399 Death Mage V13 Side Chapter 59

Side Chapter 59
A place that seems distant yet close, and appears disconnected yet connected


To protect Hiroshi and Mei. In response to Banda's unexpected statement, Narumi instinctively tried to speak out. It was a natural reaction as their mother.

However, Amemiya stopped her and quietly asked Banda.

"Is the situation outside really that bad?" (Amemiya)

"Yes. I think you can understand a little if you use one of the suitable terminals in this facility, but is there anything like that here?" (Banda)

"In that case, let's use the terminals Moriya and the others had. They shouldn't have interfered with their own communication... Found it." (Iwao)

Iwao retrieved a mobile device from Moriya's corpse and operated it. It was miraculously undamaged for a device that went through a fierce battle, allowing him to access the internet and display the news on the screen.

"Wh... what is this? Did Rokudou do something again?" (Iwao)

What was shown on the screen was the above-ground portion of this underground facility. However, its appearance had changed significantly compared to when Iwao and the others infiltrated it.

The surroundings were charred and smoke rose, with a giant white dome standing at the center. Countless eyeballs and mouths opened on the surface of the dome, pulsating eerily.

According to the news, President Sergei Dallant had staged a coup d'état and seized control of the United States government, and declared himself as the new President. He then proclaimed, "This is what God looks like!"

Furthermore, the leaders of ‘The 8th Guidance’ believers, who were scattered across the world and had refrained from protesting against the ‘Bravers’ in recent years, released a joint statement. They declared, "President Sergei Dallant's words are true. He is the God of Death revered by our goddess Pluto. He is the 'Undead'.”

However, their words could not be fully trusted. After all, there were many cases where it was reported as "a monster that was created as a result of a failed magic experiment by the Northern Europe Federation,” or “the development of a new weapon by the Republic of China," or “an alien that had arrived from outer space.”

Moreover, Sergei had recently staged a coup d'état in a democratic country to become the president, and the ‘The 8th Guidance’ believers were generally treated as a cult by the rest of the world, so their words could not be fully believed.

However, as the United States’s government was the only one that had officially announced its standpoint, and the mass media reporting on the matter was strangely uncoordinated, it led to the spread of both misinformation and truth.

Considering that there were no investigative agencies or journalists in this world who can single-handedly find out the truth on their own, it was not surprising that only false information spread.

Moreover, various symptoms were occurring within people, such as fainting just by seeing Vandalieu's soul, experiencing hallucinations, and suddenly causing commotion. As a result, a state of confusion was spreading albeit quietly.

The reason why there was no major panic was largely because Vandalieu's soul was only present and doing nothing else, posing no threat to anyone other than to the Northern Europe Federation and the Republic of China who were launching attacks.

Additionally, the functions of nations and organizations had been paralyzed due to factors unrelated to Vandalieu, so there was no way they could be more confused than they already were.

...However, if it were to become known that the missing presidents, influential politicians, bosses of organizations, and presidents of major mass media companies, etc,  were found in an underground facility directly beneath Vandalieu's soul, it would surely cause a new wave of commotion.

"What should we do about this? It's being reported that the Republic of China and the Northern Europe Federation are going to take military actions." (Iwao)

"Are we going to fight against this now?" (Derrick)

"Hold on, Iwao, Derrick. He's probably Banda's main body, Vandalieu. I remember seeing him in my dreams." (Joseph)

 “ "Are you serious!?" ” (Iwao and Derrick)

"Yes, it’s true. I’ve been covering this facility to contain Rokudou's Shockwave of Death. So, please refrain from fighting me. If any holes open, the remaining Shockwave of Death will leak out." (Banda)

Upon hearing Banda's words, Iwao and Derrick nodded hastily.

"It's really Banda, after all. He doesn't seem as sparkly as when I last saw him, but he looks similar." (Hiroshi)

"Banda, is the bigger round one you? You have so many mouths  so it must be hard to brush all those teeth." (Mei)

And the children remained calm.

Indeed, it seems that those who have already been guided by Vandalieu and those who have not reacted differently and experienced varying degrees of mental shock.

"Indeed, I don't know how we can resolve this situation. If only the missing presidents were still alive..." (Amemiya)

"Unfortunately, they're all dead." (Banda)

"All the oji-sans are around though?" (Mei)

"...I see. But we can't put all the oji-sans who became spirits to be witnesses." (Amemiya)

Amemiya let out a wry smile, inwardly feeling overwhelmed. The situation was beyond the limits of what he and the rest of the Bravers could handle.

