Chapter 411: Rules were Meant to Be Overturned.

Chapter 411: Rules were Meant to Be Overturned.

Once both artifacts leave the floor through their usage, the floor will be destroyed by the dungeon master along with everything on it. A heavy penalty debuff will be applied to everybody remaining on the floor. That rule is the basis behind my theory that we may all be able to survive, as long as one of us has the ability to transcend floors and hand over the key after each usage, I began as I explained my thoughts and the possibility of surviving this death trap. However, how are we supposed to do this when rule two states Leaving the dungeon in any other way aside from these artifacts will result in death through the dungeon masters choice? Thats why the only answer to this problem is [Space-Time Magic].

Hmm, thats why you placed that grey magic circle down, huh? King Fugnarus inspected the magic circle I placed in front of me. However, how can you be sure youll survive it? Sorry if I get this wrong, not a mage after all, but isnt that the circle for [Warp Point]? The simple, two way portal?

I nodded.

That spell takes a lot of mana to maintain it Depending on how far down the next floor is, you might just kill yourself before you can rescue everybody. Distance, time, they both bring up the mana cost, from what I read. Even for a non-mage, King Fugnarus had basic knowledge on how some spells worked, which makes sense as warriors knowing which spells took shorter or longer to cast could help them stop a mage.

While I appreciated his worry, I couldnt accept it. Unless you have another idea, this is the only way we all survive. Thats my goal, and Im not budging from it.

Meoschaera, please! I turned around to one of the elves, addressing me as princess in elvish. You have no need to sacrifice your own self for these We saw that rogue attack you. If they raise their hands against you, you have no need to treat them with courtesy. The gods witnessed their savagery!

Urgh its been a while since I spoke with a less worldy elf.

While it was true Peolyncians across the world were quite religious, the elven nation took things far enough that Tasianna compared the elven kingdom Saelarial to a theocracy due to their worship of all Origin Gods and their role in society. It also didnt help how, aside from Artorias-integrated elves, the ones I met have been pretty uptight and holier-than-thou.

You heard the king, elf, but to defend and excuse their actions, Lautrex spoke up. Whatever Her Highness is attempting to do what will most likely not work. Four parties will die. You call Sir Hayato a rogue, I argue he tried to assu

The elves drew their arrows, aiming their bows at the knight. Always with these petty excuses, human. Never taking responsibilities for your own actions, also bla

Haireti, I called the elves out, calling them by the name of the elven ranger corpsForest Phantoms, or Haireti. They did not stand down, but they perked their ears in my direction. What are your names?

Astello, my lady.

Ihrwin, your grace.

The first was slightly taller than the second, but outside of their ears poking out of their hoods, I couldnt make out anything else about their physical features, not even being able to tell if they were wind or high elves, although I was pretty sure they werent dark elves since their skin wasnt grey. Fitting for forest rangers, they had long dark green cloaks hiding leather and wood bark armor, obscuring their entire body, even to the point I couldn't tell if they had backup weapons.

As such, I couldnt exactly tell their mood aside from their actions and the tone of their voices. Still, regardless of the historical animosity Saelariel felt towards humans, none of that mattered here.

Mr. Astello. Mr. Ihrwin. Why exactly did you accompany Ankoran King Fugnarus down into the dungeon? I asked, causing both to momentarily turn their heads around, only to refocus on Lautrex.

We were ordered by our king, King Elutis Anduriol from Saelariel, to come to your rescue after we heard there were complications in the [Menagerie of Golems]. Due to our alliance to Kargryx and your father, Empero

Shes telling you to listen to her and just put the damn bows down, yfleis! A sudden interruption came from one of the dwarves, specifically, the samurai-looking one who was standing behind King Fugnarus like a shadow. He tapped his feet on the ground, impatient at how slow this was going. For bladdarg elves, ya two sure are dull.

Outraged, they dropped their aggression at Lautrex and snapped around, shouting Mundari?! only for the Ankoran King to silence them all with a deep, booming shout. Like a commander, his voice carried the authority to not only force everybody to listen to him, but also make sure they remained quiet.

Thanks, I quietly thanked him.

Ungi, your tongue doesnt need to be as sharp as your blade. After he chastised his bodyguard, he turned back to me. You came here for these kids, but it seems like something happened with how that brat is looking at you. Mind filling me in, Hestia?

I nodded, also thinking Takuma is giving me too much of a stink eye, before eyeing Kyouya who had lost his arm to him, and how Kyouya was touching his neck after it was sliced opened. Sure, but, I have to handle something first.

