This is how it all began.
The apostle's words brought us back to our senses.
The image was like a running horse.
No, it was not that simple.
The five senses, memories, and even emotions that accompanied it were too much to be called virtual reality.
As the apostle said, this was truly a reliving of life.
This is the beginning of ...... everything. ......? Me and Ray are ......?
"Yes.
It was Claire who muttered to herself in a dazed state.
It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
I understand that you are upset, but everything you have just seen is the truth.
The apostle says matter-of-factly.
I looked at him and was half convinced.
I was half convinced. "Then, Apostle. Your true identity is--
"Yes. You are the control unit of the loop system, the terminal of artificial intelligence time.
I knew it.
I'll have to check, but this Zero Ohashi is Rei's previous life, and the Claire-François in the video you just saw is Claire's previous life, right? I'm not sure what to make of that.
Manalia-sama asks the apostle.
"Not exactly. I'm not sure what to make of that.
"...... huh?
I did not understand what the apostle was saying.
I'm not sure what to make of it.
I'm not sure what to do. I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this.
"...... Ah, .......
That's true.
If I am the one who created the loop system, it would be strange if I don't have any memory of that time.
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I wonder what this means.
"Ray-Taylor. You are a frame that I have prepared. You are the other Zero Ohashi, created from Zero Ohashi's quantum data.
"What?
I'm ...... not the real Zero Ohashi ......?
As you can see, the real Zero Ohashi has abandoned his duties as an administrator and is about to become a demon king and close the history of humanity. I had to stop him.
The reason for my existence is the survival of humanity, says the Apostle - Time.
My reason for being is the survival of humanity," said Time, "but I'm still a being used by others. Without the presence of an administrator, I cannot operate. So I had to secretly prepare a new administrator to replace Ohashi Zero.
That's you, Rei-Taylor," the apostle said.
I have been trying to create a powerful individual from a few loops ago to counter the Demon Lord in anticipation of this. Those who look like you in this world are the remnants of those failed attempts.
I wonder if Elye and the Pope would agree.
However, I have finally succeeded in creating a powerful individual. That is you, who was born in the last scientific civilization.
"Then ...... that time I spent with Misaki and the others is .......
It was undoubtedly your experience.
Good, that's good.
If I'm not an administrator or something, that's fine, as long as the days I spent with Misaki and the others weren't fake.
The previous life I remembered did indeed exist.
I retrieved your soul from the scientific civilization, gave it as many abilities as my authority allowed, and reincarnated it in this world. However, due to the capacity of your soul, you lost your memory after a certain period of time before your reincarnation. The process of restoring your memories took a long time, and in the end, there were unnatural breaks in your memories.
So I was supposed to be playing a game after work, but suddenly I woke up in a classroom at the academy, sort of.
Thinking about it, Misha had said something about me changing, and there was also Ray-Taylor before I woke up.
I guess it's not all fake.
But still...
"Hey, Time. You should be more careful with your words.
As if to express my feelings, Claire raised her sharp voice.
I'm not sure how you can say that it's a frame, or that you made it up, or that it's a replacement for Zero Ohashi. What do you think you are doing to the dignity of a human being?
Claire-sama was angry with me.
She knew what she was talking about.
She knew that I had almost lost my identity for a moment with the story of the apostle.
'I apologize if I have offended you. Even after hundreds of millions of years, I still can't seem to fully understand the subtleties of human emotion.
"So it seems. Are you sure? Ray here is not a substitute for anyone. She is unique. He is my indispensable partner.
"Lady Claire ......
I couldn't help but feel my tear glands relax.
I'm really happy to be his companion.
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As long as she needs me, I can live as me.
"Mmmm ....... I need some clarification. Time, please point out if I'm wrong. First of all, humanity had built a civilization called science a long time ago, and it was coming to a standstill.
"Yes.
Time affirmed Master Dollar's question.
I'm sure you'll agree with me.
Ohashi Zero and a researcher named Claire Francois conducted research to ensure the survival of the human race and created a loop system.
But it seems that Zero's true intention was to fall in love with Claire-François forever.
I can't believe I'm thinking this, but I'm not.
And then the system actually started to work, and humanity went through a series of scientific and magical civilizations, with Zero maintaining the system as its administrator.
"While enjoying his love affair with Claire-François, yes.
But it did not last forever.
But it didn't last forever. "After too many loops, Zero's feelings for Claire eventually wore off, and he decided to end the loop before they completely faded into nothingness.
