God Is Hungry for Games. The Ultimate Brain Battle of a Boy Who Challenges the Gods.

“I see” (Fei)

“If that’s the matter… then.” (Fei)

In the mind of Fei, still running, one possibility emerged.

“This game might have another rule hidden…” (Fei)

They went to the back of the commercial building.

And then…

Fei made a sign to Reche with his eyes.

He then hid himself holding his breath into the shadows.

Asta, following that gaze which was incidentally given by Fei, but passed from right in front of him—

“Eh?” (Asta)

As a result,

Fei suddenly disappeared from her perceptions.

Perhaps due to the sudden disappearance of Fei, a human who had been running in front of her just a few seconds ago; hiding behind a garbage dumpster.

Asta’s motions halted.

“Try to have a bit more ‘Patience’ Asta SeMpaI~” (Fei)

“Seino ~” (Fei)

“Hyaaa ~~~” (Asta)

From the darkness Fei threw a trash box from the street corner towards her.

Without missing its aim, that trash flew towards the head of  Asta,

hitting and blindfolding her.

“I told you right, your outfit is just too unbalanced right ~.” (Fei)

“Even if it is dyed in the same color as God Titan, why only the upper body ~.” (Fei)

“Wai.. Wait a minute Fei, what do you mean to say?” (Asta)

“Reche” (?) [TL note: perhaps Fei is taking help from her? OR it can also be Asta calling her.]

“Hoi ~. And with this, connection established.” (Fei)

“Hyaaaaa!?” (Asta)

Asta jumped in astonishment.

Well, that is quite natural.

Being made to wear a trash box, then having her vision temporarily blocked, and then in this condition, having your buttocks felt by someone or somebody.

Yep, it will definitely make anyone … astonished…

“Oi, Oi Fei! YOU BRAT! Suddenly making me wear a trash box on my head AND on top of that FEELING Ma… MY BUTT!!!” (Asta)

“YOU HAVE QUITE SOME COURA—” (Asta)

“But Sempai, with this you are again in our side ne~” (Fei)

“Hue?” (Asta)

The lava color began to peel off from Asta’s upper body gradually. As she threw away the trash box covering her, the dyed color was almost gone.

and..

In the blink of an eye, she was back to her usual self.

“eh? EHHHH? …… I… I CAN MOVE!?” (Asta)

“Sempai got turned into the God’s side but were actually not eliminated. Since the lower body wasn’t yet dyed in its color ~.” (Fei)

“Then.. that means, a hidden rule of returning back to the human side is also attached?” (Reche?)

Asta involuntarily raises her voice.

“EH! AH! Understood!” (Asta)

– Hidden Rule 2

– Touching the Human part of the person who is under the control of God will allow the converted apostle to return to its original human side.

[Return Through Contact]

However,

The note that needs be understood would be that:

What if the [Upper body, dyed in God’s color], and the [Still human, Lower body], whichever if comes in contact with the other, what would be the outcome then…

…… Coming in contact with the upper body of Asta sempai is probably a no go.

…… Since, it could happen that, I am judged as being [Contacted], and thus get converted into the God faction, dyed in its color.

Since, when a person touches God, (s)he is [Caught].

As long as people are unable to touch God, it becomes understandable that to  make an apostle return to being in the original human side, one has to touch the lower, still human body.

“Anyways sempai, please spread this rule to our other teammates—–.” (Fei)

As fast as possible…

From the other side of the building, the roar of God Titan reached their end.

“Oh no… Are we going to be again its targets?!” (Asta)

“That Titan’s roar… Isn’t it actually happy?” (Fei)

Reche stares at the dust coming from the building which just now collapsed.

That voice, it actually tells us that the Titan is actually happy, or so would actually be an illusion Fei’s mental perception is creating for him.

Fei was able to understand completely, this God’s mind.

If there is a human present who is worth playing a game with, then even for God, the game would become incredibly merry.

“And that is why, we will now be aimed at…, it’s time to run again Reche ~.” (Fei)

“Wai!… Wait a bit Fei! Are you planning to leave me behind!?” (Asta)

“Sempai just hide somewhere for now. The God will be aiming at the two of us only from now.” (Fei)

“If you stay with me, there is a chance that you will get trampled again by his legs.” (Fei)

“……Roger That” (Asta)

With that..

