Unlimited Ambition

Counterattack against the Heavenly Realm.

Once everything in the mortal world has settled down, they will launch a counterattack against the heavens.

Of course, his purpose was slightly different from mine.

I only want to kill that so-called holy son. Afterwards, I will restore my inner peace.

Aleister, however, wanted to achieve "divine purification"—in other words, he wanted to kill the old man.

Are you kidding me? With just me, plus Aiwass, and your so-called Scientific Angel Hughes Kazekatsu—three archangels trying to kill a god?!

Are you out of your mind?!

Of course, Aleister wasn't stupid. In fact, he was probably much smarter than the average person. He definitely had a backup plan.

For example, haha, for example, the so-called artificial heaven.

The construction of an artificial sky requires the AIM force field of superhumans.

The construction of an artificial sky is a secret operation, so the fewer people who know about it, the better.

Therefore, he used the guise of being an Absolute Level 5 user to scatter the Misaka Sisters all over the world. The plan was complete.

However, the Misaka Sisters were slightly lacking in strength. A group of flawed Level 2 creations couldn't recreate the paradise Aleister envisioned.

Therefore, through his design, Gu obtained the original plan for mass production of superpowered individuals.

But this was a tempting lure. So, while thinking to myself, "Damn it!" I swallowed it.

After months of frantic research, the mass production plan for espers was successful. The extra individual became the first Misaka clone to reach Level 5. Meanwhile, the other Misaka Sisters remaining in Jerusalem reached the peak of Level 4.

It worked!

In the ensuing Third World War, Aleister and I continued our planning. Aleister, under the pretext of deploying satellite laser weapons, extorted a large sum from me. Combined with the funds donated by the Academy City Council, who were essentially suckers, and the spoils plundered during the war, the necessary funds for constructing the artificial celestial realm were now complete.

Meanwhile, the researchers from the Jerusalem Dark Knights were also traveling all over the world, secretly meeting with various Misaka Sisters. With the support of the Misaka Network, the Misaka Sisters completed the debugging work in the shortest possible time, gaining their LV4 top-tier abilities.

In other words, there is only one opportunity left.

On December 12, 2059, Paris, the capital of France, fell. Britain and Jerusalem successfully joined forces.

At this point, only Germany remained as a major power in the European Union, struggling to survive.

On the same day, the Academy City advance force landed on the west coast of the United States and occupied the important American city of San Francisco.

The following day, although the war was still ongoing, the Axis powers had already adopted the posture of victors. Jerusalem, Academy City, Great Britain, Tsarist Russia (Nicholas had ascended the throne), and the five Central Asian states (including certain "Stans," also Jerusalem-based allies), the Indian states (also Jerusalem-based allies), and the African Union nations (still Jerusalem-based allies) issued a joint statement: forming the Earth Union and demanding the unconditional surrender of their allies.

Similarly, the declaration contains a very interesting statement: for the good of all mankind, we will not hesitate to use war to destroy all of mankind's enemies.

The enemy of all mankind.

Tch, quite the boast. Watch out, you might just bite off more than you can chew.

I was rolling my eyes as I signed the document in Jerusalem, and that's what I was thinking.

Of course, in fact, when I ascended the throne a few days ago, what I said was even more outrageous.

On that day, in front of all the officials of Jerusalem, I cleaved the throne of Jerusalem in two with a single sword stroke: "My throne should not be among mortals! My throne stands in the heavens!!"

I have uttered such blasphemous words. Surely Lord Jehovah could not have been unaware of them.

In other words, the time for a showdown has come.

Just as I had expected. After I finished speaking, the civil and military officials were in an uproar. Apart from the high-ranking members of the Light and Dark Knight Orders, who vaguely knew what was going on and remained silent, the others were completely opposed, and there were all sorts of opinions.

"So, I'm not joking. Nor am I insane—" In an instant, the magnificent image of the six-winged seraph appeared before everyone.

"I am Lucifer."

That one sentence is enough. There are hardly any people in all of Jerusalem who truly welcome Jesus. Their own king is an angel. Knowing this is enough. To expect someone like me, who has lived for 4.6 billion years and attained immortality, to kneel before a clay idol—who else but me would truly be wronged? Reading this, I can't help but secretly grumble at the old man's lack of social skills.

"When the ruler is distressed, the subject is disgraced; when the ruler is disgraced, the subject dies." Everyone understands this principle. Moreover, I have never said I would betray God. And in my war with Jesus, God has never directly intervened. At most, He has only offered assistance in secret.

