I Don't Want To Work! - Chapter 74
CHAPTER 74
Koo-koo-kung.
With a loud noise, the hole leading to hell closed.
The only thing left in its place was the man who’d been left behind as Kyres slipped through.
“Ha.”
I clapped my hands.
‘Nicely done.’
I was a bit worried about opposing the gods.
But this was simple.
‘Indeed, when things don’t work out, it’s best to reach out to someone higher.’
I smirked.
<Huff, hoo, huff, ha, huff, ha!>
Meanwhile, Detmé had been constantly taking deep breaths.
Peace of mind, tranquility.
Seeing her muttering such words constantly seemed like she was trying to calm her anger.
<Huff… Wait, but this guy?>
Failed.
<How many times is this already? If it happened once or twice, I could understand, but how many times is this exactly!!>
A twig bounced in place.
It was cute to see the twig bouncing while watching the big Kyres guy running.
<How do you balance this?>
“Can you balance?”
I blurted out as I watched the twig flail about.
<I can, but it’s extremely difficult. Just a little movement from that side and giving up would be nice.>
If even Detmé, not just any other god, was saying such things, it must have been tough.
Hmm, I pursed my lips.
‘Actually, I have a lot of questions.’
The history of disgrace, Kyres’ mistake.
Didn’t I get some important clues?
‘But she probably won’t tell me.’
Even if Detmé, who seems to have a liking for me, was a god.
And not just any god, but a former god who survived the chaotic era with the gods.
Surely, when it’s important, she’ll take the side of the gods.
“But, Detmé.”
I brought up a different topic, hiding the questions I wanted to ask.
“Is it okay to confine Kyres like that in the underworld? Won’t other gods object?”
Bringing a god to the underworld was quite a severe punishment.
It could only be done after consulting with other gods.
“And Deron would be surprised too.”
Deron was Detmé’s brother and a god who managed the underworld.
And he didn’t like Kyres any more than Detmé did.
Just imagine how surprised he would be if Kyres suddenly fell from the sky.
<Oh, it’s okay, it’s okay. Everything’s been settled. Deron said to send him if I’m not happy.>
It seemed like they had already decided on the punishment in advance due to the accident.
“I see.”
I nodded.
“Well then, Kyres’ punishment is also over. Detmé, since you’re in charge, please handle this too.”
<What’s the matter?>
“Kyres personally cursed someone. Your chief priest got all upset about it.”
<What a fuss over a little kid.>
When I placed the twig above the patient, it grumbled but emitted a steady light.
‘Oh.’
I widened my eyes.
Just a moment ago, the face that looked like a corpse started regaining color, and the heartbeat returned to normal soon.
“As expected, Detmé.”
I smiled brightly as I looked at the twig.
“I’ve heard that even though only other gods can dispel a curse placed by a god, it’s difficult.”
<That’s true, but I’m one of the first gods, you know? Dealing with a curse from Kyres is simple.>
The twig seemed pleased.
Seems like it’s being well received.
“Wow, really? Detmé, you’re amazing indeed.”
<I am quite impressed!>
“I heard that this time, the amount of offerings dedicated to Detmé was overwhelmingly more than other gods’?”
<Oh, where did you hear such news, how embarrassing!>
Even if they pretended otherwise, gods subtly paid attention to the offerings their followers made and frequently compared themselves to other gods.
It was a way to show how much influence they had in the mortal realm.
<Although I wouldn’t say it myself, they say I’m the god of abundance. Everyone follows me!!>
“Yes, that’s right!”
<Hooray!!>
As I applauded, it began to glow and even started dancing on its own.
“As the impressive Detmé, you’ll surely provide proper compensation to the victim in this incident, right?”
<Huh? Compensation?>
Surely, grains or twigs don’t have eyes.
It’s a strange feeling like it’s looking at me.
Whatever. I shed a tear.
“Frankly, this person is too pitiful. He followed orders but received a god’s curse just because he caught Kyres’ attention, right?”
<Well, that’s true.>
“Even if he’s recovered, he’ll still remember the painful years. How agonizing must it have been to receive a curse? Huh.”
<……>
“To be honest, even if Kyres causes many accidents and harms people while pretending not to notice, and even if that’s acceptable for a god…”
I covered my mouth pretending to cry while trying to comfort myself.
