MTLNOVEL chapter 450
450 – Traveler of the Pantheon #2
450 – Traveler of the Pantheon #2
Menuol, the person in charge, said he was taking Ariol and Arnoy somewhere.
However, I could not easily agree with this story.
“These are my friends who accompanied me as errand boys. It would be difficult if they took him arbitrarily.”
Since I didn’t know what would happen in the future, I thought it would be beneficial to have nymphs as allies. It seems that nymphs are not affected by the strange temporal flow of the Pantheon.
However, the attitude of the person in charge, Menuol, was very strict and rigid.
“Rules are rules. “I just follow the manual.”
Arnoy nods his head at that.
“Indeed, this attitude is the same as Viktornoi, the hunting dog who never realized the human mind… !”
I guess so.
When I think about it that way, it seems similar.
“Indeed, it’s good… ! Arnoy, I want to see this place called the Pantheon… ! I’m trying to complete that training or something… !”
Arnoy was extremely motivated.
As I was looking at him with a bit of concern, he stretched out his broad chest.
“This Arnoi, the nymph who once fed Nyx, the terrifying goddess of the night, a large meteorite honey chestnut… ! It is clear that no nymph has ever been able to do such a thing… !”
“… How dare you commit the blasphemous act of feeding honey chestnuts to a goddess? Nymph?”
Menuol frowned as if he couldn’t believe it.
Soon the other nymphs who were listening to this story also became very upset.
“It’s unbelievable that you could disobey the goddess…” ” !”
“After… ! For nymphs like Huenoi, listening to the orders of the gods was thought to be the greatest joy… !”
Arnoy soon adds another word.
“It’s not just that…” ” ! This Arnoy proudly faced the fire dragon Fairybane, known as the nightmare and despair of fairies…!”
“Well, dealing with that fearsome fire dragon… ! Indeed, the nymphs on earth are truly amazing… !”
“Even our best nymphs, Menuol and Caloris, can’t do that… !”
Rumbling, rumbling-.
Arnoy’s shocking cry spread to the nymphs in a strange atmosphere.
Has everyone realized how great Arnoy is?
Arnoy was a funny guy, but he wasn’t a funny guy.
Because he secretly does his job well.
It’s because I couldn’t graduate.
Of course, Menuol huffed and snorted.
“A small, unevolved ditch water nymph like you fought against the fire dragon that annihilated the ‘elves’ in the War of the Ages? Say something that makes sense.”
It may be true that it is hard to believe.
I don’t think I would have believed it if I hadn’t been there.
Anyway.
With that feeling, Menuol took Ariol and Arnoy away.
“It’s unpleasant.”
As I frowned, the twin nymphs unfolded something that looked like a booklet.
And then say one word at a time.
“I can’t have uneducated nymphs standing in front of the gods. There will be a nymph following you who will run your errands for you.”
“It’s kind of elite. It’s here at just the right time. “Our ace.”
Ttubang, ttubang-.
A small nymph approached me, making strange footsteps.
White blonde hair and golden eyes that remind me of Victorica.
The triangular pointy ears and small body her her her look somewhat familiar.
“I am the person in charge of Tutorial… ” ! Strange visitor, glad to meet you… !”
“Tutorial?”
I never thought we would meet again at a time like this.
As for Tutorioll, he was a friend I knew well because I had been indebted to him before.
But Tutorio looked the other way as if he had never met me.
“Meeting for the first time… ! Nice to meet you…!”
Zek-.
He asked for a handshake, so I held his hand first.
“Nice to meet you.”
Palak-.
When our palms touched, something was transferred to my hand.
A note?
It was the candy wrapper that Arnoy had just scattered.
Is this guy throwing trash at me as soon as I meet him?
He was truly a guy who could not let down his guard
Palak-.
I took a peek at the wrapping paper without anyone noticing.
There was writing on it that said, “Pretend not to know each other.”
I don’t know what it is.
Tutorial is not a bad guy. There is nothing to lose by trusting.
“Then this tutorial, I will take this foolish-looking earthly human around and teach him the etiquette that must be observed to the masters in the Pantheon… ! Seniors are told to rest well… !”
“Okay, you do it well. “Our ace.”
“I’m tired after returning to the ground. “The food was delicious.”
The twin nymphs hurried off somewhere, leaving the tutorial behind.
