It's not bad at all.

　--The one twirling around in front of the mirror in a good mood was Alfia Megas, wearing a black Gothic Lolita outfit with princess sleeves.
Looking at her own reflection in the mirror, she looked very satisfied.
The golden horns on her head and the wings sprouting from her back made her look like a fallen angel or a demon.
In the culture medium, she was a young girl, but now she is about the height of a junior high school student, which makes me smile when I see her.

"......... (Lolita Baba)
"What is it, Master and Servant #2? Do you have something to say to me?
"No, nothing. ......

　But the fact that Zeroth and Ado know who you are doesn't fool them, and they blurt out their honest opinions.
　She was still a god, so she listened to their murmurings carefully.
　She was glaring at me with a very unhappy look in her eyes. If this were a world where gazes materialized, her gaze would have pierced the hearts of the two idiots.

It's a good look for you. Miss Alfea.
Do I?　I'm sure you do. Of course it does. Ha-ha-ha-ha!
"He seems to have a surprisingly annoying personality. And he's a pretty good sport. ......

　This is the first time I've ever seen this kind of thing. It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has a problem with this.
　As her character was gradually revealed, the phrase "children resemble their parents" passed through the minds of both of them. At the same time, the words "I want to see my parents' faces" also came to mind.
　If at all possible, I don't want her to become an irresponsible god like the previous observer. I sincerely hope that she will manage the world properly from now on.

I'm not sure how you found such a summer dress.　It's not going to look good on you, Celestina. ....... It's just her personality.
"Well, ...... she's not going to wear it. He tends to prefer white and blue. I would have liked to have seen her wear it just once. ......
"So you never wore it and it ended up in the back of your closet?
Because it shows off your back. ....... They were so embarrassed and tired of it!　You should have worn it at least once. ......
"When grandchildren are involved, this old man instantly loses it. ....... It was hell when I had to listen to him talk about his grandchildren for three hours. ......
"Don't say that, Mr. Ad ....... And good work.

　So, this black dress has a bare back for some reason, which is convenient for Alfia because she can show her wings, but it is a little problematic to wear normally.
　In a word, it was too painful.

I'm ...... imagining her wearing this dress, and I'm ...... huffing and puffing.
"...... Mr. Zeros. I'm not sure if Mr. Creston is okay?　I have a feeling it's going to be very bad. ......
No, he's a severe old fool. I've heard that he's still scheming behind the scenes to keep any man who gets close to his grandson Celestina in the dark.
...... Is it my imagination, or does he look like Chemo-san? .........
"Chemo?

　I'm not sure what to make of it.
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　He was so possessive that he would destroy any customer who tried to touch him. If you want to have fun, please go to another store.　There are other players opening stores in the backstreets for that kind of thing. Or you can just die here at ....... Hmm?　What do you think, huh? I was tangling with him.
　He also beat up rude players with no morals and sent them back to the deepest part of the dungeon with no equipment. It's like a yakuza.
　It seemed that he was the only one who lusted after kemo ears, and if anyone else tried to touch his homunculus, he would become furious and give the other players hell.
　Xelloss thought to himself, "If that's the case, why don't we just not let the homunculus serve us?" When I asked him about it later, he told me that the rip-off bar had become a fun place to be.
　It is unfortunate for those who are involved.

I love chemo ears, but not that bar. ....... It's not unusual for the purpose to change midway through.
If you're jealous of the insolent, you shouldn't have done it in the first place, but it seems you enjoyed dropping them into despair. I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's had a bad experience.
Chemo-san: ...... terrible: .........
By the way, that's how I made my raid money. I sold the rare equipment I stole to ....... It helped me to finance the evil god fight.
"Stop that rotten ...... Mr. Zeros too!　After all this time, there are no decent people .......

　It's a bit of a digression.

I'm not sure if it's similar to Mr. Creston.　I'm not sure.
You're right. He wears strange clothes and has an unusual obsession. ....... I'm sure you've heard of it.　You're going to do something absolutely outrageous one of these days.


I know one person who might be a victim of ....... I wonder if he'll make it through this ordeal. ......
Who's that? ...... I'm finding it disturbing.
A teenager with a crush on my granddaughter. ......
That guy ...... is dead. It's a definite ..........

