Reincarnated in the Same World for the Nth Time

Aquila’s brow furrowed on its own.

‘Since I’ve come to a subspace close to the main body, are you going to try to intervene?’

In fact, this wasn’t the first iteration Aquila had received such an indirect message from Rasphallara.

He had received this same participation attempt when he entered the subspace with the Scales of Judgment in the last iteration.

Aquila still couldn’t forget the question he had received at that time.

‘He only sent a single question mark.’

A question that seemed to question the very existence of Aquila itself, though it would have contained many meanings.

Because of that symbol, he began to suspect that even the Gods might not be aware that this world was endlessly repeating.

Or, that his existence, who was forcibly reincarnating different bodies each time he died, was alien even to the Gods.

If it was just once, that would be one thing, but he had received the same question several times back then.

So, it was highly likely that it would be the same this time.

“Wow……!”

“Oh my!”

Shen and Kahena exclaimed at the suddenly changed space, whether Aquila was being serious or not.

A pure white space that stretched on endlessly.

Yuzelia was also looking around, probably because it was her first time coming to this place.

“How can this… Is this not reality?”

As if familiar with their reactions, Ianfel explained in a gentle voice.

“It’s a space that is reality, but not reality. A distorted spacetime, perhaps?”

“Ooh, a subspace? I’ve only heard about it, but to think I’d actually come to see it……”

Kahena looked around with curious eyes.

“But somehow, I feel like I shouldn’t move around as I please……”

Shen muttered with an uneasy face.

Everywhere his eyes reached was so white and clean that he felt guilty about moving, as if dirt would be transferred if he touched it.

Ianfel, who had taken his gaze away from the three who had started talking to each other, turned his gaze to Aquila, who had been quiet since earlier.

He had been staring at one spot in the air with a piercing gaze since earlier.

“Aren’t you surprised?”

“……Uh, what?”

“This place, I mean. I was wondering if I could see a surprised face, but perhaps is it familiar to you?”

“I am quite surprised.”

Aquila replied indifferently to Ianfel’s probing tone, which was unique to him.

It was quite light for words to the Saint.

A subtle smile lingered on Ianfel’s face.

He was a person who continued to trigger Ianfel’s curiosity about what was contained in that head.

“Shall we start? Or should I give you more time to be surprised?”

At those words, Aquila barely took his gaze away from the window.

A white space that had become boring because he had come here dozens of times.

And a man with water-colored hair, who was more tiresome than that, was looking at him with a playful face.

‘There are a total of three question opportunities. If Rasphallara intervenes, it would mean losing at least one opportunity.’

If that happened, Ianfel would face a situation where the interview would suddenly end without filling all the opportunities.

And he would point to Aquila as the reason for that, and from then on, he would pay close attention to him with detailed attention close to focused marking.

It wasn’t a simple prediction.

Aquila had experienced being tormented by Ianfel after accepting the intervention of God in the last iteration and facing such an end.

‘A leech-like guy. Once is enough for such an experience.’

Moreover, the Scales of Judgment has a cooldown of three days after being used once on a specific target.

He didn’t have the leeway to take such a risk.

Because what was important right now was Ianfel’s trust.

Aquila straightened his posture after organizing his thoughts.

“No. I’m just nervous because I actually came to this place, that’s all.”

“You don’t look like you’re nervous, though?”

“I do have a surprised and nervous face even if you don’t see it. Right, Shen?”

“Yes?! Uh, yes……”

Shen, who had been quietly in the back as the conversation started, was startled and stammered.

Aquila glanced behind him.

“All three of you, don’t just stand there, sit down. There are chairs.”

“I somehow feel like I shouldn’t sit…”

“It’s a place where you’re allowed to sit down as he said, so don’t stand there uncomfortably, and sit down.”

As Ianfel joined in, the three people sat on the chairs that were only spotlessly white, feeling hesitant.

It was a cautious movement as if they were afraid of making a scratch.

While they were moving, Aquila put his hand on the selection window.

Ting!

【’No’ has been selected.】

【The Sun God Rasphallara’s request to participate has been denied.】

Then, with a lighter heart, he said, “Let’s finish this quickly. The questions are going to be set anyway.”

“Hoo. But what would you do if I ask different questions than you expect?”

Ianfel added playfully, but he wouldn’t be without sincerity.

“If you want to give me something more, please do so.”

Aquila nodded his head.

If he asked a different question and obtained new information, Ianfel would have to pay Aquila more compensation than originally planned.

Because accurate compensation was a rule that Ianfel himself had set.

The Saint smiled, curving his eyes.

“I like that you know me so well. It’s intriguing.”

“I’m not very interested. Stop with the useless talk and let’s just proceed.”

“You’re so cold. Haha. Don’t make such a face……”

Ianfel was still beaming.

“First, before judging the truth, I should hear your plan first, right? There’s no truth or falsehood in plans anyway.”

“Yes, well.”

“Then, can you properly explain what the justifiable reason is for dragging the temple knights to the land of Igrail so that I and the observers over there can be convinced?”

Ianfel gestured with his chin at Shen, Yuzelia, and Kahena, who were sitting side by side.

Aquila didn’t bother to look back at them and spoke right away.

Because it was an opinion that had already been concluded within him.

“I know a way to forcibly use the Scales of Judgment.”

“…What did you say?”

“I will use the Scales of Judgment borrowed from the temple on the culprit who cast the Curse of the Deadly Poison on me to get a confession. Then the connection to the Dark Guild will also be revealed.”

And even if it was a plan, Ianfel would have no choice but to accept it.

Aquila continued to explain in a low voice.

