150 The Hero and the Demon King, yet so insolent.
First of all, why am I reincarnated into this world?
'Ah. Let me explain from the beginning. You died in Japan on Earth. Is that clear so far?'
Yes.
So I really did die.
I suspected as much.
'The cause of death involves the previous Hero and Demon King.'
Huh?
Why can the Hero and Demon King from this world interfere with Earth?
'The previous Hero and Demon King were both masters of dimensional magic—exceptional geniuses. They altered dimensional magic and devised a technique capable of breaching the barriers between worlds.'
Can something like that even exist?
It can be done. There’s no logical reason it couldn’t exist. However, the system’s auxiliary functions don’t apply to techniques outside its framework. Inhabitants of this world, accustomed to relying on system support, couldn’t control such advanced techniques. The result was a detonation. During the dimensional breach, a portion of the MA field was destroyed, and the explosion occurred in a classroom at a high school in Japan, on Earth.
Ugh.
What a nuisance.
Destroying an MA field? Are you kidding me?
And what about me—killed in the blast? What was I supposed to be?
Exactly. Thanks to that, I had to re-inspect the system I’d left dormant in that world.
Left dormant?
I told you. I’m an outsider in that world. Its management remains the responsibility of its designated administrator. I provided the system, but I do nothing beyond that.
You keep saying that, yet you’ve been interfering quite a bit lately.
‘There is nothing to be done. Even if the hero and the villain of that world went rogue, innocent high school students died—and were pulled into the system. I am partially responsible. As the system’s architect, I must provide at least minimal oversight.’
Huh?
Partially responsible?
High school students?
There are currently twenty-five former Earth-born souls reincarnated in that world. The classroom during class was utterly destroyed—no survivors remained. Due to the shock at that moment, the souls of those who died at that time were forced back into the world's system and reincarnated within it. I protected the souls that would otherwise have disintegrated, granting them the n%I=W skill to preserve their memories and original soul power, allowing them to survive in this world. I then assessed their suitability, awarded one appropriate skill each, and arranged for them to reincarnate into races whose vibrational frequencies were as close as possible. I believe this constitutes minimal necessary support.
Wait, seriously?
There were others besides me?
Huh?
How many were in our class again?
Was it twenty-five?
And with the teacher, that'd be twenty-six?
One missing?
Ah. That would be me.
You're the one!?
Huh?
You were in that classroom?
"Yes. That’s why the magic of the Hero and the Demon King opened a passage into that classroom."
Huh?
By the way, what’s your name?
"That is classified."
Huh?
Who are you?
Was there ever someone like that?
"Well, leaving my story aside. I was present in that classroom because I am the highest-level system administrator. That is why the incident occurred. Thus, I bear partial responsibility. That is why I am interfering in that world now—to take accountability."
Hm.
So that’s why you were born with Vedanta.
But what about wisdom?
From how you spoke, it sounded like responsibility ended the moment you were reborn.
"That was just a reward for effort, as I said back then."
Ah, right.
I’ll say thanks, then.
Thank you.
"You’re welcome."
So you’re handing me wisdom, locking in the Taboo, and telling me to save this world?
『I did not say that. What you do in that world is your own choice. I will not stop you. I will not give orders. I am merely an observer.』
That would be nice.
『You lack trust.』
After all, I am a Demon God.
『There is no difference.』
Ah, right.
Why did the Hero and the Demon Lord even go so far as to do something so foolish?
『Perhaps they tried to defeat me.』
Why?
『There seem to be factions that view the Administrator as an enemy. The previous Hero and Demon Lord may have been manipulated by them.』
So they were too foolish to be saved.
Ah…
Dying in a traffic accident-level tragedy, dragged in by those fools.
That’s the lowest.
『Well, I did provide a follow-up. What you do after reincarnating in another world is entirely up to you.』
Ah, yeah.
Yeah, that’s right.
Thank you for being so diligent with the work, despite being a villain god.
Seriously, I'm grateful.
『You're welcome』
So, about the ones who manipulated the hero and the demon king?
『If I told you, it wouldn't be as interesting. Please verify it yourself.』
Ugh.
You're stalling here?
『That seems more entertaining.』
That's annoying.
By the way, earlier you said reincarnating into a species with similar soul resonance. I'm a spider, right?
『Yes, a spider.』
My soul is similar to a spider's?
『The resonance must have been strong. Most others have reincarnated into humans.』
No!?
Why is that!?
Why a spider!?
I wanted to be born as a human too!
Starting life as a death survival scenario—this is way too chaotic!
"But since I was born as a spider, I'm able to move about with a flying-like motion. So it's not entirely inaccurate, is it?"
Flying?
"Yes. The others are still infants."
Ah, right.
I see.
I haven't even been alive long enough to notice time passing yet.
