There was nothing written behind the notebook, just a big stroke drawn in pen!

The last line of text he wrote was already several months ago, and he himself might also be near his end, for the Evil Entity is such a magical creature.

They don't need delicious food and sweet water, just like zombies in blockbuster movies, except they are even more terrifying because their formation stems from the fear within people's hearts.

Unless you directly harm their brains, even if you crush their hearts, they will still lunge at you!

"Well, that's it then!"

I boredly dropped the little book in my hand, but it flipped over on its own, landing on a small line of text.

A casual glance made me stop pushing the boat and carefully picked up the diary to read.

"I promised to return home before my daughter's birthday!"

A date was written afterward, but that was two months ago.

"It looks like I can do something for him, without letting him find out the rest."

When I mentioned him, I naturally meant the younger one, so I promptly threw the body into the sea.

"Rest in peace!"

Deep down, I had already made up my mind to return this manual to his daughter, of course… if I had the chance.

As I said this, I started changing into a new outfit and took a set of diving suits from the cabin.

"All right, from now on…"

I slowly rolled up the sleeves of my shirt, shifting my gaze back to my arm.

"Edward, the reins of power are changing hands!"

Back to the present, I wanted to tell all this information to the Alliance Army, as well as convey it to the monsters of the Empire, but it's far beyond the capability of a dead Edward alone.

We always dream of one day being free to do what we want without surveillance.

I thought that was equality, the highest level of democracy… I was wrong.

One person's death won’t change anything or have any consequences. If this disaster that could destroy all of humanity was the doing of one person, what kind of world would it become, hmm?

Humans possess wisdom that surpasses that of other creatures, far more than we can imagine.

"Juxi, do you really think you can change or do something?"

Yukari's crisp voice echoed in my ear, seemingly trying to stop me from passing this information to the Alliance and Empire.

"Don't be so stubborn, Juxi, you can't do it at all…"

"No!"

I firmly cut her off, even if it's only my fantasy, I want to tell her.

"Perhaps what I can do may exceed your imagination, and the impending judgment upon humanity is none of my concern!"

I felt a little melancholy, as from the beginning, I only wanted to save Yukari and save myself!

Looking back, I have also lived in the shadow of that disaster; perhaps if I can get the soul to resonate again, I can do it.

"Yukari, the world you see has already shattered, I just want our futures to overlap again, it's that simple."

"No, it's not simple, you will cause the deaths of many people!"

Yukari charged at me, infuriated by my attitude.

"The flames of war will cause the final barrier of the world to lose protection. You understand, what we have always received is the protection of demons... not of gods!"

"Is that so..."

I could somewhat accept what she said, so my mood gradually eased.

Feeling helpless, I spread my hands. "Then I am that demon!"

"...I am too, you foolish brother."

...

She asked me, do I really intend to bear all the blame alone and then leave?

After all, it is incredibly difficult to bear the title of demon on one's own head, perhaps even more terrifying than death.

"If the Empire and the Alliance can attract Elena's firepower, I think this is the only way!"

These are all the things I wanted to tell her, because only in this way would I have a chance to assassinate the demon Edward.

But, as to how to deal with things afterwards, I never thought about it, because I can guarantee that once this news spreads, the Alliance forces will immediately march towards the western state...

Several days later, the Alliance headquarters sent a secret telegram to the Imperial Army.

"The Elena Group has established their empire in the quarantine zone, intending to drag us into an irreversible abyss with the technology from another world... As fellow humans, let us set aside our differences, forgive past grievances, and obliterate the source of humanity's destruction from its roots. This will be a war of no turning back!"

With the help of the provided information, the Alliance forces finally began to take action, and the government's army was also ready!

"That's it, this is all I can do to help you."

"Is that so?"

I handed back the cup in my hand to her... or rather, to her palm.

"I will tell you some unusual things, if you don't want to hear it, I can refrain..."

Because she reminded me of the childhood friend I used to know, I felt an inexplicable sense of closeness.

"Well, I think that legend is true, do you want to hear it?"

