"It's okay now, gaia. The world consciousness has made a compromise, and now we can teleport Yoshino." It was not easy to threaten and lure the world consciousness to agree to her conditions, which relieved alaya. This kind of work is really the most tiring. If it weren't for the fact that she, as the consciousness of mankind, had seen a lot of the darkness of mankind, she might have fallen into the other party's trap.
"Really? That's great! Then let's teleport Yoshino now." Hearing alaya's words, gaia clapped her hands happily. As long as Yoshino is teleported away, Yoshino can avoid this crisis. Then she can recover in the new world, which is a great plan.
"Don't worry, gaia. We haven't decided which world to teleport Yoshino to yet. This time, Yoshino's use of forbidden techniques to forcibly obtain spirit power will put her in a coma for a long time. In addition, she has suffered such serious injuries this time, and her coma time will be prolonged a lot. Therefore, we have to find a world with extraordinary power that is suitable for Yoshino to sleep in." alaya said to gaia. There is no use in being anxious now. If we don't find a suitable world for Yoshino to fall into a deep sleep, it will harm Yoshino instead.
"That's right, it seems that this is indeed the case. But what are the requirements for the world we are looking for? Extraordinary includes many kinds, magic, monsters, and other worlds all meet the conditions. There are really too many such worlds, it is difficult to make a decision, isn't it?" gaia said embarrassedly. As the will of mankind and the will of the earth, they have seen many different worlds. The outflow of information from each world has made many worlds more understood. It's just that the information flowing out of these information will be made into animation or games, and will be called the second dimension.
"Just find a world with magic, and teleport Yoshino to the time before the protagonist of the world starts." Yoshino has the identity of a magician and a spirit, and teleporting her to the world of magic will also be regarded as the highest Ice Spirit and respected, right? This way, no one will disturb Yoshino when she is in a coma." alaya spread her hands, and then countless pictures appeared in front of the two. Each picture represents a world, and then alaya and gaia began to eliminate the worlds that did not meet the conditions. Soon, only the last picture remained among the countless pictures.
"This world... is indeed a world with magic. And it also contains other worlds and monsters, it can be said that this world is quite rich." But she grabbed alaya's shoulder, regardless of the consequences that she might be cleaned up by alaya in the future, and asked with a serious face, "Isn't this the world of harem comics! Why did you choose this world, alaya! The male protagonist of this world likes to make the girls' bodies obedient! The last part of the comic also took dozens of girls as his harem! Are you really willing to let Yoshino go to such a world?"
"Don't you know it very well, gaia. It seems that you should have also seen the comics about that world, right? Otherwise, you might know so clearly." alaya, who was grabbed by the shoulder, was not angry, but just said to gaia with a calm face. She had thought about this situation a long time ago, including the fact that gaia secretly met with Yoshino some time ago. The only thing she didn't know was what gaia did to Yoshino when she met her that time.
"Um... I was just reading manga to understand information about other worlds, so I wasn't slacking off, alaya. I'm doing this to better understand other worlds." gaia said, her eyes darting around. Why would alaya know about her reading manga? That shouldn't be possible! She clearly only reads it when she's not around.
"Oh. To understand other worlds, you personally went to Akihabara in the everyday world and bought a bunch of manga and games to put in your room? And you pretended to be a child, saying it was for your brother? As the will of the Earth, where has your dignity gone?" alaya looked at gaia calmly, somewhat dissatisfied with her otaku behavior.
"Forget it, just work properly and I won't say anything. In this world, Yoshino can become the highest-ranking spirit. As for the harem protagonist you mentioned, there's no need to worry so much. It would be strange if Yoshino took a liking to that guy. Although she always does things that embarrass girls, Yoshino can still gain experience in that world." Although that world is really strange. It clearly started as a youth campus story, but later turned into an otherworldly, passionate manga.
The scene returns to the world of "date a live". With the cooperation of the spirits, Ratatoskr launched an attack on DEM. A large number of satellites around Yoshino were destroyed, but as soon as they destroyed one satellite, the other side would launch other satellites to attack Yoshino, endlessly!
"Damn it! I can't let these guys stop my plan! Under this kind of attack, I can't guarantee capturing Hermit. If we can't get her, then let's try to destroy her! Let's make sure none of us can have her!" Seeing his own satellites being constantly destroyed, Westcott bit his thumb and carefully considered it. He thought that if Yoshino went back, then the next time she recovered, it would be when they attacked DEM. At that time, even if they brought out the latest manifestation device, it would be useless against Yoshino's overwhelming power.
