SEC Chapter 502 Hermes: I was the one who switched the note.
Chapter 502 Hermes: I was the one who switched the note.
Chapter 502 Hermes: I was the one who switched the note.
"They've come back to life!"
Riveria, Hedin, Leon, and the others were stunned to see the long-cold corpses come back to life.
Then, their gaze shifted and focused on Roy, or more precisely, on Tenseiga.
Roy knew exactly what everyone was thinking, and laughed, "This knife isn't omnipotent. It can only revive each person once, and the corpse will be relatively intact, as the soul hasn't been completely dragged into the underworld."
"I see!"
Everyone suddenly realized that each person could only be resurrected once, and there were many restrictions. If there were unconditional and unlimited resurrections, that would be terrifying.
Even so, it is still quite awe-inspiring.
resurrection!
Reversing life and death was something only the gods could do, but now it's in Roy's hands.
"This sword is even more valuable than the Philosopher's Stone!" Riveria exclaimed. As long as the conditions are met, it can give a person a second life, which is far superior to the Philosopher's Stone, which can only grant one person immortality.
Roy's gaze swept over everyone present: "Please keep this a secret. I don't want to cause too much trouble."
"No one but an idiot and a moron would do something so stupid. If there really is such a fool, I'll take care of him immediately!" Hedin said coldly.
"Roy, don't worry!"
"Of course, we are the same!"
Leon, Grace, Tsubaki Corbrand, and the others smiled and assured him that Roy didn't want to get involved, but the simplest way was to let it go, hide the Tenseiga, and let Finn and the others die.
However, Roy chose to lend a helping hand!
This alone had already deeply moved them. If they broke their promise to Roy, it would definitely leave a knot in their hearts, affect their beliefs, and make it almost impossible for them to level up in the future.
Even if we take a step back, they don't want to offend Roy, because they might encounter an accident at any time and need Roy's help to resurrect someone.
As for taking Tenseiga from Roy, none of the people present would even entertain such a thought, especially after Roy admitted that he had reached LV.9.
One of the very few LV.9 adventurers in the world!
Roy is even more special than the former empress!
Another powerful member who reached LV.9, Alphia, also has a close relationship with Roy. The Astrea Familia has become an existence that everyone can only look up to.
As time quietly passed, Finn, Ota, and the others lying on the ground awoke one after another. The higher the adventurer's level, the faster they regained consciousness.
Hearing about their resurrection from the crowd, even Finn and Otto were greatly shocked, but upon seeing Roy, they accepted it.
Roy has created so many miracles that one more wouldn't be surprising to anyone.
"I never thought we'd have the chance to meet again."
Finn cast a grateful yet complicated look at Roy. The boy's return meant the battle against the black dragon was over, which was why he was able to be resurrected.
"I owe you a favor." Ota's tone was calm, but his eyes were resolute and unwavering.
Ota didn't want to die either; he still had attachments to the human world. As a warrior of the goddess Freya, he fought to the last moment, until the end of his life.
Even if Roy asked him to go through fire and water, Ota wouldn't hesitate to do him this favor.
"I'll make good use of you when needed." Roy glanced at the dead pig, as if he wouldn't have to work without this favor.
After the War Game ended, Freya became Artemis's subordinate goddess, and the entire Freya Familia was already under his control.
"Isn't I dead?"
The resurrected people woke up one after another, their faces filled with confusion and bewilderment as they looked around, thinking they had arrived in the heavens or the underworld.
"Lord Hedin, you've also sacrificed yourself? How could this be—then who can defeat the Black Dragon—" A member of Freya's Familia looked at Hedin with a pained expression.
Hedin's face darkened. "I'm not dead, and neither are you!"
"I remember being hit by the black dragon's beam." The man discovered that his gaping hole in his abdomen had healed.
He was incidentally killed by the Death Ray.
Hedin's tone was calm as he spoke, "You're not dead, you were just unconscious. We healed you using the district's latest magical artifact!"
The man was skeptical. What magical artifact could heal such a fatal wound? Looking at the others around him, he thought, "That can't be right—"
Not just me, but before I died, I saw those guys' hearts shattered.
Hedin: "You're mistaken. The black dragon possesses a special ability that can cause hallucinations."
"but----"
This person wanted to say something more.
Hedin said coldly, "One boring question after another. If you want to die, I can send you!"
The man turned pale with fright and shook his head repeatedly, not daring to ask any more questions. He realized he had lost his mind and had actually asked the aloof Lord Hedin so many questions.
Roy was secretly pleased to see this.
Whether it's a magical artifact for super-fast healing or an artificial organ to replace internal organs, these reasons are rather far-fetched, but as long as they don't want to tell the truth, no one can force them.
After all, the rule of this world is that force reigns supreme, and the final interpretation rests in their hands.
Roy was relieved; the risk of exposing his natural teeth causing unnecessary trouble had been minimized.
"Thanks!"
Rivera was taking care of the resurrected members of Loki's Familia. Her emerald eyes were fixed on Roy, and her rosy lips moved slightly as she silently expressed her gratitude.
