༺ An Unchanging Purpose ༻
“What is happening right now…”
While keeping his hand on the sword at his waist and being on guard, Frey froze in place upon hearing familiar words from the woman.
“You’re cute.”
The woman murmured.
“I always wanted to be in charge of such a cute child… Well, now the one I am in charge of is cute…”
“Excuse me?”
“…Hm hm.”
As Frey cautiously spoke in confusion, she calmly adjusted her voice.
“I’m very pleased to meet you, Frey.”
After a while, she spoke in a practical tone.
“Who are you…?”
Sensing something unusual from the woman, Frey asked her a question politely and observed her.
“Hmm…”
At first glance, she had a cool and composed appearance, with short black and yellow two-tone hair being her distinctive feature.
She seemed to exude an elegance and nobility that contrasted sharply with her previous pitiful and powerless appearance as Roswyn’s secretary.
“I don’t have much time to explain, so just call me Luna for now.”
“Luna…”
“After all, you’ll forget about me once this moment is over. Only the information I’ve given will remain. Nobody, including you, should know anything about me. I shouldn’t be interfering, but I am taking advantage of the current situation to intervene secretly.”
“Hmm.”
Frey, who had roughly grasped the situation, nodded. The woman looked at Frey proudly, sighed, and took a notebook from her pocket.
“There’s no time to hug you now, but I’ve always wanted to comfort you in person.”
“…It’s fine.”
“Okay, then… hm?”
The woman had started the conversation by handing over a notebook with a really regretful expression. Suddenly, she furrowed her brow.
– Zzz… Zzz…
The crystal ball she was holding was buzzing.
“……….”
After a while, someone’s image materialized in the crystal, causing her to make a blank expression momentarily.
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She suddenly screamed.
“What are you doing right now!!!”
– Uh, well that… um, I-I mean…
“I can’t stand this anymore!! I’m going to die out of frustration!!””
– I’m, I’m sorry… Luna…
She screamed while looking at the youngest paladin, who was crouching with chains around her neck and legs. She then fiercely hit her chest.
– B-but, the Demon God… the Demon God keeps trying to infiltrate my body… If I fail, it would be a b-big problem, right? That’s why I tied myself up…
“Then, just don’t fail!! Can’t you?!!!”
– H-heikk…
Luna said that with a terrifying expression; suddenly, the crystal ball’s connection cut off.
“Grind…”
She gritted her teeth and was about to throw the crystal ball to the ground but remembered that she was with someone. Frey stared at her blankly as she composed herself.
“I’m sorry… I’ve accumulated a lot of stress over several hundred years.”
“Ah, okay.”
“Please flick my siste—no, I mean the Sun God who possesses the Paladin on the forehead once a day to keep her from losing her senses.”
“I understand.”
After scratching her head and informing Frey, she regained her calm and continued.
“Before I give you the reward, I want to tell you about the ‘Affection System.'”
“The Affection System?”
“Yes, what’s that called, Troy? The Wooden Horse? My older sister mentioned something like that. Anyway, I’ve hidden something similar in the Demon God’s system window.”
Frey’s eyes widened upon hearing that.
“You already know the Demon God has the ‘Path of False Evil,’ right?”
“Yes.”
“I couldn’t just watch and do nothing about it. So, I used almost all my divinity to secretly upgrade the ‘Affection Function’ in the ‘Path of False Evil’ system into a ‘System’ better than the one you have now.”
“It must have been a challenging task.”
“Yes, of course, but before that … Also Helper System… Oh, just forget what I just said.”
She hurriedly corrected her words as she read through what was written hastily in the notebook, puzzling Frey.
“Anyway, the key point is to utilize the ‘Affection System’ more actively than you do now.”
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“Yes, you’ve probably seen the heroines awakening several times already, right? I created the ‘Affection System’ just for you. It has been tailored to you. It’s different from the ‘Path of False Evil’ system you use to use the Hero’s Armament.”