The Bravers were a well-known international organization, highly regarded as heroes, but they didn't belong to any specific country. They operated based on missions requested by various nations.

Consequently, they lacked any authority.

Of course, as an international organization, they had connections with influential politicians and military personnel from various countries. But those connections were largely facilitated by Rokudou Hijiri, the mastermind behind this whole incident. Most of the people involved with whom they had connections with were his collaborators.

Normally, as the leader of the Bravers, Amemiya would have significant influence. However, in this case, it was difficult for him to bring the situation under control because their own member was the mastermind.

"At least, I wish we had someone we could trust..." (Amemiya)

"In this situation, that seems impossible, isn’t it? After all, the leaders from major countries have been killed. It's unlikely that other parties will trust us..." (Iwao)

"President Sergei Dallant will be able to lend us his support. Given that his regime was established through a coup d'état, he might be willing to exercise his authority more forcefully." (Banda)

When Banda mentioned Sergei's name, not only Amemiya but also Joseph and Nanamori wore surprised expressions. It was natural; no one knew that Sergei was a hidden believer of 'The 8th Guidance’. Even if they did, there was no way they could tell whether he could be trusted in the current situation, as he was not someone they knew before.

And yet, at that moment, Banda spoke of Sergei as if they had been friends for a long time.

"Could it be... he’s met you in a dream, just like we did?" (Mari)

"Well, that's correct, but..." (Banda)

Banda answered Mari's question with hesitation. He didn't want to admit it. The fact that a part of him had become one of the Gods’ of Origin.

By becoming a part of the Gods’ of Origin, Banda was able to  perceive Sergei Dallant's thoughts and what he was currently experiencing.

He didn't know much else, but if Banda... if Vandalieu were to ask for it, Sergei would undoubtedly lend his help to the Bravers.

"I see... Let's seek the assistance of the new president then. Also, if we investigate this facility, we can probably find records of Rokudou's actions and data regarding his research. They probably didn't even think about destroying evidence as they likely didn't anticipate their defeat, nor did they have the time to do so." (Amemiya)

"To be precise, the Northern Europe Federation and the Republic of China had planned to self-destruct the entire facility and bury all evidence. However, it seems their attempt failed. Now they are preparing to send their military to attack this place." (Banda)

"Eh!? We need to escape from here quickly then..." (Narumi)

"Oh, don't worry about that. I'll take care of things outside. More importantly, let's get back to the topic." (Banda)

Narumi blinked her eyes at being told not to worry about the imminent military attacks by the two countries. However, the presence of the soul of Vandalieu that descended had increased to the point where she really didn’t need to worry about it.

Initially, when his soul had just materialized, he would experience mental fatigue merely from existing in Origin.

However, now that a part of him had become a part of the Gods’ of Origin, Vandalieu's existence not only existed in Lambda but also in this world. As a result, he was able to materialize more strongly than before without experiencing as much fatigue.

While not reaching the level of having his complete body and soul, he could wield his power as freely as Banda.

"Protecting Hiroshi, Mei, Bokor and the others, as well as the kidnapped victims... Where exactly do you plan to protect them?" (Amemiya)

"Wait, why are we talking about entrusting Mei and Hiroshi!? The incident is over now, and the situation is under control――” (Narumi)

"Narumi, even if we can cooperate with the President, we don't know how long it will take to completely resolve the situation. It won’t be over in a month or two. It would be difficult for us alone to protect Hiroshi and Mei until then." (Amemiya)

Narumi raised her voice in protest, but Amemiya calmly explained to her. She was surprised when he showed a positive attitude towards entrusting their children to Banda.

"The power of the United States is great, but it's not enough to overwhelm other countries. We don't know if the Northern Europe Federation and the Republic of China will settle things peacefully, and it's unclear how other countries will react. After all, most of the top leaders from first-world countries were involved with Rokudou and are already dead." (Amemiya)

Even if the truth is revealed to the citizens of each country or not, the chaos will likely continue for a long time. Perhaps this incident could even trigger a second world war in Origin.

"In the first place, we as the ‘Bravers’ are in a precarious position. Normally, if it were regular military personnel or politicians, they would resign or go to prison to take responsibility and end it. But in our case, it's different." (Amemiya)

Although they had defeated the mastermind behind the incident and resolved the situation, the 'Bravers' themselves could be considered to be the mastermind. Of course, this didn’t lessen the guilt and responsibility of the politicians who sided with Rokudou.

