Although the first hope has failed, it is still within the scope of the second hope."
"...?"
Pure question.
Just after the demon Othinus frowned in surprise.
Phew!
Another "fairy-like" beam of light pierced the eyepatch girl's heart accurately from behind.
"who..."
The girl had no time to look back.
Bang! She mercilessly released a huge explosion that seemed to flood the entire space. Something hit the wreckage of the ship and exploded.
The breathing wasn't right.
Othinus turned his head with a stiff movement like an unoiled machine, and finally saw the true identity of the second attacker.
That outline, and that familiar feeling of arrogance.
A red figure suddenly appeared on the battlefield.
Just when the audience in the video thought that everything was going to have a bad ending.
The man who shot the goblin appeared on everyone's screen.
Likewise, he appeared in front of the man who was meeting with Accelerator and tacitly did not comment on the battle scene.
He was stunned, puzzled, blind and doubtful.
In the end, these emotions merged into one sentence.
The man in the video is not someone else.
It was the same frivolous man who had the power to blow up the earth in the Star of Bethlehem!!!
....
"... Fire of the Right...!"
"Is it me?"
Amid the shouts from the audience, there was also the confused yet puzzled voice of the red-haired young man.
But later on, his expression gradually returned to that frivolous smile: "Interesting, it seems that my drama is not yet completely finished!"
And with the situation suddenly changing again after hearing this sentence, everything... became confusing again.
.........
Chapter 187. Failure
What is the fire on the right?
For the audience.
The impression of the domineering fire on the right has been deeply engraved in their minds.
This is an unruly and wild young man.
He was a man who casually trampled on the ancient beliefs of the Roman Orthodox Church, and was contemptuous, arrogant, and disregarded everything.
He once tried to coerce Index and covet Touma's right hand, hoping to break and open his arm full of divine power, thereby triggering his greatest potential.
But the ending——
He had his arm chopped off by Aleister.
Just like the most common villain in every story.
With full of ambitions, he was beaten to the ground.
How tragic, how absurd, and how funny.
Throughout the chapter of the World War, the Fire of the Right has been at its fullest, bringing pain and despair to others.
but--
At this moment, he is no longer an enemy at all.
But...
"This man who once tried to destroy the world, after Touma's redemption, has he actually become a partner of justice?" In Chaldea, Romani Akiman was deeply moved when he witnessed this scene. An indescribable emotion arose in his heart, making it impossible for him to ignore these amazing scenes.
Orel's tactics were indeed effective, but due to negligence they were close to failure at this juncture.
Without feeling sad or confused for a moment about Orelus's failure, the one who immediately rushed to the scene was the man who possessed the power of God Michael, the Fire of the Right!!
"It's actually the Fire of the Right! I didn't expect this thing to exist!"
Seeing this scene, Houfangzhishui, who had been secretly struggling to think whether he should prepare a defensive strategy against the fire on the right after the editing was over, fell completely silent.
He saw that this colleague, who might have once chosen to destroy the world in order to compete with the devil, actually did something to uphold justice, which changed his vigilance towards him.
There is no doubt that as far as the three right seats of God, including Hou Fang Zhi Shui, know, Right Fang Zhi Huo has never been an easy-to-talk-to monster.
At this moment, he in the video was even willing to help Orelus carry out this sneak attack that went against his wild nature.
Did this series of changes happen because he had tasted defeat?
I'm afraid... that's not the case at all.
Rescued and infected.
Have you been touched by the passion and focus that goes into conveying genuine emotion?
Thinking of this, Zhishui, who was also standing in the virtual space at the back, glanced at the ongoing battle scene and cast his eyes to his colleague in the distance who was having a casual conversation with Accelerator.
The corners of his mouth curved up inexplicably, and then he shook his head and walked away.
"...Interesting, that young man named Kamijou Touma."
"It's all thanks to him."
...
A surprising and winning blow.
The source is the right fire which possesses divine power.
but.
It is inconsistent with his previous cool and arrogant image.
At this moment, he looked quite embarrassed.
Half buried in the wreckage in a miserable state.
The scarlet color at the corners of his mouth could not hide his radiant smile.
This is a battlefield where many powerful people gather.
However--
Even here.
He, the fire on the right, was still able to hide himself perfectly and make this winning move.
That's right.
this time--
The fairy transformation hit the demon god accurately.
For a moment, the scene became solemn.
Immediately——
There was a long-lasting sound like thunder.
That's all.
The balance of victory has been completely determined!
