Chapter 23 - Is This Truly Heaven?
Chapter 23
Is This Truly Heaven?
A magnificent beam of light shines greatly for all to see. This light can only be seen as a symbol.
"Damn even I think I overdid it. Oh well I spent 17 years thinking of my great comeback. It only makes sense to make it grand. But it appears I now have other problems." (Kazuha)
Kazuha is surrounded by the guards with Ishi commanding them
"I have no idea who you are or what your goal is and neither do I care. All I know is that Taiyo or not no one is allowed to disrespect The Lord of the Sun. This temple was built in His Greatness's image. Destroying that which represents Him is tantamount to an attack on The Lord himself." (Ishi)
"Wow I can see how loyal you are. I really respect that. But it's also the very reason why I have to ask you to stand down. If you fight me there will be no future for you. I already know that you're going to say that dying for 'His Majesty' or whatever you want to call him is an honor. But living to serve him another day is greater. So please stand down. I do not wish to kill you for doing your job." (Kazuha)
"It is as you presume a death for The Lord is nothing but an honor and dream for all evangelists. While living to serve is my purpose I can not let any disrespect come to the lord's image and this beautiful land called Heaven he has graced us with. So I will not be taking your offer." (Ishi)
"A fool to the very end. Loyalty does something to someone. But it's also a sign of great trust. Although this isn't a case of trust. In these past 17 years I have witnessed the horrible inner workings of this land. So horrible that came to question the ruler of these people and why they all have so much faith in him. It's because you all are so scared that you all brainwashed yourself into thinking this is how people are meant to live. I hate the bastard that runs this place and I promise that I will free you all from his chains. I can't believe that all I needed to change my ways of being an otaku shut-in loser who just wanted to build a harem was to simply touch grass. Even if the grass is in a different world. You people call this place heaven but ask yourself.... "
"Is This Truly Heaven?" (????)
The words echo across everybody in the room. Upon hearing it they all turn limp and fall down to the ground. Except Kazuha and...
"My, my. It seems we have an unwanted visitor. You're not from this world are you? You're from that one. Father always spoke of that world. His greatest success and most painful failure was the planet no, the universe called 'Alpha'. How dare someone from a destroyed concept doubt my land and its beautiful happy people. Apologies for not introducing myself but I assume you already know who I am. Go on, say it now..." (????)
"The Lord of The Sun. Ruler of Light. The Origin God Of Peace, Amaterasu." (Kazuha)
"This Guy is bad news. I can see why these people all fear him. His voice alone caused them all to collapse. I don't know how long I can stand either. His presence is massive. My neck would break if I tried to find its peak. I have to find a way to escape." (Kazuha)
"Aw man. Going so soon are you. But we only just met. Don't worry I'm not here to fight after all you're not anything worthy enough to fight. If I really wanted you gone all I would need is to breathe. So as you can see there is no hostility because you aren't dead. Now what do I want then? I want you to join my ranks. Although I called you unworthy to fight me. You are worthy enough to fight for me. Your power is great and strong. You can prove very beneficial to me. So what do you say Shiro Kazuha of Japan?" (Amaterasu)
Hearing his name makes Kazuha surprised and he frantically looks for a safe place he can go to. Lucky for him a very familiar person was in the area. He wasted no time.
"SORRY NOT INTERESTED AFTER ALL MY GOAL IS TO DEFEAT YOU AND FREE THE PEOPLE. TELEPORTATION MAGIC: SWITCHEROO (damn I couldn't come up with a better name)." (Kazuha)
Kazuha disappears and in his place a Bear, one very confused and angry.
"Magic huh. What a funny thing to bring to this world, Shiro Kazuha, you have made the right choice it hurta my pride to say that you are a threat. If you chose to join me you would have surely died." (Amaterasu)
The bear explodes and its innards paint the church with an image displaying Amaterasu appearance.
"What a fool he even abandoned his own mother. Well now I have a bargaining chip. Ugh I have to go wash up. Filthy Animal." (Amaterasu thinking)
Meanwhile, a couple thousand Kilometers away...
