[Vol. 1] Chapter 38: This Demon God Is Underwhelming
In the world of [Illusory World], there were plenty of bosses with names like "xx Deity" and "xx Demon God." Violet had encountered at least a dozen of them. However, these beings were fundamentally different from the "Demon God" in this world, and they couldn't be compared.
The source of her familiarity was undoubtedly the item in her backpack…
"May I ask, who is the master of the dragon you mentioned?"
"Demon God, Lady Olivia, the deity of all creatures of darkness. Do you know her, my lady?"
Demon God… Demon God Amethyst…
"I don't know her."
Violet shook her head, but before Nasserian could show any disappointment, she reached into the void and pulled out a round black gem, which she handed to the massive turtle's head. [1]
"But in the name of this thing, it seems to have the words 'Demon God.' Do you have any recollection?"
"This… this! Could it be?"
The old turtle stared with wide eyes for a while, then suddenly roared in an extremely shocked tone, "Could this be the gem at the top of the Demon God's staff? I remember when I first met that being, they were holding this item, but…"
"It's strange… how could the aura become so weak? The Demon God's staff is a divine artifact, isn't it?"
"Well, as long as you recognize it."
Violet explained as she retrieved the [Demon God Gem (Fragment)] that she had obtained from the dark altar deep in the gloomy forest.
"This is just a fragment, its original form should have been shattered. If this thing is indeed the personal weapon of the Demon God you mentioned, then I suspect she herself isn't faring too well right now…"
Simplifying it a bit, if Violet's exclusive staff, the [Eternal Scepter of the World's Heart], were to be badly damaged and falling apart, she would definitely retrieve it and try to repair it no matter what. And if she couldn't even do that…
Of course, although we don't know if this so-called Demon God's staff is indeed a divine artifact, the [Eternal Scepter of the World's Heart] cannot be destroyed. One of its inherent qualities is that it's indestructible and never wears out. In fact, this equipment doesn't even have durability, not even Violet can destroy or dismantle it, and she often uses it to directly hit people.
"How is this possible… the Demon God's exclusive artifact has actually shattered? Who on earth could accomplish such a thing… other deities? But why…"
Nasserian the Dragon Turtle lowered its head, falling into deep unease and self-doubt. Perhaps in its view, the Demon God Olivia was the most powerful being in the world. It didn't understand why the Demon God had stayed away from the mortal realm for so long, but it had never considered… that she might have fallen.
"So, could it be that my father, the Dragon Nasseratrick, also…"
"Lady Violet, may I ask how you obtained this fragment? Do you have any other clues about the Demon God?"
"Well… it was a fortunate coincidence. I just happened to… ahem, acquire it, and I'm not sure who left it there or why." The player quickly corrected herself after a small cough.
"Is that so…" The Turtle looked quite disheartened. "Having guarded the Black River for such a long time, I never expected this to be the result… Father, the Demon God… I never thought that our first meeting would be our eternal farewell…"
"Well, I didn't say they definitely died, did I? By the way, just out of curiosity, how long have you been guarding this river?" Violet suddenly realized a question.
"To be precise, I can't recall the exact duration, but it's been at least a thousand years or more. Since the day my father was summoned by the Demon God to the heavens, I've been following his instructions to guard the offspring he left behind."
Wow, that long? Does this mean that Nasserian has been sitting in this Black River without leaving even before the Human United Kingdom was established? The Human United Kingdom was formed about eight hundred years ago by a group of outstanding adventurers, with the aim of protecting the last peaceful refuge for humans in the face of surrounding hostile races.
In fact, besides the Human United Kingdom, no other country in the world consists solely of humans, including the Holy Empire. Violet wanted to learn about the important history of the continent from the old turtle, and Nasserian had questions about the changes among the deities," but in reality, neither of them knew anything about it. They stared at each other for a long time and ended up not understanding anything.
"It seems that you are not an ancient deity from the same era as the Demon God. Could you be a new god born in this world? But the gods have not appeared for over a thousand years. Why all of a sudden… And this one, who is a guardian dragon, has also reached the realm of the gods…"
The old turtle snorted in frustration. In the end, apart from hearing the unfortunate news that the Demon God and the Demon Dragon might have perished, he hadn't learned any useful information, and the things he couldn't understand had only increased.
Violet was equally perplexed. Because of the old turtle's various reactions, she had speculated more than once that what he referred to as "gods" might be players who, like herself, had crossed over from the game, but at different points in time.
However, that couldn't be the case. Firstly, Nasserian the Dragon Turtle was undoubtedly a native creature of this world, and from its behavior and knowledge, it had no clue about [Illusory World].
Secondly, if the title of "god" was used, then the strength of the Demon God Olivia must not be too weak, and she should be at least level 100, a well-known top-level player. But in reality, Violet had never heard of this name in [Illusory World].
[Illusory World] was not like other pay-to-win online games where you could buy packages and reach maximum level easily. In fact, leveling up in this game was extremely difficult, and killing monsters was not the only way to progress. Unluckily, you might still be stuck at levels 70 or 80 after playing for a year or two.
As of the time Violet crossed over, there were probably at most around one in a thousand players who had reached level 100, and even fewer like her who had completed a limit break.
Of course, a name alone might not mean much, the other player could be low-key or had changed their name after arriving in this world. However, leaving aside the thousand-year gap between Violet and the Demon God Olivia, Violet had never heard of any incidents in [Illusory World] where players went missing. If such a significant problem had occurred, the game company couldn't have kept it under wraps.
The most crucial evidence was that the [Demon God Gem (Fragment)] was definitely not an equipment from [Illusory World]. Violet had confirmed this when she examined it with her skills. If this Demon God's exclusive weapon was like her own [Eternal Scepter of the World's Heart], an in-game item, she should have been able to gather more detailed attribute information. Even if it was damaged, it wouldn't have been so vague, only allowing for basic function deductions.
This was a weapon born in this world, and there was no doubt about it. So, the idea that the Demon God was a player was not very convincing.
With a lot of doubts in her mind, Violet sent Nessarian away from the pet space and returned to the deck of the [Noah's Ark].
After this conversation, the old turtle naturally would not and could not hold any hostility towards Violet and her group.
It not only voluntarily called back the monsters attacking the bottom of the ship but also escorted the [Noah's Ark] alongside it until it reached the shore.
Lilya and the others were certainly amazed, but they had already seen Violet bring too many incredible things, and they were somewhat numb to it. They didn't ask any further questions about what happened after the teleportation.
"Well then, Lady Violet, this is where we part ways. Regardless, I want to thank you for your kindness and for the information you brought me. If you have any orders in the future, please come to the Black River to find me."
The enormous dragon turtle submerged in the river, showing more than half of its head, and expressed its gratitude respectfully and quietly to the black-haired girl.
It's worth noting that it had previously made an aggressive move against the girl. Although it hadn't harmed Violet in the slightest, her undeniable strength made such actions a massive offense.
However, Violet didn't seem to mind and didn't hold a grudge for those actions. During their conversation, she didn't adopt a condescending attitude. Calling her "kind" wasn't an overstatement.
After all, the old dragon turtle had seen quite a few individuals who acted recklessly due to their overwhelming strength in the past.
"No big deal, if I ever have new information about the Demon God in the future, I'll notify you if it's convenient. Goodbye!"
"Endless gratitude, farewell, Lady…"
Finally, Nasserian gazed with aged eyes at the priestess on the riverbank, and his body gradually sank into the Black River, swimming into the distance.
TL Note:
[1]
It was the [Demon God Gem (Fragment)] from chapter 10