Kai: “Please, ask your questions.”

 

I said this straightforwardly to the reporter. Chairman Kagetora interjected, trying to calm the situation.

 

Kagetora: “I called Kai Amachi-kun here because I thought it would be better if the person himself was here. It’s not listed in the schedule, but it’s a good opportunity, so please go ahead with your questions.”

 

Even though I had suddenly appeared, since it’s an official occasion, the chairman covered for me. I am bad at this, getting emotional. However, Chairman Kagetora looks at me and winks happily. It seems she is enjoying this situation and is very happy. Aya is still turning bright red, even redder than when I saw her on TV, looking like a tomato. Was she that humiliated?

 

Kai: “Aya, it’s okay now.”

 

I try to cheer up Aya once more.

 

Aya: “…Ah, thank you very much.”

Kagetora: “Kai-kun, it’s okay. Leave her alone for a bit, she seems about to explode.”

Kai: “? …Well, if she’s okay then that’s fine.”

 

I face the reporters again.

 

Reporter: “Then, the question! About this treatment!”

Kai: “I discovered the efficacy of the magic stone as a specific remedy, and Aya Ryuenji-san established it as a treatment method. However, since I transferred all rights to Aya-san, she is the announcer. My sister woke up from AMS because I, as a guardian, desperately wanted to try this treatment on her and asked Aya-san.”

 

With that statement, the venue buzzes again. Basically, I am saying that I am the real discoverer of the AMS treatment.

 

Reporter: “How did you find it! A clearer of this nation, has the responsibility to disclose their abilities!”

Kai: “I will just tell you it’s one of my powers. Unfortunately, I have been expelled from the Japanese Dungeon Association and belong to the Chinese guild. So, I have no responsibility to disclose abilities to the Japanese Dungeon Association. If you want to know, please go through the Chinese Battle God Guild.”

Reporter: “Wha!?”

Kagetora: “Gahaha, well said.”

 

Chairman Kagetora laughs interestingly, but the reporter’s face is turning a bit red.

 

Reporter: “Understood. So, Kai Amachi-san found out about AMS and Aya Ryuenji-san established it as a treatment method. Regarding that… I think it’s very fortunate. Then, what about the previous photo? Is there a friendly relationship between you?”

 

The reporter desperately repeats the previous question. Now, no matter what relationship Aya and I have, I think it’s meaningless.

 

Kai: “Do you remember the incident a few months ago? The incident where Aya-san was attacked by Phu Yen of the God-Destruction Cult. I was the one who saved her from Phu Yen. Since then, we have been friendly in private. It’s a relationship from before I was expelled and joined the Chinese guild, so it’s not for spying purposes as you all think.”

Reporter: “Then, are you not in a romantic relationship?”

Kai: “Yes, Aya-san and I are not in a romantic relationship. …No, that’s wrong. Indeed, we are not dating now. But…”

 

I correct myself midway, thinking I have to say it clearly.

 

Kai: “I do have favorable feelings towards Aya-san.”

 

There was a sound like something exploding next to me. When I look there, Aya is too red, now really looking like a tomato.

 

Aya: “P, pshuuuu…”

 

She looks like she is about to let off steam from her head.

 

Kagetora: “Gahaha. Well… since it’s heating up…”

 

Chairman Kagetora finds a compromise for the frightened reporter.

 

Kagetora: “As explained, Kai-kun has a special power. A world-changing one, but I assure you, he is a kind-hearted young man. The incident of punching Arnold Alteus also originated from a spirit of wanting to help the brainwashed mother of Reina. My granddaughter Aya was saved by that spirit, and just the other day there was a big incident, wasn’t there? Nearly 50 people, children who will bear the future of this country and teachers, were on the brink of death. Kai-kun also saved them. His actions certainly have an impulsive aspect, but when he breaks the rules, it is always just to save someone, not to fulfill his own selfish desires. Let me say it clearly once again. He is a kind-hearted young man.”

 

With the chairman’s powerful words, the heated venue cools down for a moment. And the reporter seems to feel it is pointless to pursue further.

 

Reporter: “That’s all for the questions. I am sorry for getting heated.”

 

He bows his head to end the question-and-answer session.

