And everyone was shocked by the face that appeared.
For it was none other than Iaso, daughter of Asclepius, the subordinate god of Igeon.
[ has been summoned]
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That subordinate god was a goddess who had been captured at the Libra villa when Igeon dealt with the Yun Siu brothers.
And was the child of the male god Apollo in mythology, entrusted to the centaur Chiron and later revered as the god of medicine.
Later, when he even revived the dead, the gods, fearing the collapse of the world's order, killed him.
It is also known that he thus became the constellation of the 13th zodiac sign.
And this disinfectant. No, was one of the six daughters of Asclepius, the goddess of health and healing.
Ultimately, Hugo looked flustered at her appearance.
Because at the moment she appeared, he could guess Igeon's actions.
Sure enough.
“Are you serious? Are you saying you're going to make her the Holy Grail Master?”
“Yeah. To become one, I'd have to abandon all the powers of Ophiuchus. And I'm not that interested in the healing throne anyway. So, her.”
At those words, the suddenly summoned Disinfectant (Iaso) was startled, as if asking what that meant.
[Huh? Huh? Holy Grail Master? What do you mean?]
But regardless, Igeon smiled.
“If my underling is a Star God, then naturally Aquarius falls under my command too.”
“No! That's not the issue!”
[U-um…]
“What's not the issue? She was originally at Aquarius before being kidnapped by Libra, wasn't she? She knows the internal affairs well, so isn't she perfect?”
[Um, I can't keep up with the conversation…]
“Hey! Do you think you can just designate the master of a divine throne like that? If that were possible, we Star Gods wouldn't have struggled!”
“That's because your leader bastards are idiots!”
[Um… are you listening?]
“Ah, shut up. Disinfectant. You become the Holy Grail Master.”
[Huh?!!]
At those words, even Sophie, let alone the other masters, stirred.
Of course, there were broadly two ways to become the master of a divine throne.
To be acknowledged by the divine throne itself, or to kill the previous master and take their place.
Being acknowledged by , which could be called the throne itself, was mainly for very small, newborn divine thrones.
It was irrelevant to the great Zodiac divine thrones.
Sure enough.
[The Full Moon Master says it's impossible]
[The Golden Beast Master sneers that the master of a divine throne must have that much power]
[The Scorching Heat Master cries, begging anyone to make his medicine again]
A Star God, who could be called the master of a divine throne, had to possess enough power to sustain a god's army.
In short, it meant that Iaso was insufficient to become one.
[The Golden Beast Master sneers]
[He says that to become the master of a divine throne, you must kill the previous master]
[He scoffs, asking if you think things will go as the Snake Master intends, whatever you do]
At those words, Igeon's snake eyes flashed.
“Fine. Then should I get rid of you bastards too and take that seat?”
As soon as those words fell, a rumble, an earthquake occurred.
[The Golden Beast Master is furious and bristles]
[He snarls for you to come to the divine realm right now]
[He brandishes his missing teeth, telling a mere little snake not to act up]
[The Full Moon Master sighs and says the Snake Master is already qualified for the Holy Grail Master's seat]
[The Full Moon Master advises that 'the Snake Master could abandon his existing divine throne and become the Holy Grail Master']
[The Scorching Heat Master opposes]
[The Scorching Heat Master says if that bastard becomes the Holy Grail Master, he won't make his medicine]
In the end, as the gods sneered, Hugo pressed his forehead.
Of course, Aquarius was a supermassive divine throne ranked first in the number of followers.
The gods would think that since Ophiuchus was small, it would be beneficial to take the Holy Grail Master's seat.
‘But honestly, abandoning the existing divine throne is a bit of a waste.’
Just as the emperor cannot sit on two thrones, one Star God cannot sit on two thrones.
‘Except for subordinates.’
Therefore, Hugo thought that bringing Aquarius under his command right now would be good for Igeon.
“How did the original Star God do it? The Holy Grail Master is a healing divine throne. With your regenerative power, you might be able to revive her…”
Moreover, the Holy Grail Master was, strictly speaking, not a biological god.
Though her true name is unknown, the Holy Grail itself could be called the god.
And if it was Igeon, who could even repair divine objects, reviving that god might not be impossible.
But.
“The Aquarius Star God? I turned that thing into a water purifier a long time ago.”
“?!!”
Igeon cackled as he took out a kettle.
“When you put a Star God's body in it, it becomes an inexhaustible holy water, you know? It's great for recovering energy. Our kids love it too.”
