Helios Orb Chronicle – Chapter 596

The time advances, and tomorrow at noon sharp, we will begin our march toward the Gradia Continent.

Our initial plan was to wait on the Philia Continent until we could see the Gradia Continent. However, considering that Abricia also possesses aerial combat power in the form of Dragons, we decided to accompany them from the start.

Regarding the situation on the Philia Continent, we are coordinating communications through a communication tool installed at the Order’s Guild Headquarters and on the Wing of Order, supplemented by direct reports from Traveling.

While Traveling becomes unusable as we approach the Gradia Continent, and we haven’t even confirmed if the communication tool will work, we are anticipating that communication will cease once we land on the Gradia Continent. We have also made preparations for an immediate withdrawal if necessary.

As we are heading towards a decisive battle, my spirits are running high.

However, this campaign will not include Hilde, who is pregnant, nor Rika, our Lord, nor Yuri, a student. For the same reason, Raus and the others will also not be participating this time.

Ed and his group will also be absent, and with the exception of Eos, all other Butlers are scheduled to remain.

Therefore, the eleven individuals participating from Wing Crest will be myself, Prim, Mana, Meena, Flam, Athena, Lydia, Ludia, Aria, Mako, and Eos.

Aria is a student like Yuri, so originally she would not be participating. However, a divine revelation a few days ago ordered her to accompany us, making this a special case where she will take a leave of absence from school.

Lucas, Lyra, and Mikarna will also be participating. However, Lucas has been appointed to Secondary Order for this campaign, so he will be participating as part of the Order and has been assigned a private room for officers.

“It’s finally tomorrow. All we can do is pray, but please come back safely?”

Rika said this while we were in the open-air bath on the fifth floor of the main hall with all of my wives and concubines, wishing for our safety.

“Of course. I still have to repay that favor from back then, and besides, I have no intention of staying on the Gradia Continent for long.”

“Yes. While it might not be praised, leaving things as they are after defeating the ruler is not ideal, our goal for this expedition is to defeat the Divine Emperor, we don’t wish to subjugate the Gradia Continent.”

“Although it may be irresponsible, we plan to withdraw from the Gradia Continent immediately after defeating the Divine Emperor. Several years ago, a divine revelation was given to that effect, and we’ve been following it.”

As Mana and Prim say, we plan to withdraw immediately after defeating the Divine Emperor.

The Amister-Philias Federation Heavenly Empire does not wish to rule Abricia, nor do we have any such intentions.

As long as the Divine Emperor lives, the Helios Orb is heading towards its demise, so he is a being who must be defeated.

However, the Divine Emperor has also been an absolute monarch ruling the country of Abricia for 200 long years, so it is easy to see that the country will fall into chaos after his defeat.

Despite this, the reason for withdrawing and completely ignoring the aftermath is due to a divine revelation received several years ago.

According to that divine revelation, all military personnel within Abricia have been transformed into demons, and the use of Demon Crystals by ordinary people has also begun.

Demons, like the Divine Emperor, are an unacceptable existence, so we must defeat them. However, according to the divine revelation, there is no need to do so.

Rather, the divine revelation states that if we can defeat the Divine Emperor, that problem will be solved.

“A divine revelation, huh? According to Mako’s speculation, the Gradia Continent itself was transferred from another world, right?”

“It’s a rather outlandish speculation, but that’s what it is for now. Considering the existence of guests like us and the magic and ecosystem of the Gradia Continent, I don’t believe the same gods created them.”

Mako’s speculation is indeed outlandish, but given the existence of guests who transferred from another world, the continent could also have transferred.

While it’s a story, there have been quite a few tales like that.

Whether it can happen in reality is unknown, but if we’re talking about that, then even transmigration to another world is a far-fetched story.

In addition, the differences in the magic system and ecosystem of the Gradia Continent would further support the theory of transfer from another world.

If that theory is correct, perhaps after defeating the Divine Emperor, the Gradia Continent will return to its original world from the Helios Orb.

