I’m the Only Totem in Another World

Chapter 205: Epilogue （5） [END]

━ …You’re saying you’ll hand over your Divine Power? How?

[It can be transferred if both the giver and the receiver agree. It’s the same principle as the ‘blessings’ we bestow upon our followers.]

You mean a Loa can transfer it to another Loa?

━ If the status window disappears, will all the abilities bestowed by Ishtania disappear too?

This was my concern. My totem ability is also a power granted by the status window. If this ability disappears, it will be difficult to contribute to the rebuilding of civilization.

No, it’s not just difficult. If the ‘Power of the Wind and Rain God’ disappears, the wheat harvest will be delayed. There could be food shortages. It was a serious problem.

[Don’t worry. My ability is not Ishtania’s, but Malak’s. He chose you, so it won’t disappear even if the status window is gone.]

━ What about the other Paladins?

[Their powers will be retrieved.]

━ Will it return to Ishtania?

[As you know, Ishtania has been banished from this world. They will wander the universe, unable to reach her.]

You mean the connection is severed and they can’t go back to her.

While I was lost in thought, the Unicorn spoke again.

[The ones most likely to threaten your power and cause division are the Paladins. They are united now, but it won’t last long. Humans are beings who envy and fight. Internal conflict is inevitable.]

It’s true, they can be seen as a risk factor. If Close-Range Spy or Princess Dina reach Level 10 and attack the Tribal Federation with Level 7 or higher Paladins, even if we win, we will suffer great losses.

But still, would they really do that? Close-Range Spy is crazy, but he’s not power-hungry or a bloodthirsty maniac. Neither is Princess Dina.

Not all humans fall to the bottom like Karon.

Karon…went too far and there was nothing we could do. He wanted Jin Malak dead, even if it meant sacrificing his own life, and he threw away his last chance and chose destruction.

He must have been desperate to kill and be killed.

He went through terrible things and was alone for a long time. But the Paladins are different.

I was about to say that it would never happen when…

[…Or Ishtania could return and control them. I have all the authority of the status window because Ishtania was banished. If she returns, things will change.]

The Unicorn said that it didn’t know what functions Ishtania might have hidden in the status window. It said that while the medium is its own Divine Power and Sesu’s roots, it was Ishtania who designed it.

It said that there could be hidden functions like brainwashing or hypnosis that Ishtania could activate immediately upon her return.

━ If the status window disappears, can the Paladins return home?

[Impossible. They cannot return unless Ishtania directly uses her power.]

So you’re just taking away their power.

━ So the choice is entirely mine?

[Yes.]

━ …

When I remained silent, the Unicorn asked.

[You need time to think, don’t you? Just a little more…]

━ No. I made my decision a while ago.

Well, it’s obvious, isn’t it?

━ I’ll keep the status window. You manage it with Skynet.

I trust the Paladins.

You could say it’s my faith in humanity.

Ishtania’s hidden brainwashing function? That’s just baseless speculation that can’t be proven.

It doesn’t matter if it exists.

There are followers who worship Ishtania, and only if those followers find a way to summon Ishtania can she interfere, right? We just need to stop them before they do that.

And.

The community must exist. Seriously.

[Jiminjimin: If we’re going to bump into things, why do we have toes?]

[Close-Range Spy: I’m the Only DoT Dealer in This Transmigrated Death Game and I’m Too Strong ━ Everyone who Ignored DoT, How Do You Feel Now? Chapter 15]

[Morning Tent Erection Knight: What happens if you marry the Chieftain? I’m not talking about myself, I’m really curious.]

[Dairy Cow Bikini Dance: There are too many cool kids these days. It’s time for the hot kids to rise.]

[Brahmanda: I wonder how the rats are doing?]

[I Trusted the Monkey Man but: Live Seongbung…Got beaten up by the kids for telling them to let Tteunteuni go…]

[Dakasikakasi: This is what I think now. I’m happy to be alive.]

[Bangguseok Choseon: Does anyone know where the Saint went?]

Life would be half as fun without it.

[If that’s your choice…]

The Unicorn blinked and turned around. I thought it would argue with me about my decision, but it backed down more easily than I expected.

Does it trust my judgment because it acknowledges me?

━ Let’s go back.

“Alright.”

Before Rake left, I saw Love Death Cat run to the Unicorn and hug it, crying.

“I’m so glad…”

That woman, she can say something other than ‘meow’.

Anyway, I just hope the people living in Yggdrasil are happy.

Jin Malak’s sacrifice is enough.

