I Became an Overpowered Constellation in the Game

Chapter 15
Great Love
『 Translator – Divinity 』

“Hoo…”

Entering the bustling marketplace.

The red-haired follower had just crossed the gates of the Kingdom of Legardium.

“…Here.”

She didn’t miss the resonance ringing deep within her heart and sensed it.

A very familiar feeling.

The presence of her God, the one she swore to dedicate everything to…

…was being felt right here.

She was unkempt, not having washed for days, but now that she had arrived in the kingdom, she could slowly groom herself.

“Father God…”

There must be a great meaning hidden behind what led her here.

Lisia had no doubt in that guidance.

It was a country with an unpleasant history, a place where the shameful past and bad relationships lay dormant…

But Lisia, the special priest, was ready to jump into any place where he was.

‘First… I need to find the members of our religious order.’

She moved, following the vague rumors.

At first, it was very ambiguous, but as she continued to delve deeper, the outline gradually became clear.

—The holy army of the Father God is stationed in the Kingdom of Legardium.

She had to figure out what was going on.

With a pious mindset, Lisia set out to find the first thing she had to do.

***

“…Ahem, sniff.”

I made the old, old man cry.

I didn’t intend to do this, but should I be happy?

Bella, who is next to me, seems quite pleased with the clear hierarchical relationship.

‘Why are you happy…?’

Is anything that benefits me good?

Well, not bad.

Edmund, who had been sobbing for a while, quickly took out a handkerchief from his pocket and regained his composure.

For a king to cry in front of others…

If his vassals or knights had seen it, they would have been terrified.

Was forcing the Knight Commander out part of the plan?

This was a perfect confession time.

“I was arrogant enough to think that I knew humans very well, even if only for a while. But before the Lord God, I become a mere child.”

Edmund, having wiped away his tears, looked much more relieved than before.

“I lost my queen to an evil god, and my daughter was betrayed by her fiancé because of an evil god.”

This is a story I know.

It’s an episode I was actually involved in.

The reason for Edmund Carsein’s cold-hearted nature has been mentioned several times.

The story of the king who lost his beloved wife due to an attack orchestrated by an evil god.

A man who put aside personal hatred for the greater good and did his best for the prosperity and stability of his nation.

That was Edmund Carsein, the man in front of me.

“Perhaps, it wasn’t my daughter who was possessed by something, but me.”

“Please don’t blame yourself too much.”

Nothing makes the atmosphere more somber than the lamentations of an old, old man.

‘So is it all over now?’

I accepted the king’s apology, and the situation has mostly returned to normal.

Can I explore the royal palace as I please now?

‘Ah, right.’

“I have taken measures against the evil god’s religious order that you were worried about.”

“…!”

Edmund flinched in surprise at my words.

Hmm, would he be anxious if I just said this?

“Although it’s difficult to eliminate them because they are fellow constellations, suppression is certainly possible.”

I summoned the quietly cowering Incarnation of the Black Sun.

‘Hey, do something.’

「Incarnation of the Black Sun: Ag-Again, what do you want me to do…?」

‘Grovel or show some sign of submission.’

The sins they have accumulated are countless.

Especially their bad relationship with the Kingdom of Legardium is deep-rooted and tenacious.

Why else would he try to eliminate them even at the cost of betraying me?

「…Do we really have to go this far…?」

A sense of satisfaction arises at the Incarnation of the Black Sun speaking as if he were the victim.

‘Heh, I want to annihilate them.’

「….!」

As I offered my blessing, the surroundings were instantly dyed in darkness.

“Th-This is…”

At the sudden supernatural phenomenon…

Edmund, a mere human, asked in a trembling voice.

“Do not be afraid.”

It’s unlikely that it would work even if I told him not to be scared.

But it’s important to prove that I’m by his side.

The darkness that descended, weighing down on his shoulders, was filled with chaos, despair, and pain.

The bottomless abyss of hell.

A terrifying power that seemed to draw out the primal human emotion, fear.

This was part of the skill 『Eclipse』 used by the Black Sun religious order.

Moreover, since it was a skill cast by their highest authority, its quality would be exceptional.

At the right moment, I raised my hand and unleashed divine power.

Kyaaaaaak!!

The figures of darkness, screaming and fading away as if they were living creatures, terrified by the divine light I shone.

The conference room, which had been engulfed in darkness, quickly regained its original appearance.

Edmund Carsein’s face, once again visible, was pale and covered in cold sweat.

It was a somewhat drastic measure, but there was no better way to prove myself.

“As long as I am here, innocent people will not suffer.”

‘The Black Sun is firmly in Father Man’s grasp, so don’t worry.’

「Incarnation of the Black Sun: My authority…」

Leaving aside the constellation with its tail between its legs, I instilled a sense of trust in the king who still hadn’t recovered from the aftermath.

“Oh, Lord God, Father God…”

The king, completely captivated by the performance I displayed, praised me with eyes full of faith.

“I will not doubt you anymore…”

“Hehe.”

“I will designate your religion as the national religion and make your teachings followed throughout the country.”

“Hoo…”

Letting out a low chuckle, I sensed something strange.

“By designating it as the national religion, you mean…”

“From now on, I and the Kingdom of Legardium will live under the Lord God’s embrace, and we will eliminate all other religions…”

“…?”

Excuse me?

No, there’s no need for that.

I just wanted to maintain a cooperative relationship, I didn’t ask you to advertise on my behalf.

Even without advertising, the growth of the religious order is already at the end-game level…?

And eliminating other religions.

