He narrowed his eyes and gazed at Ariii that's lying on his bed. She looks so comfortable as she is sleeping soundly
'Looks like Tenshi decided to put her on the bed, huh?'
「 She's that type of person 」
'Yeah... And I love her for that'
「 ... 」
'Anyways... Let's make the Mana Scalpels for Rue and Satou...'
Philip walked towards the office table of his room. He grabbed the Mana-infused Stone Briefcase and opened it to reveal the Mana Cores and the Purple Geode
"..."
He gazed towards the Purple Geode and then gazed away after a few seconds. He looked around his room for another container that he could put the Mana Components in, for Satou to grab later
Instead, he had an idea
'Emily?'
「 Yes? 」
'Can I put this Purple Geode in the World of Absolute Nothingness?'
「 Hm... Yeah, sure! Just touch it and I'll send it over 」
'Alright, be sure to put it far away from the Mobiüs Octingenity... Or maybe just put it on the Grass of Regenerative Ivory'
Philip went ahead and touched the Purple Geode. The Purple Geode disappeared like it was stretched through space. It transferred over to the ⟨⟨ World of Absolute Nothingness ⟩⟩
'Hm... You know what?'
「 What? 」
'It feels like the World of Absolute Nothingness could act like my own inventory, a dimensional storage, or some sort'
「 Yeah, exactly 」
'So, can I put anything in the World of Absolute Nothingness for storage?'
「 Not necessarily... Only the most important, notorious, unexpected, and legendary items, concepts, or aspects can be sent into the World of Absolute Nothingness. That's why the Mobiüs Octingenity, Mobiüs Trinity, and the Garden of Regenerative Ivory are located in there 」
'Oh? So, you're telling me that the Purple Geode is the same level as one of those concept inside the World of Absolute Nothingness?'
「 No comment... 」
'I see... All the more I'll take time in researching that myself in the near future!'
Philip's blood boiled. He became excited to the point that butterflies flew around in his stomach. He doesn't know, but he feels like he's attached to the Purple Geode
"..."
He shook his head and snapped out of his trance. He looked down on the briefcase and took off the Mana Cores for now
'If this stone briefcase is infused with mana... What should it mean? It could only mean that mana is stored inside... But is it??'
Philip touched the stone briefcase. As soon as he touched it, he realized what it means for an object to be infused with mana
'Mana-infused objects can be malleable, molded like clay, despite their composition and build. So, if that's the case... I can remove the six compartments of the Mana Cores and the large compartment for the Purple Geode and rearrange them!'
Philip used his expert control over mana and manipulated the infused mana inside the stone briefcase
He rearranged the six Mana Core compartments, which are semi-spheres, and line it up in a row at the top part of the stone briefcase. He then created another six Mana Crystal compartments just below the semi-spheres as semi-cubes. Next, he created 12 Mana Gem compartments below the semi-cubes as a shape of six-sided terminated crystal. Finally, he created 24 small compartments that belongs to the Mana Stones as circular holes
He grabbed one Mana Crystal from each Mana Core and carved a Mana Scalpel from each type of Mana Core. He created compartments for each scalpel and placed it in the middle of the compartments for Mana Crystals and Mana Gems, with an extra scalpel compartment at the far right for the Divine Scalpel
The shavings that was left from the carving of the Mana Crystal was turned into Mana Dust. He placed it inside smaller compartments below the Mana Stones where there's a small door or window that can be opened
Of course, as Philip felt generous, he created more compartments for Mana Strings and a few Mana Fibers as reference for Rue
The Mana-infused Stone Briefcase has been completely changed to house all Mana Components
Philip was satisfied and he closed the briefcase. He also went ahead and grabbed a sticky note at the corner of the office table and he wrote a note on it
[For Rue and Satou's experiment kit -Mana Stones-]
He then stuck in on the surface of the briefcase and placed in on the middle of the table so that Satou would find it immediately
"..."
