2000 years ago in the great spirit forest Ahartherun—–
“Everyone listen.”
When the women speaks the trees tremble and transmit her words throughout the forest.
On her back are six crystal-like wings while hair as clear as a pure lake frames her face and beautiful amber eyes. She’s wearing a jade green dress that never gets dirty and no-one in the forest is unaware of who she is.
She’s Reno, the mother of all spirits.
Spirits are born from rumours and traditions. Unlike humans, they are not born from a womb but nevertheless, every spirit in this world has her as their mother.
The great spirit Reno is the spirit that arose from such rumours.
“I’ve decided to go to Deruzogedo. I still don’t know if the demon king of tyranny is speaking the truth but I think it’s worth believing in. Maybe we really are looking at the end of the fighting.” (Reno)
The tree’s rustle around her and small girls with wings appear.
They are mischievous fairy spirits called Titi.
“Is that safe?”
“Are you going?”
“Is Reno going?”
“Will you come back? Not go?”
All the fairies speak out.
“I’ll be fine and I will come back. The demon king of tyranny has had plenty of opportunities to kill me but he never did. At least, I don’t think that’s his intention.” (Reno)
Reno moves through the forest by floating just above the ground.
“Don’t cause too much mischief to lost travellers while I’m away.” (Reno)
The fairies laugh at her words.
“I wonder?”
“Think about it.”
“Do we play mischief? Not?”
“Do it.”
Reno stares at the innocently smiling fairies.
“I’ll get angry Titi.” (Reno)
The fairies straightened their posture and covered their mouths with their hands.
“It’s a promise.” (Reno)
Though Reno was talking normally the Titi’s had stiffened and some were shaking.
“You can’t fool me. Stop pretending to be scared.” (Reno)
The Titi’s shook their heads at her harsh words.
“Wrong…..”
“Wrong Reno.”
“It’s come.”
“It’s here……”
Reno looked puzzled.
“What’s coming?” (Reno)
While looking like they want to escape the Titi’s answer her.
“Scary….”
“Scary one has come…..”
“God.”
“Scary god……”
“Coming.”
“It’s coming!”
The Titi’s scattered at once.
Eventually, a figure emerges from the bushes.
He’s tall and at first glance, he seems kind but the magic power being emitted from him was clearly out of the ordinary.
“I’ve been looking for you great spirit mother Reno.”
Reno turned on the figure with fierce eyes.
“Who are you?” (Reno)
“I am the heavenly father god Nousgalia. I’m the father of the gods and I bring a good story for you today.” (Nousgalia)
Nousgalia continues talking but Reno looks wary.
“I intend to make a new child of God and you have been chosen to give birth to that vessel. Congratulations Reno. Your child will surely become an excellent god.” (Nousgalia)
“You just appear suddenly and what are you even saying?” (Reno)
“Nn?” (Nousgalia)
Nousgalia tilts his head to one side.
“What’s wrong? You should be pleased. You can make a vessel for a child of God. A being of the highest order.” (Nousgalia)
“Sorry but I refuse. I am the great spirit Reno and this is not the time for children.” (Reno)
“Haha.” Nousgalia lets out a dry laugh. “No such choice exists in this world. This is Gods decision.” (Nousgalia)
Nousgalia walks slowly towards Reno who raises a hand.
A magic formation was drawn by the forest itself and aimed at Nousgalia.
“Ahartherun is the home of the spirits. No matter what god you are I won’t let you do what you want here.” (Reno)
“Do not defy me. God’s decision is absolute.” (Nousgalia)
Nousgalia carried on walking.
At that moment the trees extended their branches towards him as if they had a will of their own. The tips turned into sharp needles and thrust towards him from all directions piercing him.
“Go home god who doesn’t know courtesy. Otherwise I’ll absorb all your magic power.” (Reno)
“That’s wonderful power to be able to injure a god Reno. You really are a suitable womb to give birth to a vessel.” (Nousgalia)
Nousglaia snaps his fingers.
“Obey your orders. Gods command is absolute.” (Nousgalia)
With his words, the trees pulled their branches out of him and attacked Reno who was the caster.
“….What…?” (Reno)
The trees wrapped their branches around her restraining her.
“All magic is my ally. Now then, be happy Reno.” (Nousgalia)
Nousgalia stops and speaks in a solemn voice.
“I grant a child of God to you.” (Nousgalia)
At that moment a jet black sun appeared in the sky and a <Geo Greys> drops on him burning him.
