As soon as our eyesight recovers from the blinding light that covered us, we found ourselves to the place where we were before entering the separated dimension of Erestivatria that is located in the red moon.

In front of us is the sight of devils fleeing and soldiers in pursuit.

“This…”

“As soon as Erestivatria’s heart ceased functioning, the devils developed a fear of death. They are immediately overcome with unknown emotion…”

“Topaz…”

“I know it. I can sense their unrest now. I am sorry…I am really sorry…”

“Do…you want to save them?”

“No...sorry…I shouldn’t. Most of them…are going to flee now and find a place where no one can kill them. I’d like for them to harness their survival instinct…”

In other words, Topaz knows that she is a traitor and deemed herself unfit to save them. It will be hypocrisy for her. The only thing she can do is to watch and pray that they will develop themselves for survival.

I can feel her sorrow and guilt but at the same time, I am proud that she is upholding her very own values and strong resolve. She faced her fear and now, standing with us with heart strengthened by the series of woes that came to her.

Her eyes seem to be on the verge of tears the first time we’ve met, now, I can only see eyes with a glint of conviction and strong pursuit for change.

“Ah, there they are!”

Rose exclaimed as she points at Ichirou, Hasu, and Mito who walks side by side with injuries and small bruises all over their bodies but, nonetheless, the smile on their faces says that they are joyous.

It seems that the battle ends here and everyone is safe.

Everyone worked hard. I bet that even Priscilla and the beast army did more work than I can ever imagine. I hardly did anything and I am aware of that.

I am the key to the success?

 Unthinkable.

People risked their lives and fought the devils. However, I can say that everything went smoothly even though there were so many unseen circumstances. This is a victory for all of us and I can say that I only did a little part of it.

I am not being modest, it is the truth.

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Three days have passed since we completely shut down the heart of Erestivatria. The sweeping of the devils that remain are still not done. We may never see all of them anymore as they flee all over the land.

We stayed at the fortress at the south of the center continent.

Firstly, it seems that Gria and Diyu fought devil generals too and that’s the reason they weren’t there during the battle. They were returning from the shore where they saw off Diyu’s mother when suddenly, they were attacked. Knowing Gria, they defeated the devil general without a hitch.

To the west of the center continent where Priscilla’s camp is, the Elven Queen Hinoki summoned guardian spirits that culled so many devils with overwhelming power. It seems she defeated the Devil King.

They also gathered at the fortress and now staying with us. When Queen Hinoki and I met, my eyes were mesmerized by her figure, however, something else happened as soon as she laid her eyes on me.

SLAP

“Wha…?”

Elven Queen Hinoki slaps me for reason I don’t know. It was the first time we met so I can’t help but look down in shame because of how she looks at me like I’ve done so many atrocities to her.

“Mama, why did you hit Asagao?!”

“Asagao saved us so many times, Mama, please be nice to her.”

“Pii!”

The two, Casablanca and Hibiscus, defended me in face of Hinoki. Since the twin scolded Hinoki, she takes a double look at my face.

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“Umm…perhaps…you are not Nivalis…?”

“I-I am her daughter…Asagao…”

“Ah…Sorry! I am really sorry! I didn’t mean to do that! I just…really have an unsettled business with her and when I saw you, my blood just kind of boil…”

Queen Hinoki said with an embarrassed face as she bowed down to me. It kind of a relief to know that she doesn't hate me but I feel a little bothered that she has a grudge against my mother. In an instant, she warmed up to me as Casablanca and Hibiscus tell her how I seemingly saved their lives.

It was really heartwarming to see them cuddle with each other as a family. I bet they really missed each other that they just have to sleep altogether.

There are lots to talk about with Queen Hinoki, however, that can wait.

As for the beast army, it seems the beast generals and the Beast King Folga himself pushed the horde of devils, and eventually, defeating the Devil Queen.

Miss Izuna and Higan reunites, however, Higan is still down. No, it is more accurate to say that Higan is unresponsive. For me, this is heartbreaking. I don’t want to see Higan like this and I want to cheer her up as soon as possible.

And as for Mimi…

“Umm…I am really sorry for being a creeper in the past but…I don’t think removing my privacy is a sane punishment…”

“Mimi, you got hurt because of me. This time, I won’t let that happen. I want you to stay with me all the time.”

Topaz said as she keeps her eyes on Mimi and sticks with her twenty-four hours a day. It seems that Mimi was actually a good stalker but can’t handle being watched herself.

“Umm…Master…can you do something about it?”

“No. Mimi, I am also thankful for what you have done, however, what Topaz does now is something I don’t have control over.”

“I get to see her bare boobs though so I got that going for me…”

“Well, just refrain from anything indecent.”

“I can’t guarantee that.”

“You little…”

The two has gotten closer than ever that I worry about their relationship in the future, though I won’t disapprove of it. I can see the reason why as both of them are essentially that same, both existence that no enough wisdom can explain.

However, despite everything, there are pushing problems that won’t get out of my head. No, I this is what worries me that most. Alstroe hasn't returned yet and none in Nanab Harbor Town knows when she will come back.

I am…really worried. She should have gone and rescued Cecille in the hands of Dylan, the Arcana of Sloth.