Frey attentively listened, nodding his head silently.
“The core of the ‘Affection Level System’ is conquering the sub-heroines and engaging in 19+ events with the heroines. Please keep that in mind.”
“Wait, the first part, I get it, but what about the second?”
Listening to the Moon Goddess’s following words, Frey could not help but blush and interrupt.
“Well… that… I was closely related to night, right? So… um…”
She blushed and stammered, averting her gaze as she spoke.
“Unlike the Sun God… when, um, you, the hero, well, shares love or engages in… activities like that, it generates energy that can be utilized.”
“……”
“W-well, I believe you have already roughly understood this.”
After peeking at Frey’s pelvic area, she returned to her professional expression and continued speaking.
“You’re well aware that the vacation episode is ending. We’re approaching the ‘Orientation’ scenario, which is almost like the start of the second year episode.”
“…I knew it very well.”
“From that point onwards, it’s the real deal. A world of uncertainty that neither you nor Ferloche has ever reached. It’s waiting to unfold before the world undergoes a major transformation.”
“I see.”
“And that unknown world… it won’t be easy. It’ll be more challenging than your first year.”
She said this grimly and then looked at Frey for a reaction.
“Soon, with the arrival of new hardships… We can do nothing to help you except this ‘Affection System.’ Will you still be alright?”
Frey smiled quietly before speaking.
“That’s more than enough.”
“Oh, how impressive…”
After gazing at him with affectionate and proud eyes, she approached Frey quietly and gently stroked his head.
“Come to think of it, we may have some time for a hug.”
“…..?”
Saying so and sharing another smile, she carefully embraced Frey.
“Stay strong, Hero of the world. I’ll always be here cheering you on.”
“…Thank you for the consolation.”
After Frey responded to it politely in the hug, Luna smiled with satisfaction.
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“And this is your reward.”
She gently placed something in Frey’s hand.
– Ding!
“…Hm?”
She tilted her head as a window appeared in front of her.
“Um, excuse me… I have a question.”
Simultaneously, Frey reached into his pocket.
“Do you happen to know about this?”
“…Ah.”
Along with the question, Frey handed her a slightly crumpled note.
– DLC
Since Serena and Ferloche had deciphered the prophecy, Frey kept this note with him, pulling it out when things got tough.
“Hmm…”
She gazed attentively at the note with its special story, then spoke quietly.
“You already know what the Five Enlightenments are, right?”
“…It seems so.”
Frey quietly displayed the Affection System window.
Affection System
Kania [Affection Level 100 (Conquest Completed)]
< Title: First Enlightenment >
< Title: First Helper >
[Awakening: Queen of Warlock (In Progress)]
Irina [Affection Level 100 (Conquest Completed)]
< Title: Second Enlightenment >
< Title: Childhood Friend >
[Awakening: ?????? (Insufficient Understanding of the Character)]
Clana [Affection Level 100 (Conquest Completed)]
< Title: Third Enlightenment >
< Title: Lord and Vassal in Mutual Service >
[Awakening: Supreme Ruler. (In Progress)]
Serena [Affection Level Unmeasured (Conquest Completed)]
< Title: Fourth Enlightenment >
< Title: First Love >
< Title: First Experience >
[Awakening: Intelligence Level Limit Break (In Progress)]
Ferloche [Affection Level ??? (Conquest Completed)]
< Title: Fifth Enlightenment >
< Title: Foolish Saintess >
< Title: For Frey’s Sake >
[Awakening: Unlocking Soul Manipulation Ability (In Progress)]
Then, the main heroines’ conquest statuses appeared in front of Frey.
“I already realized that about them a long time ago.”
Frey examined the titles under each of their names, muttering in a low voice.
“W-we love each other immensely.”
Luna, who had been looking at him, asked in a low voice.
“Is it just a coincidence then?”
