No Ally of Justice Ever Gets a Happy Ending / You Must Bear the Crown's Weight

"That's true, why think so much? It's just needless worry."

Kevin tapped his head self-deprecatingly, casually tore the last slice from the pizza box, and took a bite. The soft and chewy texture made him temporarily forget his aversion to this kind of food.

Damn it! My ass!

CC was seething with hatred, glaring at the guy who had snatched food from her mouth.

"Get to work. Eliminate all the remaining options within three days. Once you've got that sorted out, I'll treat you to pizza until you're sick of it..."

Kevin smiled and patted CC's head, smoothing her slightly messy long hair as if soothing a cat.

Faced with a new wave of temptation, CC gave in, snatched the documents from Kevin's hands, and read them carefully.

"Tohka Yatogami: The only natural spirit, a glutton. Satisfying her appetite will bring you closer and gain her trust..."

"Natsumi Kyouno: She was adopted by a woman who is suspected to be her mother and has no memory of her father. She was frequently abused by this woman and was never allowed to eat, either at home or at school. When she was nearly abused to death, she received Spirit Crystal, which turned her vicious adoptive mother into a frog and erased her past memories. She is currently in an orphanage waiting to be adopted by a new family, but she suffers from severe paranoia, has a weak psychological resilience, is withdrawn, and is prone to outbursts. It is recommended to use affection to melt away her fears..."

"Mukuro Hoshimiya: Adopted by the Hoshimiya family, she is extremely dependent on her adoptive parents and step-sister. In order to monopolize her family's affection, she accepted Spirit Crystal, became a spirit, and sealed away the memories of her family members..."

"KOTORI Itsuka: As a child, she swore to protect her older sister, Itsuka Shido, and made a contract with Mio Sumiya to transform her into a spirit. However, due to her power spiraling out of control, she nearly burned Itsuka Shido to death..."

"Nia Honjo: The first individual test subject to come into contact with the Spirit Crystal, she was captured by the anti-Spirit force and subjected to various forms of inhuman torture. Due to her ability, she can see the dark side of everyone, feels disgusted by humans and refuses to come into contact with them. She yearns for two-dimensional characters without ugly souls. After her fate changed, she became a shut-in who escaped reality..."

"Tobiichi Origami: A woman who accidentally killed her parents, her fate changed, and she now enjoys a happy family life, but her past darkness remains her greatest weakness..."

After quickly reading the information, CC complained with a headache.

"They're all problem children, and each of them is only temporarily stable because of the Kabbalah Tree of Life's alteration of the current situation in Amamiya City."

"It's difficult to even make contact, let alone establish a relationship of trust."

Kevin tidied up the documents and casually patted CC on the shoulder.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of the three who are lacking affection: 7, 6, and 2. As for numbers 10, 5, and 1, you contact Muramasa Reine and invite them to a family get-together centered around the Itsuka family."

"By the way, I'll inform Yoshino, Kurumi, and the Yuyutsu Sisters later, and get them together."

CC noticed a hint of determination in Kevin's eyes, patted the railing, and muttered with a frown.

"Why don't you eliminate the options one by one first, instead of bringing all the risk factors together?"

Kevin curled his five fingers toward his palm and whispered softly.

"Contacting the Yuyutsu Sisters Muramasa Reine was an experiment, while Izayoi Miku and Yoshino was a verification. Now I've pretty much figured out where Mio Sumiya's main consciousness is."

"It's time to answer the question. I'm gradually recovering, there's no need to waste any more time, let's lay our cards on the table."

Then, seeing that CC looked confused, the man opened his lips and whispered something.

"Why do you think these elven hosts would awaken after the Kabbalah Tree of Life reshaped the inner world? Theoretically, haven't they already gotten what they wanted?"

CC hesitated slightly, her brows furrowed.

"You mean, something is calling to them! The Original Elf have always been there!"

Kevin, hidden in the darkness, had a somewhat somber expression as he looked up into the void.

"The ten points of the Kabbalah Tree of Life correspond to each other; think of the Kazemachi Yuyutsu, and you should be able to guess the answer."

"Mio Sumiya's true abode must be here. As long as all her host bodies are sealed off, this Original Elf without a physical body may not be able to defeat me. Destruction is always easier and more terrifying than creation."

CC seemed to sense something and looked in the direction of Raizen High School, her expression somewhat meaningful, as she lowered her head and murmured.

"That's why you were in such a hurry to take action."

"But the question is, are you really ready...?"

