“It was a shock to hear all that, but now that I know, I have to tell you, you aren’t the only one who lied.”[Yuu]

“…”[Aza]

“I wasn’t a high god before, nor did I look like this. In my world, I was just a man born from a wealthy family. I was the second son and I was always living behind the shadow of my brother, I hated that so I searched for something to ease my heart.

I went to college, had normal friends, attended gatherings, did everything that a normal person would do, but slowly, I was captivated by the otaku culture.

Be it watching or reading, everything in the otaku culture made me happy. From then on, I slowly allotted more time to my new found hobby.

A few years after that, a war started in my world. My family created shelters early, thinking that the war might affect them in the future. I did the same, using every resource I have to create my own safe haven.

Soon, the war ended, but at the cost of people’s life. The technology that was supposed to make the world flourish was the thing that destroyed it. The people who should know how to protect the world were the ones who destroyed it.

When we thought everything was over, the Gods of our world showed up and fought each other. In the end, the ones who should be watching over the world were also the ones who destroyed it.

I entered my shelter and hid underground. I lived there trying to forget about the outside world and enjoyed my hobby without any interruptions. I started living there when I was twenty one, and left when I was sixty one.

In those forty years I did nothing but watch and read. When my shelter finally gave in, I went outside, since I did not want to die without accomplishing something.

I found two bodies lying on the floor and took it with me to my shelter. To prolong my life, to do what I wanted, I ate them. Do you know the reason why I was so intent on living? It was merely to read a book.

In those forty years, never once have I thought about my family, my friends, and everyone I was acquainted with. I simply lived for myself and even in the end, just for my hobby, I killed two people.”[Yuu]

Aza already stopped crying and was now sitting on her bed, staring at me as she listened, despite not understanding half of what I was saying.

“Do you know how I became a high God? It’s because of the two people I ate. Those two were the two Gods that fought. Everything you see in front of you is a product of eating two Gods.”[Yuu]

She was surprised, but remained silent.

“On the same day I awakened my powers, I was summoned to this world, and then I met you. Do you see now? I am not what you think I am.

I am nothing but a useless otaku that miraculously gained strength. Now tell me, after hearing all that, do you still love me?”[Yuu]

She remained silent for a few seconds, before saying. “It doesn’t matter to me what you were in the past, or what you will become in the future. I want to know more about you, I want to be with you for as long as I could, I love you.” She said as she smiled.

“Is that so” I said while walking to her. “Then Aza, you no longer have to act.”

“…”[Aza]

“I also want to be with you, I also want to know more about you, the real you.” I said while holding her hand. Now I know why I kissed her, it was so simple. “Azaleina, I love you.”

Tears formed on her eyes, but the smile on her face showed the meaning behind it. She was happy.

I slowly moved my body forward and hugged her. She rested her head on my chest as she hugged me. We stayed liked that for a few minutes and at the same moment, we looked at each other.

Without saying anything, we understood each other and closed our eyes as our lips touched for the third time.

We both blushed and we were both embarrassed, but despite that, we didn’t stop. After a few minutes, we opened our eyes, and spoke at the same time. “I love you Aza/Yuu”

We both chuckled as we stared at each other, and after that I moved my arms around her waist as she moved her arms around my neck.

“Does this mean we’re in a relationship now?”[Aza]

“Aren’t we married already?”[Yuu]

We once again closed our eyes and kissed.

After that, we slept on the same bed, with our hands connected, and with smiles on our faces. Now I’m certain, I do not want to see her sad like earlier. I want her to be happy, I want her to smile.

Tresl(Taf Kingdom)

On the city of Tresl, in the adventurer’s guild, a plain looking, black haired woman was looking at the receptionist in front of her. She just finished an F rank gathering mission, and the receptionist was now counting the fruits she has gathered.

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“That’s a total of ten rin berries, good work.” The receptionist said as he stored the fruits and gave the woman a stash of coins. “Just a few more points and you can take the ranking mission.”

As the woman took the stash she said. “Even if I take it, I don’t think I can do it...”

“Have more confidence, I’ve seen you grow this past month, so I’m sure you can do it.”[Receptionist]

“Thanks” She said as she smiled before turning back and heading out of the guild.

In the middle of the night, she walked to the inn she was staying at. One she opened the door to her room, someone appeared near her and as she went inside, the person followed.

“Do you have leads on the other champions?”[Woman]

The person wearing an assassin’s garb said. “Yes, there’s someone that has been increasing adventurer ranks at Dalnass kingdom, and he showed up a few days after you came to this world, so there’s a high chance he’s a champion.”

“Dalnass?”[Woman]

“Do not worry, he is on a mission to kill the gate keeper of the mirror dungeon. No matter how strong he is, I’m sure it will take him some time to before he can come back. I’m certain he won’t hinder your plans.” The man looked at the woman, waiting for her response.

“Then continue”[Woman]

“He registered in the adventurer’s guild a month ago and based from the reports, he was promoted to A rank five days ago. His name is Yuu Kobayashi.”[Man]

“Yuu is it? Gather more information about him.”[Woman]

“As you wish”[Man]

The woman walked closer to a drawer, and from there she took out a pair of glasses. “So, what about the mission I gave you?” She said as she wore the glasses.

“I have successfully smuggled the princess of Rigel kingdom to the borders of Daltass kingdom. By tomorrow she’ll pass through Geata city.”[Man]

“Have you given hints to Rigel kingdom?”[Woman]

“Yes, by now their army is marching to the territory of Dalnass kingdom.”[Man]

“Good, all that’s left is to wait for the war between the two kingdoms to start. Once the war starts, maybe he will get caught in it and die. I wonder where the other champion is.”[Woman]

Zephal Tundra(Demon Territory)

“Achoo!...Damn it! Now I have cold! That stupid Goddess! WHERE THE HELL DID SHE TELEPORT ME TO?” Said the man wearing a thick fur coat.

Geata(Dalnass Kingdom)

When I woke up, I saw Aza staring at my face.

“Good morning Yuu”[Aza]

“G-good morning Aza” She’s not calling my hubby anymore?

She stood up and said. “I’ll go downstairs, what should I order for you?”

“Any dish with meat should do.”[Yuu]

“Ok” She said as she smiled before walking to the door.

After I went downstairs and ate with Aza, we went out to search for a house. We held hands as we walked around the city, and we swung our arms lightly from the sheer happiness that both of us felt.

While walking, we saw someone running to us. As the person ran, the hood of the cloak she wore was pushed by the wind, letting me see her face. Right behind here were five men, running after her with weapons in their arms.

The citizens either gave way, or ran away. None wanted to help the woman, even though it was obvious from her pleading expression that she needed help.

When our eyes met, she saw that I was willing to help, so she ran to me saying. “Save me!”

I stood my ground and waited for her, and as she got closer, I noticed the bruises on her face. She held my hand tightly, and her shaking motion made it obvious that she was scared, so I said. “It’s ok now.”

Seeing that I didn’t move, she looked back to those who were running after her. What she saw was five unconscious people laid on the ground.

As the woman held my right hand tightly because of fear, Aza held me left hand tightly because of insecurity.

Author’s NoteSome may be confused as to why the black haired woman wanted Yuu to be a part of the war when the man wearing an assassin's garb implied that they did not want him to be involved.

They do not want anyone to interrupt their plans, which is to start the war between to kingdoms, but once the war starts, it's completely fine for Yuu to show up.