## Chapter 1579 – Chronological Mischief – Heavenly Demon’s Rampage

“Yeah. I’m just so envious… of the fact that you’ve reached the pinnacle of power.”

Ainfel, chin resting on her hand, gazed out the window, speaking with a hint of regret.

Her demeanor seemed quite free-spirited. Her platinum blonde hair and long eyelashes gave her an inherently gentle appearance, which contrasted sharply with her current expression.

“I always wanted that. I wanted to climb higher. The Saintess Kadia achieved that, but…”

Her voice was wistful.

It was as if all of that had ended now. Ainfel looked back at me.

“But now, I can’t, can I? A being that humans can never reach is now reigning over us.”
“Hehehe, you know it well, Princess. As you said, humans will never rule over humans again.”
“…”
“But I used to be human too, you know.”
“I know.”

Everyone knew that.

The Heavenly Demon Kim Kat was a being who transcended humanity and became a god.

“Great heroes… warriors… they were all human. Beings who awakened through some catalyst and overwhelmed everyone… Historically, such beings have existed, but you’re not like them.”
“Because I’m one of a kind.”

Ainfel picked up her teacup and took a small sip.

“Will other humans have such opportunities? Such chances to rise to the top?”

This was probably what Ainfel was most curious about.

“No.”

I gave her a firm answer right away.

“I am immortal. Since I am immortal, such opportunities cannot come to other beings.”
“Oppression?”
“Kicking away the ladder? No. If you don’t like me, you can just defeat me. That’s all.”

Someone could gain enlightenment, train diligently, and accumulate power to become a transcendent being. As long as they didn’t use that power for evil, I wouldn’t particularly try to stop them. There was no need to interfere.

Of course, if such a person wanted to fight me, I would gladly fight them.

“Is there anyone who can defeat you…”
“No. There isn’t.”

This Heavenly Demon does not lose.

“Ainfel. Humans are beings who just kill each other if left alone. What humans need is control. But who is the subject of that control here? Another human? No. No matter how much another human controls, they are still just human. A sage. A wise ruler. A hero. No matter how outstanding a human is, there are limits.”
“…”
“So it’s a god. It is appropriate for humans to be ruled by a god.”

If you want to reach the pinnacle, you have no choice but to transcend.

If you want to break this order, you have to destroy me.

“That’s my thought. And the most absolute thing in this world is my thought.”
“…”

Ainfel, who had been listening to me, said with a sigh.

“So, if you’re not a god… you can’t climb up.”
“That’s right.”

Ainfel was a woman who desired power.

“But when I think about it, I think there’s one way.”
“What? A way? Is there such a thing?”

Is there such a thing?

“Yeah. A way that only women can use.”

ㅡSwish.

Suddenly, Ainfel took off the coat she was wearing. What was revealed was a dress with a rather daring design. Her fair cleavage was half-exposed.

“How is it? I want to offer you my body.”

Ainfel, revealing her body, ran a finger across her upper chest and said to me.

“I think I, Ainfel, have gained quite a bit of trust as a subject. Don’t you think I’m capable? And beautiful too. So, just like you took the Saintess Kadia… if you take my body, Ainfel.”

Seduction.

“In return, I will be loyal to you and your empire forever.”
“Hehehe, you want to offer me your body and gain that much power?”
“Yeah. To be honest, I want to. Like the Saintess Kadia, I want to become a queen… and gain a little more power.”

A very blatant request.

“Because every ambitious woman would want that. Above all… you can be said to be the best husband material, right?”

I am the best, indeed.

“Powerful strength. Power. Holiness. And as a woman, a truly… captivating appearance. You have everything. My Emperor.”

A feast of all-too-obvious compliments. For me, these were not flattery but simply stating the facts.

“I think my body, Ainfel, is worth taking. If you just take it… I will give you my body and soul and be loyal to you. How is it? Aren’t you tempted? I heard that the Emperor likes beautiful women very much.”

Ainfel said, gently stroking her upper chest with her fingers.

“I can offer it right now.”

No thanks.

“No. I don’t need it. In the first place, you’re going to be loyal even if I don’t accept you.”
“…”

She was a woman who had no intention of letting go of power.

“…Rejection?”
“I already have nine wives, nine. Even if I take care of them all, each one has to wait for the time of eight other women, so why would I take another wife?”

Above all, I don’t increase my wives through such deals.

“So I’ve been rejected… That’s really a shame. But maybe there will be another chance someday?”

Persistent.

“No.”
“You’re too firm.”
“Of course I’m firm.”
“I’m really envious of the queens who receive the god’s favor.”
“Is there anyone in the world who isn’t envious of that?”

They are objects of envy.

