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The Unfortunate Girl Wants an Easy Mode in Her Second Life – Chapter 135

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Chapter 135: Shifting the blame
ㅤI slowly chew on Elminarsh’s accusations before quietly answering.

ㅤ”First, history is written by the victors. The victors decide how the world will be afterward. What happened in this world is large-scale, but I wouldn’t say it’s abnormal in itself.”

ㅤ”Minato! You’ve seen more than enough of the Grandmasters’ personalities, haven’t you!?”

ㅤGrunblin snaps at me.
ㅤA blonde-haired, blue-eyed Valkyrie, the most skilled martial artist among the Four Heavenly Demon Generals, wielding a dark spear as if it were an extension of her own limbs.
ㅤBeing glared at by someone like that is understandably scary.

ㅤ”Whether what Elminarsh showed is true or not, we can’t know without other witnesses.
ㅤAnd even if it were true, what then? Throughout history, rulers have always been more or less broken people. It’s extremely rare for a good person to hold power. Even if they do, they’ll either be quickly stripped of their power, or become captivated by it and transform into a tyrant. It’s not that there are no wise rulers, though.”

ㅤ”But still, wouldn’t it be natural for the Demons to be angry if they were subjected to such an injustice? Even Beastmen and some intelligent monsters would curse the Grandmasters if they knew the truth.”

ㅤBoroneal said so.
ㅤThe way he covered his body with countless rags reminded me of the homeless people in Loft.
ㅤBut the eyes peeking through the gaps were as sharp as a hawk’s.

ㅤ”Yes, this is wrong. It’s unjust. We have to do something about it.”

ㅤ『Then—』

ㅤ”But, it’s a misconception that you can achieve anything if it’s right. You can only change reality if you have the power.”

ㅤ『You have already obtained the key to gaining that power. The Almirash System and the Elminarsh System. Are you still uneasy even with the Demon King’s strongest spear and shield?』

ㅤ”I am uneasy. What will happen if we destroy the current system created by the Grandmasters?
ㅤDemons are possessing human bodies and appearing in the real world to seek revenge, and Beastmen and some monsters who know the truth might join them.
ㅤMany people will d*e in the process.”

ㅤ『So, you intend to preserve the system created by the Grandmasters? To suppress the resentment of the Demons and Beastmen?』

ㅤ”I didn’t say that.
ㅤRather, I want to do something about it.
ㅤBut I don’t intend to erase Arsh’s personality and use the so-called Demon King’s Sword Almirash.”

ㅤ『Then you cannot destroy the Grandmasters’ system.』

ㅤ”Is that so? Elminarsh, you granted the Demon King’s Blessing to the adventurers of Hope Village, didn’t you?”

ㅤ『Ah… could you be…?』

ㅤ”If you can do that, then we just need to do the same thing all over the world. Gather Demons, Beastmen, and humans under the name of the Demon King, grant them the Demon King’s Blessing, and make them swear allegiance.”

ㅤ『What about the Grandmasters’ Blessing?』

ㅤ”Nothing. It would be difficult to take it away from those who already have it. But the Grandmaster’s Blessing is only granted if you swear allegiance to the guild, right? If the Demon King’s Blessing is more convenient, the Grandmaster’s Blessing will naturally fall out of use. We can even say that if you want the Demon King’s Blessing, don’t swear allegiance to the Grandmasters.”

ㅤ”I see… We’ll leave the Grandmasters’ system alone and prepare a different system on our side. Then, just like a new convenient highway being built and the old road becoming deserted, the Grandmasters’ system will be forgotten.”

ㅤBoroneal said so while stroking his chin.

ㅤ”Wait. That might be fine for humans. But most of the Demons are still trapped in the Netherworld. Beastmen and beasts are treated as monsters and are set up to need to consume human factors to survive.”

ㅤ”It’s still just an idea, but I have a plan.”

ㅤ『Hmm? What have you come up with?』

ㅤ”What is a dungeon, I wonder?”

ㅤGrunblin, Boroneal, Arsh, and Elminarsh fall silent at my words.

ㅤ”Since I’m from another world, I understand, but there’s nothing as unnatural as a dungeon. Monsters basically can’t leave the dungeon. The Dungeon Master also just stays alone in the deepest layer, producing monsters.”

ㅤ『That’s natural, of course, since the Grandmasters created them as facilities for enjoying adventures. Human adventurers challenge them at the risk of their lives, and if they’re lucky, they can obtain rare items. It’s the same as gambling for the destitute.』

ㅤ”Leaving aside the Demons, Beastmen and monsters are maintenance personnel for dungeons. They can survive if there are dungeons. The problem of human factors is troublesome, but since the bodies of monsters are made of Ether, the human factors they absorb should also be Ether. If it’s a Dungeon Master, they might be able to directly produce 『human factors』 using the production facilities.”

