Chapter 262.2

Chapter 262.2. Golden Threads

-???’s POV-

“Wait, what? That can’t be right. Didn’t you say you wanted to make Robin hate Takano Miu even more? He should have been even more connected to Kanna Dukedom than before!”

Before the battle, Spatial Witch had informed Ymir that if Menou Fen lost, she would intervene. He couldn’t think of anyone other than Shin who could defeat Queen Ant, but she told Ymir to consider Takano Miu’s power. Though he was skeptical, he had prepared for what might come next.

Ymir had requested that Spatial With make Robin hate Takano Miu. That’s why Ymir believed it wouldn’t be a problem to kill Elizabeth.

But that plan was shattered, and the feeling of being puzzled outweighed his surprise. She had never made such a mistake before.

“Due to Elizabeth’s warning, it seems his mind has recovered. The threads I entangled have been unraveled.”

“……So, were the siblings in such a deeply trusting relationship? Fairy tales say it’s an easy way to break a curse, but I thought it was impossible, that’s not right. Elizabeth was alive?”

“Yes, she claims she was near death.”

“That’s impossible. Without magical strengthening, she should have died, unlike Takano Miu. Could it be… resurrection magic? Did Takano Miu use resurrection magic? Or did she have the same Sacred Artifact as us?”

Glancing at the golden bracelet on the sleeping boy’s wrist, I inquire.

“Now then… There shouldn’t be another Sacred Artifacts with such power in this world, other than that Sacred Artifact. But regardless, Elizabeth is alive.”

Tilting his head slightly, Ymir responds with an amused smile to Spatial Witch. He covers his forehead with his hand and furrows my brow.

“This is troublesome… If she’s truly been resurrected, it makes killing her even more difficult.”

“I cannot confirm if she has truly been resurrected. However, as you say, it’s likely. Killing Takano Miu will be difficult. And she poses an obstacle to Shin becoming the Emperor as well.”

I narrow my eyes slightly at the chuckling Spatial Witch.

“Do you have a way around this?”

“Yes. Take a look at Shin now.”

Spatial Witch points toward the sleeping boy. Ymir gives Shin a confused look as I shake my head.

“He looks the same as usual. What’s different?”

“That’s how it appears to you, I suppose. However, Shin’s body now gathers even more of the world’s blessings than before. The world’s protective mechanisms against Takano Miu are likely at work. His power has increased.”

“The world is countering Takano Miu? Is she that much of a threat?”

“Takano Miu is shrouded in the remnants of a god. She has become a sort of false god, eroding the world on a small scale. If we were to compare it to a game, she’s the Demon King disrupting the world’s order. And so, the world has started gathering power within Shin, who might become the Hero to destroy her.”

Ymir becomes even more perplexed by Spatial Witch’s joking words, but he can grasp the gist of what she’s saying. Essentially, an immune system has activated since a virus has entered the body, Takano Miu.

“It’s good that Shin is becoming stronger. But there’s a problem. Shin’s character isn’t suited to defeating Takano Miu. He’s lacking in willpower and combat sense compared to her. No, reverting to his original state will make him even weaker than before.”

“Heh heh, that’s right. I can already see a future where he falls into overconfidence and is easily killed. With that personality… But there is a way.”

“And what might that be?”

“I will tell you that after Takano Miu defeats Demon God Ashtaroth, she will surely destroy it. And when the world sees that she has defeated Ashtaroth, it will grant Shin the greatest power.”

“That’s intriguing… I understand. Until then, let’s avoid direct combat with Takano Miu.”

Ymir gave a skeptical look, finding the story incredibly dubious, but he had been helped by Spatial Witch before. He nodded, acknowledging that she had no other choice but to believe. There were no other options.

“On my part, I will try various things to see if I can kill Takano Miu. Until then, you may do what you can do, okay? Miu’s power isn’t just physical, is it? And there’s another opponent we must deal with, right?”

“Aguni Masatoshi, correct?”

“Yes. He’s also an outsider in this world. It would be wise to consider how to handle Takano County and Aguni Masatoshi.”

“Understood. Let’s start with what we can do. I’ll be on my way then.”

As Ymir turned to leave, he paused and looked puzzled, asking the Spatial Witch.

“It’s unusual to see you reading a book, isn’t it?”

He was referring to the paperback book Spatial Witch was holding. It was a small moment of curiosity.

“Oh… It’s an old novel that has already concluded. It was a popular light novel series that even got adapted into an anime and a game. I just felt like rereading it after a long time.”

“I see. Well, it might be a good way to pass the time.”

Ymir casually brushed off the topic, not particularly interested. She then left, and Spatial Witch couldn’t help but smile wryly.

“I’m sorry for deceiving you, Ymir. And the sequel to this book will have a bad ending. Hehehe.”

She let go of the paperback book, and it burst into flames in the air. Watching the flames flicker, she chuckled softly.

“The soul of the 3rd reincarnator… Takano Miu, I’m looking forward to seeing you reach the ending.”

With that, she, too, transitioned and vanished.