461 457. "Epilogue Part 2".txt (1/2)

”--Seldra Queenfillion went with the flow.

”Therefore, nothing more will happen.

From the 'mainland' port city of Cork to the 'frontier' of Gliard, the United Kingdom.

In an orderly fashion, the great fleet conquered the sea.

Even at sea, the festival continued to be held day and night.

The party was well prepared.

Passing through the territorial waters of various countries, the fleet shakes off all ties, even more so than by land.

Even the harsh knights of the south and the north forgot their fates and interacted with each other for this one time.

The further they went, the more the great fleet swelled in every sense of the word.

They increased in number as they called at the coastal cities, and increased in rank as they loaded up with new guests and royalty.

The atmosphere of the festival also swelled, propagating not only to the continent, but also to the islands of the great sea.

And the end of that voyage is the Allied nations.

-- in the brilliant sunshine of the day, the great fleet reached the largest port in Gliard.

The Allied welcome was as grand as the cities on the 'mainland'.

The ships lined up in a row, filling the nearshore waters, sounding their celebratory guns.

The fleets of standing forces, in turn, let loose in a rhythmic manner as if playing music.

Then cheers rang out from the city in the back, and fireworks shot off from all four sides of the city except Gliard.

They weren't centered around gunpowder, but rather a special kind of magical fireworks.

A thousand twinkling stars in a thousand colors decorated the blue sky. Rather than flowers blooming in the sky, it looked as if the contents of a jewelry box had been scattered on a blue canvas.

Immediately afterwards, a snow of magical power (Tear-Ray) began to fall.

The scattered jewels fall just out of reach. Everyone is fascinated by the fantastic scene as if to say whether this was the real deal. It's probably a phenomenon unique to fireworks festivals in other worlds that use more magic power than gunpowder.

In the midst of that not-so-magical blizzard, the passengers of the large fleet set foot on the land of the Allied nations.

Although the snow of magic power (Tear Ray) falling in a flurry adheres to their skin, it is not cold.

Unlike Yangtaki's [Winter's Other World (Wintry Dimension)], it doesn't even pile up.

This is really the 'Winter's Other World' as the word suggests--

I thought, and then slammed it down.

Instead of flipping through the pages, I closed the book.

'...... Huh.'

I cut the 'purple thread' that I was holding together and sighed.

I had been feeling the festivities through Seldra's point of view up to this point, but that was no longer necessary.

Serdra left everything to me, to me.

All these days, I've been using remote magic to propagate not only the fervor of the festival, but also convenient gossip, but no one has appeared to try to stop it. No one will be able to stop the flow (...) that has grown so bloated to this point.

I match the 'purple thread' and put an end to all magic for once.

Then I look around to feel the story with my own eyes and ears.

That's the rest of the book.

The port city of Gliard, the Allied Gliard, where the snow of magic (Tearray) falls, was spread out.

Of course, it was completely different from the figure I knew.

Fleets of ships were crammed into the sea, and sailors and priests were busily running around on land. The travelers are buoyant and are disembarking, happily talking about the festive events taking place in the confederacy.

It's an ideal scene for the ”End of Tan Festival”.

Nobles, commoners, travelers, beastmen, jewelers, knights, and priests - it doesn't matter what position, nationality or race they hold, they all come together to enjoy the Festival of the Endgame to the fullest.

By the way, the carriages we've been riding in are also disembarking.

However, in this crowded harbor, it seems to take some time to re-construct a new convoy.

That's why we, the main eventers of the triumphant return, are now taking a break in the shadow of a warehouse in a corner of the harbor.

It seemed to be a place where only concerned people could enter, and there were many guild administrators and priests around, but no ordinary people.

There, Seldra and Kounel were discussing something with each other.

It wasn't far away, so I listened in, and when the older Kounel made a verbally selfish suggestion in a detailed arrangement about this time's triumphal return, Seldra retorted that she wouldn't be able to keep pace with him.

Seeing the two of them on such good terms, my relief deepens.

'A lot has happened, but I think we're going to make it: ......

Neil and Glen's plan was thrown off.

However, I've just finished making the adjustments for that gap. I've been planning to make the adjustments as I am accustomed to losing, to be precise.

