Leveling with the Gods
chapter-534

Side Story 10

Son OhGong and Varuna were left dumbfounded.

A total war?

Against whom?

"Fighting again?"

Pandora, who was admiring the ring, raised her head and asked.

Ten years.

It had been a rather short-lived peace.

Moreover, for Pandora, the current life was even more precious.

Having been locked in Olympus' prison for over a thousand years, the last 10 years she spent simply at home had been the happiest for her.

"It's still uncertain..."

"No need to be complacent. Especially because the enemy is the enemy."

YuWon quickly interrupted Varuna.

Now was a time when even superficial consolation should be avoided.

Varuna, only then, realized who the enemy was and cautiously asked.

"...Are we really going to fight against the Administrators?"

He could barely open his mouth.

Fighting them was such a ridiculous situation.

The power each of them possessed was god-like on each Floor.

Managing a world was something only a being with such power could do.

Of course, for Players who had lived as Rankers, the name Administrator was as elevated.

"I have to do it if they want it."

"Hmm..."

Varuna's expression hardened with seriousness.

On the other hand, Son OhGong grinned, showing his sharp teeth.

His eyes shone with a golden color as he spoke.

"Do you find it amusing?"

"And what if I don't?"

Gu gu gu gu.

As if the excitement wouldn't calm down, the Arcane Power emanating from Son OhGong's body began to shake the entire house.

Even though the thought of the house collapsing again crossed his mind, YuWon didn't stop Son OhGong.

Even with this, Son OhGong was restraining himself quite well.

"Is it true that we can fight against the Administrators?"

The bastard was excited. Hoping that the warning the Administrator gave Zeus was real. Hoping that this great war would begin.

"Fine. I thought I was going crazy from boredom."

"Yes, it's solid and reliable."

It wasn't empty words.

If the usual Son OhGong was a clumsy brute with an empty head, the Son OhGong who fought was literally a Battle God.

The only Ranker with a sense of battle superior to YuWon, acknowledged by himself, was Son OhGong.

"But why do you say it will be a total war? Is there any proof?"

Unlike Son OhGong, who absolutely trusted YuWon's words, Varuna had doubts.

A total war against the Gods of the World?

Based solely on the message not to trust them, it was a story on too large a scale.

"I know something."

"About the Administrators?"

"Yeah."

At YuWon's answer, this time Son OhGong also showed a doubtful expression.

"But how do you know that? It may be different in the case of the Outers, but we also knew almost nothing about the Administrators."

Son OhGong, who was absorbed in the idea that he could fight passionately, then had doubts.

Although he had information about the Outers from before returning with the Clock Movement, even future Odin didn't know much about the Administrators.

"It's not information I had."

"Then..."

"It's the memory of ■■■■."

"...?"

Despite YuWon's explanation, Son OhGong's expression didn't change.

YuWon's explanation didn't manage to change Son OhGong's expression. In fact, it seemed to have only increased the number of question marks over his head.

Azathoth.

It seemed that Son OhGong hadn't heard or understood that four-letter name.

"Anyway, you know it?"

"That seems to be the case."

The reactions were a bit unnatural. Son OhGong didn't pay much attention to YuWon's explanation and just nodded as if he understood anyway.

YuWon didn't have many expectations either. He had already seen similar reactions from Son OhGong and Hercules.

'It seems they don't remember.'

Unlike him, those two didn't remember the name Azathoth. Unlike YuWon, who regained his Name after returning, Azathoth's Name had completely disappeared for them.

'Probably the only ones who remember are...'

YuWon's gaze turned to Pandora.

Unlike the other two, Pandora responded to YuWon's gaze by nodding.

Only YuWon and Pandora remembered Azathoth.

And probably...

'Probably only the Administrators.'

He had been suspecting it.

The moment they realized Azathoth had disappeared, he thought they would surely move.

If they had forgotten the Name of Azathoth like Son OhGong or Varuna, they would have remained silent.

But now, they were moving.

They had sent a warning to Zeus, and if that warning was true, there would surely be friction.

'For now...'

YuWon raised his head.

He felt it was time to go back up.

'There shouldn't be anyone moving recklessly.'

Floor 95.

The highest world ruled by Deva.

Vishnu entered the Administration Bureau of that world.

"It's been a long time since I was last here."

Vishnu murmured as he looked at the tall tower and the Envoy guarding the entrance.

Administration Bureau.

A fortress that only Administrators and Envoys could operate.

"It seems like ten thousand years have passed."

"It was when I first became a Ranker."

Yama was one of the companions who had climbed the Tower with Vishnu.

They arrived at this bureau a long time ago, when Rankers barely existed.

At that time, Administrators were untouchable beings for Vishnu.

Already in the early days of the Tower, their power was so absolute that they were even considered a kind of God.

Step~

Vishnu and Yama headed towards the entrance of the Administration Bureau.

As expected, an Envoy blocked their way.