King Fugnarus nodded his head before I turned around to Takuma, before pointing his attention to Yuuko, who was still unconscious in Ichiyos arms. I then turned back to Lautrex.

It seemed none of you believe I am a blessed, even after I told you plain to your faces. Not only did you hurt my friends, but you also threatened to leave us to die by taking the keys. Still, I forgive you all, because I understand. My unexpected answer caused Aiko, Takuma, and Lautrexthe only conscious people of the coupto widen their eyes. I understand why you are so paranoid. I hurt Yuuko-san, and for that, I am sorry. I didnt mean to hurt any of you, and I meant it when I told you this before. That food I shared? I was happy to do so, even to you, Sir Lautrex. People deserve good food, nobody deserves to starve. That I believe.

I looked over at VifiYok for a moment, before I gestured to Kyouya for him to come over. He sighed, picked up his severed arm and showed it to me. Unfortunately, during the fight, it was stomped on multiple times to the point the bones were completely broken. Well, it was nothing a bit of [Miraculous Grace] couldnt heal.

I could probably regrow him a new arm, but that was a waste of mana and resources from his body. Doing it this way was much faster and showcased my skills better.

Ignoring the stunned Aiko, I attached Kyouyas arm back on him and healed it up, before patting him on his back for hanging on well. While doing so, I was contemplating if I should ask the students to empty their storage out, but this probably wasnt the correct timing. I needed their trust due to the uncertainty of my plan. I had to snuff out any possibility of betrayal to assure everything would work out as I wanted to.

First, I told King Fugnarus I wouldnt hold him responsible, telling him the moment I entered the dungeon, my life was my own responsibility. That was the adventurer way, and blaming somebody else was just weak. Yes, he should have made sure his dungeon master wasnt secretly assassinated and then taken over, but that was hindsight at the end of the day.

Instead, I told him what I knew.

That blasted Maagneil is actually still alive? And hes the one who caused all of this?! The dwarven kings eyes grew wide in rage after he took off his helmet, looking like he was about to eviscerate somebody. However, he calmed down, instead his face looked pensive. A rebellion orb, you say? Those nasty, dungeon agitating catalysts? I heard Folschreck has had their fair share of issues with those. Demonkins, huh?

Nonsense. However, my recollection of everything that had happened to me in the last dungeon up till my partys landing in the Event one was quickly dismissed after I was finished by Lautrex. Ha! I havent even told him about Crustacia, the elemental emperor, nor VifiYok true identity.

Regardless, I heard him out.

Why would the demonkins try to attack Ankor-Nazta? We are already pushing them back, but they are trying to antagonize even more people?

But, Sir Lautrex, then how are we here in the first place? Surprisingly, Takuma was the one who spoke up. We learned from our tutors that dungeon walls cannot be broken. They are indestructible unless the dungeon master wills it. How else unless, the dragon is the real

Brat, I swear to the Earth Mother, shut up! King Fugnarus shouted at him.

The dude had a moment of clarity and he blew it?!

Enraged, King Fugnarus took a step forward towards Takuma. Fugnarus Kongun; that is my name. My relative is Dravlia Kongun, also known as Goddess Chihiro, the Revolution Queen. An otherworlder just like you came from a nation called Japan. Nippon. Unlike her who was a reincarnator, I heard your title allows you to automatically translate everything I say. [Otherworldly Visitor], wasn't it? Then, listen here.

He kneeled down, now eye level with the boy. Do you actually know anything? Are you presuming this royalty here is guilty of everything the Empire wrote in that newspaper of theirs? From whom did you receive this information?

T-the church of Aurena, Takuma meekly answered, prompting Franz to suddenly interject.

Are you seriously telling me all of you actually believed what they told you? Every bit? Are you serious?

They are the only ones who have been mostly helping us!

Theyre using us just like the imperial nobles! Like everybody else in this world! You cant be serious! Franz stormed up, pulling Takuma up by his armors scruff. You have no idea just how much I want to punch you right now.

Same.

No, no, this is far more personal than you think. Youre supposed to be smart. Where did all those high scores get you to, Takuma, huh? A little pawn listening to the wishes of the churchs pope? Thinking they are our allies? Franz pushed him down, now directing his attention at Aiko and Yuukos party. All of you! Especially you guys, Ichiyo! Where has all our distrust for the church gone? All of us wanted to flee from the church, but the moment we learned its impossible, you all decided to just ride the train? Ha! I thought I was paranoid about analyzing everybodys weaknesses in case I had to one day exploit them, but I really was naive! I never thought we would turn against each other!

