Returned from Another World, Earth Turned Out to Be Quite the Fantasy Too. Also, Losing Heroines, Stop Looking This Way.

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Chapter 04: “Finally Meeting God?” ④

“―Huh? Eh? No way! Someone was summoned after me!?”

Enveloped in a halo, God nodded and spoke with a sad voice.

“Unfortunately, after Natsuki-kun returned to Earth, another young man was summoned to that other world. However, he wasn’t as strong as you.”

“So, he wasn’t a hero?”

“He was a hero, but compared to you, Natsuki-kun… let’s be clear, he was weaker. Yes, even Ren Kobayashi-kun, who you fought the other day, would probably be stronger.”

“…Hmm. But I feel like even Ren-kun could dominate against the demons there. Probably not the Demon King, though.”

Ren’s strength was extraordinary.

He wondered what would happen if he mastered the use of his power.

There was fear, but also curiosity.

Ren possessed such immense power that comparing him seemed almost unfair.

“If he was just weak, that would have been okay because he could train to get stronger. However, he wasn’t mentally strong either. To put it plainly, he was an ordinary young man.”

“…I was just an ordinary middle schooler, too.”

“Hahaha! Nice joke!”

“It’s not a joke!”

“Anyway, he did have the potential to be a strong hero. He could have become stronger. But he was suddenly summoned to another world, not knowing which way was up, and told to fight. He was asked to do more than was ever asked of you.”

“That’s tough.”

“Moreover, the demon tribes didn’t underestimate him just because he was a human hero. On the contrary, they were very determined. Thanks to you, Natsuki-kun, the demon army, though nearly destroyed, refused to lose and fought desperately. The Demon Lord, who had been disturbed by a deity, regained his original cleverness and strength. If only he had had strength equal to yours… He had a really hard time, so much so that even God felt sympathy for him.”

Natsuki thought to himself that it was still the worst otherworld.

God had asked him if it should be destroyed, and he said no, but he seriously wondered if the people of that world should be eradicated.

“Originally, it was against the rules for otherworlds to interfere with Earth. It’s a no-go for God too. There have been incidents in the past, but God is upset that people from Earth have been kidnapped twice in a short period from the same world. Really upsetting.”

“So, it’s kidnapping. Yeah, it is kidnapping.”

“Some people enjoy otherworlds like they’re something out of a fiction. For God, it’s fine if the person is happy. However, seeing someone from my world suffer like Natsuki-kun or him is something God cannot tolerate.”

“…So, you wanted to destroy it?”

“Yes, I would like to if it were possible. But God interfering with that world is also not allowed. That’s why I couldn’t help you. I’m very sorry.”

God bowed politely.

“Ah, don’t worry about it. I made it back, after all.”

“Thank you. Natsuki-kun, you are kind.”

“But how did the guy manage to return?”

“At the moment he was about to die in the otherworld, I interfered forcefully. Because of that, the lifespan of that world was shortened, but that’s a minor issue. That’s all I could do. He returned to this world like you, Natsuki-kun, but the otherworld has become a trauma for him.”

“I figured.”

“But who would believe such a story? He can’t tell anyone, afraid he might be summoned again, and now he stays shut in his room.”

“So, you want me to talk to him because I’ve been through the same?”

“Yes. And I want you to tell him that he will not be summoned ever again.”

When Natsuki heard God’s declaration, he asked, “Eh? Really?” and God nodded in response.

“Actually, the world where Natsuki-kun was kidnapped no longer has the power to summon. But there are countless other worlds. I’ve put a strong block to prevent any interference from them.”

“Can you really do that?”

“It’s possible, but normally it shouldn’t be done.”

“Oh, but—”

“It’s a temporary measure. For some reason, gods from other worlds are interested in interfering with ours. Probably because Earth people and otherworlds are compatible in many ways. Not all those who should protect do their job.”

“So, gods are the same, huh?”

“Unfortunately. Just between us, there was interference from another world when Yuto Miyahara had a spectacular self-destruction.”

“Huh?”

“But from God’s perspective… even if the seal Natsuki-kun placed isn’t broken and he goes to the other side, he wouldn’t be able to do anything. That’s not acceptable. It might not be interesting for Natsuki and the others, but God doesn’t approve of demeaning those who have died.”

“No, that’s okay.”

“Although I’ve prevented interference, it was impossible to kidnap him. Despite how it might look, I’m one of the most powerful among those who manage worlds.”

“…It’s hard to see that, you know, because you’re so bright.”

“Oops, my apologies. Being too great comes with a blinding halo.”

“It’s part of the specs?”

Feeling like he knew more than he needed to, Natsuki gave a wry smile.

“You might not be interested, but I’ll tell you anyway. Yuto Miyahara’s soul couldn’t go to heaven or hell.”

“Um, why?”

“It completely vanished.”

“Heh”

“Did you meet the goddess of love? Her power is that strong. She has the power to even erase souls… and the self-destruction, haha. Oops, sorry. The only way his soul could have been saved was by going to another world, but that was also not possible. I guess it balances out with the fun he had.”

“Yeah.”

Natsuki was indeed surprised that Yuto had completely disappeared, but he didn’t really care.

To Natsuki, Yuto Miyahara was just that—a nobody.

“Normally, God would just leave it, but I’ll give a little perk to those who were involved with him. As time passes, they’ll start to forget him.”

“Oh, thanks?”

“They won’t completely forget, but it’ll be like, ‘Oh, was there someone like that?’ Now, as for Yuto Miyahara… let’s not bother with him.”

Even God had written off Yuto.

“Would you talk to the young man who was summoned after you?”

“Sure, if I’m okay.”

“Thank you. I’ve tried to intervene a few times, but he’s very wary, thinking I’m some kind of evil god or something. It’s tough.”

“No comment on that, please.”

And so, Natsuki was set to meet the other young man who had also been summoned to another world.