3rd Pov
A dreadful presence brooding the underground meeting room of Tempest, Ramiris struggled to keep control over the very structure she had created.
The being before them, Ivarage now known as Varja is just that powerful...her words and laugh echoed through the room leaving everyone frozen.
Time seemed to have slowed down...before completely freezing, as Velzard with an instant motion opened the [Suspended World].
Everything in existence turned gray, information particles turned solid...under the ice dragon's gaze, Velzard bursted through Ramiris's barrier and grabbed tightly the world destroyer's throat tightly.
Velzard : You are done for !
Mirai : Wait !
A singular voice startling her, Velzard turned her head around not expecting anyone here to be capable of moving within this frozen state.
But that single moment of inattention cost her arm, as Varja herself wasn't affected...purple flames accompanied her hand as she caught the White ice empress's wrist.
Letting the fire devour her...
Velzard : Ugh-
Varja : Heh, as expected all of you are worthless compared to that guy...
A maniac smile deforming her angelic face, Varja spreaded her aura shattered the [Suspended World], everything turned back to normal.
But the stake present was different...being frozen for an instant, Ramiris's barrier was completely shattered and taken aback.
She was pushed to the wall behind, gritting her teeth...
Varja : Is that all you got ?!
The power backing her strengthened even further...she glared at the one who possessed the greatest magicule count present which was Veldora but soon lost interest.
Instead, she focused her attention on Velzard who had recovered from her previous injuries, and ice performed through air to completely trap her in an ice prison.
Velzard : Fucking sh-
While Velzard was dealing with the sudden enemy, she wore a pissed off expression...rage swirled within her soul as she herself didn't know why she had such a reaction.
Meanwhile, Mirai quickly went to check on Ramiris, fortunately no real injuries were dealt...just some burns on the physical and spiritual body.
Ramiris : To think the evil god would appear here...
Mirai : We need to seal off the Labyrinth for now, can you do it ?
Ramiris : Yeah...just give me a few seconds.
Mirai nodded, her pupils shifted around...in the rush, only a few people remained here, the 3 true dragons and Rimuru, along with Ramiris and Mirai herself.
The rest was teleported, even the primordials...this was the best course of action Ramiris could take, Ivarage being here is a big problem.
But the human nobles were another, they couldn't be left alone within Tempest during such a crisis...so even if they had lost a precious power house here.
They had to trust in their capabilities to stop the evil god.
Rimuru : Geez, things were going way too well...
Veldora : Damn...that girl is going toe to toe with big sister Velzard...
Even so, as much as they trusted their own powers...the sight before them spoke to itself, Velzard and Varja were light years away from the other present.
Perhaps Ramiris with her full authority could manage to step foot in but right now...she was too busy remodeling the Labyrinth.
Velgrynd : Tch, as much as it irritates me...we can't do much.
Mirai : You guys are too pessimistic, Rimuru-san ! Can you protect Ramiris-san.
Rimuru : Huh ? Well yeah sure...
Taking out her sword, Mirai slashed the air as a wave of destructive magicule flew toward the spirit queen.
The simple stay within its range was dangerous...even more for Ramiris who was really sensible to natural energy.
Mirai : Furthermore...what did she mean by « she won »...
Her expression darkened, she feared the worst even if deep down she knew such possibilities weren't possible.
Her legs sinked into the ground as she leaped forward, joining side with Velzard.
Velzard : Mirai ?
Mirai : Oi ! You stupid loli ! How are you here ?!
Rageful words sprouted out of her throat as she swung down her blade horizontally...the impact with Varja's skin cracked the air.
Leaving the evil god smirking, as she realized who the little girl who was proud enough to raise and face the most dreadful existence.
Varja : Oho ? Are you perhaps that hero's offspring...the one I have to kill !
Mirai : Answer me !
Varja : Heh, quite festy~
Her grin further developing, Varja grabbed with her bare hand the blade...ignoring totally the sharp pain that eluded a wound on her palm.
