In the heavenly world where the gods reside, a so-called trial was currently underway in the perfect court of His Majesty.
The host of this trial was Amun, the Giant Red Dragon who tore open the rift to another dimension and now ruled as the new god of this world.
The defendant was Neltarion, the representative of the Seven Gods who had dominated this world for so long…
– “Cough…” –
[[[“So then… I trust there are no objections to the verdict against this scoundrel?”]]]
=”Agreed.”=
[“”In favor.””]
– “You guys! You think you’re just going to abandon me like this?” –
[“”Abandoning you or not, your tastes have been utterly disgusting.””]
“The moment you became a god, establishing NTR as the foundation of this world was crossing the line, no matter how you look at it.”
=”Considering the mess this has caused, it’s even more true.”=
The Seven Gods expressed their disdain without any filtering, coldly reacting to Neltarion.
Realizing he had no escape from this predicament, Neltarion had no choice but to resign himself to his fate.
Then, a red iron chain began to emerge from somewhere, wrapping around Neltarion’s body.
This chain, filled with a power that even Neltarion, who had reigned as a god for hundreds of years, could not resist, dragged him through the Black Dimension’s Door.
– “You ignorant fools! I curse you who do not understand the beauty of NTR! You filthy pure lovers! I’ll be watching closely to see how well you live!” –
With his final curse and unwavering claims, Neltarion was taken away.
As the entity that effectively instigated this situation vanished, the Seven Gods, who had once been the rulers of this world—
No, the six remaining gods.
They sat before their new deity to show their respect.
And then, addressing them, Amun spoke with a calm yet unassailable voice.
[[[“I will consider the stains you filthy ones spread with that grotesque being paid in full. Now, let us discuss the happenings unfolding on the ground.”]]]
“Yes.”
[“”Understood.””]
Even the Six Gods, possessing divine power, had no choice but to kneel before such overwhelming strength.
Thus, they accepted the situation without further protest and began discussing the events occurring on the surface.
Yet, as divine beings, they were realistically unable to interfere too directly in the affairs of the world.
The limits of indirect influence through actions like planting World Trees or distributing Sealing Stones remained.
While Amun could use direct influence due to her transcendent strength, she also faced certain limitations.
Fundamentally, as bystanders, they needed to discern whether the events happening below warranted their intervention.
And at this very moment, they were seriously contemplating the situation.
Soon, a colossal incident was about to unfold, one so clear-cut that there were no differing opinions about any individual involved.
The question was how far they should intervene.
*
In the Grand Conference Room, located at the heart of the Demon King’s Castle, numerous influential figures had gathered, summoned by Beelzebub under the demon king’s command.
“Samuel, you made it too?”
“Yep, that’s correct, Nyadan.”
“And Hector and his companions too… What could possibly warrant such a large gathering?”
Demon General Samuel along with Hero Party members, Hector, Nyadan of the Elite Guard, Eliza, and the Dark Elf Amelda and Cleopatra following Eliza.
With such a powerhouse gathering that could rival even the Demon King, they sensed that something significant and mysterious was about to unfold, yet nothing was certain.
“Given the domestic situation, it doesn’t seem to be war… but it’s definitely true that something of considerable importance is about to happen.”
Eliza spoke with a serious expression.
Others agreed, yet even she couldn’t pinpoint exactly what was stirring.
The Demon Kingdom’s national power had recovered significantly compared to before, but it was not at the level to invade other nations.
Moreover, the heat of the war that had concluded merely months ago still lingered across the continent.
Starting a war at this time would be an act of sheer recklessness.
However, the blend of strong individuals like them clearly indicated there were plans to act in some other manner besides full-scale war.
While no one could say exactly what it was, it was undoubtedly something of grave importance.
Thus, in a tense atmosphere, they awaited the upcoming events.
A moment later, those they had been waiting for appeared before them.
Hero Ellen along with Terra and Lich Eileen.
And the one actually presiding over this meeting, Beelzebub, began to show herself.
“Well then, since everyone is here, let’s get started. As mentioned earlier, His Majesty the Demon King is quite busy with other matters, so today I will lead this meeting. It seems there are no complaints… So please take your seats.”
With Beelzebub’s instruction, they arranged themselves accordingly.
As soon as everyone was ready to hear the discussion…
Beelzebub unfolded a large map in front of all.
“First, before we begin the discussion, please take a look at this.”
The map depicted the entire continent, notable in size.
It displayed records of the large-scale battles that had occurred to date.
Some of this information was undoubtedly based on deep intel that even those present were unaware of.
However, the problem was not the fact itself, but rather the one clear reality that this map revealed.
“This… this is…?”
“Could it be…?”
“Yes, those knowledgeable in magic will understand. You should grasp the significance of this… what this magic circle depicted on this continent truly is.”
With a sudden intensity, Beelzebub began to speak.
At that moment, Samuel, who had been maintaining silence, suddenly raised his hand.
“Sorry, but I don’t get it. What does all of this even mean?”
Samuel, capable in battle yet lacking in magical knowledge, posed the question.
Hector, sitting among them, shared the same sentiment.
“…Understood. I will explain it now.”
Beelzebub calmly responded to the two who expressed confusion.
She began to elaborate not only for them but also to impart accurate knowledge to all present.
*
A monumental force that drives the world.
The power that moves the sun from west to east and makes the two moons dance across the sky.
The force that places the heavens above and the earth below.
What is commonly referred to as the order of the world exists within a grand principle in an area untouched by creatures.
However, among those with boundless curiosity seeking change were those who attempted to alter this law. As a result of their ambition, they finally completed a spell.
A magic that allows one to manipulate the principles of the world at will.
A spell that materializes phenomena resembling a dream.
Disrupting the rules of the world that are taken for granted, and allowing impossible occurrences to unfold as if they were natural, this magic was initially recognized for its utility as a space for experimentation.
But as time went on, the greed of those in pursuit of knowledge and power began to exceed bounds, and among them, one became captivated by the dreadful potential of this magic.
In this individual’s obsession with the possibility of humanity becoming a god capable of orchestrating everything, they ultimately committed an unforgivable act…
Not merely creating a small room for experimentation, but instead entrapping an entire city within the spell’s reach.
The city transformed into a realm where the laws of nature bend to one’s will.
However, the user’s capacity fell short of their excessive greed, leading to a catastrophic rampage of the magic that resulted in the slaughter of the unsuspecting citizens within the city in the most harrowing pain.
As a result,
that tragedy left a harsh cautionary tale in history, leading people to ban this magic, referring to it as:
Forbidden Dreamland.
This is the name of the forbidden magic that reveals just how horrifyingly disastrous the shameful dreams of humans can lead to.
And at this very moment, it was the essence of the magic rooted in the Magic Kingdom, depicted as war’s blood across the continent.