I'm the Only Totem in Another World - Chapter 152

Chapter 152: The Truth of the Deserted Island （1）

[Maljukgeoriboksangsa: I found an underwater temple!

I went diving into the sea today, hoping to catch some big fish, and I found this temple!

（Picture of a stone temple）

It’s not an underwater city or building. It seems like the island sank over time and got submerged.

Makes me think this wasn’t a deserted island in the past. Even if it was, the landmass must have been much larger.

（Picture of a female statue with three pairs of wings）

This is a statue I found inside the temple. It was quite heavy, so I had to use some strength to drag it out haha

If I wasn’t a Paladin but an ordinary person, I wouldn’t have been able to retrieve it.

Since the worshipped being has a female form, maybe it’s the goddess Ishtania who brought us to this world?

I’m starting to think that the ancient people who served the goddess lived on this island.

（Picture of items that appear to be ritual tools）

I found these too. I brought them because I thought they might be helpful when praying to Malak-nim.

I swept them all up in one go with my handmade net hahaha

Since these were used in the temple, wouldn’t they be effective in receiving divine help?

（Picture of a totem that somewhat resembles a blue dragon）

（Picture of a decently equipped altar）

I’m not sure, but I feel like I’m a little closer to reaching land! I have that feeling!

Positive energy fully charged!

Hope you all have a great day!]

It seemed like an ordinary, hopeful post, but the attached photos contained terrifying information.

“That’s an idol modeled after the Evil God Shamishur.”

That was the reason the Saint, who had read this post after reading another Paladin’s memories, hurriedly came to the altar.

The winged female statue is not Ishtania, but Shamishur. Shamishur is also a god who takes on a female form.

The Saint, who said so, was quite agitated. Unlike her usual calm demeanor.

━ It wasn’t a deserted island, but the dwelling place of ancient humans.

The first to worship Shamishur were ancient humans. Ancient humans who lived on an isolated island. Did the land sink over time and become a deserted island?

“That’s right. This isn’t the first time I’ve seen an idol of Shamishur, but I’ve never seen one in such a complete state.”

A complete statue. Since statue = totem, you shouldn’t laugh it off as just a figurine.

“It will contain immense mystery, divinity.”

━ What happens if the idol falls into the hands of Shamishur and the demonic forces?

“If there are enough demon worshippers… there’s a possibility of him recovering his divine power.”

I knew it. Then it becomes the worst-case scenario.

Is this why the Goddess sent Maljuk to the deserted island? To destroy the idol of the Evil God in its complete state?

It makes sense. Like maintaining the number of Paladins at 100, there must have been a similar plan.

Then why did she possess Atomic Rex? …To instill a sense of vigilance in me and the users?

If so, she’s a truly cruel god.

━ It’s fortunate that the demons haven’t reached the deserted island yet.

“Indeed. I need to tell that Paladin to be careful not to activate the idol.”

I need to think about this carefully.

━ Summon a meeting.

It’s better to brainstorm with many than to think alone. Following yesterday, I held a meeting again today.

Close-Range Spy and Dina, having read Maljuk’s post, came fully prepared.

“It seems possible to bring that Paladin to the Tribal Federation. We have enough ritual materials. The rest is up to his will.”

Muri, who had seen the photo uploaded to the community through the Saint’s psychic abilities, nodded.

━ Can we bring him here now?

“It’s possible. If we first take some measures with that Paladin…”

As the oldest Priestess, she immediately offered a solution. As expected of Muri Granny, the totem expert.

We’ve rescued Mr. Maljuk for now. Next is the disposal of the Evil God’s idol, right?

No matter how I think about it, it’s a shame to just destroy it.

If Maljuk completes the totem and I can go to the deserted island, I can use the ‘Transmission Totem’ blessing to bring the idol to the Tribal Federation.

Hmm…!

As I combined the information I already knew with the opinions of the leaders in my head, a rather interesting idea came up.

━ How about luring the demons to Symphony with the idol?

We activate the idol and make it so they have no choice but to come to the Tribal Federation.

I think the Evil God who opened the dimensional gate is in a position to at least command or request the Seven-Headed Dragon Demon, who became the commander-in-chief of the demons after the Dark Cloud Demon died.

