~ Chapter 125: Was it worth it? ~ (Part 1)

[Illsyore’s point of view]

The Supremes from Teslov followed us through the town while constantly keeping their eyes on us. They were making sure we weren’t going to try some sort of sneak attack, as if any of us needed something as stupid as that to defeat them. Zoreya was a walking fortress they couldn’t take down no matter what. Tamara was a silent and deadly assassin they could not even see coming. Shanteya was always ready to slice their throats with her daggers, and I was a Godlike Dungeon, enough said.

As calm and composed my wives may have looked, they were all Over Supremes who trained and fought side by side with me on the Boss Island against Legendary monsters like the Leviathan. To ask of them, who could slap a T-Rex unconscious, to be wary of these Supremes was the same asking a Grizzly Bear to be afraid of a little duckling. As for me, I was boosted to outrageous stats thanks to [Bond of Trust II]. Back then, in Shoraya Kingdom, I didn’t even have 10000 points in each stat, and I could still handle Dankyun with ease.

No matter what he did in these past years since we last saw him, there was no way he could have reached the point where he could match any of us. It was literally impossible because there was no way for him to have access on these three continents to powerful monsters like those on the Boss Island.

However, this didn’t mean that I was completely denying this thought and idea. If there were gods in this world, then who could tell if there weren’t some special underground training dungeons like my own here on Illsyorea, which could level up someone like Dankyun to Over Supreme status. As such, I kept the thought of this possibility in the back of my mind so I wouldn’t be caught by surprise.

“This is a surprisingly peaceful-looking town despite the presence of a Dungeon like you.” said the one who I believed was their commander, I did not bother to turn around to look back at him.

“Of course it is. This island is a place of learning. It ultimately houses a Magic Academy.” I replied in a calm tone of voice.

“And your dungeons of torture and mayhem.” he retorted.

“There are easy dungeons and more difficult ones, true. But my own special dungeon is one to which no one on the island except for my wives have access to.” I replied.

“Why?” he asked.

“Because no one except for us can complete it.” Shanteya replied.

“What?” he was confused now.

“It’s far more dangerous than it looks. It’s truly a dungeon worthy of my husband!” Zoreya declared proudly.

“It’s a death trap for anyone else. Well, if you like, after this event, if you are still alive and converted to a friendly or neutral status, we can toss you inside and record your wails of agony.” Shanteya told them in a calm tone of voice while turning around to show them a friendly smile.

“Your words and expressions don’t match, lady.” the one with blue scales pointed out.

“I know.” she replied while keeping her smile.

At this time, one of the children who were running around playing tag bumped into me.

“Umph!” he said and then fell on his bottom. “Ouchie!” he said.

The draconians froze in place when they saw this.

“Hm? Isn’t that Wolf? What are you doing, boy?” I asked with a smile as I helped him get back up on his feet.

“Teacher Illsyore! I was playing tag with the neighborhood children!” he replied with a bright smile.

“Is that so? Watch where you are running though. If you were in a dungeon, you could have stumbled into an enemy or fallen into a trap.” I told him as I patted his head.

“Nn!” he nodded and then said “I’ll be more careful! I’ll go back to playing now! Good day, teacher Illsyore, teacher Shanteya, teacher Zoreya!” he then ran back to his friends.

I continued to walk down the street as if nothing happened.

“You didn’t kill him.” the leader said in a surprised tone of voice.

“Huh? Why would I do that?” I asked, but this time I turned around to look at him with a raised eyebrow.

“Nobles usually call for the peasant who bumps into them to be either jailed, fined, or cut down on the spot. You who are a Dungeon did nothing of that sort.” he replied in a serious tone of voice.

“Of course! Why would I cut down a child for bumping into me? Am I an idiot? Maybe those nobles who do that are idiots? No, that would be an insult to the idiots around the world.” I said and shook my head at the last remark.

“Such words could have you easily tossed in jail in Teslov.” he warned me.

“We’re not in Teslov, besides...” I stopped and looked straight into his eyes “I defeated the Paramanium Empire’s army. What makes you think I can’t erase a small kingdom like Teslov off the face of the map?” I stared at him for a moment, but he did not reply.

Seeing that he was at a loss of words, I turned around and continued to walk.