"You're welcome!" Roy smiled and winked at Riveria before turning and leaving the tent.
After all that trouble, it was almost midnight.
The brilliant golden morning light, like a sharp sword piercing through despair, tore apart the thick, dark clouds that had shrouded the sky for so long. Its warm and dazzling light fell upon the ravaged earth, bringing new hope to the world.
Roy stretched, wondering if he should go back to take a nap.
Just then, Roy's keen ears caught a low sound and he looked up.
hum!
The sound came faintly from a distance.
Where the dawn light meets the sea of clouds, at the edge of the sky dyed golden red, a tiny black spot magnifies rapidly in his eyes.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The roar of the engine was powerful and majestic, like rolling thunder sweeping across the sky. The outline of the black dot became clear, revealing a massive, streamlined hull.
It's a sky battleship!
The damaged Sky Battleship cannot transport everyone back to Orario at once; they will have to return in two batches, with the seriously wounded being sent back first for treatment.
The airship will return here with supplies.
At this warship's speed, a round trip from the northern lands to Orario would only take ten hours. Damage would affect its speed, but one night would be enough.
Roy paid attention to the returning sky battleship because he sensed a familiar presence on it.
Transfer to a higher position!
Roy activated his magic, and spatial fluctuations engulfed his figure, transferring him to the sky warship.
As soon as Roy landed, he was greeted by two goddesses with contrasting personalities who complemented each other perfectly.
Astraea and Artemis.
The former was surrounded by a warm glow like the spring sun, wearing a long, soft white dress, her flowing brown hair like melting honey, loosely tied up, with a few strands brushing against her smooth forehead.
Her face was exquisitely beautiful, her snow-white skin delicate and radiant with a soft, pearly glow, and her serene, deep blue eyes were profound and intelligent.
That gentle and tolerant smile seemed to soothe all the pain and anger in the world.
Standing beside her was Artemis.
With a tall and agile figure, his blue and white hunting outfit, which fit his body well, outlined a powerful and smooth line, like a crescent moon hanging high in the cold night sky, radiating a cool and sharp glow.
Her long blue hair was tied into a neat ponytail high with a simple hairband, fluttering slightly in the wind. Her pretty face was in no way inferior to Astraea's.
One is gentle and tender, the other is heroic and dashing.
Astraea didn't need to sense any presence; she immediately noticed Roy nearby through her grace. She turned around and smiled, revealing endless longing and tenderness.
Artemis followed Astraea's gaze, and her pupils reflected the image of her beloved boy.
"Roy—!"
Amidst the cool call, a long-suppressed, burning emotion surged forth. Artemis transformed into a blue silhouette tearing through the night, crashing into Roy's firm chest.
Her tall figure trembled as she buried her striking face deep into Roy's neck.
"I'm back!" Roy reached out his broad hand and gently stroked Artemis's delicate back.
"And what about me?"
Astraea walked with ease, a gentle smile on her pretty face, and stopped beside Roy.
Roy, of course, wouldn't show favoritism. He slipped his other arm through Astraea's slender waist and pulled his goddess into his arms.
They are all his wings!
"Roy!"
Hearing the commotion, the others came out of the ship's cabin, including gods such as Loki, Freya, Hephaestus, Hestia, and Hermes.
After the great battle ended, they couldn't wait to see their children, who arrived aboard a sky warship.
Roy greeted everyone, "Long time no see, everyone!"
On the surface, Astraea appeared dignified and poised, but in reality, she was shy and reserved. Meanwhile, Artemis, oblivious to worldly matters, became inseparable from Roy.
Hephaestus, Hermes, and other gods responded, looking at Roy with astonishment.
"Roy!" Hestia's eyes lit up, and she pounced on him, hugging Roy's leg tightly.
"You little rascal, well done!"
Loki casually put his arm around Roy's neck. Through their eye-catching abilities, they already knew that Roy had used the Tenseiga to resurrect the dead, and that their own Finn had also been resurrected as a result. Her mood changed from worry to joy.
"I am deeply indebted to you and have no way to repay your kindness. Would you like me to repay you with my body?" Loki said slyly.
"That won't be necessary."
Roy's facial muscles twitch, and he keeps banging his head against people with a steel plate. I wouldn't take him even if he were given to me for free. Aren't my own Astraea and Artemis better?
"Thank you for saving Ota and the others—" Freya also came to Roy's side, her voice seemingly containing all the sweetest honey in the world, her slender hand naturally grasping Roy's broad hand.
As his fingertips lightly traced the rough calluses on Roy's palm, a shiver ran down his spine.
"They could also repay me with their bodies!"
Freya's delicate lips curved upwards in a smile as she looked up at her stunningly beautiful face, which could eclipse the sun and moon. Her violet eyes revealed sincere gratitude and a terrifyingly alluring vortex.
The deadly allure, like an invisible pollen storm, with its intoxicating sweetness, overwhelmed Roy.
Her mere charm is enough to influence others' minds, and with deliberate provocation, it's enough to drive people crazy and completely lose their reason.
