To Become a King and a Magician 846-850

Title: Here Is Announced the Defeat of Proper Human History

Gawain, Lancelot, and Tristan are women.

In the air.

Glancing at Melusine, who was now getting serious over there, Morgan also pulled back her divided attention.

(With this, Melusine no longer needs worrying about. Though she’s the most reliable knight, mornings always make her a bit concerning. Energizing her now is good.)

(Gawain never needed worry from the start. She’s always been extremely reliable and serious. Should finish in a few minutes.)

As Morgan predicted, compared to the minor issues on Melusine’s side, Barghest’s side was a one-sided suppression.

Or rather, a slaughter.

Despite facing five alone—including Angelica using the Gilgamesh Class Card—she showed no weakness. Neither Angelica’s fired Noble Phantasms nor Atalanta’s arrows could injure Barghest at all. Jeanne Alter and Gray, engaging in close combat, were continuously pushed back.

Meanwhile, Ciel and Touko were completely unable to help.

After all, Barghest was a black hound that devoured Mana. Both were Magi relying on Mana to fight. The fact their opponent could consume Mana already declared their helplessness.

(Battles on both sides are just a matter of time. Then it’s my turn here—)

*CLANG!*

A radiant Holy Sword slashed alongside a lightning-wreathed blade while Morgan was thinking. But right before touching her, both were forcibly blocked by an invisible barrier in the air. Then Artoria and Mordred felt a powerful counterforce, instantly pushing them back to their original spots.

Morgan glanced coldly at them: “Just this much? Artoria of Proper Human History, and my daughter Mordred. If only this, don’t expect to take Naoki back—you’ll die here today.”

With borrowed flight Noble Phantasm from Angelica, Artoria glared at Morgan: “Don’t talk big, Morgan. We will take Master away. If you block us, I’ll defeat you.”

“With just you, unable to breach even my automatic defense Magecraft?”

Morgan sneered.

Automatic defense Magecraft—This was Magecraft Morgan prepared on Naoki’s advice shortly after the Fairy Nation’s founding. Its effective range was a spherical area with an 85-centimeter radius centered on her. Attacks launched from outside this area would be absorbed, then converted into pure shock force returned to the attacker.

The reason for developing this Magecraft was simple—precaution. Though since the Fairy Nation’s founding no one could harm Morgan, Naoki knew what end she’d face, so he had her prepare it to prevent that.

Morgan understood Naoki’s intent and had no complaints.

“Release your Holy Swords, Artoria and Mordred.” Morgan said. “I’ll make you realize the gap between us. Proper Human History is just a chaotic bunch.”

“That means you’re not even taking my Holy Sword seriously, huh.”

Artoria sighed slightly: “You’re truly arrogant, Morgan. Are you confident you can withstand my true-name Noble Phantasm release unharmed while facing me?”

“Of course. A low-grade Holy Sword—I’ve seen its light countless times. Nothing to fear.” Morgan descended slightly. “Come, I’ll give you time. I’ll take your Noble Phantasms head-on, then crush you directly—and with this, announce your Proper Human History’s defeat.”

“Don’t talk so much—!”

Though the enemy was her own mother, Mordred held nothing back. Using exploding red lightning as propulsion, she charged straight at Morgan. The brilliant, beautiful Clarent slashed with full force!

*BAM!*

Same as before—no difference. The moment the blade touched Morgan’s automatic defense Magecraft, Mordred was hurled back to her starting point, as if struck by a sledgehammer.

Morgan looked at Mordred with slight disappointment: “Don’t waste my time, Mordred. Release your Noble Phantasms. That’s your only way to defeat me.”

“Tch—you said it yourself! Mother!”

Horned helmet released. Mordred raised Clarent high. Brutal red lightning crawled along the blade. A beam of red lightning suddenly shot skyward!

“I am no King, but one who follows the King’s footsteps. For the King’s peace, I’ll drive away all enemies—Clarent Blood Arthur!”

