Mass for the Dead Chapter 17

Eve of the Storm (嵐の前夜) is the seventeenth main story chapter in Mass for the Dead. It was released to the public on February 21, 2023.

Main Summary
The name of God is heard causing turmoil. Although the threat has temporarily disappeared, the possibility of a mysterious and disturbing presence is a source of anxiety for Nazarick.

Meanwhile, upon Gazef's return a large-scale plan is hatched in E-Rantel...

Episode 1: Sea of Possibilities
In the depths of the Chaos Zone, Enhela announces the name of the god that he and the protagonist worship—-Kuyō, an existence the same as the Six Great Gods who even united can not even hold a candle to.

This first time the protagonist has heard that name, but for some reason he feel emotionally disturbed. Surako looks at her partner with concern worried if there is some truth to the priest’s ravings.

Soi who has been observing the situation, notices that the homunculus who is normally calm and reserved is clearly upset, and wonders what is the significance of the name that Enhela mentioned. Soi interjects as even though she is not a believer in the Six Great Gods, she is aware of the extent of their power and influence. For someone to say such a belittling thing about the gods is arrogance.

Enhela doesn’t argue with her, his only interest being on the protagonist’s reaction. The expression on the homunculus’s face though is enough for the priest to see that his brother has not remembered everything. But the other hand, when he hears this name, his heart is moved with turmoil. Enhela offers to help the protagonist know the true nature of his turmoil, only if he follows him.

He does warn that depending on the role he has carry, they may be destined to be hostile to each other. It's not Enhela’s intention to play rough with his compatriots until he’s decided that's the case. The protagonist refuses and even though he can't deny that his heart is conflicted, he doesn’t take his position lightly enough to entrust himself irresponsibly to a stranger.

Affirmed that he intends to stay with the Sorcerer Kingdom, both Surako and Soi back the protagonist, with the latter threatening Enhela if she does it cease soliciting their comrade.

The Deputy Pontifex Maximus finds it a pity. Just as he decided it was time to get little rough——he is struck by lightning g and a fireball. The attacks leave him mostly unharmed but he now knows that there are others laying in wait to ambush him. Enhela praises them for bringing reinforcements, though the adventurers feign ignorance. Since Enhela surmises the attackers in hiding are related to the Sorcerer Kingdom, the protagonist bluffs stating that the group specialize in anti-chaos beasts, and assassination warning Enhela that he will be erased if there is any sign of aggression.

There is silence from Enhela, but judging by the level of attack he received he knows that the protagonist is not bluffing. Not wanting to fight an unknown force, Enhela opts to retreat, though Soi asks the priest if he really can as he is outnumbered. Enhela displays another surprising ability, summoning a Crack behind him, which he uses to slip through with his two unconscious comrades Nigun and Ian. Before Enhela goes, he promises to see them again in E-Rantel.

The adventurers are shocked not knowing what to make of what they just saw. Surako still unable to believe that Enhela could summon such power still wonders if it was a trick and that he is just invisible.

The rest of the Pleiades emerge from hiding. Yuri taking the lead reports that it’s not invisibility as her glasses detect nothing.

Episode 2: Threat Outline
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Episode 3: And What's Happening
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Episode 4: Join Forces
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Episode 5: Enemy's Target
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Episode 6: Rally
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Episode 7: Achievement
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