However, there is a possibility that countries overly critical of the 'Bravers' may attack them, driven by self-protection and the need to justify their actions. In such a case, for a regular international organization, it would be enough for the person in charge to take responsibility and resign. However, Amemiya simply resigning would mean leaving someone who is powerful and influential even among the world leaders free, which could be inconvenient for major countries. Additionally, in Origin, while there are ways to seal magic, there is no method to seal cheat abilities.

"Besides... it's likely that Mei possessing death-attribute magic will become known throughout the world sooner or later. If that happens, there will surely be people all over the world who would target Mei, either to obtain the power of the death-attribute for themselves, or to eliminate anyone involved out of fear of the death-attribute." (Amemiya)

Amemiya didn't know, but the fact that Mei possesses the death-attribute had already been discovered by the core members of the United States. Sergei intended to build a facility to protect Mei, but it is already impossible for Mei to live a normal life.

Therefore, if Banda could provide a safe place for Mei and the others to live, it was worth considering.

"But even so..." (Narumi)

Amemiya seemed to understand what Narumi wanted to say, as it was emotionally difficult for her to accept.

"Mama..." (Mei)

Perhaps influenced by Narumi's attitude, Mei murmured with anxiety, and Hiroshi also seemed hesitant.

"It seems Meh-kun’s Mama has misunderstood something, but I am not taking Hiroshi and Meh-kun away from you. I will simply protect them. And I will make sure that you can meet with them regularly." (Banda)

Banda had no choice but to speak up to address the concerns of the two.

"Really?" (Narumi)

"Yes, really. It wouldn't be good for Hiroshi and Meh-kun to be separated from their parents... As expected I won't be able to do it if it were to be every day, but I’ll make an effort for you all to be able to see each other once a month. And when things settle down here and Meh-kun can live in a safe environment, I'll return them to you." (Banda)

Narumi, who seemed to have thought that Banda was planning to take Mei and the others to somewhere far away, visibly relaxed when she was guaranteed to be able to meet her children once a month.

"Is that true? Is there really a place where they will be safe, out of reach from countries and organizations around the world, yet we can meet once a month?" (Narumi)

"Such a conveniently perfect place does not exist in this world. It's just that I will do my best to meet up with you all. However, it would be better to show you all rather than just talking about it... Let's go." (Banda)

As Banda said that, a sound like glass cracking echoed in the surroundings, and the void shattered.





In reality, in a fleeting moment, and for a few minutes from the perspective of a god, Banda... Vandalieu came face to face with the new version of himself.

"Nice to meet you, though it's hard to admit, I am you." (God of Origin Vandelieu)

"Nice to meet you too, me. However, I wonder if self-denial is the right approach? It could be a hindrance to maintaining a healthy mind." (Banda)

To ordinary people, the scene would have appeared as a confrontation with an evil being. The being before Banda had a dome-shaped form covered with countless eyes and mouths, accompanied by a delicate and ethereal-looking girl with a fleeting atmosphere around her.

Aside from its size, it was Vandalieu's own soul that had materialized itself in a giant dome to envelop Rokudou's headquarters.

"If I were you, you would understand my feelings, wouldn't you?" (Banda)

"Of course, I would. I didn't become a god just because I wanted to. However, since it happened, I guess it can’t be helped." (God of Origin Vandelieu)

"...That may be true." (Banda)

"Besides, if I were you, you would understand that becoming like this was the result of my own actions. It's hard to accept though." (God of Origin Vandelieu)

"Yes, I understand. Though it's hard to accept that it's a result of my own doing." (Banda)

The reason why Vandalieu became a part of the Gods’ of Origin was primarily due to his own decisions and actions.

The Gods’ of Origin is a group of gods whose divinity increases or decreases depending on the faith and awe the people of this world had for them. In such a world, Vandalieu forgot the existence of satellites, and materialized his soul into a giant dome-like form. It wouldn't be strange for him to join the ranks of the Gods’ of Origin.

However, it was only after the big announcement President Sergei Dallant made that people learned that the strange being was the same being revered by ‘The 8th Guidance’, the ‘Undead’ or Vandelieu, which led to this outcome.

If he had chosen to remain silent, people would have seen it differently, and it would have been just another god that was not Vandelieu that would have joined the Gods’ of Origin.

"In other words, it's all Rokudou's fault." (Banda)

Ultimately, it all happened because Rokudou unleashed his wide range indiscriminate attacks. That's why Banda thought President Sergei Dallant was not at fault.

"That's right. If he were to reincarnate into Lambda, please make sure to eradicate him through and through." (God of Origin Vandelieu)

"Leave it to me. However, it will be done by the main body, not me." (Banda)

Both Vandelieus nodded in agreement.

