The Black Sun suddenly barged in.
It was perplexing, but surprisingly, I didn’t feel much of a crisis.
【“Pope, how are you feeling? Shocked?”】
It was definitely a voice laden with a dominating presence that stimulated instinct. Yet, the actual content conveyed was somewhat low-level and noisy.
It felt like the loud, thumping noise from the kid upstairs was coming through as floor noise.
Maybe that was why curiosity overtook fear.
‘What happened to make it like this?’
The Evil God, draped in all the despair and misfortune of the world, had changed from before.
It seemed that the changes I had suspected from seeing the graffiti left in the Void were true.
What kind of ordeal did it go through?
It had changed so much that it was no longer godlike, to the point it actually concerned me.
【“Why the silence?”】
While I was trying to grasp the situation, the Black Sun continued to babble incessantly.
【“Are you really that surprised I showed up? Oh dear, I didn’t mean to give you a mental shock by being so wicked!”】
“I just think you’re too…”
【“Whoa! A god is speaking, and you, a mere human, dare to retort?”】
To start a conversation and then cut it off—what a terrifying and dreadful act. I was so scared that a chuckle escaped me.
【“But why didn’t you ask why I intervened all of a sudden? Ah, should I save that for later during the interview?”】
The dark voice moved someone else’s mouth and rambled on recklessly.
The voice was eerie, yet it kept blabbering obnoxiously, creating a sense of dissonance. Just sitting back and listening was downright amusing.
Is this really an Evil God?
How did the Black Sun, who roamed various worlds committing massacres and destruction, turn into a chatty aunt?
The details of what happened were unclear, and I could hardly guess.
Still, by listening to its solo chatter, I could roughly figure out how its personality had changed.
There were two main characteristics of the so-called ‘Changed Black Sun.’
【“No, I should just spill everything right now. That way, you folks will be less intrigued!”】
First, the malice was noticeably reduced.
The fury and hatred it once felt towards everyone happier than itself had almost vanished.
【“It’s really nothing. I told you we’d meet soon, right? I came to keep my promise. I actually didn’t mean to meet like this, but I just can’t resist the first god interview!”】
Second, it had become a bit gentler.
It no longer delivered ominous prophecies or insisted that everyone else should also be miserable, nor did it foretell the impending doom that was to come.
Instead, it focused solely on one thing.
Chit-chat.
【“Anyway, let’s do the interview! Ask anything. I’ll answer freely and mix in some cursing to make sure it can’t go on iTube!”】
It wouldn’t even give others a chance to speak and kept talking on its own.
So trivial that my wariness began to fade away. It was no different from a mosquito buzzing in my ear.
At that moment, Yao, observing the situation, sent a message in the telepathy chat.
-(High-ranking) : Could that be our Goddess? Sorry, but my faith is fading away.
No way, is this a misunderstanding? How could that be?
Our Goddess isn’t an airy person… well, I can’t deny that, but at least not to this extent.
Unable to bear it, I replied immediately.
-(Pope) : That’s a ridiculous misunderstanding. Absolutely not. Really not. It’s important, so I said it twice.
-(Manager) : I get that… then who is it?
Smart Seo-yoon seemed to realize it’s not our Goddess, unlike the rookie Holy Knight.
However, it didn’t seem like she could link the being speaking through my mouth to the Black Sun I had mentioned at the last Sun Meeting.
It was no wonder. I had explained it like a disaster that could bring about the end of the world.
I had stated facts, but ultimately, it resulted in a ridiculous explanation.
I clarified the situation for everyone’s sake.
-(Pope) : This is not our Goddess. It is the Evil God Black Sun I mentioned at the last meeting.
-(Manager) : Huh??
-(High-ranking) : ????
The two women seemed shocked, and soon the Guardian Dragon who wasn’t even there jumped in.
-(Adorably Cute Guardian Dragon) : ???????
-(High-ranking) : What? Pets should stay out of this.
-(Manager) : Right. We’re in the middle of an important discussion.
-(Adorably Cute Guardian Dragon) : How rude. Everyone kept making question marks, so I just followed along…
The scolding made the former Evil Dragon shrink back, and for some reason, the Black Sun came to mind.
Evil Dragon and Evil God.
Exponents of existence that were detrimental.
But now, both had changed dramatically from before.
【“Why haven’t we started? And why has everyone been staring at the air since earlier? Are you all chatting behind my back?”】
The Evil God Black Sun had become an endlessly frivolous and playful entity.
-(Adorably Cute Guardian Dragon) : I’m genuinely upset this time, so don’t talk to me from now on!!!
And the Evil Dragon Hekatrith had turned from a dragon leading the world to destruction into a mere pet.
In summation, one could say that the amount of malice in both hearts had reduced.
Just randomly experiencing similar things felt too suspicious.
Is this really a coincidence?
As of now, it was a doubt I couldn’t uncover.
