The hands on the silver clock dial intertwined with each other in silence, making a ticking sound.
The conversation just now seemed to make the blond young man find the misplaced pieces of a huge puzzle, and he began to think about its correct positioning and its impact.
Zella, who was sitting on the other side, looked at the silent face and did not deliberately remind him.
She knew the time it would take for Orrels to come to terms with it.
On the contrary, Sylvia crossed her arms and seemed to want to say something, but in the end she did not interrupt.
(…Although I keep acting like I don’t care, I’m still trying to show off my strength.)
The maid saint sighed slightly.
It was obvious that this man had realized his mistake.
If this extremely likely hypothesis is true, then all his efforts so far will become someone else's wedding dress.
If someone hadn't pointed out the problem, he might be the one who would help his biggest enemy in the future.
Orrels's tense shoulders gradually sagged.
Just as Sylvia thought, this kind of death plan appeared, which shows that he still has not completely let go of his obsession with not becoming a "devil" as he thought.
(...Just like she said, obviously, I should be the one who knows best.)
The blond young man showed a self-deprecating smile in his downcast expression.
but.
This does not mean that previous research is completely worthless.
Changing his mood, Orrels quickly bounced back from his disappointment.
He's not the type to dwell on one or two failures.
The theoretical direction of "goblinization" is not wrong.
If "human beings" want to deal with "demons", they can only have a chance if both parties are in the same "realm".
The problem is how to complete this process without fail.
Orrells, who figured out the key, was determined.
Furthermore, even Othinus himself may not have noticed the possibility raised by Zera.
She is too perfect and balanced and wants to achieve the final step of becoming the "Demon God". "100% victory" is not necessarily the only option.
To be precise, what she needs is the condition of '100%', not the result of 'victory'.
Therefore, ‘100% failure’ can also appear as another correct answer.
But in this way, taking the demon god Othinus as an opponent will undoubtedly enter an endless cycle.
On the basis of this hypothesis, she has almost established an 'invincible position'.
Orrels thought with a headache.
It is also impossible to maintain the status quo.
Even if he was willing to give up everything, Othinus, who wanted to break free, couldn't give up.
If she leaves it alone, one day she will do something irreversible for that step.
Orrells, who understood the other party extremely well and was so sure of this, raised his head.
"...Whether it's about the 'Fairy' or the 'Devil', before today, I always thought that I should be the person who knows Othinus best."
"Now it seems that I was a bit naive in this way."
The quasi-demon sighed after regaining his composure.
He had forgotten how long ago it was the last time he had expectations for others.
But that doesn't stop him from sitting here now half asking for advice and half discussing.
Orrels looked at the girl in front of him.
"Is it convenient to share your opinion? I think that's why you're here."
Although there are more and more mysteries including 'why she knows these things so clearly', these can all be postponed before solving the problem of Othinus.
Orrells decided to follow his instincts.
And the results proved that he was not wrong.
Zella is indeed here to change this.
Putting down the teacup in her hand, the brown-haired girl, who was becoming more and more mysterious in the eyes of the quasi-demon god, waved her right hand lightly.
There is a magic power that makes people care about gathering.
Just before 'it' took shape, Orrells' attention was drawn by Zella's words.
"What's my opinion... It's good to gain your trust, but it doesn't sound good..."
"Orelles, your focus is too narrow."
Perhaps because she heard that there was no sarcasm in Zera's tone, the maid saint who protected the Lord looked a little dissatisfied, but did not show any signs of anger.
On the contrary, the person involved was calm and composed, giving full play to his good-natured temperament.
Looking at the two people waiting for the next step, Zera calmly continued.
"Your theories always focus on preventing Othinus from taking the final step, but you rarely actively think about what to do after she really becomes a complete demon."
"Or you think that failure means death, so there is no point in being unable to stop Othinus."
"But in this way, you are letting go of the 'possibilities' you could have had."
The possibility of becoming a "devil".
The possibility of defeating the "Devil".
Isn’t this how everything is lost from the hands of this "quasi-demon"?
The simple truth was explained like this, and the blond young man's expression suddenly became one of despair.
"You can understand it if you think about it carefully."
"Since Othinus will be achieved no matter what choice she makes, then we just need to find a way to make some 'preparations' after she becomes a complete demon."
The brown-haired witch spoke softly.
Having said that.
But--
"Isn't this statement too natural?"
It was Sylvia who raised the question.
Her opponent is a demon who possesses everything, and it is difficult even for her to deal with the special limitations now. Once she is completely liberated, it will be easy for her to subvert the world and its laws.
Orrels was speechless.
He also couldn't agree with this.
However, since Zeira had the confidence to choose this strategy, she naturally would not be without any precautions.
The 'book' that slowly appeared in his hand gradually attracted the attention of Orrels and Sylvia.
It was obviously filled with a dark aura that was spreading out, but it was as pure and mysterious as the stars.
"Could it be..."
"Original code?"
The same guess appeared in both people's mouths.
And for this misunderstanding, according to the common sense of this world, it is the most normal reaction.
After all, the original grimoire is an original work that records magical knowledge, and what is recorded in it is all 'knowledge from another world' that cannot be accepted by human consciousness.
Interpreted in this way, Zera's "Star Code" has quite a few characteristics that match it.
"That's my answer."
Accompanied by words that sounded like instructions, the star-colored book, which exuded a shimmering blue glow, floated in mid-air and automatically opened on a certain page.
Magic words that had never appeared in this world began to swirl out, and the surrounding space seemed to be mixed with some mysterious force and distorted.
"Orelles!"
The maid saint left her seat warily.
The original scriptures themselves contain strong spiritual pollution, which even quasi-demons cannot avoid.
But Orrels stretched out his hand to stop Sylvia's further movements.
His eyes did not stop, and although he was indeed mentally stressed, it was not painful enough to affect his judgment.
A word that was familiar but had a special meaning at this moment jumped out.