Chapter 445 – 445. Trials Given (1)
[Hmm?]
Following Jupiter’s guidance, the place where Eunhyeon was transferred once again was the space of Vulcan, who first expressed his joy upon entering this realm.
[For you to visit my territory. I never thought of it.]
Vulcanus expressed his delight at being able to reunite with Eunhyeon soon.
“…”
However, even though Eunhyeon had seen Vulcanus appear in front of her, he could not afford to pay attention to the god.
[What happened? He is making a very unpleasant expression.]
“… No.”
Eunhyun shook her head and sighed.
[Tell me. If you make that face and move on, wouldn’t I be embarrassed too?]
At the words of Vulcanus, who showed interest and urged him to answer, Eunhyeon had no choice but to open his mouth.
“Jupiter-sama’s prank… I think I went a little too far.”
Eun-hyeon wondered if it was really the right expression to purify the rude question as a ‘joke’.
For Vulcanus, it was impossible to gossip about Jupiter, who was no different from a higher god, so he had no choice but to use the expression “Mischief” In the end.
At Eunhyeon’s words, which conveyed the displeasure as much as possible with a disgusted expression, Vulcanus was able to guess what had happened between Eunhyeon and Jupiter.
[Hmm. Jupiter’s bad habits must have upset you.]
Knowing Jupiter’s penchant for flirting with this or that goddess, Vulcan smiled bitterly at her and understood her situation.
[I don’t know what rudeness I committed, but I’ll apologize instead.]
“No. Apology received. I just…”
I hated Jupiter’s face and her goodwill, which showed a welcome friendliness with eyes as if looking at her kindred.
Rather, if you are a great human being and have goodwill by making great achievements, even though it is uncomfortable, it is more comfortable that way.
However, I couldn’t accept Jupiter’s favor, which was handed to me with the look of ‘You’re a flirt like me, aren’t you?’
It just annoys me.
“Whoa, no.”
[Hmm?]
However, Eunhyeon couldn’t even complain about this to Vulkanos.
He already had four wives by hers, and even laid her hand on his goddess.
It is also an undeniable fact that Jupiter sees himself through the eyes of his peers.
I don’t want to admit it, but the fact that I have no choice but to admit is so annoying.
‘Ha, I want to be comforted by Belldandi-sama.’
She had a strong desire to somehow comfort Sang-han because of Jupiter, but Eun-hyeon put off that moment until later.
With the help of Jupiter, whom he really hated, he entered the realm of Vulcanos because he had a clear purpose.
Eunhyun let out a small sigh and changed her mood, staring at Vulcanus with a serious expression.
[Hmm. Did you come because I have a business?]
“… That’s right.”
[Tell me.]
“Vulcanus said so. God’s armor is a symbol of the power imprinted in God’s soul.”
[It did.]
Vulcan nodded in affirmation.
It was none other than what he himself had explained.
[Right. I know what you’re thinking.]
Vulcan smiled and nodded his head as if he had already noticed, before Eunhyeon could bring out the exact matter.
[Do you want to refine your powers a little more?]
“You’re right.”
Vulcan’s guess was correct.
“I am… I have reproduced ‘Gungnir’ before.”
When Lily, Erin, and Emilia went on a trip to find whereabouts of Lily’s parents.
Eunhyeon had once reproduced the god’s weapon called Gungnir by using her power, ‘God’s Key to Reproduce History’.
However, although the attempt to reproduce it was successful, the level of perfection is really unappealing.
He only reproduced Gungnir’s form, but did not reproduce all of Gungnir’s abilities.
Eun-hyeon, who became more skilled at controlling his own divine power, recreated his former partner, Bryunark, and grew to the point where he could reproduce the same spirit.
There is still a big difference between reproducing God’s arms and reproducing the weapons of the underworld.
Eunhyun’s purpose was simple.
“I want to recreate the god’s weapon with my own authority.”
[… You are too greedy.]
Vulcanus smiled bitterly at Eunhyun’s words expressing her firm will.
[Reproducing the arms of a god is not possible even for other gods.]
It is the authority possessed by the individual god, and reproducing the authority is tantamount to reproducing the very existence of that god.
Even Jupiter, who currently reigns as the king of the Dodecatheon, is impossible.
It’s not even a perfect god, and there’s no way a human-born ‘half god’ could reproduce it.
However, Eun-hyeon’s expression, determined to realize the impossible even for the gods, was very firm.
“What I am trying to recreate is not exactly the power of another god per se.”
[Hmm?]
“All I can reproduce is the ‘history’ that existed in the past.”
What Eunhyeon can bring from the past to the present using the key is a history passed down orally that existed in the past.
In the process, what is implemented in reality are weapons with that history.
Ridildo, Moraltak, and Baraltak, which he had summoned in the past, are in fact legendary weapons that have never been used and remain only in stories, and whether or not they existed It is the product of an unknown fantasy.
It is the power of Eunhyun to embody the weapons in the legends and history that serve as motifs in reality as they are, and to accurately create even their characteristics.
Brunak was the spear Eunhyeon used himself, and the image of the past was clear, so he was able to accurately reproduce it.
“But I can’t even reproduce the ‘myth’ that contains the history of the gods.”
