Clip exposure, the savior Kamijou Touma

However, the final outcome of this tug-of-war can only be one...

Moreover, this ending seemed like a joke to Othinus, who was watching the clip.

"Change my mind? That's an idea that's beyond my status. As a god, why would I argue with mortals about this kind of thing?"

The one-eyed demon with the pointy hat responded so lightly, and his puzzled expression did not seem fake.

She couldn't understand why Kamijou Touma was doing all this useless work.

I felt a slight touch in my heart, but I just gained a new understanding of Kamijou Touma's stubbornness.

That's right.

Humans simply cannot defeat gods.

but--

If it could impress the gods.

So--

It wouldn't be difficult to get the gods to cooperate with humans a little.

It's very strange.

why...

What gave him the courage?

Do not understand.

It's unclear what's going on with this guy.

After thinking about it, she shifted her gaze and fixed it on the boy next to her who was also watching the video with a particularly conflicted expression, and uttered a somewhat light-hearted mocking remark.

"It's clear that I'm the one who killed you countless times in the video, but in the video, you actually have the guts to talk to me about these absurd possibilities... Human, don't you think you're ridiculous in the video?"

——That’s too much.

That's right. ...

This guy is beyond ridiculous.

This guy is just an ant that can be crushed to death at any time.

But in the video.

This guy faces constant death.

Why is he still so persistent and energetic?

and--

The most ridiculous thing is.

In the video, the life form called Misaka Integrated Consciousness rushed to save Kamijou Touma at the last moment before being perfected by himself.

When she used words to wake up Kamijou Touma.

This guy's heart seemed to be encouraged and became more resolute.

Everything was becoming increasingly difficult.

Even though I was laughing happily in the video.

He behaves indifferently towards the transgressions of mortals.

But, she knew that such a smile did not mean anything. The person in the video must have been irritated or even tired of these arrogant words.

and so--

as a party.

She really wanted to see what Kamijou Touma thought outside the video.

As she said this, her eyes were fixed on Kamijou Touma's face.

I tried to find clues from his expression, to see some sign of hesitation.

but.

She realized it immediately.

This is a futile effort.

Let’s not talk about whether Kamijou Touma in the video will be shaken by this.

but--

The timeline where Kamijou Touma is located.

None of his companions had ever suffered from amnesia.

Therefore, although Kamijou Touma in this timeline has not experienced these things, his mind and foresight are not inferior to Kamijou Touma who has experienced these things, because he is standing at the perspective of a "bystander", which is also known as the "God's perspective".

As for why, Othinus knew that asking him this question was ineffective.

The most sincere reason was that Kamijou Touma, facing such questioning, still had clear eyes and showed no signs of being shaken.

"Ridiculous? There is no such thing. I have fully understood that the integrated consciousness of the Misaka sisters wants to enlighten me and tell me the reality."

Before you save others, you must know how to save yourself.

This principle seems so difficult to understand, but at this moment Kamijou Touma has already figured it out a little bit.

If you want to save others.

First of all, you have to save yourself.

"…If there is still some possibility of restoring the original state, I will try it no matter what."

Kamijou said this firmly, clenching his right fist once again.

"I won't say anything exaggerated for everyone. I have decided that even if I have to deny every smiling face I see here and completely break off relations with everyone I have known so far, I will return to where I was. Even if it takes decades to reconcile completely, I will not avoid the pain anymore. At this point, how can I back down just because my opponent is a god! No matter what, I will let you choose my card!"

"If this is how it can be solved, do you think I in the video would make such a big deal out of it?"

He asked, his words almost in sync with Kamijou Touma in the edited scene playing in front of him.

Seeing this, Othinus said nothing more.

But she knew that she was already a little impatient in the video.

And the truth is indeed so -

Video content...

In the hands of Othinus.

There was a soft squeezing sound of someone gripping the "spear".

That is the expression of disliking the other person for being too presumptuous.

"There is no solution. There is no solution at all! Even if I had a palette knife to scrape off the paint, even if I could scrape off only a thin layer each time, I still couldn't accept the finished painting. The convenient option of 'restoring the original state' no longer exists. Time can only move forward. Since the thing I expect is not in front of me, I can only create the 'next world'!"

