I’m the Main Villain but the Heroines Are Obsessed With Me chapter 116

116 – 52. Finale (1)

As Ariel’s Holy Sword pierced Lucifer’s heart for the last time, Ian slowly closed his eyes.

The possessed had been defeated, and the protagonist of the world, Ariel, was still alive. In that case, there was nothing left for him to do as a helper.

The meaning behind this was simple.

“There’s no need to regress anymore.”

The reason to return to a past filled with pain and exhaustion had disappeared.

Since Ian had achieved the freedom he had longed for, there was nothing for him to fear.

Thus, he closed his eyes comfortably and took a rest.

“When I open my eyes, I will see a beautiful world.”

The view of the territory of Volkanov, where Eri and Ria, along with the connections like Celia, regained glory with their own power.

Ian pondered about what to say when he woke up, imagining these things in his mind.

However, he forgot one thing.

“What did you just say?”

The world does not flow as one wishes.

Ian, who opened his eyes, looked at the woman smiling in front of him.

She, who was smiling pleasantly, slowly opened her mouth.

“I said I am Eris, the Goddess of Peace. Ian Volkanov.”

“Huh… What on earth is going on…”

In such a strange situation, Ian could not understand what was going on at all.

Why was Eris, one of the gods who sustain the world, visible as soon as he opened his eyes?

And why was she smiling at him?

Curiosity began to run wild. However, there was one thing that Ian really couldn’t understand.

“Why do I remember you?”

The fact that he immediately noticed Eris’s existence.

That was something Ian couldn’t understand at all.

He had clearly consumed all his memories in order to inflict a fatal blow to Lucifer.

“If I had used all my attacks except for the current round… shouldn’t I be unaware of Eris’s existence right now?”

How did he recall her from past memories? And what was the reason he could immediately realize it?

Ian rolled his head, seeking answers to those facts.

“Are you curious? Surely, you must have spent memories to remember me.”

As if proving the existence of a power beyond norms, Eris instantly grasped Ian’s thoughts.

Nodding slightly at her mocking question, Ian listened as Eris laid bare all the facts without hesitation.

“It’s true that your memories are fading. However, before they completely vanish, shouldn’t I express gratitude for what you endured?”

“Gratitude?”

“Yes. I thought I might as well give my final farewell while I’m at it. That’s why I called you separately.”

“Final farewell…”

“Unfortunately, yes. Now that there’s almost no remaining divinity. Communicating through status windows or commands like before is impossible.”

Eris casually conveyed the impending limit.

Ian accepted it nonchalantly.

In fact, he had somewhat anticipated it.

“I heard it before. I was created because there was no remaining divinity to appoint a new hero.”

She, who had used the dwindling divinity as a tool to create an ally, unexpectedly had her divinity laid bare a long time ago. The reason for facing eternal death upon quest failure was also because of that.

“It probably means there was so little divinity left that she couldn’t even send me back through regression anymore.”

To sustain the world, Eris needed to possess a certain amount of divinity.

This was an unalterable truth. She would probably have to enter a deep sleep to recover the depleted divinity.

If she called for a final farewell before succumbing to a deep slumber… her words were somewhat understandable.

Roughly, the situation with the questions had been resolved. However, there were still lingering matters.

“So, what happens if there’s a threat to Gaia again? If the demons raise their heads once more… do we have to endure without your guidance?”

“You don’t need to worry about that. The only time Gaia falls into chaos is when either the Messiah or I show no intention of protecting the world.”

“So… you’re saying you’ve already prepared a countermeasure.”

“Yes. Belphagor is set to inherit the position of the next Messiah. We have a cooperative relationship, and since he has a favorable view towards humans, it’s a perfect match. The remaining demons won’t be able to refuse his orders, so there’s nothing to worry about.”

Certainly, if Belphagor were to inherit the position of the Messiah, there wouldn’t be any issues.

The safety of the world was confirmed. Now, all that remained seemed to be exchanging final farewells.

“So, is it just receiving a thank you and it’s over? Hurry up, you must be tired.”

“hehehehe. It’s not such an urgent matter, so you don’t have to rush me. Well, if you don’t like it… I can’t help it. Still, can I be allowed to give you a gift for the last time?”

“A gift?”

Ian asked as if he misheard. She showed a facial expression that seemed more like she didn’t understand.

Surely, there must be some repayment for all the trouble he had gone through until now.

Defeating Lucifer and preventing the chaos in the world. However, from the beginning, Ian, who was possessed from an unrelated Earth, had gone through quite a bit of suffering.

To end it all without saying a word was human, or rather, it wasn’t proper for a god.

“If there’s something you want, please tell me anything. I’ll do what I can within my limits. If you want to take my place as a god, I’ll hand over my position after you end your human life.”

If there’s something he desires, he’ll listen. If someone else said it, he would probably think it’s a joke. However, if the other person is a god, it can’t be taken as a joke.

Although his divine power has almost completely depleted now, he is still one of the giant pillars that support the world.

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The offer to become a god was probably sincere.

‘To become a god…’

Such an attractive proposal. Being able to become a being beyond the norm.

If a human who lived each day struggling in poverty were to become a god, there would be no greater growth than that.

However, that was not what Ian wanted.

“A god… Don’t they live for a long time?”

“That’s right. Unless something special happens, they live a life close to immortality.”

“Well then. I’ve lived for about 20,000 years. Living long has gotten boring.”

“hehehehe. That’s interesting. So, do you want something else?”

“There is something I want… Can you listen to it?”

“Please speak comfortably. What is it?”

“What I want is… right away…”

After that, a short answer followed. Eris, who had been listening half-asleep, burst into laughter as if she couldn’t resist.

“As expected. Humans are truly unfathomable beings. I understand. I will definitely grant that wish.”

After exhaling the held breath, Eris nodded her head with a bow.

“Thank you so much for everything. Ian Volkanoft. I, Eris, the Goddess of Peace, will bless your future.”

With those words, the vision in front of me blurred once again.

***

The moment I opened my eyes again was when I saw the faces of my beloved ones, whom I had longed for so much.

Swoosh!

“It’s a familiar ceiling.”

As I saw the cool air coming in through the slightly open window and the sight of the ceiling I had seen so often, my lips involuntarily curled up.

It felt like I had regressed for a moment, but such negative thoughts disappeared in no time. It had been a long time since then.

At the foot of the bed, even my steps seem to touch the edge, and no matter how well I dance, I easily look over 20. Moreover, the conversation I had with Eris remains in my memory.

Although memories from the previous chapter have faded due to extinction, the conversation shared with her in the mysterious space was vividly remembered.

Certainly. I could be sure of it.

“The regression is over.”

The moment those words were uttered, relief filled my heart.

It was a moment when I still felt the lingering emotions from back then in my chest.

Click!

“Why is there a sound from the alternative room… Ian?”

“Eris?”

For Ian at this moment, it was more precious than anything, the moment he saw the face of the beloved woman.

Their eyes met in an instant.

It felt like time had stopped, and silence surrounded the entire house as if submerged in water.

There were many things they wanted to say, but there was no need to bring them up.

“…”

“…”

Just by locking eyes, they could read each other’s thoughts.

That alone was enough; there was no need to open their mouths.

Thud!

Bouncing onto the bed with care, Eris gently caressed Ian’s face and softly whispered.

“You’ve been through a lot, Ian.”

“You’ve been through a lot, Eri.”

Ian Volkanoft. It was the moment when the path of hardship he had walked thus far finally came to an end.