Hugo and Sophie were horrified, their mouths agape.
That thing that looked like a metal kettle was undoubtedly a kettle made by Igeon!
And during the Cancer incident, he had said he kept the core separately and made the body into equipment, so they thought no way, but!
‘Th-this heaven-damned bastard…!!’
In the end, unable to bear it, Hugo shouted.
“Are you telling me you made a kettle out of a Star God's body?”
Then Igeon's face turned serious.
“No, it only looks like this. It's actually a water purifier. I even put a filter in it.”
“That's not what we're talking about! You crazy bastard!”
But regardless, as Igeon poured the kettle, a green light burst from beneath his feet.
[The subordinate gods of Ophiuchus greatly enjoy the falling water]
[Piggy Bank, First Son, Second Son are extremely happy]
[The made from the Holy Grail Master exerts great efficacy]
[The Holy Grail Master's body is composed of excellent holy water ingredients. It becomes a good vitality tonic for gods]
Moreover, the water purifier's efficacy didn't stop there.
[The Holy Grail Master's body never dries up under any circumstances]
[Also, that pure water will be an excellent material for crafting holy items, cooking, disinfecting, drinks, and diffusers]
Igeon smiled.
Ophiuchus only had five subordinate gods so far, but with this inexhaustible spring water, there would be no problem at all in spraying vitality tonic even if the number of subordinate gods increased.
And as everyone looked at the scene as if they were sick of it, Igeon shook the kettle as if to show off.
“Anyway, since the Star God ended up like this, you'll have to choose a new Star God, right?”
“That heaven-damned bastard… daring to do this to a god….”
Hugo pressed his forehead.
Surely, because the body was in liquid form, he was able to create a holy item in a short time, unlike with Cancer.
In fact, when Igeon restored the compressed space, the remaining body of the Holy Grail Master came out in a jelly-like form.
In the end, after hearing that, Hugo sighed as if the revival of the Holy Grail Master was a lost cause.
“Anyway, I get it. But how do you intend to make that subordinate god the Holy Grail Master? Even the gods say so. Only you, who killed the master, can become the master of the divine throne….”
But Igeon grinned and took something out.
And Sophie was surprised by that object.
Because it was the core.
It was the core of the Holy Grail Master.
“The Sage's henchman told me a good trick.”
“The Sage?”
It must be the Fairy King, Mimir, attached to the Sage.
And what could that spirit of supreme knowledge have told him? Igeon smiled as he approached Disinfectant (Iaso).
Disinfectant flinched as Igeon approached.
A very long time ago. After losing her original divine throne, she had lost her previous memories, and because her abilities were good, she had been used as a maid in Aquarius.
Thus, even though she had no affection for the Holy Grail Master, she had a sense of master and servant, and she had briefly cried out at the sight of her master turned into a corpse—but only for a moment!
Flash!
Igeon inserted a part of the Holy Grail Master's core into Disinfectant (Iaso)'s forehead.
It was a very small piece.
Then a miraculous thing happened.
Rumble!
[By the Snake Master, a portion of the Holy Grail Master's power has been transferred to Disinfectant (Iaso)]
[The divine throne has acknowledged Disinfectant (Iaso) as the new master of Aquarius]
[Disinfectant (Iaso) is a servant of Ophiuchus]
[ has automatically come under the command of Ophiuchus]
[Subordinates have been added, raising divine rank]
[The record is engraved in the Bible]
A blinding purple light shot up into the sky.
At that sight, the Star Gods were flustered, and Hugo and Sophie couldn't close their mouths.
As Saints, they felt it on their skin.
That Igeon's subordinate god had been designated as the new master of the Holy Grail.
That was why they couldn't help but be flustered.
Of course, the Star God's core that Igeon put into his subordinate god was only about one-tenth.
Since Igeon held all the rest, compared to the original master, the power and feeling were quite different.
But as a qualification, it was sufficient.
[From now on, Aquarius will be directly managed by Ophiuchus]
[Ophiuchus can directly intervene in Aquarius]
[Subordinate Divine Throne]
.
That was a step further than mere subordination.
Subordination was like an elder and younger brother relationship, where they could offer tribute and experience, and be used as Igeon's loyal army.
But a subordinate divine throne was, simply put, a captive, a slave divine throne.
Ophiuchus could directly control everything.
The dismissal or appointment of Star Gods, the operation of the divine throne, even the management method—all of it!
