Book 11: Chapter 5: Part 1

Book 11: Chapter 5: Part 1

Heres the chapter, enjoy~

Chapter 5 Battle With Yourself

Part 1

Then lets go.

The next day.

Gwen-san came to pick us up in front of the house, and as soon as we gathered, he snapped his fingers. At that moment, the scenery changed in an instant.

Whereas the space we had been in until now was a vague scene like the border between the sky and space, the space we had just arrived at had a view as if we had been thrown out into the middle of the universe.

However, unlike the outer space that we traveled through with Merl, there were rainbow-colored auras floating here and there like the aurora borealis, and countless galaxies seemed to be twinkling in the sky.

As I gazed at the view, Gwen-san showed a mysterious expression on his face.

This is the world of trials. Here you will undergo trials, and by overcoming them, you will gain divine authority.

I-I see

Rest assured. There is no danger of death in this trial.

Is that so?

I thought for sure that without almost dying, you couldnt get divine authority

While everyone was puzzled, Gwen-san grinned.

However, once you start the trials, you cant quit halfway through.

Eh?

As I explained yesterday, here in the [Heavenly Realm], your bodies will stop aging. And you didnt have an appetite, did you?

I-indeed, I rested yesterday because you asked me to, but I didnt feel hungry or even sleepy.

Thats right. Once you start a trial, you will be trapped in the world of trials forever until you get over it. Now, let me ask you one last question. After hearing all this, do you still want to go through the trials?

..

We looked at each other and nodded toward Gwen-san.

Yes!

Affirmative. If it makes me stronger, Ill do anything.

Me, too. I dont like to be left on the receiving end.

(Thats for sure. Ill beat you after I acquire that divine authority.

Well, Im not that particular about it, but I cant help my curiosity in the face of unknown power.

Each of us had different reasons, but we were all very motivated.

Then, even Night and the others raised their voices.

Woof! Woof, woof!

Fugo! Buhi!

Pii!

Eh? A-are Night and the others going to take part in the trials too?

I was surprised because I didnt think that even Night and the others would show their willingness to participate in the trials, but Gwen-san nodded his head.

If you want to take the trials, you can take them. If you dont regret it, that is.

Woof!

Night nodded vigorously at the somewhat provocative words of Gwen-san.

Hmph. Then I will stay here and wait for you while I sleep.

O-Ouma-san, you are not going to take the trials?

I dont need it.

A-ahahaha.

I laughed at Ouma-san, who was always going at his own pace.

W-well, Ouma-san is an extraordinary being called the Genesis Dragon, and maybe he can actually use power like divine authority just because I dont know about it.

In that sense, could Zenovis-san also use divine authority?

I thought it was necessary to quit being a human being in order to obtain divine authority No, I think Zenovis-san would be able to use divine authority without doing anything in particular.

I got a little sidetracked in my thinking, but at any rate, the members who would undergo the trials were decided.

When Gwen-san confirmed it, he snapped his fingers.

At that moment, a huge black vortex, like a black hole, appeared in front of us.

This is

Now, let the trials begin. Last warning, once you start the trials, you will not be able to come back from the other side until you conquer it. Are you ready?

Yes.

Thenbegin the trials.

With the signal from Gwen-san, our bodies were sucked into the black vortex.

!? T-this is

As I was sucked into the black vortex, my vision blacked out for a moment, but the next moment, I was surrounded by a new landscape again.

There was nothing in the sky, nothing on the ground, nothing but pitch-black space.

And it was not only the environment that had changed.

What is that? My clothes! And this body is!

For some reason, I was no longer in the armor I was wearing before, and I was wearing the uniform of the school I was in before I transferred to Ousei Academy.

In addition before I knew it, my physique had reverted to my pre-level-up appearance.

W-why?

Like myself, this space itself was strange.

At first glance, I almost thought I had been thrown into a world of total darkness, but I could see my body clearly, so it was different from the usual darkness.

W-what in the world is going on here?

This is the trial.

Ive been trying to do the best I can, just as the other guy said.

But still, there was no change in my body. My body had not gained any muscle or strength.

