I Made a Game Featuring Constellations - Chapter 17



Reunion

Divine Realm

Territory of the Demon God

A woman covered in black magic rose from a black bathtub.

“……Hmm?”

Her demonic eyes turned yellow.

‘Oh, you idiot! You said this was the right way!’

‘Ah, sorry. I got excited at the thought of meeting the captain again….’

At the edge of her territory, seen through clairvoyance, about five or six gods were surrounded by a veil of black magic.

They seemed lost, looking around for something.

‘……Is this the divinity of sacrifice?’

The woman felt the divinity created from the [concept] of sacrifice emanating from them.

In the divine realm, there is only one being with the divinity of sacrifice, [Sacrifice Fallen into Sloth].

He is famous for being so lazy that he doesn’t even create lower deities….

‘This way. I’m sure. This time, just follow quietly.’

‘Ah, got it…!’

“Interesting.”

A woman, not wearing a single thread, rose from the bathtub.

As the magic coalesced, it enveloped her body, crafting clothes.

“Gods that should not exist.”

The woman’s body blurred as she folded space and soared.

She completely concealed her presence and trailed behind them.

To her, the arrogant lower gods were no threat, even if ten of them gathered. There was nothing for her to fear.

* * *

“It’s been a while, General.”

Dave, the paladin, greeted Ren with a formal attitude.

“What’s this? Why have your cheeks gotten so chubby? Haven’t you been training since you became a god?”

Darin, the spirit mage, clung to Ren and pinched his cheeks.

“This feels strange. I, who once served gods, have become one alongside you, General!”

Gregory, the priest, surveyed the domain of the Sacrifice Church.

Along with them were the elite mercenary Hans, the grand examiner Colin, the mage Christine, the knight Florence, the spear master Ingrid, the dark mage Jeffrey, and the magic engineer Collins.

Nothing had changed.

They were exactly as Ren remembered them, the ten comrades who were the most reliable and supportive.

They had all ascended to lower gods and been resurrected.

“Everyone…!”

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It was hard to contain his emotions.

The sloth that had imprisoned her for centuries disappeared, and as emotions began to return, she was overwhelmed by an unbearable wave of gratitude.

“I didn’t expect our captain to be this pleased.”

“Even after all this time, still like a child. We have to take care of you, don’t we?”

But that joy soon turned into guilt.

Guilt for the sins she would carry for the rest of her life.

“I’m sorry… I’m sorry…”

[The sacrifice that overcame sloth distorts her face.]

[The sacrifice that overcame sloth begs for forgiveness.]

“Why are you apologizing again?”

The warriors knew why she felt so sorry.

For centuries, as a god, a high-ranking god at that, she hadn’t even erected a single monument for them.

When they first learned of this, they felt betrayed.

But during the resurrection process, they read her thoughts and realized it wasn’t her will.

It was the sin and concept of [sloth] that someone had implanted in her, sealing her away.

“General, do you know? The reason we were able to be resurrected is thanks to you.”

“…What are you talking about?”

“It happened during the process of you conquering the concept of [sloth]… but this is a long story, so let’s continue it later. What we want to say is that none of us blame you, General.”

“Hahaha! That’s right, Captain! We died following you because we liked you! There’s no way we would blame you!”

“That stubbornness of yours is still the same.”

[The Spirit of Sacrifice pokes the cheek of the Sacrifice who overcame Sloth with a finger.]

“……Everyone.”

Such warm comrades.

How long has it been since I felt this emotion?

The realm of Sacrifice, which had been cold for hundreds of years, was filled with noisy and lively sounds.

“Aha. So you put our names into that medium called a game?”

“……I wanted the world to remember you.”

“Hahaha. This is so touching, Captain!”

“Hey, hey! Look at the Captain’s embarrassed face!”

“Do you guys want to get hit by the General again?”

A bustling atmosphere like in the past life.

Nostalgia comes to mind.

“Pfft.”

[The Sacrifice who overcame Sloth laughs at the atmosphere they thought they could never feel again.]

“……”

“……”

Then the male heroes suddenly fell silent.

“……No way, our Captain became a goddess… and even got the appearance of a real goddess….”

“D-Don’t say such things.”

[The Sacrifice who overcame Sloth turns their head slightly in embarrassment.]

“……Seriously. You’re too much. So this is what a genius chick is like. I’m so pissed I could—agh!”

“Whoa!”

[The Spirit Summoner of Sacrifice embraces the Sloth-Overcoming Sacrifice from behind, grabbing her two mounds.]

“Gentlemen, avert your eyes.”

[The Mage of Sacrifice glares at the men with a scornful expression.]

[The Mercenary of Sacrifice blankly blushes.]

[The Greatsword Wielder of Sacrifice swallows hard.]

[The Priest of Sacrifice forces his gaze away, sighing with admiration.]

Lost in banter and playful teasing, they were oblivious to the passage of time.

“It’s fascinating. I’m unfamiliar with this medium called a ‘game,’ but apparently, numerous people play the sections where we appear every week, etching them into their memories? And that memory became the driving force behind our resurrection.”

“It seems so.”

“……But if that’s possible, then…”

[The Spirit Summoner of Sacrifice pauses.]

“Doesn’t that mean the one creating this game can create constellations as they please…right?”

……?

[The Sloth-Overcoming Sacrifice ponders.]

!!!

