Ch. 1726Am I Really That Utterly Deranged?

Lady of Pain asked Orsaga whether he planned to destroy the plane, fearing his unpredictable cruelty. Orsaga reassured her and the watching gods that he had no intention of harming the plane for now, while recalling familiar places and people across the multiverse.

  • Lady of Pain asked Orsaga calmly whether he intended to destroy the plane, and Koma watched him in alarm.
  • AO, Good Serpent, and Evil Serpent observed the conversation and left Lady of Pain to speak for them.
  • Orsaga told Lady of Pain that he would not harm his acquaintances and assured the gods that he had no plans to attack the plane for now.
  • Orsaga considered the plane precious because of his relationship with it, then smiled as memories of the multiverse and Nurgle passed through his mind.

Ch. 1727No Reason Needed

Orsaga dismissed the possibility of resistance after reaching the summit, while the Lady of Pain accepted that she and the others could not stop him. He sat beside her and teased her, then explained that he cared for his wife and daughters simply because it was what he wanted.

  • AO, the Evil Serpent, and the Good Serpent withdrew most of their attention from Orsaga, knowing they could not meaningfully oppose him.
  • The Lady of Pain told Orsaga to do as he pleased and asked him to let them know before destroying the place so she could record it.
  • The Lady of Pain regretted not trying to interfere with Orsaga's advancement, while Orsaga reflected that he had been ready to face all his enemies alone.
  • Orsaga sat beside the Lady of Pain, put an arm around her, and teased that she had finally fallen into his hands.
  • The Lady of Pain asked why Orsaga cared about his wife and daughters, and Orsaga said he followed his thoughts and instincts without needing a reason.

Ch. 1728The Grief-Stricken Two-headed Baboon

Dimogegen’s brief happiness ended when Orsaga appeared in his mind and forced him back into the role of a terrified, obedient servant. After Orsaga vanished, Dimogegen broke down in grief and slaughtered everyone in the palace who had witnessed his humiliation.

  • Dimogegen celebrated his life without Orsaga by planning to eat twenty thousand souls for breakfast.
  • Orsaga spoke to Dimogegen from within his mind, and Dimogegen instinctively submitted, kowtowed, and barked like a dog.
  • Orsaga praised Dimogegen and told him to keep working for the chance to gnaw on bones before his image faded.
  • Dimogegen wept and wailed so intensely that the palace and Saltwater Swamp trembled, while his subordinates wondered if he had gone mad.
  • Dimogegen killed a subordinate who tried to speak, then attacked everyone in the palace to prevent them from revealing his humiliating behavior.

Ch. 1729The Inevitable Things One Must Face

Orsaga explained that his influence spread automatically wherever malice existed, making every being and thing in the Multiverse destined to encounter him. The chapter left him able to manifest instantly across time and space, even affecting the long dead, with only the beings who embodied life and death holding priority over his authority.

  • Orsaga's influence had spread across every time point in the DND Plane and naturally reached any region touched by malice.
  • Orsaga defined his concept as all tangible and intangible malice, which could arise between beings or through events and phenomena.
  • Orsaga declared that every part of the Multiverse would inevitably encounter him, regardless of causality or destiny.
  • Orsaga explained that remembering him could summon a peak-state version of him, and that he could manifest instantly to answer even trivial malice.
  • Orsaga stated that he could affect the dead across time, while the beings who symbolized life and death alone held priority over his authority.

Ch. 1730Old friends and the advantages of advancement

Nurgle had built a comfortable life after losing his Chaos God authority and eventually advanced to abyss lord level using knowledge and resources from Orsaga. The chapter explained that Orsaga’s daughters could gain similar advantages by pursuing independent advancement, though they had little reason to do so unless aiming for Abyss Prince Level.

  • Nurgle happily cooked and fed his grotesque followers in his Artificial Plane.
  • After Orsaga sacrificed the Warhammer plane, Nurgle lost his Chaos God authority but retained resources and knowledge that helped him survive.
  • Nurgle used Orsaga’s special knowledge to advance from great demon level to abyss lord level, relying on his defensive strengths and former experience.
  • Orsaga’s daughters could use their inherited power, knowledge, and private treasures to advance independently if they gave up his authority.
  • The chapter concluded that independent advancement offered Orsaga’s daughters little practical benefit beyond meeting prerequisites for Abyss Prince Level.

