I'm the Only Totem in Another World - Chapter 95

Chapter 95: 7 Paladins （5）

“And, what is that talking statue?”

The platinum blonde female Paladin pointed at me with her hand. This woman in front of me was definitely Princess Dina.

“How did you recognize me?”

“…”

Hanna, surprised by the sudden situation, couldn’t open her mouth. She’s weak at improvising and dealing with unexpected situations.

I have to step up.

━ Paladin, my name is Malak, the god of the Barbarians.

“…God? Could it be, you’re the Loa that Not a Netkama was talking about?”

Princess Dina asked in a slightly surprised tone. This time, she was looking directly at me, attached to Rake’s waist.

It’s kind of funny that she’s saying ‘Not a Netkama’ in real life. It’s even funnier because she’s saying it with a serious expression and tone.

I wonder if this person has quite a unique personality?

“That’s right. I’m Not a Netkama… and that’s Loa Malak-nim.”

Hanna, finally regaining her composure, answered. Was it my imagination that her voice got a little quieter when she said ‘Not a Netkama’?

“The god of the Barbarians… I didn’t know something like that actually existed.”

Princess Dina, who was staring intently at me, blinked once.

“Certainly, I feel a peculiar energy. It’s foreign and ominous… that kind of feeling.”

It seems Princess Dina also has a sensor similar to mine that can feel the energy of others.

“Ominous…?”

━ Paladin, you are an apostle who received the power of Ishtania, it’s impossible for the energy of another god to feel divine.

I spoke before Rake could react angrily.

“That makes sense.”

Princess Dina nodded.

I don’t know if that’s true or not. I just made that up because I thought it would reduce hostility.

“I heard you aim for the salvation of the earth. Is it true that you’re inducing cooperation between Paladins, Barbarians, and civilized people?”

“How dare a Paladin of the Goddess Religion question the truth from Loa-kke?”

Rake, unable to hold back any longer, spoke in a sharp voice.

“Who are you?”

“Rake, the guardian of Malak-nim.”

The eyes of Princess Dina, who seemed serious and cautious, and the eyes of Rake, filled with wildness and divinity, clashed in the air.

“…”

“…”

Both of them were looking at each other without backing down. Wait, what’s going on here?

Is it like blinking means you lose? Are you guys filming a skit?

“…Definitely not a Paladin. I can’t believe there’s someone like this among the inhabitants of this world.”

Princess Dina, muttering softly, turned her gaze towards me. The fight between two proud warriors ended in Rake’s victory.

“If what Not a Netkama said is all true, you must know that we’re possessed, right?”

━ Of course. I know you use the community, and that you first encountered this world through the medium of a game.

“Do you also know about the clear conditions?”

She’s asking a different question than Siu. It’s much better than asking me to send her back to Earth.

━ Yes. It says to drive out the demons and reclaim the Cathedral.

“…I don’t know how strong you are, or how strong you can become.”

She’s choosing her words carefully.

━ That’s understandable.

“Are you saving everyone, regardless of whether they’re civilized people, Paladins, or Barbarians, Malak-nim?”

Her attitude was different from when she asked earlier. This time, Rake didn’t object either.

━ Yes. Three Paladins are already part of our Tribal Federation. You can confirm it through them if you want.

I was about to introduce the Paladin ‘Ultra Sanz Crazed for Nighttime Massacre Mode’, but then I remembered that it was too ridiculous a nickname for me, a god, to say, so I gave her the nicknames ‘Petit Noah’ and ‘Morning Tent Erection Knight’.

Whew, that was close. Of course, I didn’t forget to tell Noah and Siu first.

I also told her that the Paladin named Sanz is my messenger, and if she has anything urgent to tell me, she can leave him a private message.

Princess Dina just stared into space for a few minutes, blinking. She must be exchanging messages.

[Petit Noah: Uh, Sanz-nim? Princess Dina-nim wants to see the Tribal Federation Headquarters. Could you ask Malak-nim if it’s okay to attach images?]

She replied after a short pause.

[It’s okay, take pictures focusing on the children smiling with the civilized people.]

Nothing moves people’s hearts like the smiles of healthy children.

“…”

Princess Dina’s face, which had been staring into space, relaxed a little. I wonder what kind of pictures she’s looking at.

[Show me what you showed Princess Dina.]

[Petit Noah: Ah! Isn’t that a line from the Yuhi-chan manga?]

[?]

What is she talking about?

[Petit Noah: Ah… yes! Just a moment!]

