This is not the date I wanted.

06 The Hypocrite’s Argument

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Michael (Sealing Master) is a scepter-shaped angel that looks like a key. It is a conceptual weapon that has two powers: [Open] and [Close].

[Close] - Insert the angel into the target's body and turn it right to seal the target's designated function.

[Open] - Insert the angel into the target's body and turn it left. It can use space as a target to operate, consciously select a location to open a passage called [Door]. It is speculated that it also has the power to remove the ability of [Close].

The scope of the ability is unknown, the limit of the ability is unknown. It is unknown whether it has other abilities.

This is a video obtained by Ratatoskr from the universe, in which he analyzed the abilities of the elves Zodiac.

To put it bluntly, this is probably the most powerful and most illegal elf they have ever seen.

"Shidou, are you ready?"

"Yeah... I'm ready."

He opened his mouth and took several long, deep breaths, and when his emotions had stabilized, Shidou nodded vigorously at Kotori.

At this time, Shido Gokawa was standing on a high platform in the center of the temporary command room, wearing a helmet-type intercom with goggles on his head. The cameras in the command room were shooting his body from all angles without blind spots. A 3D model showing his various body data could also be seen on the big screen.

To be honest, Shidao had the illusion at this moment that he was a new product being displayed at the product promotion meeting.

"Very good." Hearing Shidao's answer, Kotori nodded and shouted to her subordinates, "Then continue, the operation - Long Distance Love (long-distance love) begins again!"

Following Kotori's order, the crew members in the command room began their respective tasks.

"Understood. Autonomous Camera No. 1 is approaching the target."

"The random field is unfolding. Image projection is ready to begin."

"Synchronization complete. Subject's mental status monitoring in progress."

"Projection is ready."

Immediately afterwards, Gokawa Shidao felt himself jumping from the command room of the underground facility into the universe outside the Earth's atmosphere.

Of course, this is not a real space jump. Instead, Kotori and others projected a holographic stereoscopic image of Gokawa Shidao's body data and movement information in the command room through a camera in space.

"..."

Without taking the time to appreciate the vastness of the universe, Shidao turned his gaze forward.

She was a girl with long, shining golden hair, floating naturally in the universe like a star.

"You appear again..."

As if sensing Shidou's gaze, Zodiac slowly opened his eyes.

"Yo...good morning."

Trying to keep his tone calm, Shidou greeted the other party with a friendly smile.

Zodiac wordlessly raised his scepter, inserted it into the space and twisted it gently.

The next moment, Gokawa Shidao's "projection" was turned into a honeycomb by countless rays of light.

"—!"

His sight suddenly returned to the command room. Shidao supported his knees with his hands, looking at his intact body, and a little cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

"Shidou-kun, are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. One more time please!"

After wiping the sweat off his face, Shidou nodded affirmatively.

In fact, this was his fourth attempt to contact the spirit in the universe. But no one knew whether it was because the other party was naturally belligerent or because he had just been attacked by DEM and was too alert, but every time Shidao appeared, she would attack without saying a word.

The first time was when a piece of flying metal pierced through his chest.

The second time, his head was smashed by the opponent's staff.

The third time, multiple metal fragments pierced his limbs and neck.

And just now, it was the fourth time.

Although Shidou himself would not feel any pain and his body would not be damaged because he was only attacked by a three-dimensional image, the extremely realistic visual and sound impact was definitely not a pleasant experience.

“Remember not to force it, and it’s okay to take a break if you feel tired.”

"It's okay. Please continue."

Shidao shook his head gently to decline everyone's kindness, then looked at the elves on the screen and said confidently.

"Just now... although it was only one sentence, she did talk to me. I want to take this opportunity to continue trying to communicate with her!"

The elf in front of him was indeed extremely powerful, but this had nothing to do with Shido Gokawa.

Make them shy and seal their spiritual power. This is what he has been doing so far.

As long as he can rescue the elves from trouble, Shidao doesn't mind doing this no matter how many times he repeats it.

"Very good, good awareness. Let me praise you a little, Shidou."

The corners of Qinli's mouth curved slightly.

"Then, the projection will start again in five seconds. Shidou, get ready."

"Ah."

Then, the scene in front of Shidao switched to the universe again. This time, the spirit did not attack directly like the previous times.

“——It’s very strange.”

The elf said in a calm tone without any fluctuations,

"Why haven't you died after so many attempts?"

Seeing that the opponent finally made a reaction other than attacking, Shidou hurriedly spoke.

"Ah, ah! Nice to meet you. I'm using this stereoscopic image because I have something to tell you... Ah, wait! Stop! Don't dig into someone's stomach with a staff while they're talking."

"Is this a 3D image? Huh, there are such strange things in the world."

As he said that, the elf thrust the staff into Shidou's stomach and stirred it while talking to himself.

Although it didn't hurt, the strange visual experience of having his stomach stirred by a foreign object still made Shidao feel a little weird.

"Um... rather than this... can you tell me your name first?"

