Chapter 25: v9c4: Two Promises

The 11th Day of the Light month.

 

I only have a few pages left in the notebook I’m using as my diary, so I decided to take a walk around the city while buying a new one. I’ve been living in this city for almost half a year now, and I’ve become quite familiar with the geography of the areas near Lilia-san’s mansion, but even so, there are still many places in the spacious royal capital that I have not visited yet, and I quite like having aimless strolls. It’s exciting to walk down a different street and discover a store that I didn’t know existed.

 

As I was walking along with my eyes checking out the area, ahead of me…… I suddenly saw someone I didn’t expect here.

 

[……Is that you, Funf-san?]

[Arehh? Kaito, what a coincidence, meeting you here.]

 

Turning around with her long blond hair fluttering and a kind smile on her face was Funf-san, the gatekeeper of Kuro’s castle. Her position as the gatekeeper, combined with the fact that I really couldn’t imagine her being away from Kuro’s castle, makes it quite unexpected to see her here.

 

[Yes, it really is a coincidence…… How should I say this…… I don’t mean to sound rude, but I imagined Funf-san not leave the gate very often, so I was a little surprised seeing you here.]

[Ahaha, well, you aren’t really wrong with your perception. In fact, I’m by the gate most often…… Ahh, by the way, I have a day off today…… so I thought I’d do a little shopping.]

[I see.]

 

I feel like there’s quite a distance between the Demon Realm and the Human Realm for her to do her little shopping here, but considering that Funf-san is a High-ranking Demon, going here would just take her a moment with Teleportation Magic, so it isn’t really that strange that she’s here when I think about it. I remember hearing that there aren’t that many big cities in the Demon Realm, so perhaps, the Human Realm really would be a better place to go window shopping.

 

[I also take my days off properly too, you know…… Rather, I’ll be scolded by Kuromu-sama if I don’t take them. Incidentally, Sister Ein also takes days off.]

[That’s kinda…… No, I know it should be common sense…… but that’s kinda surprising.]

 

It’s to be expected that Kuro would make sure her family would get proper days off, but I just can’t imagine Ein-san, who seems to devote everything to being a maid, taking a vacation. It feels like she’s the type of person who’d say “For maids who devote every moment to their duties, resting is being spoiled”.

 

[Well, in the case of Sister Ein who says that her days off were “enough for several months”, she was often scolded by Kuromu-sama.]

[Ahh~~ I stand corrected. She really ended up just as I imagined.]

[Fufufu.]

 

I wonder what this subtle feeling I have. It would be abnormal to hear someone say a day off is enough for a few months…… but hearing Ein-san say that really feels just like her that I only feel relieved. After watching my reaction with amusement, Funf-san lightly clapped her hands, as if she had suddenly thought of something.

 

[Ahh, that’s right, Kaito. Do you have time now?]

[Eh? Ah, yes. I’m free.]

[Then, you see, I’m not very familiar with Symphonia’s Royal Capital, so if it’s alright with you, can I ask you to guide…… Hmmm, no……]

 

Funf-san was about to say something, but she stopped mid-sentence and a teasing grin appeared on her lips.

 

[Can I ask you out on a date?]

[……Eh?]

[You see, rather than just having you guide me, I think that would be more fun. Ahh, but I guess you wouldn’t want to go on a date with a dull girl like me, right?]

[N- No, I don’t dislike it at all.]

 

The other party is an acquaintance, but this situation…… Isn’t this that legendary situation that only occurs on riajuus, being picked up by women? No, well, Funf-san is just completely enjoying reaction…… but it’s impossible for my heart not to beat faster when a woman as beautiful as Funf-san asks me out on a date.

 

[It’s decided then. Fufufu, I’ve never been on a date before, so I’m looking forward to it. I’m expecting a wonderful escort from the experienced Kaito, okay?]

[Y- Your expectations are heavy.]

[Ahaha.]

 

Hmmm, Funf-san really is easy to talk to. Not only is she cheerful and kind, she also mixes in teasing like this into our conversations, which I feel makes the conversation lively.

 

[Errr, well then, let’s start things over…… Is there anywhere you would like to go, Funf-san? If there’s anything you’d like to buy…… Well, I can’t really say I’m ot that knowledgeable about the royal capital though.]

[Hmmm, let’s see. Since I have this opportunity, I’d like to see various things, so it would be great if you could take me to a place where there are many different shops.]

[I see. Let’s go towards the main street then.]

[Alright…… Ahh, that’s right! Should we hold hands? Or perhaps…… How about we link arms instead?]

[Funf-san!?]

[Ahaha, sorry, sorry. Kaito’s reactions are so cute that I can’t help myself.]

 

Putting aside whether the word cute could be described as a compliment for a man, for the time being, I guess it’s good that Funf-san seems to be enjoying herself. Well, there’s this embarrassment I’m feeling, as if I’m being teased by an older lady but……

 

 

 

 

 

At first, as requested by Funf-san, we came to the main street lined with several stores. While walking side by side along the large street crowded with many people, we exchanged idle chit-chat.

 

[Funf-san, do you often come to the Human Realm?]

[Hmmm, maybe not as often to be described as frequent, but I did come reasonably often. Among those visits, I guess the place I visited the most here in the Human Realm would be Symphonia Kingdom?]

[Heehhh…… Is there a reason for that?]

[I guess it really would be because of the food. Kuromu-sama often goes out to eat, giving us the opportunity to visit some of the restaurants she recommends, so inevitably, I tend to visit Symphonia Kingdom more often.]

[I see, then, when you want to buy clothes, do you go towards Hydra Kingdom?]