Chapter 762, Section 797: None of the Righteous Partners Have a Good Ending

A few days later, the Itsuka family held a gathering. The invited girls gathered in an open space, sharing food and chatting.

KOTORI Itsuka, Natsumi Kyouno, and Yoshino Himekawa members of the "childhood group," shared their collections and recommended anime series that they liked.

Students from Raizen High School, such as Tobiichi Origami Izayoi Miku, were discussing various anecdotes about their time at the school.

After a brief exchange, they were shocked to discover that ever since a white-haired man inexplicably appeared in their lives, their lives had become inexplicably intertwined.

As the head of the Itsuka family arrived, Kevin, who was holding a wine glass in the corner, nudged CC, who was still eating and drinking beside him, and smiled and nodded at the mistress of the house Muramasa Reine, who had heavy dark circles under her eyes.

Indeed, the current guardians of Itsuka Shido, KOTORI Itsuka, and even Mana Takamiya are none other than the founder of the Ratatoskr organization.

"Hey, you two are a perfect match..."

CC stuck a skewer of tempura into her mouth, leaned against Kevin, and gave him a mocking look.

Tokisaki Kurumi was standing to the side, observed for a moment and couldn't help but nod with a smile. Whether it was the color of their fur or their lazy expressions, Muramasa Reine and Kevin were in perfect sync.

Especially when the two appeared together, the atmosphere in the entire venue became much more relaxed.

"Muramasa Reine isn't the main character of this banquet; you are, San-san..."

Kevin rolled his eyes slightly, swirled his wine glass, and responded somewhat solemnly.

Is this considered Confessions?

Faced with this amusingly emphasized address, Tokisaki Kurumi covered her cheeks with feigned shyness, like a girl falling in love.

What do you think?

Kevin turned to look at the bustling party area but did not answer directly.

"I'm not good at guessing what you men are thinking."

Tokisaki Kurumi gave a coquettish hum, slightly displeased with the ambiguity in the person's words, and casually used the Dried Fish on the table to tempt the Stan Cat who had followed her.

"I have successfully extracted the Divine Will left within these elves. They are free. Are you satisfied?"

Kevin smiled nonchalantly, his expression suggesting he was trying to curry favor with Tokisaki Kurumi.

"So, how would you like me to reward you?"

A mist welled up in Tokisaki Kurumi's eyes, her fingertips tapping her bright red lips as she approached with cat-like steps, exuding an aggressive charm.

"Just don't hate me..."

As he whispered, Kevin grasped Tokisaki Kurumi's wrist, his reaction surprisingly calm, his gaze towards the gothic girl filled with helplessness and pity.

"Take a closer look; this is a gift before your beautiful dream is shattered. Besides that, I can't think of anything else I can do for you."

Tokisaki Kurumi looked surprised and somewhat confused by Kevin's reaction.

"Friendly reminder: all the elves have achieved the life they desired, so why would any of them awaken?"

"Because there is another point that is always active, and the will, through resonance, unconsciously calls upon them."

CC, standing to the side, waved her spoon, turned her head, and earnestly reminded him.

Tokisaki Kurumi seemed to realize something, her face turning pale in a daze. She looked at the laughing and joking crowd in the courtyard and staggered backward.

"That's impossible!"

Kevin downed the drink in one gulp, the surrounding space slightly distorted, and he raised his right index and middle fingers one by one.

"First, Amamiya City is under the joint seal of the Three Sanctums, so why is it that only one of the ten elves can travel to Saint Fath?"

"Secondly, they have already obtained the life they wanted and sealed away the misfortunes before becoming elves, so who is it that awakens them time and time again?"

"Do you still remember what your desire was? To liberate your sisters, to free them from the threat of the Original Elf Mio Sumiya, and to prevent them from being absorbed and assimilated."

"Therefore, whenever other elves are awakened, you would not hesitate to kill them with your own hands and then resurrect them in a berserk state through the Kabbalah Tree of Life."

"But the problem is, apart from the combined Yuyutsu Sisters, almost all the awakened Pokémon are ones you can handle?"

"The essence of the three strongest individuals —Tohka Yatogami, Tobiichi Origami, Mukuro Hoshimiya —has not yet been infused with the energy of the Spirit Crystal."

"It's not that they lacked a suitable opportunity to awaken; it's simply that the original executors were unable to [refine] these three."

Tokisaki Kurumi staggered backward, her expression one of disbelief.

"Am I [refining] them?"

Kevin pressed his temples, sighed, and nodded.

"That's right, your long-term efforts are a ritual for refining Spirit Crystal."

