Chapter 6: The Demon God War
The bell and drum combine information from Marcosius and the leyline system to make it easy to understand the situation we are facing.
In his opinion, the so-called Sky Island is like raising Gu and letting these demon gods kill each other, so as to select strong enough individuals to assign the authority to manage the world.
It is too involuted in the workplace, which shows that the CEO of Teyvat is really not very good, after all, only when the company's external expansion ability is stagnant and there is a lack of internal upward channels, employees will be required to tilt each other.
It can be seen that Teyvat, a world full of sieves, is certain of internal and external troubles.
However, these are not things that Zhong Gu needs to consider urgently for the time being, he now has the name of a demon god, but his strength is a real cub, and there is still a long way to go.
"So, now the demon gods are fighting each other? So why are you and Sister Return, and Morax ......?"
"You're asking why we formed an alliance? And did not compete for the position of earthly ruler? β
Marcosius seemed to see what the bell and drum were thinking, as if he had this doubt, and did not know that he was the only one.
"I guess it's because of my love for the world...... Even if it's a demon god, we have things we don't want to destroy. β
"In the end, I like glass lilies, and I like to watch people build their lives little by little, sitting and resting at sunset."
"Zhongli's words, he seems to be careless about everything, with a cold face, in fact, he loves the weak the most, even if he doesn't understand the meaning of those fragile lives too much, but he will silently protect them like a mountain."
"As for me, haha, it's nice to see everyone fed and clothed."
The bell drum was a little stunned, and was touched by the words of Marcosius. He hadn't been exposed to such a vivid but simple desire for too long, and the long-term drifting wear and tear had always made him feel a sense of estrangement during the time he had just woken up.
But what Marcosius said gave him a concrete impression of the people and things here, and it coincided with his thoughts and perceptions a long time ago.
The bell and drum looked at the dish that Marcosius had made for him, and seemed to have the impression that such a thing as a dish poured over the rice was called a donburi, and that he had gobbled it up in various places, as if he had completed a task.
But now that he tastes it again, he only has a long-lost emotion in his heart.
"So this dish, is it called the peace of the world?"
"That's right! I hope that such a simple meal will be eaten by everyone in Liyue in the future! Marcosius scratched his head innocently, "This is the peace of the world in my heart." β
Zhong Gu nodded thoughtfully, and continued to eat all the dishes with mixed feelings, and finally burped.
"It's delicious...... Belch! It's just a little too much. β
"Hahaha, I usually cook too much for everyone, and I subconsciously cook a little too much, so you don't have to eat it all."
Marcosius put away the dishes, but finally couldn't hold back, rubbing the head of the bell.
Yes...... It feels really good, rounding it up, even if I touched the demon god when Morax was a child, I love it.
Fortunately, the leyline system of the bell and drum could not hear the voice of Marcosius, otherwise I am afraid that I would have felt a long-lost social death.
"Detect the God Heart terminal, do you strip the permissions?"
Rimuru's system prompt was sudden and urgent, and the bell and drum immediately raised their vigilance and looked out the door warily.
As a demon god, he also felt what kind of power the person who came from outside contained in his body, just like the vast earth.
"Morax? How did he come. Marcosius sensed the guests outside the door, and saw the somewhat guarded appearance of the bell and drum.
"It's okay, Morax will definitely not treat you as an enemy if he brings you back, although he looks fierce and likes to drop his book bag, but he is actually a good person."
"Marcosius, in your mind, I am such an image?"
Tianheng's God King stood outside the door, looking at his ally helplessly, his young and sharp face was not completely devoid of vitality, but there was just a slight sense of distance.
"You don't look at how fierce you are when you fight other demon gods, I can't be considered to have wronged you."
The thought of Marcosius' evil star deeds with Zhongli, who had the immovable Shadow of the Stone, felt a chill on his back.
"You're here for Diracus, aren't you? I heard that you brought him back and were busy with the post-war meeting, and he just had his fill, so you two should have a good talk. β
With a swift movement far beyond his size, Marcosius pushed the drum out of the kitchen, and closed the door as he spoke.
"Come back to me for dinner~"
Zhong Gu looked at the closed kitchen door, wondering if these demon gods were a little strange. Even if he and Marcosius pretended well, the bells and drums could feel their subtle affection for Moraxβa good relationship, but with a bit of awe for the leader, and at the same time a state of mind that wanted to skin it very much.
"That...... I heard that you brought me back, and I have a vague impression of last night's events, thank you for saving me. β
The bell and drum ignored the notice in the leyline system to withdraw the permission of the God's Heart - unless he was tired of being alive, he would want to hack his "throne credentials" in front of an adult demon god, and this kind of will be discovered in minutes, okay?!
"No need to be polite, although your appearance is mostly unexpected, but for me, it is just a gesture."
Morax's demeanor is actually very modest and polite, but it can make people feel unapproachable. This kind of charm can only be formed by staying in a high position for a long time and cultivating one's self and qi.
"You're welcome...... Rub...... Iwano ...... Your Majesty? β
As if seeing the crampedness of the young god, Morax relaxed his expression slightly, and said in a calm tone as much as possible.
"Just call me Zhongli, this is the name by which I walk in the world, just like the end of the world...... With the exception of Marcosius, who has never been able to transform into a human form, people have long been familiar with him. β
"Zhong ...... Leave? What a coincidence...... It seems to have been heard somewhere. β
"Oh?"
Zhongli had always been curious about the young god named Diracles, and in his opinion, although the body in front of him was small, the soul in it could not be treated like a cub.
"I'm sorry, but almost all of my memories are gone, and only some basic common sense of life remains...... Your name, I just feel very familiar. β
"It doesn't matter, the life forms of demon gods are complex and diverse, and many demon gods will have a cycle of life and death, maybe this is not the first time you have awakened, don't worry too much. It's just that what you retain now is not only the life attempt, but also the fighting instinct of the past. β
"Fighting...... Instinct? β
Zhong Drum was noncommittal about this, waiting for Zhongli's next step.
"There's no hurry...... Come with me first, you don't want to keep plugging outside Marcosius's kitchen and let him eavesdrop inside, do you? β
The sound of something being knocked to the ground immediately came from the kitchen, as if to confirm Zhongli's words.
"Let's go."