The Legends Of Creator Hero
New partner

After a great fight with Odin, Rigel and his team continue to fight with the remaining fighters in zone E. Other than Odin, unfortunately there was no one so powerful that it was defeated so easily by Rigel.

Most of them instantly surrendered once Rigel used the Dragons to threaten them. As a result, he got a lot of quality war loot from those who surrendered. It would probably look like robbing a treasure from a bandit, but in a place like this, it was allowed.

Once it is confirmed that he will continue to the next round, namely the quarter-finals. Rigel decides to go to where Odin is being treated and asks a few questions. Especially with the murder of Moris' son. According to Rigel, there are a few things that stand out about this case.

The attitude of Odin told Moris is very opposite. In fact, from Rigel's judgment, Odin seems like a man who wouldn't kill for no particular reason. Even so, there is still a need for depth because the book cover does not guarantee the content.

Together with Leo, Garfiel and Moris who joined the middle, they headed for the room where Odin was. Upon arrival there, Odin was lying on the bed and the room looked very quiet. It is nice to talk, but just in case, Rigel puts Garfiel outside to avoid any ears on the wall.

"Yo.., it seems you're fine, Odin."

Rigel casually greeted. Odin turned his head and smiled, yet it disappeared once he saw the whereabouts of Moris behind him.

"Before that, did the abhorrent slave trader know of your identity?"

Odin asked, apparently not liking the presence of Moris. Whether it was due to personal matters or indeed because he hated the slave merchant. Everything will be clear soon.

"What do you mean disgusting, huh? You're just a vile killer with no conscience!"

"You call me a vile killer, but what about what you and your son have done? Do not try to turn the facts around. It's exactly here you're the villain, motherfucker."

The atmosphere began to tighten between Moris and Odin. Leo started to swallow his saliva, he was not used to this kind of stressful situation. On the other hand, Rigel sighed and opened the mask that covered his face. With his face fully exposed, Odin and Moris look into Rigel's eyes, which contain the order to be silent.

"I don't know what your problems are, so tell me slowly and just quarrel. If you keep going like this, I'll finally beat you both up..."

Odin and Moris must have obeyed Rigel's orders. Since the beginning of the previous exchange of punches, Odin has known that Rigel is very different from most people he meets.

Horror and comfort, that's how he felt. At first he also did not understand the meaning of such ambiguous feelings. But now he knows the meaning of horror itself.

Death pressure—no. He is death itself, Odin.

"I've heard some of Moris. Is it true that you killed his son?"

Rigel started the conversation and intends to be an intermediary as well as an executor if needed. He was certainly not stupid enough to judge any of them and only heard stories from one side. The first thing to do is to intermediate and hear the story from two sides.

"Yes, I did kill his son. However, there is a very clear reason for me to kill him."

Odin did not deny the slightest thing about him killing Moris' son. However, the reason that made him kill Moris' son made Rigel interested.

"Reason? Tell me, what's the reason."

Not a request, but an order. Odin knows that. He had nowhere to turn in front of Rigel. He also has no right to refuse it.

"That's because Moris and his son have done various vile things. Once, they plundered a village where my wife and daughter were. The village is the only place on the border where Demi-humans can live. By the way, my wife is a Demi-human and my daughter has more demi-human genes, so she's leaning more towards her half-human mother, rather than a human like me. At that time, I was not at home because of the duties given by King Altucray. The mission was to drive the Dragons out of the Britannia forest and it went smoothly, until I returned to my village...,"

Rigel does not think that Odin used to work for Altucray. Could it be that the person he remembered seeing Leo's sword style was Altucray? Well, let's ask the details later.

"It had burned to the ground and the villagers were captured to be slaves. I frantically ran and headed to my house, only to watch my wife and son being harassed and killed by that bastard and his son!"

Anger and hatred were clearly emanating in Odin's eyes. Rigel feels that Odin can jump at any time and strangle Moris, but he holds him back, probably because of Rigel's whereabouts.

"You watched your wife and daughter get killed. However, with your abilities, I'm sure you were more than capable of killing Moris and his son at that."

If Moris and his son had been at the scene at the time, Rigel was 100% sure that Moris and his son would have died on the spot. However, Moris is currently behind Rigel, which means Odin did not do so at the time.

"I was in a bad state at the time. My back was injured and my left arm was broken from driving away the Dragon, making it almost impossible for me to kill it. I could only shut up and let them go, while lamenting my wife and daughter. The next day after I gave a proper funeral to my wife and daughter, I went to Britannia and reported it to King Altucray. Unfortunately, no one but King Altucray supported Demi-human slavery. With disgust and resentment in my chest, I decided to leave Britannia and live my life where Darkness was falling. I don't know what coincidence, I didn't expect to meet that son of a bitch who was supporting a female fighter who would come face to face with me at that time, but I remember it because of this deep hatred...,"

From here, Rigel might have guessed what the end would be like.

"I fought against the girl, certainly without her killing intent. But the girl did not give up even when she was dying. At the last moment, the son of a bastard went down to the arena and asked for forgiveness from him and was willing to give anything to him. Against him who has abused, raped my daughter I cannot grant her forgiveness! That's why I asked for his life in exchange for the girl's life. Surely the girl was already dying and she died without the need for me to dirty my hands any further."