"I'm happy that Vandalieu joined us. And besides, there are things that you can do only after being a god." (‘Pluto’)

‘Pluto’, a part of the Gods’ of Origin, expressed her happiness at Vandalieu's inclusion, and both Vandalieus nodded in agreement.

Vandalieu now wields most of the power of the Gods’ of Origin because most of humanity in Origin recognizes and reveres or fears him. This allowed him to bestow an even stronger divine protection to Amemiya Hiroto than he originally intended, and allowed him to successfully defeat Rokudou Hijiri.

Furthermore, Vandalieu becoming a god allowed him to send an oracle to Sergei to lend his power to the Bravers, and also made it easier for him to establish a connection between Origin and Lambda than he had initially anticipated.

By becoming a god, he actually gained more without losing anything.

"That's true. It won't increase the workload for the main body or the other me. Dealing with Origin is my responsibility now that I am a part of the Gods’ of Origin. And besides, this condition may not last long. It's just a temporary thing. After a hundred years, I may be forgotten by people." (God of Origin Vandelieu)

The power of a god within the Gods’ of Origin fluctuates based on the thoughts and beliefs of the people. While Vandalieu currently holds most of the power of the Gods’ of Origin, he himself anticipated that with time, he would lose his influence and become obsolete, and thus he would lose power, and eventually fade away.

"...I don't think you’ll disappear in a hundred or two hundred years though. Especially considering the fear that the people of the Northern Europe Federation and the Republic of China have felt, it will be hard to erase." (‘Pluto’)

'Pluto' seemed to hold a different opinion.

"Well, let's think about what happens in a hundred years when the time comes. By that time, the situation will either be resolved or it will have become helpless like an irreparable quagmire." (Banda)

"Let's hope for the former, if possible." (God of Origin Vandelieu)





The sound of glass shattering echoed, and in the next moment, Amemiya and the others couldn't hide their astonishment at the scene unfolding before their eyes.

"What is this town?" (Derrick)

Derrick stepped into the space where there had been concrete walls just moments ago. Before his eyes, he saw a park with flower beds filled with vibrant flowers blooming, lush trees, and various playground equipment installed. They could also see two-story houses, apartment buildings ranging from three to five stories, and buildings beyond the park.

"...Did we teleport to Japan? It says Central Park..." (Joseph)

Joseph was amazed and looked at the map of the park. Multiple languages were listed, with Japanese at the top.

"No, this isn't Japan." (Amemiya)

However, Amemiya confidently asserted after surveying the surroundings.

"There are no birds or insects, and there's no sound of people or cars... Plus, there are no traffic lights in the city that I can see from here." (Amemiya)

"Oh! You're right... Where exactly are we, Banda?" (Joseph)

"We are at a shelter that I created for Meh-kun, Hiroshi, and everyone, and it’s located in a world that is not Origin. The world we’re in is my main body's 'Body World’, that’s in another world where the reincarnators are supposed to be reborn next." (Banda)

"What does that mean exactly?" (Amemiya)


Amemiya asked, still unaware that they were scheduled to be reincarnated in another world after death, but Banda didn't provide an answer.

"Like this." (Vandelieu)

Instead, Vandalieu answered.

Amemiya, taken aback by the sudden appearance of an unfamiliar boy, instinctively tensed up. However, Mei had jumped out of Banda and ran towards Vandalieu.

"Banda!" (Mei)

"This is the first time we’ve met like this, Meh-kun." (Vandelieu)

Vandalieu lifted Mei in his arms. Amemiya and Derrick looked at each other in turn and widened their eyes. They couldn't believe that Banda and Vandalieu were the same person.

"Banda, everyone is surprised because you don't have nyoro nyoro. Here, let it out." (Mei)

However, when Mei stuck her hand into Vandalieu's mouth and pulled out his tongue, Vandelieu seemed to understand why Amemiya and Derrick reacted that way.

"Meh-kun, it's not appropriate to grab someone's tongue and stretch it out. Also, I have fangs in my mouth, so it's dangerous. I'll extend my antennae now, so please play with that instead." (Vandelieu)

"So, you're Banda's main body?" (Hiroshi)

"That's right, Hiroshi. Wait a second, I will extend another one for you." (Vandelieu)

"No, I am good with my own nyoronyoro." (Hiroshi)

After deactivating his Transformation Equipment, Hiroshi stared at Vandalieu, who appeared like a normal boy except for his extended tongue and antennae.