It was like an unscrupulous senior who pushed all the troublesome work onto his successor.
More than that, the tutorial is ace.
What has been going on in this Pantheon?
Only after all the seniors had left did Tutorioll look around.
And then, “Follow me quickly…” ” ” !” And led me somewhere.
* * *
Tutorol led me to the Pantheon’s supply room.
It was a place full of all kinds of legendary and mythical items.
From 『Sun God’s Breastplate』 To 『War God’s Gauntlets』 And 『Order God’s Scales』, These were OP items that could change the game’s landscape and meta just by acquiring them.
Honestly, I’m jealous.
Of course, they were useless to me now.
However, it may be helpful to the friends left on earth.
“Can I use those?”
I asked.
Then Tutorioll became very afraid.
“If it is stolen, it is clear that the neck of this tutorial will not remain… !”
“I see.”
“I brought you… ” !”
At that time, Tutorol shouted in a small but clear voice somewhere in the supply room.
Then, the skeleton standing like a mannequin in the corner glows with blue eyes.
『Grrrr.』
Ugh, Mr. I’m surprised.
It almost bounced about 5cm.
I calmed my startled heart and asked.
“Were you the ‘God of Death’?”
The god of death, one of the seven gods.
When I was roasted to death by Fairybane, I was able to come back to life by playing dice with this guy.
He showed me a piece of paper.
Then, he traces his finger over it and writes the words.
『If it were you. I will definitely come back here proudly. Thought. The 8th player. Before starting the game. I have something to tell you.』
“What is it?”
『I will help you in this game.』
“What does it mean?”
『Literally. I plan to take care of your convenience in this game.』
Are you saying you want to form an alliance with me?
I couldn’t understand why he suddenly said this.
‘God’ is a very capricious being.
These guys have done everything just for their own fun, so perhaps this proposal is purely for their own interest.
While I was on high alert, death wrote on a piece of paper.
『Not all players agreed with this game. Some were forced to sit in front of the chair and roll the dice.』
“Are you saying you were forced to play the game?”
Nod-.
『Because someone had to fill in the numbers to sit in front of the board. And even among those who were having fun at first, some are now tired of this ‘play’. Maybe we can get their help too.』
It was a story worth remembering.
『But even if I help you, that man is so strong that he cannot guarantee victory. The man is the game master. Because all of this is under his power. Don’t let your guard down.』
“…”
『The rule is simple. All you have to do is overcome the ordeal of the scaffolding that came out of the throw of the dice. In that sense, I will infuse my power into the dice you have. You have some pretty good stuff.』
I took out the dice I received from Nike, Enio, and Victorica.
The skeleton catches it in its bony hand and blows on it.
『Victorica’s Crystal Dice: A die made of crystal that shines like the sun. The ‘mental power’ of the subjects is recovered according to the number rolled.』
『Enio’s Obsidian Dice: A die that resembles the void that existed before the dawn of night. You can move back as much as the number you rolled.』
『Nike’s Baobabobab Tree Dice: A die made by carving a tree that contains the life force of the entire universe. The target’s ‘vitality’ is restored according to the number rolled.』
It was a great death.
If the ‘game’ that unfolded in the future was as I expected, it was sure to be great stuff.
“Can you make dice?”
『If it has eyes, I can put my power into it and turn it into dice. It is disposable, as if it was just made, but it will be useful enough. Use with caution.』
“Well, I have one favor to ask you. Do you mind if I use dice of any shape? “Because we are using 8-sided dice, 5-sided dice, etc.”
『Available.』
I see.
“Then how about this?”
I showed Death what I wanted to make with the dice.
The eyes of the bare-bones skeleton glow strangely.
“Possible. I will blow on you with my divine power.』
After-.
It was when the god of death blew a cool wind.
“They are looking for us… ! There really isn’t much time left… !”
Tutorol, who was watching in the hallway, shouted urgently.
Fortunately, after finishing all my errands, I was able to safely go out into the hallway following the tutorial.
As I walked down the hallway, I passed through a factory complex and saw colorful hallways and corridors.
A handsome man and woman with eyes that shine like lightning look at me and say one thing at a time.
『Is that guy the winner of the crown search?』
『You still look young. Looking at you wearing a school uniform, are you still a student?』
『Will he be able to overcome the game that even the great King Gilgamesh gave up on?』
They must all be gods of the pantheon.
