Chapter 9

And so she grabbed his hand and Jumped... ~

Translated by Darkapta
Edited by Darkapta

And so she grabbed his hand and Jumped… ~

Inside the Apostle dormitories,

Inside Fei’s own private room

This world is beyond cruel.

……

About 2 percent.

That is the total percentage land, usable by the people living in this world.

Even if you include the area explored and being developed by the Mystic court, the numbers will still fail to cross beyond 7%.

So, what about the remaining 93% ?

That is yet to be explored.

It is perhaps a fine grassland, but where giant dinosaur known as ‘Retschs’ roam.

Some part of the land is scorchingly hot. A sand prison where humans will collapse in less than an hour.

And then there is the sea…,

inhabited by giant aquatic creatures that can swallow a ship whole.

Humans can never become the ruler of the land. They are not allowed to…

Even this miracle city ‘Ruin’, if not protected by these steel walls surrounding it, the inhabitants and the buildings would had been preyed upon and destroyed in a single night; by herd of Retschs roaming on the land. [TL note: Retschs = Dinosaurs]

Human need Power.

Power to fight

Power to survive

Power to live in the cruel world and till its bitter end.

Apostle Dormitories

“But still… The Gods really have put on a lot of thought na~”(Fei)

In the dorm room, where Fei finally returned after half a year,

He laid down on his bed and staring at the ceiling.

It is necessary for human to develop this unexplored land. But, if alone. It might as well be impossible.

That is the reason why humans are in need of the game “Play Of Gods.”

The Seven Articles of The Play of the Gods

Rule 1: Those who receive the divine spell “Arise” from the gods become apostles.

Rule 2: Those who receive the divine spell “Arise” will gain the power of either a superhuman or a mage.

Rule 5: As a reward for winning the game of the gods, a portion of the power of the Divine Spell can be used in the real world.

This miraculous power blessed upon humans by the gods.

That is the Divine Spell “Arise”.

With this blessing,

A human was able to escape even from the dinosaur Retschs.

Mages, with their magic make the scorching winds of the desert lands become cool. Within them, there are some even capable of  blowing away the giant aquatic creatures of the sea.

it was a power that was limited to be used only in the “Play of Gods”. But by the rules, if a human, an apostle wins a Game against a  God, this power, which was limited to the “Play of Gods” was made available for them to be used in the real, cruel world.

This power is now a necessity for the exploration of the unexplored lands.

It is not needed to win all those 10 matches. Just winning one or two games is enough. This alone will allow the humans, the apostles to use the respective divine spell into their world.

“The Gods invite humans to play with them in order to pass time, and those who win against them will be able to use the power of the divine spell “Arise” in the real world. The power to explore unexplored lands. ……” (Fei)

The interests of both parties are aligned.

The Gods can enjoy and play the games as much as they like to, and on the  other hand ,humans get the power to explore the unexplored outside world.

This is:

“The Play of Gods.”

It is the best entertainment for mankind with also a place to gain the power to challenge and conquer the outside world.

This makes the Mystic Court, practically, a World Government, and its Apostles, praised by the people as World Heroes.

“…… Well. That’s why I wondered why they worried so much about me too.” (Fei)

“Huh!? Are you planning to leave the Mystic Court!?” (?)

“There’s a girl I want to find.” (Fei)

“Oi Oi, Fei-kun, you… are you serious!?” (?)

A photo hanged on the wall where Fei is living in.

That was the photo of the team where when Fei was still a member. He had no complaints with that team. Even Fei himself thought that he will continue to be in that team from then on.

Yes…

It was so until 6 months ago, when Fei heard of a rumor about a woman who looked similar to “That Person”.

“Fei, you’re here again today? Good, good. Let’s play a quick game then ~.” (That Person)

“Go ahead and challenge me for real. Because that’s the most fun ~.” (That Person)

She was an Onee-chan with flame like vermillion color hair. She was the same elder person who played with Fei when he was still but a child. In his memories, she was the person who loved games more that anyone else in the world.

…… I owe it all to her.

….. It is all because of her.

Even now that I am able to win in the “Play Of Gods” is all due to her. Her training me extensively in playing Games.

But

One day, she suddenly disappeared.

For that reason, Fei is searching for her.

Because

After finding her, He wants to say, wholeheartedly.

“Thank you”

“It’s all because of you that I am here. Thank you.”

“But still… why am I unable to recall her…” (Fei)

Yes,

unfortunately, Fei is unable to remember the name of the Onee-chan whom he met in childhood.

We used to play together.

But, not only her name, Even her face appears to be vague in my memories, it’s hard to recall.

The only thing I remember is that her hair. The color of her hair. Like a burning flame, of Vermilion color.

Yes, the exact same color as that of the Dragon God Leo Reche.

Even her unparalleled lover of games is same as her. For a moment it even crossed my mind that “Perhaps… She…”.

