Episode 7 Falling into Darkness
Picha...picha...a constant cold sound grazed my consciousness.
The sound was picked up by my dozing consciousness as if I was swaying in lukewarm water, and suddenly the scene from earlier flashed back all at once.
A reflexively jumping body and a sharp metallic sound.
I opened my closed eyes and tried to look around to see what happened to me. However, when I realized that not only her head but also her whole body did not move, I involuntarily widened her eyes.
I feel like my wrists, ankles, waist, and chest are tied to something, and for some reason I feel chilly.
While remembering what happened before he lost consciousness, Nigun frantically moved only his eyeballs and tried to grasp the current situation even a little.
What came into sight was the ceiling and walls made of stone. The only light source is a mysterious object that emits white light, and the room is terribly dim. The air was cool and damp like a dungeon, and from the glimpse of the sight at the edge of my vision and the sensation of my skin, I understood that I was completely naked and tied to the wall.
I remembered the words of the skinny man who had suddenly confronted me.
He called himself "informants".
Considering the current situation, I knew what would happen to me from now on.
"Oh, did you wake up?"
Suddenly I heard a muffled voice that I couldn't tell if it was a man or a woman.
A damp sound approached from the darkness, and it was a hideous monster that I had never seen before.
A body that is about the same as a human, with cloudy white skin like a drowned corpse. Its overall silhouette was the same as that of a human, but its head resembled that of a giant octopus, with six thick tentacles hanging down to its thighs. A black leather belt was wrapped around her ugly swollen body like clothes, and the way it was digging into her skin emphasized her soft flesh, which made me feel terrified.
The monster reflected itself in its large, pale, cloudy, pupilless eyes, and stretched out its four long, webbed fingers toward me.
"Ufufufu. Did you wake up well?"
He gently spoke to me, and his fingertips caressed my cheeks.
A chill ran down my spine at once with the slimy and cold feeling that was the same as the image of the appearance.
I unconsciously moved my arm and heard a faint metal sound.
A sweet scent like a flower wafted from the monsters that had come near us, and the imbalance made them feel even more fearful.
"Oh, you don't have to be so nervous... but I guess it can't be helped."
His fingers left his cheeks, and then he tilted his head to the side of his own cheeks. If a beautiful woman did it, it would look great, but what she does is a monster who can only feel physiological disgust. She's neither pretty nor beautiful, just chills and fear.
What the hell is the monster in front of me?
What happened to the subordinates?
What kind of things will be asked from now on, and what will it look like?
Nigun prayed that the question and answer would start as soon as possible, while his head was spinning.
Members of the Scriptures, including Nigun, are enchanted to lose their lives if they answer three questions under certain circumstances. With the possibility of escape and the possibility of help coming, Nigun could only wait for death.
Until I was caught, I didn't want to die so much, but now I think death is the best salvation.
I wanted to die quickly and be released from this fear as soon as possible.
"Today is a very fine day. My first work is to be seen by one of the supreme."
Whether it is writhing or not, it shakes its gigantic body with Guneriguneri instead of Kunekune. However, the moment Nigun involuntarily stiffened her body, thinking that being happy with a monster would not be a good thing for her, a familiar voice suddenly shook her eardrums.
"Are you ready, Neuronist?"
A light and sarcastic tone.
The two who definitely faced each other
However, Nigun opened his eyes wide at the shadow that flew into his field of vision.
What emerged from the dim darkness was a goat-headed monster with a human-like deformity.
◇◆◇◆◇◆
Ulbert with Demiurge behind him triumphantly visited the Frozen Prison on the 5th floor.
Steady, hooves and leather shoes kicked the stone pavement, making a hard sound.
Being on the 5th floor, a chilling chill dominated this place, but it didn't pose any obstacles to the two demons. It was interrupted and quietly disappeared.
As if the prisoners were already awake, I heard a small voice-like sound coming from the front.
Ulbert is the destination"
"Are you ready, Neuronist?"
Looking back at the familiar man tied to the wall with a startled expression
This brain eater in front of me is one of the five worst in Nazarick, but for Ulbert, who has now become a demon, he doesn't feel any ugliness or disgust at all.As if he yearned for us wholeheartedly, he even remembered some kind of charm, and Ulbert naturally deepened his smile softly.
