#353. Baalzebub (1)
Since you’ve come this far, I’d like to do something. Please give me your opinion on what would be good.
For reference, I’m considering massacring about 10,000 people in a major city.
I felt awkward in front of Baalzebub, who was saying such things.
If Baalzebub had asked me, I would have thought of a solution, but he had to point out Shainas and ask him.
‘What if you ask Professor Shinas, who absolutely cannot tolerate evil, something like that?’
Shainas is a righteous man, but he goes too far.
He was expelled from the Holy Spirit Convent because of his extreme behavior.
The Academy’s greatest extremist, with no sign of flexibility, was Shainas.
‘I don’t know about other enemies, but these are immortals… … .’
Immortals are truly powerful.
Even when fighting Robe Tetras, we were barely able to win thanks to the sacrifice of the Commander Sword King.
It is difficult to guess the extent of Baalzebub’s fighting power, but judging from the fact that he was able to melt Ortesia in an instant… … he must have transcendent power.
‘I wish they would just send it back somehow.’
The biggest problem was that Baalzebub would not tolerate anyone speaking to him without permission.
Ortesia asked us to kill her and was turned into a dark red phlegm.
Since Baalzebub pointed to Shainas, it is only right for Shainas to speak.
Even if I come up with a brilliant idea, I can’t say it out loud, only Shinas can say it.
‘If Professor Sinas were to attack me recklessly, calling me an evil man… … .’
Even if we think of a strategy while buying as much time as possible, it won’t be enough, and we may have to fight right now.
Can we win without the Commander Sword King?
“Beelzebub…….”
At that moment, Shinas opened his mouth in front of us who were looking at him nervously.
“First of all, thank you for giving me the opportunity to express my opinion.”
“… … !”
I swallowed my breath without realizing it.
Because Shainas’s way of speaking was completely different from what I expected.
It was an extremely polite tone of speech, similar to the one used when addressing Pope Lucretia.
“I don’t know if it’s appropriate for me, a foolish mortal, to give my opinion, but I’ll tell you what I think.”
“Okay, good.”
Baalzebub nodded.
Perhaps because of Shainas’ polite attitude, he seemed to have a satisfied expression on his face.
“If you want to harvest life, there is a big city nearby called Lublin.”
“Rublecania?”
“It is the capital of the empire with the largest territory in this era.”
“Shainas said, shaking her head.
“Since the population is so large, you can easily kill 10,000 people. Even if you want to kill more than 10,000 people, that’s no problem.”
“I see.”
“I recommend that you go there and start killing people.”
Unlike Baalzebub, we were astonished.
Because Shainas showed completely unexpected behavior.
‘Are you now… …submitting to Baalzebub?’
From my perspective, it was something that could not help but be shocking.
Shainas, a righteous extremist, submits to the evil Immortals and encourages genocide… …!
‘What on earth is going on?’
Just a moment ago, Shainas was harshly criticizing Lucrecia.
He was an old man with not much time left, and he really spat out blood and spewed out accusations.
I couldn’t understand how such a person could prostrate himself before the evil Immortal.
“Sha, Professor Shainas… … .”
“Why… … .”
“… … .”
Senia and Charlotte also had puzzled expressions, and Tirpitz was biting his lip and staring at Shainas.
But Shainas maintained her composure and continued speaking.
“If it’s okay with you, I’ll take the lead.”
“Would you do that?”
“Yes, please grant me the honor of guiding you to Immortal.”
Baalzebub smiled as he looked at Shainas’ extremely polite attitude.
“I was glad I pointed you out. You’re better than that woman earlier.”
“Thank you, Immortal.”
“Then guide me, wizard.”
Baalzebub was lifted up into the air.
It seemed like it was not utilizing the element of wind, but rather manipulating gravity.
“I will take the lead.”
Shainas also slowly ascended into the sky.
It was a fairly cautious move considering he was using gale magic.
“This way. Follow me.”
“i get it.”
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So Shainas left the papal palace with Baalzebub.
He didn’t even glance at us who were left behind.
Even Baalzebub seemed to have no interest in us.
“Three, my goodness… … .”
Senia slumped down on her seat.
“Why does Professor Shinas have such an attitude… … .”
“Did you feel sorry for your life?”
Tirp said in a complicated voice.
“If you had behaved as usual, you would have turned to mucus and died just like Ortesia. For now, the answer is to remain humble.”
“That can’t be… … .”
“No, Senior Tirp.”
I said, clenching my fist.
“Professor Shainas didn’t do that because he was afraid of his life.”
“yes?”
“Bealzebub said he would slaughter 10,000 people. Professor Shainas would be furious at that one statement. Do you think he would try to save his own life in that situation?”
Moreover… …Shinus realized that he did not have much time left and was preparing for death.
Would a person who refused to extend his life and tried to follow the will of heaven cooperate in the massacre of 10,000 people in order to save his own life?
“Professor Shainas had other ideas.”
“S, no way… … .”
Senia said with a tearful face.
“Are you saying that you did it to save us?”
“… … !”
Tirpii opened his eyes wide after hearing Senia’s words.
“Professor Shinas, thinking that saving us was more important, would give up his own beliefs… … .”
“That’s not all, Senior Tirp.”
I raised my head.
“Professor Shainas bought us some time. He guided Baalzebub to Lublin, so we could think about our plan.”
“… … !”
“The fact that the flight speed was considerably slow is evidence of this.”
Shaina’s flight speed was slower than usual.
Baalzebub may not have realized that Shainas was deliberately flying slowly.
