Volume 9 Chapter 38 The Truth Of Julius Roderest
"“Does that mean that neither the Goddess nor the Demon God existed in the beginning?"
Is such a thing possible?
I was born on Earth, but I never doubted the existence of the goddess. After all, it's a world where swords and magic have developed.
It's not strange that there were gods. On the contrary, it's more convincing that they existed.
In the first place, it was the goddess who summoned me from Earth.
As Julius slid his finger across the desk, cards lined up in two circular shapes at the center.
All the cards depicted numerous people. They were deformed like stained glass, but the details varied depending on the card.
These are pictures of humans and demons (mazoku).
Each card of humans and demons (mazoku) forms a circle.
"The deep consciousness of those with power begins to weave a massive spell at a certain point in time."
In accordance with Julius's words, the cards emitted light and began connecting geometric patterns.
In an instant, they drew a magic circle within two circles. A golden and a red magic circle.
"It was abstract. Originally, it should have had no meaning and just disappeared into thin air like a scribble. However, when a brilliant pillar of light stood at its center, the unconscious ascended to the ideal."
A pillar of light was born in the center of the magic circle and it turned into a single card, absorbing the brilliance of the magic circle.
Floating above the two magic circles were the cards of the goddess and the demon.
Stupid.
The reason why Dragarts (Dragon Claw Knights), led by Vice Ornette, could activate composite magic was because both the individuals and the organization had high levels of training.
It was absurd to think that a mob of consciousness could create a single advanced magic.
Having considered that, I reached a certain realization.
Recently, I remember hearing about the fact that such irrationality was demonstrated.
Two magic circles further depicted complex geometric patterns, and what should have been two became one giant circle. And, right next to the goddess and the demon god, a new card was created.
What was depicted were designs of armor and robes.
"'The Chosen Hero (Brave Face)'..."
It was extraordinary magic created by the hope of the human race for a hero. It bestowed the power to vanquish demons upon the target, and that power to become a hero was something I knew all too well.
"You call it 'Brave Face.' The power of the hero and the demon lord is a byproduct of the God-Demon War. Still, you understand well that the collective consciousness of the people becomes magic."
"...Even so, it can't be proven."
Besides, he didn't directly meet with the gods or question them, did he?
If that's the case, this story remains purely speculative.
Hmm, Julius showed a hint of contemplation.
"You're right about that. There is no certainty in this story, and surely no one can prove it."
"In that case, we can't know whether God is a created being or not."
"That's why I didn't realize it while I was in Asteris. Doubts ultimately remained in the realm of uncertain speculation. However, by meeting the people on this Earth, I became convinced that God is a created being."
"...People from Earth?"
Why would there be a connection between humans on Earth and the gods of Asteris?
As I pondered that, I realized something.
There are people who have a connection to both Earth and Asteris. I had a hunch.
Julius took a sip of tea and nodded, affirming my realization.
"The gods didn't come from nothing; they have a prototype. Demons (mazoku) have records of the God-Demon War after the initial occurrence, and it can be confirmed that gods already existed at that time. However, there are no records of gods before that. The Holy Goddess Church is likely the same. Because the humans who serve as their prototype were alive and participated in the war."
...It's a lie.
No, it's different. I want to believe it's a lie.
"You should have seen it too. When you unlocked the curse of the key, and when you came to this place."
As if it were obvious, Julius had a grasp on my movements.
But now, chaos was swirling in my mind more than anything else.
The prototype of the goddess and the demon god on Earth.
In my memories, there are only two humans who fit that description. The thought that crossed my mind at that time comes back vividly.
If that's the case, it's too cruel.
Those two who were talking on the balcony, to have a fate of killing each other for a long time in the future, it's too much.
Julius conveyed a certain fact in a detached manner.
"The prototype of the goddess is Saint Lyla. And the prototype of the demon god is Lord Glenn Roderest. Both were originally magicians from Earth."
'Anywhere is fine. At least, it's easier to live in this world.'
Those were the words spoken by Glenn Roderest.
At that time, I felt a sense of unease. Both Glen and Iris used the word "world."
Not a city, not a country.
Lyla said that once her magic is complete, they will be able to go to a new world.
In other words, at that time, Glen and Lyla left Iris behind and set off to a different world, Asteris, separate from Earth.
And due to the circumstances, the two of them separated and it escalated into a massive war.
Eventually, the two of them became revered and people's consciousness gave birth to goddess and demon god modeled after them.
When summarizing Julius's story, it seems to follow this flow.
"..."
Wait.
Something is strange.
Why did those two end up fighting is also a concern, but there is something even more concerning.
These are the words of Julius.
"――Who have you encountered on this Earth?"
Is there anyone who knows Lyla and Glenn Roderest on this Earth? Judging from the footage I have seen, their time was in the distant past.
Moreover, they have journeyed to different worlds. From then until now, who has continued to hold onto the memories of the two who disappeared?
The biggest question of all is the footage I saw before I came to this room.
Saint Lyla probably has some kind of blood connection with the girls 'keys' like Lisha. That's why, when I delved into Bertina-san's soul, I was able to see Lyla's memories.
However, Lisha and the others are not in this space.
Most importantly, Lyla was not in that "footage".
That was not Saint's memory.
So whose memory was it?
Who showed me that footage?
"Hey, Julius. When and who did you meet?"
"... "
Julius stood up without answering.
Then, he walked to the wall and waved his finger lightly.
A large window appeared on the wall, and beyond it, the ancient cityscape that I saw at that time was reproduced.
Natural light that didn't seem like magic illuminated Julius' hair.
What should have shone like a rainbow had a ring of light floating in glossy black. His sturdy body, composed of a golden balance, had transformed into something extravagant like a doll.
A voice, like the sound of a rolling bell, could be heard.
"I met Saint Lyla and Lord Glenn Roderest themselves."
Julius turned towards me.
There was no longer any trace of the Julius from before. Instead, Big eyes, as big as obsidian, were looking at me.
Only there, as if to prove that she was Julius, she had a deep light of old age.
More than any words, her presence spoke the truth to me.
——So that's what it was.
"To cross beyond the walls of space and traverse the world is something that should not be possible. When I became a mere soul and traveled through the world through irregular means, something unbelievable happened."
At this very moment, I feel the same way.
I am witnessing the miracle that happened to Julius.
"When I woke up, I was no longer Julius Roderest, but a girl named Iris. It was around 4000 BC, a time when people built civilizations through wisdom and knowledge, and self-discovery became possible. In other words, it was the era when magic was born."
Those words were filled with a sense of unreality, as if they were recounting a dream I saw yesterday.
However, it must be true.
Julius does not lie. There is no need for him to do so.
And above all, I have already heard about that event once before.
'You are like a legendary hero that I have only heard rumors about.'
During summer vacation, there was a sword that guided me when I fought against demons. Its true identity was Segara Takaomi, a human from the Asteris race.
He was born during the time when I, known as Silver Hero, and then was transported to the Muromachi period hundreds of years ago.
This irregular transport to a different world reverses time.
Julius was also sent to a past world in a similar way.
"Well then, you are..."
In my mind, a scene with Iris and Glenn appeared.
'I understand. Because this is our hometown, someone has to wait here. When the time comes and we want to return, I will be here.'
For thousands of years since that farewell, always in this world...
The figures of Iris and Julius overlap. Even if their appearances change, with the same voice as back then, he said,
"Once again, it's been a while, Yuusuke. I've been looking forward to being able to talk to you like this."
I couldn't find the words to say.
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