ㅤI saw the Dream Weaver trying to create monsters in the Mist Forest.
ㅤIn the end, I ended up summoning Bearnov because of my image, but even if that hadn’t happened, I’m sure he could have created a monster exactly as I imagined.

ㅤ”I wonder if that part isn’t actually made quite loosely. We don’t even know if these 『human factors』 are something that only humans have. If Demons, Beastmen, and humans were originally the same race, it’s strange that only humans have such a thing.
ㅤIn the first place, the whole story about 『human factors』 might be a lie, and perhaps setting the flag of 『defeating a human inside the dungeon』 is the condition for monsters to prolong their lives.”

ㅤ”…I don’t quite understand what you’re saying.”

ㅤGrunblin tilted her head.

ㅤ”As for the Demons, it’s fine as long as they can procure a physical body in the real world, right?
ㅤAnd there’s actually a Demon here who obtained a physical body in the real world without possessing a human.”

ㅤ”M-me?”

ㅤArsh said, pointing to herself.

ㅤ”Yes. Arsh, with her overwhelming magical power, was able to do it.
ㅤBut there are people who are doing something similar to this.”

ㅤ”I see, Dungeon Masters.”

ㅤBoroneal nodded.

ㅤ”Yes. Inside a dungeon, you can not only create a body with Ether, but you can even put a soul into it. It’s so easy that it makes the Demons’ struggle to obtain bodies seem ridiculous.”

ㅤ『Hmm… Indeed, Dungeon Masters… or rather, the Dungeon Cores that give power to Dungeon Masters, possess special powers. After all, it was originally the power of His Majesty the Demon King. After His Majesty’s demise, the remaining power crystallized. It probably precipitated onto the surface because it was too powerful Ether and lost its owner. The Grandmasters crushed it into dust and scattered the fragments all over the world as Dungeon Cores.』

ㅤ”Yes. So, we just need to collect the Dungeon Cores and create new dungeons. Ideally, we’d like to gather them in one place.”

ㅤ”However, if we assign them a dwelling place like a damp and gloomy dungeon, I doubt the Demons’ dissatisfaction will be quelled…”

ㅤ”It’s called a dungeon, but there’s no clear definition. In my world, it originally meant something like a 『dark basement』, but with the advent of video games, it came to mean an underground labyrinth with monsters. The Grandmasters probably created 『dungeons』 along those lines as well.
ㅤBut if we think of a dungeon as a space under the influence of a Dungeon Core, there’s no need to be fixated on its form. For example, with the power of a Dungeon Core, we should be able to build a large city on the surface. It depends on the Dungeon Master’s imagination, I think.”

ㅤ”I-I see…”

ㅤGrunblin is impressed.

ㅤBy the way, I was able to come up with this idea thanks to the technique Arne-san taught me in the Loft dungeon, about sanctifying the weak points of a dungeon.
ㅤWhile observing the flow of Ether within the dungeon, I realized that it doesn’t have to be a typical labyrinth.
ㅤIn fact, it seems the dungeon that was underground in the Mist Forest had a rather dynamic gimmick that utilized water currents.
ㅤThe Transfer Ruins with the gate to the Navel of the World that we found on the Kielhen Islands are also built with quite a free-spirited approach.

ㅤ『So you intend to avoid a direct confrontation with G*d, who is the result of the Grandmasters’ actions, and aim to neutralize the Grandmaster System?』

ㅤ”It’s a realistic approach. Well, compared to the idea of rewriting the world itself, the scale is still tremendous, but…”

ㅤ”Then, we can also prevent the conflict between Demons and humans!”

ㅤArsh said with a bright face.

ㅤBut I’m doubtful about that part.
ㅤAfter all, the Demons have already started to move.
ㅤWith the disappearance of Imsoda, who was a key member of the Four Heavenly Demon Generals, the Demons, who have lost their control, have individually started their revenge against humans.
ㅤThe Demons’ anger is genuine, but from the perspective of the humans who are targeted, they are being subjected to resentment they don’t understand.
ㅤIt’s unreasonable to tell a human whose loved one was killed by a Demon to forgive them because of these circumstances.

ㅤ”Also… I want to make this clear.
ㅤI have no intention of becoming the Demon King.”

ㅤ”””Eh”””
ㅤ『What!?』

ㅤThe four voices harmonized.

ㅤ”The Demon King will continue to be Arsh. The remaining Four Heavenly Demon Generals will support Arsh. I will only cooperate as an ordinary adventurer.”

ㅤ”No, no, no, wait a minute, girl! What are you going to do without standing at the top!? Almirash-sama has become stronger, but it’s not enough to keep all the Demons in check!”

ㅤ”That’s right, Minato! You will silence both Demons and humans with your overwhelming power. Only then will our current plan be feasible!”

ㅤ”I-I can’t bear such a heavy responsibility!”

