Xingyue, is Xiaokai also considered Kai?

The beast that imitates Amaterasu and Eri, who has the bloodline of Izanami, their nominal mother, could easily be called sisters.

"Tsk."

Skaya, who was leisurely eating raw meat, took a bite of cabbage upon hearing this.

Although she really wanted to expose that this guy was lying to Erise, that she was just an ordinary magician and didn't have any great power, she didn't really want to do that after seeing that Erise's spirits improved after Novia said that.

In any case, even if they are human, they are only friends in name.

"...That's it."

Although Novia could tell that Eri was clearly saying "I know you're encouraging me, but thank you anyway," he still felt that it was true. After all, she was the God of the Underworld in Japan, and her strength was comparable to that of the Grim Reapers in various regions. In Japan, she should be able to reach the level of a Great God.

"In that case, I believe it to be true."

After saying this, the silver-haired Erise lowered her head again and ate her biscuit in small bites. Then, in a low voice, as if she were about to reveal an important secret, she continued:

"Because Novia is a special person to me."

This guy is so boring, such a boring guy, actually using this kind of trick, so boring, so boring...

That's what she thought, but this only made Scaya, who disdained it and considered herself a wild being, eat even more voraciously, finishing the food in no time at a speed far exceeding her usual pace.

"I've already finished eating!"

Skaya's light steps revealed her excitement, and the bright pink strands of hair on either side of her head swayed with each leap.

"Don't go yet, I have something to tell you, Skaya."

Before Skaya could run away, Novia lifted her by the scruff of her neck like a rabbit, then picked up a leaf and used it as a paper towel to wipe the bloodstains from the corner of Skaya's mouth. Skaya, who narrowed her eyes slightly upon feeling the touch of Novia's hand, responded with a very serious expression that seemed to show determination.

"Wait, wait! This kind of thing isn't in the adoption contract! It's prohibited!"

Speaking of which, the sight of the squinting Skaya always gave Novia a hallucination of Aria Tamamo. But thinking about it carefully, it's normal, since they are both related to Amaterasu. It can only be said that Amaterasu's love of wandering around is no less than Odin's.

"It's a bit late to say this now, but Skaya, would you be interested in an indoor dog kept in the wild? One that's not hardworking, serious, or funny. I don't think most people would be like that, right?"

"……Ah."

Little Skaya gave a cold laugh, then energetically crossed her arms.

Just you wait, hehehe, because what you don't know is that I have the ability to make any animal with body hair obey me unconditionally!

The next second, Skaya's composure was shattered by Novia's words—

"I've been thinking about whether I should find you a mother?"

Upon hearing Novia's words, both Skaya and Erise immediately widened their eyes.

Because Skaya understands that she has neither a biological father nor a biological mother, and that she exists as a solitary being in order to know true love. However, she has no spouse and is a unique life form on this planet.

Compared to Novia finding her a mother, Skaya, though unable to refute it for the moment, looked bewildered and pondered how to deal with the situation and tell Novia to stop.

But anxiety overwhelmed her thoughts, leaving the still very young Skaya completely at a loss.

If I really find myself a mother, what should I do?

Compared to the thoughtful Scaya, Novia's thoughts were much simpler. He was just thinking that this time he was really going to raise a child, so should he find an opportunity to contact Nero and the others to be Scaya's adoptive mother? After all, compared to Hibiki, who was born out of nowhere, Scaya had been taken care of since she was a child.

Perhaps it was Novia's expression that made Skaya realize that it seemed impossible not to look for him. As a result, Skaya, who was being held by the back of her neck by Novia, was no longer as agitated as before. Although she still had a distinct childishness, her beautiful face smiled at the silver-haired youth in front of her with a playful expression.

"I'm sorry, I can't tell you right now, but if you'd like, please do so."

"agreed?"

"Of course, I will not interfere with your will."

They'll just gradually become unable to disobey me.

Little Skaya naturally didn't say the second half of the sentence aloud; she only kept it to herself.

"Alright, I'll take it as Scaya agreeing."

……

After a while.

At the epicenter of the Tunguska event, a smiling Scaya and a listless Erise sat beside a tree trunk, gazing at Novia.

"Novia is looking for your mother, Skaya."

"Ha, that's impossible."

"why?"

Erise stared in bewilderment at Skaya, who seemed to be overjoyed and awaiting Novia's defeat.

"Because this is a sacred domain under my control."

Eri tilted her head, still not quite understanding, and simply patted the tree trunk she was sitting on.

"Speaking of which, this is where you were born, Skaya. You've grown so much all of a sudden! It's incredible..."

"Don't talk to me like a mother!"

“That’s what Little Skaya called us back then, both Novia and I were called that.”

"It only happened once! And I was just a kid then, I didn't understand what was going on, I was confused and that's why I shouted..."

While the two were engaged in a heated exchange, Novia had already prepared the steps.

A vast amount of magical power is being supplied.

originally.

This kind of transcendent technique can only be performed during the Holy Grail ritual, but now it has been used by Novia based on the fact that Nikijic was summoned alone.

The Holy Grail Ritual is a ritual involving seven people, but for Novia, the analyzed spell could be described as a one-sided summoning spell.

Immediately afterwards, a burst of intense light erupted.

It wasn't physical, but rather an immense magical force capable of scorching the spiritual senses was being forced out of the underground body of Tunguska. Something extremely large and colossal, something whose very existence seemed presumptuous even to the point of being mere measurement, was being forcibly dragged out.

But a few seconds later, everything returned to calm, as if everything that had just happened was an illusion.

However, as soon as Novia took a step forward, the surrounding forest, which had been ravaged by the explosion, instantly turned into darkness, and a ripple spread out from beneath Novia's feet.

