“Ri—”
“Ria-chan!”
She could kill her with just her gaze. Everyone believed that. However, Valis was tolerant.
An arrow was let loose. It struck Valis’ clothing before falling down in place.
“Don’t panic, little one.”
A vast amount of magical power arose from Ria’s collapsed body, obscuring it.
Among them, only Maal and Serge were aware of what was happening.
So that she could gain new power, she went into a chrysalis stage.
It was Labyrinth City all over again.
“Now then, I’ll give my blessings to all of you as well.”
According to Serge’s Identify, everyone was granted various Skills and ten levels in one go.
‘Just this much’ she said. Like it was trifling.
All Resistance, Ability Value Enhancement, Healing and Recovery Rate Increase。 Abilities like that.
As expected of a god.
“Umm, I’m sorry.”
Though she was reflecting on it, she had shot an arrow at a being equal to a god.
Valis returned to her seat. Though she was the same as a god, the gods from Greek mythology couldn’t be compared to her generosity.
The group looked at each other. They all looked puzzled.
Any kind of wish could be granted, but now that it came to it, they couldn’t think of anything.
“Excuse me.”
“By some chance, could… Valis-sama revive someone from the dead?”
Valis’ tone made it feel like it would be no trouble to her at all.
“My grandfather died four years ago, can you revive him?”
“T-the price?”
Valis beckoned for the timid Lulu to approach.
“Your grandfather has already reincarnated. From here, tearing out his soul, replanting his scattered memories, regenerating his body, all are necessary to revive him. Do you wish for that?”
What Lulu wanted was nothing like that.
“No…”
Even civilians believed that, and Valis said it was true.
To bring back her grandfather from his new life for her own selfish reasons was something she wouldn’t do.
“U-umm…”
“My wife is sick, her condition has gotten back, so… could you… heal her?”
She said the same thing.
After returning, Gates would find that rather than recovering, his wife was even returned to her youth, but that was a story for another time.
In a similar fashion, everyone had their humble wishes granted.
Even things like immortality and perpetual youth would be trifling with Valis’ power.
So what they wished for was for wounds that wouldn’t heal to be healed, or for their health to be restored.
No one sought money or fame. For these utilitarians, they thought it would be a waste.
Only Serge desired nothing.
No, his desire would be after this.
“Then, I will send you all back to the surface.”
Valis generously accepted Vargas’ request.
“For now, she will remain here. When she hatches, I will send my child to deliver her.”
Maal wanted to wait for her. Serge persuaded her last time so she returned by herself. This time she had to stay near her.
“Then I’ll stay too. You’ll need food and water.”
Serge gave a good reason, but there was something he still wanted to ask.
The still slightly dazed group of people were teleported out of the area.
“Here.”
Thinking about it, since it was her genuine child, she would be as charming as her mother. Though the God Dragon’s emotions could clearly be called cute, that much was expected from the love towards her child.
Still looking at her own child, her voice was directed at Serge.
He was seen through. That much was a matter of course. Or maybe she could read peoples’ minds? No, maybe it was natural to see through his thoughts?
He wasn’t as afraid as he was before. He was getting used to her, but that may have been due to him gaining resistances regarding abnormalities that influenced the mind.
“What is reincarnation, young human?”
“It could be called a robust soul transferring between frail bodies and minds many times over. Us Dragons remain in the same body until our souls wear down.”
Maal was startled by the sudden language she didn’t understand coming from Serge’s mouth. But it was no matter, he wanted to ask this question.
Valis replied, also using Japanese.
Serge was confused.
And now, she said that she had done it many times.
Her quantity of information was likely different than the Dark Dragon, who had lived for at least three thousand years.
[I don’t know. However, a short time after this planet’s birth, I gained self-awareness and just was.]
She wasn’t a biological creature. Not even a god. An existence. She simply was.
Serge sighed.
The same as manga and novel protagonists, he dreamed of being peerless in magic. In reality, when he was about to be killed by an Orc, he was saved by Ria.
He wanted to play an excellent supporting role with them.
… He had dreams like that.
Serge was practical, an ordinary human.
And to some extent, the strength of his soul. Ria had somehow received 1012 Points, he understood why she could reincarnate into this world.
Even if Ria had nothing, she would be strong. There was no doubt.
He didn’t want to give up his own strength.
Although he dreamed of being a great mage going on risky adventures, he hadn’t done it.
[Please give me a Skill.]
His wish was granted.
“Now, then next—”
“I kept you waiting, come in.”
There was nothing.
“Spirit magic…”
The hooded shape wore a sand-colored mantle.
Not even Ria would have been able to make it here alone. Even Ria had to rest.
The figure lowered their hood. Seeing its face, the two put themselves on guard without thinking.
“Dark elf.”
Dark elves were members of the demon tribe. They were known for having the most magical power among the demon tribe.
And… she had huge boobs.
Unlike elves, dark elves had huge boobs. It was actually common sense in this world.
“Pleasure to meet you, Dark Dragon Valis-sama.”
“I am His Majesty, the Demon King’s, retainer, one of the Demon Generals. I am called Ray Bradford.”
The instant he saw her, Serge used Identify.
Level 40.
Impossible.
However, Identify was telling him that the dark elf right before him was Level 40.
However, the being in front of him was at least stronger than Shizuna. It was something about her atmosphere. To begin with, it would be impossible to travel through the labyrinth with a level like that.
Accordingly, Serge used a higher ranked Identify from the grimoire he’d received from Labyrinth.
It was ineffective on the adult Dragons, but the magic could see Ria’s abilities.
At the time, he was surprised at her low level and disproportionate attribute values.
Divine Fathoming.
Then, he understood. The demon tribe was disguising her abilities.
Dark Elf-san was Level 138.
But she was strong. There was no doubting that she was strong.
“So, do you have some business with me?”
“By the order of my lord, I am to investigate the human called Ria. But if you—”
“In the nearing Millennium, my lord wants to give his assistance.”
Valis’ words were merciless.
“To start, I don’t know what your lord is planning. Something like an ex-hero Demon King, there’s only one in my memory.”
Eh?
“W-waiwaiwaiwaiwaiwait up a sec! Sorry for cutting in, but please hold up!”
“Eh? As in the Demon King, king of the demon tribe? The one a hero is born or summoned from another world to defeat right? The heck’s an ex-hero Demon King!?”
In the Millennium, a hero would defeat the Demon King. They would defend humanity from the demon tribe’s invasion.
They would generally marry a princess in the end, spending their time in happiness.
“One thousand years ago, a hero was summoned.”
“After defeating the Demon king together with Anaia, he became the next Demon King”
Saying just that much as though that was all, there was no doubting Valis’ tone.