These words were also quite unsettling.

‘There’s no need to harass them.’

I want a world where everyone is peaceful and happy, not my dictatorship.

I could respect each of their ideals, as long as they weren’t radical.

‘That way, there are more things to enjoy.’

Diverse cultures, and diverse beauties.

I’m already excited about recruiting new followers, and now he’s talking about religious unification?

‘Diverse beautiful followers… gone?’

And to eliminate other religions in the Kingdom of Legardium, which used to recognize religious diversity?

“King of Legardium, there’s no need to go that far…”

“Haha, don’t worry. Even though this old man is aged, I still have the ability to carry out a decision once it’s made.”

Perhaps motivated by my concern, he says with a hearty laugh.

‘That’s not what I meant.’

“I finally understand. The reason the Father God has descended to this world must be to awaken the true truth.”

‘That’s not it either.’

I just wanted to relax and enjoy my accumulated wealth since I suddenly ended up like this one morning.

“I will pledge here. No, I will create an official occasion and proclaim it.”

‘Uh oh.’

“We, under the protection of the Father God, will spread true love to the world…!”

“…!”

Belladis, who was beside me, trembled.

I was still holding her wrist, so I could tell.

‘No, I don’t want to!’

Where did the excitement of playing in a peaceful flower garden go?

Everyone was excited about raising my reputation.

I feel my blood running cold.

‘Then what about my vacation?’

「Incarnation of the Black Sun: What vacation for a constellation—」

‘Should I send you away too?’

If you want to be sent away, I can send you away.

To a very distant place where nothing exists.

The Incarnation of the Black Sun was silent for a while at my question.

‘This is driving me crazy.’

This isn’t right. This wasn’t it.

Give a valid reason why the king’s daughter, who was calling out my name, is not at fault…

Forgive the king moderately and have a good laugh…

Wouldn’t it have been good if it ended well like this?

Like in the old days, when we didn’t interfere with each other’s business and just maintained a cooperative relationship.

But now, an absurd scene of worship has arrived.

And the fact that those words came from King Edmund’s mouth was even more surprising.

‘We’re not that close.’

Even in the game, he was blunt, cold-hearted, and…

Wasn’t he the type who didn’t care about anything, even constellations, as long as it was for the benefit of his country?

“Father God…”

I couldn’t understand it at all.

—Step aside!!

Just then, a prickly voice came from outside the door.

—Pr-Princess, you were ordered not to let anyone in—

—I said step aside!

A completely unreasonable attitude.

Then, with a bang, the heavy door slowly opened with a groan.

And then…

“Father…!”

Princess Aisela, with a face full of displeasure, appeared before us.

“What is the meaning of this?”

The king, who had been sobbing until just now, quickly regained his poker face…

And glared coldly at the princess.

“Are you trying to tarnish the name of the Lord God?!”

What’s with you?

Why are you acting like this?

“Aisela Carsein. I clearly told you to wait patiently.”

“I can’t stand to watch this anymore…! Please, stop your tyranny, Father!”

“…What?”

Time seemed to stop for a moment in the conference room.

Not literally stopped, but it felt like my perception couldn’t keep up.

‘Hey, hey, hey.’

I wanted to run over and cover her mouth right away.

What is this tap-dancing on a set table act?

I finally created a heartwarming, albeit slightly strange(?), atmosphere, and suddenly what? Tyranny?

Is there any word that could grate on the king’s nerves more than that?

“Princess Aisela.”

“Father God!”

The princess, who somehow managed to run over in her high heels, knelt beside me.

‘Ah.’

And then, she grabbed one of my hands…

And placed it on her cheek in a gesture of submission.

“Don’t worry, I will protect the Lord God’s will and teachings.”

‘Who’s protecting what?’

I suddenly felt the urge to ‘faint’ the princess with a skill.

No, should I really do it?

Putting her to sleep gently would be easy.

I stealthily glanced at Edmund’s face.

The sight of his daughter rubbing her face against a strange man’s (constellation’s) hand right in front of him.

How would he see this as a king and a father?

‘Have mercy.’

“…Princess.”

Edmund Carsein calls out to her with a hardened expression.

“Even if you drag me out of here right now, I will never back down! No matter what happens, I will…!”

But.

“The Lord God’s teachings do not belong to anyone, they belong to everyone.”

The conversation was already over.

The king, free from all worries and anxieties…

“If you truly seek to see Him with love, raise your head and look with a wider perspective.”

Contrary to our expectations, he said so in the kindest voice.

“…?”

At his unexpected reaction, Aisela’s expression was filled with doubt.

“I will no longer turn a blind eye to the truth.”

Words that shouldn’t have come from the king’s mouth had been spoken.

His daughter pondered their meaning for a long time, and then, as if she had gained enlightenment, her eyes widened.

“Father, by any chance, do you mean—”

“He is the master of this land, no, this world, and the true God.”

“…!”

Aisela’s eyes welled up with tears of emotion.

The father and daughter, immersed in the lingering emotions for a while, both got up from their seats as if they had planned it.

“Father.”

“Princess.”

Aisela Carsein covered her mouth with both hands and then settled into her father’s embrace.

I could only watch the scene like a fool.

‘How do I intervene here?’

I unintentionally improved the worst father-daughter relationship.

And in my name, no less.

「Hidden Quest Successful!」

–『Great Love』

‘Oh, please.’

「Some constellations are in awe of your actions!」

「Some constellations are hostile towards your existence!」

「A small amount of luck accumulates.」

「Rewards have arrived!」