Philip looked around the table, the floor, and to his left. He looked at the items that he has obtained while in an adventure this entire time
He wanted to write another list of the items he has in his head so that he won't forget when he needed to use these when the time comes
'Emily, can you make a list of all the personal items that I got? Make sure to not leave anything'
「 Okay! 」
~~~
Item List:
MM-5 Proto-Mk I or Mana Magic and Spirit Prototype Mark One - A Magic Gun that Philip manufactured with the use of Spirit Components of Spirit Stones, Spirit Fibers, and Spirit Dust
Spirit Staff - A Mana-infused Wooden Staff than Philip manufactured as he drew Spirit Strings across the staff and installed a Spirit Core as its magic source. The Spirit Staff is used as a medium to conduct mana around the air or from the user and harness magic. This Spirit Staff is attributeless, meaning it has no attributes that it can physically conduct
Gear and Axle Orb - An orb that is made out of complicated gears and axles that seem to be constantly moving, despite being a sphere containing peculiar gears and axle. It was extracted from Mathilda, as a major part of a Peacemaker
Markium Shard - The true form of Mark Murdock. The second version of the Divine Metal that was forged by hundreds of deities during the Dawn of the Universe
Disaster Shard - Saykeraborne's essence after Philip killed him in the Genocism Timeline
Ancestral Sword of Anefengtus - A green oriental sword with the power of the wind that had unknown origins
Holy Stake - The wooden stake that was used to kill and seal Dracula, the self-proclaimed Vampire King
Broken Secret Smartphone - The smartphone that Anonymous left after he emerged from one of Philip's phones. This smartphone should contain lots of secrets, if not, the entire information in the world, as Anonymous's gift
Flashdrive of Chimeramancy - The flashdrive that contains the files for Chimeramancy. It was given by Professor W when Philip seek Merry's origin in the distant past
Cherry Blossom Petal - A petal that Philip picked up in the Mystical Academy
Flame Tears - Tears that was shed by Natsume. Liquid form of fire
Fire Impurities - Sticky black liquid fire, almost tar, that were siphoned off of Natsume, Natsuki, and Natsu's bodies that was caused by the sins of their ancestors and hardened by the Fire Tempering Crucible
Heroic Spirit - Polem's Soul that was condensed into a spirit after she died as Philip saved her
Holy Cross - The cross that the God of Light, Lux Lumen, gave Philip to provide better protection to Tenshi as it's her base transformation
Ornamental Box - A powerful sealing device that was enchanted by shrine maidens, priests, and monks with their lives, as well as Chris Bluefield's solar and lunar enchantments
Cursed Finger - Goddess of Curses Katara's index finger that was severed by Sword God Ken. It contains unmeasurable amount of Cursed Energy
Cracked Black Box - The box that imprisoned an Enigma, E-1. It's supposed to be indestructible, but Philip managed to crack it with a punch filled with bottomless anger
Viz Diamond - A diamond crystal that Viz, Corleona and Clara's maid, possess and ultimately absorbed her being and three powers of Polem's companions upon death. These powers include [Berserker Force], [Astral Sorcery], and [Ancient Grand Archmagic]. The Viz Diamond has the ability to absorb stray or lost powers into itself and store it
Purple Geode - An unknowd geode that contains a peculiar purple liquid inside
HK-Demon or Akuma Motorbike - The bike that Philip used as a mode of transportation from the military base to unstable Mana Hotspot
Mobiüs Octingenity - An eight-sided Mobiüs Strip that rotates in eight directions at once
Mobiüs Trinity - A three-sided Mobiüs Strip that infinitely loops in all its surface
Essence of Luck - The condensed form of luck in one point as a matter
True Deity Essence - The condensed form of an essence of a True Deity after Philip assimilated into the True Goddess of Technology
~~~
'Is that everything?'
「 It should be, unless you wanted to include the Mana Stones and the lost items that you previously have 」
'I see... I don't think there's no need for that'
「 Alright 」
'Also, remind me to talk about the Viz Diamond when we're going to talk about everything all at once'
「 Okay 」
'Hmmm... Can we put the Markium Shard in the World of Absolute Nothingness?'
「 Yes 」
'Alright then, let's send it'
Philip touched the Markium Shard and it disappeared. He looked around once more to make sure if he didn't miss something
He remembered Chris and Amare's body on the ground
'Should we hide them?'
「 If you don't want Satou to inspect them when he comes in here, then sure. If not, then you can leave them here. They will be safe here after all 」
'They won't rot and decompose, right?'
「 Chris has died six months ago. His body would've decomposed already. Mana has been preserving their bodies because of reasons that you may have already known 」
'Ah, I see... The Mana Orb and Mana Shard in their brains and hearts?'
「 Yes. Those components, as well as the yet active Spirit Fibers and Mana Spots are preserving their bodies... But they are actually dead 」
'By chance, can we liberate their souls and spirits like what I did to Polem and Tenebris?'
「 Probably... But liberating Chris's soul might be too late. You can try with Amare though. It's been one day and her soul and spirit might still be lingering around her body 」
'Let's liberate hers then, before it's too late'
「 Okay 」
Philip extended his hand towards Amare's dead body. His hand glowed with a faint gold light and his eyes shone with gold light
『 Attempting liberation of Amare's soul... 』
『 Success rate: 1% 』
『 Do you wish to continue? 』
『 Yes/No 』
'1%?! I guess that makes sense...'
「 Yeah, it's been one day and you gave her false hope when you let her go, but she was brutally killed 」
'I feel bad for her...'
『 Success rate: 2% 』
'...?'
The success rate for liberating Amare's soul suddenly increased by one percent. In this moment, Philip knew what to do
"Amare... I apologize for what happened... I never intended for that to happen..."
『 ... 』
"Your family was left alone..."
『 Success rate: 0% 』
"I don't know what to do... I would find your family and try to take them into the mansion and take care of them for you... But I wouldn't know where they are..."
『 Success rate: 3% 』
"The only way for me to find them is to liberate and preserve your soul. Once your soul is preserved, I can give you a new body or read your memories to seek them and bring them into the mansion..."
