Chapter 9
Part 1
—Looking back in time, before the Game start.
Izayoi called Mikado Tokuteru over in a place some distance away from the resting room and actual stage.
Mikado Tokuteru stared at Izayoi with eyes saying “What do you want before the start of the Game”.
“Oi oi, what is it Izayoi? Calling me to this desolate place.”
“...Nothing important. Just that I want another reward, so I want to rip off a little from you.”
Against Mikado Tokuteru’s sarcasm, Izayoi gave a mysterious glance.
That was as if a predator was hesitating whether to jump on the prey right in front of him. Sensing that uneasiness in the atmosphere, Mikado Tokuteru released a fragment of his spirit level for prevention.
So that’s it, this was the reward he really wanted.
It was indeed a reward that could not be spoken before others. Not only was Mikado Tokuteru,
the sponsor of 「Spirit Train」, he was also the disguise of 「Indra」 that was famous throughout heaven and earth. Dangerous words such as 「Fight me」 obviously could not be mentioned.
The question was how far could Mikado Tokuteru fight with his current spirit level…
“Don’t misunderstand. I did not come to you for a fight. Just wanted to ask you something.”
“That’s all?”
Mikado Tokuteru showed a disappointed look.
Indra was a useless god that was also renowned as a problem child. So he saw Izayoi and others as his junior completely, and just wanted to spar against them.
“Mah, nevermind. Then what do you want to ask?”
“Oh. Then I will be direct… Indra(You) ranked what in Little Garden?”
Hearing Izayoi’s straightforward question, even Mikado Tokuteru could only laugh bitterly. True, this was not something that could be asked upright. Although he was the King of Gods that stood above countless Divine Beings, that was not the case in this Little Garden that was piled up by countless multiverses like particles.
Regardless of answering “above who” or “below who” would result in arguments.
Hence he changed the subject.
“Ultimately speaking, people in Three Digits had equal spirit level. 「Queen」 was the only rule breaker. The Two Digits above this – reaching 「Full Authority Territory」 – can’t even enter the battle stage.”
“...Can’t even enter?”
“Ah ah. Shiroyoruō[1] is a classic example. If she could not control the total mass of the origin of universe, she could not reach geocentrism. That person reached 「Full Authority Territory」 with just two authorities.”
「Full Authority Territory」 — Not a metaphor, that was peak of territory that could only be reached when one received all authorities within one’s body. Likewise, 「Omnipotent Territory」 referred to the territory that received all abilities, but it did not mean omnipotent literally. In outside world, they might be almighty, but because of various paradoxes starting from 「Almighty Paradox」, they cannot freely use their omnipotence. Hence in a battle they must grant a portion of the omnipotence as Gift to others, let them fight on their behalf.
“According to this interpretation, One Digit can be said to be an incomplete spirit status with partial abilities. 「End Emptiness」 is the best example. It is a spirit body that granted 「Authority to end all worlds (tales)」 to all Omnipotent and Full Authority beings.”
“...That’s just, it isn’t an opponent in the dimension of winning or losing.”
“Of course. Think about what kind of place Little Garden is. You won’t see the limit when looking up. No matter how hardworking you are, strong opponents will appear one by one.However because of this! I cannot stop wanting more of Little Garden!”
He stood akimbo, announced with a tone that showed no concern for others.
Hearing that, Izayoi went silent for a moment, then quietly spoke.
“Then — I would like to ask Indra. The Sakamaki Izayoi of now, exactly what rank am I?”
Hearing him ask the real question after much trouble, Mikado Tokuteru doubted his ears, widened his eyes.
He thought what he was going to ask with such a strange expression, to think that it was a question that was so not his style. Even a concern he worried for the first time should have a limit.
On the other hand, Izayoi himself was very serious, he had also worried about whether to ask or not for a long time.
Mikado Tokuteru smiled lightly, and spoke with a grin.
“Alright alright, I know. Then let this Mikado Tokuteru evaluate you... Umu, it isn’t wrong to say your power, wisdom, bravery can reach Four Digit. However you are a bit lacking in technique. If not counting 「Another Cosmology」, you probably can’t win against Saurian Demon King. Let alone the strongest species.”
“Then what must I do to be as strong as a Three Digit… No, there is no point in hiding up to this point. I will ask you directly, what must I do to become strong enough to defeat Aži Dakāha alone?”
Hearing such a question that threw away his shame and fame, this time Mikado Tokuteru giggled on reflex.
“That kind of thing, go find yourself. If you can’t find it here, then go out on a journey to look for it. 「No Name」 is not so weak that they cannot survive without you alone. If you are worried just find out yourself using this chance.”
Mikado Tokuteru back faced Izayoi. It probably meant that he would not answer his questions anymore.
“Mah, shameless victory, would probably be accompanied by the agony that caused even that Arjuna to shed tears. It would not be overcome easily. Even more if the opponent is someone you came to mutual understanding after a death struggle...Really. Carrying Justice (that one) and Evil (this one), it is probably very heavy.”
“Uu…”
That last sentence, was a farewell speech towards Demon Lord Aži Dakāha. This major God that contained both the good and evil side, could understand that Demon Lord better than anyone.
“I say, Izayoi. I know I am a useless god… but your agony, I can properly understand it. Hence I don’t want you to rot away like this. Because no matter what, your legends, have not even started.”
Finishing his words, Mikado Tokuteru returned to the Live interpreter seat while holding back his laughter. The remaining would be left for Izayoi to decide for himself.
To become the gear of history and save the world?
Or to throw himself in other battles?
Regardless of choosing which side… It would definitely be joyous.
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