Ch.9292. Chaos is the Most Fun

# Before the Absolute One’s Sudden Raid

“Think carefully, Absolute One. If we join hands, we can achieve anything. That Source of the World—we can absorb it with our powers and transform the world…!”

I stared at the Past Remnant who was putting on a passionate performance before me.

From what I could guess, it was one of the Past Remnants, one that dealt with dreams.

How could it arrange a private conversation space with me, brushing aside other constellations?

「You cannot send a friend request to the target!

▶’???’」

At least I could breathe a sigh of relief knowing the target was alone, thanks to the system’s hint.

‘This is giving me a headache.’

What should I do?

I’ve never seen a good constellation among those who blabber about how great they are.

“Hmm.”

“Do you truly believe the Source of the World is walking the right path? It’s merely a bystander, a ticking time bomb that flips the world at its own whim!”

“That’s because you all—”

Enough.

They’ve probably lived for thousands or tens of thousands of years, full of self-importance. It was my mistake trying to persuade them.

I refreshed my thoughts.

‘Do I really need to choose a side?’

The Source of the World wants me right now, and the Past Remnants want me too.

So doesn’t that mean I currently hold the initiative?

‘Ah.’

Suddenly, I reached a realization.

What I could do in this situation—my greatest area of expertise.

“…What will you do?” the Past Remnant asked with a trembling voice.

“Hey.”

“Have you, have you decided?”

Finally opening my mouth, I decided to convey my intention.

“Betray them.”

“…?”

I gave the warmest smile in the world as I urged them.

“I said betray the constellations attached to you.”

“What are you saying…!”

The constellation was understandably shocked at the sudden madness.

But thinking about it again, it’s not so crazy.

The very idea of constellations collaborating is laughable to begin with.

Does it really matter if the Source of the World backstabs you or not?

Are the constellations right beside you truly trustworthy?

At least from my experience with many constellations, they were never to be trusted.

The Black Sun, Star Child, and other obedient constellations.

While the constellations I managed to reform(?) listen well and have only good thoughts…

「Child of the Lost Star: ….??」

In such a wild place, can you really proceed freely just because you share a painful past?

“Surely you’ve had your doubts too.”

“This is, this is sowing discord…”

“Not discord—just common sense. Wouldn’t anyone with a rational mind think about it at least once? And do you really think you’re the only one who’s had such thoughts?”

What is the purpose of constellations?

To become the greatest Absolute One in their world and establish the correct truth.

Whether that truth burns the entire world or erases the boundary between life and death.

None of that matters.

They just want the “top” position. Isn’t that what they desire?

“Are the constellations beside you truly trustworthy?”

I know constellations well.

I may not know the vast knowledge in their rigid world, but being on the same level, I understand certain aspects.

They tend to be swayed by their own personalities and instincts more than one might think.

“You know what? I’ve already finished talking with the Source of the World.”

“What, what conversation…?”

“After this is over, specifically after wiping all of you out completely, we’re going to open up a world just for ourselves.”

“So the Source of the World…!”

Can’t believe it?

Of course not.

It wasn’t a future that could be imagined by those who had never trusted anyone in their lives.

‘Actually, I can’t believe it either.’

But for now, I had to convince myself that I completely trusted the Source of the World.

Since we were in a relationship of mutual distrust, I needed to exploit that gap precisely.

‘Ah, I want to be pampered by my believers.’

I wanted to go to a place where people deeply trusted me.

Where did my healing story go?

“Listen carefully to what I have to say.”

I began another detailed explanation to the still hesitant Past Remnant.

That preparations were complete to raid the hiding place of the Past Remnants and cause chaos—

That countermeasures for resistance were already in place, and once the holy war began, there would be no turning back.

“I, I don’t believe you.”

“Believing or not is your choice.”

But once a crack forms in the heart, it can never be fully repaired.

‘…This is fun, isn’t it?’

The malicious energy in my heart begins to creep up.

A phenomenon similar to what happened with the Lord of Dragons.

Indeed, watching constellations suffer is the most entertaining.

#

And now.

“Ab-Absolute One…!”

