Episode 620
620. Side Story The Wizard of the Labyrinth (3)
If you make it, of course you will do it with all your might.
So what kind of dungeon can we create?
There are many types of dungeons. maze. tower. labyrinth. It also had various forms.
Which form should you choose?
After thinking for a moment, the man made a decision.
“A labyrinth would be nice.”
The biggest advantage of the labyrinth is that it is not limited to one form. By creating numerous layers and each layer with a different structure, various labyrinths could be created.
“I guess the number of floors should be approximately 100.”
For now, it will be decided temporarily. As I made it, it was so fun that it could become deeper.
So how should we design it?
How do we create a compensation system?
Imagine. And that imagination was quite enjoyable. He was a man who was designing a labyrinth in his head, but those feelings slowly cooled.
“…In the end, it’s just a way to kill time.”
A labyrinth of his tastes created with all his might. Design can be fun.
But that’s it.
In the end, it is just fun that will disappear once the design of the labyrinth is completed. Even if a mortal enters the labyrinth and attempts to conquer it, the man knows the outcome.
Because he is the god of adventure.
Because I know all the concepts of adventure.
That’s not what he wants.
It is not a momentary pleasure, but a change that can permanently fill this emptiness.
And at that moment, the man realized.
“…under.”
I laugh out loud. The man knew right away that what he was thinking was crazy.
But it was fun enough.
If that’s the case, isn’t it okay?
The man chuckled and moved.
* * *
[You came to visit me. [What a strange thing.]
Man is the god of circulation. I came to visit Arylnan. Arylnan asked lazily.
[Did you find the answer?]
“Yes.”
[Hoo?]
Arylnan’s face shows interest.
[So far, I have seen quite a few transcendentalists like you, but no one has been able to find the answer. I can’t believe I found the answer. I’m curious. What is the answer?]
“First, I would like to confirm a few things. Can the transcendent abandon its own concepts?”
[…Is that such a solution?]
Arylnan smiled bitterly.
[It is possible. A concept that one arrived at on one’s own. If you empty yourself, it is possible to throw it away. There were actually transcendental people who made the same decision. But you won’t be able to endure it yourself.]
It was a natural statement.
To abandon a purpose more precious than one’s own life, which one had desired since one’s mortal days. Even without thinking about it too deeply, it was crazy.
[To abandon the level you have reached means to abandon yourself. Your spirit will not be able to hold on and will collapse.]
“Probably so.”
The man did not deny it either. It was a sad story. You feel empty because you have reached it, but if you throw it away, an even bigger emptiness will come.
But that wasn’t the answer the man found.
“Then I ask again. If I abandon my own concepts, will I become mortal?”
[That’s not… You are still transcendent. However, he is a transcendental person with an empty realm that cannot be controlled by anything.]
The man who heard that laughed.
“Then I guess we can fill that empty space.”
[…I know what you’re thinking. It’s a plausible idea, but it’s impossible.]
Arylnan shook his head with a sad face.
[You are the god of adventure. It is a result of your existence. Even if you empty and fill the place, the emptiness does not disappear.]
It was a natural statement.
Man was the god of adventure.
That was the goal he had hoped for even before he became a transcendent.
It was the so-called highest point reached.
Even if you empty that place and fill it with something new, the emptiness will never go away.
[And here is the biggest problem. How will we fill the empty areas? Are you planning to gain something by doing penance again?]
“No way. “I don’t overconfident myself to the point where I believe I can master the concept again.”
The reason he became the god of adventure was not only because of his talent, but also because of thousands of overlapping fortunes.
That is what the state of transcendence is. It wasn’t something easy enough to throw away and pick up a new one.
The man knew all that too.
What he was aiming for was something different.
“Then wouldn’t it be possible for other transcendents other than me to fill that empty space?”
[…Aiya?]
“I need your help.”
The man grinned.
Arylnan looked at the man blankly for a moment and then burst into laughter.
[Hahaha… We will fill your empty area with our area?]
“Empty area. The concept of victory, choice and struggle is a cycle. It’s not strange if anything comes in. And you are powerful transcendents. “I think it can fill in some of my empty space, right?”
[That’s interesting. Another transcendental person fills the empty area. This is my first time hearing this.]
