Is it wrong to try to meet someone in a dungeon?

To praise these people, Dionysus declared that he would overthrow the Tower of Gods, which symbolized the descent of the gods to the mortal realm, and destroy the labyrinthine city.

"Call me cruel, selfish, or evil! I'll do whatever it takes to open the gates of hell! To reclaim that beautiful era! To relive the radiance of life that can only be felt in the face of despair!"

Everything is for the purpose of recreating history.

"I will bring this age of gods to an end!!"

This is a perspective unique to God.

However, this is completely incomprehensible to people who are enjoying what is called "peace" in the present moment, and is a despicable act.

But this is indeed what is called a "god".

It is a being that transcends all things, caring for the lower realms and children in its own way; it is a divine love that arises from the pure reverence for the brilliance of life.

There should be many gods who can understand this kind of love.

Dionysus revealed a pure and innocent gaze and passionately proclaimed his ideals.

Loki saw this—

Speak with absolute certainty:

Stop lying.

This incredibly sharp remark instantly shattered the silence of the room.

"You just want to see the children cry and beg for help, don't you?"

The goddess's almond-shaped eyes widened, her gaze piercing through the male god who had stopped moving.

"All the murals displayed here are sufficient proof of your despicable and vile nature!"

Ancient murals can be seen on the surrounding walls.

The painting depicts a crowd trying to escape the monster, a raging inferno, and lives lost.

Destruction and slaughter.

Devastation and chaos.

A brutal and inhumane feast of death.

That is the scene also known as hell or the underworld.

Each painting is themed around "madness".

If you look closely, you can almost feel the screams of the person in the painting as they desperately try to escape, the despair they feel, and the laughter that comes from fear to the point of losing their mind.

In one corner of the mural, a large pool of blood can be seen. Near the victims whose bodies were pierced by the monster's claws, there is a group of people dancing and praying to the sky.

This is a hellish drawing composed of screams and maniacal laughter, depicting a state of madness to the point of losing oneself.

A ritual performed in a state of near-madness, akin to excessive indulgence in wine and women.

Those gruesome and terrifying paintings were enough to demonstrate the "obsession" in the owner's heart. Loki pointed and loudly criticized:

"You just want to see children running around in panic, screaming and crying, driven to madness—you just want to see that kind of 'madness'!!"

This is a keen insight unique to gods.

Considering the image and behavior that Dionysus has established so far, Loki succinctly exposed all of Dionysus's previous lies about "thinking of the lower realms."

Dionysus, having been rejected by Loki, quietly lowered his head.

"Hehehehehe...!"

That's how his attitude "changed abruptly".

"What the heck... I still got caught out!"

When Dionysus raised his head again, the elegant, noble expression he once had was gone.

He brushed aside his bangs, revealing a pair of eyes that were both twisted and murderous, no different from those of a wild beast.

Moreover, a cruel sneer clung to his face, making his handsome face, which only a god could possess, appear extremely ugly.

The description "even demons pale in comparison" seems to have been created just for him.

Dionysus, as if peeling off his outer skin, revealed his "true nature," his throat trembling with eerie laughter.

"Don't be like that, Loki~ You know nothing about me, yet you see right through me. That's really annoying, isn't it~?"

"...!"

"That's right! You're absolutely right! You're right about everything! There's only one thing I'm after!"

Dionysus spread his arms wide and cheered. Loki, seeing this, felt an unprecedented sense of disgust.

"Ah, Ogia! What an enchanting and frenzied feast!!"

His ugly, distorted expression revealed that he was completely absorbed in it.

The thought of the thrill and pleasure he sought made him tremble with excitement.

"The ancient times when heroes roamed! The past when the mortal realm was ravaged by monsters! That era was truly amazing! People desperately fled from the hideous monsters, letting out piercing screams! My heart always races when I see this scene from the heavens!"

Dionysus blushed like a girl experiencing first love, his eyes moist and dazed.

He revealed this extraordinary desire without reservation, and continued to sing its praises:

"You know what?! Loki! Vulnerable children start laughing after they abandon reason!"

"!!"

"Unprecedented fear transforms into climax, freeing one from the shackles of mind and soul!! No amount of debauchery can achieve this ultimate climax; it can only be attained by having one's flesh and organs torn apart by a monster!! The pitiful and beautiful 'shrine maidens' 'sacrifice' themselves, offering themselves as 'offerings' to me!!"

Dionysus is a "god who is detached from reason".

They admire grief and madness, and even want to incite people to behave strangely when they are in a trance, creating chaos in this good world.

He was a god who had no connection with social order, and who was both lonely and incomprehensible to everyone.

Loki was shocked to discover the true "essence" of his idol, which was hidden deep within his heart.

"The screams and wailing of children are more irresistible than the finest wine!!"

The group of people whom Dionysus arbitrarily designated as "witches" were women who existed in the lower realm.

