300 The end of the battle, and then

The clones monitoring the System sensed that the Diligence framework had become vacant. I quickly make arrangements to fill the void left in the Ruler authority, making adjustments so that the operation of the System is not affected. In addition, I forcibly push my own existence into the vacated Ruler authority framework. With this, only one more framework is needed.

For the Diligence framework to have become vacant, is equivalent to saying that Potimas has died. Died, or rather extinguished, huh. I guess there is a certain karma in that Potimas, who only wanted to live on and never die, had a fate worse than death. He built up so much karma that its a problem.

I break into the UFO that was rendered immobile by my threads. This UFO came out after I shot down the sea urchins and triangular pyramid. Given the timing with which it came out, I thought that this would have to be Potimass last stand so I captured it instead of shooting it down, and it seems that my expectation was correct. If Id been told that this in fact was another diversion then Id have been surprised. If it had then I would have had to raise my evaluation of Potimas up by another step. Well, the fact that Potimas himself is dead, should mean that it really is over now.

At the end of this excessively long journey, I find the Demon King sitting on a chair and operating what appears to be a console in front of her.

Its over.

I see.

Without turning around, the Demon King spoke plainly. With her long running bond having been put to an end, I guess there would be various emotions surging inside of her. From her disinterested tone, it seems like instead that her emotions are overflowing so much that conversely shes become unable to understand her own emotions. It seems that when her emotions overflow too much, that instead her mood becomes impassive.

Look at this.

The Demon King points at something on the monitor. Glancing through the characters displayed, I see something worthless written there. An apotheosis experiment using the souls of reincarnators, huh.

Cutting this long-winded theory like thing short, its an attempt to create a god by mixing the souls of reincarnators together. Potimas had already given up on using the Systems power alone to become a god. No matter how much experience points in the form of souls he gathered, he wasnt able to break through the limit. In which case, he considered using a new type of experience points, in other words the souls of humans from another world, and by using the souls of the reincarnators, that perhaps it would be possible to break through the limit.

How worthless. Er, well, kinda. Basically Im saying that I cant see any hope of this succeeding. Even if you gathered all the souls in this world, it still wouldnt be possible to break through the limit. So then just use souls from another world then huh!? If that could make a god then it wouldnt be so hard in the first place you know. Not that I have any right to say that after having become a god just like that though. So this is the reason why he was gathering the reincarnators huh. Sensei would never have imagined it.

Well, surely even Potimas wouldnt seriously think that this could actually create a god though, right? Its probably just some if by some chance type fleeting hope.

But, considering all that, he was incredibly careful about verifying the theory, and was creating equipment for it, it seems though?

Potimass methods are beyond reason.

In the words displayed on the monitor, there were minute details on the equipment under development, and the results of verifications performed in order to make the experiment a success. The reincarnators were forcibly put in an environment to make it as hard to gain skills as possible, and to prevent the souls from being transformed by the System on this world, it seems. How to put this its like catching sight of a great endeavor of painstaking detail, all in order to make an experiment with astronomically low odds actually succeed. I guess thats just how much he wanted to become a god huh. Im sure he wanted it.

Its fortunate that due to him being so cautious and careful that this was never put into practice eh. If wed been just a year late, the equipment would have been completed and the reincarnators might have been tossed into the blender already.

I wish you wouldnt say something so disturbing. However, the Demon King is correct. This time we were saved by Potimas being so cautious. Well, if hed begun to make a move on the reincarnators, I would have hurried up the plan and launched a direct attack myself though.

Theres more than this theres piles and piles of documents on the findings of Potimass research.

Woah!

I couldnt help saying that. Potimass research findings. It seems theres loads of worthless stuff.

Therefore, once Ive quickly verified the contents, well destroy them, right.

Thats fine.

If these things are left behind, itll cause nothing but harm. Actually, I dont think theres any need for the Demon King to verify them even.

This is how things are here, what about your side?

Youre asking about everyone, right?

Id say everythings been properly sorted out. Collecting the wreckage of the sea urchins and triangular pyramid will soon be completed. The fires have been extinguished to prevent them from spreading further into the forest. In addition, the secret base hidden underground has been blown away without leaving any trace. Also,

The only elf remaining is sensei alone.

All the elves have been completely exterminated. Theres still half-elves and quarter-elves remaining, but theres no longer any pure elves on this world.

I see. Then, once this space ship has been destroyed, it really will be the end huh.

Deeply moved?

I guess so.

Looking at her from the side as she said that, the Demon Kings face was unusually gentle.

Ah, thats right. I kept my promise.

Promise? Ahh. The one where I said I wont forgive her if she dies.

Ive safely achieved my goals, boss.

The Demon King turned around in her chair, and gave a jokey salute. Safely, huh.

You call that safely?

So long as Im not dead, its a cheap price to pay.

The Demon King replied with a smile. Even though shes currently on the verge of death, and cant even stand up from her chair.

Theres no wounds on the Demon Kings body. However, instead of on her body, theres deep wounds all over her soul. The once mighty presence of the Demon King, has now become awfully frail.

Whats your expectations?

Hmm. I think with a bit of rest I should be able to move well enough that it doesnt interfere with daily life. I cant move properly right now because Ive exhausted my magic power. Once that recovers, then Ill be able to move right away.

In short, combat is impossible, huh.

Well, its not impossible if I dont mind reducing my life span even further though.

Demon King.

Im joking. Either way, my life wont last that long. I guess around a year. What remains is to live out my remaining days to see it through with my own eyes.

From the start, the Demon King didnt have that long left to live. However, she should have had much more time left still. Even so, with her life span further reduced by the current battle, she has one year left.

My role here is done. To be honest, I had wanted to do more, but Ill leave the rest to you, Shiro-chan.

Leave it to me.

Then, lets get started?

In response to the Demon Kings question, I nod. As an enemy of the world, Potimas has been dealt with. Now begins the story to save the world. However, though Ill save the world, Im not saying Ill save humanity.

Therefore, Im initiating actions that will make me an enemy of humanity. Now then, lets destroy humanity, and save the world and the Goddess. Even if doing so is against the Goddesss own will.

Conditions met. SkillGreedwas acquired

Conditions met. TitleRuler of Greedwas acquired

By the effects of the titleRuler of Greed, skillsAppraisal LV10andConquest were acquired

Teheh! Hes dead! That asshole is dead! Ahh, with this, with this Im finally free! Please wait for me onii-sama! Now that I have this power, I will be able to make onii-sama mine! Hell be all mine! Teheh, teheheheheheheh!