"Hmm? It seems she passed the test, but it looks like it was with outside help. How cunning, 'Good.' I thought you wouldn't make a move." Suddenly sensing a reaction from Yoshino on her knee, she looked down and saw her originally vacant eyes turn back into their beautiful sapphire pupils. 'Evil' knew Yoshino had passed her test, but only by cheating.
"You didn't specify that I couldn't help her, did you, 'Evil'? How cunning, setting up such a test when neither of us wants to harm Yoshino. Aren't you afraid that Yoshino wouldn't pass your test and would fall into depravity?" 'Good's' figure appeared beside 'Evil' and said with a smile. "Wasn't my appearance part of your plan? You're really dishonest."
"Hmph! If she can't even pass this kind of test, then she's too useless. Letting her experience the pain I once went through is something she must experience. If she doesn't know the cruelty of the world, she won't know what to do when she encounters someone like Westcott in the future. And! Who are you calling dishonest?! Do you want to fight, 'Good'! Don't think our strengths are still the same! After being chosen as the tester for Magic of Darkness, my power now far exceeds yours! Believe it or not, I'll pin you to the ground and rub you hard?"
"Would you do that?" With a faint smile, 'Good' didn't pay attention to 'Evil's' threat, merely speaking in a calm tone.
"Tsk! Annoying fellow." Looking at 'Good's' expression, she knew her threat had no effect on her, just like before. As she said, she wouldn't actually do it. Not because she couldn't win, but because she didn't want to. The two of them from different timelines made different choices regarding the same matter. Although she thought 'Good's' approach was wrong, 'Good' perfectly preserved Yoshino's kindness. Most importantly, no matter how much she provoked 'Good,' 'Good' would never fight her. Every time she saw 'Good's' smile, she had no desire to fight.
"Hehe~ You're still the same. Ah, I didn't expect so many people to appear in this consciousness space. Should I say long time no see? Sisters." Looking at 'Evil's' frustrated expression, 'Good' chuckled, covering her mouth. Then she turned around and looked at Nozomi Tojo and the others, who had surprised expressions, then she looked at Natsumi, who was standing at the very front, with a complicated expression. Just like 'Evil' had experienced, Natsumi was ultimately killed by Ellen while protecting her. However, when 'Good' cooperated with the world's consciousness to restart the world, she saw Natsumi in her soul state at the very end. But at their final parting, Natsumi unexpectedly sealed 'Good's' mouth when she wasn't paying attention, and that feeling at the time felt very strange to 'Good'.
"Th-three Yoshinos? What's going on? Two Yoshinos are already confusing enough. Why is there a third Yoshino?" Natsumi indicated that she had experienced too much today for her brain to process, but she could feel that the other party's aura was completely different from the other Yoshino. It was a completely opposite feeling, as if she was the embodiment of good; being near her felt very comfortable. But near the other person, she could only feel intense malice. "Could you be?"
"That's right. I am the Yoshino from another parallel world who chose to purify the entire world, and I am now the 'Good' existence within Yoshino. I am completely opposite to 'Evil,'" 'Good' said, bowing to everyone. Then she looked at Yoshino, who was lying on 'Evil's' knee, and said, "She should be awake now; she has completely expelled the darkness from her heart."
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As if in response to 'Good's' words, Yoshino's pupils returned to normal as she stood up, looking somewhat dazedly at the people surrounding her. She remembered that in this world, she shouldn't have been able to summon anyone here, so why were Nozomi Tojo and the others present? Was she dreaming right now?
Yoshino! You're awake! That's wonderful! Seeing Yoshino safely awaken, the more impulsive girls couldn't contain their excitement and rushed toward Yoshino together. Before Yoshino could react, she was tackled to the ground. Being pinned under Kousaka Honoka and the others left her momentarily breathless, but seeing the radiant smiles on their faces, Yoshino didn't say much, letting them press and squish her.
'Good' and 'Evil' stood to the side, watching the playful scene. 'Good's' face still wore that serene smile, but 'Evil's' expression was full of complexity. Once, for revenge, she had destroyed the entire world, leaving only herself to live on in loneliness. Seeing her current self, besides her original companions, having others who cared for her so much, the sight deeply moved her, who had been alone for so long. Did I make a mistake? I just wanted to protect more people. Why did it turn out like this?