Varja : What other answer than i won...i killed that bastard.
Mirai : You-
Varja : Are you angry ? No, I can tell you don't even believe my words, so why ask !
Forcing her way out, Varja swung her arm which still held onto Mirai's sword, the heroine was sent in the air keeping a strong grip over her handle.
Mirai : Tch-
Varja : That's more like it.
A spark of rage lit through the heroine's eyes, she stepped onto the air and opted for a front thrust...the tip of her sword a inch away from her target's face.
Still, Varja didn't let go...her smile faded away for an instant before returning.
Mirai : There is no way he could have lost when I look at the current you.
Even if the opposing power was greater than anything she had ever witnessed, Mirai was confident enough that Dawn wouldn't lose to just that.
In fact, when Ivarage appeared here...Mirai felt a sense of disappointment and relief, not because she could simply defeat that thing but rather because it wasn't as menacing as she expected.
Varja : Hehe, well you are about half right.
A stiff laugh escaped her mouth as her smile completely disappeared...Varja has been showing a joyful side until now but in reality, she was frustrated...
She was angry because she had to follow the plan set...the injuries covering her body were the result of that plan.
A few moments before, in the dimension gap where Dawn and Ivarage fought.
The former had activated its most destructive ability which is named [Road of Faith], materializing the holy world at an unimaginably large scale.
Varja could only watch in amazement...she gathered all her power to protect herself ready to feel whatever aftereffect she'll get from this attack.
A enjoyably grin plastered on her pretty face, she awaited like a kid waiting for its christmas present.
But soon enough, this smile vanished...a voice made way to her mind ordering her to retreat.
Varja : (What ?! No way ! I'm finally seeing something interesting !)
Author : (You'll see something even greater, so leave now...I'm closing the rift.)
Varja : You !
As the light of the holy spell reached its climax, Varja was forced to rip a portal behind her and leave.
The world surrounding them within this dimension gap could be said to be full of space, while the requirement to enter this place is the lack of space.
Within the rift, it was full of the said element...because it is connected to all reality...from there, you could enter any world or reality by just ripping a hole there.
The only problem is that Varja wasn't used to such a thing yet and thus her next location was randomized...leading her to Tempest by accident.
Dawn : What do you think you are doing ?!
Naturally, Dawn noticed her intention...he activated his spell on the rush, catching the world destroyer dragon.
A burning pain followed as Varja barely escaped the spell...her body was heavily injured in the process but still she managed to get away.
Varja : Trust me, I don't want this either.
Dawn tried to follow her right away but the hole Varja created closed on itself right after...on top of that, the dimension gap was sealed off right after.
Dawn : What ?
Drawing his blade, he attempted in slashing the space...creating another rift in which he quickly jumped in.
But to his annoyance, he didn't appear in the cardinals world but in the middle of a town in a world where magicule was very impure.
A fantasy old like city filled with citizen walking...this was a foreign place Dawn had never seen, he gritted his teeth before punching the ground in frustration.
Dawn : Fucking shit ! They sealed the path to the Cardinal world !
Bloodlust slipped out of his body knowing out the people in the surrounding...even with the power of Fate, it will take time for him to unseal the path and get back.
Traveling through the world couldn't be harder in those conditions...on top of that, there was no possible way for him to check on the time flow.
Meaning, even if he managed to get back...it may be already too late.
Dawn : (No don't be pessimist...let's just get to i-)
Dusk : (Master...that woman...)
Dawn : What woman ?
His partner's voice brought him back to reality as he looked up, his eyes widened in pure shock...amidst all the corpses spread across the ground.
A lady was standing completely fine, though she was scared...her soul was so naturally strong that it held on even when facing such bloodlust.
Her eyes locked with Dawn's, not knowing why she couldn't take them off...but for Dawn, he had instantly recognized that soul.
Dawn : (L-Lara...mother ?)
???: W-who are you ?!
That woman was certainly her reincarnation...but it seemed like every other ordinary soul, she had lost her memories of her past life.