“Be calm ominous flame.” (Nousgalia)
Nousgalia commands the magic but it doesn’t disappear.
“What….?” (Nousgalia)
“Fumu. Sorry to disappoint you but my magic hates being ordered around.” (Arnos)
The demon king of tyranny Arnos Voldigod falls from the sky.
“Gods command is absolute. Be calm ominous flame.” (Nousgalia)
Nousgalia puts more magic power into his words and the <Geo Greys> goes out.
“Idiot.”
The demon king Arnos lands in front of him and pierces the god’s chest with fingertips stained jet black.
“Unfortunately, you cannot kill God. This is an order.” (Nousgalia)
“I know gods value order but you do not see reality because of it.” (Arnos)
Arnos draws a magic circle inside Nousgalia.
“Fall by your own power.” (Arnos)
Demon Curse Necrosis Destruction <Deguzzegdo>. A curse that causes the opponent’s power to run amok on the spot causing death.
A black snake bruise appears on Nousgalias body before violently lashing out and trying to eat him.
The enormous magic power of a god is about to destroy him.
Nousgalia’s right arm drops off and the curse starts to eat away at him.
“Hmph.” (Nousgalia)
Nousgalia retreats from in front of Arnos leaving the formation for <Deguzzegdo> behind.
“I see. You are the demon king of tyranny right?” (Nousgalia)
“Oh? Where’s your story going now?” (Arnos)
Nousgalia laughs.
“The gods have decided that the demon king of tyranny must be annihilated. The order that will kill you, the child of God will be born soon. This principle has been established and is now the world’s order. You cannot escape.” (Nousgalia)
“I see. But you will be dead before that Nousgalia.” (Arnos)
Nousgalia laughs at his words.
“Be calm horrific curse. The word of god is ab—.” (Nousgalia)
A flash of light appeared and Nousgalia’s throat was torn open just as he was about to speak.
A sound of a sword being put back in its scabbard could be heard.
It was a white-haired man in armour who had slashed Nousgalia’s throat. The mazoku’s strongest swordsman Shin Reglia.
“The word of god is useless if you can’t speak.” (Arnos)
“………..!”
Nousgalia moves his mouth.
Shin has one of his 1000 swords on him. The plunder sword <Gilionojes>. It’s a cursed demon sword that destroys their voice if their throat is slashed, destroys their eyesight if their eyes are slashed and takes their life if their heart is cut.
Even if Nousgalia heals his throat his voice that was stolen by the plunder sword will never return.
“It’s a bad habit of you gods to be proud of the fact that you are order and reason. You’d better write that order down pretty soon because in front of me gods established order will be destroyed.” (Arnos)
Arnos grabs the floating magic formation and squeezes it.
“…………….”
Nousgalias body quickly rots away and disappears.
Reno was looking at Arnos in utter amazement.
“Now then great spirit mother I’ve come to hear your answer. What has your heart decided?” (Arnos)
Reno delays one beat then responds.
“…….I’ve decided to believe in you….” (Reno)
“Fumu. Splendid.” (Arnos)
“I was preparing to come right away.” (Reno)
“Unfortunately the last one hasn’t come yet so please wait here until then.” (Arnos)
“….Understood.” (Reno)
“I’ll leave you an escort. The road to Deruzogedo is dangerous and there’s anti-magic stopping <Gatom> being used.” (Arnos)
Arnos turned around and addressed Shin who was kneeling down.
“As planned you will be Reno’s bodyguard. Escort her until she returns to Ahartherun. She’s a guest so listen to her as much as possible.” (Arnos)
“Your will.” (Shin)
“Hey, hang on I don’t need that.” (Reno)
Reno waves her hands in a fluster.
“You are being targeted by God. Who knows when the next one will come or that guy might revive.” (Arnos)
“That might be true but this person looks scary right? I hate formal people.” (Reno)
Arnos looks at Shin.
“That’s true. Smile Shin.” (Arnos)
“Your will.” (Shin)
Shin smiles but there was no change in his facial expression.
“How about that?” (Arnos)
“He doesn’t seem to be smiling at all.” (Reno)
“Are you sure you’re the great spirit? Use your magic eyes. The corners of his mouth have raised by 0.05 millimetres. (Arnos)
“………..” (Reno)
Reno’s face clearly showed she couldn’t understand such a subtle difference.
“You seem to have understood. You should get along well.” (Arnos)
“Eh, wait a minu—.” (Reno)
Before she even finished talking Arnos was gone.
“…………”
“…………”
An awkward silence drifts around Ahartherun.
