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A memory from a long time ago.

I was receiving teachings from him, just like any other time.

Of course, I didn’t regard him as a master, but since I was learning something I didn’t know from him, I suppose it could be called teaching.

Even if it was about the “Celestial Race,” which I absolutely loathed.

“…So when will you give it to me?”

“It’s beyond my capabilities. Little Saintess.”

He, who had been watching me struggle with my spear anew, let out a laugh of disbelief.

“No, it’s not just impossible. Do you think simply opening your eyes after being blind will let you encompass the entire world? That’s an arrogant thought.”

“Then when can I receive it?”

“It will never happen in your lifetime.”

As he chuckled in such a way, I turned my head and devoted myself back to training.

“Is it because my power is weak? How much stronger do I need to be?”

“It’s not about strength. Even if you grow stronger, I still won’t give it to you.”

“I can handle it.”

“That’s what I said is arrogant.”

Thud!

My spear hit the ground with a thud.

It was so heavy that the earth nearby trembled, and the few animals remaining fled in panic.

My two eyes met his essence.

He was a great being.

To be precise, he had been a great being.

Of course, with the remaining power he had, he could still toy with this world, but in the past, he must have truly been in a ‘godly’ position.

The one who could encompass the ‘entire world’ at a glance was him.

And because he was “that,” he had long since grasped my essence.

“Do you really think so?”

“……”

“If I had that, it would be possible. Just one hour, no, even ten seconds would be enough, to take ‘revenge.'”

“And you would die.”

“I don’t care.”

I was already a body that had lost so much.

The village was gone, and everyone I knew had died.

The world was rushing towards ruin, and all that remained for me was a vessel that was neither human nor angel.

There was no longer any reason for me to remain in this world.

“Please allow me to use ‘Lupein.'”

“……”

The symbol of the great Eight Thrones.

Commonly referred to as a holy artifact, something you couldn’t dare touch or even look at unless you reached that ‘throne,’ but that didn’t matter to me.

What I wanted was not to continuously wield this sacred item, but just once.

Just one time, to use it, achieve my objective, and then die.

He looked at me with pity and sighed.

“…Then let’s make a promise. Little Saintess.”

“What is it?”

“Do you know how many years it’s been since you received my teachings?”

“Well, it’s been about two years, right?”

“It’s been twenty years.”

The surroundings felt cold.

I lifted my head.

Perhaps it was because my senses had developed to see what I couldn’t in the past.

“…The space is distorted.”

“Correct. This place flows slower than the outside time, tenfold. I explained it to you last time.”

“I must have forgotten.”

“You?”

“Yes.”

“…Well, it doesn’t matter.”

He chuckled. He came closer to me.

I had to lift my neck a bit to see him.

Instead of lifting my neck, I floated up to meet his gaze.

“I’m going to teach you a ‘technique.’ To use what you desire, you must master this technique. And it will make you forget that you have shown that technique.”

“…?”

“If you use that technique without my help during your future training, I will grant you any request of yours. Whether it involves Lupein or my death…”

“Is that for real?”

“Why would I lie? Little Saintess.”

“…Stop calling me that, and keep your promise.”

“Very well.”

That day, I saw the marvel he was showcasing and realized something.

It felt like I was recalling something I had long forgotten.

But I still didn’t know what it was, and before long, the memory of the technique he showed was sealed away.

After that day, my emotions relaxed enough that I could throw out petty jokes.

I still found him detestable, wanting to kill the target of my revenge in pieces…

But one thing was certain, I could still ‘live.’

‘Until another event occurs.’

■

“…Ah.”

I opened my eyes.

I was destroying something in the Heavenly Realm, and the last remaining Lower Celestial being was fleeing in a panic.

Even though I could throw my spear and kill it immediately, I didn’t do it.

Tap, tap.

Something fell from my eyes.

It was a memory I had forgotten.

I wondered why I had forgotten this memory.

After all, I had already ‘fulfilled’ that promise.

“…This is absurd.”

