Chapter 90 The One Who Breaks The Vow
"Thank you, Executor-san."
"Yeah. But if it's gratitude, tell Teti later."
I muttered to Sicily in my arms.
In reality, I was able to come to this place because Teti sensed Sicily's scent and noticed the existence of the cave behind the waterfall.
It was also crucial that I already knew Varias' name. Thanks to that, I was able to rush over with Igarima, which requires a name to summon, already in hand.
"Sicily-san, are you okay!?"
"Oh, you guys too..."
After me, Maia, Teti, and Cress arrived.
There were tight marks on Sicily's neck from being gripped, but fortunately, she wasn't deep wounds.
"Sicily-san, you've been through a lot. I've heard the situation from Adel-san."
"The princess came all the way here? Let's save the 'why' for later."
"That's right. First, it seems like we need to defeat that guy."
I leave Sicily to everyone and focus on Varias, who is grimacing in pain while holding his injured arm.
"Sicily. Is it okay if I take down that man?"
"...Are you sure?"
"Yeah, leave it to me. After all, I'm a revenge agent."
"Right, I remember now... Understood. I entrust my revenge to you."
I nod at those words and confront Varias Landerk, a demon who killed his own kind.
"W-Who are you, and what's with that scythe?"
"Who knows. I don't think I'm obligated to answer, do you?"
Upon my response, Varias grits his teeth in frustration.
Keeping my guard up with Igarima, I display Varias's Execution Coefficient, just as I did before coming here.
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Target: Varias Landerk
Execution Coefficient: 459,823 Points
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"..."
The Execution Coefficient is nearly twice that of Marc, who once planned to rule the Vandale Kingdom.
It indicates the misdeeds Varias has accumulated over time.
"Impressive. Even I, as expected, have never encountered evil on your level."
"Me, evil...?"
"I heard from Sicily, didn't you take the lives of several of your own kind?"
"Hmph. And what's wrong with that?"
"Huh?"
"Everyone experiences hardships in life, right? That's why I'm helping those people. Through salvation in the form of death."
"..."
"Furthermore, even after death, I continue to be of use. To label me as evil, who do you think you are? Don't you dare, a mere human, criticize me."
"Got it. If you don't understand, it's fine."
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Total Execution Coefficient: 19,528,509 points
Do you want to execute [Chain that Binds Even Gods] by consuming 30,000 points of Execution Coefficient?
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I consented to the content displayed in the pale blue text and released golden chains towards Varias.
"What!? These chains...!?"
"I told you before. I have no obligation to answer."
The chains I released captured Varias and restrained his movements.
I'll toss him into the subspace like I did with Marc.
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Total Execution Coefficient: 19,498,509 points
Do you want to execute [Subspace Manipulation Magic] by consuming 100,000 points of Execution Coefficient?
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Just as I was about to agree to the displayed pale blue text, Sicily, who was behind me, called out.
"Executor-san, be careful! The (Magic Crystal) Varias has—"
Before Sicily could finish speaking, Varias, who should have been bound by chains, disappeared.
"—!"
Sensing danger, I quickly canceled the use of (Subspace Manipulation Magic) and activated another job skill.
"(Earth Spirit's Blessing) Activate—"
"What!?"
Varias, who appeared right in front of me, was astonished.
It seems like my choice was the right one.
The earth protection wall summoned by the Job Skill of the Earth Spirit's blessing blocked Varias' hand reaching out towards me.
"Tch!"
Perceiving the strange phenomenon as dangerous, Varias distanced himself from me.
Varias held a Magic Crystal in his hand that wasn't cut, and I understood that Varias disappeared due to the power of that Magic Crystal.
"Hey, what are you exactly? Using multiple Job Skills without even using the Magic Crystal, like summoning the scythe and the chain earlier... It's almost like that man who sealed me."
Ignoring Varias' impatience, I kept a close watch in case h disappear again at any moment.
It seems there is a slight delay between his disappearance and reappearance.
If that's the case, when he disappears, I can summon an earth protection wall around me, Sicily behind me, and deal with it for now.
"By the way, you won't answer, will you? Oh well. I understand that you have a special, very special job. ...Hehe, hehehe."
"What's so funny?"
"I became very interested in you when I saw you. I thought I could use you as material for the experiment I'm conducting now."
"Experiment?"
"Hehe, alright. Unlike you, I'm very service-oriented. I'll give you an answer."
Saying that, Varias spread his arms grandly and eagerly began to speak.
I see, this guy seems to be the type who can't be satisfied without provoking his opponent.
