Becoming a God in Another World
Centipede

We returned to Vitalis, Jeanne immediately reported the incident we met earlier to the guild. It's been afternoon, since I got back to town. I have to go home before those demons make a fuss like they used to.

I found Frank telling a story with passion to another party.

"Tell Jeanne that I have to go. There's something I need to do" I informed Frank.

"All right! Leave everything to me" Frank gave me a thumbs up.

After getting a certainty answer from Frank, I immediately went to find a deserted alley and carried out transportation to the underworld.

I appeared in the room and to coincide with that, someone knocked on the door. I instantly removed my disguise magic and changed clothes quickly.

"Come in"

It was Astaroth who entered, just in time! I have to talk to him about the forest and the Centipede eggs. And told him to send a snake there.

"It just so happens" I greeted him.

"Is there something you want, my lord?" Astaroth immediately asked excitedly, like he was waiting for me to tell him to do something?

"Ekhem, what did you need first?" I asked and crossed my legs.

"True, Belphegor said that before he died he spread some golems in some areas other than in the forest of West Rock Covert. He sensed that there was a golem still alive, and perhaps the golem would provide us with useful information" Astaroth explained without being at length, I stroked my chin while thinking.

"Then assign him to search and gather information from the golem" after a while I replied.

"Well, I understand my lord"

"Ah can you send your snake to the forest of the Fancy Lagoon Covert? I found there was demonic energy and Centipede eggs there" I continued.

"The Fancy Lagoon Covert? My lord can I ask you something?" Astaroth then looked at me with a smile.

Why is he smiling like that?! My hair immediately goosebumps to see him smile.

"Y-yes" I avoided eye contact.

"Did you go to the Fancy Lagoon Covert forest alone?" the smile on Astaroth's face became even deeper.

"I-I didn't go alone" I subconsciously answered her question.

"So you really went there" Hey what is a trick question?! Damn it I have to think of a way to send this demon named Astaroth away from me.

"What are you worried about? I can take care of myself" I answered looking for an excuse.

"My lord, you may not understand. When you weren't in our sight, we were so afraid something might happen" Astaroth lowered his voice, sounding so sad.

So, what does he mean I should stay in his sight? Are you crazy?! He's fucking crazy!

"Yes yes, I understand" Because I was lazy to argue I immediately agreed with what he said. At that time I did not realize that what I was saying now, would bring something bad to me.

At night, Elvis had prepared a banquet. Astaroth had already sent his snakes to the forest of the Fancy Lagoon Covert. So I attended the banquet casually.

At this banquet, only noble demons were invited. I don't care about those nobles, after all they are not much stronger than Elvis. Even the difference was quite significant, all I needed about them was to temper the underworld.

After entering the banquet hall, what I was looking for was Belphegor. I want to check it with my demonic eyes.

"Where's Belphegor?" I asked Astaroth who was beside me.

"There, he's sleeping at a time like this. Should I wake him my lord?" recalling the way he used to wake Belphegor I shuddered.

"Not necessary"

I activated the devil's eyes and the result instantly appeared before my eyes.

Name: Belphegor

Male/121,000 y.o

Race: demon

Level: 738,200

At least the pets are quite useful.

I chatted with Elvis and he introduced me to all the nobles. Those demon lords looked at me in awe, their noble auras instantly dissipating as soon as they chatted with me.

Seeing that made me realize how great Lucifer is to the demons. They are no longer in the hunt of men as they once were, even now they can establish a prosperous kingdom. Then do I deserve to occupy this body?

I was a little dazed, and daydreamed involuntarily.

"My lord" Astaroth's call dawned on me.

"Ah yes?"

"My switch is back. There was demonic energy there, but that demonic energy faded with time. It seems like the body has been moved elsewhere" Astaroth reported to me

"Moveted?" I asked a little unhappy. The problem becomes more complicated.

"Yes, and the Centipede eggs you mentioned earlier. I found it, but the Centipede egg was very weak. Looks like that egg is about to die" I raised my eyebrows as soon as I heard it, dead?

"What about the owner of the egg?" I asked back.

"I saw them not far from the cave where the egg was kept. There was a pair of male and female Centipede" Astaroth again reported his condition.

"Should we meet them?"

"If my lord permits, can I overcome this problem?" astaroth asked, his voice sounding a little doubtful. He was afraid if I refused.

How could I refuse! With this I can temporarily get rid of it from my side!

"of course! I'll leave it all to you" I smiled, in a good mood.

"Thank you my lord, then please let me go now"

"Mmh" I answered quickly, damn I'm so happy now.

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Astaroth arrived at the forest of the Fancy Lagoon Covert, he walked towards a definite direction. The snake he was carrying spread out below and Astaroth's hair grew longer and longer.

Sreeettt

The hair moved freely, and without a doubt tied the two resting Centipede together.

"W-who are you?!" The male centipede asked in panic.

"I was assigned to investigate you" Astaroth said calmly, but the atmosphere in the forest was cold and gripping.

"What do you want from us?" Female Centipede sound, more firm.

"Devil body, tell me what you know about it" Astaroth said without further ado.

The female Centipede looked at Astaroth seriously, "If I say so, what can you give us?"

Astaroth squinted unhappily, "I don't like to negotiate"

The female centipede bit her lips nervously.

"If so, I'm asking you for help. Please save us and my son. Then I'll tell you everything I know about the demon body you're talking about" the female Centipede pleaded in a clear voice, looking desperate.

"You can take my life if need be" this manly Centipede interfered.

Astaroth gritted his teeth, if only they had not asked for help. But what his master had taught him was, 'If you don't want to help others willingly. Then help the one who asks you for help'

"Damn" Astaroth clicked his tongue, "Alright, I'll help you"

...tbc...

—mtchagrl