[H- Hmmm. Not really, Hydra Kingdom’s clothings is a bit too high level for me.]

 

When I asked her based on the knowledge I heard from Alice before, Funf-san looked a little troubled as she wryly smiled.

 

[Their clothings were indeed fashionable…… but Hydra Kingdom’s trends were constantly changing, so it’s a little difficult for me to keep up with them. The only one knowledgeable about those kind of stuff in our family would be Sister Zwei.]

[Errr, I haven’t met her yet, but is she a fashionable person?]

[Rather than fashionable, it’s more because Sister Zwei often deals with diplomatic-related business. She pays attention to her appearance and what’s trendy.]

 

As we were walking along, Funf-san suddenly stopped in front of a store. The store’s sign read “Herb Specialty Shop”. Funf-san has the image of an adult lady after all, so it wouldn’t be out of place if she liked herbs. However, I wonder why…… the feelings conveyed by my Sympathy Magic makes me feel like Funf-san was somewhat lonely.

 

[……Funf-san, do you like herbs?]

[Unnn? Ahh, no…… I don’t think so. It’s just, you see, my sister I mentioned before whose specialty is Recovery Magic, and she also knows a lot about herbs and medicinal plants. I was just reminded of her when I saw this store…… I’m wondering what she might be doing right now.]

[……Is that so?]

[……Unnn.]

 

Her words in itself shouldn’t really be strange. However, I wonder why? I could feel that she didn’t want me to go into this topic any further, so I couldn’t say anything more. After a few moments of silence, as if to switch the topic anew, Funf-san spoke with a bright smile on her lips.

 

[……I’m a little hungry. How about we eat something?]

[Ah, yes. Let’s do that.]

 

As I didn’t ask her about it either, we started walking together. After a short walk, Funf-san returned back to usual and spoke with a kind smile.

 

[Ahh, Kaito. How about we get some of those skewers?]

[I suppose so. It looks like just the thing for a light meal.]

 

I visited this place back on my date with Kuro, but in Symphonia’s royal capital, there’s a place known as the open-air market, where stalls stand side by side instead of stores, and there are various food stalls lined up here. Funf-san pointed to one of these stalls, where meat and seafood skewers were being grilled, wafting a good aroma around it. After nodding in response to Funf-san’s suggestion, I glanced at the sign on the stall.

 

……This isn’t one of those worm meats again, right…… Errr, Forest Bull? From its name, that should be beef, right?

 

[What are you getting, Kaito?]

[Errr, then, I’ll have the Forest Bull skewer.]

[In that case, we’ll have one Forest Bull skewer and one Mixed Seafood skewer.]

 

Relieved that I won’t be eating some strange meat, I hurriedly took out my wallet when I saw Funf-san order.

 

[Ahh, Funf-san. I’ll pay for them.]

[Eh? No, you don’t really have to…… Hmmm.]

 

After hearing my words, Funf-san tilted her head once, before grinning at me again……

 

[I guess it’s alright. Then, since you’ll be treating me, don’t mind if I accept it.]

 

Saying this, Funf-san received the money and paid for it. Unnn, how should I say this…… This feels like it’s that. Seeing through my meager pride, she just accepted my request. I don’t know if I should say it’s to be expected of her or not, but she really feels like a capable lady. While I was thinking about this, Funf-san received our skewers and handed the beef skewer to me.

 

[Here, Kaito.]

[Thank you.]

[Rather, I should be the one thanking you for the treat.]

 

After buying the skewers, Funf-san and I decided to move to a nearby plaza to eat our skewers. The Forest Bull skewer was simply seasoned with salt and pepper, which seemed to enhance the natural flavor of the meat. It’s quite tasty. I mean, the dishes served at Lilia-san’s mansion are all high-class and elegantly seasoned, which is only natural since she’s a Duchess. Of course, Head Chef’s skills are excellent, and all of the dishes are really delicious…… but sometimes, I have this irresistible craving for these common, simple-flavored dishes.

 

[Hmmm, Kaito’s skewer also look delicious…… Can I have a bite?]

[Here you go.]

 

Offering my skewer to Funf-san, who wants a bite of the beef skewer, Funf-san as she takes a bite of the skewer in my hand. No, I knew it would be inevitable when I gave her a bite of my skewer, but her face came closer than I had expected, so my heart couldn’t help skipping a beat.

 

[Thanks~~ Unnn, this is delicious too! If you want, how about tasting my seafood skewer too?]

[Eh? Ah, yes. I’ll have some.]

[Here you go.]

 

In return, she offered me her seafood skewer with her hand and I took a bite. The soy sauce-like sauce enhances the taste of the seafood, making it very tasty. It’s just, unnn, I really get nervous when I bring my face close to the skewer…… While I was thinking about that, Funf-san looked at me and smiled.

 

[Fufu, Kaito. You have sauce on your mouth.]

[Eh? ——–Ahh!?]

 

Before I could touch my mouth to check though, she reached out her hand and gently stroked the left side of my lips. While I was startled by this unexpected action, with the same gentle smile on her lips, Funf-san spontaneously licked the sauce from her hand. I have thought about this several times before…… but Funf-san, isn’t your guard too loose? I mean, she probably weren’t conscious of her actions at all, and she’s just acting the same way as she does to her family. However, unnn. Funf-san should be aware of the fact that she’s a stunningly beautiful woman. When a beautiful lady does something like that to you, one couldn’t help but feel their heart beating faster.

 

Feeling conscious that my face was turning red, I hurriedly ate the beef skewer in my hand to distract myself. Strangely enough, the taste of beef skewer, which had been so deep just a few minutes ago…… suddenly couldn’t be recognized by my mind.