"Ah, it’s true. You have the same fish-like eyes. And I just noticed, but your voice is the same... Wait, you're about the same age as me!" (Hiroshi)

"I will turn thirteen this year." (Vandelieu)

"Huh? Really?! But you're only slightly taller!?" (Hiroshi)

"Hiroshi, it’s just that you're taller than the average boy your age, and I'm the opposite." (Vandelieu)

Vandalieu dropped his shoulders and replied with a sigh, as he was only slightly taller than Hiroshi.

"But I can temporarily become taller. If I include my antennae now, I can become quite tall." (Vandelieu)

"Yeah, yeah. You can also increase the number of your eyes, right? I know, I know." (Hiroshi)

While the children interacted, Banda explained to Amemiya and the others about Lambda and what will happen to them in the afterlife.

"We were told about it, but I didn't expect the ‘Shelter' to be this good." (Joseph)

Even though Joseph and the others were aware of the situation, they were still amazed and constantly surprised. However, they were convinced at the same time.

After all, although they are both reincarnators, there is an overwhelming difference in power between Vandalieu and them. And his promise of protecting Mei and the others. Certainly, no matter how great a country is, they will not be able to chase after Mei and the others to a different world.

"Since the laws of physics are different in this world, I have aligned the environment of one of ‘Body Worlds’ to be that of Origin. However, this world is contained inside my main body. If something were to happen to my main body, the world here may be affected." (Banda)

"In your main body...? It's hard to imagine, but if Rokudou and the others were to reincarnate again, is there a chance that something could happen?" (Amemiya)

"By the way, how long does it take for the effects to be felt? Since this is a world within your body, would it shake here if you were to run, fly, or jump?"

(Note: If there is no name after a quote, it means the person who said that cannot be clearly told or inferred. Which means it could be anyone within their group talking.)

"No, even if my main body were to fly or jump, or even if there were holes in my body, there would be no effects at all on the ‘Body World’. However, if I were to be cut in half, burned to ashes, or crushed, I think it would probably have an effect." (Banda)

As Banda answered, Amemiya and the others couldn't help but wear puzzled expressions.

"...It might be safer to stay within your ‘Body World’ rather than staying in the outside world."

"Yes, that's true. No matter how safe a country is, there is always the possibility of a meteorite falling."

While Banda and Vandalieu possess similar physical abilities, when it comes to magic, Vandalieu has even more overwhelming mana.

Vandalieu explained the dangers of the ‘Body World’, but Amemiya and the others found it difficult to believe that there was anyone who could do such things to Banda.

"Are there beings in Lambda who can do such things?"

"Yes, there are. I am not invincible. And I don't know if Rokudou will be reincarnated here, though." (Banda)

"...It's a terrifying world. But it's much safer than our current world."

"You’re right. However, you mentioned that the laws of physics are different. Will it be okay? Will it affect their bodies?"

"I have made preparations for that as well." (Banda)

As Banda said that, a group of eerie-looking Demon King Familiars with tentacles and arthropod legs that were carrying what seem to resemble the capsule used by Rokudou to cultivate ‘Ark Avalon’, gathered.

Then, he pointed to the chunks of meat and gold floating within the capsules.

"Those are the devices I prepared. Using those materials, it is possible to transform your body into one that can adapt to Lambda. Of course, it won't turn you into a skinhead like Rokudou, and there shouldn't be any significant changes to the appearance except for maybe the color of hair or eyes." (Banda)

The specific mechanism involved the soul temporarily leaving the body of the person inside the capsule, and then returning after the body has undergone transformation with the use of Life Gold, Spirit Silver, the base form of life, and other materials.

While it was similar to the device Rokudou created to reincarnate into ‘Ark Avalon’, the method employed by Vandalieu was a much milder form of body modification and a more primitive system to carry out pseudo-reincarnation.

(Perhaps they give off a bad image as the looks overlap with what Rokudou used? After all, explaining to someone who’s not guided won’t go well... Offering V-Cream or Blood Potions as bribes would probably have the opposite effect. What should I do...?) (Banda)

As Banda and the Demon King Familiars pondered, Mari, who had been listening intently, suddenly entered one of the capsules.

"Eh?" (Nanami)

"Oi!" (Iwao)

Nanami and Iwao were surprised at what she did, but before Narumi and Iwao could stop her, the capsule closed. The universal Transformation Equipment enclosing Mari's body was released, and the capsule started to be filled with cultivation fluid, before enveloping Mari's figure in wriggling chunks of gold and meat.

"I-is she going to be okay?" (Nanami)

"I wouldn't show it to you all if it weren't safe. I've conducted the experiment many times... on myself." (Banda)

During the process of trying to create a world with an environment that resembled that of ‘Origin’ within his 'Body World', Vandalieu encountered a major problem. Although he had forgotten about it because of Banda, the environment of Origin did not suit his own body.

