"Who would have thought even the Beast of Humanity would descend." Roland sighed, then asked Goetia, "Was it those people from Chaldea who lured you here?"
"Me?" Ritsuka pointed at herself.
"Yes." Goetia nodded.
Ritsuka felt like she had been set up. Why was every blame being pinned on her?
"Um—" Ritsuka shrank behind Galahad. "You two go on ahead—"
A Savior fighting the Beast of Humanity and all that—an ordinary Master like her couldn't get involved at all.
"Yes, no one can stop me." Goetia spread his arms. "Since it is you who has come, then out of courtesy, allow me to show my true form!"
A gigantic Demon God Pillar continued spreading behind Goetia. "Manifest. Be blessed. This is the Beast of Calamity, one of the Beasts of Humanity.
"Before you, I shall cast aside the name Solomon. There is no longer any need to impersonate him.
"I have no name, but if you wish to address me, call me this.
"An existence that has reached true wisdom. An existence yearned for because of it. An existence that turns humanity into nourishment, embarks on a journey to the summit, and creates new stars. An existence that governs the seventy-two curses and burns all of history."
"That is, the Human Order Incineration Ritual—the Demon God King, Goetia!"
His golden skin was covered in crimson patterns. A purple core, resembling an eye, was embedded in his chest, while two enormous antler-like horns grew from his head.
"God, tell me: is there any outcome for this planet other than [annihilation]?"
Roland fell silent. He felt that he should say something suitably impressive at a time like this, but he couldn't think of anything. Or rather, saying what came to mind in this situation would have been too embarrassing.
So he simply