Soul Eater of the Rebellion

Walk through the Imperial Palace of Adastera according to Emperor Amadeus II.

I do not know the inner structure of the Imperial Palace, but since the passage walls have been missing windows for some time now, it seems that the Emperor is moving into the building.

I don't see any maids or court ministers. The last person I saw was a pair of Kintetsu Knights, looking at me behind the Emperor, looking at me mixed with vigilance and surprise.

When the emperor waved his right hand, the pair of them de-alerted, but I think the surprise remained. Perhaps this area is off-limits to the royal family.

While thinking like that, the emperor never stops walking. In the room earlier, I felt the old person in front of me strongly, but when I looked at it, my spine was stretched, my pace was stable, and it was really creepy.

Soon the emperor began to go down the stairs, but his steps were not in jeopardy. I don't seem to need any help at all. [M]

The stairs gently drew a spiral while inviting the user downwards. Even if you peek into the central part of the blow-out shape, the shadowy darkness is only spreading, and you can't see the bottom at all.

For a moment, the emperor walking in front appeared to be a demon trying to drag his prey into the ground.

Of course, it was just a matter of mind - or a doubt, but there is something in this underground air that makes my mind cold.

I had a feeling similar to this somewhere before. It's not that old. That's probably.....

"Sky"

When I was searching for memories, I was surprised that the Emperor had called my name back to me. I noticed that the stairs were over.

The scene in front of you is slowly reflected in the eyes that have become accustomed to the darkness.

That's how I learned that where I was standing was a huge underground space. The king of flies' nest, which is based in the forest of Titis, is likely to be as large as there.

And in the middle of that huge underground space, there was a big hole that looked like the ground was opening its mouth.

The moment you see it, your cheeks and spine shake. At the same time, I came to the answer to your question.

Yes, the chills I've felt since I started going down the stairs resemble when I discovered a dragon hole in the deepest part of Titis. Compared to Titis' dragon hole, this hole is much smaller and has little force to eject - but I still feel that both are homogeneous.

The emperor made a vague statement affirming my idea.

"This is the dragon hole. You already know that you fought fantasy seeds in the forest of Titis."

I was lost for a moment as to whether or not to nod at the word. I've only told a very limited number of people about the dragon hole I found in Titis's deepest depths. It does not include the Empress Sakuya, and, of course, the Emperor cannot find out through her.

I suspected that the Emperor's words might be of some sort.

However, it is not difficult to imagine that the Emperor has a deep knowledge of the dragon hole, as there is a dragon hole in front of him. That is why there is also the example of Lascaris encountered in the Catalan Desert.

It is still too early to judge that the Immortal King has told the truth, but at least it is more plausible than me. And there is no wonder that the emperor of the Adastella Empire, who is deeply related to law theology, possessed knowledge equal to that of Rascalis.

Now the Emperor is trying to reveal something to me - possibly something to do with the Onimon Gate. And yet, if we respond with falsehood and lies, they may change their minds and miss valuable information.

More simply, there were circumstances where if the emperor's mood was damaged here, he would not be allowed to go through the gate.

Therefore, I affirm the other word.

"Yes, indeed we have found a hole in the deepest depths of Titis similar to this, Your Majesty."

"Hmm. A dragon hole is the point of the original force flowing through the dragon pulse. It may be called the power of the earth itself, which we tread upon. We can't even measure the total amount of power in ourselves."

Exactly infinite.

The emperor then stared at me with a dry laugh.

"With that infinite power, fantasy seeds come, sky. To hunt us."

"Are you hunting humans?

"That's right. Didn't you feel it when you confronted the fantasy species? Things called fantasies in the world, without exception, have intense antagonism towards humans. Whether the hostility is directed only at humans or at non-human species, which varies from individual to individual - only hostility towards humans is common to all individuals. These are natural disasters hunting humans."

I think of that word with my heart.

The fantasy species I have confronted so far are Hydra of the Titis Forest, the Onigajima Onigami, and Bechmos of the Catalan Desert. This also includes my homologous (animated) Seoul Eater.

As for Hydra, the Emperor was right, it was a natural disaster.

Witch gods and Behemoth were different in colour from Hydra, but they still seemed hostile to humans. With regard to these three bodies, the expression "natural disaster of hunting humans" was by no means exaggerated.

--But I've never felt hostility towards humans from Seoul Eater. My fellow beings (Animas) often express their intentions to "feed on it", but that is clearly only against "enemies". More specifically, only against "my enemies." The expression "natural disaster of hunting humans" does not apply.