The audience all thought that this would be the final ending.
Come to think of it!
This kind of confrontation between the strongest people from all walks of life.
What a terrible situation it would be if we still had to place all our bets on Kamijou Touma.
"Does this mean that the story will end completely before Kamijou Touma intervenes?"
Looking at Orelus who was talking nonsense in the video and refusing to allow his past pursuits to be used to accuse Onutis.
At Tokyo High School, Megumi Fushiguro frowned, feeling that everything was not that simple.
However, unlike him, the two companions beside him did not notice any problem at all, but continued to be extremely focused, expressing praise and joy for Kamijou Touma's victory.
Happy and joyful.
The atmosphere full of positive energy lasted for a long time.
Until finally, a slightly teasing voice interrupted the conversation.
"It's not over yet. It definitely won't end so soon."
Master Gojo Satoru, who made a brilliant appearance, watched the explosive battle in the video and could hardly suppress the desire to participate in this battle.
He even wanted to take off the blindfold he was wearing on the spot, which frightened several students so much that they stretched out their Erkang hands and shouted loudly: "Master, don't curse!"
At the same time.
In virtual space.
Touma and his companions all smiled with ease and joy as they watched this epic battle coming to an end.
Touma is like this.
This is true for Index and others who know magic.
Even though Tsuchimikado was suspicious by nature, when he saw this scene, the only two words that floated through his mind were "stable".
It is precisely because they are magicians that they know how terrifying and impossible to resist behemoths like the Demon are in this world.
Especially before, the internal materials of Kamijou Touma's right hand were completely crushed. Even though it was criticized by many viewers that it might be because he was not in good condition at the time, only those people from the local area would know that this was caused by the huge gap in strength between the two sides.
In other words, Kamijou Touma...although it's a bit inappropriate for a close neighbor to state the reality this way.
But——
Kamijou Touma has absolutely no ability to defeat Onuteis in his prime, this is an absolute fact.
"But no matter how you look at it, it doesn't seem like he's completely won before even entering the arena. Otherwise... well - although in reality there are indeed situations where people are fully prepared but don't have any chance to show their skills, but Shang is the protagonist of this duel, it doesn't seem like he should be treated like this..."
Along with this whispered question, the scene approached again in vain.
At this point, it no longer matters whether the "Spear of the Lord" is completed or not.
It was not a spiritual equipment used to increase the power of a magician, but was only used to adjust the power of the "demon god" that was too strong and difficult to control, making it easier to use. To put it bluntly, even if Othinus got the "spear", it would be useless without the power of the "demon god".
it's all over.
The "infinite possibilities" had left her.
Orelus thought so...but he saw something unbelievable.
Even a monster like him couldn't believe it.
"Hehehe."
Smile.
The girl with the eyepatch did not fall down.
But this is impossible. Unbelievable. It doesn't make sense. Othinus was enchanted and lost his power as a "demon". There is no point in making the "lance", and the "troublemakers" have lost the symbol of their organization.
She now.
There are no victory conditions.
despite this--If we can't win, that's okay."
The words sounded like a moan.
The girl with the eyepatch said so.
"The problem is that 'infinite possibilities' are always equal. No matter what I do, the chance of success and failure is 50%. So no matter how much experience I accumulate, no matter how many times I fail, I still can't connect to the next time. Which direction should I work hard in? Which direction should I move forward? I can't tell... I seek the 'Lance' to break this deadlock. In order to ensure 100% success instead of half success and half failure. In this case..."
"Is it possible that…"
Orelus finally discovered it.
But this would be a nightmare.
"No way!"
"Success or failure, just lean towards one side."
The girl grinned.
She announced with a happy smile:
"It's okay to complete the 'Lance' and get 100% success, or it's okay to get 100% failure by becoming a fairy... The reason why my actions are limited is that the probability of success and failure is always equal to 50%. I am in a state of 'not knowing whether my actions will be a positive success or a negative failure, so I can't judge whether my efforts are good or bad'. Steadily moving forward is one way, but on the other hand, once you know that there will always be the opposite result, you can also get a hundred percent success by 'going the opposite of the goal'! Failure as a 'Demon God' has become a signpost for the perfection of the 'Demon God'! Therefore, what you did from the beginning is meaningless. Whether I win or lose, you can't stop me from becoming a perfect 'Demon God'!"
If he wins, he will become a perfect "demon god".
Even if he loses, he will become a perfect "demon".
