I must say, my son is exceptionally talented.
[Zero-Lagler], one of three children. The eldest daughter has overwhelming combat sense, and the second daughter has a once-in-a-century talent for magic. Zero doesn’t have such obvious talents, but I’ve felt since his birth that he’s a genius.
The day I first laid eyes on Zero, I could tell his gaze held a clear, resolute will.
A newborn baby shouldn’t possess such a distinct will. But Zero undoubtedly did.
My wife described him as a laid-back child, but I argued otherwise.
His magical sense was literally close to zero. My wife even worried he might have little to no magical power, but in reality, his control over magic was extraordinary.
She also fretted that his magical power might diminish as he grew, but that wasn’t the case. He had complete mastery over it.
Both my wife and I were hailed as genius magic knights. But Zero? He was a genius among geniuses, a freak of nature, a mutation beyond comprehension.
And the surprises didn’t stop there. Zero would rummage through my study without permission. He even took The Book of the World’s Truth and the attire and mask of the Proxy.
I couldn’t help but worry—had he stumbled upon something? The truth of the world, passed down from my grandfather.
The atrocities of the Six Great Gods, now revered by the people of this world. The so-called foolish god was actually fighting to protect humanity.
When I first learned this truth, I was horrified. The Six Great Gods, though sealed by the God, still seek a chance to revive. They twist history, gather faith to resurrect themselves, and aim to fulfill a certain purpose.
And there are those who seek to break the seals, those who lurk in the shadows, trying to claim that power for themselves.
I learned this truth as a child.
That’s why I fought as the Proxy—to spread the true nature of the gods and to defeat those trying to unseal the Six Great Gods.
But halfway through, I faltered. I got married, had a child, and had too much to lose. Fear made me abandon the role of the Proxy.
Perhaps the will of Golza-Lagler died there.
But it didn’t end.
[My name is the Proxy… Hmm, sounds cool.]
Watching my son in front of the mirror, dressed as the Proxy and amplifying his magical power, I was certain. This child would change the world. He would face the impending worst era, the Six Great Gods, and the lurking darkness.
He would become an overwhelming presence, illuminating it all.
“Papin, I want to hire a maid.”
“Call me Father. Do as you please.”
“Wow, I thought you’d definitely object.”
“Do as you please. Is that all?”
“Yeah, that’s it.”
The maid he wanted to hire was eerie, but I’m sure there was meaning behind it. Unconsciously, Zero had reached the truth of the world and was still acting as the Proxy.
All I could do was pretend not to know and watch over my son.
“Hey, doesn’t Zero take after me? He’s so cute and good at conversation.”
“I think Zero takes after me.”
“No way! You were a loner at school!”
“Maybe that’s how you see it.”
“What’s with that tone? Zero-chan!”
“Yes, Maman!”
“See, could you ever say something like that?”
“You’ve got it rough too.”
Zero seems to play the fool in front of the family, a camouflage to ensure no one realizes he’s the Proxy.
Hmph, he’s a clever kid. Just like me.
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My name is Reina. I am Zero-sama’s maid… but that’s just a disguise to blend into the world.
My true name is…
Holy God Arcadia.
Once, I fought against the demons known as the Six Great Gods in this world. Though nowadays, humans call me the foolish god.
In ancient times, I was killed while protecting humanity. How foolish of me.
We gods are born into this world through the faith of humans. It’s not that gods exist first, leading to faith; rather, faith gives rise to gods.
For better or worse, human concepts created us. Born with supernatural powers, we initially coexisted with humans.
But some gods saw humans as foolish. I agreed to some extent. Born from faith, we inherently understand both the good and bad in humanity.
Yet, there were good humans too.
So, I opposed the gods who declared humanity’s destruction. As a result, I was destroyed. Before my end, I managed to seal the Six Great Gods.
Even if destroyed, I thought I could revive through faith… but it wasn’t that simple.
The other gods left their minions behind, crafting a history that eroded my faith.
The foolish god Arcadia, scorned as a fool, a god who committed great crimes in history.