[Petit Noah: （Picture of civilized and Barbarian children sparring with axes.）]

[Crazy.]

[Petit Noah: ??? Why?]

Damn it, why would you send something like this? Anyone who sees it would think we’re a warlord faction using child soldiers.

Why did Princess Dina’s face relax after seeing such a serious picture?

I knew it from the time she told the newbie to survive on her own. She’s not normal.

“Alright.”

What’s alright?

Was she satisfied with the sight of children playing war? As expected, she’s not a normal woman.

I knew it from the time she told the newbie to survive on her own.

“Let’s cooperate temporarily to defeat our common enemy.”

Princess Dina shook hands with me.

[No, you did well.]

Since it ended well, I decided to let it go.

Noah, I want to flick your forehead with the Totem Golem’s body later.

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Princess Dina led us to a cave. She said it was where Dina’s Special Forces were waiting.

Inside the cave, four men and women were sitting, fully armed.

“These are the people who came to help us defeat the sea monsters.”

Princess Dina quickly and simply explained our temporary alliance.

“Shall we introduce ourselves briefly?”

At Princess Dina’s words, which sounded like those of an elementary school teacher, the Special Forces members who were looking at us stood up one by one. They were strong individuals above Level 7.

Self-introductions. They’re necessary. You need to know the names of the people you’re fighting alongside.

“My name is Jackson.”

A middle-aged man who looked taciturn stepped forward first. He was carrying two swords.

Two swords and Jackson… Huh?

Isn’t this person ‘Samurai Jackson’, the early community user who advocated for the supremacy of dual wielding?

I thought he was dead because he stopped posting, but he was alive. And he had become incredibly strong.

“I’m… Gukbap. Nice to meet you.”

A young man with a huge pork cutlet hammer on his shoulder grinned.

Gukbap. What a hearty nickname. He’s definitely a Korean user.

I wanted to ask him what kind of Gukbap he was, but I held back.

“We’re the Bella Sisters. I’m the older sister, and this is my younger sister.”

Two women who looked alike bowed their heads slightly at the same time. If they were twins in real life, would they be possessed as twins?

What a ridiculously kind goddess.

━ Dina’s Special Forces, nice to meet you. I’m Loa Malak.

I greeted them.

“My name is Rake, the guardian of Malak-nim. It seems you all don’t know Malak-nim. Malak-nim is the only one who came to save the earth…”

Suddenly, Professor Rake’s lecture, which everyone had been waiting for, began.

I tried to stop her, but then I gave up. Sigh, alright. I’m a god, after all, so I should introduce my achievements.

“That Colosseum? Ah, the Imperial Arena, right? Anyway, you say you defeated the demon that ruled that place? Wow, that’s amazing. I barely managed to escape when I went there at Level 6, haha.”

Only Gukbap responded with a good reaction. This guy has a good personality.

I glanced at the rest of the Paladins who were listening with indifferent expressions. Including Princess Dina, there were five in total.

The rest must have been killed by the Dark Cloud Demon.

There must be other Paladins above Level 7 besides these guys. But most of them are probably disheartened like Close-Range Spy.

These five, who haven’t lost hope yet and are facing the apocalypse, are the core of the Paladin force, no, the possessed force.

━ …

Thinking that way, they looked a little different. Should I say they looked like extraordinary warriors who have gone through all sorts of hardships, rather than just strong users?

Jackson would be an amazing dual-wielding swordsman like Zoro, and our reliable Gukbap would be a tough guy smashing demons’ heads with his super pork cutlet hammer.

The Bella Sisters would definitely create a tremendous synergy effect with their unique sibling bond, two people wielding the power of ten.

They are truly warriors of the apocalypse.

“Uh, I’m Not a Netkama… Just call me Netkama…”

The self-introduction session ended with Hanna’s words, who suddenly became a Netkama.

Hanna, are you embarrassed of your nickname too?

“Our cooperation is only until we defeat the sea monster. We’ll act separately after that.”

Princess Dina, or Dina for short, asserted.

━ That’s right. Let’s talk about the details when we get to the village.

I wanted to ask them to help me defeat the Shadow Demon, but what could I do? It couldn’t be an equal relationship, nor could it be a relationship where I was at a disadvantage.

I am the god and spiritual leader of the Tribal Federation. I can’t show them that I’m clinging to their pants.

When I become a late bloomer and gain enough power to completely overwhelm Dina’s Special Forces, then I’ll ask for their cooperation again. It will be on the condition that Dina’s Special Forces come under my command.

Dina’s Special Forces, I will have you someday.