Gathering the remaining members of Suppression went smoothly as well. Since Great Cataclysms normally occurred once in centuries or even millennia, not many worlds had experienced such a big change.
It was just that the contract between the residents of that world and the Heaven's Army, which prevented them from harming the people of Earth, was broken when Earth forcibly expelled its people, so there were quite a few dead among the Suppression members in other worlds.
"It still is amazing though. Mr. Yu IlHan, you seem to have... surpassed the realm of human recognition now."
Spoke Yoon DaeHan, powerlessly, after seeing Yu IlHan operate the Guardian fortress, easily leap between dimensions, and a frightening succubus he couldn't even meet eyes with acting cute towards him. However, Yu IlHan's reply had even less power in it
"I was like that from the beginning."
"T-the beginning?"
"Yes, probably from the moment I was born."
"That's amazing...."
"Yeah, isn't it?"
[Pfft, pffffft.]
If anyone else had heard it, they might have thought Yu IlHan was boasting, but Helièna, who knew of his concealment ability, which he had since birth, laughed instead. Ignoring Helièna, Yu IlHan asked Yoon DaeHan again.
"Is it just one place left? Captain Han YeoRang and the others."
"It's Colonel Han right now. She was promoted quite quickly."
"Yes, Guundia, where Colonel Han and twelve others reside."
"That's right. It's a miracle that Suppression can reunite. And in less than a single day too...."
"It doesn't take that long anyway. More people will join us in the future."
As long as he possessed records of the world, he had no difficulty using the Warp skill. What was more important was to persuade the people in that specific world.
In that aspect, Suppression was an amazing organization. All the members of Suppression he had gathered from 13 worlds, except those who had died, expressed their intent to join him even after he explained the hellish situation on Earth to them!
So it wasn't like the country was holding their weaknesses or anything, and they were just plain stupid – realized Yu IlHan, but in any case, more allies were a good thing. If the twelve soldiers with Colonel Han joined from this last world, they would be able to gather at least 200 people of at least the 3rd class.
[Whew, how are you going to make them into a capable force, darling?]
"There should be much more time than you think, so don't worry about it."
"Ufu."
Kim YeSeul seemed to find Yu IlHan's bland reply to Helièna cute, as she was making a satisfied smile. Yu IlHan ignored her gaze and activated Warp. This time, he had to take Han YeoRang and the others from the world Guundia, which even sounded weird.
The problem occurred there.
"Shit."
"What is it?"
Yoon DaeHan, watching Yu IlHan come into contact with records of the world, which was an unbelievable scene in itself, reacted sensitively. Did Han YeoRang die? Nervous, he was at a loss for words after hearing Yu IlHan's reply.
"Mankind is almost extinct."
"...What?"
"But Colonel Han is alive. And that goes for most of the other soldiers too...."
Yu IlHan stopped explaining and scratched his head. According to what he gathered through the Record skill, the likelihood of things going wrong was very high.
"4 years had passed since the 3rd Great Cataclysm. The people of this place could not adapt to the transformation."
"That's... an unfortunate thing."
The very initial stages after any Great Cataclysm were the most chaotic period. As the concentration of mana increased, the number of monsters rose rapidly as well, and all sorts of natural disasters assaulted the creatures inhabiting that world. Only about 30 years after the Great Cataclysm would they enter a stable period, and only if they endured until then was mankind allowed to continue its history.
However, mankind in this world could not endure that period.
"And in reverse, that became a great opportunity for monsters, and as a result, 99.9% of mankind of this world has died in just 2 years."
"...."
Yoon DaeHan couldn't believe Yu IlHan's words even while looking down at the scenery of Guundia on the top of the Guardian fortress. Such a tragedy occurred in this peaceful-looking world? As if having read his mind, Helièna spoke with a cold smile.
[The main source of chaos is always mankind. The mana of this world was too peaceful.]
"However, chaos also induces growth. Like how the world will not grow in the absence of mankind."
[My, darling. Darling's thoughts are lovely too.]
"Though, it's ironic that mankind became extinct just because they couldn't endure the growth pain...."
[Looks like the Heaven's Army had given up a long time ago too. I can't feel their unpleasant auras.]
"You are right. They aren't here."
Yu IlHan made a bitter smile. Looking at such an apocalyptic world, he felt very strange. He felt that Earth may become like this one day, and he was also feeling very unfamiliar with himself, watching the deaths of countless people without any feeling, as if he was watching a movie on TV or something.
[....]
Having predicted his feelings, Helièna stopped being playful and silently retreated. Considering how she had normally treated mankind, civilization, and worlds, her current actions revealed the depth of her love for Ilhan.
"Then what do we do?"
"Unfortunately, there is not much we can do. It is possible to erase all the currently existing monsters in this world, but that does not prevent monsters from appearing again."
Yu IlHan thought for a moment before adding.
"And so... perhaps Colonel Han may not come back to Suppression."
Han YeoRang's level was 190. She had one of the highest levels among the survivors of mankind in Guundia, far higher than any of the Suppression members here. Other than her, Major-General Yoon DaeHan was at level 173, in second place, so it was clear how much suffering she had been through.
"In other words, Colonel Han is...?"
"She may have become the central pivot of mankind here. Let us first go check."
Having checked the current status of the surviving mankind, Yu IlHan immediately activated Warp.
It did not take that long. The place they arrived at was a battlefield where a merciless resistance struggle was underway.
