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I Got a New Skill Every Time I Was Exiled, and After 100 Different Worlds, I Was Unmatched (Web Novel) - Chapter 352: Interlude: Conversation with the God Part One
Chapter 352: Interlude: Conversation with the God Part One
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“Hey, are you there?”Drifting in the darkness, I called out loudly for “someone.” I didn’t know how much real time had passed, but simply waiting in this blank space without doing anything was rather excruciating.
However, despite quietly waiting, it was probably because the entity who summoned me here was likely the God called Nuoh. They had exchanged a fragment of my power and will, fulfilling my desires. Responding with respect was natural, but even so, there were limits.
“Ah… what should I do?”
If I exerted my powers as the Demon King Of The End, I might be able to leave this place. But in that case, I wouldn’t know if I could return here again, and above all, that might be seen as a clear act of hostility toward Nuoh. Hence, I waited patiently and called out as the next step… but the only means beyond that was to end the world to escape, which, I must admit, was quite troubling.
I wished for a more peaceful or intermediary solution. Maybe shouting loudly enough to reach every corner of the space or leaving a message before departing, something like that. Destroying an entire house because someone didn’t show up after being called is a bit arrogant… But still…
“Oh, so you were here.”
As I pondered over my trivial yet absurd concerns, at last, someone’s voice reached the place. Their form was unseen, but the voice seemed to resonate throughout the entire space, making it impossible to determine their location. However, if a conversation was possible, it was sufficient.
“Was it you who summoned me all of a sudden? Man, I’ve been waiting forever.”
“Hahaa, I apologize. You were so tiny that I had trouble finding you.”
“What’s with that… well, whatever.”
From the perspective of an entity regarded as a God, I was undoubtedly insignificant. Shrugging involuntarily, the resonating voice echoed through the space again.
“Anyway, I see, you are the main body… First, let me express my gratitude for saving my world. Thank you, Demon King Endroll.”
“It’s fine, I did it willingly. Also, calling me the Demon King every time is a hassle, so just call me Ed. And you… is it okay if I call you Nuoh-sama?”
“I have no qualms about you calling me Nuoh. I am not so grand as to deserve such an honorific.”
“Is that so? But aren’t you the God who created that world?”
As I tilted my head in confusion, vibrations surged forward from the front, as if letting out a sigh.
“No, that’s not it. I didn’t create any world. The world simply came into existence in my enlarged body. Creating a world from nothingness is beyond my capabilities.”
“Huh?”
“That’s right. The origin of that white destroyer… and the entity binding your soul. Compared to that, I am nothing more than a trivial existence.”
“Oh…?”
It seemed that even Gods had a hierarchy or power relationship. And the one I wanted to punch was evidently quite higher up.
“Right, it’s a good opportunity. Let me ask you. What do you intend to do, Ed?”
“Huh? What do… well, for starters, if I meet them, I plan to punch them.”
“…Is that all?”
“Actually meeting them might change my mind, but for now, that’s the plan.”
“…Are you serious?”
“Huh? Well, currently, I might be a pseudo-human as the former Demon King, but I don’t hold any reverence that would prevent me from harming a god, right? So, yeah, I’d punch them.”
To Nuoh’s voice, which sounded puzzled, I furrowed my brow and replied. Then, as if confirming something, Nuoh’s voice resonated stronger.
“No. Despite enduring so much, you still intend to settle it with just a punch?”
“That’s…”
“I am well aware of the one who claims to possess fragments of your power. I have been observing your actions in my world all along. That’s why I believe that even though you are carefree, you are not a reckless destroyer. As long as you remain that way, you are a friend to me. But that entity is different. To them, you are the sole threat. Therefore, regardless of your nature, they only considered the straightforward elimination of you. The result is what you are now. Your powers were shattered, sealed into different worlds, your soul bound in an eternal prison of time. Given false memories and goals, forced to live through countless lifetimes of despair and anguish, even reaching the outcome, it’s all made to start anew as if it ‘never happened’. Even after all that, you’re willing to forgive ‘that entity’ with just a ‘punch’?”
“…When you put it that way, yeah, I guess I’ve been treated pretty harshly.”
Looking at it all laid out again, what Nuoh was saying indeed sounded pretty terrible. However, since even the memory of “suffering” was meticulously erased each time, I honestly didn’t feel much. Even now, having regained some of the Demon King’s power and memories, what I vividly remember is only from the first round… when I gained the “Banishment Skills,” allowing for much easier days compared to before.
Of course, there were still hardships, plenty of pain. Even though I managed to rectify some things in the second round, I couldn’t forget abandoning my comrades or being abandoned by them. And thinking about the world that was messed up by the god and the people who lived there, it would still ignite an intense anger within me. But…
“But you know, I met Tia. No, not just Tia. I met various people, and it wasn’t just pain and suffering. There were many happy and enjoyable moments… in a way, isn’t it because I was thrown into this situation that I could have those experiences? So, um… what should I say? It’s like, right now, I’m having so much fun and happiness that the past doesn’t really matter much? Honestly, if the God… or rather, if they hadn’t meddled with us unnecessarily, I probably wouldn’t have cared about the God as long as Tia is alive and existing.”
That’s my genuine feeling. Because isn’t it true? To throw away my current happiness for the sake of revenge would be a waste. Rather than spending time on such inconsequential matters, I want to continue enjoying adventures with Tia even for a second longer. That, and only that, is the one thing I desire.
Moreover, the anger of the people who suffered greatly belongs to them. It’s not for someone like me to arbitrarily speak for them and raise my fist. In that sense, my anger towards the god amounts to no more than wanting to ‘punch’ them.
As I laid bare my true feelings, the surrounding space trembled again. It was the biggest tremor yet… whether it was crying or laughing, it resonated strongly throughout my entire body floating in the darkness, squeezing me tightly.
“Guoo!? Hey, ease up a bit! It’s painful!”
“Oops, my emotions got the better of me unintentionally. I see, so that’s you. Indeed, enjoying the present is the right thing to do. For entities like us, it’s merely a fleeting moment that doesn’t even fill a blink.”
“…”
“But if you spend your time enjoying the moment, then the goal of ‘punching that entity’ is infinitely distant, isn’t it? Because with your current state, you can’t even confront ‘that entity.'”
“Is that so?”
To Nuoh’s words, I tilted my head in confusion. Since the god I planned to punch wasn’t a concrete image, I couldn’t quite grasp my own position or the difference between us.
“Yeah. That’s right, huh? If we define ‘that entity’ at your size, the current you is just… at most, a tiny insect.”
“An insect… is that all?”
“Actually, just being recognized by ‘that entity’ means your existence is quite significant, you know? Even to me, ‘that entity’ is nothing more than a jumping minnow.”
“Huh…? Minnow? Are you a fish, Nuoh?”
“Indeed. What, curious about my appearance?”
“Well, yeah. Since we’re talking like this, I’d prefer to see your face, you know?”
“Hmm? Even when I was in that world, I’ve always faced you… Very well, if that’s what you want…”
Nuoh’s words paused, and the trembling in the space converged in front of me. Then, something squirmed and swelled like flesh…
Pop!
“How about this?”
“Huh, are you Nuoh?”
“That’s right. Is something wrong?”
“Well, nothing’s wrong, but… it’s a bit unexpected…”
The Nuoh that appeared in front of me was about 40 centimeters long, looking like an ordinary fish that could swim in a nearby river, utterly unremarkable in appearance.
