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The Ark Sphere could connect to three worlds at once, That was its limit.
When it had crossed dimensions during the collapse of another realm, it had stored three sets of coordinates.
Ophis's power had been the key required to force those pathways open.
Internally, the Sphere designated them simply as World One, World Two, and World Three.
After reviewing the information it had gathered, Anos gave them proper names.
World One — The Dungeon World.
World Two — The Akame World.
World Three — The Vampire Realm.
"Ophis," Anos asked, summoning the World Dragon's Jewel into his hand, "how long will it take you to recover? Would you like to stay with me for a while?"
Ophis studied the silver sphere he produced.
It radiated an oppressive force.
At her current weakened state, she had the distinct sense that it could suppress her entirely.
Then she noticed something inside.
A small red shape circling within.
"…Ddraig."
She recognized it.
Ddraig, however, did not perceive her, Without Anos' permission, he had no such access.
"If you enter here, no one from the outside will detect you," Anos explained. "You can recover safely."
He had no desire to see the Infinite Dragon God adorable, powerful, and far too trusting targeted while weakened.
There were always those bold enough to scheme against her even at full strength.
In this state, the risk is multiplied.
"No."
Ophis answered simply.
Anything that suppressed dragons triggered instinctive resistance.
Still—
Seeing Anos casually wield such an artifact increased her estimation of him.
Her confidence in his ability to confront the Great Red rose slightly.
"Well... If you don't want to."
Anos smiled.
Technically, he could force the matter.
The probability wasn't low.
But if he did, that would be all it would ever be containment.
Dragons were proud creatures.
They submitted only to strength.
Ddraig had entered a form of cooperation.
Ophis was another matter entirely.
Anos was still far from the point where she would kneel willingly.
"I… will go to another world during this time."
Ophis said what Anos had deliberately not suggested.
It made sense.
If she traveled with him, she would not need to hide, In another world, no one would recognize her.
No one would hunt her.
"You want to come as well?" Anos smiled faintly. "Of course."
Outwardly, he appeared calm.
Inwardly—
He felt a flicker of regret.
He had hoped to coax her into staying.
Still.
This worked.
"Asia," he said, turning slightly. "Do you remember what I asked of you?"
Asia was one of his ideal candidates.
A believer unbound from Heaven's existing structure.
He had run the projections countless times.
Attempting to infiltrate the Heavenly system and convince its residents that he was the reincarnation of their God had a maximum seventy percent success probability.
High.
But not high enough.
Anos operated at ninety percent or above whenever possible.
Ddraig. Ophis. Every major move had been calculated.
"Ah…?"
Asia blinked.
Then her expression brightened.
"Yes... I remember!"
He had asked her to help spread his faith.
"I want you to remember what I'm about to tell you."
Anos' tone grew serious.
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An hour later, Anos returned home with Asia.
"So this is where… You live?"
Asia gazed at the modest villa with open wonder, She had imagined something radiant. Golden halls. Holy light.
Instead—
It was simple.
Perhaps the Lord was traveling incognito.
Her mind filled in the details enthusiastically.
"Asia... Remember the name."
Anos reminded gently.
"Ah! Right Anos-san! I'll remember!"
She resolved, in that instant, to speak less. Fewer words meant fewer mistakes.
Anos nodded.
He had calculated it.
One reminder lasted roughly an hour.
He would simply repeat it as needed.
The door opened softly.
And then—
He saw Koneko.
Sweat beading across her skin.
Behind her—
Kuroka.
Hands placed firmly against her younger sister's back.
"Se—Senpai!?"
Koneko's ears and tail snapped upright in shock.
"Oh my," Kuroka purred, licking her lips lightly. "Back already? One might suspect you planned this."
Anos paused.
Timing.
Apparently, impeccable.
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