svetikya #460 - You offended the abbot and now you want to run away?
#460 - You offended the abbot and now you want to run away?
For the time being, let's not think about whether the things described in the novels are true, such as reaching the peak of martial arts, shattering the void, ascending to immortality, or anything like that. Just being able to talk to Luo Hao peacefully is a difficult problem.
She's an even more ferocious sorcerer than Voban in the world of Campione, and the absolute narcissist of all time.
"If possible, I really don't want to go looking for her."
"...I understand."
Even Plutarch's expression was slightly stiff. It seemed that some minor friction had occurred when he saw the Martial Arts King. Perhaps he was chased and beaten, and barely survived?
No, it should be as Susanoo-no-Mikoto said. He is not a disobedient god, but just an ordinary immortal, so he was not killed?
"But I still have to give it a try."
Zun Zun wasn't sure either, but it wasn't in his character to not ask for help when he knew someone could help.
Not even trying would be no different from being a coward.
"Besides, that Martial Arts King might agree readily out of a sense of kinship! ...Or something like that? You two, could you please stop turning your heads away."
It seemed that the Martial Arts King's fierce reputation had spread to the Underworld. The two old men in front of him didn't believe it would turn out that way.
Speaking of which, shouldn't they be encouraging him at a time like this?
"Forget it, I'll handle the rest of the matter as I see fit." Zun Zun decided to take things one step at a time, and then continued, "You two have helped me a lot. Is there anything I need to repay you with?"
"No, not at all."
Plutarch shook his head. He indicated that Zun Zun leaving was the best repayment.
He had been concealing information about parallel worlds. If this continued, everyone might find out about the existence of parallel worlds, and the entire Reverse Side would be in an uproar, and the Underworld would also be affected.
After all, the method to go to parallel worlds is in the Underworld, and there is absolutely no shortage of fools with single-track minds in the world.
"Then you, old man..."
"I have already received my reward. Huina has successfully become the King's lover, and that is enough."
The old man also waved his hand.
Only then did he remember that this guy was killing three birds with one stone. He had both stabilized and unified the Japanese magic world, successfully connected himself with a Campione, and made Kusanagi Godou his knife. As expected of the god of lies and deceit.
"Speaking of which, how are Huina and Erica? I seem to have seen them jumping in after me?"
"Well..."
Rarely, the old man showed an awkward expression, and at the same time motioned Zun Zun to look at the cauldron on the fire—it was filled with a lot of water, but the surface of the water showed Erica and Kiyoura Huina.
However, the two were at war.
"What's going on here?"
"I don't know either. Maybe it's because that child Huina also has a stubborn personality, leading to this?"
Without guessing, Zun Zun could probably figure it out.
Erica must have been questioning Kiyoura Huina about his whereabouts after he disappeared, and Kiyoura Huina was unhappy with Erica's excessive behavior, so she fought back fiercely.
"That naughty ghost Huina actually came to the Underworld. That guy is also an idiot. If she performs divine possession in a place like this, her body will definitely be taken over by me and the spirit of the Sword of Kusanagi."
Susanoo-no-Mikoto's face was displeased.
Seemingly in response to what he said, the katana held by Kiyoura Huina suddenly changed its appearance, from a straight katana to a large curved sword, and its color also turned black.
She just pointed at Erica from afar, and Erica inexplicably suddenly fell down.
The duel between the two ended in such an embarrassing manner.
"Tsk." The old man clicked his tongue, seemingly not wanting to provoke Zun Zun's displeasure, and quickly explained, "This is Huina's power as a shrine maiden, turning her body into a container to store the divine spirit, but if she is not careful, she will lose her mind and body. Looking at her now... she is probably being controlled by our divine spirit."
A simple explanation.
It's just that Kiyoura Huina used too much force and was possessed by the sword spirit. It's a common occurrence in manga.
"This is a headache."
"Don't worry, King."
Seeing Zun Zun distressed, Plutarch thought he was worried about Erica's safety and said, "You just need to think in your mind about the land reflected here, with the thought of wanting to move forward, and that's it. In the Underworld, the way of traveling is different from the real world."
"There's no need for that, I have a way to get there."
Zun Zun waved his hand.
He stood up, nodded slightly to the two, "Thank you for your care this time. I'm actually more worried about Erica's safety, so I'll say goodbye first. If there's a next time, I'll visit again."
After speaking, he simply took a step forward in front of the two.
With a whoosh.
