New World Story:

After the destruction of the old world, Saint Veronica and the Divine Lord transferred some humans and most of the creatures to the divine realm, naming their new home Saint Veronica.

As divine beings in the divine realm, it was only natural for them to acquire the power of the gods!

In the world created by the gods, people enjoyed everything brought by their divine powers. Moreover, they brought technology to this unfamiliar place, gradually replacing the deities and ruling over the heavens and earth.

Humans created flying ships to replace the gods' buildings in the sky.

They built underwater cities, overshadowing the proud palaces of the sea gods.

Everywhere, there were magnificent creations brought about by the human intellect surpassing that of the gods, and the demands of humans were increasing day by day!

Although humans who gained the abilities of the Divine Lord changed the face of the continent, they failed to acquire and inherit the virtues of the deities with their abundant emotions.

In the vast white palace, not a single deity was present.

The dazzling golden armor displayed on the throne was empty, and it was apparent that Odin was not there anymore.

On a bench on the other side of the palace, unnoticed by gods or humans.

"Hmm, a bit bitter, not that great to drink... don't you think so?"

A slender but upright old man lifted the teacup and took a sip, then carefully swallowed.

Beside him, a young man with long golden hair draped over his shoulders and a pair of massive white wings behind him was the first among the Archangels - Michael!

When the old man handed the tea to Michael with a questioning look, Michael respectfully explained this beverage made from the wisdom of humans.

"Yes, Your Majesty Odin. This is a tea brewed by humans using a green plant and hot water. It does not suit us..."

"Wait!"

The old man waved his hand to stop him from that foul mouth that was about to profane humanity, then closed his eyes gently, his white beard shaking as he savored the taste contained in the cup of tea.

"A quick drink reveals only bitterness, but after careful tasting, there is a unique tea fragrance!"

Odin habitually shook the teacup twice, his eyes full of composure and confusion.

"I say, Michael, why don't you taste it too? It's quite rare to get something brought from humans."

"Yes, I will taste it later."

In this moment, Odin's mood was particularly pleasant, and a smile appeared on his pale, old face for the first time. The Archangel leader dare not speak directly at this moment.

"Ah, Michael, it seems like you have something on your mind to tell me, right?"

"Uh... yes!"

He did not dare to challenge the great Divine Lord's decisions, but there were some things he must speak up about!

"Your Majesty, I want to ask you clearly if you are serious about giving the dwelling places of the divine realm to those inferior humans."

"..."

"Odin, please answer me! This is also an explanation to the gods!"

Michael sternly questioned Odin, hoping that the Divine Lord would give the gods a satisfactory reply.

"Well... of course, but I never take back what I have decided."

"But, granting power to those ugly and greedy humans, you...!"

"Michael - !!"

This was the first time Odin shouted so recklessly.

"I understand all of these, so you should also recognize your own position! The ugliness of humans is not their fault, nor is it yours!"

Desires...he, as a Divine Lord, knows about them. Humans are indeed a group of crazy fighters, always thinking about and pursuing the pleasure of killing!

Suddenly, Odin raised his right hand, making the teacup appear exceptionally bright under the light.

After his anger subsided, he once again smiled kindly and handed the teacup to Archangel Michael.

"The desires of humans are indeed terrifying, but speaking of advantages, aren't we inferior to them?"

The voice always seems to be somewhere behind me, but every time I turn around, I find nothing!

Hiding under the black military cloak is destined to have no sense of security. Killing...

"Everything is arranged, it's just a matter of how you choose, whether to walk the path of fate..."

The voice suddenly started to fade, until I couldn't hear it anymore.

"...it's up to you in the end!"

"Hey, answer me, why are you telling me all this?"

"Alright, I don't want to stay in this damn place any longer. Stop dawdling...hey, Paroni, let's go!"

I realized that my disappeared sister, Ran, was impatiently urging me to hurry up.

"Paroni, here, this is pain medication for you."

"Oh...right, it's time to take the medicine."

I took the two grayish-brown pills and swallowed them directly.

"Thank you, Yukari!"

I took the pain medication that Yukari handed to me and forcibly swallowed the pills despite the pain!

It was at this moment that the mist of the blizzard slowly began to dissipate, revealing a scene of snowy plains and frozen mountains in the distance in front of everyone.

Everyone couldn't help but admire the beautiful and magnificent scenery here.

They only saw the current scene here, while only the people who had passed through like Huldose felt a thousand emotions.

"How desolate... but this place wasn't like this originally, right?"

