The legend of the Crimson Demon clan started from Suqing.

Chapter 609 God of Destiny
[Achieve Star Trophy]

[Invincible King/King of Godslayers/Lord of Immortals/Fate Seeker/Transmigrator, Skill Integration, Acquire Skills]

[—The God of Destiny]

This was the sound that reached Zun Zun's ears when he touched the Star Cup, signifying that his skills had been integrated and evolved into god-level skills.

Although the skill did not evolve into a Divine Core, the Star Cup took over the task.

But there's nothing particularly noteworthy about it.

To some extent, it's not that Zun Zun gained skills before becoming a god, but rather that he gained skills after becoming a god—clearly, the latter is more important.

Furthermore, the adventurer card of Zun Zun still shows the profession as Archmage.

I don't know if it's because the profession card has a limit and can't be displayed, or because the One God is not a profession but a position.

Thinking about it carefully, Aqua is probably the same. I remember that her job description shows her as a high priestess, not a water goddess. I guess my guess was right.

It's a little disappointing.

Adventurer cards cannot be used to make cups.

However, just like Kazuma Sato who learned lich-type skills, it's not always very convenient.

"Speaking of which, Rick, are you really not going to take my advice?"

"I reject."

When asked, Rick simply shook his head.

Zun Zun was asking him whether he wanted to become an immortal being, or even a god.

After Zun Zun became the only god, his control over this planet reached an unprecedented level. He could do whatever he wanted to this planet without any problem, making it comparable to a sandbox game.

It's even more amazing than sandbox games!
For example, all the vegetables are alive, bananas grow in rivers and need to be caught by fishing, while saury are planted in fields... and so on.

Originally, the plan was to make all the races in this world feel their own pain, but he couldn't resist Rick's persistent pleas and had to give up in the end—it was quite disappointing not to see the expressions of collapse on the faces of other races whose worldviews had been changed.

Rick's chance to change is the reward of helping Zun Zun ascend to the throne of the One God—a reward that is unique and unparalleled.

Whether it's a machine, an elf, or even a god, Zun Zun can fulfill his wishes.

However, Rick shook his head and said solemnly, "No need. I want to die as a human being; it is my honor."

Zun Zun understood his thoughts very well.

We also respect his decision.

As an insignificant human race in the great war, and as the human race that ended the war, Riku could proudly say that he was the strongest one.

However, there is a fatal problem.

What should we do about Hugh?

Your question hit the nail on the head.

The concept of lifespan exists in every world. Even the most intelligent human, Riku, cannot break the 120-year lifespan limit. As for Shubi, a machine armor, her lifespan… well, I apologize, it's over 890 years.

"Are you planning to let Hughie live alone for hundreds of years? You're really selfish."

I tried to enlighten him in this way.

However, they received an unexpected answer.

“No…” Shubi looked at Rick with deep affection, and said, word by word, “I will die with Rick…”

"Yeah."

If a machine race doesn't understand 'heart', it certainly wouldn't have the concept of death. However, for Shubi, who has 'heart', giving up life is not an easy thing.

This must be love.

"You two really are like a pair of lovebirds."

"Lovebirds?"

"The lovebird has only one eye and one wing, so it cannot fly alone and the male and female must fly together. Moreover, they are very loyal. If one dies, the other will follow. They are often used as a metaphor for loving couples."

Zun Zun created a pair of lovebirds and gave them to Rick and Shubi.

"It's just like you guys."

The two, one in green and one in red, embraced each other like a loving couple, instantly winning the hearts of both of them.

In this great battle, the two of them supported and helped each other like birds flying wing to wing, which enabled them to reach the last moment and achieve final victory. And if one of them died, the other would also die, which is no different from their current situation.

"Thank you, Venerable Venerable. I will take good care of them."

"Don't worry, I've already transformed them into species that can't die no matter what."

"Give me back the gratitude you gave me!"

Rick finally couldn't hold back.

Only then did he look at Zun Zun again, marveling at how incredible he was. He was so strong and knowledgeable, yet he was also so...amusing?

Forgive him for not knowing how to describe it.

“Speaking of which,” Zun Zun said with a slightly annoyed pursed lips, “since we are the ultimate victors, what’s the point of becoming nobles? We might as well just trample on other races.”

For example, the nobles of the Little Garden or the Celestial Dragons, whatever they have to fear is having their own unique god backing them up.

But Rick refused.

"There is no more killing in this world. The only way to obtain anything is through games—through wisdom. Even the weakest race, humanity, has already received enough preferential treatment; asking for more is simply too much." "So, what's your real thought?"