Therefore, Vandalieu began experimenting and researching using his own body, starting with adapting it to the environment of Origin. If successful, he would proceed with using plants grown from his own body. After he was successful with the plants, he would proceed with using the humans of Lambda whose faces had been peeled off by Braga and the others. And after all the testing he had done, he judged that it could be put to practical use and thus prepared the necessary equipment.

"Mari-san, how do you feel?" (Yuki Joro)

"Hmm, it's like I’m getting a whole-body massage. I feel like I'm melting." (Mari)

Yuki Joro calmly asked Mari how she felt unlike Amemiya and the others who were in a state of confusion. Mari responded in a cheerful manner. As such, Amemiya and the others seemed relieved.

"... Alright, I understand. I'll entrust the care of Mei and Hiroshi, as well as the victims and experimental subjects to you. I want to avoid us ending up repeating the same mistakes that we did to 'The 8th Guidance.'" (Amemiya)

"Why are you asking for us?” (Yuki Joro)

“Please don't worry about us." (Bokor)

"... It's as the two said. But still, please." (Amemiya)

Even as Amemiya bowed his head and Yuki Joro and Bokor expressed their thoughts, Amemiya asked Banda once again.

"Both of you, sometimes it's better to stay silent and go along with it at times like this." (Mari)

"It's alright, since I have already decided to protect Yuki Joro and the others no matter what you said." (Banda)

However, in response to Mari and Banda's replies, Amemiya couldn't help but smile wryly.

"...Will Rokudou also reincarnate into Lambda?" (Amemiya)

Realizing that there would be no point in talking about it any further, he changed the topic.

"Well, now that Rokudou has obtained the power of the death-attribute, he is probably not a welcome existence for Rodcorte, so I don’t know what will happen to him. I don't know what Rodcorte’s thinking though. By the way, Asagi, Tendou, and Akagi have already come into this world. But even if you have a message for them, I won't accept it." (Banda)

"... So Asagi has been reincarnated. However, it seems that something already happened. I thought I heard from him that you two were friends?" (Amemiya)

At that time, Amemiya was concerned about the boy who Narumi was interested in that resembles him in name and appearance, so he asked his fellow reincarnators about him. At that time, the one who provided the most detailed testimony about Amamiya Hiroto was Minami Asagi of ‘Mage Masher’.

On the contrary, except for Minami Asagi, the other reincarnators didn't remember much about Amamiya Hiroto.

"....That's a tremendous damage to my reputation. I’m firmly against that." (Banda)

However, it seemed that Asagi's testimony was not correct.

"Come to think of it, Kouya warned me not to trust everything Asagi said. Have Kouya, Mao, and the others also reincarnated?" (Amemiya)

"Kouya... If I remember correctly, Endou-san has become Rodcorte's familiar spirit, which is something like an angel. I heard that he is following the footsteps of Machida-san and Shimada-san. As for Mao Smith of ‘Noah’ and Gotouda of ‘Super Sense’, they should have been reincarnated, but I haven't met them. As for ‘Chronos’, ‘Odin’, ‘Sylphid’, ‘Marionette’, ‘Gungnir’, and ‘Death Scythe’, I've destroyed them." (Banda)

"There's quite the variety of experiences at the place you were reincarnated into. If only I had died together with them back then, I would’ve stopped Asagi... but I suppose that wouldn't have worked. It's Asagi, after all." (Iwao)

"There were times when I felt that his assertiveness was reliable, but... I guess it’s not always good." (Joseph)

“When I was emotionally unwell, I relied on him quite a bit…” (Nanamori)

"I did give him a warning though to not cling to our relationships from our previous life forever. Well, I have no words in defense of Murakami and the others." (Iwao)

Iwao, Joseph, and Nanamori pressed their heads, contemplating the situation. Then Derrick raised his head.

"Now that I think about it, what about ‘Venus’... Tsuchiya, Doug, Saotome? Their names weren't mentioned. And what about Tanaka, Samejima, and Mackenzie? Have you met them?" (Derrick)

"Do you also know what happened to Minuma of ‘Gazer’?”

"I haven't met anyone named Mackenzie. Samejima-san reincarnated as the nephew of one of my subordinates, and Tanaka-san reincarnated as the son of my mentor." (Banda)

Samejima Yuri has reincarnated as the nephew of Chezare, who is the general and prime minister of the country Vandelieu ruled over, and Kurt, Chezare’s younger brother who is the deputy general. Tanaka Jin has reincarnated as the stepson of the Pure-breed Vampire Zorcodrio, who specializes in ‘Muscle Technique’.

