The Failed Swordmaster - Chapter 164

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Chapter 164 63. The Final Test (2)

 

“You’re still far from sufficient, you brat.”

 

“…Is that so.”

 

“That’s right.”

 

“I see.”

 

Lumian nodded his head after hearing the Patron Deity’s words.

 

A calm expression. He didn’t look upset.

 

In fact, it was only natural.

 

No matter how great his current achievements were, he was still in a position where he could only bow his head without a peep if the Patron Deity used their power.

 

However.

 

‘Still, it’s not like there’s no possibility.’

 

It wasn’t arrogance. It was confidence.

 

He had sufficient qualifications to harbor such thoughts.

 

He was the first in human history to receive divine recognition and ascend to the Divine Realm. On top of that, he had perfectly awakened the Aura of Benevolence, even if through unconventional means.

 

No, calling it unconventional was also nonsensical. This power he had obtained through the connections surrounding him felt even greater than the power that could be gained through love for the entire Human Realm.

 

That’s why he wanted to ask. He wanted to ask again.

 

Even though he was still far from sufficient.

 

If he worked hard, and worked hard, and worked hard again, if he devoted himself tirelessly for such a long time, wouldn’t there be sufficient possibility of reaching the realm of divinity?

 

“Hmm.”

 

Had she noticed his thoughts?

 

Goddess Allia, with her arms crossed, opened her mouth again.

 

However, the voice that flowed from her contained content completely different from Lumian’s thoughts.

 

“Listen here, rookie. There are at least five others with greater potential than you, and you’re already discussing divinity?”

 

“…What?”

 

Lumian made a bewildered expression.

 

As if that couldn’t be possible. As if he had misheard, he smiled foolishly and asked again.

 

“What did you just say?”

 

“I said there are at least five others closer to divinity than you.”

 

“…You’re lying, right?”

 

“I’m not lying.”

 

“No, no. Wait a moment.”

 

Lumian pressed his forehead with his hand.

 

What is this, it’s not like she’s joking again.

 

She said he was the first person to receive divine recognition and ascend to the Divine Realm, yet she comes out with this?

 

He couldn’t accept it.

 

Unlike before, he was also angry. His pride, which had been soaring high, also cracked a little.

 

Allia looked at him with a pitying expression and said.

 

“What do you think a god is?”

 

“…”

 

“Do you think you can become one just by being stupidly strong? You brat, that’s not what a god is.”

 

“Then what is it? How can one reach the realm of divinity…”

 

“Tsk, it seems you’ve become strong too quickly. You’re too intoxicated with yourself.”

 

The Patron Deity shook her head and stared intently at Lumian.

 

Eyes containing mysterious power.

 

Looking at them, Lumian unconsciously felt his heart calm down.

 

First of all, what she had initially said was definitely right. His current self was far from sufficient to reach the realm of divinity.

 

And shortly after, an explanation about ‘what is needed to become a god’ flowed from Allia’s mouth.

 

“There are three abilities needed to become a god. First, a completed world . Second, humans embraced in one’s heart. And lastly, the third is… the greatness to bring forth the foundation formed within you and the humans dwelling upon it into reality. The creativity to create your own new world. In other words, a lofty status comparable to Heaven .”

 

“…”

 

“The third one is still too early for you. It’s not something that can be explained to others, and it’s not too late to contemplate it after perfectly achieving the first and second.”

 

“Haven’t I already achieved them? I created a perfect vessel through the Aura of the world, and through two and a half years of training, I embraced people’s wishes and faith in my heart…”

 

“What you embraced isn’t the hearts of humans.”

 

“…”

 

“They’re just people with whom you’ve built deep relationships. People you consider precious.”

 

Lumian couldn’t think of words to refute.

 

Allia’s words continued.

 

“Let’s return to the original point. I said earlier that there are at least five others with higher potential than you, right?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“That’s not because they’re outstanding. In fact, unlike you, they haven’t even completed the vessel to embrace people’s hearts. The one who’s a knight has woefully insufficient aura, the one who’s a priest lacks divine power, and the one who’s a mage falls far short in magical power. But those guys possess much stronger love for humanity than you.”

 

Allia paused for a moment.

 

But soon continued speaking.

 

The words that poured from her mouth struck Lumian’s chest powerfully.

 

“And the probability that those guys, who are far lacking in power, will complete the vessel called the world is greater than the probability that you can fully embrace the hearts of humans in your chest.”

 

“…”

 

“The sense of responsibility to fully bear an entire world, the spirit of sacrifice, nobility. To obtain such things… your current self is too worldly.”

 

“I see… I was completely thinking wrong.”

 

Lumian quietly closed his eyes.

 

His mind was confused. Hot anger also surged. He wanted to shout anything.

 

However, as time passed, such emotions gradually subsided.

 

It was partly because there wasn’t a single wrong point in the Patron Deity’s words, but more than that.

 

‘The realm called divinity feels quite distant from what I desire.’

 

Even the expression ‘realm’ felt awkward.

 

A being who can take responsibility for their own world and the people who will live in that world until the end.

 

To become such a being, ‘force’ would certainly be important, but there were many things more important than that.

 

Naturally, his current self lacked such elements.

 

To be honest, he didn’t even want to shoulder such responsibility.

 

For the current Lumian, simply spending happy times with good connections and living joyfully for a lifetime was much more important.

 

‘It’s not that I have no attachment to the realm of divinity, but…’

 

That wasn’t his top priority.

 

Lumian, who finally realized this, opened his eyes.

 

An expression much more refreshed than before.

 

Noticing this, Goddess Allia chuckled and asked a question.

 

“What? I thought you’d be sulking for a while, but you don’t look very attached?”

 

“I can’t say I have no attachment. But well… what can’t be done can’t be done, right?”

