"It's finally over."
After drawing the last stroke, Utaha sighed and stretched, having finally finished "Re:ZERO - Starting Life in Another World." However, she made a few changes; Subaru, you died a truly miserable death! As a result, Emilia was also taken in by Rem and Ram. A yuri ending, it's truly awesome.
After the New Year, Utaha had been using the divine artifacts and potions she got from Lucoa to restore her divine power, while also diligently working as a porter in the ocean of literature. These past three months had been quite fulfilling.
After a short break, Utaha packed up her manuscript and went downstairs to mail it to the publisher. Utaha didn't want the editor to bother her, so she preferred to be diligent and go herself, picking up some things along the way.
When Utaha returned home after buying things, something unexpected happened.
"Um, who are you?"
Looking at the dragon in front of her, which was almost too similar to Tohru's dragon form, except for its red color, it was too much like Tohru.
"Where is Tohru, god?"
The other party maintained an arrogant posture, looking down at Utaha, but it seemed the visitor had ill intentions.
"Utaha-san, this is Emperor of the End-sama."
"She is Tohru's father."
Quetzalcoatl, the Big Sister, who had appeared from who knows where, holding a trembling Kanna, explained to Utaha. Kanna was frightened by Emperor of the End's terrifying expression, which made Utaha feel a pang of sympathy and gently comfort the adorable Kanna.
"May I ask what brings you here, Emperor of the End-sama?"
After comforting Kanna, whose emotions had somewhat calmed down, Utaha looked at Emperor of the End with some displeasure. If it weren't for the fact that the other party had already cast a magical existence-cognition obstruction on herself, Emperor of the End's manifestation and appearance would have long since alarmed this world and caused panic.
"Where is Tohru? I'm taking her. She doesn't belong in this world."
Emperor of the End still spoke with an unpleasantly stubborn tone. From her tone, it seemed she would take Tohru back even if she had to use force.
"Can't we talk things over nicely? Don't get so worked up, it's not good for your health, old lady."
"Enough, god of the divine race! I've given you gods enough face. Don't think I wouldn't dare to act against your divine race."
The hot-tempered Emperor of the End instantly cut Utaha off. This attitude from Emperor of the End made Utaha's eyes narrow. If the Five Sisters, familiar with Zeus, were here, they would surely realize that their youngest sister was about to get angry.
"Don't make her angry, Utaha!"
"You've got guts, old woman! If you dare, let's have a one-on-one fight!"
Quetzalcoatl, the Big Sister, seeing the atmosphere turn tense, tugged on Utaha's sleeve to dissuade her. But before she could finish, Utaha's words instantly stunned her. She couldn't understand why Utaha would provoke Emperor of the End; the other party's combat power was a notch above her own! Although her own combat power was also good, most of her strength lay in creation, while the other party's strength was entirely in destructive power. To duel her, wasn't that just seeking death?
"Since you have this resolve, then I shall grant you despair. Follow me!"
Enraged by Utaha's words, Emperor of the End agreed to Utaha's duel, opened a spatial gate, and stepped inside. But the gate did not disappear; it remained open, inviting Utaha's entry.
"What are you doing? Do you know what you've done? You'll die, you'll fall!"
Lucoa looked anxiously at Utaha's calm expression. Her mind was blank; even the best schemes and plans were useless in the face of absolute power. She couldn't offer Utaha any advice now.
"Utaha, why?"
Kanna also looked at Utaha with teary eyes. She knew Emperor of the End's terrifying pressure and didn't want Utaha to challenge Emperor of the End.
"Don't worry! Trust me, I won't let her take Tohru away."
Utaha's confident smile on her face somewhat calmed the emotions of the two.
"Let's go! Illusion Greatsword · Heavenfall (Balmung)!"
Utaha looked at the Dragon Slaying Sword in the space, then walked into the spatial gate.
"Welcome to my domain space. Here, you will die alone."
Emperor of the End said coldly to Utaha, but would things truly progress as she imagined? From beginning to end, Tohru, Lucoa, Kanna, Elma, Fafnir, and even Emperor of the End all made a fatal mistake. While they were correct that Utaha was a god, they didn't know that Utaha was not a god of this world, nor a local god of Japan, but a 'god' of the ancient Greek Pantheon, and moreover, the King of Gods who ruled over all gods.
"One question."
"As a dying request, I shall listen!"
"Everything in this space, will there not be even a trace of it felt elsewhere?"
"A foolish question. My End Emperor's domain space is not something just anyone can perceive."
"That's all I needed to hear."
Upon hearing the answer she wanted, Utaha's face revealed a joyful smile. The next second, Utaha's eyes rolled back, and she collapsed to the ground.
"You're going to…"
Before the words "play dirty" could be uttered, the next second, her dragon eyes flashed with a hint of shock. The entire space was rocked by the impact of a massive divine lightning bolt.
"Who exactly are you?"
Thor, who had already bought groceries, walked happily on her way back. Today's harvest was huge; she had just run into a big sale. However, those old ladies scrambling for vegetables were so fierce they almost squeezed the human-shaped Thor away.
What greeted her was the greeting of her most beloved Big Sister Utaha, but today it seemed there was a guest. This guest was very strange; he had no hair, no beard for a man, not even eyebrows, and there was a strong smell of char on him, which choked Thor quite a bit. And had the other party fought with someone? He still had knife wounds and blood on him.
"Is this a friend from Africa?"
Looking at the other party's charred skin and lifeless eyes, Thor asked curiously.
"You go get busy! He won't need dinner; he's leaving soon."
"Uh! Okay."
Utaha smiled at Thor. After Thor walked into the kitchen, her expression instantly changed, scaring the old man sitting opposite her.
"Do you need me to see you out?"
"No... no need."
"Then, you know what you should do, right?"
"Yes, I will not step into this world again."
"Alright, you can go now."
"Yes."
Watching Emperor of the End, who had been electrocuted as if he had Alzheimer's disease (AD), hobble out the door, Utaha gently stroked Kanna, who was lying on her lap, feeling a little guilty for making the child so scared. But thinking of Emperor of the End, whom she had tormented, Utaha's mood improved slightly.
"How much longer can this kind of life last?"
Utaha looked at the runes slowly appearing on the back of her hand, gazing at the sunset outside the window with a hint of sadness.
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