In Type-Moon, it all starts with adopting Sakura.

In exchange, Debit also learned all of Maris Billy's plans from him.

That audacious plan, and the reason he chose so many outstanding magicians to establish Chaldea.

Even after learning the truth, Debit couldn't help but think that Maris Billy was doing something incredibly crazy.

If they knew the truth, they would be hunted down to death by all life forms. And even if they managed to escape the hunt, they would be obliterated by the planet's suppressive force. Even among the outstanding magicians of Group A, apart from themselves and Kirshtalia, there was no chance of survival for the others.

At that moment, Debit asked him the question that was on his mind: "Was it worth it? Was it the right thing to do?"

Even when so many lives are sacrificed, and human morality is trampled on, Maris Billy's response to such matters is indifferent:

"It doesn't matter. It's precisely because of this potential risk that we need to keep it from the Magicians' Association and everyone else. You're a participant, so you must be aware of it."

"Then, please remember, Debit, after the restoration of human order begins, the magicians of Group A will not be human Masters but Hidden Ones."

This was Marisbury's advice to Debit.

"—?!!"

Upon hearing this, Dr. Roman, who was already feeling uneasy, finally broke down completely. At this moment, he realized just how huge a bomb was beneath his feet in Chaldea, and what secret Marisbury was hiding.

Similarly, many things can also be explained.

Why would an alien god possess Olga Marie's physical data and use her as a vessel?

The so-called Hidden Ones, the alien gods, did not appear or descend by chance, but were guided or planned by someone, and that being was none other than Marisbury.

In other words... it is very likely that the greatest enemy of humanity is not Goetia, but Chaldea itself?

The sheer volume of information overwhelmed Dr. Roman, causing him to almost lose his composure.

Upon seeing this, Debit shook his head.

"Dr. Roman, whether it's you or that new Master, your biggest problem is naivety. You never considered whether you were being used."

"Everything you've done so far has been exactly as Marisbury predicted. And you should understand the truth about Chaldea by now, shouldn't you?"

He said earnestly, "Marisbury's claim to protect humanity by establishing Chaldea is indeed correct, but have you ever considered what price he had to pay to protect humanity? Or rather, humanity simply cannot imagine a sacrifice more terrible than the destruction of humanity."

"I think... I understand."

Dr. Roman gritted his teeth and admitted it, then looked at Debit and asked, "So all you've been doing is..."

"Destroy Chaldea, destroy Earth, and prevent humanity from becoming the most despicable species in the 13.8 billion light-years since the birth of the universe!"

Debit said righteously.

"It has nothing to do with anything, nothing to do with purpose, it's just that, like an insect attracted to light, I want to do this kind of thing."

"..."

At that moment, the entire room fell silent.

Not only Roman, but even Loewe had to applaud Maris Billy's actions.

Not long ago, when he intercepted the Imaginary Tree, he had already observed it up close. It contained a cosmic galaxy, which, although not a real universe, could indeed be considered a concept of a universe. This was exactly what Marisbury needed.

Seven imaginary trees, seven galaxies simulating the universe.

If the Imaginary Tree successfully lands on the ground, it will cover the Earth's surface with a special substance, essentially turning the Earth into a blank sheet.

It's important to understand that the essence of humanity in the Type-Moon world is merely a layer of matter on the planet's surface—a fabric. So-called humanity is simply the domain of a powerful species that controls this planet. If you must define it, it's the law of physics. Any world formed based on this law of physics is the current Type-Moon world. What holds this surface fabric in place is the Star Anchor, Artoria's Holy Lance, but if we consider the relationship between the Imaginary Tree and the Milky Way, they can achieve a similar effect.

In this way, the universe can be viewed as a single overlay, with the Imaginary Tree capturing it and stitching it onto Earth, folding the Milky Way inside and enclosing it within the overlay. If we compare the Milky Way within the Imaginary Tree with the actual Milky Way, we can prove that it is the universe. This also proves that the universe exists on Earth, which is covered by a celestial canopy.

