[ Everyone present was stunned into petrification by the sudden scene, while Yoma, the instigator of it all, wore a sinister smile on his face.
He leaned playfully towards Pandora's ear and whispered, "The one who abducted your brother was me!"
"The more people dance, the livelier the atmosphere, isn't it?"
Hearing this, Pandora's pupils constricted, and an indescribable shock and fear surged through her heart: "It's all your fault, YOU BASTARD!!"
"At this point, I don't want to know, I don't want to know any of those so-called truths!"
This belated truth might as well not have come. Pandora, who had lived with the hatred of her brother's being taken, was now on the verge of collapse.
Even Partita, who was once close to her, was killed by her, unaware of the truth. Thinking of this, Pandora's heart felt as if it had fallen into an abyss.
However, Yoma paid no heed, continuing to push the drama forward, and a black vortex reappeared.
"My beloved wife, whom Miss Pandora cherished so dearly, was cherished to the point of being cruelly murdered!"
"Let me reunite you two."
Accompanied by a ripple in space, Yoma pulled a tattered figure from the temporal vortex.
"Let the curtain rise—!"
And the person who appeared was Tenma's mother, Partita. ]
[ .....]
〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"This Yoma, what a troublemaker, truly enjoys a spectacle, not caring how big the mess gets. Pandora's heart is almost shattered!"
"This time thing is really useful. It can even pull out Partita, who has been dead for years!"
It makes sense. She always thought that Partita, her once dearest servant and only friend, had taken her brother.
She also believed that it was all Partita's fault that she lost everything, so she killed her out of hatred.
However, reality now told her that Partita hadn't done any of it, that she was innocent, and Pandora had mistakenly killed her only friend...
Carrying so many years of hatred, only to discover that she had hated the wrong person from the beginning. One can only say that truth is a sharp blade; who could endure that!
.....
〜Jujutsu Kaisen World, Future Timeline〜
Looking at the somewhat dejected Pandora and the "meddlesome" Yoma, Kugisaki Nobara looked puzzled:
"Wait... where did Radamanthys go at this moment? He wouldn't have become a mere spectator, would he!"
Where did Radamanthys go, who was just willing to be trampled under Pandora's feet, even killing Valentine to show his loyalty?!
Although he might not be Yoma's match, he should at least make an effort.
Itadori Yuuji said uncertainly,
"Uh... he should have had his time stopped."
Pandora was almost collapsing, yet Radamanthys showed no movement. Perhaps at this moment, his time was stopped by Yoma.
After all, Yoma cared deeply about his drama and wouldn't allow anyone to disturb it.
.....
[ At this moment, Pandora, looking at the appearing figure, was already on her knees, questioning life, holding her head with both hands: "Am I... once again being toyed with by the gods...?!"
A fear of being dominated and manipulated by the gods surged into Pandora's heart. She already understood that she was nothing more than a chess piece, constantly being used.
"For me, I can no longer tell if the world before me is real or fake."
"Truth is always twisted and hidden. I am the one who has been most fooled since the Holy War!! That's why I even killed you..."
However, just as Pandora was sinking into endless self-blame and confusion, Partita gently embraced her from behind.
Whispering words of comfort, sympathizing with her plight: "It's alright, Miss Pandora, Partita is right here!"
And Pandora, in this care, gradually let down her guard and the heavy burden she had placed on herself. For a moment, it made her feel as if she had returned to her childhood...
"Because the innocent you, when you were young, killed me, which is also an undeniable truth..."
The warmth lasted only for an instant. Partita's hands transformed into ruthless blades, slicing across Pandora's chest. Blood instantly splattered, and she fell heavily to the ground, unconscious.
The bloody scene stung the eyes of Tenma and the others, and Radamanthys was also deeply shocked...
But it drew a hearty laugh from Yoma: "Hahaha, what's this... The ending of the first act is too dramatic!" ]
[ .....]
〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"One can only say that even hateful people have pitiable aspects. Pandora, who was originally a wealthy young lady, was tormented to such an extent... Alas!"
"Huh?! Radamanthys, what are you shocked about? Why are you just standing there blankly, openly watching the show?"
Everyone couldn't understand what Radamanthys was thinking, or whose side he was on.
To say he was on Pandora's side, he just stood there watching, doing nothing. But to say he was on Alone's side made even less sense.
Plus, Yoma directly admitted that he was the one who stole Hades' soul...
For Radamanthys, known for his loyalty, whether it was Pandora or Hades, he shouldn't tolerate Yoma's actions! Yet, he just stood there watching, which was truly incomprehensible...
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〜Overlord World〜
In the Great Tomb of Nazarick, Ainz Ooal Gown sat upon his throne, his fingers gently tapping the armrest:
"Even Pandora, the commander of the Underworld Army, is incredibly fragile before the gods."
Pandora was born into a prominent family, but everything was ruined due to Yoma.
She entered the Underworld Army at a young age, not only having to face the surveillance of the God of Death and the God of Sleep but also dealing with the covetous gazes of the Three Judges of the Underworld.
At such a young age, experiencing so many changes, her heart must have long been twisted, even unwilling to believe the facts before her.
"Fearing the gods yet hating them, despising humans yet being human... But the worst are still the gods within!"
In Ainz's view, the gods of the Underworld were more or less deranged, and Pandora was merely a tool used by the gods, a tragic girl whose fate was not her own!
There was Hades Alone, who would suddenly go mad from time to time, and the Twin Gods, who would "accuse" Pandora from time to time.
Caught between Hades and the Twin Gods, she could not offend either side and still had to face accusations and the stigma of betrayal. Being a "secretary" to the gods was truly difficult!
.....
[ Yoma clearly had no intention of stopping, but turned to Tenma and said, "The second act is about to begin, Pegasus Tenma!"
As his voice fell, another vortex descended from the sky, instantly sucking Tenma in and transporting him to another space!
"Mother...?!"
And before him, his mother Partita stood quietly, her gentle eyes seemingly waiting for Tenma to embrace her!
"Don't take me as your mother, take me as Owl Partita, the guardian of Uranus. So Tenma... fight me!"
Looking at Partita, clad in Underworld battle attire, Tenma couldn't believe that his once gentle and loving mother could be a Specter!
Seeing Tenma like this, Partita seemed to feel a bit of reluctance, and her stern expression softened.
She gently cupped Tenma's face and carefully examined it for a moment. One would have expected a tender moment to unfold, but...
In an instant, the scene changed drastically. A fierce power erupted from the Specter's body, tearing the hard ground to pieces, and a massive impact sent Tenma flying into the sky!
Looking at Tenma, who was blasted into the sky, Partita still wore a slight smile on her face, but her eyes were filled with murderous intent: "I will... take your life." ]
[ .....]
〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"Yare yare... What a strange family you have, Pegasus. Both parents were Specters, yet they gave birth to a Saint."
"This Yoma is truly evil. He's such a perverse father, and now he even wants Tenma and his mother to kill each other..."
Everyone looked at the scene before them, not knowing what to say.
Pandora and Tenma's connection is too complicated. Tenma's mother, Partita, was a friend, but his father was the culprit who took everything from her. It's hard to say if they are even enemies.
.....