Chapter 48: Goddess of Judgment
  “You did quite a flashy job.”
 
  Marie says as soon as she comes upstairs with Landred.
 
  “Though it was 60% Goddess.”
 
  “40% wasn’t you. More importantly, were you able to k*ll the Goddess?”
 
  Marie says while looking at the collapsed Lunatel.
 
  “I wonder. It felt like I did.”
 
  Eld pokes the Goddess with a candlestick that was lying nearby.
 
  “Really, stop carelessly poking her like that. You never know what might happen.”
 
  Marie says, exasperated. After poking her a few times and getting no reaction, Eld determines that she is dead and throws away the candlestick.
 
  “As for Landred-san…… is he still unconscious? Well, if the Goddess’s curse is gone, this guy won’t be able to do anything either. So, once he wakes up, I guess I can just punch him once and call it a day.”
 
  “Are you being too generous by letting him off with just one punch after all he’s done?”
 
  “Maybe? If the curse is gone, I don’t really care anymore.”
 
  As the two of them are talking, Lunatel silently raises her body. Eld’s slash was only able to make her lose consciousness. It seems she woke up when Eld poked her and was waiting for a moment when they would let their guard down.
 
  “Like a Goddess could be killed by a human!! D*eーーー!!”
 
  Lunatel swings her scythe, aiming for Eld’s neck. Just before the blade reaches Eld’s neck, a shield falls from the sky and hits the handle of the scythe, deflecting its trajectory.
 
  Hearing the sound of the shield falling, Eld and Marie turn around.
 
  “Huh? What……”
 
  “See, this is what happens when you poke her carelessly.”
 
  Eld and Marie distance themselves from Lunatel. Lunatel starts to tremble when she sees the fallen shield.
 
  “Th-this shield is…… the War Goddess’s……”
 
  When Eld and Marie look at the shield, light begins to pour down from the heavens onto it. And there, a single woman in armor descends.
 
  “Lunatel, it’s been a while. Since you consulted with me about retiring as the Goddess of Protection.”
 
  They can only see her back, but Eld and Marie recognize the voice.
 
  “Y-you…… War Goddess Aleamia!!”
 
  “Ah, Aleamia is the one from before? I thought she wasn’t the Goddess of Protection?”
 
  Marie asks.
 
  “That’s right. My previous position was Goddess of Protection. Before that, it was War Goddess. And now…… it’s Goddess of Judgment Aleamia. I messed up a bit during my duties as the Goddess of Protection. So, I’ve had a change of position for a while as a form of reflection.”
 
  “So Goddesses have a position system.”
 
  Eld says with a wry smile.
 
  “Lunatel. Based on the Goddess’s law, I will judge you.”
 
  Aleamia picks up the fallen shield and points it at Lunatel.
 
  “This time, you not only laid your hands on a human, but you have also cursed many people up until now. On top of that, you also laid your hands on other Goddesses who came to capture you and made their power your own. Based on the above, I will return your existence to nothingness without any room for excuses. Do you have any last words?”
 
  The shield in Aleamia’s hand begins to glow.
 
  “Don’t be ridiculous!! Why do I have to protect humans!? They’re selfish! They can’t even fight properly against the Demon Tribe! They don’t even show gratitude!! They’re weak yet they resist! Such creatures are not needed on this earth!! K*ll! K*ll! K*ll K*ll K*ll!!”
 
  Lunatel screams.
 
  “The other Goddesses too! Don’t get in my way! You, who were my best friend, don’t get in my way either!! K*ll K*ll K*ll K*ll!!!”
 
  Lunatel lunges at Aleamia.
 
  “Lunatel. You may not believe it, but I’ve always regretted not being able to become your strength. That’s why I became the Goddess of Protection after you left.”
 
  Aleamia makes a sad expression.
 
  “So, I’m sorry. I can’t do anything but erase you like this.”
 
  Aleamia’s shield shines brightly, surrounding the area. Eld and Marie close their eyes against the intense light. When they open their eyes again, Lunatel is nowhere to be seen.
 
  “Th-that Goddess……”
 
  Eld says while looking around.
 
  “Goddess Lunatel has disappeared. With this, the curse she cast will also be completely lifted.”
 
  “The black haze is gone too.”
 
  Marie says while looking at the town.
 
  “The black haze was a sign of the curse. It seems those with high magic power or those close to the cursed could see it.”
 
  Aleamia says while putting down her shield.
 
  “Goddess Aleamia, thank you. It seems like you saved us in the end.”
 
  When Eld expresses his gratitude, Aleamia turns around and shakes her head. There are traces of tears on her face.
 
  “No. This is a Goddess’s job. Besides, there are also many things I haven’t told you. I’m sorry.”
 
  “Things you haven’t told us……”
 
  When Marie starts to speak, they see Millenia and Jaylot approaching. They can see that the two are holding someone’s hand.