He had never cared whether these lowly beings lived or died.
But he had not expected them to be so obstinate. With victory already assured, just moments ago, that woman and the broken body of the God King she controlled had nearly taken him down with them. In the end, however, his side had dealt with them.
Still, he could not help marveling at the might of the God Frontier. Under its utmost empowerment, these two newly ascended God Kings had risen beyond their ranks. There was no denying how terrifying that power was.
But the outcome was already decided.
Even if all the Seven God Kings of the domains of laws stood guard over them.
The story's ending would not change.
Bzz-
Silver Fantasy stood upon the steps, the surging wind sweeping her hair behind her. The expression on her face was like flowers falling far away. She raised her head, standing before the Royal Court as she faced the countless troops surging toward her.
Even though she had begun to suspect the truth, she would never retreat. Even if she died fighting on the front line, she would never sit and wait for death to come.
"Matriarch."
She lowered her head.
"What about you?"
The Self-Binding Angel suddenly laughed, spreading her enormous Twelve Wings like the final gate of the Royal Court.
"In truth, I saw my future a long time ago. I just never knew where I would die. But now, perhaps I know. I'll die in this city, together with my Dark Night City. And if that's how it ends, I think I can accept that."
She raised her hand.
Bzz-
At that very instant, a beam of light erupted above the Royal Court, blotting out the sky. The blooming golden radiance and surging yellow sand