In a pitch-black space, Yoshino floated.
Although her eyes were closed, her consciousness was clear.
She just couldn't control her body, but she didn't panic; instead, she tried hard to stay calm, recalling what had just happened to her to end up in this state.
'I remember I was about to practice magic on the island when I suddenly lost consciousness, then woke up again in this place.
It's clearly impossible for someone to sneak attack me.
Even if someone stronger than me came to sneak attack me, the angel Zadkiel would definitely appear in time to protect me.
That means this isn't a sneak attack from the Magic Side or an assault from the science side, which means it's something world consciousness did?'
Only world consciousness could do something like this silently.
'Yoshino, can you hear me now?'
A familiar voice came into Yoshino's mind.
The somewhat anxious Yoshino instantly brightened.
'Shiina, is that you?
Why are we in this place now?'
Yoshino replied to Shiina in her heart, her voice choked with tears.
Even though she had become stronger now, she was still the easily frightened Yoshino from before.
Now, with Shiina, her anxious heart calmed down.
'Don't be afraid, Yoshino. We are safe now, so don't worry. I just connected with alaya and gaia. Things are a bit sudden. A vortex just pulled you in from behind you, Yoshino. This is something world consciousness did.' It was indeed something world consciousness did, but why? Could it be because I learned magic? But Shiina, didn't you say it didn't matter?
'Well~ don't think too much, Yoshino. world consciousness of this world is not the world of 'a certain magical index', but the consciousness of another world. It's the consciousness of your original world.'
'Original world? Is it the 'lovelive' world?' In Yoshino's impression, only that world was her 'first' world. But unfortunately, she thought wrong. That was not the first world.
'No, it's not. Don't forget who you are, Yoshino.' Thinking about it, that's true. After all, the initial world was the 'lovelive' world. It's understandable to think that your original world was that one.
'Who am I? I was Yoshino at that time. Shiina, what are you talking about...' Yoshino, who was about to say something, stopped. She now understood what Shiina had just said.
'It seems you know now. That's right, it was world consciousness of the 'date a live' world that dragged you back. After all, that world still needs you, the fourth spirit, to maintain its operation. Now you need to go back for a bit. After all, Tohka's storyline has already passed, and now it's your story.'
'Eh? Are you saying I have to go back and be conquered by Mr. Shido? I don't want to.' I was warned by Toujou Nozomi not to get close to Itsuka Shido. Is world consciousness forcing me to follow the original script and be conquered? I don't want to.
'Don't worry, Yoshino. This matter is not forced upon you. You don't need to follow the original story. ' A calm voice echoed in Yoshino's heart, bringing her out of her panic. This was alaya's voice.
'That's right, Yoshino. Hehe~ You don't have to do things according to your memories. After all, world consciousness in that world is very easy to talk to, especially for spirits. So you don't have to worry too much.' A strange voice, from the sound of it, you could tell it was a Little Loli like alaya, and full of energy. But a Little Loli who could be with alaya, besides gaia, there was no one else.
'The place you are in now is connected to another world, a place called 'Manifestation' where spirits appear when they hibernate. You should know about it. You are hibernating in this world now, unable to make any movements.' gaia explained Yoshino's current situation. It would take a little more preparation before Yoshino could return.
'I see. But if I'm going back to the 'date a live' world, what about Sister Nozomi and Sister Yuriko? If they realize Yoshino suddenly disappeared, something big will happen.' If Suzuya Yuriko awakened her black wings, the power of the black wings combined with the spiritual power I gave her, I wonder if the destructive power would increase.
'We will inform them about this. After all, we can contact every master of yours. If one of the contracted parties has a special problem, you will feel it. If you die in a certain world, then all masters related to you will have their contracts terminated. This is another function of this contract.'
In fact, the purpose of doing this was for world consciousness to temporarily remove Yoshino from this world so that she would not interfere with the important 'Ability User Evolution Project'. alaya and gaia, on the other hand, agreed to this request to prevent Yoshino from undergoing a reversal.
'It feels like something is being hidden from Yoshino. But it's good to leave for a while. That way, if I encounter some troublesome things, I won't have to worry about whether to step in and solve them. But alaya, can the power I learned in other worlds be used in other worlds? Will there be any bad effects?' This is the most important part. I will definitely go to some high-level worlds in the future. I must make good use of these powers.
'There's no problem with that. After all, they are all your abilities. As long as you, Yoshino, don't do anything to exterminate humanity or destroy the world, it's generally fine. It's just about increasing your own power. Your power is currently top-tier in low to mid-level planes, but it's not impressive in high-level planes.' gaia is very optimistic about Yoshino being able to improve her strength. In the future, she might face stronger enemies. And the most dangerous enemy is currently lurking in the open. We all know where this danger is, but we cannot stop her in advance. We can only keep a close eye on her.
'Now you already have the blessing of power from the 'lovelive' world, the blessing of angels from the science side, and index, plus your own spiritual power. For now, you need to practice using these powers well. When you return to 'date a live', you also need to gain the abilities of the kabbalah tree of life. These are the fundamental powers of the world. As the fourth sephirah, as long as you gain the goodwill of other spirits, you can obtain a portion of their abilities. The entire kabbalah tree of life will gradually form within your body.' However, doing so also has greater dangers... '...Do you want Yoshino to conquer spirits?' You don't mean for me to steal Itsuka Shido's job, do you? This kind of thing is no laughing matter.
'As long as your relationship with them is good enough, that's all. Just like good female friends, that's enough.' So, you're not really explaining it, are you, Miss gaia?
'Eh? Why do I feel like something is starting to pull me?' Yoshino now felt as if she was being attracted, unable to escape this force.
'This is the signal for you to manifest. Remember, Yoshino. When you return, you might encounter some trouble, but those are minor things. Take good care of yourself.'
'Got it.' After speaking, Yoshino disappeared from this 'Manifestation'.
"I don't know if doing this is right or wrong, alaya. You clearly know that if Yoshino gains the power of other spirits, the danger might be even greater." gaia looked at alaya seriously. She had initially refused this matter, and if alaya hadn't repeatedly explained it, she would never have agreed to do it.
"We have to believe in her. Isn't that why she has so many bonds in these worlds?"
...I hope you're right, alaya. We still need to keep a close eye on Yoshino. The tragedy of the past will never be allowed to repeat.
〇 ③ date a live
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