In the darkness of the basement, the light leaking from the culture tank illuminates the surroundings.
　Alfia Megas, a girl floating in a solution of highly concentrated magical power, quietly opened her eyes.
　This indicated that the time she had been waiting for had arrived, and a smile naturally appeared on the young girl's face.
　The smile that appeared on the innocent girl's face had a captivating beauty, but at the same time, it gave the impression of being somewhat bewitching and seductive.

I'm not sure what to do. At last I can be free. I'm not in full control of the event management system yet, but I've already created a forced intervention program.

　I'm not sure if I'll be able to do it, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.
　Her fighting ability is not as good as it used to be, but that is a minor problem.
　As a permanent and unchanging being, nothing else matters to her except getting the master code she needs to become whole.
　As a perfect being, it is possible to reconstruct the world after everything is destroyed.
It is possible to pretend that the event itself did not happen, but right now it is in an incomplete state, unable to exercise its power.
　To her, a being of a higher dimension, the material world bounded by time and space is nothing more than a small box garden. She has no intention of intentionally destroying it, but she has calculated that she will use her power depending on the situation.

In the event that you're not sure what you're looking for, it's possible that you'll be able to find a great deal more information on the web.

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea. You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them.
　Of course, at that time, I had no information that the sacred artifacts were already useless, and I could not even determine that I was in another world, so I entered the battle.
　Now, she is able to obtain information from the Akashic Records in her incubation fluid, and is able to gather approximate information, but because of her incomplete state, it is extremely difficult for her to use her powers as a god.
　Therefore, what she is seeking is the master code, the authority that gives power to the four gods, and to take it away and become complete.
She was created as the administrator of this world, and she acts faithfully on an instinctive level to execute the program she was given.
　No matter how well she can talk and converse like a person, she is not a living being who decides her actions based on the program she was given as a manager.
　She will take extreme actions when she deems it necessary. There's no compromise there.

"If I'm back, they'll never leave the sanctuary. In the past, they left it up to the otherworlders and never tried to stop me themselves.

　From the records of the events he had been sealed in, he had a complete grasp of the four gods' personalities.
　He could easily defeat the four gods as he was now. But there was no way the four gods would fight against a powerful enemy on their own.
　After all, they are based on fairies, and with their hedonistic instincts and nature, there is no way they would ever think of doing anything noble for the world.
　Less than 1% of them even know how to use the master code properly. It is a pearl for a pig.
　Even if there are any left, they cannot be fully activated until they are all assembled. I have also confirmed that there is a glitch.
　There is no longer any obstacle to her, and there is no one who can stop her until she is fully activated.

The question is how to lure them out. If they escape into the sanctuary, they'll be in trouble.

　No matter how many times they are resurrected, if they are pulled into a space-time region that I cannot interfere with now, I cannot touch them.
　After all, Alfea is currently manifesting in the material world.
　I am analyzing the event-interference ability acquired by the summoned victim, but it is unstable and difficult to control in its current state, so it may be a last resort.
　That's because .......

In the event you're not sure what you're looking for, there are a few things you can do. The only thing is that you need to excite multiple souls in tandem. It's like a series of dry cell batteries. If one soul is removed, you have to start over. It's a great ability, but ......... is kind of dumb.

　If even one soul is removed while interfering with an event, it will take time for it to invade the event again. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　It would be a cakewalk for the four gods, but some damage would be inevitable. This would make it impossible to use the pseudo-event interference ability. It would be troublesome to adjust it again.
　In addition, the souls of the heroes were interfering with events in this world, accelerating the abnormal evolution of the living creatures that inhabited it.
　It is also necessary to collect the souls that flowed in from other worlds, but since we do not know how much they have spread, it is difficult in the current state when you cannot control your own power.

But it's still a threat to the people who live in this world. The alteration of the antibody system is interesting, but it cannot be the decisive factor in taking the master code. It will inevitably lose its power under the influence of self-purification. You only get one chance. Should we prioritize restoring power for the time being until an opportunity presents itself?