Honestly, even being alive didn’t sit well with me, but dying was even less appealing.

If only I had been sane, I would have surely beaten ‘him’ who I encountered in that dream!

“Sigh…”

I wiped my face roughly and assessed the situation.

I had lost consciousness, but I hadn’t completely lost my mind.

My lingering hatred towards the Celestial Race was still ‘reflected,’ and I remembered everything I had done.

So, I had killed all the Celestials and all the users who had contracted with him…

“…Oh no.”

I really messed this up.

I had caused a ruckus bigger than I initially thought.

Of course, killing all the Celestials was something to be expected, but actually killing all the users too?

And neglecting the existence of ‘Balance’ was a huge oversight.

In fact, this was the more significant issue.

I needed to manage the situation swiftly.

I readied my spear and prepared to move after killing the angel that had fled earlier.

For now…

“Let’s start the broadcast first.”

■

After Lily went on a rampage, many people’s trust in her evaporated.

They no longer believed in her or followed her.

This phenomenon was the same for her fans as well.

Lily’s incomprehensible actions aside, the most crucial factor was that she hadn’t been broadcasting properly.

Just when it seemed she had regained her senses, she became strange again, and sporadic broadcasts were all that had occurred.

When she did broadcast, it was nothing but incomprehensible sounds.

Because of this, even Lily’s most devoted fans were getting unsettled at this point…

[?]

[???]

[What the heck is this broadcast?]

[Lily, what’s going on?]

[???]

[Is she back?]

[Is she throwing another tantrum?]

[Huh?]

[Lily?]

[Lily, clarify! Stop killing people already!]

[Is this another trick?]

Lily started her broadcast once more.

It had been nearly ten days since her last broadcast, an hour long five days ago.

The viewers thought it was going to be more nonsense as usual, but surprisingly, the broadcast was completely silent.

The only thing being shown was Lily quietly staring at the camera.

Seeing her serious demeanor, the viewers straightened up in anticipation.

[Lily?]

[Huh?]

[What the heck, ten days later, and she’s sitting properly? LOL]

[No rampaging?]

[Why is she acting normal?]

[?????]

[Could it be…]

“Hello. It’s been a while since I appeared like this, right?”

As Lily awkwardly smiled and bowed her head, the chat exploded with activity.

Though about half of the viewers were still skeptical, some fans were sure she had returned.

[Lily!!!]

[Oh wow, what’s gonna happen now?]

[LOL FINALLY! FINALLY! FINALLY!]

[This is honestly legendary.]

[No way this isn’t a lie.]

[◎White Autumn: I thought I was actually going to die.]

[LOL]

[Huh?]

[Lily is back! Lily is back! Lily is back!]

[But are you really gonna kill angels again?]

[Wow.]

“I’m sorry. I’m quite late, huh? I couldn’t quite control myself… I truly apologize for making you all uneasy.”

Lily bowed her head again.

[No, no, no, no, no.]

[The Great Lily!]

[This isn’t a lie, right?]

[Lily, your good nature has arrived.]

[No, it’s our fault.ㅠㅠㅠㅠ]

[We?]

[LOL]

[But the killing was a fact, right?]

[Oh.]

[Are you going to provide compensation for the people you killed?]

[Hmm, hmm, hmm.]

[Look at the viewers getting roasted! LOL]

[Lily, those who have slandered you, come out!]

[So, are you not going to kill the angels now?]

“Yes? Of course, angels must die.”

[?]

[Huh?]

[LOL]

Isn’t that obvious?

Lily said that as she stood up, and the camera, which was focusing solely on her, floated up.

Behind her, another angel’s shrine was collapsing.

The rapidly rising chat momentarily paused.

“I desperately tried to make it so you wouldn’t contract with angels; it pains my heart that you all continued to do so. Don’t worry. I’ll repay everything and support you.”

The only thing that would die were the angels.

Those who had contracted with the angels would merely have their connections severed.

Lily bore a compassionate smile and laughed innocently.

[…Is she just naturally like this?]

[LOL]

 

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