We won’t know until it happens, but if the governance issue of the Gradia Continent is resolved, I don’t think that possibility is zero.

“We never considered that possibility until you mentioned it.”

“More accurately, it never occurred to us.”

“Well, even to me, it sounds outlandish, like something out of fiction. Even as I say it myself, I can only believe half of it.”

Well, I feel the same way.

However, given the precedent of guests, Mako’s hypothesis is essentially just a difference between a person and a continent, so we cannot ignore it.

“However, it’s too significant to ignore, and it aligns with the divine revelation. Therefore, it’s highly likely that the Gradia Continent is a continent that transferred from another world, wouldn’t you agree?”

“But the scale is too different between a person and a continent. Even the transfer from Earth to the Helios Orb, they say, was only possible by using four Engraving Divine Artifacts and tracing Yamato’s Mana.”

“And they say only my father and mother could come. I know the power of the Engraving Divine Artifacts, but if it took four of them for just two people to make it, I can’t even imagine how much power it would take to transfer an entire continent.”

I understand what Lydia and Ludia are saying.

My father and mother came to the Helios Orb to find me, but they needed two Engraving Divine Artifacts to travel to the Helios Orb, and two more to act as a beacon for their return. On top of that, they used my Mana and the White Snake, which likely has a connection to the Helios Orb, as a catalyst.

Since I was also planning to return, it was probably manageable for up to three people, but even then, with four Engraving Divine Artifacts—Caladbolg, Failnaught, Excalibur, and Chalice—only a few people could transfer between worlds. I can’t even fathom the energy required to transfer an entire continent.

“That’s true, but if we believe the divine revelation, it seems that defeating the Divine Emperor will solve everything, so perhaps we have no choice but to rely on it for now?”

“This expedition is also based on that divine revelation. Governing the entire Gradia Continent is, by all accounts, impossible with our current manpower.”

“And no one would want to go, would they?”

I suppose so.

To be honest, I don’t want to either.

It’s not just me; even if they offered me territory on the Gradia Continent, it would feel like a punishment.

“In that regard, we simply have to trust the divine revelation.”

“My hypothesis will also be tested there, won’t it? On that note, Yamato.”

“Yes?”

“Today, things are going to get quite intense later on, but how are you feeling?”

“Thankfully, I’m in peak physical condition.”

“He says.”

The moment Mako said that, Prim and Apricot, who were flanking me, simultaneously pressed their chests against me.

Yes, that’s precisely what’s happening today.

I have to spend the night with the wives and concubines who cannot accompany me on tomorrow’s march.

Of course, the wives who are accompanying me will also be joining in. That’s why Mako was checking on my condition.

Even more terrifying is that Apricot evolved into a High Fox several months ago, meaning they are all now High Class or above. Their stamina, as well as their sexual appetites, are incredible.

I genuinely want to cry for help, but they are all my wives and concubines, so I can’t say such a thing even if my life depended on it.

“I understand it will be tough, but this is a husband’s duty.”

“It’s many more than the average person, but still… *moan*.”

“Still, I was the one who initiated it, and I will certainly take responsibility.”

It’s true that it will be tough, but I initiated it with full knowledge of that fact, so I must take responsibility as I said.

As proof, though I don’t know if it will count, I gently squeezed the breasts of Prim and Apricot, the mother and daughter on either side of me.

“Oh, are we starting already? In that case, I shall also let myself go today.”

“I wish I could say the same, but I haven’t entered the stable period yet, so unfortunately, I will focus on assisting everyone today.”

Neige straddled me from the front, and Hilde placed her hand on Neige’s chest.

Come to think of it, not only Hilde but also Marisa has her hand on Neige’s thigh.

Does that mean Neige will be the top today?

“Just to be clear, I’m also exhilarated today, so I won’t be holding back much.”

“We feel the same. Don’t go down too quickly, okay?”

“As you wish.”

The situation seems unfavorable, but I don’t dislike it, and my excitement is undeniable.

There are still nearly 20 hours until the assembly time, so I intend to keep going until everyone is satisfied.