Ch.5858. Submission

What are Constellations?

They are the masters of stars, transcendent beings born with the purpose of ruling and manipulating something.

For Constellations, the threat to their lives was truly an unimaginable, foreign experience.

That is, until the appearance of a different dimension Constellation called the “Absolute One.”

Although Constellations existed in a realm where the concept of death did not apply, in the presence of the Absolute One, this providence was all too easily twisted.

Countless Constellations had already met their end under his rule.

The five Constellations currently receiving the Absolute One’s visit were also painfully aware of this terror.

Once, the “Walker of the Night Sky,” who had been busy establishing a city of night, had half of his cult decimated by the Absolute One and was forced to live in hiding for the rest of his life.

The Constellation known as the “Emissary of the Sun” had attempted to burn all living beings in the world alive to open a righteous world, but was easily thwarted by the Absolute One.

What about the “Reassembler of Chaos” who tried to break down the concepts of good and evil?

Or the “Forgotten Wisdom” who forced forbidden commands upon humans and forcibly took compensation from them?

“Stop fighting and love each other.”

The Absolute One halted the tyranny of the Constellations and imposed a doctrine that wasn’t even funny.

-This is absolutely unacceptable!

-…But if we oppose him now, we will absolutely be annihilated.

As Constellations, they were about to go crazy enough to do backflips.

To exist for the purpose of ruling living beings, yet to show behavior for the sake of living beings!

The Constellations, who had been rooted in Dianon since the beginning, refused to acknowledge the existence of the Absolute One.

Because Constellations are noble beings.

-I clearly said I didn’t want to do this. They persuaded me!

-Y-you coward…!

Constellations are noble…

-No! All of these are lies! Absolute One! Only I have evidence that can prove my innocence!

Constellations are nob… uh.

“So much for nobility.”

-…What?

「Incarnation of the Black Sun: This is… a Constellation?」

You’re one to talk.

I scolded the Black Sun who was chiming in with an incredulous tone, and rejoined the situation.

Not just one troublesome being, but five.

These beings shudder at the mere fact that more than two of their kind exist under the same sky, yet seeing them gathered like this, their united will is quite impressive.

If they weren’t facing me but had gathered to plot something, this world might have faced a tremendous crisis.

“All familiar names.”

I was greeted by names of entities that were all wildly popular in the community.

‘This time.’

Unlike my previous mistake(?), I needed to properly add them to my collection.

I had to hold them tightly so they couldn’t escape.

「Incarnation of the Black Sun: …Is that really necessary?」

‘What are you saying now?’

「Incarnation of the Black Sun: If management is difficult… there’s always the option to annihilate them.」

‘Annihilation isn’t child’s play.’

There’s a limit to mindlessly beating them with curses.

While nothing is as effective as a good scolding, when fighting for a Constellation’s continued existence, I had to employ all sorts of troublesome methods.

For example, holy wars and holy wars…

‘It’s easier to just keep them close and manage them.’

In fact, by utilizing the “Friend List” system, I was able to observe(?) Black Sun and Star Child more efficiently.

「Child of the Lost Star: It wasn’t a bad experience since it was novel.」

Star Child has always liked receiving attention-

「Incarnation of the Black Sun: …It’s not boring, so it’s fine.」

And Black Sun seems to have accepted it to some extent, despite the initial atmosphere.

Back to the situation-

「Constellation ‘Emissary of the Sun’ sends you a friend request.」

「Do you accept the request?」

“Hmm.”

I did say first come, first served, but I decided to observe the situation further out of curiosity.

-Absolute One! If you create a friendly relationship with me, I’ll sacrifice part of my cult as an offering!

“Oh.”

What a refreshingly shameless bastard.

Offering the followers who believed and followed him as sacrifices?

Indeed, the world of Constellations never fails to reveal its true colors.

-Hmph! What can you do with such a pathetic cult? The Absolute One is already the master of the world’s most prestigious cult.

-Kugh…!

Another Constellation cleared its throat and made an offer to catch my eye.

-Absolute One. Instead of accepting such a garbage cult, how about joining hands with me to shake the foundations of the world?

“What’s that supposed to mean, you nerd?”

-…The current system of Dianon is unstable and unsightly. If we combine your power and mine, we can lead this world to a more perfect and noble state. You will become the true master and god of that world!

The Constellation seemed inspired by its own words, trembling with excitement.

For someone sharing the same space, it was an extremely unpleasant sensation.

The other four Constellations also began sending love calls.

