The End and the Journey to the Royal Capital
Higashino Makoto stood amidst the ruins, his spear vanishing from his hand, turning into drops of crimson blood that fell to the ground.
He looked up at the blood moon in the sky.
The white band of light stopped, the blood moon returned to its silvery-white color, and then slowly faded and disappeared.
The false moon and stars disappeared, and the sun reappeared in the sky, its warm rays shining on the earth.
"It's over."
He said in a low voice.
No one answered; only the wind blew through the ruins, stirring up a few specks of ashes.
In the distance, the vampire princesses were gathering, their long black dresses fluttering in the wind, their blood-red eyes fixed on him.
Behind him and the vampire princesses, each of them had a huge blood sphere hanging from them, as big as a room.
They all belong to the superior races.
"Preserve this blood; it won't just be used for research, it might come in handy later."
"Yes, Higashino."
Higashino Makoto nodded.
He turned around, deactivated the transformation, and reverted to human form.
His long, silvery-white hair shimmered with golden light in the sunlight. He stretched out his hand and made a light sweeping motion in the air.
A spatial rift appeared before him, with the Demon King's castle tower on the other side.
Then he heard His voice.
The enormous, invisible god who had been weeping ceased weeping at that moment.
His voice seemed to echo in his mind; it wasn't words, but simply gratitude.
"You're welcome, you're part of my Garden."
"I'm going to say this in a low voice, "Higashino Makoto said, stepping into the crevice.
Three days after the first batch of superior races were wiped out, Higashino Makoto got out of bed in the Demon King's castle.
Sunlight streamed in through the window, falling on the messy bed.
Lilith lay beside him, her long green hair scattered on the pillow, the three roses beside her, one about to fall.
She wasn't wearing the long black dress, but rather wrapped in a thin blanket, beneath which lay her full, healthy figure.
Her eyes were closed, her eyelashes trembled slightly, her breathing was even, and a faint smile played on her lips.
A slender black tail peeked out from the edge of the blanket, drooping over the bed frame, its tip slightly curled.
Higashino Makoto looked at the tail, reached out and gently pinched it, and the tail suddenly straightened up.
Lilith's eyes snapped open, her golden pupils looking at him with a hazy, sleepy look and a hint of barely perceptible panic.
"... You're awake."
"Okay. You can sleep a little longer."
"... I'm not going to sleep."
"Why?"
I can't sleep because my tail is being held.
"Because you got up."
Higashino Makoto didn't reply. He sat up, his long hair slipping down his shoulders.
Lilith sat up as well, the blanket slipping off her shoulders to reveal a patch of fair skin.
She didn't panic; she simply calmly pulled the blanket up to cover her chest.
"You're going to the capital today, when do you plan to return?"
"I don't know, but it shouldn't be too long."
Lilith lowered her head and remained silent for a moment.
"... Then please be careful."
Higashino Makoto reached out and ruffled her hair, the soft, smooth green hair sliding through his fingers.
The three roses tilted even more, and one finally fell down, landing on the bed sheet.
Lilith picked up the flower, put it back in her hair, and smiled slightly.
"You broke it, you have to compensate me."
"Okay, tell me what you need."
"Don't forget me, and come back to the Demon King's castle often, my Demon King."
"Good."
Higashino Makoto stood up, put on his outer robe, and walked to the door.
"Lilith, you really are a good woman."
She paused for a moment, then a slight smile appeared on her lips.
"... Thanks."
Sunlight streamed into the corridor through the windows. Himejima Akeno leaned against a pillar, dressed in a red and white shrine maiden robe with an orange ribbon, her purple eyes fixed on him.
"You're finally up. Where's Miss Lilith?"
"Still sleeping."
"Can't you be a little gentler? You've exhausted her."
"She prefers this kind."
Akeno's smile carried a hint of cunning.
"Where is your concubine? When will you tire me out?"
"Tonight."
"I'll wait."
She bowed slightly and followed behind Higashino Makoto.
The two walked down the stairs, their footsteps echoing in the empty corridor.
Royal City.
Higashino Makoto emerged from the spatial rift and stood at the city gate.
Her long, silvery-white hair swayed gently in the afternoon breeze, and her dark robe gleamed with a dull luster in the sunlight.
Ultina stood at the city gate, her black hair in a high ponytail, her eyes blue, and her figure voluptuous.
The armor has been changed; it's no longer the tight-fitting old armor, but a new, more fitted one, with the chest area no longer so constricted.
"Higashino, you've arrived."
"Um."
"The superior races are all dead?"
"The first batch all died, but a few more will come sporadically, but it's not a big problem."
"Can we handle this?"
Higashino Makoto glared at her, somewhat annoyed and speechless.
Is it because they haven't personally experienced the power of the superior races that they've become arrogant?
Are you delivering groceries?
"No, but I will leave the angel and the vampire princess to help you."
"Thanks."
Ultina remained silent for a moment, then lowered her head.
"You're welcome, it's something I wanted to do myself."
"Why?"
"Your lives make my Garden more beautiful. Your lives are good for me."
Ultina looked at him, her blue eyes swirling with complex emotions.
"... You're such a weirdo."
"I know."
Higashino Makoto walked through the city gate, with Akeno following behind him.
Royal Palace.
Princess Lusha sat behind her desk, her long white hair cascading over her shoulders, her red eyes fixed on the documents in front of her, her brows slightly furrowed.
Her golden, tanned skin glowed softly in the candlelight; she was still wearing the garment with the central opening, and the noticeable "slit" was still there.
Two fairies hovered beside her, Yuko and Mebi.
"Mr. Higashino Makoto, you've arrived."
"Yes. The problem of the superior races has been basically resolved, and this world is safe for now. Although sporadic attacks may still occur, my subordinates will handle them."
"That's good then."
Lusha lowered her head, a complex light flickering in her red eyes.
Yuko floated in front of her, hands on her hips.
You... you bastard!
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing!"
She turned her head.
Looking at them, Higashino Makoto felt quite pleased.
"Yuko, your crown is crooked."
Yuko paused for a moment, then reached out and touched her little crown; it was indeed crooked.
She hurriedly straightened him, her face slightly flushed.
"It's none of your business!"
I'm just telling you.
"Unnecessary!"
"Be careful not to get disliked if you talk like that."
Yuko's lips twitched slightly, Mebi tugged at her sleeve.
"Yuko, stop talking."
Yuko bit her lip and didn't say anything more.
Higashino Makoto looked at them.
"By the way, when are you going back?"
Yuko was stunned.
"Where to go?"
Higashino Makoto was speechless. Was there even a need to ask?
"According to the contract, you will return to your world once the disaster is resolved, won't you?"
Yuko and Mebi exchanged a glance and remained silent for a moment.
They don't want to go back yet.
When they learned of the arrival of the superior race, they thought they were doomed.
They never expected that the superior race, which they considered incredibly powerful, would be so easily dealt with by this lord before them.
In essence, they both owed each other a life.
They wanted to repay a debt of gratitude.
Although they didn't know what the two of them could do.
"... Um."
"However, the world's disasters haven't been completely resolved yet, so we can't go back."
Seeing the two fairies who were clearly hesitant, Higashino Makoto reached out and tapped their little heads with his finger.
"I'm not trying to kick you out, I'm just asking about the time. Remember to let me know when you leave."