Now Rigel understood the whole story. Odin is not wrong because he intends to avenge the death of his wife and daughter. Even Rigel was once in Odin's position. His deep hatred for Takatsumi and until his death, Rigel's hatred did not go away.

"I have understood. Odin, I don't blame you for that hatred and killed Moris' son. I have also felt it and there is no right for me to hinder your intention to take revenge. Then, Moris. A disgusting system like slavery is deeply entrenched in this world of trash. However, you can't protest anything over your son's death. What you feel right now is exactly what Odin and the families of the people you took away... Is there a complaint? Say when it exists."

Slavery is unforgivable because it violates human rights. But in this world, slavery is a natural thing and a law of nature. The weak will be oppressed by the strong, while the strong continue to oppress the weak.

"Erghs... No—I have no complaints whatsoever for your words, Hero Creator, Mr. Rigel.., if so, can I resign myself to want this thought?"

Rigel nodded giving permission. Moris left the place with a bitter face that was very clearly not accepting of reality. Moris's move may have been somewhat suspicious, especially due to his disappointment with Rigel this time around. Looks like a handling step is needed.

"Leo, you follow Moris and don't let him know. If Moris makes suspicious gestures and shows signs of treason, kill him without a doubt."

"Yes. Then, excuse me..."

As soon as Leo left the room, a brief silence ensued and Odin seemed to be waiting for Rigel to speak. Since it was not good to continue standing, Rigel used Creator Skill and created a comfortable chair for him.

"So, now that it's just the two of us, you can talk about the things you wanted to talk about before, at my invitation to go to the Region."

Odin snorted and smiled, he felt that the previous tension had simply disappeared. He actually admitted that Rigel was a figure who attracted his interest more than anyone. Certainly in a good way.

"I apologized for the rude words in the arena. I did that because I thought that the Hero Lord intended to hide his identity."

Odin slightly bent down and placed his right hand where his heart was. Rigel waved his hand, signaling that it was nothing.

"Calm down, I know that. Then, you may speak without such formality, for it does not fit your character."

"All right, then. Thank you for your generosity.., I will continue to the main topic. Actually, what you said earlier about slavery means that you don't like it, right?"

"Yes, because in my world there is no such thing and it is very painful for me to see people who have the same degree but demean the slaves and consider them to have a better degree."

Slaves are also living beings, so are Demi-humans. They eat, drink, urinate and cry. There are no specific differences between humans and half humans.

"If it is so obvious that you hate slavery. What are you going to do about slavery in the future? Depending on your answer, maybe I'll decline the offer to go to the Region."

It looks presumptuous because Odin aims to test Rigel who is a Hero. However, Rigel was not at all bothered. To him, Odin only asked and had no more intentions. In addition, Odin includes valuable human resources to raise fighters.

Rigel remembered the message of the prince of hell, Satan, while still training in the labyrinth. The message contained 'Gather as many comrades as possible because Ragnarok was not an individual war, but an army with an army'. Hate to admit, but his words are not wrong. The strength of an individual is important, but there is no benefit if only one is strong. For that matter, bringing Odin to his side was the best path.

"The thing I'm going to do about slavery, yes, should be unquestionable. I hate him and I will destroy everything I hate. I'll get rid of slavery and demi-human discrimination. I will create a beautiful world where everyone can embrace regardless of race or lack. That is the meaning of me building the Region, which will be my first step in changing this rotten world."

There is no doubt in words or eyes. Precisely what is illustrated is the absolute belief that he will actually make it happen. Odin understood the meaning of the comfort he felt from seeing Rigel.

He was so moved, would the strong words that Rigel spewed. The tear dam seemed to want to collapse, but it can still be bearable. Rigel's determination was so strong that it was clearly conveyed to Odin.

"So so. It seems you are indeed different from any other Hero I have met on the trip before.., then I will give my answer to your invitation."

Odin got up from his bed and knelt before Rigel gratefully. His face was so sincere and stoic, there was not the slightest sign of annoyance or anything else. There was only a face that fully wanted to give up its loyalty to one person.

"I accept your invitation to go to the Region, Mr. Rigel.., your ideals to get rid of slavery and discrimination, may sound like an elusive dream to most people, the hope for that dream to come true remains. For that, I will give up my soul, body and all of mine to help you make it happen... This loyalty is only for you, this life is for you, this body is for you, this pleasure is for you, everything I give up is only for you, I will roam through hell."

There is nothing else that can make Odin so happy than to find the person with the same thought as him. He was a little regretful for not meeting Rigel in the first place, but remained grateful that he gave up his loyalty to him.

"Well, I will accept your allegiance as a soldier, as a knight, as a protector and also as my comrade-in-arms... Say your full name."

"Yes.., my name is Odin, Blacksword Odin."

"Blacksword Odin, my hero Odin. Lift up your head and stand by me to make our dreams come true."

Rigel extends his hand to Odin and there is no reason for Odin to refuse him. He gets a new song partner who has the same goal. Although it is still questionable how far Odin's loyalty goes, Rigel will immediately give him a task, regarding the preparations Rigel has made.

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Happy Eid al-Fitr, sorry born ininat🙏