 

Reporter 2: “May I add one more question?”

 

Then another reporter raises his hand to ask a question.

 

Reporter 2: “Earlier, it was mentioned about being brainwashed by the God-Destruction Cult, what does that mean? I felt a different intention than from using the word ‘mind control’.”

 

I look at the chairman, the chairman nods, so I decided to talk about that power. This might impact the world as much as AMS, but if there are still people suffering.

 

Kai: “The God-Destruction Cult is probably an organization created by just one person. Because all the believers are brainwashed by a skill. By a magic power that they are surely unable to resist.”

Reporter: “Wha!? Can you really assert that!?”

 

The biggest commotion of the day occurred in the venue. Until now, it was unclear whether it was a skill or mind control or what, but the God-Destruction Cult had been acting outside of the norm. It was because I said that their believers were being forcibly controlled against their will.

 

Kai: “You might not believe it, but I confirmed it with the power that found the AMS cure. I am being targeted by the God-Destruction Cult because of this power. The attack on Japan the other day is also part of that. Unfortunately, I cannot prove it in a way that everyone will be convinced, as, in the first place, no skill can be scientifically proven.”

 

The reporters cannot hide their shock at my statement. However, everything adds up. Speculation that it might be possible with the power that found the AMS cure, and the fact that the God-Destruction Cult is obsessed with Kai Amachi.

 

Kai: “Therefore, I will find and defeat the root of the God-Destruction Cult. It’s also a promise with Reina. On the day we lost Sophia-san, I promised Reina that, no matter what, I would destroy them from the roots. I punched Arnold-san to eliminate his healing disruption power, as Sophia-san was still conscious at that time, and there was a possibility that she could be saved with healing. In the end, we didn’t make it in time. However, the manipulated believers should all be freed from brainwashing by defeating the root of the God-Destruction Cult.”

Reporter: “Then! The acts of terrorism so far were orchestrated by that single root person!?”

Kai: “That should be the case, although I do not know why they are targeting the association.”

Reporter: “What a thing…”

 

The reporter sat down powerlessly in a chair. After some more questions and answers, the press conference ended.

 

◇

 

What was revealed that day were the treatment for the world-eroding AMS and the facts about the global criminal organization, the God-Destruction Cult. And without a doubt, one who joined the pinnacle of humanity, Kai Amachi, declared his intention to defeat that evil.

The tumultuous press conference ended, and those facts raced around the world.

The world would come to learn that Kai is a special existence. Yet, no one will be able to lay a hand on him, for he has a great hero as a brother, is loved by the strongest woman, and he himself has now become a powerful figure who stands at the peak.

With today’s statement, the thin flow defending Kai Amachi turned into a torrent, moving public opinion. Through the press conference, which was sufficient to understand Kai’s personality, the people gradually understood what the being they expelled was.

The press conference brought about that significant change.

The era moves, and the world changes. However, it was only the beginning of a tremendous darkness that will involve the world.

 

◇ The time advances. The next day, early morning, before the rise of the sun, at Dragon Island

 

A single man lands on the island.

The great evil that cares not about the world situation or power balance had already started moving. The target is just one person, a young boy who has grown dramatically in just a few months.

Possessing the Eye of God, that god’s knight.

 

Man: “Kai Amachi… indeed, you inherited the Eye of God and became god’s knight… Athena, even in death, you obstruct us. Detestable white god.”

 

On the island where dragons roam, the only place in the world where humanity has let go of its survival zone, a man in a robe is walking. Ordinarily, he should be killed by the enraged dragons just by making eye contact.

However, the dragons, as if terrified, move away from the robed man.

As if they have seen their ruler.

In the center of the island, in front of a pitch-black Cube, the man uses a large number of magic stones he prepared to chant something.

Charged with that magic power, the black Cube starts to tremble with a high-pitched sound, and the island shakes.

The next moment, countless dragons come out from that sealed box. 100, 200, no, even more dragons come out of the Cube one after another.

The dragons slowly move towards their destination.

 

Man: “Now, let’s begin, descendant of the white clan. After spending eternal time with us black clan, this time, surely, we will reach a conclusion! Can you defend again this time?”

 

The destination is…

 

Man: “The country of the white god, now called Japan.”