Chapter 28 - Tense Diablo

*POV: Autumn*

"Oh, so you recognize me after all! Not that it matters. You’re not going to hurt me with an attack like that anyway."

"Thank you for your forgiveness, Holy One!"

"Ugh, stop with the 'Holy One' already. Just call me Autumn. I have a name, you know."

"How could this lowly being dare to speak the Holy One's name?"

"...Forget it."

Seriously, when someone’s acting like this, it’s not worth the effort to argue. It’s so annoying. I just came here to check on how things are going, not to be worshipped by a devil.

Who would willingly want to be worshipped by a devil, anyway?

Most people think of devils as the embodiment of evil. But to me, humans are probably worse.

Yeah, I said it. Humans are like devils. We take, and take, and take, and we never give anything back. It’s kind of sad when you think about it. But, let’s not get bogged down by that right now.

"Your appearance has changed so much since the last time I saw you! You look humanoid now, compared to that lump of flesh I created before."

Maybe he evolved or something, which is why he looks so different now. He actually looks pretty handsome compared to that grotesque bloody lump I first saw. That thing was almost enough to make me lose my lunch.

"If this lowly being may explain, it is because I have evolved from what you call a lump of flesh to this form before you, Holy One."

Ugh, the 'Holy One' thing again. Will everyone call me by some title and worship me like this? Because if that’s the case, I can guarantee I won’t have any sympathy when they go to war.

It’s incredibly irritating.

"Oh? And what about that lump of flesh you sentenced to purgatory? Why was it in that form?"

"That is one of the skills I possess. It allows me to revert anything that has evolved or grown back to its original form, which weakens the target."

Why do I feel a pang of envy? That skill sounds pretty cool. I could totally make something like that myself, right? But why would I? I don’t really have any use for it, do I?

Maybe it’s just about having fun while toying with opponents, but who’s there to challenge me? I’d just end up being like those gods from novels who look down on mortals with disdain. And I really don’t want to be hated by a lot of people.

"Pretty unique. Hmm... Well, since I came here just to check up on things, I’ll be heading out now. I hope you find someone worthy to take over your reign."

As I speak, I open a crack in space and step through it without waiting for his reply.

‘Holy crap, it’s hard to stay calm when someone throws a sword at you. I almost had a heart attack!’ (*Wipes sweat from forehead*)

I get that Diablo needs to be on edge all the time, but seriously? I didn’t expect him to be so tense. But then again, if you’re known as the strongest in a place like this, you’re probably facing constant threats and challenges.

I feel a bit sorry for you, Diablo.