“Grellod , your concerns are valid. Your path ends here. For those whose path ends, what awaits is loss. This world takes and keeps taking; to live is to endure that.”
Over these five years, I’ve become quite accustomed to my role as the villain, heh heh.
“Tch, a brat who hasn’t even lived as long as my pinky is talking back… but, frustratingly, you might be right. It’s just a matter of time…”
Oh, this guy seems kind of cool.
He’s starting to light a cigarette with the fire from his own body.
I see, the villain’s farewell should be like this.
Before I knew it, I had come to not dislike this old woman as much.
“…Kid, tell me. Why do you seek this? What do you plan to accomplish by inheriting it from me and the Bug Cult?”
“I’ll just do what needs to be done.”
There’s a lot to do on the farm, after all.
“So, what are you asking me for… damn brat, I’m telling you I’ll judge whether I can trust you with the sins we’ve suffered. I’ll decide right now if I can hand over the burden we bore…”
…Is this a discussion about whether I can be trusted with the farm?
Alright, if that’s the case, I’ll talk about my special fertilizer mix.
Let’s see, I’ll share my original recipe that combines the venom of the Large Scorpion, the nectar of the Man-Eater Apple, and the dung of the Green Wyvern.
“First, it’s the Large Scorpion—”
“Grellod Majahm. My King will end the tyranny of the gods. That’s what I’m saying.”
“Oh, White.”
Gnuun.
The space warps, and they appear from within it.
It’s White, Scarlet, and Kuro.
“Tch, you’re early. So you really are here for this kid… Hehe, control, war, famine. It’s impressive how you can bring about those three calamities… No, I suppose it’s possible for you. — Your words now, are they not lies?”
“Eh?”
“My King does not require falsehoods. Old witch, you should understand this if you’ve received the King’s curse.”
“Hehehe, how infuriating… But, this is also fate. To end the tyranny of the gods. So, you’re aware of the existence of the god’s apostles and the machinations of the Seven Great Gods?”
“…Honestly, we suspected that your Bug Cult was in league with the gods… but…”
“Enough. Even if that’s true, the fate of you and us killing each other won’t change. Only the singular, strongest being of the age has the right to challenge the gods. Ah, as that brat said, to live is to take and be taken.”
Huh? Isn’t this conversation going in a strange direction?
Hey, hey, hey, this is troublesome, White.
I was steering the conversation just fine with my perfect eloquence.
I need to redirect this discussion—
“Fine, I’ll concede. In the name of Grellod Majahm, I acknowledge the right. — Kid, what’s your name?”
Huh? It feels like this is going well. I don’t really know, but alright!
“—Curse, that’s way too much!”
“Stop it, White… This is the wish of my lord, isn’t it?”
“…Tch. Curse, huh… From now on, it’s going to be tough for you. Are you still going to go through with it?”
“The path has long been set.”
“…I really can’t stand it anymore, have I grown too old? To be swayed by a damn brat who stole both my dreams and my beloved… Just for that strength… Hey, Curse.”
“…”
“Well, if you are a god… that’s not entirely… bad, I suppose.”
《Grellod Majahm, Death Lost》
Hyuuuuuuuu.
The wind blows.
From the body that crumbles to ash, a piece of paper woven with magical power, the deed, floats down to me.
This is the deed to the farm…!
Hehe, despite everything, I’ve managed to obtain it.
Now, let’s just toss it into the item box for now.
“My lord, as expected. You’ve already finished fighting with the witch.”
“Well. Master, I-I’m sorry, I was late.”
“…It’s fine, I’m not fond of fighting in groups.”
“My King… The purpose of the Bug Cult is the same as ours. They too are against the gods…”
“Just one is enough.”
“Eh?”
“His words are correct. A king challenging the divine throne needs only himself. More than that would only tarnish their pride. It’s only me who needs to walk this path.”
“…Curse, you…”
“Curse… you’re going to do everything alone again…”
“M-Master, if you do that…”
“The time has come.”
“““…!!”””
“The necessary things have been obtained; all that’s left is to walk the path. Can you keep up?”
Five years in this alternate world.
I’ve finally obtained my own farm.
Lately, White and the others have been looking troubled at times.
This is a perfect opportunity to try some therapeutic farming.
My stats will go up too, so it’s all good.
Yes, yes, a good villain should also be a good boss.
“…Yes, Curse… Your determination… I… will stake my life…”
“Curse, we will… protect… everything…”
“All… at this time… church… world… enemies… spinning…”
White and the others nod.
They seem to have a strangely serious expression.
Their murmurs are also quiet.
Is it fatigue?
Yeah, I’m tired too today.
Let’s wrap things up here and get some rest.
Tomorrow, I need to think about what to do with this newly liberated farm!
Oh, but is it a problem if someone without a home suddenly becomes the owner of a farm?
Hmm, well, I’ll think about that later, alright!
Starting tomorrow, Kasuya Takahito’s leisurely slow life in this other world begins!
I wonder if I can create paths and waterways with magic…
Ah, I’m looking forward to it! Living is fun!
Yay!
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~ And then, the next day, at the Maris Cathedral in Holga Village ~
“Defendant, Kastani Takihito!! You have committed crimes against the Empire and its people!! The charges include the abduction of the reincarnated hero! And the murder of Holga Village’s advisor, Grellod Majahm, along with the unlawful occupation of land without transferring the rights!! In the name of the chief god Maris and the Seven Great Gods! — You shall be sentenced to death!!!!!!!!”
Why…?
