The explorer was stunned.
She looked at the two living Reapers wreaking havoc in Sudarsana and immediately felt that things were not looking good.
Especially the girl holding the umbrella. Before they even clashed, just the pressure from the first glance... The oppressive aura she exuded far surpassed that of ten Leons.
Although one could tell from Leon's stance alone that he was terrifyingly strong, one who was not a Memokeeper would not understand the existence of Evernight, who was a specialized counter to "Remembrance."
The feeling of approaching death rushed straight to her head. The explorer dared to say that this was the first time since achieving the state of a "Meme" that she had felt such fear from the very marrow of her bones.
Outsiders would always categorize the soul within "Memon." That wasn't necessarily wrong, but for a Memokeeper, the soul was a higher-level existence.
To be strictly precise, the soul cannot be roughly classified within "Memon." It has a professional term; they call it "mind-consciousness."
And the Memokeepers who were touched by these waters of "Oblivion," by the "Evernight," could not even leave behind a trace of their "mind-consciousness," as if they had died completely.
Evernight was, to "Remembrance," a countermeasure specialized to the extreme. It could not be described as anything less than horrifying.
At this moment, the explorer was left with only one thought:
—Hey, can we reconcile?
"What do you think he's doing?"
Black Swan followed her gaze, the corners of her mouth lifting slightly.
The feeling of having backing is truly wonderful. She thought to herself.
Black Swan watched as the figure she hadn't seen for days reappeared before her eyes. It must be said, it was truly reassuring.
If she were Leon's enemy, she would most likely look just like the explorer did now.
"Is that sweat?"
"No, her underwear isn't dry, which means..."
"It's urine. So it was urine. She was wondering how such an enemy could make the Garden of Recollection sweat."
Black Swan was just grateful that she was his ally.
As long as she wasn't his enemy, then the stronger Leon was, the safer she was. The charm of stats was reassuring.
"Oh? An Immaculatus?"
Accompanied by a confused female voice, the figure of "Fuli" who had been sitting in meditation in the center suddenly moved.
"A sister who actually came looking for trouble on her own?"
As if using "Fuli" as a vehicle, a Memokeeper revealed herself from within the crystal body that served as the cockpit, speaking as she emerged.
"This is truly a rarity."
The Memokeeper, known to the insiders of the Garden as an "Immaculatus," looked down on them from above and said.
"Did you come to offer yourself up for me to reclaim?"
The "Immaculatus" landed and spoke to Evernight.
"That is truly a display of sisterly affection, sister."
Although her face was covered by a mask, anyone could feel that the "Immaculatus" was smiling as she said this.
"When I successfully ascend to become 'Fuli' at the 'Finality,' when I successfully seize the throne, I will definitely be the first to recreate our sisters."
The "Immaculatus" said so, and behind her, "Fuli," serving as her humanoid Gundam, made a move.
"But before that."
Unlike the many other Memokeepers in the Garden who were in a state of panic, this "Immaculatus" was not actually afraid of Evernight, or rather, not as afraid as they were.
"Please, newly-met sister, for the great cause of my 'Remembrance,' take the first step!"
After all, she was fighting on home turf, so of course she was confident.
Moreover, every "Immaculatus" possessed, to a greater or lesser extent, the "Causality" of Fuli.
An "Aeon" is an existence that is difficult to shake.
It certainly can be shaken, but only by an existence of the same caliber. That is, another "Aeon."
Otherwise, not even the most top-tier "Emanator" could shake Them in the slightest. This was true even if the "Causality" upon Them was analogous to the size of a fingernail.
In other words, unless "Mythus" personally took action.
Otherwise, for Evernight to think she had victory in the bag just by relying on "Mystery" alone... That would be underestimating her enemy a bit too much.
Under the control of the "Immaculatus," "Fuli," forged from a massive amount of "Memory," swung its large hand!
Sudarsana, all the "Memon" existing in this space, at this moment, became the best weapon to use against them!
This strike could simulate an output that no one could match! At the very least, it was absolutely not something two "Emanators" could block!
Bang! Crack!
"Given you an inch and you take a mile? The hell you think you're flying for!"
A dark red jellyfish spirit wrapped itself around a bright purple arrow!
The two intertwined as they shot forward. The jellyfish's tentacles wrapped around the arrow's shaft, causing it to spin continuously as the color of the "Evernight" rapidly dyed the arrow!