A breeze swept through the thatched hut, and Zun Zun's figure had disappeared.
"This is..."
"The power of wind?"
The two old men opened their mouths wide and looked at each other, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes.
After a long time, they slowly came back to their senses.
"Unbelievable, it hasn't even been half a month, and that King can use his powers so skillfully."
"Even in the Underworld, it's too fast." It can also be imagined how gifted Zun Zun is. In contrast—
Susanoo-no-Mikoto looked at the dry pot, and the scene that emerged inside was Kusanagi Godou in the real world, rushing around in a panic, completely without the demeanor and spirit of a king. He couldn't help but painfully cover his cheeks.
If Kusanagi Godou wasn't a native Campione, he really wouldn't want Huina to serve him.
The gap is too big.
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When 'Kiyoura Huina' raised the jet-black great curved sword and was about to strike Erica, who was lying on the ground with her eyes closed, there was a clang—
"I can't let you have your way."
A golden sword blocked the falling great curved sword.
"...Zun Zun?"
"This is the second time I've seen you so embarrassed, Erica."
"You will see it many more times in the future, in bed."
This guy would dare to speak boldly even in such a dangerous situation. But this also means that she is in pretty good condition.
—Not really.
Erica was weak all over and could only collapse on the ground, but seeing Zun Zun's back standing in front of her, high-spirited, she sighed in relief, replacing the dissatisfaction in her heart.
Zun Zun didn't look at the girl's condition, but this is the Underworld, and the miasma is extremely deadly to ordinary people, so he must act quickly.
"I say, you..."
Looking at the person in front of him who looked like Huina but wasn't Huina, that is, the shrine maiden who was being controlled by the divine sword, Zun Zun's eyes shone with bright red light.
"If you obediently shrink back now, I might not chop you up, otherwise—"
"I refuse! You are the enemy of the gods, which means you are the enemy of me, the divine sword. Obeying your orders would be the greatest humiliation to me!"
"Ah, is that so."
Then there's no room for negotiation?
"Susanoo-no-Mikoto is a god with deep ties to steel. His territory, Susa, is a famous producer of iron sand, and he is also the god of storms. In ancient times, strong winds were the greatest help when forging iron, as the wind would affect the fire and make it stronger, and that raging fire could melt iron!"
"This is...!?"
‘Erica Blandelli’s’ expression changed abruptly.
Because, without knowing when, countless orbs of light surrounded her.
The orbs of light constantly wriggled and contracted, and gradually golden swords with strange shapes emerged.
“The Kusanagi Sword was taken from Yamata no Orochi. Because the sky above the sword was covered with dark clouds, it is also called Ame no Murakumo. In fact, this sword, in addition to having the aspect of a 'symbol of kingship,' also has the aspect of a 'symbol of conquest.' For the people of that time, this was absolute power and awe.”
As Zun Zun chanted incantations continuously, the golden swords became more and more solid.
“—An incantation that can subdue gods and their familiars. As expected of a God Slayer, possessing troublesome weapons.”
‘Erica Blandelli’ admitted that she was at a disadvantage.
Then, she leaped backward, creating a distance of more than ten meters, and at the same time, she inserted the Kusanagi Sword into the ground, dyeing the ground beneath her feet with darkness, turning it into a pitch-black expanse.
This should be the gate that pulls them into the netherworld.
Just as ‘Erica Blandelli’ was about to be swallowed by the darkness, intending to slip away, Zun Zun suddenly flashed to her side.
“Don't even think about it.”
“What!?”
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Seemingly not expecting Zun Zun to pursue her as if crossing space, ‘Erica Blandelli’ had to hastily raise the Kusanagi Sword in her hand to parry, but it instantly shattered upon contact.
The incantation constructing the sword was already complete, so naturally, it could not be resisted.
“Ah, ah, ah—”
‘Erica Blandelli’ screamed and then simply collapsed to the ground.
Trying to run after offending the abbot?
I already gave you face and a way out, but if you didn't want to accept it, you naturally have to pay the corresponding price.
“Zun Zun, you…”
“Don't worry. I only sealed a portion of the Kusanagi Sword's power. Among the two steel avatars, besides Susanoo-no-Mikoto, there is also Yamato Takeru, but after all, I just got along with Susanoo-no-Mikoto in a friendly manner, so I can't just abolish part of his divinity.”
Besides, Erica Blandelli is also fine.