The mischievous Titi’s were peeking out through the shaded trees.
“Errm…” (Reno)
“Yes.” (Shin)
“……What are you going to do from now on?” (Reno)
“Whatever you command. I have been ordered to obey you.” (Shin)
Reno has a troubled look on her face.
“……Then I don’t really need an escort…… Can’t you go home and tell the demon king that?” (Reno)
“Certainly.” (Shin)
Shin offered his sheathed sword to Reno.
“Errm……what’s this for?” (Reno)
“If you say you don’t need me then I offer you my neck. I cannot live with the shame of not being able to fulfil the request of my lord.” (Shin)
Reno puts a hand on her forehead like she’s tired.
“…Don’t be silly. I can’t kill you.” (Reno)
“Understood.” (Shin)
Shin pulls the sword out and places the blade against his neck.
“Wha, what are you doing!” (Reno)
“Suicide.” (Shin)
“Eh? What are you saying? It wasn’t a threat……” (Reno)
Reno spoke to Shin but his eyes were clear and resolute. He was ready.
“Mou…. I understand, okay already!” (Reno)
“What do you understand?” (Shin)
“You don’t have to leave so put your sword away!” (Reno)
“I thank you for your thoughtful words.” (Shin)
Reno’s face looks troubled again. It seems she has been given a troublesome escort.
“I know you understand already but just behave yourself. You can use this forest as you like.” (Reno)
“Acknowledged.” (Shin)
“I’ll give you a tour. I’ll only show you once. Follow me.” (Reno)
The Titi’s who had come and to see what was going on flew off.
Shin walked behind Reno with a dangerous look on his face.
Thanks for the chapter~
Is that “Demon curse necrosis destruction ? I think there is a spelling mistake in the spell name. It should be . Don’t know maybe🤔
Anyway, thanks for the chapter!😁
Thank you!!! I like how Shin obey his Lord so much xd. Interesting to know his character
OMG, he is back, bois. I’m so glad that you are back with this.
Anos-channnnnn (with Zenitsu voice)
Thanks for the chapter
Thanks for the chapter!
TYSM!
Is misha the daughter of shin and reno?
Misha is not a half-spirit half-demon. I think you’re referring to Misa.
Misa is the only character that fulfills the specifications of half demon (Shin) and half spirit (Reno). That is why Misa helped Ray’s mother who was half spirit, too. But I suspect that the “Child of God” is someone else”.
Yeah it should be a child of incredibly worse character XD
Maybe the other Avos guy (not Ray/Kanon). He might have been inspired by Kanon but instead of trying to create peace, he tried to break the demons from within.
the answer gonna shock you.
anyway, misa is half-spirit. she need rumor to keep her alive.
thats the reason vol4 gonna be good because one of gods order join the battle
That would explain the royalist idiocy plaguing the demon country.
Maybe, maybe not comment section isn’t the place to look for spoilers leave coordinates and someone will prolly answer you
Feels like shin is going to become a dad and their kid will be the one to target Arnus, mayb another girl
> Maybe another girl
I’m guessing this arc will be about Misa – she’s the only major member of Arnos’s gang that hasn’t yet been explored in detail now. Plus:
She’s half spirit, half demon
Her father is supposedly a high-ranking demon and left her half a demon sword, things Shin is associated with.
Thanks so much!! So exciting, it’s the start of a new arc, sounds epic in terms of the story cast, with gods, the child of god destined to destroy Arnos, and spirits involved. It’s great to read more about Shin as a character and his future interactions with Reno sounds like a potential source of humour already 🙂
A child of a spirit and a mazoku … hmmm.do we know someone like that … maybe someone with a name similar to one of the heroines …:P
Did you think that just because it’s the past the demon lord wasn’t able to flex ?
Who decided that?
Okay this is definitely suspect. We have a half demon half spirit character who doesn’t seem to have trouble with her legend, has a half a sword as his dad’s keepsake and now this chapter which definitely feels like the beginning of a relationship for the ages.
This kinda undermines my theory of Shin being the other Avos though hmmm. Maybe he is the mysterious boss of the unification faction though then. Or that plot-point might not even be relevant.
Maybe Nousgalia is the other Avos then.
More likely to be the future “child of God”.
Thanks for the chapter
Thx for the chap!
Heh. A smile that’s only the corners of the lips going up by 0.05 millimeters.
I think people just exaggerate when they say that I never smile, even though I always try to smile so that people don’t feel uncomfortable. But even my friends say that I’m expressionless. In other words, I sympathize with Shin…
Can’t we have some illustrations too.
