“How… what a truly wonderful person he is, desu-wa… I’ve decided. I’ve decided!”
I have never been saved like this.
I have never been treated so kindly.
I have never been understood so deeply.
“Sugiru-sama… Ihihi, I shall dedicate my second life to him!”
He is underestimating my repayment.
He said he was wanted, so the state must be his enemy. Such a thing is no match for me at my full potential…!
“Now then, shall we finish the contract… I can feel it rising.”
The magic circle activates.
The high-tier magic is triggered.
“It’s ironic that I, who couldn’t even manage a prayer to god, am now calling upon a Divine Spirit.”
This magic circle is in a different league.
My mana is in a realm that doesn’t exist among humans, nor even among the demon race.
I heard the mage of the Hero’s party had the highest score in measurement, but I couldn’t be measured. Because I am too far apart.
I heard the elf of the Hero’s party was a first-class spirit user. However, I am a ‘Divine Spirit User’ of an even higher rank.
“No one understood my value… not my theory, not my mana, not myself.”
I was too much of a genius.
I was too late.
Originally, I should have died, understood by no one, having accomplished nothing.
“Ihihi… the time has come to change history! Oh, my heart is racing, desu-wa!”
Countless Asura Gods and Buddhas descend.
This is not a magic circle to call just one. The rank and number are determined according to the mana capacity of the caster.
Mana that transcends human knowledge, perfect theory, and Demon Eyes that make control possible.
“I had everything.”
What I lacked was a lifespan and someone who understood me. But I have obtained them.
My hearing was weak so I couldn’t catch it clearly, but Hero Order? I will definitely become an executive in whatever organization that is.
“I won’t yield the spot next to Sugiru-sama to anyone!”
I’ll start with this city. I shall fill it with despair and chaos using an army of countless Divine Spirits.
That will serve as an appeal of my power to the organization, and it should make it easier for the wanted Sugiru-sama to escape.
“Let us begin my second life! Ihihi!”
I laugh.
It is not a dry laugh. It is not a laugh born of despair..
It is a smile overflowing with hope and happiness. Because it is the moment my life truly began—I laugh out loud.
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I love to sleep.
I love silence.
That’s why I kill every living thing to the root. Once—I killed seventy percent of humanity.
“Do you intend to disturb my sleep? To have forgotten the threat of this Demon God… the flow of time is a terrifying thing…”
The act of killing is an act of inviting the other party to eternal sleep and silence. Surely, they will be happy too, I thought. Out of goodwill, I killed, I destroyed, and I annihilated.
The first—no, considering the eras have changed, should I say the first generation? Anyway, I was sealed by that First Generation Hero.
“I was taught by that guy that I am evil. How nostalgic.”
The First Generation Hero condemned me.
He told me I was a heartless murderer and that my sensibilities were evil.
It seems I understood that he was likely correct. Normally, people do not wish for death. Even though I am an immortal being who loves to sleep, and I even find them enviable.
“This era seems boring…”
The First Generation Hero and the Demon King were the only ones worth killing time with. They were equals. That’s exactly why I listened to the First Generation Hero’s words.
“Probably thousands of years have passed; no one from that era remains.”
For some reason, the seal is about to be undone.
This seal is, after all, an ultimate technique the Hero cast even at the cost of his lifespan. It won’t just naturally undo itself through the passage of time.
Therefore, this is a man-made liberation. A challenge.
“Out of respect for the now-gone Hero, I shall refrain from destroying this era.”
Whoever is trying to undo the seal is a fool. It is proof that humanity hasn’t learned. To undo something the Hero used his life to seal is simply too stupid.
It’s likely to utilize my power, but their understanding is naive. I am curious about what kind of person it is. I can easily imagine what kind of lines they will spout.
“I’ll prepare so that our languages can be understood. I’ve become kind myself.”
It’s been thousands of years. The language must have changed.