Although they are not grouped under the name of the Seven Lords, they must be something of a being in their own right.
『God of Grapes』
『God of Honey』
『Bird God』
There are a lot of strange gods.
Those people seemed to be interested in me.
Did the old king Gilgamesh feel the same way as me?
Now I am standing in front of a door.
“Is this a play room?”
The place where the playground is located.
As you slowly walk towards that place, the beings sitting around the large table in the center appear one by one, emitting light as if they are being illuminated.
『Are you the warrior who defeated Cain? I am Ares, the warrior god. Also called Mars. You can call it whatever you want.』
He was a man with red hair grown into a mane and wearing bold armor. He might be about 3 meters tall.
It looks strong.
Since he is the god of warriors, he must be stronger than anyone I know.
『Hmm, I am Vulkan, the god of hammer and anvil. I don’t know if you know this, but I like making and building things. I made almost all mythical items.』
Are you a craftsman of mythical items?
That’s cool.
Pot-.
At that time, the light turned on and someone appeared again.
『You have become a more handsome man than the last time I saw you, boy. I am Freya, the god of beauty and love. We add a spoonful of the love that makes games fun. It’s in charge of likeability.』
Was he in charge of the affinity system?
She was a beautiful woman.
It seems that the saying that she is the goddess of beauty and love is not a lie.
Frown-.
She winked at me, and it was a very strange feeling to be winked by a woman who was about 3 meters tall.
Pot-.
Then the light came on again.
A guy who looked like a rickety octopus alien appeared, smiling.
『I am confused. There is no name. Responsible for the uncertainty of play. Sometimes, ‘malice’ is also responsible. But it’s just that kind of role and I have no malicious intent.』
It was a time when I thought it was a strange creature.
A muscular man with a head like a hawk opened his beak and shouted.
『I am Horus, the god of adventure. It is responsible for the rewards of hardship, adversity, and victory. And this here is the seat of Hel, the goddess of death, but coincidentally it seems to be empty.』
It was when the bird-headed god Horus was clicking his beak
The four-armed woman opened her mouth, holding her sword and scales in each hand.
『I am Vishnu, the goddess of justice and order. They are in charge of the rules of this game and the maintenance of the game itself. I would like to tell you that you, the eighth player, will be in charge of ‘player’. Please let it be a play that conforms to rules and order─』
There was a time when I thought that her black hair stood out especially because her skin was pale.
Everyone’s eyes were on me.
I feel quite pressured as the three-meter-tall giants are looking at me.
Suddenly, I realized that it was my turn to introduce myself as the eighth player.
The only humans among the great gods.
What should I say?
『I guess I was nervous.』
『It’s worth it. Gilgamesh, the hero, froze and vomited. The majesty of the seven gods is amazing even to us who are fellow gods.』
A whispering voice was heard in the darkness.
Excluding us who were probably sitting at the table, it seemed like countless ‘gods’ were watching this entertainment from the dark audience seats.
It’s fun.
“I am Victor, the eighth player. I think I will be responsible for winning this game.”
We win unconditionally.
When he revealed his aspirations, exclamations of admiration were heard from all over the place, such as “Wow, you have great courage for a mortal.”
『He’s an interesting person.』
『This game is going to be really fun! It looks like it will be fun to watch!』
The intestines were heated to the max.
It was like boiling lava or like a supernova about to explode.
So.
What should I do now?
When you are nervous and at the same time trembling with anticipation and excited while waiting.
Someone slowly appeared in Yuhee’s room.
One eye.
The beard is like a root.
The hands and feet, which were wrinkled like old, old trees, were full of moss and mushrooms.
There was a bird’s nest made of messy hair, and the sight of baby birds chirping was very strange.
Compared to the greatness and grandeur of the giants who had just introduced themselves, this man’s appearance was nothing more than an insignificant monster.
There is no dignity or majesty.
But no one sneering at him or showed their teeth.
They even secretly avoid looking as if they are witnessing something scary.
The intestines that had been boiling just now suddenly become as cold as ice.
『Are there any chairs left? Ah, there it is.』
Of course, the one-eyed man pulled out a chair and sat down anywhere nearby.
And then he said.
『I am the master of this game. You are a participant in the game. That’s the only thing that matters here. Now that the eighth player has arrived, let’s start the game again according to the rules. Then─.』
─Roll the dice you brought, player.