One-way traffic

"What's that?"

The group turned their attention to the air above, and with the appearance of the crack, the situation changed.

First of all, the empress's treasure instantly lost its original luster.

Like something falling into a lava flow, slowly, a deep black erosion began to appear on that stove, melting it away bit by bit.

"what…!"

As if seeing a savior, Lederisa immediately flew into the crack.

You think I'll let you succeed?

Boom! ...

With a wave of her hands, the Empress unleashed countless sharp and powerful ancient weapons from the depths of her unfathomable sleeves, raining down on Letrisha.

but.

It was as if something unseen was blocking everything.

No matter how powerful the Empress's magic weapon was, it was blocked by an invisible barrier.

In front.

From the depths of that crack, it seemed as if some kind of gaze was emanating.

—A gaze powerful enough to make everyone present, and even the whole world, tremble.

Boom——! ! !

Just by looking this way, in an instant, this world covered by countless phases was shaken at the most fundamental level.

This has an impact far exceeding that of the Fall of the Angels.

Even the most powerful demon god descending upon this world at his peak could not have such an impact.

"—!!"

Neither Misaka Mikoto, nor Kyokazuki Gunha, nor even Hatsune Miku could move an inch.

Only the Empress managed to shift her gaze to the inside of the crack with great difficulty.

Right there in the deepest part.

A white-haired, red-eyed figure sat on a throne made of flesh and blood, one hand supporting his chin, dressed in magnificent attire.

He simply gazed at himself calmly.

Gazing upon all of this world.

——Crack.

They could have destroyed everything in that brief moment, but the other party did nothing.

I simply let the cracks that tore through the world heal, and quietly watch it all unfold.

And on the way.

As a demon goddess, she couldn't possibly stop the other party.

Even breathing almost stopped.

"...What was that, what was that from just now?"

Finally coming to her senses, Misaka Mikoto immediately asked a question.

"Who was that person just now? A vampire... and then there was a rift in mid-air, and there were even people inside?"

"Do I seem to know these things?"

"It doesn't seem like it at all, and I shouldn't have asked you at all."

After the two Level 5 superpowered individuals finished arguing, they turned their attention to the other two people in front of them.

"that…"

Misaka Mikoto looked at the empress who was standing motionless in place.

I couldn't help but walk over and slowly look at her.

"Are you... are you alright?"

In a sense, Misaka Mikoto didn't have a good feeling about the girl in front of her.

In fact, what she didn't know was that she had caught a glimpse of the goddess when she encountered the demonic monk.

But at that time, she ultimately relied on Touma Kamijou, herself, and some other forces to face the priest, and in the end, she did not manage to speak with the lady.

Therefore, she did not know the true identity of the Empress.

"Well, I also think what happened just now was a bit strange, but it shouldn't be that exaggerated, right? You see..."

“Hey there, I know you’ve been looking for me.”

However, she ignored herself.

Eh... Eh? Ignore it?!

Why are you ignoring me? How could this happen!

The truth is, the Empress didn't pay attention to what Misaka Mikoto said, but instead turned her attention directly to Hatsune Miku.

The expression on her face seemed somewhat subtle.

"Hmm, how should I put it?"

After thinking about it for a while...

That's how she continued.

"If you're planning to ask me to go back and deal with that kind of guy, I advise you to give up on that idea."

"Because, that kind of guy... even if a hundred of me came, he wouldn't stand a chance."

Dead silence.

It's hard to imagine that these words came from a being called a demon god, who resides at the pinnacle of this world.

"However, even we demon gods sometimes have things we can't think of or do."

However, at this moment, the Empress changed the subject and her tone shifted to a different one.

"It cannot be said to be completely lifeless."

"If you go to that guy, you might get something."

That... guy?

The two superpowered individuals nearby both looked puzzled.

"Who is that guy?"

"Yes, he's someone you two people from the surface world know."

The Empress waved her hand and immediately revealed that this person was a household name in Academy City.

"It's the head of your city, the chairman of the board of directors of Academy City, Aleister Crowley."

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From then on, the unfolding process became unique.

Hatsune Miku had thought that she would be going to meet this person sometime in the future.

But I never expected to see him at this time...

"Um, are you sure you don't need us to come along?"

The two Level 5 superpowered individuals behind them were still discussing all of this.

They seemed worried about whether they could actually accomplish all of this.

"It's ok."

Understanding their intentions, Hatsune Miku smiled gently at them.

"The rest is up to us, that's enough."

Although I didn't quite understand what they were discussing, but...

"No matter what, once you've decided to do something, you have to do it well."

Xiao Banjunba touched his nose and looked at her seriously.

“You have indeed committed unparalleled sins in the past.”

"Then, according to you, if the world is really facing danger, and the key lies with people like you... then you must step up your efforts and use your greatest courage to accomplish all of this."

"If you need any help, we're always ready to come!"

Despite the fact that the higher-ups of Academy City had ordered them to capture or even kill Hatsune Miku on the spot, the two had completely disregarded their orders.

They are all individuals with their own beliefs.

And they all knew very well what the decision should be for Hatsune Miku at this time.

"...Thank you, thank you all."

The girl smiled gently.

She glanced at the lady beside her, and the two looked at each other and nodded.

So, relying on a method similar to teleportation, they flew directly into the interior of the building.

…Although the building is riddled with holes and damage.

"What you just said was probably just something you said on purpose to get them to leave, wasn't it?"

Upon arriving inside the windowless building, the Empress looked at Hatsune Miku.

She knew what the other person was thinking.

"Those two people are just from the pure scientific camp; in the end, they are only characters in the superficial world."

"If we force them to get involved in something that even we demon gods can't handle, their final fate will only be more tragic than death."

"...That's why I don't intend to involve them."

Hatsune Miku is well aware of just how serious the sins she committed in this timeline were.

however.

It is precisely because we have made such a big mistake that we should take action to make amends.

Do what you are capable of and only you can do.

"This is really a headache. Now that Nephthous isn't around either, the trouble is even greater."

"We can definitely save her. Besides, she's a demon god... she won't be destroyed so easily. She can definitely hold on."

"Such a naive idea is not good. You just witnessed it, didn't you? That level is beyond what the term 'demon god' can handle."

This must be one of the rare instances where the Empress readily lowered herself to the other party's status.

At least in her opinion, even if all the demons attacked together, they would have no chance of defeating that mysterious guy.

but--

"However, there are other oddballs like you in this world."

As they talked, the two reached the deepest part of the building.

"If it's up to him, maybe things can really change."

And so, the figure of someone appeared before their eyes.

…He was a very strange man.

Wearing a green outfit resembling surgical scrubs, with long silver hair reaching her waist, her figure was indistinguishable as male or female, or even young or old.

The human was standing there.

Behind him was the life support system, completely destroyed, with shards of glass scattered all over the ground.

"How long has it been since I officially left this place?"

Aresta Crowley.