　One of the youths in love with Celestina in Zeroth's memory, Dio.
　I'm not sure what to make of that. Xellos let out a sigh of foreboding.
　Ado was not acquainted with Dio, but even so, he had a rough idea from Creston's demeanor and could understand what would happen next.

I think we should go out on the town right away. I'm going to show this lovely figure to the public and increase their faith in me!
"Mr. Alfea, are you going to be an idol at ......?　I'm not going to help you if you get taken home, okay?　There's no point in worrying about it.
Mr. Xelloss, that's a bit harsh. ....... It's a girl.

　I'm not sure what to make of this.
　Her body is man-made, her magic power is enormous, and she has an inexhaustible supply of energy from higher dimensions.
Her magic capacity alone exceeds that of Zeroth and the others, and the addition of suspicious energy could destroy the world. I pity the criminals who try to take it home.
It's strange to call such a mysterious super life form normal, but that's only Xelloss's point of view, and it's generally correct for Luceris, who doesn't know what's going on, to be worried.

No, looks aside, she's the strongest of them all. She has the power to solve the problem on her own without me doing anything. I'd rather see the guy who takes her home go to hell - or actually be sent to hell. ......
You know, ...... aren't they just normal girls?
I'm not sure what to make of it. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

In Sword and Sorcery, the homunculus is capable of producing quite powerful individuals, depending on the skill of the alchemist. In fact, some of them are even more powerful than the player.
　Of course, the materials used in the manufacturing process are also affected, but the current Alfea's body has been regenerated by incorporating factors taken from the shards of the evil gods that were shattered in the past, and to be frank, she is far stronger than Zeroth and the others. She should be able to defeat the Four Gods with ease.
　However, the four gods rarely come out of the sanctuary between this world and the phase world, so there is no chance for them to use this vicious power.

　Also, because they are incomplete, it is difficult to locate the sanctuary, and it is difficult for them to travel to other dimensions. It would have been better just to be able to draw energy from a higher dimension.
　Now, you may be asking yourself, "If I can draw energy from a higher dimension, can't I at least go to the sanctuary of the phase world? However, the gate for drawing in the energy is inside Alfea's body, and if you open a hole to the higher dimension in the three-dimensional world, this world could be annihilated. Because of her enormous power, it was difficult for her to control it delicately in the material world.
　It would be a great accomplishment to be able to use magic power equal to or greater than that of Xellos and the others, but if the four gods were to shut him in, it would be impossible for him to do anything about it, and as a result, he would be unable to move on his own.
　If we conduct dimensional exploration, the nuclear rate of large-scale distortion of space itself will be high, and in the worst case, the collapse of the world will be accelerated. It is currently difficult to fine-tune this situation.
　Since the material world is like a fragile soap bubble for higher dimensional life forms, they have to penetrate the sanctuary in some way, and it is difficult to do so while maintaining the world.

"Come on, let's go!　What are you waiting for? Taste the city's specialties with your tongue.

　However, the important thing was that Ms. Alfea was ready to enjoy her freedom.
　After all, she had the body she had been waiting for, and it was the same size as a human. She seems to be more interested in enjoying the world by herself than becoming a perfect body.
　His euphoria may look amusing, but the fact that the most powerful ultimate creature capable of destroying the world is walking around the city is frankly heartbreaking for Zeroth.
　If he's not careful, he could inadvertently cause massive destruction.

"Mr. Xelloss ....... He's ready to play. ......
That's good, isn't it?　I'm not going to do anything until all the pricks come out, and I'm going to let them have all the free time they want.

　Once she's fully formed, she won't be able to descend into the material world.
　Zeroth and the others think that this is the only time she can play, but they don't know that this is not the case. In fact, the observers of Xellos' world are enjoying the material world.

"By the way, Mr. Xellos, ....... Alfia reminds me of a Starfleet girl's shadow game for some reason. ......
I'm sure you'll be able to understand why. Alfia also grows rapidly from a little girl to a junior high school student. ......
I'm not sure what to make of that.
There were also characters whose graphics changed when they were modified. ......
What are you talking about?

　I'm not sure what you're talking about.
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There was light and there was darkness.

