58 Re: Zero (2/2)

”I told you, it's planned.”

”Uhm... Planned peeping?”

”Seriously, just what is wrong with you... So, moving on from unnecessary details, you knew about this Persona Interface all along right?”

”Yes, and what about it?”

”I think you already know why I'm here... I and Shiro's Affiliate information is somewhat 'bugged' and I don't even know if that's the correct word to describe it. It just shows random characters as if there was an error kind of prompt. Do the systems know that we faked join or something?”

”Quite possibly, but cutting to the chase, it's my doing.”

”What did you do?”

”Just altered some of the system's governing rules I guess, but only to the both of you.”

”Hmmm?? So nice of you to include Shiro in your plans... And by the way, I think I know who the Herrscher of Zeus is. He made quite the first impression here. I'm surprised as to how you described that thunder as 'Cute'....”

”Heeee?? It is in fact 'Cute'. There's no changing that.” She answered while her facade showcased an expression of mocking the destructive power we just saw. It's in these types of scenarios when Lacrimosa unveils how mysterious she really is, and it just makes me wonder how powerful could she really be. The Lacrimosa that I'm seeing now is but the tip of one massive iceberg.

”Just how powerful are you?” I questioned, facing her unpretentiously as she looked to me in the eyes with the same confident and breezy glare whilst she crossed her legs sitting comfortably on her throne.

”Just probably enough to bring down a magistrate or two. That's all.” She answered, and I don't sense any ambiguity in that response. But, to bring down a Magistrate, who the deities revered as the commanders of their congregation chosen by the primordial themselves, it's quite implausible.

But then I guess, it's okay to believe in the implausible, for now. For someone who's power is drawn from sadness, from depression and of any dark and ill emotions, it's quite comprehensible how she had the potential to bring down a Magistrate. It's a grotesque world of endless requiems from where we came from, a world ruled by sins and one that does not cease to gush forth darkness. It's an ideal Nirvana where she can attain power.

”Then, I'll repeat this again... having you here somewhat breaks this 'equilibrium' right?”

”Yes. That is an irrefutable fact. That's why they are resetting our powers starting from Zero...” she exclaimed, but I still find this resetting whatnot process a little bit debatable and it's all written all over my face.

”You don't believe? It doesn't mean that I can't prove it to you, you know?” the goddess as she sensed the wanton ominousity claimed.

”Then prove it,” I answered.

And then, as if the Ethereal Paradigm also takes hold of her, there appeared in front, a platform, same as the Persona Interface, but more complex and intricate in form, that I think she alone could understand what's inscribed within.

There are a few symbols that I am quite familiarized with though, the decreasing numbers in the most lower part of the display. Yet it is still in its trillionth digit. I guess there is the resetting process? I wonder how many days will it reach zero?

”If you have recently undergone the compulsory process of 'Re: Characterization, we also have to undertake such a trivial process, but It's called 'Re: Zero' in our part. It's to assure the equilibrium as it aims to reset our powers back from square one... And even that fallen Viscount himself should be under the same situation.” she explained...