Raided The God’S Warehouse [EN]: Chapter 630

Raiding the Demon God’s Vault – 630

With the Outer dealt with, the Diablo Guild remained a hive of activity.

Various trials were hidden amongst the clouds, and training grounds boasted gravity dozens, even hundreds, of times heavier than normal.

Unique training methods were conducted within the Platinum Castle—much like in Plaka, Shinel offered numerous opportunities for growth.

Among all these options, Seun’s first destination wasn’t a training facility, but Xenon.

“Master of Diablo, what brings you here?”

Xenon was by the river.

An otherworldly place where golden waves flowed above the clouds.

In the river, numerous monsters he had tamed and members of the Azure Sea Guild were training.

This river was far denser and more difficult to swim in than ordinary water, making the act of swimming itself a significant training exercise.

Of course, his trademark white whale and the now-enormous Zaratans, bigger than most buildings, were among them.

“I came to consult you.”

“Hasn’t the discussion about Shinel’s schedule concluded?”

“I need to talk to Poseidon.”

“…Shall we proceed this way then?”

In truth, Seun didn’t particularly want to talk to Xenon.

He sought to confront Poseidon, the constellation he followed, to initiate a ‘negotiation’ with the Demon Gods.

“Is it possible?”

“I was already recovering the power of the Pearl Oyster here. The concentration of power is denser than in Elheim, so it will be possible, at least for a short time.”

“I ask for your help.”

“Haha, isn’t it obvious?”

Xenon retrieved an oyster from the golden river.

The Azure Pearl Oyster.

A sacred artifact owned by the Azure Sea Guild, it also served as a connection point to Poseidon.

As Xenon brought the stigmata [a mark of divine favor or a supernatural sign] closer, blue divinity flowed from the Pearl Oyster, and a familiar energy was felt.

– The stigmata devours the fear of the deep sea.

– By devouring overwhelming fear, the Blood Wolf’s alias is strengthened.

The system message he had seen once before.

Perhaps it was thanks to the increased level of his soul? The sense of intimidation wasn’t as strong anymore.

After all, Seun had maintained his composure even when facing the Demon Gods in person.

Listening to a voice indirectly through a sacred object was nothing now.

– It’s been a while.

A voice as grand as the sea itself.

It was the voice of Poseidon, one of the chief gods of Olympus [the home of the Greek gods in mythology].

– You must have something to say. I don’t have much time, so speak quickly.

Seun nodded and replied.

“I want to negotiate with Olympus.”

– I saw Lucifer take action. Judging by the circumstances, you’ve encountered the Demon Gods.

“That’s right. You must have seen the Outer that emerged from Shinel this time?”

– I observed it through the apostle. An enormous amount. Unprecedented. Thanks to that, we’ve already held a meeting.

“That’s just the beginning. I don’t know when, but a real invasion will follow soon. So, I want to establish a proper relationship with Olympus.”

– Have the Demon Gods already agreed?

“If Olympus nods in agreement.”

– Hmm…

A moment of contemplation followed.

However, the time available to converse through the Pearl Oyster was limited.

“Ideally, I’d like to have all the gods of Olympus gathered together for negotiations.”

– I know. Negotiations are something I can’t handle alone anyway.

“Can you arrange a meeting?”

– Ha, that’s the problem. I’d like to, but it’s difficult.

Arranging a negotiation with the gods is never simple.

Even Lucifer had made extensive preparations, using apostles as intermediaries, and Mammon had gathered all the power of the Seven Demon Gods to summon everyone to the Hall of All Demons.

Perhaps, to open negotiations with Olympus, they would need to gather all the divinity of the Olympian gods as well.

The problem arose here.

– Thanks to the persuasion of Tyche [the Greek goddess of fortune] and the Moirai [the Fates in Greek mythology], most of the gods understood the situation. However, there are still those who refuse.

If even a few of the gods opposed, it would be difficult to open negotiations. And Seun seemed to know the core of the opposition.

“Is it Dionysus [the Greek god of wine and revelry]?”

– You know well.

– Dionysus, Zagreus [an obscure deity associated with Dionysus], who was close to Pan [the god of the wild] and Triton [a merman messenger of the sea], are refusing.

– Zeus [the king of the gods] is also having trouble making a decision.

– Although he admitted his mistake, Pan, whom you defeated, is Zeus’s son.

– Joining hands with the one who killed his son could undermine Olympus’s authority, not just Zeus’s personal issue.

– As the chief god of Olympus, it’s natural that he can’t make a decision easily.

– Dionysus is also one of the Twelve Olympians.

– His opinion cannot be lightly dismissed.

Strictly speaking, it was a matter of face.

From what he heard, Zeus seemed inclined to side with Seun, but as the chief god, he was finding it hard to make a decision.

“Is there a way?”