【“Ah-ha! I get it now. Are you all scared? Watching me while communicating secretly in telepathy?”】
I quietly listened to the Evil God’s triumphantly smug voice and spoke to Seo-yoon through telepathy.
-(Pope) : Let’s proceed with the interview for now.
-(Manager) : Will it be okay? What about our Goddess?
-(Pope) : It seems she can’t speak due to the Black Sun’s interference, given she hasn’t said anything.
-(Manager) : Ah…
-(Pope) : Since it’s come to this, let’s draw views using the Black Sun.
An interview video with the Evil God.
That’s also the first on iTube.
Perhaps it would gain even more interest than the Q&A session with our Goddess. It would be a more provocative and intense interview.
-(Manager) : Understood…
Though there was a hint of hesitation, Seo-yoon wasn’t trembling.
Instead, she gazed at me with bright eyes and spoke.
“Black Sun? Can we start the interview now?”
【“I’m ready, so hurry up and ask any questions.”】
“Yes. Understood. First, please introduce yourself to the viewers.”
【“That’s easy. Pope, look at the screen.”】
Commanding someone to speak on someone else’s behalf?
It was uncomfortable, but for the smooth flow, I looked at the camera lens.
The Black Sun then began to speak in a dramatically refined voice.
【“I am ‘the End’ itself. The light that burns the bright morning, a calamity that calls darkness to the heavens, and the black flame that spreads despair and misfortune throughout the world. Is that enough?”】
“No, please say your name as well.”
【“How bothersome!”】
Despite its irritation, the Black Sun still said its name willingly.
【“I am the black sun, the flame of sorrow and despair, and the executioner of all happiness that exists in this world.”】
The solemn and grand introduction made me feel uneasy. So I added a simple fact at the end.
“And I’m the Evil God who lost to our Goddess.”
【“Didn’t I tell you not to interrupt?!”】
Hearing its loud scolding voice made me smile for some reason.
‘A mischievous interview with the Evil God. This is going to be fun. The reactions should be great.’
Even amidst the chaos in my head caused by the Black Sun, I couldn’t stop thinking about iTube.
*
Seo-yoon was awkwardly smiling while looking at Eluke.
【“Pope. While I’m talking, keep your mouth shut. This is your second warning.”】
“Why are you acting arbitrarily when this is my mouth?”
【“Because I am an Evil God.”】
“Your reasoning is severely lacking.”
Two different voices were emerging from one mouth, taking turns to speak.
It felt like watching a good and bad personality battling for control.
Seo-yoon silently observed the Pope and the Evil God bickering, and seized a moment of silence to speak.
“Black Sun, let me ask the first question.”
【“Sure, Seo-yoon. You’re much more obedient and gentle than the Pope. You really haven’t changed at all.”】
Not changed at all?
Why was it saying something that felt like words a long-time acquaintance would use? I was puzzled but launched into the prepared question.
“Recently, you’ve been targeting Pope Eluke, right?”
【“That’s true.”】
“Why did you choose the Pope as your target? Is there any special reason behind it?”
It was an interrogation disguised as an interview. I intended to extract as much information as possible for Eluke.
However, I wasn’t expecting much. There was no way it would willingly reveal its schemes.
Surely, it would likely give a ridiculous answer instead.
Seo-yoon’s plan hinged on that.
‘Even if it doesn’t answer properly, I can still extract clues.’
If I touched on a sensitive part of the plan, it would have no choice but to react unconsciously.
Especially if it suddenly changed the subject or got angry, it would mean it was hit on the nail.
“And I’d like to know when and how you intend to threaten the Pope as well.”
What kind of response would the Evil God show to this question, which was like a trap?
I was terrified that it might yell for being rude or unleash a fiery rage.
Still, I suppressed my emotions and swallowed hard, and the Black Sun responded leisurely.
【“Interesting question. I really like it.”】
Chortling, the Evil God delayed for a moment, and when the atmosphere settled, it spoke softly.
【“Well, the reason I’m targeting the Pope is simple. I want revenge on ‘that Goddess’ who killed me, but that’s hard, so I’m aiming for the Pope, her most treasured priest.”】
Unexpectedly detailed, and while Seo-yoon was taken aback, the eerie voice continued.
【“And as for when and how I’ll threaten her? I don’t know yet since I haven’t decided.”】
“….”
It was so honest and straightforward that I was left speechless.
【“Oh, and I’ll correct one misunderstanding. The reason I participated in the interview isn’t only to target the Pope.”】
Then the Black Sun started to elaborate on even the parts that hadn’t been asked.
And at that moment.
【“There’s someone I really want to kill.”】
The previously lighthearted mood abruptly turned chilly.
Eluke widened her eyes in shock, as the Black Sun gritted its teeth and muttered.
【“That little bastard who has been impersonating me in various worlds. Hey, are you listening? If I catch you, I’ll chop you into pieces while you’re still alive.”】
It was a murderous comment that sent chills down my spine.
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