I, Kenneth, am going to get to the root of the problem today.

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"However, this efficiency is still too slow. Do you think you can wait until that day?"

"Want some tea?"

Kenneth extended the invitation again, but Aika Sajou did not respond. Kenneth was trying to get information out of her, and Aika Sajou knew that was the case. Their communication continued, but they were not on the same wavelength. Unable to get anything useful out of Aika Sajou, Kenneth reinforced the barrier and then disappeared.

"They've left? What a pity."

Holding a teacup, Ayaka Sajou arrived in front of the barrier. She placed her hand on the barrier, and her arm was instantly turned to ashes by the flames that ignited. Looking at the empty space outside the barrier, Ayaka Sajou put the teacup on the ground.

The next second, an arm reached across the barrier and picked up the teacup inside. Watching itself walk back inside the barrier, it opened its arms and looked up at the sky. In this colorless space, Sajou Aika, who had broken free of the seal through her avatar, started spinning around with a burst of giggles.

"Ah—! Ah! Kenneth! Kenneth! Your taste! Those things are so interesting..."

Through the corrupted soul, Ayaka Sajou glimpsed a corner of the unknown world. Everything was ready; all that was needed was a trigger for Ayaka Sajou to imprison Kenneth in her carefully woven cage. Everything Kenneth owned would become hers, and Ayaka Sajou would find meaning in a world without secrets.

Chapter 194 Meryl's Mistake

Sajō Aika kept her mouth shut, and Kenneth hadn't been able to glean anything useful from the seal. Kenneth knew that Sajō Aika's actions were far more than that. In the past, Kenneth might have panicked, but now, with Root watching, Kenneth didn't care about Sajō Aika's actions.

Back at the Hall of Garan, this time Kenneth was not greeted by an empty hall. He sat down in front of a steaming teacup, looking at Asagami Fujino who greeted him.

"Is something the matter, Fujino?"

The dream was too real, and Asagami Fujino, who had begun to doubt herself, was struggling with how to start the conversation. Just then, the oven's beeping broke the silence.

"Lord Kenneth, I've made some snacks. Would you like to try some?"

Finding an opportunity to speak, Asagami Fujino placed the dessert from her dream on the table, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. Kenneth picked up the dessert and took a small bite. Hmm, it didn't taste like the one in her memory. Otherwise, Kenneth would really suspect that Meryl had jumped out to cause trouble again.

"Very good, how did you do it?"

Unaware of what was going on, Kenneth followed the procedure from memory. Then, under Kenneth's gaze, Asagami Fujino gave the same answer as in her dream, and then she fell into the same awkward state as in her dream.

"Lord Kenneth, what is your opinion of Miss Ryougi?"

"hiss!"

Kenneth gasped inwardly. He glanced at Asagami Fujino's attire and carefully assessed his surroundings. After confirming that it wasn't Mary playing tricks, Kenneth was momentarily unsure whether he should continue acting according to the script.

"Ryougi Shiki is an interesting person, and I'm quite interested in her."

Having received the same answer as in her dream, this time, Asagami Fujino's face no longer showed only dejection, but also a hint of expectation. After hesitating for a while, Asagami Fujino spoke.

"Then, Lord Kenneth, are you interested in me? Am I unique in your eyes?"

"Wow, you've even learned to answer first."

Now that things had come to this, Kenneth finally understood. No wonder the dream he had dreamt earlier had almost fooled him; it turned out that it was that scumbag woman, Meryl, who was pulling the strings behind the scenes. Realizing that his actions in the dream had been transmitted to Asagami Fujino, Kenneth felt a rare sense of shame. For the sake of his image, Kenneth decided to play dumb.

"Every seed produces a different flower. You, all of you are unique and cannot be replaced by anyone."

With Kenneth's affirmation, Asagami Fujino was completely relieved. Her anxiety was soothed, and Asagami Fujino showed a look of surprise. Then, the question returned to its original place, and the forgotten question once again surfaced in Asagami Fujino's mind.

In dreams where the subconscious takes over, people often make choices without much consideration. However, in a waking state, reason interferes with the decision-making process. Her toes gripped the soles of her shoes, her restless fingers wrinkled the hem of her clothes, and her face flushed red. Asagami Fujino, who wanted to verify her thoughts, could not utter the declaration that could be described as a traitor in her dream.

"It tastes great, I really like it, and I'm looking forward to Fujino's cooking tomorrow."

