Chapter 100 - Forbidden Knowledge
Chapter 100 of "Farming in a Parallel World and Becoming a God" opens presenting: By then, even shaking it wonât be necessary, just wait a few seconds and throw... Donât stop now!
By then, even shaking it wonât be necessary, just wait a few seconds and throw it out.With the spinning wheel, the power and stability of the Tremor Bomb have soared.
The improved Strong Tremor Bomb now deals proper damage, finally reaching 4D6 (4-24 in range); this damage is entirely based on the extent of strong acid splashing, not like before when it would become a dud directly.
The Improved Dragon Tremor Bombâs damage has increased to 6D8 (6-48 in range).
Thereâs a new flaw, however; the requirements to use the Tremor Bomb have increasedâyou must possess the ability to manipulate magic power to activate the spinning wheel.
Luckily, the Blackwell Tribe now has the Dragon Seeking Ritual Ceremony, so thereâs no shortage of gnolls with spell-like abilities; it simply makes the use of the Tremor Bomb more specialized.
In Gavenâs eyes, this is merely a provisional solution; thereâs still significant room for improvement in the Tremor Bomb.
Having left the Alchemical Laboratory, Gaven then ducked into Annaâs small chapel.
Just like Gavenâs abode, it consisted of two caves, with the inner one serving as Annaâs living quarters and the outer one functioning as a small chapel.
Besides a modest statue of Ilmater, there were just rows of stone chairsâaustere to the extreme.
This chapel had now become a temporary prison, holding the special prisoner, the Dog Demon Andrew.
Beyond physically restraining him to prevent his escape through spell-like abilities, regular healing spells were needed from Anna to sap his energy as much as possible.
âMr.
Andrew, how are you considering it?â Gaven was beginning to show impatience, âAs you know, I canât detain you indefinitely; if you donât give up your true name soon, Iâll have no choice but to send you on your way.â
âCome on, Iâm waiting.â The Dog Demon now viewed death as a form of release; after all, he wouldnât really die, just needing to return to that cursed Shura Field.
His current life here was even more horrible than the Shura Field.
Gaven sighed, somewhat helplessly.
His means were limited, especially when it came to threatening a devilâwhen the opponent welcomed death, he truly had no way out.
âItâs impossible for me to give you my true name.â A sly glint flashed in the Dog Demonâs amber eyes, âBut thereâs a compromise.
I know of an array that would allow you to enter a master-servant contract with me.
In your lifetime, I would regard you as my master, obeying all your commands.â
âHehâŚâ Gaven laughed coldly, âDo you think Iâm a fool?
To believe in a devilâs binding arrayâI might not know if you regard me as your master in my lifetime, but my soul after death would surely be yours.
Nice calculation on your part.â
âItâs enough to take care of lifeâs matters; why worry about what comes after death?â The Dog Demon neither admitted nor denied it, âSince you understand our kind, you should know how high our growth potential is, how fast we grow.
Just provide me with enough powerful corpses, and soon, I will become your strongest aid, helping you clear all obstacles.â
âYou overestimate yourself.â Gaven snorted, âI admit, I see potential in you, especially your gnawingâvery useful against those whom Iâd prefer to shut up and disappear completely.
But clearing all obstacles?
Even if you leveled up to the highest tier, you wouldnât qualify.
God Slayingâcan you do that?â
Gavenâs last question was half-serious, half-teasing.
The Dog Demonâs amber eyes couldnât help but twitch.
âGod Slaying?
How bold of you to say that.
If gods were so easy to slay, would they still be considered gods?â
Gaven once again used his conversational skills to push the Dog Demon to its limits, but after realizing there were no more gains to be made, he could only leave in displeasure.
Tonight, for the last time, he would delve into the memory to see if there was any ability to make this devil work for him.
If not, he would have no choice but to send it on its way.
When it came to killing demons and devils, Gavenâs previous life experience was incredibly vast.
Whether in the Material Plane or in Abyssal Hell, there were at least eight hundred, if not a thousand, demons that had died by his hand.
However, his experience in controlling demons, especially the crafty devils, was almost zero.
No sooner had Gaven stepped out of the church than Anna followed stealthily behind him.
âIs there something on your mind?â Gaven asked with a hint of amusement as he looked at the Maiden Priestess, who seemed hesitant to speak.
As usual, her expression was an open book, slightly complex.
From her look, Gaven discerned a touch of excitement from touching upon the forbidden mixed with a heavy sense of guilt, giving her an âI really want to tell you, but I canâtâ expression.
âItâsâŚ
umâŚ
nothingâŚ
well, yesâŚâ The Maiden Priestessâs snow-white delicate fingers almost twisted together in her nervousness.
âIf you donât say it, Iâm leaving.â Gaven pretended to lift his foot as if to walk away.
âWait, wait a minuteâŚâ Anna stomped her foot, her emotions overtaking her reason as she said, âMr. The most update n0vels are published on Nová´lFire(.)ná´t
Gaven, do you remember the Prayer Scripture I took from the church?â
âRemember?
What about it?â Of course Gaven remembered the Maiden Priestessâs Prayer Scripture; she treasured it like a gem and would have carried it around with her if it wasnât so heavy.
âThat Prayer Scripture is actually also a Demon Subduing Book.
It contains a lot of knowledge about demons and devils,â the Maiden Priestess said somewhat sheepishly, âand much of that knowledge is forbidden.â
âOh?
What kind of forbidden knowledge?â Gavenâs interest was instantly piqued.
Forbidden knowledge was often associated with power, especially knowledge forbidden by the church, which mostly related to demons and devils.
Considering his recent conversation with the Dog Demon, it could be related.
âWellâŚâ The Maiden Priestessâs gaze wandered again, seemingly unsure whether to continue telling Gaven about the matter, especially since it involved making a pact with a devil, something she, as a priestess of Ilmater, shouldnât be sharing with others.
Gaven said seriously, âWeâve known each other for some time now, Anna.
What do you think of me?â
â(âoâ)âŚâ The Maiden Priestess, caught in her dilemma, was taken aback by Gavenâs sudden question.
Her gaze involuntarily settled on Gavenâs face, meeting his eyes.
Shy as a little deer, Anna was no match for the cunning Gaven.
The gaze lasted only a few seconds before the Maiden Priestessâs eyes hurriedly looked away, flushing her round face red like a ripe apple.