[Kuhaaaaaaaaaaah!]
"On the right! It's coming over!"
"Eeeeek!"
"Calm down! If our morale stays strong, the enemy will retreat!"
Yu IlHan's predictions were exactly right. She was the woman on the front lines of the battlefield, with the loudest voice. Wearing half-tattered Yu IlHan-crafted armour, swinging a greatsword to make enemies retreat, and with a full head of black hair – all of this indicated that the woman was Han YeoRang.
"Colonel is so handsome."
"She's insanely strong... but they're at a disadvantage overall."
The members of Suppression twitched after seeing people resisting monsters. Wouldn't they all jump down from the Guardian fortress once Yoon DaeHan shouts 'charge'? – just as Yu IlHan was thinking that, one of the members shouted.
"Major-General, don't we need to help?"
"Major-General!"
"...Mr. Yu IlHan?"
"You don't need to move, so everyone stay still."
Yu IlHan made a bitter smile before raising his hand. At that moment, the Guardian fortress changed trajectories before smashing down towards the ground at frightening speeds!
[Kraaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!]
[Kuaaaaaaaak!]
What Yu IlHan did was simple. He only selected a place with no people and as many monsters to smash as possible!
[Critical Hit!]
[Critical Hit!]
[Critical....]
The Guardian fortress revealed itself after obliterating the nearby monsters with its tremendous weight and magical power, and the people defending with a poorly constructed stone wall were flabbergasted and widened their eyes.
"What, is that...?"
"A comet? No!"
"You should have told us beforehand!"
"It's not like you can prepare for it, so it's fine."
"It's not fine!"
"Well, then."
Yu IlHan gave a slight smile to the members of Suppression who were rolling on the ground from the shock of the impact, and began using the power of the Guardian fortress against the monsters.
Of course, the Guardian fortress lacked artifacts compared to the Flying fortress. That was because the focus of this fortress was not on its own battle capabilities, but on transporting troops. However, the minuscule amount of artifacts on the fortress was enough to clean up the monsters in this place.
[Kuaak!]
[Khaaaak!]
[Kgagak!]
Screams of monsters couldn't move Yu IlHan's heart even by one micron now. Akin to a conductor in an orchestra, he lifted his two hands and played a symphony composed of monster groans, shouts, and screams.
The greatest disaster in mankind's history had instantly become a toy. This happened several times on Earth as well.
"Don't tell me it's..."
Han YeoRang, who was confronted with such a scene while commanding others, awakened a woman's instincts after so long.
"Mr. Yu IlHan?"
"Who's that?"
"...No."
Those who heard her mutter at her side asked in confusion, but she only shook her head.
Not only was there a very low probability that he had appeared, even if he really did appear, but she also could not show herself shaking as the one at the forefront of mankind in this world. She was no longer the hysterical lieutenant who said "I want to get married" all the time.
"It's nothing. Don't let your guard down and drive out the monsters. And don't approach the castle if possible!"
The battle ended not long after. Well, if you call the Guardian fortress "wiping out the monsters" without allowing anything to approach a 'battle', that is.
"They really...."
"Are gone. The frightening horde of monsters were all...."
Although this was nothing to Yu IlHan, who was used to fighting higher existences, it was no different from a miracle to those residing in this world. The survivors looked only at the Guardian fortress, which had stopped moving after obliterating the monsters, with admiration and fear, and did not dare approach it.
"We've cleaned up this area. I'll clean up the rest, so Major-General Yoon can go explain to Miss Han."
"I shall."
The barrier on the Guardian fortress was dispelled, and a few members of Suppression, including Yoon DaeHan, appeared. The people immediately went on guard, but Han YeoRang stopped them.
It wasn't because she didn't realistically realize that there was nothing good in antagonizing them when they had wiped those frightening monsters so easily. It was because the ones that showed up were so familiar to her.
"Major-General?"
"How can this be? It's the Major-General!?"
The other members of Suppression that resided in Guundia with Han YeoRang until now also recognized Yoon DaeHan and rejoiced. Of course, since Han YeoRang held a very high position, she tried not to show her emotions, but she couldn't help but tear up slightly when she saw Yoon DaeHan.
The battles she had led over the past few years were too cruel for her, even though she had many companions on Earth.
"Major-General, how did you....?"
"As you probably guessed, this is not my ability. I'm here with Mr. Yu IlHan."
"Ah...."
The moment she heard that, she could not hide the joy from surfacing on her face. She tried to suppress her expression out of consideration for her subordinates, but it didn't work out so well.
Yoon DaeHan wondered about telling her the cruel truth, "It is impossible for you as long as he has the Succubus Queen by his side", but he eventually decided not to.
Let's just let her rejoice – until now, she should have had many more occasions to be sad than happy.
"But Major-General.... Why is Mr. Yu IlHan not coming out?"
"He is…"
Just as Yoon DaeHan was about to say something, the Guardian fortress disappeared into thin air. Just as everyone became dumbstruck at the scene, he explained with a bitter smile.
"He said he will clean this world up a little."
"This world...?"
"Yes."
Yoon DaeHan explained to her without the slightest room for misunderstanding, since she could not fully comprehend the vast scale Yu IlHan worked with.
"You probably won't be able to find any monsters in this world for quite a while. So... let us have a talk until he comes back, Colonel Han YeoRang."
Yu IlHan came back to that place after 13 hours, having wiped out every single monster in Guundia.