Transford into Cosmic Horror in a Sci-Fi Universe – 10
EP.10 Nyarlathotep
“So… you couldn’t find any connection, is that what you’re saying?”
“Yes, that’s correct.”
“We apologize for not bringing back any useful information.”
Having returned to the Galactic Union headquarters, Reus and Allegros were reporting to Edgar, one of the Lubaran Elders in the Galactic Union Elder Council.
Though indistinguishable due to the Lubaran’s characteristic blue skin and elongated heads, Edgar had the most noble blue hair among the Lubaran, a slightly darker teal that indicated his high status.
“…Sigh, well, that’s fine. The Outer God disappeared suddenly anyway.”
“What?”
Reus and Allegros looked puzzled at the news of the Outer God’s sudden disappearance.
“It tore through space and vanished, just like other Outer Gods do.”
It wasn’t uncommon for Outer Gods to travel between dinsions.
However, it was rare for them to disappear without causing any significant incidents.
Usually, whether their stay was brief or extended, they would cause at least one major disaster before leaving.
Of course, the passengers on the tourist ship did suffer from ntal attacks, but those were resolved more easily than expected.
Even if Eugene, the Terran, hadn’t intervened, it wouldn’t have been considered a major incident.
Only one tourist ship with a few hundred passengers was affected.
It was a bit risky that Elder Jupiter of the ias, a mber of the Elder Council, was among them, but still.
In hindsight, the incident seed more like a minor accident that a giant monster might cause rather than an Outer God.
Moreover, the entity didn’t move from its spot and vanished a few hours later.
This was unprecedented in the history of the Galactic Union, leaving them extrely puzzled.
“…Well, it’s fortunate that there was no damage. Plus, thanks to that Terran nad Eugene, the passengers on the tourist ship were mostly unhard.”
Elder Edgar added that he hoped future encounters with Outer Gods would end similarly.
“More importantly, I’d like to investigate this Eugene further. You ntioned his identity was erased by the Terrans, right?”
Rather than dwelling on the past incident, Elder Edgar’s interest shifted to Eugene, the Terran.
The fact that the entity tore through dinsions and vanished confird it was a high-ranking Outer God.
This ant Eugene had purified the ntal collapse caused by a high-ranking Outer God using the latest scientific technology—so kind of brainwave adjustnt device.
If true, it indicated Eugene was an extraordinary genius inventor.
Such talent should naturally be brought into the Galactic Union.
“Contact the Terrans and see if anyone rembers him.”
Such a talent might be known by na or face among the Terrans.
Although nas and faces can be changed, it was worth a try.
“…Shall we go and bring him here if necessary?”
“Hah, you fool.”
Elder Edgar sighed in exasperation at Reus’s suggestion.
“We investigated him without proper explanation, so he probably holds a grudge. And now you want to bring him here for his scientific knowledge?”
“……”
It made sense.
They had just conducted a thorough investigation, so Eugene’s perception of the Galactic Union was likely negative.
“…Well, I made a mistake too. I should have asked where he learned about that technology, considering the possibility it wasn’t his.”
Reflecting on his hasty actions, Elder Edgar acknowledged his lack of caution.
“First, we’ll send an official apology and give it so ti. He’ll likely stay with Elder Jupiter for a while.”
“Yes, understood.”
They decided to apologize formally and give it so ti regarding Eugene.
Over ti, any emotion tends to fade.
Especially for Terrans, who have relatively short lifespans and poor mory.
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Nyarlathotep… what an imposing presence.
Is it on a level similar to mine?
It’s comparable to Shub-Niggurath, as seen in the history of the universe.
Presud to be high-ranking.
Who decided that?
It seems more like a top-tier entity…
Wait, if it and Shub-Niggurath are on par with … does that an I’m top-tier too?
[Answer the question. I asked who you are.]
While I was pondering this, Nyarlathotep spoke to again.
[You just ca from that universe over there. There was no one like you among those who entered.]
Well, of course.
I was just born there today.
[I was newly born. A few hours ago.]
I decided to answer, thinking that if I kept silent, they might consider rude and swarm to attack.