Ch. 1731Nurgle Soup Chain Store

Orsaga reunited with Nurgle, gave him a ticket to Crimson Heaven, and helped launch the Nurgle Soup Chain Store. Years later, Orsaga continued his random hunts across the Multiverse as part of his daily entertainment.

  • Orsaga appeared while Nurgle was feeding his subordinates, and the two greeted each other after many years apart.
  • Nurgle recognized that Orsaga had reached Abyss Prince Level and cautiously reminisced with him over soup.
  • Orsaga gave Nurgle a ticket that let him open a restaurant in Crimson Heaven.
  • Nurgle's soup chain store remained open by using dead diners as ingredients, despite its inconsistent business.
  • Orsaga drew a target number, took up axes, and split into dancing copies that headed across the Multiverse to kill random targets.

Ch. 1732Everyday Entertainment

Orsaga disrupted a fantasy world’s planned story by killing the Devil King and then the author who had written the tale. He returned to Crimson Heaven after completing his entertainment, with his casual approach to choosing targets and causing random consequences reaffirmed.

  • An adventuring party raided the Devil King Anshād’s castle, but the assassin stabbed the party’s Greatsword captain in the kidneys before the confrontation could begin.
  • Orsaga arrived with strange music and killed Anshād with an axe, abruptly derailing the party’s planned defeat and the Devil King’s future retaliation.
  • The remaining party members rejected the assassin’s plea for reconciliation, and the injured Greatsword warrior killed him.
  • The fantasy story’s author lamented the ruined plot, but Orsaga appeared and killed him too, sensing that the work had suffered Malicious Influence.
  • Orsaga returned to Crimson Heaven and put his weapon away, having treated the world and its author as targets according to his own whim.

Ch. 1733The Internal Power Structure of Crimson Heaven

The chapter described Crimson Heaven’s sealed Myriad Color Eternal Nest and the Ozhaki Race’s network of nests, slave beasts, and shared information. Imokku reviewed internal policies for supporting newborn Ozhaki and improving their shared Slave Beast Templates, while the race’s strongest members could call on Orsaga if needed.

  • The chapter established that Crimson Heaven’s Myriad Color Eternal Nest was a sealed region filled with dangerous color and Ozhaki Nests that connected the race across space-time.
  • It explained that Ozhaki Slave Beasts could act as channels and beacons, linking distant regions to the Ozhaki network and, ultimately, Orsaga.
  • Imokku, entrenched in a mobile Living Nest, considered giving more racial assistance to newborn Ozhaki so they could grow and fight sooner.
  • Imokku proposed raising the rating requirements for Slave Beast Templates, which Ozhaki shared, verified, and refined through the Mind Network.
  • The chapter described how Ozhaki could summon allies, higher-ranking members, or cross-dimensional weapons when outmatched, and how the three Leaders could ask Orsaga for help.

Ch. 1734The Internal Power Structure of Crimson Heaven (II)

Angron angrily rejected the resurrection of his father, Ra, while Sanguinius tried to persuade him to reconsider. Orsaga watched the family conflict unfold, and Ra remained away in the combat zones with Horus.

  • The chapter described the Fallen Empire as one of Crimson Heaven's major human factions and the Crimson Church as its powerful, expansionist neutral organization.
  • Angron held the Fallen Empire's highest councilor seat, while Lorgar Aurelian also served as a Scarlet Central Archbishop.
  • Sanguinius told Angron that Ra had been resurrected and argued that their father had changed.
  • Angron insisted he hated Ra and threatened to kill him if Sanguinius had not intervened.
  • Sanguinius had Horus take Ra to the combat zones so he could earn merits while avoiding Angron and others who despised him.
  • Orsaga watched the conflict and remained indifferent to Ra's resurrection, which Sanguinius and his brothers had purchased with their accumulated merits and service.

Ch. 1735The Internal Power Structure of Crimson Heaven (3)

The chapter explained the Fallen Machine Intelligence Council’s gear-based territories, authority ranks, and time acceleration system. Molird and the other Council Leaders approved a plan to increase Public Time Acceleration by roughly thirty percent, reflecting the Council’s growing strength.

  • The chapter described how each Council member’s gear contained universes and served as their residence and testing ground, while contributions and power raised their Authority Level and expanded their influence.
  • The chapter explained that Abyss Lord Level members gained Councilor status, and the strongest could become Council Leaders with multiple votes and the highest authority.
  • Molird asked the other twenty-three Council Leaders for further suggestions on the Gear Speed Adjustment Plan, and they agreed to move on without changes.
  • The Council Leaders approved the plan, which would increase the Mechanical Secret Realm Heaven’s Public Time Acceleration by roughly thirty percent.