I merge my soul with the world and prepare by using “Inherent Magic” to adapt.
“What do you seek from me…?”
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“Regarding the case where the city was destroyed while I was living as a fugitive.”
I am currently a wanted man, spending my days as a fugitive. Well, to be precise, right now I’m not running from pursuers, but from Divine Spirits.
It was about an hour ago. Suddenly, countless monsters manifested in this city.
It was instantaneous. If I hadn’t had my magic items, I would have died. Monsters, each equal to the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon King’s army, are attacking this city by the dozens.
“Rather than just the nation, isn’t this a world crisis?”
With such monsters appearing in large numbers, the organized Demon King’s army was better.
Only the Hero’s party could stop this.
No, from my perspective as someone who has been constantly supporting them as a fan, I feel like even the Hero’s party would find this tough. It was truly a situation like the end of the world.
“Maybe… everyone has already forgotten about me!”
In this situation, no one should remember a name like Emo-Sugiru.
Because it’s a world crisis.
My only enjoyment is that it’s certain the Hero’s party will come to this city.
“I have to film this properly…”
I get to see the Hero party’s performance for the first time in a while! That moment is when I feel most alive!
“Before that, let’s escape.”
The city, filled with rubble, is a hellscape of raging flames.
Trying to avoid the fire, the ground beneath me gave way, and I fell into the basement. Right now, I’m in the middle of trekking through a dim path.
“Where is this…?”
For the sake of my ‘fave’ activities, I have to return to the surface quickly.
After walking for a while, I found an old stone tablet.
The elf in the Hero’s party might be able to read it, but unfortunately, I can’t decipher it.
“Ah, is this like a barrier?”
Is it a trap for sealing? It looks like a very old building, and there’s a possibility that someone fell like I did and is accidentally trapped.
Since I’m here, I’ll help them and have them guide me. I have a terrible sense of direction.
“It’s a bit of a waste, but I guess I’ll use it.”
“Key of Unsealing”—about half a year ago, the Hero was sealed by the Demon King army’s strategy, but there was an episode where the people of the Hero’s party obtained this key and liberated him.
At that time, the revived Hero was so cool…!
Since it broke after one use, I collected it after it was discarded. Of course, it was useless, so I asked a famous blacksmith to repair it.
I recorded the episode of the Hero’s liberation properly, so I don’t need a second time. I had prepared just in case the same thing happened. It was effort necessary for my fan activities.
It’s not perfect, and its functions have degraded, but it should work somehow.
“As I thought, there seems to be someone inside.”
To ask for directions, let’s destroy this barrier for them.
I hope it’s someone familiar with the local geography.
“Hey, good morning. …Or should I say, congratulations?”
“Who are you…?”
I successfully destroyed the barrier-like thing.
From inside came a guy who looked like a knight clad in red armor. I can’t see his face.
For now, I clap my hands and give him a kind smile. He must have been lonely.
“How does it feel to wake up?”
“Answer my question, human.”
“Me? I’m Emo-Sugiru. Just an ordinary person who got lost.”
“Do you intend to utilize my power? A mere human, trying to use this Ore-sama.”
“Yeah, that’s right. I’d like to ask you for directions.”
“Hah…?”
What’s wrong?
The knight-san is standing there in dazed amazement. Even though I haven’t said anything strange.
“We were both unlucky to be in a place like this. What do you say, shall we head for the surface together?”
“…I see, so that’s how it is.”
“Yes, yes, I’m glad you understand.”
The knight-san seems to have reached some sort of conclusion while looking at me. I’m glad I wasn’t misunderstood.
Lately, I’ve been interpreted differently quite often, and it’s troublesome…
“This is the Alamesia Underground Great Prison… It has become a nest for those the first generation sealed. You were in the same position as this Ore-sama, then. Interesting, I shall accompany you.”
“…? I’m happy we’re comrades in the same position.”
“Indeed. It seems there were others besides this Ore-sama.”
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