This shocking reunion in the middle of such a crisis could only lead to further development...what will Dawn do now ? He had to get back but such a nostalgic figure had to reappear now.
Into heaven, home of the angelic race and seraphim...
Currently, in the middle of a large corridor within the heavenly palace...a lady with platinum pink hair could be seen coughing uncontrollably.
A evil smirk bordering her face, this was Manas : Lucia or rather the first vessel of the author...and currently, she was feeling the aftereffect of overusing her authority to close the path to the Cardinal world.
Manas Lucia : Closing the gate took a toll on me...well it's fine, by the time he comes back I would have totally freed Varja.
Taking slow and painful steps, she made way toward a meeting room where all seraphim also known as Primordial angels were gathered.
The world united to fight them...it will be a war to the end, until one side is completely annihilated.
Manas Lucia : Michael will do his part...i just need to focus on the rest, mainly Milim Nava, she is still rampaging, controlling her is a must now.
Feldway : What are you doing ?
Manas Lucia : !!!
Her perception being blocked due to the overlord of authority, she failed to notice the strongest seraphim sneak up behind her.
Straightening her body, she turned around to face this man...the first creation of god, Feldway but compared to his usual state.
His hair was covered in silver, his appearance was much more majestic, triggered Manas : Lucia's own memories about her master.
Manas Lucia : You unsealed your true body ?
Feldway : Seeing the opposing force, I realized that holding back will only lead to failure.
Manas Lucia : Failure ? Do you believe in my defeat ?
Feldway : Perhaps it is your lack of experience as you fail to realize the true scale of the battle outside, but remember these words-
Approaching her, he walked past the manas while applying a sharp bloodlust.
Feldway : You are merely a tool to revive Sir Veldanava, don't overstep your boundaries.
He noticed the state of the manas and how she used her authority for something trivials...
Feldway : I don't know why you went to such lengths to close the central world, but be careful from now on.
Manas Lucia : How dare you talk to me with such a tone !
Feldway : I dare because you are just an empty tool whose usefulness has been depleted in half now.
He was right, without her authority...Manas : Lucia could only command the angelic army, her use in battle is now limited.
But her sole unknown action greatly decreased the enemy's force.
Manas Lucia : You-
Feldway completely ignored her afterward, walking away entering a room further down the corridor...Manas : Lucia could only grit her teeth in rage.
Dino Pov
Ugh-this headache is getting worse with each passing moment...
Pico : Are you sure you are okay ?
Dino : Yeah, be quiet for now...
I held my forehead annoyed, my eyes shifted around...us seraphim were suddenly summoned, only Feldway is left to come.
Even those who were tasked to survey the spooky palace...but we were all called, and the reason was pretty much obvious.
The ongoing war, shit...i never felt so awake, at least not after Lord Veldanava's death.
Gracia : Actually you look like you are about to murder someone.
Obera : That's surprising coming from the ever laziest angel.
Dino : Shut up.
I look up with blood in my eyes, I really wanted them to shut it and let me repose my mind.
But this couldn't be done as the door opened, followed by Feldway's entry...the most surprising part which startled even me was the fact that he had his true body.
The one given to him by our lord, he brought that cursed body out, huh...
Feldway : I'll keep it brief, this is a total war against humanity...we have a single goal and that is humanity's extinction.
His cold words washed the room frozen, sure enough the opposition raised...I myself was on the neutral side but that isn't the same for Obera.
Obera : Lord Veldanava went as far as sacrificing his life for the world and now you are asking us to get rid of what he sought to protect ?
Feldway : Watch your words, Obera.
The two of them glared at each other, tension palpable in the air...I carefully stayed aside not wanting any of this.
Feldway : I'm doing this for our lord's sake,
He is obsessed, much more than the rest of us..it's a universal fact that we all knew.
When we showed compassion for Milim, our Lord's daughter...Feldway didn't care even a bit, only lord Veldanava mattered to him.