“The rumor that the Temple of the Sun has solved the curse is spreading little by little because of the collusion in the basement last time. Since the Temple of the Sun is officially at odds with the Dark Guild, so I, the victim of the curse…”

Trring!

But at that moment, a completely different alarm sound suddenly rang.

Aquila’s eyes slid to the side and then returned again.

He intended to finish explaining first since he was in the middle of it.

“If I officially requested help from the Temple of the Sun, there is no reason not to set foot in Igrail…”

Trring! Trring!

But the alarm rang repeatedly as if telling him to check right now.

And then a notification window suddenly popped up before his eyes.

【A new message has arrived!】

【Message from ¥※¤¡:

Why did you deny my participation?

ㅠ.ㅠ (Crying emoticon)

I want to participate too.

I’ll only ask one question. Is that okay?】

“…There, wouldn’t it.”

Aquila, who had almost frozen, managed to finish his words.

His gaze looked around the quiet surroundings and then turned to the message window again.

‘What is it?’

The place where the nickname should be was broken and couldn’t be seen, but judging from the context, it was clear who sent this message.

Rasphallara.

In the last iteration, the Sun God had shown interest in him after clearing several scenarios.

But in this episode where nothing was going on, there was probably only one reason why he was already showing interest.

The Blessing of the Sun God.

It would be strange that an unknown human has his or her blessing.

“You know a way to forcibly use the Scales of Judgment… Was that also written in a book?”

Ianfel, who had been quiet for a moment as he mulled over the plan, suddenly asked.

“Is that a question?”

“No. Since I didn’t specify it. I guess you could say it’s a personal curiosity?”

“Then I will only accept questions.”

Aquila retorted and closed the message window without regret.

Trring! Trring!

He was busy here, so he didn’t have the leeway to deal with anything else.

He decided to just ignore the ringing notification.

“The price for forcibly using the Scales of Judgment is really…”

“I told you that I won’t accept anything other than specified questions.”

Light purple eyes and black eyes collided without backing down.

Ianfel’s mind raced again, but in the end, there was only one answer.

“……Haa. I see what you mean by saying that the questions are set.”

Since he had faced Aquila, Ianfel let out a deep sigh for the first time.

He chose his words several times as if he was going to ask accurately.

“Then, as you wish, this is the first question. The price for forcibly using the Scales of Judgment is betting your own soul, and that you could lose your life if the truth is not revealed? Did you make that plan knowing that clearly?”

“Yes.”

“……What, young master?!”

Ting!

【The first question has been asked by a participant!】

【A penalty will be imposed if you answer falsely!】

Aquila’s answer was faster than the speed at which the warning window popped up.

Because there was no hesitation in his voice.

Shen was shocked and jumped up from his seat, but the people who exchanged the questions and answers were quiet.

“That’s the truth.”

Ianfel continued to speak right away since no change had occurred in Aquila.

“Second question. Are you sure that the culprit who cast the Venomous Curse on you is among the members with the name Reshenhardt and is colluding with the Dark Guild?”

At those words, Aquila smiled, raising the corners of his mouth.

He must have guessed just from the words that he would take the Temple Knights back to Igrail and that Aquila himself couldn’t handle it.

As expected, his intuition was amazing.

“Yes.”

After Aquila’s answer, nothing happened again.

At least he thought it meant it was the truth.

“Heo…”

A low sigh came from Kahena.

That was because she didn’t know who the culprit was, or what exactly had happened to Aquila in the first place.

But now Kahena also knew.

‘Celsia Reshenhardt.’

That name was definitely coming to mind in Kahena’s head too.

That was why Aquila had called her here as an observer.

“Now it’s the last one. I’m so happy to know that everything is true, but unfortunately, I need confirmation.”

Ianfel said as if he was feeling sorry on purpose.

That face was an expression he often made when he was laying the groundwork, so Aquila clicked his tongue inwardly.

Aquila took the lead before he could go on and on.

“Promise that you will use the Scales of Judgment even if an unexpected situation occurs. I know you’re going to say this, so let’s just proceed quickly.”

“You…… Do you have any thoughts of working next to me?”

“No. Let’s quickly attach the conditions and end the contract.”

“If you ever get kicked out, the Great Temple of Port Plum will welcome you.”

“I’ll exclude that from the conditions.”

“Ah, that’s too bad…”

Whether he did or not, Ianfel, who finished saying his forced sad words, cleared his throat.

“The words you have said so far have been judged to be true, but since it’s the truth that you believe, our Great Temple of Port Plum will not be responsible even if it’s different from the truth of reality. Do you agree?”

“Do I have a choice? Yes.”

“If you allow the contract, it will be bound to your heart. If you break it, divine punishment will be given.”

“Yes.”

“Then, let’s make an oath. Aquila Reshenhardt promises to implement the plan that he explained to the observers here and to me as is.”

“The Sun Priest Ianfel, promise to lend me the temple knights and pay the remaining compensation when I fulfill the promise.”

Ianfel and Aquila’s eyes met again.

A brief battle of nerves.

In the end, it was Ianfel who smiled first and opened his mouth.

“I swear in front of the three witnesses.”

“I also swear.”

Ting!

【The truthful oath has been confirmed!】

【The covenant is bound to each other’s hearts!

Ending date: Until all promises are kept.】

【All three of the question opportunities specified before entering have been consumed!】

【The interview is terminated and you will be leaving the space of ‘Truth or Truth’!】

With the last notification, the pure white space began to crumble.

And before it completely disappeared.

Trring!

【Message from ¥※¤¡

You’re the first human to ignore me……】

Aquila, who checked the last message that came, snorted.