A line of tiny, firefly-like words appeared before the Dark Magic Dragon:
"Your Wish Causality has expended all its power."
"Everything has now returned to normal."
As the dragon looked at the line of tiny words, the gods across from it had already begun to demand answers:
"You lying creature. I created this world and watched it grow day by day. I remember every person and every thing in the entire world, yet nothing you said has ever happened."
Reneedol gave a cold laugh. "So it was all a lie. No wonder I haven't heard a single true name this whole time."
She released the spell in her hand.
—Divine Skill: True Name Seeking Art. It hadn't been used at all.
The Dark Magic Dragon looked at the gods, then at Reneedol.
"Fine. Let's say I lied to you just now. I'm sorry."
The dragon bowed its head in apology.
Then it beat its wings frantically and flew toward the distant sky.
—Just like that, it flew away.
It really had no other choice. Aside from talking big, could it really take on all these gods and Reneedol by itself?
If it could, the Oldest wouldn't have to risk his life.
"Okay, I was wrong just now. From now on, I won't interfere with you. Carry on, and do your best!"
The Dark Magic Dragon's voice drifted from far away.
It flew farther and farther, gradually leaving a faint shadow in the snowstorm.
Carry on?
Reneedol froze for a moment.
What had I been doing just now?
A trace of confusion welled up in her heart.
That was right. I was killing the gods controlled by the Lord of Infinite Source Power!
Their existence was what interfered with me!
Reneedol gave a soft cry. "Manifest!"
Countless stars surged from her