Chapter 359 "The Place Where it Started and Ends" (1/2)

Inside the ward in front of the church. After Sechs confirmed that Kaito had passed through his ward, he stopped fighting and clapped his hands several times.

[Good gracious, I guess we lost. Everyone, I thank you for going along with my selfishness. Those of you who can use Recovery Magic, please heal those who were injured.]

[………………….]

Lilia and the others looked a little confused when Sechs quickly admitted defeat and ordered the gathered Demons to stop battling as soon as Kaito passed through, but only Shea pulled back her scythe without looking surprised.

[……It’s hard acting as the “villain”, isn’t it, Great Sage of the Dead?]

[Hohoho, good gracious, it’s the duty of the elders to push the back of the youth…… Did I go too far?]

[I dunno. Well, you acted really bad though.]

[Oya oya, that’s harsh of you.]

When Sechs said that with a leisurely smile on his face, Shea told him such with a faint smile on her face.

It was as if Sechs’ actions earlier had all been an act……

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[Regardless of whether it’s for good or bad, becoming someone’s family makes them close to you…… Because of this, things can sometimes be difficult. I will also have to thank Miyama-dono later.]

[It’s still too soon to tell, isn’t it?]

[No, I’m sure that Miyama-dono will be able to pull it off…… Neun-dono seems to have actually come to her senses……. I guess there is some merit for my pitiful act. Good gracious, I also have to thank you, God of Disasters, for your “cooperation”.]

[……I don’t know what you’re talking about.]

[Surely, you jest…… If you had fought seriously, you could have neutralized us in an instant, couldn’t you?]

[……Tsk.]

When Sechs bowed his head to her, Shea clicked her tongue with a sincerely troubled look on her face. However, she didn’t deny his words. It seems she was really holding back in the fight.

[I’m just grateful for your compassion.]

[……Don’t get me wrong. I certainly am a compassionate Goddess. I respond to those who seek help…… but I’m not so good-natured as to go out of my way to save a big idiot who doesn’t even ask for help. The only reason I helped…… was because that human asked me to “help him”…… To begin with, the reason I saved “those three” was all because of that softhearted person.]

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[I see.]

[……Well, in the end…… It’s kind of irritating that even that is “just as that fellow had expected”……]

[Ahh, I knew that was the case……]

After telling him that she had no intention of getting involved in this matter in the first place if Kaito hadn’t asked for help, Shea spoke about how someone pulled some strings for this situation to occur.

Sechs seemed to know that too, and nodded without looking particularly surprised.

[……To begin with, the situation we’re in is just too convenient. The information that my favorite brand would release a new product today reaching the God Realm, and the location of its launch being conveniently near here…… Then, the depressed Kaito, after being faced with the antagonism of his friend for the first time, just happened to walk by.]

[That’s right. I’m sure it’s easy for that person to get the information to me. In addition, the perfectly-timed reinforcements…… One of them is even the King of another country.]

[……That’s just a misunderstanding.]

[ [ Mhmm? ] ]

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As Shea and Sechs talk about the existence that had pulled the strings in the shadows, the topic of conversation appeared beside them.

A special hood making her face not visible and a multitude of chains dangling on her robe adorned her body……

[……Phantasmal King, No Face…… As I thought, it’s you.]

[If it isn’t Phantasmal King-sama…… And, what were we misunderstanding?]

[No, no. First of all, you see, the major premise for that not being the case is that…… Hikari-san and Vier-san are both “insignificant people” for me. Ahh, please don’t misunderstand. I certainly have some affection for them…… But well, it’s only to the extent that even if they ask my help, I might only make things slightly advantageous for them.]

As the sound of the chains on her robe echoed, No Face nonchalantly spoke.

[……There is only one person I would unconditionally side with, not caring about advantages and disadvantages, and that is Kaito-san. That’s why I didn’t prepare this stage to save four people…… However, isn’t it obvious that…… “I would prepare the stage that would have the best outcome for Kaito-san”? Everything is for Kaito-san’s sake~~]

[……Well, I suppose so. If that wasn’t the case, you would have done something about this a long time ago……]

[Yes, that’s right. If I wanted to do something about those three’s relationship, I could have done it before. I just didn’t feel like it though. Well, I owe Kuro-san a debt of gratitude too, so I’m glad that it turned out this way.]

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[……Putting aside the Great Sage of the Dead, you’re also quite hasty in your thinking, aren’t you, Phantasmal King? We’re still not sure what the outcome will be yet, right?]

When No Face told her that she is only moving for Kaito’s sake, Shea quietly spoke her thoughts.

However, No Face easily denied Shea’s words.

[No, it’s already decided.….. At the very least, it’s already confirmed that Vier will meet with Kuro.]

[……Hohhh, why is that? Excuse my discourtesy, but would you please tell me what you’re basing this on?]

[Yes, the reason is actually simple…… If Kaito-san just uses his “trump card”, he’s already won.]

[Trump card, is it? Does he have such a thing?]