"Vishnu-nim. And Yama-nim. Welcome."

"Why do you block our way if you welcome us?"

Yama, who was next to Vishnu, looked at the Envoy suspiciously.

It was a High-Ranker Envoy, with a height reaching up to the waist.

However, even so, it was not enough to dare to stand in Vishnu's way.

"Oh, it seems I made a mistake. I just wanted to guide you."

"The way..."

Yama looked at Vishnu. Vishnu nodded with his eyes, and Yama's expression hardened.

Taking a look around, Yama spoke to the Envoy.

"We've come to see the Administrator."

"Follow me."

The Envoy turned around and headed into the Administration Bureau.

Yama, who hesitated for a moment, sighed when Vishnu pushed his back and followed.

Step by step.

The inside of the Office, towering like a tower, was much more spacious than it seemed from the outside.

A black ceiling that seemed as high as the sky. A wide hallway stretching forward.

And on the walls extending left and right, there were countless bright points.

It was a space that gave the illusion that there was another tower inside the tower.

It was a slightly different landscape from the last time they visited the Administration Bureau.

"Hey, Envoy."

Yama asked as he followed silently.

"I'm Blue Hand."

"What?"

"That's my name. Don't call me 'hey' or 'Envoy,' call me by my name."

The messenger, Blue Hand, corrected his words. His tone was sad, but the look he turned was fierce.

Yama sighed, as if he had expected it.

"Alright, Blue Hand. Just one question."

"What is it?"

"Were there so many Envoys here originally?"

Blink~

The lights around moved at Yama's words.

It was a terrifying number.

Although they were hidden in the walls, their looks were clearly those of the Envoys.

'How many are there?'

They seemed to be more than a hundred thousand.

He knew there were many Envoys managing the Tower, but it was the first time he had seen their overwhelming number with his own eyes.

There were so many Envoys on one floor.

'It wasn't just the Administrators that were the problem.'

Yama clenched his fists.

Veins sprouted from the back of his hand to his forearm.

And when darkness began to swirl in Yama's eyes,

"Yama."

Vishnu's voice calmed him.

Thanks to that, Yama managed to avoid causing a disturbance.

It wasn't a good idea to show hostility towards so many Envoys, even if he was a High-Ranker.

In the end, Yama closed his mouth.

"It doesn't seem like a very welcoming atmosphere."

"...?"

Vishnu continued.

Crunch~

Trees sprouted everywhere.

Thorn-covered trees reflected Vishnu's mood.

"Did you say you're Blue Hand?"

"Yes, Vishnu-nim."

"Where is the Administrator now?"

The branches and roots of the sprouting trees began to spread throughout the Administration Bureau.

Trees with sharper thorns than blades.

As they spread, the Envoys shining like stars around them also began to reveal their forms one by one.

"If he's here, it would be better for him to come out soon."

"I don't understand why you're acting like this all of a sudden..."

"You've underestimated me."

The corner of Vishnu's mouth lifted.

"Are you saying you're asking me why I'm showing my power so openly?"

Crunch.

The trees spread.

"I had no intention of hiding it from the beginning, so don't insult me with nonsense."

Vishnu's eyes gleamed green.

In the face of that threatening aura, Envoy Blue Hand felt uncomfortable.

'He's faster than I expected. Have I been too aggressive?'

Vishnu's Arcane Power creates trees.

It is rumored that if he wishes, he can cover an entire world with thorny trees.

He didn't know what would happen if Yama, who was behind him, moved, but if Vishnu started acting directly...

'It's difficult.'

The number of Envoys didn't matter.

If Vishnu moved, half of the present Envoys would be swept away in an instant.

Should he stop now? While Blue Hand momentarily stopped in that doubt,

Rumble, rumble, rumble.

A vibration shook the entire Office.

Vishnu's head turned towards the vibration.

"You finally showed up."

The Envoys moved to the left and right.

The Administrator who appeared through the beam of light had the form of a tall, beautiful woman with ankle-length hair.

She was one of the largest existences in this Tower, which even Vishnu had seen only a few times.

She was the Administrator of the 95th floor.

"It seems our boys have been a little rude."

She scolded the other messengers.

With the appearance of the Administrator, Blue Hand crushed himself to the ground.

No matter what name an Envoy had, for a simple Envoy, the Administrator was like a God.

On the other hand,

Vishnu knew that the person who had created this situation was the Administrator in front of him.

"It seems the same goes for the Administrator."

"Really? I'm sorry."

The Administrator, covering her mouth with a faint smile, stared at Vishnu.

"So, can I continue to be rude?"

"So, you came to this?"

"You came knowing that, didn't you?"

Faced with the playful expression of the Administrator, Vishnu closed his eyes for a moment.

Although Vishnu had some hope.

'It seems that we have no choice but to fight.'

The warning from the Administrator he heard through Zeus materialized before his eyes.