 

 

 

 

 

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After glancing at Kaito as he ate his skewer, Funf slightly smiled.

 

(Even though he was curious about it earlier…… He doesn’t care about them. I knew he was a kind child who thinks about others……. Seems like I made him feel worried about me. What a blunder…… I unconsciously thought of Vee.)

 

While feeling good about her interactions with Kaito, Funf remembered the distant past…… the time when she had just been picked up by Kuromueina. Funf was a unique species of Demon without parents, and although she was born with a certain amount of knowledge and power, she was alone. The one who reached out to such a person was Kuromueina, whom she adored like a mother…… and at Kuromueina’s house, she met Vier. Funf and Vier, who were taken in at the same time and under the same circumstances, hit it off with each other and calling each other “Vee” and “Fun”, they grew up as if they were real sisters.

 

———–Fun, do you remember your birthday?

———–Hmmm, I don’t remember. What about you, Vee?

———–I don’t remember either. In that case, why don’t we decide it together?

———–Decide, you mean our birthday? I don’t really mind, but when will it be?

———–Fufufu, it will be the day Fun and I met! Let’s make our birthday the 4th Day of the Wind month!

 

The two of them were really good friends. They did everything together. Even as they grew up and began to show differences in their personalities, their relationship remained strong.

 

———–You’re amazing, Fun. I can’t even fight against you anymore.

———–But you’re strong too, Vee. It’s just, Vee is too kind…… I guess you aren’t suited for fighting?

———–Hmmm, I guess? I kind of admire Fun’s fighting style though.

———–Ahaha. Well, Vee is much better at Recovery and Auxiliary Magic than me…… besides, if Vee had to fight, I’ll protect you, so it will be alright.

———–……Unnn! I’ll be counting on you, Fun.

 

Vier, who was kind and didn’t like hurting others, practiced only Recovery and Auxiliary Magic, and Funf, who was also kind and sought strength to protect others, were a good pair. When they fought together, they often showed coordination that impressed their older sisters, Zweit and Ein. They had always thought that they would live together with their precious family, laughing and enjoying each other’s company. They believed, as a matter of course, that they were promised a happy future.

 

But one day, little by little, the gears began to go awry.

 

———–Vee, what’s the matter? You’ve been acting strange lately. If you have any problems……

———–I- It’s nothing. Thanks for worrying about me.

———–……U- Unnn.

 

Vier’s smile has been diminishing, and more often than not, she seems to be thinking…… looking as if she was pondering about something. However, no matter how many times she asked the reason why this is happening, she just replied that it’s alright. 

 

———–Vee!? What’s the matter? What’s happening? Why did Kuromu-sama bring you home unconscious……

———–……Sorry, it’s nothing.

———–It’s not nothing! Even if I ask Kuromu-sama, she won’t answer me…… Vier, accompanied by those Low-ranking Demons…… What were you trying to do?

———–……Say, Fun. If the family…… If the whole world were to become my enemy…… Will you be my ally, Fun?

———–……………….

———–Sorry, it’s nothing. I’m going to go now.

 

Funf still regrets that moment. Because of Vier’s ghastly expression, she was unable to give an immediate answer…… She was unable to tell her that “she’s on Vee’s side no matter what”……

 

And then, came that incident that shook the Demon Realm…… the incident that shook the world.

 

———–Get out of the way!!! Sister Ein! I- I have to go…… Vee isn’t good at fighting. I will……

———–You can’t. Kuromu-sama and the others are discussing what to do about this matter right now. If you go to the Human Realm now, it will make the chaos greater…… Wait here.

———–I won’t wait! I promised…… that I would protect Vee…… That’s why!

———–Wait here. If you claim you won’t follow the decision of Kuromu-sama…… of the Six Kings…… then defeat me before you head to the Human Realm.

———–!? Uugghhh…… Aaaaahhhhh!?

 

Funf needed to make a choice. Even if it meant making her beloved family her enemy, she chose to stand by Vier’s side…… but sadly, she was too late. As a result…… Funf was beaten by Ein and was unable to rush towards Vier’s side. After that, she learned everything about the situation, apologized to Ein, and her relationship with her family returned to being as good as before.

 

However, the regret of that time still casts a dark shadow over her mind.

 

 

 

 

 

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After a pleasant tour around Symphonia’s royal capital, Funf parted ways from Kaito and walked through the dusk-tinted streets until she arrived at a certain place. To a building that looked like a mix between a church and a clinic…… And after Funf waited in front of that place for a while…… The afternoon clinic hours finally ended and Vier came outside to put away the sign.

 

[ ! ? ]

[………………..]

 

Seeing her, Vier’s face was dyed with astonishment…… which isn’t really any wonder. The person she wanted to meet but couldn’t, is now right here in front of her……

 

[……Why……]

 

It was a word that unintentionally spilled out of Vier’s mouth. Being a Count-rank Demon, Vier herself knew that Funf usually went near her clinic from time to time. However, Vier was shocked because Funf, who usually leaves without showing her face, was looking straight into her face today. Facing each other in the dusk, after a short silence…… Funf spoke.

 

[……Things have been noisy lately. Something might be happening around Vee.]

[……Is that…… your hunch?]

[Unnn, it’s just my hunch.]

[……But Fun’s hunch…… is always…… right.]

 

As Funf spoke to her with a serious expression on her face, Vier was looking downward, as if to say she didn’t have the face to look at her. Turning her back towards such a Vier, Funf declared with strong feelings held in her heart.

 

[……Don’t worry, you can continue making your amends as long as you want.]

[……Eh?]

[I’ll protect you…… Absolutely, this time.]

