After work, start to speedrun the other world-Chapter 381 - 140: The Lowest Level of Hell

Golden Temple.

The atmosphere suddenly became subtle, and everyone present fell into a moment of astonishment. They all seriously sensed Ahtal’s joking intent to sit on the Divine Throne, realizing that Ahtal truly wished to occupy the vacant seat of the divine.

"You better not sit on it." Suna’s voice was hoarse as she quickly reached out to grasp Ahtal’s wrist, fearing that Ahtal might recklessly choose to sit.

She didn’t know what consequences might follow if he took the seat of the God of Omniscience; perhaps nothing would happen, or he might die in an instant.

There were simply too many uncertainties, so it was better not to try.

"If you want to sit, don’t drag me into it." The Red Dragon King, who had possessed Ahtal, voluntarily released his possessed state.

He stepped back a few steps and said,

"Maybe nothing will happen, or it could implicate everyone, not just yourself— including your friends and your people, potentially bringing disaster upon them."

Xi Mu fell silent, seemingly in thought.

Meanwhile, the white-haired lady possessing Suna also voluntarily released her possessed state and began explaining the pros and cons to Ahtal:

"Just like the All Gods would punish all followers of the Creation Witch, if you sit on the Divine Throne, the gods of the high heavens might punish all humanity, thus exterminating all human beings."

Her slender hand tightened, resting against her chest.

"Ahtal, this is not about executing punishment on multiple clans; the danger of sitting on the divine throne might be more perilous than you imagine."

"..."

Xi Mu fell silent again, exchanging glances with Eden. In the moment their eyes met, they reached an understanding as if they had communicated on a spiritual level.

"Ahtal, have you truly decided to take control of this world?" Eden lowered her eyelids, concealing her emotions, and asked in her ever-calm voice, "Are you truly certain of the world you envision in your heart?"

She knew more about Ahtal’s situation and abilities than anyone else, even more than the Witch of Death, so she also had a preliminary understanding of the desires and ambitions in Ahtal’s heart.

Therefore, she herself did not care about Ahtal’s desire to sit on the Divine Throne.

As the most brilliant individual of this era, having such thoughts was very normal. What mattered was whether he had the ability and the plan to implement these ideas.

Regarding this,

"Why can’t it be me?" Xi Mu replied with a smile, "After knowing the conditions to become a Demon, I realized that the ultimate goal of the desire is to take control of this world."

"The ultimate goal of the desire is to take control of this world?" Suna struggled to understand, instinctively looking toward Eden.

In her heart, Eden knew everything.

"You can think of it as what one hopes the world would be like." The white-haired lady was the first to explain, meeting Suna’s puzzled gaze, "Each person’s abilities stem from their innermost desires, whether it’s the desire to see further or the desire to make more people fall in love with oneself."

She smiled faintly.

"And to fulfill this desire, corresponding abilities are born. To put it simply, just like people wanted to farm better and created the sickle, the sickle was a tool created for better farming."

"Therefore, you can understand that abilities are used to change the world into the shape one desires, and to change the world into the shape one desires, one needs to take control of the world."

"This is why the ultimate goal of a demon’s desire is to take control of the world because they all want to reshape the world in their own image."

"Whether it is wanting equality for all, desiring the whole world to be beautiful, longing to kill without restraint, or wishing for everlasting peace, all these desires ultimately involve changing the world itself."

After listening, Suna remained silent for a moment then asked, "Does it have to change the world?"

"If not, their desires can’t be fulfilled." The white-haired lady shook her head, "Not everyone wants equality for all, not everyone desires a world full of beauties, nor does everyone wish to live in a world of free slaughter."

She made a definitive statement.

"Only by taking control of the world can their deepest desires be fulfilled."

"..." Suna fully understood the nature of the power and why Ahtal had developed a longing for the Divine Throne.

Yet from this, a trace of despair also arose in her heart.

"Isn’t this just the strong dominating the weak?" the Red Dragon King remarked, arms crossed, after listening, "Weaklings simply have no choice, right?"

He was indifferent.

"As long as they who take control of the world aren’t too excessive, it’s okay."

Suna:"..." 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Though it was a harsh truth, it felt a little painful to hear.

"He doesn’t care whether or not someone takes his place." Eden explained softly, "However, the gods will not allow such a thing to happen, and if the information that someone has taken your place on the Divine Throne leaks, it would lead to many innocent people being implicated."

She whispered to Suna nearby.

"You have the protection of the Witch of Death, no harm will come to you, but your friends might still be affected."

Given the current situation, as long as the Witch of Death is willing to protect Ahtal, the gods won’t be able to punish Ahtal, but his associates might become the scapegoats.

There’s a way to make Ahtal suffer without punishing him directly— frame Suna for not stopping Ahtal from taking the Divine Throne in time, and this too could convict Suna.