After ending a conversation that was starting to turn sour, Kenneth finished his snack and headed to Orange's desk. He left the less important things to Chris and Orange, but he had to keep the issue of Chaldea firmly in his grasp. Chaldea's existence was abnormal, and if it were built according to Marisbury's ideas, Kenneth felt the world was doomed.

When her declaration of intent to challenge the master was stopped, Asagami Fujino breathed a sigh of relief but also felt a pang of regret. However, seeing that Kenneth was already busy, she realized that she had missed her chance. After saying goodbye to Kenneth, Asagami Fujino returned to her room.

As a villain with some principles, Kenneth doesn't deny his own thoughts, but he won't lay a hand on Fujino, who is still a student. The Moon Paradise plan is nothing compared to eating Beasts. Kenneth is eager to take everything from Ayaka Sajou for himself.

"The location was still chosen in Antarctica, rejected. Has the spirit particle computing device officially begun construction? Hmm, the need for additional funding is really outrageous. Hopefully, Rosie is alright..."

Reviewing Chaldea's construction over the past period, Kenneth expressed his opinions to the tool, Marisbury. For example, regarding the site selection, Marisbury was worried about interference from other organizations and chose Antarctica. But Kenneth didn't care about those clowns. He, Kenneth, could handle it. Let whoever wanted to go to that godforsaken place in Antarctica go. He, Kenneth, had no interest in arguing with penguins.

"Near-future observation lens·SHEBA, still no clue? Rafe, Rafe, is it too late for me to go to the Astral Realm and dig you out now?"

Thinking of the bomb man who had been reduced to ashes, Kenneth rubbed his head in frustration. Kenneth had read about the requirements for near-future observation lenses and had also studied the relevant theories, but how to put it, this thing was like advanced mathematics. Even if Kenneth was pushed to the limit, he couldn't do it. Perhaps Sajou Ayaka could do it, but given his relationship with her, Kenneth immediately dismissed the idea.

"Should we ask Ryougi Shiki? Given her personality, she should have a chance... Never mind, we have plenty of time. Let's go explore other worlds when the time is right."

The construction of Sheba is not without a solution. Leif has been sent to this world, but Leif from other worlds is still alive. Moreover, after solving the problem of Sajou Ayaka, Kenneth will definitely take the initiative to find the beast. It is only a matter of time before he encounters Chaldea. If all else fails, Kenneth can go to Chaldea to analyze the finished product. If he still cannot build it, Kenneth doesn't mind doing a free purchase. Anyway, Chaldea will be frozen, and Kenneth feels that it's no big deal to take advantage of the situation.

"Chaldea, you who were born a mistake, can you create a correct world?"

In his previous life as the 48th Master, Kenneth had some goodwill towards Chaldea. As the saying goes, those involved are often blinded, while bystanders see things more clearly. With the blessing of God's perspective, Kenneth had a clear understanding of the tragedy of Chaldea. As for Fujimaru Ritsuka, who was struggling in a certain world, Kenneth, who did not deny his identity as an 'opening position' magician, did not mind helping her out a little while searching for the Beast.

Escaping his memories, Kenneth continued to peruse the plans for Chaldea in this world. Leaving aside the other worlds, he knew his own Chaldea absolutely could not repeat the mistakes of the past. As the clock ticked, night fell. An invisible aura flowed, and before Kenneth could even realize it, the power of nightmares subtly seeped into his body. Yawning, Kenneth was once again unknowingly dragged into a dream by Meryl.

"Hmph, you little rascal, Miss Meryl will definitely make you pay this time... Oops! What's going on? Oh no, that thing is coming out..."

The opportunity that Ayaka Sajou had been waiting for arrived thanks to the mischief of a scoundrel. In the instant that Kenneth's consciousness relaxed, the dream shattered, and twisted malice surged out of his soul like a wave, dragging along Kenneth's consciousness. The out-of-control Merry was directly dragged into that cage that imprisoned her soul.

Chapter 195 Human Evil

As darkness enveloped Kenneth, and he was dragged into a dream, Ayaka Sajou, who had been preparing for a long time, activated her spell. Using the aura left on Kenneth's soul as a guide, Ayaka Sajou pulled Kenneth into a carefully prepared cage. The spirit that guided his soul was stripped away, and his soul-driven body became an empty shell. At this moment, the situation was instantly reversed.

"Ah, that's the original species of beast! Ah! She's coming this way, run!"

As a scoundrel, upon seeing Ayaka Sajou, the oblivious Avalon lady unleashed her nightmarish talent for running away and plunged headlong into the opened void.