With the loss of human faith, my existence faded.
Surely, I would never return.
The weight of history, the accumulated faith—if the seals were broken, the Six Great Gods would destroy humanity. And they’ve grown even stronger.
—Ah, forgive me, humans…
Suddenly, I awoke. Blue skies, white clouds, somewhere in a kingdom’s land. Why was I…?
Could someone be believing in me? Not just one person. My power was nothing compared to my prime, but one person alone couldn’t… It’s impossible. The number of believers isn’t large. But who? Who are they?
In this awakened world, I began to investigate. And I found him.
[I am the Proxy… the one who speaks for the gods. Now, who shall receive baptism tonight?]
A man in black priestly attire, wearing accessories symbolizing my former faith, and a mask.
[So, you’re the Proxy… the one who claims to speak for the foolish god.]
[My, my, harsh words. I was hoping to spread my teachings to you.]
[Fool!]
[I’ll pray for you now.]
His words were calm, priestly, kind. But beneath them lay a self-assurance backed by real power.
I instantly realized he was likely the source of the faith. So, I followed him.
Honestly, tracking him was a hassle. The boy’s magical concealment was too good. It infuriated me—how dare he deceive a god’s eyes?
I kept losing him, so I decided to tail his subordinates, the Arcana Executives. But even that was difficult.
Their concealment was unbelievable, though not as good as Zero-sama’s. Really, seriously, it was a hassle.
I was at my wit’s end. Seriously, leave some traces. I’m a god, you know?
But, for humans, they’re on a whole other level. Observing them, I realized not all humans were like them. Zero-sama and those around him were… unusual.
In the end, it was an incident in the royal capital that revealed his true identity.
“Maman! Buy this for me!!”
“My, my, Zero-chan! So cute! Of course!”
“Papin, buy this for me!”
“Do as you please.”
“Yay! Papin, Maman, I love you!”
“My, my, so adorable.”
I couldn’t help but look twice. The child’s innocent smile, the faith I felt from his parents—especially the stern-faced father. And the son… something felt off.
He had no magical power. Yet, I felt immense faith directed at me. The source seemed to be that child.
And I hit the jackpot. That family was the Lagler lineage. Three children, the eldest being that seemingly foolish child. He seemed so innocent.
Tailing the family confirmed it. That child was the Proxy. Well, after that, I got hired as his maid to get closer.
—And… well, long story short, this boy is both my savior and a fool.
He was just playing a role-playing game, pretending to be the Proxy. He didn’t actually want to save me (well, maybe a little).
He just enjoyed saying things like, “Everything is according to the One’s will…”
It gave me a headache. And yet, this child charmed and manipulated me, and his followers grew, increasing the number of those who revered the foolish god.
…And as a result, my faith was revived.
“Reina, why are you holding your head? Are you sick?”
“I’m fed up with your foolishness.”
“Oh? You seem to forget you’re just a maid I hired.”
“And I think you’re a once-in-a-generation genius.”
“Hmph, of course.”
“So easy.”
But it’s true that his lies led to my revival. And the Six Great Gods are real. Their minions are trying to revive them.
Well, Zero-sama says things like,
“People who believe in urban legends and commit illegal acts—what are they thinking? Are they okay? They should really be more concerned.”
I can’t help but think this person is incredible in many ways. He’s oblivious to his own actions, yet he’s the reason I’ve returned.
“Reina, come with me to the Arcana Assembly. If my act falls apart, cover for me like always. I’m nothing without you. I love you!”
“…Ah, yes.”
Th-this person, saying “I love you” so casually—he really needs to stop! N-not that I mind being relied on. He did save my life, after all.
I-I may look like this, but I’m a God. I’ve never been in love or had a romantic partner. People have worshipped me, but I’ve never been loved, so it’s embarrassing!
“Ah, I want to quit the Arcadia Revolution.”
“I’ll cover for you, Zero-sama.”
Well, it’s thanks to this person that I was able to come back to life, so I have to cover for him when I can!
Besides, I’ve been revived too, and I don’t really mind talking to him or sharing meals together.
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