61-61. last stand! Midgarda, City of Hope



 Yes.
 It is confirmed that this other world will be destroyed sooner or later.

 The result of investigating the other world while dealing with the lotus seed. As a result of my investigation while dealing with the lotus seed, the water has dried up and the nourishment of the earth has been exhausted. The soul energy of the stars is on the verge of collapse.
 Even if I gave them my soul to fill it up, there's nothing I can do about it.
 On the contrary, the outer shell, which could hold the energy inside, is on the verge of collapse, and if I were to replenish it poorly, it would explode like a torn balloon.

 If that's the case, the situation is quite the opposite, because if the world is destroyed, the pledges will be destroyed.
 If the world is destroyed, the pledges are automatically broken and the pledges are summoned to the next world.
 In fact, I've used my own hands to destroy a number of different worlds that I've deemed "impossible".

 However, it's a big risk.
 If I destroy the world, the soul energy from the other world will be supplied in large quantities to Gaff's room, and a new other world will be created by the gods waiting their turn.
 The energy of a ripe other world is far greater than the cost of creating a newborn other world, so of course there could not be more than one world to be created.

 Suppose we destroy one world and three worlds are born.
 Since an average of three to four new pledges are generated per world from birth to destruction, this would mean that 9 to 12 new pledges would be added to the total number of pledges in a simple calculation. It's a deficit, no need to think about it.
 However, it's not impossible to prevent it now that all I have to do is eat up all of the world's energy.

 But there's another problem.
 Whenever I destroy a world, it's the 'turning point in history' that occurs.

 My summoning is a major event that will determine the future of the other world.
 Therefore, if I destroy the world, "What if Ryouji Sakahagi Ryoji isn't summoned and the world isn't destroyed? A number of parallel universes would be created from the 'juncture of history' called 'the juncture of history'.

 If this happens, we are not talking about an increase in interest rates.
 It's as good as increasing the interest rate.
 And there's nothing I can do to prevent it.

 My imprisonment would have increased if I had simply slacked off.
 When I was young, when Ans-Baal's army called me an omega-class disaster and made me a god of destruction, I said, "If I destroy all the worlds, won't I be liberated? And a big part of the reason for the bloodlust.
 By the time Nauron Noie, the acting alter ego of the god of shit who appeared with a big smile on his face, informed me of the truth of the parallel world split, it was after I had destroyed the world more times than I could count with my two hands.

 Needless to say, I lost my temper at that time as well, and killed Nauron and destroyed the world through a degenerative phenomenon.
 It was truly self-inflicted, and the cause and effect were retribution.
 Now I deeply regret it.

 Now, let's get back to the present.
 What we've talked about up until now is the case where I destroyed the world myself.
 But in the case of this other world, the stars themselves are already dead.
 The world will be destroyed without my help.

 If the world would perish on its own due to a lack of energy, there would of course be no creation due to excessive energy supply to Gaff's room, and we wouldn't have the risk of splitting a parallel world.
 Or rather, if the soul energy is so depleted, intervening with maximum output star cutoffs (hoshi-tachi) won't cause a split.
 It's because it's only the difference between slow and fast.

 The only reason for not doing so can only be described as a mood.......well, why is that?
 Somehow I feel like I shouldn't, or rather, I'm not sure.

 As a matter of fact, I've already guessed the pledges' wishes before I saw the world's devastation, lefties and crystal gains.
 If I'm going to confirm that pledge, I'll need a specific place and the power of my old wives, but I can't be bothered to convince the bureau, and of course they're going to press me to meet with Ituna and the others as a condition for concessions.

 In fact, I think it might even be a good opportunity. It's just too much trouble.
 Normally, I'd wait until the world is destroyed, or I'd stab them and call it quits....
 If you don't undo her seal soon, it looks like she's going to postpone this until later.
 I think it's not like me to run away now.

 I don't know what's going on with me right now.
 It's a bit weird, so let's end this nonsensical self-analysis.

 After riding with them on their magic bike, we arrived at Midgarda after a two-hour and 12-minute journey.
 It looks like a science fiction city surrounded by a huge black wall.
 The city is illuminated by streetlights and neon lights, perhaps to eliminate the constant darkness, and the glow of the floodlights stretching across the sky illuminates the dark clouds in a paranoid manner.
 You can see elevated buildings, and from the look of buildings taller than the walls, it's a far cry from the world of swords and magic.

 According to what Akai told me on the way, this was originally a normal fantasy world too.
 However, as a result of the summoned cheat holders making full use of modern knowledge and also cheat abilities, a magic technology that fused magic and machines was developed.
 Until the Leftovers appeared and ate up all of civilized society, people were richly blessed by the magic technology.

 But when I arrived in the city, I didn't care about that background.
 As soon as I got off my bike and started to walk through the outer gate, my eyes were fixed on the huge tower sitting in the middle of Midgarda, spewing out blue flames.

''.......Hey, what is that?

 I pointed to the tower and Akai gave me a hot smile.

'Oh, is this your first time seeing it? It's a magic furnace. That's what supplies the entire city with the power and magic it needs.

 A grimoire...

You are a nasty piece of work, aren't you?
Too risqué? Well, yeah, it's a hell of a lot.

 Yeah, no way.
 And besides, it's a lot to take in.

"Civilization at last! I can't wait to take a shower and have a cup of tea while picking up a macaroon~

 It's nice and easy, Renmi.
 It seems that she wants to protect herself by following me, so she puts her arms around me without hesitation.
 She only acts like a wife after getting into trouble, and that's the scum b*tc* I know she is.