Shouting the Noble Phantasm’s true name, Mordred swung Clarent—firing a red lightning light cannon at Morgan!

*CRASH!*

The true-name-released Noble Phantasm collided with Morgan’s automatic defense Magecraft.

(An A+ rank Anti-Army Noble Phantasm, huh… So, though power is average, its mystery level surpasses my Magecraft. Can only hold briefly?)

No matter how strong Morgan’s Magecraft effect, it was still Magecraft. Its mystery level couldn’t compare to a Noble Phantasm—crystallized fantasy. Being able to withstand a Noble Phantasm even briefly already showed how terrifying that Magecraft was.

It would be pierced in three more seconds.

(But, only this much.)

Morgan placed her hand on her staff, gripping the protruding handle—

*SHUAAA!*

A flood of black light suddenly exploded!

The lightning released by Mordred’s Clarent lasted only a moment in that black light before being completely swallowed and submerged! Then the light wave directly struck Mordred’s body!

*CRUSH-BANG!*

Armor shattered into pieces. Amid intense burning sensation, Mordred was hurled from the sky to the ground—her entire body covered in severe burns.

“Mordred!”

“Your turn, Artoria.”

Morgan gave Artoria no time to worry about her daughter, pressing: “Let me see it—your Holy Sword. Should be more interesting than that useless daughter.”

“Ugh… Wait, that in your hand—”

Seeing what Morgan gripped, Artoria’sscribed eyes shook.

Though details differed and it was entirely black, it was clearly…

“Excalibur… Why do you hold a Holy Sword, Morgan? And its shape—”

“Nothing, just a replica.”

Morgan gripped the black Holy Sword without interest.

“Just one of the relatively better results from many failures I should’ve made in the past but never succeeded.”

“Just a decent-quality fake.”

-

Title: One-Sided Annihilation

Morgan, like Caster Artoria, was a Fairy of Paradise dispatched by the Inner Sea of the Stars. She bore two missions.

One was to make the fairies—descendants of the six clans—realize their sins and urge repentance.

The other was to reforge the Holy Sword that the six clans should have forged.

Due to her childhood with the Rain Clan, Aesc abandoned the first mission. The second she never touched. After all, forging the Holy Sword meant burning all her memories and entering the Star Forge for self-sacrifice.

Such an end wasn’t what Morgan wanted, so until now, she never considered forging it.

But making Holy Sword replicas—not forging the real one—was another story.

*CRACK!*

Cracks appeared on the black Holy Sword in Morgan’s hand, then it shattered like glass.

Artoria frowned: “The Holy Sword… shattered?”

“Is that so surprising to you?”

Morgan said while gripping another hilt on her staff, drawing a second black Holy Sword: “I’m no sword expert, so these Holy Swords are one-use items to me. Designed as disposables from forging—thanks to this, though single-use, their power exceeds a normal true Holy Sword release.”

In other words, the Holy Sword in Morgan’s hand wasn’t a weapon, but a bomb.

More precisely, a one-use Mystic Code—Mystic Code to activate this Excalibur.

“I’ll tell you how many remain.” Morgan raised her staff for Artoria to see. “Eight Holy Swords left, nine including this one. Try surviving nine Holy Sword releases, Artoria.”

“Excalibur.”

As the words fell, Morgan released the Holy Sword. Thick black aurora surged like a raging giant wave! The black light wave instantly filled Artoria’s vision!

Artoria didn’t hesitate, releasing her own Holy Sword—

“Excalibur!”

Golden aurora soared skyward!

Pitch black and gold—two shining auroras pierced space in an instant, colliding with earth-shaking force! Light and darkness shockwaves and storms instantly swept Camelot’s skies!

Everyone fighting below had their attention partially diverted by the commotion.

(Her Majesty is using the Holy Sword?)

(Beautiful fireworks. Should I try making some later?)

Barghest and Melusine showed no surprise. One had followed over a thousand years, the other two thousand four hundred. They’d seen Morgan’s ways.