"Remembrance" and "The Hunt" joined forces.
Or rather, "Remembrance," "Mystery," and "The Hunt," the three forces combined, instantly pierced through the Immaculatus's forehead and headed straight for "Fuli"!
RUMBLE!!!
A massive amount of Imaginary energy reverberated through this space!
Don't be fooled into thinking only two "Emanators" had arrived. In reality, Leon alone was worth three, and Evernight was worth two. What two "Emanators"? In truth, a total of five "Emanators" had come!
"Fuli," composed of "Memory." Its pure substance having been adulterated by other "Paths," it could no longer maintain its illusory form. It shattered into bubble after bubble.
The power of "Oblivion," using "The Hunt" as a carrier, while the latter filled Sudarsana. The former had long since silently covered the entirety of Sudarsana in an instant. The Evernight became a lingering, eternal fear that shrouded this Sudarsana.
Under the power of this specialized counter to "Remembrance." All the Memokeepers present were devoured, not a single trace of life remaining. This Sudarsana could be considered completely annihilated!
Except for Black Swan, there were no survivors.
"Roadside," Evernight commented.
"Stray dog," Leon added the latter half.
The corner of Black Swan's mouth twitched.
She looked at the two mad-lads of unknown origin, then at the place that could no longer be called Sudarsana. It was a good thing she wasn't an extremist Memokeeper, otherwise, encountering these two strictest of fathers and mothers would have been disastrous.
"Mm, nice, killed another one."
Evernight was in a rather good mood. Another "Immaculatus" killed, and a branch of the Garden of Recollection annihilated.
There isn't just one Sudarsana; to be precise, there is more than one entrance.
Sudarsana is a world of Memon forged by the successive efforts of the entire Garden of Recollection. It is by no means limited to the space before them; that is just a superficial illusion one mistakenly believes upon first sight.
If one were to say there are nine gates in the world that can lead to various parts of Sudarsana. Then they had only destroyed one.
All must be destroyed for Sudarsana to truly cease to exist.
But regardless.
It was, after all, one step closer to the complete extinction of "Remembrance" and its partisans.
Thinking this, Evernight slowly shifted her gaze to Black Swan.
That gaze made Black Swan break out in a cold sweat. As if every hair on her body would be plucked clean in the next second.
Without a doubt, the madwoman before her was considering whether to finish her off as well.
"Friendly, sheathe your blade."
After Leon spoke, the gaze that had materialized pressure to its absolute peak vanished.
Evernight held her umbrella. She said nothing, merely averted her gaze from Black Swan.
She was someone who liked to pull things out by the roots.
She would not make any concessions for anyone other than March 7th. But imperceptibly, Leon had also become one of them. Perhaps it's because if she went against him, March would be sad? Evernight thought to herself.
Sensing that her murderous intent had dissipated, Black Swan subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.
Who is this madwoman? Why is she with Leon? And why does she obey him so?
When Black Swan first saw his face, she had said that his luck with women must be very good. See, wasn't she right? How accurate!
"Let's go, don't waste time."
Leon slung the greatbow back over his shoulder.
An "Emanator" was already a commonplace enemy for him. Killing one was nothing worth getting emotional about.
The Astral Express.
After rescuing Black Swan, the two brought her to the train waiting outside.
"You even managed to dig up the Astral Express?"
Black Swan was quite surprised.
My goodness, it's only been a few weeks since they parted, why is his life so colorful?
The unearthing and relaunch of the Astral Express. She could probably work for a month and not gather such a colorful "Memory." It really has to be the old brand, it just hits different.
"You guys can actually get in."
"Is it because of this mysterious young lady?"
Don't be fooled by how easily the two of them stormed Sudarsana. Ordinary people can't even get in, let alone storm it.
Those not of the "Remembrance" faction can only invade the branch Gardens; as for a core area like Sudarsana, non-faction members shouldn't even think about it.
The Astral Express can enter because of the divine power of "The Trailblaze." But this time, Leon didn't bring the 'car door person', so it's obvious who they got in because of.
Evernight did not reply. She walked silently to the sofa and sat down, then closed her umbrella.
Evernight looked up at the two.
"Mm."
She placed a finger to her lips, making a shushing gesture.
Immediately after, Sparkle and Black Swan felt an unprompted wave of melancholy in their spirits. Their vision blurred slightly; the abnormality was very abrupt.