"Do you know that (Magic Crystal) extracts the power of jobs from demons? I'm thinking that I might be able to do the same from you humans."
"Did you really gather the citizens of Rune Gaia using the (Magic Crystal) through the (Apostles of Salvation)? You even lent out mechanical beast-like creatures."
"...How do you know about that? Oh, I see. So, you're the one who wiped them out."
"..."
"Hehe, impressive. Taking down even the Guardian Chimera, I'm starting to get interested in you. Yes, that's right. To conduct experiments, it's important to have a large amount of materials ready. But it seems like I've been obstructed by you."
"What is your goal? Why are you trying to gather the (Magic Crystal) by expanding your targets to humans?"
"It's to make the world acknowledge my existence."
"You want to make them acknowledge your existence?"
"I was once sealed by the demon race. Do you understand why?"
"For the selfish goal of obtaining (Magic Crystals), did you kill your own kind?"
"No, that's not it. They were jealous. Of my genius intellect."
"..."
"At that time, there was a man who sealed me. That man, unfortunately, had multiple jobs."
――A man with multiple jobs? Could it be...?
Listening to Varias' story, I recalled the name of a demon in my mind.
"It's a strange story, right? That man, like me, gained a new ability by killing his opponent. However, that man was praised among the demons, while I was not accepted. The only difference was whether the target to kill was a human who was hostile at the time or a fellow demon. Whether they were enemies or allies, it was the same for me."
"..."
"But recently, the barrier that was sealing me has been lifted. At that moment, I was filled with joy. I could finally escape from that man's grasp. I don't know why the barrier was suddenly lifted though."
"..."
"Well, it's natural to think that man is dead. In that case, it means that God has chosen me. God didn't abandon me after all—"
"No, that's not it."
"Huh?"
When I interjected, Varias, who had been talking non-stop until then, let out a bewildered voice.
"He simply didn't hesitate to sacrifice others for his own goals. That's why I executed him. It's not like it was because God chose him or anything."
"W-What are you talking about..."
"Marc Richard. That's the name of the one who sealed you, right?"
"――!?"
Varias widened his eyes upon hearing my words.
It must be an affirmation.
"In terms of trying to trample on others unreasonably, both Marc and you are the same. But, I'm not defending Marc, but I can still understand his values more."
"Could it be that the barrier that sealed me away has disappeared...?"
"It's probably because I defeated him."
"Huh... A human being, that Marc..."
Varias grimaced and stepped back. It seemed to be an unbearable truth for him.
However, I didn't really care about that.
"Now, let's wrap up this long conversation. It's time for execution."
"D... D..."
"Let me tell you one last thing. I really hate those who spread unreasonableness. So, it's the same this time. I will wield the execution scythe against you."
"D-Don't get cocky! My invention, the Magic Crystal, won't lose to the likes of you!"
I leveled Igarima horizontally and locked eyes with Varias.
――Execution Coefficient 459,823 Points.
When I held the pitch-black scythe, referencing this extremely high number, I understood.
Perhaps, with my current abilities, Igarima can reap everything.
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Total Execution Coefficient: 19,488,509 Points
Do you want to execute (Causal Grasp) by consuming 70,000 points of Execution Coefficient?
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Agreed――.
My senses sharpened, and I could clearly see Varias' every move.
――He just used the Magic Crystal. The appearing position is...
From the movement of the mouth and eyes, I predicted Varias' next move.
Confirming Varias had disappeared, I dashed towards a certain point.
"What!?"
Next, Varias appeared right where I expected.
No matter how much he tried to disappear and move, it was obvious where he would show up next if I kept my eyes peeled.
Varias might indeed be a brilliant scientist with a unique intellect. However, he is not a warrior who has dedicated himself to battle.
"(Reap, Igarima)――"
I ordered Igarima to target him and swung it down.
――Clang.
A sound like crushing metal echoed.
"Oof... Was I... cut?"
He must have felt the impact, but thought he didn't feel any pain.
Varias looked at me with a strange expression, but seemed to decide to run away.
He turned his body towards the entrance of the cave and attempted to use the (Magic Crystal).
However――.
"Why!? Why isn't it responding!?"
Varias, in a panic, desperately chanted to release the (Magic Crystal).
――It's useless. That voice won't reach anymore.
I captured Varias with (Chains that Bind Even Gods).
"Darn it! Darn it all!"
And until the moment he was swallowed by the Subspace Manipulation Magic I activated consecutively, Varias held the Magic Crystal and screamed.
However, the Magic Crystal, as if rejecting him, did not give any response.
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