Spirit Crystal are essentially like Herrscher Core. Direct use by the human species will inevitably cause incompatibility, potentially eroding willpower and causing physical and mental Honkai.

Therefore, using a human girl as a vessel to purify the Spirit Crystal between the host's death and life is a necessary step.

To prevent the situation from spiraling out of control, there must be someone to act as an executioner.

Therefore, Tokisaki Kurumi, who wanted to liberate her sisters from tragedy, became the most suitable candidate.

This girl, born into tragedy, just as expected, was willing to bear all the sins and have her hands stained with blood in order to find a way to eliminate "Mio Sumiya" and maintain her sisters' beautiful dream.

She used death to send each girl, who could have become a vessel for the Original Elf spirit's will, back to the point of matter of the Kabbalah Tree of Life, thus inadvertently purifying the Spirit Crystal.

Moreover, as long as Tokisaki Kurumi is active alone, the event of the Spirit Awakening will never end.

However, due to the return of elven power, the activity of the Kabbalah Tree of Life continues to increase, and the revival of Mio Sumiya will be inevitable.

"So, all my efforts and struggles over the past ten years have been meaningless?"

Tokisaki Kurumi muttered to herself, looking utterly lost and pale.

Kevin flicked a mint into his mouth, let out a soft sigh, and looked somewhat wistful.

"Although you were just being used, theoretically you are the cause of their ten years of unrest. It's better to face reality sooner rather than later."

"From now on, be more careful and stop talking about 'being Hero of Justice.' No one who does this kind of work ends up well."

Immediately, the man's gaze sharpened, and his expression became somewhat sorrowful.

"I originally thought the host of the Original Elf would be either the school doctor, Muramasa Reine, or some overpowered character like Mukuro Hoshimiya, Tobiichi Origami, or Tohka Yatogami."

"But now it seems that only one answer remains."

CC picked up the fruit platter, eating while offering reminders.

"Think about it, why did he never include you when dealing with the nine point spirits?"

"Actually, this guy is quite wicked. When he heard the information that every spirit could potentially be the host of Mio Sumiya, he already suspected you."

"Although it's darkest under the lamp, as a point spirit that is always active and a special being that can pass through the seal of the Three Holy Temples, don't you think you're a little too special?"

Immediately, the Black-bellied Witch narrowed her eyes, stopped eating with her fork, and sighed slightly.

"But to be honest, this guy still has a conscience. He's been trying to prove you're not the ultimate target, so he's eliminating all the options one by one, and even dragging in someone like me who's not really in a position to do the hard work."

"Unfortunately, he guessed right. He can only give you a farewell ceremony before things completely fall apart."

"You've always wanted to liberate them, haven't you? Now your wish has come true. These children are free, with only one last shackle remaining."

"So, good morning, Original Elf..."

Tokisaki Kurumi slightly raised her head, and a phantom image of a golden clock spinning appeared behind her. Above the gothic girl's head, the Kabbalah Tree of Life was being drawn inch by inch from the void!

P. S.: My computer keyboard is broken; the W key won't work. I posted a picture in the group chat for details. I couldn't fix it yesterday, so I couldn't post my draft. Sorry. Today, I only managed 500 words in an hour on my phone. I managed to finish the day's update after a short while. I'll take it to the city to get fixed at noon; I hope the repairman can hurry. I can still add two more chapters tonight.

Chapter 763, Section 798: If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight.

Finally, you couldn't hold back anymore?

Kevin curled his right fingers and drew the Skyfire Greatsword from the void. Three pairs of wings gradually solidified behind him, and the surrounding space began to close off to prevent any accidental clashes from affecting the girls who were happily gathering.

However, the gothic girl's reaction surprised him; when her drooping cheeks slowly lifted, all he felt was calm.

"You've guessed wrong. Everything I've done was to exploit this child's desire to redeem her sisters, luring you to Amamiya City for your final baptism and the handover of jurisdiction."

"The old taboos have been broken, and new gods will inevitably ascend the throne. This is the inevitable future, and you are the choice of this This Planet and humanity."

"Moreover, imprinting one's will into the minds of the Ten Angels is the first step in recoding the world. Without my tacit approval, the operation would not have gone so smoothly during this period."

"The second step is to take control of the Kabbalah Tree of Life and radiate one's will into the Great Source of the Earth through the Life Stream."

"Are you ready for all of this, Savior?"

Upon hearing this, Kevin's pupils contracted and his eyes narrowed slightly. Although the surging Spatial Storm gradually subsided, his expression showed no joy.

"Then, what is the price, Your Excellency the Original Elf?"