"Immediately activate all of our satellites to aim at Hermit! No, use one of the satellites to attack Ratatoskr's airship. Although it will be destroyed by the other side, it can cause some impact. Maximize the energy of all the satellites and kill Hermit on the spot!"
"Westcott-sama!?" The surveyor looked at him in disbelief. He didn't understand why he would issue such an order. Wasn't their initial goal to capture Hermit? Why did he change it to killing her now? This is inconsistent with their original plan!
"It's no longer possible to capture Hermit in this situation. If she manages to survive, I'm afraid DEM will be attacked by all the spirits soon, and that will be the day DEM falls. Think about the terrifying power of Hermit destroying the satellite just now. Even if we use all of DEM's casual domains, we can't defend against that power." Westcott said with a cold face, "To prevent this from happening, I can only eliminate this potential threat at this time! This is so that DEM can have a future."
"But Westcott-sama! The report says that Hermit is a kind spirit, and it's possible that the other party doesn't care about this matter. Do we really need to eliminate this child?" The surveyor did not immediately execute his order this time, and persuaded Westcott with a struggling expression.
"Execute my order, you are just a member of DEM. Don't try to disobey me, do it now! I won't say it a second time!"
"..." Hearing Westcott's words, he understood what the consequences would be if he didn't execute the order properly. But her hand was still hovering over the button, unable to press it. Her heart was constantly struggling, she didn't want to press it, she really couldn't bear to attack this child.
"Tch! Useless fellow. If you don't do it, then I'll do it myself, get out of the way!" Seeing that she hadn't done anything for a long time, Westcott grabbed her collar and threw her to the ground. Then he personally pressed the button, and all the satellites in space aimed at Yoshino began to gather energy.
"It's bad! Commander! All of DEM's satellites have begun to gather energy, about thirty or more. This time, the other party plans to directly kill Yoshino! And there is also a satellite aimed at us, Commander! What should we do? If this attack is successfully carried out, it is impossible for Yoshino to withstand the attack of more than thirty satellites at the same time in her current state!" The members of Ratatoskr were already somewhat desperate when they saw this scene. There is no way now... "...Is there a way? Concentrate the energy of all the spirits on the scene to provide the strongest defense for Yoshino, is it possible to withstand the satellite attack?" Itsuka Kotori asked with a pale face, already working so hard. Is there really no way now?
"Even if this method can be established. But we no longer have time to stop this attack! There is no way to save this child." Murasame Reine closed her eyes, as if she had already seen the scene of Yoshino being hit. 'Child, mother can't save you.'
"No! I don't want it! I don't want it! I don't want it!" Natsumi shouted frantically, shaking her head constantly to make the scene of Yoshino being hit disappear from her mind. She finally had her own happiness, and she finally had the happy life she has now, and she didn't want to become like this!
"Yoshino! Wait for me! I'll come find you right away! You have to wait for me!" After saying that, Natsumi took out Fake Witch and left here, quickly flying towards the direction of space. Even the others present wanted to organize her, but it was useless, and her figure quickly disappeared here.
In space, Yoshino, who had withstood two satellite attacks, was floating in space. After opening her eyes with great effort, she looked at Shiina in her left hand for the first time.
"Hoo ~ Hoo ~ Shiina, you're okay. That's great." The weak she smiled and looked at Shiina in her hand. She was finally relieved after finding that it had not been destroyed by the high temperature of the satellite.
"Yoshino! You're still awake? You idiot! Why did you use the spirit power to protect yourself on me! Now DEM plans to use all the satellites to attack you! Escape from here quickly! Otherwise, it will be too late!" Shiina looked at her weak appearance and said to her in a blaming tone. She clearly wanted to protect this child, why was she being protected by her now?
"There's no way. I don't have any power now, Shiina. I can't even move, I'm afraid I can't escape."
At this time, the satellite had gathered its energy and aimed at Yoshino. And Natsumi, who was flying rapidly, had already rushed out of the atmosphere, and she could already see Yoshino's body.
"Shiina, I did it. From the beginning, you hoped that I could grow up, and I should be considered grown up now. Can I be considered a child who can stand on her own now?" Yoshino ignored the deadly satellite and looked at Shiina with anticipation.