Asta immediately evacuates into the shadows of the building.

She might be safe

at least for the moment.

On the other hand, the crises is imminent for Reche and Fei, who are now specifically targeted by this heartily happy God, Titan.

…… The decision of the God, targeting us, is the correct.

…… The moment we, Reche and I understood the rule conditions by which converted pawn-apostles can be reinstated back to their original, human sides.

The God cannot let us be.

If you get caught by God, you become a pawn of God.

However, if Reche and Fei remains, then whoever, if converted into God’s pawns, they can be reinstated back to original, human side.

From the God’s point of view, the moment we, Reche and I are caught; it would mean the same as winning the entire game.

Well obviously,

If that is so, he would definitely try to catch us as soon as possible.

“Fei, faster. The Titan is closing the distance.” (Reche)

“Even if you say so, I am trying my utmost.” (Fei)

Even though Reche  still have the leeway to look back.

But,

For Fei; he doesn’t have the leeway to even answer her questions properly.

Even if he runs with all his might,

In the end, he is still a human.

Against a God Titan who is the size of a huge skyscraper, he cannot possibly win in a normal, straightforward chase.

“On thinking about the possible speed of the Titan…. wouldn’t it be at least be 900 kmph.” (Reche)

“…… And you are telling me to run faster than that?” (Fei) [Tl note: I guess he doesn’t even have the mental strength to respond xD.]

Even if Reche has much of a leeway, it is different for my case.

Since…

Fei’s Divine Blessing is of

[Immortality]

There is almost no enhancement to the physical capabilities of the body.

So,

In a normal race, his speed is similar to that of a normal human being.

Thus, if you continue to chase, Fei will eventually be caught.

There is need of a Plan IMMIDIATELY.

“Should we run within the gulley’s of buildings and make its eyes uncomfortable?” (Fei)

“Though if its Reche, she can escape easily leaving me behind. But…” (Fei)

Reche shakes her head.

“It would be meaningless. If we continue to just run away, we can never win against it mon~” (Reche)

“The Terminal spirit also said, remember…” (Reche)

“Even if you continue to run away, you can still lose.” (Reche)

“That defeat conditions do make us wonder doesn’t it. First of all, what should we even do to be able to win?” (Reche)

Yes, the conditions for victory in regard to this ‘God Pretend’ is yet to be solved by them.

I cannot yet comprehend the conditions for victory.

First of all, the main concern is to be able to run away from this God.

And after that?

“Is finding the victory conditions also a part of the game?” (Reche)

“…… Defeating the Titan will is just like a fighting game, so perhaps no.” (Fei)

“For example, winning after to not getting caught for a certain period of time.” (Reche)

“There is a possibility, but there is no proof to support it.” (Fei)

“There is no instance to know for how long one should keep running away. Then…——-” (Fei)

Then, I suddenly saw…

Reche, who was running besides is continuously staring at me with a big smile plastered on her face from a while ago.

She looked really, REALLY happy.

“ehehehe ~. ehehe ~, ehehehehe ~” (Reche)

“…… what is it..” (Fei)

“Nope ~, It just that… what I thought… was right ~” (Reche)

This girl, the former God did not even try to hide her grin.

As if telling to keep watching her (grin) smile, bringing her face closer to him while running.

“Our conversations match doesn’t it.. what I want to convey is properly conveyed too. And above all, we are able to seriously enjoy. Even though this is just a game.” (Reche)

“? Isn’t it obvious? It’s such a difficult game, that is why.” (Fei)

“That is why I am happy. See, even when I was formerly a God, I would be extremely happy to find people take my game, my challenge that seriously.” (Reche) [TL note: I didn’t know Gods could be this cute…]

A Game is something to enjoy.

If humans are able to enjoy the games, then even Gods would obviously of feel happy. Reche’s grinning lips conveys the same feelings.

“Nevertheless, losing is frustrating, therefore I would like to win though ~.” (Reche)

“That goes without saying.” (Fei)

“But, If we are unable to find the victory conditions for Humans fast, things might get really bad from now on.” (Reche)

and..

A huge presence is nearing them.

One doesn’t even need to look back to understand.

Since,

The amount fragmented remnant in the air…

Remnants of window glass dust and concrete dust from the demolished buildings.

demolished by that God Titan,

could be felt by Fei.

on his back,

Clearly