Speaking of, even if we have got past the hurdle of the devils, there is the Order of Arcana and Eresti.

Not only Alstroemeria, Susanoo is also missing. We have already searched around and no sign of him. I just can’t believe that he will disappear without any notice to anyone, especially to Priscilla. Even though I feel a little chilly around him, I am still worried.

But all of those…are cast aside…

In the fortress, a talk, a negotiation, and partition of the center continent have initiated and I am upset that they keep their interests despite the missing people. Priscilla, Gria, King Folga, Queen Hinoki, and even Senya is included in the talk as she will represent the fairy kin.

And the one mediating the talk is Violetta who has a big role in claiming the center continent. The talk is about the purification and how they will make use of this continent, a place where all races can be integrated and form a community.

Violetta told me that I am a proper representative for the humans but I insisted that I am not fit yet for this kind of political talk, especially in the face of Priscilla…

But…

But I feel like…it is not over yet…it is too early for this…

There’s a weird pang in my heart that tells me that the flood of devils is only the surface of everything.

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As the talk commences, I got a lot of free time again. I cannot believe that everything ended so well so I came back at the place where space was distorted and transferred us to Erestivatria.

On my way here, I saw a lot of soldiers carrying materials for construction and even undead are participating. Only this place is isolated from any presence.

“What is this…why do I feel like I am missing an answer to a complete solution.”

“You are not wrong, Asagao!~”

“Eh?!”

A voice suddenly enters my ears. It was not just a voice, it is a voice that I have known for the longest time in my life. It is my voice, the voice Nil.

As I am about to turn around, arms wrap around me and an embrace of a bigger body embrace my back.

“Nil…”

“Oh? I thought you’d be angrier. You really did mature a little, and have a heart of a blooming maiden.”

“I can’t help it…”

“Hmm? Aren’t you going to snarl at me like you always do? Why are you here? What are your plans?! and such.”

“No, I won’t. What I wanted to kno--!”

“Ooops. Don’t say a word for now. Let’s talk about other things, Asagao.”

Nil parted from my back and starts walking in front of me. As he beckons, I followed him wordlessly. At this very moment, I can’t draw up any anger or rage towards him, only my heartfelt sympathy for all of his efforts suffering that he has gone through up until now.

“Asagao, how do you do?”

“That’s a pretty standard question.”

“Well, yeah…I want to hear your thoughts on your new life as a girl.”

“I see. You don’t know how crazy it is to be followed by lechers left and right.”

“Ahahaha! I see you’ve grown some humor in you too.”

“If I ever overcame my shyness, I need to do it with flying colors. I will ask a question now. Nil, how do you feel right now? What are your thoughts and emotions?”

“……”

Nil didn’t respond immediately. As we go around the place and walks nonchalantly, Nil stops. I don’t know what face he is making since I can’t see it.

“I…I feel like this is the end of the road. Asagao…I am tired…I am already tired of everything. I am frustrated that I can’t do anything even with the power I accumulated.  That’s why I am relying on you, to my other half, to the person that I loved the most.”

“Love, huh…”

“Then, it’s my turn to ask a question! Say Asagao, who do you want to have kids in the future?! Or do you prefer none at all and have a homosexual relationship?!”

“You really don’t hold back on your questions…”

“I just wanted to know since your confession was shot down.”

“Even that, however, I don’t feel embarrassed when you are the one saying it. I feel like chatting with myself. Let’s see here…I really don’t know. I don’t know how I will categorize my preference anymore…I am at loss. Do I go for a boy or for a girl?”

“Why not both? Ah, but a transcendental body is really bothersome, right? Get knocked up on your first night with a man. You really can’t cheat with that.”

“I don’t intend to!”

“Hahahaha!”

“Then I’ll ask now! Why do you also love Alstroemeria despite saying that you love me?”

From that question, Nil halted from his track again and this time, he faces with me with a face as gentle as I remember it when I was still in there. It kind of gives me goosebumps and all as I watch my very own body acts without my own control.

“I love you, Asagao. That’s the truth. I love you not as a girl, not of how you appear to everyone right now, but I love you for you are me. I have long past forgotten the malice insecurity for my own existence. Like what I told you before, I will love you no matter what form you take. Remember the time when I told you to come with me?”

“Yeah…what do you intend to do at that time?”

“…I will leave this dimension, escape everything with you. For my life, if I cannot save this world, then there’s no meaning to continue doing it. If you are with me, I am…satisfied. I will shower you with love that I longed to give to you.”

“But Alstroemeria…”

“I love Als…as a woman, as the girl she is. She is the very first woman that made my heart skip a beat. She…was my driving reason to save this world. I want Als to live in a world with a smile. It is my fault that Als became that strong with the Seed of Revision, however, it seems proven useful for you.”

“I won’t be asking about the seed of revision but I want to know about your relationship with her.”

“Let’s see…The very first time I met Als in my revisions…I got her pregnant. I was able to see the birth of our child…however…revision…ruined everything. For that, I became desperate…”

“Nil…”

“I shall be asking the question now. Asagao, do you know how to dance?”

Nil asks as he bows in front of me and reaches out his palm towards me, a gesture a man would usually do to invite a girl to dance.