Therefore, the people of Jerusalem steeled their resolve and raised the banner of defiance. Four hundred Sky-class battleships were ready. One hundred thousand elite knights from across the nations were prepared for battle. Once worldly affairs were settled, they would storm into heaven and teach that bastard Jesus a lesson.

That's about it.

Rewind to fourteen days ago. The Kamijou couple teamed up and gave the Left Side a good beating. They also tore the C-Document to shreds in the process.

However, the people on the left were also seasoned veterans. Their experience was no less than that of the Kamijou couple. Seeing that they couldn't win, they had a sudden inspiration, and just then, a stupid heavy bomber dropped a heavy bomb.

Yuriko thought to herself: If I were alone, it would be easy. But Kamijou is right here; this isn't a safe place to linger. Anyway, the mission is complete. I'll leave the rest to Jerusalem and Academy City. Retreat!

Then she grabbed Kamijou's hand and ran out.

Left side, having escaped with their lives, finally breathed a sigh of relief and ran out along the secret escape route inside the Papal Palace.

Half an hour later, having fled to the left side of the outskirts of Avignon, he grabbed Shui's collar from behind: "You damned bastard! Why didn't you attack me just now?! Were you deliberately trying to make a fool of yourself?"

Houfangzhishui snorted coldly, shoving aside the person on the left: "There's some guy standing next to me, his friend or foe unclear. What am I supposed to do going out in this situation? Get beaten up?"

The man on the left was taken aback. Indeed, during the battle just now, he had vaguely sensed another power that was no weaker than his own. In truth, under those circumstances, it would have been right for the man in the rear to remain hidden.

"But the C document was destroyed, destroyed!!" Zuo Fangdi was stunned for a moment, then screamed hysterically.

"So what?" The water behind seemed unconvinced: "Originally, this kind of behavior of driving the common people is contrary to Catholic teachings. It's not a bad thing that it was destroyed."

"What are you saying?!" The man on the left was extremely agitated. "Our Roman Catholic Church is now at a critical juncture! If the Roman Catholic Church perishes, what use are those two billion believers?! It would be better to let them play a role in the war!"

Upon hearing this, a sharp glint flashed in the eyes of the person behind him: "I heard that you once used tourists visiting the Vatican Cathedral as human test subjects to improve your techniques?"

"At a time like this, what are you spouting nonsense for?!" The man on the left, oblivious to the impending doom, looked at the water behind him with utter bewilderment: "I only killed a bunch of heretics. They weren't Roman Catholics, so what difference does it make how many die?!"

"Scumbag." Just as the water behind him was about to finish him off, he suddenly realized that he couldn't muster any strength at all. He was like a statue, unable to move anymore.

"What's going on?!" The same situation was occurring on the left. They cried out in alarm.

"Tsk tsk tsk, how ugly." At this moment, Gu's figure appeared in the void, his fiery wings slightly unfurled, revealing his glorious angelic form.

"It's you?!" Cold sweat broke out on the back of Houfang Zhishui. She couldn't help but shout out. Back in Academy City, Houfang Zhishui had witnessed the entire battle between me and the Angel of Science. She knew the strength of the Way of Nature. Now, with me having the upper hand, Houfang Zhishui wouldn't even have the ability to escape.

"That's right. It's me." I chuckled, then knocked the two Right Seats of God unconscious with a single palm strike each. I snapped my fingers, and several elite Dark Knights swiftly emerged from the shadows, binding the two men securely with specially crafted Dragon-Binding Spirit Armor.

Five days later, Bethlehem received a large number of uninvited guests. Led by Dark Knights Commander Leonard and Vice Commander Roger (that bastard's amnesia has finally been cured), four hundred elite Dark Knights landed on Bethlehem aboard a space shuttle.

After a fierce battle, the Right Seat of God was captured alive. Thus, the entire Right Seat of God was wiped out.

Chapter Eight: A New War Is About to Begin

The dust of World War III has settled.

The Axis powers, led by Jerusalem, have won a major victory.

In the following months, the victorious powers held close consultations regarding the new distribution of power. The biggest point of contention was the partitioning of the European nations. Before the war, the victors had promised Britain and Russia that almost all of Europe would be partitioned, leaving the victories with only a portion of Italy.

