Chapter 228: Gods Creation

Translated by Zzonkedd

Edited by Gumihou

After [6] sending out the items, I hung around a bit more instead of leaving directly for bed. I have something I needed to ask these gods and goddesses after all.

Excuse me, I have something I need to consult with everyone.

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Wait, wheres everyone?

Excuse me? Can anyone hear me?

Eh, dont tell me youve all run off the moment you got the offerings! Are you that irresponsible?!

Excuse me! Anyone there?

Ou, sorry, sorry. I was in the middle of enjoying the whiskey you just gave us.

Aah, same here.

aside from these two, there were no other voices, does that mean-

Aahh, the goddesses ran back to their temples clutching their offerings.

oooooiiiiiii!!!

Well, what is it you want to know?

Whatever, whatever! Lets forget about those irresponsible goddesses and direct my questions to Hephaestus and Vulcan.

Anyway, you know about my plans to visit the Avering Dungeon, right? I just want to know a bit more about it.

Ah, is that all? I think War God knows more about that place,

Oho, well, [4] first off the Avering Dungeon has 27 levels. Unlike Doran, Averings dungeon is the classic bricks and wall type of dungeon. It wont transform into fields or marshes like the one in Doran. So, in theory its less difficult than Doran. However, the last time anyone reached the bottom level was about 200 years ago, so it cant be looked down either.

Its treasure chests often yield Magical Items, so that makes it even more popular. Even if you dont get a Magical Item, whatever comes out of the chest tends to be quite valuable too. However, theres a reason why people dont generally make it all the way down to the lowest level.

Argh, I want to ask why, but Im afraid Ill really hate the answer

The Avering dungeon is also famous for its Undead population. There are at least 3 Undead Monsters Floors.

Ugh Undead?

As you should know, physical attacks do not work on undead. As for Magic, only high powered Fire or Holy Magic works on them.

Eeeh? What should I do about this? Also, I dont think Holy Magic is one of those things that Fer has either. Wait, what about Sacred Magic?

Eh, thats a completely different thing [TZ 1]. A person with Holy Magic is called a Saint thanks to their powers against the Undead. An Undead is basically helpless in the face of Holy Magic. By the way, most Heroes from another world would have Holy Magic granted to them.

. Is that so?

Then, for the rest of us ordinary mortals, well have to make do with high level Fire Magic?

I~diot, you want to use high powered Fire Magic in the narrow passages of a dungeon? Youll be roasted like a chicken.

Guu hes right.

That said, its not impossible for ordinary humans to fight against Undead. All they have to do is get the church to engrave a Holy Seal on their weapon. All the Undead attacked by this weapon would be instantly eliminated.

A Holy Seal? That sounds promising. Ill have to pay the church a visit once I reached Avering.

Hold it right there. There are too many problems attached to that Holy Seal thing. First, the Seals effectiveness would disappear after 10 attacks. Second, the Church charges a lot of money to engrave a seal onto the weapons.

What the-

This is why I hate religious bodies.

Just what kind of religion is that?

Well, not a follower of ours, I can tell you that! Its a made up religion called the Church of Rubanov. They claim to have Holy Powers, but the truth of the matter is, their power came from a Sacred Item they recovered from a dungeon hundreds of years ago. Isnt that right, God of Blacksmith?

Umu, if Im not mistaken. It came from a dungeon in the area now called the Kingdom of Malbert [9]. The real thing is kept in the headquarters of the Church of Rubanov. The one in Avering is just a duplicate, which is why the effect is so weak.

I see, naa

Wait, isnt Rubanov that extreme religion from that Holy Kingdom of Rubanov? Arent they the ones who persecute Beastmen, Elves and Dwarves calling them evil spirits or some such nonsense?

What the heck is it doing in a discrimination free country like Avering?

They are here because its discrimination free. Their true target is the Kingdom of Leonhart, but they cant openly target a country like that in so they begin increasing the number of believers in nearby countries first.

I see, what a scheming kingdom. [5]

Thankfully, the people of Avering arent stupid either. Not many would fall under the spell of this false religion. If the people needed recovery magic, they would most likely visit the temples of our followers.

I see, so only the people who needs the Holy Seal would go to that fake religion. Its basically just paying for a service.

Huh, Im glad crazy believers of the Rubanov religion isnt increasing. After hearing all about their schemes, I dont plan to even set foot into their church or temple either.

Its good that you understand this. Anyway, you dont need the seal since you have us.

