338 Later talk. Final story Investing in the future (3)




 It wasn't until I came back to this world that I realized this power. When Aster called me up one day and asked me to use it, I was like, huh? It was a good thing, though.

 After all, when Aster stabbed Shade's toddler, Cleena was recovering her power as a god.

 I asked her if that was possible, and she said that even in the divine world, there are conflicts between gods. In such cases, it seems that the winner can take some of the opponent's power as a reward for winning.

 In this case, since he defeated Shade, all of his power is now in the hands of the creature. However, the creature didn't need it, so he was giving it to me along with his own power as a reward. Apparently the thank you wasn't just for the crystal that connects the world.

 He had told that to Astel alone, and he asked Astel to keep quiet about it until he left. And in time for today's thing that we had been discussing for a while now, Astel taught me a lot of things. That's the new power I'm using now.

 The remnants of the Baron that have been goosed by my chains. He's flailing around trying to escape from the chains, but I don't see him tearing them apart at all.

It's a good thing that the miasma that you emit is used in a variety of ways. For the sake of the world from now on.

 I activate the chain further and catch the residue of Baron in a circle. As I match it, Astel comes into the barrier and a crystal is placed on Astel's hand.

 As the crystal in Astel's hand glows, a dark-haired beauty appears from it. It's the god Cleena from another world. As a thank you for defeating Shade, she said she would help us with Zagan's seal and our attempt, so I asked her gratefully.

'Well then, take care of things as planned, Aster, Kriena.

I understand.

Okay.

 And me, Aster, and Cleena release it's divine power. We stand in a triangle around the residue of Baron. My divine power, Astel's divine power, and Cleena's divine power go towards the residue of Baron.

 Then we climb high into the heavens to encompass all of Baron's residue. This is where the real work begins. To do it the way I came up with it.

 I wondered if we could use Baron's miasma to create a labyrinth like the one in the ronovels of the previous life.

 In this world, there are caves where demons live and treasures of gold and silver gathered in the dwellings of lower level dragons, but there was no labyrinth in which demons are born of their own accord and for some reason treasure chests appear like in the ronomics novels.

 If we were to simply erase Baron's power, we thought, wouldn't it be better to use it for the future? That's when he came up with the idea of a labyrinth.

 By defeating the demons, he could obtain magical stones and materials, and use them to strengthen his armor. Furthermore, if you use items that can be obtained in the labyrinth, you can further strengthen your armor, just like in the game. Naturally, if you beat the boss class, a treasure chest will appear.

 The only difference is that you can't retry the game, even if you die. To take on this labyrinth, you'll need to be prepared to do so. Well, I'm sure every would-be adventurer knows that.

 This is my idea of how to make use of Baron's power. And I'm going to make that place on the island where the divine dragon has been and where we are now. For this, I have the Shinryu's permission.

 As long as it's right in front of the divine dragon, I'll be able to deal with it even if something happens, and the divine power that leaks out of the divine dragon can be suppressed with my power. Last time I put on the necklace that me and Astel collaborated on, I was able to go out and be as good as the current Astel.

 If we can get her to take charge of the island, she'll be safe for the rest of our lives. Of course we will help. Each country makes its own decisions, but when it comes to the things God made, no one has any say in them. Well, they're not wrong.

Mr. Ray!

'Oh! Divine Realm Magic, Divine Creation!

 The building of the labyrinth has come to its last spurt. Astell seals the layers of Baron's residue and Cleena builds the labyrinth system. And I will create the vessel that will become all of them.

 Something so powerful that I can't let the divine power leak out. Little by little, the divine power that stretches high in the sky takes shape. And the result is a tower so tall that it can pierce even the clouds.

 There should be an intricate path inside. I'll have to check this out. And in a room further up on the top floor, there is the seal of Barron created by Aster. From there, the miasma of Baron's miasma is supposed to flow to each level.

 Naturally, the miasma is thicker at the top, which leads to stronger demons, stronger weapons and more luxurious treasures.

''It's over.''

 As I was looking at the tower high in the sky, Alexia came up next to me to hug my left hand.

 Thanks to Baron's firm seal, the four pillars have disappeared and the miasma that had been spewing out has disappeared. As a result, the demon soldiers have also disappeared and the remaining ones seem to have been defeated.

 The other wives also gathered around me. I don't know how long this tower will last. It will last a few hundred years, maybe even a few thousand.

 We're all working together now, but in the future, there could be a fight over this tower. I am the one who created it, and I have a duty to see it through to the end. As the new god.

 Well, there's still some time until then. There's no point in worrying about that kind of future now. I'm just going to spend my time with my precious family.

We should all go home.

 I was going home with my smiling wives, with my precious family waiting for me.

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Hey, Grandpa, who are these people?

Yeah? These are the gods who built this divine island about 500 years ago and who are still protecting this world today. The god of war, Ravert, and his wives.

'Wow, this Master Reiwert was very irresistible!

Ho-ho-ho, that's right, he was very popular. He saved this world and the other worlds and received his divine power from the goddess Aster, who is also in this painting.

'Wow, that's great. Can I be as irresistible as Ravert-sama?

Well, that depends on how hard Ray works, doesn't it?