What determined whether this world was beautiful or cruel was still humanity itself.
However, compared to the light of humanity that shone brighter than the stars, the evil humans were capable of was no less remarkable.
A beautiful being like Aili, dreamlike as an illusion, deserved to be cherished with the very best care..."
As he spoke, Gwen paused, flashing an incomparably brilliant smile. Yet his next words had nothing to do with what came before—
"If someone really tried to drown out that beauty...
Then I'd twist his head off first, then smash it into two little pancakes with one punch."
Of course, what left Kalpas momentarily stunned was not Gwen's suddenly crude, joking words, but the viciousness that came from the depths of Gwen's heart as he said them.
"..."
After meeting Gwen's gaze for a moment, Kalpas fell silent briefly before suddenly bursting into hearty laughter.
"Ha ha ha ha ha..."
As though he had heard some joke of the century, Kalpas even laughed hard enough to cough twice, showing just how delighted he was.
After laughing, Kalpas did not give Gwen a chance to ask anything and instead spoke in an exceedingly fervent tone.
"Good, Gwen. I'll remember you.
But when you change your mind, remember to come tell me, so I can take a good look...
Hehahaha..."
As he spoke, Kalpas laughed again, but this time, there was no longer any joy or ease in it—only something else...
Kalpas's First Time ()
Gwen paid no heed to Kalpas's cold mockery—
If Kalpas ever started speaking properly, Gwen would have to worry whether the Herrscher of Erosion from the Current Era had snuck into the Elysian Realm.
Once Kalpas had finished laughing, Gwen finally asked what he had truly come for.
"Actually, there's one more thing