The words of the Emperor flow into my ears when I think about what that fact means.

"Why are fantasy species born of dragon holes hostile to humans? That is because the earth itself contains antagonism toward humans - some say so. Man is a creature that sees God in thunder that roars into the sky. And they saw God on the earth that produced the seed of fantasy. And I worshipped the fantasy seed as God's use, sometimes even disrupting the crusade. Even so, I was initially excluded as a heretic... but at some point, this teaching began to spread rapidly."

The emperor says that the period is the old period.

As I mentioned one day, the Old Age refers to the pre-war era 300 years ago, when humans and demons fought. And there are few records from the old days. Because many records and literature have been dissipated by the war.

However, it seems that the Imperial Palace has a considerable amount of ancient literature.

"Existing Old Age literature shows many records referring to fantasy species. Apparently, there were an unparalleled number of fantasy species on the continent."

"That situation has become a breeding ground for people to accept heretical teachings."

"Exactly. Those who believe in the righteous God will not be attacked by fantasy seeds - many have gathered for salvation in their words. Eventually, they not only worshipped the fantasy seeds and disrupted the crusade, but also began to imitate the fantasy seeds."

"Is that an imitation?

"We started hunting the unbelievers in their gods with our own hands."

If humans all over the world obey the true God, the wrath of God will be relieved and the seeds of fantasy will not appear. Peace and stability in the human world will also be achieved.

It might have meant clearing up the resentment that had previously been rejected as heresy. However, it seemed certain that many of the power holders at that time continued to struggle for power and territory without seeing the seeds of fantasy.

The fact empowered their uprising.

By positioning their battles as Jihad to purify the world, they challenged existing societies, existing powers.

--Name the god of light.

When the name came out of the emperor's mouth, I frowned reflectively.

"... I was told by His Holiness the Pope that it was the organization that became the predecessor of the Divine Law. Three hundred years ago, a faction of them allied themselves with the demons."

"Well, it was written in Sakuya's letter that you had contact with the Pope, but did you reveal secrets?"

The Emperor raised his right eyebrow. It was a surprising, convincing, or alarming expression.

Slightly, the emperor nodded as if he had regained his mind.

"The Pope is right. Light God has a great deal to do with the Ghost race. And that is also linked to the reason why the Onimon Gate was born in your hometown. When the secrets of the Onimon Gate are uncovered, the world of man will be shaken greatly. Sky, it is the role of the Swordsman to prevent that."

If it is the role of the Swordsman to seal what exits from the inside of the gate, it is also the role of the Swordsman to prevent what does not enter the gate from outside. The Emperor said so.

When I heard that, I remembered the emperor's question earlier and nodded secretly inside.

The Oni Gate is not just a place where the Oni Gods are sealed. There are hidden secrets that shake up the world today. I suppose the Emperor wanted to make sure that I knew about it and that I was about to enter the Witch Gate.

And because I decided that I didn't know about it, he told me the back of the dragon hole in front of me.

I don't know why you've done that to me just once in the past. Of course, my power to wave to the powerful will be attractive, but the emperor who can even move Kensei if he wishes will not have to ask me.

Whether or not the Emperor is aware of my inner feelings, the Emperor has made a final confirmation to me with a sound that makes me feel compassionate.

"It's empty. Once through the gate, you will face three hundred years of vengeance in his land, whether you wish or not. If that happens, there's no turning back. Not just you, but those around you may be involved. Do you still want to go through the gate knowing that? I have seen that you have no interest in the truth 300 years ago."

I nodded silently at the emperor's words. Indeed, I am not interested in what happened 300 years ago.

However, considering Pope Noah and Rascalis, I think it is dangerous to remain ignorant.

Besides, my purpose was clear from the beginning. Responding to her sister's desire to help her lost brother, she strengthens herself by fighting the mighty monster who treks beyond the Onimon Gate.

As for the revenge of God of Light, you should think about it after you actually stand in front of your eyes.

Above all, you can't say "I will stop helping Kremt" to Krea who brought him to the Imperial Capital. There's so much cool about it!

― ― I will convey such thoughts to the Emperor in Oblate as much as possible. If the Emperor were so shallow, he would not be allowed to walk through the gate! If I say so, I'll think of another way. I thought so.

But the Emperor listened to me all the time. And after listening, there was no anger on his face. I'm not disappointed. What was there was still a convincing expression.

The Emperor told me vaguely that he was confused by the meaning of the reaction.

Verily, I will give you forgiveness to pass through the gate.