In the room, Miko Yotsuya looked at her brand new blessing panel.
Feeling the unprecedented power surging within her body, she still found it hard to believe.
[Necromancer]
This profession sounded spine-chilling just from the name, filled with ominous aura.
She subconsciously glanced at Phaethon beside her, finding that he didn't seem surprised by this result, but rather took it for granted.
"I can't help but feel... this profession seems so evil!"
Miko muttered quietly, her face showing a troubled and helpless expression.
She was originally just an ordinary high school girl who wanted to live a peaceful life, her greatest wish being to escape the harassment of those terrifying evil spirits.
How did she suddenly become a necromancer who sounded like a big villain?
"Power itself has no distinction between good and evil, Miko."
Phaethon seemed to see through her thoughts, gently explaining.
"Whether it's sacred light, profound darkness, or necromantic power that controls life and death.
They are all just tools, the key lies in the user's mindset and choices."
He walked in front of Miko, looking at her with gentle eyes.
"You have a kind and pure heart, even if you master necromantic power.
You will only use this power to protect what you want to protect, and exorcise those evil existences that truly bring fear and calamity."
Phaethon's words were like warm sunlight, dispelling the shadows in Miko's heart.
Yes, the deity was right, power was just power, what mattered was how to use it.
Just like Kanae, she had gained powerful Sword Wielder abilities.
Using flames to slay man-eating demons, protecting that world.
And now she had also gained this power called Necromancer.
Though it sounded a bit scary, as long as it was used properly, she could surely do as the deity said, resolving those evil spirits that plagued her.
Even... dealing with that so-called deity lurking at the shrine, eyeing her menacingly!
Thinking of this, Miko's heart reignited with courage and confidence.
She took a deep breath and nodded firmly to Phaethon.
"I understand, my Lord! I will work hard to master this power and never disappoint your expectations!"
"Very good."
Phaethon nodded with satisfaction: "With your current power, it's enough to dispel all the evil spirits in your own world."
Hearing this, Miko was first delighted.
Then as if remembering something, her expression changed slightly.
That's right! Going home!
She suddenly remembered that after school.
While walking home, she had been chased by that terrifying giant evil spirit composed of countless arms.
Then at the critical moment, she was summoned to Orario by Lord Phaethon.
From arriving in Orario, to following Kanae to her world for that thrilling final battle.
Though it felt like a short time, calculating it, probably most of the day had already passed.
Now... it should be well past dinner time, right?
If she didn't go back, her mother and little brother would definitely be very worried!
Thinking of this, Miko became extremely anxious and hurriedly looked up at Phaethon with pleading eyes.
"My Lord! Um... could I temporarily go home first? I've been out too long, my mother and little brother will be worried!"
"Mm, you should indeed go back."
To this, Phaethon nodded without surprise.
He glanced at the still bright sky outside Orario's window, mentally calculating the time flow difference between different worlds.
"Perfect!"
His face showed a hint of interest, "I also want to see your world."
Phaethon's gaze turned to Miko, with a knowing look.
"After all, besides those ordinary evil spirits, there's also a 'deity' with ill intentions toward you in your world, isn't there?"
His lips curled into a playful arc: "Since Miko has now gained power, you can take this opportunity to completely resolve that trouble. And I can go observe the battle."
Phaethon's idea was simple: first, to serve as Miko's insurance.
Second, he also wanted to take this opportunity to conduct a field assessment of the strength and level of Miko's world.
After all, his goal was to have his Familia members improve themselves in other worlds.
Different worlds, different environments, different monsters could all provide valuable training opportunities and growth resources for Familia members.
If Miko's world had sufficient strength, perhaps it could become a good "leveling spot" or "dungeon" for Familia members in the future.
Of course, the prerequisite for all this was to first ensure Miko's safety and resolve that potential threat.
Incidentally assess the evil spirits of that world.
"Eh? My Lord, you... you're also coming with me?"
Hearing that Phaethon would also go to her world, Miko was both surprised and worried.
The surprise was that having this omnipotent deity by her side felt like carrying a stabilizing force, no matter what dangers she encountered, she wouldn't need to be afraid.
The worry was...
She subconsciously thought of her utterly ordinary home, and her somewhat confused mother and mischievous little brother.
If the deity really went to her house, what if the hospitality was inadequate and offended this noble deity?
And... there weren't many snacks at home... would the deity like potato chips and chocolate bars?
For a moment, various chaotic thoughts flooded Miko's mind, making her already easily nervous face scrunch up in worry again.
"Hehe, don't worry, Miko."
Phaethon once again saw through the girl's thoughts, laughing and shaking his head.
"I'm just going to take a look, I won't cause you too much trouble."
He turned to look at Kanae, who also showed curious expression, saying gently.
"Kanae, for this trip to Miko's world, you don't need to come along."
"You just experienced the decisive battle with Muzan, and though your condition recovered considerably after leveling up, you still need time to recover mentally.
Moreover, Shinobu and Kanao have just joined the Familia and aren't familiar with Orario yet, so you as the leader should show them around.
Also teach them some basic knowledge about blessings and adventuring."
"Yes, my Lord, I understand."
Kanae nodded understandingly upon hearing this.
She knew the deity arranged this out of consideration for her previous hardships, and also to help Shinobu and Kanao integrate into the Familia faster.
Though she was also curious about Miko's world, as the Familia's leader, taking care of the newly joined sisters was also her responsibility.
"I will take good care of Shinobu and Kanao, please rest assured, my Lord."
Kanae said respectfully.
"Mm."
Phaethon nodded with satisfaction, then without further delay.
He raised his hand, brilliant and warm golden light gathering in his palm once again.
The light rippled like water waves, quickly sketching a gate in the center of the room that emanated gentle aura, with flowing light and shadow inside, leading to another world.
"Let's go, Miko, we're heading over."
Phaethon gestured to the still somewhat nervous Miko and took the lead stepping into the light gate.
"Y-yes!"
Miko took a deep breath, suppressing the unease in her heart.
Following closely behind the deity's footsteps, she also stepped into that magical light connecting two worlds.
Kanae stood in place, watching the two figures disappear behind the light gate, until the gate slowly closed and finally dissipated in the air.
Only then did she turn and go downstairs, preparing to find her two sisters to begin their new life in Orario.