Academy’s Weapon Replicator

Chapter 149: Niflheim (7)

The monster outside.

Things that endlessly loathe and resent humans and exist only to kill them.

Humanity has never won the war against monsters, and the empire has continued to lose its vast lands.

Only after building a wall was it possible to protect humanity’s remaining territory, which was narrow compared to the vast glory of the empire in the past.

If so, when did that start?

Since when did monsters invade humans and trample on their homes?

“I thought the monsters outside were strangely different.”

The monsters outside are strong simply because they are outside.

Originally, the term “outside” was based on a barrier. So it’s not a very accurate expression, but the farther away from where humans are, the stronger the monsters become. This has been the general view so far.

However, in that case, the monsters near the wall should not be much different from the monsters inside. But that’s not the case. They clearly have fundamental differences.

The strength, speed, and hardness of the body are different, and that is why humanity cannot arbitrarily expand the barrier. Above all, the power of the Zodiacs does not work.

okay. The power of the Zodiac does not work. The power of those who fight with the power of God.

Humanity believed that it was simply because they were stronger.

“You b*stards.”

Frondier looked into Hela’s eyes and recited to all the gods, including her.

“Humans fought because they believed in you. Proud of having received the power of a god, he fought at the forefront of the monsters. They said it was God’s will. But that was all just God playing a prank on me?”

“… … .”

Hela looked away. It seemed as if he was avoiding eye contact and had resigned himself to something.

“Answer me.”

“Why should I answer? “You already know all the answers.”

Hela’s voice was deep and dark.

“Do you really want to hear it from my mouth? Should I at least praise you? Yes, you guessed it very well. The monsters outside were originally sent by gods. They made it by hand. For humans, who originally prioritized divine power, the monsters created by God were very suitable for killing humans. Of course, humans didn’t know that fact.”

Kuuk.

Frondier clenched his empty hand into a fist.

Maybe if I hit Hela with my current mood, I might be able to kill her. Then the first god he killed would be Hela.

However, Frondier instead released Hella.

“Who are you?”

Frondier asked.

“Who first came up with such a crazy idea? “Who created the monsters outside?”

“… … “It’s no one’s fault.”

Hela said, stroking her neck where she had been held captive.

“All the gods agreed to this. Humans are overly advanced. So there was a need to curb it.”

Sigh.

At that time, the tip of the spear touched the end of Hela’s neck.

As I turned my eyes, the blade suddenly touched her entire body.

This is the inside of the workshop. Frontier can trap his enemies with the most powerful weapons at his disposal.

The same way it was done to Leah Reese. No matter where you move your body, if you flinch even a little, you will be cut by the blade.

“Don’t be unnecessarily vague, but speak straight.”

“… … .”

“What do you mean by excessive development? Why is that a problem for the gods?”

“… … Human development results in lowering the need for gods. If this happens, religious faith will decrease and the number of people who no longer believe in God will increase. “Like you.”

“You massacred humans just for that reason?”

“Just that reason?”

Hela laughed bitterly. Just smiling like that cut my face with a blade. The bleeding face actually gave her a creep.

“For God, faith is everything. A god who does not gain faith cannot sustain himself. “I saw gods who disappeared like that again and again.”

“Religion is everything in God?”

“Frondier, you know about the devil, right? Among the seven deadly sins, Baal was particularly strong. Because he was also a god in a way. The same goes for Lucifer and Satan, who are so famous that they have a cult following. Once you have adoration, it becomes power. And that’s all the gods are. “The reason they exert such powerful power is ultimately because of their faith.”

“… … So, in order to gain faith from humans, he deliberately plunged them into the abyss and made them need the power of God.”

And in the end, that god’s power was just a trap that made them never escape from the abyss.

Hela said.

“Frondier, all gods are fundamentally like that. “Things that were vaguely lumped together have become a clear system.”

“Humans should accept that bullshit.”

“Humans are already doing this too. “You saw Palma, right?”

Frondier’s eyes flinched at Hela’s words.

“… … Palma. “You mean horse deduction?”

“okay. “That and our system are no different.”

In the past, Frontier evaluated Palma’s horse deduction system as follows.

─The performance of Magic Gongje is very excellent. Just as Arald had predicted. Because the performance is so good, people rely more on the magic system, and since the country manages the magic system, if you want to become strong, you must be loyal to the country. I will give you a reward for being loyal, so you will be more obedient. I don’t know who the guy I thought of at first was, but it must have been the guy who shouted long live the king.

Is that magic deduction system no different from the divine power of the gods today?

Hela said.

“Frondier, your divine power is strong. This goes without saying. It’s just that it won’t be eaten by the monsters outside. “Humans can be happy in their own ways as long as they stay within the walls.”

“You really are,”

Hella scratching the inside of Frontier.

Frontier’s anger rises accordingly. This time, I really think I could take off his head if I just lift a finger.

But just before that,

“… … But you.”

Frondier suddenly thinks.

What is Hela doing now?

Although he is being sarcastic and scratching his head, he is giving all the information as Frontier asks. However, it doesn’t seem like there is a way to overcome this situation.

What good does Hela get from making Frondier angry now? It only puts your own life in danger.

At first Frondier thought his threats had made Hela open her mouth. However, Hella continues to make remarks that irritate Frondier.