"Come on, show me the way.
"So, are you sure you want to go to ......?　Well, I'm good, but ......
I'll pass. I don't want to get stabbed. ......
Your relationship with Yu is serious. How much do you love her?

　Ad was completely on his ass.
　His latest favorite book is the second installment of Delsacis' book, "A Man Should Speak of Love with His Back.
　I wonder if Ad is aiming to be a man who can do it. More importantly, I'm wondering when the lord of this land is finishing his manuscript.
　He must be busy with many things.

I guess so. I'm running out of cigarettes, so I might as well go buy some. Would you like to join me, Lieselis?


"Huh?　Well, yes. ....... I'm free at the moment, so that's fine.
"Well, that's settled. Then you will follow me!
Why are you in charge?　Well, that's okay. ....... I'm going to lock the door. Wait for me.
Do it quickly, okay?　Quickly.

　It's funny to see him slouching, but it's a little annoying.
　I'm a little concerned that he's looking at me from above, but I'll accept that he's a god and that's natural.
　After this, the three of them went out to the city.


...


　The underground ruins city of Ether Lante.
　Dio, a student of Istor Academy of Magic who had come to this place as an island exile, or rather as a member of the magical technology analysis team, was enjoying his weekly holiday.
　However, in his case, he was not studying magic technology, but rather tactical research, including defense training and planning with the knights dispatched to the new land.
　The students of the academy, who were also the top performers, were in a difficult position for the academy to instruct. This is because most of the teachers are former students of the school.
　They were only able to teach what they had been taught as students to their juniors, and their new discoveries and applications were far superior to those of the current top students.
　Naturally, the faculty members who had come up through the ranks of students could not teach the top performers, and they grew weary of them.

　There are some older teachers, but most of them are young, since those with a good track record are often recruited by the government.
　In any case, the recent military reforms have resulted in the firing of many mages and the selection of new, excellent mages. Incidentally, most of the mages who were fired were from the nobility.
　This was due to the fact that they had been assigned to the state organs without any difficulty, using their status and power as nobles.
　When the reformers, including the king, learned of the injustice, they eliminated them all.
　It is a common practice in politics to cut down corrupt bureaucrats, but finding talented people to fill the vacancies had to be done from scratch, and as a result, the records of past students' performance were used as documents.
　The best of the best were the first to enter the bureaucracy, while the rest were assigned to the Knights of Magic, a combination of the Order of Knights and the Order of Magicians.

　After graduating from the academy, Dio and Zveit were also assigned to the newly established Knights of Magic, and after three years of training, they became official national mages.
　The current position of Dio and the others can be said to be a training period to become a full-fledged mage.
　Most of the students of the Weasler school underwent rigorous training with the knights assigned to the defense of the city of Ether Lante, and continued to study various strategies.
　However, training every day can cause fatigue, so the students are given two days off a week.
　On these days off, Day-o was walking around the city of Ether Lante by himself.

I've gotten used to this town. ......

　When he first arrived in Etherrante, he was overwhelmed by the presence of the ancient city.
　Later, the fact that the city was underground made him uneasy, and he devoted himself to training and debating tactics in order to drown out his uneasiness.
　After all, this was an ancient city. There are certainly some parts that are decrepit, and it is natural to be anxious that we might be buried alive.
　Since the discovery of a route to the surface, his mind seems to have stabilized, as even his training is now conducted on the surface.
　Then, the next problem arose.

I haven't seen Celestina lately: ....... I hope she is well. ......

　Yes, it is a problem of love.
　In his case, it was love at first sight, but it was not the strange disease unique to this world, "love syndrome.
　Love syndrome is a phenomenon in which two people who are compatible with each other are attracted to each other to varying degrees, but in the case of normal love, tactics become important.
　The key is how to make a good impression on the other person, and Dayo has yet to take that first step.

If only there was a chance...

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　After all, behind Celestina is a dangerous old man who loves his granddaughter dearly.
　Zveit also does not want his best friend to be cruelly killed. He was torn between his grandfather and his best friend, and made a hard choice at the last minute.
　In short, he left it up to Dio to develop his relationship with Celestina, and only took a neutral position to somewhat mediate between the two. Zveit did not intend to die either.
　Zveit doesn't intend to die, but the lovesick Deeo doesn't even notice his best friend's struggles.

