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The eyes of the transcendentalists turned to Loki in unison.

The same goes for the only monarch here.

Loki giggled, the Lord of Truth looked at him leisurely. Even though he heard what could be called insulting, he even had a smile on his lips.

After a moment of silence, the Lord of Truth finally spoke.

[Why do you say I lied?]

Loki smiled.

[Others seem naive and believe everything you say, but I don’t. You ate this from the beginning.]

[Five… … .]

As the Lord of Truth pursed his lips, Loki turned to Rathun and asked.

[How did the villagers look?]

“You looked happy.”

[no no. I mean, did you not feel any discomfort?]

“Well… … . I was a bit surprised that it wasn’t the devil I thought it would be, but that was all?”

[That’s all an illusion.]

Latun’s eyes flashed.

“That was all an illusion? It was very natural for that kind of thing, right?”

[It must be natural.]

Loki continued, turning his eyes to the Lord of Truth.

[Because they are demons that actually existed.]

“… did? Are you saying it doesn’t exist now? So what are they all about?”

[It’s a ghost. That guy put an illusion on the ghosts of demons. Was it very elaborate? If you stop, it’s not strange that you didn’t recognize me.]

“Then this town… … .”

[It’s a trap he laid out.]

Quaang!

Ratun’s divine power exploded and the house flew away.

The only thing that is fine is the table.

The Lord of Truth, who was calmly watching the Transcendentalists without showing any reaction even while receiving Latun’s death, opened his mouth in admiration.

[Surely the price of illusion. If it wasn’t for you, I would have been able to naturally attract them… … . I’m sorry.]

The Lord of Truth who meekly admits that Loki’s words are true.

Ratoon shouted, his face contorting.

“You bastard! Weren’t they our juniors?”

It was Loki, not the Lord of Truth, who answered.

[I couldn’t find a lie when he talked about your junior.]

“So that monster is my junior?”

[That’s probably not it. Anyway, I must have met your junior. I think it may have been eaten.]

“Are you eating it?”

[Yes, even the memories of your juniors. That’s why I was able to pretend to be your junior so naturally.]

As Ratoon glared at him, the Lord of Truth smiled and clapped.

[Hey, Loki-sama is a much wiser god than rumor has it. you’re right. I found him wandering through hell, ate him, and absorbed his memories and powers.]

The feeling of being hit hard in the back of the head.

Latun’s head grew rather cold.

‘It’s not something I can’t understand.’

The lord of truth reigns as a king in hell, moreover, a lord older than any other lord.

It can be enough.

What I don’t know is why he created this place.

“Why did you do this?”

The Lord of Truth answered as if he had been waiting.

[Now I want to get out of this damn hell.]

“… What?”

[Didn’t I tell you? The law prevents me from leaving.]

“That’s the story of my junior that you ate, isn’t it something that has nothing to do with you?”

[I ate all of him. Even the restrictions on his soul. After eating him, I’ve never been out of hell. This is not a lie.]

Loki spoke up.

[It is true.]

[thank you.]

[I didn’t mean to say that I liked you.]

[Is that so?]

Latun frowned at the Lord of Truth, who smiled as if he were happy.

“Why are you admitting it so easily? You could lose your life to us right now. don’t you know that Or did we just look so funny?”

[Hehe, I am the monarch of truth.]

“therefore?”

[You already know a bit about my authority, right?]

He glanced at the horn before continuing.

[Just now Loki looked me in the eyes and talked. A god like Loki wouldn’t be immediately destroyed by my power, but anyway, if I had spoken a lie, there would have been a reaction in some way. But look. Are you okay? That means what Loki just said is true. That’s why I didn’t deny it. Wouldn’t it make me laugh if I denied it? Above all, since I am facing you like this… … .]

The smile on his face disappeared like a lie.

[You don’t really feel the need to lie.]

A remark that seemed to disregard famous Transcendentalists in the divine realm.

Naturally, the atmosphere became grim.

But no one moved first.

It was because they felt something ominous.

Latun glanced at Lammune and asked the Lord of Truth.

“What on earth do you believe in and do things like this?”

[Isn’t that the question you would like to ask?]

bang!

Even the table that was left intact was blown up.

“You are not my junior! Forget the word senior!”

Close enough to take each other’s lives in an instant.

Latun was angry with his divine power, but the Lord of Truth spoke calmly as if he didn’t feel threatened at all.

[Quench your excitement. Or would you like to try it?]

“You bastard!”

The Lord of Truth, who had been eye contact with Latun for a moment, let out a small sigh.

[I apologize. I will refrain from using the word senior in the future.]

Only then did Latun calm down his divine power.

“… So what do you want?”

[Yes. You should have asked that first.]

“Answer me. What do you want?”

[Who would it be?]

Ratoon narrowed his eyes as he glared at the Lord of Truth.

“Is this Martin?”

[That’s right.]

It seemed that he now knew what the Lord of Truth wanted.

“You must have seen the power Martin has. He is trying to get out of here with his power.”

[you’re right.]

said the Lord of Truth excitedly.

[The power was truly amazing. The power to defy the law… how great is this I just need him to help me get out of here. It’s the only thing I want, and I have no intention of fighting you guys.]

Latun hardened his face.

“So you mean… You mean to take us hostage?”

[You might think so.]

