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After Lucy Allen left, Erginus created a chair out of darkness and sat down in front of the iron bars.

Agra, who saw him, smiled as she saw herself reflected in Erginus’ eyes.

“If you’re thinking of swearing, reconsider. You don’t remember doing anything.”

“Does that matter? After all, you are a public enemy of the continent.”

“I don’t care what people on earth say, but I care what a god says.”

Even when enveloped in darkness, Agra remained calm. As if it didn’t matter if she disappeared like this.

“What did you come here for?”

“I told you before. I wanted to put my spoon on the Lord’s apostle.”

“You tried to persuade the apostle of the Lord to become your collaborator? You’re talking nonsense. You’re not that kind of person.”

In Erginus’s memories, there is also information about the nature of the evil god of the end.

The great wizard, who had been fighting against the evil god of the end on the front lines under the command of God, defined the evil god of the end as a planned evil.

He is said to be a demon who has seen all the ends of this world and guides people towards the ending they desire.

“Ask again. What are you here for?”

“I came here because I wanted to be trampled by the apostle of the Lord.”

“…Really?”

“Hey. Why are you taking it so seriously? Isn’t that more pointless than what I said before?”

It was a perfectly rational answer, but Erginus couldn’t bring himself to say it.

Lucy Allen’s numerous exceptions to his words were too obvious to laugh off.

Even the Fairy Queen, whom Erginus loves, is watching Lucy’s every move.

“What the heck. I’m not talking nonsense. That brat is someone who can ruin me.”

“As expected.”

It’s really amazing to see how people, whether human or god, are all swayed by Lucy Allen.

Agra snorted at the sight of Erginus nodding his head.

“But that is not my original purpose. Isn’t that little brat that you cherish mortal?”

Even the greatest of men will eventually crumble before time. Just like the warrior who blocked Agra’s path, he will be destroyed by the passage of time.

“Everything in this world is rushing toward its end. Kingdoms that seemed eternal are collapsing, weapons created by extra-human beings are losing their shine, and even the glory of the gods is being forgotten. Even if the world does not wish for destruction, time is praying for its end.”

There is no need for Agra to rush. After a long, long time, Armadi will be forgotten and Agra will declare the end of the world.

“So from my perspective, what my apostle is trying to do is truly irritating. Trying to give eternity to the beginning. How horrible.”

“Do you really think that’s possible?”

“Oh God of Darkness. Ultimately, we are merely agents of the concept. We are acting on their behalf because they have chosen us. If they have no other choice but Armadi, the concept will choose that.”

The word realistic has no application in the powers held by the gods.

The concepts that make up the world are the power they wield, so it is impossible to assert what they are trying to do with the word common sense.

“So if you need my help, ask me anything. I will gladly cooperate. Even if you get the glory now, I will win in the end.”

Erginus frowned at Agra’s smile.

He says that he wants to interfere with the work of his apostle because he doesn’t like it, but his real intention is different.

Agra is forcing a choice.

Should he destroy himself by leaving the Pope alone, or should he block the Pope and face the destruction that will come one day?

What made Erginus’ head ache was the fact that it was difficult to deny those words.

Just as the age of mythology ended and the age of humans began, there will come a day when the age of humans will end and the end will draw near.

As time passes, Armadi’s power will weaken and Agra’s power will grow stronger.

When that time comes, will we be able to prevent the end? Will we be able to remain calm in the face of the end that is destined to come?

“That’s a story that’s not worth listening to.”

The Fairy Queen, who had been quietly watching the conversation until now, snorted and hugged Erginus’ shoulder.

“You will win in the end?”

“It’ll just happen naturally when everything falls apart.”

“You said so at the end of the Age of Myths. But you were defeated by the warrior. And you said that the moment your seal is released, the earth will be destroyed. But this time, you will be defeated. The apostle chosen by the Lord will block everything.”

“You’re predicting something that hasn’t even happened yet. Okay. Let’s say everything comes true as you say. Then what happens next? Who will stand in my way in the distant future?”

“At that time, a miracle appropriate for that time will stand before you. Just like the warrior did and the young lady did. The world will not allow destruction. Agra. You will never reach the end.”

The moment the Queen finished speaking, the smile disappeared from Agra’s lips for the first time.