Every day I was avoided, shunned, and despised by those around me, even though I had done nothing to deserve it.

What was I supposed to do?

Am I really cursed by something? If so, why? Why me?

And for that matter, look at me!

I have nothing, but as if to show off the difference, the other me opened his arms and released all kinds of power from his body.

It was all the power I had acquired up to now, such as [Magic Armor], [Holy King Authority], and [Holy Evil Creation].

Besides

Look, look at this. This is the divine authority youve been looking for.

In addition to the power I had used up to that point, the other person was now clad in divine authority as well.

Hows that? Unlike you, I can do anything. Can you still say that you and I are the same beings? You cant say that, can you? Hahahahahaha!

The other me, who had laughed for a while, clapped his hands as if he had just thought of a good idea.

Oh, yes! Ill make you disappear completely, and Ill become the real Yuuya Tenjou. Dont you think that would be better for the world?

I wanted to deny what the other me said, but the words to refute him never came out of my mouth.

Because somewhere in the back of my mind, I had to admit it.

The other guy in front of me is more suitable for the world, not me.

There is no merit for the world to have me, who can do nothing.

But the person in front of me can do anything.

Even save the world.

Hey, hey, the more I think about it, the more I like it! If Im the one who can do anything, it shouldnt be impossible for me to get out of this space. Kukuku This is exactly what I call a revelation.

..

So thats how it is. You can disappear without worry, okay? Ill save the world or whatever in your place.

The other guy laughed happily.

Then, he thought of something more.

If I switched places with you, it wouldnt be a bad idea to rule the world! Because I have that much power!

W-what?

My eyes widened at the mans words.

What are you surprised at? Superior humans dominate the inferior creatures. Its natural, isnt it?

No, you cant do that

Oh? Who are you talking to?

Gah!?

I was kicked in the stomach by the other guy with all kinds of enhancements applied to his body. The power of the kick caused my body to explode, but a few moments later, my body was back to normal again.

Then, my head was restored to its normal state, and the other guy released his enhancements and stomped on my head.

Ugh!

You, who are lower than anyone else, what are you talking back to me about? You have no rights. I am everything.

Kuh T-thats not true

You pissed me off.

As the emotions drained from his expression, the other guy increased the force with which he stomped on me.

Guh!

Thats right as punishment for challenging me as a lowly creature, Im going to mess up your precious things after I switch places with you.

Wha!?

Im going to kill that dog, that pig, that bird, that lizard, and all the people at your school!

N-no!

ASISAID Dont you dare tell me what to do!

Gahah!

Well, I guess its decided that Im going to mess up your precious things now. No, youre going to die here anyway, so if you consider that I am sending your precious things together with you, its not a punishment but a reward, isnt it? Ahahahaha!

I tried to stop the guy who was smiling innocently, but helpless as I was, I couldnt do anything.

U-ugh!

Ah, good grief, keep struggling, keep struggling. What a nuisance

When the man uttered that in a truly troublesome manner, he moved his foot away from my head and took out the [Omni-Sword].

And then he released all of his power again, including his divine authority.

Im tired of dealing with incompetent people like you anymore. So die.

With a blank look on his face, he swung down [Omni-Sword]. Then that strike, which I had not even been able to react to before, seemed to slow down very much.

At the same time, the memories of the past run through my mind. I guess this is what they call a running memory.

Looking back, until I found the [Door to Another World], I really had nothing to show for my life.

Then I stepped into the other world and inherited Zenovis-sans legacy, and my life changed in one fell swoop.

Without what Sage-san gave me, I would have been nothing to begin with.

So when the person in front of me said that he would switch places with me, I couldnt even retort because I know that a man who can do anything is better for the world than me who cant do anything.

Even though I am such a person who can do nothing, there is one thing I can never back down from.

The man in front of me said he would destroy what I hold dear.

I dont care what happens to me. Even if it means risking everything I have, I want to protect the people I care about.

I cant believe how frustrating it is to be so helpless

I just stared at the approaching blade, unable to do anything about it.

At that moment.

Hmm? Wha-?

Just as the [Omni-Sword] blade touched my neck, the blade was repelled by something!