“Professor Shainas did not give up hope. He simply gritted his teeth and took a submissive attitude for a moment in order to deal with the great evil known as the Immortals.”
He was expelled from the Holy Spirit Convent because he could not control his violent personality.
The fact that he suppressed himself to this extent must mean that he was very desperate.
“So we have to hurry.”
“But Eriol, how on earth can we fight against such a powerful enemy… … .”
Tirpitz trailed off.
“There is a way.”
I raised my head.
“They say that the treasury of the Holy Spirit Convent stores holy relics.”
“… … !”
Yes, that’s right.
The Holy Sword of the Gwanghwi Sword Emperor, which was one of the negotiation targets this time, will also be there.
“Originally, we planned to negotiate with the Holy Spirit Monastery and rent it out, but now that Pope Lucretia and the priests are all dead, there’s nothing we can do.”
I walked ahead.
“I will smuggle out the holy relics of the Holy Spirit Order without permission in order to fight against Baalzebub.”
* * *
We need to buy as much time as possible.
Obsessed with that thought, Shainas felt her mouth go dry.
‘This evil bastard… … .’
If only I had my way, I would scream and attack right now.
I wanted to rush in, firing off light magic and purification magic with all my might.
You’ll lose your life in less than a second.
‘This is really disgusting!’
Now Baalzebub is following Shainas.
He was just flying without saying a word, but I could sense the evil in his very existence.
‘I didn’t know that the Immortals were such evil beings!’
I had already heard from Eriol, but the Immortals I actually encountered were beyond my imagination.
‘And you want to massacre 10,000 people? I absolutely cannot tolerate that!’
I’ve heard a similar story from Eriol.
It seems that all immortals want to sacrifice humans.
I don’t quite understand why an immortal, a being that transcends time and space, would want to kill humans… … but in any case, it must be stopped.
‘But… … there is no way for me.’
The reason Shainas gritted his teeth and fell flat on his face was because he knew that he could never stop Baalzebub with his own strength.
There was no choice but to rely on Eriol, who remained at the Vatican.
‘Eriol, find a way.’
Eriol has already defeated the Immortals.
That experience will teach you how to do it.
So… …Shinus must buy as much time as possible.
“Is that the city?”
“… … !”
Shainas stopped flying at the sound of Baalzebub’s voice coming from behind.
“Yes, that’s right.”
I turned my head, thinking that this was a chance to buy time.
“The city you see over there is Lublinia, the capital of the Lublin Empire.”
“What a truly backward city.”
“Is that so?”
“Yeah, primitive cities.”
“… … .”
Immortals are wizards from an ancient civilization.
Compared to those days, does Lublin, the world’s greatest metropolis, seem like a backward city?
“Immortal, what cities once existed that speak such words… … .”
“Usually there were many huge dome-shaped cities.”
“Did you say dome?”
“Yes, otherwise we wouldn’t be able to maintain a constant urban environment.”
“Oh, so you’re talking about covering the entire city with a dome. Then, the environment inside the city will remain constant regardless of whether it rains or snows. That’s amazing.”
“Yes. You understand quickly.”
Baalzebub looked satisfied.
Earlier, he showed himself killing Ortesia right away, but he seemed to be surprisingly good at communicating with an opponent who was lying flat on his stomach.
“But in this day and age, there are no traces of such a city left… … .”
“There’s nothing we can do. Everything was destroyed.”
“Destroyed? What the hell happened?”
“Hmm.”
Suddenly Baalzebub looked at Shainas.
“You have a lot of questions.”
“… … !”
“Originally, to gain knowledge from this Baalzebub, one must pay a proper price. It is not enough to just guide you this far.”
Baalzebub spoke in a cold voice.
“How about it? Would you like to offer a sacrifice to this Baalzebub?”
“What do you mean by sacrifice… ?”
“It means to sacrifice human bodies.”
“… … .”
Shainas felt strength building in her fist.
“Why do you want so… … human life?”
“Life itself is not important. It is life energy that is needed.”
“The Baal system also seems to have the ability to absorb life energy, but why do you need life energy? You are an immortal, a transcendent being… … .”
“Hmm.”
Baalzebub looked at Shainas’ face again.
“Wizard, don’t show too much interest.”
“… … !”
“I like this Baalzebub. I think you would be a good candidate to have him as part of your household.”
Subordinate.
Are you saying you’re going to make me an immortal’s subordinate?
“I understand that as a wizard you are interested in new knowledge, but… … it would be best to protect yourself.”
“Oh, I understand.”
“then…….”
Baalzebub slowly raised his hand.
In the direction of Lublin.
“Ah, there’s still a long way to go… …!”
“This much is fine. I just need to get close to obtain life energy… … .”
Baalzebub spoke in a cold voice.
“It would be easier to do it after the entire city has been turned into a sea of fire.”
“… … !”
“Just watch, wizard. You might end up doing this later.”
It’s dangerous.
I was letting my guard down, thinking that I would have to fly further to get to Lublin.
“Get out of the way, it’s blocking your view.”
“… … .”
Shainas gritted her teeth.
Now that it’s come to this… …I have no choice but to buy time, even if it means throwing my body into it.
‘I can’t help it! I’ll throw everything I have into it, even if it’s just for a minute… … !’
While I was composing the recipe with that thought in mind.
The cold voice of Baalzebub was heard.
“Wizard, I am disappointed. Did you think that this Baalzebub would not detect you?”
Phew!
Baalzebub’s right hand was thrust into Shaina’s chest.
