Chapter 205 The Secret of the Brave

"How do you feel? After fighting them yourself?"

"..."

"What [feeling] are you referring to? If it's the pleasure of fighting... I can only feel shame."

"..."

This kind of conversation takes place through the translucent [Glass] that shines with divine light.

Of course, this cell is not made of glass.

Instead, it is condensed, almost solidified into a solid form of holy light.

"shame?"

The person who asked this question was an angel with three pairs of huge white wings growing on his back. He was standing on the glorious floor tiles.

This is heaven.

It is the heaven after the fusion of Heaven Mountain and Bright Heaven. The main residents are angels and mechanical species. Of course... there are also other races.

Just as there are demons and angels operating in the main plane, there are also races such as humans and elves living in the heaven.

After all, times are different now.

"Yeah, shame."

What he said was an Ex-Machina imprisoned in a cage, an Ex-Machina whose body was made entirely of metal and parts.

If Belsi and his party were here, they would definitely be wide-eyed in shock, because if they look carefully...

The appearance of this imprisoned Ex-Machina is very similar to that of [22 Ex-Machina Killer], and can even be said to be exactly the same.

"Perhaps you may think that the shame I am referring to is... the shame of bullying low-level sleepers, but that is not the case."

The Ex-Machina said this. He looked at the Seraphim in front of him and said, "My clone does not suppress the strength."

What this sentence means is that his clone did not let go.

In other words, I didn't overdo it.

"Huh? That's interesting."

The six-winged angel said this, and he looked curiously at the Ex-Machina in the Holy Light Cage: "But the four attacks of your clone are only at the level of the third level peak."

Here, what the angel is talking about is naturally the so-called [body] of 22 Mecha Killer, the four-hit dagger that attacks the mage girl.

Although the third level peak sounds not much different from the fourth level, in fact, the difference is only small [sounds].

It seems that the higher the price range, the wider the class gap becomes.

To take an extreme example, they are the eighth level and the ninth level...the former is a demigod walking on the ground.

The latter is the real god.

"But the opponent is only at the second level. Putting aside the source holder, my clone's opponents are only four at the second level."

As the Ex-Machina said this, he couldn't help but think of Herilinde's four slashes filled with your determination... which blocked all four daggers of his clone.

"But they are not ordinary second-order ones."

"Then is my clone an ordinary fourth level?"

"..."

That is indeed the truth.

But the archangel didn't want to talk more about this topic at the moment. He simply got to the point: "Back to the original question, how do you feel?"

Regarding his words, the Ex-Machina thought for a moment, and then responded seriously: "If you want me to answer... I can't be sure, Manaris."

Is that so?

The angel known as Manares nodded and showed no surprise at this answer.

"Don't you also have subordinates who are sent to occupy positions beside them? What? You don't trust your subordinates?"

In response to the Ex-Machina's question with a smile, Manaris shook his head: "No, I will not take the initiative to doubt anyone."

Yes, the Ex-Machina knows this too.

This is [Angel].

He has always practiced "Justice" and "Goodness" to the point of being extremely horrifying and twisted.

This kind of racial kindness reaches a very outrageous level.

The personalities of most angels are also the best among the best.

"Haha, I know, I know... So you angels are really a bunch of freaks. If your race wasn't so strong, I don't know how you could have continued to exist until now."

The Ex-Machina said this, looking at the Seraphim who nodded in agreement, he was obviously speechless: "I'm not praising you."

"I know."

You know it, you know it.

"That's why you, as the Archangel of Judgment, have nothing to do, right? After all, there are too many things worthy of tolerance in your eyes."

Regarding the Ex-Machina's words, the archangel of judgment known as Manares just smiled: "I just want to believe that they can change their ways."

"Just like me?"

"Yes, just like you."

Manaris said, looking at the cages in front of him seriously...the countless cages are the main building complex of the prison city in the heaven.

The angels in heaven rarely deal with sinners and wicked people by executing them; they always prefer to give anyone a chance.

A chance to admit your mistake, a chance to atone.

"Ha, I still think you guys are ridiculous."

"But now you are willing to tell me these things, and you are also willing to help me explore the authenticity of the hero and the devil."

"..."

In such words, the Ex-Machina instantly didn't know what to say... His whole body seemed to be stunned on the spot.

"..."

After a long silence, Manares said first: "Everyone is equal, Abesa..."

"I have never spoken to you in a commanding tone, and you are willing to talk to me in a calm manner. Isn't this a good thing?"

It's hard to say it's a bad thing.

But the Ex-Machina known as Abesa didn't know how to answer the question. He could only respond in a low voice: "Of course."

Later, he was the one who took the initiative to change the topic.

"My clone has carefully observed the abyss dragon you mentioned and the slime on his head."

The Ex-Machina said this, looking at Manaris who showed an expression of listening attentively, and expressed his opinion: "They... are strange."

"In fact, they and the beings around them are very strange...especially the big lemure wearing a carapace and the mage girl."

The Ex-Machina said this as he recalled the scene he saw in the clone's memory: "You are right, Megan's daughter is indeed special."

In response to Ex-Machina's words, Manaris nodded and said information that the other party did not know: "Yes, when she was born, the gods gave her the blessing of knowing all things... You may not know this."

Yes, the surprised expression on this Ex-Machina's face at this moment proved that he had indeed never heard of this... that was really incredible information.

However, they are still more concerned about the prophesied hero and the devil than Megan's daughter.

"I think... at least I personally think that there is a certain possibility that the abyss dragon and the slime are the brave or the demon king."

The Ex-Machina who said this looked at Manaris who was waiting for the next step and said, "Because they are very special."

