380 - - Episode 40 Deep Underground

Level 9999......."

Diablo looks at my status screen and produces a face of despair, as if he were facing the end of the world.

He broke out in a cold sweat, not from his face, but from his entire body, and got down on his knees on the spot.

While on his knees, he utters excuses with all his might.

He said, "...... Oh, that time, that time, I had no choice!　Drago was among the party members, and I couldn't let Light, the fake "Master", get away with it after being reminded by the Majin Nation!　Mee himself had no choice. She couldn't resist!　But since then, I still thought humanely and regretted betraying and trying to kill Wright for a long time. So I--"

"............"

I silently wait for Diablo to continue before getting down on his knees.

He slowly raises his head and looks up at me with a flirtatious look.

I look up at him and say, "So, please help me. I want you to return my nobleship, too. In exchange, I will obey Light from now on. As Light's right hand man, I will devote all of my talents to you. I am proud to say that Mee is a competent person to rule the Majin Nation from now on. He has the know-how to manage a territory, to direct human resources, and to understand the tendencies of the aristocracy within the Majin nation. He has a lot of know-how in governing this country. There is no harm in having him as your subordinate!

His statement irritates Ellie.

He's as talented as you, Mr. Diablo, and you think you can be the right hand man of the God of Light. He completely underestimates us, doesn't he?

Diablo, too impatient to notice Ellie's frustration, is unaware that he is not only begging for his life, but also provoking it.

He says he regrets, but he is so ingrained with the idea that the demon race is superior to the race that he naturally speaks in a condescending manner despite the fact that we are far superior to them and there is a difference in our levels.

First of all, we have no intention of ruling a demon nation.

Even if we were to sell, we have been misguided from the beginning.

(It's true what they say about the true nature of people being revealed when they are in dire straits. ......)

I couldn't help thinking about this in my mind as I listened to Diablo's excuses.

Diablo's reaction to our presentation of his competence was not good, so he became impatient.

So I change the direction of my pleading.

He tries to stimulate my sympathies by talking about the "Gathering of the Tribes" days.

He tries to provoke my sympathy by talking about the time of the "Gathering of Tribes. So let's be friends like we were then. If it's all right with you, I'll teach you some manners and etiquette again. Let's have fun together like we did back then.

...... just like that day ......"

I finally respond.

Diablo continues with a smile, as if he has just had a lightbulb moment.

Yes, sir!　Fun like that day. Drinking among friends, making noise together..."

Heck, ha ha ......"

I naturally laugh.

Diablo's expression, which had been glowing with the light of survival just a moment ago, hardens.

'Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!

He should be laughing, but his voice cracks, and there is no lightness in the emotion that overflows, only a curse-like intimidation that keeps leaking out.

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!"

"......oooo!"

Even Ellie, who harbors absolute loyalty, is frightened by the maniacal laughter overflowing from my insides and takes a half step back.

Noticing her trepidation, but unable to stop my emotions, I scream.

It sure was fun!　I was invited to the "Gathering of the Tribes," and everyone threw me an initiation party, and served me sumptuous meals I'd never had even at a village festival, and we stayed up late into the night making a lot of noise!　So much so that I can't think of anything in my life that could ever bring me that much happiness!　After we finished our quest, we joined all the members of the "Gathering of Tribes" to drink, frolic, sing, and proudly rub shoulders, celebrating that we were all safe, and praying that the next one would be as well!　How many times, how many times, how many times I wished that happiness could have lasted forever!　But you were the ones who destroyed it, betrayed everything, and tried to kill me!

I let my emotions get the better of me and scream.

The whole building physically shook with a creak because I, who had reached level 9999, let my emotions get the better of me and screamed.

In our prior arrangement, I had asked Ellie to put up a strong ward to prevent anyone from entering the mansion and to ensure that our appearance, our voices, and what was going on inside would not leak out.

If I had not been warded, my voice and my killing spirit would have leaked out.

I smiled a smile that I knew was broken myself and spoke to Diablo with a smile that was truly joyful.

But don't worry. Everyone in the "Gathering of Tribes," Garou, Sasha, and Nano, will be together again in the lowest level of the "Abyss," even deeper underground. Garou and the others continue to suffer torment worse than death. But they are all still alive with my "Infinite Gacha" cards, top-grade potions, top-grade magic, and so on. Diablo, let me take you to such a fun place. As a former member of the Gathering of Tribes, it would be sad for you to be left out. Why don't we all get together again like a reunion? I'll take you there.

I smile heartily and speak to them.

Diablo, it must be lonely to be the only one left out.

Don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't!　Don't come aaaaahhhh!"

Diablo, his face drawn with fear, slips past me, his legs flailing as if he had lost his backbone, and heads toward the back of the first floor.

He was not moving very fast, and it was easy to stop him, but I did not touch him.

Since it was his last desperate attempt, I kindly let him do as much as he wanted.

Ellie was standing in the front doorway, so she must have avoided me.

'No matter how much more I struggle, though,' she said.

I followed him slowly, enjoying Diablo's footsteps, screams, and despair.

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