"Of course, we should use games to thoroughly humiliate those arrogant races and let them taste the bitterness of defeat!"

"Wow...that's awful."

This is what they call repression. After clearly knowing that he has the wisdom to stand at the top, he thinks about defeating those arrogant races—the same thought that Zun Zun was unwilling to admit back then. He wants to take revenge.

"So you are the sole agent of the human race?"

"That's it."

Rick shrugged smugly.

He'll probably launch a preemptive strike soon, making those superior races truly realize just how intelligent the humans who ended the war really are. Those insects he once looked down on are now achieving victory after victory and humiliating them... Doesn't that sound exciting?
"Hey, you over there!"

"……snort."

Zun Zun looked at the boy who was squatting in the corner with his knees drawn up to his chest, pouting and looking at the chessboard angrily. Even when he heard the call, he turned his head away and ignored it.

The boy's large hat and the fact that his eyes were marked with diamonds and spades revealed his identity.

Tet, the god of games.

After the great war, Rick took him to the human settlement... to play chess. Since Rick had sensed Tet, he had never beaten him. The human race's plenipotentiary representative, who refused to admit defeat, was naturally the first person he challenged.

"What exactly is bothering you?"

"Humph."

"No one gets anything without putting in the effort, isn't that just common sense? Besides, I've already made you the sole agent of the divine race, what more could you want?"

The throne of the One God could not naturally be given to Tetu, but considering that he was the divine being born from the faith of Rick and Shubi (their child), he still allowed Tetu to become the sole representative of the divine being as the One God.

of course.

In Zun Zun's perception, the only remaining active deity species is Tetu—the Forest Spirit God and the Goblin God, two deities who still wanted to control their respective races. Zun Zun forcibly ordered them to stop activating their divine essence, thus putting them into a dormant state like the God of War, Artes.

With the Star Cup, he's capable of doing things like this.

"You're just using me as a tool." This only made things worse, as Tetu cried out in frustration, "Because you're leaving soon, and no one will manage this world, so you're making me do it, aren't you?"

That's right, that's the main reason.

Zun Zun won't live here forever, but we can't just leave him like this; after all, who knows what might happen? Besides, if someone can break the rules of the game, there needs to be a challenger, right?

However, the planet's rules have now changed to prohibit killing each other, so in some ways, Tet is the strongest. Even Rick can't defeat him.

Being the final boss is quite prestigious.

"Even so, I've granted you a lot of permissions, even letting you manage this planet on my behalf—you can let bananas grow in water and saury grow in fields, it's all up to you."

"I wouldn't do anything like that!"

Tetu is quite sensible. Is it because he was born from the thoughts of the human race that he is like this?
It was a little boring.

There's also the matter of professional cards.

Zun Zun intended to give the human race some self-defense capabilities, so that they would not be at a complete disadvantage against the forest elves who could use magic and the orcs who could see heartbeats and micro-expressions.

But Rick also rejected this point.

Just as humans are smaller than elephants, weaker than gorillas, and slower than Suzukas, and cannot fly in the sky or swim in the water, they still stand as the dominant species on the planet.

Rick also hopes that humanity will not rest on its laurels, but will constantly hone its wisdom and stand tall on this planet.

Zun Zun was able to understand his thoughts.

"Born in hardship, die in comfort"—a truth summarized by our ancestors. But... won't those who come after him blame him for refusing such a good opportunity?

"Let's not talk about my business anymore." Rick nudged Zun Zun's lower back with his elbow. "You have other things to say, right?"

"The plenipotentiary representative of the Forest Elves is Sink Barbalian, the plenipotentiary representative of the Goblins is Zuroni Drauunil, and the plenipotentiary representative of the Skywings is..."

"That's not what I'm talking about!"

"what is that?"

"Now that things have come to this, don't play dumb!"

Rick frowned, seemingly displeased with his reaction.

“Kron… no, I mean Kronie, what are you planning to do? She’s human, right? I mean, just consider it giving her my reward…”

"Don't worry, I've already made arrangements."

"Oh my, is this our one and only God? How amazing!"

"—There's something going on!" X3
"What kind of tone is that?"

Zun Zun rolled his eyes at the three people who were rolling their tongues. Humans, machine races, and gods—when did these three races become able to ridicule people like this, especially the one and only god?

“Klonie is my subordinate. She has transcended the concept of death since I blessed her, so Rick, you will take care of her…”

"Wouldn't it be better to say this to the person in question?"

Rick opened the door to the room.

The person who appeared outside the door was Chloe.

(End of this chapter)