Afterwards, the Ex-Machina simply said something that the Archangel of Judgment of Manares once knew, such as [The Abyss Dragon can use Holy Light! 】

Or [then slime can use snake scale powder! 】, 【The dragon can gain part of the power belonging to that race by eating food! 】some type of.

These are no different from the contents in Nesta's report.

But again, these things cannot be used as evidence that Stonehammer Belsi and Nanajima Semu are the legendary [Brave] and [Demon King].

After all, it's possible that you're just lucky, or you're blessed by some god, and that's why you have extraordinary talents.

Maybe it's just that.

"So, Manaris, what do you think?"

The Ex-Machina asked curiously, asking for the other person's opinion, which was equivalent to asking...for Heaven's opinion.

After all, there are only six archangels in total, and the opinion of Manares is equivalent to the opinion of one-sixth of heaven.

However, Manaris did not answer directly.

"A touch of dawn, the first dawn, the secret meeting of nature. The fire..."

Manares said this, naming the esoteric cults that had already had contact with Belsi: "There have been so many esoteric cults that have come into contact with the brave."

It seems that Manaris has directly summarized Belsi and his party as [braves], which also indirectly proved his attitude.

"Among them, how many esoteric cults have confirmed their identity as heroes, and what kind of information they have obtained for them to confirm... I don't know."

Manares said this, his white six wings swinging gently, with a peaceful look on his face.

"But when these secret cults began to try to mix their own people into the brave team, I had no need to question it."

In other words, it is [I would rather believe that it exists than believe that it does not exist], right?

Since there would be no loss in treating Belsi and the others as brave men, there was no reason not to do so.

This is a very realistic decision.

"Don't just say that the secret cults are arranging people. Didn't you also arrange a human judge... Nesta?"

Yes, Manares asked Nesta to follow the abyss dragon named Belsi, but this was not done out of malice.

He even wanted to protect the immature hero and the devil.

"That's true, mostly for protective purposes."

Manares, who answered honestly, nodded and said, "I don't know if you know how many generations of brave men have been born in the main plane."

Obviously, the imprisoned Ex-Machina didn't know the answer to this question, so he simply shook his head.

"Four generations in total... maybe more."

Manaris, who said this, told some data with his Ex-Machina [Friend]: "Except for the first generation of braves, prophecy ability users in the main plane have made three major prophecies."

"The prophecy of the second generation of brave men is [the brave man born in the light, and the fox demon king who grew up together], and the third generation is [the divine prince of the Kingdom of Divine Dragons will become a brave man, and fight with his companions to defeat the enemy]" God.】"

"But...shortly after the prophecy was issued, and soon after the esoteric cults and various kingdoms found the brave men, the brave men and demon kings in the prophecies soon encountered accidents and died."

Manares said, he sighed: "This time the prophecy is [the interdependence of the Demon King and the Hero, the Sage and the Priest of the New God]. Strictly speaking, there is no difference from the previous times."

In other words, if the news spreads to the world as recklessly as the previous times, Belxi and the others might soon encounter something unexpected.

And the Ex-Machina also understood now, and understood why Manares wanted Nesta, who was not weak, to follow Belsi and the others.

However, compared to before this topic was brought up, the imprisoned Ex-Machina seemed to have no consciousness of being a prisoner.

The Ex-Machina showed an interested expression and said: "Oh, by the way, the prophecy says that [the nameless sage and the priest of the new god have awakened; the new wind of change will turn the old belief into sand] Yes Bar?"

Among them, old beliefs... this topic is of great interest.

"What do you think? As a follower of God."

As for Gong Huo, who was worried about the world being in chaos, Manaris simply said: "I didn't think about anything."

"Changing beliefs is a normal thing. Because of different doctrines and because people may be too radical in the process of practicing their beliefs, it is normal for others to hate heaven and gods."

Manares said, thinking about Nesta's report: "If the Northern Territory is really what Nesta said, then it is only a matter of time before [System God] becomes the only faith in the world."

Why are you so sensible? !

Aren't angels all fanatic believers? Shouldn’t [Ah! How dare you insult the gods? Go to the spa! 】?

Why is [I can understand, I can understand] here?

Or is this actually a stereotype brought to me by the humans in the Holy See?

The Ex-Machina was a little unsure. He looked a little hesitant: "Northern Territory? Is it a place name? I have never heard of anything like this."

Yes, it stands to reason that only a few people know about the specialness of the Northern Territory, and even...

Manares has not yet told the other archangels about the magic of the [Northern Territory], but only communicated the existence of Belsi.

"You can let your other clones go and see it, let your thirty-three mage clones and eleven warrior clones go and see it... It is a very beautiful place."

Manares, who said this, turned his head as he spoke, preparing to end today's conversation... His words were not a compliment to the brave man.

The Northern Territory is almost a world that only exists in fantasy.

At least from an angel's perspective, that place called [Northern Territory], and the talents of the slime named Nananoshima Semu.

Maybe we can reach the end of the world.

Even if they are not brave men, even if they have nothing to do with the brave men, everything they have done is destined to be an important part in the salvation of the world.

It is an indispensable part.

"Hey, although I said that before, I need to make it clear...the dragon named Belxi doesn't have that [feeling]!"

The Ex-Machina added, shouting loudly, reminding Manaris: "That giant dragon doesn't have the [feeling] of a [brave] like the first generation of heroes. You have to identify it carefully."

"..."

Listening to his words, Manaris paused.

"That's right."

Manaris said so.

"???"

"..."

Under the puzzled expression of this Ex-Machina, Manaris simply told a secret that would shock the world:

"Because the first generation of heroes and demon kings, the identity of the hero and the identity of the demon king are all fake, and the [feeling] on their bodies comes from our (angel) brand."

"Their false identities ultimately failed to allow them to complete the path of salvation... In the end, it only became a ritual to carve up benefits."