The golden sword is very strong and intimidating, but it is an incantation. Its strength is reflected in god-slaying, and it has no lethality to ordinary people.
“Okay, let's go.”
Zun Zun put one arm around Erica's waist and grabbed Erica Blandelli's leg with the other hand. Even though her skirt caused her to be exposed, he had no intention of helping her cover up out of kindness.
Erica twitched the corner of her mouth.
This person is still as ungentlemanly as ever to other unrelated women. However, she likes it.
“But, how do we leave?”
“It's okay, just use the Authority.”
The tenth incarnation's [Wind] can go anywhere, provided that it has been there before. Therefore, Zun Zun, who has never been to the netherworld, can only ask others for help. But now, he can completely rely on his own ability to return.
“Is that so, that's great… Then Zun Zun, you should go back by yourself…”
“Huh?”
At this moment, Zun Zun realized that Erica's physical condition was very poor. Her face was painful, her breathing was chaotic, and she was constantly sweating. Holding her delicate body, he could feel that her body was abnormally hot.
It's a symptom of the netherworld's miasma eroding the body.
Not good, if this continues, not to mention returning to the mortal world to find a solution, even the Authority of [Wind] will not be able to withstand it.
“It seems that my time is running out.”
“Hey, don't suddenly speak in a tone like you're about to say your last words.”
“But that's the truth.”
Erica's breathing intensified, seemingly verifying her statement.
The netherworld's harm to ordinary people is too great. Even the highest-ranking magicians cannot stay here for too long. Therefore, Zun Zun has always formulated plans based on his own standards.
Speaking of which, would anyone recklessly run in here? No matter how I think about it, there shouldn't be anyone, right?
“Zun Zun, I like you… No, should I say love, is that better?”
“Hey.”
“Was it the first meeting? Or saving me from the wild boar? Was it the encounter at night, or was it in the fight against the rebellious god? I don't know anymore, but the love in my chest keeps increasing, unknowingly—”
“Hey, hey, hey…”
Zun Zun was being confessed to sincerely for the first time, and it was so passionate that he was actually a little overwhelmed.
“I say, Zun Zun. Just treat it as fulfilling my last wish, let me rest on your lap, and then kiss me—just like what I did to you in Sardinia.”
The girl put her hand on Zun Zun's hand, her face with a request, the unpretentious expression is cute to foul, but so distressing.
“At least tell me, what do you think of me… But most likely you'll still refuse. Of course, I'll pass if it's charity out of kindness, I am, after all, the Crimson Devil.”
At the very end, she still retained her own arrogance.
“That's right…”
Zun Zun casually threw Erica Blandelli aside, then hugged Erica and sat down, letting her lie on his legs, and the girl showed a satisfied smile.
“I found that I seem to be quite easy to conquer.”
“What do you mean?”
“You win, Witch.”
“…Seriously, Zun Zun, you're too awkward.”
“Mind your own business!”
Thinking about it carefully, the girls Zun Zun encountered, except for Yuyu and Huihui, who were childhood sweethearts and things came naturally, the other girls were either arrogant and reserved, or had ulterior motives. It was the first time he had seen a girl like Erica, so passionate, bold, and unreservedly devoted.
Coach, I really wasn't taught this.
Besides, Cecilia is too perverted, making people feel uncomfortable physiologically.
Erica happily narrowed her eyes, her body gradually relaxing, as if welcoming her own death.
But before that—
“Zun Zun.”
The girl called out shyly, her lips slightly pouting, as if asking for a kiss.
“Yes, yes.”
Zun Zun leaned down, but didn't kiss her, but said softly: “Erica, swear it. Swear to be forever subservient to me, whether it's the end of time, or the end of the world, or the decline of all things, you will always follow me.”
“…I swear.”
Under the loving gaze of the boy's red eyes, Erica's lips curled up in a womanly happy smile, and then her lips met.
“—Ugh.”
The girl made a muffled groan, and intense pain followed, but she didn't push him away, instead wrapping her arms around Zun Zun's neck, clinging even closer.
The power of a god is extremely powerful, even if it is only a part of the power, it is enough to overwhelm a person.
But this is necessary.
Because this is the blessing of the Holy War God, the mark of the victor bestowed by the glorious hero. In other words, Zun Zun branded Erica with his own mark.
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PS: It's really been a process of repairing and subtracting, fixing and modifying. Also, I remembered the Authority effects of Wind and Phoenix incorrectly. I deserve to die.