No matter how much he transcends humans and becomes a demigod, he has special powers, but these are separate powers that are beyond the realm of humans.
[… You mean that you want to recreate that ‘myth’, create a fantasy weapon close to that of a god, and use it freely.]
“That’s right.”
[…]
Vulcanus was lost in thought.
It was a ridiculous idea that she couldn’t even think of, but Eun-hyeon, who came up with this idea, is more like a madman who even gambled on creating her own soul with her own power.
In Eun-hyeon’s theory, which was only heard through words, the possibility prevailed over the impossible.
It’s an impossible feat for any god, but it’s a possible method because it’s Eunhyung, who is endowed with powers from the three goddesses of destiny and can intervene in the ‘past’ and ‘present’ time.
[No. ‘Future’ is also on this person’s side.]
Vulcanus felt a strong attraction to Eunhyeon’s words.
He stared at Eunhyun’s face, who was quietly waiting for his answer.
When he saw Eun-hyeon, who had wonderfully created his own powers with the hammer he gave him, he had great respect and admiration.
As a god, it was ridiculous to feel respect for a human who could only be a half-god.
The respect that Vulcanus felt for Eunhyeon is the respect as a blacksmith who boldly pledged his soul to create a special weapon that other gods could not even imagine.
He felt great pride in the fact that his hammer was involved in the cornerstone of Eunhyun’s feat.
In addition, Eun-hyeon is not satisfied with her current status and is working hard to rise higher.
[Try it.]
“… Can you help me?”
[I am also a god, but I am the god of a blacksmith who makes weapons. Isn’t it the moment to create a special weapon that has never been seen before? You gave me the opportunity to share that moment, and there is no reason to refuse.]
Before being a god, as a blacksmith, Vulcanus seemed very happy at this moment.
“Thank you.”
Eunhyeon, who confirmed Vulcan’s willingness to help, smiled and thanked him.
Vulcanus immediately explained to Eunhyeon.
[First of all, in order to raise your authority to the next level, there is a task to be solved first.]
“What is?”
[It means that your level is too low. The reason why Gungnir was reproduced in the past but its perfection was poor is because your soul has begun to have the status of a demigod, but your soul is not yet suitable for reproducing the myth you mentioned.]
“… Case.”
Eunhyeon immediately remembered Jupiter’s words to become a perfect god by acquiring a ‘divine status’.
[Do you hate having a god in your soul?]
“But that… Isn’t it about breaking out of the human frame and becoming a god? For me… There is still work to be done in the underworld.”
[Haha. That’s a little different Just because you have godhood doesn’t mean you’re a complete god.]
“Yes? But Jupiter-sama…”
[Isn’t that what I was testing you for? Whether or not you want to give up being a human and become a god.]
Realizing that it was also a test, Eunhyeon frowned.
[In the first place, what the other gods expect from you is because we cannot break the rules and directly interfere with the underworld. What is the benefit of making you, who wants to do a lot in the underworld instead of us, get out of the human frame and into a body that can’t be in the underworld?]
“… It certainly is.”
Isn’t that almost a reversal of words?
The reason why Jupiter invited Eunhyeon to become a god was to find out whether or not Eunhyeon harbored a dark desire to become a god instead of faithfully carrying out the duties of an apostle.
Because he heard the answer he wanted, Jupiter smiled broadly and showed more kindness to Eun-hyeon.
[Ask Jupiter-sama for a favor. Ask them to go through trials in order to improve the quality of their souls and acquire godhood.]
“… All right.”
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[Hmm. Ordeal.]
Returning to Jupiter’s realm thanks to Vulcan’s advice and consideration, Eunhyeon immediately explained the situation and asked Jupiter to give her an ordeal.
“Yes. But it’s not because I want to be a god…”
[No. That you didn’t have that thought was confirmed by the previous question. I have a pretty interesting idea.]
The idea of reproducing the myths possessed by gods with authority and summoning weapons close to the weapons of the gods in that myth was interesting.
[In that case, I will give you an ordeal right away.]
“Thank you.”
[Never mind. Aren’t we of the same kind?]
“…”
There was a clear difference between gods and humans, but the meaning of Jupiter’s words was different.
Beyond the racial difference, he wanted to refuse the favor of the erotic old man who saw him as a man to man, but he could not deny it and refuse it for various and complicated reasons.
When he was at a loss for words due to annoyance for some reason, Jupiter, who had been grumbling at Eunhyun’s attitude, snapped his fingers.
Right!
In an instant, the space of the divine realm surrounding him changed.
Kwaaang!
The sound of violent explosions and buildings collapsing suddenly hit Eunhyeon’s ears.
“This place…”
He should be in the divine realm now, but the senses he felt through his five senses denied it.
Deafening noises.
Dust that enters through the nose and mouth.
The bloody trembling of the air felt on the skin.
A palace that is collapsing as far as the eye can see.
A certain sense of déjà vu, conveyed through the five senses, made me realize where this place was.
“The Imperial Palace?”
It is an unforgettable place.
It is also the cornerstone of a new starting point, where he died and made himself who he is today.
“I don’t think it’s an ordeal…”
As if his guess was correct, Jupiter’s voice spoke directly to Eun-hyeon’s soul.
[The threshold you couldn’t cross, try to cross it this time. That is the first trial given to you.]
