Ch.357357. Resolution (10)

# 356

I’ve updated chapter 356. I changed the last part of the development…

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For Elnore Erinarise la Tristan, the energy sleeping within her heart must undoubtedly be something that evokes a strange sense of kinship.

Perhaps it feels like a companion who has been with her the longest. When you share a body with someone for a long time, feelings inevitably build up whether you like it or not.

“Don’t make me laugh!”

In that regard.

With a thunderous shout, Elnore grabbed the Grey Demon floating behind her by the collar, and her level of anger needed no explanation.

“…”

“…”

The voice carried such intensity that the Luminary and I simultaneously turned to look at each other in silence.

Beyond mere anger, it was a level of rage that seemed capable of achieving mythical feats at any moment, tearing through sentences and bursting forth.

And watching Elnore grab the Grey Demon by the collar and slam it to the ground, it was clearly not an exaggeration.

“Did a human just throw down a demon?”

“…That’s Olympic judo gold medalist level.”

“What are you talking about?”

Actually, it felt like she was drawing from every combat sport in the Olympics, not just judo.

The sight of Elnore grabbing the Grey Demon by the hair and pounding it violently would have earned applause had this been a competition.

[-!]

Of course, the Grey Demon wasn’t just taking it passively. Demonic energy spread rapidly, engulfing the surroundings.

But even with such absurd powers that could temporarily manipulate reality, it couldn’t stop Elnore in the moment.

[…!]

Eventually, seeming to realize that using demonic energy was futile, the fight soon turned into hand-to-hand combat.

Every time the two identical women clashed, shockwaves spread around them, causing terrible vibrations throughout the area. The surreal spectacle continued—a being described multiple times as transcendent even among mythical entities fighting against a human.

The Luminary, who had been staring blankly at the scene, asked in a voice that seemed to have lost its soul:

“…What exactly am I watching? How is this possible?”

“Actually, it’s quite simple.”

If she knew my plan and knew that the other demons’ powers would be reduced, and if the Grey Demon had moved its own “true form” in advance, then the inclination that emerges is clear.

In other words.

The Grey Demon’s true form isn’t somewhere separate—it’s Elnore’s true self that has entered the current timeline.

That’s why the Grey Demon displayed exceptionally transcendent power compared to other demons. Unlike the others, the Grey Demon has always been essentially combined with its true form.

‘Originally, the other demons could have displayed much higher powers too…’

But that became meaningless once I mixed impurities into their true forms and combined them separately.

And that conclusion leads to one fact:

“In other words, if you subdue just that one, all your worries will disappear.”

“…What?”

“If the Grey Demon is subdued by Elnore and loses its ‘dominance,’ wouldn’t that cut off the root cause of the situation you’re worried about?”

If you’re concerned about the world being torn apart by the demons’ rampage, then neutralizing all the demons would solve it, as I said.

If the situation over there is resolved, I’ll be fulfilling that promise as stated.

“…Is that possible? A human subduing a demon?”

“I told you it is.”

Of course, normally this would be an impossible assumption.

In this situation, the Grey Demon has made Elnore’s body its “true form,” assuming it would definitely win. It’s essentially transferred about half of its power there.

It’s a perfect situation for falling into one’s own trap.

“When things come to this, the fight between those two ultimately comes down to competing over one thing.”

So.

That’s it.

“…Who loves me more.”

“…”

The Luminary gaped with an expression of disbelief.

But this is the truth.

The two of them fighting over there is a battle of willpower, and in the current situation, there’s no other cause for exerting willpower that comes to mind.

“So, you don’t need to help?”

“Nope.”

“…You really are garbage, aren’t you?”

“No, but I’ve never once doubted it.”

“Doubted what?”

“That my bride is the human who loves me most on Earth.”

“…You sure know how to dress it up, you trash.”

“…”

Though the Luminary spat those words, the scene unfolding before our eyes didn’t betray that belief in the slightest.

Elnore grabbed the fiercely resisting Grey Demon by the collar and dragged it along the ground with her hand around its neck.

I remember seeing this once before. Didn’t the Grey Demon grab the White Demon and grind it against the floor like that?

“Darwood is my husband…!”

And with that, returning the same treatment, Elnore’s voice dropped, filled with anger compressed to its limit.

“Past, present, future! Everything must be bound to me. Everything is mine!”

“…”

Hmm.

So.

Well.

Should I be happy or unhappy about being obsessed over to this degree?

Beyond anger, it’s closer to a vow. The determination spewed by a woman who has never shown such passionate behavior before makes even me and the Luminary, who aren’t involved in this situation, momentarily shrink back.

“God! Demon! Angel! No one! Can take! That! Away from! Me-!”

With each word, she grabs the demon’s head and smashes it into the floor.

“…”

It’s incredibly fierce.

This person really seems like she’s been holding back a lot until now…

“Engrave this deeply into that body-!”

While I was shivering.

From Elnore’s mouth, who was beating the strongest demon like a dog on a hot summer day, came a roar like lightning striking.

“The sin of taking my first experience-!”

With those words.

Elnore violently smashed the Grey Demon’s head into the floor.

Eventually, the Grey Demon’s true form shattered and scattered in all directions.

Having received more than enough impact, it had exhausted its limit of being able to manifest in the material world.

The astonishing scene of a human subduing a demon.

It had truly happened.

“…Your wife is seriously not normal.”

I silently agree with the Luminary’s muttered words, spoken with an expression of speechlessness.

“But anyway, that’s your wife over there.”

“…Yes?”

Why bring that up suddenly?

“Regardless of whether she can subdue demons, you’re going to spend the rest of your life with a human who can even subdue demons, right?”

“…”

“…Do you think you can be happy?”

I don’t know.

That’s something I’ll have to manage somehow from now on.

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“-Huff, huff-“

Elnore rose to her feet, wiping away the sweat that was pouring down like rain, completely unconcerned that the wedding dress she had proudly put on this morning was now in shambles.

Grey demonic energy still lingered in the surroundings, and the source—Elnore’s heart—was clearly still throbbing hotly, but unlike before, there was no sign that Elnore was being swayed by it.

“…If you’ve lost, stay still. From now on, you will listen to me.”

Energy rose resentfully from within her heart, but Elnore responded by violently striking her heart with her own fist.

“…”

“…”

Didn’t I just hear a cracking sound from there?

What are you doing to your own body?

“-Shut up. I’m the one speaking now.”

At those words, the demonic energy in her heart quieted down.

To anyone watching, it was clear that Elnore had gained the upper hand in the power game between the two.

After looking in that direction, she then turned her gaze steadily toward the Luminary.

The meaning was clear.

I have fulfilled my promise.

Now it’s your turn to give your answer.

“So.”

The Luminary sighed deeply and ran a hand through his hair before speaking.

“…Is this the end of it?”

The emotion mixed in his voice was essentially close to dejection.

I think I would have a similar reaction if the goal I had pursued my entire life was resolved in such an unexpected way.

“…I can’t tell you to forget.”

I cannot presume to measure the emotions embedded in this person’s past.

“But I can give you a chance, right?”

“…”

He closes his mouth at my words.

He seems to be contemplating his answer for quite some time.

I don’t know what thoughts are going through his mind, but having come this far, there’s only one answer I need to hear.

“-Really. You’re impossible.”

At those words, which were essentially equivalent to “acceptance,”

A smile of relief spread across my face as well.

The implications were clear.

< System Message >

[ You have accessed the ‘Special Ending’. ]

[ Related special rewards will be unlocked soon! ]

The fact that the end of my journey was now right before me.

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