"YOU USED THE REINCARNATION! Sera, why are you just now telling me this? Please don't say-" (James)
"I feel the only logical answer is that you never asked me." (Sera)
"She said it." (James thinking)
"I'm not mad at all, I have no idea when I was going to use that. I just wish I had time to prepare. They are a person whose home I destroyed due to my own selfishness." (James)
"You should have ample time to prepare for them, Master. They are a day's trip away. But if their skill has the power to allow them to teleport, no doubt they'll use it." (Sera)
"Why do you keep saying 'they/them'. Surely you remember their se-." (James)
An Extraordinary loud and violent Earthquake begins
"Woah what the hell. What is this? Can it be one of those paragons Rosè spoke of. This power is equivalent to Gruff if not stronger." (James)
The Earthquake awakens all of the people who passed out from the encounter with Amaterasu earlier
"Man you can't even get a good rest now and then. What's the commotion? Oh wow now I see now. I sure hope they're not an enemy." (Sora)
"After seeing Amaterasu and his power. I didn't think anyone else would impress me but I stand corrected." (Iustitia)
"Damn this region is just filled with trouble. I spent so much damn time in that hell yet there are still people who are able to be on par with me. I'll need to grow even stronger at all costs!" (Gruff)
"Damn I'm starting to think joining you guys was a mistake." (Reloj)
Everyone stares at the pillar of light in awe and in worry
"He's greater than I thought. To think he would break the limiter I placed on him and the Omni Bound. He deserves to join a group called Boundless." (Sera)
"Wait Sera. You mean this is the person you reincarnated? Talk about cliché a reincarnated Japanese man with absurdly broken power. T.C must be a fan of isekai. Too bad this isn't the generic world they always take place in." (James)
The light fades away symbolizing that a new era has just begun.
"Ugh, all that sleep made me hungry. Do we have anything to eat?" (Iustitia)
"Currently no. But I do see a delicious looking bear. Stay put everyone, dinner is on the way." (James)
James lunges at bear for a swift and quick blow when suddenly.....
"Yikes, glad I was able to locate Sera. That Amaterasu is scary. I won't have to worry about anything attacking me for no-." (Kazuha)
Kazuha distracted is unable to see James charging at him and as a result takes the blow
"Wha-t was that? So strong. Damn that could've killed me if I wasn't still on my guard." (Kazuha)
"Well there goes the bear. But now we have other problems. How did this guy get here? Wait could he be-." (James)
"SERA! Long time no see. I am so happy I'm able to meet you again. But who's everyone else." (Kazuha)
"A pleasure to meet you again also Mr. Kazuha. As for these people. The one who just attacked you earlier is my master and creator, The Lord of All, Origin" (Sera)
"Wait, you aren't a goddess? Makes sense I guess Taiyo Kazuha was never able to find a god by the name of Sera. But Origin you say. Unfortunately Sera, I have to ask who is that?" (Kazuha)
"You mean you never heard of Origin?! No that can't be right, something is extremely wrong with this world if that's the case. It can be only one thin-." (Sera)
"A sinister air and miasma fills surroundings. Trees wither. Land crumbles. Fear rises. The one hated by all who live. The god who is the source of all blame. The exiled one arrives. Whose name must never be said in the fake world known as Paimon. In this one known as.....
"OMEGA!" (James, Sera, Sora, Artemis, Iro)
"Everyone surrounds the individual known as Omega, even the newcomer. Is it out of fear, desperation, cowardice, or
the will to live? They cannot touch me as I am the end and nothing else. The space surrounding me is one that cannot be perceived as it has never been around. A contradiction. An anomaly. A horror. A paradox. A curse. Why does such a thing exist? Who created this they think. No god, not even Origin himself can comprehend. A being as old as them himself. One they avoided at all costs. A mistake. An accident. Something that they created but can never destroy. No one can escape the end, not even the beginning. For there to be creation there must be destruction. And I am that destruction." (Omega)