An ordinary profession creates the world's strongest

At this critical juncture of the decisive battle, in order to avoid causing chaos, Hajime, Liliana, and other high-ranking officials from various countries decided not to reveal the truth. As a result, most people believed that there were righteous gods and evil gods in the world.

Therefore, in such a situation, it is natural for them to want to rely on and pray for protection from the gods they believe in.

At this moment, a lovely yet resolute voice sounded, as if to remind everyone that they did not need to rely on God, but that there was someone else they should trust.

That is the "Voluptuous Goddess" who has always cared for everyone and shared life and death with them until now - Hatayama Aiko.

"Everyone, there's no need to despair! That person must still be fighting against the evil god at this very moment! The apostles' fall and the collapse of the divine realm are proof that the evil god is suffering! That person will definitely prevent the collapse of the world! So, let us pray! Pray for his victory! Pray for the victory of humanity! Come, everyone, express our will in unison!"

Silence enveloped the battlefield.

The words Aiko said weren't the inflammatory rhetoric Hajime had prepared for her.

There is no doubt that these are words that come from her heart.

Praying for the safety and victory of Hajime and the others, and believing that they would definitely save the world—Aiko's words expressed this resolve.

Perhaps it is because of this that it can naturally touch people's hearts.

The first one to respond to her was Liliana.

"victory!"

The commander-in-chief's voice echoed throughout the battlefield through the loudspeaker.

The next to respond was Jaharud. Even though his body was covered in wounds, his voice still held no trace of dominance.

"victory!"

Immediately afterwards, Kujieli, Langji, Elfrelik, Cam, Edel, Simon, and Yuka all gathered their strength and shouted at the top of their lungs.

""""""victory!!""""""

Thus, the flame of bravery was rekindled in the hearts of the coalition soldiers.

Victory!!! Victory!!! Victory!!! Victory!!! Victory!!! Victory!!! Victory!!! Victory!!! Victory!!! Victory!!! Victory!!! Victory!!!

The entire battlefield shouted victory in unison, and countless military boots stepped forward at the same time, shaking the earth.

It was as if it wanted to convey the will of "man" to the heavens and become the sunlight that dispels the darkness.

Regardless of whether they were human, demihuman, or people from another world, everyone was equally convinced of their own victory and the victory of those fighting in the sky, and they shouted in unison, their voices strangely uniform.

Among them, there was one person who did not shout along, but just stared at the sky intently.

That was the all-black angel—Kaori. She had exhausted her magic power and was on the verge of collapse.

Her black and silver wings flickered slowly, flickering now and then, as she struggled to control them. Wanting to be as close to the sky as possible to greet Hajime and the others, she refused to descend to the ground, gazing at the Divine Realm from the sky.

At this time, a look of joy appeared on Kaori's face.

Thousands of meters high in the sky, at a height invisible to ordinary people, she saw it with certainty.

In the violently churning space, a part of it spun like a whirlpool, and then a hole appeared, and a figure jumped out from the hole.

The figure did not slow down at all in the air and continued to fall in free fall.

“Aa ...

“Uoo ...

And screamed in embarrassment.

"Shia! Tio!"

Kaori was not mistaken. It was Shia, struggling in panic, her rabbit ears flapping in the air, and Tio, wearing tattered clothes, disheveled and disfigured by the strong wind.

Then, the figures of Shizuku, Ling, Ryutaro, and Kouki appeared in the air one after another, hurriedly chasing after them.

Looking at the four people chasing desperately and with anxious expressions, Kaori realized that they were in danger.

So she flapped her black and silver wings, whipping her slow-reacting body into a sudden acceleration. She precisely matched the speed of the two people falling, rushing to where they were about to fall, and finally caught their hands.

"Shia! Tio! Welcome back!"

"Miss Kaori! I'm back!"

"I'm truly saved, Kaori. And, I'm back."

The three of them hugged each other, rejoicing in each other's safety.

Kaori no longer had the energy to hold the two people and float in the air, so she glided to a place some distance away from the coalition forces.

Shia and Tio breathed a sigh of relief, and the three of them, along with Kaori, fell to the ground at the same time.

After a while, Shizuku and the others also came down.

"Kaori!"

"Shizuku-chan!"

Shizuku jumped down from the skylight, not wanting to retreat, only rushing towards Kaori. Kaori's eyes welled up with tears, and she hugged Shizuku who rushed towards her. At this time, Ling and others also came over.

"Xiao Xiangxiang! I'm back!"

"Xiaoling! Uh... welcome back!"

Seeing that Eri hadn't returned with them, Kaori immediately realized what was happening and was at a loss for words. Even so, she embraced Suzu, who rushed towards her, and greeted her with words of welcome. The three of them, concerned for each other, embraced each other tightly.

"Hi. Looks like you're okay too."

"Ryuutarou-kun, I'm so glad you're all safe. That's great..."

Kaori's face lit up with a look of deep relief at Ryutaro's words. Then, looking at Guanghui, who stood behind Ryutaro, feeling awkward and bewildered, a warm smile spread across her face, like sunshine clearing the fog in her heart.

"Welcome back, Guanghui-san."

"...Yeah, I'm back. I'm really sorry about a lot of things. I'm really, really sorry. And...thank you."