Sacrificing the whole world is just a natural function if it's for Lord Veldanava.
A simple occurrence needed for the greater sake.
Obera : Tch-
Unnaturally, Obera turned toward me...her eyes seemed to seek help, at the same time I felt the pain in my head intensifying tenfold.
I gritted my teeth, annoyed by those spasms.
Feldway : You all only have to focus on destruction, I'll take care of the rest.
His cold words ended as the door opened again, this time the heavenly cardinal...Lucia, or at least the being who took that appearance entered.
Her state could be said to be pitiful, barely holding on two breath...her condition seemed to worsen as we spoke.
Manas Lucia : (Dammit, i underestimated the cost, at this rate this body is going to be destroyed...damn Veldanava, you purposely lowered the authority Manas : Lucia could potentially gather...)
She struggled to reach the edge of the table we were at...before looking up, as if evading our gaze.
Feldway went behind her and whispered something, clearly hidden by a barrier so we wouldn't pry...he was quick as he instantly left afterward.
That's right...even us are pawns for his plan...he wouldn't share anything until needed, not like it usually bothers me but right now I'm feeling really irritated.
Manas Lucia : Fucking bastard...
Huh ? Was she always this tense and daring ? If I remember correctly, Manas : Lucia is a being born from a skill that served Lord Veldanava.
She became the cardinal of heaven, managing the billions of angels here...even if her authority doesn't involve us primordials.
We wouldn't go as far as ignoring her call and request...she holds the highest standing position equal if not slightly superior to that of a seraphim.
But even if I never interacted with her actively, I don't remember her being so emotive...
Zalario : I guess this meeting is over then, we just have to descend and cause destruction, right.
Manas Lucia : Basically yes, I will upload the location each of you will be deployed, don't disappoint me.
Her condescending tone, the way she moves and talks...did she develop such an ego while I was in the main world ?
This could be possible but somehow, I was restless around her.
Pico : Geez, this is literally a monarchy, we don't even have a say in this.
Gracia : Well it seems this was planned by Feldway and his allies a long time ago, we can only tag along or we'll become heaven's enemies.
I listened closely to them, after all they were still the closest friends I had here...thought my eyes were settled on Obera.
She was looking down frustrated, just like that the meeting went on...our position on the battlefield was nothing but close to randomness.
Just one important and major fact had to be remembered, it's that Feldway will be the one dispatched to confront Milim and Dagruel.
After this, the meeting was closed and everyone went on their separate ways...my friends too, they had to make some preparations knowing that they might face those annoying ancestor demons.
Obera : Wait right there, Dino-kun.
I halted my march, somehow I knew she would approach me as soon as we were done...facing her, I was met with a fierce glare.
Dino : What do you need ?
Obera : Are you really fine with this outcome ?
Dino : Why ask me ? You know very well how much I hate humans...
I felt a deep sense of discomfort while saying that but this was a fact that I was sure of...I even went as far as to destroy several nations in the past.
Making me fall from grace to become a fallen...
Obera : What ? How can you say that when the mortal being you respect the most was a human.
Dino : What are you talking about ?
What is this girl saying ? A human I respected ? There was no such a thing...even Rudra, the emperor of the east and Guy's rival didn't make me respect him.
But Obera was genuine with her words...suddenly I felt the headache intensifying again.
Dino : Ugh-
Obera : There is no way you could have forgo-wait !
As if realizing something, her steps grew heavy as she approached me...her hands grabbed by collar and tossed me in the air slightly.
Dino : What are you doing ?!
Obera : That's a seal ? And this shape...
I tried to get away from her hold but she forced me still...her arm leaped around before penetrating my chest.
I was in disbelief at the situation but it was real...Obera then squeezed something that brought me immense pain...
Obera : (I just need to shatter this seal then-)
Dino : Get away from me !
Involuntary raising my voice in anger, swiping my arm I sent Obera back a few feet away...wings sprouted on my back.
My clothes dematerialized to return to my combat form...a black robe flew down my body.