Youre the one who switched sides! Takuma shouted, only for Tatsuya to suddenly kick him in the face, knocking him to the ground.

Nice one, dude. I was about to do the same.

Tatsuya! Aiko shouted, but Kyouya quickly went over to her to quieten her down, allowing Tatsuya to speak.

Heres the thing, everybody knows I hate Daisy. And I still do, even after we had the chance to speak, but I understand his position now. Heres the thing, I know you ordered Chifuya, Hayato, and Natsume to attack us, Takuma. You have always been the person with the honeyed words. Tatsuya pulled him back up and gave him a right hook to the face, sending Takuma back onto the ground. So thank you, for making me feel bad when I instinctively drove my spear into her stomach. We fucking talked at lengths on how to deal with some bandits back at our second assembly, and it seemed like that bloodthirst of yours influenced everybody else. Are we killing each other now, Takuma, huh?! Not only Peolyncians, but the people weve known for four years now?!

He then snapped his head to the other members of the coup-detat. But dont think any of you will get out of this with a slap on the hands. He might have cajoled you, but none of you decided to use your brains for a moment! Mind washing? If we actually were Aurenas Chosen, you think she would make us this weak against it? No. You are at fault. You tried to kill Kyouya, Hestia, and me. And youre blaming us?

Bad cop, good cop. This is the correct way. They know Tatsuya better, so having him say all the things Im holding back delivers the message better.

W-we didnt mean to! Aiko tried to stand up, but she immediately tensed up when she saw the elves had their arrows trained at her. Pale and terrified, she sat back down, shivering so wildly it was hard to hear her. W-we just didnt want to die. W-we

Takuma spat blood at Tatsuyas foot, pushing himself back up despite being tied up. Two teams! Two parties are allowed to live, you bastard! You think it was that easy to persuade everybody?! Fuck no! But, I want to live! I have a company to lead when I go back to Earth, and am not letting anybody in this world steal that away from me! I will NOT die in this third world crap of a place! Do you think I want you all to die here?! Hell no! Ichiyo, say something!

Were on her side. The only boy in Yuukos party sheepishly looked at me, only for him to twitch when Ryuji and Shiko patted him on the back.

Ryuji sighed deeply. We heard it, dude. You made your decision on who to trust, and there is no shame to it. Stand straight, say it outloud, and announce it. If you think about it clearly, the fault for this entire feud is on your end as, instead of trying to talk, you immediately went to attack her. How would it have felt if you managed to kill her with that Galg and later learned she was innocent and just a good person?

Kuek! The bruised up Chifuya, Natsume, Hayato lowered their heads, grimacing and gulping at that very thought.

Stop it! Takuma jerked his body forward, elevated by the tension between the classmates. We. Are. Not. At. Fault. Here! We are in the right! All of you, stop trying to listen to these idiots who think they got it all figured out, because they dont! You think we could just leave our fate to that dragon? That dragon the church knows more about than us? She is the one who is driving a wedge between all of us! She is theUurrgh!

In the end, Franz couldnt hold himself back. With a straight punch, he knocked Takuma on his back. He then stomped on his face, preventing the latter from resisting at all.

Looking down at the groaning young man, Franz swept back his grey hair. You still didnt answer my question. Did you really think the church is our ally? Then, how about I tell you something; the Church of Aurena has been under the control of the demonkins since we arrived in this world.

What ? The students went speechless, unable to process what he had just revealed. Sadly for them, the bomb wasnt done detonating.

Correct. It wasnt Goddess Aurena who summoned us into this world, it was the demonkins using the power of the Edjurl gods. They don't have the power to send us back to Earth.

With the exception of King Fugnarus and his bodyguard, the elves and dwarves looked around and whispered in surprise, confused at this reveal. After all, this was still pretty classified information, but it was honestly okay to reveal right now. VifiYok, on the other hand, could only sigh and sit down.

How do I know? Ive been doing my research, never standing still the moment we arrived in the Empire. The moment they wanted to send us into war like child soldiers, Ive never given them an inkling of my trust. Manipulators, the lot of them, and we are their propaganda. What exactly is their plan with us? I dont know, but I know if we had actually killed my coMhrm, Hestia. If we had killed her, we would have lost our only one true ally.