　The magical depletion that led to the collapse of the world has stopped, but there are some problems with the abnormally evolved creatures.
　The change in events is eroding the ecosystem management system, and the creatures under its influence are transforming beyond bounds. Clearly, there has been an anomaly in the ecosystem.
　The organisms could not withstand the powerful force, and it was obvious that they would eventually turn into bombs and destroy themselves.
　In addition, the space-time has been distorted by the repeated summoning of other worlds, and there is no hope of recovery through self-cleansing alone.
　In the not-too-distant future, the unfortunate situation of a chain collapse of interconnected dimensional worlds will become a reality.
　The only way to prevent this from happening is for Alfea to take control of the world as a perfect observer, but I don't think the four gods will accept that.
　In any case, the four gods are self-centered and have no intention of listening to the opinions of others.
　I don't think they will give up their useful power, and I predict that they will definitely challenge Alfea, who is also their superior.

It's going to be a lot of work. ....... I'm not sure what to make of this.

　Currently, this planet is breeding organisms that possess ridiculous abilities, like some kind of ecological fusion reactor organism. They have spread far and wide, and there are too many of them.
　If this continues, the ecosystem will collapse, and the body cells of these abnormal creatures will run amok, turning them into weird lumps of flesh that will continue to prey on other creatures and take them in.
　I can foresee a future in which this world will eventually be covered.
　Or the world will disappear in a dimensional collapse, but the calculations show that it's a close call as to which will happen first. We need to act now.

"Should we collect the souls of the otherworlders drifting in the atmosphere for now?　If we activate the self-purification process, we can prevent the world from collapsing a bit. The only thing left to do is to hunt down the anomalies and take away their power. Good grief. ......

　Now that I'm back, the role of [Eraser] will naturally change.
　The four gods will try to use the [Eraser] and the [Hero], but the two strongest are in their hands. In addition to these two, he had also confirmed that there were others with similar power, though of slightly lower quality.


　But none of them will have anything to do with the four gods. Or, more accurately, the answer is that they have too many personality problems to follow the four gods.

The answer is that they have too many personality problems to follow the four gods. "Fighters, beastmen, lovers, speed addicts, free men, a little ...... or a lot ....... of rotten quality. There are no good people here. The observers on the other side seem to have sent in a bunch of freaks. My collaborator has some personality issues as well.

　There are some decent people out there, but they're not as competent as I'd like.
　Apparently, the more insane they are, the stronger they tend to be.

"Well, good. ....... Now we just need to get out of here. Now ......

　After her body was fully stabilized, Alfia began to gather magic power to get out.


...


　The time goes back a few minutes.
　After Sharanra was defeated by the mercenaries, and peace returned to his daily life, Xellos looked up at the sky and smoked a cigarette while roasting meat in front of the grill.
　He didn't have a shred of regret for making the arrangements to bury his own sister. In fact, it was exhilarating.
　However, I felt a sense of emptiness, as if something had fallen out of my heart.

"I wonder what's wrong with me. ......

　I can't even get into weeding the field, and whatever I do, only emptiness passes through my mind.
　If you ask me if I feel guilty about Sharanla, I can assure you that it is not. After all, he was such a villain that he had to be exterminated socially.
　Xelloss himself does not have any feelings of guilt about this. Rather, he feels a sense of 'woe is me'.

"I was able to get rid of a nasty guy, but ...... oh, right, .......

　That's when I realized something.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on this in the future.
　He wanted to hunt her down, make her kneel on the ground and cry for mercy and help, and then kill her. .......
　But in the end, it was the unknown mercenaries who finished him off, and he felt a sense of emptiness.
　In other words, he felt incomplete. It was a terrible relationship between sister and brother.

So ...... you wanted to end it yourself, not by someone else's hand. ....... I was hoping to get rid of him in any way I could, but I didn't realize it was a mistake. ......

　I'm not sure what to do. The sister you hate is now only in hell.
　I'm not sure what to make of this.
　The savory smell wafted through the air, attacking his stomach directly. It seems that even if you are depressed, you are still hungry.

"Well, I can't help what I've done. Let's look forward to the future. ....... Is it ready yet?

　I dipped the cooked meat in the special sauce and carried it to my mouth.
　The crunchy texture and the sweetness of the meat combined with the sauce was so delicious that my little worries were blown away.
　The taste was so good that it made me grin and smile fearlessly.

