Dionysus Familia's expedition to subjugate Enyo was set to begin at 3:00.
It was now 2:30.
Because they were going to launch their attack through the passage discovered in the Pleasure Quarter, the timing had to be kept exactly.
"Urus."
"...Uh, why?"
"Let's go help catch Enyo."
"Ah, sure."
What happened?
"I was bored, so I slept a little."
Do spirits sleep too?
"It can be adjusted depending on the individual."
That's amazing.
"More importantly, why is your left arm like that?"
I ended up like this while making a sword.
"...Your arm's almost become a spirit."
"...Well, what can I do about it?"
I had no regrets.
After gathering a few tools and heading to the meeting place, Dionysus and the members of Dionysus Familia were waiting.
"...I always think this, but I'm a blacksmith, so why am I being dragged along on an expedition?"
"Hahaha... Sorry."
Dionysus began explaining the situation.
"Right now there's a passage in the Pleasure Quarter that connects to the Dungeon, and Enyo is gathering something in that passage."
"So we're going to deal with it before the plan is completed?"
"That's right. You're ready, yes?"
"Yes."
"Then let's go!"
The passage Evilus had secretly made in the Pleasure Quarter was quite wide.
"If something like this existed, would Dungeon conquering have been easier?"
It wasn't completely free of monsters.
Every so often, tentacled monsters and plant-type monsters appeared.
There didn't seem to be any traps in particular.
"By the way, is that sword newly made?"
"I made it new this time."
"Amazing. Could you show it to me for a moment?"
"...Here."
I handed Excalibur to Dionysus.
"Thank you... thanks to this, I'll be able to achieve my goal."
"Trace on."
I pointed the magic sword at Dionysus's neck.
At once, Dionysus Familia drew their weapons at me.
"Huh? What are you doing?"
"Cut the act that won't fool anyone."
"No, I really don't know what you're talking about!"
Dionysus looked genuinely flustered.
"...This isn't an act?"
"Have you been drinking?"
"Drinking? Even if I am the god of wine, I'm always—"
"I've already heard everything. Sober up and speak."
"...Hic."
The gods possessed the ability to see through lies.
Until now, Loki had pressed Dionysus, but Dionysus had sincerely proven his innocence.
But what if all of that had been a lie?
What if he had used something that even worked on gods?
"F-first, could you put that away!? You lot, lower your weapons too!"
"...Pandora."
"I didn't want to use my power for something like this... but well, since it's your request."
Excalibur began to emit light.
"A...Aaaaaaaa!!!"
And then Dionysus began screaming.
A wretched, horrific scream so desperate it could be felt as pain—
"Aaaaaaahahahahaha!!!"
—turned into laughter.
As Dionysus began laughing, the Familia members wordlessly swung their weapons.
"Tch, troublesome."
"Since when... no, you heard it from Pandora, didn't you, you traitor!"
"If you've seen enough, give it back."
"Ahaha, no way. Who would be stupid enough to let go of something that can speed up the plan?"
"That—"
"Die!"
"Ah, how troublesome!"
There were roughly thirty Dionysus Familia members here.
"Pandora, the contract is still valid, right?"
"..."
"Good! Then—"
Dionysus raised Excalibur.
I didn't know what contract Dionysus had made with Pandora, but it was definitely dangerous.
So,
"...Urus, can you entrust me with your life?"
"Of course! But what are you going to do?"
Nothing much.
"A stratagem. Let's end this with cold blood."
I hooked the magic sword onto the bowstring.