"This is actually quite normal. Although Indra was converted to Buddhism, did he really do so of his own free will? Maybe Shakyamuni did talk him into it at first, but after so long, it wouldn't be strange for him to have other thoughts."
"After all, he was originally the supreme god of Hinduism, yet now he is merely a guardian deity of the Buddha. If it were you, would you accept that?"
Brunhilde was not surprised by Bronya's question. Shakyamuni had indeed stood on humanity's side, and Indra was now a guardian deity of Buddhism.
But Shakyamuni's whereabouts were now unknown. Indra had never been a native god of Buddhism, so it was only natural that he might have other ideas.
Especially since the destroyer god of ancient Hinduism had already died. One of the three chief gods was gone, leaving Hinduism in a poor state.
If a god from Hinduism persuaded Indra to return, then without Shakyamuni around, Indra would very likely be swayed.
As for why Indra had become the gods' representative fighter, Brunhilde was not entirely sure.
"I see..."
After hearing Brunhilde's words, Bronya thought it over carefully and found it did not seem strange after all.
If Shakyamuni were still around, Indra might not have harbored any other intentions. But now that he was no longer in Buddhism, it was normal for Indra to have other thoughts.
"Now that we understand the situation, Bronya, are you still going to face Indra, the Heavenly Emperor who rules over heaven and earth? Or should Adam take your place?"
Seeing Bronya deep in thought, Brunhilde asked again.
"Bronya is not afraid. He is merely a false god from this world."
Bronya answered swiftly. The gods of this world were all nothing but false gods. How were they any