Quickly, after brief resistance, the golden aurora was swallowed and crushed bit by bit by the thick black aurora. Then Artoria took Morgan’s Holy Sword attack head-on!

*BAM!*

Like Mordred before, Artoria—hit directly—plummeted from the sky. But thanks to Avalon’s rapid healing inside her, the next moment after falling, she stabilized and halted mid-air.

“Excalibur.”

Morgan’s voice rang from the air again. Thick black aurora descended instantly. Artoria—just stabilized—was swallowed and submerged by the falling darkness!

“Lady Artoria!”

Seeing this from afar, Mash immediately wanted to pursue, but the moment her attention shifted, Melusine’s attack landed hard on her back, kicking her into distant rubble!

Meanwhile on the other side—

*BOOM!*

Swinging her giant sword and spewing blazing explosions, Barghest mercilessly shattered Jeanne Alter’s opposing flames. The massive sword slashed full-force at her dragon banner!

Overwhelming power—as if to cleave her in two—left Jeanne Alter no intent to block further. After one parry, she retreated! Waving the banner to ignite hellfire beneath Barghest’s feet!

*BAM!*

With a pure slash, Barghest cleaved the flames. She looked down on her foe: “Weak attacks. Is this Proper Human History’s power? Truly nothing to fear.”

*TWANG!*

A bowstring vibration echoed from afar. In a spot Barghest couldn’t see directly, a thick light arrow suddenly struck! Simultaneously, dozens of light ripples appeared overhead. Numerous average B-rank Noble Phantasms rained down!

Atalanta’s precision shot and Angelica’s Noble Phantasm salvo.

“Hmph!”

Barghest snorted coldly. She turned and shattered Atalanta’s shot with one slash. Then swung full-force at the falling Noble Phantasms. Exploding fire waves blasted them away or detonated mid-air.

(Tch, my serious arrow broken so easily… She rivals Heracles.)

Atalanta—continuously seeking firing angles from afar—grimaced. Angelica’s expression aboard airborne Vimana wasn’t good either.

(She’s getting better at countering treasures. Not technical improvement, but pure power growth in this aspect… What’s going on?)

Angelica didn’t know—this was the Fairy Protection Naoki directly granted Barghest and Baobhan Sith.

Protection that gave abilities matching their shifting consciousness, beliefs, spirit, and desires.

Barghest’s current state: gradually gaining specialized adaptation to counter Gate of Babylon through continuous combat. A variant of Arrow Protection.

“Alright, game over.”

Barghest eyed Jeanne Alter and the others: “Since Her Majesty used the Holy Sword, I must finish quickly. I won’t hinder her—Flames, pierce the heavens.”

With Barghest’s voice, the sky-piercing flames Ritsuka and Mash faced on Boundary Isle reappeared in Camelot. Ambient temperature skyrocketed, air severely distorting from rising heat!

Then—

*CRASH!*

Barghest swung her sky-soaring fire sword. The flame blade—as if to bisect Camelot—instantly incinerated and melted everything ahead! Cleaving the city in two!

Without doubt, under this truly extraordinary attack in both power and range, Jeanne Alter, Atalanta, Touko, and Ciel had no room to resist.

Though Barghest held back from direct hits, the exploding fire waves and shock were enough to fell them all!

Even airborne Angelica was affected by the heat wave, forcing Vimana higher.

In pure combat power and fire output, Barghest surpassed Melusine.

“Alright, four down.” Barghest looked up at Angelica. “Only you left, doll using Heroic Spirit power—Let me see the weight of Proper Human History’s oldest King of Heroes.”

-

Title: End and Betrayal

“It looks like the situation isn’t good.”

Inside Chaldea.

Observing the Lostbelt battle through Ritsuka’s worn device, Merry bit her fingernail with slight anxiety.

The current battle situation couldn’t be called optimistic at all. The strongest defense, Mash, was being unilaterally suppressed. Since Morgan said something to Melusine, she seemed truly awake—continuously overpowering Mash, and Ayaka was KO’d in one hit.

