V2C3 Part2

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The Gate of Judgement

With the exception of me, the souls of the dead generally head to the “Gate of Judgment” first. Arriving just above the it in the shinigami’s carriage, a line of the dead could be seen forming in the distance. Unlike the giant stone gate, humans look like insects.

[I’m sure the guardian has a difficult time having to judge that amount of people]

Because the shinigami does not speak, I am dialoguing alone. Although I don’t care.

The gate is divided into three routes, each of which has a huge gate at the end of the path. The doors had inscriptions that read “Kingdom of God” “Reincarnation” “Hell”. The gatekeeper, who was roughly five times the size of a human, was sitting on a stone chair and judging the fate of the dead with a mechanical attitude. The soul of the dead is judged on the merit and personality of its previous life, and its fate is determined. 90% reincarnate, 10% go to hell, but it is very rare to go to the kingdom of God. Only someone who has accomplished heroic feats and has not hurt others at the time can go. If you wonder why I am familiar with the world of the dead. It’s because the first time I died and was reincarnated, I gained great knowledge that ordinary people could not obtain. At that time, the goddess fell in love with me and there were many problems, but I have to be thankful because this knowledge is useful now.

By the way, it seems that a soul that has passed through the gate of hell at least once will not be able to see the heavenly light forever after that. That must be why the goddess got scared when I asked for a carriage to hell. But, this revenge cannot begin if it’s not in hell. First of all, I don’t care what happens after I fulfill my revenge. I don’t care if I fall into hell and can’t see the light anymore.

That is why production starts here. Let the revenge begin! By licking my lips, I took the reins from the driver. Right now, I’m looking for someone in the long line.

[Oh, there you are]

She stood out despite being among a large number of people. The saint was radiating a holy aura. As I passed the carriage in Christiana’s eyes, the dead looked up. The moment Christiana’s eyes and mine met, her face brightened. And showing a friendly smile, she waved her slim hand.

[Waa, Raul. How have you been? If you’re here, does that mean you died too?]

[Yes. I had to die to see you again]

I grabbed Christiana’s arm and hauled her up into the carriage.

[There is no point waiting in line. Your fate is already decided]

I sat her next to me, and she was smiling like she didn’t know what’s going on.

[So, Raul. Where will you take me?]

[To hell ~]

As I said that, Christiana put her hand to her mouth and showed a surprised face.

[Eh, to hell? Fufu. That’s impossible. Because to hell go the people who did bad things before they died, and those who did not have the opportunity to connect with a sacred presence like me. Certainly, I believe that the people of hell also need the salvation of the saint, but it will not be possible]

[Hahahaha. You really just have a head full of happiness. I don’t think there is a better place than hell for a woman like you]

Christiana tilted her head with an expression of not understanding my words.

[My duty has been fulfilled on earth. All that remains for me is to receive the love of the lord in his kingdom]

[Come on, don’t say that. I prepared this carriage for you, you know]

[But, I have to go to the kingdom of god soon]

Christiana, with lowered eyebrows, spoke as if she were speaking like an indistinguishable child.

[I’m glad you invited me. But, I can’t let the lord wait. Surely the Lord is waiting for the moment to welcome me. As a saint, it’s something I can’t ignore]

[Don’t worry, I’m just asking for a little of your time. If you can prove that your faith and your salvation are not delusions, then I will set you free]

[Eh…..? Do you doubt my devotion… ..?]

Christiana’s eyes watered. She has a face of wanting to be protected. In fact, there were many men who were misled by this expression. She must have played all of them this way.

[You are very cruel, Raul… ..]

She started crying with her hands in her face, but it is very obvious that she is pretending.

[Even if Raul doesn’t believe me, the lord always looked at my actions. So yeah, everything is fine]

[Oh yeah? But, if there really is that salvation of the Lord that you say so much, why are tragedies continually repeated on the world?]

[Those who have a hard time, it’s because of what they have done. Those who have misfortunes, it is something they earn based on their actions, it is not the fault of the Lord]

[Hmm. Misfortune is a punishment for past actions huh?]

Remember those words well.

[In that case, let’s bet]

[A Bet?]

[There must be some you pleased to “save” right? Were they really saved and living happily in the kingdom of God? If they went to the kingdom of god, then you win. I will leave my revenge against you. And I’ll see you with a smile when you go to the kingdom of God]

[Ha ha. Does something so simple sound good to you? I also want you to see the happy figures of the people I have saved]

[Alright, let’s go immediately]

[Yes! I can’t wait to see the kingdom of god]

[Ha? What are you saying? You are thinking the wrong place]

[Eh?]

[We will take a tour in hell ~!]

When I hurried the horse with the reins, the carriage accelerated rapidly. The gate of hell was getting closer and closer. As the carriage approached, the heavy door creaked open. Inside the door, it was filled with purple haze and you couldn’t see inside.

[S-Stop, Raul… ..! Why are you doing this…..?]

[Before going to heaven, you must first confirm if there are acquaintances of yours in hell]

[There is no way there is any. Because everyone is in the kingdom of God… ..! Kyaaa]

The carriage rocked. Christiana, who lost her balance, screamed and clung desperately.

[Just wait quietly. We will arrive soon]

[N-No! I don’t want to go to a place as horrible as hell! I don’t wanna!]

[If you win the bet, you can go to the kingdom of god. So it’s not bad to see hell at least once, don’t you think?]

[No! I said I don’t want…..!]

[Yes Yes. Here we go ~]

[Kyaaaaaaaaaaaa!]

As Christiana’s screams the carriage sped through the gate of hell.

The Volume is almost finished sad noise.