‘It doesn’t make sense.’

If threats didn’t work, they wouldn’t spew out information.

If the threat had worked, at least they wouldn’t have provoked Frondier like they are now.

“… … you.”

After thinking about it up to that point, Frontier realized something.

“Why can’t I see it?”

“What do you mean?”

When a frontier encounters a god, they can always get a glimpse into their past.

Hephaestus was like that, and Hestia was like that too. In the case of Poseidon, I couldn’t do it because it was dangerous because he would be caught peeping, but I was able to bring a spear and shield to Athena.

But why Hella?

Why can’t I see her memories? So close?

“… … “No way.”

Frondier reached out and grabbed Hela’s chin. It was a rough act without any consideration or anything.

Even if I force myself to make eye contact, I cannot see her memories.

Hela, god of death.

A woman who presides over Helheim and lives in Niflheim to take care of the dead.

… … Loki’s child.

“Are you sure you’re not God?”

“… … .”

Hela’s eyes widened and then sank.

She tilted her neck as if she had lost strength, and her gaze fell to the ground.

“Won’t you kill me slowly now? “I’ve run out of things to say.”

* * *

Nine worlds open in Yggdrasil. Asgard is located at the highest point among them.

There are numerous palaces where the gods live, but among them, there is a gorgeous palace with a roof of pure gold.

Gladsheim, Odin’s residence and council hall of the gods.

The gods of Asgard gathered here.

There are no tables in this conference hall, and the circular floor forms a low staircase that gathers in the center. The gods represent their opinions in appropriate places.

The stairs get lower as you move towards the center of the circle, and Odin always stands in this position. The highest god is in the lowest position, surrounded by gods.

It was the same today.

“father.”

A man speaks to Odin, who stands in the center.

“Are you going to leave him alone?”

Glowing skin, almost perfect appearance. Deep pensive eyes looked at their father, Odin, with concern.

Baldur, god of light. Odin leisurely raised his gaze at his words.

“Who do you mean?”

“You know, don’t you?”

“I’m asking because I really don’t know.”

Odin lowered his eyes and asked again.

“Frondier, Aster. “Which one are you asking?”

“… … “It’s Frontier.”

“There’s nothing to worry about that guy.”

Odin shook his head.

“He can’t stand up to Hercules. In other words, it means that we cannot oppose God, who has lost the restrictions of the human world.”

“We have received a report that Hela is in danger.”

“I guess so. “Hela is not a god.”

Odin nodded as if it was obvious.

“After Ragnarok, everything related to Loki was dropped from his position as a god. “You probably didn’t forget, right?”

“… … However, even if she loses her position, Hella’s power will be strong. “If it’s enough to threaten her, wouldn’t other gods also be in danger?”

“Hmm.”

Odin leisurely stroked his beard at those words.

His eyes turned elsewhere.

“Baldur says so, what do you think?”

Wherever he headed, there was a blond man.

While Baldur stood there as if flooded with light, the man’s hair was beautifully sprinkled with gold.

Odin called him.

“Thor.”

At those words, Thor lowered his eyes.

“I would have told you during Ragnarok.”

Despite his flashy appearance, Thor’s voice was tinged with fatigue.

“If there is a God who is afraid of dying to humans, then he should die.”

“Thor.”

Baldur lightly cautioned Thor’s remarks, but Thor instead looked at Odin and spoke.

“Anyway, when we get to Asgard, I’m going to break that guy’s head. Odin, that’s what you’re hoping for, right?”

There is no emotion in the eyes he looks at Odin.

“All you have to do is save my life.”

“Thor!”

Baldur shouted, and Odin raised his hand to stop him.

“Stop it.”

Odin nodded as if it was no big deal.

“That is correct. “It’s nothing to be angry about.”

“father.”

“Anyway, the further along Frontier is, the more things are going our way. “You know that.”

“… … That’s right.”

Baldur lowered his head.

Clearly the gods have a plan. That’s why Odin is so relaxed.

No, not just Odin, but all of the gods here are not that worried.

“Frondier will go to rescue Ajie. “It’s about reviving someone who’s already dead.”

Odin said.

“It means connecting worlds that should never be connected. In that case, the human world and the divine world will be connected.”

In other words, unlike ‘Possession’ or ‘Descent’ where gods have appeared so far.

God himself can head to the human world as is.

“Frondier wants it. “You want to kill all of our gods.”

Odin looked around at the gods around him.

“You should do as you wish. While he kills the gods, we clean out the humans. It’s a deal that both parties can be satisfied with. “Isn’t that right?”

All the gods nodded as if agreeing with Odin’s words. Except Baldur and Thor.

Baldur still had unexplained anxiety within himself, and Thor simply did not seem to like Odin’s words and actions.

Baldur said.

“If Frontier meets Hela, he will also know what kind of monsters are out there.”

“I guess so.”

Odin also answered this calmly.

“Humans need God, and God needs humans. “It’s just that kind of system.”

Odin raised his head and looked at the ceiling.

Gladsheim’s high ceiling, above which the pure gold roof shines splendidly.

Odin looked up and said, as if the splendor was visible to his eyes.

“You were happy when you didn’t know. Frontier.”