Since I hadn't sensed any other presence, I tied Enyo up with a rope I had prepared in advance.
Maybe she realized resistance was pointless, because Enyo didn't struggle at all.
"But... how am I supposed to explain this so they'll understand?"
If I suddenly went to the Guild, explained everything, and said that Dionysus was Evilus, there wouldn't be many people who would believe me.
For now... should I call Fels?
"Urus, do you know where Fels is—"
"Did you call?"
From beyond the still-hot passage, Fels suddenly appeared, robe hem fluttering.
"...You startled me."
"Could you explain why the god Dionysus is tied up?"
"This god is the traitor."
"...I see. So it was true."
"Perfect timing. Take him with you."
"...If word spreads that I captured this man, I'll gain considerable renown. Are you sure that's all right?"
"Why would a blacksmith need renown?"
[That said...]
[Yes, there is no one in Orario who does not know you now.]
"...Anyway, take him."
Five days passed.
The rumor spread that I had made Excalibur.
Thanks to that,
"Ahh! Let me see the sword even Hephaistos acknowledged!"
all sorts of eccentrics came looking for me.
"Get lost!"
"Aaaah!!!"
Craftsmen, or rather eccentrics, who kept showing up without ever getting tired of bothering me while I was trying to make swords in peace at the forge.
"Urus, are there any ores left in the Spirit World?"
[Probably? The Spirit World restores itself if it suffers even a little damage, so... there should be enough.]
"What does that mean?"
[Literally that. If you obtain something from the Spirit World, it will be restored immediately. Even if you break a tree branch, it will sprout again at once, and if you mine iron, it will be generated again immediately.]
"..."
[Should I bring some back?]
"No, let's watch a little longer."
The ores of the Spirit World were unusual compared to ores from the Lower World.
They were harder than orichalcum, said to be the strongest metal in the Lower World, and had an affinity for magic.
A normal sword made from Spirit World ore could cut through magic, and a shield would deflect it.
If I put Spirit World ore on the market, everyone would be drooling over it, so it was hard to predict what would happen. For now,
"Extra! Dionysus is Evilus!"
I decided to wait until after the trial was over.
The trial of Dionysus took place in the arena.
And then,
[...From this moment, limited release of Arcanum in this place is permitted.]
A giant god revealed himself.
"Is that god Ouranos?"
He's pretty huge.
"There's no need to be so frightened."
"At least make some noise when you show up."
"...Who?"
"I'm Fels, a servant of the Guild."
Aiz, sitting beside me, looked at the suddenly appearing Fels in confusion.
"You don't need to be so wary. I'm on the adventurers' side as well."
"..."
[Criminal Dionysus, are you Evilus?]
The trial began in the massive arena, where 80% of Orario's adventurers and citizens had gathered.
"..."
[Do you intend to keep your mouth shut? If so, then...]
Ouranos extended a hand from his great throne.
The chain around Dionysus's ruined neck began to tighten.
[I will ask again. Are you Evilus?]
"I... am..."
The stands began to stir.
Dionysus Familia was a proper mid-sized Familia.
If such a Familia was Evilus...
the Guild's credibility would fall.
[Is it true that you tried to destroy Orario?]
"...Yes."
The audience stirred again.
This time, even the luxurious stands where the gods sat began to murmur.
[Then why did you try to destroy Orario?]
"Because I liked blood and screams."
[Still the same, I see.]
"The gods don't change, do they? You people... have always been the same."
[What are you trying to say?]
"Pandora showed up."
"""""!?"""""
The luxurious stands filled with shock and confusion.
[So you said it after all.]
[It doesn't really matter, does it.]
Shut up, you're distracting me.
[Is that true?]
"How stupid... How could I have summoned monsters? It was all thanks to Pandora."
[...]
Ouranos lowered his head.
"Why? Too precious to kill me now? Want to know where she is?"
[...]
"Come on! Finish me off! In the heavens, you'll all fall—"
[Enough. This is a trial right now.]
"Ahahaha! Right, right!"
[How did you deceive the gods?]
"Divine wine. Does that make sense to you?"
[...You even deceived yourself with divine wine?]
"Correct."
[...]
Ouranos bowed his head.
"I'll tell you one last thing!"
...Tch, this is getting troublesome.
"Pandora, the one called the Dungeon, is now!"
Dionysus, shouting so loudly his voice was nearly gone,
"with [Smith] Bellf Crozzo!!!"
gave me one final middle finger.