Chapter 333

Could it be because of Parvati?

It's hard to understand what's going on. Could the aura I sensed in the distance be related to that escaped Kisshouin?

No, no, this aura is so familiar, it's like the 'me' about to successfully ascend to immortality. How strange, did I ever see someone like this when the Age of Gods was still around...? Could it be that he's returned?

Suddenly, the silver-haired girl raised her crimson lips like a crescent moon and closed her eyes.

"... No! No! Impossible! They can't come back! It can't be like what Kali said! It's simply impossible for them to come back!"

However, her face gradually turned pale, making the silver-haired girl seem as if she were not a god of this world. It made people feel that Kama was slowly, gradually changing, or rather, reverting to some of her original form.

Alone in the 'cold' Universe, waiting for the Demon King of the Dharma’s End, who harbors a slight 'love' in his heart that transcends the collective humanity.

However, it seemed he was still lacking a little talent. Kama, opening his eyes again, spoke calmly, as if his previous emotions had vanished, almost as if talking to himself:

"Fine, for the sake of that incredibly stupid Durga, I'll take pity on my inexplicable daughter and let her see me."

Kama.

Chapter 376 God and the Demon King.

Within the intricate Labyrinth of the Ooku and Scotland Yard, the three Novia encountered rooms decorated like prisons and police stations, exuding an air of decadence, or grand and imposing Japan style, as well as rooms with a blend of Eastern and Western architectural styles.

However, mechanized meat chunks are indispensable, just as they reflect the 'essence' of London.

Novia and Parvati dealt with the approaching Doll Palace Ladies and the mindless Police Officers. Even if they were all killed, they would not be afraid, after all, they were just dolls created based on Od.

However, even Goddess like Parvati, when she was about to pray for the heads of these dolls as before, suddenly stood up, her brows furrowed, and stared intently at the door of a room.

Something is approaching.

It keeps getting closer.

An overwhelming aura, carried by the suffocating air of the room, by the stench of rotting flesh that swept through the complex Labyrinth, and even by the desperate sighs of those who had been devoured, slowly approached.

Although Parvati initially had some guesses about who Culprit for the incident, the aura she displayed at this moment was a completely different manifestation of darkness, as if the Labyrinth's enormous Bounded Field itself was moving freely, the Labyrinth being the visitor and the visitor being the Labyrinth.

Could it be that Mom is really that obedient, and I've just misunderstood?

Parvati even thought she had misunderstood the escaped Kama, and that it wasn't Kama who had done this, but some other being.

But at that very moment, the sound of an arrow cutting through the wind made Parvati's ears twitch slightly.

"... Looks like I was right after all, it really was you, Mom--"

"Shut up, don't call me that!"

After a fierce rebuttal, Kama walked out from behind a door with an indifferent expression.

"Fine, for the sake of that idiot Durga... Well, that's right, long time no see, my most detestable unfilial daughter Parvati. Even so, I still want to sincerely welcome you, offer my blessings for this boring reunion, and send my joy to this absurd greeting, hehe."

"Honestly, Mom, what are you doing! Don't throw a tantrum at a time like this!"

Parvati's face fell instantly, as if she were used to Kama's actions. Just as she was about to rush forward and take Kama's hand, she was once again intimidated by the arrow Kama shot.

"How many times do I have to tell you, your mother is Durga! Not me! Take one more step and I'll kill you!"

"But you just called me an unfilial daughter..."

Parvati sighed helplessly, "So many years have passed, so many cycles have gone by, Mom, you still think about that matter... well, although it was indeed Great God's fault, I've always felt guilty, okay? And every time Great God tried to come and apologize, you avoided him."

Immediately, Parvati picked up her Trident and aimed it at Kama was standing with his arms crossed and looking impatient.

"But one thing is one thing. Even if you don't acknowledge me, Mom, why are you here? So, the strange events in London and the Ooku were all your doing, Mom?"

"... Seriously, another pointless question. Anyway, someone as lowly as me is only suited to this kind of god."

After muttering a few disgruntled words, Kama slowly spoke, "The Ooku is a garden of women seeking the shogun's favor, a crucible of Love-Lust and decadence. What does the anomaly that occurs in this decadent space of love have to do with the Love God? Is there even a need to think about that?"

"Then why London?"

Ritsuka asked.

Although she didn't know who the silver-haired little girl in front of her was, based on the conversation, she was Parvati's mother.

What is this? Is it a family dispute?

"Because this place is full of hope, but at the same time, all kinds of disasters and despair flow in and accumulate, like sludge constantly being spilled. Countless evils happen here. If there is evil, that's fine. This is a 'system' created by mankind itself. It is the karma of mankind that arises in the process of building and developing towns, or you could say it is an abscess."

No one can impeach this, no one can save them, no, it's impossible to save them. The system itself doesn't even recognize the existence of the act of saving them, so I came, I came to protect them, and I took the Holy Grail."

