Chapter 109 Proof (4)
Odin.
Even if you don’t know Norse mythology, this is the name of the highest god that anyone has probably heard at least once.
If there is Zeus in Greek mythology, he is in Norse mythology.
However, unlike Zeus, Odin represents wisdom in mythology. Or rather, should I say that I greedily desire knowledge and wisdom. As it was true in the myths of previous worlds, it is also true here.
“You managed to notice me.”
Odin said. It’s very awkward to say that from Saleh’s mouth.
“I didn’t know at first. Even the fact that God intervened.”
I never felt the existence of God in the first place. Because the series of events was not impossible for humans. Perhaps that is what Odin was aiming for, and that is why it was so late.
Still, it was only recently, after listening to Hagley’s story, that I felt the possibility that God had intervened, albeit belatedly.
Hagley said that the man he met was acting like a ‘knight’, and that was probably true.
And a knight who can join Obsidian is definitely a human of the imperial palace. That also requires considerable status.
If there’s a condition that they have to know me well, it’s either Robert or Pascal.
But from my perspective, it didn’t matter either way.
What is important is that both are imperial knights.
‘If you believe that Fili is completely on my side, it means that a knight of that level contacted Hagley without her eyes.’
Spreading rumors by simply wind-catching can be done if you get people to do it.
But approaching Hagley is a completely different matter. Hagley said that the man he met introduced himself as a “journalist,” so he must have introduced himself the same way at Obsidian.
In order to penetrate Obsidian as a ‘journalist’, you need a very clear certificate.
Fili didn’t know about it, so the only person I could pay attention to was Emperor Bartello.
“I thought the emperor was punishing me.”
“okay. “I thought you still thought that way.”
“But. “I remembered what a smart friend said there.”
──You definitely don’t want to get caught.
Elysia said.
─If you’re pressed for time, isn’t the other person probably the same way?
A wind catcher that you might not even have realized existed if you had spent enough time on it.
However, because the enemy was in a hurry, Frontier seized that possibility.
And the condition that time is limited does not apply to Bartello at all. Since he is the emperor of an empire, there is no reason to rush.
‘Well, in the end, it was based on trust that Bartello would never do something like that to me.’
This impatience makes no sense to say that Bartello did it, but no one but Bartello could have done this.
That contradiction.
As far as I know, the only thing that could solve it was divine power.
I spoke to Odin.
“You don’t have Saleh’s divine power in the first place.”
“Do you even know that?”
Saleh is a character without original divine powers. If there had been, it would have been shown a long time ago. At least once in a game I played.
It is known that divine power is something that all people in the empire are ‘innate’. God predetermines the people he will love.
Very few people are granted divine powers later, and even then, they must achieve their own achievements.
But I saw it.
Hephaestus was transferred from Edwin, who was the object of divine power, and possessed the golem and controlled it.
Because it was a temporary measure to kill me, the golem did not have any divine power and could not utter a word until I made eye contact, but it was a clear fact that he controlled the golem.
That’s probably what Odin did.
‘Did he possess Saleh, control his body, and use his knights?’
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Bartello, who was lying next to him, probably also threatened him. The reason he looks like he’s sleeping right now is probably due to magical effects.
But perhaps that time cannot last forever. Even Odin would not be able to possess someone else’s body forever.
That’s why Odin worked quickly. To get me eliminated from the empire. Even if I noticed the presence of the wind catcher, I believed that I would be faster.
Odin said.
“That’s fun. As expected, you are something special, Frontier. Wise men have seen many things. But you are a little different. It seems like he can read the future, and his knowledge seems vast… … . “Neither side can describe you accurately.”
Saleh’s eyes turn towards me and tilt at the same time.
“You see something that even I cannot see, and I know something that I cannot know. Frontier.”
“… … “Your intelligence is just poor, Odin.”
“Yes, that is indeed true. So, being ignorant, I am curious about another thing.”
Odin is clearly speaking while possessing Saleh’s body, so his voice is also Saleh’s, but his tone of speech is old.
“Of all the gods, how did you know it was me?”
I understand that divine intervention was expected, but I guessed that the god was ‘Odin.’
“I’m not sure. I took about half of it. “I thought that there would be few gods who could possess a human who was not the object of their divine power for this long.”
If it was something that anyone could do easily, I would have been possessed by God and died long ago. Even Thanatos, the god of death, had to use a pre-installed trigger to kill me.
“And Saleh is a descendant of Bala.”
The fact that Fili is a descendant of Bala means that her daughter Saleh is also the same. As a descendant of the Valar, she would have been the easiest target for Odin to possess.
Things would have been easiest if Odin had been able to possess me. But I couldn’t. Perhaps the reason Hephaestus possessed the golem was because the golem belonged to Edwin.
Since I have no relationship with Odin, Odin cannot possess me.
So Odin chose Saleh. I could only choose Saleh. Other Valar descendants: Fili, Elysia, and Aten. These three would have caught me right away, no matter who they were possessing.
“Right. “The choice that made the most sense to me was, on the contrary, possible to speculate about.”
Odin calmly nodded. As if he had received a lesson from me.
──The reason Odin is so leisurely and having a leisurely conversation with me.
The reason is obvious.
“So how do you feel, hero?”
Odin asks me.
“It feels like everything you’ve built is falling apart.”
“… … .”
Odin doesn’t do anything anymore.
There is no need for that. Because I finished everything I had to do.
“Everyone who revered you as a hero will turn their backs on you.”
“… … “I guess so.”
“Even if you are criticized and punished for a crime you did not commit, and even if you learn the truth, it will all be too late.”