Marisbury's goal of capturing a cosmic view spanning 13.8 billion light-years was essentially to visualize everything within the observable universe. After planting the Imaginary Tree, the entire 13.8 billion light-year universe would be recorded within the Imaginary Tree. By utilizing this celestial canopy, the scale and state of the universe could be simulated within Earth.

The universe in the Type-Moon world exists in an inner and outer dimension. 13.8 billion is the limit of the inner universe, which is the human universe. The more distant outer universes are not included. Those are the planets behind Debit that are life forms from the edge of the universe, the creatures of the Dark Star.

According to the laws of nature, the universe is not static.

The changes and explosions of the universe are normal. The original Dark Star creatures were pushed to the edge of the universe due to the changes in the universe. This is the evolution of everything. But since the phenomenon of cosmic change can occur naturally, if we assume that Earth is established as a universe centered on Chaldea, then Earth, as the current universe, will also be pushed out of the universe like the Dark Star?

However, this would disrupt the normal evolution of the universe.

The order of Earth, the universe, and beyond the universe has been directly altered.

Directly become the new, Chaldea, Earth (universe), Universe (outside the universe).

However, this would mean that Earth, a tiny planet, has replaced Earth in the universe, which is unwise and unacceptable from a cosmological perspective. Furthermore, the original entities in the outer universe would wake up to find themselves ejected once again.

The reason for doing this was undoubtedly influenced by Zhu Yue and other beings like Ort. Humanity in this universe is too weak, and the enemies in the universe are too terrifying for humanity. Any alien god, extraterrestrial being, or UO could potentially wipe out humanity, so it must be dealt with. This is also from the perspective of protecting humanity.

Therefore, in Marisbury's view, wouldn't transforming Earth into the entire universe and eliminating all threats from the outer universe (preventing them from interfering with Earth) permanently guarantee humanity's safety?

After that, so that humanity would not be overly dependent on Earth and could continue to live on a new planet called Chaldea, other celestial bodies would be driven out of the universe, and a new universe would be created with Chaldea as the center.

Marisbury's plan was a preemptive strike: to indiscriminately eject all extraterrestrial life forms before they came to Earth and destroyed humanity, thus separating Earth from the existing universe.

In this way, the dead planet (Earth) will be a new universe for Syldias, which can continue to maintain Earth's value.

If you do a simple analysis, the plan is actually quite simple.

Marisbury intends to seal off the universe with Earth, thus eliminating the threat from outer space.

Chaldea is a replica of Earth.

The Imaginary Tree is a replica of the universe and the Milky Way.

Maris Billy's plan is to use them to create a simulated universe on Earth.

The seven Lostbelts are the debts of humanity, which were all thrown into the universe using the Imaginary Tree.

Drawing energy from the universe through the Imaginary Tree is like borrowing from the universe, just like Aozaki Aoko's Fifth Magic.

Although it all sounds like borrowing, don't forget that Aozaki Aoko is alive, and the magic she borrowed is something she has to repay at a future point in time. But if the Imaginary Tree is destroyed, who will repay the debt? Where did the magic absorbed from the universe go? From the universe's perspective, this is like the Imaginary Tree constantly borrowing energy from the galaxy, promising to repay it later, only to mysteriously disappear, and that energy is forever taken away by Earth.

It is not difficult to predict the subsequent rulings regarding the Lostbelts.

Even without Chaldea to cut them down, the seven Lostbelts would fight each other, and only one Lostbelt could survive and achieve final victory.

And the condition for victory is naturally cutting down the tree of fantasy.

In his plan, the Imaginary Tree would be cut down regardless of the outcome, which was also his goal.

Therefore, Marissbury wants the universe to replace Earth, continuously bearing the once-every-hundred-year judgment of human reason, saddle the universe with humanity's debt, and ensure that human reason continues forever. Similarly, if we compare the Imaginary Tree to the Milky Way, placing the universe close to the inner edge of a planet, then we can achieve the feat of humanity monopolizing the universe's resources.

No wonder Debit and the beings of the Dark Star behind him were so excited about Chaldea's actions, even saying that humanity would become the most despicable species in the universe.