[……That…… won’t do…… Don’t get caught up with my situation…… I don’t want you to get caught up in it.]

 

She was happy to hear Funf’s words. However, it’s exactly because she was feeling happy about it that she couldn’t receive such a thing. Funf is also someone very important for Vier. That’s why, back then and now…… She doesn’t want Funf to get caught up with her selfishness.

 

[……I wasn’t able to answer you properly at that time. But now, it’s different…… Even if it means making enemies of our family and the world…… I’m on Vee’s side.]

[……Fun.]

[I’ll protect you…… Even if I have to abandon everything…… That’s all I came to say.]

 

Just like that, Funf walked away, as if to tell her that she had nothing more to say, that she had told her what she needed to tell her……

 

Meanwhile, Funf just looked at her back in silence…… tears dripping down her sad eyes.

 

 

Funf walked through the city at dusk with a determined expression on her face. She was able to reaffirm her intentions by meeting Vier face to face and exchanging words with her for the first time in a thousand years. Her family is important to her, so much so that she would risk her life to protect them……

 

She is a sociable person and has many friends outside of her, who are also invaluable to her. She is very grateful to Kuromueina for picking her up and raising her, and she loves her as if she were her mother. But even if that’s so, Funf is determined. If it’s for Vier’s sake, those who are important to her, her everything, she was willing to give them up…… No matter what she must throw away, she would protect her.

 

As Funf’s determination burned hotter, just as she came around a corner, she almost bumped into someone.

 

[……Ahh, sorry.]

[No~~ I’m also sorryyyyyy.]

 

It isn’t that she bumped into her. She would just pass the “petite woman in a maid’s uniform” with only a brief exchange of words, and they would go on their way again as if nothing had happened…… is how it should have been.

 

[……The choice you maaaaaade is undoubtedly a mistaaaaaake.]

[ ! ? ]

 

Hearing those slow words that seemed to be muttered to her, Funf immediately turned around. However, the woman she had just passed by wasn’t there anymore, and all she could see was the city at dusk.

 

(……Recognition Inhibition? No, that’s not it. In an instant, she was out of the range of my Magic Power Detection. Even though she caught me off guard, she was quite fast. Perhaps, a Count-rank.)

 

Funf clenched her fists as she looked in the direction the mysterious woman, who disappeared after leaving those disturbing words, would have gone.

 

(I think it’s safe to assume she’s a very strong person…… but it was a face I didn’t recognize. A powerful person within that rank, an opponent I don’t know about…… How troublesome.)

 

The fact that she doesn’t know the identity of the other party makes it hard for her to guess her purpose. From the previous statement, Funf was able to conjecture that she was hiding and listening to her conversation with Vier…… but on the contrary, that’s all the information she has. The disturbing hunch that she had been feeling recently, and this unknown strong being who appeared…… Funf feels as if this was an omen that something big was about to happen.

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(……It doesn’t matter. No matter who she is…… I will protect Vee.)

 

 

 

 

 

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The world is about to greatly move. The incident that triggered the three realms to join hands a thousand years ago…… With the Demon Lord Vier at the center, the gears were indeed set in motion.

 

However, whether by coincidence or inevitability…… It wasn’t just one cog that started moving. It’s a strange thing, for this cog was also about a promise made in the past, and just as Vier and Funf, it was a promise made by two girls…… It was a story of “the girl who was called Hero” and “the girl who wished to become a God”.

 

Based on such a promise made a long time ago, in a world far, far away from here…… Now, the Mechanized God is about to make her move.

 

“Program Code: 《Paradise》, Individual Number 76812, has temporarily left its duties as a Wide-area Supervisory Observer as of this moment. Current Task: Initiating terminal connection with Mother Brain ●●●●●●.”

 

An inorganic mechanical voice echoed through an empty white space.

 

“Concurrently, temporarily releasing synchronization to Program Codes 《Abyss》 and 《Shield》. 12 seconds before Inter-world Teleportation activates. Teleportation Coordinate: Other World Trinia…… Countdown, start.”

 

 

 

 

 

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Sanctuary, God Realm.

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The place usually has the appearance of a floating garden, and there are basically no unnecessary structures on it, but now, a huge golden gate has appeared. In front of this gate, which clearly held a different divinity from the Sanctuary, but felt divine at the same time, two shadows stood.

 

[……What does this mean? You said that you wanted my help…… Moreover, this gate, what does this……]

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[……Soon, the God of Kaito-san’s world…… For convenience’s sake, let’s just call her “Earth God”. She will be arriving soon.]

[The God of Kaito-kun’s world?]

[Let me say this in another way. Soon, “a being that can kill Kaito-san”, even when he’s under my blessing, will be arriving soon.]

[ ! ? ]

 

The words that Shallow Vernal said…… Hearing the words after she rephrased it, Kuromueina’s eyes turned sharp. Currently, in this world, the only beings who can “truly kill” Kaito under Shallow Vernal’s protection are just Shallow Vernal herself and Kuromueina. If it’s simply killing him, any of the Six Kings or the Supreme Gods could do it, but Shallow Vernal can just bring Kaito back to life even after he dies. In other words, the meaning of the words of Shallow Vernal is that from now on, if the Earth God who will soon arrive has the desire to do so, she can erase Kaito’s existence from this world. She’s a being that can make it impossible for him to be revived, even with the power of Shallow Vernal. Those words are something that Kuromueina couldn’t overlook.

 

[……Is she an amazing God?]

[What was about to arrive was her clone, but the power of her main body can be seen as almost equivalent to “the Complete Me”.]

[……I see, so even if it’s just a clone…… It wouldn’t be strange if she held power that could compete with either of us.]

