My dear witch, please turn evil according to the script!

Chapter 406 She's so lucky

Inside an unnamed temple.

The priestess, who had already returned to the stronghold through special means, smiled.

The plan was successful.

Although it wasn't the best outcome, it was still a decent result.

But all of this happened much faster than she expected; the Grand Duke's speed of action really surprised her.

He had just left that place, avoiding the gaze and perception of that demigod dragon, when the outcome he had set up was already ruined.

However, she was not surprised by this.

The ritual, which used the lives of three bishops and the blessings within them, could not be wasted.

This is inherently a trap of choosing one of two options, or even three options.

Whether it's the Son of God going to solve the problem, or Roland going to solve it, it's good news for her, for the Lord, and for the entire church.

As for not choosing either one?
That's even better news.

However, considering the individual's intelligence and behavior, the possibility of choosing to ignore the situation and protect themselves is extremely slim.

Whether it's allowing the Son of God to fulfill his original duties or killing Roland, this heretic who could clearly eliminate the Lord's blessing, it would be a great thing.

Hehe, I reckon it won't be long before I find out about this through my intelligence network.

We might even witness a grand funeral and a massive purge of the church, with even the demons possibly involved.

It was truly an unprecedented spectacle... but that day is not far off.

The fragile consumables weren't worth saving.

On the contrary, with those people delaying, I actually have more time to do what I want to do.

……

Darkness, utter darkness...

Roland opened his eyes, and this was how he felt once his consciousness acquired the concept of vision.

Some similar scenes seemed to have occurred to him before, when he confronted the evil god known as the Black Lord in Isfar.

Irene happened to be present that time, and because of the special circumstances of the dream, she was able to intervene and pull herself back.

but now……

This situation is perhaps the worst possible scenario.

But Roland remained calm.

Perhaps it was because the Eternal Runestone was not shut down, even though only his consciousness could act at the moment, or perhaps his consciousness was dragged into this strange environment.

But at this moment he was very calm, so calm that he had lost all feelings of fear and unease.

Even though the surrounding silence was chilling, he felt no discomfort whatsoever.

He was simply preoccupied with figuring out his next move.

Because of his powerful mental strength, Roland was able to fully condense a "consciousness body," a complete body, and even replicate the greatsword Dawn of Annihilation and the holy sword Durandal one-to-one based on his understanding and memories.

That's a good start.

It would be even better if the person standing in front of me in this strange space wasn't Kalia.

Even though Roland knew very well that this was not the Kalia he knew, and that she was very likely just an imposter with her appearance.

But this is still not good news for Roland.

It wasn't because he couldn't bring himself to do something to this thing that resembled Kalia.

Rather, it's because the fact that such an image can be constructed and placed in front of oneself, regardless of its purpose, means that it can see through one's heart and even read one's memories.

Although Roland never doubted the abilities of these extraterrestrial evil gods, it was not incomprehensible that his memories could be read by such powerful beings.

But this will undoubtedly put you in a passive position.

Unlike Bishop Eka, who faced fear.

Fear itself can be overcome, and Aika can only evoke the fear in people's hearts and make it material.

This is the foundation upon which this bishop relied to roam the continent.

However, as long as one's will is strong enough and one is clear-headed enough, these methods will not pose any threat.

Roland, however, felt differently at this moment.

Compared to the fear brought by that bishop, his current feelings felt as if they had been seen through.

He had no idea what kind of being existed inside the "Kalia" in front of him.

She didn't know why the other party hadn't made any move until now, just silently watching her.

Her pupils, which were originally as bright as cornflowers, were now pitch black, like two deep black holes.

Just one glance is enough to completely absorb a person's mind.

But the next moment, something that puzzled Roland happened.

The pupils of the "Kalia" in front of them suddenly changed. The deep blackness faded in an instant, revealing a pair of calm, azure blue eyes, as clear as a lake.

Is that you?

But you said...

Ah, I see.

"Kalia" murmured a few words that were hard to decipher, but Roland still managed to catch some details.

Clearly, this Kalia possesses her own consciousness and memories, and is even capable of moving freely to some extent. The color of her pupils may be a signal of whether she can control her own body.

And her very first words... seemed to indicate that she recognized him?
Soon, Roland felt a shiver run through his body.