 

“This brat. Do you have so little affection for humans? To the point where you won’t even argue with my words?”

 

“How could that be. Compared to ordinary people, I have more than enough. I am a former knight, after all. It’s just that compared to priests who have devoted their entire lives to serving others, I’m lacking, and that’s a fact.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

“And well, I also realized that the higher realm I desire and being reborn as a divine being… are completely different stories. So I was able to give up more cleanly.”

 

It was sincere.

 

According to Allia’s words, perhaps he might never reach the realm of divinity in his lifetime.

 

But that didn’t mean it spoke to the stagnation of swordsmanship, the stagnation of his identity as a knight wielding a sword.

 

‘I cannot become a god. But I might be able to become an existence powerful enough to rival a god.’

 

That would be sufficient.

 

Lumian smiled and expressed these thoughts of his, and Allia, who had been listening silently, nodded her head.

 

“This selfish bundle of desires. A guy completely unsuited to being a hero.”

 

“Haha. I decided from the moment I started living my second life. To live for myself. To invest more time in my desires and live a happy and joyful life.”

 

“Wicked fellow.”

 

“But it’s not like I live thinking only of myself, is it? I’m living without violating the virtues I must uphold as a knight. Lady Allia’s standards are just too high.”

 

“Sigh, fine. I’m the one who chose you, so who else can I blame?”

 

“Hahaha.”

 

“Ah, right. If I were to say something that might give you strength… your idea might not be entirely unrealistic.”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“I mean what you said about becoming a being with power rivaling the gods without actually becoming one.”

 

“Ah, that. Really, is there a possibility?”

 

“Well, it would be much higher than becoming a god. No, maybe you could even become a god.”

 

“You’ve been saying it’s impossible all this time, so what do you mean by that now?”

 

Lumian frowned.

 

Allia ruffled his hair once more and chuckled as she spoke.

 

“I don’t know either, man. Just because I’m a god doesn’t mean I know everything, does it?”

 

“Hmm?”

 

“Well, even if you don’t necessarily create your own world and become independent, even without lambs who follow you and give you power and faith… even so, I just had the thought that you might be able to become a god. There can be multiple paths to the destination, not just the way I walked.”

 

“Is that so?”

 

“Yeah. I had forgotten, but actually, whenever I see that Philip fellow, I sometimes get that feeling.”

 

“You mean His Majesty the Knight King?”

 

Lumian’s eyes widened at the sudden mention of Philip III.

 

Allia nodded.

 

“Yeah. That guy, he’s weak as hell, but there’s something different about him.”

 

“Something different…”

 

“Hmm, I can’t explain that either. Anyway, when I look at him, I get a really strange feeling.”

 

As if she wasn’t lying, her expression truly seemed filled with puzzling curiosity.

 

Because of this, Lumian’s curiosity also soared to the heavens.

 

Of course, his former lord was certainly a great person, but for the Patron Deity who repeatedly crushed even himself to say such things…

 

“Ah, let’s stop here. I’ve spent way too much time answering useless questions. Tsk, besides Armion, you’re probably the only one who would so carelessly steal the time of a busy Patron Deity.”

 

“Hey, you were the one excitedly chattering away…”

 

“Enough, let’s get to the main point now.”

 

“The main point?”

 

“You need to take the final test. Don’t you want to go down below?”

 

“Ah, right.”

 

Come to think of it, the Patron Deity’s purpose in coming to see him was the test itself. That was also why he had been rapidly bringing his body’s condition up.

 

‘Good. I’m confident no matter what comes. Let’s do this!’

 

Lumian nodded and slapped both his cheeks with his hands.

 

With a sharp sound, he felt his mind snap back to attention. He looked at Allia and asked.

 

“So, what is it? The final test.”

 

“Hmm, it’s a test you’ll really love.”

 

“What?”

 

“That’s why it’s also an incredibly difficult test. It’ll probably be much harder than the first test. You might even fail here.”

 

“…What exactly is it that you’re talking about?”

 

Lumian looked at Allia with anxious eyes.

 

Her expression was like a troublemaking child just before causing mischief. The way she covered her mouth with both hands and giggled exaggeratedly was very displeasing.

 

“Alright. I’ll explain simply. You know what a succubus is?”

 

“…What? A succubus?”

 

“You know, right? Those demon creatures that seduce men to drain their life force and corrupt them.”

 

Swoooosh…

 

While she spoke, the surrounding scenery slowly changed.

 

Just like the place where he had battled the fake Sekaros. The divine power that had filled the space just moments ago also disappeared without a trace. And demonic energy took its place.

 

However, there was none of that unpleasant, damp, chilling feeling from that time.

 

Instead, it felt incredibly good.

 

It was as if a seductive woman covered in smooth oil was caressing his body. Even though it was just a passing breeze.

 

Lumian’s member began to slowly raise its head.

 

“Uh, this is…”

 

“It seems like the most dangerous part for creatures with equipment is the honey trap. Especially for someone like you who moves according to your dick’s judgment instead of your brain.”

 

“What are you saying! That’s too harsh…”

 

“Yeah, right. I’ll listen to your excuses after the test is over.”

 

Allia grinned and waved her hand.

 

Like ink dispersed in water, she slowly disappeared, leaving her final words.

 

“Resist all temptations and reach the end of the corridor, the Hero’s Room. Well then, fighting!”

 

“Wait, Lady Allia! Even so, I have a girlfriend, so this kind of thing is a bit… Hey! Where are you going!”

 

Lumian shouted angrily, but she had already left.

 

And countless succubi took her place.

 

Gulp.

 

Looking at their sensual breasts, waistlines, and buttocks, Lumian swallowed.

 

His center began to expand as if it would explode.

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