"Oh? What are they doing here?"
Lemegeton curiously asked after seeing Yuze and Lyre behind Yozu. He's curious as to why they looked angry yet happy also
"There was just some misunderstanding and some feelings thrown around. Overall, we're fine"
Yozu answered
"They will just stay here and keep watch. They're interested in the change that will happen in the world"
"There's no problems then!"
Sai declared
"They're just here for Philip, that's why"
Sai added since she heard the two shouting Philip's name earlier, before the broadcast of the Mystical Academy cut off
Yuze and Lyre jolted from Sai's words. Their tense expressions calmed down and their sinister eyes disappeared
Everyone in the world also had different reactions. It looked like they were watching some kind of anime, telenovela, or some sort of drama. That's what they thought at least
"Haha, anyways... Now that's out of the way... We have introduced ourselves! Except for the branches, fingers, and the council members. They are only here to serve as witnesses of the new age. You, in your home or wherever you are, you will also bear witness to this historic change"
Everyone patiently waited for the long awaited announcement. Even though they are expectant, most of them didn't place their expectations too high
"Disclaimer first! As you may have heard earlier, magic and mana are now a thing. So of course, beings that wete fantastical and born of fantasy also exists. We are not afraid to reveal this to the world. Vampires, spirits, aliens, monsters, gods... You name it"
Everyone nodded. This was a given granted that magic and mana spawns those fantasy beings
"With that in mind, my identity as a goddess from another world did not affect the decisions of the ones who resided here on Earth. I have no involvement in any shape or form except that I was nominated to be the leader of the Sci-Tech Division because no one wanted to take this position... So for convenience sake, I agreed to it"
"However... Blank, the Headmaster, and... I don't know what to call you so we'll call you Atheist"
"That doesn't sound pleasing but... That works, I guess"
Atheist said
"Alright, the three of them have, along with the branches, fingers, and council members has the most involvement in this historic change!"
"What she said is right... Beings that you can't ever think of, hidden from everyone's sight and under your noses. They're more powerful than the political leaders that you know"
Lemegeton continued
"Those beings refused to show themselves to the public because of various reasons that we will not disclose also because of some other various reasons"
Kamijou continued
"But keep in mind that we, the real leaders and rulers of Earth in our own rights, decided these changes to properly adapt to magic and mana"
Yozu added
"So, without further ado... We will now officially announce the coming of the new age!"
Sai declared
"Everyone on Earth... Human, animals, and whichever race or species you beling to... Welcome to the Mysticism Age!"
Sai and the others officially declared the start of the new age for the Earth, even if it started four and a half years ago. From her announcement, they earned several claps from the people in the call, the nation leaders, and several more people around the world
Yuze and Lyre joined the cheers while Philip on the other hand was clapping awkwardly. He doesn't cheer or clap very often but when he does, he claps very loud. So, he copied the small claps that he saw
"Since I am the leader of the Sci-Tech Division, I will lead this conference unless the other leaders and Philip have something to add"
"..."
"So, first on our agenda... When a new age is born, everything changes... That includes the name of the planet. Thousands of years ago, Earth had many names from Gaia, KI, Geb, Tierra, Monde, Erde, Tonantzin, Pachamama, Bhuma Devi, Jörð, and many more. So today, we have decided to also change the name of the Earth to permanently mark this period of time in history..."
Everyone suddenly became skeptic as they were questioning why they would have to change the name of the Earth. Granted that it was supposed to make a mark in history, but their opinions were that it would be troublesome, especially whenever they will go forward into the future
"...and the one who will decide the name will be Philip!"
"Wait, what?!!"
Philip voiced out in surprise
"We have decided that we do it this way because we considered that he has the right to pick the name of new Earth because of what he has done to the world!"
"Wait, why are you all putting this on me?!"
Philip asked but he was being ignored
"As a goddess from another world, I don't have a say to this and I don't have the right to choose a new name for Earth"
"I am just a no one who remains secret. If I ever chose a name, I wouldn't be that secret anymore, am I? Well, everyone in the world already knows my existence, but that won't change anything"
"Don't look at me! I'm just an atheist who doesn't believe in any gods! Why would I care about the name of the world?"
"Haha! I am but just a Headmaster of the Mystical Academy"
Every one of the pillars made their own excuses before the conference started to place it all upon Philip. All of their excuses were valid but the main reason was they were bad at naming
Sai would only think of naming Earth to its World God, which no one knew about. Lemegeton would pass because he doesn't know how to name at all and made lousy name to his actual hidden fingers. Kamijou is just an atheist and Yozu is just a Headmaster
"My god! What if the people of the world doesn't like it?!"
Philip asked in worry
"Don't worry, they won't have any say on it anyways. What you say is absolute. You have save the world two times from destruction anyways"
Sai assured Philip but she mentioned a part that she shouldn't have said
"Two times?"
