466 462.『Deepest part』.txt (1/2)

Just one step.

I knew immediately what it meant.

First, the dizziness caused by the high concentration of 'Demonic Poison' struck.

Furthermore, the stagnant water began to stick to and erode the surface of the soul, ignoring the clothes and touching the skin, ignoring the flesh.

The stagnant water turns out to be a collection of souls.

Like someone who unintentionally steps on an ant, it tries to swallow the diminutive soul it comes in contact with with its massive mass.

Even just a single drop of water is huge and more profound than my soul, which has grown to this point - I felt another new 'world' inside.

It is on the same scale as the Original World and the Other World, and it is a new ”world”.

Even more frighteningly, I could sense that there was another new world in the water inside that new world as well. Moreover, like a puppet of multiple structures (Matryoshka), the new world is continuously observed - and the world is also in the water of the world within the water within the new world.

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'............!　Heh: ......

My mind is going blank.

For the first time in a long time, I feel like I'm going blank.

That's a lot of information.

Right now, my information processing ability has been enhanced by the status of 'Smart'. Depending on the situation, I can increase the amount of ”massless auxiliary brain” with ”magic power conversion (level up)” as I please. And yet, I was shaken to my knees by the amount of information from the water that was tangled from under my feet.

I look up.

From my vision alone, all I see is a wide shoal of water.

No, from behind the throne, the bottom seems to gradually deepen.

So let's call it a black ocean, not a shallow water from here on out.

Even if it is, it's just an ocean.

Just stepping into it, my feet were cold - heavy, painful, bitter, smelly, wide, cumbersome, old, itchy, spicy, black and miscellaneous and enormous information was transmitted to my brain.

'I see: ......'

Every time I touch it, it loses its boundaries with my soul and tries to mix and meld with me.

In short, it's an assimilating natural trap on a large scale.

I knew it was a repository of infinite ”demonic poison” and souls, but it seemed to be pregnant with this kind of danger.

Just this ankle-deep water level alone was extremely multilayered, deeper and wider than the hundred layers of the labyrinth so far. However, thanks to the experience of using 《Distance Mute》 and 《Past Vision》 and reading other people's lives, it was within an acceptable range. Perhaps it was also because of the reliving of Yangtaki's suffering and Tiara's persistence, but there was also a little room for analysis.

Noi, who had been watching the scene from behind, would add to the analysis, albeit between the boundaries.

'My first image was of an endless sea at night. Maybe Kanami sees it the same way. A very dangerous abyss that goes on forever and peers back at you. --This is what I called the 'deepest part'.

'I see the exact same 'deepest'. Probably most people see it the same way.

Now, I wouldn't recommend pushing through the 'deepest part' of it. ...... Even when I was still standing, three steps were my limit. By the fourth step, I felt like I wasn't being me anymore, so I came back.

Only three steps in Noi?

...... For your information, a thousand years ago Tiara Hoosier's went further back. From my perspective, it looked like they took about five steps forward?　I was watching from this side of the room, so it wasn't clear.

'You tried Tiara too? Sure, she said she came once, but ......, what a quandary.

However, even in the 'Magic Tiara' that crossed that yang waterfall, it was five steps.

Definitely, it wouldn't be a simple matter of being five times deeper than the first step.

''No, I think it's more amazing to me that you're unperturbed by even the first step: ....... Doesn't that sound like a lot of miserable lives being smashed up against you?　Are you sure you're okay there?

Noi paled as he saw me continue to stand at the first step and think about it.

If you create an external auxiliary brain or use a number of thinking skills such as 'Parallel Thinking', the first step can be handled semi-automatically. It's still more difficult to have your mind full of 'Rustyala' in 'Constriction'.

As for me, I'd like to make sure that I'm light here, to make sure I'm up to those three steps, but ...... it's not something that can be tried so easily, and Noi had a stern look in her eyes and shook her head.

I trust her caution.

If she was going to take the second step, she would at least have to change her body from flesh and blood to magic.

Just as she was getting ready to do so, a cheerful and loud voice came from further behind Noi.

''This, this is the 'deepest part' -?　It's like being in a crowd. I'm not very good at this kind of thing.

It was Kounell's voice.

I turned around and saw her coming towards us, with Serdra leading the way as a shield.

Serdra proceeded to protect her while being wary of her surroundings.