Amare's soul seems to be responding from Philip's words and the system could calculate the percentage rate of success
『 Success rate: 15% 』
"So, please, if you would allow me to liberate your soul, not only I could give you a new body to resurrect, I will get your family and I will nurture and protect you..."
『 Success rate: 45% 』
"You also know my identity, I'm the Fate Controller... I will sever your connection with the Ancient Ones. Your status as the Priestess of Ancient Power and the Descendant of the Ancient Ones will be gone and you will be a normal person..."
『 Success rate: 75% 』
"But the power of the Ancient Ones will still linger in your body..."
『 Success rate: 74% 』
"Don't worry, I will also control that power so that you won't be bound to the Ancient Ones anymore..."
『 Success rate: 80% 』
"Again... I sincerely aologize for what happened to you. I'll do anything you want me to do"
『 Success rate: 85% 』
'Hm... I wonder why it's only at 85%?'
「 Isn't that enough? 」
'No, I won't take any chances... 15% of failure is still too much'
「 Maybe she's still suspicious of you? She may still be uncertain and she might be doubtful 」
"Haaah..."
Philip let out a deep breath and he went ahead and sat down next to Amare's dead body, almost near to Chris's dead body
"If you have any doubts in my words..."
Philip lifted his right arm and hand and gestured with his index pointing to the left, like how a bird whisperer gestures when calling birds to porch on their finger
"Then I can't blame you... Who wouldn't curse someone who caused their death..."
Philip didn't blame Justine for Amare's death
『 ... 』
"Curse me all you want, hate me all you want... I will accept all those negative emotions. Just know that my feelings are sincere and I don't lie when I want to earn something..."
『 ... 』
"If you don't want your soul to be liberated by me, that's fine also... May your soul rest in peace..."
『 Success rate: 90% 』
『 Maximum success rate for the liberation of Amare's soul has been achieved! 』
'Only 90%, huh?'
「 It couldn't be helped... 」
'Alright... I will try regardless...'
『 Attempting liberation of Amare's soul... 』
Just then, a faint wisp of light began to condense in the air. The wisp floated around in a spiral until it eventually landed on Philip's finger lightly
『 Chances of success is 90% 』
"..."
Philip really wants Amare, so he lifted his left hand in a snapping gesture
*Snap*
Philip increased the success rate of the Soul Liberation in a way that Amare's fate won't be in the afterlife, but in the mansion
『 Due to a higher intervention, success rate has been increased to 95% 』
'I guess this should be enough...'
He then reached his left hand and gently held the wisp. He wrapped it around his palms and tried his best to liberate her soul
"Come back, Amare!"
『 Attempt has finished! 』
"..."
『 Liberation of Amare's soul... 』
"..."
「 ... 」
『 ...has failed 』
"..."
Philip was stunned. He didn't know what to do as he subconsciously opened his palm. The wisp of light flickered and disappeared into thin air
"Ah... I didn't expect that to happen... I have such a bad luck..."
「 You luck value is -1... It's neither bad luck nor good luck... Controlling her fate should've made the success rate 100%, but there seems to be an outside force that's preventing it... 」
"Hm... Oh well, I guess it's time to go. Dinner should almost be ready"
Philip felt extremely dejected. The feeling was like him wanting a specific gift his entire life, but he found out that the specific gift doesn't exist anymore
He also wanted to help Amare's family as a sign of apology to Amare, but je can't do that anymore because he won't know her family's location. Unless he asked help with the system, but he thinks the system won't help him with that
There is also Anonymous, who has access to all information around the world, but he doubt that Anonymous would specifically know Amare's home, unless they do some kind of deep web and military procedures
If Philip's desperate enough, he could expand his [Clairvoyance] throughout the whole world and scan everyone using [Body Language Translator] or something even more complicated like ⟨⟨ Mana Actualization ⟩⟩ or blood arrays, but he doesn't think he would do those
He also felt indifferent since he knows he shouldn't feel this way towards Amare since he doesn't know her nor he considers her a family
Perhaps there is a lingering feeling of guilt that she was killed by Justine and that Justine left an imprint on Amare. By reviving Amare could lead a clue to Justine's whereabouts
In the end, he dismissed in trying to liberate Amare's soul since he can't do anything anymore
Philip stood up and walked towards the door
「 Aren't you going to wake Ariii up and invite her to dinner? 」
'Well, as Ariii said it herself, she will enter deep hibernation when she uses too much of her power. Since she tried to overpower my own power and Tenshi's with Amatsuka, she would wake up in a week to a month'
「 Alright then... 」
Philip opened the door, exited his room, and closed the door behind him. He walked across the hallway towards the dining hall
In this moment, in just around two hours, Ariii's eyes abruptly opened. Her white eyelashes glimmered from the light and her demonic eyes constricted
Her pupils then shifted downwards, towards Amare's dead body, and it suddenly shifted upwards, towards the ceiling. The surface of her eyes cracked and formed several crevices on her sclera
This is a sign that Ariii has her [Over Power] ability activated the moment she woke up
From where she's targeting her [Over Power] is currently unknown, but the fact that her eyes started to immediately crack means that the target is an extremely powerful being or concept