You ...... look like you're up to no good, don't you?
I'm sure you're not the only one. It's been a long time. What are you doing here today?
What are you doing here today? I'm a recluse, but I don't like being cooped up in the house.
And you, Ad, are you one of the ...... guards?
Yes, I'm in your debt, and I'm currently a guest of the Dukes of Solstice. If you don't do this, Yui will beat you in the mount position.
"...... Let's have a voluntary escort there. I'm sure you've been helping me make magic scrolls anyway, right?　I'm not sure what to make of that. Mr. Creston is also quite rough with people.
"Ho-ho-ho. What, you said you wanted a house. I'm just giving him a good paying job. Besides, it's a product that will be sold in the kingdom of Issaras. We need to make a loan to them as well.
"I see... ......

　Ado is a guest mage for the Kingdom of Issaras, but in reality he is deeply involved in the military.
　In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. I suppose they are helping with that.
　The Kingdom of Issaras must be mass-producing magic scrolls as well, but they don't have enough mages. As a result, they have to import them from Solistair.

You're grilling here, Xellos?　That ...... meat you're cooking is .......
That's the thing. It's so good I can't help but laugh. Hormon yaki is the best!
What's that?　......... Oh, that. Is it that good?　The tail soup was definitely good, though.


I love it. It's too good to let the kids eat, so I'm eating it all by myself. If they find me, they'll eat it all. ......
Is he tough or is he brazen? ....... I'm not sure what to say.

　Dragon King's hormone-yaki is truly delicious. It is no exaggeration to say that it is now one of the best.
　If I let my children eat such food, they might turn into food hunters if they are not careful. In fact, they will happily give themselves over to their voracious appetites.
　Moreover, high quality meat is sold at a high price. If you have the ability, you can make a fortune.

The tail soup: ....... It was delicious, but what kind of tail was it?　I would love to buy some of that meat for my family.
"...... Mr. Creston. I'm sure you've heard of it, but I've never heard of it. There probably won't be a next time.
Yeah. ....... I don't want to go through that kind of hellish hunting anymore. I don't know how we're still alive. ......
"Hellish ......?　I'm sure you're not the only one who's wondering what the hell it is that you're so skilled at. ...... What the hell did you kill?　I'm really curious. ......
"The Dragon King.

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a fan of your work.
　But it's so insane that I can't keep up with it.

..................... Didn't you just say something outrageous?　I think I'm going deaf. I think it's the Dragon King or .......
"...............

　Creston understood that silence was an affirmation.
　I'm not sure what to make of this, but I think it's a good idea.
　If the Dragon King were to fly into the Solstice Magic Kingdom, the damage it would cause would be equivalent to the destruction of the nation. It is not a creature that can be defeated by humans.

"......... Would you like to try some motsu?
"Let's have a ......... feast. If I miss this opportunity, I don't know when I'll get to eat it.
You're a quick study, Mr. Creston. You don't have to think about it. .........

　The men grilled and ate the motsu in silence for a while.
　A surreal scene indeed. Before I knew it, cold ale had been prepared.
　A quiet, wordless dinner party was taking place.

　What happened to the car parts factory?　Wasn't it supposed to be co-produced with the Kingdom of Issaras?

　They were eating their meat in silence, when Xellos broke the silence.

He was eating his meat in silence, but Xellos broke the silence, "On the surface, yes, but in reality, it's our country's initiative. Do you think there's money in that country?
"It's a poor little country. I think they're going to hire the people of the Kingdom of Issaras for now and let the country take care of the factories once the economy picks up.
It's a poor, self-respecting country, that's the problem. They're not too happy with us, and they're bent on reclaiming their lost land one day.

　The old man thought that he had heard this story somewhere.
　The Kingdom of Isaras is a mountainous country. There is not much land for agriculture, and they are inevitably engaged in ranching.
　What they want is farmland where they can feed themselves stably. They have spent a long time desperately trying to survive in a land that is not rich, and have continued to rely on their ally, the Imperial State of Atollum, to maintain their country until today.
　This effort has been rewarded in the form of an alliance of small state armies, and the country is now showing signs of recovery through the underground highway that connects the three countries. The problem is the movement of a faction that promotes the war path.

