Chapter 63

I will begin the second part of the post.

Updates will be a bit slow.

My body won’t move.

I can’t even open my eyes.

Why isn’t it dark if I can’t feel my eyes being open?

What am I doing?

...Is this... from before... a sense of déjà vu?

Is this blurry white space the afterlife?

Come to think of it, I died once before...

So, I fought that guy and tried to revive Revis...

...Did I die again?

Revis... did he make it?

I hope he did.

If there is a god, I hope you’ll help Revis.

I was given a second life like a found treasure, and even though it was just two years, it was fun.

It was a pretty intense two years, and I got to experience magic, which is a fantasy, so I’m quite satisfied.

I just wish I could have said goodbye to my parents and everyone else...

I want to thank the existence that gave me such interesting experiences when I was just a boring salaryman.

If there is a being that reincarnated me, I am grateful.

"What are you mumbling about, you?"

Even in this state, I can hear voices in my head.

It’s surprisingly fresh.

"You have some nerve to ignore me!"

"Hey, Creator God, he’s just trying to sort out his thoughts, so it’s not nice to interrupt him."

More voices in my head?

What?

Creator God?

Huh?

"Are you confused rather than sorting things out?"

"...Let’s give him a moment."

Are voices in my head usually this realistic?

Do I have a habit of imagining things? ...I won’t deny it, but...

And the Creator God... is the one who gave me a blessing, right?

So, this is the afterlife?

"This is the Divine Realm."

Ah, the Divine Realm, thank you.

"What are you thankful for?"

...Huh? We’re actually having a conversation?!

"Of course, you could talk to me before when you used ‘Divine Revelation.’”

...

...

...

So, you’re the Creator God?

"Ah, you finally got it. That’s right, I’m the Creator God."

Um, if possible, it would be easier to talk if you could show me your form, but is that not possible?

"Hmm, I suppose it’s fine. Here!"

The blurry world suddenly turned into a study, and I found myself sitting in a chair, able to move my body freely.

In front of me was a large, luxurious desk like the one my father uses, and on the other side of the desk sat a little girl, puffing out her chest proudly.

And standing diagonally behind her was a beautiful blonde woman with a great body.

This is important!

This will be on the test, so once again, a beautiful blonde woman with a great body!

"Um... are you the Creator God?"

"Yes, I’m the Creator God. This is the Supreme God Meliador... tsk."

Ha ha, the Creator God just clicked her tongue because I interrupted her?

"Ah, I mean, I’m Christoph von Brüters. It’s an honor to meet the Creator God and the Supreme God Meliador."

I stood up from the chair to be polite, introduced myself, and gave a slight bow.

"I’ll get straight to the point."

"Yes?"

What is it?

Another reincarnation?

Ah, maybe because I killed the water god, the eight-headed serpent... and made it angry?

Did I kill it?

If it’s still alive, Revis and Primera are in trouble.

"I won’t be angry just because you killed a snake."

Really?

That’s good.

I don’t want to be haunted by a grudge.

After all, it was self-defense.

As I was thinking this, the Creator God took a document from Meliador and scanned it.

"The main point is, Christoph, the lock I placed on you has been removed, and you have become a demon god."

Lock?

Demon god?

What, did I become a demon god?

Ah, I see, since this is the Divine Realm, it makes sense that a demon god like me would appear here.

"You have two options. One is to become an evil god, and the other is to become a good god. These are your two choices."

"Christoph, in the past, two human beings have become demon gods in Hecate. Both times, the demon gods became evil gods and tried to destroy Hecate. What will you do?"

Ha ha, this is a serious matter.

Become a demon god and destroy Hecate...

But according to the Creator God, I can also become a good god, right?

"If you become an evil god, you can live freely, but you will be my enemy. If you become a good god, you will be my subordinate."

Being an enemy of the Creator God...

Wouldn’t I be destroyed immediately?

Besides, I have no intention of destroying Hecate, so it’s a no-brainer, right?

"Christoph, I’ll explain the pros and cons of being an evil god and a good god."

"Thank you."

"If you become an evil god, you won’t have to follow anyone’s orders. You’ll be a freelancer, basically. You can live freely and do as you please. However, you won’t receive the Creator God’s protection, and depending on your actions, the Creator God might send a guardian god to destroy you. Is that clear so far?"

"Can I ask a question?"

"Go ahead."

"Are there many evil gods? And if so, what do they do?"

Because if there are many evil gods, I’m curious about what kind of gods they are.

"Well, the number of evil gods is more than just ten or twenty; it’s over a hundred. We know of the powerful ones, but not the weaker ones. As for what they do... various things. They give blessings to criminals and make people sacrifice their lives, create cults and gather followers, incite wars among humans, and live as they please."