Frey softly stroked the ointment inside his pocket that he had received from a young girl not long ago. Simultaneously, he thought of the ring he had given her.
“Probably… I think I already knew that.”
“…You’re smart.”
She smiled and responded.
“Alright, it’s fine now.”
“Pardon?”
“Even if the unknown ahead is dark, challenging, and difficult… have courage, overcome it, and move forward.”
Saying so, she quietly walked down the corridor, distancing herself from Frey.
“And naturally, you’ll come to know the meaning of that note.”
The window before her slowly drifted away.
[Glare: Hello, Ms. Helper System?]
[Glare: Oh, or should I call you Ms. Advice System?]
[Glare: Anyway, since you said I can ask if I have any questions, I’m leaving a message!]
(16:04 mins)
[Glare: Something big just happened! Suddenly, the world stopped!!]
[Glare: Roswyn, who is with me, is also just staring blankly at the sun that has become strange… Anyway, everything is weird!]
(16:05 mins)
[Glare: B-but… Why does Roswyn, this girl, have the same ability as me?]
(16:07 mins)
There was one more person besides Frey who had successfully resisted the sun’s influence.
‘Ah, she’s so cute… Yes, this is how a helper character should be. Yup, yup.’
Tapping the icon—Glare with the twinkling eyes— with a satisfied smile, the woman murmured before quietly looking back.
“…Maybe you’ll figure it out soon.”
After leaving those words, she slowly disappeared into the end of the corridor.
“……….”
After watching her leave with a confused expression, Frey eventually shook his head and muttered quietly.
“Even if I might not know what this new information means…”
The system window appeared in front of him.
Main Quest
Quest Content: 2nd Year Opening Ceremony Disturbance
“But my goal is the same.”
Even though another tough journey was about to begin, his gaze remained clear and pure.
“…Bring a happy ending to this world.”
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– Gogogogogo…
Meanwhile, at the Church courtyard:
– I’m starting to feel sleepy…
The eye, which had been spreading tentacles in all directions, slowly closed its eye.
– Not a bad choice to close your eyes…
The eye, which had been closed, opened with a sneer.
– Thanks to you, we could postpone the doomsday a little longer.
“Keluk… Keluk…”
The eye’s gaze fell upon the Creator God; he was covered in blood and looked quite exhausted.
“Uhm, can we go a little faster? Luna? I feel like I might pass out at any moment.”
– Shut up already!! You talk too much for not even being the main body!!
“But it hurts, though.”
With a scratch on his head, he turned away from the crystal ball and looked up at the sky.
– Kugugugu…
Even though it was not yet evening, a moon could be seen somewhere in the sky, blocking the sinister sun.
“A total solar eclipse is the only way for the moon to defeat the sun.”
Upon seeing that, he declared with an imposing voice, gazing at the eye.
“This is the ultimate move I’ve been talking about, you disgusting octopus bastard.”
– Why is that your ultimate move?! I’m doing all the hard work here!! I’m pouring all my divine power!! If my divine power disappears completely… You’ll just…!!!
“…Seriously, can’t you just agree with me in moments like this?”
However, he quickly cut off the communication as another shout came from the crystal, then he scratched his head with a cool expression.
– So, it’s like watching ants playing house.
The eye silently observed him.
– Keep it in mind.
It closed its eyes and whispered in a chilling voice.
– The next time the sun opens its eye will be the last day of this world… No, the last day of this dimension.
As soon as the words ended, the moon completely covered the sun. Simultaneously, the eye that had fully closed disappeared after leaving its last words.
– To the pathetic little beings, it was punishment for making the true sun so annoying.
A momentary silence fell around.
“…We won!”
However, the man quickly shattered that silence by pulling a bottle of liquor from his chest with a cheerful expression.
“I did well this time, right? Astellade?”
“…….”
The man asked Ferloche, who was coldly looking at him.
“Lazy observer god.”
“…Gosh.”
