Above the sun.
There was a rift on a small square.
The Archangel walked out, leading Krul and Sigmado.
Krul's steps were a bit unsteady; after all, it was her first time experiencing this kind of interplanetary teleportation.
However, she quickly adjusted and began to survey her surroundings. They were currently on a small square, with a Barrier at its edges.
Many buildings were situated nearby, their architectural style very peculiar, completely different from the city of angels she had seen in Yuichiro's memories.
In this city, a strange building stood solitary, undecorated, simple, and cold. Its surface seemed to be piled with irregular stones, showing no signs of carving, yet it exuded a unique aura.
In the distance, a massive ancient castle loomed in the night, its towering spires and winding walls exuding solemnity and mystery.
Overhead was a sky like a sea of fire, its flame-like light illuminating the surroundings like broad daylight, yet carrying an ominous atmosphere, as if the flames could pour down at any moment and swallow everything.
Occasionally, small creatures composed of light flew through the air, flickering with agile points of light, adding a touch of eerie vitality to this empty city. However, these creatures kept looking down, as if searching for something.
Looking at this monotonous architectural style, Krul didn't even bother to compare it to her palace; that would simply be an insult to her palace. Her palace was filled with all kinds of exquisite decorations and artworks, unlike the lifeless buildings here.
Not a single angel could be seen around; the entire environment gave off a deathly still feeling.
She really didn't know why it was called Paradise.
Seeing this scene, Sigmado couldn't help but frown as well. The surrounding buildings hadn't changed much, but in his impression of Paradise, there shouldn't be a lack of angels. Where were the other angels? He couldn't help but ask.
"What happened to Paradise?"
The Archangel did not look back, nor did he answer Sigmado's question, walking straight toward a massive ancient castle. The material of the floor beneath their feet seemed very special, making their footsteps sound exceptionally muffled.
"Follow me."
Sigmado and Krul hesitated for a moment but chose to follow.
Seeing the two follow him, the Archangel began to explain the situation, his aged voice adding a touch of sorrow to his words.
"Paradise is as you see it now. Angels cannot leave their homes at will and must stay inside. While God was researching the secrets of the sun's core, a type of Tide was accidentally triggered."
Sigmado and Krul looked at the surging sea of fire in the sky, a guess forming in their hearts.
"This Tide occurs once every three years and lasts for a year. It contains pure and violent light energy that angels cannot use. Furthermore, this light energy condenses into bird-like creatures; these Light Birds will charge at any angel they see and self-destruct."
While speaking, the three arrived at the Barrier at the edge of the small square. The Archangel stopped, took out three badges from his robe, and gave one each to Krul and Sigmado.
"These were given to me in advance by God. They can protect us from being harmed by the Light Birds. If not for God, we angels would have perished during the first Tide!"
The Archangel had a pious look on his face and even bowed to the badge in his hand.
Sigmado and Krul took the badges, and after just a glance, both were stunned.
This is... English characters?! Mian... Si... Jin... Pai (Immunity Medallion)?
Rig had lived on Earth for countless ages and had naturally come into contact with English. Although it was stumbling, he still recognized the characters on it.
As a "shut-in," Krul didn't know the meaning of these characters, but she recognized the style of this badge!
Wasn't this the style of the badges Luke had his subordinates forge when he was bored? And Luke had also carved English characters on them.
If this was a coincidence, it was far too forced!
The Archangel simply assumed they were shocked by God's great power and gave a proud snort.
"Hmph, there's no need to be surprised by God's might. Next, we are going to see God."
The Archangel led the way out of the Barrier. Sigmado and Krul had no choice but to follow, but as soon as they stepped out of the Barrier, they felt as if they were being watched by some monster; their sixth sense screamed a warning!
The two looked up to see that the Light Birds, which had been flying erratically before, seemed to have spotted prey and dived toward the three of them together!
The two only felt danger approaching, but it was already too late to dodge!
Thud thud thud... a series of muffled sounds rang out. It turned out that the badges had suddenly deployed light shields, blocking the Light Birds.
The Archangel was very satisfied with Sigmado and Krul's surprised expressions. After all, if not for this badge, he would also be one of those angels hiding at home. However, just as he was about to say more—
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Two sounds of breaking air rang out. Turning to look, they found that the Light Birds that had just hit Krul were dispersed by two beams of light emitted by her badge!
The Archangel was somewhat astonished. When he used it today, it clearly only had a defensive function. How did it have a counterattack?!
He observed further and found that the Light Birds hitting him and Sigmado were still persistently attacking the light shields, though the shields remained undamaged.
Could it be that God intended this for me, but I accidentally gave it to this Vampire? Yes, it must be so! But it's not good to swap back now; let it be for now, to show our generosity to outsiders.
The Archangel pondered secretly, his face returning to a calm expression.
Sigmado also looked at Krul with a face full of wonder. It was already strange enough that Krul was summoned by God, and now she was even getting special treatment!