The next adjustment is scheduled to come soon after finishing one adjustment as planned.

From the shadows of a further corner of the harbor town, the priests of the Hoosiers emerge in groups from the shadows of a further corner of the port city.

The representative who walks in the center of the group is Feydert, who is in charge of the majority of this 'End of Tan Festival'.

This reliable adult who has helped me many times during the rebuilding of the Confederacy is helping me again.

”We've been expecting you, Kanami-san. We will report back to you soon. Our search for Noir and Shea Legacy, but we were unable to find them. I am sorry.

The request I had asked before leaving ”Blood Land” is fulfilled.

I shake my head at Feydert-san who bows deeply.

''Just like I said when I asked you, I just wanted to make sure you couldn't find it, so don't worry about it. More importantly, what happened to Sera-san?

''This one, too, is just as Kanami-sama predicted. Only Sera Raydant has not responded to the summons to the Celestial Knights in the Endgame. Apparently, she's been missing ever since she left the defense line of Blood Land. At the same time, Lady Dear, Lady Snow and Lady Maria also disappeared from the Confederation. The investigation report is here.

After receiving the report from Feydert-san, I spread the Dimension to the Allies.

But I only confirmed that it didn't catch the liners.

--I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

I'm sure you'll find that magic is a useful power.

Seldora and the others are so much more than just the power of an omniscient, omnipotent god.

However, it's not absolute.

Even if that Yangtaki is utilizing it, 'White Thread' was completely attacked by Tiara.

If that's the case, I believe that my powers such as Dimension, Future Vision, Past Vision, and Purple Thread will also be broken at the most important time. In fact, Sera and her friends have managed to escape the Dimension.

You don't have to rely on your own magic.

I believe in the information that my colleague Feldeldeld has gathered through his diligent research, and I thank him for his help.

Thank you very much, Mr. Feddert. For doing me a favor.

”It's all for the Fuzzy Yards. If Kanami-sama's 'future vision' allowed me to see that these women would interfere with the 'End of Season Festival', I would have wanted to capture them ahead of time somehow. ......

With an undisturbed patriotism, Mr. Feydert replied regretfully.

I hurriedly look at Mr. Feydert's report with my book under my arm. Perhaps noticing the seriousness of my expression, Seldre and the others, who must have been a little far away, gather around.

'Hey, Kanami. You just confirmed it: ....... Even you can't find Snow and the others?

It's all right, Serdra. I've gathered my people for this occasion. ...... It's about time the last of my friends got here, too.

After laughing back that there's nothing to worry about, I turn my gaze again to the shadows where Mr. Feydert came out earlier.

The old apostle appears at a trot.

The moment his eyes catch me, he shouts out with a joyful tone.

''Ooh, it's Kanami!　I knew you were here!

Mr. Di Prakula.

Unlike Mr. Feydert, he didn't have a single escort.

He must have run through on his own.

The reason for this is quickly told from his own mouth.

''I've already heard reports of the success of 'Operation Fafner Helmina'!　The Endgame Festival started right on schedule!　But what do you mean by the rumor that you will reach the 'deepest part' at the end of this festival!　Some people look to you to be the 'Lord of the World'!　I'm not listening to anything!

He was amazed and excited, and he was crowded in.

Thus, I couldn't let Mr. Diprakra know because it's so clearly on his face: .......

It's hard for me to say, so I leave the explanation to the other Apostle Sith behind me.

'You're here, Diprakraaaaaa!　A-hahahaha!　Oh, I just found out!　Hmmm, yeah!　Actually, Kanami and I have been working on a 'plan' behind the scenes all along!　And it's not just a shift, either, it's a 'plan' to become a more perfect, higher-level 'Lord of the World'!

Yo, higher than that: ......!

Of course!　Simply going to the 'deepest' and replacing the 'Lord of the World' will not be the true salvation of Our Lord!　We need Kanami to get to the root of the inadequacy of the star's circulatory system!　For example, I could be the vessel to contain all the 'demonic poisons' myself!

That's the end of the original 'Steal the Reason' plan, isn't it ......!

'Yes!　Thus, the true function of an apostle is to cut off even the gloom after the changeover!　I'm sure I'll get the most compliments when I see my Lord now!　Ah-ha!