Eventually we passed by the agriculture fields where Riveron Sei was teaching a bunch of first year students a practical lesson about how to manage the fields. Even the nobles were interested in what they were saying and took notes. After the first month, it became clear for all of them that no matter what was taught here it would come in handy for them in the future, especially for those who had no choice but to make a name for themselves.

“How’s it going Riveron?” I called out while waving my hand at them.

“Ah! Illsyore! Good to see you! The students are doing good! At this rate, we might need to expand the fields even more!” he laughed.

“Sure thing! When you are certain about this just drop by my office and submit a written report!” I replied.

“Will do! Have a good day, Illsyore! Ah, and you too, lovely ladies!” he laughed and then bowed.

“Good day, Riveron Sei.” my wives replied to him.

“Such a flirt.” Shanteya giggled.

“That’s how he is. Back when we first met him, he didn’t even dare speak like that.” I said.

“That was part of the reason why he ended up as a slave, didn’t he?” Zoreya asked.

“Hm, I don’t think so, but you can ask him.” I shrugged.

“You are not mad that man is flirting with your wives?” the draconian asked.

“Why should I? It’s a harmless flirt. When it comes to him, it’s basically his way of showing he is on friendly term with us.” I shrugged.

“That man never tried anything unbecoming with any of us or his students or any of the women in town he is friendly towards.” said Shanteya.

“But... that’s improper. For a peasant to do that...” the draconian was a bit at a loss of words.

“Why not? On Illsyorea there are no such things as peasants or nobles. I’m the absolute ruler anyway.” I shrugged.

To be honest, when he first started to act like that, I thought something was strange as well, but eventually I learned that for him, his flirts never came with ulterior motives or some kind of hidden agenda. He felt more comfortable speaking in this manner with those he considered as friends.

Eventually, we left the civilian area and entered what was commonly known around these parts as ‘the wasteland’. Basically, it was the area that I had yet to cultivate or change in any way or manner with my magic as a Dungeon. There were many parts here which developed into a grass field and was often used as a grazing ground for animals.

The training field, however, looked more like a wasteland, without a single blade of grass that could be seen, and various boulders scattered here and there.

“We’re almost there.” I let them know.

“Where exactly are you taking us?” the dragon with blue scales asked.

“To my training fields where my wives will have a proper conversation with your friend, Dankyun.” I told them.

“What?” Dankyun was the one who acted surprised.

“What about the rest of us?” the leader asked.

“We will probably drink tea or eat some snacks.” I said as I scratched my chin.

“I will make some when we get there.” Shanteya offered.

“Cool!” I smiled.

The draconians behind us were probably confused because they could not tell what we were planning. Well, it did not matter. Soon enough, they would come to decide if they were going to live or die here. Also, I wanted to take them as far away from Illsyorea just in case they decided to cast some foolish magic to harm my city or take them hostage.

“Ah! There it is!” I said as I pointed at the field of a few square kilometers with not even a single blade of grass growing on it.

“That’s...” Dankyun said when he recognized the figures of the two waiting for us there.

When we reached them, I said “Gentlemen, I would like to introduce you to my other two wives: Nanya Demonarkiar the 2nd Deus and Ayuseya Drekar Deus.”

“It’s a pleasure to meet you.” my draconian wife replied as she made a polite bow.

“Hmph!” the demoness glared at them and crossed her arms at her chest.

“Well now! Shanteya, can you please prepare a table for us?” I asked.

“Of course!” she replied with a smile and then walked away to find a suitable spot for it.

“Now then! Zoreya, please create a reverse bubble shield around this field.”

“As you wish, my love.” she replied with a small bow of her head.

Zoreya started gathering Magic Energy and Divine Energy in her right hand. The process lasted about twenty seconds just because she took her time doing it. When she was ready, she lifted her hand up and cast her skill [Dome Shield].

In that moment, a giant wall of energy separated us from the outside world. The draconians were surprised and entered on high alert, even unsheathing their weapons.

“There will be no need for those. It’s a reverse shield. It keeps things like stray Magic Energy attacks from going out and reaching my city. You wouldn’t want to accidentally cast a Supreme Rank spell right on top of my Academy, would you?” I told them and narrowed my eyes at them at the end.

“N-No... Of course not.” the one with red scales, their leader, said as he sheathed his sword, but he was still on the edge.

Well, I couldn’t blame him, Zoreya’s skill was impressive and could even stop one our Over Supreme Fireballs.

I then looked at Ayuseya and Nanya and asked them “Well, have you two come to a decision?” I asked.