In the first place, demons cannot live in this world without an Evil God. They must be of a similar rank to the Seven-Headed Dragon Demon or slightly higher.

According to the Saint, the reason demons haven’t ascended even after ruling the earth for five years is because they can’t create idols.

The goddess Ishtania used her power to prevent demons and their worshippers from creating idols. Just as the natives don’t know the identity of the possessed, those who become worshippers forget how to create idols.

It’s a power called the ‘Veil of Deception’, and I understand it as a kind of global hypnotic ability that hinders cognitive abilities.

The reason she could use such a powerful power was because the Cathedral was still standing. It’s designed so that only Paladins can enter, and demons can’t even get close.

“The Evil God and his demonic forces are obsessed with ascension. They would want to seize even the slightest possibility.”

The Saint affirmed my opinion.

“If it’s the first totem（idol）, it holds deep meaning. It would be very special to that Evil God.”

Paya also agreed, and.

“It’s certainly a tempting trap.”

Close-Range Spy, who was avoiding Rachel’s gaze with his helmet deeply pressed down, also nodded.

“If only there was a way to activate the idol.”

Dina, with her platinum blonde hair tied in a ponytail, said.

“Indeed! That’s no problem!”

Kanto, who had been frowning and concentrating to follow the conversation, burst into laughter.

This bastard, he’s happy that something he knows finally came up. Try to be half as good as your sister Paya.

“Paladin, our Tribal Federation has a tool that can bestow faith.”

Rake, leaning on Totem No. 1, answered for me.

“Good grief… that would be the ‘Unanswered Prayers’.”

Good grief, my ass…! I can’t even argue with this.

Yes, Close-Range Spy, you would know. It’s an item we obtained thanks to you.

Unanswered Prayers. A hidden piece obtained after defeating the Night Stalker Demon in the Assassins’ Guild Headquarters.

A horrifying ritual tool made of human bones and skin… resembling some kind of magic book, it’s an object imbued with faith in a non-existent god.

Think of it as a disposable faith power bank, where the faith that should have been absorbed by a god remains intact due to the god’s absence.

For me, faith is a score that I can use to buy blessings. At first, I tried to absorb it, but I left it alone because I didn’t know what side effects it might have.

Since I already obtained Manifestation, there was no reason to experiment with an unidentified hidden piece arranged by the Goddess.

For it to shine here… As expected, life is full of ups and downs.

━ Let’s start by bringing the Paladin trapped on the deserted island.

“Yes!”

Rescuing Mr. Maljuk is our top priority.

The Saint used her psychic abilities to convey Maljuk’s approximate situation to Muri.

“There’s no problem with the altar and totem. It’s well-made for something not crafted by a Priestess. The problem is the medium. There was no medium to convey faith to Malak-nim.

If we use the swollen hand of that Demunsan monkey, the murder weapon, and the fan with a human face engraved on it…”

Ugh, I don’t understand a word she’s saying. Muri helped Maljuk, throwing around technical terms. Noah neatly organized what Muri said and uploaded it as a post.

It would be nice if Sanz, who’s not here, could explain it.

It was a few hours later.

[Maljukgeoriboksangsa: I finished it!

（Picture of Malak’s totem and the ritual tools placed on the altar）

I arranged everything as Petit Noah-nim, no, as Muri Priestess-nim instructed!

Now all I have to do is pray!

…Everyone, thank you for your support. There were many times I wanted to die, resented the world, and hated myself.

But I still wanted to live. No, I will live. I want to live and breathe.

Malak-nim, I will pray. I will call upon your noble name.

If you can hear me, please answer.]

The groundwork is done. All that’s left is for Maljuk’s prayer to reach me.

“It has to be a sincere prayer. If he doesn’t truly worship Malak-nim, it won’t reach him no matter how good the medium is.”

Since it was Paya, who brought me, Jin Malak, to the surface, who said it, it was even more convincing.

How long did I wait? A man’s voice is heard from afar.

‘Malak-nim, can you hear my prayer? This humble servant offers his prayer.’

Finally. At last!

━ I have heard your prayer.

‘Ah…!’

I immediately transferred my consciousness to the totem that must be there.