I Never Run Out of Mana - Chapter 170

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Chapter 170

170 . Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

With Barub, we walked towards the shabby door that lead into the celestial plane .

I didn’t really welcome the idea of arriving there .

The reason why that god had created the pure white Gate was probably to summon me back to the celestial plane .

Even after I arrived, there wouldn’t be any changes to the Gate .

Nothing would come out and start causing a ruckus either .

Of course, this was assuming that the negotiation with this god would go well .

Since I was aware of this, I continued talking with Barub while taking a leisurely walk .

“Do you remember telling me that we’ll meet again?”

“Yes . ”

“What did you mean by it when you said that?”

“I didn’t mean anything specifically by it . I’ve served that god for a long time . I know what they’re thinking to at least some degree . That is all . ”

“So you knew that they’d call me, the one who had passed the test and carried an unprecedented strength, back to their side?”

“That is correct . ”

“So why does this god do this to us humans?”

“Didn’t I say this before . I am merely but a guide for time and space . ”

“Of course you did . So you don’t want to get involved?”

“That’s right . My duty is to carry out tasks that are related only to time and space of all dimensions, nothing more . ”

“Of course . I’m sure that you’ve been doing this work as long as that god has been doing their work, right?”

“Correct . ”

“When was that?”

“……”

“You’re not letting me know of something as minor as this?”

“I do not know . ”

“Are you conducting a hearing? You don’t remember?”

“It is the truth, human . ”

“Hm? What did you mean by that?”

“It is the same for all the gods in the celestial plane . No one remembers anything before coming to the celestial plane . From the beginning, I was a guide, and they were the gods . ”

“It almost sounds like there is someone above the gods?”

“Pfft . Humans have been given the right and freedom to think as they please… . . ”

“……”

It is as Barub had said .

It seemed that even gods had risen to their stations by someone else .

That was the only way for me to make sense of this right now at least .

After all, these beings had forgotten all memories of who they were, what they did, and what they wanted to be .

It was almost as if they were pieces moved across a board of chess by some unseen hand .

However, I couldn’t help but find something odd in Barub’s laughter .

It was a short but strong laughter, seeming to come out unintentionally .

It was just a guess, but I felt as though that laughter meant a lot more than what I was catching on .

“My guidance ends here, human . Then… . . ”

“See you again, Barub . ”

“……”

I wanted to obtain more information through Barub, but making a promise for the future, I stopped .

After all, I wasn’t sure if Barub knew more, and the situation could turn badly if I had continued to push it .

Engaging in a fruitless conversation, I had arrived at the entrance without knowing .

This meant that I had to see the face of the evil god with the face of an angel .

“It hasn’t even been that long since I’ve left, but calling me back already… . Well, at least this place looks beautiful . It’s almost unfitting . ”

I briefly admired the scenery .

As expected, I heard that same voice .

It was that god again .

“Hehe . You came?”

“Was there any other options? It’s not like I can ignore the summons of a god . What’s your deal? And what’s up with the Gate created on Earth?”

“Hehe . It’s nothing much . Hm… . I guess a proof of my affection on how I’m especially interested in Earth?”

“I’m not sure why and what your reasoning is, but I’d like it if you stopped . Just what do you want?”

“What I want… . . Dunno? I guess when you passed the test, I became a lot more interested in the mundane daily life . ”

“……”

“Is all this pointless murder amusing to you? Do you not understand that human life isn’t so light as for you to use like a consumable and toss them aside?”

“Eh… . . Why are you being angry at me! Still, couldn’t help it . ”

“What a selfish and narrow minded god . ”

“Isn’t this something you also wanted?”

“What… . Huh?”

“Didn’t you ask to be summoned by me!”

“That… . That’s… . . ”

With a question from this god, my head became blank .

It was because I couldn’t deny his question .

The thought that pass briefly through my mind had happened right after defeating the Demon King Jamon .

My life was now without purpose, nothing different from being dead, and was surrounded by futility and emptiness .

There was a part of me that may have wanted this .

How pathetic of me .

You could argue that I could just live the life of a normal human being in peace, as I had been before .

I could live that way, but would I be able to find fun in that life?

Humans are animals that seek new thrills .

It was obvious that I would need greater simulation .

That was why it was true that I had looked forward to the summons of this god a little bit .

However, this was just my personal greed .

I couldn’t obtain satisfaction for myself by sacrificing countless lives .

I agreed to listen to what this god wanted from me .

Also, I was curious as to why this god wanted to spectate humans continue facing against dangers .

In this negotiation, I was definitely the one at a disadvantage .

It was obvious, since the one I’m making a deal with was a peerless god .

Steeling my nerves, I asked .

“Stop beating around the bush . What do I need to do?”

“Hahaha . How amusing . I even like your personality . ”

“……”

“I’ve been curious for a long time . ”

“What?”