I transferred my consciousness back to my original body.

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Late at night, I went to Tteunteuni’s isolation facility with Rake.

I deliberately chose a time when there were no children coming to see Tteunteuni’s cocoon. It would be a hassle if there were people watching.

“Oh, Sanz-nim?”

William was guarding the front of the isolation facility with the warriors.

William. The knight who joined the Golden Sun Tribe while being chased by the Infected. He was also one of the first civilized people to join the Tribal Federation.

Is it because I’m seeing his face after a long time? The things that happened in the past are coming back to me.

There was that time when Sister Grace, who led the group of civilized people with William, caused a stir by saying, ‘Don’t give weapons to children.’ She almost got burned alive in front of the altar by the enraged barbarians.

Back then, I was agonizing over whether to bless Paya. I wasn’t comfortable sending her, who was still young, to the battlefield.

‘It’s not the adults who are making me do this. It’s not the tribe who are making me do this. It’s my choice.’

‘I’m tired of waiting in a safe place for my father to return. I’d rather learn to fight and protect my father myself.’

But I saw the firm will of the children living in a world on the verge of apocalypse, and I decided to respect them.

That’s how Paya became a Spirit Master, and Tteunteuni became a spirit.

…It’s a new feeling to see Tteunteuni about to ascend now.

“Malak-nim has ordered us to check on Tteunteuni’s condition.”

Rake answered for me.

“Ah, I understand. Open the door!”

At William’s command, the warriors opened the door of the isolation facility. The fact that the rigid barbarian warriors were treating a civilized person like a superior was proof that William had adapted very well to the Tribal Federation.

“Step back until I give you permission, so you don’t disturb Sanz-nim’s ritual.”

Rake nodded after sending William and the warriors away.

Now, shall we begin?

“Tteunteuni.”

Memories with Tteunteuni…there’s not much, really. I mostly went around with Rake, and Tteunteuni went around with Paya.

But we fought together for several years. We have plenty of camaraderie.

I slowly approached the cocoon. The cocoon, made of Divine Power, twitched slightly. Was it a delusion that it seemed to be reacting to my words?

Good. You’re conscious.

“Do you want to become a Loa?”

I didn’t say things like, ‘If you become a Loa, you might not be able to see Paya and the children often…’. It’s a spiritual being, so it would know that much.

This time, the cocoon didn’t twitch.

“If you don’t want to…”

I transferred my consciousness to Totem No. 3, which Rake was holding.

━ Hand over your Divine Power to me. If I allow it, and you desire it, it can be transferred.

This is my choice.

Some lies are better left unrevealed, and some things are better left as they are.

I can’t force or hold him back, but I believe I can give him more choices.

I’m a god too. Let me meddle a little.

Rake, who is 180cm tall and has a model-like physique, lifted Totem No. 3. It looks like a scene from a commercial.

━ I will respect any choice you make. Do as you wish. You deserve it.

I said that much and waited patiently for Tteunteuni to make his choice.

About 10 minutes passed.

The quiet cocoon started to twitch violently and then shot a beam of light towards Totem No. 3.

I accepted it without resistance. A warm and firm energy filled my soul. It was Tteunteuni’s Divine Power.

Fwoosh!

The moment I absorbed all the Divine Power, the cocoon that was trapping Tteunteuni crumbled.

Chirp━!

From within the crumbling cocoon, Tteunteuni soared up.

Its large, bright eyes, almost overwhelming, were directed at me. Was it trying to say, ‘Thank you’?

“Are you going to Paya?”

I asked after returning to my original body.

Chirp━!

As if answering, Tteunteuni flapped its wings and soared into the sky.

Perhaps because I received a massive amount of Divine Power all at once, I felt drained. I watched Tteunteuni fly away, supported by Rake.

He’s really fast.

“If Sanz-nim ascends, leave it to me.”

“Rake, do you want to become a Loa too?”

“Not really…but it would be nice to go to the Spirit World at least once. If I go, I’ll kill Tuga, Gabun, and Sonok, and punch Rakan in the head once before coming back.”

“…”

“Just kidding.”

No, you weren’t kidding just now.

“This won’t do. Let’s just stay on the ground together forever.”

“…!”

Anyway, one case solved, no, two. And in a very smooth and cool way.

For someone as awesome as me, one silly post is fine, right?

Click.

[Ultra Sanz Crazed for Nighttime Massacre Mode: Ah, the completion of a world where no one gets hurt.]

It was a satisfying day.

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