“Yes, but we need to change first. Can you make us a changing room?” Nanya replied with a nod.

“OK?” I replied furrowing my brow.

I didn’t know why they would need one, but I didn’t bother to ask. It didn’t take me more than a couple of seconds to make one. The blueprint for it was far too simple, just four walls, a door, and a ceiling with a Light Crystal in it.

“We’ll be right back.” she said and then turned towards Dankyun and added “You should prepare yourself as well. Take out and equip anything you might need for the upcoming battle. You’ll need it.”

It was a warning and also a mocking comment.

“What?” Dankyun didn’t seem to understand what was happening.

“Last time we talked, I did tell you that it wasn’t going to be me who will kill you but my wives, right?” I clarified the situation.

“What?” this time it was the red scale draconian who was surprised.

“This is a personal matter; I would suggest none of you interfere. You will see the capabilities of my wives and also come to understand just who you are messing with. Of course, you are free to act as you please and for example attack me or try to help Dankyun, but then... I won’t guarantee your safety.” I told them with a smile.

“Dankyun?” the leader asked.

“Tch! I’ll fight those shikaks. Don’t worry! They can’t win!” he sneered.

“Very well. Dungeon, we’ll accept your conditions!” he told me.

“As if you had any choice in the first place, but this way we can enjoy a good cup of tea brewed by my beloved wife and talk peacefully!” I declared with a smile.

I then guided them to the table prepared by Shanteya and each took a seat. Meanwhile, Dankyun took off the cloak that hid his body and changed his armor to a more serious looking one. Maybe he took Nanya’s words seriously or understood that now that she was going to fight unsealed, she was going to mean trouble for him. Well, that was if he were to judge her based on what he previously knew about my wife.

“Do you have a tea preference?” Shanteya asked the three draconians sitting in front of me.

“Green tea.” said the one with blue scales.

“How do we know it isn’t poisoned?” the one with red scales asked.

“I don’t need poison to kill you. I would just make you choke on your own tail.” Shanteya replied coldly.

“... Mint please.” he replied after a moment of pause.

“What about you?” Shanteya asked the one with green scales.

“Redcalf... if you have any.” he replied.

“We do.” she said with smile and then went to prepare the tea.

“Cookies?” I asked.

“Erm... what?” the one with red scales looked at me as if I had said something strange.

“Shanteya, bring us some snacks as well.” I told her.

“Very well!” she replied with a smile and then took some out.

Giving each of my wife a Storage Crystal was probably the best idea I had ever come up with. Those things were ridiculously useful.

“Now then, while my wives and Dankyun get ready, how about you three introduce yourselves?” I asked with a smile.

“Do we have to?” the leader narrowed his eyes at me.

“Not necessarily, but I will take it as a sign of peace. You can do so after Dankyun’s fight, but until then, you will have to excuse my rudeness for calling you by your scale color.” I replied.

“We don’t mind.” he shrugged.

“Alright, then you are Red. You are Blue. And you are Green.” I said with a smile as I looked at each of them.

No reply, they just stared back at me.

Soon enough, Shanteya brought us the tea and Dankyun was also ready. Not long afterwards, Ayuseya and Nanya came out wearing... their swimsuits.

I spat out my tea.

“WHAT THE?!” I retorted.

All in all, I liked what I saw... but why swimsuits?! I didn’t mind when I was the one ogling at their bouncing breasts, but why should Dankyun and the others?

“Hm? Your wives are wearing rags?” Red asked curiously.

“Huh?” I blinked surprised and then looked at him and then back at them.

Rags?! Those are bikini-type swimsuits! The string version no less! What does he mean by rags?! I mean seriously?! Does he even realize the number of times I undressed them when they were wearing those? While out on the beach, I ended up giving a swimsuit specialty to my Colly Tos spell! It was totally worth the show, but why on earth would I be happy for others to see my beloved wives with so little clothes on?! Huh? Wait a second... rags? I stopped overthinking for a second and then looked at Red.

“Rags? What do you mean by rags?” I asked.

“Huh? That’s a patched-up linen shirt and pair of dark linen pants no matter how you look at it.” the draconian shook his head.

“They wish to lose the fight?” Blue asked.

“Idiots?” Green muttered something.

Linen? I thought and then Shanteya came over and whispered in my ear “[Camouflage] or maybe [Illusion]? Only we can see what they really look like.”

