"Growth of the world?

I overheard the words of the Emperor.

Then the emperor stood up and slowly pointed to my bag.

"Open it and look inside. The seed of the tree of life, the seed of the tree of the world that you will probably have."

As the emperor said, I take Amaness from the bag and the two seeds I received from my mother.

The light of the earlier luggage seemed to come from the seeds in this bag, and two seeds were still shining in my hand.

And that wasn't the only change.

"Is this... budding?

So there was a crack in the center of the two species, and a huge bud emerged from it.

"I would have seen light from outside the window a while ago. It's probably the light from the side of the city where you were, the light from which the seeds of the world trees you planted first germinated."

I have a verse in the emperor's words that comes to mind.

Indeed, before I went on the journey for the seeds of this world tree, I planted the seeds a little further away from the city.

Once in a while, I went back to the city to check the place, but unlike any monsters up until then, only the seeds of the world trees seemed to germinate.

Can't I grow this guy just like I did? I was worried, but didn't you germinate at this time? But why on earth?

"Originally, the world tree sprouted like this. So that's how the world works."

How does it work? What do you mean?

The emperor's story was too vague, and I asked for answers without thinking.

In contrast, the emperor affirmed the clear answer.

"That is, human growth (level-up) leads to growth in this world."

The moment I heard the answer, it seemed that all the questions I had ever had in the world would be solved.

World. Growth. People. World Tree. Brave. Monster. Warrior system. Demon King. SS Rank. Role.

I mean...

"My growth influenced the seeds of the world trees I grew and encouraged germination. Is that what this is about?

"That's right."

In response to my answer, the emperor nodded with a happy smile.

"Didn't you tell me when you first met the goddess?" I want you to continue the creation of this world. "

Speaking of which, I remember saying that.

"The meaning of that word was as it was. This world is still unfinished and in the process of being created."

Huh?

In the middle of the creation of the world?

No, no, no, no. Does it look like it's finished anyway?

I was overwhelmed by overwhelming remarks, but the Emperor explained to me.

"In other words, this world was originally built by human growth. This world created by the goddess is only the foundation. It is the role of the people who live there to evolve it into a complete form. And do you know what human growth means to grow the world?

If you think about the system and the role of monsters in this world so far, the answer comes by itself.

"Physical or mental growth. That's why defeating monsters in this world was a necessity of life. To encourage people to grow by defeating monsters. I mean, that's what monsters do."

"That's right."

The emperor nods to my answer.

"This world was born to bring people and the world to the realm of heights. A world in which systems were put in place for that purpose. And, as you say, human growth refers to both body and spirit. Physical growth (level-up) by defeating monsters. Activity in various fields such as cooking and cooking, thereby promoting culture itself, all of which are spiritual growth (level up). And to put it this way, you know what it means to have a brave system?

"... you created a brave system to encourage those people to grow. Perhaps the Demon King is the same, the ultimate goal for people to complete their growth, and the existence prepared as a wall to overcome. According to Lily, maybe the SS ranked monster deserves it."

That's great. That's right.

The emperor praises my answer as expected.

It doesn't matter, but the gaze on this guy still touches me.

"And when man reaches a certain level of growth, all ten species that existed in the tree of life sprout on this earth and become a new world tree. At that time, the growth of the world will be complete, and the world will lead to a new and evolved world."

I see.

Is that what it means to be in the middle of world creation?

"Incidentally, what kind of change would that make to the world today?

"I don't know that either. Everything has to grow. But at the very least, people who have contributed to the evolution of the world can be given an evolution worthy of it."

"What do you mean?

"It is the so-called evolution (level-up) from man to God. One of them is that we receive a kind of creative skill that only God can possess."

Evolution from man to god?

The scale is getting bigger again.

"You may have been told by the Goddess that creative skills, that is, the ability to create something from nothing, or the ability to re-create something, are skills worthy of God's domain. Having it means that the person has reached or is qualified to reach a realm close to God. And when the growth of this world is complete, grown human beings with those creative skills should also be able to evolve into God. Speaking of which, the growth of this world may be considered a challenge (quest) for the birth of a new heaven and gods."

Hehe, this is kind of an incredible story.

Oh, wait a minute.

I was told by the goddess before that I have that creative skill.

So, we're actually sprouting the seeds of the world trees and contributing to the big trees step by step...?

"Um, is that supposed to mean... that I can be God, too?

"Of course, you're the leader. When the evolution of the world is complete, if you wish, you can definitely evolve from person to God."

Ma, ma, ma, seriously?!!!

Hey, pussy!! The brain can't catch up because it's overdeployed!!!

Pha-----------------------!!!

Hold on a second.

Take a deep breath.

Let's calm down for a while.

Suuhah, suuhah.

All right, calm down.

Well then, I'll review it from my head again.

Today, this world is in the process of being created.

To complete the evolution of this world, we need the growth of the people who live there.

There was a role called a monster or a demon king to grow humans.

And if we progress to a certain level of human growth, the species that existed in the tree of life will become the world tree in this world.

