Chương 165: Chapter A-12: “The Two Surrounding Yu”

"You intend to [Interfere] with Fate?"

"That's right. I intend to tamper with the Star-Pulse and twist the fate of FabLs even a little." Oi oi. What the hell. I said let's talk frankly, but I never thought I'd hear such lines from your mouth. This guy is about to do something on a ridiculously grand scale.

"Then, the games you've been playing are..." Will quietly admitted.

"The Star-Pulse depends on all worlds where life exists. If I am to tamper with it, I have no choice but to inevitably become a destroyer of worlds."

"I see. So that was it." He wasn't destroying worlds randomly. He's still a bastard who enjoys the act of destruction itself, but it seems he was acting with his own purpose at least. Will continued to speak further.

"There are two types of worlds. Worlds with high Tolerance and worlds with low Tolerance. The stars in the universe are scattered with whatever Tolerance they please. You know that reality well, don't you?"

"Yeah. There really are all kinds of worlds." In each world, Tolerance is different in every way. That creates individuality in the world. It doesn't matter much to me since I can tweak it, but Yu must be constantly tossed around by it.

"Let me give you the conclusion. The Tolerance of each world should have been more uniform. If it were so, no problems would have occurred." It's a kind of story I've never heard before. I had never even thought about the unevenness of Tolerance. While gauging my reaction, he continues.

"But in reality, there is too much unevenness in Tolerance. The structure of the universe is terribly distorted. Do you know what that brings?"

"Beats me. Honestly, it's the first time I've heard of it." Will looked at me and smirked. He's probably mocking me.

"It's simple. Distortion brings further distortion. The Star-Pulse and FabLs were born that way." The distortion of the universe created FabLs. Does this guy possibly know the reason for FabLs' existence? As if seeing through my thoughts, Will nodded slightly.

"Worlds with high Tolerance are a sin in their very existence. The enormous energy they hold distorts the structure of the universe and gives power to the Star-Pulse. If I destroy them, the distortion will be resolved by that amount, and the Star-Pulse will lose power." I see. I understand the logic a little now. But I still don't like it.

"What happens to the people living in those worlds?"

"What's the point of caring about such things every single time?"

"Are you fine as long as you're okay?"

"Is there a problem?" I sighed. We're running parallel lines. As expected, the fundamental values are different between me and him.

"You told me this story on purpose because you want pawns you can move even a little, right? Will."

"I won't deny it. Your [Rebellion] is useful. How about it? Won't you resist the fate of FabLs?" That seemed like an attractive proposal, aside from the fact that he chooses means too indiscriminately. In fact, there are probably guys who would follow him. Suddenly, words different from the thoughts on the spot leaked out. This was also something that had been bothering me somehow.

"I finally understand the reason why you hurt the female Yu first and then put her to sleep."

"That woman needed to be punished. I expected that if the Safety Device stopped functioning, he would change a little. But the result was a huge disappointment." The tale has been illicitly lifted; should you spot it on Amazon, report the violation.

"How much do you know about Yu's ability?"

"Almost everything. If it's about Yu, I know generally anything. Though I don't even want to know." His face when he said that was truly hateful. It seems his saying he hates Yu is his true feelings. Then, why does he actively get involved? I can't think it's just a matter of utility value. But he never tries to answer that to me. Instead, Will started explaining again.

"In short, Yu's ability is a Storage that can preserve the world as it is and utilize it freely. Because the world is chaotic, the'World of Heart', which is the storage, also reflects that nature. Pureness as it is and chaos are nothing other than the essence of his ability." Will held up his index and middle fingers.

"It was considered that there are mainly two ways to draw out the power." He folds his middle finger.

"One is to fill the heart with chaos. This is not that difficult. Just make him use the ability excessively and lose control." However, he shakes his head slightly.

"But this is weak. In chaos, there is no will power to head anywhere. It just exists there." I listened silently. Will continues, leaving his index finger up.

"The other is to strongly guide the state of the heart in a specific direction."

"What?"

"The performance of his ability is rooted in his own heart. You must have seen it too. How the form of the ability changes freely depending on the state of Yu's heart."

"That's right. Certainly, he has a tendency where power is exerted according to his emotions. For better or worse." I understand well what he wants to say. If kindness fills the 'World of Heart', he exerts gentle power. The earnest courage to face difficulties has given him the power to break through walls many times. On the other hand, unbearable sadness gave birth to the female Yu. If hatred and anger wrap his body, he exerts cruel power endlessly, just like when he took revenge on his relatives. It's dangerous.

Yu is. Someone has to support him. Based on the story so far, I had already guessed what he wanted to do in Edel.

