In short...
The story was over.
Now...
Izanami needed to make her choice—no more wasting time.
"My choice..."
Izanami revealed a faint smile, softly saying, "Very well."
Izanami merely nodded slightly, saying no more, but her intent was clear.
Snap!
Alistair snapped his fingers, grinning. "An excellent choice."
"Persephone, release Izanami."
"Alright."
Persephone opened her hand, and the shadow of the Underworld Sword materialized. Though only a shadow, both Izanami and Enma felt the terrifying divine power it contained—not just power, but a weight as if it held an entire world.
Persephone sheathed the sword and effortlessly severed the chains.
Crack!
The chains shattered with a crisp sound.
Alistair's lips curved into a smile.
As the chains broke, Izanami floated in mid-air, her boundless divine power beginning to radiate.
But in an instant, everything calmed.
Izanami, barefoot with snow-white feet, gently landed. As she stepped forward, black high heels with red soles appeared beneath her.
"Hmm~"
Observing this, Alistair raised an eyebrow. Indeed, tastes in aesthetics were remarkably similar.
Izanami walked to Alistair, gracefully bowing. "Then, God of Darkness, let me become your possession."
With that...
Izanami unhesitatingly leaned into Alistair's embrace.
Albedo and Higanbana both raised their eyebrows instantly.
Wait!
What are you doing?
Please!
You're the Goddess of Destruction and Mother of Creation!
Is this appropriate?
What are your hands doing?
What are you planning?
Izanami's actions grew bolder, and Alistair showed no intent to refuse. Considering the time, wasting a day didn't seem like much.
As Izanami grew more audacious, Alistair raised a hand, transforming the sofa beneath him into a soft, large bed.
Alistair patted Izanami in his arms, then calmly lay down.
Well!
Here we go.
Though there were many tasks, a day's delay wasn't an issue. Alistair always followed his heart.
A war broke out.
A war led by the goddess Izanami.
In the end!
She allied with the Underworld Queen, Taizan Fukun, the succubus, and the great youkai.
Unfortunately...
The outcome was meaningless.
A complete defeat.
Utterly crushed. Against the supreme God of Darkness, they stood no chance. The gap was too vast—it was a slaughter from start to finish.
Izanami seemed skilled in strategy, but in reality, she was a novice. Her theoretical knowledge was rich, but it was mere armchair tactics.
The brutal war lasted a day and a night.
The next day...
When everyone awoke, they were once again war captives.
Izanami, like a boneless serpent, coiled around Alistair. Leaning close to his ear, she whispered softly, "Alistair, shall we sign the contract?"
Alistair looked at Izanami and said, "Of course, no problem."
With that...
Alistair produced a subordinate god contract.
Izanami took it and signed her name without hesitation.
In an instant!
Endless dark divine power surged into Izanami's body, enveloping her completely.
Izanami transformed into a blood-red cocoon, floating in mid-air.
"It seems..."
Alistair looked up at the cocoon, considering. "It'll take about a day. Not bad."
Alistair nodded, satisfied with the sight.
"Your Majesty, breakfast is ready."
Alistair's personal maid corps, the Pleiades' leader...
Yuri Alpha.
Dressed in a maid outfit, she gracefully bowed. "Would you like breakfast?"
Under the cover of night...
The Pleiades had arrived in the Land of Yomi.
Then...
The Pleiades joined the war.
However...
Compared to others, the Pleiades were more restrained, having other duties. They only briefly engaged in the war.
And so...
Alistair's surroundings had transformed into a small villa.
All prepared by the Pleiades in a single night.
"Good."
"Let's go."
"Yes!"
Yuri attended to His Majesty, helping him dress, naturally kneeling as needed. By the time they left the room, over an hour had passed.
Everything seemed as if nothing had happened.
Alistair arrived at the kitchen, where Enma and Persephone were already enjoying breakfast.
Narberal served Alistair, preparing his breakfast.
As Alistair ate, Enma asked, "Alistair, where's Izanami?"
"She signed the subordinate god contract and is undergoing transformation. By my estimate, it'll take about a day."
"Oh, right!"
Alistair added, "Since we have this day, let's not waste it. Wait..."
Alistair paused, seeming to sink into thought.
The women continued their tasks without unnecessary actions.
Soon...
Alistair recovered, rubbing his brow. "In just three days, the other side is done. Well, that's normal—it was quite straightforward."
"Albedo, you'll come with me to the [Yurei Tantei] world to anchor and prepare to drag it into the Dark World Tree."
"As you command, Your Majesty!"
Albedo bowed, naturally compliant.
Alistair continued, "I planned to handle it myself, but it seems unnecessary now. Persephone, arrange for Pandora and Cerberus. Once the great youkai capture is complete, launch a full assault and control this world."
"Additionally..."
"Open the passage to parallel worlds and invade all of them."
"Next!"
Alistair turned to Enma. "Enma, deal with the Seven Evil Gods and extract Yamata no Orochi's origin. That origin is the destructive divine power Izanami deliberately sent out. Return it to her to perfect her transformation."
"Also..."
"The Seven Evil Gods represent the Seven Deadly Sins, corresponding to the Six Paths of Reincarnation."
"Furthermore..."
"Find Amaterasu for me."
"Afterward..."
Alistair rubbed his brow. "Persephone, handle Amaterasu's matter."
"Alright."
Persephone and Enma nodded with smiles, unfazed by the tasks. They seemed numerous, but with absolute divine power, they were trivial.
After all...
With Izanami dealt with, the rest was much simpler.
Alistair seemed to ponder further.
Moments later...
He shook his head. "In any case, there's no rush for now. This world's devouring will be handled directly by the Dimensional Galaxy Chart, sent to the Dark World Tree. No dragging needed, saving time."
