Volume 4 Chapter 45 There Was a Story of a God That Couldn't Be Saved
"Break... what? How am I supposed to do that? The blade won't even cut!"
I ask Suzu while watching Abnella extend their tentacles.
But Suzu can't solve this problem, even if I ask.
"Would it get softer if we used it until it lost its power?"
"The〈Magic Stone of Great Absolute〉won't last forever."
Overwhelmed by Suzu's suggestions, I feel drained, even in the middle of battle.
We're fighting a god who has manifested, after all?
It's madness to keep attacking without knowing how much power they hold.
'...gasp...'
Just as we were about to take action, a voice echoed.
At the same time, Abnella's attack halted.
"Is this... Abnella's voice?"
"Maybe?"
Suzu follows my guess.
If it is Abnella's voice, we might understand what could break this situation.
The voice grows clearer and clearer.
It doesn't just reach my ears, but seems to resonate directly in my brain, filled with lamentation and rage.
'I hate... you... Elmusca... banished... I hate the gods...'
"............"
That's how it was.
Abnella was banished by the old gods and then destroyed for protecting the benevolent god Elmusca, and as a result, was sealed by the new gods.
However, now that I think about it, there's something puzzling.
Why was Elmusca banished?
I heard in the Quechua Empire that the old gods didn't approve of sharing power with the lower world's beings, but why wasn't that action accepted?
"Oh, what's this, Count?"
"Big Bro Ryuuji?"
I stepped between Miloslaf and Minori, facing Abnella.
The Evil God was still releasing a voice full of curses, but when they noticed me, they suddenly went silent.
"God of Peace Abnella, I want to ask you. Why was the God of Compassion Elmusca cast out by the gods?"
'.........'
Abnella stared at me with snake-like eyes for a moment, remaining silent.
I waited for their words, feeling like a frog caught in their gaze.
'The power of all things, that is the power of a god to handle.'
"Huh?"
I couldn't help but let out that noise at Abnella's sudden and seemingly unrelated words.
But from behind, Suzu said, "Just listen quietly."
My bad.
'It was Elmusca who shared that power of all things with the lower world. Of course, Spino, Mushaku, and the other gods did not accept it. Because what Elmusca gave was power they managed too.'
Spino, Mushaku... are those names of the old gods?
So Elmusca was handing out powers that those gods managed without permission?
'The gods at that time each competed to see how much power they had, gathering strength to the heavens. Therefore, the lower world was exhausted. Elmusca lamented this and decided to share their strength with the lower world.'
"...So, obviously, the gods rebelled, and tried to stop Elmusca."
'That's right. And I was cursed, falling into this form. But from the backlash of the Curse, I gained the Godslayer, and literally killed a god.'
I thought it was a creepy appearance, but it turns out it wasn't always like that.
What a hopeless story.
Then it makes sense as to why Elmusca was protected and sealed away from the new gods.
But if that's the case, why did Abnella appear on the ground?
"God of peace, Abnella, why did you show yourself?"
I don't know why Abnella appeared because Pope Rudolf died.
I thought I could ask the god themselves and find out──
'To eradicate the power of the gods.'
"...Does that mean you're killing the temple that worships the new god and the followers of faith?"
'Yes.'
Huh... aren't they the god of peace?
No, they were probably originally the god of peace, but they're twisted now.
Did the pope know how far Abnella had fallen?
If he did, he probably understood about ravaging other countries too.
"But if that's true, then there's no reason for you to attack us, right?"
'What are you saying, child of the hated god's power.'
Abnella answers my question with a voice full of anger.
Huh?
The power of the gods?
No, I did go to Fyrel's temple when I was a kid, but I don't believe in any specific god now.
I noticed Abnella's gaze shifting to my waist.
Hey, no way...
"...Is this what you mean?"
'Yes.'
When I show them the <Magic stone of Fyrel> hanging at my waist, they nod with a serpent's head.
No way.
"Hey, with the <Godslayer> power, that's useless. Just throw it away."
"Y-yeah, but..."
What Miloslaf says makes some sense, but even if I throw it away now, I know Abnella will ravage the world.
That wouldn't even be a temporary fix.
As I hesitate, Abnella flicks their tongue out slightly and narrows their snake-like eyes, glaring at me.
'So you are also a child of the one who worships the gods. Then──'
With those words, Abnella's killing intent grew.
The miasma leaking from their mouth grew stronger, and the tentacles on their left arm moved faster.
It seems like we can't talk anymore.
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