Chapter s39.2: S39 Assemble 2

There’s bad news, and really bad news. But at least we have each other.

Author’s comments: Shun’s perspective.

「The representative of the demons has arrived.」

The nervous chamberlain called out. Little wonder. After all, this is probably the first time in history that a demon has set foot in the Holy Country of Aleius, the furthest human place from the demon territories. When I then saw him, he turned out to be much younger than I had expected. While I have heard that there’s no visible differences between demons and humans, by seeing one in the flesh, I’m forcibly shown that they simply look like ordinary humans.

「I am Balto Fisero. Pleased to make your acquaintance.」

However, considering that demons have a longer lifespan than humans, I’d bet that he’s older than he looks. He named himself in a dignified manner, and despite being in a place that it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call enemy territory, he didn’t show a hint of being afraid or nervous.

「You are most kind to come all this way to visit us. I am the Pope of the Divine Word Religion, Dustin.」

The Pope returned a greeting. Then, once Balto-san had taken a seat, the conference began.

「Now then. We cannot afford to postpone matters much further, so let us curtail the introductions and so on. We shall proceed under the assumption that everyone has assembled here with the intention of cooperating with us.」

「To take on two Queen Tarateks at once is reckless. Therefore, we shall focus on one of them, and a select few will force their way through into the Elro Great Labyrinth. I wish for everyone to partner with the army that will take on the Queen Taratekt. 」

Small groans can be heard here and there. The opponent is a Queen Taratekt. This is no easy job. We must even consider the possibility of annihilation. Or rather... perhaps it is something that must be considered – whether or not it is acceptable for the representative of a country to take such a risk.

「We depart in two days. From here to the front line.」

However, to forestall the contemplations of the representatives of each country, the Pope makes that announcement. An abrupt departure. However, there is another reason for doing so.

「During this time, the countdown to the System’s collapse is progressing moment by moment. In two days time, those who cannot hasten here in time will be left behind, and we shall depart with only those gathered here.」

Even during this time when the god called Black Dragon-sama is fighting with Wakaba-san, it appears that Wakaba-san is pushing the System towards collapse. There is no way of knowing what the time limit of that is. However, if you take it easy then that time will definitely come. It’s possible that it could occur at any time, even right now.

「If you cannot participate then do not be concerned. After all, whoever wins will be the side the world choses.」

Will the people die, or will the gods die? That is the sort of battle it is.

And so, two days after the conference. At last, the battle that will decide the fate of this world... began.