Everyone nodded. Grayfia-san and everyone else all understood Sirzechs-sama’s thoughts, and agreed. Suddenly, Sirzechs-sama called out to Grayfia-san. [—Grayfia]
Sirzechs-sama faced Grayfia-san, who lifted her head, and then created a magic circle which released some kind of technique towards her. “—Huh!? Sirzechs-sama, what are you trying to do! ?”
As both her master, and her husband, Sirzechs-sama’s sudden behaviour caused Grayfia-san to be at a loss. —Grayfia-san instantly fell to the ground. As if her power had been siphoned away, she then collapsed onto the ground. Sirzechs-sama said
[This is the special hypnosis technique that Azazel taught me. I thought that it would be useful on you.] “…W-Why would you do such a thing…!”
Grayfia-san crept closer to Sirzechs-sama. The hypnosis technique had already taken effect, and her eyelids slowly drooped. Sirzechs-sama was currently the incarnation of destruction. He originally wanted to hug Grayfia-san, but when he noticed his own form, he retracted the hand that he had extended. His bodily expression…looked awfully pained. Facing his [Queen] and wife who was gradually falling asleep, Sirzechs-sama said
[I’m sorry, Grayfia. I hope that you can remain here.] “…You…really are…too cunning, Sirzechs…! …We clearly swore…that we would be together forever…!”
Grayfia-san’s consciousness gradually faded, and she cried as she faced her husband, the person that she loved. Sirzechs-sama also spoke with a tone of sadness
[For Millicas, in the days ahead of him…a haha is necessary.] “…That child…actually, towards you…Sir…zechs……”
Grayfia-san only left behind those unfinished words, and then fell into a deep slumber on the spot. The corners of her eyes — were moist with tears. Okita Souji-san then lifted up Grayfia-san and placed her down by my side. Sirzechs-sama seemed ashamed towards his own peerage as he apologised. […I’m sorry, my peerage members. I’ve shown you something unseemly.] His peerage members shook their heads, and all of them had pained and sorrowful expressions. “That isn’t so, something like that is fine, really.”
Okita Souji-san replied. His [Rook] Surtr Second-san smiled forthrightly. “Well, if you didn’t do that, nee-sama would have insisted on following us over.”
I then finally understood. —Sirzechs-sama and the others planned to go to somewhere. It was also a place that was closely related to Trihexa…. Sirzechs-sama said to his peerage
[I’m sorry everyone, but can you accompany me until the last moment?] “““““Yes, our lives are yours to command Sirzechs-sama—”””””
His peerage members responded in a uniform manner. In that moment — I noticed a change in the surroundings. A large dimensional distortion occurred above us, and it continued to grow, until it became a large hole. Sirzechs-sama’s peerage gathered around the core which had been sealed, and activated a particular technique. I understood what the large hole which had appeared in the sky above was attracting. —It was Trihexa’s original body. Trihexa’s original body was covered in a magic formation which glowed with a holy radiance. Then, at some place near Trihexa, I also felt Serafall Leviathan-sama’s aura. I wondered if she was also going to fight. Sirzechs-sama expanded a magic circle in front of himself, and a display was projected out of it. On the display were Leviathan-sama and Falbium Asmodeus-sama. Sirzechs-chan, all the preparations are already complete here.>>
We’re ready to transfer at any time.>>
[I understand, Serafall, Falbium. —Have you finished saying your farewells to those you love?] Upon hearing Sirzechs-sama’s question, Leviathan-sama showed a saddened expression. …I’ve been troubled about it until the end. That child will certainly cry, and I don’t want to see that child’s crying face. Otherwise, I would definitely hesitate…>>
On the other hand, Falbium Asmodeus replied rather cynically
I never had someone like that on my side to begin with. Anyway, I’ve also left most of the things that come afterwards in the care of my [Queen] here.>> [I see. I’ve also done as you have, Serafall, Falbium, and have left my [Queen] here for the future. So Grayfia will remain here.] I see, you’re leaving Grayfia-chan behind. I think that’s for the better.>> It’s because each of the Maou’s [Queens] are treasures of the Underworld.>>
Sirzechs-sama and the other two Maou-sama engaged in conversation. “……Sirzechs-sama…? …What is happening…?”
My body was unable to move, but I still asked Sirzechs-sama. [This is it. This is the final means of those of us in the top brass. According to our calculations, defeating Trihexa will require an enormous amount of time. Of course, being able to completely seal it would be best, but…but it is unfortunate that that will also take a lot of time and is not the conclusion that we need.] Sirzechs-sama’s peerage applied techniques to the core, and flew towards the hole in the sky together—. Sirzechs-sama continued
[Regardless of whether we defeat it or seal it, either method is extremely time-consuming. And Trihexa will continue its destruction in the meantime. If that continues, the world will be completely destroyed. Our combat strength is also limited. Once, or twice, we may be able to hold it back, but there will come a day — when our strength is exhausted. Just like before, you saw what kind of a monster the opponent is, Ise-kun. It is a true monster that will completely regenerate no matter how you try to defeat it.] Sirzechs-sama began to move away from where I was. While flying upwards, he continued to say
[Serafall, Falbium and I, as well as my peerage will depart from here to the ‘Isolation Barrier Field’ that was created by Azazel and the others specifically for use against Trihexa. We will also seal the original body and the core within that field. And be confined together with it. The higher ups of the other factions have also agreed to this plan. Azazel, Michael-dono, Odin-sama, Zeus-sama, and other gods will also implement this plan in their respective territories at the same time.] ……What! …Their unbelievable plan left my head in a daze. …The large operation that sensei spoke of earlier was actually to seal the higher ups of each faction together with Trihexa in an isolated field…! Sirzechs-sama said
[Until we defeat Trihexa, we will continue to fight in there. I don’t know how many years it will take, but while we are fighting in there, peace will come to the various factions of the world. This is…necessary. This is something even more important for those of us who are in the top brass. —Like this, I can finally fulfil my duty as a Maou.] Sirzechs-sama looked into the distance. [Just now, I’ve received some new information. The true successor of Lucifer has appeared, and it makes me feel a bit happier. Vali Lucifer, he is the true heir and successor of Lucifer. To Devils, Lucifer is a necessary existence. The Hakuryuukou Vali, he is different from Rizevim.]