Looking at the blackened, dead eyes of Forgotten Wisdom, my heart truly ached.

‘You’re doing well.’

In any other situation, I would have been in danger long ago.

But I’ve already persuaded one of them to our side.

More precisely, we’ve entered a temporary alliance, but what matters is that I’ve created division.

「’Source of the World’ harbors doubts.」

‘You don’t need to know.’

A secret I’m keeping to myself for now.

I planned to choose the option most beneficial to me in the end.

The day to raid the Past Remnants’ hiding place and annihilate them was not far off.

Though I didn’t know exactly what scheme the Source of the World was hiding, for now, we agreed to carry out our little performance as planned.

“I really don’t understand what the problem is.”

I continued with an expression of genuine confusion.

-…What?!

“If you were expelled, you should just quietly stare at the universe. Why come back here?”

-You, you dare!

This was a different voice from what I knew.

In other words, a target for purging.

If they were going to make a move, they could have done so much earlier.

But the reason Forgotten Wisdom was still intact was probably thanks to our Past Remnant who had infiltrated their side.

“What’s your objective?”

-Objective? Ha!

The space rang with a whine.

Divine Power responding to the constellation’s emotions was creating massive phenomena.

‘They’re certainly not pushovers.’

I wasn’t sure how powerful they would be if they fought with full strength.

One might be manageable, but if others joined in, it would definitely be dangerous.

‘Good thing we rehearsed the script in advance.’

It was fortunate they were foolish.

They probably wouldn’t realize even if they died and came back.

That there was someone who had already broken the alliance and was preparing to backstab them.

-Our objective is one! To eliminate the Source of the World and bring down the true truth of this world!

“If you eliminate the Source of the World, everyone dies.”

Though that applies to the living beings here.

-No! If we can just take the latent power within it, no sacrifice will be necessary!

“Ah, I see.”

-And as a bonus, we will personally expel you, who sits on a false throne, from this world…!

“Then, negotiations have failed.”

With a gesture from me, Divine Power gathered to grant freedom to the bound Forgotten Wisdom.

“Eek…!”

Forgotten Wisdom, letting out a shrill scream, hastily used a teleportation spell to leave the scene.

“Should I crush you all right here?”

-How insolent…!

“No, that would be too easy and boring. You know what I want.”

I grabbed my flowing white hair with one hand and grinned.

“I’d prefer if every living thing in this world remembered your ugly appearances.”

For generations to come, eternally.

I want everyone to write detailed records of these twisted, evil beings—

And define them as absolute evil.

-How dare you! How dare you…!

No. You’ve already been expelled and separated.

What are you trying to accomplish with these antics now?

“So, being the generous person I am, I’ll let you go from here. Do your best.”

-Are you saying you don’t care if all your believers die?!

“Can you even do that?”

These fools are saying ridiculous things.

How are they going to gather believers here?

The monsters in this world already show performance inferior to even the toenail clippings of my believers.

With constellation pride, they wouldn’t even use such ugly, low-grade monsters.

“Do whatever you want.”

With that, I left the place, flaunting my composure.

-Woong woong woong!

The space continued to vibrate with the constellations’ anger, but I ostentatiously transferred my divine manifestation back to its original space.

#

Recently, the Father God’s church had been bustling with activity.

Contact was made with church forces spread across various regions, and everyone began moving with one heart and mind.

-Death to those who defy Father God!

At the forefront were the red-haired believer Lisia and the vampire Belladis Rocheria.

Father God had issued one directive.

There are those who wish to lead the world to destruction, so instill vigilance against them.

From the Regalium Kingdom to the Beast-kin Alliance and the remaining demon forces in the demon realm—

Father God’s will began to resonate throughout the world, and the world soon came to define the “Past Remnants” as evil.

“…Father God.”

Lisia knelt in the center of the chapel, offering prayers to her deity.

She was ready.

Ready to take up her weapons and exterminate the enemies at his word.

-Lisia.

“….!”

And then, the voice she had been waiting for echoed in her mind.

The voice of the god to whom she had vowed to dedicate everything, warming her heart the moment she heard it.

-The time has come.

And he willingly decided to give his final revelation to his believers.