After breakfast...
Alistair stood. "I'm leaving. Handle the rest."
Alistair departed with Albedo.
"..."
The dining room held only Persephone, Enma, and the Pleiades.
The Pleiades maintained daily operations—their duty.
Persephone mused, "Enma, your divine power isn't stable yet. Handle Yamata no Orochi and the Seven Evil Gods. Also, if I recall correctly, the Minamoto clan sacrificed many shrine maidens to Yamata no Orochi, whose grudges formed a pseudo-god."
"Bring back those maidens' souls. They were pure; see if they can be trained as Alistair's shrine maidens."
"Other matters..."
"I'll handle them."
Enma didn't refuse, smiling. "Alright, I'll take care of it."
Indeed...
Enma now held a position equal to Persephone's, though she hadn't fully mastered Hell or gained world power's boost.
Enma was currently at the Main God level.
But...
In this world, that sufficed. Moreover, as a Main God wielding the will of gods, she far surpassed those with mere position.
Persephone and Enma wasted no time and began acting.
Meanwhile!
...
Codename: [Yurei Tantei] World.
Alistair appeared with Albedo.
Najenda, Akame, Kurome, and Akane Hoshisaka.
Additionally...
Kotoko Iwanaga, Saki Yumihara, and Rikka Sakuragawa stood to one side.
"Your Majesty!"
As Alistair arrived, the seven women bowed immediately.
Alistair raised a hand, stopping them. "No need for formalities."
Simultaneously...
As he spoke, Alistair released his will, instantly covering the entire planet.
Then...
He nodded. "Najenda, Akame, Kurome, Akane, well done."
"Your Majesty."
Najenda stepped forward, handing over four orbs of world power.
Alistair stored them, transforming the world power into anchor nails.
He continued, "For this world, spread faith and establish a faith nation. Take it slowly. I'll first integrate this world into the Dark World Tree."
"Yes!"
The women nodded obediently, following Alistair back to Elysium, entering the meeting room...
Alistair waved. "Najenda, Akame, Kurome, Akane, rest well."
"Also..."
"Show Kotoko and the others around."
As he spoke, Alistair opened the Dimensional Galaxy Chart, skillfully setting anchor points and dragging the world with four chains.
However...
Alistair didn't plan to place this [Yurei Tantei] world under the underworld but under Hell.
Enma's position was no weaker than Persephone's.
Once Enma returned to the Dark World Tree and inherited Hell's Taizan Fukun position, with a world's power boosting her, she could easily reach God King level.
With two God Kings in the Dark World Tree, conquering [Saint Seiya: Saintia Sho] or the [Saint Seiya] origin world would be far easier.
Alistair was still uncertain about the [Saintia Sho] world.
Hard to say more.
But at minimum, a God King's emergence was highly likely.
More preparation...
Never hurt.
Then...
Alistair continued, "Rest well for a while. I'm heading back."
Alistair prepared to leave with Albedo.
At that moment...
Kotoko Iwanaga suddenly ran over, naturally linking arms with Alistair. Albedo's eyebrow twitched—what a bold woman!
Kotoko Iwanaga, sweet and cute, said, "Your Majesty, can I come with you?"
"Come with me..."
Alistair looked at Kotoko, pondering. "That's fine. As the God of Youkai and Wisdom, you can be trained to become the Co-Lord of Ghosts and Gods. You've ascended to the divine throne but haven't ignited divine fire, so changes are still possible."
He turned. "Najenda, hand over all collected urban legend youkai."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Najenda gave Alistair crystal orbs.
Alistair stored them, taking Kotoko and Albedo, leaving Elysium and returning to the [Onmyoji] world.
Akane Hoshisaka led Saki Yumihara and Rikka Sakuragawa outside.
"Elysium has many residences and small worlds built from origin worlds."
"If you wish, you can create one."
"Really!"
"This knowledge will be added to the dependent contract later, or we'd have to keep explaining."
"Also..."
"You can choose your future path. For combat sequences..."
"For now..."
"Underworld Warriors, Demon Teigu Users, Dark Saints."
"Three teams in total."
"Alternatively..."
"If you feel suitable, you can join the Hell Council through assessment."
"Or..."
"If you just want to be a carefree songbird, that's fine too. His Majesty doesn't mind."
Akane Hoshisaka explained in detail as she led the two women away.
Meanwhile...
Alistair arrived in the Land of Yomi with the two women.
"Huh?"
"Great youkai?"
"No!"
"Ghost King!"
Upon arriving, Kotoko Iwanaga saw Higanbana reclining elegantly on a sofa, like a cold, noble lady. Her eyes sparkled.
God of Youkai.
God of Wisdom.
Kotoko had never seen a true great youkai, let alone a Ghost King above them.
"Hmm~~~"
Higanbana lazily lifted her head, glancing at Kotoko.
The next moment...
Her beautiful eyes showed astonishment. She hadn't expected Kotoko's divine power to be so unique—God of Youkai's power, innately suppressing all youkai.
"This..."
Higanbana opened her mouth, unsure what to say.
Elsewhere...
A figure emerged from the bathroom, wrapped in a towel, with snow-white hair and a refined, capable face. A dragon-like tail swayed slightly.
"Another great youkai?"
"No!"
"No!"
Kotoko, seeing another great youkai, was so excited she nearly jumped. Shaking her head, she muttered, "A Ghost King? Another Ghost King, standing at the pinnacle of great youkai. In the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons, only Tamamo-no-Mae, Ootengu, and Shuten Douji should reach this level!"
Kotoko was thrilled.
As the God of Youkai, the stronger the youkai or demon, the more the Night Parade excited her.
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