[Yes.]

 

The Earth God’s power is even with the Complete Shallow Vernal…… In other words, her power was even with Shallow Vernal before she separated her power towards Kuromueina. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that she certainly has omnipotent power, a power held by the absolute.

However, it’s only her clone that is coming to this world…… Compared to the main body, its power was a few levels lower. However, even if that’s so, it’s still highly likely that she is still at least as powerful as both of them, who are currently the strongest beings in this world.

 

[So, you’re saying that this Earth God would likely harm Kaito-kun?]

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[……That’s unlikely. The Earth God is very cold-hearted and has an efficiency-oriented personality…… but she’s friendly to me, at least to the extent that she condones the act of summoning Heroes. I’ve also warned her beforehand, so I don’t think she would be hasty and take any hostile actions against me but……]

[You aren’t completely sure?]

[Yes. I can’t say that I know that God very well…… If she were to act stubbornly, I may not be able to respond in time alone.]

[……And that’s why you called me.]

[Yes.]

 

Although her voice was still as inflectionless as ever, a hint of nervousness could be heard from Shallow Vernal’s voice, which was the best proof that the Earth God is a being that they couldn’t treat simply, even for Shallow Vernal. Because of this understanding, Kuromueina’s expression also changed to a serious one and she quietly stared at the golden gate.

 

[……What is this Earth God coming here for?]

[She’s interested in Kaito-san, the man who brought about the change in me, and seemed to intend to make direct contact with him. To be honest, I was surprised too…… That God after all, was someone who had told me that “she may be observing them, but she doesn’t control them. She already left the Humans’ fate to their own hands”……]

[That sounds like Shiro back then.]

[Well, I suppose it’s something like that. She’s quite hardheaded.]

[……Shiro, calling others hardheaded…… You really had changed quite a lot huh. Well, unnn. Alright…… I’ll help you as much as I can.]

[Thank you.]

 

In front of Kuromueina and Shallow Vernal, who were exchanging words with each other, slowly…… the golden gate began to be enveloped in a faint light. The light gradually, but definitely grew stronger and more dazzling…… and in response to that, the golden gates gradually opened up.

 

[Hmm…… I see, she certainly holds great magic power.]

[………………….]

 

Her richly-colored eyes seem to be a deceptive picture, looking as if it holds different colors of the rainbow or holding a single color with different shades. It’s as if her eyes hold an illusion that changes its shape depending on who is looking at them. Her neutral face, which is so well-groomed that it transcends the boundaries of gender, combined with her golden hair that seems to be fixed on the same hairstyle, it makes one feel that her beauty is something that could only be seen from illusions. And lastly, the most eye-catching part would be the ten pairs…… the 20 wings of pure white feathers on her back…… With the halo floating above her head…… This being is someone beyond human understanding.

 

[Thank you for welcoming me.]

 

When the God of another world…… Earth God appeared, Shallow Vernal stood directly in front of her, while Kuromueina took a step backwards and got down on one knee. Kuromueina certainly may have been half of Shallow Vernal-sama, but the God of this world is only Shallow Vernal. In this place, the Earth God and Shallow Vernal are of the same rank, while Kuromueina is treated as one rank lower, so she was waiting in the back.

 

[Welcome to our world, Earth God…… You look different from when we met before.]

[I don’t really need to make a new body, so I just used the same one as the Observation Programs. Well, that’s enough about that. I would like to get right down to business but…… I have one question first.]

[What is it?]

[Who is that standing behind you? She seemed to have the quasi-omnipotent power…… but I don’t recognize her.]

 

Earth God asked in a matter-of-fact tone, about the being standing behind Shallow Vernal….. about who Kuromeina is. For someone as powerful as Earth God, she could instantly gauge that Kuromueina’s power was comparable to Shallow Vernal’s. That was why she was curious about her identity.

 

[This is Kuromueina. She’s my half-body and the counterpart of my being.]

[I see, so you have divided your power……]

[That’s right.]

[Can’t say I’m not curious about it, but asking about it now would just be a waste of time. I’ll just be satisfied with that answer.]

 

After receiving Shallow Vernal’s explanation, Earth God seems to have understood, and moving her gaze towards Kuromueina, she gives her a slight nod. Recognizing that this is a signal that she is allowed to speak, Kuromueina deeply bowed her head before speaking.

 

[It’s a pleasure to meet you. God of another world-sama…… My name is Kuromueina.]

[You don’t need those honorifics or titles. Being that you’re Shallow Vernal’s half-body, I allow you to act as an equal to me.]

[……Alright. Then, once again, nice to meet you.]

[Acknowledged.]

 

The fact that Earth God had told her that Kuromueina was her equal, gave her the right to speak as freely as Shallow Vernal on this occasion. Understanding this, she stood up and told her regards in her usual tone of voice, to which, Earth God nodded with the same expression on her face.

 

[……Since you’ve told me that I’m your equal, can I ask you one thing?]

[I don’t mind.]

[Thanks…… I’ve heard most of the situation from Shiro. I also heard that you promised not to harm Kaito-kun…… but not only that, could you also promise not to do any harm to any being in this world other than for self-defense?]

[……I don’t mind. However, I have one condition.]

 

Hearing Earth God’s words, Kuromueina’s eyebrows slightly moved. To be honest, for Kuromueina, she wasn’t expecting this request to be granted. The other party was the pinnacle of another world, and a request that would restrict their actions could be taken as impolite. However, Earth God didn’t seem to be particularly bothered by it, telling her that she can follow Kuromueina’s request, but there was one condition for that to happen.

 

[……Condition?]