Thanks for the chapter!!!
I love when high headed gods (or even people) who think that they are law are treated with such horribleness. More they are reminded of their weakness the better I feel. (Like how Nousgalia, who thought that it’s natural for the world to accept and praise anything done by God, good or bad, was destroyed by having all his “strong suits” blocked off first. Kinda similar to Arifureta)
when arnos made the wall, wasn’t the god a girl.
Yes, she’s god of creation
Militia is the god(ess) of creation, with the order of creation
Nousgalia is the god of something else, with another order
he said he is the father of gods(the heavenly father(lol), maybe the husband of god of creation) looking to have an affair and after arnos finding it he kills him for support from the creation goddess 😂 😂 😂
Without entering the detail meself you’ll have more detail about him soonish I’ll be able to explain a bit more there :p
But I like your theory XD the demon lord of flex avenger of bad marriage XD
Thanks for the chapter ~
I am the god son xd
Who decided that?
I don’t think there is any child of god
I think shin started a family of his own with the great spirit and had kids in the forest and later he gets to know his great great great or something grand son/daughter after reincarnating
And maybe after having kids he remembers that he was the subordinate of the demon king who died a few years ago and kills himself for forgetting his master🤣🤣🤣🤣
thanks for the chapter!!!!
The titi.. i have a dirty mind. thx for the chp
hahahahaha… (are you perhaps, a filipino? pls tell me…)
im asian but not filipino.
Yes the Titi(s)
“You should be happy to bear the child of god”
Yeah tell that to the cops ya creepy bastard.
a spirit named Tea-ties and a god who rhymes with Nostalgia?
Thank for chapter, is that the same poison Sasha use on hero team?
I like how everyone thinks Misa is the child of Shin and Reno. Least everyone forget this author likes his red herrings to the point of trying to make his audience go “I did not see that coming” like what he did with Ray being not only Avos, but also Kannon. Lots of people were very sure he was Shin and missed the thing about the sword with memories in it. Personally I don’t think Shin and Reno would have a child cause of how formal and stiff Shin is, but he could still be around doing things as we were never really told if he survived the war end and Kannon stated that all of Arnos’ close followers willingly gave up their memories of him. Now even if they had kids, Misa would be a LONG back desendant at best, so I’m guessing she is related more to that spirit with similar water powers mentioned early on.
So if Ray is actually the Hero Kanon, it means Shin might still be active and since he’s in the prologue, this arc might be about him.
hA no tsundere this chap?!? Idk author your starting to get a little bit SUS there >_<
I appreciate the translation change from “demon eyes” to “magic eyes” for what Anos told Reno. It was getting too confusing with non-demons having demon eyes.
In fact, in context, it sounds like “magic eyes” are a basic genetic feature of all 4 races and that it serves the same purpose for everybody. To detect the flow of magic. Demons just happen to have a stronger control of that ability than the other races it seems. People like Sasha have special versions which can cancel magic.
Yeah, the demon eyes was a bit confusing at first but it could be named such by it first being coined by demons. That’s how naming goes.
Example is that Force Choke can be used by Jedi and Sith but is mostly considered a dark force and more used by Sith. Doesn’t mean a Jedi can’t use it.
Am i the only one who read Titi’s as titties lmao
Thanks for another capter 😀
Thank you very much 😊
Thank you thank you so much. I was scared you dropped it after the anime season was over. I am a novel fanatic and incomplete works just pisses me off and makes me curse at ppl who randomly stops translating whenever they want. So i appreciate your efforts. Thnx for the hard work
A Kindred Soul! YAY!!
thank you for the chapter
“I intend to make a new child of God and you have been chosen to give birth to that vessel. Congratulations Reno. Your child will surely become an excellent god.” (Nousgalia)
Zeus? is that you!?
Thanks for the chapter!
Is it too much to ask for the majority of “good” gods in these stories to actually be good rather than unbending, appearances and rank are all that matters no matter how corrupt the core, human supremists, “I’m god so I’m right and you lesser beings should do what told as I’ve decided and your opinion doesn’t matter”, and more criminal and evil than the ones they’re persecuting? Maybe it’s just me but lately it seems the “chosen” ones act more like corrupt members of the Spanish Inquisition and the gods changed to accommodate them. Would be a hoot if Reno and Shin become an item and Arnos presides over their marriage.
And then they fucked ? lol that certainly would be interesting.
And here lays the legend when the most amusing couple met each other lmao