from hell

“Well… … .”

“her… … .”

At Horn’s words that the soul’s contract was canceled, the two transcendental beings of human origin uttered silence.

It was because he knew that in order for the soul contract between Horn and Martin to be broken, one of two conditions had to be met.

“… Are you still alive?”

According to the contract, Horn completely disappears or.

“then… What do you mean something is wrong with Martin?”

The other party to the contract, Martin, dies and can no longer fulfill the contract.

The contract can be canceled only when it belongs to one of these two.

However, the two transcendentalists knew that both could not be established.

Even though it’s faint, it’s because Lamune said he’s still looking at Martin’s string.

Ratoon murmured.

“What the hell is going on with that guy?”

“Iknow, right.”

What is certain is that the reason why the soul contract was canceled was not because of Hoorn.

“By the way, can’t you take Martin with you when you meet the lords?”

“Well, I don’t think we really need to go together now.”

When Latun pointed to the sky, Ramune nodded.

In the first place, the reason I wanted to bring Martin to the place with the monarchs was to show them an external force and give them credibility, but even the sky at the entrance to hell has become like this, so I don’t think there’s any need to bring Martin to show an external force.

When Lamune and Latun talked about each other, Hoorn frowned.

[The soul contract with Martin has been broken, is it okay? Aren’t you worried about Martin?]

“Oh, he’s fine, so you don’t have to worry.”

[…] How do you know that?]

“Ramune is watching.”

[Well… I’m glad.]

As soon as he heard that Martin was all right, Horn let out a sigh of relief.

Latun and Lammune looked at Horn with satisfaction and thought that it was a demon that was not really like a devil.

“So did you find a way?”

[found.]

“Then, since we gathered like this, let’s go now. After all, monarchs can gather if they want to, can’t they?”

[right. Then Loki and Thor… … ?]

“You can call me now. Junior, call me.”

“Yep!”

Ramune sent a message to Thor and Loki, who were watching the sky in Asgard, using ‘Link’.

Soon after, the two arrived at the entrance to Hell.

“Then let’s go.”

* * *

The lord is the king of hell.

Since they are both transcendental beings and gods, it is normal for them to live in their own sanctuary, but since they are the kings of hell, it does not mean that hell does not have territory at all.

Of course, the realm of hell is not important to monarchs. However, the story is a little different when other lords invade their territory. From then on, the issue of territory turns into a matter of pride.

That’s why the horn was needed.

He had spent the last few days examining territory that belonged to no monarch, and at last he had devised a suitable route to his destination.

But the road was very rough.

It shook, exploded, collapsed, froze, and even its energy changed every moment.

He didn’t really stand still for a moment.

It’s a land that even the monarchs gave up on owning, so maybe it’s a matter of course.

“Can’t we just fly away?”

Horn frowned at Latun’s words and asked.

[Do you want to go to war?]

“No, are you really going to fight to death just because you use some strength?”

[This is neutral ground. It’s just that the monarchs don’t show interest because it’s useless land, and if someone gives an excuse, a war will break out unconditionally. They don’t avoid fighting.]

“Originally, don’t monarchs get along well? If you are our current member, you think you can just replace one or two monarchs? Do you not know who this god is?”

The god Latun pointed to was Thor.

“The god of thunder… He’s a really strong god In terms of fighting skills alone, you’d be in the top 10 in the universe, right? They say that if you get hit by that hammer once, most gods will just go to the goal… … . I know because I was right.”

Loki nodded at Latun’s explanation, and Thor, who was involved, stretched out one hand and insisted that he hold it within five fingers instead of ten.

However, Hoorn did not give up his opinion.

[The reason why the monarchs do not unite is because they are strong enough that there is no reason to do so in the first place. In other words, they also get together as needed.]

Horn looked at Thor, Loki, Latun, and Lamune once and then continued.

[You guys are strong. Just enough for the monarchs to unite. So don’t even think about making a fuss.]

“… I get it.”

Latun, who wanted to have a good fight with the monarch, became sullen, and Ramune stepped out.

“What kind of demon is the Lord of Truth we will meet?”

[He is not from the devil.]

“You’re not a devil, but you became a monarch? Is that possible?”

[It is possible. They say there is a trick.]

“like… … .”

[There are no monarchs who ignore him because he is not from the devil. Because he’s very old and he’s that strong. He is the one who has existed as a monarch longer than the Lord of Calamity.]

“Is there anything I should be careful of when meeting him?”

[If you lie while making eye contact with him… Die.]

“ah! Is that why you are the lord of truth?”

[Yes.

When the talk of an alliance with the Lord first came up, it was none other than Hoorn who recommended the Lord of Truth as the subject of negotiations.

It was because of the thought that the Lord of Truth had a high reputation among the Lords, and that his power to discriminate the truth would help in this negotiation.

Not being able to lie in front of him would be a great help in a case where it was a little absurd like this time.

[There are not one or two demons who died after lying to him. There are rumors that the monarch is also dead, so I hope you don’t do crazy things like deliberately lying just to test it.]

Clearly, Latun was furious for no reason at the eyes looking at him.

“What am I!”

Horn did not respond to Latun, but turned his gaze to Thor.

[Don’t let Latun do nonsense… Please take good care of me.]

Loki, who was next to Thor, burst out laughing.

[Are you going to leave the fish to the cat?]

[What do you mean by that?]

[It would have been better if Thor had added it, wouldn’t it be worse than Latun?]