[I want to give this body a test run. With your strength, you should make a good opponent.]

[Since you’re operating a clone, you’re asking for a battle to get used to it?]

[You can see it that way.]

[……Shiro.]

[Yes, I’ll make a space for you in a moment.]

 

The condition that Earth God offered was a battle with Kuromueina. It seemed that this was the first time the Earth God had created a clone before, and wanted to have a wholehearted battle as a test run. Originally, she was going to demand it from Shallow Vernal, but one look at Kuromueina and she knew that she was as powerful as Shallow Vernal. Hence, she could have either of them as an opponent, but she decided to fight Kuromueina, who was making demands, since it would make the conversation smoother.

 

When Kuromueina nodded and stood up, Shallow Vernal created the same space that she usually fought in with Kuromueina to prevent damage to the God Realm, and teleported the two of them there.

 

 

 

 

 

On one hand was half the body of the pinnacle of this world, Shallow Vernal. On the other hand was the clone of a God, the pinnacle of another world. The battle between such beings would definitely be fierce. If it weren’t for this space, the battle would have been so horrendous that several places of the world would have been destroyed…… You could say that their battle was completely even.

 

[……Haahhh…… The God of Kaito-kun’s world…… She’s strong…… I wonder when was the last time I got this tired?]

[I’m a little surprised you could fight so well. No…… I will honestly praise you here. You were among the peak within those who were Quasi-Omnipotent.]

 

Kuromueina, having the appearance of a dark-haired Shallow Vernal, murmured, and Earth God lightly claps her hands and praises her.

 

[Well, thank you…… I guess that should be enough, right?]

[Yes, that was enough. Thank you for your cooperation.]

 

Earth God agrees with Kuromueina’s words, who suggested that they finish their battle with this. Seeing her reaction, Kuromueina, still in the form similar to Shallow Vernal, nodded once…… and after a slight pause, she spoke.

 

[……I’ll tell you just this much though.]

[……?]

[If you ever break what you promised…… At that moment, I’ll obliterate that split body of yours.]

[I don’t think you’re capable of that though?]

 

Responding to Kuromueina whose sharp eyes were filled with killing intent, Earth God stated in a matter-of-fact manner. Earth God was saying that Kuromueina and her are evenly matched in ability…… And even if she were to break her promise, it would be impossible for Kuromueina to defeat her at that moment……

 

[……That’s right. You and I are almost evenly matched…… “If I were to just remain like this”, that is.]

[……Fumu.]

[What I had exhibited earlier was the strongest I could in “this form”…… However, even though we had said that we’re different beings, deep down, that should have been proof that deep down, I’m still half of Shiro and this should be my true form.]

[……………………]

 

Up until now, Kuromueina has exhibited her greatest power when she had the same appearance as Shallow Vernal. It was only because Kuromueina recognizes that form as her true form…… However, what if that was changed?

 

[……You and “the me before” were evenly matched…… However…… My beloved child has changed me.]

 

With those words, black mist enveloped Kuromueina’s body, and just as it seemed like the mist gathered up together…… There appeared Kuromueina in her normal young girl form, only her hair was longer than normal.

 

[Holding my heart in his embrace, warming it up and gently supporting it…… That’s why I, if it’s for Kaito-kun’s sake…… To a greater extent, I could evolve and become even more stronger. That’s why……]

[……Hohh.]

 

Thereupon, the face of Earth God, whose expression had never changed until now, changed, and her eyes widened in astonishment. Before she knew it, Kuromueina was right in front of Earth God, her fist stopping short in front of her face, and even with Earth God’s power, she wasn’t able to grasp her movements at all.

 

[I’ll have you know, I’m “stronger than Shiro” now.]

[Now this is surprising. Even though I’m in a body with lower status values, for you to exceed my perception speed……]

[Remember, if Kaito-kun ever gets a single scratch on his body…… I will never forgive you.]

 

After quietly telling her those words, Kuromueina withdrew her fist and left the space. Earth God followed behind her and returned to the Sanctuary.

 

[……How’s the battle?]

[As expected of someone with a true body on par with the original Shiro, she was very strong. To be honest, it was quite exhausting.]

[It was a satisfying result…… However, on par? Me and Shallow Vernal? That’s an amusing joke.]

 

Hearing the response Kuro gave to Shallow Vernal’s question…… an intrepid smile appears on Earth God’s lips.

 

[……I don’t have “that power” right now.]

[Even you are on with this joke huh. If something like that could really deal with your existence, some God from some world would have defeated you long ago. You’re a being that can’t be opposed. The results prove it…… “Destruction God of the Apocalypse”.]

[……Shiro?]

 

Hearing the words Earth God said with a faint smile, Shallow Vernal didn’t respond. However, sensing her sharp magic power prevents her from saying anything more.

 

[Let’s not go any further. Even I don’t want to step on the tiger’s tail…… Well then, I’ll take a little tour of this world.]

[……You aren’t going to head where Kaito-san is?]

[There is a time for everything. Now is not the time for that.]

 

After saying that, Earth God disappeared from the Sanctuary, and Kuromueina and Shallow Vernal, who remained in the Sanctuary, quietly looked at each other and exchanged a few words.

 

[……What are your impressions of her?]

[……Honestly, I have no idea what she was thinking. I tried constraining her pretty strongly, but her response remained indifferent…… I don’t even know how serious she was in our fight.]

[I see.]

 

It would be a lie for her to say that the earlier conversation didn’t bother her, but since Shallow Vernal didn’t seem to want her to broach this topic, Kuromueina didn’t mention the conversation with the Earth God and answered Shallow Vernal’s question. With the opportunity of battle, Kuromueina was measuring the Earth God. But unfortunately, the results weren’t satisfactory to her, and she still has lots of doubts.