At this point, Kama had previously maintained a calm expression, revealed a slight smile.

"Who told me I am the Love God, loving everything in the world? Although humans are ugly and incompetent, I can still be tolerant. So I built the Ooku and merged it with London, which is full of karma, to become the master of the 'system.' Most of the souls and Flesh of all people became the materials for the creation of this Labyrinth. That's how it is."

Speaking of which, those Chaldea Master over there, even though those are just inanimate objects, are enough to make you forget the Vow Against Killing.

The silver-haired girl, a sarcastic smile on her face, continued:

"You should have been enjoying it, but you haven't fully immersed yourselves in what I've given you, which is truly unpleasant."

For some reason, Ritsuka always felt that the enemy in front of her only had eyes for her and Parvati, as if they couldn't see Novia. Novia's words and Kama's reaction confirmed her guess.

"Parvati, in Indian Mythology, has two sets of parents and claims to be the goddess of Love God, which means she is Kama."

Novia's explanation made Kama frown.

"There really is a third person here. Strange, why can't I see them? Is it someone unexpected, like that guy Kisshouin? No, this aura is definitely there..."

To Kama, although there seemed to be no one around Ritsuka Fujimaru, a voice was indeed echoing loudly and clearly.

"Hey, you over there, are you perhaps half of 'me,' Xiangyang? That shouldn't be possible; I couldn't possibly be unaware that a mere 'seat' has taken a part from me..."

As Kama spoke, he arrived at the source of the sound with terrifying speed. He reached out and touched it, but found nothing. The two people beside him saw that Kama's hand had passed directly through Novia's body.

"Can't touch it?"

"I see."

Novia gazed at Kama, who was so close at hand, and understood something. "So this is how this Labyrinth defines me."

In the past, after the end of the first cycle of rebirth in India, under the authority of the Supreme Brahman who governs the Indian Pantheon, all memories related to Novia and 'Buddha' were erased. Although in subsequent cycles people occasionally recall the deeds of Buddha, it is still far too few.

The most crucial influence likely came from the Giant God. Although the Giant God of the Age of Age of Gods did not reach the India Age of Gods, they affected the continuation of the Age of Gods of Age of Gods and led to its demise. This is why later humans became the Primate of the Planet. The Supreme Brahman, who was entangled with Kavia for thousands of lifetimes, was powerless to exert any further influence.

Thus, in the fierce battle, one of the two chose Bhandasura, who believed in 'God influencing man,' while the other chose Davia, who believed in 'man influencing God.' The ultimate victor was Novia, but only Kama and Durga likely remembered her.

Actually, if that clay statue hadn't been given to Durga, only Kama would have remembered it. However, because it was given away, although both remembered it, the effect was greatly diminished. Therefore, within this Labyrinth, the Labyrinth's system defined the incredibly familiar yet slightly different Novia as --

'Heaven of Freely Enjoying Others' Emanations, the Papiyas of the Free Gods'

This name is also another name for 'Demon King of the Sixth Heaven Mara', which is why Kama couldn't touch Novia, just like Shuten-dōji and Ibuki-Douji. However, because Kama remembered Kavia, he was able to hear her voice; otherwise, he probably wouldn't have been able to hear her at all.

Of course, if Novia understood this, she could still bypass the 'definition' of this mixed Labyrinth if she used her abilities, but she chose not to do so. After all, Kama was only trying to lure Ritsuka into breaking the five Buddhism Five Vows so that she could ascend to immortality smoothly.

Although the Mara from the Age of Gods was no match for the Mara who was Beast of Humanity, Novia still managed to defeat him.

Therefore, his voice continued to be heard in Kama's ears in a dignified manner.

"'Obstructer of Ascetics,' has your path truly reached the point before Gautama?"

"... What do you mean by that?"

You'll understand sooner or later.

Upon hearing this, Kama's body trembled violently, a feeling that could be described as shock, causing him to let out a surprised gasp.

What galloped through the true divine Flesh —was astonishment, exhilaration, lust, or something even more profound?

Whether to escape or to cope with the surging emotions within him, Kama chose to run away, a stark contrast to his previous composure, as if he were fleeing in disarray.

"Haha, although I don't know why Kama can't see me, we can only keep moving forward now, right?"

"Absolutely."

Parvati nodded, looked Novia up and down, then sighed, "Speaking of which, I have a guess. Maybe that thing controlled by Mother Durga has appeared in Kama... I hope it's just my imagination."

"I will support the Consultant and Parvati, keep it up!"

Then, as the three continued their journey through the Labyrinth, they obtained two more documents—

'The seventh Tokugawa shogun, a member of the Tokugawa Ietsugu the Tokugawa Shogunate but failed to perform his duties. He was imprisoned in a low-level jail. Considering his young age, he was sentenced to death upon reaching adulthood to apologize to the Tokugawa and the people of London.'

' Tokugawa Shogunate, the thirteenth shogun of the Tokugawa Iesada

Novia, having found the documents, handed them to Ritsuka without much hesitation, instructing her to keep them safe.