'Does she look a little different from when she came before?　......, but the fundamentals haven't changed. Kounel, don't ever get in front of me. The wave will take you, soul and all.

Heeeeeeeeeeeee. ......

Thanks to the path Noi made and the lights, we arrive pretty early.

I get to my feet and move from the back of the throne to greet my subordinates who must have passed through the 99 layers of Connection.

However, it wasn't me who called out to them first, but Noi, who was leaning on the armrest of the throne.

'Mr. Kounell, this isn't the 'deepest part' yet.

............?

It was a casual call.

But when Kounell turned his eyes to us, he went completely rigid.

I've never met Noi next to me before.

He looked like an adult Ragne Kaikwola, but I guess he intuitively understood who it was.

'In the lore, this may have been the 'deepest' part, but that's a wrong description. No, well, that's just how I spread it around.

'Oh, you are ......, if you are ....... Haha!

Immediately, Kounell fell flat on the cobblestone road.

It was a magnificent prostration.

'...... kuunel, it's not kuru.'

I'm not surprised that Kounell has the gall to play a joke here.

She would serve in the 'Senate' or as a clown (clown) if she wanted to survive. What surprised me was that Noi had the time to adjust to that over the top reaction.

Perhaps it was thanks to the fact that he had regained his resolve after dealing with Maria's sun earlier.

At home, he didn't run and hide, and he seemed to be very strong there.

I've been told that I'm the one who has reached the deepest part of the universe, which is a lie. After all, this is only the surface of the deepest part. No, to be precise, it's just before.　The whole time I've been alone and devastated in 'Before the Deepest': ....... There was no way I could go any further: ....... I'm a disappointing, heartbroken loser: ......

He stared at the back of the throne I had been standing on earlier and laughed dryly, haha.

Then, with my knees propped up, I started playing with the shallow water.

'Because that was enough here. We didn't need to go any further back. I'm sure Mr. Kounell will understand. The area around this throne I've created is a special one, as it's been successfully defaultered. I've been able to interfere with all the souls in my world, and that's more than enough. At least I had complete control over my birth. ...... back in the day.

Then, chirping and chirping, he scooped up the water with his palm and stirred it up.

Ripples ripple and shimmer on the surface of the water, and what is projected is not a hundred layers - but a scene from somewhere far away.

Like a screen, a grand festival is projected on the screen. The familiar faces of the Allies, such as the ”Celestial Knights” and others, can be seen, and Kounell can tell that it is the ”End of Tale Festival” on earth.

And once again, as Noi scratched the surface of the water, it changed to another scene.

Now we see the cathedral where the priests are hurriedly working around during that 'end-tan festival'.

The images on the surface of the water seem to be free at Noi's will.

Earlier I thought the hundred layers were like the lens of an eye, but I thought the surface of the water around this throne was like the retina.

But that metaphor is not accurate.

That's what we read from Noi's words, ”We can interfere”.

The surface of the water in this 'before the deepest part' acts as a pseudo 'dimension' and even ignores the distance through a pseudo 'default' -- if you want to reach out, you can probably reach it.

--This is the place that is connected to the soul of the entire world.

It seems I'm not the only one who understood this, and Feydert, who came from further behind Kounell, asks a question.

'The strange water here is responsible for our birth and death ......?　Does that mean that we are connected not only to the souls of the dead, but also to the living on earth?

However, it was not Noi who answered it, but Apostle Diprakra, who was walking alongside him.

Feydert, you are right. ...... But this is the surface only. It is our understanding that this shallow water is the surface of the collective soul.

'Hyo, is it only the surface ....... The surface of all souls: ......

Feydert looks around with a troubled look on his face at the response, but looks around with interest. Then Kounel, who looks even more curious and excited than he is, picks up the rest of the conversation.

'The surface?　Hmm?　...... No, I think it's just about right on the surface, and I'm sure you're right too!　I mean, what I'm wondering about in terms of expectations - after all, if I sit there, will I be the ruler of humanity?　That's the story. Hehehe, no, no, no, I never have any other intentions!

That too direct and down-to-earth question is responded to by the last person in the group.

The Apostle Sith, who was walking at the tail end of the group, answers confidently.