"Let's keep moving."
The Archangel walked toward the castle with firm steps, the Light Birds seemingly non-existent in his eyes.
Along the way, not a single Light Bird dared to approach Krul, while the light shields around the Archangel and Sigmado were deployed every single moment.
Arriving at the castle gates, the Light Birds seemed to fear something and dared not approach the castle further. The Archangel stopped, turned to the two, and said, "Go in yourselves. I am merely the guide."
His voice carried a hint of fatigue, as if he had completed a major task.
He had originally retired, but he hadn't expected God to suddenly assign him a task today, telling him to bring Sigmado and the Vampire named Krul to Paradise.
Sigmado nodded, and he and Krul pushed open the doors and walked in. Behind the doors was a long corridor, with ancient statues placed on both sides, flickering with faint light.
The Archangel watched them enter, feeling too embarrassed to ask Krul to swap the badge back with him.
Krul was currently looking at the badge in her hand with a peculiar expression.
Noticing this, Sigmado asked, "What's wrong, Krul?"
Krul shook her head, a mischievous grin appearing on her face. "Nothing, I just think this badge looks quite nice."
Sigmado frowned but didn't ask further. Krul was fine, but he was a little nervous.
Would God make him lose everything again and then imprison him in Paradise to be washed over by the Tides every day?
Steeling himself, Sigmado walked into the castle.
Krul smiled and put away the badge, following Sigmado; she looked much more relaxed.
If Sigmado saw Krul's badge, he would definitely find that her badge was different from his.
Where the words "Mian Si Jin Pai" should have been, it was carved with "⌓‿⌓", and the pattern on the back had turned into a face sticking its tongue out, with a small heart underneath!
After walking for an unknown amount of time, the two arrived at a great hall.
The hall was completely empty.
Just as Sigmado and Krul walked into the hall, with a 'clang,' the doors behind them shut tight.
"You have come, Sigmado."
A person with an eerie face, whose gender was indistinguishable, suddenly appeared in the hall. Their gaze swept over the two, sending a chill down their spines.
Though Sigmado hated the person before him, for the sake of the angels under his command, he had to lower his posture and bow.
"I am glad to see you again, God. I am willing to atone for the crimes I have committed, but please do not take your anger out on the other angels."
God slowly walked toward Sigmado, answering with a smile that didn't reach the eyes.
"I already gave you a chance to repent, but what you gave me in return was only more of the same! Next time, must I annihilate the souls of those angels along with you to finally cut off your thoughts?"
Sigmado remained silent, his face expressionless.
"What? Nothing to say in rebuttal? Do you know why I summoned you here?"
Sigmado thought for a while but still shook his head. He had considered many possibilities along the way but couldn't figure it out. How could a being as cold as a god summon a sinner like him?
The god had already walked up to Sigmado and lifted his chin.
Two pairs of red eyes met as the god slowly asked.
"Do you really care that much for those angels? Enough to protect them even if you endure endless torture?"
Sigmado's gaze was like fire, his tone firm.
"That's right! If you called me here just to humiliate my weakness, please stop. I will not waver."
"Heh."
The god let out a light chuckle and then released Sigmado's chin.
"How firm. Then, are you willing to extend this responsibility of yours to the rest of the angel race?"
Sigmado stood up straight and frowned, not understanding what the god was talking about.
"In other words, if I were to give you jurisdiction over all the angels in the solar system, would you be equally willing to pay a sufficient price for the other angels?"
Sigmado was completely stunned now because no matter how he heard it, the god's words sounded like he was giving him leadership!
Seeing that Sigmado still hadn't answered, the god became a bit impatient.
"Tsk, are you playing or what? Just say whether you're willing or not."
Sigmado truly didn't know how to answer, while Krul, standing to the side, watched the scene with great interest.
Finally, Sigmado gave an answer to the question.
"I'm not willing. I'm not that great. Aside from the angels of the Earth Nation, I couldn't care less whether the other angels live or die."
Sigmado spoke the truth, fearing the god would turn on him the next second, but surprisingly, he didn't.
The god nodded after hearing this, looking thoughtful.
"Hmm, if you're not willing, then forget it. The Earth Nation will be the nobility among the angels, and the other angels will serve you."
Sigmado hadn't expected the god to think this way. Had he been away from Paradise for so long that the god's thinking had evolved?
"Alright, I am willing to hand over the leadership of the angel race to you. From now on, you are the new god. Didn't you have the humans on Earth call you the old god? Now you are the new god of the angels."
Sigmado:? Could this be any more perfunctory?
From being summoned to Paradise to becoming the new god, less than three hours had passed in total!
The god directly grabbed Sigmado's shoulder.
"Wait!"
"I can't wait at all, I'm in a hurry!"
A subtle power of light, far stronger than the seven sin keys, transferred directly from the god's body into Sigmado's.
