Academy’s Weapon Replicator

Chapter 155 Qualification (5)

I heard Misteltein’s position was very simple.

‘Underground’.

It was such a simple explanation, but it was actually enough.

The Parthenon is not a very complex structure. It had no purpose. It was not originally built to house Mistiltein.

It was just a result, originally it was simply a temple for the gods.

Instead, the gods blocked everyone’s approach with their terrible poison.

On the other hand, if you can just get through the poison, then getting Misteltein is a breeze.

So Aster trudged down the stairs.

“… … I don’t feel good.”

Even if Aster is close to immune to Eclectis, that doesn’t mean there’s any real damage, but you can feel it.

Eclectis is the power of the soul. Aster felt the dark hearts and emotions of the gods within this space.

The dark emotions of God are so similar to those of humans that at this point, I even feel a sense of closeness to God.

“Here it is.”

And Aster arrived underground.

I just went down one floor and it came out right away.

However, it was a little different from what Aster had imagined.

“… … This, rather than being placed there.”

Aster thought that Mistiltein would be carefully placed in the center of the underground.

Contrary to expectations, it was just tucked away in a corner.

If it weren’t for the strange power I felt there, it would have just looked like a bunch of junk floating around.

“Well, there’s no way the gods would treasure this.”

Aster slowly approached Misteltein.

As I approached, I could clearly feel the venom disappearing.

This powerful eclectic is unable to invade the area surrounding Mistiltein and is instead circling around it.

Even after all these years.

“… … Really, it’s not a tree branch.”

Aster approached Misteltein.

What was standing quietly in the corner was undoubtedly a window.

To be honest, there isn’t a single ‘branch’ feeling to it, it’s just a neat, single spear.

“Frondier’s words were true.”

That was a long time ago too.

Looking at the screen of Mistiltein that appeared in the wizard view, Frondia said, “That is not Mistiltein.” That Mistiltein literally looked like a mistletoe branch.

Aster had only heard of the rumor indirectly, but now that he thought about it, it was precisely at that moment that Frondia stood out in Constellation.

“It’s okay if you make one mistake or another. You’re a bad guy.”

Aster grumbles and reaches out to Misteltein.

[at last.]

Then a voice was heard.

Aster wasn’t surprised.

Because I somehow felt that way.

[So this is what happened in the end, Aster.]

Aster raised his head.

“… … It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you, Baldur.”

[I told you not to get too close to Frondia.]

Baldur appeared before Aster.

Perhaps this is a temple, and the faith accumulated over time may allow for a brief manifestation.

[Aster, do you believe this war is right?]

Baldur turned his stern gaze toward Aster.

[This war was all caused by Frondia. Now many people will die.]

Aster closed his eyes.

What Baldur said is probably true.

This war was started by Frondia.

And we don’t know how many people will die in the future.

“still.”

Aster opened his eyes.

He knows.

If the Frontier had started a war.

That’s how it had to be.

“They will die as human beings.”

Speaking.

Aster held Misteltein.

[… …you will regret it, Aster.]

“See you soon, Baldur.”

self.

Baldur is gone.

Aster walked back up the stairs to the basement.

While I was walking, I picked up Misteltein and spun it around for a bit.

“… … Hmm, no matter how you look at it, it’s just an ordinary window.”

Well, it might be more useful than a tree branch.

Is this really something that could turn the war against God?

When Aster began to question.

Thud─

“… … !”

Aster suddenly raised his head at the immense pressure he felt.

From that far away place.

There is something coming down from the sky to the earth.

“… … Are you here?”

Aster picked up Misteltein and hurried out of the temple.

* * *

Asgard, Olympus, and the Underworld.

In all those worlds, those connected to Frondia are fighting their own battles.

To delay the gathering of the gods even a little.

But of course it is not perfect.

Belphegor was able to block the demon world effectively.

Asgard and Olympus are not like that.

The only main force opposing these gods is Hela and Hestia respectively. They are strong, but they cannot stop all the gods.

“Ugh… … !”

Hestia lost her strength and fell to her knees.

I fought as defensively as possible, and although I was a god who had nothing to do with combat, I fought relatively well, but eventually I ran out of strength.

In particular, he could not overcome Hermes’ speed. He alone might be fine, but he could not withstand the combined attacks of the gods led by him.

First memory.

The sword of Hermes touched the tip of his neck.

“Don’t move, Hestia.”

“Kill me before I say such things, Hermes.”

“… … I can’t do that.”

Hermes answers.

His voice trembled.

Hearing that, Hestia saw the tip of the sword tremble.

“Hestia. Why do your eyes always turn to humans?”

“… … .”

“You are a god, so you could have moved for the sake of god. Why?”

Hestia smiled bitterly at that.

Yes, that’s right. Hermes has always been a ‘messenger’.

He is a storyteller, not a god who knows the whole story.

“Hermes, you know Machia.”

“… … .”

“What did you think after the Titanomachy? Or when the gods of the other side experienced Ragnarok?”

At those words, Hermes closed his mouth.

Hestia said.

“Don’t you know that we should have disappeared long ago?”

“Hestia, we have overcome!”

Zeus shouted at him.

“Don’t you really know that we have overcome that disaster and have finally risen to become gods?”

“You are the one who doesn’t know, Zeus.”

