Sword of the Philosopher

More than the fact that the star god... is coming, it's probably intentional from the star god. It should never be a coincidence.

I don't know how it happened, but I've been visiting my friends... no harm done, pretending to be normal people. But I and my friends know... that it's the Star God. "

With a serious expression, Bredge swallowed his cheeks once.

"Apparently, he doesn't just have to talk about it, he can make it into a video. I don't know what the intention is, but I think it makes sense to keep a record, so I'm going to put the story in the video."

That's the end of this video. The next video appears to be a conversation with the Star God.

I don't know... I just pushed the play button a little nervous.

At first, there was no edge on the screen. A little later, he brings a chair to sit away. From our point of view, it's horizontal... Well, it looks like we're going to put the face-to-face in the footage.

A little later, another man appeared. A similar style of Bredge... No, it's probably similar. I somehow felt like I was going to do something like that.

Thank you, Mr. Bredge.

"... what should I call you?

"I don't have a name. I don't care if it's appropriate. Well, if you say it's hard to understand, it's just the Star God."

A much softer smile on the side... but the expression doesn't change at all from there, so it gives a rather inorganic impression. It's like a living doll is forced to play a human being... that kind of creepiness is also involved.

"Well, I've decided to talk to you... but I'm free to ask questions, and I'm free to take the time. You can keep a record, or you can call someone. I just wonder if I can be trusted for what I'm saying... even though it's subtle."

"... that's right."

Bredge took a deep breath after agreeing.

"First of all, yes... one important question. It's what I care about the most."

"What is it?

"Are all the stars... on your palm?

In response to the words, the Star God remained silent for a moment. It's like I'm watching Bredge... show me how it works.

"--it's true that I thought that if I showed up, people would take advantage of it."

Eventually, the Star God speaks.

"That's why I just had to push your back a little bit. Humans had no choice but to see enormous power and not to use it. If your cause is defeat, that's probably it."

"So what about the fantasy tree? Isn't that your fault?

"I swear, I didn't do it on purpose. The person who just wished knew that the power to stay away from the fantasy tree was sleeping... interfered. At that point, we might have decided what to do."

If the word of the star gods is true, does it mean that the star gods have descended using the interfering beings?

"I'm only passive. That's an indisputable fact, but there's more to it than an exception... That's why we're on the ground."

"You think I'm free to do it now that I'm on the ground?

"That's what happens. That's the kind of country that repeats senseless aggression."

Bredge looks at the star gods. Nevertheless, the opponent doesn't seem to be wearing it at all, smiling with a smile.

"... then what happens to the world?

"Many people die. The world was no longer convenient. You call this the collapse of the world, don't you?

Bredge was silent again. Yes, the collapse of the world.

"I just want you to be careful. The world itself will not disappear. There are animals in the forest, and grass and flowers grow. I might call it the collapse of the world, but that's just your human perspective, isn't it? Ah, if there's one more thing to add."

And the star god shrugs his shoulders.

"Some people coexist with nature. In a way that does not depend on your convenient world... such people will continue to live with this world and will leave behind their descendants. Not all of humanity will be eradicated."

"... what do you want to say?

"The words such as the collapse of the world are just one of yours. Many people will die, and the civilization you thought would last forever will vanish. But not all humans are gone because civilization has vanished."

"... that's a trick."

That's how I cut the blade and threw it away. Should I say that was the only way to do it?

From him, who enjoys civilization, the Star God is an absolute threat and despair. No one can get out of the frame of advanced civilization more than he lives by it. That is why we name it the collapse of the world. I can't help but say no to the trick.

"Whatever you say, it definitely caused mass killing. Your speech is worthless until that fact disappears."

"Well, from you who are prepared to perish with civilization, my opinion would be foolish. I think that's a good idea. That's who lives in this world."

The Star God repeats something abstract. I don't feel like I'm being ridiculous, but it's a delicate thing if I'm asked if I'm taking it seriously.

However, given the existence of the Star God, which I have encountered many times, I don't think it would be possible to repeat this strange behavior... eventually the Bredge sighed. From his point of view, it feels like pear crushing.

If you ask a question, the answer will come, but if Bredge answers satisfactorily... well, it's impossible. The Star God is, to say the least, an invader of civilization. It is perfectly natural to ask questions about invading beings to justify the behavior of the questioner.

Nevertheless, Bredge is trying to disturb his head and open his mouth... is that even a hint to defeat the star gods by leaving this video behind?

Beyond leaving information behind, Bredge must have an intent... to leave information behind for future generations, or to get something to defeat the Star God.

Silence occurs. Bredge repeatedly opened his mouth several times and repeatedly stopped... Eventually, as if he had made up his mind, he opened his mouth again to the gods of the stars.