This is the time when we have the chance to be free of all the extraneous people. ......
What's your chance?　Mr. Day-o.
Whoa!　That's ...... you, Mr. Mischa?
Yes. I'm Miska, the Ice Queen, always cool and always sneaking up behind you. ......
What are you saying with a smug look on your face?

　I'm not sure how long it's been since I've seen one.
　It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your vacation.
　In a way, she is the same kind of person as the pink ninja who is also Zveit's bodyguard.
　She raised her glasses with her fingers and put on a smug face. The smile on her face was slightly annoying.

When she came out of the store in front of me, she seemed to be troubled, so I, an unknown person, just called out to her from behind. Master Dio is a friend of Master Zveit's.
No, why do you need to go behind him?　Why don't you just call out to him like a normal person?
What do you mean? When you see someone you know, isn't it polite to go behind them and surprise them? You don't understand, do you, Mr. Dio?


'No, no, that's just plain rude!　Am I crazy?　Is that the common sense of the world?

　Miska, who pokes fun at Dio without changing a single expression.
　This maid, who did not hesitate to do insane things at her own pace to people she knew, was not a good person for Dio.
　Above all, she is also the direct supervisor of the Dukes of Solstice. It's the biggest obstacle for the former Duke of Creston.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. I'm sure you'll be able to figure out the answer to your problem.
Then leave me alone.
Exactly!　Dio-sama's problem is when should I bare my breasts in front of Zveit-sama and say, "Will you do it? I know.　I understand. Timing is everything in this kind of matter.
That's not true at all!　Why do they think I'm that kind of person?

　I've been misunderstood badly.

"Because ......... is different?
"Of course not!　Why am I being misunderstood like that?
...... Again, you don't have to be embarrassed, you know.　I'm sure you'll agree that homos*xual love is a truth. In fact, you should be proud to proclaim it.
"Don't be so judgmental!

　And you've been identified as one of them.

Are you sure you're not ......?
"You're persistent. ....... Why are you looking at me with such high expectations?
At least the tip of the ......
No, sir!　I mean, what tip?
What tip?　Oh, no. ......

　I'm not sure what to make of this, but I think it's a good idea.
　It was the complete opposite of her earlier hilarity, as if there was nothing more desperate in the world.

I thought I was on ...... your side, but you betrayed ...... me when you said you were normal!　Please give me back my innocence!
"Get rid of that innocence!　Why do you have to have such a relationship with Zveit!　I'm a normal guy who likes girls.
If this is the truth, then what should I tell the young lady .......? She was really looking forward to it. ......
".........What?

　Dio froze this time.
　He slowly examined Miska's words, ruminating on their meaning, and then, like Miska before him, his expression was a mixture of despair and astonishment.

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it." "Oh, no. ...... Celestina-san didn't ......... ...
"No, it's true, but?
I don't believe it!　I don't believe it! I don't believe she's a .......... rotten person. I don't believe ...... that she is a denizen of corruption!
On the contrary, she's a best-selling author of rotten books.　I don't believe it! I didn't think I had it in me to be that talented.
That's a lie. ...... That's a lie!　You're lying! ------------- No!

　It was the equivalent of a death sentence for Dio.
　True despair is exactly what he is now. The emotions were gone from Dio's face, and he was as white and burnt out as any boxer.
　For a man in love, the truth is sometimes as cruel as a guillotine, cutting his heart in two.
　He was so exhausted that he looked as if he would collapse into sand if the wind blew.

He was so exhausted that he looked as if he would crumble into sand if the wind blew. "Well, I'm the one who led him down the path of corruption. You must have had some talent. I'm sure you've got the right stuff. ......
No, I don't want to hear it!　I don't want to hear it!
I'm always looking for stories outside of my research, you know?　I'm always on the lookout for stories when I'm not researching. Recently, you've been thinking about a strong story between a beautiful young man and a gentleman.
"Don't be fooled!　Celestina is always neat and tidy, she has an angel's smile on her face, she reads poetry and technical books during tea, she collects stuffed animals and knickknacks .......
Who are you talking about?　The lady would rather buy medicinal herbs than collect stuffed animals. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to do with your time.　If you are drowning in your own ideals, your disillusionment will only get worse when you realize the reality, so please stop.
"Guhaa!