Hearing Shidao's words, the spirit stopped stirring Shidao's stomach and looked up at him.

"Name? It doesn't matter. My name is Rokuko - Hoshimiya Rokuko."

(Rokuko. Is this your name?)

"So, who are you? It's rude to ask someone's name without telling me where you are."

"Oh, sorry. I was—"

[Shidao, the options are out. 】

Just as Shidou was about to answer, three options suddenly popped up on the screen of the goggles.

①I am Gokawa Shido. Let’s be friends.

②I am Gokawa Shido. Please be my lover.

③ I am Gokawa Shido. I am the man who will become your master. Be my flesh slave, and I will train you to be unable to live without me (I recommend this choice, come on! --By Oro Maruna).

(Ju Nai!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Shidou, who felt the malice coming from the artificial elves, could not help but roar in his heart.

However, what shocked Shidao was that after everyone's discussion and screening, this option ③, which seemed to be the most suicidal, was actually approved.

[Since this is a 3D video, there's no loss if I get killed. I'll use this opportunity to check the other party's reaction pattern. Come on, brother! Try to sound more domineering and aggressive!]

"..."

The corners of his eyes kept twitching. Although Shidao wanted to shout "MMP" countless times in his heart at this moment, after all, Rokuko was still waiting for his reply, and he didn't want to keep the other party waiting any longer.

He did what he said and gave up on himself, then Shidao took a long, deep breath.

"I, I'm Gokawa Shidou... I want to be, your... master's man... Be, be my flesh... slave... slave, slave, slave! I'll make you... so horny that you can't live without me..."

Not domineering at all, not only did he stutter but he even bit his tongue at the end. If possible, Shidao really wanted to find a crack in the ground to turn into.

"Itsuka Shidou... Understood. I will take note of your name for now."

Rokuko nodded in understanding, but otherwise had no reaction.

[Don’t care at all! ? ]

I could hear people exclaiming in surprise.

Shidao was also very surprised. Although he knew that this option would not have any good reaction, the other party was neither angry nor ashamed. This indifferent attitude really surprised him.

[She must have heard Shidao's name since he was able to say it. But her mental state and favorability didn't change at all... It's too stable, which makes me feel uneasy.]

Kotori couldn't help but frown, and a bad feeling emerged in her heart.

"Now it's my turn to ask, why do you come here again and again? What's your purpose?"

"Eh? Ah. I..."

When Shidou was about to answer, Rokuko suddenly pointed the angel towards the earth.

"The three-dimensional image... that is to say, your true self is hidden somewhere on this planet. I don't like false things. From now on, whenever you utter a lie, I will throw a rock at this planet."

"Varied--!?"

Shidou couldn't help but take a deep breath. Thinking back to the meteorite that had fallen on the playground before, he felt a little embarrassed to speak.

"What do you think?"

Rokuko looked at Shidou with a calm gaze. From her gaze, Shidou couldn't tell whether she was joking or serious.

[…It seems that being mysterious will only bring trouble upon yourself. Shidao, just tell her the truth.]

"Well...I see."

Nodding, Shidou considered his words in his mind and responded to Rokuko.

"I am acting to save elves like you."

Then, Shidou revealed everything, including his purpose, the existence of Ratatoskr and DEM, and his ability to seal the power of spirits.

"Indeed, there is truth in your words. While I was wandering, this planet actually underwent such a huge change."

Seeing that Rokuko believed what he said, Shidou couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

"Ah... So, can you come back to the surface and let me seal your spiritual power?"

Although it was a bit straightforward, since the other party already knew his purpose, there was no point in beating around the bush. After hesitating for a moment, Shidou asked Rokuko.

"no."

Rokuko rejected it directly and decisively. However, Shidou was not surprised by this reaction.

"Indeed. It's a bit hard for you to accept these words all of a sudden. But..."

"I don't doubt you."

"Eh?"

Shidou was stunned by Rokuko's answer.

"I know that what you said is not false. I also know that you came to me to do good. However, I have no intention of accepting your charity, nor do I have any thoughts of returning to the stars. That's all. I just want to float in this world."

Hearing Rokuko's answer, Shidou couldn't help but speak anxiously.

"But, but. If that happens, DEM might attack again."

"D-D-Eh-mu?"

After repeating the words Shidou said with clumsy responses and thinking for a moment, Rokuko finally understood what Shidou meant.

"If you are talking about the ordinary iron from before? No matter how many times those ordinary things attack me, they are no match for me."

"No. There are still magicians in DEM who are much stronger than those machines just now. It will be very dangerous for you to continue like this."

Shidou waved his hand. He tried desperately to explain to Rokuko the danger of DEM. However, even when he heard that the other party possessed the "Divine Eclipse Volume" of the omniscient demon king, Rokuko's expression did not change at all.

"Indeed, it would be dangerous to fight against it. However, even if I am really no match for it as shown, I can just use the seal master to open the door and escape. Or, is there a monster that can chase me at the speed of light years?"