I Can See the Comments on the Doomed Novel - Chapter 157



The Banquet of the Gods

To reclaim Valhalla, we need to replenish our strength.

According to Hela, this means participating in the gods’ auction to retrieve the lost weapons.

Norse mythology is filled with treasures that are well-known by name.

Even retrieving just a few of them would hold significant meaning.

I understand that much, but—

“Why the formal attire?”

“Did you plan to attend a party with all the gods looking like that?”

I looked down at the black suit Hild had handed me.

The neat outfit gave off a slightly mature vibe, even to my own eyes.

“It’s quite an expensive designer piece. Seeing you like this, it actually suits you, despite your rather unimpressive appearance.”

“I can tell it’s a good outfit just by wearing it.”

The fit was surprisingly comfortable, and the material was undoubtedly high quality.

However, I wasn’t quite used to this kind of attire.

To be honest, my awkward posture made me look a bit out of place.

“Don’t I look strange?”

“Uh, um?! You look good!”

Hena, who had been staring blankly at me, suddenly snapped back to reality.

Upon closer inspection, her cheeks were slightly flushed.

“W-well… it’s a bit different, I guess. You give off a very adult-like vibe… it’s really cool.”

“……Try to manage your expression. You look like a randy puppy.”

“Hela-sama!”

Hena shouted, her face turning as red as a tomato.

Well, as long as I don’t look too odd, I have no complaints.

After all, Hild next to me was dressed the same way.

‘By the way, she looks better in it than I do, even though she’s a woman.’

The neat black suit paired with the white dress shirt peeking through.

Hild’s alluring style perfectly embodied that outfit.

Perhaps it was due to her short silver hair and expressionless face.

Even though it’s men’s clothing, Hild in a suit looks stunning like a painting.

“Is there something on my face?”

“No, I just think it suits you well.”

“It’s important for a divine attendant to erase their presence. A bland suit would probably suit me just fine.”

“That’s not what I meant.”

Unlike Hild, who skillfully tied his own tie,

I struggled quite a bit to get mine on.

In the end, Hena came over to help me out.

She looked up at me with a cute smile while I stood there awkwardly.

“Hmm, Jihoon, black really suits you.”

“I like black too.”

“Really? Is that your style?”

“It doesn’t show blood that well, does it?”

“…….That’s a bit morbid.”

Hena chuckled and pulled my tie up tightly.

For a moment, my neck felt constricted, but it didn’t hurt.

“What about the others?”

“They’re all busy getting ready for the fight today. There’s a lot to do, so I came as a representative.”

“Be careful.”

“That’s my line, right? Don’t go getting into fights and getting hurt for no reason.”

As if I would go that far and actually fight.

I know my own limits well.

Hena gave my shoulder a light pat and said,

“Don’t make mistakes worrying about us. Just focus on what you need to do.”

“Why would I worry about the others? They’re more reliable than I am.”

“Hehe, I appreciate you thinking that way.”

“Just don’t overdo it because you feel responsible.”

“Do you even know me? I don’t push myself to the point of getting hurt.”

“You do, though. You’re the one I worry about the most.”

“…….If you’re that worried, just come back quickly.”

Hela, who had been watching us with a furrowed brow, pointed a finger and said,

“Take a good look, Hild. That’s what the arrogant ones do—making a spectacle of themselves. Just looking at them would make even the gods furious.”

“I see. That’s human love for you… I’ll make sure to engrave it in my memory.”

At their words, Hyena’s face turned red, and she hurriedly stepped back.

Clearing her throat, she tried to change the subject and said to Hela,

“Um! Um! Please be careful on your way, Lady Hela and Lady Hild.”

“Oh dear, just a moment ago, you were all smiles. Is that all you have to say to us? Truly, it seems kindness is wasted on humans.”

“P-please stop teasing me…”

Seeing Hyena’s face grow increasingly red, Hela wore a pleased smile.

It seemed this goddess had taken a liking to teasing the girls.

“Well then, I suppose it’s time to go. I’ll leave Niflheim in your capable hands while I’m away.”

“Yes! I’m not sure if I can manage, but I’ll do my best.”

“Just do what you usually do. That will be more than enough.”

After exchanging farewells, Hela, Hild, and I stepped outside.

The mode of transportation we would be using was a carriage.

It was no ordinary vehicle, complete with a luxurious exterior.

First of all, the carriage was pulled by a white horse with wings.

I heard it was prepared by the organizers.

It must be a divine gathering, as even the treatment was different.

I stepped forward first and opened the carriage door.

“Please, step in, my lady.”

“Hm, you’re doing it without being told. Have you done this before?”

“I’m just picking up on the cues.”