(That side can only rely on Ritsuka-chan… The problem is, Ritsuka-chan might not use Goetia well. Worst of all, Naoki could return anytime. If Naoki and Goetia meet, our side will be completely annihilated.)

That was the most serious issue.

Barghest’s side was the same.

(Gray, Jalter, Atalanta, Touko, Ciel… Nearly all five defeated in one attack. Though two were fully countered, launching such attacks… Her output nearly rivals Naoki.)

(Good grief, what power did she gain from Naoki’s protection?)

If this continued, though Angelica still had air superiority, she couldn’t match in direct confrontation. No time to prepare EA. Just as they knew Fairy Knight and Morgan info from Naoki Number Two, the enemy should know theirs via Morgan and Naoki.

The moment Angelica tried EA, Barghest wouldn’t just stand there.

(Artoria and Mordred… Tch, they’re barely holding on?)

Unlike Barghest’s half-and-half situation, Artoria and Mordred’s side was pure despair. Mordred lost combat ability from Morgan’s Holy Sword counter, and Artoria only survived thanks to Avalon. She had no way to defeat Morgan.

(Automatic defense Magecraft, one-use Holy Sword replicas… Far stronger than info from Naoki. Though strengthening was expected with Naoki’s presence, this level… As an enemy, he’s truly troublesome, Naoki.)

(By the way…)

Observing the entire battlefield, Merry frowned: “I can’t find him… Naoki Number Two.”

Yes, she couldn’t find any trace of Naoki Number Two.

Since the real Naoki appeared, Naoki Number Two vanished unnoticed. Even Merry didn’t realize when. Perhaps no one there did.

(Disappeared from Mana depletion? Or… something off?)

Merry’s instinct said Naoki Number Two’s disappearance hid a secret she didn’t know. Perhaps his true identity wasn’t just Naoki’s discarded past memories.

But no time to investigate now. Without a quick solution, everyone would be annihilated.

“Ritsuka-chan, prepare to retreat.”

Merry ordered.

◆━⊰✧⊱━◆

Ritsuka—continuously supporting Mash with Magecraft in the Lostbelt—was shocked by the order.

“Retreat?”

【Yes. We’re clearly no match now. Retreat is best. Though we can’t bring all the defeated, save as many as possible.】

“But—”

Should they abandon the defeated?

Ritsuka bit her lip.

【Calm down. I think the enemy won’t do anything to them. Though he’s a stranger now, Naoki still has empty memory shells related to us. He shouldn’t go too far. Plus, leave this communication device—I’ll negotiate with Naoki later.】

“Then we won’t contact Chaldea anymore?”

【Yes, but better than total annihilation. Though your Lostbelt journey will be tough after, at least—】

Merry’s words weren’t finished.

Because before that—

“Sorry, you can’t leave.”

Naoki’s voice suddenly came from behind Ritsuka!

A hand pressed her shoulder, forcing the escaping Ritsuka to stay.

“Department Head…”

“I shouldn’t be called that by you, Fujimaru Ritsuka.”

The cold tone made Ritsuka swallow.

(Department Head appearing here means… everyone there is defeated!?)

“Yes. I’ve defeated them all.”

Naoki walked from behind to in front of her. Only then did Ritsuka notice four fist-sized clear crystal blocks floating beside Naoki. Faint human shadows inside.

“That—”

“Call it sealing. Don’t worry, no one died. As Merry said, I won’t kill you all. You were my past comrades and lovers. I’m not that cold.”

Saying this, Naoki snapped his fingers. Crystal walls suddenly appeared around Ritsuka, encasing her body, then rapidly shrinking to match the blocks beside him.

Simultaneously, across the battlefield—defeated or still fighting, except Melusine, Barghest, and Morgan—all were imprisoned by identical crystal walls, quickly turning into blocks flying back to Naoki’s side.