Even the negative effects of the Eternal Runestone couldn't keep him calm for that brief moment.

He recalled the time issue he had argued with the other party when he started the system.

No, even now, Brother Tongzi still adheres to that timeline setting, strictly following that timeline's setting and development when issuing himself tasks.

Could this Kalia in front of me be...?

Go do what you must do, Savior.

The timeline appears to have been successfully covered.

No wonder I'm here.

[That's fine... it's not bad to end it all here.]

Kalia's tone was indifferent, but one could detect a hint of relief in it.

It was a relaxed atmosphere tinged with a touch of melancholy.

Then, under Roland's gaze, "Kalia's" body began to dissipate.

Seemingly realizing the uniqueness of its existence, the power of modification from some supreme rule began to exert its influence, piercing the membrane that had been deceiving its attention.

Kalia's words, in particular, make one think deeply.

Wait... who is she?

Is it Kalia from the apocalypse timeline? Or...?

Before Roland could continue thinking, just as Kalia's form began to disintegrate to half its original size and her entire lower body had completely disappeared, another terrifying force abruptly halted the rate of disintegration and began to reshape her body in another way.

The original azure blue in "Kalia's" eyes had not faded, but the relief and liberation she had felt had vanished, replaced by helplessness and resentment.

She turned her gaze to Roland, and, unable to control her body any longer, she was silently praying for something.

Roland took a deep breath, dragging his greatsword toward the disappearing figure before him, but was stopped at the last moment and instead walked toward the monster-transformed "Kalia".

"laugh"

When the blade of the Desolate Dawn pierced through "Kalia's" chest, the transformation finally came to an end.

Roland clearly felt an angry and displeased emotion coming from all directions, trying to erode his thoughts and will.

But as the King of Men's Crown was placed above Roland's head, those subtle disturbances dissipated.

And Kalia, who had gotten her wish and was continuing her journey toward disappearance, smiled faintly.

At this moment, she was half-held in Roland's arms. She raised her head, looked at Roland quietly, and opened her mouth slightly, as if she wanted to say something.

But in the end, she said nothing, only giving Roland a familiar and radiant smile with her eyes narrowed.

She's so lucky, unlike me.

The final thought entered Roland's consciousness: "Kalia's" body... no, was that really a body? Or was it a fragmented consciousness, similar to Roland's current state?

Even though Roland, who was currently in a state of forced absolute rationality, felt that the appearance of "Kalia" was too abrupt, just as abrupt as her disappearance.

But he still couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sadness and anger welling up inside him.

In the end, however, all this anger and sorrow was suppressed by the rational effect brought about by the Eternal Runestone.

Roland raised his sword again, then looked up.

A tall, majestic, and powerful being is examining its own existence with its shapeless body and gaze.

Seemingly displeased that Roland had destroyed the vessel and puppet of His power, the spreading shadows, like a real tide, formed a massive tsunami, crashing towards Roland in this eerie space where only darkness remained.

But before Roland could draw his sword or use his mental power to continue the resistance,

A purple butterfly flew out from Roland's chest.

That was a gentle blessing from the deceased mistress.

But soon, the blessing changed its form.

The butterfly fluttered in mid-air, and then in an instant transformed into a gigantic scythe that seemed to stretch across the heavens and the earth.

The scythe that has been used by the Grim Reaper to collect souls in countless legends now reveals its true power.

With a single slash, the tsunami shattered in two, and the shadow, along with the burning of the eerie purple flames, vanished into absolute nothingness.

Then, a sea of ​​flowers bloomed everywhere, bringing this absolutely desolate space to life.

Immediately afterwards, a white-haired woman dressed in a black gauze dress, with an elegant and gentle demeanor and her eyes closed, appeared beside Roland.

Come with me. It's not safe here.

The power I've stored within this blessing cannot hold out for much longer.

You should leave here.

[Although the way you found out the truth surprised me somewhat... just as I was surprised that the previous timeline hadn't been completely obliterated by the torrent of time.]

Come with me, Savior.

Now, it's time for you to do what you're truly meant to do.

This is not an order or instruction, but rather my belief that, with your intelligence, you will willingly embark on this path after completing all the necessary information.

I will not reveal everything; that was our agreement back then.

But I will show you the path to the truth.

(End of this chapter)