The three then entered the Second Layer, the 'No False Speech' Labyrinth. The first level is 'No Killing,' so 'No False Speech' simply means not lying.

Therefore, faced with the Doll Palace Ladies- waiting who said, "As long as you admit now that you are His Shogun, we will definitely continue to guide you," and the Police Officers who said, "As long as you admit that you are the Commissioner, the person in charge of the safety of all people in London, and the person responsible for treating everyone fairly and equally, we will clear the way for you."

Parvati's initial thought was, "It must be a trap, we can't accept it, we'll walk through it ourselves." However, Novia admitted without hesitation to both groups of people, "I admit, it's both." So the Police Officers and the Court Lady really did obey, and they all worshipped Novia.

However, Novia's reaction was lukewarm, and she said:

"From this moment on, the Ooku palace of Edo and Scotland Yard in London will be completely purged until the incident is completely resolved. The person in charge is Ritsuka Fujimaru, Parvati, and myself. I allow you to resist. Know that if necessary, do so. After all, this is not a matter of permission, but a matter concerning yourselves. Although this is not commendable for someone holding the positions of Grand Commissioner and Shogun, I still support you."

"Huh?"

Initially, Ritsuka's expression was one of "How could this happen?"

After all, if it's a trap, you shouldn't fall into it.

But having accepted the challenge, isn't it pointless to then engage in battle?

It's a strange thing no matter how you look at it, but that's the truth.

As Novia's words faded, the once chilly room fell into an eerie Serenity, as if the atmosphere had been completely turned upside down. The dolls and Police Officers did not show any particular joy; instead, they exchanged troubled glances before rushing over, just like those on the first floor.

Although these dolls were easily destroyed by Novia and Parvati as usual, Ritsuka always felt that they had a relaxed expression on their faces that said, "That's how it should be."

At the very end of this layer, one can find the document 'The criminal record and outcome of the case of Tokugawa Ietsuna'.

Then, as soon as the three entered the next level of the 'No Intoxicants' Labyrinth, they were immediately greeted by a very strong smell of alcohol in the air.

And then there was the pink-haired, drunken girl who staggered over as soon as she opened the door, and when she noticed Novia, she pounced on her, her breath steaming in the air.

"Ha, ha, you smell... ha... please open your mouth, I have a lot of wine in my mouth, please drink it..."

"You look quite disheveled. What happened? Did you suffer some huge blow? Heh."

Just as Kama was fleeing in panic, a voice suddenly rang out. Kama was in a very bad mood, looked up and found that one of the two 'unexpected' little devils who had entered the last level and been defeated by him earlier was Kisshouin, who had escaped.

"Heh, you actually have the nerve to show your face in front of me."

"Why not?"

Kisshouin looked at Kama innocently, "Little big sister, are you going to eat me?"

Suddenly, Kama's eyes darted around, somewhat confused as to why this guy he had previously chased away dared to come before him.

Could there be some other trick up your sleeve?

Perhaps sensing Kama's gaze, Kisshouin smiled.

"Please don't overthink it. I just found your expression so interesting that I came out. I didn't mean anything by it. I'm an honest and good child, not a bad child like you. So if I said that the little big sister wanted to eat me, the opposite of a good child would naturally be a bad child."

"Damn it, you bastard--"

What nonsense am I spouting? The belated Wrath is only now churning within me, my blood burning as if it's about to boil.

You brat, you're hilarious! Of course you can control your expressions, you just don't need to. And what's with all this talk of a good or bad kid being unreasonable? It's all nonsense...

Going back now to kill those guys, driving Parvati away, eliminating the main will of the inexplicable voice, stripping the Chaldea Master of their Master power, and turning them into a corrupt puppet is quite simple. That's right, there's no need to indulge Parvati's whims; just drive her away.

Let me use the sweet Poison of words and fingertips to make everything my possession.

"Speaking of which, isn't the Buddha's teaching about saving all sentient beings?"

Kisshouin seemed to be talking to himself, but he still managed to interrupt Kama's reverie, "That's right, Bodhisattva are too. Those who risk everything to save lives and travel far and wide are called Bodhisattva."

"In this life, the first religion I came into contact with promoted 'Buddha,' even though it was Cult, and even though it was a betrayal of the Lord, I still gained some insights into the so-called 'Bodhisattva.'"

"Vow to Save All Sentient Beings, to save all life that desires to live."

"I vow to learn all the Vow to Learn Boundless Teachings."

"Vow to Attain Supreme Buddhahood; I hope to comprehend this ultimate vow."

"Vow to End All Afflictions, to cut off all suffering."

At this point, the small Kisshouin looked at Kama, who was about the same height as him but whose face showed an expression of "I don't understand what you're saying at all" after the Wrath, and then revealed a "cheerful" smile.

"If you want to become Bodhisattva, you must uphold the Four Great Vows. You, as my partner, should understand this as well."