…Well, I’m not sure if Outer Gods have such seniority rules like college seniors and juniors.
[…What?]
Nyarlathotep expressed confusion, as if it didn’t understand what I ant.
What, even an Outer God doesn’t know everything?
Didn’t it know I was born?
Ah, right.
I also have little information about higher-ranking Outer Gods.
At best, I have data from historical sightings and incident reports in the universe.
[That’s strange. There’s no such thing as a newly born entity among those like us.]
???
What does that even an?
I clearly just ca into existence.
So when do Outer Gods co into being?
I an, in Cthulhu Mythos, don’t Outer Gods create other Cthulhu entities?
[You are like us. A being close to the Source… surely, you must have originally existed as part of the Source.]
Originally part of the Source… that must refer to the true high-ranking Outer Gods.
Maybe it thinks I’m the sa because I possess similar powers?
But I was just an ordinary human who reincarnated as an Outer God.
The Galactic Union even captured the mont I popped into existence.
I wasn’t created by anyone; I just ca into being on my own.
Yet, I possess powers akin to those of the original Source.
…What exactly am I?
[Curious. You are like us, yet different. You have no mories, and your nature is peculiar. Like… yes, like the insignificant beings in the universe.]
Well, I was originally just a re human.
I still vividly rember my human mories and emotions.
Even though I’ve beco an Outer God and gained knowledge of the universe, those mories remain.
That is indeed curious.
By now, my human ego should have completely dissolved, and I should have beco like the other Outer Gods.
Listening to this Outer God, I realize I am sowhat different.
But so what?
No one is criticizing or restraining .
Not that I’m sure they could, but anyway.
Since things have turned out this way, I might as well enjoy being an eternal, immortal creator god.
Living an eternal life, I don’t know when my personality might erode and disappear, but for now, I’ll enjoy it.
That’s what I decided.
[Don’t worry about it. I’ll live my life as I see fit. Do other Outer Gods impose sanctions if I do?]
[…No, they do not. As long as we are not interfered with, we do not interfere.]
That’s a relief.
If the Outer Gods decided to have a battle of transcendents, it would have been troubleso.
I’m a newbie as an Outer God, while they’ve likely existed for eons, making them highly experienced.
Our power might be similar, but I’d probably lose due to the experience gap.
Well… as top-tier Outer Gods, we are concepts and thus absolutely immortal, so even if I lost, my existence wouldn’t be annihilated.
[You are truly fascinating. Your thoughts, speech, and nature. It’s like observing the insignificant beings. I have a great interest in them. And I find you, who resembles them despite being like us, very intriguing.]
Suddenly, Nyarlathotep said this, and its writhing tentacles began to thrash violently.
Ugh…! Could you not move like that?
It’s making nauseous…
Having a massive tentacle entity the size of Saturn take an interest in isn’t exactly pleasant.
Honestly, it’s unsettling.
It feels like I’m being observed as a test subject.
[Would you like to converse with further? In return, I will share so special knowledge.]
[……]
Special knowledge, huh.
I don’t really need to know more… or maybe it ans knowledge I don’t have?
Perhaps it wants to share so know-how about living as an Outer God?
That would be relatively interesting.
Even though I’ve done all sorts of things to enjoy the sci-fi universe, creating avatars and all, my essence is still that of an Outer God.
…Huh? Co to think of it, I can’t feel the connection with Eugene.
Oh no! It must have been severed.
I got so distracted by Nyarlathotep’s sudden appearance!
Damn… I can’t reconnect from within this rift…
Well, it can’t be helped.
I prepared a backup personality for situations like this, so Eugene’s personality should be controlling the avatar and acting independently.
I copied my personality, so it shouldn’t deviate much from what I would do.
I also endowed it with ample abilities, so there shouldn’t be any danger…
Alright, let’s not worry about it.
For now, I should take this opportunity to converse with Nyarlathotep, this ancient Outer God senior.
It’s a bit unsettling that it’s interested in , but it doesn’t seem to have any intention of harming .
This is a rare chance to talk with a top-tier Outer God.
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