"From this perspective, the Imagine Breaker is really worrying! In a sense, he has the possibility of bringing me 100% defeat, but because he has the functions of the world's reference point and repair point, it conflicts with my idea of wanting the world to change. Since I can't use the method of 100% defeat, I can only rely on the "Lance" that can bring 100% success. I didn't expect you to prepare such an interesting method for me!"
For her.
It is enough to start with one end of the two poles.
"Hahaha! Hahahahahaha! What's scary is 'thinking there will always be a counter-effect and deliberately doing the opposite, but ending up in a dead end'. At my level, it's hard to be completely 'defeated' to the point where I can't get back on my feet. In that regard, I'm expecting you to be able to do it. Right, fellow! If it were you, you'd come and kill me one day, right? You really are a genius, haha. You really are a genius that I'll use wherever you go!"
…When this structure is quietly completed, it means that the battle between Othinus and the world is over. No matter what the result is, she can achieve her goal. The "Lance" is not an absolutely necessary puzzle piece, but one of the many differences - just keep it secret.
"So I said, 'Thank you.'"
The girl with the eyepatch still had a smile on her face.
And he said categorically:
"To paraphrase what you said, this method without the 'spear' is not the first hope, but the second hope. To be honest, I can't guarantee that there will be no indigestion... but the result will be no different. Come, it's time to spread your wings and fly high. As for me! I will rule the world in my proper form!"
It's no one's fault.
According to her design, no matter who does what, they will reach this end.
"…"
"…"
Orelus and the Fire of the Right looked at each other.
Then act simultaneously.
"Whether it's heads, tails, or the reverse of the reverse, it has nothing to do with me."
The girl laughed heartily, opened her arms as if welcoming an old friend and said:
"At this point, do you still think you have a chance to turn things around? You are the people who can only crawl in the mud and cannot escape your fragile human identity. Kneel down and witness history. This is 100% "success"!"
...
The picture pauses.
The people in the live video broadcast room and the virtual space only felt the world spinning.
Then...
The military rubber boat docked at the edge of the "sea cemetery".
No one had time to be surprised by the fact that such a large structure was hidden in the middle of Tokyo Bay, or that one of the enemy's bases was very close to Academy City.
Just as Kamijou Touma stepped towards the edge of the "sea cemetery" formed by a large number of ship wreckage.
A strange feeling rushed from the soles of his feet to his brain, and he thought he was going to pass out.
Something is wrong.
This feeling even made the boy doubt whether this place really belonged to the real world.
It was as if I had suddenly entered a super nightmare that could cause shock and death.
That's right.
(…It doesn't feel real. Is this the "troublemaker"…? Could it be that there is something hidden inside that can distort the world to this extent…?)
What happened to the "lance"?
What about the "devil"?
As Kamijou was thinking this, he saw something falling from the deck of the cruise ship that had been broken in half.
That was a man named Orelus.
The young man, covered in blood, was not sure whether he was still breathing.
"Oh."
A girl's voice came from the cruise ship that was as high as a cliff.
Kamijou's head turned stiffly, as if he was being pulled by an invisible cable or something.
He couldn't grasp what was happening outside his field of vision.
...In addition to Kamijou, Index, Misaka Mikoto, Perdavi, Reisa, and the calico cat should have also come ashore. However, the boy could not hear their voices at all, nor did he see their figures.
Is it because they are also frozen?
Or say.
Could it be...that it has disappeared somewhere...
A human-shaped singularity distorts the world to an even greater degree than a black hole.
The only thing in front of the boy was the "Demon God" Othinus, who smiled and said:
"Not in time. You didn't make it... But it doesn't matter now. No matter what, fate has already determined that it will become like this sooner or later."
"…didn't make it?"
Kamijou's eyelids twitched unnaturally.
Could it be.
"Is the 'Lance'... 'Lance of the Lord' completed?"
"Oh, the 'Lance'."
The eyepatch girl's expression was as if she had remembered something insignificant.
"If you're talking about Marian Slingenaia, she failed. Whether it was the Hawaiian Islands, Bagage Castle, the attack on Academy City's Floran, or the operation to seize Chloidune, all ended in failure. She was tricked by Orelus."
"...?"
I can't feel at ease at all.
Because although Othinus said this, he did not show any anxiety or anger.
"But, frankly, those things don't matter at all."
The eyepatch girl shrugged slightly.
"The 'Lance' is just a part that makes me a perfect 'Demon God'. If there is a way to do it without the 'Lance', then it's fine. Even if it's the 'only way in the world to kill me' that Orelus secretly developed."