 

[……The fight earlier also felt like she didn’t have any prior plans in mind, and she didn’t even try to use lures or feints. Fighting her feels really weird, as if she wasn’t looking at me even though we’re supposed to be fighting…… It was as if I was fighting a very high-performance golem.]

[……You can’t let your guard down around her huh.]

[Unnn. I can’t read her objective or her true motives at all…… Let’s keep an eye out for her movements for a while.]

 

In the end, for the girls, the true intentions of the Earth God remained a mystery…… And they didn’t even know if she was being “serious” in the fight just now or not. As Kuromueina and Shallow Vernal remained grim, they just kept staring at the golden gate where the Earth God had appeared. Feeling anxious within their mind, thinking that something big and tumultuous is going to happen in the future……

 

 

 

 

 

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Human Realm……at an altitude of approximately 10,000m above Symphonia’s royal capital, there was an angel…… the Earth God with her beautiful wings outstretched. The eyes of Earth God, who remained motionless with her wings outstretched and remained in the same place, were focused at a corner of Symphonia’s royal capital.

 

[……What a boring face, that is. You really don’t look good with such a “pasted-on smile”, ●●●●●●……]

 

The small voice she muttered reached no one’s ears. At the same time, Earth God recalled the long, long past…… When she was still “a human, not a God”.

 

 

 

 

 

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Being born with unique powers and a special environment…… She was in a cage, not meeting anyone or being given anything. No one taught her anything. Nevertheless, she learned and knew many things. At the same time, she understood. She knew she was a monster beyond human limits…… and at that time, she met someone.

 

———–With how strict the security in this place is, I was wondering if there was some kind of treasure in here, but it was just a girl…… What the heck is with this situation?

———–You’re asking me what this situation is, isn’t that supposed to be my line…… For you to suddenly appear from the sky, who are you? An angel?

 

An artificial island in the middle of nowhere, not even marked on a map. In such a place, a girl with bright blond hair suddenly appeared in the bird cage where she has been ever since she can remember.

 

———–I’m not an angel, but talking about me appearing from the sky would take too long, so I’ll just introduce myself first…… I’m “●●●●●●”. A humble traveler and a slightly strange monster.

 

The girl said she was a monster. In fact, the fact that she was able to easily break into her birdcage with an overly tight security system made it understandable that the girl was a being beyond human limits, so she understood that this was her first encounter with her own kind. That’s probably why…… for the first time in her life, she told her name to another person.

 

———–Fufufu, I am…… “Makina”. If I were to introduce myself in your way, I’m a bird caged from birth…… and a monster who doesn’t know about the world.

 

For Makina, that day’s encounter…… with the first friend she made for the first time in her life was something she will never forget. From that day on, ●●●●●● frequently appeared before Makina. Sometimes with a large amount of sweets, sometimes with play equipment that she was seeing for the first time……

 

———–Clairvoyance?

———–That was what my power was apparently called. That was what my “alleged father” said.

———–Alleged, you say……

———–I’ve never talked or actually met him, so calling him my alleged father is enough. Well, as I said before, I can speak the language even though I wasn’t taught to, and I know a lot of things even though I’ve been on this empty island for a long time. I don’t think I’m wrong with that.

 

Even when she told her about her powers, ●●●●●● attitude didn’t change. ●●●●●●’s past, which she told her in return, was like a fairy tale, but Makina was able to naturally believe it. It did not take much time for Makina to consider ●●●●●● as her irreplaceable best friend and the most important person in the world.

 

———–I wonder why I was born with a power like this?

———–I dunno? If you ask me, that power of yours sure is convenient. If I had that kind of power, it would have been a lot easier for me to find what I’m looking for.

———–……Do you want this power, ●●●●●●?

———–No, don’t want it. I’m an old-fashioned traveler, believing that I have to seek the things I’m looking for on my own.

 

●●●●● was a traveler. Not knowing what or where, living for a tremendous number of years, she continued to search. She was a great hero who was now forgotten by the world.

 

———–Fufu, that part of ●●●●●●…… is something I like. I’m glad we’ve become friends like this…… but you’re a traveler, so you’ll disappear someday.

———–……Me disappearing or Makina disappearing isn’t something I would know…… but I’m going to stay around here for a while longer. My journey is a long one, where I have no idea where I’ll end up, so it’s not a bad idea to take a detour once in a while.

———–I see…… I envy you though. After all, even if I can see and know things, those are things I actually didn’t experience.

———–Hmmm, let’s take a stroll outside then!

———–Eh?

———–Don’t worry, it’s not so hard for me to fool the security system in this place. I’m a wizard after all.

 

●●●●● was able to use magic, an ancient power now lost to the world. With that power, she brought Makina out of her birdcage and showed her many things. The pleasantness of the wind caressing her cheek, the scent of nature, the beautiful starry sky…… All these experiences she had for the first time made her think that the world was irresistibly wonderful.

 

———–Being outside the cage, why don’t you just fly away?

———–That might be a good idea. However, I’ll pass. It’s not like I have anything I want to do like ●●●●●● after all.

———–Hmmm, well, I guess it’s not something that should be rushed huh? However, if you ever want to leave the birdcage, just let me know. I’ll make it quick and easy for you by destroying that island and taking you out of it.

———–Fufufu, I don’t think you really need to destroy that island though? ●●●●●● is being too extreme.

 

For Makina, the present time, the moments she’s together with ●●●●●● , were what made her happiest. That’s why, she thought that was already enough. She wished that time like this would last forever…… but ironically, the little wish that the girl in the birdcage had for the first time in her life crumbled.