“Detmé, you wouldn’t do that! As Detmé, who is the exemplar of the divine world!!”
<Ugh!>
I heard it.
I could hear it!
The sound of the twig’s eyes spinning around!!
“You won’t just ignore us, right? Right, Detmé??”
<Of course not!!>
Alright!
I got through to it!
<Ahem, fine. Since I’ve come forward, I’ll handle the compensation too. Place me in the patient’s hand.>
“Like this?”
When I placed the twig in the patient’s hand, it lit up again.
It was fainter than before, but it emitted a warm light somewhere.
<I’ve bestowed the blessings of the gods. May your life flow peacefully.>
Oh. I blinked.
Now, that person won’t suffer from any major illnesses for the rest of their life, nor will they lament over money or friends.
He’ll lead a peaceful and smooth life.
‘It’s even better for a knight. The probability of dying in battle decreases.’
He may not be able to dodge all the pouring swords and arrows, but he’ll manage to dodge most of them.
Because he received a blessing.
By the way, receiving a god’s blessing is quite rare.
Even if you search through history books, it won’t come up often.
But curses are unleashed multiple times more than blessings.
Damn, those gods.
<Now, I’ll be going.>
“Huh? But you have to give me one too.”
<……??>
The twig looked at me as if it were confused.
Of course, it doesn’t have eyes, but you know what I mean.
“Actually, I was affected too.”
I blinked boldly.
<You?>
“Yes! I was scared earlier, and my neck is also stiff……”
Sniff, I pretended to wipe non-existent tears.
The twig seemed even more bewildered.
<You’re making a fuss over nothing, huh?>
…When did you see me being like that?
Well, yeah.
I couldn’t help but admit that it was quite awkward without saying that it was true.
<It was a bit awkward, yeah. When was the last time he acted like an old man? I wanted to say something too, really.>
“That’s right, isn’t it? It’s not Kyres’ fault, but yours?”
Where did he learn such a cheesy act?
He has no followers.
Hmm, the twig that seemed to be pondering something finally spoke up.
<Alright. Since you prevented a potential accident.>
“Thank you so much!”
I jumped up and down.
<I’ll make sure to give something good after consulting with the deity. You’ve worked hard all this time, haven’t you?>
Consulting with the deity?
Hmm.
I silently nodded my head.
Consulting with the deity and other gods meant persuading me to make nectar again.
“Well, then, thank you.”
I smiled broadly, hiding my true feelings.
For now, getting something out of it was important.
‘If it’s a gift from the deity and a former god, it should be quite useful.’
<Yeah, and I won’t be coming for a while.>
“Huh? Why not?”
<Well, I’ve been coming down too often.>
The twig grumbled.
<And because Kyres messed up the balance. I need to focus on restoring it for a while.>
Ugh.
I was planning to use it for a long time.
I mentally scolded myself.
<Anyway, I’m going now. I’ve already received a message from Deron.>
The light emanating from the twig began to weaken.
<See you next time, Lottie.>
“Yes, go ahead.”
I waved my hand gently.
The light emanating from the twig completely disappeared.
It meant that the god had left.
I picked up the now ordinary relic.
Still, even though it was just a twig that a god had once possessed, it was overflowing with divine power.
It felt even sturdier.
It would be harder than a normal sword, wouldn’t it?
‘Let’s just plant it back in the vegetable garden.’
Now, where to? How’s it outside?
‘No issues at all.’
Despite the two gods descending and the gates of hell opening, chaos erupting, outside remained calm.
Looks like Detmé intervened.
‘Alright, now I need to call someone to take the patient out.’
As I approached to check the patient’s condition for the last time, something suddenly stood up.
It was a follower of Kyres, the god who had been summoned.
“…The god disappeared.”
Wasn’t he dead?
A massive shadow loomed over me.
“The god has vanished!!”
A sharp, fierce sound rang out.
This is dangerous.
“After hundreds of years, our god finally responded, and you dare to!!”
Dangerous!!
As I rolled my body to the side, Kyres’ follower wielding a weapon struck where I had been standing.
“Let’s see about that!”
Before I could even get up, a loud crash was heard.
The broken window was wide open.
I can’t miss that or it’ll be dangerous!
As I got up, I dashed.
“Ahh!”
I leaped out of the window.
I’m doing everything, seriously!