Odin raised his head. His tired eyes shifted from me to the ceiling.
“Isn’t it so foolish? That’s what humans are like. They don’t even know what to believe. To them, a hero is another way of calling someone an errand boy who protects their own safety.”
Odin said.
This was the image of a group of people he was talking about, who received everyone’s faith and faith from the highest place.
“If you don’t like the errand boy, kick him out and wait for the next errand boy. I don’t think about moving on my own. I’m sorry, Frontier. I also didn’t know things would go this well. But you know. “This is also a result of what you brought about.”
Loaded result.
Maybe if I had dealt with all the empire’s demons after work, things wouldn’t have ended up like this.
Rather than hiding the fact that Lili is a devil, if I report it to the imperial palace before anyone else, trust in me will increase even more.
“Frondier. “There are too many things to protect.”
Odin shook his head.
“Not wanting to let go of everything you’re holding in your hands is a desire worse than that of the devil.”
I raised my head when I heard that.
A clear message of ridicule and contempt from Odin to me.
However, my emotions were just calm.
I nodded.
“… … Right.”
I finally understood.
“I’ve been waiting to say that, Odin.”
“… … “What?”
“I guess you really wanted to make me regret it.”
Something Odin keeps emphasizing to me.
It’s just that I made a mistake.
─I just wish I had kept it a little less. The demons of the empire and Lili, much less humans.
-There was no need to protect them. That’s why you are like this, Frontier.
Odin waited for me to say that. After everything was over, all I had to do was disappear.
“Is that so difficult? Odin. “I’m trying to protect it regardless of whether I’m a devil or a human.”
“You interpret God’s mercy in your own way, Frondier.”
“Ha ha ha ha ha.”
Mercy is sh*t.
Living in this world, I know better than anyone else what the gods look like.
“Odin. I already told you. “It’s your victory.”
“… … .”
“But you’re still here.”
In this case, I made too many mistakes and it was too late.
Odin didn’t have to wait for me, I already knew.
“Thanks to you, I got it.”
“What do you mean?”
“I’m telling you that you don’t like this victory.”
That’s probably why he waited for me and spoke so hard.
God wants me to hate humans.
I hope you stay away from the devil.
This is a grateful hint given directly by the Lord.
“Thank you for your hard work, Odin.”
By possessing Saleh, he threatens the emperor and moves the imperial palace to change public opinion.
In the process, I gather the crumbs of the path I have walked so far, use them as evidence, and expand the rumor.
Who would have thought?
That Odin is moving to this extent to take down just me.
What an honor.
“… … Feel free to say whatever you want. “You are now in a situation of no return.”
“okay. I know. “Go.”
I waved my hand at Odin.
Odin still gave me a disapproving look, but soon his eyes closed.
The purple haze that had been around Saleh disappeared, and Saleh, like Bartello, lay down on the bed.
‘… … These two will probably be okay. Because it would not be what Odin wants for the emperor or princess to die.’
Odin possessed someone who was not the target of his divine power. That alone would have consumed a lot of mental energy.
It could be said that Odin was the one who lasted for several days, but he probably reached his limit.
If I kill Bartello or Saleh, it would be a very difficult situation for me, but it would probably be the same for Odin as well. Philina Elysia believes in me.
Rather, if clear evidence comes out that I did not kill the emperor, there is a possibility that the wind of public opinion driving me will change.
Above all, this is already enough for Odin.
“ah! Frontier! Lili!”
And after a while, I heard a voice behind me.
It was Philly. She arrived here with Pascal.
Right. Pascal was on this side. So the driver who met Hagley was Robert?
“… … Bartello!”
Fili walked towards me for a while, then found the two on the bed and ran to her. After checking that Saleh and Bartello were breathing smoothly, Fili asked me with relief.
“What happened?”
“… … There was divine intervention.”
And I relayed what Odin did, using my own inferences and guesses. Fili was quietly listening to it. The sight of Saleh sweeping away his hair was that of his mother herself.
“… … “Both of them haven’t changed.”
After listening to my whole story, Fili said:
Fili was probably prepared to perceive one or both of them as enemies on his way here.
I have no way of knowing how it feels to have to confront one’s own husband or daughter. Moreover, Philly has a past with Elysia.
For Philly, the current situation must be very fortunate. The enemy was not in the imperial palace, but it happened under God’s initiative.
Sigh-
Fili immediately stood up.
And then he walked languidly and passed by me without even looking at me.
“ruler! “Then the case is now solved!”
Fili’s strangely refreshing voice. I said looking at her back.
“… … majesty.”
“Now the remaining problem is the misunderstanding and public opinion of the citizens of the empire. “How can I solve this well?”
“majesty.”
“Oh, there was also Lili’s problem. Hmm, what should I do with this? First, call the Zodiac and tell the story… … .”
Fili doesn’t answer my calls, he just talks about himself.
No, no. That’s not his story.
What you say to me
It is an instruction that says, ‘I am speaking now, so do not bring up the next story.’
So.
“Mr. Philly.”
I said.
“… … .”
Only then did Fili’s mouth stop speaking.
The refreshing atmosphere subsided, and Fili’s head slowly lowered. Pascal, who was next to him, also lowered his head, and Lily, who was nearby, closed her eyes tightly.
“Thank you so much.”
“… … Pron, dear.”
Fili’s head slowly moved and looked at me.
He bit his lip, looked angry, and his watery eyes turned to me.
It’s a face that Fili has never seen before and probably will never see again.
So I was able to become calm.
I was able to smile because it felt like Fili was bearing all of my sorrow.
“I’m saying goodbye here and now.”