[The Sloth-Overcoming Sacrifice’s eyes widen.]

The reason all ten heroes were able to resurrect was because the Dream Maiden and her Apostle had accomplished a great feat.

Through the game they operate, the heroes became engraved in the minds of the continent’s people, causing a surge in recognition and faith in them.

If this game is abused, one might be able to resurrect gods at will or turn vanished heroes into gods.

A power that surpasses ordinary divinity, reaching the level of a creator god.

But her interest was not in the greatness of this ability.

‘What will happen if other gods find out about this!’

If it becomes known that it is possible to resurrect the dead and even turn them into gods, many gods will rush to that dream girl and her apostle.

The gods, who would do anything to gain divinity, would not end well.

No matter how noble they pretend to be, their eyes would turn at such power.

“Did you… meet any other gods on your way here?”

If that happens, they might be in danger.

“No, we didn’t.”

[The Spirit of Sacrifice shrugs.]

“Since we didn’t know what kind of place this divine realm is, we hid and wandered around to avoid contact with others. Jeffrey’s wide-area stealth ability became ridiculously strong when he became a god, so we used that to hide.”

[The Spirit of Sacrifice’s story makes the Warlock of Sacrifice scratch the few remaining strands of hair on the back of his head awkwardly.]

‘No one knows of their existence yet.’

Now that the story of the ten heroes has spread widely due to the existence of the [Akashic Archive], if other gods meet them, they might learn the power of that dream.

Should I be glad that I am the only one who knows of their existence?

Thud

[The Sacrifice who overcame Sloth kneels.]

“I’m sorry.”

“Oh, not again.”

“Captain?”

“General. Your apologies are more than enough. Rather, you are our benefactor….”

“No. Even if that were the case, I fell into sloth and for hundreds of years did not inform anyone of your deaths, nor did I make any effort to revive or find you. As the captain and general of the special forces leading you, this is an unforgivable sin.”

“Captain…….”

“Anyway, you are the righteous living general.”

“I’m sorry, but I have to ask you to trouble yourselves again.”

[The sacrifice that overcame sloth bites its lips.]

They now deserve to be happy.

After finally being freed from hundreds of years of bondage, they are being asked to live in confinement again.

It was so regrettable and heartbreaking.

“Can you explain in detail?”

“Our benefactor…?”

The heroes, listening to Ren’s explanation, fell into thought.

“Finally revived again, but unable to roam freely and hiding in corners from the eyes of others, it is truly a difficult thing.”

“But we are the captain’s subordinates and sword!”

“Revived by the captain’s existence, we are subordinate lower gods. Such things can be commanded without asking.”

Despite being a corrupt kingdom, the ten special forces willingly sacrificed their lives to save humanity.

They all had the commonality of being fans of Knight Ren and volunteered for special missions because they were enamored with her.

“Above all, we cannot put our benefactor in danger, can we?”

“……You guys……!”

Ren’s face was drenched with emotion.

“Still, it’s fortunate that everyone here has a good head on their shoulders.”

“Who goes there!”

Ren swiftly drew his sword and swung it, sending a holy sword energy flying.

Wooong

Paaang!

The swiftly flying sword energy was blocked by a magical barrier that appeared in front of the man’s outstretched hand.

“…Isn’t this response a bit merciless? If I were an ordinary god, I might have died.”

“You are…”

Why is that man here?

He is the most famous god for never leaving his domain.

[The sacrifice that overcame sloth tenses up and gathers momentum.]

“Nice to meet you, [Sloth]. No, I should call you [Sacrifice] now that you’ve overcome it. Don’t be too wary. I’m like you.”

“…What?”

Click, click, click

A woman in a nun’s habit emerged from behind the man.

“…No way. Saint Kate…?”

Ren, who was enjoying the [Akashic Archive], immediately recognized who she was.

And he understood why the man said they were alike.

“Yes. My purpose is the same as yours.”

[The Magitech Engineer Who Shed Anger Smiles.]

“I came here to protect my benefactor.”

* * *

Buzz

Buzz

Buzz

Rustle

“……Ah, what is it at this hour.”

I was having a pleasant dream when I was awakened by the maddening vibration of the terminal.

Rubbing my drowsy eyes, I picked up the terminal.

“Who on earth is contacting me at this hour….”

As I picked up the terminal, I felt something strange.

It wasn’t the usual terminal I used as a student at the academy, Lian.

It was the terminal connected to the celestial realm by the power of the Constellation.

That terminal was ringing like crazy.

Could it be that other gods sent proposals after seeing the success of the Orpheus episode?

Thinking it was quite possible, I picked up the terminal and opened it.

“……?”

But only two constellations were displayed on the screen.

[The Sacrifice Who Overcame Sloth] and [The Magitech Engineer Who Shed Anger]

Wooong

Wooong

Messages from the two constellations continued to flow.

[The Magitech Engineer who has cast off anger declares that he will protect his benefactor as he has fulfilled all his desires.]

-＞ The Magitech Engineer who has cast off anger feels infinite gratitude towards you.

[The Sacrifice who overcame sloth asks if there is a way.]

-＞ The Sacrifice who overcame sloth feels extremely immense gratitude towards you.

However, it was different from the usual communication with them.

They seemed unaware that I was observing their state.

Moreover, for some reason, I could even see their innermost thoughts in the form of messages.