Boom!Boom!Boom!
With just a simple touch, Roy felt his heart pounding, his blood rushing and roaring in his veins, bringing waves of dizzying heat.
Without activating "Adventure" to enhance resistance, even at LV.9, he couldn't resist Freya's charm.
But Roy wasn't worried.
With two of the "Three Great Goddesses" present, no matter how much Freya caused trouble, it was meaningless.
"No need!" Roy tried to pull his hand away.
But Freya's exquisitely proportioned body writhed like a water snake, pressing against her until their skin touched, her breath sweet as orchids. "Really don't want it?"
Those violet eyes shimmered with moisture; faced with the alluring and fiery temptation of a goddess of beauty, even the most hardened man would find it difficult to refuse.
Roy felt a dryness deep in his throat.
"Freya, let him go!"
Enraged, Hestia and Artemis swiftly attacked, shoving Freya away violently.
The goddesses stepped aside and began to playfully fight.
Roy breathed a sigh of relief.
Hermes, visibly excited, exclaimed, "Roy, congratulations on defeating the Black Dragon! From now on, wherever you go, you will be regarded as a hero and treated as an honored guest by all nations and major cities!"
"I don't really feel it," Roy said coldly. He was called a hero, but for the renowned Astrea Familia, he was just icing on the cake.
Hermes clearly noticed the change in Roy's attitude and a helpless smile appeared on his face. The other party's wisdom was almost comparable to that of a god.
"call!"
Hermes let out a deep breath as if making a firm decision, and said, "Roy, it was I who switched the note, sending you to slay the black dragon!"
Roy, who was about to leave, stopped in his tracks.
The goddesses who were playing around also stopped. Astraea, Freya, Loki—all the gods present looked at Hermes with varying reactions: anger, confusion, and incomprehension.
Many people had already guessed it, such as Astraea, Loki, and Roy. The gods wrote down the methods of punishment, but they chose to punish the black dragon.
No one would believe it if I said I didn't tamper with it!
The only one who could replace the slips of paper was Hermes, who was in charge of drawing lots. He also had a motive; he wanted to see a hero appear more than anyone else!
"So you're admitting it? Aren't you afraid I'll kill you?"
Roy sneered, "We've already killed a whole bunch of gods, killing one more won't matter. Otherwise, how could we face them?"
The skill "Godslayer".
The atmosphere around them changed completely, and everyone could feel the chilling atmosphere.
They knew Roy wasn't joking.
But they won't stop him. Roy has the right to do so. Sending someone to fight the Black Dragon is going too far; it's practically sending Roy to his death.
Hermes said, "Fear? Of course I'm afraid! Although gods can be resurrected, there's a ten-thousand-year gap. The mortal realm is so interesting; I don't want to leave yet!"
The murderous intent in Roy's eyes grew even stronger.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, just a second before Roy crushed him to death, Hermes earnestly said, "So, if you are willing to spare my life, from now on, all my wisdom and abilities will serve you!"
Roy frowned.
In fact, Roy was already prepared to give Hermes' Familia a good beating after returning to Orario.
Hermes was indeed clever; he guessed in advance that Hermes knew the truth and had murderous intent. Hermes's sincere attitude in admitting his mistake made things a bit difficult for Hermes.
Roy asked, "What can you bring me?"
Hermes breathed a sigh of relief. That's good! He pulled a crystal-clear sphere from his pocket. "This eye-shaped crystal can connect you to Asphi in the Eastern island nation. Perhaps it can help you!"
"Eastern Island Nation — Haruhime —"
Roy immediately understood what Hermes meant.
There was a fatal accident in this campaign: before it began, Haruhime returned to her hometown for a funeral, causing them to lose their trump card, "Level Up".
When Roy learned of this, he was speechless. Was this something a human would do? Cutting off one's own arm before a major battle—what a terrible teammate!
If Haruhime were to participate in this campaign, perhaps he could save the world's essence or other resources.
Since Hermes said so, it means that Asphie must have found Haruhime, but they encountered an unexpected situation and were unable to return to participate in the battle.
Roy stared at the image on the eyepiece, a cold rage appearing between his brows.
"You did a great job!"
Roy turned to look at Hermes.
The black dragon's massive breath attack was devastating, and during the battle, the eye crystals used by the Orario Alliance to contact Asfi were also destroyed.
The eye crystal in Hermes' possession is the only item that connects him to Asphie or Haruhime.
Even at this point, the other party was still testing him.
If he hadn't been magnanimous enough to kill Hermes, he wouldn't have obtained the eye crystal, nor would he have gained Hermes' loyalty.
Roy said, "That's not enough. Become Astraea's subordinate god, including your kin!"
Hermes laughed and said, "With pleasure!"
The tense and austere atmosphere eased, and Roy gave the goddesses a reassuring look.
As the sky warship landed, the adventurers in the camp emerged from their tents and looked up in awe.
Roy stood on the deck, smiling at the adventurers, and said, "Gentlemen, come with me!"
Next stop, the island nation of the Orient!
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