I Became the Burden of a Conscienceless Party - I Became the Burden of a Conscienceless Party chapter 136

136 – Demon World (2)

Demon World (2)

Lilith, who had been clinging to Jim for a while, was finally able to escape from his embrace.

It’s not because I’ve calmed down.

“Hmm, hmm… … .”

It was because I felt like nothing would be able to calm me down if I was held in his arms.

As time goes by, the awkwardness will increase and the shame will double.

Lilith knew that it was better to get beaten early.

“Hey, here’s what I promised.”

Liris quickly moved on to the next agenda before the other person could say anything while looking at her face.

Jim nodded as if he had no choice but to do that, which could be said to be an essential skill for politicians.

There was a look of satisfaction on his face.

“This is the lifevessel of the traitor, the Despair Undertaker.”

“I asked for it, but is it okay for you to give it to me like this?”

“He is someone who has always been ready to betray us, so it would be beneficial for us to cut him off when we can.”

Despair Undertaker has revealed his blatantly sinister intentions.

In private, he would introduce himself by his real name, not the name given to him by Belphegor.

It’s not that they introduce themselves as such because they like the name of the other demons. They at least respect Belphegor’s power and authority, so they use names that represent themselves as numbers.

“The demons are basically indifferent in their relationships with others.”

But at least it’s not a release.

There is no benefit in leaving alone an entity that is so openly planting its power in the military and expanding its sphere of influence.

She was already worried about what to do with Despair Undertaker.

That’s why I responded to him the moment he wished for the Life Vessel, even before Jim’s betrayal was confirmed.

“But, Mr. Jim. I think you know this, Mr. Jim. But you must not forget that although this is his weakness, he is also well prepared for it.”

Despair Undertaker’s lifevessel was located inside his barracks.

In a location that is accessible and easy to steal by anyone.

And the reason he left his heart like that was because he had confidence in himself.

If someone approaches the Life Vessel right now, a signal is sent to him.

As a great wizard who can live immortally, Despair Undertaker is able to use teleportation magic and has also prepared a way to return at any time.

A magic engraved in the space itself. A space that automatically connects because of it.

That alone gave Despair Undertaker the confidence to leave his heart alone.

A complex surrounded by all sorts of protective magic and hidden mine-like attack magic underneath.

Breaking it is essentially no different than summoning Despair Undertaker.

Of course, things are different now.

Desperate Undertaker is dead.

It means that as long as his heart is here, he can be resurrected at any time.

“Even if Despair Undertaker loses his body and falls down for now, the moment he touches this, he will immediately come to his senses and be resurrected.”

“But I won’t be able to show off my strength like before.”

“That’s… … that’s true. But, the skills he’s accumulated won’t disappear, right?”

Despair Undertaker has become weak. The mana that used to overflow like an inexhaustible spring will now be stored only in the life vessel.

Even if he were to be resurrected, it would be impossible for him to fight for a long time. Still, he would have to fight the Despair Undertaker, whose output would have been reduced.

It’s quite a dangerous thing.

It would be better to leave it as is to further the purpose of the burden.

It will take a considerable amount of time for Despair Undertaker to regain his strength and wake up from his slumber.

Why would there be any need to wake him up and provoke him?

I’d rather finish everything and fight Despair Undertaker fully prepared.

“No, it’ll be okay.”

However, Jim felt the need to take that risk.

“Because I hate necromancers.”

“yes……?”

Jim had studied black magic. It was a little odd that he would dislike necromancers.

Of course, that’s a possible thought since Lilith doesn’t know Jim’s true identity.

“There is no benefit to escaping the cycle of reincarnation this way.”

Jim accepted the box containing Despair Undertaker’s lifevessel that Lilith was holding, then immediately opened the box and took out its contents.

A complex that oozes deep morality. A life vessel that holds life and soul.

The moment you step out of the box where it was safe, the surroundings begin to vibrate.

“And it is not good to hold back practitioners who have achieved enlightenment and are trying to move on.”

Originally, I had planned to use this opportunity to return the soul that had escaped the cycle of reincarnation, but the reasons for this have changed.

The respect shown by everyone in the fortress city to Felheim Senova.