It was almost as if it had 'whose handiwork this is' and 'this person has set you up' written all over its face.
The two subconsciously held their foreheads and shook their heads. As if trying to clear their minds.
When they came to their senses and looked back at where their gazes had originally landed. Evernight was already gone, leaving only March 7th sitting on the sofa, blinking her eyes.
Well, I'll be. A face swap with no skill point cost.
Black Swan looked at March 7th; she had a feeling that the person sitting there before wasn't her. Was it her imagination?
"To think I was treated as a bit of fun?"
Sparkle didn't remember what had just happened, but as a follower of "The Elation," this feeling was all too familiar to her.
"How cautious."
Leon, unaffected, gazed at March 7th.
The right to swap bodies this time was obtained by Evernight by pretending to be innocent in her camera form.
Things like "I want to see the outside world too" and "I want to experience what it's like to be alive." Leon felt she was just missing the line 'I want to become human.'
Oh wait, strictly speaking, she wasn't missing it. Evernight's pile of miscellaneous quotes, when it came down to it, all just meant she wanted to become human. Now he understood.
[Shut up!]
He was just recalling the past when Evernight's voice rang inopportunely in his mind.
Why is she getting so flustered?
Leon shook his head; she wasn't like this when she personally spoke those lines earlier.
"The matter is settled, you can get lost now."
He said to Sparkle, his words not the least bit polite.
"I did provide the entry ticket, at least."
Sparkle didn't mind at all, still smiling cheekily.
"Don't I even have the qualification to watch this drama you're about to stage to the very end?"
Sparkle clearly intended to stick around and not leave.
"My dear Ranger."
What a joke. She came here in the first place for the thing that the Garden was so concerned about. How could she not see this fun through to the end?
"Then you can get lost very soon."
Leon meant that the 'fun' in her eyes would end very quickly.
"Am I really that unwelcome to you, Sparkle?"
Sparkle spread her hands, looking somewhat helpless.
"You called me with intelligence, we each took what we needed. What's there to welcome in a transactional relationship?"
If she had come to him on her own initiative, Leon might have raised her welcome-meter to 50% or more.
But a transactional relationship? What's there to say? Getting 50% is already pretty good, and that 50% was a privilege Leon granted based on her strength.
If it were some small fry, he would have taken the intel and kicked them out of the car.
"Send the coordinates for Amphoreus, we're setting off."
Leon didn't delay either, preparing to head to the next destination immediately.
"The waters of Amphoreus may be far deeper than we imagine."
Black Swan hesitated for a moment, then spoke seriously.
Evernight had erased all memories related to the "Immaculatus" from her mind. Whether it was the existence of the Immaculatus herself, or the attack from "Fuli" just now.
She only remembered Leon turning the Garden of Recollection upside down, and the words the explorer had spoken to her before.
"'Remembrance' is laying a very deep trap there."
To be safe, Black Swan hoped he would call for more people.
"I don't know what trap they're laying, exactly."
"But I can be certain that Amphoreus is definitely related to the upcoming War of the Gods."
Black Swan gave out the intelligence she had, hoping he would treat it with caution.
"It might even be the turning point."
"A place where three Paths are entangled. We had best go there prepared for the worst."
Black Swan looked at him, waiting for him to give an answer.
"It doesn't matter."
Leon of course understood what Black Swan was worried about. Under Elio's demonstration, he had long known what the truth of Amphoreus was.
"I don't need any external help, I will solve everything."
But whether he knew or not, it didn't stop him from making the same choice.
Seeing that he had no intention of asking for reinforcements and had decided to shoulder the burden of Amphoreus all by himself. She said no more.
"I believe you."
After a moment, she smiled helplessly and spoke.
At the same time, she sent him the coordinates recorded in the memory bubble.
Right, what's the point of worrying so much? Just believing is enough.
When has Leon ever broken a promise? With his ability, it's not like he couldn't find Amphoreus on his own.
Their relationship was more or less that of passing acquaintances; he had no need to come and save her. But he still came, just because of a promise that couldn't even be called a promise.
He is a man true to his word; what he says, he will do. This time, and the next time too.
"Belief. Belief needs no reason."
After receiving the coordinates, Leon turned to find the sulking Pom-Pom.
Then, after coaxing Pom-Pom. He used a warp, bringing the train and a car full of people to the vicinity of the coordinates.
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