“…You should understand, Othinus.”

"Understand what? Do you think a mere mortal can boast that you know God's plan? With your brain, you can't even understand a fraction of the trial and error I've gone through so far, yet you think you can surpass me in conclusion? You are too self-righteous!"

"That's not what I'm talking about."

Kamijou said, shaking his head slowly.

"I'm not talking about technology or theory. If it were you, you would understand my desire. I am lost in the same dark maze as you! So you should understand! I want to go back. Even if I lose everything and everyone hates me, one day we will still laugh together! As long as this hope is still there, I can move forward no matter how much I have to give up! You should know that too!"

"Well."

These words seemed to have enough power to silence Othinus.

Even though it was short-lived.

Even if it was only for a moment.

"So what's left is a test of perseverance. Just repeat it a hundred million times, a trillion times. I'm going to go back to the 'original world' and I won't let you go to the 'next world'. The 'original world' I'm talking about is probably different from the 'original world' in your mind. Even so, I will force you to accept it. Do you understand, Othinus? I'm saying, 'Even if I have to destroy your dream, I will realize my own dream'!"

"OK then……"

"So be serious, Othinus. Stop giggling over there and use all your strength as a god. I'm not helping anyone. I'm fighting for myself. There are only you and me here. The only one who can save yourself is yourself!"

"In the end, this is not a battle between you and me, but a battle to determine the answer in my heart. In this case, I will cut off the confusion. Completely expel the idiot who boasts about my mistakes as his own achievements!"

I have given up counting.

Even the act of giving up counting has flown beyond consciousness.

"..."

Kamijou Touma never won even once.

Flatten, cut, smash, tear, blow up, and shatter into pieces.

The body of an ordinary high school student was delicately damaged, and every time the light of life faded from his eyes, every time that little light was as faint as a candle in the wind, it would cause a small ripple in Othinus' heart.

Just give up and move on.

No, there's still time to turn back.

There is always only one option left. What you are given now is a choice between two.

After a moment's hesitation, before the light completely disappeared from the flying pieces of meat, Othinus swung her "spear" and returned everything to the starting point, back to the dark maze that she also hated.

She didn't think that a single decision would resolve everything, nor did she think that simply standing in front of these scattered options would completely free her from confusion.

but.

Othinus gave up little by little. Her heart gradually leaned towards giving up, gradually being led to give up. It didn't matter if it was just an illusion. It was just self-suggestion. As long as she turned the rudder at the last moment, even if she regretted it after the anesthesia wore off, the route had been decided.

After 1003 killings, we got the answer.

There was no smile on her face.

That was the end. Her dream was over.

After waking up from the dream, only reality is waiting. Othinus, who gave up the first choice, will quickly create the second choice of "the next world" and return to the usual life. This struggle that belongs only to her ends here, and no one can understand the value of it. In order to prevent such anxiety from happening again, she will spend the rest of her life telling herself "this is the best solution" and "this is the right solution."

She would probably lose her sensibility.

The vast blue sky above and the emerald green of the forest trees.

Even if she sees these natural things in the future, it will not move Othinus' heart; on the contrary, she should be able to draw a clear line between herself and the struggle and live a peaceful life.

She has no interest in values ​​and interests.

This struggle is just for meaning.

and so.

(That’s the end.)

As the victories piled up, the body temperature gradually faded away.

As the soft parts are peeled off again and again, the heart gradually solidifies.

Her existence gradually transformed into something almost mechanical.

(The confusion disappears. I understand. I have found a way to purify my thoughts. In this way, I can say goodbye to my childish dreams. In return, I will gain reality.)

The wavering in the eyes disappeared. The pupils became fixed, gradually becoming something that simply reflected light.

Instead, she will be completely victorious.

Kamijou Touma hadn't changed. He made big promises, but in the end, he had no plan to turn things around. He was just waiting for Othinus to be vulnerable.

When he understood this, Othinus' heart really turned cold.

The girl realized that the dream she had believed in until now was only this far.

and so.

however.

grumble------!

Suddenly, a sharp pain burst out of Othinus' head.

"……Varied……?"

She couldn't help but stop.