The Sith smiled high and made a buoyant sign with a big smile, and then won so.

Compared to a thousand years ago, the gesture was quite influenced by Tiara and Dia.

''Tsumari, Diprakra!　The game is mine to win!　I'm the number one apostle!　I am an apostle of justice!　Do you have an offer to make!

”...... Ummmmm. You're right. You win. And I've lost. You've done well, Sith.

Mr. Diprakra nodded and agreed.

Even though he hadn't played any games, there was definitely a look of regret on his face as an apostle.

But the joy was probably even greater than that. More than nodding in agreement, he nodded again and again, chewing on the achievement of his long-cherished dream for many years.

'At any rate, this is finally the end of it. ...... The story of the Gentiles and the Apostles that has been going on for a thousand years is ...... Mm-hmm, mm-hmm!　Sith, you've really done it!　As a fellow apostle, I am proud of you!

Right?　......, but that's something. It's a little different than I first thought. Is it because I've changed?

Sith was embarrassed as she flicked her buoyant fingers together and snapped them together, making a buoy sign.

Her plan was probably to make a grounded Diprakra look foolish to the limit. However, she seemed confused by her own unwillingness to do so at all.

Leaving the Sith with that unusual expression, Diprakra-san again pressed up against me.

This time it was quietly and solemnly, a calmness worthy of the apostle's name.

Kanami, you've done a good job. You didn't abandon us that day when you finished that last battle.

'I'm sorry to make you uncomfortable. I really had to keep it a secret from Mr. DiPlakula for a reason.

Yes, I know. ”Yes, I know. As long as the world is saved, all else is well. Don't worry about me.

He had tears in his eyes, a thin layer of tears.

It seemed to be an emotion that surprised even my colleague Sis.

'Di, Di Prakula ......'

Immediately, the Sith tightened his face again.

Recognizing Diprakra as a true companion, he went on to talk about 'The Plan'.

'Diprakra, I'll tell you about the new 'price' early. First of all, once this 'End-Tan Festival' is over, Kanami will be 'never'. The past and the future will be gone forever. She will pay for her existence in order to become the Lord of the World, which is of a higher dimension. This neatly fulfills the two ”compensation” for summoning the Aikawa brothers and sisters, ”World Eternity” and ”World Salvation”. Can you feel the gaze (...) now?

...... Hmm. Certainly, your dealings with the world seem to be going well.

'Honestly, up to this point we apostles have been going through a really twisted path ....... But all of that is put together, and this 'End of Tan Festival' is going to fix it. Because as I've been saying all along, Kanami will be the sacrifice to save the world. She told me that she would gladly be the cornerstone. So this trend will never stop. I won't let it.

Now, at last, the contamination by the Demon's Poison will end. We, the apostles, have a role to play in all of this: ......

'Yes. We apostles need not be troubled anymore. Our Lord will be freed from that hell, too. But instead, the 'Gentiles' (Kanami) we have summoned will now ...... continue to watch over all souls, alone in that place, ...... and... .........

The Sith hesitated to continue with the words.

However, he interjected that his sense of responsibility was wrong.

'Sith, I'm not going to become the 'Lord of the World' because someone told me to. This is a process (path) to become 'happy' with Rastiara, so I'm going to proceed. ...... Thank you so much for summoning me to another world. Thanks to you, I met 'the one and only' Rustyala.

............!

When I told him that, the Sith lowered his eyes.

Then, without making eye contact with me, she points her fingertips in a certain direction.

'Even after saving the world, never stop and keep going wherever you go. You will reach the end that my Lord never reached and you will be 'happy' with Rustyala Hoozeyers. ...... You must. If it doesn't happen, I won't forgive you.

I turn my eyes in the direction of the Sith's fingertips.

It's blocked by a building, a warehouse, but I can tell that there's a labyrinth beyond.

Oh, I'll be happy. I'll be 'happy' for sure. ...... Mr. Di Prakula, soon I will be in the labyrinth. As it is, I'm going to reach the 'deepest part' and place the 'connection'. I'll call everyone to come and protect me while I conclude this changeover ritual.