Sigmado really wanted to curse this guy out. Did I even agree to this before you gave it to me?!
Soon, Sigmado felt an unprecedented power. He felt that if he wanted to, he could bring down a doomsday judgment upon any planet in the solar system, and with a single thought, he could see the scenes of angels on other planets.
After transferring the power, the god collapsed directly to the ground, his breath gone.
Sigmado checked him in confusion.
Dead?
"Wah!"
The fallen god suddenly reached out with a strange cry, startling Sigmado who had leaned in close.
"Hahahahahahaha!"
A man's laughter that sounded somewhat familiar to Sigmado rang out. Sigmado turned his head to look.
He found that a person had suddenly appeared beside Krul—it was Luke!
Luke had a smug look on his face, his fingers dancing as several invisible threads connected to the fallen god. The god moved according to the motions of Luke's fingers, even standing up to dance a bit of Gokuraku Jodo.
Sigmado's face was full of surprise, even horror!
"You are controlling the god?!"
Luke curled his lip in disdain.
"You still call him god? Do you know that the disease that kills angels was spread by him? Not just on Earth, but in other planetary nations as well, simply because he wanted you to collect light energy for him and didn't want to support so many angels."
Sigmado had long suspected this, so the truth was secondary at this point. He asked in disbelief, "Who exactly are you? To be able to control even the god... this lunatic?"
Luke snapped his fingers.
"Since you've asked so sincerely!"
He nudged Krul with his elbow.
Krul turned her head away.
"Get lost, even I don't know your identity."
"Oh, come on, cooperate. If you cooperate, won't I tell you?"
Krul still found it a bit difficult to say.
"Then... then he will... tell you out of the goodness of his heart!"
Luke didn't plan on using such a long prefix anymore and said directly.
"Heavenly Dao Agent!"
Sigmado gave an awkward laugh. Though he didn't know what that was, the opening style of the introduction told him that Luke wasn't a bad person and could be trusted.
He looked at Krul again.
"Did you know he was this strong all along?"
Krul shook her head, looking at Luke with a complex expression.
"I just found out as well."
Afterward, Luke directly cured the Tide, optimized the environment of Paradise, gave the credit to Sigmado, and then used force to make all the angels accept Sigmado's ascension as the new god.
The angels on Earth were also brought up by Sigmado, becoming the angel nobility.
On Earth, the angels' role had come to an end, with only a few angels who were attached to human society staying behind.
On Earth, after several years of development, humans finally restored social order, though economic order would still take time.
Now young adults, Yuichiro and Shinoa Hiragi stood hand in hand on a mountain, overlooking the bustling scenes in the newly built city.
Yuichiro turned his head to look at Shinoa Hiragi, only to find that she was also looking at him.
Their eyes met, their gazes incredibly soft. Unconsciously, their heads drew closer... "Yu! Time for curry rice!"
Mika's voice rang out. Yuichiro and Shinoa Hiragi's faces instantly turned bright red, and they hurriedly pulled half a meter apart.
After a moment, it was Shinoa Hiragi who reached out with a blushing face and said with a smile, "Let's go, time to eat."
Yuichiro scratched the back of his head and nodded sheepishly.
After they left, two figures stepped out from the void.
"Ah! That bastard Mika! That useless Yuichiro! Dammit!"
Luke gritted his teeth, wishing he could have transformed into a 'head-pusher' at that moment; watching them made his blood pressure rise.
Krul chuckled.
"Shinoa Hiragi usually looks like she has plenty of experience, but in reality, she's just a novice in her first relationship."
Luke looked at Krul in confusion.
"Hmm? Are you in contact with her a lot?"
Krul realized she might have let something slip and said no more.
Luke grinned mischievously. "You didn't go ask her for advice on how to date, did you?"
Krul turned her head away, trying to play dumb.
But in the next moment, Luke's actions made her heart race!
The corners of Luke's mouth curled up as he pinched Krul's chin. Before Krul could react, Luke leaned in and kissed her.
Krul's pupils shrank in disbelief.
Aside from one day when he seemed to have taken the wrong medicine, Luke had always just teased without taking action. He was so bold today!
Luke released Krul and said smugly, "If you're dating me, you should come to me for advice."
Krul was stunned for a moment. When she came to her senses, her eyes sharpened. She grabbed Luke's collar and kissed him back.
Luke hadn't expected Krul to counterattack so quickly, and his lips were enveloped by a warm sensation.
After a good while, Krul finally released Luke.
There was still a faint blush on her face as she licked the blood off her lip, looking provocative.
"Heh, I've learned it now."
Luke touched the tooth marks on his lip, not knowing whether to cry or laugh.
Although the process felt very comfortable, still... "Your kissing skills are terrible!"
"You don't have a choice."
"Krul."
"Hmm?"
"Want to go travel to other worlds?"
"Depends on your performance. I'll consider it."
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