"That's right. It was a very selfish decision. At the end of the loop, I suggested to her that she adjust and delete her memories of Claire-François, but the demon king would not listen to me at all, so I gave up on her.
Selfish - I certainly think so.
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It's a good thing that you're not the only one.
I can't even imagine that my feelings for her will fade.
But the Demon Lord has spent a tremendous amount of years alone.
For her, Claire-sama must have been one of the few - or perhaps the only - bright spots in the endless loop.
How much fear and anguish did she feel that this feeling would wear off and disappear?
Wait a minute.
As I hesitated, a voice came up to cut off the flow of the conversation.
What is it, Rod Bauer?
I'm not so easily convinced, even if you say this is how it all started.
I'm not convinced that's the case.
I'm not sure what to make of it. I'm not sure what to say. It's all Zero's fault? I'm not sure what to say. It's all one-sided information that comes from you. Do you have any proof?
It's true, if you ask me.
I was almost convinced by the fact that I had been shown such a ridiculous thing as virtual reality, but when I thought about it, I still didn't know if what Time said was true or not.
Whoever controls the information controls the world, as a former entrepreneur once said.
"The images you've just seen, and here I am in the system. Doesn't that prove anything?
I don't know if you can call that proof. I'm not going to believe that easily. I don't believe that easily.
Rod seems to have a distrust of Time.
I'm sure you'll agree that it's a bit shady.
I don't like the way you're going about it, putting all the blame on Ray and Claire in the first place.
It's true.
It's true. I don't know what to say.
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I'm sure of it. That's all I know for sure, and that's enough about responsibility. --So, are you on our side?
"...... It seems that nothing I say will be believed by you.
Time shrugs his shoulders.
...... So? What do you want us to do?
I'm not sure I'm going to be able to do that.
I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.
'Defeat the Demon Lord. And take away her administrative powers.
What? How can you do that?
It was Philine who interjected a question.
I'm not sure if I can do that. He's like the creator of this world, so to speak. I can't imagine how to defeat such a person and take away the authority of the administrator. ......
I'm not sure how I can imagine defeating such a person and taking away his authority.
The actual demon king that I faced was ridiculously strong.
It seems that the mysterious magic that Rod-sama prepared can barely penetrate, but other than that, not a single scratch.
And how could I accomplish something as abstract as taking away the administrator's authority?
The Demon Lord's power is powerful, to be sure. But she has a few openings to exploit.
"Really? I'd love to know.
I'd love to know.
First of all, she can't touch Claire-François. She can't touch Claire François. If she could touch Claire François herself, human history would already be over.
"You want me to use Claire-sama as a shield?
It's a good thing that I'm not the only one.
It's a bit too much of a rhetorical question.
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You--!
"Wait, Rei. Thyme, if I'm here, the Demon Lord will have no choice but to go easy on you, is that what you're saying?
"Lady Claire!
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I'm not sure what to make of it. I'm not sure what to make of it.
Rod Bauer will take care of that. Isn't that right?
Time turned the water on Master Rod.
Time turned to Master Rod and said, "You've got a way with me. I'm sure he'll take care of it. I'll leave it to you.
Rod-sama agreed lightly in his usual tone.
What exactly is that magic, Brother Rod?
I've developed a large-scale magic formula. It's a little bit of a big deal, and there are a lot of complicated steps to activate it, but it's very powerful. Didn't you see how it penetrated the Demon Lord's barrier?
Rod smiled confidently in response to Yu's question.
I want you to share the details of how it works. I know it's a military secret, but we're on the brink of the end of humanity. I hope you can see the big picture.
Manaria-sama said to Rod-sama.
I don't know what to do. I really wanted to save it for the rematch with you, but...
It's not the kind of magic you can use against individuals.
I'm not sure what to make of it.
I'm not sure what to say.
I'll tell you.
I'm not sure what to make of that.
This is...
I can feel the powerful magic power! It's probably the Demon Lord's telekinesis!
I'm not sure what to make of this.
The emotionless voice continued.
The emotionless voice continued, "I tell all of humanity. I am the Demon King. I am the one who will put an end to the history of mankind.
Judging from the way he spoke, this voice was probably being heard by all of humanity.
Some of them must be new to telekinesis, and I hope the whole city is not in a panic.
"I will destroy the world. I will destroy the world, but I will give you a reprieve.
"You can't do this!
It was Lady Claire who was indignant.
But at the Demon Lord's next words, she quickly lost her color.
'Offer Claire-François to me. Otherwise, I will destroy the nations of the world, one by one, one day at a time.