If all ten trees in the world become trees in this world, the growth of the world is complete.

Okay, grasp.

Understood.

Oh, but wait a minute.

"Then you didn't need me anyway.

As far as I can tell, the heroic system, the monster, and the role of the Devil King to grow the world seem to exist and function.

But the emperor shakes his head quietly.

"You don't know, but there are actually not many people in this world who contribute to such a world. Certainly, human growth was accelerated by the brave system. However, the growth was also stagnant in a sense. Because many of them use the brave system to seek wealth and power."

I see.

Indeed, Fitness said when he first came to this Empire.

From the previous system of nobility to the brave system, various reforms were carried out.

But that said, the system just switched.

If you think about it, it makes sense for those who have gained some status and wealth to stop growing there.

"Growth in this world was stagnant even before the Warrior System was created. Few people were born by the aristocratic system and tried to grow up on their own. I tried to reform it by spreading the brave system and using various means such as small competitions with other countries to promote human growth, but it only had a small effect."

Is that so?

He dared to name the emperor and try to be hated by each faction, but he was also trying to play the role of a demon king.

To inspire the heroes who should destroy themselves as tyrants.

"But you showed up there. The only person in the world who can grow the world tree alone."

I heard that, and I saw the whole of the emperor's plan this time.

"In other words, this time, by encouraging me to grow, I germinated the seeds of the world tree that I have, and accelerated my growth into the world at once."

"It will be."

I see.

He does a lot of roundabouts.

That's why he used to play heels.

It seemed to have been used from start to finish, and I was angry, but thanks to this, I was able to achieve my purpose.

But there were some parts that didn't fall into my heart.

"But is that okay? When I hear the story, it is the natural form of the inhabitants of this world to grow themselves and sprout the world trees. If you cheat and grow it with the hands of a third party like me, then even if the world evolves, you can't evolve in time.

"That's for sure. But it doesn't matter if the world has evolved before. In this world that grew up like I said, every human being in that world is a candidate for God. Some will complete their own growth and evolve into God, while others will be free to spend the world as human beings. Above all, it is now time to complete the creation of this world. That's the top priority."

The moment I murmured, there was an unprecedented rush and something frightening in the emperor's face.

Is that the only young, unattended emperor you see wrong?

I thought so, and when I looked at his face again, the usual expression was already back there.

"In any case, the evolution of the world has never gone faster. The meritorious you and your fellow men will undoubtedly be able to evolve into God in that world. As I said before, it's not a bad thing for you either."

No, no, no, no! The story is too sudden, I can't take it yet!!

"That's the truth I'm telling you. Now that my role is over, you can like the rest of it. Oh, don't worry about brainwashing either. It's not going to last long, and I think it's about time you've solved all the brainwashing for those of you who know it. After all, I took care to understand the situation at the same time as my memory came back, but still, what I did to you is not acceptable."

Say quietly, the emperor will kneel before me, and hang his neck like a bow.

"Now, let's do this neck thing."

No, no, no, no, no, no.

Even if I look like this, I'm an ordinary Earthman.

Because I am a good citizen who normally protected morals and manners.

What are you talking about, this guy? I'm sure it's NO!

"I told you first. If you win, you can do whatever you want with me. Even if it looks like this, we keep the contract."

No, that's not what I was told.

I thought that my sister was making a fist with Niko and a smile behind her.

Well then, for now, be prepared for a half-dead sentence

I'm scared. My sister is scared.

That said, the moment I tried to call Hell to stop it for a while.

"... wait..."

I heard a strange man from behind.

When I saw it, there was a tall man dressed in black, and Fitness and Jess.

"Easy! Fitness, you're both safe!

"... yes! Successfully rescued Mr. Fittis....!

"Dear Kyo, Sorry for the inconvenience!

When I saw them, they shouted, and they rushed toward me at the same time to respond to me.

By the way, when I reached Phytis, I hugged my chest, and when I saw it, Ethan turned bright red and reached Hell, as usual, "Ahhh!" he cried.

"Oniisama..."

"... Rostam. Enough, it's all my fault from here on out... in a way, you're also a victim... you don't have to bear it anymore..."

When I saw it, the tall man earlier rushed to the Emperor's brave man on his knees and shouted something.

Eventually, the tall man turns to me, or he kneels down like the emperor next door and asks me for forgiveness.

"... Cultivating the Brave Kew. This time, it's all Zahaq's business... if Rostam's behavior like a tyrant is correct, it's mine... if you want revenge, it's mine... because this emperor... was only used by me..."

I am once again puzzled by such a sudden confession from the man who named Zahaq.

What the hell is going on?

As I was confused, I assured him that Fitness was convinced of something.

"--Master Kyo, the Emperor Rostam here is not real."

"What about it?"

The next time I spoke to Fitness, I completely stopped thinking with the word that I didn't know what it meant.

"The Emperor Warrior there is someone else you manipulated your memory to play the Emperor Warrior, isn't he? A true hero with the creative power of the control system, Zahaq."