"Welcome, Mr. Ulbert Alain Odle! I've been waiting for you."
"Ah, I don't mind if it's Ulbert. I've had the other Shimobes do the same, and the full name seems to be too long."
Urberto looked at the man tied to the wall while urging him to stand.
I thought I recognized him, but he was the man who seemed to be the leader who begged for his life. The sight of him naked and frightened and trembling is so comical that I even feel sorry for him.
Ulbert slowly approached the man and showed a wide smile that seemed to be artificial.
"I apologize for not giving my name at that time. My name is Ulbert Alain Odor. This child is the creation of my greatest masterpiece, my son Demiurge. And from now on, you will be the one who will take care of me the I'm a special intelligence collector, a torture officer, and a neuronist.
The man's face gradually turned pale, and the color of despair deepened. At that time, it seems that he was lying when he said loudly that he would kill them.
With a big smile on his face, Ulbert tilted his head and peered into the man's face.
"...But it's different from what I was back then. Do you know who I am?"
"Ah, you, sir... the one without a mask,
"Oh, I understand well. First of all, congratulations."
Ulbert slowly let go of his face, which was satisfied with the man who stuttered as he spoke the correct answer.
I looked at the man who seemed to be cautious and stared at me, and then I looked back at the neuronist who was waiting behind me.
"Well, we're going to start the interrogation now... were you hiding something or using magic?"
"I didn't have anything hidden in my mouth, let alone my hands and feet. But what exactly do you mean by magic?"
"Of course, it's about whether he's cast a spell on himself. For example, a spell that makes him self-destruct with a time limit, or a spell that makes him tell a lie..."
“Is there such a magic!?”
Demiurge, who had been quiet until now, asked in surprise.
To be honest, the example I just mentioned was just an idea, but Ulbert didn't necessarily think the possibility was zero.
That man named Gazef, the chief warrior of the kingdom, also used techniques that had never been seen in Yggdrasil, so it is quite possible that there is magic unique to this world. Besides, there is almost no doubt that this man belongs to some country's organization.
“What I just said is just one of the possibilities.
Ulbert lightly stroked the mask that covered the right half of his face with his fingertips and activated the power of the mask, aiming at the man.
A red and gold mask shaped like a plague mask is one of Ulbert's main equipment.
A lot of information flowed into Ulbert when he looked at everything about the man through the "unknown eye". Information such as the man's name, level, HP and MP flowed one after another, and Ulbert unintentionally frowned at the abnormal status part.
“How have you been, Master Ulbert?”
Noticing Ulberto's condition, Demiurge immediately called out to him. But Ulbert couldn't answer that. He unconsciously wrestles with his thick beard as he ponders his thoughts. behind him.
"Neuronist, please bring one more prisoner here."
"Ha, immediately"
The Neuronist knelt down once, bowed his head, then left the room in a quick motion. I'm a little impressed by the unimaginable agility of that huge obese body.
In less than a few minutes, the door opened again, revealing the neuronist and the two.
Bound to the wall by the torture demon's hand, the man trembles in fear as he stares at me.
Ulberto walked up to the man who had just arrived and activated his "Unknown Eye".
Just like before, all kinds of information about the man flowed into his head. Then, once again caught in the abnormal state, Ulbert stopped activating his power and took a small breath.
I didn't think that my words, which I said half-jokingly, would come true... I cursed in my heart.
However, there was no way to leave it as it was, so Ulbert decided to take action immediately.
“This guy too………Demiurge.”
"Ha. Don't speak, don't move, and be quiet."
Demiurge, who understood Ulbert's intentions without saying a word, immediately
A sweet demonic voice brings the two men to life and binds them all together.
Demiurge's
Beings below level 40 will not be able to go against Demiurge's words.
Judging that there was no need to worry about them doing something without their knowledge, Ulbert quickly said to Momonga and the others, who were probably examining the men's equipment.
"Momonga-san, Peroroncino. There's something I'd like to talk to you about...or rather, there's something I'd like your permission to do, so could you please come to the Freezing Prison?"
"Ulbert? That's fine, but... what's wrong? 』
"Is there a problem~? "
"I've come up with something that's a little worrisome... I'd like to hear your opinion, so please come now."
"…understand. I will go there soon.”