 

It was because of the person she calls her alleged father. He is a scientist who has gone mad from grief over the loss of Makina’s mother…… and has created an Artificial God in the hope of saving the world. In order to create a world without suffering, a world without sorrow, Makina, who had the power to see the world, was chosen to be the core of the Artificial God created with insane good intentions. Unfortunately, at the time his plan was being implemented, ●●●●●● was on a shopping trip far inland and wasn’t by Makina’s side. Therefore, the story went according to the scenario envisioned by the mad scientist, and Makina was taken into the Artificial God’s core. Thus was perfected the Mechanized God who could see the world and save all living things from suffering and sorrow.

 

However…… not all things went according to the scientist’s wishes.

 

Immediately after receiving his wish for salvation, the completed Mechanized God obliterated the scientist and all the living things around him. However, it wasn’t as if it was going on a rampage. The Mechanized God indeed received the scientist’s wish and simply moved to fulfill it.

 

A world without suffering, a world without suffering…… The most efficient way to fulfill such a wish…… is to wipe out all living things that have feelings. That is what God had concluded. Not caring about the existence of Makina, who was captured in its core, screaming as information surged into her mind from all over the world, the God of Salvation, who had saved the scientists from suffering, moved on to save the world.

 

(……It hurts…… my head…… my heart…… feel like burning…… The world’s overflowing emotions…… feels like they’re painting me out…… Help me…… ●●●●●●……)

 

That being certainly possessed enough power to be called a God, and would have saved the world from suffering in a very short time if it had flown from the island that was her birdcage. Yes, if only one person…… if only the “Hero who vanquished the being once called the Great Evil God of Despair” had not been there……

 

———–A patchwork iron like you, taking my friend and pretending to  be God…… Don’t get carried away, you piece of junk…… I’ll have Makina back!

 

Makina, who was about to be crushed by all the emotions in the world, certainly heard that voice in her ears. And at the same time, she definitely saw a dazzling ray of hope……

 

———–Exceed my limits! And now, weave the world! Hekatonkheires!

 

By the hand of the Hero, the Artificial God had been destroyed. Unfortunately though…… that didn’t mean everything went back to how it was before. Indeed, the Artificial God was gone. However, by being temporarily united as the core of the Artificial God…… Makina had awakened to her “true power”. She thought her power was Clairvoyance, but the name of her true power…… is “Omniscience”, the Authority of a True God to know all things.

 

And with the acquisition of this power, a thought was born within Makina’s mind.

 

———–Hey, ●●●●●●. I’ve found something I want to do.

———–Something you want to do?

———–Unnn. The world certainly is filled with suffering, sorrow and pain. But, as ●●●●●● showed me, there is also hope. Lots of emotions shape the world. And to such a wonderful world…… I thought I too wanted to “create” such a world.

———–Creating a world, the conversation suddenly turned big.

 

Under the star-filled sky, on the island that was once her birdcage, she and ●●●●●● stood side by side looking at the stars and exchanged words.

 

———–……I want to be a “God”. Whether it’s their joy, sorrow, pain or anger…… I want to be a God who can affirm all of them and love them for what they are…… 

 

She already knew the way to reach True Godhood with the power of her Omniscience. Fortunately, the material, the remnants of the Artificial God, was also available on the spot. If she wants to become a God who can recognize and love the world as it is, as God created it…… That was the wish that the Omniscient Makina held.

 

———–Do you think it’s possible?

———–I dunno, that’s not for me to decide. If Makina has the answer in your mind, all I have to do is cheer for you to do your best.

 

And hearing her dream…… Her only best friend affirmed it without making 

 

———–Thank you, ●●●●●●.

 

And in just a few days, Makina, having gained the power of Omniscience, completed her preparations…… and elevated herself to Godhood. At the same time, it meant that it was time to say goodbye to ●●●●●●. Having become a God, Makina would leave this world and set out on a journey to create her own world.

 

———–With this, I’m now a traveler just like you, ●●●●●●.

———–I think the scale is quite different though…… Well, I guess we are the same in that both of us are traveling.

———–Unnn. I think I will travel around various worlds first. Then, after I do that and finish mastering my powers as a God, I’ll try to build my own world.

———–Sounds like a solid approach. The interesting times would be short though……

———–Fufufu, you’re right. So, one day, I’d like ●●●●●● to see the world I’ve created.

———–That would be…… if I’m still alive by then.

 

She’d be lying if she said she wasn’t feeling reluctant to part with her. However, they can’t just keep talking forever. So, in the end…… Makina entrusted her irreplaceable best friend with a wish. Handing over what could be called the master key that would allow her to reach her core, her core, the God spoke to the Hero.

 

———–I’m going to try my best not to…… but still…… if I ever forget my origins…… If I forget about love and become a merciless God…… I’d like you to “destroy” me, ●●●●●●.

———–Alright…… In return, if you can become a God without forgetting your origins, then help me with that God power, okay?

———–Fufufu, unnn, it’s a “promise” then…… When we meet again, if I, “Makina”, is still here…… that would be for sure.

 

Yes, indeed, she…… Makina had exchanged such a promise…… The most important promise……

 

 

 

 

 

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Beyond the richly-colored eyes of the Earth God, floating above the night sky, there was the figure of a girl. The “masked girl” sitting on the roof of Lilia’s mansion, was looking up at the night sky in a daze. Catching the girl…… Alice in her gaze, the angel…… No, the True God, Makina, operating the angel’s body…… in a voice heard by no one, she murmured once more.

 

[……I promised you after all. I will definitely save you……●●●●●●.]

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