"Hot! Hot! Hot! What is this thing?! We're doomed, Lady Avalon isn't going anywhere! Ah! She's coming! Men first, men first! You go and hold her off..."

The raging fire that burned humanity turned into petals and scattered. Finding that it couldn't be wiped away, the culprit, Meryl, turned around and hid behind Kenneth.

Kenneth can guarantee that if it weren't for Ayaka Sajou's barrier eroding consciousness, that scumbag Merry would definitely have committed suicide to become a man. If the circumstances weren't so dire, Kenneth would definitely have dealt with that scumbag on the spot.

Now that things have come to this, Ayaka Sajou has already used her methods. If Kenneth still doesn't realize her scheme, then he's lived in vain. Looking at the two Ayaka Sajou before him, one inside and one outside, Kenneth said calmly:

"You separated consciousness and soul, leaving the unconscious soul here to construct a barrier, and replacing my soul with free consciousness. I must say, your methods have always exceeded my expectations."

Sajō Aika pulled off a big move this time. In short, she swapped bodies to imprison Kenneth's consciousness and take over his soul with her own. In a sense, Sajō Aika achieved her goal; she did indeed become one with Kenneth.

"Ah! Now you belong to me. Let me feel the weight of your soul! This, this is the secret you've been hiding! So this is what the world is like!"

The pain of a shattered consciousness and a torn soul flooded Kenneth's mind again. Thanks to Ayaka Sajou's malice, Kenneth's perception of his soul was preserved intact.

Having obtained what she had always dreamed of, Ayaka Sajou felt the greatest satisfaction of her life. With a wide grin and her expression completely broken, Ayaka Sajou licked her fingers in front of Kenneth.

"Ah! She's eating your soul! Why aren't you reacting at all! You've been enhanced, hurry up and deliver... no! Hurry up and tear her apart!"

She casually tapped Kenneth with her wand, and a white cloth popped out. At this moment, Mary was already prepared to wave the white flag after Kenneth was done for.

"You bastard, if you open your mouth again, I'll throw you out first!"

Sajou Aika's move was indeed ruthless. As a magician, Kenneth needs to release magic with his body, and as a sorcerer, Kenneth's abilities also rely on his soul. Now, both of these have been taken away. With only his consciousness, Kenneth can do nothing but harden his mind.

"How could you do this? Miss Meryl enhanced you, how could you... Ughhhh!!"

Kenneth finally understood why Morgan beat Merlin every time they met. It would be a waste not to beat such a piece of trash. After physically silencing Merlin, Kenneth threw the scumbag in front of the soul left behind by Ayaka Sajou.

"Ugh—! Ugh ugh ugh!! Ugh ugh ugh ugh…"

"Very good, it seems there's no barrier. Is it simply serving as the core of a barrier? No, it should be a spell specifically designed to counter my technique..."

Kenneth didn't believe that Ayaka Sajou would leave an unconscious soul here so unguarded. Besides, even if Ayaka Sajou wanted to move, Kenneth had no intention of doing so. As he pondered, Kenneth moved away from the seemingly harmless, unclaimed soul.

As she moved, the pain struck again, like a greedy beast slowly devouring Kenneth's soul.

"It hurts, doesn't it? This feeling hurts so much, ah—! Is this the world beyond this world?! This feeling, this taste, Kenneth! Kenneth—! I love you so much!!"

"Ugh! Ugh ugh ugh! Ugh..."

As Kenneth suppressed the tremor in his soul, a certain scoundrel crawled to his feet. Ignoring the scoundrel in front of him, Kenneth tried his best to analyze Sajyou Aika in his eyes.

"Useless, useless, useless! You are mine, now and forever, and I will keep you locked up here forever!"

Using the same expression as Yuno Gasai, Ayaka Sajou cupped her cheeks in her hands, making Kenneth feel an extreme madness. Beastly features appeared, her blue eyes were replaced by the vertical pupils of a wild beast, beast horns grew from her hair, and scarlet scales gradually appeared on Ayaka Sajou's arms.

"As expected, the 666 beast is just a facade. You are the true evil in humanity, Sajou Aika!"

The human part was burned away, and the remnants of the 666 Beast merged with Ayaka Sajou. The conditions for its descent had been met, and the evil of humanity was manifested. Thus, the original species of the Sixth Beast was completely destroyed. Ayaka Sajou, who inherited a part of the evil of humanity from the Sixth Beast, was manifested.

[Three unclean spirits spewed from the mouth of the dragon, the mouth of the beast, and the mouth of the false prophet; three devils gathered the kings together...]