''Yes, Kounel!　Sit there, and you will be the ruler of humanity!　A true ruler, not just of humanity, but of all life, including monsters!　And more importantly, places and even concepts!　Anyway, I'm just going to give you the perception, sensibly, that it's a throne that connects you to the whole world!

It seems that my men have all arrived as planned.

After confirming that, Noi summarizes the story so far.

''Yes. It's a good thing that you're sitting there, it means that you're above all things. However, as the 'price' of that power, the responsibility of circulating the 'Demon Poison' is also born. As you can see, if we leave it unchecked, the muddy water will flow to the other side without limit. If it is overlooked, it will become a dark cloud on the ground. The cycling work of this is really delicate, difficult, extensive and sustained ...... but with just a slight mistake, the ground is flooded with powerful monsters, the babies become demons, and humanity is close to death. It's a job that ...... normal nerves can't do. At the very least, it would be impossible without the Dimension.

Pointing to the throne, Noi sneered, saying he would sit down if he could.

Kounel was frightened by this, but re-focused his attention on the water at his own feet.

'Juju, circulation work ....... I've heard of it. If you ask me, from a while ago, there's a zany and not-so-good feeling wave from underneath my feet... ...... It's getting stronger and stronger!

”Mr. Kounell, this throne is a landmark. You shouldn't get too close to it. Except for Seldra, this murky water is dangerous.

Hearing that advice, Kounel retreated with him, tugging at the hem of Seldra's clothes. The fact that he has no intention of letting go of the shield (Seldra) means that he may not yet consider Noi as an ally deep down.

Facing the situation, Noi took a breath.

I guess he thought all the advice he needed was done.

Let's get to the point.

'Lord of the World,' to the main topic as Noi.

'A long time ago ......, that was a long time ago for you guys. I've been here before with my old friends (all of them) like this. And only I, who had the proper dimensional attributes, was able to serve as the 'Lord of the World'. ...... No, if it's that Hitaki or Tiara or something like that, I could manage to do it in a messy way even without the 《Dimension》. ...... Basically, it is made so that only dimensional wizards can serve as the 'Lord of the World'.

I'll talk about it in bits and pieces.

It's not the trust in us that has brought us all here, that has led to the release of these 100 layers of information one after another.

I realize now that I've already given myself over completely to the flow.

Maybe the fight with Maria didn't make Noi prepare himself for the battle, but only pushed him to his limits.

'All sorts of problems are stacked up in these 100 layers ...... and if we move beyond this throne, we can do something about them at the root ....... Essentially, the 'Lord of the World' is not just about playing on these surface areas. Go to the source of this murky wave. Deeper than this throne. We should have gone to the true 'deepest' part of the world. The truth is: ......

Noi turned her weary eyes to the back of the throne.

But when she finished explaining, she turned her dry smile back to her minions.

'Only, we don't need to worry about that anymore. Kanami-kun will be going to the 'deepest part' for me. ...... A little late to the party, Sith, but I'm glad you're here, Diplacra. You have done a great job of bringing Kanami-kun here. I'm glad you did.

The Sith responded to that exertion with a deviantly quick response.

'No, no--not Lord!　It's me!　This time, I brought Kanami with me, this Apostle Sith!　It really was a lot of stuff, but we worked hard anyway!

Yeah, I know. I've been watching you for a long time. It would be the Sith who most faithfully fulfilled the role of an apostle ....... Of course, you did your best with the Diprakra. And I've been watching your fights for your patience as well.

The Sith looked elated at the praise and smiled a big smile.

In contrast, Tipurakula remained reluctant.

''I'm sorry, my Lord. ...... Above all, I am ashamed that one of our apostles is not here now.

'I'm sorry to hear about Legacy. But there's nothing wrong with that. I never expected him to get a result in the first place, I always expected both of you to do well. I always had high hopes for the two of you.

A thousand years ago, the one person Noi had hoped for the most was Legacie.

After being betrayed by that Legacy, she couldn't trust the other two apostles.

I was dismayed by Noi's duplicity in not even letting me know where they were - but now I know it's more than that, so I won't talk about interacting with the apostles.

'Then let's begin the ritual immediately. Incidentally, this isn't the only ceremony for the 'Lord of the World' change. There's more to it, Kanami. It will also be a ceremony to gain the strength to go into the abyss I've given up on.

And the time will come.

There have been many irregularities along the way, but we've been able to 'adjust'.