You are being mind controlled Takuma expressed his suspicion, all while eating dirt. Youre talking about all this crap about the demonkins, but youre telling us this city destroying dragon is our ally? How, huh?

Because Im a reincarnator, you idiot. How long does it take for you to finally get the fucking memo? I snapped at him, before taking out the video recorder. Hestia Atsuko Kargryxmor. I told you already! Or, has Saori not taught you anything about Greek myth? Or, how about the Atsuko part about my name? Do you want me to explain to you the katakana? Or, how about this: Ich bin eine Amerikanerin. I am an American. Amerika-jin desu. I can continue speaking in German, English, Japanese, or, do you want some Korean?

[Are you sure?] Franz suddenly spoke with me telepathically.

[If this is the only way to drill it into their thick brains, then sure! This fucking arrogant bastard!] I glared at Takuma, wanting to feel the same sensation of punching him like Tatsuya and Franz.

Are you kidding me?

However, there was one person who wasnt so quiet, and that was Lautrex.

What you are sayin

The Pope is the Prince of Envy, Sir Knight. Want to know my source for that? How about the fact Goddess Aurena herself warned me of that? Or, how there was actually one truth in the newspaper, and that was how he saw us break into his room. How was I there? Well, he was the one who brought us there; in fact, there shouldnt even be any other witnesses who saw us as my mother, Empress Melloxtressa, can reflect light with her scales, making us invisible.

I straightened my back and turned the video recorder on, showing Aiko and Takuma the videos I recorded with it. Everything I showed Yuukos party, I showed them, even the one with the hot spring. Once it was done, I put the recorder back into my storage before taking a step back.

As I said, I will bring everybody out of this alive, so trust me. King Fugnarus. I handed him one of the data chips, entrusting him with it. Then, hopefully, we can do this. If this wont work then

We can wait, lass. I will take this as my punishment for sending you into that death trap with that rank S dragonslayer. We got the rations to last us for weeks. Enough to share, too. His eyes widened a bit, though, as he remembered something he wanted to ask me. Right, if you see the other half of the rescue party, tell them were okay. We lost nobody on our side.

Other half?

He nodded. My wife she went behind my back and informed everybody about your disappearance. Loatryx, Artorias, Estralia, and Yeos were quick to send their people to help me, with Saelariel barely able to, as King Elutiss advisor told him to not send too many rangers. We had around 56 members, including the six you see here.

A chill went down my spine. Perchance, can you remember the number of humans and dragonewts who joined you?

He raised an eyebrow, shaking his head, but instead his bodyguard had the answer to my question.

28, your grace.

And my eyes widened in horror as I remembered the System message I received on the deaths of exactly 28 humans and beastmen. Looking at me stuttering, trying to process the news, only made King Fugnarus pester me until I finally told him what was wrong, much to the shock of him and his party.

They wanted to make sure I was absolutely certain about it, but I nodded, telling them it was part of my blessing from Aurena. Seeing no reason why I would lie, all of them slowly accepted the truth, but some seemed to be grieving for the people they lost.

Then Goddess Kronnaz better be our witness then, King Fugnarus stated with a neutral tone. Aye, those humans werent my people, but King Artorias, President Reajaen, and Prince Markval entrusted their knights and warriors lives to me. Not to mention Loatryx if an elf or dwarf had also died, then hopefully your plan works, Hestia. I dont think I have the patience with the key in my hand.

W-wait, please

The students tried to protest but King Fugnarus glared at them, silencing them before they could speak.

Only Takuma was able to complain. Now we have to trust our lives on these strangers. Dammit, I should have bided my time, instead of sending Hayato in toArk!

Franz stomped Takuma to silence him, again. And you may continue biding your time, otherwise Ill actually put mana into my leg to knock those teeth of yours out.

I ignored them and took a deep breath. I went outside the temple, joining Rajah as I stroked him. He entered my shadow before I turned to Tatsuya, Kyouya, Franz, and VifiYok. Kyouyas uneasy frown made it clear he was conflicted on the matter.

Aiko-san didnt seem to take the news too well. Ichiyo probably is okay, since you healed Yuuko-san but He scratched his neck, before touching his formerly severed arm. A-are you sure this will work? I know they backstabbed us, but I still dont want them to die. I-I dont think Haruka would be able to handle it

At the same time, though, she didnt want to feel so attached to her former enemies. The moment she got her emergency rations, she would vanish from her mind, never to be found again by any of her former allies or enemies. She had resolved herself that that was her future, and it was something she could live with. Regardless of how the main conflict would end, she would decide how she would live and die by her own terms.

