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“You saw us… what do you mean by that?”
“Exactly what I said… To be honest, I couldn’t use the majority of my power while I was sealed in the vajra. But even with those restrictions, I could see what was happening outside.”

Huh, I get it.

He was probably bored while sealed. It had been hundreds of years, after all. So, this was the reason he knew so much about us and that he treated us this kindly.

“It has been such a long time since I was sealed and I have seen all kinds of people, but your beauty, Ayumu, Mika, and Sakura, is unmatched. Then there is Kanata’s genius and Shuu, who’s so heroic, you might think he wasn’t an earthling but born in Anazumu instead.”
“Th-That makes sense.”

Why did he include me along Mika and Sakura? He isn’t one of those who think I’m a girl, is he?

“Anyway, what happened to the other two evil gods? All I know is that they both came back to life within a short span of time.”

What would be the best answer here? Could we be honest, considering the evil gods seemed to have some sense of camaraderie?

“…Heh-heh, as I thought, there is this scent. The scent of Surtr that’s coming from Shuu since some time. That disgusting, burnt scent… You are a Sage, aren’t you, Shuu? Could it be that you were possessed once?”
“Well, yes. You could say that he took me over…”
“What!?”

That sounded like genuine shock. He looked he was about to ask “Seriously?”

“D-Does that mean, the berserker is currently inside you, Shuu?”
“Well… about that.”

Shuu gave Kanata a glance. My brother stepped forward to explain.

“He has already been defeated and then sealed.”
“What, seriously? You’re not lying?”
“D-Dead serious…”

I had been putting myself mentally on guard, assuming a fight was imminent, but this whole situation was off. Up to this point, the evil gods had either acted like arrogant deities or battle-crazed monsters, so one of them talking rationally and mixing in modern expressions felt anticlimactic.

“How did you manage to take that guy down? He’s the strongest of us three.”
“That’s Bro and Mika-nee for you.”
“Huh, Ayumu and Mika… So, how did you do it?”
“Ah, well… several things happened…”

I was trying to play it down, but the moment I said it, it felt like the way Shiva looked at me changed. There seemed to be fear in his gaze.

“I do have another question regarding us evil gods. This guy I’m possessing is the Guide who returned to Earth, but it feels like his body was previously used by Samaeyl. How did that come to pass?”
“Are you unable to access the memories of those you possess?” Kanata asked without any hesitation. “I mean, he manages a circus, how could you do that without them?”
“I can, but I usually give him back control over his mind and body,” Shiva replied with just as little hesitation.
“So, when we called you…?”
“That was me imitating him. Was I convincing?”

W-Was he convincing, he asks...

“Yes… quite. But how did you know the things only Mr. Mitsuo and I should know?”
“Just as I mentioned earlier; I looked at just his recent memories for when you interacted.”
“In that case, take some time and read the memories of Mr. Mitsuo’s time in Anazumu. Then you’ll know what happened to Samaeyl.”
“I see. Would you give me a moment, everyone?”

Shiva closed his eyes and likely started to trace his host’s memories. Mr. Mitsuo was probably the one who knew most about Samaeyl. About five minutes later, he opened his eyes again.

Incidentally, we talked strategy, meanwhile.

“Hrm… so that was what happened. I understand it for the most part. Incredible… Indeed, you’re the Levelmaker, Ayumu…”
“What is this Levelmaker?”

I was genuinely curious. I had no idea what this word was meant to signify… With the word “level” in the name, it felt a bit like a compliment for someone obsessed by leveling up like me.

“Uhm… well, about that. It’s something like a respectful title for someone who got strong by leveling up like crazy. Definitely.”
“I see!”

So, it is a compliment, after all. Heh-heh.

It felt like he held some things back, but for now this was enough for me.

“Well, there are more important things.”

The evil god’s body suddenly started to tremble and gave off a frightening aura. Was he dissatisfied with something?
Right, I’m the one who defeated his two friends, so…

“Ayumu, you’re not a girl!?”
“Huh…!”
“Didn’t you tell this Guide called Mitsuo that you’re male? What the hell is going on!?”

Oh, he’s actually one of those who thought I’m a girl? But you know?

“Uhm… I’m pretty sure I always wore a boy’s school uniform when I came to visit here, ever since I enrolled in middle school…”
“I thought you were cross-dressing! And here I was getting all excited…! Who’d have thought you’re a femboy. Oh, well, it’s fine.”

What the hell is it with this guy? I can’t tell anymore.

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