Family heirloom, then turned into a demon girl

Chapter 484 Mission: 05-1 The Promise of Reunion

The transfer of authority over the outer gate of 6667000 ended uneventfully. Apart from the numerous small communities that were overjoyed that the payment for the boundary gate had been converted into the most widely used and valuable [Thousand Eyes] gold coins, no one paid any attention to this peripheral territory.

Except for a small group of people.

"That's really surprising."

In that newly established, rather inconspicuous base, "Your Highness" from the Ouroboros Alliance sat down at a long table that, by ordinary standards, was quite expensive, with a faint smile: "I didn't expect that you would actually receive help from 'that Queen' and be able to return on your own initiative after being banished to the Little Garden."

“That was promised long ago,” Virgil replied calmly, sitting on the other side of the table. “I just wonder what brings you two here?”

"Of course, I've come to see our important ally!"

Lin, who was standing to the side, said in her usual cheerful tone, "But I really didn't expect that in just a short while, our princess has gone from a 'half-demon princess' to the 'Lord of the Cleansing Realm'."

As she spoke, she curiously leaned closer to Nero and asked, "I'm very curious, how powerful are you now when you go all out?"

Originally, according to Lynn's worst-case scenario, if Nero had truly succeeded in restarting the [Simulated Creation Chart - Reverse Kabbalah] by collecting original sins, she would have become the new [Dystopia], the new [Satan], a mirror image of the "Child of God" and "Messiah" who possessed the [Simulated Creation Chart - Kabbalah] and drew supreme power from virtue. However, Nero ultimately did not follow this path; instead, through the clash between the forces of "original sin" and "virtue," she maintained the balance behind her.

Originally, that alone wouldn't have been enough. But in that battle in the Demon Realm, Nero completely defeated the embryonic state of the "Dark Side of the Universe," anchored his own spiritual status through the act of saving the endless universe, and also used the power of the Holy Grail to dominate and transform the entire Demon Realm—or rather, the "Dark Universe in the Mirror" and the "Netherworld overrun by demons"—becoming the ruler of the Demon Realm.

Her simulated star chart was thus completely changed. It was no longer the "reverse Kabbalah" that represented hell and the negative energy of the universe, but became the pathway itself that connects the two worlds—"Purgatory," or, to borrow a phrase from the Divine Comedy, the "Purgatory Mountain" that cleanses the soul of sin.

Logically, Nero should have already ascended from a half-demon to a half-celestial being—a hybrid of god and celestial being—due to the faith he received from mythology and the immense spiritual power inherent in "Purgatory" itself. However, strangely, Lynn doesn't seem to feel this way. Purgatory can be considered a third of the Underworld, and the rulers of the Underworld are mostly on par with the main gods. Half-celestial beings born from it definitely have the potential to reach the triple-digit 'omnipotent realm'.

That existence only appears in the lower level of the miniature garden, like a sun falling to earth.

That's why she asked that question.

"You flatter me."

Nero interlaced his fingers, rested his chin on his hand, and calmly replied, "I cannot be called the 'Lord of the Pure Realm,' but merely an 'Agent.'"

"--What?!"

Lin exclaimed in surprise. She understood what Nero meant: she hadn't tried to completely control the "Purification Realm," but rather saw herself as someone who had passed the trials of the Purification Realm and spread its gospel—only the souls of "humans" could pass through the trials of the Purification Realm, so Nero was neither a god nor a celestial being; she was still a human with demonic blood.

In other words, she voluntarily gave up the possibility of gaining greater power, just to retain her human identity.

However, His Highness smiled after a moment of silence: "As expected of you. Can I take this as a sign that you still intend to cooperate with us?"

Nero narrowed his eyes: "Oh? You mean we have the same goal?"

"Of course. That's why I also have a human identity."

Upon hearing this, Nero blinked in surprise as well.

"Your Highness" also has human blood, and his identity is that of a "demigod" who often appears in mythology.

His Highness is a hero created by the Ouroboros, a "reincarnation" of a certain god. Clearly, the reason for not appearing in his true form, but instead creating an avatar with a human identity to act, can only be one.

To fight against an enemy that can only be defeated by humans. And in the miniature garden, there is only one such enemy.

As the "Ouroboros" of the Demon King's Alliance, its true and ultimate goal is to defeat the "Final Trial of Humanity," which can only be defeated by human heroes.

That's why His Highness said, "We share the same goal." In his judgment, Nero's unwillingness to give up his human identity was naturally the only possibility.

—It's not entirely impossible. Nero felt he had gotten somewhat used to going against the [Final Trial of Humanity].

But... is it really necessary to go this far in order to fight against the "Final Trial of Humanity"?

Nero wasn't entirely sure. At least she found dealing with those dystopian candidates along the way relatively easy.

"So, could it be that something just as dangerous as [dystopia] has appeared?"

When asked about this, His Highness and Lin gave a vague answer: "Who knows...maybe they'll show up soon."

Virgil interrupted again: "Specifically, does your so-called 'cooperation' mean forming an alliance with us?"

Lin immediately shook her head: "How could that be? Putting aside the fact that we can't possibly break away from the Ouroboros, we simply can't accept Her Highness's 'organizer authority'."

"Very well-informed."

"of course."

After thinking for a moment, Nero cautiously replied, "If it's a simple request, I think I'd be willing to accept it depending on the circumstances."

“Well, that sounds pretty good.” Lin smiled and said, “We’re going to a festival in the South District next. Would you two be interested in coming along?”

Nero smiled politely: "That sounds quite interesting, but unfortunately our community has just been established and there are still many things to deal with."

"Really, what a shame."

"Yes, that's a real shame."

The two smiled and nodded at each other, exchanged a few glances, and then went their separate ways.

“Then it’s time for us to say goodbye.” Lin and His Highness stood up to leave. Lin winked playfully and said, “As a gift for our reunion, let me tell you some good news before I go.”

good news?
“We’ve already informed the Pied Piper of Hamel of your return, and I believe they’ll be here soon.” Lin finished speaking, smiled, waved, and then disappeared with His Highness.

I wish you both a pleasant time together.

Nero instinctively grabbed a strand of hair and wrapped the soft gold around his fingertips.

This seems to be actually good news.

(End of this chapter)