The pride that was shown even by throwing away the honor that had been built up throughout one’s life.

I can’t leave it dirty.

“Well, it’s hard to think that it would lead to a battle in the first place.”

Hurrah!

Jim quietly exercised his divine power with a calm expression on his face, as if he had some kind of conviction.

Then, in an instant, the surroundings are engulfed in blue flames, and the thick smoke flowing out of the complex loses its momentum.

“……Who are you?”

Finally, the spirit of Despair Undertaker awoke and looked up at Jim with eyes filled with awe.

Despite the imminent danger of his death, he was captivated by the phenomenon unfolding before his eyes.

An incomprehensible phenomenon.

A flame that is completely incomprehensible.

The power of the gods that he and other magicians had hoped for, unfolding beyond the limits of humanity.

He is not a man seeking God.

He is a magician who believes only in the truth and moves forward.

But, in the moment that unfolded, the wizard felt divine.

“I am the one who wants to guide you on the right path.”

“Ahh… …! Is that, is there something I want there?”

“Well, that’s up to you.”

Hurrah!

Blue flames began to burn the life vessel.

The soul that had been taking the form of the Despair Undertaker also began to disappear little by little as if its form was burning away.

“Put down what you have and move on to the next. Everything is up to you, so get back on the right path.”

phut!

The moment Despair Undertaker’s soul was purified and disappeared into the blue flames, all the souls he had been holding back burst out as if they were exploding.

The souls that burst out like that melt into the flames that surround them and attain Buddhahood.

And only one soul remains.

A one-eyed old man who still retains his form.

“This… … Now that I look back, I realize I made a huge mistake. Not recognizing such a noble person. Haha!”

Felheim Senova.

She muttered as she watched the miracle unfold before her eyes.

Isn’t it funny? The person I thought was nothing and tried to throw away turned out to be such an amazing being.

A blue flame that washes away the evil things that have tainted the soul and instantly returns them to the original cycle of reincarnation.

Felheim Senova seemed to know who Jim was just by that.

“I understand why the Saint would threaten my family. Indeed, if she thought it was blasphemy, it would not be surprising if she did so.”

Irina, who was a b*tch herself, received a questionable defense here.

“But… … do you have anything to say to this old man?”

Felheim Senova couldn’t figure out why she had been left behind.

At first I thought he was venting his anger, but when I looked into his eyes I could tell he wasn’t that kind of person.

“I just wanted to say thank you for your hard work.”

“… … .”

“Thank you for your hard work, Lord Felheim Senova. I assure you that the path you have taken is the right one. So you will surely be rewarded for it.”

She has earned her keep.

There will definitely be a price to pay for that work.

“This is really… … .”

Felheim Senova, who realized the meaning, smiled bitterly and rubbed the corners of her eyes.

It’s really annoying. They say that when you get older you shed more tears, but maybe you won’t be able to control them after you die.

“You leave so much behind.”

“You have achieved all of this, so there is no need to think that you have received it. Well, it’s about time.”

“Yes, I should go see my family now. Do you think I’ll be able to meet them?”

“All souls will return to the cycle of reincarnation, but there will be plenty of time to say goodbye.”

“That’s reassuring.”

Felheim Senova laughed.

The soldier, who always had a stiff and stern expression, could have a gentle smile like a kind grandmother.

And so she disappeared in a flash of blue flame.

***

The warrior party was able to capture Jim and the extras who escaped safely.

They said they had gone into the city for a while to take care of business, but that was impossible.

“After discussion, we realized that we had been indifferent to Mr. Jim.”

“I’m afraid of what would have happened to my body if I had been careless twice.”

Jim felt a chill in his liver.

Thinking back on his past actions, he couldn’t even guess what the criteria for indifference was.

But fortunately, our warrior, Esmeralda, kindly explained what that meant.

“So I decided to write this so I wouldn’t forget Mr. Jim in the future.”

“Sir, isn’t this a leash?”

“I saw it right away.”

“… … .”

“Don’t worry, I’ll take you for a walk on the way back.”

The celestial god who saved the heroes of humanity from the evil Lich and granted them rest received five leashes that day.

However, among the leashes prepared to suit each person’s taste, not a single one suited Jim’s taste.