Something about cults, something about the world.

Amidst the numerous flowery words, their attempts to maintain their dignity almost evoked pity.

‘Just approve them all.’

「Incarnation of the Black Sun: …Did I act like that too?」

Black Sun, unable to remember its tadpole days, asked me as if it had discovered a terrifying memory.

The atmosphere was similar. Just the atmosphere.

「Incarnation of the Black Sun: Ah…!」

Black Sun fell into deep despair after gaining this great realization.

This was refreshing.

A Constellation engaging in self-reflection.

“Well, that sounds nice.”

I manifested in my divine form and looked at the space made of nothingness.

「Do you want to disable ‘Stealth’?」

I immediately disabled the stealth that was hiding the appearance of the five Constellations.

-….?

-Ah, the darkness…

“Everyone, stop right there.”

I demanded silence from the Constellations who were eagerly pitching how they would overturn the world, and considered their future treatment.

“Come to think of it, you don’t have hands.”

I clearly asked them to raise their hands, not to perform Constellation acrobatics.

How could they possibly work with me without even having divine manifestation bodies?

-D-does that mean… you want us to use ‘Divine Manifestation’?

“That’s the minimum needed to show some sincerity.”

-H-how can you say such a horrible thing..!

Is that really such a harsh demand?

The Lord of Dragons did it naturally, though that might have been because it was in a frenzied state at the time.

‘This is all because they’re not desperate enough.’

These baby Constellations are used to staying in their comfort zones and ordering their minions around.

They need to live in the real world.

“Now, everyone. Use ‘Divine Manifestation’ with grateful hearts.”

I naturally took out the ‘Lens of Truth’ from my inventory and put it on, creating an intimidating atmosphere.

-What happens if we don’t?

“I wonder what will happen?”

For things like this, it’s better not to specify the exact consequences to stimulate their imagination.

Fear for star beings like Constellations.

If I had posted this on the community, wouldn’t I have received numerous love calls?

“If you don’t hurry up, I’ll invite you to meet ‘those guys.'”

-Th-those guys?

“Very cruel, scary, and vicious guys. Guys who are incomparably more brutal than someone like me.”

-Hell…! You’re trying to send us to hell…!

I tilted my head.

Thinking about it, that misunderstanding made sense.

The hell in this world is nothing short of a graveyard for Constellations.

-Hell…? The Absolute One can manifest the power of hell…?

-Impossible! That power… should never exist in the world…!

How many impossible things have happened today?

「Incarnation of the Black Sun: Maybe… they just want to deny the existence of the Absolute One…?」

‘That seems to be the case.’

-Ding!

「Sudden Event Occurred!」

「You have successfully apprehended five Constellations lurking in the void.」

「Persuade them to join your side!」

‘I was going to do that anyway.’

Seeing the event window that popped up a beat late made me even more motivated.

“Now, first come, first served?”

One Constellation, no, one creature that sincerely wants to be friends with me.

「Incarnation of the Black Sun: What about the rest…」

“I’ll roll them.”

「Incarnation of the Black Sun: So you’ll put the first Constellation in this room?」

“No? I’ll roll them all the same.”

Black Sun was silent for a while after that.

It seemed to have realized the truth in my words.

“My fingers are itching.”

I’m afraid my hand might go to the curse button instead of the friend button.

The urge to do so was rising.

「Constellation ‘Reassembler of Chaos’ hesitates.」

-S-so, in the end, that Black Sun bastard was on your side?

“You catch on quickly.”

The Constellations, who only realized the truth of the situation at the very end, all looked like fools.

-That damn thing…! I trusted it! I was trusting it!

-I told you we shouldn’t do this!

-Stop talking nonsense! You were the first to say you wanted to drive the Absolute One out of this world…

-W-where do you get the audacity…!

“Oh, for crying out loud.”

When I showed a bit of irritation, the argumentative atmosphere immediately became solemn.

“You still don’t understand the situation after exchanging a few words with me.”

-…

“I’m giving you a chance. If you submit first, I’ll spare your lives.”

I’ll spare your lives.

Isn’t it said that life in this world is better than rolling in a dog’s dung field?

「Constellation ‘Eternal Sculptor’ hesitates.」

「Constellation ‘Forgotten Wisdom’ contemplates seriously.」

Meanwhile-

-Whoosh…!

「Constellation ‘Emissary of the Sun’ uses Divine Manifestation!」

One Constellation that quickly thought things through immediately lowered its tail and used Divine Manifestation.

“I-is this… enough…?”