"here it is……"

in the darkness.

In a space where time and space seemed to melt away ambiguously like mottled ropes, Novia instantly understood where she had arrived.

This is a world where time and space have no meaning, the inner side of the human world, an unobservable domain, an axis without past or future.

A place where even existing physical laws cannot provide a glimpse into its entirety—

Imaginary space.

Only then did Novia remember that the Reality Barrier Sanctuary Tunguska was originally Skaya herself, and that she would automatically disappear unless there were special circumstances—

In other words, the Sanctuary Tunguska itself can be connected to the Ocean of Imaginary Numbers.

Just now.

Novia felt something touching her back.

It was not an illusion created using mystery, but a giant strand of hair with a clearly defined flesh and blood body.

“Aa——Aaaaa——”

It was almost like the cry of the ocean of imaginary numbers itself—warm, calm, and even comforting.

Since it is in the sea of ​​imaginary numbers and is something of such enormous size, then there must be only that one.

Putting aside the fact that, under normal circumstances, she should be sleeping in Mesopotamia now that humanity has burned out.

But when Novia turned around, it wasn't him who stared wide-eyed, but rather the sight of him—

BeastⅡ Tiamat.

Chapter 503 Please take me with you.

In the imaginary space, which is difficult to observe, in a dark place, two strange figures face each other.

On one side is Novia, and on the other are countless humans whose hidden identities are unknown.

On one side is Tiamat, the creator goddess banished to the imaginary space.

Nevertheless, Novia could still see that although Tiamat's face was pale, she was still looking at her with the expression of someone looking at a precious object.

Is it no wonder that the ocean itself, the creator goddess of Mesopotamia, gave birth to life?

Novia suddenly realized.

Although it was their first meeting, he still had the illusion that he had seen it before.

Thinking about it carefully, if Tiamat is the ocean itself, then his final fall in the Mediterranean Sea in Rome, or his drifting in the English Channel with Abby after entering Central and South America, could all be considered as having come into contact with this mother.

Novia herself felt this explanation was far-fetched, but it was the only explanation she could offer for this sense of familiarity.

While Novia was lost in thought, Tiamat, who was standing close by, was no longer a constructed humanoid form with a brain, but a ferocious and enormous body. The blue hair scattered on her body and the occasional appearance of blood-red light made it seem as if she had just opened her eyes wide and was now squinting.

The man and the beast stared at each other for several minutes.

For some reason, Novia felt that Tiamat seemed somewhat timid and hesitant, as if her sudden appearance had put a lot of pressure on her...

Given Tiamat's doting nature as a mother, she should have smiled and said something like "Human, you're so good" in this situation. However, Tiamat's behavior is quite different.

Why is that? It's as if she can't do it otherwise.

Novia didn't know either.

However, he quickly put on a smile and said in a cheerful tone, "I'm sorry, I trespassed."

Upon hearing this, Tiamat blinked several times, but she still didn't speak, only letting out two low "AaAa" sounds.

However, Tiamat seemed to feel very reassured after he said that, and her big eyes kept staring at him as if she trusted him.

"Speaking of which, you should have felt a magical force trying to pull you out just now, right? Although it's not good to say it now, I still have to say that it was actually an accident. The person I was calling out to wasn't you. It was just an accident caused by the fact that that land itself was connected to this imaginary space."

Novia originally intended to call out to Nero, Meloshen, and others to come and help her raise Skaya, but unexpectedly, due to the anomaly of the Sanctuary Tunguska, she was connected to the Imaginary Space. However, leaving from here immediately would be very simple for Novia.

If humanity wants to return to reality from the imaginary space, it must have a 'connection' with reality. As long as there is a connection with someone in it, humanity can leave the imaginary space normally... Leaving aside Scaya for now, Eri is just one of the 'connections' that allows her to leave.

Novia thought for a moment and decided to explain to Tiamat that they would meet again later anyway, and that she would be 'sending' Tiamat back to the imaginary space. She just didn't know why Tiamat was still here. Normally, she should be sleeping in Babylon in her dreams.

Tiamat nodded simply.

Upon seeing this, Novia decided to leave.

"...I'm so happy you came."

Tiamat's enormous figure swayed like ripples on water. "Now, are you leaving? Try not to go too far... If you get lost... I will come to pick you up. If you don't get lost, I'll be right here waiting for you."

Novia was momentarily stunned by the gentle words, and he couldn't help but tilt his head, while Tiamat smiled.

It was a smile so gentle it made you doubt your own eyes. It was hard to imagine that she, a fearsome beast, would show such a smile. However, there probably aren't many people who could feel such gentleness from Tiamat.

"……Um."

Novia's reply was devoid of any shadow or hostility.

That's all he can say now.

This was the first time Novia and Tiamat had spoken, but he sensed a subtle meaning in Tiamat's words.

Perhaps it should be said that it was accidentally revealed.

Tiamat seemed satisfied with the reply and closed her eyes, revealing a somewhat lonely smile, as if she were reluctant to part.

She hadn't expected a response to the voice, but now that she had, it was good.

After a while, just as Tiamat was about to open her eyes and continue sleeping in this dim, distant, and lonely place.

"correct."

She opened her eyes in surprise, and in front of her stood a young man with silver hair fluttering in the dim space.

"There's a planet on Earth that needs you to change its ecosystem. Would you like to come and take a look first?"

Novia was referring to the Fr world, whose ecosystem had been completely destroyed. Marine life had become extinct, and rising sea levels had left only a few cities in the world called Mosaic. Novia believed that everything would return to normal once El and Mort were dealt with.

However, the extinct marine life and the severely damaged ecosystems will likely be difficult to restore.

Therefore, Novia felt that Tiamat could not be considered useless to the Fr world.