"I'm ready.

After waiting for a while, ...... Artemis took the form of a girl and told her so.

The quality of the divine power seems to have changed enough. As promised, I'll give you a reward.

In order to get into the spirit, ...... Artemis snapped her knuckles a few times.

I'm not sure what kind of reward you're talking about.　I'm sure you're not the only one.

At any rate, I asked the question that had been bothering me the most.
Then ......

No, it's not. You may be sharing your power in a sense, but ...... this time, the target is the follower of Valius there.

Artemis pointed to Caucasus and said.

"Does that mean that ...... Caucasus will also gain divine power?

No, not that either. This time, I'm going to awaken and evolve the followers of ...... Valius.

When I heard that, ...... my shoulders slumped.

The Caucasus has already been awakened and evolved.
If that's what the "reward" is, then ...... there's really no reward at all.

Does that mean that all the work I've done to create Heiluna Metal has been a complete waste of time?

No, or is it possible to have the ...... awakened evolution target Beelzebub instead of Caucasus?
I'm not sure if this is possible in principle, since Belzebub is not technically my follower. ...... If it is possible, it would mean that I would have a powerful ally.

When I was thinking about this, ...... Artemis tapped me on the shoulder.

'Don't look at me like that. You probably think that my awakening evolution and Kirin's awakening evolution will overlap and become meaningless, right?　Don't worry about it. The two awakenings will have a proper synergistic effect.

Artemis' statement nearly made my heart jump out of my chest.

Is it mean that on top of the ...... awakening evolution, there will be an additional enhancement for the awakening evolution?
It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your time and money.

I'm not sure what to do.

Yeah. I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out.

Heavy Awakening Evolution.
That's an appropriate name for an overwhelming enhancement.

Suppressing my excitement, I replied.

'All right. I'll take care of it.

Artemis then walked to Caucasus' side and held out her hand to him.

Immediately, Caucasus was surrounded by light.
The light then changed to seven different colors in a familiar way,......, and eventually subsided.

Yes, the visual effect was completely that of waking evolution.
To find out what actually happened, go to ...... and ask the Caucasus directly.

"What's it like, Caucasus?

"Oh, ......, it's wonderful!　This feeling of unlimited power ...... is really nostalgic.

Nostalgic, huh?
I'm not sure what to make of this, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. ...... Before you get too happy, let me ask you this.

"Is there anything wrong with your body?

Yeah. There's nothing wrong with me.

It's a new way of enhancement.
I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but I think it's a good idea.

I'm glad.
Now I can let go and be happy about the situation.

As I was thinking this, ...... Artemis said something like this.

"Well, I guess it's your cousin next.

Artemis now points towards Belzebub.

...... Hmm?
It's a good idea to take a look at the website and see if there's anything you can do to help.

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

But if you want to evolve ...... Belzebub, there is actually one concern.

I'm not sure what to do. I'm glad to hear that you're going to make Belzebub evolve, but ...... he's not my follower. Is that okay?

For example, with the traditional method of awakening and evolving,......, only your own followers can be set as the target of awakening and evolving.
It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has a problem with this.

...... Is that so?　I think it's not impossible. ......

But.
In spite of my concerns, Artemis replied with a curious look on her face.

Well, it's true that conventional sentient evolution and Artemis' sentient evolution seem to be completely different.
Maybe it's worth a try.

Well, give it a try. If it works, hooray.

When I replied, ...... Artemis walked to Belzebub's side and held out her hand to him.

Immediately after that, Belzebub was enveloped in light.
The light changed to the same seven colors as before,......, and eventually subsided.

Yeah, it's the same so far.
So, ...... is it a success?

What do you feel now, Belzebub?



"...... What, what, what, what is this?　What is this?　I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but it's a good idea.

...... Seriously, this is amazing.
This is pretty lucrative.

Thank you, Artemis. It looks like it worked.

"Right?　I mean, there was nothing to worry about.

Artemis said with a thumbs-up.
And ...... continued.

"So, ......, if you don't mind, could you continue to make Hyrna metal?　Well, I don't mean to be pushy, but ......

I don't mind. It's just that ...... I'm going to be a little busy from now on, so I don't think I'll be able to do it at the same pace as before.

You've done so much for me.
I'd like to repay the favor.

However, ...... Suzaku is in a situation where it could start moving at any time.
This time, you will be able to collect the materials for the awakening evolution, and you will want to focus on such work and take measures without a second thought.

So, ...... I'm sorry, but refining Hyrna metal is a bit of a low priority right now.

That's fine. I have a longer lifespan than you, anyway. Just take your time and keep up the good work.

Thankfully, however, Artemis didn't seem to mind.

It's true that Artemis' lifespan is almost permanent, unless a comet hits the moon again.
I'll be patient and let you refine it.

I invoked my storage spell and stored the same amount of Lunar Metal Ore as I had the last time I came here.

"See you later.

"Yeah. Call me anytime.

I'm sure you'll be glad to hear that.



I'm not sure what to say.


I'm not sure what to make of that.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.　I really want to try out my new powers. ......

Belzebub looked as if he wanted to go out at any moment.

"...... Fine. I know exactly how you feel. ...... Valerius, do you mind?

In response, the Caucasian confirmed to ...... me that he had given permission.

If it's okay with the Caucasus, it's okay with you.

I think that Belzebub is only a partner of Caucasus, so there is no need to ask me for permission.
That's what I thought, but I replied.

...... Oh, but I'll tell you this.

But we're going to start our journey home with the Muscular Dipper. So when you come back to ......, make sure you meet up with us there.

I don't want to be waiting near this red lake.

"Okay!

Belzebub replied and flew away from ...... with great speed.


One day later.



One day later.

One day later, while I was taking a nap on top of the Muscular Dipper on my way home, ...... finally, Belzebub came back.

He came back with a huge prey, which was not ...... appropriate for him.

"Well!　I've got a wyvern!

Belzebub looked confident.

It's a bit bigger than the one I caught four years ago. ......

In contrast, the ...... Caucasus replied with a bit of regret.