“If a god dies… . what happens . Will someone else appear to take my place? Or will my position be vacant forever?”

“As a peerless existence, you should be easily able to sate the thirst for that curiosity though? There’s no way that you’re weaker than the other gods?”

“Pfft . For some reason, that’s not possible for me, you know? Hehe . I can’t cause any harm towards them . That’s why I need you… . . ”

“As expected, you’re insane . That’s what you want? To kill your fellow gods?”

“Why are you being like this . You killed your fellow humans without blinking an eye . ”

“That’s… . . ”

“Is it because they’ve sinned? Is it because they’ve killed countless humans? Pfft . But what authority did you have to judge them? Are you a god or something? You won’t be able to give any answers to my question . ”

“… . . ”

“Look at this . All humans are the same, you know? They’re generous to themselves, but treat others as they please . It’s amusing, isn’t it?”

Look at this damned god preaching at me .

I was upset and angered, but there wasn’t anything false in what this god had said .

I was ashamed, but I had to accept what was the truth .

“I’ll acknowledge that . ”

“Pfft . The first target is the High Yanta . ”

“High Yanta? Who is that?”

“He’s here . A gloomy old man who likes to hide . He’s in charge of darkness itself . With the God of Light, Lai Yanta, they rule over all the light and darkness of all dimensions . Since they don’t get along, the chances of the other interfering with you should be next to nil . ”

“So I just have to defeat him?”

“Yep! That’s right!”

“Let me ask you one thing . ”

“What?”

“The reason why you want me to defeat a god . And also the reason why you want the other gods dead . ”

“Idiot! I told you . I just want to see what happens to a god when they die…”

“No . I want to hear the real reason . ”

“Oh! I’ll cancel that insult . ”

“Why? Why are you making me kill the gods?”

“Listen well so you don’t forget later, okay?”

The god kept their bright expression .

They kept a childlike smile that no one could hate, even though what they said next didn’t fit that expression in the slightest .

“Each time you kill the gods, you should be able to obtain their abilities . And if you keep adding up the gains, you should be able to eventually arrive at a point where you have more power than me, right? Wow! Even thinking about it makes me excited . ”

“… . . ”

“And if that happens… . Once you obtain a power beyond me, the peerless existence, I want you to kill me . ”

“Huh?”

“Idiot! I told you to listen well . ”

“No . I heard it clearly . ”

“Hehe . Then it’s fine, okay?”

“…… . ”

“Why is there no answer? Was my explanation too difficult?”

“Nope . ”

Was it just because of my emotions? Despite how bright their expression was, I felt pity .

Just how long has this god remained on the seat of a peerless existence .

Also, this being must’ve felt the emptiness that I’m feeling right now, but thousands of times greater all this time .

I could somewhat understand their hatred for humans, and also the intense desire to find new amusement .

The god spoke .

“What is that sullen look for? If you don’t do as I say, I could make the dimension you reside in disappear!”

“Okay . ”

“Hm? You’re telling me to destroy it?”

“No . I’ll do as you say . But you know, do you really think that I can face off against a god? Don’t you have you to give me some advantage?”

“Nope . ”

“……”

“I don’t like seeing a movie when I already know the ending . Hehe . And that won’t be fun for you too . ”

“So I have to defeat them with the abilities I have?”

“Yep! That’s right . No one can know the conclusion . You could die, or you could kill all the other gods and defeat me, the peerless one . ”

“All of my abilities . Alright, let’s do that . ”

“Oho? I didn’t expect you to agree so easily! Are you sure that you’ll be okay without any help?”

“As I already said, yes . But what happens if I fail?”

“Pfft! Why do you ask such a question with an obvious answer . It’s oblivion with you . ”

“I thought so, but you’ve confirmed it . I don’t have to start right away, do I?”

“Of course! I’ve been waiting for this moment for so long, so it won’t be a problem if I wait a little longer . When would be a good time?”

“Pus doesn’t become flesh with time, so it’ll be best to squeeze it out as soon as possible . One week should be plenty . ”

“Hehe! I like it . I like it a lot! Alright, I shall call for you in a week’s time . Don’t worry about all that difficult walking to reach here . I’ll bring you here myself . ”

“Sure . Then I’ll be going . ”

****

I returned home .

I just had taken dominance over the demonic realm, but now had to prepare a fight with the gods .

Just like last time, this fight was going to be my burden alone .

After all, Jong Ho and Karin would not be able to participate in this fight at all .

After returning home, the god’s words kept ringing in my head .

They had asked me to kill them . All sorts of thoughts filled my head .

However, I had to first put out the fire .

Since I had mastery over mana and magical energy, I did not need anymore skills .

And I didn’t need additional artifacts to increase my physical stats either .

The reason why I needed this week laid elsewhere .