"…"
"In fact, even the method of making the 'Lance' that the 'Troublemakers' organization has been carrying out until now has more than one method... The theory centered on the 'Black Dwarf' Marian Slingnea is just a bait. In fact, I can also make the 'Lance' by myself, but I might be hindered if I make it public. I specially gathered those guys with lower levels to let you set the safe bait as your target so that we can carry out the operation at the same time."
"You, you're lying."
"Where did I lie? It's not that easy to destroy the unique manufacturing method of the 'Lance'? Or are my subordinates and your companions so easily fooled?"
The girl with the eyepatch said mockingly:
"But did you know? The main Norse god who is the source of the word 'Othinus' is not only a god of war, magic, and art... but also a well-known god of betrayal. He uses lies to confuse people and cause unnecessary disputes, thereby more efficiently obtaining the souls of a large number of dead in battle... In the final analysis, all the information about the 'Lance' was spread by me. The 'Troublemakers' and their enemies all just found the information I set up in advance in different places and danced in my hands. No matter what, this is the truth. Even that Orelus is no exception."
Chapter 188. So, the world was destroyed
absurd!
Breakthrough!!
All speculation was gone.
now.
The only one left was the demon standing in front of Kamijou Touma.
She smiled frivolously and moved normally, seemingly unaffected by anything.
Nowadays, illustrations are omitted.
In front of everyone.
The one who appeared was Onutis without any scars.
This means...the fairy form of the Right Fire still cannot cause any harm to the Demon.
Suddenly, discussions broke out.
Some discuss that the fire on the right is purely precious.
Some said Orelus was a joke.
Some say that in the end it was up to Touma to kill the demon with a single punch.
Some people also make rational guesses.
I believe that the efforts of Orelus and Right Fire will definitely not be in vain!
Moreover, there are quite a few viewers who hold this view, and it can even be said that they occupy the majority of the audience;
"No way, this is a lie! How could this be possible? Come to think of it... could it be that she is just pretending? After all, a part of the plot was deliberately omitted in the editing, so there is no way there is no foreshadowing!"
In the world of One Piece, on the deck of Thousand Sunny, the Straw Hat Pirates watched everything in the video in horror.
Onutis, who should have been severely injured, was intact! ?
Therefore, Usopp, who is the best at bragging and doing tricky things, at this moment thought of a possibility from a tricky angle that no one else could ever think of, which is - maybe Onutis was really injured?
Looking at the demon girl who was still chatting with Touma in the video and was not in a hurry to take action, he sniffed suddenly and said to Chopper who was also suddenly enlightened: "I say, just think about it... just like when I usually... meet that kind of extremely strong guy, in order to make the opponent think that I am weak so as to ambush me, don't I often pretend to be dead or fainted suddenly? Haven't you thought about this possibility?"
"What possibility are you talking about?" Nico Robin is a scholar of history. While responding to Usopp's question, she was holding a glass of juice, savoring and carefully reading the language of the camera revealed in the video, interpreting the past one by one from Onutis's demeanor and her calm expression.
The more he interpreted it, the more he frowned. It was obvious that he had figured out that the truth behind all this might not be what Usopp had thought.
However, the young man who claimed to be a brave sea warrior was still talking, so Robin wanted to stop him and tell him what he was thinking.
However.. it was a step too late——
Someone spoke first.
And that person was the ship's vice-captain, Zoro.
The green algae-haired swordsman with a long sword huffed lazily, finally interrupting Usopp's eloquent talk and Chopper's straight talk, and expressed his own views without hesitation.
"Idiot? If she really had hidden injuries or was hurt in some way and was just trying to be brave, given the explosive power of this guy who instantly killed Kamijou Touma, a protagonist-level master, when they first met, would she still be so calm and talk so much with such a small character who could be beaten at any time?"
As we all know, the strong are strong because of that.
Because they each have a very clear self-awareness.
What to do and when.
When not to do what.
How to deal with things when you encounter them.
How to break the deadlock when encountering difficulties.
"Please, don't make this life-and-death duel sound like a casual sparring match. This time... what that green algae-headed guy said is absolutely right. Strong people pay the most attention to their own safety. No matter what they encounter, they will never treat their lives as a joke."
As he was speaking, the ship's chef Sanji came out with a pot of meat. Amid the shouting and yelling of Luffy and Franky, he lit a cigarette, took a leisurely puff, and then expressed his opinion.