Ch. 1736The Crimson Heaven's Internal Power Structure (4)

The Fallen Machine Intelligence Council discussed testing the completed Serial Number: 12774, a Forced Inclusion Device that copied a designated target’s power onto its user. The device might work on an Abyss Lord Level being, but its safe use depended on hidden conditions that even its developers could not explain.

  • Molird asked the Council Leaders to suggest a target for testing Serial Number: 12774.
  • A Council Leader recalled how a previous experiment, Serial Number: 7768—Retribution Arrives, had nearly destroyed the Mechanical Secret Realm Heaven.
  • A primary developer explained that the Forced Inclusion Device copied a target’s power and future growth onto its user, potentially making it an Abyss Lord Level manufacturer.
  • The developer said Lady Winnina had provided much of the key technology and Lady Evilyri had also helped, but lower-level users needed to meet hidden conditions to avoid destruction or becoming the target’s avatar.
  • The Council Leaders asked how to determine whether the device’s conditions were met, and the developer said the two ladies had only advised them to try it.

Ch. 1737Palace of Eternal Intercourse

The chapter described Mount Oulusegaho and the Palace of Eternal Intercourse, whose splendor and power stemmed from Orsaga’s presence. It ended as a Crimson Heaven Princess approached the palace, with the maids kneeling in reverence.

  • Worshippers gathered at Mount Oulusegaho, but only beings of Great Demon Level could safely approach it.
  • The narration recalled that Sanguinius had abandoned the idea of climbing the mountain to wish for Ra’s resurrection, while Angron and Aurelian had reached its summit.
  • The palace’s grandeur was revealed to be a result of Orsaga’s presence, whose will spread throughout the Multiverse and beyond time and space.
  • A visitor approached the silent palace, and the maids knelt to show reverence to the Crimson Heaven Princess.

Ch. 1738A Conversation Among the Children

Melolina met with her sisters before asking Orsaga to revoke the Abyss Lord Level authority he had given her. The chapter ended with Orsaga reacting in surprise to her request.

  • Melolina gathered with her five sisters in her private garden and said she was ready to get moving.
  • Evilyri offered to arrange a script for Melolina, but Melolina refused.
  • Melolina crossed the Palace of Eternal Intercourse and entered the hall where Orsaga was.
  • Orsaga embraced Melolina, and she asked him to revoke the Abyss Lord Level authority he had bestowed upon her.
  • Orsaga froze in surprise as countless thoughts flashed through his mind.

Ch. 1739Wants Kisses (°‵′)

Melolina asked Orsaga to reclaim the authority he had given her so she could pursue advancement and compete for the position of Eternal Good. After she persuaded her six mothers, Orsaga reclaimed her authority, and her strength fell from Abyss Lord Level Limit Breaker to the peak of Great Demon Level.

  • Melolina solemnly asked Orsaga to retract his authority, and he agreed after telling her to explain her decision to her mothers.
  • Melolina said she wanted to compete for Eternal Good because she despised the beings vying for the concept corresponding to Orsaga.
  • Several decades later, Melolina persuaded her six mothers, then kissed Orsaga on the cheek to coax him out of his theatrical sulk.
  • Orsaga asked whether Melolina was ready and reclaimed all the authority he had granted her.
  • Melolina's strength immediately dropped from Abyss Lord Level Limit Breaker to the peak of Great Demon Level.

Ch. 1740I'll Always Have Your Back!

Melolina declined to advance to Abyss Lord Level and chose to go out and explore, while Orsaga promised to protect her wherever she went. He gave her a pistol that could kill nearly anything below Abyss Prince Level and a bracelet that defended against Malicious Influences, leaving her speechless at how little she seemed to need to train.

  • Melolina adapted calmly to the loss of the power Orsaga had granted her.
  • Orsaga asked Melolina whether she wanted to advance to Abyss Lord Level, but she said she wanted to look around outside first.
  • Orsaga told Melolina she could follow her own wishes and promised that he would always have her back.
  • Orsaga gave Melolina a One-Hit Kill Pistol and a Portable Defense Bracelet, whose abilities she learned through information retrieval and equipment binding.
  • Orsaga encouraged Melolina to use the pistol against people she disliked or even shoot innocent passersby, and she fell silent at his advice.
  • Orsaga explained that his power could strike targets across the Multiverse through Malicious Influences, making it impossible for weaker beings to evade him.