Morgan descended from the air before Naoki, frowning slightly: “I didn’t ask you to interfere.”

“I’m in a hurry, and your stock is low.” Naoki laughed, pointing at Morgan’s staff—now only three Holy Swords left. “Artoria is an opponent even current me can’t fully defeat. Be patient this time.”

“Hmph!”

Dissatisfied Morgan gently tapped Naoki with her staff.

Meanwhile, Barghest facing Naoki immediately knelt and apologized: “Forgive me, Your Majesty. I made you act. I failed to defeat all enemies in time. Please punish me.”

“No, it’s fine. You did very well, Barghest. No need to blame yourself.” Naoki shook his head. “If anyone’s punished, it’s Melusine.”

“Eh? Why me?”

Suddenly named, Melusine pouted. Naoki emotionlessly pulled her cheeks: “I know mornings drain you, but what’s with constantly hitting Mash’s Round Table? Not even bothering to attack from the sides?”

“Wuwuwu~~~~ I got serious after. She was just too stubborn. Even head hits didn’t drop her. I couldn’t kill her, so I controlled power carefully…”

Melusine explained sadly. At full power, Mash and Ritsuka wouldn’t last ten seconds!

Naoki sighed helplessly: “Hah~~~ Fine, that’s reasonable. Controlling power in battle was my order. You worked hard.”

“Then we sleep together again later!”

“After I finish the next matter.”

Seeing the sealing crystal row beside him, Naoki stored them all.

(This is done. Next…)

◆━⊰✧⊱━◆

Outside Camelot.

On a small hill about two kilometers away.

Retracting eyes observing the situation, Naoki Number Two sighed softly: “Haaah, total annihilation. Though I never expected victory, total wipeout is too… Well, with a 2400-year gap, this was predictable.”

“But this got me inside. Next, activate at the right time, and this island can fully collapse.”

【Exactly.】

Such a voice echoed in Naoki Number Two’s mind.

【So, when will you detonate?】

“Depends. I’ll try contacting those two first. I’ve been alone in that corner for 2400 years—you’re my only conversation. Now I want to step out and walk.”

【Not much time left.】

“Yes, yes, I know. I’ll fulfill our promise before then. So don’t rush.”

“【Vortigern】”

-

Title: What Needs to Be Done Next

When Ritsuka awoke, what she saw was an endless sea of flowers.

“Yeah, you’re awake, Ritsuka-chan.”

“Merry-sensei?”

Sitting up from the flower sea, Ritsuka rubbed her eyes and looked at Merry sitting beside her: “I… where am I?”

“You’re still in a dream.” Merry said. “Your body is asleep. The barrier Naoki used to confine you seems to have a forced-sleep effect, so you passed out when sealed inside. But besides that, it also has healing properties. I noticed the minor wounds from Lancelot’s attacks on you are gone.”

A sealing barrier combining forced sleep and healing…

Ritsuka fell silent for a moment, then suddenly remembered: “By the way, why is Sensei here?”

“You forgot I’m a Succubus? I told you we’re in a dream.” Merry explained with a laugh. “It’s a bad habit of mine—a little Magecraft I left on you long ago. Simple function: lets us talk in dreams like this. I used to prank Naoki with it.”

“You really don’t respect privacy.”

“Ahaha, I’ll remove it once you’re back. But now it’s our only way to communicate—let’s summarize the situation first.”

At Merry’s mention, Ritsuka grew serious.

“We… lost?”

“Yes, lost. Though against the Fairy Knights and Morgan there was still some fight, the moment Naoki returned, you were all defeated. Instant Imaginary Manifestation and sealing barrier Magecraft—he truly didn’t slack over two thousand four hundred years.”

Two thousand four hundred years. Give any Magus that time—even one with zero talent—and it’s enough to reach a decent level. Especially someone like Naoki.

Paired with a god-realm Magus like Morgan, no one could predict his growth.

“Of course, the most shocking is him defeating those four.” Merry sighed.