"What! What is this! Yoshino. Why do you say such things at this time! What is this growth! If growth requires your sacrifice, I would rather you never grow up! I only want you to survive now! I don't need you to be able to stand on your own, even if you are always so innocent and so cute!" If the hand puppet could cry, then Shiina would definitely be full of tears now.
In Yoshino's opinion, Yoshino faced the satellite alone because of its words. If it weren't for her, Yoshino would probably have used the power of her and others to face this crisis, and it wouldn't have ended up like this. It just didn't want Yoshino to be able to face it bravely after that desperate situation in the past, but why did it end up like this!?
"Hehe ~ Don't say that, Shiina. I don't feel dissatisfied, this is what you have always wanted me to do. Even if I didn't protect you just now, I don't have the spiritual power to block the satellite's attack. It's better to use the remaining spiritual power to protect you, so that you won't be turned into fragments by the high temperature. Shiina." Still that familiar smile, even if she is now extremely painful.
But Yoshino was still comforting Shiina, telling it not to think that the situation on her body was her fault.
"Aren't we the best of friends? I feel very happy to be able to do this for Yoshino, because I ~" Speaking of this, the smile on Yoshino's face was particularly rumor. "I like Shiina the most."
"Yoshino!!!" Hearing Yoshino's words, Shiina's emotions became somewhat out of control. "Don't say such gentle words to me, why are you so gentle no matter what happens!"
'Whether it was the last ending or this time, you said the same thing to me, why are you so gentle? Why!?'
"Yoshino! Wait for me! I'm coming right now!?" Natsumi, who could already see Yoshino, loudly called out Yoshino's name, but in this vacuum environment, without Yoshino's method, how could anyone hear her words? So Natsumi's words went unnoticed.
"It's just a bit regrettable that I can't go back to eat Sister Nozomi's dinner. I can't feel the gentleness of Sister Nozomi and Sister Yuriko anymore, that's a bit of a pity. Yoshino was really looking forward to Sister Nozomi's dinner. I promised Sister Yuriko that I would be back to see her very soon. But I broke my promise, I really am a bad child, aren't I?" Yoshino said, tears slowly flowing from her eyes. "Oh dear! I just said I could stand on my own, but I still can't help but cry. I... I..."
"No! There's no child better than Yoshino! Yoshino is the most obedient child! You will keep your promise! Absolutely! gaia! alaya! Come quickly! Save Yoshino quickly!?" Yoshino shouted loudly. Why hadn't she received any news from gaia and alaya since just now? Why weren't they coming to save Yoshino?
"Really? Is Yoshino a good child? That's great, that's really great." Saying this, Yoshino closed her eyes contentedly. "I feel so tired now, Yoshino. I just want to rest, just rest for a bit."
"No! Don't!?!"
"Hmph! Fire." Westcott pressed the satellite control button. Instantly, all the satellite's energy was fired at Yoshino.
"No!!!?" Natsumi, witnessing the satellite launch, reached out her hand towards Yoshino's figure, as if wanting to grasp her.
"Goodbye, everyone," Yoshino whispered softly.
"Boom!?" The satellite ray struck Yoshino at a speed of 300,000 kilometers per second. All the attacks converged on Yoshino, then the energies collided and reacted, causing a powerful explosion in space. Natsumi, who was approaching, was blown away.
"Yoshino?" Natsumi, regaining her balance, began searching for Yoshino's figure, but found nothing. And besides an unknown spiritual power, there was no other spiritual power around. Could it be? Could Yoshino have...?
"No! No! This is just a nightmare. Haha~ Yes, this is definitely a nightmare. Haven't I often had such nightmares? Haven't I often had these dreams where people mock me? So this must just be my dream. What an excessive dream." Natsumi forced a smile, pinching her face hard. A sharp pain came, bringing tears to her eyes.
But she still didn't want to believe this fact. "Why? I still wanted to eat the breakfast Yoshino made for me, and go shopping with Yoshino. I still wanted to explore unknown worlds with Yoshino. Why, why?"
"It hurts so much, which means this isn't a dream. Why isn't this a dream? Why do I have to accept such a cruel thing? DEM? Yes! It's those guys! It's those guys who did it! If it wasn't for them, Yoshino wouldn't have had this happen. It's all them! It's all their fault!"
"Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah!!!!!!" The sorrow and despair in her heart made Natsumi let out a scream! She felt her heart gradually turning black, and despair slowly filled her soul. Her spirit dress also began to change, and her spiritual power started to shift towards black.
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