However, Ferloche landed a punch with the blessing of the Sun God.
“But now… I’m no longer an observer…”
“You said you won, but did you? That eyeball is just a front-line minion like the Demon God.”
“…What?”
“It’s not even the main body, just a subordinate with some consciousness of the main body. You’re celebrating after disabling them temporarily… Are you really a Creator God?”
Hearing this, he acted like he was hurt.
“Right now, I’m not the main body either… My main body is mighty…”
“Then, why is the world like this!”
“…I’m sorry.”
“Also, why do you still look like a middle-aged man? You’re not even a man in the first place!”
“I said I’m sorry.”
Finally, with a serious expression, he sighed and mumbled.
“I have no idea what its purpose is. Why did its main body corrode the sun? Why did it come to this dimension? Does it want to use the dimension as nourishment? Then it should have just swallowed it. Why did it bother tempting the Demon God…”
“Don’t tell me, you’re asking me?”
“Adults like me talk to themselves sometimes.”
Eventually, when he looked at Ferloche, he gave a blunt expression and answered like that.
– Kugugugugu…
The moon covering the sun slowly began to descend.
“Even so, I’ve managed to avert the crisis. The total solar eclipse really worked. Luna, this girl, said that she was pleased because that ‘Helper System’ or whatever it is called was complete. But in the end, she ended up spending her power again…”
“I should have just become the Moon God’s Saintess.”
“Then she would have been in great danger, wouldn’t she?”
“Right now, I’m exclusively Frey’s Saintess.”
While looking at the descending moon with a casual expression, he sipped his drink. When he saw the transparent yet silver-tinted bead Ferloche had offered him, he opened his eyes wide.
“T-this… W-When…?”
“At one point of regression, I made the oath of blood with him before he erased my memories.”
“T-that’s cheating! You’re the Star God’s Saintess, aren’t you? I decided to intervene in this risky situation because of that…”
“I chose Frey, not a god. I’m only for him. Star God, I just tricked you. You know that the oath you’ve taken can never be undone, right?”
“…I’m screwed.”
He quickly realized that he had become entangled in a terribly complicated situation, something he hated. He muttered that repeatedly, then raised his head, and tried to gulp down all the remaining drink.
“……!”
He froze as he casually looked up at the sky.
– Gogogo…
The sun, in the sky, was still glaring with its eyes wide open.
“Hmm…”
At the same time, he realized that the gazes of people from all over the world, except for the Hero and the helper, were all directed at him.
“This… will be quite troublesome…”
Only then did he drop his calm demeanor and start to look tense.
– Slowly…
“…Phew.”
As the sun gradually closed its eye, he breathed a quiet sigh of relief.
“By the way, what should we do now?”
However, his expression turned grim again.
“That crazy bastard interfered and summoned the power of the main body, completely wiping out your retry.”
As he said that, he pointed to Gugu’s broken wings, making her gaze tremble.
“Now, we can’t go back and change the world anymore. Like it or not, we have to move forward.”
“This cycle was the last chance after all. If I retry even once again, my soul will be fragmented.”
“Still, you never know what might happen next.”
“………”
Upon hearing this, Ferloche lowered her head and looked at Gugu in her arms.
– Shaaa…
“…Gugu.”
After breathing some seemingly extinguishing divine power into Gugu to heal it, she closed her eyes and began to speak.
“That’s right. I’ve reached the end of the academic year and seen the ending countless times… but I’ve never reached this point with a successful Third Ordeal strategy.”
“…Hm.”
“So, at this point, I don’t know what will happen from the 2nd year onwards, just as you said.”
Saying this, she placed Gugu back on the ground.
“However, as for my purpose… I know it very well. It’s my only goal that I will never forget or change.”
She gazed at the sun, slowly returning to its original state, and calmly recited.
“…Frey, I wish you a happy ending.”
This was the moment the curtain rose on the 2nd-year scenario.
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