Ch. 1741The Ultimate Backing and Guarantee

Melolina left Crimson Heaven alone to temper herself, despite having the resources and backing to take entire Abyss Legions with her. Her family accepted her choice, and Orsaga promised that his power would protect her even if her attempt to advance to the Abyss Prince Level ended in annihilation.

  • Melolina departed Crimson Heaven alone after refusing to bring subordinates, though its inhabitants eagerly offered their service.
  • Golanel watched Melolina leave with worry but chose not to stop her, and Allison comforted her.
  • Philala worried that Melolina's pride might lead her to attempt advancement, which could end in complete annihilation.
  • Orsaga said he respected Melolina's decision and declared that he would resurrect her if she failed, after destroying the Multiverse and devouring every Abyss Prince Level being.

Ch. 1742The Most Noble

Melolina left Crimson Heaven to casually explore the Multiverse and obtain Eternal Good, relying on her status as The Most Noble to ignore plane barriers. After remembering Orsaga’s advice to begin auspiciously, she destroyed a migrating group of Plane Predators and the surrounding planes with her Priority Adjustment ability.

  • Melolina left Crimson Heaven with Orsaga’s One-Hit Kill Pistol and entered a random Time and Space Plane.
  • She crossed from a desolate region into a flourishing one, disregarding the barriers that normally made entering planes difficult.
  • Melolina encountered Plane Predators devouring planes and recognized them as creatures similar to those found in Crimson Heaven.
  • Remembering Orsaga’s advice to make an auspicious start, Melolina casually destroyed the Plane Predators and every plane around them.
  • Melolina’s Priority Adjustment gave her attacks unstoppable force and could also make her movements and overall existence override lower-priority targets and influences.

Ch. 1743Success Without a Hitch

Melolina effortlessly one-shotted her way through countless enemies, acquired the authority of Eternal Good, and returned home. Orsaga considered retiring, but Melolina refused to take over his work, leaving him to consider renovating her room and finding somewhere for her future followers to live.

  • Orsaga realized Melolina was defeating even Abyss Lord Level enemies on her own, but decided not to investigate her extraordinary strength.
  • Orsaga proudly praised his daughters while Sodoria sat peacefully in his arms and his other daughters complained that Melolina's fights were boring.
  • After wandering for several years and killing countless enemies, Melolina acquired the authority of Eternal Good and returned to Orsaga.
  • Melolina rejected the Unity Council's invitation and told Orsaga she would not take over his work.
  • Orsaga suggested renovating Melolina's room and considered creating a new region to house the many followers expected to serve her.

Ch. 1744Training Methods

Melolina returned after advancing with astonishing ease, showing little interest in followers or the Unity Council’s plan. Orsaga made a region for her would-be followers, while Ender questioned him about how he had trained her.

  • Melolina told Orsaga to leave her room alone and let him decide what to do with the followers who might come pledge themselves to her.
  • Orsaga’s other daughters barely reacted to Melolina’s return, while their mothers, including Golanel, wondered how she had advanced so quickly.
  • Orsaga refused to feed Melolina’s would-be followers to himself and instead created a semi-independent region opposite Crimson Heaven for them.
  • At the End Venue, Ender asked Orsaga whether Melolina had rejected the Unity Council’s plan and how he had trained her.
  • Orsaga struggled to explain his hands-off approach, and Ender mistook his uncertainty for a sign that cultivation methods were complicated.

Ch. 1745Still Infinitely Far, Yet Somehow Close

OAA summoned Orsaga to ask how long the Unity Council would need to carry out its plan to destroy the Multiverse. Orsaga said the goal remained infinitely far away, though the Council’s gathered power and preparation might eventually make it possible.

  • OAA waited for Orsaga, and the Living Tribunal emerged in a chain of heads before a truck driven by Orsaga ran them over.
  • Orsaga got out of the truck and told OAA he had been bullying magical girls and running over beings across the Multiverse.
  • OAA cleared away the injured Living Tribunals and asked Orsaga how much longer the Unity Council needed.
  • Orsaga said the plan was still infinitely far off, but suggested the Council might achieve it through the combined abilities and preparation of its members.
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