Maris Billy's amazing feat is truly unimaginable.

You could say you woke up to find that this guy had single-handedly made Earth an enemy of the entire universe.

"..."

At this moment, after Lovi, Roman, and Debit deduced everything about Marisbury and Chaldea, the scene fell silent.

Dr. Roman, in particular, found it hard to accept.

After all, this is something that arbitrarily extracts the power that keeps the universe running and brings it to Earth, just to maintain human order...

It truly deserves to be called a disgrace to the universe.

He found it hard to believe that this was a plan that even humans could come up with.

Moreover, their deductions did not cover the entirety.

Some details can only be discovered by engaging with the Imaginary Tree and studying it gradually.

But one thing is undeniable.

This time, from a human perspective, Marisbury's purpose was to safeguard human reason, avoid judgment, and prevent the destruction of humanity; it was for the sake of humanity.

However, from Debit's perspective, this is utter madness. A planet recklessly devouring cosmic resources will lead to the death of more planets, which is harmful to the universe. That's why so many extraterrestrial visitors have come to Earth.

Now is a moment of decisive action.

Debit looked at Roman, who looked like he was questioning his existence, and said calmly, "Now you can tell me your choice, Dr. Roman."

"Is it to perpetuate the human order on Earth and continue to be the enemy of the entire universe, or to give up now and return the hope of life to the universe?"

"I……"

Upon hearing this question, Dr. Roman looked conflicted.

He then asked Debit, "Hasn't Marisbury's plan already failed? The Imaginary Tree has been destroyed, so why is there still such a question?"

No, it's not over yet.

Debit shook his head and continued, "As long as Chaldea exists, nothing will end. The Imaginary Trees are not limited to those, and the Alien Gods will not be so easily destroyed. As long as there is enough energy, this plan will continue. So there is only one way to stop it."

“Completely destroy Chaldea!” he said solemnly. “I also tried to threaten Marisbury to stop Chaldea, but I failed. Later, I was too late to stop it because of Leif’s bomb, and I fell into a state of suspended animation. The reason I became a Hermit and cooperated with the Alien God was because I had my own ideas and plans.”

“I don’t hate Earth and humanity; in fact, I love them immensely. That’s why I can’t bear the shame of humanity becoming the universe. If I couldn’t find or stop Chaldea, I would have taken a more extreme approach. Now that Marisbury has connected and replaced Earth with Chaldea, there is another way to stop it naturally.”

Debit looked at Roman and Rowe, his expression unwavering, utterly solemn, and devoid of any hint of joking, and said:

"I will destroy the Earth, through the hand of Ort."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Roman's eyes widened even more.

"Please don't look at me like that, Dr. Roman. From a human perspective, I am a villain for doing this, but many more planets in the universe will be saved because of my actions. It's hard to judge who is righteous and who is evil."

"However, things have changed now that a new dimensional deity has appeared on Earth besides the alien gods. Now that I have explained everything I know, then..."

After finishing his explanation, Debit turned to Luo Wei, who was watching from the side, and asked, "So, you high-dimensional deity who looks down on this universe, what is your judgment? Is it to stop Earth's actions for the sake of this universe, or to sacrifice the universe for the sake of this planet? Now, only you in the entire world are qualified to make the final judgment."

"My judgment..."

Upon hearing this question, Luo Wei's expression gradually became somewhat subtle. He looked at Roman, who was struggling with his thoughts, and then at Debit, who was also waiting anxiously for the result, as well as those cosmic life forms from hundreds of billions of light-years away.

Finally, he slowly gave his answer.

Chapter 351 A Bitter Choice

"So, what should we do now?!"

"—"

In Chaldea, on the steps of a staircase, Dr. Roman, dressed in a white coat, sat in agony, his hands gripping his long hair tightly, as if trying to clear his mind or wake himself from this nightmare.

But the truth is, no matter how hard he scratched, he couldn't deny this established reality; instead, he ended up tearing off a lot of his hair and scalp.

"Ugh."

Seeing this, Luo Wei looked helpless and reached out to help him stop.