"For it was given authority to perform wonders in the presence of the beast...and it was given authority to breathe life into the image of the beast and to make it speak, and to kill all who did not worship the image of the beast..."

"The three defiled spirits are demons that seek to destroy humanity. They are Satan, and the authority of the false prophet comes from Satan. The beasts they create deceive the world, guiding false prosperity with false faith, ultimately leading to humanity's demise..."

Kenneth interprets Shajo Aigo's poems word by word, drawing upon the accounts in the Book of Revelation.

"The great red dragon with seven heads and ten horns comes from heaven; it is Satan who steals the stars. The lion, leopard, and bear with seven heads and ten horns come from the sea; they are blasphemers who oppose Christ. The false prophet comes from earth; he is a false Trinity..."

The fragmented clues come together in Kenneth's words, and the evil of humanity contained in Ayaka Sajou is revealed at this moment.

"The 'false prophet' comes from the earth, is a demon descended to earth, a false sage, a false being given the name of a god, am I right? A two-horned beast in human skin, given false omniscience, creating beast images, and revered as the goddess of ghouls, is Sajyo Aika."

With a maniacal laugh, Sajou Aika, having completed her metamorphosis, unleashes the aura of a beast. She is none other than a false prophet, attempting to distort human history with her own desires and try to reenact the false prosperity of the past.

"Ah! Interesting, so interesting, Kenneth, you really know me best. Give me everything, let's be together forever!"

At this point, aside from the anti-skills possessed by beasts, Kenneth had understood everything about Ayaka Sajou. Watching Ayaka Sajou slowly walk towards him, Kenneth, seeing no need to probe any further, looked towards a corner of the space.

"I have no intention of merging with you. I can't afford A. Sajou Aika, no, I should call you Beast VI, lift your head, your nemesis has arrived."

Cherry blossom petals drifted down, and as Kenneth turned his head, the space filled with sin was gradually dispelled by soft white light. Under Ayaka Sajou's stiff expression, barefoot and dressed in a light pink kimono, "Ryougi Shiki" appeared.

Upon arriving at the scene, Kenneth turned to look at the utterly useless Meryl. After confirming that the entrance effects had nothing to do with this trash, Kenneth completely relaxed and plopped down on the scoundrel. Kenneth clarified that this was not a deliberate act of revenge, nor was it because he was annoyed by Meryl's trickery; it was simply because the ground was cold, and his current body couldn't withstand such treatment.

"Ugh! Ugh! Ugh!"

I'm too lazy to understand what this scoundrel is trying to say. Kenneth desperately needs to heal his damaged soul and consciousness. In order to catalyze Ayaka Sajou into a beast, Kenneth has been repeatedly teetering on the edge of physical rupture. As far as the result is concerned, Kenneth thinks it was worth it.

"You are a bad child."

The katana was drawn, and Root Style, still with an indifferent expression, slowly brought it down. His cold voice carried a hint of anger as he locked his narrowed black eyes onto the tense Ayaka Sajou.

"What do you know! What right do you have to lecture me? You're just a little older than me..."

"Bad kids need to be educated!"

Without giving Ayaka Sajou a chance to continue, he drew his sword and thrust forward. A flash of silver light, and Kenneth blinked, the Root-style katana already sheathed. With a thud, Ayaka Sajou, transformed into a beast that could probably beat Kenneth to a pulp, fell straight to the ground.

"I got up and killed him in one hit! What's there to say!"

For some inexplicable reason, this biblical verse appeared in Kenneth's mind. The next second, with a flick of his finger, the barrier imprisoning Kenneth collapsed.

"Bad boy, I'm taking you away."

Without giving Kenneth a chance to refuse, Root Style slashed out, stripping Ayaka Sajō's soul away. In the instant Root Style carried Ayaka away, the concept of Beast VI surged into Kenneth's consciousness. Under the sudden onslaught of human evil, Kenneth's already strained consciousness slumped, his vision went black, and he collapsed backward.

"Ugh! Ugh!"

Pressed down by the unconscious Kenneth, Ms. Avalon, who had no value whatsoever except for setting off firecrackers, let out a meaningless wail.

Chapter 196 Power

Outside, Ayaka Sajou's unusual behavior caught the attention of the others in the agency. They held Fujino back as she tried to approach Kenneth, while Aozaki Touko, who had witnessed Kenneth's seal, silently began to draw runes around her. Aozaki Touko had no intention of fighting the monster sealed by Kenneth; if it wasn't Kenneth who woke up, Aozaki Touko would immediately take Fujino and run away.