"It's also because I was born earlier than humans. In Earth's timekeeping, I arrived about half a year ahead."
Huh.
So I've been flying for half a year, then suddenly becoming an infant, babbling and growing rapidly.
"That's correct. Any other questions?"
So, why did you even create a system like that? It's such a hassle.
You could've handled it without one, right?
"There's no point in handling it. I am a Demon God, after all."
I guess that makes sense.
"I'll continue to find your actions entertaining from here on."
No, you won't.
Watching, of course. Just lounging with a bag of potato chips, playing a game.
What kind of luxury is that.
You're still in Japan?
Yes.
Envious!
The chips are delicious. Ah, there's a new ice cream flavor. Shall we eat it later?
Die already!
Ice cream?!
Then, I'll be seeing you.
The smartphone flickers out.
Just vanished after chatting.
Zana Holowa LV1 Name: None
Status
HP: 4293/4293 (Green) +1800 (Details) (1801 up)
MP: 13292/13292 (Blue) +1800 (Details) (4182 up)
SP: 2873/2873 (Yellow) (Details) (1060 up)
: 1445/2873 (Red) +0 (Details) (1060 up)
Average Attack: 2833 (Details) (1141 up)
Average Defense: 2904 (Details) (1141 up)
Average Magic: 12599 (Details) (3841 up)
Average Resistance: 12545 (Details) (3841 up)
Average Speed: 8361 (Details) (2821 up)
Skills
HP Regeneration Speed LV9 (2 up) Mastery of Arcane Arts Demon Magic LV3 (1 up) Mana Infusion LV8 (1 up) Mana Strike LV1 (new) SP Regeneration Speed LV2 (1 up) SP Consumption Slowdown LV2 (1 up) Destruction Enhancement LV7 (1 up) Slash Enhancement LV9 (1 up) Status Effect Amplification LV2 (1 up) Battle God Magic LV1 (new) Stamina Infusion LV6 (1 up) Dragon Power LV8 (1 up) Poison Attack LV7 (1 up) Corrosion Attack LV5 (1 up) Heretic Attack LV6 Poison Synthesis LV10 Potion Synthesis LV8 (1 up) Thread Genius LV1 (new) Universal Thread LV7 (1 up) Thread Manipulation LV10 Telekinesis LV3 (2 up) Throwing LV10 Projection LV4 (2 up) Spatial Mobility LV9 (1 up) Focus LV10 Thought Acceleration LV1 (new) Future Sight LV1 (new) Parallel Mind LV8 (1 up) High-Speed Computation LV7 (1 up) Accuracy LV10 Evasion LV10 Probability Correction LV9 (2 up) Stealth LV10 Camouflage LV3 (2 up) Silence LV9 (1 up) Despot LV2 (1 up) Judgment Nether Decay Undying (new) Heretic Magic LV10 Wind Magic LV1 (new) Earth Magic LV2 (new) Shadow Magic LV10 Dark Magic LV10 Darkness Magic LV5 (3 up) Poison Magic LV10 Healing Magic LV10 Spatial Magic LV10 Dimension Magic LV5 (1 up) Abyss Magic LV10 Endurance Pride Wrath LV4 (2 up) Gluttony LV8 (1 up) Sloth Wisdom Destruction Resistance LV6 (1 up) Impact Resistance LV7 (2 up) Slash Resistance LV7 (2 up) Fire Resistance LV3 (1 up) Earth Resistance LV1 (new) Critical Resistance LV2 (1 up) Status Effect Nullification (new) Acid Resistance LV7 (1 up) Corrosion Resistance LV8 (1 up) Stun Resistance LV6 (1 up) Fear Resistance LV1 (new) Heretic Nullification Pain Nullification Pain Reduction LV5 Dark Vision LV10 Far-Sight LV8 Curse Gaze LV7 (1 up) Stillness Gaze LV6 (1 up) Attraction-Repulsion Gaze LV3 (2 up) Annihilation Gaze LV4 (1 up) Sensory Amplification LV2 (1 up) Perception Expansion LV6 (1 up) Divine Domain Expansion LV7 (1 up) Star Magic Destiny LV3 Phantom Step LV8 (1 up) Durability LV8 (1 up) Sturdiness LV3 (1 up) Fortress LV3 (1 up) Vedanta LV7 Taboo LV10 n% I = W
Skill Points: 3600
Titles
"Gluttony" "Bloodline Devourer" "Assassin" "Monster Slayer" "Toxin Master" "Threadweaver" "Merciless" "Massacre of Monsters" "Master of Pride" "Master of Patience" "Master of Wisdom" "Dragon Slayer" "Bringer of Terror" "Lion Slayer" "Master of Sloth" "Monster Cataclysm" "Conqueror (new)"