Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody

I’m Satou. Back when I was working at a company, it was a daily occurrence for the big shots to flip tables and give unreasonable demands. After coming to this other world, I met Baron Muno, an ideal boss, and was freed from such unfairness. But now, it seems I might be getting unreasonable demands from an unexpected source.

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“Slay the demon god.”

God Heralon ordered me after the explanation.

Somehow, I felt like I should obey, but it’s probably just a fleeting thought, so I decided to let it slide.

There are no logs related to mental magic, so it’s probably a kind of primal magic like word spirit.

“Heralon is foolish. Karion says the same.”

“I didn’t say that. But I do advise against approaching anything that would increase the demon god’s power.”

God Urion and God Karion argue that if I get close to the demon god, there’s a possibility the demon god will power up into the ‘true god.’

Apparently, they were spying on the interactions between me and the demon god even before coming to support.

“Can humans even defeat a demon god? You should know how strong the demon god is in the material world.”

God Galleon said this.

If that’s the case, are the Seven Gods stronger than the demon god in the divine realm?

“Have you forgotten the fight between this one and Zaikuon? In the material world, this one wields power enough to reach the demon god’s feet.”

God Heralon admonished, and God Galleon was left speechless.

“The point is off. Heralon and Galleon should be calmer. Karion says the same.”

“I didn’t say that. But I don’t think Heralon will become humble. Urion’s admonitions are meaningless.”

God Karion is pretty harsh too.

Still, I want the discussion to move forward soon.

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“Master, don’t just rush straight into the demon god.”

Arisa warned me through clan communication, so I replied, “I won’t.” I have no such hobby.

“Really? Even if they say they’ll give you Aze-tan as your bride, you’d refuse?”

“…Of course.”

That’s such a tempting reward that it almost dazzled me.

“H-Hey! Seriously, no! We have plenty of brides, so don’t be swayed by the gods’ smooth talk, okay?”

Probably because I delayed my reply, Arisa nervously warned me again.

“You don’t have to worry so much, Arisa.”

Besides, getting married as a reward for slaying the demon god would be disrespectful to Ms. Aze.

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“—That concludes the explanation. Therefore, it’s too risky to let this human go near the demon god. Karion says the same.”

“I agree with Urion. We recommend dispatching an army of divine soldiers to slay the demon god.”

While talking with Arisa, the comments from Gods Urion and Karion ended.

God Heralon seemed convinced, but God Galleon didn’t quite accept it.

“This is why your thinking is shallow.”

“I don’t want to be told that by reckless Galleon. Karion says the same.”

“I didn’t say that. Urion says no dragging others into it.”

After a while, the argument between Gods Galleon and Urion continued, and Chairman Tenion intervened to resume the discussion.

“I understand the danger of increasing the demon god’s power by letting this near.”

I had a bad feeling about this.

“But even if we don’t let this near, the demon god will come to absorb it. Don’t you understand that? It’s better for the world to deal with it now or seal it in a divine cage.”

I get God Galleon’s point, but I have no intention of blindly agreeing.

“See, Galleon is foolish. Karion, explain.”

“I didn’t—no tricks. Urion is mean.”

God Karion was in a bad mood in front of Urion, who laughed loudly.

“Karion, could you please explain?”

“If it’s Tenion’s request, I have no choice.”

God Karion nodded and began explaining.

“Disposal is out of the question. Even in a five-on-one, there’s no chance of losing, but it will definitely consume a lot of divine power. Not only will we lack the divine power for the demon god battle, but there’s a high chance we won’t even be able to maintain the barrier that protects the world.”