253.
"Even for Ophis, that's..."
Sirzechs's words trailed off as if he couldn't bring himself to say it. No matter what fights or wars occurred, there were unspoken rules, and among them, there existed certain immutable truths.
Not revealing the affairs of the supernatural world to the surface.
That had been the unspoken rule until now. There were various reasons, but it was because it was beneficial for everyone. If the mysteries and information about the supernatural were to completely spread throughout the world, it would cause massive, groundbreaking changes, and even this superficial false peace would disappear.
Ren smiled bitterly.
"This false peace has already crumbled."
"...."
"If another world invades, there's no time to worry about such things, right? Ultimately, it's a matter of time in some form, and considering that numbers translate to economic power and strength, it's also a fact that must be told to humans."
Only a tiny minority among humans know of the supernatural beings' existence.
But even with just that minority, they sometimes achieve inventions that surprise even those who have lived for thousands of years.
"They've enjoyed peace without paying a price until now, so now it's time to fulfill their duty."
Azazel muttered as if lamenting.
"But Michael would never accept that."
Even though the God of the Bible is dead, the System is something that is everything to the angels. No matter what is said, and even if it's right, it was an issue the angels could never accept.
"She will force it through with power."
"....."
A declaration that the other side's consent is unnecessary.
In truth, if Ophis is determined, it's natural since even if all the angels rushed her, she wouldn't receive a single wound. An infinite being is such an existence. No matter how great the finite is, it's merely a puppy before true infinity.
"This is madness."
"I agree."
Azazel wearily ran his hand through his hair, and Sirzechs also held his forehead, sharing the sentiment. Each topic discussed is a super-sized issue, and the biggest problem is that these super-sized issues cannot be stopped.
Ophis is stepping in.
That alone pushes it beyond a level where others can do anything. They could truly feel the power of the absolute being that existed even before the world was created. What makes it more frustrating is that Ophis's point isn't wrong.
"Telling Michael this would be meaningless..."
Normally, helping would be the right thing to do.
That was the purpose of the Three Factions Alliance.
The problem might be that even if they support with all their might, nothing will change.
The Dragon God of Infinity stepping in personally means exactly that.
Ren muttered while looking into the distance.
"It might already be too late."
254.
The Heavenly Realm.
A place called Heaven in the human world.
Eden, Paradise, they call it by various epithets.
And currently.
"Kuh!"
A scene of hell was unfolding in that Heavenly Realm. Countless angels fell without even leaving their forms intact, and it was astounding that leaving even fragments of their bodies could be considered an achievement.
"Stop this!"
And at the center of that hellscape, Michael cried out desperately.
"What on earth are you thinking?!"
"I destroy the System."
"The System is one of the foundations that constitute this world! Do you not know what destroying such a System means, Ophis?!"
Just as God and the Satans were responsible for the holiness and malevolence of this world.
The System isn't something simply managed by angels. It's no exaggeration to say it literally supports one axis of this world's system. That's why the angels couldn't properly handle this system to begin with.
"...."
"Stop now, Ophis! Are you planning to do this knowing what chaos and confusion your actions will cause in the future world?!"
"I know."
"Knowing and still...!"
"I know better than you, Michael."
Ophis's gaze slowly turned toward Michael.
And Michael froze under that piercing gaze. The seemingly emotionless expression was unbearably cold and terrifying.
Ouroboros Dragon Ophis.
What she represents is infinity, chaos, and nothingness.
"A hypocrite who turned away even after falling himself."
"!!!"
"You're no longer an angel, so why do you still call yourself an Archangel?"
Her eyes are eyes that see through essence.
Eyes of insight that perceive the other's abyss.
Deception of faith, which should never exist in faith, false heresy, human experimentation, all sorts of inhumane acts were carried out under the angels' watchful eyes. Things that should never have happened with the angels of the prime era.
Extreme ideologies born from fanaticism might exist, but these were things that should never have happened.
Michael's wings are white.
But having white wings didn't mean his essence was pure white.
Seeing Michael unable to continue speaking, Ophis declared.
"You have no interest in the world. All you care about is preserving the angel race. Don't you dare discuss the world. You have no right to do so."
Ophis's voice held a hint of displeasure.
At Ophis's words, Michael bit his lip.
"Then what about you?! What about you, Ophis?!"
"...."
"Aren't you ultimately just concerned about your own surroundings?! You talk about the world and grand causes, but can you sacrifice yourself and your precious ones for that?!"
"I don't deny those words. Clearly, I am not moving solely for grand causes and the world. Rather, that's a bonus."
"Then you also have no right to...!"
"I do."
Cutting off Michael's words, Ophis said.
"Red, Trihexa, and I saved this world once."
"!!!"
"If not us, then who has the right to discuss it?"
No matter what words are added, they saved the world once. Even if they no longer care about such grand causes, the feat of saving the world once doesn't disappear, and thus, those who still turn a blind eye to such causes and the world had no right to speak.
As if no longer interested in Michael, who couldn't bring himself to speak, Ophis reached out toward the System and murmured lightly.
Crack.
The System, which as a pillar of the world should never be easily broken, shattered with a single, unbearably cute sound. Watching it shatter into pieces and melt into the world, Michael wore a hollow expression, and Ophis murmured.
"With this, a New Era begins."
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