[…] … .]

this guy or that guy

‘Can I return alive and well?’

It was at that time when Horn sighed as he looked at Thor, who smiled awkwardly.

Wheein-

A portal opened in front.

The hesitant couples.

At that moment, the atmosphere shuddered and dozens of spaces began to distort all at once.

[A portal in the neutral zone! Not too much!]

[We didn’t just watch because we were weak!]

[No matter how true the king is, it can’t be like this!]

A jumble of voices emanating from the distorted space.

Horn’s complexion turned pale. On the other hand, Latun and Thor laughed ferociously in awe.

It was then that someone walked out of the portal.

Lord of Truth.

He said.

[If you have something to say, come out and say it.]

The space that became quiet in an instant proved the power of the Lord of Truth.

The Lord of Truth, who smiled warmly unlike the Lord of Hell, bowed his head slightly towards the party.

[Come here. I’ve been waiting for you.]

* * *

The party who entered the ministry of the Lord of Truth were at a loss for words.

Because the shocking scene caught my eye.

After a moment of silence, Latun opened his mouth.

“here… Is this really hell?”

[of course.]

“But how… … .”

This place was just like a wide and scattered village that is common in Roden.

The difference from normal villages is that the villagers here are demons, not humans?

However, those devils were also not the kind of devils that one might think of when talking about ordinary devils.

[Oops, I guess there are guests today?]

[That’s right.]

[Hehe, welcome. welcome! Stay comfortable and go!]

A kind devil who greets you with such a bright smile.

[Oops, Chief. I’ll bring you something to eat later.]

[Heh heh, no. You guys will eat.]

A conversation between a lowly one-horned demon and a six-headed lord is unthinkable.

It was by no means the generally known appearance of hell.

“What else is the village chief?”

At Latun’s question, the Lord of Truth whispered softly.

[Most of the residents here are demons with nowhere else to go. After wandering here and there, I collected what flowed into this place. At some point, they called me the village chief, hee hee.]

“… It’s really amazing.”

[is that so?]

Latun thought.

The village is also mysterious, but the Lord of Truth is even more mysterious.

[The house is not far away.]

After walking about five minutes, they arrived in front of a small house.

“Do you think so?”

[That’s right. Is it a little small?]

“Well… It doesn’t match the prestige of the monarch.”

Latun nodded, then continued with a grin.

“That makes it look better.”

[Hehe, thank you. Now, let’s go in.]

The six Transcendentalists, including the Lord of Truth, sat around a small table in the middle.

The first to speak was the landlord, the Lord of Truth.

[It is an honor to meet you.]

Transcendentalists thought it was just a formal greeting.

But then I couldn’t help but flinch at the words of the Lord of Truth while watching Latun and Lamune.

[Seniors.]

* * *

Latun, who had been staring at the Lord of Truth as if staring at him, opened his mouth.

“Isn’t it true that you called me senpai after seeing me right now?”

[of course.]

“Why are we the monarch’s seniors?”

The Lord of Truth replied with a hollow laugh.

[Because I was also once a hero of Roden.]

The first hero, Moo-young.

The second champion, Latun.

The third hero, Ramune.

The fifth hero is Martin.

“Are you the fourth hero?”

[That’s right.]

“I heard that you are older than the Lord of Calamity… Doesn’t that make sense?”

Even the Lord of Calamity is known as a transcendent older than Roden, so Martin’s question was reasonable.

However, the Lord of Truth solved Latun’s doubts very simply.

[The time axis is a bit twisted. If you are a senior, would you understand?]

Latun used a dimension mover to find a saint in the past.

‘It wasn’t once or twice that I got into a mess because of the damn dimension mover.’

What was a mess was none other than the time axis.

Being Latun, who has experienced the twisted timeline more than anyone else, he understood at once what the Lord of Truth was saying.

“How the hell was it twisted… … .”

As if recalling the past, the Lord of Truth made a vague expression.

[I was going to go back to my hometown, but when I fell somewhere I didn’t know where, I was honestly a bit absurd. I later found out that my home planet hadn’t been inhabited yet. After that, I tried to go back to Roden, but Roden wasn’t there yet either. After all, I had no choice but to live here. It was for this reason that he became a monarch. However, for many years, I did not let go of my eyes on Roden. Thanks to you, I knew you two were coming here. You don’t know how happy I was.]

“… You must have suffered a lot.”

After speaking, Ratoon immediately put on a look of oops.

Even if you take it as little as possible, it is millions of years.

It is a time when the simple words of hardship cannot fully express the pain.

It wouldn’t be strange if the Lord of Truth got angry.

But the Lord of Truth smiled and nodded as if thanking him for recognizing.

[hardship… … . It was. No matter how transcendental they are, they are all human. Life in Hell was really painful.]

“Why didn’t you go somewhere else?”

[The law prevented me from leaving this place.]

“A rule? Does the law have any part in that?”

[It was. Thanks to you, I’ve never been out of hell since I came here.]

“her… … .”

Why was the law like that?

While Latun was having such a question, a giggling laugh came from a corner.

Latun frowned at the sight of his friend, who had been quiet until now, suddenly laughing at the Lord of Truth.

“Loki… … .”

Even if you’re a friend who likes to play pranks, isn’t it kind of like that even in this situation?

The moment Latun was about to say something, Loki opened his mouth first.

[I never thought the Lord of Truth would be so good at lying. it’s fun, it’s fun ha ha ha.]

The god of mischief and deceit was really laughing happily.