Glancing at the Kyoko who had appeared out of nowhere, and noticing the lantern she was holding, Aozaki Touko swallowed hard a few times. On instinct, Aozaki Touko quietly moved away from her.

After the lantern flickered a few times, inspired by a retired old man, Kyoko placed his right hand on his chest, knelt on one knee, and bowed to the empty corner.

Just as Aozaki Touko was stunned by Kyo Shinko's antics, Kenneth, who was lying on his back, opened his eyes. When Kenneth got up, Aozaki Touko's feet unconsciously took a few steps back. Aozaki Touko saw a pair of vertical pupils, a pair of eyes that she had only seen a few days ago when Kenneth revealed them. Rune magic activated, and feeling that Kenneth had been possessed, Touko pulled Fujino and tried to escape from here.

"Orange, since you didn't just run away, I'll cover your expenses for the next few days."

"Big boss, I, Aozaki Touko, am yours in life and in death. A few days isn't enough? Bring more money!"

With a sliding tackle, Aozaki Touko skillfully appeared in front of Kenneth, her guard completely gone. Taking Kenneth's bank card, Aozaki Touko only wanted to praise Kenneth's greatness.

"Go, go, go, take Fujino and find a hotel."

Having understood Kenneth's meaning, Aozaki Touko didn't hesitate and led the reluctant Asagami Fujino away from Garan no Dou. After Aozaki Touko had completely left, Kenneth, who hadn't been able to relax for a long time, slowly closed his eyes.

That night, with the help of the Root, Kenneth usurped everything from Beast VI. The evil of humanity, which governs the principles of prosperity and holds power over anti-utopia, became Kenneth's possession. The image of falsehood was transformed, and the false prophet belonging to Sajou Aika was replaced by the false beast under Kenneth's possession. Thus, Kenneth revealed a corner of his incarnation as Alaya.

Utopia is a land where ideals are placed. Anti-Utopia is an ideal place described by "false prophets" to believers through a misinterpretation of the divine word of Eden, where there is endless prosperity and happiness, where one does not have to worry about food or livelihood, and where false gods will bestow all carefree things upon their believers.

But beneath the height of prosperity lies extreme decadence. Emptiness begins to spread, faith is eroded, and when all human desires are satisfied, humanity will become domesticated livestock on this land. Desire is the original sin of human depravity, yet it is also the driving force for humanity's future. Desire is an innate instinct inherent in human beings. When desire is eradicated, all that remains on the ground are seven billion pieces of flesh in human form, and humanity will dissolve there.

The image of falsehood: Goetia is the false crown, Tiamat is the false mother goddess of creation... Beasts all have their own image of falsehood. After taking everything from Ayaka Sajou, Kenneth read his own image of falsehood, namely: the false beast.

Kenneth is not a beast, or rather, Kenneth's form of existence cannot be contained by beasts. By stirring up a corner of human reason, Kenneth carries the aura of Alaya, insisting on the essence of humanity. Kenneth, in his cognition, denies the concept of beast. The sixth beast is Kenneth, but Kenneth is not the sixth beast. The Beast's spirit origin is merely a facade; beneath the false beast lies an unawakened dark Alaya consciousness.

As his understanding of Beast VI became clearer, the malice awakened by Ayaka Sajou in the air dissipated under Kenneth's control. The Third Law surged, the damaged soul was repaired, and the evil spirit origin of humanity was activated. With the support of these two forces, Kenneth now finally stands at the pinnacle of this world, possessing the power to transcend destiny.

"Unfortunately, it's only a quarter of the Sixth Beast's strength."

The original species of the sixth Beast has died. There are four beings that have inherited the title of Beast VI: besides the newly born Ayaka Sajou, or rather, Kenneth now, there is Nero, who represents the Beast of Sodom, the Beast of Gomora whose name is only known, and the unknown one that has not yet appeared.

Kenneth also had a guess about the final part of Beast VI: BB, whom Gilgamesh described as an unawakened human evil who turned the "Ten Crowns" worn by the Beast of Babylon into a whip. Remembering Sakura's connection to BB, Kenneth felt he could use this to pinpoint the AI ​​wandering in Mooncell.

"Is this the end? There's still not enough nourishment for human evil."

With Kenneth's addition, the aura extracted from Alaya began to stir under the nourishment of the principle of prosperity, but it was only in its infancy. Quantity could not make up for the lack of quality. The black Alaya carried the opposite of human reason, and even less than one-seventh of the principle of law could not make this concept sprout.