I glared at Obera with bloodlust, caliburn appearing in one of my hands...I wanted to slice her into half for the gesture she dared impose on me.
Obera : You are more stubborn than I remember ! Can't you see the seal around your soul !
Dino : A seal ?
She isn't someone to joke around...so I instantly ran an analysis over myself but couldn't find anything wrong.
Obera clearly clarified her wish to not harm humanity...is this her plan ? Try to get me on her side ? Even if I did, the true threat for her is Feldway and Zalario.
Dino : I can't find anything...are you trying to fool me ?
Obera : What ? Are you this blinded by your own delusion ? Lord Veldanava died knowing that he would pass away ! No matter how languish you are, it's time to move on !
Accepting grievance...this is what she expected me and the other to have, but that simply wasn't possible.
Even for Obera herself, lord Veldanava is our master and will remain as thar even if he never comes back.
Dino : You talk as if it's easy.
I lowered my blade and returned back to my normal state, my wings vanished...I didn't bother hiding my annoyance and simply walked away.
Dino : Don't do that again, this is a warning.
Still, even if I was physically sure nothing was wrong with me...a part of me couldn't help but ponder, is there really something going on in my soul ?
Those headaches are getting out of hand...I never got to experience such phenomena before...
Dino : Seriously...what's going on with me...
3rd Pov
Ivarage/Varja, her rampage inside the labyrinth is still ongoing...bursting through the floor of the labyrinth.
This forced Ramiris to take extra measures and separate the battlefield from the rest of the labyrinth.
Though the corruption was getting to her, it was temporarily stopped by Veldora and Velgrynd who erected a barrier around her.
Velgrynd : How much longer, Ramiris ?
Ramiris : Just a bit more...
Even if it was just the aura...Velgrynd found it harder than anything she had faced before, keeping it here forever isn't an option.
Ramiris couldn't even just seal a part of the labyrinth because Varja would simply break through space.
Veldora : It's starting to get tiring...
Even Veldora who was the major magicule supply here felt drained, his eyes couldn't help but dart toward the trio of monsters fighting ahead.
Veldora : (That girl...i think Mirai is scarier than Dawn...)
Ramiris : Just hold it, I'm going to split the labyrinth in 2 parts...
Her plan was to get Mirai, Velzard and Ivarage somewhere else...because the labyrinth wasn't safe anymore.
They had to evacuate everyone, so Ramiris could make another subspace...but that's easier said than done.
Even with 100 % control over the Labyrinth and her skill, Ivarage's aura made it incredibly hard to control.
Ramiris : (Just a bit more...)
Rimuru : (You guys have been ignoring me...anyway, what's up with that loli destroyer ? I feel like there is no end to her power...)
On the side, Rimuru was here the whole time...he was constantly using Belzebuth to absorb the remnant of magicule that pierced past the barrier.
Ciel : (I advise the master to go help Ramiris in the separation of the labyrinth.)
Rimuru : (Right...no matter how much i block, it's still affecting Ramiris so the best we can do is to increase her formation pace.)
Ciel : (Shall I enable parallel existence?)
Rimuru : Huh ?
Before he could give an answer, his confusion deepened along Velgrynd as a new Rimuru spawned...his eyes were red indicating the possession of the Manas of Wisdom.
But that was only known for Rimuru...
Ciel : I will help.
Ramiris : Rimuru ? Huh ?
Startled by the appearance of a perfect replica of Rimuru which uses the Parallel existence of Velgrynd.
Ramiris didn't have much time to resonate as she simply accepted the much appreciated help and quickly resumed her skill.
Rimuru on the other hand simply sweat-dropped and focused on using Belzebuth, it was much harder to control now that Ciel focused her attention on something else.
Rimuru : (She really did that...eh, Velgrynd's reaction is actually hilarious...)
Stealing the power of someone right in front of the said person, this is really only something Ciel would do.
Velgrynd : (D-don't tell me he actually got all my powers too...wait, those red eyes...shit ! It's that crazy monster !)
