Ch.7070. Debut (2)

-The Otherworld God has returned to this land.

“…”

A room steeped in darkness.

With the return of the Absolute One, a constellation hiding deep within the blackout curtains conveyed its will to its believer.

“Kup.”

Information too vast for an ordinary human to handle.

The believer who barely managed to digest such a burden finally regained consciousness.

Otherworld God, the Visitor.

Until just a few years ago, the master of the Otherworld who nearly drove the world to destruction.

Even among constellations, there were things that should never be touched.

Approaching realms unknown even to them.

The world is merely a safe cage, and what lies beyond is unknown even to the supposedly omnipotent constellations.

This was an act equivalent to challenging heaven itself.

-This believer is only capable of this much.

There was still much information to convey, but any more would render them permanently unusable.

The constellation decided to stop here and turn its attention elsewhere.

In truth, the constellation found this situation quite intriguing.

-Even the Absolute One, who acted so perfect and flawless, was ultimately powerless before greater strength.

The Absolute One, who once claimed to care for the world and desire peace, had now thrown away even the dignity of a constellation, blinded by desire.

They had betrayed Providence.

Greedily trying to devour the world.

In the end, they were walking the same path as the Otherworld Gods.

-They must be corrupted.

By now, it seemed clear what the Absolute One’s period of absence had meant.

Perhaps they had encountered something they shouldn’t have, lost their essence, and become twisted.

-Now, is it my turn?

The constellation strongly believed.

That they must drive out the evil-tainted Absolute One and establish proper order in this land.

-I shall gather constellations who share my cause and expel the Absolute One.

The world would once again fall into great crisis.

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-R-run away. If the Absolute One catches you, you’ll be subjected to “Divine Manifestation.”

-…What?

-They’re not in their right mind. Perhaps they possess a different level of danger than even the Visitor, who was pure evil…!

-That’s now.

-A-anyway, I’m out of this. There was never any connection between us…!

The constellation who was erasing their presence in a hurry left the duty-bound constellation dumbfounded.

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“Hmm.”

“D-debut…?”

“What’s that?”

“Ah, a debut is…”

I briefly explained my “operation” to the constellations.

The constellations listening to my story turned pale, then began trembling as if they might faint at any moment.

“Absolute One. Please reconsider. Even though we’ve decided to become your possessions, under your command, such unethical behavior…”

“No, no.”

I need to enlighten these constellations and their rigid thinking.

Haven’t constellations made it their life’s purpose to shape Dianon according to their own tastes?

As of today, my goal was to hold a constellation exhibition and create idols for all people.

“Surely constellations wouldn’t go back on their words and oaths. You need to put on at least this much of a performance.”

“If you want to do it, why don’t you do it yourself!”

“My character is too plain. I’ve already been sold too much.”

Look at the world.

Father God here, Father God there.

My existence here as a divine manifestation has become such an obvious fact that it no longer appeals to them.

Here, “them” refers to the remaining constellation remnants.

“Incarnation of the Black Sun: …Actually, you just want to see them debut, don’t you?”

‘Wow. You know me too well now.’

Ignoring Black Sun’s sharp insight, I adjusted my “lens of truth” and looked at them again.

“Constellations have been too distant from people. What’s the result of that?”

I turned on the system and showed them a scene through the screen.

It displayed believers exhausted from maintaining their faith, and scenes of endless conflict.

“It’s called faith and doctrine, but it’s really just pure irrationality.”

Believers who don’t receive divine power from constellations are treated as less than human.

They’re even hanged as heretics.

I momentarily forgot that this world’s historical base is “medieval.”

The world is obsessed with constellations.

In a very bad way.

“We need to spread love in this filthy world.”

I conveyed my determination with a resolute expression.

The constellations dressed in maid outfits looked at me with expressions that said, “What the hell are you talking about?”

“What does that have to do with our debut…?”

“It’s a good opportunity to change the rotten image of constellations.”

“…!”

The constellations were startled.

They seemed to understand how shocking it would be to appear in divine manifestation before the people of this world whom they usually looked down upon.

“N-no way, I’d rather die.”

“Absolutely not.”

“If my believers were to discover my identity, I wouldn’t have the confidence to go on living…!”