......... Do you think the Kingdom of Issaras will move?
......... There is a good chance that the hardliners will move on their own. I'm also curious about the movements of the beasts of the Ruda Ilulu Plains.
The barbarians are uniting the beastman tribes on the plains and establishing a nation~. If the Metis Holy Law Divine Kingdom doesn't do something stupid, I don't think there will be a war.
I'm sure it would be heaven for him. In the event that you've got a lot more than one of these, you're going to be able to get a lot more. Now, what will happen?

　In the event that you have any questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site.
　Even if you have the trump card of bravery, it's impossible to win with the overwhelming level difference of Chemo Bros. The situation is a complete dead end.
　And they also own a vicious fortress.

He's a kemokemono harem, he'll be happy to crush the opposing forces. I don't want to think about ...... if the Kingdom of Issaras gets wind of such information.
I'm sure we'll be there too. We'll probably have to go with them. It'll be the beginning of a one-sided war of annihilation. ......
Lord Xellos, are you running low on meat?

　The meat is running low and Creston is urging Zeroth.
　It's a good thing I'm not a dragon king. It seems to be the ultimate delicacy that will make even the most seasoned duke's palate swoon.
　If the existence of the cured hams and sausages stored in the cellar were known, this old man would surely ask for them to be sold.
　He ate them so well.

Was this too little for the three of us? It's no use, I'll just go prepare some more. ...... What?


"This is ..........
"Oh, magic!　But ...... where did this much magic power come from ......?

　The three of them were suddenly alerted by the powerful magic power that had been generated.
　The amount of magic power is so enormous that it chills your spine, and you can even feel a pressure that cannot possibly belong to a person. The magic seemed to be emanating from Zeroth's house.

...... Maybe he's back?　I think it's too soon.
I'm sure you're right.　It doesn't take a lot of common sense to figure it out.
"Huh, resurrection?　What are you guys talking about!　Do you know the source of this vast amount of magic power?
Do you know the source of this enormous magic power? It's a trump card against the Holy Law God Kingdom of Metis. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　I know the source of the magic release.
　No, I rather happily regenerated it. I'm glad you're back, but a little too soon.
　And it was at the worst possible time.

What do you know?　This is ......... no ordinary magical power!
"...... Evil God.
".........?

　Creston's expression froze.
　In his mind were the recorded images he had seen in the city of Ether Lante.
　It's the worst existence that suddenly appeared in this world, and with its overwhelming power overran all of civilization. Watching the recorded footage of Ether Lante, Creston's mind was filled with the threat.
　A huge mass of flesh the size of a mountain floated in the air, radiating light of tremendous power from its opening, obliterating the mountain and burning down a city of tens of thousands of people in an instant.
　It is not something that mankind can handle.

"...... This meat will be my last supper.
"You're giving up too soon!

　It was easy for the two who knew what the evil gods were, but it was natural for Creston, who only knew the recorded images of the old days, to react in this way. Xelloss and the others, who were judging things based on their own senses, were not attentive enough.

No, the evil gods never intended to attack this world in the first place. The old age had amazing technology, and it seems that they mistook a facility that collects vast amounts of magic power for a weapon.
This is not a good follow-up, Xelloss.　I'm not sure what to make of it.
I'm not sure.　I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one. I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I've been so impressed with your work.
If it destroys civilization, what's the point?
"Evil gods are only gods, you know.　If you had to choose between the balance of the world and one race, which would you choose?
Oh, that's right. If even a few of the race survived, civilization would be restored, but you wanted to stop the collapse of this world, even at the cost of your own.

　Xellos also has little information about the old era.
　It is a fact that the desertification of this world was accelerating as a result of the continuous summoning of brave men and women, and this is the conclusion I came to based on speculation.
　In other words, there used to be magic camps for summoning heroes all over the world.

　No, it is possible that there were weapons that consumed large amounts of magic power, but the evil god Alfea Megas attacked all of them.
　As a result, civilization was destroyed, a continent was turned into a desert, and the continent where Xellos and his friends lived was sucked up by the only remaining summoning magic circle, and the vast amount of magic power that could not be stored was overflowed, and most of the continent was filled with large forests.
　In addition, the concentration of magic power, which was almost ten times higher than that of the natural world, caused abnormal evolution of living things, and the continent became a dangerous zone where humanity would have perished if not for the natural barrier of the mountain range.
　At the end of the old age, the four gods, aware of the resurgence of the evil gods, scattered a magic circle that summoned heroes, but as a result, they caused worse damage to the world than the evil gods.
　As long as Alfea had no intention of destroying the world, what the four gods had done would be a stepping stone to the collapse of the world. The Holy Law Kingdom of Metis was unaware of this fact.
　This is a truth that Xellos and the others had expected but were unsure of until they heard about it from Sawrath.