Having lost even the slightest bit of composure, he glared at the Fairy Queen and slowly got up.

“What a dreamlike story.”

“Once is a coincidence, twice is fate.”

“Even if the third miracle happens, I won’t see it for four years. Since I have the power of darkness, I’ll be eaten by it someday. I’m holding on for now, but ha. I wonder how long such miracles will continue.”

The Fairy Queen blinked, then raised the corners of her lips.

“Ah. You don’t know everything, do you?”

“…Are you trying to show off?”

“No? Why should I show off to you, who will be defeated forever without being able to do anything? I have a savior who is much more capable than you by my side.”

The Fairy Queen chuckled as she recalled the plan Lucy had told her at the gathering of the apostles, then grabbed Erginus by the shoulder and forcibly lifted him up.

“Then I’ll be going now. You incompetent evil spirit. Please wait for the day when you will be sealed again here.”

After Erginus and the Fairy Queen left, Agra was left alone and stared into the darkness for a while before sighing and sitting down.

“How is that the Queen of the Fairies?”

*

The day after Agra was captured, reports of unusual phenomena came in from each city with a large dungeon.

“Volcanic activity has been detected where the Fire God is sealed. According to the report of the disaster research wizard, the eruption will begin in two days. For now, an evacuation advisory has been issued for those living in the city.”

The fire demon showed off his power by drawing up lava that was buried deep inside.

The people of the city began to evacuate as planned, as the resurrection of the evil spirit had been foretold in advance.

“Hallucinations are spreading in the place where the Void Demon is sealed. As the employer said, we are responding based on the support of Erginus and the fairies.”

The Demon of the Void sought to bring chaos to the land with his power.

However, we knew this would happen, so we responded to the power of the void by sending archmages and fairies.

The chaos there will soon subside, as Erginus was completed in just a few days after seeing how Joy responded to the power of the Void.

“The evil spirit of destruction. Uh. There’s no response at all. It’s like the employer said, so the resurrection is in progress, though.”

The evil spirit of destruction silently waited for the day when the seal would be released.

Now that place may be filled with tranquility, but when the day comes when the evil spirit of destruction is resurrected, a disaster more terrible than any other place will strike.

The power of the concept of destruction will come as a terrifying horror.

“In addition, as the employer said, dungeons are about to appear in five places. Judging by their size, they seem to be comparable to the most dangerous places the employer has conquered so far.”

As if to prove that Agra’s complete resurrection is near, disasters begin to strike one after another across the land.

This means that the final battle has begun, and it is proof that the story of Soul Academy is coming to an end.

After hearing all of Caria’s reports, I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. Even if everything went as I expected, I had to defeat the enemy in order to achieve victory in the end.

A being that reigned as a nightmare in the past mythical era and was treated as the true boss of Soul Academy.

A disciple of the evil god Agra, and one who seeks to become the evil god himself.

A madman who, in the end, seeks to destroy everything along with himself.

The Pope.

Up until now, every time I faced a strong opponent, I had to overcome the crisis of death.

I gritted my teeth and stood up in a situation where even the slightest twist could kill me.

It will probably be the same this time, because the Pope will be more powerful than any enemy I have ever faced.

‘No. I know now that it was wrong.’

Now that I know that my self-righteousness in caring for my friends was actually tormenting them, I will not abandon them and go die alone.

So that even if I die, I won’t die alone, but so that we can all live together.

To make a miracle happen.

So that the deaths of countless people who colored the earth would not have been in vain.

certainly.

I took a deep breath, sat up, and draped the warrior’s cloak around my shoulders.

“Let’s go.”

*

“It’s almost time for you to come.”

The Pope, who had laid out crystal balls containing the Seal of Agra on the floor, smiled as he thought of someone far away.

I hope you will welcome and enjoy what I have prepared for you, Apostle.

Because it’s a gift that I desperately created from the moment I found out your secret that even you don’t know.

“Let’s get started. Everyone. All for the great Lord.”

“All for the great Lord!”

“And for the noble apostle of the Lord.”

“For the Apostles of the Lord!”

As the Pope stretches out his hand, hearing the cries of the knights, each crystal ball begins to crack.

At the same time, darkness appeared in the center of the magic circle and Agra appeared within it.

“Is the will ready, old master?”

“I’m ready to hear your will.”