That was the meaning of checkmating the leader.
That wasn't all.
Since Disinfectant (Iaso) was connected as Igeon's subordinate god, her magical power consumed some of Igeon's magic, but well.
[All divine throne energy and experience of Aquarius are transmitted 100% to Ophiuchus]
[All followers of Aquarius are transferred entirely to Ophiuchus]
Thus, Sophie, who had lost her divine throne in an instant, could only gape.
Disinfectant (Iaso), who had suddenly become a Star God, screamed as well.
[M-Me, the master! How could such an undeserved…! I can't! It's too dangerous! It's too much for me!]
But Igeon smiled as if telling her not to worry.
“It's fine. You can just say you acted as I ordered. And if you don't know something, make her do it all. Make her take all the blame.”
“?!”
The designated Sophie screamed.
She protested, asking why he was dragging her into it, but Igeon grabbed her hair fiercely and flashed his eyes.
“For the crime of stealing my biometric data without my knowledge. Were you just going to wash your mouth of it?”
“?!!”
“And try running away. I won't remove the ring in your stomach either.”
At those words, Hugo said, as if dumbfounded, “Did you ever intend to remove it from the start…?”
But regardless, Igeon raised the corner of his mouth.
“If you understand, Aquarius is to immediately manufacture Stars and Saints. The Holy Grail, and deliver them all to Ophiuchus.”
[Ah, I understand!]
It was when Disinfectant (Iaso) hurriedly moved.
For Igeon, it meant he had maintained his own divine throne and even gained a slave divine throne, but it seemed the other masters did not take kindly to it.
Sure enough.
Boom!
The sky turned black, and the ground began to shake.
[The masters are furious]
[The masters say they cannot acknowledge the existence of a subordinate divine throne]
[They say they cannot acknowledge a new Holy Grail Master in this way either]
[They rage, asking if a god they haven't even acknowledged dares to take on the role of a Zodiac master]
[They say it does not suit the qualifications]
At this, Igeon emitted a ferocious power, as if asking what they were dissatisfied with.
“Qualifications? Isn't it enough for the Holy Grail Master to just have high healing power and Holy Grail manufacturing ability? I don't think she's less capable than the previous master?”
That was the truth. But the masters greatly stirred at this.
[The Fish sneers]
[The Goat expresses displeasure]
[They say no one will acknowledge that subordinate god as the master]
But it was then.
Iaso (Disinfectant), who had hurriedly tried to manufacture the Holy Grail, urgently shouted.
[Oh my, Master! Amazing! My healing range has expanded!]
“!”
[With the Master's regenerative power added…! With this power, I think I can make a medicine that regenerates everything in one second!]
“Really?”
[Yes! It's enough to make hair or height grow in one second! It's superior to the previous medicine that had a 30-day limit!]
At this, the other masters laughed.
[They call it a mere trick]
[The Bull Master sneers. He scoffs, asking if there is even one who would approve of that as a Star God]
[The Two-Faced Master says that if there is even one, they will acknowledge it too]
[The subordinate gods and other masters agree with the Bull Master]
But that was when.
[The Scorching Heat Master says he will acknowledge that servant as a Star God]
[The Golden Beast Master asks if it can also regrow teeth]
[The Full Moon Master agrees, saying that anything the Snake Master does seems interesting]
[Other crude armies show interest in the Snake Master]
[The fame of Ophiuchus gradually rises]
[The level of the Ophiuchus divine throne rises]
At this, the heavens and earth shook greatly. The fury of the other Star Gods could be felt.
It was undoubtedly anger at the defection of Sagittarius and Virgo.
And Sagittarius and Virgo were not divine thrones that the other masters could ignore.
At this, Igeon smiled as if asking, "See?"
“You're next.”
As Igeon emitted a ferocious magical power, the masters who had shown hostility toward him gnashed their teeth.
They were all in the divine realm.
It was not a place Igeon could approach.
In fact, even now, he was only using the method of luring Star Gods through Saints.
As proof, the masters sneered.
[They say the divine realm is not a place for scum like you]
[They rage, asking how the master of a small divine throne who can't even approach the divine realm dares to act up]
But at those words, Igeon scoffed.
The divine realm?
“It's not like I can't go.”
[!]
Igeon took something out.
It was an item that had fallen from the dimensional manager who tried to expel him from .
[Divine Realm Pass]
Igeon's eyes flashed.
“Fine. I'll go right now then.”
(To be continued in the next episode)