"I got it! "
〈
The men's expressions were astonished at the sudden appearance of the high-ranking monsters.
However, looking at the men who were unable to raise their voices or even move due to the power of the Demiurge, Momonga and Peroroncino curiously alternated between the men and Ulberto.
"...So what's wrong with these guys?"
"I used the 'Unknown Eye' on the two of them earlier, but... I found some information that I couldn't decipher at the status ailment. It seems that I'm casting some kind of magic on myself. ”
"Some kind of magic...don't you know what it is?"
"I have no idea. It might be a magic unique to this world."
If I had to put the status ailment in words, would it be “??????” or “****”? Rather than bugs and errors, it really feels like it's in an unanalyzable mystery state.
"So, I'd like to try a few things with this guy. I might waste a prisoner, and I might make a bit of a mess here, is that okay?"
"... it can't be helped. But please be careful and don't be unreasonable."
“Wait for me, Ulbert-sama.”
After receiving Momonga's permission, I immediately turned to face the newly brought man.
However, he was immediately stopped by Demiurge, who was standing behind him.
"I can't expose you to such danger. Please leave this to us and everyone please stand back."
"You're worried, Demiurge. I'll be fine. You guys should stand back."
"Lord Ulbert!"
Ignoring Demiurge's restraints, I advanced towards the man.
The smile on the goat's face and the way he walked were full of confidence, but because of that, he couldn't do anything according to his words. Momonga and Peroroncino were left to the neuronists and the torture demons, and Demiurge himself stayed behind Ulberto so that he could move immediately if something happened.
I noticed that Ulbert was sending a signal behind me, and I slowly opened my mouth even though I was reluctant.
"... 'Allow me to speak'"
With his face cramping in fear, the man looked back and forth between Ulbert and his boss who was tied up next to him. He must have understood what was going to happen to him by now, and his eyes were filled not only with fear of death, but also with supplication.
However, their destinies cannot be changed by coming here.
Ulbert kept his wide smile on his face as he tilted his head in an artificial way.
"First, let me make it easier for you to answer.
"... Yes. I think it's probably the magic cast on us."
〈
"I see, it's still magic. Then what kind of magic is it?"
“…It’s a magic that will kill you if you answer three questions under certain circumstances.”
"I see, I see. So, who cast that magic?"
"Slaine, Hokoku...'s... the best... Shi... or... Gobo!"
At the time of the third question, his words suddenly tended to break, and before he could answer everything, an unpleasant sound spilled out of the man's mouth. Demiurge immediately circles around in front of Ulberto and forces him to keep some distance from him. In an instant, a large amount of fresh blood gushed out from the man's mouth, smearing the floor. Thanks to the Demiurge, his clothes didn't get dirty, but the man's eyes were white and weak, and you could tell from every angle that he was dead.
After Ulbert nodded once, he looked back at Momonga and the others, who were watching the situation from a distance.
"...that's right"
"No, even if you say, 'Yeah, that's right'."
"But if everyone dies the third time, we won't be able to gather any information."
Beside Momonga who is confused, Peroroncino talks about the problem at his own pace.
As he said, the number of people he caught this time was around 40 people, which is very small. I still don't know right or left, and no matter how much information I have, it's not enough, but with this, the Information I can get properly will only be about 80.
But on the flip side, if you don't even answer the question, the magic cast on them won't activate at all. In that case, you should divide the information gathering people into a few and the rest for experiments, and use items to neutralize the magic of the information gathering people.
The person who collects information should be the man in front of him, who seems to be the leader, and 2 or 3 other people. With that many people, the number of items used will be less, and it won't be a big loss. After concluding that the items to be used should also serve as experiments, Ulbert took out an item from the item box.
What he is holding is a suspicious vial containing a bluish-purple liquid.
While Momonga and Peroroncino, who were the only ones who knew the true identity of the vial, panicked, Ulberto handed over the vial to Demiurge and gave him a single word.
"Give me a drink so I can speak."
"Hah. 'Have a drink. After that, I will allow you to speak.'"
The devil, who is loyal to his lord, has no hesitation, and holds the bottle in his hand again
the man is a demiurge
His appearance didn't change at all, but Ulbert somehow sensed a slight change in the man's presence. He must have sensed Demiurge as well, he tilted his head in a strange way and stared at the man with interest. Perhaps there is something that catches your senses as a demon.
