Ascension to Godhood? Ascension to Godhood! But as the Main God / The Star Gods Stand at Attention

Music with hints of modern popular styles, yet possessing an even greater beauty of classical music, drifted through the air. It carried a strange charm, adding a touch more sanctity to the grand and solemn cathedral.

On the raised platform where the Finger Witch had once preached the faith of the Golden Tree to believers, Eden held a conductor's baton and gently moved it.

Before her, more than a dozen shipgirls dressed in vastly different styles—most of them having little to do with classical fashion—played their respective instruments under Eden's direction.

Below the stage, every seat was filled.

The girls gathered in small groups, yet they were remarkably harmonious for once. There were no quarrels or hostility. Most had their eyes half-closed, immersed in the melodious music—

Even the girls who still held considerable hostility toward the Sirens did not glare at their old enemies. Haman and Iroha were even sitting together for once, as though all conflicts had vanished amid the music.

Even a certain Royal Fat Dinosaur who appeared elegant and refined but actually loathed old-fashioned things and loved rock music had temporarily cast aside her slight prejudice against classical music and joined the performance.

Outside the cathedral, countless passersby had stopped as well, drawn in and immersed by the melodious music.

"This is..."

Gwen, who had arrived above the cathedral, looked at the familiar faces below and showed a hint of surprise.

Though Gwen had not known that Eden was planning to hold such a concert, and had quickly become immersed in the melodious music herself, she still spared some attention for the unusual spiritual fluctuations—

As the girls immersed themselves in Eden's music, their spiritual power quietly formed a collective. Through their Psionic Energy connection, it linked itself to Gwen.

Although Gwen could clearly sense that