Arcueid, Aoko, Rei, Majin Souji.

In Proper Human History, those four united—few in the world could beat them. Yet Naoki won, seemingly unscathed.

“Department Head… is so strong even our combined efforts can’t beat him?”

“Well, I think neither Arcueid nor Aoko used full power before defeat—or didn’t use it at all. Like Arcueid’s planetary support or Aoko’s True Magic.”

Merry didn’t believe full-trump Arcueid and Aoko couldn’t scratch Naoki. So likely, they held back.

As for why…

“Aoko’s side is unclear, but Arcueid probably couldn’t use it.”

Merry’s words made Ritsuka frown: “Couldn’t use it? A restriction?”

“Yes—Arcueid’s full power relies on planetary support. But given Naoki’s strength, this Lostbelt’s planet likely gave him everything, leaving nothing for Arcueid.”

Naoki monopolized all resources. Thus Arcueid’s defeat made sense. Though her base abilities were high, she couldn’t beat planet-backed Naoki.

“Then… how do we defeat Department Head?”

“Yeah, he’s truly the strongest. Plus, the real Naoki Number Two is gone somewhere, and you’re all imprisoned. I doubt you can fight.” Merry said despairingly. “Even if I help, I’d just be bait… Should we surrender? Naoki will return after his business. How about Rayshifting back?”

“Can we?”

“Ugh… Probably not.”

Merry smiled bitterly: “Unsure if Naoki’s barrier blocks space. Direct transfer should be impossible. Anyway, I was joking.”

“I see…” Ritsuka lowered her head, disappointed.

No fight, no support, total annihilation in direct combat… Worst situation.

Seeing Ritsuka slump, Merry laughed and patted her head: “Don’t be too pessimistic, Ritsuka-chan. Actually, it’s not hopeless for you. Naoki’s a stranger now, but he doesn’t fully hate you. Otherwise, with his nature, he wouldn’t imprison—he’d kill you all.”

“So at least that’s safe. You’re truly secure in the Lostbelt now. Though maybe no freedom.”

They were prisoners, after all.

Ritsuka felt slight relief: “Then… what do we do next?”

“Wait and see. First, figure out a few things—What does Naoki want in this Lostbelt? How will he achieve it? And… where did Naoki Number Two go?”

Compared to the first two, the last might be most serious.

The one who gathered them and started the fight against Naoki was Naoki Number Two. If his goal in sending a message from 2400 years ago was to guide them against Naoki—what was his purpose? His true identity?

(Well, I have a rough guess, but it’s too impossible—I’m not ready to confirm. Need more evidence…)

“In short, Ritsuka-chan—use this time to rest well. Physical injuries, mental shock—all need recovery. Only after Naoki frees you does our real Lostbelt battle begin.”

“I have a feeling the outcome here might greatly impact Proper Human History too.”

Saying this, Merry’s figure vanished with the flower sea from Ritsuka’s view. Followed by overwhelming drowsiness flooding her consciousness.

(So sleepy… Hmm… Sleep first…)

-

Title: Toward a True Tomorrow

Inside Camelot.

Six hours after the battle ended.

After moving all the crystal blocks sealing Ritsuka and the others to a separate Garden, and sending Melusine, Barghest, and even Morgan away, Naoki returned alone to his throne room.

Seated on the throne used to suppress Cernunnos and the Naraku Worms, Naoki produced a bracelet.

It was the communication device Ritsuka wore to contact Chaldea.

Before sealing Ritsuka, Naoki had removed it—for a specific purpose.

*BIP!*

Following distant memories of its use, Naoki placed the bracelet on the throne—the Mana core of all Britain—and switched to video call mode.

A large screen appeared before him, reflecting Merry seated in the main command chair.

【Hey~ Long time no see, Naoki. Miss me?】

At first sight, Merry waved familiarly. She seemed unbothered that to Naoki, she was a stranger unseen for two thousand four hundred years.