It seems to suggest that the only truth in this world is that beautiful, innocent lives have fallen into "madness".

Dionysus gripped his right cheek with his hand, straining, yet he still managed to maintain a smile.

He maintained an extremely wicked smile.

"But—this paradise came to an end with the arrival of the age of gods!"

The male god was very emotional and expressed great dissatisfaction with the current era.

"It's all Uranus's fault! Because of this old god's 'secret pact,' he sealed this land, causing monsters to roam freely, and this landscape, indistinguishable from the underworld, was forever interrupted! He even caused my 'madness' to vanish!"

"...Is this your reason for hating Uranus?"

"That's right! That old codger who still keeps offering prayers...! It's all his fault that I'm never satisfied! It's been like this ever since back in Heaven! He's always coming to get in my way!"

Dionysus, with his messy hair and swearing loudly, looked exactly like a foolish god who only wanted to satisfy his own desires.

The language used was equally vulgar and rude; the kind demeanor he once showed to the children in the city had completely vanished.

However, Loki also realized something.

This is the true face of Dionysus.

When he was drunk, he mentioned to Loki and others on several occasions his wariness and hatred towards Uranus.

This is indeed the "dark side" he hides in his heart.

The word "hatred" is probably not an accurate description.

In fact, he hated Uranus to the core and wanted to kill him as soon as possible.

"Sigh~ Speaking of the celestial realm, Hestia is just as much of a nuisance. I was planning to plunge the celestial realm into 'madness' and incite the gods to kill each other, but this damned goddess had to come and ruin everything..."

"...!"

"But this result might not be bad... If she hadn't stopped me, I would have been overwhelmed by the new 'killing intent' and wouldn't have been able to control myself like this."

Dionysus appeared calm and composed, as if reminiscing about the past—but his expression suddenly changed the next moment.

He opened his eyes angrily, revealing another kind of resentment on his face.

"How dare you say this is just a game! What nonsense are you spouting! Both sides were clearly engaged in a bloodbath, and you were still grinning at me until the very last moment. You gods are all insane lunatics incapable of feeling fear or despair! You could never possibly fall into 'madness'!"

The world in Dionysus's eyes was always gray.

The scene before him was utterly malevolent.

This kind of thing is simply "not worth loving".

This kind of thing simply "cannot satisfy me".

This thing is completely "outrageously wrong".

Therefore, he wanted to turn the lower realm into the "underworld"—to plunge the lower realm into "madness".

"...In other words, since you failed to put on a 'madness' feast in the heavens, you've set your sights on the mortal realm, haven't you?"

They used the method of letting "filthy fairies" and monsters roam the earth.

This was Dionysus's true purpose after destroying the labyrinthine city.

Twisting the Nether is solely for the purpose of satisfying selfish desires.

This idea is no different from that of an "evil god".

"You went to such lengths for something so trivial?"

"Tricks? What kind of nonsense is that, Loki? Even if I accidentally used my 'divine power' to destroy this land, to put it nicely, it's the world's restorative power, or whatever, but the other gods can just make it look like 'it never happened,' right?"

"..."

"If I were to achieve my goal by my own power, to put it extremely, I would have to eliminate all the gods except myself."

But this is absolutely impossible.

Despite his utter madness, this male god remained remarkably calm.

Because the gods cannot intervene directly, he uses elements that only exist in the lower realm to secretly orchestrate chaos according to the rules of this world.

"Answer me one last question."

Loki, who had remained silent for the time being, finally voiced the question that had been lingering in his mind.

"Were those words you spoke in front of the graves of your own family members also utter nonsense?"

"To keep this feeling from being forgotten, I often make time to come here."

"I apologize. That's all I can say."

Lefia and Philwiss were also there, and the four of them went to the "Adventurers' Cemetery" together.

Dionysus offered flowers at the graves of his family as an apology.

Loki never doubted Dionysus's "oath".

The will he exuded, and the divine intent contained within it, were "genuine."

Even though he was drunk at the time.

Even now that we know his true nature.

Loki, who failed to discern any pretense at that moment, voiced his most direct question.

"...Those words were not false at all; I was sincerely apologizing to the children who have passed away."

Dionysus smiled gracefully.

"That's right, this is my sincere remorse for the untimely loss of my life before the 'appointed time' arrived. I'm sorry I couldn't keep you company, and I couldn't offer the other children as 'living sacrifices'! I'm sorry you sacrificed yourselves for me, but I couldn't fulfill the 'contract' and let you die a glorious death!"

Then, as if it were an ugly monster, it raised the corners of its mouth.

Loki was so angry that his hands clenched so tightly they cracked.

"Are you misunderstanding something? Loki, I love all children from the bottom of my heart, just like you, but I'm just loving them in my own way—Pfft! Haha ...

Loki's anger level has exceeded the limit.

Contrary to her calm exterior, a burning anger and a vow surged within her.