"For him who was weak through and through, giving hatred and despair was the quickest way. It is one of the deepest, darkest, and therefore strongest emotions." Will speaks as if looking back on that time.

"When dominated by that emotion, he should have been completed as a jet-black FabL with no light in his heart. An original destroyer comparable to, or perhaps surpassing, me." And he says, directing a resentful gaze at me.

"Lenks. If you hadn't got in my way, he would have gotten pretty close."

"Heh. As if I'd let you do that. Or rather, is it okay? Talking so blabberingly."

"Circumstances have changed a little. Because I discovered a new fact."

"Hoh. Let's hear it." When I urged him, he shrugged his shoulders slightly and continued.

"Lenks. You must have vaguely noticed it too. When I fought you in Edel. Yu's companion showed an improvement in ability that could not be explained at all just by adding the enhancement effects of your [Rebellion] and Jilph's [Secret of Qi]."

"Yeah. That's right." The more hearts connect, the greater power is exerted. It was a battle where I glimpsed the characteristics of Yu's ability. The effect doesn't just extend to Yu himself. It is exerted unknowingly on the connected partner as well.

"I tried to ascertain that possibility. The reason I dared not to kill Yu's companions was just that much."

"And you saw that possibility, right?" Will nodded oddly honestly this time. Since he was laughing so happily back then. I knew it whether I liked it or not.

"The manifestation of the male-female fused body. Let's tentatively call it the'Divine Form'. He utilized the connection of hearts obtained even through the female form to the maximum, and managed to link all elements of the 'World of Heart' even temporarily. It was different from my assumption, but he obtained the desirable level of power that should be originally exerted."

"But Yu in that state was extremely dangerous. It was good because the consciousness to stop you was prioritized by chance, but originally, we wouldn't have known what he would do." When I saw those eyes devoid of any fragment of reason. Honestly, I was terrified. The abyss of potential that could surpass any FabL. I felt like I glimpsed a part of it.

"He is too pure through and through. He had completely lost his humanity."

"Kukuku. If I hadn't been there, it might have been him who messed up that world with good intentions."

"I heard you made a rule that the winner is the one who lands one hit. That might have worked well."

"Hmph. It was a good nuisance, though." Because of that rule, he barely stopped. Regarding this one point alone, I felt like thanking him.

"In the end, black or white. It's only that much difference. And I don't care either way. Though, if there is a different possibility, I'd love to see it."

"You're trying to set Yu up after all, aren't you?" Will didn't deny it particularly anymore.

"In any case, if he intends to surpass humanity, it means he cannot remain human, literally. He has no choice but to become a fake 'God' or a 'God of Destruction'." Damn it. Just as I thought. There's no way this guy would honestly be on Yu's side.

"What do you intend to do from now on?"

"I'll continue this silly game for a while."

"So. What happens to Yu?"

"You already know, don't you? I hate him. If he breaks in the process of increasing his power——" Will floated the most vicious smile so far." I don't mind that either." I glared at him without hesitation.

"I understand well. That you and I are incompatible after all." I understand very well once again.

"You cherish Yu as a FabL. Don't you?" Will didn't answer anything. Instead, he maintained his fearless expression.

"But, I... I like Yu as a human. I like that human Yu, who is kind, somewhat goofy, sometimes weak, but has an unbreakable core, and no one else." So. This is the answer. Will.

"Whatever the circumstances are. I can't let him become a monster with a broken heart."

"Hmph. So the negotiations broke down. I thought it would turn out like this." Will clicked his tongue lightly." Thomas Graver is the same. He called himself a bystander, what a joke."

"... Did something happen with him?" He speaks hatefully.

"I was a destroyer from the beginning. Knowing that well, he mixed silly lies into his story and told it to Yu. Saying I was originally a kind human but wore out and went crazy. Don't screw with me." Just for this moment, he looked like a sulking boy. Certainly, he somewhat reminds me of the sulking Yu. Even though their way of life and everything else are different. A strange guy.

"The honest Yu believed it just like that, like an idiot. That tear-jerking story full of lies." And as if somewhat resigned, he sighed. I was a little surprised. Because I had never seen him sigh.

"He left room for sympathy. At the point when he gave such an emotion to that good-natured Yu, my plan in Edel might have ended in failure." As if saying he had no intention of negotiating anymore, he shrugged his shoulders grandly.

"Very well. I will go my way. You should go your way."

"I'll gratefully do so." Then, Will. Looking at Elntia, the star murky with mouse gray behind him, he smirked triumphantly.

"It's about time——Since we're here. Let's talk a little about this planet, shall we?"