He gently pointed to a crystal-clear leaf with his finger and couldn't help but sigh.

"Uh, yeah!"

And I was even more surprised, because... because...

I was almost incoherent. In disbelief, I unintentionally blurted out the name of this place.

"Helm's Town... I know this place. This was my hometown, Helm Town!"

Walking on the winding snowy mountain road, I quickly recognized my hometown where I had lived for over ten years.

This small town with a population of less than thirty had a sparse population, but the life was abundant. With few neighbors, we lived like one big family.

"Paroni, did you have breakfast... here, take the freshly baked bread from Uncle, so you won't be starving and seeing stars!"

"Oh, thank you, Uncle Ram, I'm going!"

"Work hard, young man!"

It was another late morning, where I couldn't distinguish between dream and reality.

Once again, I returned to the place that held my entire life.

"Uncle Ram, and everyone..."

"Young people are full of vigor, stop frowning all day long!"

But in the end, it was all just a dream. As long as I woke up, I would lose the dream!

"Hey...Paroni, hey?"

The first thing I noticed when I came to my senses was Yukari shaking her hand in front of me, seemingly annoyed by my distraction.

"Oh? What's wrong, Yukari?"

"What's wrong? Everyone has already gone far away and you're still here...?!"

"If you don't hurry, everyone will disappear!"

The originally clear lake was now covered in a thick layer of snow beneath our feet.

Looking at this bleak scenery, I choked up and cried, "We can't go back anymore...!"

"Um... where is this?"

The wolf leader, covering his slightly painful chest, crawled out of the dark cave and was pleasantly surprised.

"I'm actually not dead?"

As it moved its body, it wanted to quickly leave this place...

"Yes, big guy... it feels good to be alive, right?"

The figure in white slowly entered the cave, and its power that surpassed everything made the werewolf leader wary.

Even though it knew it was futile!

Being just a hair's breadth away from the peak, it immediately sensed the disparity in strength—it was probably not just four or five times stronger!

That's why it appeared so calm and composed.

"The ruler among humans, no mistake."

"Wrong answer, I am not the ruler among humans, perhaps I cannot even be considered human."

"Huh, humans. I won't do the work of a spy or try to extract information from me. Forget about it!"

"Don't misunderstand, I have no intentions like that."

The figure in white completely negated its words.

"Just hoping to see certain facts clearly, so that I won't care about your killing."

"You... don't even think about trying to deceive me with any tricks!"

"If I told you that this world has an end, would you believe it?"

Facing the wolf leader, he said with a hint of regret.

"You must be troubled and confused, because it's not that you were chosen, but that you want to choose where the end is."

The figure in white drew a badge in the air with his finger, depicting ancient symbols from a very old era.

"...This is... the final badge of the Age of Legends, the Eternal Emblem?!"

The power of that emblem was enough to create a new world again, let alone manipulate the laws of any existing world.

A never-ending power emanated from it, something that couldn't be imitated!

The figure in white seemed to want its assistance.

"That's right, I hope you can help me complete a necessary mission. Can you promise me?"

Although the wolf leader was still confused, staring at the face hidden under the cloak that could only reveal the chin, it no longer held any hostility towards this eccentric person.

The werewolf leader knelt down at the feet of the figure in white, bowing his head.

"If that would lead to the forgiveness of my sins, then I am willing."

"Very well, then strive to live on, and don't live in the shadow of others..."

"Oh, wait a minute! Why should someone like me, who has killed so many creatures, be forgiven?"

Just as the figure in white was about to leave, the werewolf hurriedly blocked his way.

"Don't you understand yet?"

"No, shouldn't I pay for my own atrocities?"

"Ignorance. What's the difference between that and seeking revenge on oneself!

"This..."

"Even if you have killed someone, do not give up on living!"

When it lifted its head, the figure in the white robe was already gone.

Only a wisp of smoke lingered at the entrance of the cave.

Time is mischievous, always quietly passing by in places you cannot see. It has been a long time since the collapse of the original world, and there is no peaceful place left in the world.

Perhaps most people hope to let go of their hatred and live a peaceful life.

Even though the death of humans, animals, or plants is predetermined, it is still unpredictable!

Everything in the world goes through cycles, one after another, without an end. We can only keep forgetting, and then keep remembering.

If time abandons you, any living creature will have some sadness.

Watching the people around you die one after another, constantly forgetting yourself, in the end, you are the one who bears all the scars!

We cannot live just to please others, but also to give ourselves an explanation!

Three months later...!!