Shivering as she remembered her time in imaginary space, which was everything but pleasant.
Velgrynd quickly averted her eyes and did her best so there won't be any more reason for her to go there.
Back To Mirai, she was careful with her offense...even if she had the edge during the fight, topping with Velzard's support.
Getting rid of Varja is only a matter of time...she had realized earlier that Varja purposely mentioned Dawn's defeat.
It was a basic strategy...since there is no way for them to know if he is alive or not.
Spreading a death even if it's fake can heavily affect the moral and fighting spirit...it can also trigger emotion like despair and anger.
Varja was in such a condition...after all, no matter how crazy she was fighting such battle after taking the strongest holy spell head on is too much.
Varja : (Well even if I die now, I got to see the difference...these trash can never compare to me.)
A sinister fact left in the shadow...10 %, this was the power Varja could release out of her original power.
She doesn't have any skills part of the Voice of the World's system...her powers were dark and her own.
Splitting her body into multiple parts just like how [Parallel Existence] proceeded naturally came to her.
In this world...there was no one worth more than 50 % of her main body...so once she is realized, the world's destruction will be inevitable.
Varja : (Furthermore...this girl isn't as strong as i expected, is she trying to trick me?)
Mirai Averion, this was the target she had to kill in every reality that was resetted...there was once a time where Mirai reached the peak power that opposed her nemesis.
That was when Ivarage, the world destroyer dragon had to be summoned and released...perhaps it only happened in a few realities out of the countless countless.
Varja still remembered them despite having an ego back then...from her instinct and hazy memories, Mirai should be a lot stronger.
Varja : (Mmh, well compared to that monster i just fought, this is a breeze work.)
Smirking, an idea suddenly popped in her mind...full of mischief, she formed a sword out of her scale and parried the incoming attack.
Her eyes focused to match Mirai's movement, before she started the counter-offense.
Varja : Heh, sword is easier than I thought.
Mirai : You-
Swinging carelessly, Varja wasn't naturally gifted or anything...she simply imitated the most beautiful and dangerous swordsmanship she had witnessed.
And for that, Dawn had become a learning book for her...being just an imitation, she could only copy his movement and tempo.
But it was good enough to be called the work of an expert...a copy that instantly triggered Mirai's wrath as she recognized the art.
Mirai : How dare you use that !
Varja : What ? Are you jealous ? I noticed how similar you two's techniques are but you just fall pale in comparison.
A clear taunt that affected Mirai in the wrong way...she was aware of that as well, the sword art she uses is based on the duchy of Averion's technique.
And this extremely efficient art was created by her father...and it died down with him.
Out of the countless battle and swordsmanship Dawn had learned through his journey...none came close to Averion.
Just like how a smaller star was absorbed by a bigger one...everything he had learned ultimately strengthened his main art.
Mirai could bring out the full potential of that sword but Dawn simply broke that stage...he is a genius swordsman after all.
Mirai : You think such taunts will get to me ?!
Varja : It's clearly working though.
Mirai : Shut up.
She couldn't see her own expression but right now...her face was completely darkened by anger, her aura has been rampaging unabling Velzard from helping.
Manas Fate : (You sure are a troublesome girl, calm down.)
Mirai : (I know...but i really can't, no matter how hard i try my body and mind just won't listen.)
A burning rage that goes past the state of reason...she wanted to kill her opponent so badly for every possible reason.
Manas Fate : (Well, you will get all the time to cool off after that.)
As soon as her sentence ended, the room illuminated itself into a bright color...Ramiris had finished her rearrangement.
Everything spun around as Varja and her two play mates were separate from the rest...Mirai side eyed the spirit queen giving her an acknowledging nod.
Through her eyes caught the sight of another Rimuru...rather than him, it was Ciel, her eyes simply coldly returned her gaze.
No, Ciel wasn't staring at her but someone beyond...she was staring right at Manas : Fate.
Mirai : Huh ?