However, during the war, the Jerusalem army fought more battles in the Iberian Peninsula than before, as well as in Hungary, Austria, France, and southern Germany in Eastern Europe.

Therefore, after the war, both Britain and Russia hoped that I would cede the territory that had been promised in advance.

joke.

He rolled his eyes. Then came the cycle of using someone and then discarding them – the next day, the second princess woke up to find that the sword in the stone, which she had been holding every night, was gone.

Kiarissa was utterly shocked. She scrambled out of bed. The next moment, she was faced with an axe, and Queen Elizabeth of England, whom she had imprisoned, stood before her, accompanied by Laura Stuart. Her sisters attended her from behind.

"It's over." Kiarissa's heart skipped a beat. Then, with a bitter smile, she snatched a sword from the knight beside her and slit her own throat.

Thus, a once-powerful figure met his tragic end. Seeing this scene, everyone present felt heavy-hearted.

“I never want to have anything to do with that person again.” These are Laura Stuart’s exact words.

Nicholas III's fate was far more tragic. The Archbishop of Cranes was resurrected. With the assistance of Vasilisa, the captain of the White Book, he regained control of the Russian Catholic Church. Ultimately, this ambitious man was dragged from the throne by the enraged Russians, and his entire family, including his newly appointed queen and more than a dozen illegitimate children, were executed by firing squad. Their bodies were then doused with sulfuric acid.

"...That madman. He really can turn the world upside down with a flick of his wrist. I wonder if my little Sasha will suffer if she goes along with him..." Vasilisa muttered to herself. Finally, she couldn't help but sigh softly.

Several days ago, she was brought to Jerusalem by me in Sasha's name. There she met Archbishop Cranth, who had faked his death to escape. Seeing me smile gently at her, Vasilisa felt as if she had fallen into an ice cellar. After agreeing to cooperate with me, she went to Sasha, wanting her to escape with her.

"Why should I run?" Sasha asked, puzzled.

"If you don't run now, you'll regret it!" Vasilisa didn't care about her composure anymore. She grabbed Sasha's arm and shouted.

Sasha shook her head firmly: "Maybe, but definitely not now. Right now, all I want is to stay by his side. Even if I die, I want to die by his side."

"You, you idiot!" Vasilisa couldn't help but shed tears, raising her hand to slap this clueless guy. But she just couldn't bring herself to do it.

“I know he’s not a good person—or even a bad one. But I love him. I don’t know why, even though he’s so promiscuous, so shameless, so vicious, so…chilling. But I just can’t help falling in love with him, and I can’t leave him no matter what.”

As Sasha spoke, tears streamed down her face, and she threw herself into Vasilisa's arms, asking, "Am I stupid?"

“It is silly,” Vasilisa replied. Then she hugged her tightly: “You know, sometimes, I feel like you’re my daughter…”

“I know.” Sasha nodded, then cried even harder, “Mommy…”

“Is there anything I can do for you?” Vasilisa asked.

Sasha shook her head: "Just wish me well."

“Okay, I, I wish you well…” Vasilisa said, tears welling up in her eyes again.

The recollection ended there. Vasilisa looked at Krans, who was standing on the podium receiving the adoration of the Russian masses, and couldn't help but sigh.

"It's nothing but a puppet," Vasilisa scoffed, offering this comment.

Thus, the internal divisions within the Axis powers vanished without a trace. The European nations were divided up. The nascent Earth Federation emerged. As the undisputed leader of the Axis powers, I am honored to assume the role of the first head of the Earth Federation.

May 15th, the second year of the Earth Federation's new calendar.

The artificial celestial barrier was completed. The entire Earth, from below the atmosphere, was completely enveloped by this artificial barrier. A faint, almost imperceptible, pure white light shrouded the entire Earth on that day.

All living things, including humans, mammals, birds—even reptiles and ants—all sensed that something was different in this world. But they couldn't quite put their finger on what it was.

"At this point, humanity truly possessed the power to resist the gods." This is how Aleister commented.

“Perhaps. But it’s just an ‘opportunity’,” Aifara said.

At this very moment, they are sitting on a private plane bound for Jerusalem, the headquarters of the Earth Federation.

Aleister emerged from the culture tank. He had been invited to Jerusalem.

Because he no longer needs to hide.

"The final battle is about to begin... And thank you so much for being with me all this way."

"Is this an attempt to win people's hearts?"

Aleister tried to force a wry smile, but found his face was too stiff to make any expression.