“Anyway, no. I still have nine women I have to take care of.”
“If you just accept me… you don’t have to pay much attention to me. There’s also such a thing as a concubine, right?”
“Do you think I would treat you like a concubine once you become my wife?”

A concubine is just for taking women for fun. With nine wives who love me so much, why would I commit other women just for fun?

I can’t do that. Because I was sincere to each and every one of them, they are all mine.

“So you cherish your queens that much.”

They are my everything.

And she says I don’t need to pay attention to her, but once she’s been with me, she’ll be addicted like the other sisters.

“Yeah. So put on your clothes. The last train has left.”
“…”
“Well, should I increase your authority? You’re doing a good job, so I can do that much.”
“If so, I’m grateful…”
“I will.”
“Haa. I wasn’t originally a woman who received this kind of treatment anywhere.”
“Hehehe, times have changed.”

ㅡSwish.

Ainfel put on her coat again.

Then shall we talk about something else?

“Hey, but.”
“Yeah?”
“What about the Sword Master?”
“Sword Master? She’s resting at home. It seems like she’s picked up a hobby other than swords these days.”
“Another hobby?”
“She’s focusing on crafts or art. I wonder if she’s shaken off her attachment to power… because such a strong being appeared.”

Has she reached her limit?

“She was like a crazy killer.”

I never thought such a woman would feel that way.

“She’s a national hero. Show some respect.”
“Hey. When I think about it, isn’t that a bit much? Do you know how threatening that Sword Master was to me during the martial arts tournament at first?”
“Martial arts tournament… Heh, that happened.”
“I’m telling you.”
“She’s just naturally mischievous and made some harsh jokes. Please forgive her.”
“I don’t even think about getting angry.”

Well, it’s all in the past.

Anyway, I’m glad she’s doing well while working part-time.

“And Ainfel. There’s one more thing I’m curious about.”
“What?”

I heard about the Sword Master. Then I have to talk about something else. There’s one more woman I’m curious about now.

“What is the Archmage doing now? No. Do you know where she is?”
“Ah… that woman.”
“Yeah.”
“She came to say hello once before.”
“So she came back.”

She ran away when the world seemed like it was going to be ruined, so it’s natural for her to come back. Because the world is safe now.

“Haa… really.”

Ainfel, holding her forehead, sighed and shook her head.

“When the world was in danger, she ran away without looking back. As soon as she came back, she apologized for that. Well, she must have wanted to live alone. I accepted it. It would have been nice if she was there then, but I can’t blame her now, can I?”

Was she a little sorry for abandoning the royal family?

“Where is she now?”
“Don’t tell me? Are you interested in her? The Archmage gaining more power than me?”
“No, you idiot. I’m just a little curious. Don’t you know what kind of person the Archmage was?”
“…”

Ainfel tilted her head at my words.

“Certainly… I don’t know that. I don’t really know about the Archmage’s past. Okay. I’ll tell you. She’s probably recuperating at her mansion right now. You can meet her right away, right?”
“Recuperating.”

Then I have to go see her.

She’s a person of interest, so I need to see her in person.

* * *

“Oh! Who is this!”
“…”
“Isn’t this the Chandelier Master!”

When I went to the Archmage’s location, wouldn’t you know it, the Sword Master was inside. So as soon as I saw her, I couldn’t help but greet her happily.

“…You’re saying too much, Emperor.”

She originally had a rather authoritative tone, but she’s raising her words since I became Emperor. And her voice seemed weak. So I rubbed my hands like a fly to cheer her up.

“Lower your words. Why are you talking so stiffly?”
“Please stop teasing me…”
“Hehehe, I know. I know. I’ll stop teasing you. Well, even if you’re older, I’m a god. Let’s go easy.”
“…”
“Speak comfortably. Comfortably. Isn’t that easier for both of us?”
“I’ve thought about it since a long time ago, but you really have a lot of unique points.”

Because I’m special.

“And… I can really feel an absurd amount of power. A god who has descended into the world, I can’t even measure it.”
“Right?”
“Humans can never overcome it.”

I used to be human though.

“I heard you’re working part-time these days.”
“Did you hear? It’s because it’s an era where there’s no need to hold a sword. Since a new hero of a new era has appeared, the existence of the past will just quietly retire.”

That is history.

“Well… you can still succeed as an artist or in art. Don’t worry too much, Sword Master.”
“I will take your words to heart, God.”
“But why are you at the Archmage’s mansion?”
“We meet often. I just came to see her, but I’m meeting the Emperor.”

They’ve worked together for a long time, so they might be close. Anyway, what’s important now is not the Sword Master.

“I have some business with the Archmage. Please leave the seat today.”
“…I understand.”

The Sword Master moved right away.

“She’s currently gone down to the basement for a while.”
“Okay.”

I watched Soma leave and went straight down to the basement.