Manas Fate : (She has found out my existence...surely because of the analysis she had run through the Lord of Fate, Origin.)
Mirai : Just from that ? I guess the Lord of Wisdom is really something else...
The wall opening and closing, Mirai kept her stare locked on Ciel before everything disappeared on sight.
Velzard : Seems like I won't need to hold back for the sake of others anymore.
Mirai : Velzard-san...
The atmosphere freezing, Velzard simply stepped forward...since the hostility had been interrupted after Ramiris started locking them up.
Varja was several feet away waiting...and for the second time today, she felt threatened.
Velzard's appearance changed slightly...her body grew more mature, her dress melted for a black shirt that revealed way too much of her chest.
Her blue eyes turned gold...a form where she can fully unleash her power, in this state...the frozen feeling that death uphold simply chilled down Varja's spine.
Varja : (She is dangerous...)
Her guard rose up sharply, more than ever actually...she had just realized the misconception she turned herself in.
That Dawn Arceid, the most powerful individual she had faced up until now was the strongest...Velzard as she is right now is at the same height.
Just like Guy Crimson or Rudra at his peak...these monsters can surely hold their own against her.
She also thought that the sole other threat was Mirai Averion but...she isn't at that level, perhaps she could win against them because she has the capabilities to do so and under certain circumstances, she would win.
But at the moment...she lacked in several aspects, even Varja who is like a newborn could tell that.
Velzard : Step back, Mirai-chan...let the adult take care of this.
Mirai : I-
Velzard : It's fine, I saw what you were worth...let me pave your new path.
Stretching her arm forward, her words were colored with cold warmth...Mirai is strong in her own right, Velzard was aware of that.
But compared to the scale of power currently sitting at the top of the world...only her power and skill could compare to these.
She herself still had a long way before reaching there...similarly, she could be called a grandmaster from a previous era that popped into the future where the base standard had increased by a lot.
Velzard : My rudeness, I haven't properly introduced myself to you intruder.
Shards of frost covered the new subspace, everything quickly turned into Velzard's domain...as ice spreaded around like water.
Velzard : I am the White ice dragon, Velzard...and this is where you will meet your end, intruder.
A freezing tone that made Varja sweat...as another fight was about to begin, she realized that escaping from here won't be possible now.
Varja : I played around a little bit too much...
Dawn Pov
My heart froze at the sight of Lara...she didn't recognize me, even if she had entered the cycle of reincarnation, her appearance didn't change much.
That must be because she was a transmigrated otherworlder...her soul was just that strong to uphold at least this much.
But her memories didn't...still, she is clearly Dawn Arceid's mother...
Wait...can I even call her my mother ? Dawn Arceid technically died the day i was born...or rather he died the moment Origin Averion was mentioned ?
I was him but also someone else...still, i couldn't help but feel weak at this sight, this woman is one of the few regrets I had.
???: W-who are you ?
Dawn : I-
I looked around, the sight of several dozen unconscious corpses with only me at its center...this was like the grim reaper amidst his victims.
Dawn : I'm a traveler...
I looked at her with a buried feeling, she might have caught on since her expression shifted from fear to confusion.
But as she opened her mouth to speak...the sound of what seemed to be an army resonated through the space.
I activated [Universal Perception] and noticed several dozen knights coming this way...they must have been alerted of the ruckus I made...
Dawn : This is going to be a pain in the ass...
???: Ah...come with me !
Dawn : Huh ?
I got startled when she closed the gap and grabbed my hand, before running off to who knows where.
She was guiding me to a safe place ? But why ? From her point of view...I should be a sort of criminal who randomly started rampaging.
Dusk : (Master...i can feel the presence of a spirit inside this lady...)
Dawn : (A spirit ? Now that you mention it...)
I squinted my eyes while appraising Lara...her back was covered in dirty clothes, was she reborn as a commoner ?
Anyway, inside her was clearly a spirit...but a very small one without ego, is there spirit in this world too ?
Considering the poor magicule quality in the air, even with such a small spirit, she can top this world.