Arylnan’s eyes sparkled with interest.
[It’s not an impossible story. You are the god of adventure. Your level is quite high. I guess I can survive even if I accept the concepts of other transcendents. It will be dirty and damaged, but it is not a big problem as it is an empty area. But the problem is still not resolved.]
“That’s true.”
The man did not deny it either. Arylnan continued.
[Our area is not infinite. If we want to fill your realm with concepts, we will have to pay a high price.]
Each transcendental person controls the concept of the universe itself.
To have a huge impact, you have to consume your own area of interference.
In other words, it meant that the concept itself that existed throughout the universe was being chipped away.
If the area of intervention of the God of Victory is reduced, the value of victory in the universe as a whole is reduced.
If it gets worse, eventually the concept itself could disappear from the universe and its existence could be extinguished. Arylnan saw several transcendents who disappeared like that.
“it’s okay. Because I don’t want that big of an area. Just share it appropriately.”
[Even so, we cannot deny the fact that it is consumed. Above all, you, who have received someone else’s territory, cannot fill the emptiness. You probably know that, but what are you aiming for?]
“It’s not a big deal.”
The man laughed.
“I’m thinking of a fun toy box.”
[Toy box?]
“Arylnan. Let me ask you. “Why do we Transcendents watch over mortals, passing them trials and turning some of them into Apostles?”
[Because that is what we need.]
Arylnan answered calmly.
[A transcendent person is someone who has reached the destination. There is nothing more to achieve or aim for. In order for us not to kill ourselves, the concept of our control must affect the universe.]
How much does the concept of choice affect the universe?
How much does the concept of struggle affect the universe?
That confirmation was absolutely necessary for the transcendent. Seeing mortals desperately trying to challenge and achieve the concepts they have arrived at gives the Transcendent an indescribable satisfaction.
It is an extremely rare case that men do not find satisfaction in it, but all transcendents are happy to see people with outstanding talent making efforts related to their concepts.
It was more than just entertainment, it was necessary for them to exist as transcendents who dominate concepts.
“But the universe is big. “There are many cases where we fail to confirm that someone who has the potential to become a transcendent falls after a struggle.”
[Well, that’s right.]
The universe is wide. The transcendent is close to perfection, but it is not perfection. Not all mortals could see their potential. All he had to do was look after the believers who believed in him and served him.
“What I’m aiming for is simple.”
The man smiled brightly.
“We will bring together all those possibilities.”
[…What?]
“I will create a dungeon. Arylnan. A dungeon created by countless transcendents joining forces. A dungeon to test mortals and see their struggles.”
Arylnan’s eyes widen.
“A dungeon created by transcendents. Challenge yourself there and gain power. Its existence will be widely known throughout the universe. And in each universe, those who believe in their own power with talents will find a dungeon. To prove yourself in front of the transcendent and further strengthen your strength. Numerous possibilities that Arylnan did not see will gather here.”
The dungeon is a model garden.
What can mortals do and where can they reach in the model garden created?
“If Arylnan wants, he could impose a trial on any mortal who visits the dungeon who is interested. And if you really like it, you can make an apostle contract yourself.”
[I’m not particularly interested in the Apostle’s Contract… but it might be fun.]
Arylnan muttered. There was curiosity in those eyes.
[A dungeon created by transcendents. There must be some difficulties. And people with that level of talent will come together, and their struggle will definitely be fun for us. But then what will you offer?]
“The area that was created like that. itself.”
[What?]
“It’s a contract. It will grant the wish of the person who conquered the dungeon. Even if it is any wish. Even if you want the dungeon itself.”
[…You.]
Arylnan was astonished. Only now did she realize what the man wanted.
If it comes true as the man said, the dungeon is the man’s empty territory itself.
Giving such an area means.
[…Ha ha ha ha ha! ha ha ha! That’s what it means!]
Arylnan laughed like crazy. If another transcendental person had seen that scene, he would have definitely been surprised. Arylnan is one of the oldest transcendents in the universe. It was very rare for her to show this much emotion.
But Arylnan couldn’t help but laugh. The man’s words just now had a lot of meaning. She muttered with tears in her eyes.
[You are planning to artificially create a transcendent being.]