Protect ....... In other words, there will be saboteurs. It's often the case that unexpected people come to interfere with your ”never happened”. That's right, I can see the future.

Yes, I'll show up. It's the only big opening I can make now.

In fact, the ritual involves not only the changing of the 'Lord of the World', but also the subsequent 'Magic Kanami'.

It's a ritual that Noi and I have meticulously decided on, but it's a 'covenant' that cannot be communicated to the apostles.

'While I'm in the labyrinth, I'll have the Sith, Seldora and the others to continue their triumphant return.

All the time my body has been pointing in the direction of the labyrinth.

However, I pointed my finger at the others to head for the carriage that was now being prepared.

I've heard that triumphalism is also an important part of the ceremony. I see that you are ready as well, Feidert.

Of course, Mr. Diprakra. We have had no delays so far.

Almost everything has been 'planned' in advance.

And it's going according to the plan.

So there is really not much that Mr. Diprakra can do for me from now on.

It's best to leave the festivities of the Confederacy to Feydert. It seems to me that the Sith's 'True History' of Revanism is no longer more necessary than my 'Reformed' party. ...... Kanami, should I follow you into the labyrinth when my hands are free?

''Diprakra-san, please stay on the ground and help me with my triumphant return. To be honest, the monsters at the end of the labyrinth are strong and troublesome. Since it's me now, it's dangerous enough to finally get there, that place.

Even though the 'Apostle' was strong, he only had an abundance of magical power and was an amateur in battle.

If they are surrounded by monsters of nearly ninety layers, there is a chance that they won't be able to defend themselves.

When Diprakra-san nodded her head in agreement with that, the companions who were waiting behind her started to make their point.

''Yes, yes, yes, yes!　I'll have my hands free, but I won't go in the labyrinth!　Don't go to a place with such a high mortality risk until you die!

'I know. That's why you gave the magic stone to the cleaning crew, right?　I hope Kounell will stay with Rouge as planned. As the face of the 'Confederacy,' he must be in a lot of trouble.

Yes, sir!　Yay! My guess is right on schedule!　After all, I like being around Rouge the best!　Wait, my sweet little puppet rouge girl!

With that as a parting shot, Kounell hurriedly ran off towards the carriage line.

Seldora tried to follow behind him, leaving him to say.

'I'm going to go with the flow and enjoy this triumph. ...... but as soon as the triumph is over and the Connection is connected, call me. I have decided that I will do everything in my power to help you.

'I'm counting on you. It's important to take it easy and have fun, even at ....... Because little by little, I want you to fulfill the longing of your hometown Seldora.

'Yeah, and that I'll definitely enjoy it. Otherwise, there's no point in Kanami paying the 'price' so far: ......!

Seldra left with a grim look on her face, even though I told her to make herself comfortable.

The two apostles lightly said, ”In the 'deepest' part of the city,” and followed further behind.

Finally, Feydert bowed and then left with the group of priests.

I followed the backs of their companions with my eyes.

Just in time, I saw a convoy of vehicles in the distance, all in place.

The companions all climbed into the largest ceremonial carriage among them.

At last all the disembarkation work is done, and the triumphal return seems to be resumed.

The people gathered in the harbor, anticipating the resumption of the festivities, become colorful - and that's when I break my gaze.

A corner of the harbor where there is no cheering.

In the shadow of a warehouse building, I call out to the girl who stayed behind with me.

'Well, let's go then, cleaner.

”............

Behind the triumph, they head to the labyrinth together.

He beckons her to the masked girl, but she doesn't start to move.

I'm sure that one day Neil will come to me. That's why it's better to stay by my side the whole time. ...... And the place you're headed is the same 'lowest level' as your home. I'm sure you'll be more at home in the labyrinth than on the ground.

”............

Taking advantage of the coincidence of interests, she gave me a small nod when I made the invitation.

Although her 'stenosis' numbers are different, she, like me, seems to be the only one who can see anymore.

While hiding from the eyes of others, we walked through the shadows and started to walk towards the labyrinth.

But the shadows are filled with people everywhere, and there are few places that are completely unpopular.

Even though I am very good at escaping the gaze of others, the foul item, Tida's mask, is currently being equipped by the cleaning staff.