Everyone is here to watch the handover as the triumph comes to an end.

I've dropped everything and 'planned' for this moment.

'Now, I want you to sit down. Kanami, ...... no, the new 'Lord of the World'.

Noi invited me to walk.

I stand in front of a large stone throne - and finally, I look out at the view from there.

This is the 100th layer I've been aiming for all along.

The view from the throne at the center of it.

Black shallows and black skies.

I could see a straight, cobblestone road, with unsuitable furniture floating on either side.

Tall candlesticks lined the ends of the road and ...... nothing else of note.

This is my home from today.

And the Connection, which connects the 99th layer at the end of the path of light, is the entrance and will be the final line of defense for the Plan.

The seven people here will be the mainstay of the defense line.

Noi, the former ”The One Who Stole the Logic of Dimension”, is a collaborator of the ”Plan” and has a clear understanding of all aspects of the plan.

His faithful followers, the Sith and Diprakra, the Apostles, who have taken control of the Levantine religion on earth.

The last gatekeeper at the 99th level, Serdra, the one who steals the truth of nothingness.

It is also a good idea to make sure that you have the right tools to do so.

It's the Faydert, the custodian of the Fouzeya's Cathedral, which unites the knights and priests of the earth.

Lastly, the 'Senate' Kounel, who is in charge and controls the entire Confederation.

The seven people who specialize in their respective fields are all here now.

The number seven makes the words 'Celestial Knights' come to mind. However, I immediately shake my head. Maria is sleeping on the bed there, and the Reapers are there too. Tiara's 'prophecy' doesn't matter.

I've surpassed Tiara. I've surpassed Yotaki, too. So I'm alone.

I'm alone and I've arrived here.

From here on out, it's all over.

'Oh, Noi. I'm taking over. From now on, I'm going to be the 'Lord of the World'.

I answered and sat down.

It wasn't as comfortable as I imagined it would be.

It was a craggy stone chair, but the fact that it was in this place meant a lot.

I could feel the ripples from my feet on the ground.

It's slow, but it's filled with billions of souls.

It's thinner than the black ocean I just touched, but it's eating away at my body and distorting every vessel of my soul.

I turn my attention to the vessels in my body.

First, my own magical stone. The same shape as Lagune.

Yotaki and Tiara. Then Tida, Rowen, Ayda, Titi, and Nosfi.

And finally, Arti.

Originally, we wouldn't have needed this many, but we took every precaution and arranged ten of them.

On top of that, we even have Arti, beyond the original 'plan'.

With more than enough vessels and circulating ability, he absorbed all of Ren's 'Demon Poison' and took in all the information that was transmitted to him.

Compared to the back of the throne, this place was very easy.

Every drop of water was thin, clean, narrow, quiet, and just rightly comfortable.

I was well adjusted to my current body.

There was plenty of room in my mind.

When I was rather in control, I let more than one 'thread' drip off the hem of my clothes.

Creating artificial ripples on the water surface, not ripples, but artificial ripples.

In the middle of this process, I was reminded of Yangtaki, a thousand years ago.

Whenever I went out of the country on my ”adventure”, he was always waiting for me in the garden of the castle, waiting for me to return. There, he would stretch out countless white threads and manipulate all the currents of the other world - creating a huge white vortex in the garden to surprise Tiara on her return.

That same thing, I would build a hundred-layered throne around it.

The shallow water under my feet interferes with my 'thread' and slowly changes its motion.

Instead of the ripples in one direction, I start to move a little to the side as well. And before I know it, the shallows are joined by a purple color and become a huge black-purple vortex.

The current was not fast.

It is slow, very slow. For my men in line here, it must have been easier to stand than it was earlier.

Touching the wave, Diprakra, who had been watching the situation up to this point, begins to sob.

Everyone's eyes widen, but they are shushed silent, but he is the only one with tears in his eyes, and he can't bear to let the words out.

''Ah, ah, ....... Aaaaahhhh ......, then. Unable to do so, we went to earth a thousand years ago. It's a beautiful vortex, the same ...... as our Lord's, or even more so. After all, Kanami's body and soul were already at their ......!　By the time of that 'last battle', it was already ......!

While talking, I kneeled down, shook my body and started to pray.

It's exactly the same posture as the 'Jewelcrus' who worship me on earth.