Ah, just as I imagined.

"Continuing, if you become a good god, you will work as a subordinate to the Creator God. The main benefit is the Creator God’s protection. The main drawback is that it’s a busy job."

"Busy?"

"The world the Creator God created is not just Hecate. The world where you lived before, Japan, is also one of them, and there are several other worlds. Managing these worlds is the main job of us good gods, but we are always short-handed."

I see, so it’s busy because there aren’t enough people to manage many worlds.

"What is the job?"

"Gods need nutrition or energy, so basically, it’s missionary work and environmental protection. Good gods need energy from faith and nature, while evil gods get energy from hatred and fear. However, we good gods have many jobs managing the worlds, so we don’t have much time to increase and spread faith."

I see, so you need energy, but you don’t have the environment to produce it in large quantities, right?

"Since you’ve just become a demon god, you will be a demigod. This is the same whether you become a good god or an evil god. If you become a good god, you will need to guide humans, protect nature, and interfere with the activities of evil gods on Earth until you become a mid-level god. Once you become a mid-level god, you will ascend to the Divine Realm and manage reincarnating souls and lower-level gods."

For now, you’ll be active on Earth...

Ah, right... does that mean I can’t live as Christoph anymore?

"In the case of a good god, you will work on Earth for a while, but what will happen to your previous life?"

"Don’t worry. You can continue living as Christoph von Brüters, or if you wish, you can be declared dead and become a different existence. However, if you continue living as Christoph, you will need to age and eventually die of old age, as gods are immortal. Ah, even as a demigod, you are a god, so your appearance can be changed as you like."

So, my appearance can be changed... does that mean the Creator God’s appearance is a matter of personal taste... a preference for little girls...

"If I become a good god and continue living as Christoph von Brüters, I will live as a human while doing missionary work and environmental protection... and interfering with evil gods... The main benefit of being a good god is the Creator God’s protection, right..."

"Yes?"

"About what I was just told by the Creator God and Meliador, what’s in it for me if I become a god?"

The atmosphere is a bit awkward, did I ask something I shouldn’t have?

"Hahahaha, that’s an interesting question. No one has ever asked that before. Do you not want to become a god?"

"Being a god means you won’t age, but you won’t be immortal. Good gods have a lot of work, which is a drawback for me. Evil gods can live freely, but being an enemy of the Creator God means I could be attacked by good gods at any time... I don’t see the benefit of becoming a god if my choices are to be a workaholic forever or live in fear of good gods."

"I see, that’s an interesting perspective."

"An interesting perspective... I have some things to consider."

"...If you become a god, you will transcend human existence."

"...I don’t see that as a benefit."

"But, you’re already awakened, so it’s too late to say you don’t want to become a god."

Is that so?

Can’t the Creator God just seal or remove that power?

"Can’t the power be sealed?"

"It’s possible for others, but not for you."

Why not?

If others can, why can’t I?

"Your divine power was locked once. Locking it again would be the second time, and it’s unknown what will happen to your body. If it just collapses, that’s fine, but if the divine power goes out of control, it’s not a joke."

No, collapsing is not fine!

You’re talking about my body like it’s nothing, but what do you mean by the second time?

"Without going into details, your only other option besides becoming a god is death."

That’s a simple and easy-to-understand explanation.

Don’t say it like that!

But, I’m in a bind. I don’t want to die... but if I’m asked if I want to become a good god or an evil god, the answer is no.

What should I do?

"You have many things to consider, but I’ll continue the explanation. As a demigod, your divine power is still limited, so you will manage a certain area. The specifics depend on what you are assigned to."

Meliador resumed the explanation forcefully.

She’s a cool beauty.

But, what will I be assigned to?

...Right, there are various gods like fertility gods, war gods, and blacksmith gods.

The cool beauty continued to explain various things.

"That’s all. What will you choose? Evil god or good god?"

"Can I reserve my decision?"

"No, that’s not possible."

Oh, the Creator God is back.

"Decide now. If you don’t, you will be considered an evil god."

Reserving the decision means being an evil god...

"Will I be free to act on Earth?"

"I don’t micromanage gods. As long as you do your assigned job, there’s no problem."

"How do I increase my god rank?"

"Gather faith, and your divine power will increase, which will raise your god rank."

For evil gods, it’s hatred and fear...

But, why is the Creator God a little girl?

"If I become a good god, what kind of god will I be?"

"You have several options. If you want to know more, become a good god."

So, if I become a good god, I’ll be a subordinate to the Creator God and have a busy life, and if I become an evil god, I can live freely but be an enemy of the Creator God.

Frankly, I don’t want to be an enemy of the Creator God...

"I’ve made my decision! I will—"