ALL NOVEL Chapter 373
“Johann! The sky is getting cloudy!”
I looked up at the sky at Millia’s words. The moon was noticeably blurry. To be precise, it looked like it was losing its shape and becoming all wobbly.
It definitely seemed like the World Tree’s power was having an effect on this area.
I placed my hand on the trunk of the 50-meter tall World Tree, which could be called a giant even though it was much smaller than the real thing, and glanced back at my companions.
“If my predictions are correct, we’re likely still asleep on the hill.”
The exact moment we entered this space was a bit hazy, but if we hadn’t woken up from the dream, there’s nowhere else we could be.
“Nothing bad has happened while we were asleep, right…?”
Karina asked me with a look of unease. I wanted to nod in response, but sadly, I could only shake my head.
“Sorry, but I don’t know that.”
“It’ll be okay…”
“If something happens to my little siblings…”
Sif glanced between Lulu on her back and Terry in Karina’s arms. Seeing the worry dripping from her eyes, it seemed like she was very concerned about her younger siblings.
“Don’t worry too much. They’ll be fine.”
As long as they’re not dead, we can save them, so they should be okay.
“Then, everyone, touch the World Tree.”
It was large enough for everyone to place their hands on, so it shouldn’t be a problem. I confirmed that everyone had touched the World Tree and began to spread its power.
“It feels comforting…”
“It feels really cozy…”
Well, the origin of life forms in this world is the World Tree.
Receiving energy that’s essentially the foundation of all existence, it’s no wonder they’d feel that way.
“I hope we can meet under the tree.”
I really hope my prediction is correct.
I closed my eyes and poured all the power from the World Tree into everyone.
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…Was it successful?
I looked at the sky where the sunset was half hidden and checked the conditions of the children waking up one by one.
They all looked fine.
It didn’t seem like much time had passed. When I glanced toward the capital, it was dark, yet still filled with bright light.
“Johann!”
“Don’t just run at a person recklessly!”
“But, I was really scared I might not wake up from the dream!”
I gave Millia, who was sniffing into my chest, a comforting pat on the back.
“Johann… me too…”
“Johann, I was scared too.”
No, it’s not that their expressions were scary, it’s that they wanted attention.
Trying hard not to show it, I embraced my lovers who were clinging to me.
“I’m glad we made it back safely.”
“So, what was that about?”
“That is…”
I paused, still holding Millia, and turned to look west.
An unfamiliar energy.
It was pretty close.
I carefully set Millia down and walked towards the direction where I felt the presence.
That unfamiliar energy’s owner was probably the culprit behind this situation.
“Causing trouble on a golden weekend, huh?”
“Ah… pah…”
Looking at his face, it didn’t look good. He must have forcibly destroyed the area.
I casually kicked his side and asked, “Are you the culprit that trapped us in our dreams?”
“Pervert… ugh… You guys… ugh… spending time happily…”
Words filled with resentment spilled from his mouth in bits. I clicked my tongue and squatted down to meet his gaze.
“Hey, God. Why did you do this?”
“I… am going to say it…!”
Why do all gods want me to put up my fists?
Can’t we solve this peacefully like with Hecate? I glared at the god with disappointment for what seemed like the hundredth time.
“I… was forgotten…! Seeing you, you bastard, spending a happy time with your six… lovers… I just couldn’t take it…”
So, he caused trouble on a precious weekend because he was jealous of me flirting with my girlfriends?
What a pathetic mindset like a lifelong single.
I glared at the god, who looked like he’d never have a girlfriend, and spoke up as I sensed a presence approaching from behind.
“Don’t come any closer. You never know what kind of tricks this guy will pull.”
It seemed he was a lousy weakling whose combat ability was only slightly better than Millia’s, but his ability to create dreams looked pretty strong, so I needed to be cautious. I warned him, blocking his gaze with my body for potential situations.
“If you do anything stupid to my lovers, I’ll kill you in the most painful way possible.”
“Deceitful… bastard…”
If you’re so jealous, then go get yourself a girlfriend. You’re just going to be a nuisance. I brought the sole of my shoe close to the face of the god glaring at me with envious eyes and tried to negotiate.
Negotiation, but it’s essentially a threat holding onto his life.
But isn’t he still getting off easy?
How dare he cause trouble on a weekend?
“If you have any information about that guy, spill it all. Then I’ll make your death less painful.”
“That’s the same thing…! Ugh!”
“If you want to die here, then do it.”
I started to tighten my foot a bit. If this went on, his neck would snap before he could even say anything. I gave a final warning to the god who was helplessly frothing at the mouth.
“If you don’t spill everything you know, you won’t die easily—”
“About that guy, I don’t… know anything… I swear…!”
“Really?”
Ugh. What a dud.
I looked disdainfully at the useless burning trash and created a fireball on my palm. While I could turn a person into ashes in an instant, to me, it was merely warmth like a winter hand warmer.
“If you really don’t know, then be gone.”
“W-wait a minute…”
I placed the fireball on the ugly body of the god.
“I don’t want to die!”
How noisy.
I stepped on his neck to prevent him from screaming and waited for him to burn completely.
Thus, the nameless god who disrupted my golden weekend turned to ash and scattered in the wind.
“Is it over?”
“Yeah. It seems like it’s settled for now, so let’s return to the mansion.”
We walked down the hill, leaving behind the newly sprouted tree.
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“Ugh, another busy day starts tomorrow~ The student council must have a pile of work waiting for me?”
“I’m just glad I can go to class with Johann.”
“I’m happy to finally attend class again… Not really. But being with you makes me very happy.”
To be honest, even if I attended class, I wouldn’t properly understand anything. It’s not like I could use the teachings of the Kalon Church anywhere.
“I’m glad too.”
Normally, I would enjoy the sweet and sour school life from the side, but it’s a bit disappointing that I can’t enjoy it comfortably.
I also need to go to the Grand Temple to grab the Holy Sword and have Hecate help me bind and destroy all the gods.
There’s an absolute ton of work to do.
When will I get to follow Karina around aimlessly?
“Well then, Johann, good night.”
“You too, sleep well.”
I gently kissed Karina’s soft lips and turned my body. It was time to sleep.
I probably wouldn’t fall asleep right away…
As soon as I opened the door, I confirmed that my prediction was correct when I saw a cat rolling around by the window.
“Well, it seems there was quite the commotion.”
“Yeah.”
“Seeing the energy of Hypnos on him, you must have met him. He was a god with a pretty bad reputation for bothering the goddesses. But his ability seemed quite decent.”
“You know a lot.”
“He once approached me asking to date him.”
“Of course, you turned him down.”
“I accepted.”
“What?”
You actually accepted that?
I looked at Hecate with curiosity. No matter what, others’ love stories could be quite interesting. Hecate licked her front paw and began to tell a bit of her past.
“I accepted, and just one hour later, I broke up with him. He was way too annoying…”
…In a way, that’s even more brutal.
I clicked my tongue at Hecate’s past story and collapsed onto the bed.
“Hecate.”
“Yes?”
“Do you think the Holy Sword of Kalon will help in killing the gods?”
“It depends on the god.”
I received a vague answer to my question. In the end, I guess I’ll have to try it out to see for myself.
“…Next week, I plan to obtain the Holy Sword and immediately go through the gaps and destroy all the gods.”
“That’s fast.”
“Normally, the longer you delay such things, the more troublesome they become.
At least that’s how I see it.
“Well then, I’ll start getting ready to sleep.”
“Sleep well.”
“Good night.”
I’m not sure if gods have the concept of sleep.
I closed my eyes and slowly drifted off to sleep.