Naoki paused, then sighed softly: “Same as in memories. Even if I’m no longer the person you knew, your attitude toward me won’t change, Succubus.”

【I’m Merry. Stranger or not, I’m still the fiancée you chased for over a decade. Calling me Succubus in this hard-won reunion is too distant.】

【Or… because your wife’s by your side, you’re keeping distance?】

“Morgan’s not here. The fight against Proper Human History’s Mordred and Artoria drained too many Holy Swords; she’s restocking.”

【Not here? What a shame. I wanted to settle scores. The lastcomer cutting the line to first place is unethical. Doesn’t know first-come-first-served. Didn’t consider me waiting ten painful years~】

“…”

(What’s with this person?)

Naoki slightly didn’t understand Merry’s attitude. Logically, they were strangers now. Why treat him like in memories?

And… why did he feel familiar nostalgia?

(Do I… miss interacting with her like this? Or is my body’s memory triggered?)

From memories, besides Ayaka, Merry accompanied his past self longest. She was his first love—did this body still hold feelings for her?

【Hmm? What’s wrong? You look nostalgic. Don’t tell me you didn’t discard our memories cleanly?】

“Maybe. I left empty shells anticipating your arrival. Your words seem to slowly fill those empty memories.”

【Oh, perfect. How about three days and nights of chat to recall all our past?】

Merry crossed her legs, finger gently tracing her black stockings.

【From our first meeting, to your proposal, to countless days and nights of loving each other—I can retell everything.】

“No need. I’m not here for that. Let’s talk seriously, Merry. You have plenty to ask me.”

【You’ve gotten a bit boring… Well, true.】

Merry retracted her leg (making other Chaldea staff uneasy) and straightened her expression and posture.

【First, confirm my little sisters’ condition. I trust you, but for safety, I must check.】

“Everyone’s safe. Even the injured need seven days in the barrier to recover fully—no side effects. For caution, I’ll release them from the Garden in ten days—prepare to Rayshift them out then.”

【Oh? Kicking us out already? We came to bring you back—By the way, you really won’t return and marry us? New lover outside, forgetting the old ones. Trash man!】

Naoki paused, showing an expression Merry had seen countless times: “Current me isn’t the Naoki you knew. If my memories returned to original state, that me would return with you after everything’s done.”

“But current me won’t. I swore to Morgan to be her sole savior, and together save this island.”

【Then restoring your memories is truly crucial. Otherwise, we’ll suddenly have over a dozen unwanted old maids—all poor girls whose purity was stolen by a heartless rotten man. Just thinking makes me cry.】

Merry said dramatically, pulling a tissue to wipe dry eyes.

【Well, let’s table that… If you don’t mind, explain what you actually plan there? Naoki, we’re your comrades. If you need help, we can assist.】

“Sajyou Rei said the same.”

Naoki laughed.

“My answer: before such words, have Proper Human History’s seven billion sign a guarantee first, then discuss aid and cooperation.”

【What do you plan?】

“Save this island.”

【Does it threaten Proper Human History’s safety?】

“Proper Human History’s Britain will be destroyed—that simple.” Naoki said. “A salvation plan Morgan and I discussed over two thousand four hundred years.”

“This Lostbelt has lost possibility. No future. This island too. With Morgan’s and my power, maintaining status quo is fine—but only that. No path forward. Yesterday is today, today is tomorrow. Every day identical, unchanging.”

【So… abandon the possibility-less Lostbelt and come to Proper Human History?—How?】

“Same as you did.”

Naoki patted the throne beneath him.

“Since Fairy Calendar start, two thousand years passed. Eighty percent of Mana I extracted from fairies accumulated under this throne. Plus my infinite Mana—enough for Fairy Nation-wide Rayshift.”

【!】

Merry’s expression stiffened.

“Yes. The Fairy Nation will Rayshift to Proper Human History, replacing its Britain—to continue and develop in possibility-filled Proper Human History, reaching a true Tomorrow.”

“That is my salvation.”