"As for Kanako and the others... they have joined my group, but that's all I can say. I have been instructed by them to not divulge any further information." (Banda)

Kanako specifically requested Vandalieu to refrain from discussing about them with Amemiya and the others. According to her, the reason was, "If you talk about things like me being engaged to Van or being an idol, they might get confused and the conversation wouldn’t be set straight. Besides, I want to see their surprised faces in person, so I'd prefer to save that for another time."

Even Hikari, who is one of the personalities within Legion, advised Vandelieu, saying, "If those people were to learn about my current appearance and condition, they might start suspecting you and make strange assumptions. So just tell them that we've become allies."

"Setting aside Hikari, the fact that Tsuchiya and the others have turned against Murakami and joined your side... I'm not sure if they're just skilled at adapting to their new lives, or if Murakami made a big mistake that led to their betrayal. Are you sure everything is fine regarding them?" (Derrick)

“Everything is fine.” (Banda)

Derrick and the others had the impression that Kanako is just another betrayer like Murakami, so they had doubts about her joining Vandelieu’s group. However, when Banda firmly answered their concerns, they realized that further questioning would be pointless. In response, Derrick stepped back and said, "I see, I understand. I will trust your judgment."

If it were Asagi in this situation, he might have continued asking more questions in an attempt to find out something. However, Derrick hasn't forgotten that even though they are somewhat trusted by Banda, they are not necessarily trusted completely.

And just as Derrick backed down, the Demon King Familiar rang a handbell, signaling that the procedure was complete.

"Hah, I feel refreshed. What do you think? Do I look any different?" (Mari)

Mari asked as she emerged from the capsule, wearing the Transformation Equipment again. However, even discounting that, she didn't seem to have changed at all.

"No, your hair and eye color remain the same." (Banda)

"Well then, I guess that’s a success. Well then, now’s the time for all of us to decide what to do. As for me, I will definitely be going to Banda… Vandalieu's world. I no longer have a place here in the other world, and I wouldn’t want to return to my cell at this point." (Mari)

Mari urged Amemiya and the others to make their decisions, as she uttered her own answer. She had no objections from anyone, because as she had stated, there was no longer a place for her in Origin.

On the contrary, if Mari, who had been forced to become Rokudou's shadow, were to remain in Origin, she could be targeted by various countries in order to cover up information.

Considering that she was officially declared dead, it would be more convenient for her, as well as for Origin, if she simply relocated to another world.

Gabriel, Ulrika, the other victims, experimental subjects, and undead they had rescued had emerged from the safe zone that Banda and Hiroshi had created.

"Wow, it’s the outside!"

"They’re here too! Let's go, everyone!"

The children who had been held captive by Rokudou for experimentation purposes didn't fully comprehend the fact that they were going to another world, but their faces lit up with joy as they ran towards Mei and the others.

These orphans were in a situation where they had no family or support from the beginning, so leaving them in Origin would mean leaving them without a home. Moreover, if they were left behind, they might be targeted if someone who wants to take over Rokudou's research appears.

"Gabriel! I did a good job, you know!"

"...Really?" (Gabriel)

"It's true! I saved Dad, beat up the monster made of ice, and even got praised by Banda!"

"What he said was true, Gabriel."

Gabriel and the other experiment subjects naturally crossed over to the other world. They wanted to avoid repeating the tragedy of 'The 8th Guidance’. The same applied to the undeads. As they were under the control of Mei, they couldn't be separated from Mei too much.

"I've heard the story from the ghosts. I think I’ll follow them to Lambda. I'm sorry… but I don’t think I can survive in a world without Banda, Mei-chan, and Hiroshi." (Ulrika)

Ulrika also chose to go to the other world. Her mental stability was maintained by the support of Banda and the others. Without them, she feared she wouldn't be able to recover.

"Mei-chan and Hiroshi would be at ease if they had someone familiar around. I'm counting on you." (Joseph)

"We plan to stay a while longer. We have to help Mei-chan and Hiroshi’s papa and mama. We can't rely on just Baker and the others." (Nanamori)

"Though if things get tough, we'll cry out for help right away. Please come and save us then." (Youdo)

On the other hand, Joseph, Youdo, and Nanamori chose to stay behind.

"Oh, but can we take this Transformation Equipment with us?" (Joseph)

Joseph and the others’ Transformation Equipments were much more sophisticated than the makeshift Transformation Equipments given to Derrick and Iwao, which consisted of a helmet, cape, and other components and were nothing more than rubber suits that covered one’s body. While Joseph had issues with its design, the functionality was so amazing that he couldn’t let it go.