　I'm not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing, but it's a good thing.
The true Celestina that had been spoken had shattered Dio's illusions without mercy and completely shattered the image of the ideal angel.
In spite of everything, Miska is on the side of the Dukes of Solstice, and is in the position of a so-called guardian who intercepts those who approach her granddaughter under the secret orders of the former Duke of Creston.
It's a very peculiar kind of guardian,........

But I am not so tactless as to deny the fierceness of my love for ....... Do you have something like this that you would like to use?


"What's .........?　Are you going to make me even more unrecoverable?　You're trying to push me over the edge, aren't you?　You're trying to sabotage the Duchess of Solstice, aren't you?
"You're very paranoid. It's true that I'm the one who kicks away the flies that come near your daughter, but I don't mean to deny your personal feelings of love, you know?　Love is nurtured by overcoming difficulties. If your feelings for your daughter are genuine, then you should dare to fight. Here you go.
"......, what is this?

　It was a so-called "hot spring hotel accommodation ticket".
　If you go north from the city of Ether Lante through the underground passages, you will reach the territory of the Atorum Empire.
The first of these is the town of Lisaguer. Recently, it has become known as a hot spring town.
　Recently, the town has become known as a hot spring resort, where retired nobles come as tourists to relax and talk about the wonders of the hot springs.
　But this is an act of sending salt to the enemy from the Miska side.

"Why are you doing this to me?
The school will soon be on winter break - or spring break, since the season has already changed. It's going to be ......, so your daughter bought this to experience the hot springs before she goes home. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
......... Oh, I should be on vacation by now, why am I still here?
The Institute is already on vacation.　We haven't heard from them yet, but I'm sure they'll be here soon.
"......

　The point is that the academy forgot about the existence of Dio and the other high achievers.
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　From Dio's point of view, Miska in front of him is a tricky person to watch out for.
　It seems that there is something behind this kind of charity, but even if it is a trap, if he doesn't jump into it, he won't even be able to get into a relationship with her.

Are you sure you want to go to ......?
Yes. It's a waste of time and money to keep it unused. And it's up to you, Dio, whether you want to pull your daughter back from the world of corruption or dare to embrace it.
"What?

　Miska said without changing her color.
　I'm not sure what to make of this, but I think it's a good idea.
　It is Deeo himself who wants to break free from the current situation that is still not progressing. Driven by an almost obsessive desire to move forward even if it is a trap, he reached for the hotel ticket.

I'll be grateful to use it.
"No, no, no. It's a good idea for me to get the young lady interested in the opposite s*x, and it's a good idea for me to get her interested in the opposite s*x. --Sacrifice.
I'm not sure what to say, but I'm not sure what to say.　In fact, it's getting worse. ....... So, you want to use me as an excuse? Well, as it stands, I'm grateful. ......
I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm honest at heart. Yeah!
So why the smug ...... face?

　At any rate, Dio got a hand to make a start.
　However, this accommodation ticket can accommodate four more people. It would be a waste to use it only for himself.
　Rather, it would be lonely to go to the hot spring resort alone. It's rather empty.

Maybe I'll invite Zveit and the others. I think I'll invite Zveit and his friends as well as Anzu and Elomura to .......
......... Please don't touch the girl, okay?
I'm not a pedophile, either!　I'm not a pedophile, but I'd like to thank you for your help. ...... I'm very sorry, but thank you.
Don't mind if I do. I've been having trouble finding a place for my unused accommodation vouchers.

　He left the room with the ticket in his hand, his heart filled with anticipation.
As he walked away, Miska's glasses glinted faintly.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that ...... is working as expected. Now you are ready for your appointment. I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.

　It's not a lie that I want Celestina to experience love.
　Even if Dio and Celestina were to develop a relationship that resulted in a bloody confrontation with her grandfather, Creston, I have no intention of interfering with that.
　He is only acting as a part of his education, but there is no doubt that he is doing it for the fun of it, and the people who are being taken advantage of will not be able to stand it.
　It was an unfortunate Dio who was played by the intentions of adults.