Oh, right. Although these two gods often acted like alcoholic uncles. They are actually gods of this world.

You nevermind. Well, War God, what should we do about this sticky situation?

Cant we just grant him Holy Magic and be done with it?

No, dont do that. The God of Creation would notice something fishy right away.

I-is that so?

What do you mean is that so? Special skills like Holy Magic is only granted to a Saint or Hero from Another World. The moment you grant this skill, theyll notice something right away.

Then, what should we do?

Why should we do anything? This guy has the Blessing of the Goddesses as well as Absolute Defence. That should be good enough. He cant really fight, but he wont die that easily.

Wait, thats not good enough. The main purpose is to make him level up. If he just runs around or hides like a turtle, hell never level up. We must do something! For the sake of the Tenant Store!

Nuu, youre right. Theres that issue

Think of it as an investment. We should get him something he could use to fight off lots of Undead Monsters and level up quickly. Just imagine his experience point shooting up every time he vaporizes an Undead.

Considering the number of Undead within the Avering Dungeon. He might well be able to reach the level required for a new Tenant Store at the end of the challenge.

Thats right, thats right,

I guess my presence is superfluous here.

No matter what, we cant give him Holy Magic directly Hmm How about this. I made something a while back. Its basically a stamp that could be used to engrave magic onto weapons. Similar to that fake religions Holy Seal, but way stronger.

Oooh, nice idea. Its easy to make and were totally not giving him Holy Magic directly. So, its all fine.

Gahahahaha, this is perfect.

Ahahahaha, perfect is right!

oi, whats with that creepy laughter?

Alright, lets make it right away!

Ou!

Five minutes later

Alright, what do you think of this shape?

Good, good. Hold on, Im going to put the Holy Power in now, a short while later. I guess thats fine?

Guess thats fine?

Guess?

Ive been getting increasingly anxious by the conversation thats happening without my participation for a while now.

Oi, Other Worlder-kun, Im going to send this item to you now.

Suddenly, one of the cardboard altars began to shine with light. [6] Its the one I used to transport the gods whiskies over.

When the light subsided, what was left on the cardboard box was a silver object with a long handle.

What the-

I came closer and found that it was basically a stamp with a long handle. Kind of like the ones used in ancient drama where they use to stamp an engraving on soft wax to seal an envelope.

However, when I looked at the stamp part, there was no engraving

Oh, I havent come up with a name for it yet Ah, whatever, lets just call it the Holy Stamp. You can stamp whatever weapon you like. Any weapon with the Holy Stamp is super effective against Undead Monsters. Its kind of like the fake religions Holy Seal, but much better.

The effect will last one whole day after you stamped it with the Holy Stamp. You wont see any engraving on the stamp, but if you press that part against a weapon, an engraving will appear. Oh, and the weapons wont be damaged once the engraving disappears. Thats another side effect of the fake churchs so-called Holy Seal.

Woah, that sounds amazing.

Is it really alright to give me this thing?

Sure, just take it. In fact, we insist.

Just make sure to work hard and reach Level 40 so you can unlock the next Tenant Store. [TZ 2]

Ugh, whats this pressure

But, with this weapon in hand, theres no need to fear the Undead Monsters. I should really do my best. [5]

Umu, thats the spirit,

We expect great results!

Alright, shall we enjoy some whiskey now, War God?

Oh yeah, lets drink till morning!

Fuuh looks like theyre gone. Im really tired.

Still, I managed to get some information about the dungeon, as well as this Item from the gods. Well, lets [Appraise] it first.

[Gods Holy Stamp A magic item created by the God of Blacksmith, Hephaestus and God of War, Vulcan. If you attack an Undead with a weapon marked with this stamp, it will instantly disappear.]

Isnt it incredible to get an Item made by the gods themselves?

No, its no big deal. Im always giving them liquor anyway so its fine.

Yes, its all fine.

I hope the next Tenant Store really turn out to be a liquor store or those two would freak out. I kind of feel like Ive been tricked somehow, but anyway, Ill do my best to reach Level 40.

Alright! Lets level up at the Avering dungeon!

[TZ 1: How is Holy different from Sacred? :O] [Gumihou: I want to know too]

[TZ 2: These greedy bastards lol] [Gumihou: Haizzz]

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[8] Changed Details to Reflect Future information: Original was The lowest 3 floors of Avering dungeon contains undead, this is not true.

[9] Kingdom of Malbert West of Reijseger. First mentioned in Chapter 3. The three real Heroes headed there because Reijseger declared the country an enemy.