I Became the Guild Leader in Exile - I Became the Guild Leader in Exile chapter 88

88 – 3# Niflheim (1)

The worn-out castle walls and the few remaining people seemed to show the entirety of Gerion’s devastated reality, like Hades. Isaac clicked his tongue.

He already knew the situation, but he didn’t expect it to be this bad. Even if the wealthy fell, the third generation would remain, and even if they were defeated by the Iron Shield…

Still, with the system of the large guild alliance, he believed they could recover easily. But in the end, it turned out like this.

“So, they dug a trap.”

That was why Isaac clicked his tongue. He had expected them to dig a trap, but at least he thought they would reveal their true colors when they entered the building.

However, as soon as Isaac set foot in this place, they immediately revealed their true colors. It seemed they had taken measures to prevent any noise from leaking outside.

And familiar faces blocked Isaac’s way. They were the faces he had met during the war with the Hades Guild. Isaac let out a sigh and opened his mouth.

“What made you like this?”

“Do you not know?”

“You’re the one who made us like this.”

“I don’t think so.”

Looking at the ghosts who had brought their past glories here, Isaac felt more despair than anger. He took a stance and said,

“Well, in a way, this could be my responsibility.”

He had tried his best to hold on, but they didn’t feel that way. That meant his efforts were insufficient. But in this case, it was rather fortunate…

“So, where is the law country?”

“Why are you looking for the law country here?”

“Because you must have borrowed their hands.”

Unlike Isaac, who knew the flow of the story, they were purely shocked. The most important thing in planning this event was to maintain confidentiality.

What if Isaac Silverstein’s ears caught wind of it? If the monstrous Iron Shield were to mobilize their entire force, the situation would become extremely complicated and would likely fail.

So, they had done their best to keep the secret, but it seemed that Master Isaac Silverstein already knew. However, it was too late, and there was no choice but to follow through.

“You knew it was a trap and still came.”

“Indeed… You’re so arrogant.”

“Just get out of the trap quickly.”

“There’s no need to rush, human.”

The cold voice that cut off the conversation made Isaac flinch. A man with a white beard and a cane in his hand slowly emerged from among them. He had one eye covered with a patch.

It was obvious at a glance. That man was Odin. Isaac took a sharp breath and slowly took a stance.

“Odin, the highest god of the law country.”

“Do you know me?”

“How could I not?”

Odin, the highest god of the law country.

The chief god of Norse mythology and the founder of the law country in this world. The law country’s values were simple: humans were all imperfect and needed the guidance of gods.

That was order.

And the providence of the world.

Thanks to Gideon’s freedom, he was like a thorn in Odin’s side. Moreover, the hero from Gideon’s faction had caused a stir in the law-enforcing country. It was only natural for Odin to take action himself.

Isaac initially thought so. However, Odin’s direct intervention was due to a different reason. And it was a reason that even Isaac, who had mastered the original story, couldn’t have predicted.

“If you know me, the story will unfold quickly.”

“That’s right.”

“Isaac Silverteir, won’t you serve me?”

“……?”

As the person involved, Isaac was naturally surprised. Even the members of the large-scale alliance guild, Gereon, who had set up a trap and trusted only Odin, looked at him with shocked expressions.

“No, wait a minute!”

“The story is different!”

“Shh, everyone be quiet.”

Odin raised his finger, covering his mouth, and an eerie silence fell. Isaac looked around. Suddenly, there were only two people left.

“Did you kill everyone?”

“Even if they’re trash, heroes are heroes. Why would I kill those precious people?”

“That’s right, that’s Odin. You’re the one.”

Odin’s values were simple. In the face of the prophecy of the end, could one fight or not? If one could fight, he would use any means to preserve his life. However, that wasn’t a blessing.

It was closer to a curse.

“So, what’s your answer?”

Isaac responded to Odin’s question.

“I refuse.”

“Then I’ll banish you from this place.”

And Odin didn’t hesitate either.

* * *

In the end.

Isaac died.

But it was a bit different from the concept of death that people generally thought of. It was a physical death, where his soul and body had fallen into a place often referred to as hell.

Isaac blinked. Indeed, experiencing it firsthand, he understood why the protagonist couldn’t do anything at first. Odin had anticipated two scenarios from the beginning.

If Isaac accepted the proposal, or if he refused. Odin would carry out the corresponding plan without hesitation. And as soon as Isaac refused, the punishment was executed.

Isaac raised his head. Although the sun was shining in the sky, the world was in black and white, and the withered earth was filled with dead plants.

“Niflheim.”

The underworld where hell was banished, a place that couldn’t be entered without Odin’s permission. Isaac nodded. As expected, he had been sent here for refusing Odin’s proposal.

Of course, the guild members wouldn’t be worried. But since he had trusted Cain and left him in charge, he would be fine even if he was gone for a short while. Thinking so, Isaac moved.

He needed the power of hell to escape from here.

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And to reclaim hell in the first place.

He had no choice but to fall into Odin’s trap intentionally.

However, the situation in the mortal world was unfolding more urgently than Isaac had thought. Initially, Isaac’s influence in Gideon was far greater than imagined.

But the law-enforcing country had openly announced Odin’s name, declaring Isaac’s death. And that was Odin’s divine punishment. Zik looked up at the sky.

The dark clouds filled the sky, as if it would rain at any moment. The bleak, black-and-white color seemed to reflect his own heart. Was that true?

“It can’t be.”

At first, he was too excited and had lost control, but as time passed and his head and heart cooled down, they reached the same conclusion. It was impossible for the Master to be gone.

Anyone else, maybe.

At least, I shouldn’t think like that. I’ve witnessed Master’s achievements since I was a child. From the three great disasters to the witch Veronica who mocked God.

The Lion King, and so on.

Master, who had accomplished countless feats that ordinary heroes could only dream of in their lifetime, had returned to the law country’s odense or something? Ha!

What a ridiculous joke.

But I won’t just wait and see. At least until Master returns, I have to protect Master’s reputation. Yes, like those idiots from the law country.

Zik turned back with an iron shield. The heavy atmosphere was the same, both inside and out. As soon as Zik entered, the entire iron shield gathered in one place.

“There’s only one answer. War.”

As soon as Zik spoke, everyone’s gaze fell on him. After a brief silence, Cain quietly opened his mouth.

“Calm down, Zik. Emotional decisions don’t help.”

“I’m being very rational right now. Cain, don’t you think we should just let it go?”

“…….”

Her eyes, dyed red, seemed to hold a hint of madness. Because of that, Cain couldn’t say anything. He wasn’t scared; he just empathized with that madness.

“It’s common sense that Master wouldn’t lose to those insignificant people.”

“Sister is right. But… going to war is…”

“Jini, sorry, but can we talk about this later?”

Jini tried to persuade her sister, but Zik just smiled brightly. Her voice, which came out of her mouth, was as cold as ice.

“If you don’t want to, I won’t stop you. But I have to do this.”

I’ll confront the law country alone if I have to. No one here could deny the determination in her words. This wasn’t revenge; Master wasn’t dead yet.

Yes.

This was punishment.

I’ll punish those who dared to insult Master.

The guild’s policy was soon decided.