Chapter 92

Deep, deep below the earth.

A hell filled with eternal darkness, a place where light will never reach.

A space of death where the deep seated hatred of the dead swirl about.

The land of judgement where one receives punishment for the sins they committed when they were alive, and the sky of blessings which grants joy depending on the good deeds one has piled up throughout their lifetime.

This was the world that included both heaven and hell, and managed even the souls of gods, controlling the cycle of reincarnation.

Its name is the Underworld.

Existing in a dimension completely different from the celestial world, the demon world, the dragon world, and the earth, this is the place where all souls return to, and from which they are once again sent back to earth.

The souls of the dead are guided by the gods of death, the ones who protect the borders between the Underworld and other worlds. To start off with, there is the three headed demon dog, Cerberus, the other demon dog Garm, and the human-like ones with cow heads and horse heads. They and their numerous followers would offer their protection and monitor the souls of the dead, as they formed lines and headed into the depths of the Underworld.

The dead would proceed into the depths of the Underworld, where the deeds of their past lives would be judged by the Great God Enma, and they would be told where to go next, whether that would be heaven or hell.

Just like there are in both heaven and hell, there are many gods existing in the Underworld as well, but the gods known as the Three Pillars of the Underworld are the most renowned.

The one who governs and manages the order of the Underworld is Hades; the one who will judge the souls of the dead and decide their fates is Enma; lastly, the one who guides the dead to the Underworld and also gives life to those who have finished atoning for their sins is Mugen.

One of the Three Pillars, Hades, was sitting upon his throne, which was inside his own domain within the Underworld, known as Elysium.

Because it is a world that exists underground, he is able to monopolize an abundant amount of mineral resources, so there is lore pertaining to his wealth. So as not to betray those legends, he proudly lived in a luxurious and gorgeous castle, the likes of which no civilization on earth could ever hope to replicate, and was surrounded by clean air, clear blue skies, and lovely, tidy flowers.

Because this was the domain of the dead, the living beings on earth always had the impression that the Underworld was a place of terror, dread, and abominations. But Elysium and Hades’ Castle was, at the very least, a place filled with a pure atmosphere, which makes those who come here think that they might have arrived at some kind of utopia, like the ones praised about in legends.

The ones known as Nymphs, a beautiful race that are neither fairies nor gods, serve Hades, living as his closest aides.

The throne of the Underworld was made up not only of precious metals found on earth, but also of precious metals that could only be found in heaven and the demon world as well. It was constructed from all kinds of materials from all of the different worlds, a throne fit for the god of the Underworld, Hades. Said Hades looked upon a single soul that had been sent to the Underworld not too long ago.

From Hades’ shapely face shone eyes glittering with reason, and his long black hair billowed lightly. His body was wrapped in a solid black robe, which held a glamorous luster to it. He quietly turned his elegant purple colored eyes toward the soul sitting atop his palm.

—– Ahh, this power, this aura. It’s you, isn’t it. Ancient Celestial Dragon! You who hold the factors for my birth, the person who is the reason I was able to be born.

They had wanted to take advantage of your great power —- driven by that desire, those old fools had tried to create me.

Even though those fools who produced me perished, the next greedy ones still gave me life to live on earth.

The celestial scientists and mages, their eyes on me. Like I was some animal in an experiment, their unpleasant gazes!

I was used in political conflicts and power struggles, and as a force made to enslave those of other races. In order to defeat and destroy the invaders from distant stars, I was spawned and used as a weapon.

The celestial beings exhausted themselves against the fight with the alien invaders, and they were destroyed. I had finally gained my freedom, but this world was so repulsive, so ugly.

I had escaped from the control of the people from the heavens, but the people of earth would always oppress those of differing races, trample on them, and ridicule them, all for the purpose of expanding their own territory, and increasing their own brethren’s numbers.

Ohh, what evil hearts, what wretched natures, how repulsive.

I certainly saw with my own eyes, the good parts of humanity, the beautiful parts of it. However, there are still far worse evil parts and ugly parts than there are good.

Ahh, why was I given this much power, but sent to a world so filled with pollution and corruption? Haven’t you ever wondered that?

Therefore, I sought it out. A higher world. A cleaner world. It was fine if it was heaven, or even the demon world. So long as I could reach a world where the superior gods exist, I would be freed from the filth, or so I believed.

After what seemed like an eternity had passed, I finally received a sign from the heavens.

One of my disciples was fighting with a queen from the ruined countries, when the factor of the Ancient Celestial Dragon inside me started to give off a slight reaction.

This meant that besides myself, there were other existences living on this filthy earth who also held factors of the Ancient Celestial Dragons too.

This is it, this is it. This is my once in a lifetime chance to finally separate from this earth. Once I knew this, the beating of my heart had become such a sweet sound.

That is why I targeted Her Majesty, Queen Dramina. I was convinced that if I exposed her body and soul, I would find the Ancient Celestial Dragon factor inside her, just like the one inside me.

Then just as I was about to finish her off with these hands, that was when I met you! Dragon, the one who is all.

In a stroke of unexpected fortune, I gained my chance, and in the blink of an eye, I was able to reach the higher world that I had wished for.

This body and soul is overflowing with the amazing quality of this power; I have felt such pleasure and excitement from this power. At that same moment, I understood. The thing that I have always truly wanted the most.

Ah, ahh! Dragon, oh great and mighty, most powerful one. The one who is the reason for my birth. You are my father, you are the root of my existence.

Please, let us keep fighting like this forever, let us keep playing together. Please, keep on watching me. I am here. This is who I am.

I was an unwanted child, created from a tiny factor of you, from just a sliver of your information. Look at me, and please hate me. Please, look down on me with contempt. Please detest and avoid me.

As long as you are thinking of me, it’s fine even if it’s hatred. Even if it’s resentment. Even if it’s scorn.

Look at me!

Think of me!

I am right here.

If it weren’t for you, I would have never been born.

That’s why, please, Father!!

These were the thoughts running through Bastrell’s head, right up until the moment Dragon ended his life. Hades read these thoughts, and feeling slight compassion, he quietly assembled his next words.

「Is that your final wish?」

The main great god of the Underworld let go of the soul in his hand, which looked like a burning ball of bluish white flame floating in his palm, and sent it to his brethren, Enma.

Normally, the dead who are invited to the Underworld would first go to Enma, but since Hades was an old acquaintance of Dragon, he was curious to see a dead person who held a connection to Dragon. So he forcibly got a hold of Bastrell first, and read his thoughts.

Hades has always watched over the events occurring on earth with great detail, from his place in the sacred land, Elysium. It goes without saying that Bastrell would fall to the depths of hell after Enma’s judgement, and he would have to endure the tortures of hell forever.

「If Caravis had given birth to him, like she did for Lenia, or if he had just been able to meet with Dragon soon after his birth, then he probably wouldn’t have met this kind of end.

There is nothing that can be done now, he just wasn’t blessed, in his birth or his upbringing.

However, Dragon, you were the one who was unable to destroy his soul. Could it be that you felt some kind of emotion for him? Or was it just that his soul turned out to be stronger than you expected? It could be that, or maybe it’s not like that」

As an old friend to Dragon, Hades knew the true answer, and couldn’t just keep quiet.

Although it was just a little bit, Dragon, with a somewhat peevish attitude, was trying to convey that if Bastrell ever reincarnated, then it would be okay to come see him.

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