Pick Me Up Infinite Gacha! - P.M.U Chapter 266: Dethronement (Part 2)

“There are no weak points.”

I asserted.

If anyone knew, it was me.

“Bow when told to bow, crawl when told to crawl. If you don’t want to die.”

Seris watched the remnants of the book flutter away.

To the eye, she seemed like an ordinary knight. But I knew better. I knew firsthand just how exceptional she was. The other first-party members were all immensely strong, but Seris was on an even higher tier.

“A complete being.”

If a seven-star surpasses heroes,

Seris is one who reached the ultimate state of heroism.

She possesses thirteen S-rank skills.

Each skill complements and amplifies the others, covering every possible weakness.

And to top it all off, there was Levatein and the ‘Ifrit’ U-rank engraving. To complete Ifrit, I had to fuse seven different S-rank engravings.

‘She has… no weaknesses.’

There is no weakness.

She can unleash her full power on earth, underground, in space, or in another world, whether against one or many, at close or long range, physical or magical, offensive or defensive.

Truly complete.

“So, you got what you wanted. Is that the end of your business here? It’d be nice if you’d go now; I have cleanup to do.”

“Master.”

“What?”

“Are you really going to return to Earth obediently? You’re not harboring any other thoughts?”

“Didn’t I just hand over the Book of Reversal? What else do I have left?”

I spread my hands.

Nothing. The item I went to such lengths to protect was finally taken from me.

I was empty-handed again.

“Can you swear to me that you’ll return to Earth without any other intentions?”

“….”

“If you return as Loki, I’ll accept any punishment. But not now. Don’t let yourself be swayed by their poor acting.”

“Poor acting?”

I recalled El Cid, blood spewing from his chest.

I didn’t want to think that was an act. Shrugging, I muttered.

“One person says to stay, another says to go back. How am I supposed to know which tune to dance to?”

“You won’t swear, I see.”

“You never know what could happen.”

I didn’t come here on my own.

And now I’m supposed to be kicked out without so much as a reason?

“With no explanation, you just want me gone? Even someone about to leave would feel betrayed.”

“Sometimes, ignorance is bliss.”

“That’s not up to you to decide.”

“We’ll see.”

Flames wrapped around Seris’ body.

Ifrit Form. A clear stance for battle.

Suspended in the air, Seris swung Levatein.

“The execution begins.”

Whoosh!

A long trail of flame spread from Levatein’s blade.

The fire blazed brightly, engulfing the field.

“Nihaku Gustepel.”

Crackle!

The fire mingled with lightning, erupting.

From within, a petite girl emerged.

“Myuden Naidark.”

Woooong.

The space trembled in a line as a boy with a spear strode forward.

“Ridigion.”

A young man, with three swords strapped to his back, walked out.

“Yurnet Seed.”

A white-robed woman materialized from the fusion of flames and mist.

“And I, Seris Argentheim.”

Seris lowered Levatein.

The Summoning Order. As Niflheimr’s sub-master and the pinnacle of the second server’s heroes, Seris had the unique privilege of summoning her first-party members whenever she deemed necessary.

‘But this is…’

I glanced around at them.

The five of them surrounded the Lucette in a circle.

“We are obligated to ensure Master’s safe return. Even if it’s against his wishes.”

“What’s the meaning of this?”

“We pledged allegiance to Loki, not Han Israt.”

Seris answered coldly.

“This is all for you. Forgive us.”

Yurnet closed her eyes tightly.

Nyden whistled with his hand on the back of his head, and Ridigion simply bowed his head.

Only Nihaku spoke up.

“No matter what, this is a bit harsh, isn’t it? Actually, Sirini here…”

“Nihaku.”

“…I’ll stay silent.”

I sighed.

“So, what exactly are you planning?”

“A simple seal. To prevent you from straying down the wrong path. To keep you from being deceived by strange things.”

“So, you’re trying to control me?”

“I’ll pay for this crime the day you return as Master.”

So it had come to this.

Yes, I had hesitated. If I was truly committed to returning to Earth, I would’ve rejected Alpha Zero’s offer immediately. And there was the matter of Pria. I had also adapted to the life of Townia over time. Even so, if Seris had persuaded me sincerely, I would’ve likely returned.

What had she seen there?

Why is she so desperate to drive me away?

I looked at the first-party members.

All but Seris averted their gazes.

Especially Yurnet, who bit her lip as if she were about to cry.

“From now on, I will prohibit all your external activities aside from mission-related tasks. Niflheimr will handle your outer defenses, and nothing will interfere with your mission. With your abilities, you should have no trouble climbing the tower.”

“….”

“Until you return to Earth, I hereby strip you of all rights related to the Master position. You are…”

Seris pointed Levatein at me.

“No longer the Master of Niflheimr.”

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