Quite moving, isn't it, 'Evil'? That's her charm, right? You can't judge her based on our history. She has so many people by her side. And aren't I here with you? Don't look so lonely, 'Good' said, reaching out to tightly grasp 'Evil's' hand. Even though she was completely consumed by 'Evil', a trace of kindness remained in her heart. No matter how hard she tried to get used to solitude, she couldn't forget the happy times she once shared with her companions. This is what Yoshino possesses. It's also the reason she is loved by so many people now.
Feeling her hand tightly held, for some reason, 'Evil' felt her heart soften slightly. Because so much time had passed, she had forgotten what this feeling was, but with a faint understanding, she knew it was something she had discarded after witnessing the darkness of the world. That something was kindness.
Tch! I don't need your company. You only cause trouble for me. If it weren't for your interference, this girl would have already been consumed by despair, and the kabbalah tree of life could have transformed into the inverse kabbalistic tree of evil, unleashing hell's demons to destroy this world. Feeling her long-frozen heart beginning to thaw, 'Evil' stubbornly resisted the sensation, turning to yell at 'Good'. But she didn't shake off the hand holding hers; instead, she tightened her grip, as if worried 'Good' would let go—just as dishonest as Nishikino Maki.
I really don't know why she's become like this. We're the same person, after all. Why does she have a tsundere personality? A tsundere loli... does that really suit me? It feels so strange, she thought somewhat helplessly. She had seen the timid Yoshino, the energetic one, the impulsive one, but never a tsundere Yoshino. What's this? So un-teacher-like?
Ahem~ It seems you've successfully passed my trial, Yoshino, Evangeline said, watching the tackled Yoshino with her arms crossed. Although this is completely different from my initial plan, you've still passed the test your dark side presented. Try concentrating your magical power in your hands. Let me see the [Magic of Darkness] you've mastered now.
My hands? I understand. Concentrating magical power into her hands, two runes—one black, one white—appeared on them. One side represented darkness, the other light. This was no longer mere Dark Magic. It seemed the flaw in the trial had affected the Dark Magic she learned as well.
Looking at the runes on Yoshino's hands, Evangeline frowned deeply. Kousaka Honoka, seeing the runes, didn't overthink it; she just excitedly raised Yoshino's hand, chattering nonstop about how cool and awesome they were. Don't you know this represents darkness? Your carefree attitude is something else.
Since you've passed the trial of [Magic of Darkness], then with your current constitution, the most difficult part—the backlash of darkness—shouldn't be a problem either. What you need now is to fully master this power. After you've mastered it, I'll arrange some training for you in spell development. Watching the playful group, Evangeline released a surge of killing intent. These are spells developed based on [Magic of Darkness]. A single misstep could lead to serious consequences. I hope you take this seriously. Don't think I'm joking.
Because your foundation... that is, your heart, has darkness rooted within. Although the darkness in your heart now seems a bit different from what I imagined. She looked speechlessly at 'Evil', who was holding 'Good's' hand beside her. What's with the blush on your face? Making you look like a girl in love. And that demon outside, utterly suppressed by the angel—though representing darkness, it showed no trace of darkness at all. What's with this world? Am I falling behind the times?
I understand! If I could endure even this, I'll work hard on the spell development that comes next! With so many people by my side, I believe I'll be fine, Yoshino said with a bright smile. But she was quickly overwhelmed again by Nozomi Tojo and the others. They hadn't seen each other for a while. Not knowing when they'd return to their own world, they had to say whatever they wanted to say now.
Hey, you two! The trial for [Magic of Darkness] is over now. Where are you planning to go next? Evangeline approached 'Good' and 'Evil' and asked. Regarding these two beings who had hidden within Yoshino for so long, now that they had revealed themselves, what would they do next?
Us? Hehehe~ Since we're exposed now, there's no need to secretly observe Yoshino anymore. We can be a bit more open.
More open? What do you mean? Evangeline asked, somewhat puzzled.
Who knows~
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