Noi next to me tapped Diprakra's trembling shoulder.

She too was trembling a bit, but she shook her head to encourage him.

Di Prakula, I know how you feel. This 'peace of mind' is what we've always wanted ....... But that's the 'plan'. The first thing to do is to follow the plan and declare it. It's not just a matter of time before you're ready to go. -- Now, celebrate with the Sith.

It was a gentle tone of voice. But it was also a command that included a goodbye.

Diprakra nodded back, shaking off the tears.

He emphatically undertakes to fulfill his last task as an apostle.

He released his posture of prayer and stood next to Noi in line.

The movement was followed by Sith as one of the apostles.

And as he praised me on the throne.

Sis and Diprakra join their voices together.

''--Now, on the 100th layer of the labyrinth, the 'Lord of the World' has returned.'''

Sis quietly and deeply.

Diprakra is to be exalted.

The ritual will be performed.

”The name of the Lord of that new world is 'Kanami'. A boy of 'Gentile' summoned from a different world--

”My brother 'Kanami' is the one who became the perfect vessel, surpassing that Hitaki, that Tiara, and even the 'Masters of the World' of the previous generation--

Alternate.

Congratulatory words (Norito) are spun.

Of course, this is not just a proclamation to the seldom-mentioned seldom-mentioned seldom-mentioned seldom-mentioned seldom-mentioned seldom-mentioned seldom-mentioned.

First, to these 100 layers.

To the filled gazes.

And to the souls on earth who are connected to the surface of the water.

--to all of this 'other world'.

The two apostles seemed to be standing on a stage as they proclaimed.

Instead of a priest reciting the lyrics, they continued to dialogue with each other, as if performed by actors who had read the script carefully.

''The deepest vessel on this continent will swallow up the 'demonic poison' to the depths of the stars. Hence, the darkness will never again spill over this land.

”This made vessel of 'ideals' will circulate every 'demonic poison'. Hence, it will never again choose whom its hands will scoop up.

”For it has inherited the soul of the thief of all reason. We call it the Stealer of the Stars.

”For he who has inherited everything has become the savior of the world. And we call him God.

And there will be no more puppets born contrary to the teachings of God. The mission of our Apostle is now over.

'Yes, no more ......!　Our apostle's longing has been granted here!　--But not yet!　There's more to come!　The pages counted a hundred, but the next story was waiting for me!　We were given a continuation by God!　The new 'Lord of the World' said he was going 'beyond'!

The 'beyond' is beyond the 'deepest'. It's a realm that not even the 'Lord of the World' of all time has been able to reach. A path without a path, so ...... the Lord has sworn.

Therefore, 'Kanami' becomes 'magic'!　Magic itself!　I choose to reach the real 'magic'!

The name 'Kanami' will be discarded. The name 'Kanami' will be discarded, and the cage of her flesh will be thrown off. Her soul will not be a stone, but a Magillard.

The MagiRule is beyond all reason!　Transcending dimensions to become the most sacred law in the world!　God, because of God!

This is the 'miracle' that all of us have wished for, hoped for, and revered since the beginning of time. It is the very 'dream' that all of mankind has been watching. ......

It will be 'the magic that makes everyone happy'. ......!　”As 'magic,' you can help us remain and protect our world forever and ever at ......!

”Therefore, the world will be reborn anew. And a new world will be born anew, and Our Lord will do it.

”And thus begins an entirely different world. And it is Our Lord who will do it!

As he proclaimed, he declared off, and Diprakra prodded his knees.

”--The new 'Lord of the World', our apostle blesses you!

Diprakra, in blind faith, hangs his head and waits for the next word.

However, there is a slight hesitation on the part of the Sith, who turns his face towards us and repeats the name he doesn't need to call anymore.

'Kanami--'

Behind this is ....... 'Beyond', you'll find 'Rustyala'.

I know what I want to say.

I answered ahead of him, and Sis seemed unable to find the words.

”............. ...... Yes, my Lord.

”...... I'm really sorry for the wait, Sis. And I'm sorry that I'm here and not Yotaki. But I swear I will save the world. No longer will you be used, tricked, or rushed by anyone. ...... I want you to see this and 'feel safe' first. The extra 'magic poison' will be consumed by magic in this way first. If we don't stabilize society and population on the ground, the cycle won't work either.