ㅤ『I recognize you as the successor to my Demon King, Joulenge Minato!』

ㅤ”No, but… I’m an outsider. And I’m not the type who wants to stand above others. Just do as I explained, and I want to leave the rest to you all…”

ㅤ”You certainly have a vision, but! Can we let go of someone with such imagination!? We’ll have a ton of problems in the future! We need your unconventional thinking, girl!”

ㅤ”Regrettably, Boroneal is right! I, a warrior, can’t do anything about it. Hamilton the Steadfast is also stubborn. Boroneal excels at strategy, but he lacks the talent to create a long-term vision.”

ㅤBoroneal and Grunblin press me.

ㅤ”Ahaha… Well, I think you can discuss it with Elminarsh and…”

ㅤ『I am merely the administrator of the Elminarsh System. I have no reason to pledge allegiance to anyone other than the next Demon King.』

ㅤ”Please, just this once…”

ㅤ『No. My administrator privileges can only be granted to His Majesty the Demon King and the next Demon King.』

ㅤUgh. There’s nothing I can do about administrator privileges.
ㅤI couldn’t even install games on the family computer at home because I didn’t have administrator privileges.

ㅤ”M-Minato! Are you going to abandon us after coming this far!?”

ㅤArsh clings to me and says.

ㅤ”No, I’m not abandoning…”

ㅤ”It’s the same as abandoning us! Do you think I’m capable of fulfilling the role of Demon King, Minato!?”

ㅤ”Uh, well…”

ㅤIf you ask me if this frail-looking, unassertive, and timid girl has the power to stand above the masses and rule the world, absolutely not.

ㅤ(Because, she looks just like me.)

ㅤIf I can’t be the Demon King, then neither can Arsh.

ㅤHowever, I can’t just be enshrined as the Demon King like this.

ㅤ”Ugh, Arsh, if you can’t be the Demon King, then neither can I, who is exactly like you! The idea of making me the Demon King won’t work unless you admit that you can be the Demon King! Checkmate!”

ㅤ”Guh!? B-But, if I can be the Demon King, then Minato should be able to as well! In the first place, it’s Minato who has the qualifications to be the Demon King, and I’m just an extra!”

ㅤ『A-An extra, you say, about the Demon King’s Sword Almirash System, the strongest spear of His Majesty the Demon King…?』

ㅤ”But I’m not a human from this world, and I’m not a Demon! Why should someone from another world be the king of the Demons!?”

ㅤ”With great power comes great responsibility!”

ㅤ”My original power is G*d’s cheat and the Grandmaster’s Blessing!?”

ㅤ”You said that more than half of it has become the Demon King’s Blessing through your training here!?”

ㅤ”Hey, don’t run away from your destiny, you coward! It was originally Arsh’s problem anyway!”

ㅤ”W-What!? You’re the coward, Minato! Please accept your fate!”

ㅤ”Would you mind stopping acting like someone will always come to your rescue!? You look just like me, so it makes me inexplicably angry! You weakling!”

ㅤ”What did you say!? Would you mind stopping acting like you have nothing to do with the situation after being so involved, just because you’re an outsider!? You’re a coward!”

ㅤ”Uuuuuu!”

ㅤ”Guuuuuu!”

ㅤArsh and I glare at each other while exchanging ugly insults.

ㅤ”…Look, is it really not okay for me to defeat these guys and become the Demon King?”

ㅤ”Try it if you can. Even if the remaining Four Heavenly Demon Generals joined forces, they wouldn’t be a match for these guys…”

ㅤGrunblin and Boroneal sigh.

ㅤJust when we were losing sight of a solution, Elminarsh spoke.

ㅤ『…Very well. Then, how about this?』

ㅤElminarsh’s proposal, spoken in a slightly tired voice, was a compromise at the very last minute.


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The Unfortunate Girl Wants an Easy Mode in Her Second Life

The Unfortunate Girl Wants an Easy Mode in Her Second Life

不幸少女は二度目の人生でイージーモードを望む。
Score 6
Status: Ongoing Type: Author: Released: 2017 Native Language: Japanese
Minato, a 16-year-old girl burdened by a lifetime of misfortune, meets an untimely end at the hands of her own father. Instead of finding peace in death, she’s met by a well-meaning but naive God who offers her reincarnation into a fantasy world filled with magic and adventure. Minato, jaded by her past, initially refuses, but God insists, granting her a special power: the ability to change the difficulty of her new life, just like in a video game. Reincarnated into the body of a young girl, Minato finds herself in a harsh and dangerous world where she’s immediately captured by goblins. Using her “Difficulty Change” ability, she effortlessly escapes and sets off on a journey to navigate this strange new world. Along the way, she discovers a hidden talent for both thievery and magic, garnering the attention of various guilds and adventurers, including the headstrong Latifa, an illegitimate noblewoman determined to win the prince’s heart.

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