Now, I'm going to take you guys to see the mayor.
"Mayor? You can't just meet a VIP like that out of the blue.

 Akai chuckles as he scratches his head at my concerns.

'Well, it's just the kind of world we have to help each other out.

 Except for the yellow topaz, the other three colors look like opposites, but is that okay?
 Well, Akai seems to be the leader, so I guess it's okay.
 And at the moment I'm not going to go off on a rampage for no reason either.



 After waiting for Akai to make an appointment, we were welcomed into the parlor shortly afterwards.

''Welcome to Crystal Gain Headquarters. If it's as Akai-kun told you, then I'll be able to call you Onyx?
Yeah, that's all right.

 While answering, I critically observe the man who was introduced to me as the mayor.
 The mayor of Midgarda was a middle-aged man, and he was Japanese.
 This in itself was not surprising from what I heard earlier, but the place we met with the mayor was not his building, but a facility that seemed to be a laboratory of some kind. If we believe the mayor's statement, then it must be the headquarters of Crystal Gain.
 The mayor himself was not dressed in formal clothing, but in the white coat of a researcher.

''Oh no, nice middle.....Oh, I'm Hakkai Renmi!

 After alternately looking at the normal driving Hasumi and me as if we were priced out, the mayor smiles cheerfully.

'I'm Matsuda, the mayor of Midgarda. I would like to say that I hope you will take your time, but I would like you to fight with us as soon as possible.
What?

 Without trying to hide her surprise and disapproval, Renmi exaggerated her voice.

''I'm sorry. As you can see, this world has been devoured by the World Eater.......Leftover--
Ggh.....

 When I suppressed my mouth to hold back the thing that had been pent up, Matsuda raised his eyebrows suspiciously.

'What's wrong with you?'
No, don't worry about it. It's just a chronic illness. I'll be fine.
Hmm....

 The tea drinking talk from Matsuda and the others afterwards was boring.
 The world is on the brink of destruction because of all the Leftovers, and they have to defeat all of those guys or something.
 
 In summary, that was all there was to it.

 In other words, this Matsuda is the cheat holder who created the defective crystal.
 That's the only thing that matters to me.

''Fine, we'll fight together.
'Really? Thank God.

 Matsuda and I exchange a token handshake.

 If I say no, he's going to drag me into it anyway.
 Then it's better to be in the pocket.
 That's what I decided to say.

 ........hmm, I feel something strange, but what is it?
 Is it just my imagination?

 While I was twisting my neck, I was handed a communication device for communication and completed simple paperwork.......I officially became a member of the Salvation Brigade Crystal Gain.

We have everything we need in this facility. I'll have one of the staff members show you around. You are free to use it as you see fit.
Oh, I want to hear more about it!

 Oh, Renmi is trying to get into power.
 Well, I don't mind.
 I've finally been released on my end, so I quickly get up from my seat to leave for the day.

"By the way...

 Then, as I was leaving, I was approached by a voice on my back.

"Where did you get the Liza Crystal?

 Oh, well, I'm sure he'd be curious about that, as the creator himself.

Homemade. Now, if you'll excuse me.

 After saying that much, I quickly leave the room. I refused to be shown the facilities and went straight to the room I was assigned.
 The room was a two-bedroom apartment, a space I would not mind living in.
 There's only the minimum amount of furniture provided, but I don't need any kind of storage anyway.

''Fuu........''

 After making sure there was no surveillance equipment in the room, I finally took a breath.
 I put up a ward to make sure it was private, just in case.

'Good grief, congratulations guys.

 After listening to Matsuda's arguments in full, that's all I have to say about it.
 I can't even sympathize with them because of what they are doing.
 At best, they should just go on ignorantly martyring themselves to their blind faith in justice.
 As long as they don't involve me, I won't get in their way.
 We have much more important events coming up than the destruction of the world.

 The only thing I'm going to pull out of the box is the three sealing beads.
 It's a good idea to roll the beads that Ituna and Sianne were sleeping on to the bed to break the seal.



 Ituna stretched out in a leisurely manner.

'Mm, a new world. What happened to Serena and the others?

 Cianne immediately looks up and observes her surroundings.
 I didn't feel like answering the question, so I quickly cut to the chase.

"Listen, you two. I have a wife I want you guys to meet now.
Mr. Sacagawea...?

 At the rare seriousness on my face, Ituna looked up at me.
 She continues without a care in the world.

'Perhaps it's a little early to let you guys meet. But you guys are doing well for a new wife. You're a good follower of the rules, and I'm sure you'll be fine. All right, I guess.
Sacagawea, what the hell are you threatening?

 I shook my head in response to Sianne's wary stare.

'No, I'm not threatening you. I'm just being serious.'

 A ray of sweat trickled down his forehead.
 He was more nervous than he thought he was.
 Ituna and Sianne also gulped down raw saliva.
 The weight of the situation seems to have been felt in an unintended way.

''I'll tell you this. The wife I'm going to bring out now is the oldest..............................and she's your senior. She surpasses me in certain fields, so brace yourself and get on with it.

 When I went to put down the remaining sealing beads on the bed, we both retreated as if something had played me.
 Good instincts, both of you. 

 After I put the sealing beads on the bed, I slowly take a half step back too.
 I took one deep breath and then said the usual words.

'Unseal!'