Dawn : Excuse me...but I can take care of myself, you don't need to worry.
???: What are you saying ?! The knights were coming ! They are going to lock you up for all the reason possible !
Dawn : Why are you trying to protect me ?
???: Huh ?
My words brought her to stop...she turned around to face me confused, it was genuine emotion showcasing her lack of answer.
???: Why ? I don't know...i just instinctively thou-your right, why am i helping you when you are in the wrong...
I said her appearance barely changed but that was just for the overall shape of her body and face features.
Her hair was now dirty blonde and her dark eyes were replaced by green jewels, she was small in stature...as i thought, she must not have enough food to cover a natural 3 meals a day.
Dawn : I see, for now let's get out of here, it seems like you don't have the best impression of the knights here.
???: Wha-
I simply grabbed her shoulder before slightly pushing her back, my other arm extended to catch her leg...a perfect princess carry.
Dawn : Can you tell me where your house is ?
???: A-ah yes ! Right this direction !
She pointed her finger toward our left...from the position of the sun, it should be the east.
I turned behind one last time seeing the first few knights arriving...before simply leaping away, there is no way any of them can catch me.
Even without using my digital nature...this world is just that weak.
Dawn : (Well what's more important right now is...)
I looked down, Lara was still in my arm...her eyes shut scared of the height and speed we were moving at.
Dawn : By the way, I didn't get your name...
???: My name ? Right, I should have started with this...I am Rachel and you sir ?
Dawn : I'm Da-just call me Origin, Origin Averion.
Rachel : Averion ? Are you a noble ?
Seems like people here don't get last names when they aren't noble...i'm a bit saddened to know that fate wasn't kind to her even after she died for my development.
I might as well have to pay her back...but can I really do that ? Can I fix a regret of the past when the future was at stake in the cardinal world ?
Dawn : (Maybe I should just go back-)
Kyuri : (Master ! Are you here?)
Huh ? This voice...Kyuri ? How did she contact me when I'm in another world ?
Wait, our soul corridor is intact...can the soul corridor actually transcend space ? But that shouldn't be the case without proper measure like Chloe's ultimate skill.
Dawn : (Kyuri ? How are you communicating with me?)
Kyuri : (Oh that, I'm used to this kind of communication since I'm a cryptid...anyway, I had some information to share.)
A cryptid, huh...Kyuri was always a special case so something like that is possible...or is it the power of Fate ? That affected reality so she could do such a thing...
It would be equivalent to filling a plot hole in a story...
Kyuri : (Lady Velzard had successfully defeated the newly appeared Ivarage, the next big appointment is the war against the angels, everyone is preparing-)
I listened to this report very closely, Rimuru departed toward the barren land...the rest is just some formal defensive structure.
Velzard decided to station herself at Tempest since it will obviously be the biggest target with Ruberios for the angel.
As for Ruberios...it seems like Chloe is about to break out of her trance, the true strongest true hero is about to be reborn.
Dawn : (By the way Kyuri...how much time has passed ever since the start of our conversation?)
Kyuri : (Huh ? Well i didn't count but around 10 minutes?)
Then if i calculate quickly, around 2 minutes here passed...2 to 10, huh then i can stay here a bit longer...
Dawn : (Listen Kyuri, i'm currently in another world...don't disclose that to anyone, please go to Mirai's side and protect her, i'll be back soon.)
Kyuri : (If it's asked so kindly~)
Mirai...from the report, it was said that she fought against Ivarage when she suddenly appeared in Tempest...
To think of all places, she would get there...Mirai should be returning to Ruberios now, i want to see her now...
Dawn : (But how could I be a good father if I can't even help my own parent.)
I shook off the external struggle I felt within my mind and focused on the task at hand, a day has 1440 minutes.
If 2 minutes here result to 10 in the cardinal world, then a week here is equivalent to almost a week there.
Dawn : (It's enough to pay my debt toward you...Lara or should i call you Rachel, now ?)