I revealed all the details I had made up to him. Of course, I didn't mention the very crucial parts; I didn't want a stranger girl to think I was crazy.

"No, thank you... my head is a bit fuzzy!"

"Then you rest well today, I have to report to the Alliance branch."

After bidding farewell, I went downstairs to fetch the key to my motorcycle because I didn't own a car and didn't like driving, so I usually chose the convenient and speedy option of a motorcycle instead of walking.

By the way, a brief introduction has not been made yet; the world we live in has already undergone significant changes.

There was not a single motorbike driving on the spacious roads, no pedestrians walking on the streets, and military airships patrolled the clear sky 24 hours a day.

In such a situation, who would dare step out of their front door?

"Stop!"

Just as I was deeply moved, a line of soldiers in blue uniforms in front intercepted several citizens passing by, including me.

"State your name? And, does your facial recognition have your file?"

This...

I couldn't help but wryly smile; I was questioned like I was having my identification checked right after leaving my house!

"Tsubaki Juxi Nine, residing in the National Building in the North District."

I was quite obedient, never daring to conflict with the Alliance soldiers.

Apart from me, some others were also being forcibly pushed to the ground by the guards, and then a doctor in a white coat approached the first man with something resembling a pistol but was actually a biological analyzer, held close to the man's neck.

Accompanied by a piercing beeping sound, the doctor picked up the analyzer and glanced at it in front of him.

"Body organs are normal, no abnormal features."

He breathed out.

The seemingly light words appeared as light as a feather, but in reality, they made the man being tested breathe a sigh of relief.

The rest of them followed the same procedure.

...

"Normal, no abnormal features."

In the blink of an eye, only the forty-year-old big-bearded man, a girl with blonde hair who looked three years younger than me, and myself were left. This seemingly thorough and flawless test turned out to be just a simple physical examination.

Though I thought so, ten seconds later, I realized I was wrong!

"Come, kneel down for me!"

Just as the doctor touched the man's neck with the testing device, the burly man seemed to exchange a glance with the little girl, then he made a shocking move.

He swiftly swept the legs of the guard behind him, skillfully pulled out a dagger and aimed it threateningly at his throat.

"Back off!!"

The startled soldier raised his hands, gesturing for others to lower their guns.

"Hold on, we're just trying to complete our mission and prevent other anomalies from infiltrating. Please cooperate with us!"

The doctor stepped in to appease the emotionally unstable man, who kept glancing in the direction of the little girl, could it be...?

Before I could fully grasp the situation, the "abducted" soldier grabbed his arm and executed a back throw.

In an instant, the man fell heavily on the street with his back to the ground.

The other soldiers no longer hesitated and rushed to pin the man down, while the doctor calmly brought out his device and placed it on the man's neck.

"Beep—!"

This time, the sound was different from before, transitioning from loud to somewhat soft, yet this softness sent shivers down the spine, even a chill down the back!

They say it's always calm before the storm, and I nervously broke out in a cold sweat for the man.

"Well, everything seems normal with your body, no major issues."

Upon hearing this result, I finally felt relieved.

"You're a lucky bastard. If you were some kind of monster, I would've shot a bullet into your brain already!"

One of the leading officers warned him with a tone of malice, and finally, the testing process returned to its normal order.

Next up...wait, what?!

"Next, Mr. Juxi, right?"

The old doctor smiled kindly, making my heart skip a beat.

"I hope you won't be as difficult to handle as the previous gentleman."

"Um...yes!"

Glancing at the big guy on the ground, injected with a tranquilizer by the soldiers, I mechanically nodded.

But I couldn't help but wonder, after the chaos caused by the man earlier, the little girl seemed to have disappeared without a trace.

As I shifted my focus to the dark alley next to the road, the shadow lurking in the darkness seemed scared, crouching behind a garbage bin, with trembling feet peeking out.

"Normal, that's it!"

After the doctor reported to the officer, he only heard a command given by the officer to take away the troublemaker.

"This guy dared to obstruct official duties, even if there's nothing, he needs to come to the station with us to have a talk. Who knows what the station might handle!"