Ulbert, who knew the identity of the item, was convinced in his heart, and approached the man a little.
Ulbert's eerie golden eyes with oblong pupils and the man's jet-black eyes with frightened colors meet in the air.
"Then let's get started. <
“…Nigun Grid Ruin.”
"Are you guys soldiers of the Slane Law Nation?"
"Yeah. We are... special, this pig... ugh!"
“…Eh, did you ask the question three times?”
Ulbert instinctively tilted his head at the man who was vomiting blood with a painful expression on his face. He was so calm that he was shocked to see a human suddenly vomiting blood in front of him and being on the verge of death.
Is it because he is sure that the previous item will work safely, or is it because of his nature as a demon?
I tilt my head without thinking why it happened rather than suddenly dying.
The Neuronist, who had been quietly restrained until now, stepped forward to Ulbert, who had many question marks floating above his head.
“Ulbert-sama, arrogantly, Ulbert-sama first asked this man if he knew who he was.”
"...Ah, come to think of it. Does that count as well..."
Convinced by Neuronist's words, Ulbert's golden eyes stare at the man.
It's almost time for the effect of the item to appear.
Just as Ulbert had expected, before their eyes, the man began to undergo changes that had never happened before.
A complex pattern resembling a bluish-purple magic circle emerged on his forehead, and his blood-stained lips trembled slightly. Her breathless body began to convulse, and she began to suffer violently as if she had had a seizure.
However, no matter how much he suffers and rampages, his body is tied to the wall and he cannot move.
Surprised by the man's sudden change, Demiurge steps forward to guard Ulberto, and the neuronist and torture demons also appear in front of Momonga and Peroroncino. If something happened, she would immediately react and turn the man into extinguisher.
However, not to mention Ulberto, Momonga and Peroroncino are quietly watching over the man.
Before their eyes, the man's appearance changed rapidly.
The already pale skin turned white like wax, and a crackling sound could be heard from the man's entire body. The round human-like ears grew sharply like leaves, and two horn-like things started to grow from the temples, spouting blood. teeth that are clenched from pain also sharpen their canines and transform into fangs.
The man had completely changed from a human to a monster.
"... is this what the heck..."
A bewildered voice leaked out from Demiurge.
Seeing the questioning gazes of demons and brain eaters, Ulbert showed a satisfied expression.
“What I gave this man earlier was an item called 'Dark Liquid for Karma', which is simply an item that transforms into a heteromorphic species if he takes damage.”
In Yggdrasil, there are several ways to change the avatar's race midway through, one of which is item change. Typical items include "Seed of Corruption" and "Wings of Ascension", but the "Dark Liquid for Karma" used by Ulbert this time was a slightly special item with a strong role-playing color.
The "Seed of Corruption " and "Wings of Ascension" can be used to change the race, and the race that can be changed is determined by the item. ", and the effect of the item will be activated only after receiving some kind of damage. It also has the effect of preventing instant death, so it's a bonus that you can prevent instant death once no matter what kind of damage you receive. In addition, the race that changed was not fixed, and although it was decided that it was a heteromorphic race, the detailed race was random. Will you become an undead, will you become a devil, will you become a beastman,
The man seemed to have calmed down a lot, and while he was still breathing irregularly, he opened his closed eyes and looked up at Ulberto.
The eyes that are directed at me have changed from black to blood red, and the whites of the eyeballs are also dyed black. He's a demon no matter how you look at it.
If this item is used by a human, the changed racial level will be increased by 5 as the human does not have a racial level .
"Fumu, it looks like the experiment was a success. Well, how are you feeling?"
Bend down a little, match your gaze, and look into your face.
If you look closely, the pupils of the crimson eyes are elongated vertically, just like the eyes of a cat.
"...It feels wonderful. It's like being reborn into a new existence..."
"Fufufu, it's not like I was reborn correctly. I'm more wonderful than a human being. <
Ulbert created a hand mirror with magic and showed him the image of the man.
This man belongs to the religious nation of the human species called Slane Law.
Do you cry, get angry, beg to be killed, or react in a completely different way?
Personally, I like pleading…I muttered in my heart while staring at the man.
But the man's reaction was completely different.
"...hahahahahahahahahaha! This is...amazing...! To think that something like this is possible...is truly the work of God! Shin!"