Lemegeton voiced out. Yozu, Yuze, and Lyre widened their eyes while Kamijou narrowed his eyes. The three of them knew that Philip saved the world one time, and that was the catastrophe six months ago, but they don't have any ideas of the second one
On the other hand, everyone in world were confused. How could Philip have saved the world two times? Was it wars or a meteor? Armageddon or apocalypse? These were the questions that ran in the people's minds
Meanwhile, Philip didn't react that Sai slipped up. Instead, he admitted to it
"I did... Maybe Sai can tell you the details later?"
"Hm... Alright"
Lemegeton agreed since he looked like he was the most interested in it
"Just don't reveal further details than how I saved it, alright Sai?"
Philip was emanating an aura that made Sai jolt
"Yeah yeah, alright"
"Okay... New name for the Earth..."
Philip clutched his chin and thought deeply
'Earth... Gaia... Terra... Wait a minute! Terra??'
Philip noticed something. He remembered the relationship that he formed from the Omega System and there was a name that he didn't recognize before
「 Terra Eretz-gaia Chikyu 」
The name had Terra and Gaia on it
'It couldn't be the Spirit of the World since she's literally Gaia... But we weren't close for me to be protected... Could it be?!'
The only possible person, after eliminating the choices, it came down to one person who's name was unknown to anyone. He slowly panned his eyes to the Old Man
'Scan'
「 Terra Eretz-gaia Chikyu 」
「 Status: Injured - Calm 」
'I see... So, that's the Old Man's true identity... If Sai's full name is Saykrandae Cladis Saigai that directly translates to Disaster Disaster Disaster and the Old Man's name directly translates to Earth Earth-earth Earth... That measn the Old Man's true identity is the Earth's World God! If the same rule applies from Sai being Saykrandae's World Goddess'
Philip smirked under his face. With this, he will also be able to complete that one quest of talking to him
'I understand everything...'
Meanwhile, the Old Man was having a bad feeling. Like he became restless and he can't pinpoint the problem
"Philip? Have you though of the name?"
Sai asked
"Ah! Yes! With consideration to everyone here on Earth... I would like to keep the name Earth"
"Very well..."
The pillars and the leaders respected his decision and everyone in the world smiled
"But!"
Everyone was stunned
"Since we are in the age of mana and magic... I'll throw in Mana there"
"So, what will be the final name?"
"Earthenmana"
"..."
"..."
"..."
The world became silent. They didn't know how to react at the new name of the world
"So, it's final then! Earthenmana it is! I like it"
Sai voiced out her opinion
"I think so to, it sounds fantastical if you say it... Earthenmana. It suits the new age!"
Kamijou said
"Earthenmana... It does have a nice ring to it... How'd you come up with it?"
Yozu asked
"Like I said... Earth plus mana... Earthenmana! Also, it sound like Earth and Mana. So, with Earth being in the Mysticism Age, you could say Earth and Mana"
"Alright then! From this day forward! Earth shall be named Earthenmana and will be used throughout history! Well of course, no need to changed the name Earth from every records of 5 seconds ago and into the past!"
Sai declared
Just like that, Earth's name was changed into Earthenmana. This earned several reactions from the public. Fifty percent of them were favorable, thirty percent of them were against it, ten percent were neutral, and the rest just didn't care
The pillars, leaders, and the high and higher beings didn't mind the name too much since they just find it reasonable. It was just like a game to them or a must for the change of the world
But little does everyone know, even to Philip, changing the name has made a drastic impact. This is because of a law and a principle that was placed in existence
Of course, the Omega System won't miss that and displayed the information to Philip because it found it important
『 Theory of Literallity 』
『 Rule of Conception 』
『 Law of Definition 』
「 A concept that has a defined meaning will be used as its meaning. Having definition will provide functionality, potential, and limit to its very concept. Thus, definitions has its disadvantages and advantages 」
『 Principle of Naming 』
「 A concept that has a name will receive exponential power equal to its literallity and meaning. Names have the power to manipulate the fabric of the specific concept and affect reality and ultimately, the universe 」
Philip was just wide-eyed. He didn't know that he would put this much effect on the world except for Fate Control
As for the drastic change that Earthenmana would go, he has no idea because the Law of Definition and Principle of Naming is new to him, unlike the Theory of Literallity and Rule of Conception which he invented for himself
He then pondered deeper on the two new rules of the universe and after a while, he thought it only made sense
Concepts that would have meaning has its limits and potential as well, just like how Sword Concept has its meaning that he still can't comprehend, it still has its limit of being a sword but a potential of overpowering anything. On the other hand, names are so powerful that they shape the entire existence, like how a sword is a sword or how a spear is a spear
That's also why certain beings, such as Lemegeton, Kamijou, and Terra are hiding their true names because some higher beings might use their names and manipulate them
Other than that, Philip was wondering how the name change of the world was approved after realizing that its World God has to approve it
'Unless...'
Philip gazed at Terra, the Old Man, and saw that he was gazing at empty air
'Did he approve of it without thinking??'
Sai then interrupted Philip's thoughts
"Alright! Now that that's done... We move on to the changes on land territory of Earthenmana! That's right! Continents, territories, and borders will be changed! But countries will still stay the same"
"What?"
Philip voiced out in genuine surprise
"WHAAAT?!!"
Everyone in the world shouted in unison