“Do you think that is possible?”

[I’ve been watching Martin’s moves. He had a sense of loyalty. You guys are caught like this… Will he come to rescue me?]

“I meant to ask if it would be possible to take us hostage, what are you talking about?”

[Hehe, it’s not difficult. Aren’t you still suppressing your anger?]

It was then.

[I can’t stand it anymore.]

Thor, unable to contain his anger any longer, swung the hammer in his hand.

Whoo- Flash!

A lightning bolt erupted from Mjolnir, and the shock wave generated with the explosion pushed the Transcendentalists away.

Latun radiated divine power to protect himself and looked at Ramune, who had been fiddling with his fingers since earlier.

It would be to have a conversation with someone through ‘connection’.

‘Is it yet?’

It wasn’t that I was talking to the Lord of Truth all this time.

I was trying to buy some time because Lamune seemed to be playing tricks.

I pretended to be angry on purpose and took my time by roughly agreeing with the words of the Lord of Truth, but it seems that it is still not enough.

‘Oh hey, it’s really because of him.’

I can only sigh at the sight of Thor glaring at the Lord of Truth.

Well, considering Thor’s raging temper, it could be said that he was rather brave that he had endured until now.

Meanwhile, Thor was in a state of deep surprise.

It was because the Lord of Truth had so generously dodged a surprise attack right next to him, an attack that even he couldn’t guarantee he could avoid.

If he had at least blocked it, he could have done a lot of damage, but the Lord of Truth left the spot as if he knew what the power contained in Mjolnir was.

He was grumbling about 10 meters away from the Transcendentalists.

[Sudden attack, isn’t it too much?]

Thor pointed Mjolnir at the Lord of Truth.

Flash!

Thunderbolts fell from the sky.

Kwaaang-

[Heh heh, do it in moderation.]

However, the Lord of Truth moved again and escaped the thunderbolt.

Seeing this, Loki groaned.

[Here, is the new station delivering future information?]

[This is also Loki.]

[…] Great?]

Loki was genuinely amazed.

[It is said that he was assisted by the divine role, but to be able to see the future of the transcendent… It’s a skill that most transcendentalists can’t even dare.]

It must have been because he knew in advance that the attack would come, that he was able to easily avoid Thor’s attack, which could not be avoided in any case.

The Lord of Truth grinned.

[thank you.]

[You are full of confidence.]

[Heh heh, I hope I only prepared this much. Let’s see what happened.]

The Lord of Truth raised his hand. The divine power escaped from his hand soared into the sky.

jjijijijik-

Space began to split around where he was. Musical instruments that had been hidden between the cracks came out and created a new environment. The peaceful village just a moment ago had turned into a desolate desert.

‘her… … .’

Loki let out a small sigh at the faces of those who appeared and stood next to the Lord of Truth.

[Isn’t that too much?]

Each one doesn’t look too hard.

Ten such guys.

All ten newly appeared demons had six horns on their heads.

[I heard that monarchs do not unite well.]

[Even monarchs unite as long as they unite. No matter how much it is me, and even if this place is my priesthood, I can’t face all of you alone, can I? We have to prepare this much to be able to hold transcendents like you as hostages.]

Loki burst out laughing.

[I’m not even paying attention. It’s very difficult.]

[Hehe, thank you for the compliment. Anyway, now that you know the difference in strength, could you please stay calm?]

[Well… … .]

Meanwhile, while Loki was talking to the Lord of Truth, Latun quietly went to Lamune’s side and whispered.

“If you are coming, tell me to come quickly. Those cubs look so strong.”

Lamune, who had been playing with his extended fingers, tilted his head and asked again.

“What do you mean?”

“Weren’t you chatting with my master?”

“Why me?”

“ah… So were you thinking of calling Roden? no. Master suits you here.”

“… I’m not sure what you’re talking about, sir.”

“Weren’t you asking for help with ‘connection’ up until now?”

“no?”

“Then what the hell have you been up to?”

“Ah, I don’t know how I knew there was a guy who offered to help first. But I was a little uncomfortable, so I refused… … .”

How can you say no when it’s not enough to bow down to say thank you?

Latun cut off Lamune with a puzzled face.

“Are you sane now?”

“… … .”

“Don’t you know the current situation?”

“I know. Dangerous.”

Latun shook his head.

“You don’t seem to know, but we’re not the ones in danger.”

“sure?”

“If Martin finds out we’re doing this, will he come to help or not?”

“I will come. Because he seemed very affectionate.”

“Is not it? Moreover, now that you have become a Transcendentalist, why don’t you come right away without worrying?”

“… Is that right?”

“So we have to get out of here before then. those guys… Right now, all we have to do is hold us back, so we don’t move aggressively, but once Martin comes, he’ll go after Martin with all his might?”

“… I’m sure it will.”

“Is not it? Then, hurry up and call Master. Between us, they can never win.”

“However… … .”

Even after saying this much, Lamune hesitated, and Latun frowned.

“Who the hell is this guy coming?”

“that is… … .”

Ramune, who was about to answer with an awkward smile, suddenly stopped his fingers and opened his eyes wide.

“what?”

“why?”

“Prepaid… You want to come now?”

“What? prepayment?”

It was at that time when Ramune was muttering, “I can’t.”

awesome-

The space next to Lamune began to collapse.