“Hmph! If it weren’t for that remark, you’d be a 60-point attendant.”

“That’s a bit harsh, isn’t it?”

Hela accepted my escort and slowly entered the carriage.

Hild followed, and finally, as I climbed in, the carriage set off.

I had expected it since the horse had wings, but—

This carriage was flying through the sky.

‘How fascinating.’

The clouds and the moon were visible beyond the black sky.

Suddenly, I felt a pang of regret that I hadn’t come with the others.

Surely, they must all be having a great time.

Of course, just being here with the dazzlingly beautiful goddess and the Valkyrie attending her is luxurious enough.

“I’m not sure if it’s appropriate to give my first command as the one leading you, but you won’t have much to do once we arrive.”

“Aren’t we going to escort the queen?”

“There’s unlikely to be anyone bold enough to attack at a gathering of deities. Well, I would like to see you fight against another deity, though.”

Hela’s eyes sparkled with the joy of imagining such a scenario.

Surely, she isn’t secretly hoping for that kind of situation, is she?

“Usually, it just ends with some casual insults exchanged. You needn’t worry.”

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“Still, wouldn’t it look better if someone were by the queen’s side?”

“It’s not proper to bring attendants when conversing with deities. Especially if they’re players. Just take a look around nearby. It may be a dull place for me, but it will be a unique experience for you.”

If it’s a place where deities gather, there should be plenty to see.

Everything will surely be things I’ve never experienced before.

But now that it’s come to this, I felt even more regretful that the others wouldn’t see it.

If I had known it would be like this, I could have let someone else take my place.

Of course, unless they were a particularly strong player, it would be a blow to Hela’s dignity, so I understand that it can’t be helped.

‘No, I need to stay sharp.’

If this novel is anything I know, it won’t end peacefully with laughter and joy.

Something is bound to happen, and it’s likely to be an incident.

I can’t just relax and let my guard down.

“…I think we’ve arrived.”

At Hild’s words, I looked out the window, and a magnificent castle floated against the black sky.

An island in the air is astonishing enough.

But the resplendent pure white castle, unlike anything I’d seen in any movie, captivated my eyes even more.

Is this what it takes for the gods to hold a banquet?

Even if they brought a building from Earth, it wouldn’t compare to this palace.

Beyond its size and style, there was an overwhelming atmosphere about it.

“How does it feel to see the palace of the gods?”

“It’s incredible. I never thought I would see a building like this in my lifetime.”

“Hmm, how does it compare to our castle?”

Hella asked with her eyes slightly narrowed.

For a moment, I hesitated on how to respond, but then decided to speak honestly.

“Is it alright if I speak frankly?”

“Do as you wish.”

“If we’re talking about beauty alone, the palace is more impressive. But if I had to choose a place to live between the two… I would prefer your castle, Hella. The other place feels somewhat uncomfortable to me.”

“Heh, I’ve thought so for a while now; you’re quite a perceptive one.”

Hella smiled, seemingly pleased with my answer.

Soon, the carriage gently landed in the island’s garden.

It was filled with other carriages besides the one we had arrived in.

‘…I suppose all of these were brought by goddesses like Hella?’

Each carriage was extravagant, and the animals hitched to them were diverse.

Wolves the size of calves, lizards that shimmered with heat, and foxes that exuded a mysterious aura.

Among them were even strange creatures I had never seen before.

A luxurious castle on an island floating in the sky.

These were the fantastical animals that led the guests who would come here.

I thought I had grown accustomed to such fantasies after seeing so much, but this scene felt distinctly different.

‘Beyond this, there are divine beings I have yet to encounter.’

The only goddesses I had met were Eve and Hella.

Both had treated me better than I had expected.

But surely, not all gods are so benevolent.

At the very least, this gathering involved countless divine beings I had not seen.

If I were to remain thoughtless, I could tarnish Hella’s honor.

In a place filled with splendor and sanctity, it was also forbidden to diminish the majesty of the gods.

“What are you doing? Don’t just stand there.”

“Yes, understood.”

Feeling a slight tension in my chest for the first time in a while, I suddenly realized something.

This place was ultimately no different from the battlefields I had experienced.

“Hella.”

“Hmm? What’s up, suddenly speaking so seriously?”

“What should I do if a deity starts a quarrel?”

At my question, Hela looked at me for a moment and then gave a strange smile.

“No matter the situation or position, right now you are my servant.”

“Yes.”

“And the Queen of Niflheim does not back down, even if her opponent is a one-eyed sorcerer.”

“I will keep that in mind.”

I nodded and quietly followed Hela’s side.

I felt a slight anticipation about what kind of gods I might encounter, even though I had no idea.