"It's not a problem. I'll upgrade the functionality and design of your equipment later. It will become like a suit of metal armor though." (Banda)

"...Isn't it okay if it stays the way it is now?" (Joseph)

"No, it's not. If I didn't upgrade it and you guys got hurt because of that, I would be so frustrated that I would descend and rampage right then and there." (Banda)

Joseph imagined Vandalieu's giant soul descending above his enemies’ head and wreaking havoc. Mountains, hills, the enemies, and the surrounding towns and villages would likely be flattened indiscriminately.

"...Please, go ahead." (Joseph)

"Good that you understand." (Banda)

This was the moment when the ‘Brave Warriors’, Joseph, Youdo, and Nanamori, were born. Ulrika felt relieved but guilty at the same time. But what she didn’t know yet was she was going to face even bigger troubles than them later on.

Then, Banda turned his gaze towards the Amemiya couple.

"Naturally, I'll stay. I don't know how many years it will take, but I feel it's my responsibility to resolve this incident for letting Rokudou run free. But as for you..." (Amemiya)

"No, I'll stay with you." (Narumi)

Vandalieu and the others had initially thought that Amemiya Hiroto would be working on his own, but it appeared that Narumi had also chosen to stay with her husband in Origin.

"If we could never see our children again, I might have gone with them. But… you'll let us meet them, right?" (Narumi)

"Yes. While I can't guarantee that we can meet once a month since I have my own circumstances as well, I’ll promise to do my best." (Banda)

"Thank you. But it's alright. I've experienced a life where things won’t go as planned. Besides, I've come to understand that you're a person who goes above and beyond when you promise to do your best at something." (Narumi)

"...I just want to say that I have always prioritized Meh-kun and Hiroshi's happiness. That’s why I have no intention of excluding you." (Banda)

In reality, Vandalieu had initially planned that if the Amemiya couple were to show an attitude that was unbecoming of the parents of Mei and Hiroshi, going so far as to deny their daughter or even attack her for possessing the death-attribute aptitude, then he would never let them meet each other again.

Vandalieu knew from Origin that while parents were important to children, the reverse wasn't always true. Some parents are happier if their children were to not exist.

But the Amemiya couple wasn't like that for Mei and Hiroshi, so Vandalieu's opinion didn't matter.

"Thank you. It might be easier for us to join you as you would not need to go through the trouble of connecting to another world over and over again, but… as we are now, even if we go to the world you're in, we would cause trouble as it’s a world where our common sense wouldn't apply. That’s what I think...” (Narumi)

"Well, I can't deny that." (Banda)

"And besides, it hasn't even been a day since I’ve learned about all this. I still feel like I haven't fully grasped it, so I want some time to calm down and think about it. Also, I can't leave everyone else behind." (Narumi)

When Narumi expressed her thoughts, Banda turned his head around in a puzzled manner. If it was him of the past, he would have said that he didn't care about Origin. But now, he couldn't say such a thing.

The current Origin had believers of the 'The 8th Guidance', including Sergei, whom he had guided in his dreams, and Joseph and the others had also decided to stay. Moreover, a part of the current Vandalieu is now a part of the Gods’ of Origin.

"Father! Mother! Mei and I will be fine!" (Hiroshi)

At that moment, Hiroshi ran to his parents with Mei in his arms.

"Remember back when we could only see your faces on television or the internet? It's the same thing! This is like a short home stay overseas!" (Hiroshi)

"...You’ll still have to study though." (Banda)

"I'm sorry." (Hiroshi)

After this incident is over and the entrance ceremony is done, he’ll visit Bakunawa. Vandalieu made up his mind.

"Anyway... I'm sorry, Hiroshi. Listen well to what Ulrika-obasan and the others have to say. Take care of Mei." (Narumi)

"I'll definitely come to see you all again. I'll do my best to make sure that your mother and I can live together with you all again." (Amemiya)

"Un... Un!" (Mei)

"Don't worry, I'll visit you in my dreams!" (Hiroshi)

"Ah... Now that I think about it, I haven’t tried to see if it’s possible to meet in dreams." (Banda)





And so, the two worlds that were connected have separated once again... but in reality, they remained connected.

"From now on, do I have to watch over the Amemiya couple even though they're not believers?... Well, there's no helping it. It's for the sake of Meh-kun and Hiroshi." (God of Origin Vandelieu)

This is because Vandalieu remained connected as he was part of  the Gods’ of Origin.