“…Hou, are we gods?…And this reaction is quite interesting.”
Ulbert took a strong interest in the man who, even with an ecstatic smile, began to worship them as gods.
A completely different reaction than I expected. Has his senses and disposition changed because he became a demon, or is this man's original disposition...? Either way, I couldn't help but find it extremely interesting and, at the same time, Amusing.
A demon who rebels against God.
An undead that hates life.
A beast man who is faithful to his instincts.
No one is more suitable as an enemy of God, and no one is more unsuitable to be worshiped as a god.
However, the men still worship themselves as gods and bow their heads respectfully.
What can I say about this, if not to say that it is pleasant?
"Fufufu, this is good. I've fallen in love with you. I will give you special mercy. Be my loyal servant."
“Lord Ulbert!?”
A startled voice flew from Demiurge.
Even the neuronists and torture demons in the background seemed surprised, though they didn't raise their voices.
However, Ulbert didn't care at all and just stared straight at the man.
"From now on, make me your absolute master, and give me not only your information, but also your body, your life, and everything that makes you."
"Yes, all of me belongs to you. I will be loyal to you with this body and this life."
"Very good....It's good, isn't it, Momonga-san?"
Looking back at Momonga and Peroroncino with a satisfied smile, they were shaking their heads.
“…it can't be helped.
“As expected of Momonga-san, you know me very well.”
“Or rather, Mr. Ulbert.
Ulberto smiled at Peroroncino, who pointed out that otherwise there would be no way to take such a method. Demiurge and other NPCs were reacting to the word "favorite" in the background, but for better or worse, Momonga and the other three didn' t notice it at all.
However, from Ulberto's point of view, Peroroncino's point was not far off.
It's true that this man had a lot of elements that Ulbert liked, but that's about it .
"I won't deny it, but I can't even affirm it. It's true that this man had elements that I liked, but I really liked him earlier. It's the result of many coincidences and flows."
"I don't know... Well, if the two of you are good, I won't object."
"That's a stroke of luck"
After successfully obtaining Peroroncino's permission, Ulberto sent a signal to the demon of torture behind him .
Once the man sank into the ground, he knelt down and bowed his head while staggering.
The sight of him pledging allegiance to us, just like the Simobes of Nazarick, unwittingly deepens Ulbert's smile.
"Nigun Grid Ruin, to glorious Nazarick...Welcome to our 'Ainz Ooal Gown'."
The man's lowered head hangs even further to the ground.
Ulbert gave a satisfied nod and looked back at the Neuronist behind him.
"Well, it took me a while from the beginning, but I've finally calmed down. Bring the rest of the prisoners. First, let's examine their bodies thoroughly."
"Yes, Ulbert-sama."
Ulbert smiled while stroking his mask.
The neuronists and the torture demons bowed their heads, then immediately stood up and hurried out of the room.
He probably picked up the rest of the prisoners.
Leaving Nigun to Demiurge while seeing off their backs, Ulberto walked over to Momonga and the others.
"Thank you, Momonga-san, Peroroncino."
"No, I don't mind. It looks like the information gathering is going well."
“Yes.
Ulberto nodded confidently, and Momonga and Peroroncino relaxed their expressions.
The three of them happily smiled at each other as they got off to a good start.
Finally appeared, Neuronist, one of the five worst!
Mr. Ulbert, who loves devils, should also accept Neuronist... I dream...
*This time's forgery point of Mr. Ulbert
・"Unknown eyes";
A mask that looks like a bird's beak covering the right half (see the illustration in Volume 11 character introduction). A sacred equipment item. You can see the target's name, level, remaining HP and MP, status, abnormal status, etc. However, if the target is equipped with an item that obstructs it, they will not be able to see it.
*This time's forgery point
・"Dark Liquid for Karma";
An item (liquid bottle) that can change races.Slightly different from "Seed of Corruption", it changes randomly within a heteromorphic species instead of a specific race. It only takes effect after receiving damage, and it also has the effect of preventing instant death. species, it has no effect even if used by aberrant species. Humans don't have a racial level, so the racial level is increased by 5 only when used by a human.
Ulberto only had a few of them in the gacha, and he couldn't throw them away because it was a waste.
Comments
Post a Comment