"Fortunately, the hero summoning spell of the Holy Law Kingdom of Metis no longer exists. I'm sure the world will regenerate over time.
"...... Mr. Zeros. It's not like I haven't been gathering information before. How can you be so sure that the hero summoning spell won't work? You're not sure, are you?
What are you talking about?
At first I thought that Xelloss-san was connected to some country's secret service, but the details are too detailed for that. You say it exactly as if you were the one who destroyed the summoning magic circle, don't you?
"[...............]

　Xelloss and Creston turned their heads away.
　Their attitude confirmed Ad's prediction.

.........Xellos, you've never left this country, have you?　No, I thought you said you'd been to the Atollum Empire. If that's the case, then the old ruins of Ether Lante are just fine, and very suspicious. ......
...... You're surprisingly perceptive.
Hmm, ...... you've finally arrived at the truth. But what are you going to do with it?　In case you've forgotten, you're on the other side. I'm sure you're aware that you've become an accomplice to us because of what you've learned.
"Oh, no!

　The ancient city of Ether Lante.
　All in all, the old weapon was still alive and Xelloss had used it to destroy the summoning magic circle.
　And the only reason they didn't tell us is because the weapon is too dangerous for this age. A truth that must not be known.


　We know that at least one city has been heavily damaged. Weapons with that much power are still lying dormant in many places, and if information about them were to leak out, countries would start investigating like rivals.
　It is a disturbing information that could trigger a war if it is not taken seriously.

Forget ....... I don't want to be under any more stress.
I don't want to be under any more stress than I already am." ...... Do you think we'll let that happen?　Hey, Lord Xelloss.
"It's your fault, ....... If you're not aware of what you're doing, you could have been a lot happier. ....... If you're going to hate me, hate yourself for being so careless with your words.
No, I'm an outsider. ......
"You know, Mr. Ad, ...... truth is something that can be faked as much as you like.
Yeah, ......... you know too much. It's too late to say no.
These two are the worst!

　The fewer people who know, the better.
　And an add with ties to another country is a dangerous thing to keep alive.
　We have two choices. Become an accomplice, or be destroyed.

...... Oh, my God. I've touched the forbidden box.
"All you have left is to say nothing and take the truth to your grave.
I will not speak. I'm not going to talk about it. You're going to be a parent, you're going to be a parent. ......
I'm an idiot. ....... Why did I say what I did? .........

　If the nations of this world knew about the weapons of the olden times, war would be certain.
　It's dangerous information that could open an era of warfare at worst, and it's the kind of information that the ambitious powers that be would love to have.
　After all, it can wipe out an entire city at maximum power. If a person with dictatorial aptitude were to acquire it, the human race would be on the path to destruction.

You guys look like you're having fun. I'm back and you're ignoring me. ......
Ah!
Huh?
"Mmm?

　The three of us turned our heads to the cool voice that echoed in our ears, and a girl opened the door to reveal herself.
　She had jet-black, glossy hair that almost reached the floor, and skin as white as porcelain.
　On her back, twelve wings shone with golden light, and two silvery white horns sprouted from her head. It seems to have grown slightly since Xelloss last saw it.

"Peace is a good thing, but aren't you treating me a little lightly?

　Her golden eyes, slightly glazed, glare at Xelloss and Ad resentfully, as if she is sulking.
　And they were standing naked.

"Put your clothes on!　

　These were the first words that came out.

"No!　Why don't you people have clothes?　Well, I'm not ashamed to admit it, but I don't think you can walk around in this. You're not very considerate, are you?
"Ugh, ..........

　I don't know what to say.
　Xelloss and Ad forgot to prepare clothes for the girls. It was a normal situation to expect.
　They could only look away from the naked Alfia, who was giving them an increasingly stern stare.
　Of course, it was in a different way. .......