Chapter 50

A clearly superhuman being appeared before us.

A god.

Probably such a being.

It has a human form but is much larger than a human, with a long beard that reaches the ground, resembling an old man.

Is this the god of the demon race, Hades?

Why would a god appear before us?

"…Did I accidentally summon a god?"

Teacher!?

Is it your fault again!?

"I intended to create a sacred space by offering prayers to perform the marriage ceremony. I didn’t expect that the magic of the No Life King would turn it into a summoning ritual. …I learned this for the first time."

This isn’t the time to be so relaxed!?

You summoned a god, a god!?

In manga and games, the protagonists would gather all their strength to prevent the descent of an evil god!

Is it really okay for this to happen so easily!?

"…It seems I have been materialized on Earth. It has been a long time."

…!?

Hades started speaking…?

His voice is calm and dignified, befitting a god.

"The last time I appeared…, yes, it was when Zeus’s fool released the angels of destruction and I annihilated them. What is the purpose of this summoning? Has Zeus’s retinue finally initiated the final war?"

This question was directed at us.

What should we do!?

Should we try to bluff and get him to leave quickly!?

"No, that’s not it."

Before I could think, someone stepped forward.

The Demon King Zedan.

"The conflict with the human race continues. Although the situation is tense and we are in a deadlock, we have not reached a point where we need to appeal to the God of the Underworld."

"Indeed, that is fortunate."

The god nodded.

"Then why did you summon me? Who are you who stands before me?"

"Allow me to introduce myself. I am the Demon King Zedan, the current leader of the demon race, created by you."

The Demon King is talking to the god!

Amazing!!

Ordinary humans would find it difficult to even breathe under the pressure emitted by a god.

Even Bati and Berena, the lowest in rank here, look like they might wet themselves!!

"This time, I have taken a wife. She is a woman whom I truly wish to make happy for the rest of my life."

"Lord Zedan…!?"

Asteres blushed deeply at his straightforward declaration.

"Thus, I wished to formally hold the wedding ceremony and receive the blessing of the God of the Underworld. However, due to a mistake, I ended up summoning your physical form directly. I apologize for the trouble I have caused."

"Immortal King… You have lived for over a thousand years. It is only natural that your ritual could reach a god."

The teacher bowed, saying, "I’m sorry."

Even the Immortal King is intimidated by a god.

"Very well, since you are the king of the demon race, you are worthy of receiving my blessing directly. However, before I do so, let me confirm something. Unlike Zeus or Poseidon, I have decided to have only one wife. If you wish to receive my blessing directly, you must follow my example?"

"I am willing! The woman I choose is Asteres, and she is sufficient for my entire life. I have no need for concubines or mistresses!"

"Very well said. I will bestow the blessing of the husband of the Earth Mother upon the Demon King Zedan and the Demon Queen Asteres. Congratulations on your marriage."

The light emitted from Hades gently enveloped the Demon King and Asteres.

"Having fulfilled my purpose, I will return to the depths of the divine realm. May those who dwell on Earth, who are destined to die, be blessed."

With that, the God of the Underworld, Hades, disappeared like mist.

The thick, oppressive air returned to normal.

"He was a pretty good guy…?"

He gave us a normal marriage blessing.

I had assumed he would be more like an evil god, but he was just a regular god.

* * *

It is said that the two who received the direct blessing of the god will henceforth be granted powerful protection.

Known as the "Blessing of the Husband of the Earth Mother," it is the highest level of protection for a couple, occurring only once every few hundred years.

Those who can see parameters can easily confirm it, and it grants benefits such as good health, easy childbirth, and abundant offspring. Anyone who tries to forcibly separate the two will be subject to divine punishment.

This serves as the ultimate proof of the love the Demon King and Demon Queen show to their fellow demons.

"Sir Saint, we cannot express our gratitude enough."

The now united Demon King and Queen expressed their heartfelt thanks to me.

"Thanks to you, my dream of marrying Lord Zedan, which I had given up on, has come true. I will never forget this kindness."

Asteres, now the Demon Queen, bowed with tears in her eyes.

"No, no, I didn’t do anything special. It was the teacher’s achievement, summoning the god by accident…!"

I saw the teacher sigh, saying, "I’ll be more careful when composing prayer rituals from now on."

"…But, if we get such solid protection, did the holy sword I repaired become useless?"

"That’s not the case! The revival of another holy sword in our demon race will surely help to stabilize the hearts of the demons!"

"I swear to protect the peace of the demon race with the holy sword Zexvaise, my delusional holy sword, and the holy sword Einroth, Lord Zedan’s wrathful holy sword, as a couple!"

At least, we can be confident that the future of the demon race is secure.

It’s a mystery whether this is good for the human race.

So, what will they do next?

"Of course, I intend to return to the demon race’s base, the Demon Kingdom, with Asteres. And I will introduce my partner to the entire Demon Kingdom."

Yes, that sounds right.

"Please thoroughly expose and purge those who orchestrated the conspiracy. I don’t want to be involved in such troubles again."

"I will burn down the entire city if necessary."

Plati and Veil are also sending them off with warm words.

The newly married couple will return to the demon race’s base—should we call it the Demon Capital?—which is a fitting place for them to build their nest.

Let’s celebrate their new beginning from here.

"…No."

Just as I thought, the new bride, Asteres, said something unexpected.

"If you allow it, I would like to stay here a little longer."