“Who said anything about revealing identities? We’ll thoroughly disguise ourselves and just show ourselves, that’s all!”

I’m not a devil.

I don’t enjoy watching constellations who’ve agreed to become my people cry out in pain.

“Incarnation of the Black Sun: Y-you don’t enjoy it…?”

‘Shh.’

To the constellations who still looked uncertain, I continued my work.

“If you follow my instructions diligently? Of course there will be rewards.”

“Rewards, such as…”

“That’s a secret.”

A secret for constellations who follow my words well later.

“This really isn’t as bad as you think. If it were truly as shameful and unpleasant as you say, my reputation would have already hit rock bottom.”

Believers aren’t as foolish as they think.

If they feel that the constellation they serve is truly strange, they vow to abandon their religion and constellation.

That’s just how people live.

“W-well…”

“Even so. This kind of thing-“

The constellations still seemed very reluctant.

‘Maybe not today?’

In my mind, executing the debut operation was already decided.

After all, I’m the major shareholder of Constellation Company.

“I-I’ll do it.”

“…Huh?”

Amidst this, an unexpected divine manifestation cast a vote of agreement.

“F-Forgotten Wisdom…?”

“Why you?”

“I’ve gone this far already, and I have no intention of going back on a decision once made.”

This was the constellation who had shown the greatest resistance to the “ownership” claim until recently.

For some reason, she had decided to take my side.

‘Why?’

“Incarnation of the Black Sun: Forgotten Wisdom is just rigid, but she’s highly loyal to decisions she’s made.”

So basically, she’s stubborn.

No matter how much she dislikes it, she follows through because it was her own decision.

‘That’s good.’

Actually, Forgotten Wisdom’s reaction was what worried me most about this operation.

But now.

As the eldest of this constellation group spoke like that, the constellations began to waver one by one.

‘Nice, this is it.’

This might happen faster than expected.

The ‘Idol for All People’ project, that is.

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In the peaceful upper palace of the Regalium Kingdom, a massive screen suddenly appeared.

“O-oh, Father God…!”

It was large enough for everyone in the area to see.

Everyone in this world now knew that only ‘that constellation’ could create a screen of this magnitude.

“Ah…! The true god of this world!”

“Bestow your blessings upon us…!”

The residents were filled with joy at his appearance.

-Residents of this world, noble living beings, hear me.

And among them, the Absolute One opened his mouth and broadcast in his own voice.

-We have lived in sorrow, anger, and despair. Therefore, I wish to share more love with you and hope for your happiness.

At those words, the residents of the Regalium Kingdom began to sob.

It was a fact they knew better than anyone.

The sorrow of those who couldn’t handle divine power, and the unreasonable structure that was eating away at the world.

Constellations only care about certain believers, and in return, they take much from them.

-Therefore, I declare at this moment.

Before anyone could question, six figures appeared on the screen.

Heavenly beauty that could hardly be considered human.

The residents of the Regalium Kingdom instinctively knew.

That those beings were certainly not human.

-I have gathered constellations who have agreed to join my cause, to become one step closer to you.

-All for spreading proper light and love to the world.

The Absolute One continued speaking in a solemn voice.

Here were the constellations.

They had manifested directly using divine manifestation to prevent believers from suffering anymore.

Six of them, no less.

The five constellations who were first forced into divine manifestation by the Absolute One, plus the Visitor.

Divine manifestations so beautiful that viewers couldn’t help but smile had descended to this land solely for them.

“I-is this really right?”

Just as everyone was watching the constellations’ divine manifestations through the screen, they too were observing the residents’ surprised expressions through the screen.

-Thump. Thump.

A constellation’s heart beat without them realizing it.

A thrill they could never have imagined in their days as mere observers, now feeling it directly on their skin.

Everyone was looking at them.

“Does it seem right?”

And the Absolute One knew this change better than anyone.

The moment they faced the wonder and joy in those eyes, the constellations were unwittingly moved.

‘It is addictive.’

The situation where everyone is looking at you, wanting you.

“How does it feel to you?”

The answer lay within them, the constellations.

“Incarnation of the Black Sun: Somehow… it doesn’t seem bad?”

‘I told you this isn’t bad at all.’

I don’t know how the image of divine manifestation fell so low.

There’s no skill as attractive and addictive as this.