“But why?” I asked.

“No armor means no excuse for special items.” Shanteya showed me her smile.

“I see now.” I nodded.

Basically, they wanted to defeat Dankyun in the most shameful way possible. If he complained they were wearing special items or something like that, it would have been impossible for him to back his words. After all, they were seeing them wearing nothing but rags. They didn’t carry a weapon either, but if by some unseen completely absurd reason they were in danger, they could call out their power armors and weapons created by me from within their Storage Crystals.

I designed a special spell for them back on the Boss Island, which allowed them to instantly equip whatever armor or weapon they called out from their crystals. Of course, it wasn’t something anyone with a Storage Crystal could do. Imagining the armor and understanding what parts connected to what and how was important for the spell to work properly. The first time I tried it, I ended up with my pants on my head and holding the sword by the blade.

“Then, gentlemen, shall we have observed this battle while enjoying our tea and snacks?” I asked as I took my cup of tea and took a sip from it.

“This battle... Dankyun is strong.” Green said.

“The draconian is annoying, but I will vouch for his strength as well.” Blue approved.

“Your wives may be in danger, are sure about this?” asked Red as he looked into my eyes.

“If I believe even for a single second that they are going to be in danger, I have plenty of ways to instantly kill Dankyun while still enjoying my tea.” I replied with a smile.

“Kind Sir, it would be wise not to underestimate us.” Shanteya told him.

Zoreya remained quiet and watched as the draconian and my wives walked to the center of the battlefield.

“This... will be fun.” I said in a low volume.

[Nanya’s point of view]

A rematch with this bastard was not something on my ‘To Do’ list, but it was certainly a interesting gift.

Initially, I thought that we should use our Power Armors and even the weapons made by Illsy, but Ayuseya convinced me against it. Considering how ridiculously overpowered we became while wearing them, it would have been more satisfying to defeat that scumbag draconian by using as little as possible.

Unfortunately, we didn’t have a more fitting equipment on us, so we got our swimsuits out and used a spell of [Illusion] capable of changing completely the way others saw us. Of course, our sister-wives and husband were on the exception list.

For the minds of the nobles and commoners outside of Illsyorea, this was probably a far too extreme way of dressing up. It was inappropriate in the eyes of many, and probably far too daring for many others. Thanks to Illsy, however, we stopped seeing swimsuits as ‘fancy underwear’. Besides, it made me happy when I wore something that caught his eye.

As we stepped out of the improvised changing room, Dankyun was already waiting for us wearing a completely different set of armor. I could feel the Magic Energy emanated from it. Compared to how this draconian was when he arrived at the Fellyore Academy, nine years ago, he was far more powerful now. He was a proper Supreme in terms of strength.

“So, the shikaks finally showed themselves! Those rags look good on you, Nanya dearest, just the type of outfit an abandoned demoness should have!” Dankyun taunted us as he laughed.

“Oh my, what a pathetic compliment. Do not waste your breath and follow us to the center. We’ll fight there.” I said and showed him my sharpened claws.

“There is a saying that goes like this: don’t judge a draconian by the color of their scales.” said Ayuseya with a soft smile as she walked up to the center.

That bikini bottom is definitely more appealing on her than on me. Is it because I already gave birth? Is my rear fatter than hers? I wondered as I followed her.

Dankyun shrugged and didn’t comment. In his mind, we were probably easy pickings.

Last time we fought, he defeated us with great ease. We didn’t even put a dent on him. True, he had his ridiculous number of potions and my sword, but it was still a loss that made me howl in anger.

Arriving on the Boss Island made it possible for me to level faster than before and become far more powerful than I was. If not for Illsy, I would have lost there several times, and more than once my life was put in danger because of my recklessness or lack of strength. The taste of defeat was never a good one, but it did not bring me down. It did not make me accept my fate. I was a Demonarkiar and a Deus, there was no way I would accept it!

I struggled and fought. I rose past my limits until I could feel like I had touched the sky. Whatever came at me, I brought it down.

We were powerful, true, but one had to remember that we didn’t reach this level of strength overnight. The struggles we went through, the training sessions we submitted ourselves to weren’t easy or pleasant. None of us reached this point without surpassing our limits several times over.

That was why, what we planned on showing Dankyun now was our true strength. We were not going to use our Over Supreme skills or outrageous armors and weapons.

No, our fists were enough.