Guanghui still remembered attacking Kaori in the Demon King's Castle and had already prepared himself for being unwelcome. Faced with Kaori's warm attitude that put aside past grudges, Guanghui's eyes welled up with tears and he bowed his head to her sincerely.

Like Shizuku, Kaori hadn't given up on him. He was filled with gratitude. Of course, he wouldn't be so self-indulgent and misunderstand her again.

Kaori nodded to Guanghui, then looked up at the sky, her eyes searching for something. Anyone could tell who she was looking for.

"Kaori-san... Hajime-san and Yue-san didn't come with us."

"But you don't need to worry. Master and I are simply separated due to circumstances. Master and Yue will definitely return."

Shia and Tio both believed that Hajime and Yue would definitely come back, and looked up at the sky with Kaori.

"And Miss Meredith went to greet them..."

Xia said this. Her profile looked a little lonely.

She recalled the time when Meredi had given her the "Degraded World-Leaping Arrow".

At that time, Shia and Tio naturally insisted on traveling with Meredith to the depths of the Divine Realm. However, Meredith argued that the number of "Degraded Crossing Arrows" was limited. Not only would they be destroyed after a single use, but they could only open a "Gateway" large enough for one person to pass through for a very short period of time. Therefore, if too much energy was consumed during the journey to the other world, in the worst case scenario, it might not be possible for everyone to return.

Despite this, Shia and Tio still insisted on going. In the end, it was the atmosphere when Meredith promised to bring Hajime and Yue back that convinced them, and they were willing to trust Meredith and do what she said.

Because they immediately noticed Miledi's awareness.

──She definitely didn't plan to come back. She planned to sacrifice herself to save the world and Hajime and the others.

"Even though she's that kind of person, she's really strong! Yeah, there'll be no problem!"

"Shia... Yeah, you're right. And with those two here, we'll definitely be able to do it!"

"That's right. 'Mistake' doesn't exist in those two's vocabulary."

Kaori, who had been holding Ling and Shizuku, finally let go of them and looked up at the sky quietly again.

Shia, Tio, Shizuku, and the others also looked up at the sky.

Everyone stared at the gradually collapsing [Divine Realm] and prayed for their safe return.

The coalition forces also kept praying loudly for victory, even at the cost of shouting their throats.

I don’t know how much time passed like this.

A few short minutes passed, yet it felt like an eternity.

Change has happened.

"what!"

Kaori was the first to speak unintentionally.

Suddenly, a beam of light, interlaced with deep red and gold, shot up into the sky and penetrated the [Divine Realm].

Although it was familiar magic, the immense torrent of magic was so powerful that even their companions couldn't help but tremble in fear. The unwavering determination displayed by this torrent caused everyone on the battlefield to cease their war cries.

The two-colored magical light spiraled up into the sky, catching everyone's attention. Everyone was either stunned or deeply attracted by the sight.

"Mr. Hajime! Miss Yue!"

Xia shouted, her tone filled with joy.

Then, crimson and golden magic began to gather like a rewinding image.

Then──

It was like the painful wail of a dying person, resounding throughout the world.

Although the sound did not directly vibrate the eardrum, people all over the world undoubtedly heard it.

At the same time, another ray of magical light rose up, this time a silver flash mixed with black miasma.

Although there was no basis for this, everyone firmly believed that it must be the blood shed by God.

Finally, the dirty silver light dissipated in the air and the world returned to silence.

Everyone was unsure of the situation and could only swallow nervously. Suddenly, the crumbling heavenly world began to shrink around a single point, as if being drawn or compressed by something.

The next moment, the entire heavenly world shrank into a point and then disappeared without a trace.

There was no sound.

There was no impact.

Only in the tranquility, countless vivid seven-colored ripples emerged.

It is the color of daytime sunlight. The color of morning twilight. The color of clear, bright moonlight. The color of vibrant young leaves. The color of the powerful earth. The color of the tranquil night. And the gentle, all-embracing blue of the sky.

Beautiful seven-colored ripples extended endlessly in the air, finally covering the entire world dyed black and red, dyeing it back to its original color.

The world has returned to its original colors.

Such a scene is so magnificent and tender that it makes people want to cry.

“Ahh… God…”

Someone murmured.

However, the tone was no longer a plea for help.

I admire it so much because I am deeply moved and grateful for having the honor of being a witness to the myth.

Then, the power of the seven-colored ripples gradually weakened, but it never disappeared. Instead, it turned into a seven-colored aurora swaying in the sky, as if watching over the people on the earth who were quietly shedding tears of emotion.

"Hajime-kun... Yue..."

The sound was heartbreaking, as if forced out from between clenched teeth. Kaori stared at the vanished Divine Realm, her fists clenched so tightly that blood flowed.

"beginning……"

“Nagumo-san…”

“Damn it, what the hell is going on!? That bastard…!”

“Nagumo…!”

Shizuku, Ling, Ryuutarou, and Kouki all gritted their teeth and stared at the sky with serious expressions.

The black and red world completely disappeared.

The sun shines brightly again, illuminating the whole world.

However, no matter how long they waited, the figure they were looking forward to never appeared.

Even after the world returned to its original state, the entire battlefield remained silent.

On the roof of the fortress, Yuka murmured in a trembling voice.

“What are you…doing…come back soon…!”

Although Kosuke and Kam couldn't even stand, they still shouted with all their might.