King of all beings beco like this? This is not the individual I once knew.
When I beca a hero, I was unable to act according to my desires. I always existed to safeguard sothing, yet I was unable to protect what was most dear to .
Hmm the Demon King appears to be in a rather dire state. So, they can react in such a manner to Iron Bats absurdity.
Nonsense, you say? It is better to candidly pursue your desires.
That is correct. It is preferable to authentically follow your desires rather than losing sothing precious due to concern for others opinions.
Exactly! Desire is a virtue! It entails staying true to oneself!
Who would dare to assert that Iron Bat and their protg are not authentic?
What are you referring to? You are my protg.
Huh?
What sort of preposterousness is this?
As anticipated
Shuttle, who appeared bewildered by the rapidly progressing conversation, gazed at with an expression that seed to convey they were aware of everything.
Shuttle, it is one thing for to behave in this manner, but I do not believe you should emulate .
I selected a singular apostle, and that apostle is you. In a way, you are my master, but I am also your master!
What kind of confounding relationship is that?
A master and a subordinate concurrently! Where does such a relationship exist?
Right here!
Nevertheless, an apostle of an evil deity
Hey
Even though this is evidently nonsense, everyone except appears to believe Iron Bats words.
At this rate, both the demon and the Demon King will regard as an apostle of an evil deity.
As expected, Professor Not only do you bear the fragnt of evil, but you also bear the very evil deity.
Even though they are our adversaries, why does everyone remain so composed during this conversation? What did I do wrong?
It is because I disregarded their words.
Is this still concerning that matter?
I am a delicate goddess, after all!
To avoid making eye contact with , Iron Bat turned his head and released a sneeze.
Evil deity, I have a proposition for you.
What is it?
As I exchanged glances with Iron Bat, the Demon King approached and spoke.
I am apprehensive. It is as if the Demon King knows what they are about to propose.
Will you join us?
Oh! A recruitnt offer!
Yes. We are an army of evil, as our na implies. It is only natural for a deity such as yourself to lead us.
Oooh!
Th-Then, I cannot permit it!
That is correct!
Iron Bats response to the Demon Kings words reached a level of high tension that I have not witnessed in quite so ti.
Lately, following all this confusion, upon hearing about being the deity of greed and desire, I am beginning to believe that I might go mad and align with the enemy!
But youre not actually going, right?
Well, how should I put it
Iron Bat continued to avoid my gaze and humd a tune.
Seeing Iron Bats choice and realizing that our lives, the fate of the world, are hanging in the balance sohow made feel like I had to give up my pride.
Hmm~
Goddess, we are prepared to unleash greed and desire upon the world.
Iron Bat, I have always been filled with desire and greed!
Shuttles gaze next to turned chilly, but there was nothing I could do.
Shuttle, Im putting aside my pride to save the world right now!
If you had always been like this, it wouldnt shake
Honestly, Ive been good to you, Goddess.
Hmph! So now Im a goddess. You kept calling that and then ignored it!
I was wrong!
He quickly apologized.
Seeing Iron Bat take a step forward as he spoke, I had to swallow my pride.
Maybe youre just drawn to my words?
Could it be, after I turned you down, you changed your deanor and now youre going to kill ?
I taught you well.
Persuasion is good when needed, but if it doesnt work, its best to eliminate them quickly.
You know, Master? Master, if you dont comply, youll change your stance imdiately after being refused, and youll say youll kill .
Ive taught you well.
While persuasion can be useful, theres no point in using it on those who wont listen.
And youre aware that youre also included in that target, right?
Hahaha! What are you worried about when the goddess is with us!
Once a deity who nearly destroyed the world, now Iron Bat.
Even though he had hidden his true identity until now, revealing it would undoubtedly demonstrate imnse power!
No matter how much hes referred to as the Demon King, divine power can be dangerous!
Master? The goddess is with us, so whats the concern!
Its a sha.
It was a genuinely regretful expression.
Then I guess I have to kill you.
Master, as expected of my disciple. You threatened to kill imdiately after being refused.
If persuasion doesnt work, eliminate them quickly.
But Master cant help either.
Thats right.
I nodded my head, and Iron Bat let out a deep sigh.
Master might not die since theres sothing like an evil fragnt in you, right?
Isnt that the case for you too, being an evil god?
Hahaha! Well then, I guess Ill just die.
Haha, Shuttle, who was laughing, looked pitiful, but I couldnt guarantee that Id survive either.
Its over. It seems theres no way to stop that.
Now all thats left is for a hero to appear and defeat the evil Demon King, but will such a hero exist? The one known as the mightiest hero seems to be like that, after all.
Im sorry, Professor. Please let die for my goal.
As the giant spear-shaped thing was about to be fired, there was a massive explosion that shook the heavens and the earth.
What have you done!
I didnt do anything.
If I possessed this ability, I would have employed it to escape a long ti ago!
Is it you, by any chance?
But I dont have that ability.
Indeed, what remains then is
Could it be the god of nature?
Although a sowhat ambiguous response, it offers the most hopeful prospect.
To save the world! And to save your disciple!
Perhaps the god of nature has harnessed their power to halt the Demon King!
Not yet!
As the barrier gradually disintegrated, the Demon King, wearing an expression of despair, gazed upwards.
If this follows the conventional pattern, its likely to involve a hero.
Typically, antagonists entertain backstories and inquiries from newly introduced protagonists or companions, and subsequently, things take a turn for the worse for them.
He remains oblivious to this. You have a long journey ahead of you, my forr disciple!
Do you wonder who I am?
The voice emanating from outside the crumbling barrier was a lodious soprano. Fll0w current novls o/n n/o/(v)/3l/b((in).(c/o/m)
How did you break this barrier? re strength alone would not suffice to dismantle it!
I am not obligated to divulge that information.
Tsk!
A sound like the splitting of wind, followed by a resounding explosion.
The hurled spear landed precisely where the Demon King stood!
The imnse power emanating from the white spear clashed with the black spear and erupted.
Ugh!
The shockwave propelled back approximately ten steps.
Fortunately, Shuttle swiftly conjured a protective shield, limiting the impact to a re shove. However, had it been slightly off, I might have sustained an injury.
Who are you?
As the Demon Kings failing barrier left him increasingly vulnerable, he looked skyward with an expression of awe, and I heard the voice of a girl.
If this aligns with the conventional plot, its likely the entrance of a hero.
Typically, villains entertain the backstories and inquiries of newly introduced main characters or companions, leading to unfavorable outcos for them.
The voice emanating from outside the crumbling barrier was a lodious soprano.
Could it be
Are you the prince?
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