But it’s definitely not her…

Since if it was her, it would actually be strange if Reche was not able to remember him.

Moreover, Reche was just excavated out of an ice wall about a year ago. Whereas Fei used to play with this Onee-chan till several years ago. it can be said that Reche was still asleep covered in that thick ice wall at that time.

Rather than the wrong person, it’s kind of like a wrong ‘God’. hehehe. But…

They look very alike. ……

“…… It’s really strange, isn’t it?” (Fei)

While moving myself from side to side while lying on my bed, I unconsciously had a mocking smile on my face.

“I never thought I’ll ever come back, or be invited to a team, moreover by a former God. To again challenge this “Play of the Gods.” (Fei)

Presently, it was Midnight one o’clock.

Even though it was supposed to be bedtime, there was not even an ounce of drowsiness afflicting Fei.

He could not get the face of her, Reche, out of his head.

Not because she was a God, but because, she had features quite similar to that Onee-chan he admired even now.

“No, Reche is a different person, rather, she is a former God. I know that. I should keep this disturbed self only till today. From tomorrow I have to behave calm again.” (Fei)

…….

“What about me?” (Reche)

“Well, it’s of course not….. wai! Reche! Wait a minute!?, why!?” (Fei)

He jumped up the bed as if been blown apart.

Looking at Fei who was trying to sleep; was a girl with curious eyes, with bright flame-like hair, wearing the same tank-type top, as previously in the day.

Why… how are you here?

This was Fei’s private room, and the door also was supposed to locked.

“Manager Head Miranda gave me this duplicate key. She said “You can hunt him down whenever you want ~.” (Reche)

What about the safety obligations of the Mystic Court towards their workers?!

RATHER! WHAT THE HECK DOES THIS HEAD MANAGER EVEN WANT TO DO !?

“Now then ~, let’s get ready, it’s time for the Midnight game ~.” (Reche)

“……Hai?!” (Fei)

…………

“RUNNNNNNN !” (Fei)

“THEOOOOOO !?” (Reche)

Ah… My hand …it’s caught….

Just as Fei grasped that thought, he was thrown out from the window of his living room.

He falls head-on onto the Outer Garden in the first floor from the third floor of the dormitory.

“Agh” (Fei)

He stopped after rolling for some time, landing on the garden ground.

Fei’s Divine Blessing belonged to the ‘Super-human category’. Thus, he had physical resistance better than a normal human being.

Rather, if it had not been for this Physical resistance, he would not have been able to escape without getting a full body fracture.

“What Are You Trying To…. ..eh?” (Fei)

In front of Fei, who just landed onto the outer garden, was a huge stone statue with the head of a dragon. That too with the height of about 5 meters..

The Colossal Door Which Connects The Human Realm To The Upper Spiritual Realms.

A heritage from the Ancient Magic Civilization.

By going through this stone door, Apostles are able to enter the Upper spiritual realms, to the “Playground of Gods.”

“… Why is it here? Wasn’t the mystic court keeping it within the ‘Dive room’ ”? (Fei)

“I carried it out from there, on my back.” (Reche)

“A THIEF !!!…” (Fei)

By the way… it is not about how many kilos does this weigh. It is about how many TONS does this weigh….

… Moreover… I’m wondering …how was a girl, who has a smaller build with more delicate features than me, carry a five-meter-tall stone statue on her back.

…….

NO NO NO…

weren’t there guards there to stop her?

“I think there was a guard around there… in the place this giant statue was kept… at the Dive Center.” (Fei)

“I explained them gently.” (Reche)

The former God cutely winked at Fei.

“I just told them, ‘Don’t you dare come in my way’, and all of them stepped aside.” (Reche)

“… care to explain which part of this considers as gentle?” (Fei)

“I just borrowed it for a while. Its just the right time, see!, the statue of the Giant God is calling, we can enter now. Good right!” (Reche)

The back of the mouth of this Dragon’s head stone statue was shining.

This was how the Gods gave a sign when inviting the Humans to play in their realm, in the upper spiritual world, “The Playground of Gods.”

“You were saying at noon the other day right. Before we go to challenge the Gods to Games, we need to practice our teamwork; understanding each other and being mindful of each other’s thoughts.” (Reche)

“…… Yeah, but then…” (Fei)

“And so I thought, Why don’t we just do that ‘practice’ on ground !” (Reche)

“…… That is no longer a practice…” (Fei)

“But! I can’t wait any longer!” (Reche)

The girl with flame-like vermillion’s hair held out her hand to Fei.

Her cheeks dyed in cute red color due to excitement.

She looked so cute that Fei’s had unknowingly held her hand, his breath halted, staring at her innocent wide smile relentlessly.

“I have been waiting for someone like you sooo long.” (Reche)

And as she told so, she grabbed the hand of Fei; as they jump into the shining mouth of that stone statue.