Hestia looked at Zeus. She looked around with a tired expression.

“Look at this, Zeus.”

“… … .”

“Are we really gods?”

Humans fighting to learn the truth and gain freedom. The god who mobilizes all his forces to kill such humans. Hestia fighting to stop it. A civil war between the gods.

“We are monsters, Zeus.”

“Hestia… … !”

“Everything that should have died is still alive and kicking. Thrusting its teeth at humans. If that’s not monsters, then what is?”

“Humans don’t need us anymore!!”

Kkwarreung!!

The heavens cried out in response to Zeus’s cry.

The lightning flashes that pass by seem to threaten Hestia, and the rushing electricity makes her feel tingly even when she doesn’t touch it.

“Hestia, if we leave it like this, we will only become expendable human tools! They have forgotten the past when they needed us, and they are trying to completely eliminate us! Do you really forgive them for that? How can you do that!”

“Why can’t it be so!”

Hwaruk─!

This time, Hestia’s flames bloomed.

Her flames burned blue around Hestia as if threatening all the gods.

“Zeus, that was our promise! We were destined to be forgotten by humans! Humans have no need for gods? Are you so afraid of that? After seeing the deaths of countless humans, tens of thousands of times, are you so afraid of that? We knew that was our role! Have you truly forgotten, Zeus, that we are beings who are complete only by disappearing!!”

“No, we cannot admit it! Humans still need us! Look at their foolishness, Hestia! Will they calm the seas without us? Will they prevent disaster? Will they stop their selfish wars for even a moment? No! Humans will never do that!”

“Zeus! It is now out of our hands! Are their wisdom and their foolishness so different from ours? They are men! If you are truly for men!”

“I won’t listen!!”

After Zeus said that, he passed Hestia. His steps were so rough that it shook the earth.

“Hermes, stay here. Watch over Hestia and make sure she doesn’t do anything stupid!”

“……yes.”

So Zeus left Hermes and Hestia behind and went with the other gods. Their destination was Bifrost. To descend to the human world.

Hestia glances at the sight.

Her eyes sunk sadly.

“… … Zeus, you have lived too long.”

* * *

“Ugh.”

Osprey returned, connecting the ‘door’.

The troops that could come straight from the palace quickly passed through the gates and gathered at the Tavern’s walls.

They look beyond the wall with faces armed with determination and resolve.

One of the knights who arrived went to Osprey and reported.

“… … All I can see here is a pillar of light. Maybe we should send out scouts to confirm the arrival of the gods.”

“There’s no need for that.”

Osprey shook his head.

“The moment the gods came to this land, there was no way they wouldn’t know.”

“… … .”

Knights who knew the meaning of those words and hid their creepiness.

But Osprey’s serious face wasn’t because of that.

“however.”

He looked around.

I’m desperately looking for one person.

“Where on earth did Elodie go?”

Elodie is nowhere to be seen.

Elodie was definitely the one who got here the fastest with Osprey.

While I was away briefly to connect the door, Elodie disappeared.

For Osprey, the thing that worried him most in this situation was Elodie’s absence.

It’s the most unexpected event.

On the human side, one of the most powerful wizards is missing right now.

‘Against a god, it’s cruel to say, but most of the troops gathered here would be no match. Especially against the twelve gods and the main god.’

Now that Frondia is gone, a magician like Elodie is needed more than ever. Her magic is undoubtedly powerful enough to make even the gods wary and fearful.

Besides, there is no Ampere now.

‘I’ve heard that additional troops are coming from Agoris, but since the gates there can’t be connected, it’ll take some time for them to arrive.’

So definitely sooner than that.

Thud─

“Tsk.”

Osprey grimaced under the pressure,

The only one that ended up like that was Osprey.

“Huh, huk… … !”

Most of the knights swallowed their laughter, and the soldiers were already trembling with fear.

There is nothing visible to their eyes yet.

Only the Bifrost, a pillar of light in the distance, flashed for a brief moment.

But just that alone makes me feel this oppressed.

The gods have arrived.

‘… … came first,’

Osprey cast his gaze into the distance.

While it was important to keep the knights and soldiers motivated, Osprey had other priorities.

More than anything, no matter how much I shouted now, it didn’t seem like the fear would go away.

Osprey confirmed the appearance of the most advanced god.

‘It’s Olympus.’

Whoosh.

Osprey rose into the air, to draw the attention of all the gods to him.

Osprey raised his hand to chest height, his thumb touching the center of his chest.

His fighting stance was complete, and mana swirled from where his thumb had touched.

In that state, Osprey spoke to the one at the forefront.

It was obvious who it was.

“Zeus. Stop.”

At those words, Zeus looked at Osprey.

“You are a great wizard.”

“Not yet.”

“This war was started by humans. Telling me to stop it would only cause trouble. Why don’t you go to Frontier and ask him about it?”

“That’s not what I meant, Zeus.”

Osprey’s eyes glowed coldly.

“It’s hard to aim, so stop.”

“……! every!”

Avoid, as Zeus was about to say.

Kwakwakwakwakwang─!!!

A chain of explosions occurred in the air.

It is not a magic that is shot near the wizard, but a magic that explodes at the enemy’s location from the time it is cast to the moment it occurs.

Osprey’s specialty was fully demonstrated.

“The Archmage.”

Osprey said.

“From here on out.”