– Dionysus is one thing, but the important thing now is face.

– I’ll somehow manage the public opinion regarding my children… Triton and Pan. Although they’ve fallen from their constellation positions, gods are immortal. Even if their divinity has disappeared, it’s hard to say their existence has vanished.

– If you get Dionysus some good wine, he’ll quiet down.

– That’s not immediately important, so just give him some wine as a gift during the negotiations. That should silence him.

– So, what you need to do is…

Poseidon paused, as if hesitating.

And it soon became clear why he hesitated.

– Become a god.

“…A god?”

– Become a god. And if you knock on Olympus’s door with dignity, negotiations will inevitably take place.

– If you visit in person and explain the situation humbly, Zeus’s face will be saved, and there will be no reason to refuse.

Become a god.

Seun understood why Poseidon had hesitated.

Wasn’t it an absurd suggestion in the first place?

– I know. It’s an absurd method. So, if you give me some time, I’ll try to figure something out. If I can sway public opinion first…

However.

“I will.”

– …What?

Seun nodded without hesitation.

He might have considered other methods before, but not now.

It was already planned.

He already knew the method.

It would be a little later than expected, but as it was the most certain method, Seun had no reason to hesitate.

“I will become a god and visit.”

Poseidon, realizing that Seun’s answer was sincere, was silent for a moment.

And then.

– Kkhahahahahaha!

He burst into hearty laughter.

The golden river surged greatly in response to his laughter, turning into a tsunami.

Xenon, unable to withstand the pressure, let out a faint groan and knelt on one knee.

– Very well, I’ll be waiting. I’ll inform Zeus. Knock on Olympus’s door.

With that laughter as the last, the Pearl Oyster closed its mouth.

The plan was set.

* * *

“You’re leaving already?”

“Yes.”

Yoo Seo-ah asked, flustered. Seun had declared his departure so soon after arriving in Shinel and defeating the Outer.

Originally, they would have had ample time to grow after defeating the Outer, but this time, he was leaving without any such time.

“…I understand. I’ll notify the others to finish their preparations as quickly as possible.”

“No.”

“Yes?”

“I’m going alone.”

“What do you mean!”

The reason was clear. This journey wasn’t about leading the Diablo Guild.

He intended to go alone, or rather, to be precise, accompanied by Kashalaka.

Ella needed time to recover her temporal powers and decided to stay in Shinel.

“Is it because we’re a hindrance? Do you… not trust us?”

Yoo Seo-ah asked.

Her voice contained frustration and resentment.

She had worked so hard to follow Seun, but now she couldn’t follow him at the last moment.

Seun slowly shook his head at her question.

“No, it’s because I don’t trust myself.”

“What does that mean…?”

“The trials so far were trials I knew everything about. I believed you could do it, so I could rush forward.”

“So, this time too…?”

“Before my regression [returning to a previous state], I only climbed up to the 92nd floor. I don’t know anything beyond that.”

“It’s okay! We can do it!”

“Really? Do you think you’re ready?”

Seun asked in a more familiar tone than usual.

The answer was already determined.

When Seun first said he was leaving, the word ‘already’ was mixed in with her immediate response.

“I don’t have anything more to gain in Shinel, and the situation is urgent, so I’m leaving first. I’m sorry for leaving the guild to you without leading it, but the situation is too pressing.”

“That’s…”

“You saw it too, didn’t you? The Outer in Shinel. And the situations so far.”

She nodded slightly.

She was the one who knew the situation of the tower better than anyone else in Diablo after Seun.

He confided most of the things he kept secret from others to her.

“I’m not saying don’t follow. If you think you’re fully prepared, you can follow slowly.”

The Diablo Guild was strong. But he had no intention of rushing them up.

That would only lead the Diablo Guild into the jaws of death.

“I’m entrusting that to you.”

Yoo Seo-ah’s mission was significant.

Honestly, he felt sorry.

It felt like he was entrusting all the burdens he should bear to her.

“I’ll be waiting for you up there.”

“…I understand.”

She nodded.

It was because she understood Seun’s sincerity.

It was because she felt that Seun wasn’t abandoning them, but genuinely caring and feeling sorry.

“I’ll definitely follow.”

“Yes.”

And he said goodbye to Diablo, Azure Sea, and Valhalla.

Even though he was in a hurry, he listened to their requests as much as possible, had a final sparring match with Kang Han-cheol, and even checked on Baekhyun’s undead.

After completing the final preparations, such as visiting the auction house, he was about to leave Shinel with Kashalaka when.

“Hero!”

An angel who had heard the news flew from afar.

It was the same angel who had guided Seun to the underground of the Platinum Castle where the Outer was.

And in his hand.

“I came because I had something I wanted to give to the hero.”

He held something that made Seun’s eyes widen.

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