Well, it was a fun time. Then again, there is still a long roadHuh?

VifiYok suddenly noticed the discussion the students were having with Franz. They were arguing for some reason. When she turned around, she squinted her eyes when Franz suddenly groaned, nearly falling onto his knees. He pulled an amulet out of his storage, designed in a weird form with an emblem she couldnt recognize. The only feature she noticed was the hat of a jester.

It rattled, shaking as if it was a living being before an eerie laugh was released from it, causing it to glow grey. In the next moment, the air exploded, breaking part.

What?!

VifiYok braced herself, ready for a fight, only to notice the hole in the air looked similar to something she had just seena space-time portal! A chill went down her spine as her sharp ears picked up the sound of footsteps underneath the loud crackling around the portal, caused by air rampaging around, trying to replace the missing air despite it already being filled.

The students cried out in surprise as a figure in a long robe walked out of the portal. The demonkin couldnt see who it was from behind, but the students eyes immediately widened.

You?! How are you here?! Takuma shouted.

My god told me you were finished. The figure spoke, turning his head slightly around. Are you satisfied?

Franzs mouth was agape, looking shocked as the other students, but a smirk appear his face. He shook his head, looking at the robed man with a wry smile. I am, Boss. I have revealed everything to them. Ill uphold my end of the bargain and, I also made sure who the dragon was.

Franz turned his head around, looking at Hestia and VifiYok.

What is your decision?

I will ally with her, so you will leave her alone in this conflict. I will make a world she can be happy in. I will make sure her second life will be long, filled with happiness, joy, and without any of the stress that came with her past. She will do her part, and I will do mine. We are both adults in this matter now, and I made sure she doesnt need me around her. She has enough people to make her happy. She has her family.

And your fellow otherworldlers? Will you leave them here?

Franz scowled as he turned to Takuma and the others, causing everybody but his party to flinch back. I wont let them run away from hurting my cousin. I will make them work for their way back home.

C-cousin?! The rabbit was finally out of the hat. The students widened eyes couldnt become wider.

Good. Then, let us go. Heroes of AuI mean, students of Shiroko High, let us make sure you will find a way back home to Earth. To Japan and your families. Allow my god to help you for the purpose of changing this world for the better or worse!

What! VifiYoks eyes widened as she saw the air split apart behind the students, revealing an even larger portal. Whoever this person was, he was a far more adept space-time mage than Hestia currently was, and it seemed like he was not restricted to [Warp Point] as his only portal option.

Stop! VifiYok didnt know why but her legs moved on their own. Her voice spoke before she could think. Her lightning began to crackle as she identified this person as an enemy!

Former Warbringer, Vifi of House Yok.

The demonkins body froze as the man spoke. The robe figure did not show his face, but she was sure it was a man.

I will not reveal your existence to the Prince of Wrath, if you stay still. Do not interfere.

Lord Pride?!

If you obey, I will allow you to choose your time to decide to reveal yourself or not. Your consequences should remain in your hand, not in mine.

Her fear of her former general caused her body to stay still, draining her of any desire to stop him. Her mind wandered to the man who helped her get out of her old life, to ascend to the role as a Warbringer of the BoleTarian army. She couldnt, no, she wouldnt want to meet him again and reveal her betrayal of his trust.

The sin she wanted to leave behind to embrace a life without war. She couldnt give her new life up! As such, she obeyed, she stood still. Her lightning disappeared as the students were swallowed by the dimensional hole, taking them to a place she could not tell where.

VifiYok. Franz spoke with her, taking off his bracelet. He threw it onto her feet. Give it to Hestia. Make sure my cousin survives all of this. Otherwise

He walked up to her, drawing his head close to her face. With a glare that could freeze even this demonkin, Franz gave this girl an ultimatum she would not forget.

I will make your life a living hell. Bring her to the Empire when she is ready, and I will free you of your shackles binding your true potential. That demonic sin plastered on your soul; I will remove it. Until then, make sure she lives.

Franz walked away, entering the portal while only thinking of the one person he cared for. His mind began to brainstorm on the ways on how he would turn the Empire upside down, changing it into something his beloved cousin would not have to dirty herself with.

He began to envision his new dream.

Father, I will be better than you. I will bring happiness where you brought damnation! I will change this world for the better! And then I will crush you when I come back.

Aurenas deal with the third god had been fulfilled.

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